Chapter 211 - 2.88 Different things, different places.
Xander and Diana waited to hear the words, "You're going to get married," but were quite surprised by what Aphrodite actually said.
"We leave you alone for the rest of the day!" Aphrodite and Athena burst out into laughter.
"Wait, are you serious?"
"Yes, tomorrow will be another day full of surprises, so make sure you two have a great day!" Athena said before they both disappeared.
"Babe, I'm so confused." Xander said while wrapping his arm around Diana, who was also taller and around 5 feet 10 inches tall now. Her chest grew, but she went from a 34 B cup to around a 36 C cup and her butt was bigger, but more fit, like Aphrodite crafted her a body of perfection.
"Yeah… so am I. I'm glad I got to see my parents though! That made me feel so good. What do you want to do today?"
"I was thinking we just hung out and relaxed. It's been awhile since we had a nice chill day. Maybe cuddle up on the couch, make out some and watch a movie?"
"That sounds good to me," She said as she grabbed his hand, smiled and the two picked out some movies to watch and laid on the couch. They didn't really pay attention to the first movie much, as they hadn't made out in technically almost 2 years, although they were legitimately separated for 77 days, so they enjoyed fooling around with each other, especially now that they were 18.
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"Dowian!" Emma yelled as she ran up and gave him a hug.
"Milla!" Emery shared his sister's enthusiasm and he ran up and gave her a hug.
"Aw, how are you two little ones doing? Do you miss your brother?"
"Yeah, but he's only been gone for like half a day, so it's not too bad. I just hope we get to see him soon!"
"You will sweetheart, your father should be returning any minute." Brie said with a kind smile. "Dorian, Camilla, it's wonderful to see you. How is everything at the Settlement?"
"You look gorgeous as ever dear. Are you sure you've had three children? You still don't look a day over 20!" Camilla said cheerfully.
Brie blushed.
"She's right you know," Sora said while forming behind her and giving her a hug.
Brie slightly jumped and laughed. "Couldn't give me a heads up or anything babe?"
"Sometimes, it's just nice to surprise you by giving you attention sweetheart. I love you."
Brie smiled. "I love you too. How are Xander and Diana doing? Is everything still going according to plan?"
"Yes it is. Tomorrow we will head up there as a family and Celeste and Eris will watch over the party with the help of Levi and Sasha. We'll just be gone for a day, so it won't be that big of a deal."
"A day there or a day here?"
"Do you really think I'd want to spend another year away from the party when Emery and Emma are so good with Scarlet and Iris?" Sora said while shaking his head.
"Ok good mister. I've had enough of this nonsense with time magic for a lifetime. First Xander wants to go home, then he has to go back up there, then you have to freeze it for Diana's parents, then I find out they're getting married with a very special guest no one expected to be there. What's next, Sora? When will we get to just live our lives as a family?"
"That's a great question. Hopefully when the war is done, we can pass the throne to someone who actually wants it. I think Faye and Aegir would be a good choice. Formally persecuted by humans but now blessed as Absolute rulers sounds like a good redemption story!"
"Yeah, I like that. Do you really think we're going to win the war?" Brie said while resting her head on his shoulder, admiring her children playing with Dorian and Camilla.
"I certainly hope so. I don't want my soul shattered and there's no way I'm going to let that happen to my family, nor am I going to destroy the world. I've pretty much put that prophecy out of my head ever since Azazel and Helen were turned to dust particles," Sora smiled.
"Good. I think we will too. I'm just really worried about those creepy Hades' fuckers." Brie laughed. "I'm sorry I shouldn't laugh but seriously, who would do something so sadistically fucked up?!"
"Old Eris?" Sora joked, which caused Brie to burst out in laughter.
"That's a good one! Ah, I'm so lucky to have you. Look at how happy those two are. Dorian and Camilla are so good with kids. They've been so happy for 2500 years, hopefully we're like that when we're that old." Brie said while grabbing Sora's hand to head to play with the kids.
"I think we'll be even more happy than that for eternity babe. Plus, we have Xander's thing to look forward to, who knows what's going to happen with those twins and we still want to have one more child, so we have a lot to look forward to. Heck, maybe even down the line we'll want another kid?" Sora said while gently squeezing Brie's hand.
"Maybe, I'm happy with our 3, but definitely want one more for sure. I don't want to give birth and raise children in Paradise without friends though. That was tough on Xander so I guess we just play it by what our future holds."
"Yeah, that's very true. Plus we adopted Julius too."
Sora, Camilla, Doran, Brie and the twins played for a while before they sat down and enjoyed a lovely evening. Sora caught them up to speed on all things Xander and how he was engaged, likely getting married soon and would be returning from Paradise the day after tomorrow. Emery and Emma fell asleep so Sora quickly teleported them home and tucked them in before returning to spend a couples night with the vampires.
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"Ugh, this is getting really annoying," Lord X complained as a fifth group of souls came into the secret realm, filling up larger, more muscular host bodies.
"How do you think Perse and I feel?" Hades complained. "You're just lugging the damn thing around, we have to do all the eye surgeries on these things. At least they just have to be implanted, though. You made really great host bodies. Each batch is more impressive than the next, keep it up!" Hades complimented the masked god for once.
"It's my pleasure, your majesty. I'm sure Athena has a plan in place for when we attack."
Hades laughed. "Who cares, bitch isn't going to know what hit her, even if we know Sora's oldest and his little oracle girlfriend are up in Paradise."
'This is what worries me about him, he's so over-confident when every battle Sora or Athena have been several steps ahead.'
"I can hear you dumbass." Hades scolded him.
"Can you blame me for being worried?" Lord X asked.
"No, but you shouldn't be. We are well prepared, you are doing an excellent job. It'd be nice if there werewolves weren't so fucking useless."
"Why not get Nyx to help?" Persephone asked her husband kindly.
"I tried, it isn't happening. She knows her creatures are flawed and allows them to live as they are."
"Any other tricks up your sleeve?"
"You know there are, but we'll save those for a rainy day." Hades' cackled, as they installed a new set of black eyeballs with a crimson red pentagram.
"Are those the upgraded versions of mine?" Lord X asked.
"Yes, but your eyes were made for you specifically, whereas these are made for a different purpose. Yours are serving you well, are they not?"
"They are, couldn't be happier. Thank you my Lord."
"Good, now let's get to work."
Hades, Perse and the masked god continued their process of implanting a set of Hades' custom creations into the bodies Lord X was creating.