Chapter 219 - 2.96 Lockheart Things
Everyone was chatting amongst themselves in Paradise as Zeus finally reappeared. Diana and Xander started moving again, although they both felt like they were in loads of pain. Brie noticed the wincing on their faces so she calmly let a stream of her elven healing magic enter both of them, which caused them both to relax.
"Thanks mom. I love you guys!" Xander said cheerfully.
"You’re welcome sweetheart. We’re so proud of you! How does it feel to be married?"
"Amazing! I need to talk to Diana about taking part in the war. I still want to fight with you guys! I can’t leave it up to you two and risk something happening to Emma or Emery. That would be terrible..."
’Oh my gosh I can hear the Lockheart’s talking... Well, I guess I am one now but they have no clue!’ Diana thought to herself, listening in to their conversation.
"That’s good that you and her talk so openly. How were things in Paradise?" Sora asked.
"Really good! The trial sucked so thank you for helping me get back on track with that. I was an idiot and upset her one night, but thankfully I have really great parents who taught me to work through things and talk to someone and respect them." Xander said cheerfully.
’Aw...’ Diana thought. She could hear Orin moving around inside of her body, it felt weird, but she didn’t really know what to do.
"Aw, so you two fought or?" Brie asked.
"We don’t really fight, but I’m glad I won’t see her emotions anymore, although I didn’t need any abilities to know I upset her. It sucks when I do that but it’s going to happen, right?"
Sora and Brie laughed.
"You know how much your dad pisses me off sometimes?"
"Your mom does the same to me, it’s part of life Xander. The difference is being able to talk through it and work it out. Just keep doing what you’re doing, from the sounds of it, it sounds like you and Diana are able to work though things just fine."
"He does." Diana said.
Brie and Sora burst out in laughter. Xander was confused.
"Hello Diana, welcome to the family."
"Hi Dee-dee!" Emma said cheerfully.
"Hellooooo new sister!" Emery added playfully.
"Wait, you could hear everything the whole time?!" Xander exclaimed, embarrassed.
"Yup! You are too sweet. Your mom and dad are amazing too and hello my favorite little brother and sister, you two looked so cute today thank you for bringing us our rings! They’re beautiful aren’t they?"
"Diana, I think Orin needs some fire. Let him out and I’ll feed him some," Hope said.
"Finally! Hello Hope, thank you so much for everything you did for me when Xander was off on that trial. I would have been lost without you. You are such a great listener."
"Of course sweetheart." She said as the crowd gasped at the beautiful white and pink female phoenix appearing from Xander.
"How do I let him out?" Diana asked.
"Just let him find his way, encourage him." Xander said kindly.
"Orin! Come out and get some food from your sister! I know you’re hungry!" Diana spoke sweetly and softly.
’She’s going to be such a great mom,’ Xander thought.
"Xander thinks you’re going to be a great mom," Hope teased.
Diana blushed.
"Come on Orin! You can do it buddy." Xander was used to talking to his little brother and sister, so it came naturally.
The little white phoenix finally appeared out of Diana’s chest, slowly flapping it’s little wings, struggling to stay airborne. Diana made a cup shape with her hands and he happily landed in it, "Caw!" he chirped.
A slow stream of fire came from Hope’s beak and Orin munched on it, causing him to grow a little bit. He was finally full and as he burped, fire flew out of his mouth.
"Fanks!" Orin said.
"Mama!" He said while flying back into Diana, who teared up.
"You’re so precious. I’m so lucky to have you."
"Well, we’re headed back home. You two have a good last few months in Paradise. We’ll see you tomorrow in Exteria. As for the war, don’t worry about it either way. If you want to stay, stay. If you want to fight, well your gods and adults, fight." Sora said as they gave their hugs goodbye.
"Hurry home you two!" The twins said while giving them a hug.
Xander guided Diana through opening a portal. She drew a circle with her right hand, thought ’Open to Sora’s mansion,’ and they walked through it. ’Release,’ she thought and Paradise reconstructed itself as it happened.
"That’s a really cool spell." Diana smiled.
"So are yours," Xander said as he floated into the air. "You didn’t know you were telekinetic?"
"No, I honestly didn’t. There’s so many new abilities I learned since becoming a goddess and now I have so many I don’t even know how to keep track of them. I really don’t want to mess with any of the time stuff though."
Xander froze for a second.
"Oh, are you having a vision?"
"Nope, just kidding. But if I do, I’m really going to need your help with that ok babe?"
"Of course, woah, the emotional thing... so many colors. There are so many people, can we please get out of here, it’s making my head spin?"
"Yes, of course, but let’s teleport to Nana Fena first." He said as he grabbed her hand and they teleported to her booth.
"Thanks Nana Fena! You shouldn’t have felt so bad and been so nervous, we’ll be just fine." Xander said while giving her a big hug. He hugged Eris and thanked her next.
Diana hugged and whispered, "Zeus gave us 6 months before we could have kids... we’ve only ever made out. Why am I so much more attracted to him now? Did Aphrodite do something?"
"It’s because you’re an adult goddess now sweetheart. You don’t have to rush anything but if you want to take the next step, take the next step. It’s completely up to you and I’m certain you would be the one to make the move. Go for it if you want!" She smiled. "I chose to remain a virgin my entire existence, but I’ve never been in love either. I’m sure every urge of your body is to just rip off his clothes."
Diana’s face went beat red and she was glad Xander was talking to Eris and didn’t turn on his new telepathy ability, or at least she assumed he hadn’t.
"That’s what’s bad, I do!"
"Then go consummate your marriage sweetie. Don’t live with regrets, ok?" Athena said while hugging her again.
’I guess he is too oblivious and cautious to make a move... I really wish he would though."
"Mama. Make him den!" Orin said cheerfully.
"Aw, you’re so sweet. You should get some rest baby."
"Otay." The little phoenix said before snuggling up her body.
’I’m surprised I don’t feel warmer, but at least now I won’t get cold!’
"Diana babe, you ready?" Xander said while turning away from Eris.
"Thank you for everything Eris. I’ll see you soon!"
Diana grabbed his hand and teleported him to their home in Paradise.
"Please get me out of this dress." She asked flirtatiously.
To her surprise, Xander was already there, slowly unzipping it while kissing her neck.