Apostolos I Summon You to Human Form

Chapter 14

Accalia's walk home was uneventful,and she could barely remember it. Her mind was non-stop milling overAcheron and his well-being. Once home, in order to preserve the happymood, she put on a facade, telling a light lie that Ash had suddenbusiness he had to attend to. The Alogo family finished thecelebration of Kleio's birthday, with consumption of the baklavaAccalia baked earlier that day, and opening of presents.

After the last present was opened,Accalia excused herself up to her bedroom. She'd brought Acheron'sbag with her, and hugged it to her chest as she lay on her bed.Finally, tears fell over her cheeks and she began to tremble. As ahuman, there was no possible way she could find out the unknowns, andif Acheron really was in serious trouble, she was powerless to help.

"Acheron, please be okay," shewhispered.

A bright flash of light suddenlyilluminated the room, and Accalia sat up straight. Once the lightcleared, a goddess remained. The goddess toured Kae's room, examiningthe mortal's possessions.

"Uhm, can I help you?"

The goddess took her time to respond,and she slowly turned to the mortal when she did. "You love theAtlantean, don't you?"

"Yes," Kae answered. "Witheverything in my soul." Her answer seemed to please the goddess,and she smiled.

"I have watched your family forhundreds of years. Your mother especially prayed to me frequently.Less so recently but that's neither here nor there. I figured perhapsit is time I answered and doted a gift upon you."

"A gift? You're... You must beAphrodite."

The goddess seemed to glow in hersmile. "You're a bright one."
"You'd asked about love, andmy Mitera speaks about its importance often."

Aphrodite nodded. "You are correct,and I suppose it goes without saying my gift has to do with love.Specifically yours towards the Atlantean."

"What do you mean?"

Aphrodite extended her hand toAccalia. "I will take you to him."

Without hesitation, Kae placed Ash'sbag on her bed and walked up to the goddess. She slid her hand intothe goddess' and instantly she felt the push and pull on her stomachfrom instant travel.

The next moment, she found herself ina brilliant white marbled temple bedroom. Her attention was pulledtowards the bed, upon which Acheron was laying. Kae ran to his sideand placed her palm against his cheek. His skin was like fire to thetouch, and his expression was pained. His hair was now blonde, andhis arms were shaking.

"How dare you bring her here?"Artemis whispered to Aphrodite in a huff. The goddess responded witha simple shrug.

Accalia looked up to the goddesses."What is happening to him? He has a fever. Gods don't get fevers."

"Don't you address me in thatmanner," Artemis said, narrowing her eyes.

"Are you really pulling that now?Acheron is ill and you're going to waste time chiding me for my lowerstation?"

Artemis' face reddened and her scowldeepened.

"Have you tried blood?" Aphroditeoffered.
"Yes," Artemis hissed.

"Removing toxins?"

"Obviously. Is there somethingyou're not sharing?" Artemis arched a brow, her eyes narrowed. "Ineed not point out this wasn't our agreement, correct?"

Aphrodite placed a hand on her chest,clearly appalled by the accusation. "As if I'm involved in this."

"You brought the mortal girl here;you're involved enough."