What happened when...

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... Zeus learned his brother wanted to see him and his reactions about it

When Iris left the Olympus one day because Hades wanted to talk with her, the one who was the most both interested and afraid of all the gods was probably Zeus himself. And also Hera, of course, who didn't really want her friend to go, event though she was also interested by what was happening.

So, when the young woman came back to the Olympus, not hurt (all of them were afraid of what could Hades do so they thought it could happen), but just surprised and maybe a little confused, everyone became... really interested by it.

And when Zeus asked her to come with him so they could talk about what Hades told to her, the other gods wanted to stay. A thing that the king of the gods finally accepted. After all, the others were from his family and from Hades' family.

They just wanted to have news from their brother/uncle/brother-in-law/dad/former friend/cousin/ former son-in-law... Yes, they truly had a complicated and big family.

It didn't take such a long time for Iris to tell Zeus what Hades wanted him to do, and he frowned an eyebrow with surprise, just as the rest of the gods.

"So... that's all. He wants to see me but... nothing else.

- Non, he told me nothing else. Just when and where he wanted the two of you to meet.

- Alright... I guess it's all I will have. Thanks you Iris.

- Can I go ?

- Yes, of course, as you told me everything, I suppose you can't help us more. Except if you have any idea about what we can do about this... demand.

- I can help.

- How was my brother Iris ? Normal ? Fine ?

- I don't know... he appeared to me as... a little confused, maybe sad, and angry. But not really furious.

- Do you think he wants to do something bad ? Demanded Hera, a little worried.

- I have no idea... but I don't think so. I know why he would want to, but he couldn't and I don't think he would try to do it that way. That would be stupid, as he can't use his powers."

After saying that, she left, seeing that she told everything she could.

Zeus stayed here, thinking.

"What do we do ? He asked.

- What do you do ? Answered Hera. He wants to see you.

- Maybe he just wants you to apologize."

Zeus rolled his eyes and sighed.

"Demeter, he answered, a little bored, I did apologize thousands and thousands times ! I always told him that I was sorry for what I did to his wife. What could I do know ?

- Apparently, he still hates you. That had been told by Hestia.

- I know that.

- And he is right, continued Hestia. After all, you stopped his heart from beating.

- I had my reasons !

- You could have done something else, replied his sister.

- You think so ? He was trying to kill us, Hestia !

- Because he suffered because of the loss of his wife. Can't you understand, brother ?

- Of course I can ! But his pain rook him too far ! I had to stop him !

- So you still see yourself as the hero, hum ?

- No, I just...

- Stop it, right now ! Exploded Hera. The question is not if Zeus or Hades is the culprit. The question is, will you come to see him in Greece ?"

Zeus wanted to go in there, and finally reconcile with his brother. He truly wanted to try, to stop fighting against him.

They were a family, at least, they used to be.

This old rancor... he really was getting tired of it. And for a second he thought that maybe, maybe it was the same for his brother.

"Well... he answered, that could work.

- I agree with you father, said Athena. I mean... this is the best thing you could do, talking with him. And if he wants to attack you, you'll just have to go."

They all agreed. Yes, it could be a good idea.

Then, he smiled. His choice was made.

"Well... he said. At least, I think we could try."