Days come and days go, each settling in a rhythm that most can dance along with or falter to their own steps, and for Feriah, it was a dance she didn't want to come out of. So much had happened in the years of becoming a capital, standing on the breath of God and seeing Habibah once more, yet she wouldn't have changed it for the world.

The small grunt of anger pulled her mind back to its place of time, "Alright Oceania, I know I got lost in thought. You are more me than your father in attitude."

She smiled down at her little girl as she finished tying the last piece up, hoping to ready the day without any hiccups. Let it be known that she thought a house full of children would be an amazing thing, but the moment Apollo learned to walk, she slowly dismissed that idea as she and Hercules found themselves running rampant behind him. Finally finsihed, she looked down at her daughter as green eyes looked back at her.

"What are you thinking Oceania? Do you want to see our new friend?" she asked her little girl just to gain a small smile from her, "I thought so. You and I have a mommy/daughter day while baba and Apollo play, huh."

Lifting Oceania to her shoulder, she wandered out of their home as she heard Cassiopeia follow behind her, "Look here, spoiled, I already gave you love this morning, wait till children are in bed."

Hearing the high pitch squeal of her son, Feriah found the two boys in the pool as Hercules attempted to teach him to swim.

"How are today's lessons baba?" she called out as Apollo let another shrill out of happiness.

"Hi, mamá !"

"Pretty good, a bit better than your first but he's not afraid." Hercules replied as he held up the little boy, "What are you two girls dressed up for?"

"Nothing much, just a day with her around Athens, enjoying what we can before more garbage hits the fan."

"You know I'd rather you have me or someone follow to make sure you're ok." she heard worry lacing his tone.

"I'm fine Hercules. They know better than to screw with me. Besides, I'm just going right to Mythos, not that far."

She saw him fight within himself to let them go, she didn't blame him really, after Bejing and Habibah and recently adding Tokyo, he was a tad frightened to let her out of his sight, let alone do much without him near.

"Is there anyone else going to be there?"

"Yes, a possible capital."

"Oh." there was the key that would get to him, "Know which one?"

"No, not, yet." she said as she approached the side of the pool, kneeling down to look at her handsome boys, "But I'm hoping I will after today. She seems pretty determined to understand what's going on."

"Well, in that case, it's good. The more capitals learn of what's to come the better." he nodded as Apollo looked up at her.

"Mamá? We have new friends?"

"I hope so sweetie, you love having new friends huh?"

"Yes!" he shouted happily.

"I can tell." Hercules stated as he rubbed his ear.

Feriah couldn't help but smile at what she had before her, awed that it was still all real. From being a survivor of a slave-ring o shutting them down and suffering from PTSD to now being Athens and having not just a wonderful husband but two beautiful children to boot, she was just amazed how her life turned out.

"You thinking in that pretty head of yours?" she heard him ask.

"When don't I?"

He grew closer to her as she saw that mischievous smile cross his lips, one she knew would give her something sweet. Leaning lightly, she felt his lips grace hers in a tender kiss, the same one she could feel curl her toes and send a small shiver down her spine. This is where she knew she was the luckiest, for with him everything she had now was possible and god did she love it.

"Alright, but don't be too long, I'm not one to sound controlling but with Genesis and such being around-"

"Yes Hercules, I know. You want your girls safe." she finsihed for him, "Believe me, I'm locked and loaded and ready to go with anyone that wants to tangle with me."

He chuckled at her as she gave one more kiss to him and her son, leaving the two of them to play the afternoon away. Well, she hoped they would, for it would tire Apollo out and give her and him some much needed time alone until Oceania woke.

Walking the streets of the capital, she felt a strange ease come over her. Her people calm and enjoying the day as she had some stop her in awe over her little girl, speaking of how beautiful she was and how lucky she was to be so blessed. Yes, Feriah knew how blessed she was. And in truth, she was hoping this woman could bless another.

Finally at the cafe, she waited as Oceania gazed around the area, trying to see what she could as she tried to soothe her. She waited patiently, after hearing from the hospital of the woman that dreamed, it had to be something that most couldn't make up. Especially one thing.

"Excuse me?" she heard someone say, "Are you Feriah?"

Looking up, she saw a shy blonde woman looking down at her, her eyes hidden by the sunglasses as she clutched her bag tightly to her body. It was her.

"Yes, please have a seat." she smiled at her, "I don't bite, I promise."

With shaky steps of nervousness, she sat down before her as Oceania gave a small coo at her, "My god, she's beautiful. Yours?"

Feriah smiled, "That she is. Say hello Oceania."

The woman smiled brightly at her as Oceania wrapped her fingers around her own, "My goodness, what a pretty name too."

Once she calmed, Feriah began her work, "So, if I'm correct by the staff, you are Aphrodite?"

"Yes." she pulled her hair forward as she straightened her glasses.

"Guessing you want to be discreet."

"It's nothing against you, I promise, just bad things have happened and I don't trust most people."

"I've read your report, I truly don't blame you."

She shook her head, "Yet I don't think you are going to put me in a special place for protection are you?"

"Not just yet." Feriah replied, "Just tell me what you told them."

Aphrodite gave a small sigh, "The first time I was placed in a coma I came awake with dreams. None of my own but like I was reliving history within then. Then another and another. It was something that frightened me yet awed me. Like I needed to see those women, for with them it gave me confidence and power I never knew I had."

Feriah listened deeply, waiting for the one piece she knew so well, "But then the last time I was placed in a coma and awoke, I gained another. Not like the rest for she was so gentle and kind. All I wanted to do was be friends with her. She just had it, so beautiful and happy yet deep in her you knew there was sadness and heartache that you had to fix. And dammit I was going to fix it."

"Tell me about her, what makes her stand out the most?"

"The longing of love and comfort in her eyes, like she wants to hold something yet can't." she told her, her eyes looming over the table as her hands moved just like hers, "And those cards. Every time I saw her, she was flipping cards over and reading them to me."

That was all she wanted to hear, dear god she wanted to just jump in the air and dance with that bit of knowledge.

"So, I knowI'm crazy but you seem to know how to help me."

"Oh, I do."

"Really?" Aphrodite lit up, "Then where do I need to go to escape and help them out?"

Feriah smiled at her, "That, Aphrodite, is the nation of Turkey."

Fin