Make Love, Not War
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Rating:
Adult ++
Chapters:
16
Views:
3,466
Reviews:
9
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Currently Reading:
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6
Part 6
Aphrodite smiled at the scene before her as she appeared in Ares’ place. Joxer was lying asleep in her brother’s arms, with Ares curled around him protectively. She had guessed where the God would go; the cabin always was a place of safety for Ares. It was somewhere he could relax, without worrying about someone taking advantage of his vulnerable state.
Vulnerable was hardly a word anyone would associate with Ares but that was because no one took the time to get to know the real Ares. Many were content to paint him as the enemy, even the other gods who knew it wasn’t true.
Ares had never wanted to become war, as a child he had wanted to be the god of redemption, a godhood, which was still unclaimed. However, he was the only one strong enough to carry the sword of war without going insane. If another god tried, they would quickly be overtaken by insanity before being incinerated. Any of the mortals foolish enough would only get a painful death, which would take days.
War was necessary to control the population and to encourage progress. Although many didn’t see it progress came from war, new inventions and philosophies were created as a direct result of Ares’ godhood. The other gods viewed war and therefore Ares, as something that was too primitive to exist in thworlworld. This resulted in Ares being ignored and openly insulted by the majority of his family.
“That was a stupid thing to do, bro.” Aphrodite said seriously.
Ares arched his eyebrows, “Really? How was I supposed to react?”
“Not like that. All you’ve done is create problems for the rest of us. How do you think dad’s going to react now?”
Ares sighed, “I honestly couldn’t care. I’m tired of having to give up everything because of the Fates and my Godhood. Sometimes I wish I was mortal, they don’t seem to have all these problems. If they love someone, they can be with them.”
“Who do you love, Ares?” Aphrodite asked gently knowing how inexperienced her former lover was in matters of the heart.
Ares laughed lowly, “You mean my sister, the Goddess of Love doesn’t know? It’s Joxer. Not that it matters because he’s already in love with some demi-god.”
“Really? There’s only one person he’s ever cared about and it’s not a demi-god.”
Ares growled, “Don’t even mention that bard of my daughter’s to me! She doesn’t deserve him!”
“I wasn’t talking about her. Just think, whose attention has Joxer been trying to get all his life?” Aphrodite asked with a smirk before leaving the room.
“Want me to tell you?” Joxer asked making the war god jump.
Trying to cover up his reaction Ares stated, “You’re awake.”
“Yeah. Kinda obvious. I repeat; do you want me to tell you?” Joxer smirked.
Taking Ares’ silence as an affirmative answer Joxer said with a grin, “You.”
“WHAT?” Ares gasped out in shock
Amused at his friend’s behaviour Joxer said, “You.”
“Really?” Ares asked hopefully, unable to believe what he was hearing.
Joxer nodded, “Yeah. You are the one I have spent my whole life trying to impress, the one I love.”
“That’s wonderful. We can be together now. Maybe I shouldn’t have done that to your thief friend.”
“What did you do to him? It can’t be that bad, he’s still alive.” Joxer mused aloud.
“Nothing serious. Can I kiss you?”
“Yes.” Joxer said as the god pulled him closer.
They kissed softly, gently exploring each other’s mouths. To Joxer it was lcomicoming home, like finding a part of himself he didn’t even know was missing. It was every thing he had dreamed of and more. In short, it was perfect.
*******
From his place near the door Auto commented, “You know it’s probably not a good idea to upset Ares right now. He does seem a little unstable, just look at his behaviour earlier.”
“What are we going to do now?” Iolaus said looking at the room covered in broken furniture and pottery.
Gabrielle shrugged as she dropped a large pot, “No idea but I’m glad I don’t have to tidy this up.”
Hercules rolled his eyes at the pair, “Simple. I’ll ask father to help.” Looking up he shouted, “FATHER!”
There was a crash of thunder before Zeus appeared, “I’m here son. Could you please stop shouting?”
Hercules said quickly, “Sorry. Father, we need your help. Ares has kidnapped my friend. I went to his temple but he didn’t answer and his priests say he isn’t available.”
At the reminder of his slightly insane son Zeus frowned, “Your brother is taking a little vacation. What friend are you talking about?”
“Joxer.” Hercules said in annoyance.
Zeus stopped to think for a moment before saying. “Oh yes, the bard. He’s perfectly fine. I believe he is showing Ares how to paint or something trivial.”
“So he’s not in any danger.” Xena said shocked.
“I already told you that!” Auto said annoyed. If they had listened to him, all this could have been avoided. All they had done was managed to capture the attention of a volatile war god.
“No, your brother is quite fond of the mortal. I need you to look for a woman for me. She will be twenty-seven with dark hair, and a small scar of a goblet on her thigh. She was born in either Corinth or Thebes.”
“Why is this woman so important?” Xena asked narrowing her eyes at the god.
Ignoring her anger Zeus explained, “This woman is very dangerous. If you don’t find her, she will bring about the destruction of Greece.”
“How?” Iolaus asked unable to see how one woman could cause such damage.
“She is a woman of godly blood. The only child of the sons of Aphrodite and Discord.”
Shocked Gabrielle exclaimed, “That would be Cupid and Strife!”
Zeus nodded, “Yes. On her twenty-eighth birthday, the child of Love and Mischief will marry. The fates have declared it so. Once the child is married, she will come into her powers and the destruction of Greece will begin. A destruction no one can stop.”
Xena said determined, “We will find this woman. I assume, once you have her you can stop the destruction?”
“Yes. You have only three weeks before the marriage so time is of the essence.” Zeus said knowing they were running out of time now that Strife had died.
“I understand Father.” Hercules said seriously as the god disappeared from the room.
“Lets go, we’ve got a country to save.” Hercules said looking at his friends.
Seconds later the five left intent on finding the woman, Joxer forgotten by all but Auto. He knew Joxer was the child of Love and Mischief and that Zeus wasn’t being completely honest. The thief was determined to have a talk to Discord to let her know about Zeus’ plan. Surely, they could find some way of protecting Joxer?
End Part 6
Aphrodite smiled at the scene before her as she appeared in Ares’ place. Joxer was lying asleep in her brother’s arms, with Ares curled around him protectively. She had guessed where the God would go; the cabin always was a place of safety for Ares. It was somewhere he could relax, without worrying about someone taking advantage of his vulnerable state.
Vulnerable was hardly a word anyone would associate with Ares but that was because no one took the time to get to know the real Ares. Many were content to paint him as the enemy, even the other gods who knew it wasn’t true.
Ares had never wanted to become war, as a child he had wanted to be the god of redemption, a godhood, which was still unclaimed. However, he was the only one strong enough to carry the sword of war without going insane. If another god tried, they would quickly be overtaken by insanity before being incinerated. Any of the mortals foolish enough would only get a painful death, which would take days.
War was necessary to control the population and to encourage progress. Although many didn’t see it progress came from war, new inventions and philosophies were created as a direct result of Ares’ godhood. The other gods viewed war and therefore Ares, as something that was too primitive to exist in thworlworld. This resulted in Ares being ignored and openly insulted by the majority of his family.
“That was a stupid thing to do, bro.” Aphrodite said seriously.
Ares arched his eyebrows, “Really? How was I supposed to react?”
“Not like that. All you’ve done is create problems for the rest of us. How do you think dad’s going to react now?”
Ares sighed, “I honestly couldn’t care. I’m tired of having to give up everything because of the Fates and my Godhood. Sometimes I wish I was mortal, they don’t seem to have all these problems. If they love someone, they can be with them.”
“Who do you love, Ares?” Aphrodite asked gently knowing how inexperienced her former lover was in matters of the heart.
Ares laughed lowly, “You mean my sister, the Goddess of Love doesn’t know? It’s Joxer. Not that it matters because he’s already in love with some demi-god.”
“Really? There’s only one person he’s ever cared about and it’s not a demi-god.”
Ares growled, “Don’t even mention that bard of my daughter’s to me! She doesn’t deserve him!”
“I wasn’t talking about her. Just think, whose attention has Joxer been trying to get all his life?” Aphrodite asked with a smirk before leaving the room.
“Want me to tell you?” Joxer asked making the war god jump.
Trying to cover up his reaction Ares stated, “You’re awake.”
“Yeah. Kinda obvious. I repeat; do you want me to tell you?” Joxer smirked.
Taking Ares’ silence as an affirmative answer Joxer said with a grin, “You.”
“WHAT?” Ares gasped out in shock
Amused at his friend’s behaviour Joxer said, “You.”
“Really?” Ares asked hopefully, unable to believe what he was hearing.
Joxer nodded, “Yeah. You are the one I have spent my whole life trying to impress, the one I love.”
“That’s wonderful. We can be together now. Maybe I shouldn’t have done that to your thief friend.”
“What did you do to him? It can’t be that bad, he’s still alive.” Joxer mused aloud.
“Nothing serious. Can I kiss you?”
“Yes.” Joxer said as the god pulled him closer.
They kissed softly, gently exploring each other’s mouths. To Joxer it was lcomicoming home, like finding a part of himself he didn’t even know was missing. It was every thing he had dreamed of and more. In short, it was perfect.
*******
From his place near the door Auto commented, “You know it’s probably not a good idea to upset Ares right now. He does seem a little unstable, just look at his behaviour earlier.”
“What are we going to do now?” Iolaus said looking at the room covered in broken furniture and pottery.
Gabrielle shrugged as she dropped a large pot, “No idea but I’m glad I don’t have to tidy this up.”
Hercules rolled his eyes at the pair, “Simple. I’ll ask father to help.” Looking up he shouted, “FATHER!”
There was a crash of thunder before Zeus appeared, “I’m here son. Could you please stop shouting?”
Hercules said quickly, “Sorry. Father, we need your help. Ares has kidnapped my friend. I went to his temple but he didn’t answer and his priests say he isn’t available.”
At the reminder of his slightly insane son Zeus frowned, “Your brother is taking a little vacation. What friend are you talking about?”
“Joxer.” Hercules said in annoyance.
Zeus stopped to think for a moment before saying. “Oh yes, the bard. He’s perfectly fine. I believe he is showing Ares how to paint or something trivial.”
“So he’s not in any danger.” Xena said shocked.
“I already told you that!” Auto said annoyed. If they had listened to him, all this could have been avoided. All they had done was managed to capture the attention of a volatile war god.
“No, your brother is quite fond of the mortal. I need you to look for a woman for me. She will be twenty-seven with dark hair, and a small scar of a goblet on her thigh. She was born in either Corinth or Thebes.”
“Why is this woman so important?” Xena asked narrowing her eyes at the god.
Ignoring her anger Zeus explained, “This woman is very dangerous. If you don’t find her, she will bring about the destruction of Greece.”
“How?” Iolaus asked unable to see how one woman could cause such damage.
“She is a woman of godly blood. The only child of the sons of Aphrodite and Discord.”
Shocked Gabrielle exclaimed, “That would be Cupid and Strife!”
Zeus nodded, “Yes. On her twenty-eighth birthday, the child of Love and Mischief will marry. The fates have declared it so. Once the child is married, she will come into her powers and the destruction of Greece will begin. A destruction no one can stop.”
Xena said determined, “We will find this woman. I assume, once you have her you can stop the destruction?”
“Yes. You have only three weeks before the marriage so time is of the essence.” Zeus said knowing they were running out of time now that Strife had died.
“I understand Father.” Hercules said seriously as the god disappeared from the room.
“Lets go, we’ve got a country to save.” Hercules said looking at his friends.
Seconds later the five left intent on finding the woman, Joxer forgotten by all but Auto. He knew Joxer was the child of Love and Mischief and that Zeus wasn’t being completely honest. The thief was determined to have a talk to Discord to let her know about Zeus’ plan. Surely, they could find some way of protecting Joxer?
End Part 6