CHAPTER 4- The opinions and the facts

Athena POV

I felt ill. Zeus was droning on about random things I should be listening to but I'm not.

"How about we sort out living arrangements for Athena before she drops with fatigue." Prometheus interrupted Zeus while he was talking about something that was apparently very important to him but not for anyone else. I smiled at him gratefully.

"Fine. Athena will sleep with Hestia tonight. Ok?" I nodded and so did Hestia. Hestia was really nice and I had straight away liked her. "Heph, You'll design and make her room. Ok?" Heph nodded. He liked making things and he was excellent at it from what I've seen. "Tomorrow we'll sort out the rest of the things we need to sort out."

As soon as I reached Hestia's room and sorted out a bed I fell asleep.

Ares POV

As I lay in my bed on my back I thought of her. I thought about how she smiled at Prometheus and felt a pang of jealousy. Wait jealousy? I never feel jealous of anyone. But the way she smiled at him made me feel so jealous of him. Why can't she smile like that at me?

Poseidon POV

So Métis did love Zeus more then she loved me and now... Now I will never see her again...

Prometheus POV

She was wonderful. I'm known as a good judge of character and from what I've seen she's perfect. And she has a wonderful smile...

Heph POV

The new goddess was beautiful. Her room will be the best thing I'll ever make...

Hera POV

I felt a bit sorry for the new brat. She seemed like a nice person. If only my husband wouldn't have cheated on me... I should have known I was just one of his many love quests... The only one he got married to... How ironic it is for the goddess of marriage to have such an unfaithful husband who doesn't seem to care.

Hestia POV

She looked sweet when she was asleep. She looked younger, more vulnerable, I knew what she really needed was her mother but since she couldn't have her I would have to step in. I'll comfort her when she needs it. Hera won't and Demeter doesn't care. I'll be her new mother.

Athena POV (again)

When I woke up I saw it was still dark. Around midnight I guessed, the nightmare I just had was still fresh in my mind. In my nightmare it was dark, until a fire started that is. The fire started burning everything. I saw a wolf stare at me from the corner and I knew who he was. My brother. He would spell doom for Olympus. The only problem was I didn't care.

Zeus POV

It was the morning after Athena had been 'born'. I noticed Ares looked thoughtful and wasn't listening. Poseidon looked miserable. Prometheus was looking around – probably for Athena and Hestia who still weren't here. Heph was drawing a few designs of Athena's new room. Hera was giving me the silent treatment, only looking at me every few seconds to glare.

I waited for Hestia to come with Athena and after a few minutes she did. Now in the light of day I saw my only daughter. Her hair was long and glossy. Her grey eyes shone with knowledge. But she was tired. That was obvious. She looked like she hadn't slept much – probably a nightmare. Nightmares were rare for all immortals and they were always glimses of the future or past.

"Everyone sleep ok?" I asked, maybe she'll say what was wrong. She shrugged. The others mumbled a 'slept fine' or a 'yeah'. Yeah it was very unlikely she'd say what was wrong in front of everyone.

"So... Let's start the meeting shall we?" I said (unsuccessfully) trying to lighten the mood. "So... Umm... Prometheus- you'll be her teacher. You'll teach her all she needs to know." He nodded. She didn't argue this should be easier than I thought. Ares looked miserable though I doubt anyone, but I, noticed. "Ares- you'll be practicing sword fighting with Athena, teach her a few more tricks. Help her fight" He nodded a bit more cheerful than he was a minute ago. She looked annoyed. She mumbled something that sounded like 'I don't need any help' and from what I've seen I believed her. "Heph, she's going to need a new sword and new armour." I turned to him. "Can you manage to do everything?" He nodded and started asking her how she'd like her sword. Which hand she preferred to use... Would she like it to have engravings...? I stopped listening after the first few questions. "Council dismissed..." I muttered and left the room for a relaxing walk in the sunshine.

CHAPTER 5 – Prometheus

Prometheus POV

I stood up and motioned for Ares to follow. To my surprise he did.

"What?" He asked suspiciously.

"I just wanted to, umm... sort out a timetable for you know tutoring Athena..." I trailed off. I hate lying. The real reason was that I wanted to talk to him was about Athena but not the timetable...

"Suuuuuure..." He sounded doubtful as if he knew that wasn't the real reason I came over to talk to him for. "Shouldn't Athena be here though if it's about her timetable?" He pointed out. I resisted the urge to swear. I should have thought of that...

"Good point..."

"What's the real reason you wanted to talk to me about?"

"Umm..." I sighed "What do you think she's a goddess of?" I blurted out. It was one of the things that were bothering me.

"Don't know... But you'll find out when she undergoes the test." He was talking about the test Zeus had decided to do to every God and Goddess to see what their special talents were. Heph was good at making stuff. Ares was good at destroying them. I wondered what she was good at... Making me fall in love with her... I sighed again.

Ares turned to walk away when she came out. I noticed Heph was already gone. Out of the corner of my eye I saw Ares' pupils dilate. I resisted the urge to swear again. He liked her too? I thought of all the swearwords I knew and yelled them in my thoughts. She smiled.

"Hi!" she said with a smile. She looked tired but the sun seemed to make her feel better.

She'd hate the under world... stupid thoughts.

"Um... Hi ..." Ares replied with a side look to me which so obviously said do something quick!

"So... We were wondering... Um... When would you like your lessons?" I said Lame!

"I don't mind... Can I have the evenings on my own though?"

"Sure." I replied you're like an overeager puppy! Idiot! Ares nodded. Yeah, he manages to act natural but you? Nooo, you have to be an idiotic excuse for a titan.

CHAPTER SIX-Athena's routine is made

Athena's POV

Prometheus looked nervous. I wondered why. Ares told me their idea about a kind of test to see what my powers were. I agreed. It seemed like a good idea at the time.

"How about lessons in the morning and sword fighting in the afternoon?" Zeus said walking towards us. I stood silently. I didn't argue but I didn't reply either.

"Hades will be with you on your lessons today. Poseidon will probably be tomorrow. Prometheus and Ares will both be with you in each of your lessons. Everyone ok with that?" Zeus had the skills of a born leader but was too confident in himself. I noticed this and kept quiet, he wasn't used to being judged I guessed but I resisted the urge to point out the flaws in his plan. That could wait a short while...