Pairing: Aleksander Morozova x Alternate Universe!Reader
Summary: When the making at the heart of the world steals you from your own universe and drops you into the fictional country of Ravka youโre thoroughly bewildered. But this is an opportunity for you to right every wrong - and hopefully save one life in particular.
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Part One
One moment youโre going about your usual day, the next youโre in Ravka - the fictional country in a fictional universe. When you realise that the story you know by heart hasnโt even begun, thereโs only one person you can think of going to.
Part Two
After a restless night of sleep, you wake with too many thoughts in your mind. The contents of the Generalโs war table provide an ample distraction, and soon the man himself joins you.
Part Three
You and Aleksander journey to Kribirsk, where everything starts to become real for you, as your plan is finally set in motion.
Part Four
Accompanied by your new recruits, you and Aleksander return to the Little Palace, and soon settle into a comfortable routine. But nothing ever stays the same for long.
Part Five
Alina is presented to the king as the sun summoner, and from that point onwards you and Aleksander become increasing busy - and apart.
Part Six
An unexpected visitor arrives with some good news, and Aleksander makes a earth-shattering discovery.
Bonus Scene
As your first interaction with Baghra occurs, a wounded Aleksander returns from a mission, and you have no chance to ponder over her opinion of you.
Part Seven
The search for the stag takes your group north into Fjerda, but itโs after you return to Os Alta that a surprising event occurs.
Part Eight
The Winter Fete goes smoothly, a perfect evening followed by a foiled assassination. A few days later, you and Aleksander journey into the Fold.
Part Nine
After a dramatic arrival into West Ravka, your group travels to Os Kervo, and you recruit a pirate privateer to join you in the search for the sea whip.
Part Ten
The hunt for the sea whip has begun, but a number of obstacles stand in your way, demanding more from you than you ever thought possible.
Part Eleven
Your near death experience has taken a toll on you, which forces Aleksander to come to a realisation.
Part Twelve
A successful return to Ravka prompts you to share warnings of the future with Aleksander, and a new (but not unfamiliar) character invites himself into your schemes.
Part Thirteen
Slowly the pieces of your plan for the Fold come into place, but thoughts and fears of the future continue to haunt you.
Part Fourteen
Ravkaโs seat of power changes, and Aleksander makes a discovery that sends you both north in search of his sister.
Part Fifteen
As Alina is about to bring down the Fold, Aleksander suggests a theory that lifts your hopes.
Part Sixteen
Together, you and Aleksander journey to the monastery of Sankt Feliks. To mend the tear at the making, a sacrifice from one of you is required.
Part Seventeen
With the remains of the Fold vanquished, the people celebrate. Together, you and Aleksander work to establish peace in Ravka and a safe haven for your Grisha.
Bonus Scene
Alternate Ending
Until I Found You - IAL (Aleksanderโs Version)
Aleksander isnโt expecting to find love in this lifetime, that is until you arrive. - A collection of scenes from In Another Life from Aleksanderโs perspective, as well as a bonus scene.
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Post-In Another Life
Future Uncertainty
Lingering insecurities rear their head now that everything has been resolved, and Aleksander encourages you to share your fears. (set mid-part seventeen)
The Generalโs Crown
In an attempt to escape the attention of being a living saint, you retreat into the fields and create flowers for the local children. It isnโt long before your husband finds you.
Christmas Eve
Its your second Christmas in Ravka, your first with the country at peace and Aleksander as your husband. Together, you have the perfect Christmas Eve.
The New Year
Itโs New Years Eve, and the first time youโre celebrating with Aleksander as your husband.
What the Future Holds
Immortality suits you well, and your new life with Aleksander is better than you ever could have imagined.
imagine sitting on his lap, hands forced behind your back by his much bigger one. his other hand keeps gently touching your skin, fingertips barely grazing by, leaving you so frustrated and starved for his touch. he keeps groping your ass, softly squeezing it and then caressing ever so slightly, all while pressing you down against his bulge, the fabric of your panties against the rough of his pants causing a delicious friction against your clit and driving you crazy.
he keeps switching between nibling at your ear and peppering your face with kisses, hearing all your whines and moans with a smirk on his face. he knows he has you on the palm of his hand. he rubs the pad of his fingers against the thick fabric of the g-string you have on, pressing it down against your folds and your ass, noticing how your hips halt at the sensation and you get even more whiny. at this point you're begging for him do to something, but he just loves to tease you and watch you crumble under his touch. he keeps gliding his fingers up and down your skin, slowly getting closer to your cunt, but when he finally touches you in your sensetive area, is all very shallow.
you can barely feel his fingers running through your pussy, it feels almost like a tingle, constantly fading and then appearing briefly, growing your frustation and making pretty tears appear in your eyes. hwa just keeps kissing and biting your ear, casually pecking your cheeks as to clean your tears away. you soon start to try to take your arms away from his grip, but he holds you with both of his hands, stopping the teasing for a little, keeping you still and griding against you, earning a cried out moan from you. he then holds the back of your neck with his palm, finally giving in to your pleas and properly kissing you, tongue searching for yours in a hungry and sloppy kiss.
series pairing: (fem) princess!reader x seonghwa x san x wooyoung. eventual polyamory.
series genre: action and adventure. romance. angst. fluff. suggestive. fantasy au.
current word count:ย 100.9k
chapter list:
part one: a sacrifice, a narrow escape, and three bandits. (10.0k)
โWhere are we going to go?โ You ask as Mingi removes his cloak, handing the garment over to you. You put it on, throwing the hood over your head. Best to take any precautions available.
โAssuming we get out of here alive,โ he starts, checking to see if the horseโs saddle is in proper condition. โKuroku.โ
Welcome to K-Vanityโs first net event Love Galore. Taking inspiration from movies and kdramas, weโve compiled a tantilating listย for you to choose from.
Nevertheless: โThis guy is bad for my heart.โ
Her Private Life: โItโs not that I donโt like holding hands. I donโt like the moment when I have to let it go again.โ
Safe Haven: โThereโs no safer place for you, than here with me.โ
Love Alarm: โYou made me install the shield, but he makes me want to remove it.โ
Your Name: โThereโs no way we could meet. But one thing is for certain, when we see each other, weโll know.โ
Love ft. Marriage and Divorce: โOnce the love is gone, you stick together through your bond.โ
Boys Over Flowers: โI donโt know when it started either. But now I cannot be without you.โ
Runaway Bride: โIs there one โrightโ person for everyone?โ
Wish You: โNot being able to look your crush straight in the eye.โ
Singleโs Inferno: โI donโt know about you, but on a desert island there isnโt much to do but date.โ
Doom at your service: โRight. Iโm not lonely. Now I know which direction to walk to. And thatโs you.โ
True Beauty: โForget what can be or canโt be. What do you think of me?โ
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โข Pairing: Yeosang x fem!Reader
โข Genre: Smut
โข Warnings: Sexual content, fingering, vibrator use, overstimulation, a little choking kink, squirting kink??, soft dom yeosang???
โข Word Count: 1,740
โข Synopsis:ย Your roommate finds you in a compromising positionโฆ.
Seonghwa's lips wouldn't stop the curses that were spilling out as he fumbled to tie the sash that went around his robe.
"Confound it all Alectryon! I thought you were keeping watch!" He shouted at his companion who ran behind him, looking just as concerned as he was.
"I'm sorry! I must have accidentally dozed off." The young guard explained himself.
"Yeah well, whatever happened to you not needing sleep at night cause you sleep during daylight?" Seonghwa didn't mean to sound so harsh nor accusing, but there would be hell to pay if he and his lover had been discovered. Looking behind him, he gazed at the rays of the sun that were barely poking out through the mountains that were at a distance from them. Sensing what was agitating his friend, Alectryon decided to try and calm him down.
"Relax Hwa. I'm pretty sure Helios is still taking time. He's not fast like Hermes, perhaps he did not see anything."
"Perhaps..." Seonghwa panted as he slowed down his running to a very light jog, his mind running wild at all the possible scenarios that were about to unfold.
"Hey listen to me. Helios would have already come down to confront you if he had indeed seen you and Aphrodite together. You know how he doesn't beat around the bush."
Seonghwa scrunched his eyebrows together. Alectryon did make sense. Helios was known to be a very confrontational god whenever he witnessed any sort of wrongdoing or unethical behavior from his fellow immortals. He never kept anything to himself nor delayed in approaching others.
"Yeah...I guess you're right Alec." But Seonghwa was still on edge due to the adrenaline rush they just went through.
"Trust me,ย I'm always right." His friend chuckled, slumping an arm over Seonghwa's shoulder.
Upon finding their stallions still tied to the tree branches where they last left them, each of the men got onto their respective horse and bid farewell to each other, one heading west while the other headed east towards his home which was not far away. Every once in a while, he'd glance back, heart lurching when the sun had fully come up from the horizon. Every living creature that wasn't up yet would certainly be up soon now that the Sun God signaled that it was time to awaken. Seonghwa felt as if he was going to pass out, the anxiety still building up in him. He was thankful when he finally reached his house, swiftly coming down from his prized horse. Giving the beast a pat on its side, Seonghwa watched it as it scurried off to go drink water from the river that flowed through the meadow, and would no doubt go run off to find somewhere to rest. The deity wasn't afraid of that, he knew his horse well enough and trusted he'd always come back to him, he always did.
Pushing open the door, he took a long and deep breath, removing his belt and sword and letting them drop against the marble floor with a loud cluttering noise. His head hung low as he slowly made his way into the living area, not paying attention to his surroundings that he failed to notice the goddess that was sitting by the window, using the beams of light pouring in to help her see the words on the scroll she was currently reading on. She shook her head when it was obvious he wasn't going to greet her.
"Good morning to you too." She made her presence known.
Having already been so agitated from the events from before, Seonghwa let out a startled gasp when he heard her voice, hand coming up to clutch at his rising chest.
"What in the world? You act as if I had just thrown a dagger at you or tried shooting you with one of my arrows." Putting down her reading material, she got up from her seat and promptly went to check on her brother. He made no resistance as she pressed a palm against his cheek, feeling his temperature before then placing it against his forehead. She furrowed her eyebrows in confusion, not feeling anything out of the ordinary.
"You seem fine yet you're pale and on the verge of passing out, which is unusual given the fact the God of War fears absolutely nothing." She giggled softly, smile faltering soon after when her brother still failed to show any reaction.
"Hwa? What's wrong? Did something happen with....Y/N?"
Seonghwa felt bad when he saw how distressed and concerned his beloved sister looked at his expense. Although he wished to pour out what was in his heart, he remembered it would be unjust to talk about such things with her, as he wanted to keep her away from the subject as much as possible. Plastering on a serene smile, he took hold of one of her hands and brought it up to place a tender kiss on each of her fingers.
"Don't burden yourself with my trifles Thena. Remember you saw and heard nothing, it'll be best if we keep it that way."
The goddess opened her mouth to say something but promptly shut it when her brother walked away and left her there without another word. Although wanting to go and comfort him, she knew it would irritate him, never having liked to have someone bother him when he was distressed or feeling low in spirits. Pinching the bridge of her nose with a million thoughts running through her mind, Athena slumped herself onto one of the couches surrounding the space, her head already pounding with an incoming ache.
The sound of hard clanking of the hammer smashing down on the fiery iron placed along the long wooden table stopped immediately. Its wielder looked visibly shaken, head whipping around to look at the deity with arms crossed over his chest.
"What did you say?" Although he had indeed heard what the sun God had reported to him, his mind refused to believe such an incredulous statement, even if Helios was known as a very honest individual who would never deceive anyone.
"Your wife is having an affair Hephaestus, and it's not just a one time thing, I'm talking she's seeing the same lover over and over again behind your back. Nearly every night that you're away, toiling here in this space of yours, she allows him inside your house, on your bed so he can have his way with her."
Hearing all this pour out left a bitter taste in Hephaestus' mouth. His eyes shifted towards the floor, lip quivering as he tried to make out the words he wanted to say.
"Surely....y-you must be mistaken....perhaps you saw wrong and-"
"When am I ever wrong Hephaestus? I am the Sun God for heavens sakes. I see everything that goes on in this place and down in the mortal realm. And I am never wrong."
Knowing that Helios was indeed never mistaken, Hephaestus' shoulders slumped down in agony and shame, back turning towards the sun God who looked at him with pity. He knew how much he adored the beautiful goddess, worshipped the very ground she walked on, even if his feelings were not reciprocated, he had done everything he could to try and gain her affections. Helios shook his head when he discerned what he made out to be light sniffles coming from the heart broken immortal in front of him. Knowing he had done his duty, he let out a deep sigh before turning on his heel.
"I'll leave you alone to think about how you wish to deal with this."
Reaching for the doorknob, he was just about to walk out to resume his duties when the other God stopped him.
"Wait! Before you leave, I need you to answer me one question."
Helios turned around once more, coming face to face with Hephaestus' tear strained countenance. Swallowing the lump in his throat, the stricken god gathered up his courage to speak up:
"Who...who is he?"
Helios stayed silent, pondering whether or not it would be the right moment to tell him or to let him figure it out himself. It was a debate that obviously agitated him, and Hephaestus could see the hesitation in the other's eyes to answer his question.
"Tell me. I need to know."
Knowing that it was his right to know, Helios firmly spoke out.
"Ares."
The change in expression was almost instantly as Hephaestus' hands balled up into fists, the once saddened tears now cascading down from rage, his teeth gnashed against each other as fury started to overtake him.
"Out of all people, it had to be him?!"
Helios closed his eyes, trying hard to ignore the rampage his friend was going through. He could clearly hear the sound of pottery being smashed into the ground, countless artifacts that were in the making process were more than likely being tossed back into the fire, never to be reconstructed again. Perhaps it would have surprised anyone else to see the usually meek and quaint God act so brazen and wrathful, but when one took into account that his mother acted the same way every time her husband went on one of his countless escapades, it wouldn't be too shocking to see him behave in the same manner, especially out of jealousy and envy at being betrayed by his spouse. And the worst part was finding out her lover was someone he had always had a disdain for.
Once he was done, he leaned over the table, agitated and heavy breathing coming out of his mouth, nails scraping against the wood material of the furniture. Knowing his friend had over exerted himself, Helios came up behind him, hands resting on top of his shoulders and gently rubbing them.
"Be careful. Your leg is not well and you know that. Try not to put too much tension on it."
Hephaestus nodded, hand reaching over to pat on one of the hands comforting him.
"Can you do me one last favor?" He inquired.
"Anything." Helios immediately responded.
Pushing off the table, Hephaestus walked towards one of the corners of the room where there laid a simple looking chest that was rather large and wide. A large lock placed upon it made sure that no one would be able to peer into the contents inside. With much effort, Hephaestus managed to crouch down, ignoring the slight sting he felt in his left thigh while doing so, hand fumbling to take out the keys that he kept inside his work apron.
"I need you to get Themis for me. I need to talk to her about this."
Helios nodded, already sensing what Hephaestus was planning.
"What about you?"
Plunging the key into the hole, Hephaestus opened the lock and opened up the chest, hands diving in to search for the material he needed, eyes lighting up when he caught sight of the rare and precious golden thread that was unattainable to anyone but him.
The beautiful goddess paced back and forth in the room, her usually long and perfect fingernails were being chewed off one by one slowly due to the anxious feeling she was going through. It had been a whole week and still no reply from Seonghwa. She was starting to think that perhaps he was never going to come back....
Or that something must have happened to him.
She immediately shook her head and casted that idea out of her mind. Her restless state couldn't even be distracted by the presence of her husband since he had informed her that he was going on a trip, leaving her alone in that large and spacious mansion with no one to keep her company except her despondent thoughts. Looking out the window, she watched as the last sliver of the sun rays started to disappear, the moon beginning to cast down her beaming light from the opposite direction. Just as she was about to give up all hope, she heard a knock at her door. Desperate for any kind of distraction, she sprinted up from her seat and went to go answer whomever was calling. At that point she would have even welcomed her exasperating mother in law, a small banter or quarrel with her would at least give her something to occupy herself with.
Opening the door, a faltered gasp fell out of her mouth when she saw who was standing there.
"Seonghwa..."
He too looked almost as distressed as her, his complexion having a light and dewy sheen that made her aware of the fact he no doubt had been running a great distance just to reach her. He drew out a long and tired breath as he felt somewhat exhausted from the physical activity he just went through.
"I thought I was going to go insane if I didn't see you."
Without anymore words, he pushed his way inside her house, hands coming up to cup her cheeks as he smothered her in a desirous kiss full of pining. She offered no resistance as he backed her into the familiar room they often spent time in, his hands making haste as they unfastened the clasps of her dress. Gently laying her on the bed, he slipped the garment off her body, eyes raking her glorious figure up and down. No matter how many times he'd seen her, Seonghwa would always find his breath taken away by her ethereal allure that she'd been blessed with.
"Oh my heavens." He grunted as he worked quick to strip himself out of his own clothes, letting them fall onto the pile where hers rested in.
Crawling further into the bed, Y/N rested her head against the soft and plush pillow, arms lovingly wrapping themselves around her beloved when he came forward and lowered his body on top of hers. Their tongues danced against one another, his hands wandering across her body as they tenderly brushed against her mounds, fingertips grazing around her hardening peaks. He found delight in her lust filled sounds being muffled by his lips when he cupped a hand down to eagerly stroke on her silky folds, thumb generously drawing circles on that sensitive button of hers that had her toes curling against the bed.
"H-Hwa please.... I need you." She begged for him, unable to resist a minute longer without him near.
Using his knees to pry her legs open, Seonghwa kept his gaze locked with hers as he slowly began to insert himself inside her walls, their mouth falling open as they emitted hushed and blissful moans of satisfaction. His hips began to roll up against hers, member sinking in deep into the depths of her core. He kept one hand locked against one of her hips, bringing up one leg to rest against his waist so that he may be able to reach even deeper and bring her the best pleasure as possible. Having kept a slow and sensual pace, Seonghwa soon grew greedy and began to speed up, wanting to hear her content filled pants turn into full blown sexually consuming cries for him, which she never failed to deny him off.
"Oh- Seonghwa!" She exclaimed, nails raking against his back as she clung to him as if her life depended on it.
"Oh my beautiful goddess, give yourself to me." He murmured against her ear, lips pressing fluttering kisses across her temple and cheek, nose occasionally nuzzling against the smoothness of her skin.
Just as soon as they lost themselves in their dazed love, they were awakened from their fantasy and startled when a thin, nearly invisible net made from golden threads came tumbling down upon them, its design deceivingly resistant against any kinds of tears or struggling, which was exactly what the two captured individuals were trying to do at the moment, figuring out a way to escape the contraption. The two of them gasped in horror when the door was opened and in strode in the fearsome titaness that personified justice and order itself.
"Themis.." the God of War stuttered out as the high ranking immortal took in the scene before her, face devoid of any expression.
"Ares you are hereby detained and will be confined in solitary confinement in the Underworld until all the other Olympians are gathered for a trial. Goddess of love, you will be confined with her Majesty, the Queen of Olympus until the trial is over.....
One by one, all of the deities who had been called upon strolled inside the hall, taking their respective seat where they had been assigned to, the floor raised a few feet above the ground level, its structure being that of a circle so that the person who was being judged would be watched upon from all angles. Already there were much whisperings amongst the individuals, some fully aware of what was going on while others needed to be filled in on the details. The reactions were all varied depending on the god or goddess, varying from outright shock all the way to disinterest in the matter, but more often than not, crude and distasteful jokes were being made at the expense of the victims in the story. Just as the room was starting to become louder and disoriented, the entire crowd grew silent when the next deity was announced, his dark and looming presence sending a shiver down the spine of most of the crowd.
"Hades, God of the Dead and King of the Underworld."
As he made his way to his seat, those nearby bowed down to him, making sure never to lift their faces to look him straight in the eye. He wore a grim expression, befitting that of someone whose realm was shrouded in abysmal darkness, gaze unwavering and looking determined as he promptly took his seat which was one of the places closest towards the throne that stood in the middle of everything. His seating partner looked pleased to see him, and unlike his contemporaries, he came up and slung an arm around the grim ruler who ,although displeased with the affection, did not outwardly cast him aside.
"Hongjoong! It's such a delight to see you! How long has it been?"
The god of the dead looked unamused as he stared at the god before him, addressing on personal terms when they weren't even close.
"Not long enough if you ask me Poseidon." He answered as he wiggled his way out of the other's embrace. Taking a look around, he let out a bored sigh, pulling out his chair and sitting upon it.
"How long is this going to take? Unlike you and Zeus who can run off from your duties, I can't leave my domain for too long, especially with all the troubles in the mortal realm. Nearly doubled the amount of souls being brought in on the daily and it's not an easy job for one person." He grumbled, already hating the fact that his precious time was being wasted.
His fellow deity took no offense to his words.
"But Hades, you know you don't have to do it alone. That's what you got Persephone for-"
Poseidon was instantly cut off by the sound of the goddess next to him clearing her throat abruptly, her eyes glaring at him to cease talking immediately. Unfortunately, the Sea god was very slow at taking hints and had no control over his tongue, thus looked around in confusion.
"Did I say something wrong?"
Looking down, he stepped back when he was met by the piercing eyes of Hades staring daggers at him, instantly reminding Poseidon.
"Oh right......... you and Persephone are not together anymore right?"
Those nearby outright face palmed or turned their gaze in another direction, shifting awkwardly at the encounter the two patriarchal gods were currently having. Before Hades could get the chance to speak up his mind, he was shaken to the core when he heard who was the next and final deity to take her place in the room.
"Presenting Persephone, Goddess of Spring, Queen of the Underworld."
Audible gasps were heard all around the room, many of the individuals astonished since they had never seen the actual queen of the dead herself and the others had gone years without seeing her after she had returned to the mortal world to preside over her duties as the deity in charge of vegetation and nature. Her head was held high and looked at no one in particular, only followed the attendant that escorted her to her seat, which was conveniently or inconveniently, placed right across from where her husband was. When she saw him, her nonchalant face turned cold and brooding, eyes narrowing into slits as she stared at Hades, who in turned turned pale at the sight of her. He too had gone years without seeing her, the last time he saw her she was a little heavier than what she was, having given birth to her second child. Nevertheless, she was still the most beautiful person he had ever seen, and he could feel his heartbeat quickening at the sight of having her near him again. She however immediately looked away from him, refusing to spare him another glance, keeping her eyes lowered on the marble counter her elbows rested on.
"Oof. Talk about a sad reunion." Poseidon, ever the impertinent fool, spoke up, further angering the god next to him.
It seemed like ages until finally, the King of Olympus himself finally entered the hall, taking his place on the throne in the center, while the goddess of Justice stood on his right, looking over ready to get the ordeal over with.
"Bring forth the accused."
All attention was placed on the God being led in by two guards at each other his sides, his wrists bound together as they guided him to stand in the middle of the room. He didn't look frightened nor angry, but rather he was calm, refusing to vent out any rage as he knew many of the people around him were expecting him to lash out with. Raising her hand up to shush the faint whisperings between the immortals, the goddess began reading from the scroll in her hand.
"You have hereby been brought forth into this tribunal, Ares God of War, to be judged and sentenced accordingly by your fellow Olympians and other deities for the following crime.."
She paused briefly before continuing.
"Regularly seeking out and indulging in an adulterous relationship with Aphrodite, Goddess of Beauty, wife of Hephaestus, God of Fire and Craftmanship. Thus engaging in formal infidelity which as everyone knows is against the law at Olympus."
Finishing reading the scroll, Themis rolled it up as she peered down at Ares.
"What have you to say against the charges laid before you?"
With lips curling up, Seonghwa couldn't help the light scoff released from within.
"They are all indeed true and I do not deny them."
There were mixed reactions towards his response, some praising him for admitting it so bravely while others criticized him for being so shameless.
"Seeing as you take responsibility for your actions, we shall now hear the opinions from the others and deliberate what the punishment will be."
Themis waved her arm across those sitting around the room, signaling for them to start debating and speaking out their thoughts. Everyone looked around at each other, not daring to be the first person to speak out, most of them scared to be the one to start such an important task. Finally after a few minutes of what was a death like silence, all attention was turned to the goddess that courageously stood up to speak her mind.
"As an Olympian myself who was granted the honor of forming part of the Twelve high ranking gods, I took an oath when I accepted the responsibility and swore to abide by the laws set for me, as they were to all of us. I do not believe that such disrespect and negligence should be tolerated and as it is known, the punishment for this crime is exile.... but if you personally ask me, I also believe Ares should be stripped of his rank as an Olympian and given to someone more worthy of it."
The hunter goddess had no qualms and payed no mind to the shock that ensued at the last condition she had suggested. Almost immediately, her male sibling slammed his palms against the table. Having heard what his twin had said, he of course felt compelled to counteract her as he always did.
"Yes Artemis, as you said, as Olympians we had regulations set before us and although I agree that Ares should be punished accordingly, it is inconceivable to even entertain the thought of giving his position to someone else." Being such a popular and favorite among even the immortals, many of his companions, mostly the male population were nodding their heads at his words, which irritated his sibling.
"He has committed a crime Apollo-"
"Yes, indeed. A grievous mistake." He interrupted her.
"But I know for a fact, as we all do, that Ares has upholded and lived by the standards set before all of us. Furthermore, you fail to take into account he, along with Athena, are indispensable in Olympus and in the mortal world given their position as god and goddess of War. That is a fact none of us can overlook... now tell me, if we ban him from here indefinitely, who's going to take responsibility for any damages or take over the job assigned to him? Are you willing to do that?"
Left with no choice but to accept that her suggestion was ill advised, Artemis pursed her lips tightly and sat back down, arms crossing over her chest.
"Apolllo is right. Ares and Athena are in charge of a rather deep task that not anyone can fulfill as well as they do. And it is too big a job for one God to themselves. If Ares is banished indefinitely, the load will fall on Athena's shoulders and it'll be too much of a burden on her. We must also take her feelings into account." Having heard Hermes' words, all of the stares fell upon Seonghwa's sister, who merely sat there with a darkened expression.
"You know, I'm rather curious about something... Athena, did you know anything prior to these days about your brother's escapades? I find it hard to believe that you didn't notice him leaving at all hours at the night and then return at dawns." It wasn't surprising to hear Hestia question Athena herself, having been the first goddess to swear an oath of chastity for all eternity, and the young war goddess along with Artemis followed in the same path, therefore the bond between all three was strong and united, hence why it put Athena in a difficult position. Her bottom lip began to tremble slightly, she knew there was no way she'd be able to lie to the very goddess whom she had always looked up to. With dread, she looked to where her brother was, his mouth silently mouthing her not to expose herself. Taking a deep breath, she uttered a soft reply:
"I never interfered in my brother's affairs just as he never interfered in mine. We always made it a point to draw a line in our personal lives." She felt satisfied with her response, as it was not a lie in the slightest bit. Hestia obviously wasn't satisfied with the answer.
"But did you not know-"
"My sister knew absolutely nothing about this. She is completely innocent and should be excluded in any wrongdoing pertaining to me." Seonghwa spoke up, refusing to put Athena in a more difficult situation than she already was.
"Ares, watch your tongue. You did not receive permission to speak up in your or anyone's defense." The grim mother of the earth, Demeter spoke up, inciting fear throughout most of the room, except for two people.
"Mother..." Persephone cautioned her with a death like gaze that left her mother stunned as her daughter had never spoken up against her or dared cross her, until very recent years. With a gruff, Demeter narrowed her eyes at the man across from her, the ruler of the dead finally showing emotions as he plastered a smug smile on his sharp features at seeing the goddess' daughter chastise her in such a manner.
Not wanting to be left out of adding one of his many illogical thoughts and wanting to help out his dear friend, Dionysus began prattling out.
"If I may be granted the honor to state my opinion, in all honesty we must ask ourselves, could we really blame Seong- I mean! Ares for wanting to make love to the most beautiful being to bless the universe? Really, let's not pretend that any of us gentlemen didn't think about seducing her at least once." All the men in the room shifted awkwardly in their seats, their gazes a tell tale sign of their guilt in having harbored such machinations at one point since the goddess was brought to Olympus. Meanwhile all the ladies looked at them with utter disgust and disappointment. Knowing he had hit on a crucial point, Dionysus deemed it best to continue.
"Furthermore, let us not forget Aphrodite herself never chose Hephaestus as her husband. Think logically, why would the goddess of beauty herself ever wish to remain with someone who does not match her in appearance and is not someone particularly pleasing to the eye? Meanwhile Ares is by far superior than any of us males in terms of looks and has a handsome figure. Does it not make sense then why she would choose him over her husband?"
At hearing such things, there was an immediate uproar, headed primarily by most of the women gathered in the hall, outraged by what they deemed to be masculine nonsense.
"Answer me this Dionysus, do you believe it was fair to Hephaestus, who has been a most kind, loyal and loving husband to Aphrodite to have been betrayed in such a way?" Hestia challenged the younger god.
"I never said it was fair, I merely stated that I can see why she'd do it." He corrected himself.
"Typical men. Always finding some kind of excuse for your unfaithfulness." Demeter shook her head disapprovingly, releasing a lingering sigh.
"Your kind would never stop to think about the consequences or hurt you'll bestow upon your partner and give way to your momentary urges, satisfying them without a second thought or care about anyone else. You're all selfish that you won't even think about the humiliation, anger, or miserable feelings your wife would feel...." Not missing an opportunity to throw a jab, Demeter masked herself with mock pity and concern as she stared over where her daughter was.
"Don't you agree Persephone? You above anyone else knows what it's like to be betrayed in such a way. What do you think?"
The young queen's visage turned red, hand clasping itself into a fist as her jaw tightened significantly at her mother's exposure of her and her situation. Her husband visibly looked shaken, shoulders slumping down as he slid further down on his seat, looking away from the prying eyes near him.
"Oof. Talk about your mother in law not liking you." Poseidon whispered, not at all discreetly as mostly everyone heard him.
Ever demonstrating her ability as a sovereign, Persephone soon smoothed out her features, a small and cunning smile taking place over her previously provoked state. Deciding to cast her feelings aside and prove her worth, she had everyone captivated with her eloquence speech.
"I do not believe it is fair to switch the topic when it is another pressing matter we must attend to. Although yes, I do believe it was most unkind and utterly disrespectful what Ares and Aphrodite have done, I'll be straightforward in this.... I see absolutely no wrongdoing in their actions except falling in love."
The reaction of having her female deities become flabbergasted did not surprise her the slightest bit. Bringing her hands to clasp together in front of her, she continued her point.
"I think we all seem to forget a core point in this story..... Aphrodite was forced into an unhappy union with someone she barely knew, let alone loved. Unlike those of you who were lucky enough to choose your spouses, or remain chaste in the case of goddesses like Hestia, Artemis and Athena, she had no choice. She had barely appeared in this world, alone, no doubt frightened, and then suddenly thrown into a position she was not prepared for and a husband added whom she knew nothing about whilst still trying to figure out the power and abilities she was capable of having? Can anyone of you even fathom what she must have been going through?" Looking around, she could tell that no one would understand the experience. Looking ahead, she met her husband's eyes which looked saddened as he knew where she was taking her point to. Without breaking eye contact, she resumed.
"Well I do, I understand the pain and loneliness she must have felt. You all forget I myself was taken from my home and made Queen of the Underworld without ever haven stepped foot in there before in my life and tied to someone whom, yes I ended up loving with all my heart-" She paused as she felt herself become emotional. Swallowing back tears, she took soft and steady breaths to calm her nerves, not noticing that her husband already had one foot stretched out, ready to whisk her away should she need him to. Finally composing herself, she finished her statement.
"But what I mean is everyone is different. You cannot expect someone to love a person they were forced to marry. That is not how love works and yet.... obviously some people don't care about it and take advantage of their position to make others lives miserable." Without any fear, Persephone turned her head over to where Zeus was sitting, directing her attention to the one person that was the true cause of her early sufferings and was now the one to blame for the situation that was happening recently. Being the headstrong and prideful king he was, Zeus furrowed his eyebrows at the young queen.
"I recommend that you watch your tone very carefully Kore. You have such a beautiful and gifted tongue, it'd be a shame if you were to lose it in any way."
Outraged by the aggression towards his loved one, Hades got up from his seat and glared at the monarch.
"Never speak to my wife that way Zeus. You may be King in Olympus and Lord of the Skies, but never forget I am older than you and you have no jurisdiction over anything that pertains to the Underworld, and that includes my Queen." Hades reminded him.
Furious at being talked to in such a way, Zeus stood up.
"Your Queen? Can you even call her that when you have been unfaithful to her? She has not resided in the Underworld for years now and it is all your doing. Don't claim to be any better when you are just the same as Ares, running around with whores."
Unable to keep silent anymore, Seonghwa looked up at Zeus and said:
"What right do you have to judge us as that? You're the most infamous God among us for his extramarital affairs, that's not even a secret in the mortal realm. Why do you think Hera isn't here? Do you think she'd be able to show her face here, on a trial for infidelity when her husband is the most adulterous being to ever walk on Olympus?"
Zeus looked around, noticing that none of the other Olympians denied anything Seonghwa said, most of them agreeing with their faces or flat out nodding their heads. Outraged over the public humiliation he faced, Zeus pointed an accusatory finger towards Seonghwa.
"Ares, you are hereby banished indefinitely from Olympus, stripped of your title as one of the 12 Olympian deities and shall never show your face here again."
Immediately, the response was negative, all of the gods and goddesses clamoring against such a premeditated decision. They were so caught up in their arguments they failed to notice that someone had slipped out of her seat until she was standing right next to her brother. Looking over at his sister, Seonghwa smiled softly when she linked arms with him.
"If you're banishing the one family member I have, then you're down to 10 Olympians, because if Seonghwa goes, I relinquish my title as one as well and will not aid in my duties as the Goddess of War." Further proving her point, Athena removed the dagger tied to her waist and let it drop to the floor, the sound echoing through the walls.
The commotion turned even more intense, all the deities frightened over the outcome that would happen should both deities of war leave their duties. Being the god in charge of prophecy and divination among other things, Apollo could see what tragic results that decision would yield not only in Olympus, but down on earth. Knowing someone had to be the voice of reason, he decided to try once more.
"Zeus, without the god and goddess of war, the mortal realm will turn into chaos and it will culminate in more bloodshed than we could ever handle. That in turn will affect Hades' domain as many souls will flood the Underworld, not to mention it will decrease the people's faith in us as their gods and therefore will not sacrifice to any of us. It's already tense down there, Sparta and Troy on the verge of war as we speak."
The faces of the other Olympians turned grim at that information.
"May I suggest something? Send Ares away from here to fulfill his punishment. Since war is inevitable, he would be needed down there in the mortal realm, along with Athena. Let them preside over the matter which will take years to end. That should be enough time for his punishment to be carried out. During this time, he may not see Aphrodite and vice versa. I think.... I believe that is a most agreeable way to settle this matter."
None of the other Gods could deny that his solution was the best one. One by one, they all raised their hands up in agreement to that decision. Knowing it was decided, Themis stood up from her position and carried out the final judgment.
"Ares, you shall go with your sister and take care of your responsibility as God of War in Troy and Sparta, remaining there until the conflict is resolved. You will not be allowed back in Olympus until the matter is settled. You are forbidden from seeing or contacting the goddess Aphrodite during that time and she will not be allowed out of Hera's palace during that time either. This is my decree and I expect it to be carried out to its full terms."
Sitting by the windowsill once again, Y/N's eyes wandered and admired the beautiful scenery in front of her, wanting nothing more than to be able to enjoy it herself instead of being caged up inside the palace and treated with utter hostility. Her fingertips traced the outline of the window frame, trying to sink in the warmth that the sun's rays were offering her.
"Stop that melancholic gaze of yours. You know very well you have only yourself to blame for your situation."
Hearing her mother in law's voice pipe up, Y/N curled up further into a ball, head lowered between her knees as she tried to drown out whatever criticism she was thinking of flinging her way. Scoffing, Hera proceeded to attack her more.
"Maybe if you weren't such a whore and actually treated my son as he deserved, you wouldn't be in this mess."
Feeling herself finally snap, Y/N lifted her head up and began laughing loudly, unable to contain the emotions that she had contained for so long. Hera widened her eyes, thinking the girl had finally gone mad or something. Composing herself enough, Y/N turned her body to face the older woman.
"Treat your son right? You of all people tell me to treat your son right? Weren't you the same person who was so horrified and disgusted by his appearance that you literally threw him out of Olympus, casted him down to the mortal realm and left him there for several years? Aren't you the cause of his eternal injury? Weren't you the one that rejected him as your son for so long?"
Hera visibly trembled in her seat, shaken up by her daughter in law's sudden outburst.
"Aphrodite I think you need to go rest-"
"Oh! I'm not done yet my dear lady. You call me a whore, and you know what? I fully accept it, I accept I cheated on my husband and I do not have any shame in it. But tell me, is it any worse than being nothing more than a trophy wife for a self absorbed, conceited god who looks for every and any opportunity to go behind your back and take as many lovers in a day as he can? And then pretend like it's not actually happening when everyone knows what he goes down to earth for? I at least have enough self respect to not shut my eyes to my short comings." Y/N finally got out everything she needed to get out.
Angered by the utter disrespect, Hera stood up to go march over and slap the insolent girl, but got no chance to as the front doors suddenly burst open, the deity letting themselves in without invitation.
"Athena, this isn't a good time-"
"I'll be quick Your Highness, but if you excuse me, I need to borrow Y/N for a moment." Without giving the goddess time to protest, Athena took hold of Y/N's wrist and began escorting her out of the house. Not wanting to let that happen, Hera began to intervene, shouting out protests and cries of indignation.
"She is not allowed to go outside. It was forbidden!" She declared, yet Athena payed no mind.
"Just this once, Themis gave permission, settle matters with her if you wish."
Upon hearing that, Hera's mouth immediately shut, knowing fully well she was no longer in control if Themis had allowed it. She had no choice but to let Y/N be dragged away to who knows where.
Y/N stared incredulously at the goddess leading her, so many questions running through her head.
"Did Themis really give you permission to take me away?"
Athena couldn't help the chuckle that escaped.
"No, I was merely fibbing, but Hera doesn't know that and I know for a fact she won't dare try to find out if it was true or not."
Y/N couldn't help the involuntary smile that came up in her beautiful face.
"So....where are you taking me?"
Athena didn't answer, she merely led Y/N deeper into the woods. Once she came back to the designated spot, she let go of the other's wrist and told her to stay there. Tilting her head to the right, she called out as she scurried off to be on lookout duty:
"You only have a few minutes. Make it count."
Hearing footsteps approach, Y/N turned and gasped when she saw none other than Seonghwa emerge from his hiding spot, immediately running up to hold her in his arms. They held each other tightly for a brief moment, Seonghwa burying his face in her neck.
"You know I love you right?"
Y/N nodded, fighting back tears.
"I do...... you know I love you?"
Pulling back, Seonghwa cupped her cheeks, thumbs wiping away some of the drops of tears that were already running down her cheeks.
"With all my heart."
His lips closed over hers in a loving kiss, savoring their last moment together before being forced apart once more, this time for a longer and unidentified period of time. Even after pulling back, they both stayed close to each other, drinking in every detail of the other, recalling their face to memory to help them endure the coming period.
"Please take care." Y/N urged him, heart fearing she might never see him again. Seonghwa calmed her worries with a loving and kind smile.
"Don't worry my beloved goddess, I shall return to you....." Dropping one hand, he gently pressed it against her lower stomach, delicately drawing strokes around the area.
"I shall return to both of you."
Pressing one final kiss to her forehead, Seonghwa reluctantly released her from his hold, gaze never leaving her as he disappeared into the forest, his sibling ushering him to make haste so they wouldn't get caught. Y/N had one hand clutched to her heart, tears unable to stop brimming down her face. As if sensing her distress, the tiny being inside her womb began to lightly kick, that tiny action bringing a light hearted smile to her face.
The handsome god couldn't keep his heart still. Finally, after many years of seeing conflict and nothing but death, he was finally back home, in Olympus. Stepping out of the boat, he ran ahead when he spotted the person waiting for him earnestly on the other side. Opening her arms, she welcomed his embrace lovingly, releasing a breath that she felt she was holding for centuries. They couldn't keep themselves from grinning as they were finally reunited.
"You're back." She was the first one to speak.
"Just as I promised." He giggled softly.
Hearing a soft whimper emit from behind her, Seonghwa gave her a puzzled look. Smiling brightly, Y/N moved so that the tiny boy who had thus far been hiding behind her was visible. His father couldn't help but become emotional at seeing him for the first time, his heart lighting up with joy and admiration for the exceedingly beautiful child, his eyes as large and bright as the stars that arrayed the night sky. Crouching down, he gently placed his hands on the boy's arms, leaning in to kiss the top of his golden head.
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