CHAPTER 40 BONUS

The mortal realm was drowning into mayhem and deeply engrossed in chaos.
A sweet melancholy was resounding in the hall of the almighty Zeus.
"It's inevitable, the destruction, the harsh truth is that we cannot stop the mortal realm from total destruction, the evil is enveloping the whole world and only once we have destroyed everything only then we can create a new one."
Hermes sighed delivering the horrific information to the King of gods.
"it's not possible to eliminate the mortals, we derive our powers from them and besides Hades has complete control over it he must be asked before we execute any severe...act of wrath."
"What do you want me to do?"
"Regarding this I wish that all the concerned gods must be informed and only then .I cannot take the complete decision, in doing so the next time the mortal world is build I have to invest only my powers while the others would just sit and watch, no.
I want you to invite Hera, Hades, Persephone because after all the damned pair has reins of life and death both.
Ask Hestia, Hephaestus and Ares to come as well....do not forget Thanatos."
Hermes frowned in confusion.
"Why not others? What about Aphrodite? Hecate…what about Poseidon and-?"
"Not necessary, they are mostly useless, they do not care about destruction and manifestation of strength, they would only see their benefit but yeah include Aphrodite."
Hermes had a strong urge to retaliate and ask if Zeus was not only thinking about his lust for mortal women and his own welfare but refrained from doing so.
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It was earlier decided that the council will be established on the glorious grounds of Pantheon and the decision would be taken then and there but due the enigmatic nature and for keeping the secrecy all the Gods and almighty goddesses were invited to the Underworld.
Hera and Hestia arrived together, one completely embellished with jewels from head to toe with a blue satin silk covering her form, a golden crown decorated the marvelous brunette hair of the Queen of gods while the eternal Virgin maiden who walked beside her in harmony was glowing with valor and courage, her soft steps only adding to the grace her swan white gown brought
The demon soldiers guarding the gates of underworld bowed respectfully parting for the goddesses to enter.
"Imperial majesties and the council are waiting for you both, please this way." The general of the demon warriors Damien escorted both the beautiful immortals to the council where none looked calm.
Aphrodite covered in a blood red gown would have been the most beautiful women there if only goddess Persephone wasn't sitting on the dark throne stroking Cerberus fur who looked ready to devour one of the gods.
But the frown on Aphrodite face and the calm rage radiating in waves from the Queen of hell definitely showed that the women were not competing but were harmoniously angry altogether.
Zeus had a long face making his handsome features seem dull while Hades looked calm.
"Hera, Hestia please have a seat." The orange diamonds shone in light signifying the hellflames and yet when the goddesses were seated on the golden calved chair the gems seem to have a cool soothing effect.
"As Aphrodite was saying the mortal realm is not only the home for beautiful woman, they are living beings above all and nobody has any right to save them by shifting them to a barren island in heavens where there is absolutely no protection from vile creatures."
Persephone did not looked at Zeus but the harsh aura indicated Hera what he meant…to forcibly accumulate mortal women in his harem in the façade of saving them.
Hera looked at Zeus red eyed in absolute rage, her hands forming fists ready to murder him if she can.
"I absolutely agree with Zeus, it's a good thought, why not have all the mortals live in Olympus in your adobe then." Hades twirled a black rose in between his fingers seemingly not caring that he provoked Zeus at all.
"Is it evil..." Ares said thinking aloud, his red ruby crown burning like ethereal phoenix while his blooming orange cloak weighing heavy.
"...is it evil to sacrifice one life for hundreds of thousand?" He looked at others in question making Thanatos frown, an uncomfortable feeling engulfing him.
The crow black cloak making his pale skin look like a handsome ghost.
"What do you mean?"he argued with the god knowing he was not thinking something too good.
"We are blessed, all of us empowered with strengthening capabilities and unfathomable power sources then why can't we all give a small part of it to a mortal, one enough to bring down all evil prevailing and unite the worlds."
Silence surrounded the council soon interrupted by Hera.
"You wish to create a weapon? What about it? If it is a being how could it now have a feeling?"
" I agree with Hera, this is cruel." Hephaestus tilted his head, plain face morphing into a scowl as the green leaf crown glowed.
"If you both have any better idea tell me? "Zeus gritted his teeth in anger asking the gods to reply.
Even though most of the members seem to disagree but the truth was inevitable.
The dark blue cloak of Zeus flared when he stood up, a white ball of light in between both his palm glowing brighter by second.
"it will be a boy-"
"NO! it will be a girl."Persephone spoke in between making Zeus almost vomit blood with how rebellious the goddess of hell was but all he could do was to grit his teeth and change the vows.
If a boy was formed, there would be countless pain bestowed upon the soul, only a girl could have a less painful life regarding gods will be more merciful and after Zeus had his aim achieved he would at-least let her live.
"I bless you with patience and strength to endure."If all the goddess could they would have given Zeus poison to drink, strength to endure? What did he wanted her to go through.
A flash of displeasure passed though Thanatos as he got up next.
"may your chivalry be unparalleled and strength mightier than mountains."
The black cloak was crossed by the fiery red dress of Aphrodite.
"May your beauty bring shame to even the most beautiful of the gods and goddesses and become one of the most lethal weapons of your."
The ball of white light glowed from silver to red and again glimmered into glittery dust swirling around the fetus.
Hera got up, her dress dragging gracefully behind her till she reached the glowing ball hanging like a celestial star.
"None would be able to touch your grace, people would pray to you, respect you and give up their lives for you, you will be a queen, although without a king you will have the ability to rule the world."
Persephone watched the ceremony being conducted infront of her, all of them giving gifts to the fetus which would later be bestowed upon a mortal by Ares.
She watched Hades watching the happenings with utmost disinterest and distaste.
"Queen Persephone, King Hades won't you give the child something?" Hephaestus asked the couple sitting in silence.
"You all have given enough, I don't have anything else left to bestow but Persephone will."
Persephone slowly got up in her violet dress with peals decorating her hair stepping down the throne.
Her palm raised in air feeling the slow heartbeat which would be inaudible to the mortals and a soft tear dribbled down her cheek.
" I grant you happiness, mirth, joy, care, affection and love-" gasps were heard all around.
"IMPOSSIBLE! This is breaking the rules, how can you- "Zeus raged.
"I can damn use my power the hell I wish like. The fact that I am agreeing to this is enough.
I give this girl all this and hereby declare that after her work is done, I will be responsible for her wellbeing as her mother. I accept the child as my own, when she will cry I will weep tears of blood, when she will laugh the hell would rejoice."
The tone left no room for arguments.
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The glowing ball seemed to dance in the room covered with darkness, bouncing from one place to another in the room which was now left empty since the gods have now all went at their own respective abodes.
The glittery movement stopped when the gates opened reflecting a small light and though the gap a muscular stature entered.
Hades walked towards the fetus looking like a tiny moon glowing bright on the ground in middle. His fingers rubbed it with affection as he picked it up wrapping it in the fox fur.
"I bless you with a mate worthy enough to be yours."