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Zelos (envyandjealousy) wrote in mount_olympus,
@ 2008-07-11 21:19:00

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aphrodite, zelos

*backdated before the Dite cast her spell*

There was a disadvantage to many who suffered from a powered polarization of powers. Zelos himself was not as badly off as others, which was to his advantage. While his skill with manipulating his talents was hardly as proficient, he had far more talent than Athena did. That was her down fall, ultimately.

In the mist of the night, and turmoil, the entirety of the mountain was far more obsessed with their individual woes to take notice of one star fading.

His work had been ugly, and she had cost him more than few injuries. But when it was all said and done, one Goddess of War was no more… He would have to remember to thank Apollo for his ignorance at some point.

He had been quite pleased to send a message to Aphrodite, informing her the task was done and he would await a audience with the new Queen of Olympus. As for his mother, he would simply explain that sometimes blood was needed to assure her that plans could unfold without suspicion. And in both cases, the once god of Jealousy would have his way.

Vengeance and greater power.

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	loves_a_bitch 2008-07-11 11:51 pm UTC (link)
	She had left Hades and reentered Zeus' temple, years of entrance to the place for various reasons offering her the easy ability to bypass the rest of the immortal inhabitants, working her way towards where she knew Zelos often resided. She knocked twice in the door, before pushing the door open slowly. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	envyandjealousy 2008-07-11 11:56 pm UTC (link)
	"Good evening," he said with no lack of charm, despite the fact that he was carefully tending to one of many deep gashes across his bare torso. "I hope you found the company of my mother not too tiring." That wasn't very likely, he knew. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	loves_a_bitch 2008-07-12 12:02 am UTC (link)
	"I brought my Anteros to distract her... I don't even want to think how he's doing it." She stepped in and closed the door behind her, moving closer to him and brushing his hand away, taking the cloth he used and looking closely at the wound, before beginning to clean it. "You look like you had fun, doll." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	envyandjealousy 2008-07-12 12:20 am UTC (link)
	"I took no small amount of pleasure in my work, Aphrodite. The bitch wont be a torn in anyone's side any longer." He smirked as she cleaned his wound, hissing only once as she brushed against a tender point. "Not that my mother will take pleasure in the news." But there wasn't much reason for her to know. Yet. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

loves_a_bitch
2008-07-12 12:28 am UTC (link)

"Good... there's little worth doing if there's no fun involved at all, no matter how small the amount. I have no doubt you did a fabulous job... I've always known you to excel at anything you do."

She glanced up as she heard him hiss, offering a quick smile before returning to her chosen task.

" I see no need for anyone to be aware, yet, of what's occurred. There will be time enough for that when you take your place among the 12. Do you wish to let these heal on their own, or would you like them sewn? this one particular seems deep."

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envyandjealousy
2008-07-12 01:01 am UTC (link)

"Of course not." He smiled softly, though, considering her second question. Pallas had once taught his children that pain made them stronger, battle wounds were an honor. And in light of taking Athena's life, there was a part of Zelos that felt the urge to remember this night, though no one else would.

His private victory.

"Sew them. The scars would do be well I think."

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loves_a_bitch
2008-07-12 01:12 am UTC (link)

Nodding, she reached and patted his cheek lightly, then took a seat on the edge of the bed, a finger reaching out to loop into the waist of his pants, tugging him to stand before her. With a thought she held a slightly curved needle, already threaded, and looked at the largest gash, choosing to begin with that one. The tending to battle wounds was a task she was long accustomed to, and was perhaps the only time she was able to sew anything at all.

"This is just the first of many changes we'll see, love. I think it will prove to be for the best. Between the two of us, well..."

There was little they couldn't accomplish. Zelos had the ambition, drive, and cunning to achieve his goals... traits she currently shared and often found lacking in others. Humming lightly, she kept the needle close to the edge of his wound, her stitches neat and evenly spaced, just far enough apart to leave the scars he desired.

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	envyandjealousy 2008-07-12 01:48 am UTC (link)
	"Styx will be disappointed," considering her plan was no longer in her hands. But, in the back of his mind, he always thought there came a time for a child to step out from under the wings of his mother. No matter what she objected too. Particularly when power was at stake. Power he had long desired. "Well? You do so enjoy letting things hang in the air." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

loves_a_bitch
2008-07-12 02:06 am UTC (link)

"Well, isn't it obvious?"

She glanced up at him for only a moment, her smile growing as she looked back at her work, tying the first wound off and beginning on the second, fingers firm as they held the flesh together while her other hand sewed.

"So long as we're working together, I can't see anything we can't beat. And Gaia knows Olympus needs change. Mmm... it's been a long time since I've seen you this damaged, Phthonos."

Chuckling, she worked her way to the third gash on his chest.

"As for Styx, well... It's not like she's ever happy to begin with, is it? I don't know why she wouldn't just be happy for you, but I've no desire to get between a mother and her son."

And she didn't... unless it was the only way to accomplish a goal.

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envyandjealousy
2008-07-12 02:19 am UTC (link)

"I haven't been called by that name in a very long time." He smirked a bit, rolling his neck against the strain that fighting left in his body. "And I haven't had the chance to flex my wings in a long time, either."

He rather liked this feeling. He rather liked it a lot.

"My mother feels that all she has done has been done to protect her children. I am sure you could relate."

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loves_a_bitch
2008-07-12 10:25 am UTC (link)

"Whatever name you prefer... you'll always be Phthonos to me, Zelos. And you should let those wings loose occasionally... but I could be biased, there." She did like a god with wings... she couldn't help it.

She tied off the last of her stitches and leaned forward, placing a chastely maternal kiss on the last wound before leaning back, hands behind her on the matrwess to support her reclining weight. "There... I've fixed all your boo-boos. You'll be good as new in no time. I don't knowwhat to tell you about your mother, really... I understand protection, but I also try not to get too involved in the live of my kids. I suppose everyone looks at it differently. I can say with all sincerity I hope our agreement doesn't cause you any rift with her... I harbor little ill will towards her."

"Soon, everything will be back to normal, and we'll see where it goes from there..."

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envyandjealousy
2008-07-12 12:19 pm UTC (link)

"I suppose we will." Though he couldn't imagine it doing anything but improving. He settled himself, rolling his shoulders and flexing his muscles. He felt ready to do something, though what was beyond him.

"Soon....soon does not seem soon enough." He snorted a little, turning to find the canter of wine. He poured them each a glass, holding out one for the goddess on his bed, before he turned with his to a full length mirror.

"I will deal with everything in time. There is no point to rushing." He needed time to enjoy his victory.

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loves_a_bitch
2008-07-12 12:50 pm UTC (link)

"No point at all... not when you have as much time as we have. Thank you.."

She lifted her glass lightly towards him before taking a sip, watching him from her seat.

"When I say soon, mind you, I mean in the next few days. I'm tired of this whole little ordeal. Those who handle their opposite nature well are fine... though that aren't are very squeaky wheels. Hades will take his throne once more, which should stem any talk of war. Now we just need to see what monkey wrench Cronus plans on throwing into everything."

She took another long sip of the wine, taking the time to contemplate the recent developments of the day... She was really quite pleased with the way things were working. She watched him in the reflection of the mirror, wondering how high he was aiming for.

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envyandjealousy
2008-07-17 11:36 pm UTC (link)

"Cronus?" He stared at her for a moment, expression unreadable as he considered that bit of news. It made sense, of course. He'd felt a...pull for sometime now, but have never quite found the time (or inclination) to investigate.

"Cronus' plans were never the easiest to foresee, what of them I can remember." Which was quite a bit, really. Zelos had been young, but he had always had a good memory.

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loves_a_bitch
2008-07-20 12:07 am UTC (link)

"No... they weren't. Still aren't. Granted, the question is always what is he scheming rather than is he scheming, so it takes a bit of the guesswork out of things."

She shrugged lightly, head canting as she looked at him curiously.

"Weren't aware he was back? A bit of a shocker for us all, I think. He's taking up residence once more on Othrys... has the place looking rather divine. Still, it's just one more bit of trouble. I'm a magnet for it these days."

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envyandjealousy
2008-07-22 11:29 pm UTC (link)

"Didn't think he would come back, is all. Probably not the smartest of ideas." He should have known better, shouldn't he? Still, Cronus wasn't the worst of situations. What he might be up to, however, could be unwelcome.

"Being a magnet for trouble is always the fate of the newly appointed ruler. Or did you forget the turmoil Zeus faced when he first took the throne?"

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loves_a_bitch
2008-07-23 10:22 pm UTC (link)

"Oh, I didn't forget... I suppose I was just hoping that being much better looking and a bit more charming, I'd have a bit easier time." she smirked lightly. "Granted, Zeus also had brothers who were a bit more interested in what they did, and didn't have Apollo setting off spells. I don't imagine Cronus coming back was a conscious decision... more a chance to escape."

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	envyandjealousy 2008-07-25 10:22 pm UTC (link)
	"It is all a matter of point of view." Cronus, he was sure, would claim it was both. "Who could really blame him. Prison can't be all that comfortable." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

loves_a_bitch
2008-07-25 10:39 pm UTC (link)

"I don't think it's supposed to be comfortable... may we never know. You've managed to escape imprisoning situations in the past, pet..."

She finished her wine and stood, stepping up behind him as he looked in the mirror, a hand resting on his hip as she leaned around his opposite arm.

"Do let me know when you're ready to show your flexed wings to the mountain at large, love..."

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	envyandjealousy 2008-07-25 10:44 pm UTC (link)
	"I will," he smiled at her darkly, "I'll just have to wait for the right time." Which, he hoped, would be soon. (Reply to this) (Parent)