Chapter 154

Chapter 154
A/N: This has been really fun. This is chapter 145, but Arviel’s pov, not Harmony’s. Again, Kaizen, nor Willow are here, but they Will Be. I also really wanted to have this part here too!
The Lord of Time
I was almost finished giving Eskaal access to my favorite party trick at my little cottage’s dining room table. He thinks almost as fast as I do, so he will be able to use it. It makes me happy that another aspect of myself has taken a flesh form… looking like one of my sons.
Strange that I think of them. The messenger is on his way. I sense him with tribute.
“That should do it.” I passed it to him.
I’d fashioned Eskaal’s staff to a 9mm Glock with 35 rounds. He should be able to pop a universe with every bullet. Only the small ones though, and he won’t be able to do anything to the other three guardians I made.
“Thank you sir. I’ll be on my way.” He said respectfully.
He does not know…. But he almost knows too much. 
This particular Layer of Infinity was conquered by me, but its new ruler does not rule it…. Nor does he want to.
Victory held little sweetness, and being tricked… It made it bitter…. Grapefruit pith in my fucking mouth.
Its ruler gained the Cursed Crown and lost it all… and has lived so long that if I were to marry again, that nothing would happen this time…. I have lived so long, that I have outlived the curse’s magic placed on me for eating my father, and killing my mother… my siblings. Should I ever be defeated… I will pass this curse to the next.
For fucking what.
No being should want this… to Want this much power is to Abuse it.
Power I cannot enjoy…
Immortality I no longer want…. 
I laid ruin to my enemies… how bittersweet it is to be undefeated… To be so strong that you make the enemy who is the source of your sorrows…and they were too weak to even hold your sword.
suspicion
If someone has the audacity enough to interrupt my afternoon, their universe may no longer exist by the time the sun sets on my little Cozy Cottage Magazine planet.
I made the cover for my realm, entering as Time…. Not my real name. Then I’d just have won and been a little pissed about it.
Strike Two
Shit my brownies!
I ran to the smell, thankful that I’d caught them in time!
I made caramel covered brownies for Bryson’s grandchildren. I cannot wait to have teatime with her again… Being feared is fine and all, but it is boring… These little ones do not bore me.
I’m glad I split myself into three, and let them think they’re in charge… I chuckled, pouring us both some coffee, and I sent Eskaal on his way, enjoying the cocoa powder little Asanguis gave me. As I allowed him to have a version of my Scythe, I will bless his son to be his Herold.
May he never know the sadness of losing a mortal child.
Huh….I sound like an actual grandpa, not the realm eater who-
Suspicion
That is not my usual train of thought. But that wording was true... for me, for my former self, this was as simple as breathing.
Yet, it gave Eskaal so much inspiration. He’s going to add designs around it, and make it his own….That part of this makes me proud.
The part that pisses me off is the ‘importance’ of the Last Secret… It’s literally a ball I came up with to stuff my heart inside. I did that so even if my true body was found, and someone tried to hijack it, that they’d be consumed instead.
I don’t even need it… but he looked with so much wonder. Eskaal looks like Regillious, my 29th son, from my 3rd concubine. I knew when he was born, and he looked me in the eyes, that he’d become a god eventually
I knew I was being observed… 
I will not allow it.
Begone.
\----Arviel----
“Shhh. Sleep little one.” I said to Zohlliba. They were so fussy, being just born a few hours ago.
Everyone was tired, and I was glad to be of help to the new parents. 
Xaxas snored, while Asanguis fought with all his might to stay awake. Their magic was so low, that their crowns sat on top of their hair, with no glow at all. Harmony and Nixxia were invigorated by me and Zuviel, but I wouldn’t tend to the boys. They’ll be fine after the nap, and honestly, since they’re so prideful, as all gods about their abilities, they’d probably complain if I recharged them. 
I wished Lia would have come, but she sits upon my throne in my stead… It’s funny how that works out.
Before the bond, I would have never allowed such a thing.
Oh, Lulliba is giving her company…. She needs it. I can see her pissed off… but not why.
…. That won’t be good.
The young parents were pooped as the mortals say, while I would aid in babysitting. Why not? They cried until they unanimously held their breath. Xaxas was here physically, but his soul was somewhere else. He is Three. I half imagine since we who share One are here, he’s scouting or something, and outside our territory.
Maybe he worries of the god eater?
If so… he’s spending his last reserves of magic for…. Honestly nothing.
That old legend is true, but none have seen the likes of the Silver World Breaker, the Great Dragon… Calaxious since we began our rule. I never questioned that….. odd that I do now.
But that did not settle his godkin children, who, by chain reaction, set off the demigod hatchlings. His children understand the world; they just can’t speak yet. They will in a few days though. By next week, they should be able to use their magic freely. 
“Feel the light of the sun.” I said shining dimly. They enjoyed the way I made it. I let them feel how my mortals feel about me. May this inspire them to do their jobs well once they grow into their roles.
/His light does feel nice/ thought Harmony. /Like… more than warmth… There’s real love in there. It doesn’t feel fake. There was a safety that filled the air that only happens in the day…. When you’re surrounded by loved ones, and those you trust./
“Stop that. Feel the cool of the night.” Said Zuviel with a little jealousy. He made the room the perfect sleeping temperature.
/It’s the sensation right before sleep…. Something that only really happens at night. The feeling of isolation… calm stillness that you may rest, because there’s a day to look forward too./ She thought.
“They’re too young for night air… aren’t they?” Asked Mini, her mother. 
‘Night air’ was a southern saying. It refers to the temperature drop, and humidity increase after sundown. It isn’t normally good for newborns to be exposed to cool, damp fall air like that, but none of them could get sick. They’ve already been blessed with vitality.
I almost forgot Harmony’s parents were here. Caleb is Isabelle’s little brother, and they’re only 6 months apart. I used to watch them from time to time, and make sure Izzy didn’t make too much trouble for Grendel’s blood as a favor. She was the cheeky one, and Mini, a gravehound shifter, was her best friend then. Since the Three Princesses of Hell appear together, I’m not sure if they’re still best friends, but I know they’re close. Wolves are like that. 
The only reason why everyone isn’t here, is because they all decided amongst themselves to take turns with the babies, so they’re not overcrowded.
Unfortunately, Nixxia has no living family, but she was content enough being surrounded by her mate, and their people. They took her in instantly, as they did Mini.
“Technically you’re right, but they can’t get mortal illnesses.” Said Zuviel.
“I feel like I’ll never get another chance…. But what’s Lia like?” asked Caleb, her father. Kaiden would be here, but Harmony’s grandfather was waiting for another turn patiently in CharredMoon. “Diana said-”
“She’s Wonderful!” Harmony shouted.
/Could You Not!/ she panicked, linking her father. /Lia is Mother Nature!/
AWE FUCK DID SHE HEAR HIM?!
I Checked. My mate didn’t…
Does he have a fucking death wish?!
“She’s a goddess that enjoys pain and punishment as much as I do. You’ve been warned.” Said Zuviel, getting fist bumped by Asanguis.
I wish they would stop!
“…. She’s Wonderful.  Amazing!” I shouted with real fear… “Why the fuck did you say that?! You Know She’s Fucking Pollinated Right Now!”
“What.” Said Zuviel sitting up straight. “Oh… oh no…. She didn’t hear me, right? Damn it I don’t want to deal with that!”
“Like I do!….Ah! She’s like right over the solar system, look!” I pointed. I looked, they were nearly above our heads, passing this solar system.
“Do you hear something?” She asked Lulliba.
“No? Let’s go back to AllMart and see if the baby likes gold. The whole realm could have 24k golden flora and fauna.” She beamed.
If Lia hears them talking shit, she’s coming in here and all Haven is breaking loose. I can’t control Mother Nature…. And Caleb became nervous seeing me And Zuviel watch our wives closely.
“It’s really… really creative some of the stuff she comes up with… About the best anyone can pray for is that she doesn’t know who you are.” I mumbled.
“Ok….What’s happening?” asked Caleb. “I feel like I started something.”
“You didn’t… I did.” Said Zuviel pointing to himself. “She’s changing seasons while with child.”
“….That sounds… kind of like I need to hit the ol’ dusty trail.” Caleb joked, but he has no idea what he could bring to his house.
All of them were tired; the last thing they needed was drama. Lia won’t make a scene here, but if Caleb’s teeth start falling out, or if Zuviel gets an outbreak of wood worms in his forests Below… well… she would never admit she did it.