Orb of the Protogenoi

Family Reunion

The grand hall was lively with the music and chattering of the guests. The Olympians greeted the guests and mingled with them for a bit before going to the other. It was their duty to satisfy a guest even if it was just for a quick chat.

"Paean! How's it going?" asked Apollo.

"Lord Apollo, I am well, thank you." replied Paean.

"Please, call me Apollo, anyway, are you still researching for medicines perhaps?"

The doctor of the gods rubbed his chin. "Why yes, I am a doctor, I must be up-to-date with medicines to lessen my difficulties, and with you and Asclepius' guidance I am sure to do well."

Apollo laughed. "Even without our help, I'm sure you can make it."

At one of the tables, Aphrodite, Athena, Artemis, and two other goddesses were chatting at one another.

"Did you really have to do that? For once can't you be an ordinary goddess?" Because that was the most embarrassing thing you ever did! I mean, I don't really care but, you're my sister and that means I get embarrassed too!" Artemis said angrily to Aphrodite.

"Don't worry Artemis, she's only our half-sister, besides, the only thing that's important is that it wasn't you who did such ludicrous behavior." said Athena calmly, except in her mind she wanted to murder Aphrodite.

"You're all just jealous because my dress is way better than yours and I'm the center of attention." said Aphrodite haughtily, who winked at a passing god.

Artemis raised her eyebrow. "She's gotta be kidding me!"

Hebe, who was just listening to her sisters, looked at Chione. "It's always like this at every party we attend, I mean, I often see them but still, don't they ever get tired?"

Chione just shrugged her shoulders. "Just do whatever you do at a time like this."

At another table were Ares, Cratos and Enyo who were discussing about the past wars while drinking beer.

"My favorite would be the second world war, I mean, everything was there, fighting, bloodshed, spies!" said Ares.

"Don't forget about the weapons, Ares." said Enyo.

"Damn! This is some good beer you got here! Hey babe, give me another round!" shouted Cratos to a nymph.

"That's right, just keep on drinking, but don't blame us if you wake up in the river of styx." replied Ares. Ares then looked around the room, he saw Hephaestus talking to a nymph. He decided to visit his brother. "You two just wait here, I'll be back."

The god of forge was minding his own business when an arm wrapped around his shoulders.

"Hey Heffie! I saw what you did there, picking up some chicks huh?" said Ares who took a swig of his beer.

"...Let go of me." said Hephaestus distastefully.

"Come on, I'm just playing with you, besides it's been a very long time since you have some chicks in your bed, unlike me." said Ares proudly.

Hephaestus took his arm off and glared at him.

"Ohh, it's going to be like this huh? Well then bring it, if you can." said Ares who took another swig of beer and threw it at the floor.

The two of them positioned themselves into a fighting stance when Poseidon saw what was about to occur and stopped them. "Alright you two, if you lay one finger on one another you'll be talking to your father."

Meanwhile, in one of the corners of the room, Momus and Eris can be seen snickering. Eris was telling him the latest gossip on each being she saw. Momus listened to every detail so he can use it to criticize them. The goddess wanted to cause havoc at the party but was warned by Hera, so she decided to go to the god of blame.