Chapter 158
Xaxas
I was passed a beer by Kaiden. Bryson has his own pack to deal with, but he can teleport here later.
Zulliba with my Herald made me honestly happy. He’s a good man, one who does not stain his hands for no reason. She’s my good little one… they are perfect for each other.
I’d already blessed their marriage. As a god if I say it, and they agree they’re married…
“Damn Zai looks like I did.” Said Kaiden. Oh yeah, he did get cursed by mother.
“I got him. He’s been craving a mate since he was I think 3 or 4…. But unlike the others in our line, he must seek his mate beyond our territory.”
“Alright. I got pack stuff.” He said with a snarl. Someone was arguing, and who better to break it up than their leader.
I didn’t know Why, but I could guess… Calaxious’s hands are on this…. He put her somewhere so far away even I can’t help… so he must journey…
I don’t know what that’ll mean for him…
My son knew he wouldn’t find his mate … yet he took it better than I thought he would. Even I have no idea where she is or who she is… but I know she yearns for him too. I can see the delay, and the pulse of their thread.
It moves my heart, it really does but I will not interfere. He’s a man now.
“Father preparations are made.” He said stoically. It was Harvest Moon.
Mother actually came down, blessing Kaiden’s pack this time.
I get it though. He is blood of her Herald, left purposefully mortal. To be fair, the lot of them *should* be demigods, though I understand why she didn’t do it. If she did, the waves of Ashital’s pups were already sensational, since there Was a litter born the wolf.
Those pups were culled by Rodrick…..So needless to say I get her hesitation to bless anymore this way…. Why she didn’t do such a thing until my brother’s kids.
“Lighten up. You can drink officially now you know.” I offered. I always thought that idea was stupid…. But I’m much older, with older sentiments on this subject….So I didn’t say anything. I trusted Harmony’s judgment.
“I don’t want it.” He huffed.
“Then have some meat with me.” If he doesn’t want to hunt, I know he’s outright down.
“I don’t want that either.” He sighed. “I thought… I thought everything would change dad…”
“It will, but just as Chuck said, be patient.” I said having a small idea. “Want to use your power unrestricted for the first time?”
“…I… I don’t want to take my frustration out on anybody.” Zairiel mumbled.
…He’s a good kid… but I made him too sweet. You know what, who fucking cares. This world’s at peace and on top of it I’d rather he be a good kid, than a fucking problem.
….Idea.
“Wanna commit another miracle?” I offered.
“Dad!” He whisper yelled. Such a *crime* I know, but I know he likes it.
“Ok, *one* miracle isn’t going to change your alignment.” I huffed. “Eskaal, can you take over for me?”
“Got it master!” He shouted, holding his mate’s hand. They were on their 5th child. Heh, and I’m one to talk. If I had my way, I know I’d have about 40 by now.
I want more… I really Really do.
Three more.
Like at Least a little brother. Gods they can be so fucking annoying, but I would do anything for ‘um.
“Alright.” He said a little ashamed. He’s a dragon that would rather save mortals than devour them wholesale. I also texted father… He’s going to be SO absolutely livid.
I pulled out the console, and looked for any worlds in danger that belonged to anybody. Who cares? Maybe a good deed or two might calm the Lesser Gods the fuck down. Everyone thinks my son is going to sit on this throne and be a problem tomorrow.
And if he is, I won’t stop him. He is a Man, a King, a God.
Those are all heavy titles. …and a reputation he must Earn Himself.
And learn. Hopefully Way faster than I did.
Just because you have a dick to swing doesn’t make you a real man. It only means you have that which dangles. He must learn not to think with it either.
Just because you rule doesn’t mean your rulings are righteous. He owns a world with no mortals but that may change.
Just because he holds godhood, does *not* mean he’ll make their mortals lives better….That is the hardest one… how he shapes them, and the laws he gives them will set up such a large world for greatness, or destruction.
**But.**
Those are things I cannot teach him. Those are things that I have guided him to, so he can find them on his own.
“Alright, a freezing over volcano world. The fire people are freezing to death, and all the planet needs is a lil’ rotation, and heating up the lava in its core. You up for that?” I asked.
“…That could be fun.” He admitted.
My kid needs a win. I don’t care if the other Night Court think I’m too soft, which I am, but he holds *understanding*. He knows what compassion actually means, I just… kind of imitate it at times.
\----Zohlliba-----
I made sure everything was perfect. The ballgown I picked, Samira reviewed…. I trusted her and Lustros. Those two are as light aligned as Zumitas.
“You’re beautiful.” Said mom.
What if he thinks I’m a monster…?
I *like* being a dragon and doing draconic stuff…
I Like smiting.
I Like live prey…. Even Zai doesn’t do that.
Fuck one time I took a planet and stopped its rotation because the fuckers Summoned me on accident, and Burned my favorite Midnight Saga, the one where Belladana chooses the Alpha Janson and they Do IT!
I hope they all fucking freeze to death!
“Thanks mom.” I said thankful that she Can’t hear me… She’d try to encourage me, but I know better…. I know…
“You seem like you have a lot on your mind.”
“I do, but only just Harvest jitters.” I half lied. She smiled.
“I met your father when I was 25. I remember grandpa Kaiden taking me to the stream that cuts the territory in half, and told me to be patient.” She held both my hands. “I know he’s just running late.”
I teleported to the other side of the pack… She might be right… but I felt like she was just trying to soothe me… I landed in the path of a random werewolf, and he shouted sorry.
I was going to ruin this white dress! I snorted steam while everyone else was happy in their lil’ gloves and stupid hats…. Why am I out here?!
I stood outside like an idiot too… I’m literally waiting for rejection…. I’m the *only* Night Court goddess mated to someone in the Light Court….
Grandma doesn’t count. She changed Courts long ago.
Like he’d want that…
“He’s late.” Said the Lord of Light…. When we marry, I won’t belong to the Light Court, but I will have access to it. I can’t talk to grandpa about my other grandpa’s affairs though….
Zumitas won’t come. It’s nice the Sun himself came to tell me.
“If he doesn’t show, I’ll drown him.” He hissed.
I saw Zytherian holding my sister… A taste of joy for one of us… Father left to deal with Zai. I purposefully ditched.
“I’ll be right back.” He said getting on a new phone. He radiated sunlight, making solar flares pop off his skin as he texted. He’s gonna melt his phone…
He melted it, and got more angry that he’d done it.
“I’ll broil him alive after I Peel That Dusty Ass Pelt Off You! You Hear me you little shit?!!” he boomed.
“I… I’ll go sit by the stream grandpa.” I said teleporting before he could tell me anything.
Why bother the smiling faces of the multitudes? Let them have their fun…
“Fucking Stupid GPS.” Someone growled, sounding a bit like a lion.
“What are you looking for?” I asked. The man’s back was too broad, but he wasn’t a god… He felt like one of us though. Weird. Only messengers feel like that, but I’ve not met him.
“My mate. Awe man my boss said she left. Shit.” He hissed, a bit like a cat. “I’m Already Fucking it up!” His Grecian accent was as flavorful as a well-seasoned dish… Yet I still could not identify this man.
I can’t read his soul or his mind. He is above me… and that didn’t make me suspicious of this stranger.
“Maybe I can help?” I asked while he fumbled with his phone. He was ruggedly handsome… but the clouds obscured the moon, and his back was turned… and he stood downwind.
Grandma must not like this guy.
“I put in Horizon Prison, and I can’t find CharredMoon. Do you know where it is?” He asked nicely. He turned around.
“Zumitas.” I said shyly. His teleport was sudden, and with it came an aura that impressed me…I wasn’t expecting that…
“Zohlliba… sorry.” He said looking away. He Was Fucking *Handsome*… The Light Court’s men look ‘angelic’ but he’s the sun’s herald…. The Great Lion. The Endless Mountain. He slowly approached, and held me like I’d waited for.
He smelled like oak wood and fond memories of roasting marshmallows by the fire with grandpa Kaiden.
“Are… are you purring?” I grinned.
“…no….” He Lied.
I Laughed. Lions Can’t pur! I bet he was made that way because It’s Cute As Heck!
“I Wasn’t I Swear!” He glowed in the moonlight, and his mood can’t be hid…
“You’re Still doing it.” I giggled. “I think it’s sweet.” I dared to kiss his cheek. He was a strong Greek man with a strong jaw… but I could tell by the wild hair that his mane must be magnificent.
He looked like he was going to be cheesy, but instead he hugged me, and it lifted my feet off the ground.
“Not as sweet as finding you, should you want this old ally cat.” He chuckled, choosing to be cheesy.
“I accept… I was honestly worried that you weren’t going to have me.” I mumbled.
“Why would I not want my mate?” He asked. “Your title nor your station worry me.”
“I’m a dragon.”
“And I’m a Lion.” He grinned. His fangs… turned me on. I arched my neck. I did want him to mark me… it felt like a new tome put at my table… I even like reading the mortal way, one page at a time… one sentence… That is worth the wait.
“…Come on so I can show you off.” I said about to take this damn dress off Right Now! It’s probably better to spend Some time with him before we do anything more!
“I promise I’ll win you a prize.” He held out his elbow, and when we got back to the festival. There were woo’s and applause…
Tonight is magical.