Another Welcomed Guest

by Pars001

©Copyright 2019 Pars001

Chapter One

Author's Note: I hope you like this continuation of A Welcomed Guest. Though this time I think there will be a lot more trouble.

Aphrodite - Daughter of Zeus, Goddess of love, beauty and sexuality Ephus - the godling man with an unusual power. Dr. Quinn - human wife of Ephus Egyption Goddesses and wives to Ephus

Bast - Goddess of cats, protection, joy, dance, music, family, and love Sekhmet - Goddess of fire, war, and dance Hathor - Goddess of the sky, dance, love, beauty, joy, motherhood, foreign lands, mining, music and fertility. Serket - Goddess of scorpions, medicine, magic, and healing venomous stings and bites Maat - Goddess of Truth and Justice Tefnut - Goddess of Rain, Air, Moisture, Weather, Dew, Fertility, and Water

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It had been five years since Ephus’s power had developed. In that time he’d become a father six times. With his human wife and five of the six related goddesses that were also his wives. They had actually allowed him to spend a larger portion of his time on earth than in the god realm.

So Far he felt he’d been very lucky, though as he was about to find out, things can change very quickly. Especially when there are other gods involved.

Ephus had kissed all his children, as their mothers were taking them back to the god realm. Bast was lingering waiting for the rest to depart.

“I hope that you aren’t angry husband, my great desire to be with you caused me to forget.” Bast said her head and voice low.

Ephus was a little surprised, he thought that Bast knew that he was never mad at her. As far as he was concerned, he never felt that he would be either. Grasping her face gently, he pulled her to a smoldering, hot kiss that seemed to take both their breaths away.

Pulling away from the kiss, they both gasp as they felt as if something had been removed from their beings. “I could never be angry with you my beautiful Bast.”

Bast’s face lit up as she stated, “I am proud to be bearing another child for you husband.” With that she too, vanished.

Smiling, Ephus sat back to enjoy the rest of the day, suddenly there was a gathering of dark clouds on the horizon. Crap, always something to ruin a good day he thought. Getting up he was almost inside when he felt a surge of power.

Shaking his head, he reached out trying to see what was causing it. It felt like godly power, though seemed far to weak for that. Staring at the slowly approaching dark clouds, he again tried to feel who it was.

Still nothing, whomever it was either was a master at hiding or were extremely weak. If he didn’t know better, he’d say it almost felt like the energy Bast gave off. It also appeared, that whomever they were they were having trouble entering this dimension.

Sighing, Ephus shook his head, the last thing he needed was more trouble from the weakened Egyptian gods. Then again, another one of them owing him a favor didn’t hurt either.

Finally making up his mind, he waved his hand causing the air at the edge of the clouds to split open. That’s when he saw something that appeared to be a body, falling out of the rift he’d just made. Shaking his head he raised his arm feeling the body starting to slow, then moved toward him.

A few minutes later, an extremely beautiful female landed at his feet. Briefly she opened her eyes, “Ephus, kaló, to ékana.”

Ephus’s eyes went wide, what the hell was that, Greek? “Poios eísai?” Ephus asked surprised that he could speak Greek this fast.

The female shook a moment her whole pale body dropping lower at Ephus feet. “Eímai Afrodíti.” (I am Aphrodite.)

“You’re-” Ephus started then watched in horror as the female sighed then laid out flat as she lost consciousness. “Aw damn.” He said as he sat her up. “QUINN!” He yelled calling his human wife.

Dr. Quinn came at a run from inside, stopping short as she stared at the dark haired, pale beauty. “Who is she? I don’t recognize her from the Egyptian gods.”

Ephus nodded his head as he replied, “she said that she is Aphrodite, that is before she passed out.”

Quinn was nodding as he relayed all this to her, that is ‘til he reached the last part.

“Aphrodite! The Greek goddess of love and beauty? Did she say what she wants?” An upset Quinn was almost shouting.

“She stated my name after she looked at me, then said, I am here. After I asked who she was she said Aphrodite, then passed out. For such a powerful goddess, she is surprisingly weak.” Ephus explained.

Quinn’s mouth was hanging open as she was staring at the unconscious female. “Weak? You don’t think it’s another realm of gods and goddesses wanting your help do you?” Here Quinn had an extremely worried look on her face. “You already have six other wives that take a great deal of your time. I feel that many of the Greek god realm, will also want to be yours.”

Ephus looked directly into Quinn’s eyes. “You have no fear of losing me. No matter how beautiful they are, it is always you that I want to end the day with.” Kissing her lovingly, Ephus saw her start to relax.

“I just hope that all the realms aren’t going to try and get your help. You know it requires a lot of sexual energy to power you up enough. Though I shouldn’t be jealous, I still am. The thought of you taking a bunch of strangers unnerves me.” Quinn told him.

Ephus was nodding, they had moved out here as far away from people as possible. It still only took a look from his eyes to bend the will of almost any female. This of course included all the goddesses he’d met so far.

“Well, we’re not going to know anything ‘til she awakens. You know I won’t power any of them up until I am sure. I just hope that what I am feeling about her is true. I don’t really like watching one of them die, when I could do something, even if they are bad.” Ephus told his human wife. “Perhaps, I should ask Bast?”

Quinn was quiet a few moments thinking about it then she nodded. “That might be a good idea. As I remember you saying, only the family of the gods were allowed to have you.”

Ephus was nodding, “that was why I suggested it. I know they aren’t jealous, though I am worried about you.”

Quinn’s features softened as she spoke, “I know that you are mine first and foremost. I also know that without you, a great many of the Egyptian god realm would be suffering. If they agree, then I will only be upset about the little time I will be able to spend with you.”

Ephus nodded then called out to Bast. Within moments Bast appeared a small look of concern on her face.

“Is all well husband? I sensed some distress when you called.” Bast stated.

“You told me years ago, that only family were allowed to touch me, correct?” Ephus asked.

“Yes husband, this is a fact, no harm can befall you with all of us protecting you. I have to ask, what has prompted this?” Bast asked puzzled.

Ephus grabbed Bast’s hand, pulling her to where the unconscious female was. “I am thinking that the Greek gods might require my help.”

Bast drew back, a small hiss issuing from her lips. “Venus! Also called Aphrodite. Has she asked anything of you husband? Has she touched you in any way? I do not trust the Hellenes gods.”

“No, though I feel that as weak as she is, she might ask for my help like your family did. If I help them, I want to make sure that I do not upset you and my other wives. Bast’s eyes went wide at his words, she was still adjusting to the fact that Ephus cared about how all of them felt.

“Husband, we need to talk to all my sisters, mother should be here too.” Bast said as Ephus nodded his head in agreement.

Stepping back, Ephus watched as Bast called her sisters and Isis. A few minutes later all six of the goddesses appeared. All bowed to Ephus, then they all gasp with a few hissing, when they saw the unconscious Aphrodite laying in a chair.

Stepping between them and the unconscious female, Ephus explained what he felt might be going on. “I figured that if your realm was suffering, theirs might be also. I felt that since all of you are protecting me, it is only right that I ask, if you would be alright with this.”

Eight pairs of eyes seemed to be shocked at this request from him. Then it was Isis herself that bowed again to Ephus, this of course caused the rest of them to bow also.

“You have honored all of us with this request. Though we do not trust them, to deny them help would be like denying ourselves.” Isis spoke up, looking around she saw that the others were nodding their agreement.

Ephus let out the breath that he’d been holding. Saying a silent prayer of thanks, he noticed that all of them remained nearby as he knelt beside the unconscious female. Concentrating a moment, Ephus reached out touching the female for a full fifteen seconds.

At first there was nothing, then the female took a deep breath as she suddenly sat up. Her eyes wide she looked at the hand that was on her arm, then up the arm attached ‘til her eyes settled on Ephus.

Ephus watched as her mouth dropped open in surprise. Flexing her hands then arms, a deep sigh escaped her lips.

“You are Ephus. I thought I would never make it here from Olympus Realm.” It was at that moment that she looked around seeing the seven goddesses behind Ephus. “Are you afraid of me Ephus? You have several strong Goddesses with you.”

Ephus smiled seeming to put Aphrodite at ease. “No, most of them are my wives.” Here he pointed to Isis, “she is the wife of Ra, mother of my first two wives. You see before you Bast and Sekhmet, the same two daughters. There, are Hathor, Serket, Maat and Tefnut their half sisters.” Aphrodite nodded a slight bow to each. “Now then are you feeling better? Not nearly as weak as before?” Ephus asked.

Aphrodite’s eyes suddenly went wide, by the realm of her family! She was far stronger than she’d been in quite a long time. Her mouth hanging open, she turned to stare at Ephus. “I had heard that this was possible, though when I started here to see if the rumors were true? I could hardly believe it. Now I know better!” Ephus then noticed that Aphrodite was starting to breathe harder and faster.

Isis drew the young goddess’s attention as she asked. “So, I take it that the realm of Olympus is in a weakened state much as ours was. You came to see if you could engage Ephus to help your realm as he did ours.” Isis said this as a statement and not a question.

Aphrodite dropped her head as she slightly nodded. “With all the rumors, not many believed that it was true. Then father felt your realm next to ours grow stronger. It took all I had, to get back to this world. I was sure that I would be trapped here forever, though I was prepared to sacrifice myself if I could confirm.”

“We have discussed it with Ephus, you will have to protect him while he is in your realm. We are all at full power, I doubt that any would survive if we came for him. Are you prepared for this?” Isis asked with all seriousness.

Aphrodite’s head snapped up as she stared at first Isis, then the rest of the Goddesses that were there. “You would allow him to do this? He would have to bond with the Goddesses.”

All seven of the Goddesses looked at each other then nodded, “we do have a suggestion.” Bast spoke up. “If any of you wish to become a wife of his? It will have to pass by me as first wife. Then, if he also wishes it, we will not object.”

Ephus turned to stare at Bast as if she’d lost her mind. More wives? For crying out loud, he had seven now, did they think he had that much stamina? Bast got a huge smile on her face, then she looked Ephus up and down licking her lips.

That was when Ephus saw that all of his wives, including Quinn and Isis were also staring at him. He almost felt like he was a piece of prime meat, that they were all starving for.

Aphrodite whispered to Bast who had moved closer. “Is it always like this? I am feeling an overwhelming desire to rip the clothes from my body. I want him to take me so badly it is distracting. Is it the same for all of you?”

“Yes, the desire can be far more powerful at times. It is the reason I am with his second child.” Bast said. “You need to do all you can to protect him. My sisters have a lot of power, plus a few have really bad tempers.”

Aphrodite’s head snapped around to stare at Bast just to make sure she was serious. Shaking her head Aphrodite replied, “unfortunately, it is far worse in my realm.”

Bast nodded then stated, “you must bond with him soon. If you wish to send any energy back to your realm, it must be soon. I also suggest that you prepare your self, being with Ephus is far different than any other that you have been with.”

Aphrodite tried to hide the smirk that crossed her lips. No man was different, they were all sex driven beings. She was after all the goddess of love, she’d seen it time and again.

Each of the seven goddesses, bowed to Ephus then gave a warm smile to Aphrodite. They were all gone except Bast, who stated again she should prepare for what was about to happen. When Aphrodite acted as if it were nothing, Bast gave her a knowing smile.

“As I said before, being with Ephus is far different than any other. I guess you will just have to experience it.” With that Bast lovingly kissed Ephus whispering in his ear. Ephus nodded, then hugged Bast a few more moments then she was also gone.

“Ephus, don’t be gone long. I’d really hate to have to send some or all of them after you.” Quinn warned, then kissed him as she went inside.

“Even with the power you gave me, I am afraid that I am not at even half power.” Aphrodite sadly told him.

“That won’t be a problem. When I touched you, I felt the location of your realm. I am sorry that we have had to meet under these conditions.” Ephus told her. “I am also sorry that the first time, you won’t remember all that transpires.”

Aphrodite’s head whipped around to stare at Ephus, only this time she was looking directly into his eyes. The compulsion to take her clothes off suddenly went from wanting, to have to remove them. Rapidly, she started to almost shred her clothes, then she was reaching to Ephus to get him naked.

“I do not understand why, I must have you! Take me Ephus, take me, the desire is growing stronger by the second.” Still she couldn’t stop, it felt like a fever that only his touch could quench.

Ephus laid her down as he started on her lips, agonizingly he worked his way down. Taking his time, lavishing the sides, tops and underneath of each of her breasts with small kisses. Aphrodite was starting to breathe harder, her heart beating rapidly. Never had she felt the full sensations that she was now.

Ephus smiled when he heard her gasp, as he sucked each nipple into his hungry mouth.

Aphrodite was hardly able to speak, then she felt Ephus’s hand slowly reach her sex. Arching up as he barely brushed the tip of her clitoris.

“By my father’s power! What in all the realms are you doing to me? I have never felt sensations like you are causing. I need you in me now Ephus, put it in I order you.” Aphrodite demanded.

“Uh, uh, uh, just for that you will have to beg me. You obviously have forgotten just who I am. You also obviously forgot that it was you that came to me. Beg me, or you will suffer more than you think.” Ephus told her as she started to moan and wither.

“I do not beg human, I am the daughter of Ze-.” Here she groaned out louder as Ephus barely brushed close to her opening.

“As I said, I can make this extremely pleasurable, or painful from the want I could leave you with. It’s your decision, though I think you should decide quick. I do have other things to do.” This statement, plus another feather light touch to her sex elicited another deep groan. “Fine,” Ephus said as he started to remove his self from her.

Standing Ephus shook his head, they were going to irritate him that was for sure. “Human Ephus, I demand that you continue! I-.” Aphrodite was demanding, through her hard panting.

“I am no longer human! I think it’s about time you learned that. I gave you enough power to return, not much else. Go, the situation there must not be very bad, if you aren’t willing to do as I ask.” With that, Ephus took another look at her with her legs splayed open, her sex leaking excessively. Shaking his head he turned to go when he heard another whimper from Aphrodite.

“No, please! Please don’t abandon my family. We ... I need you, please Ephus, help all of us.” Aphrodite said another low whimper issuing from her lips.

Ephus whirled his eyes narrowing as he stared at Aphrodite. “Know this, if this is a trick you will greatly regret it. I have heard of all that goes on there, I can power you up. I can also block that which I give, just so you can tell the others.” Here Ephus waved his hand over Aphrodite.

Aphrodite’s eyes went wide as she started to tremble. “Please! It hurts! It hurts so, I will make sure they all know. Please, please let me have them back, I will die.”

Ephus nodded as he waved his hand over her again causing her to sigh deeply. Kneeling, Ephus looked at her exposed, leaking sex, then he placed his hand on the top of her sex his thumb pressing against her clitoris causing her to cry out. “There that should hold you a bit.” Aphrodite smiled, nodded then passed out.

Ephus covered her up moving her into the shade. “Bast!? I need all that you and the others have on the Hellenes gods. I am not about to go in unprepared.”

Bast appeared a moment later touching Ephus’s head. He was nodding as the information flowed, then started to sigh several times. Shit, they weren’t just jealous, they were also vengeful as hell. Shaking his head, then thinking of Aphrodite, he was going to have his work cut out for him.

“Like I said husband, I do not trust them. They have far more of the petty human emotions. Though I can not go there, unless there is a problem or.” Here Bast slightly smiled. “We declare a war on them, I will use all my power to watch you.”

Ephus nodded as he held Bast close, “I know my Bast. I am hoping it doesn’t take as long as I feel it might. With all that you supplied though, I fear it will.”

“Please husband, trust no one. Though you have not completely bonded with her, they are aware now. I am sure that there will be those that wish you to fail.” Bast said another worried look on her beautiful face.

“I will keep that in mind.” He said as he tapped his head making Bast smile wide. Kissing him again, she vanished.

It was another hour before Aphrodite stirred from her slumber. Looking up, she smiled at him sheepishly after she looked under what was covering her. “I take it that we are still not done?” A small smile lit up her face. “Can we please continue?”

Ephus looked at her then asked. “you think you have the strength? I know that took a lot out of you. here,” he said as he put a hand on her for five seconds.Her eyes got wide then briefly glowed. Even as he watched her appearance got younger. “Ah! better!”

She suddenly shot out of the chair hugging Ephus fiercely, “thank you! I finally feel more like a goddess. Though perhaps? We need to finish the bonding.” This last she said shyly, damn Ephus thought, did I make that big of an impression?

Aphrodite uncovered, she then removed Ephus’s clothes again. This time, he went straight to her sex, latching onto her he began to pleasure her with his lips, tongue and teeth. Within minutes she was again begging him to take her.

This time Ephus was ready him self, as he smoothly slid deep within her now soaked sex. Barely moving, Ephus wanted to make sure she was ready, then she drove her hips upward into him having none of that.

Nodding, Ephus started a slow rhythm that had her whimpering each time he pulled most of the way out. Finally he started to increase his speed as her breathing also increased. A moment later a strange look dominated her features as she screamed out in pleasure.

Just then unable to hold back, Ephus blasted her full of his seed. A startled look came over her face, as she again screamed out, then promptly passed out again. The strange thing though, they were no longer on the roof patio. Where ever this was, it was dismal, grey and slightly cold.

Laying with Aphrodite a moment, Ephus thought, remembering all of their thoughts. Then he closed his eyes as he shook his head. Shit! They were in the Olympus Realm, as far as he knew it was his doing.

Chapter 2

Aphrodite - Daughter of Zeus, Goddess of love, beauty and sexuality

Artemis - Daughter of Zeus, Goddess of the hunt, the moon, and chastity

Athena - Daughter of Zeus, goddess of wisdom, courage, inspiration, civilization, law and justice, strategic warfare, mathematics, strength, strategy, the arts, crafts, and skill.

Zeus - King of the Greek gods

Ares - Son of Zeus and Hera, god of war

Ephus - the Godling man with an unusual power.

Dr. Quinn - human wife of Ephus

Egyptian Goddesses and wives to Ephus

Bast - Goddess of cats, protection, joy, dance, music, family, and love

Sekhmet - Goddess of fire, war, and dance

Hathor - Goddess of the sky, dance, love, beauty, joy, motherhood, foreign lands, mining, music and fertility.

Serket - Goddess of scorpions, medicine, magic, and healing venomous stings and bites

Maat - Goddess of Truth and Justice

Tefnut - Goddess of Rain, Air, Moisture, Weather, Dew, Fertility, and Water

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Ephus slowly rolled away from Aphrodite, this time really looking around as he arose to his feet. Shivering a bit, he thought of clothes for him and Aphrodite both, which appeared a moment later.

Well he thought, that did little to cut the chill in the air. Getting Aphrodite more comfortable he was surprised a moment later when he felt the ground shake. Something was coming their way in a hurry, though he couldn’t quite make out what it was.

With a sigh he felt the power within him start to grow higher. For all intents and purposes, knowing the Greek Gods this was an attack. Then again, as weak as everything here felt, he wasn’t sure what to expect.

A minute later a fiery redhead wearing light armor, approached on what appeared to be a chariot. It was drawn by four midnight black, highly spirited horses, whose eyes glowed red slightly. Skidding to a stop in front of Ephus, she looked at him with utter contempt, sneering.

“I know not who you are human, not that it much matters, you will be dead in moments.” Looking behind him, she saw the prone body of Aphrodite; the redhead’s face took on a more heated, angry look as she notched up her bow. “I know not what you have done to my sister, though you will suffer as long as possible!”

Releasing the shaft, the smile on her face quickly faded as the arrow stopped in front of Ephus. Her face showed even more shock when it dropped harmlessly to the ground. Quickly she grabbed three more shafts, releasing them in rapid succession. Her face even more in shock when all three stopped, also dropping harmlessly to the ground.

Ephus growled a moment trying to hold his anger in check. Then he lost it a moment, as he pushed his open hand toward the redhead, knocking her with a grunt from the chariot. Growling herself, she sprang back up advancing upon Ephus. This time she was armed with a short sword and a twisted, wicked looking knife.

Ephus held up his hand, momentarily stopping her. “I suggest you stop before you get hurt, I-”

“WHAT!? You a mere human, hurt the goddess of the hunt!? I think you are greatly delusional.” Walking around Ephus, never taking her eyes off him, she knelt to check Aphrodite. Her eyes flew wide when she felt how much more power Aphrodite had. Coming to her feet, the redhead started toward Ephus again menacingly, issuing a slight growl.

“Artemis!” A rather loud female voice came from somewhere behind the redhead. This caused the redhead to freeze in place, though she was throwing dagger like looks at Ephus. “Really sister, you are so prone to anger. Had you looked first, you would see that this human as you call him, is actually a Godling.”

Another slender, black headed woman appeared next to a now shocked, very wide eyed Artemis. The new addition looked Ephus up and down then a thin smile graced her face.

“A very young Godling I see. I can also feel something in you that I have never felt before.” Looking over to Aphrodite she nodded her head. “May I?”

Ephus took a step back sweeping his arm from the new woman to Aphrodite. Nodding the woman went to Aphrodite, kneeling her eyes also grew large. “By father’s bolts! She is almost twice as strong as she was before.” Again she turned toward Ephus, “it was you wasn’t it?” This time the black haired woman knelt before Ephus as tears started to fall from her eyes. “Thank all the realms that she was able to find you.”

Artemis could only look from the black haired woman to Ephus and back, great confusion on her face.

“Sister? Why do you bow to a mere human? Godling or not we should-” Artemis started then was cut off by the other.

“We shouldn’t do anything! Haven’t you realized who this is? Have you forgotten the mission that Aphrodite undertook? She at almost half her former power should have been the first clue.” The black haired woman stated.

Artemis’s eyes grew wide as she stared hard at Ephus. Slowly, ever so slowly, she sank to her knees. “Ephus.” They heard her whisper.

Ephus was about to speak when there was a slight groan behind him. The black haired woman smiled down at Aphrodite.

“So sister, it appears that your mission was a rousing success.” The dark headed woman stated to Aphrodite.

“Athena!” With that Aphrodite sat up hugging Athena fiercely. “It was to a point, I have already bonded to him. Though with just me, I am afraid it hasn’t helped much. More will have to bond with him if we are to save Olympus realm.”

Here Aphrodite looked over to Artemis who scoffed, then Athena who had a wide smile starting to spread on her face.

Ephus stood back; he had learned years ago not to get between sisters. He wasn’t about to break that bit of hard learned information now.

“If you mean mating with a filthy, dirty, disgusting human I will take a pass!” Artemis spat out like a bad piece of meat.

“Sister, when I bonded with him it was unlike anything I have ever experienced!” Aphrodite then started to whisper in Athena’s ear. Athena’s face started to light up as a slight look of lust came to her face. Both whispered to each other a few moments more then turned.

“I have to take Aphrodite to father. Please follow us as soon as you can.” Then both of the sisters arose walking to Artemis. Both spoke to Artemis who nodded, both vanished as Artemis then walked to Ephus.

“You are required to stand before father, you will go now or-” Artemis started.

“Or what? In case you haven’t noticed I am stronger than you.” Ephus said with a sigh, this was starting to piss him off. “I’ll go when I AM ready.”

Roaring out Artemis drew her short sword rushing toward Ephus. Easily stepping aside, Ephus grabbed her arm as she passed him. Twisting he heard her arm give a pop as the sword dropped to the ground, as did she. Issuing a short yelp, Artemis could only stare at first Ephus, her sword, then her arm that was twisted at an odd angle. To make matters worse, she couldn’t heal it.

Kneeling before Artemis Ephus waited for her to say something. Finally, he offered her his hand to help her up, it was quickly slapped away. That contact knocking her flat on the ground again.

Standing, Ephus shook his head, these Gods and Goddesses were going to be a handful. “Ok, have it your way. I’m sure you can crawl back, given the time. I have heard of all that goes on here, I can power you up. I can also block that which I give.” Artemis’s eyes went wide at this. “I can also heal you, though you? I might let perish after the way you have treated me. You have it in your mind I am after everything here, nothing could be further from the truth.” Ephus shook his head, “Goodbye.

With that Ephus turned to go, swallowing hard he just hoped that this worked. He’d not gone more than ten feet when he heard a small whimper. Walking on he finally heard, “Wait!”

Whirling, a scowl on his face, he stated, “Why? You obviously wish to perish. You have shown that you want nothing to do with me, therefore why should I help those who do not wish it?”

For the first time Ephus saw Artemis shrink back in real fear. “Hum ... Ephus. It has been a very long time since I trusted anyone. It is a far more difficult thing for me to do. I...”

“First you need to realize, I am no longer human. Next, you need to ask from now on, well?” Ephus stated as he crossed his arms over his chest.

“Ask? Ask!? I am a goddess I do not ask I...” She stated then her mouth dropped open as Ephus grunted then turned to walk away from her again.

“Yeah,” Ephus said interrupting her slightly turning back. “Now you’re going to have to beg. As a matter of fact all of you are going to have to. I am through placating any of you. Though you, enjoy crawling back.” Turning Ephus started to walk away again.

Ephus heard what sounded like a slight gag, then what sounded like another whimper. “Please Ephus, I... , I need your help.”

Turning Ephus could see that Artemis had managed to sit up. Narrowing his eyes at her, he stared at her a few moments. Again, all the petty squabbles he’d heard of between them came to mind.

“I will help, IF you give me an oath. I know that no God will ever break it, your sister Aphrodite already knows what I can do. Well?” Ephus said looking down at her. “An oath of no harm to me or others. Perhaps this will help.”

Here Ephus touched Artemis’s arm for a few moments. At first Artemis didn’t react, though as pain started to meander through her arm, she grew pale. “Please Ephus, what is this?” Then Artemis screamed for the first time. Nodding Ephus touched her arm watching as relief started to come to her face. “I give my oath, Ephus.” Artemis almost whispered her head down.

“That was pain, not much fun when your powers are blocked.” Ephus told her. Shaking her head Artemis’s eyes rolled into her head as she fell into Ephus’s arms unconscious. Shit he thought, not again. Standing with her he healed her arm feeling it slip back into place.

Reaching out, he felt for Athena and Aphrodite. Damn, it appeared that they were a great distance off. Just how large was this place? Concentrating on Aphrodite, he appeared before a gigantic building, it had to be at least four stories high. It reminded him of the temples he’d seen in Greece. This one though could house most of them three or four times. The columns at the front of it were larger around than Ephus could put his arms around three times!

Shaking his head, he was about to advance up the stairs when several males stepped in front of him. They all appeared at the ready, then they saw Artemis in his arms all of them bristling.

“We know not what you have done to our goddess, you will not pass. Nor will you survive! Attack!” Ephus backed up putting Artemis down. He watched as they approached in mass. Waving his hand, Ephus watched as well over half were thrown back into the others.

Almost all of them didn’t get back up, though the obvious leader was again moving in to attack. Ephus narrowed his eyes watching the male covered in a heavy armor, advance upon him. There was something vaguely familiar about this one.

Lunging at the last moment the male almost caught Ephus in his side. Swinging his fist upward, Ephus connected with the male’s chin. To his great surprise, it felt almost as if he’d punched rock. Again he stared at the male, this was no follower this was a full on God, though who?

The male stumbled back a bit rubbing his chin, nodding his head. “So you appear to be a God, or a human with God powers. Ah! I see, a Godling, this will be enjoyable after all.” Taking a step forward the male swung at Ephus again barely missing him. This time Ephus actually put some power behind the punch. This caught the male off guard as he flew backwards a good fifty feet.

As the male smashed into the front wall of the building, Ephus could feel the entire building shake. A shout from inside caused the other male to sneer at Ephus, “This isn’t over Godling!” Then the armored male vanished.

A moment later a tall, well muscled, bearded, older man walked out the front of the building. Looking at where the armored male had impacted the building, he shook his head. Waving a hand over the broken, indented wall, the older male sighed as the wall very slowly repaired itself.

Turning to Ephus, the older man looked him up and down, grunted, then returned inside. Ephus could only imagine who the older man was, plus the fact that the male had practically ignored him. This of course started to piss Ephus off to no end. Trying to calm himself he sat beside Artemis.

A few moments later, Artemis groaned as her eyes slowly opened. Moving her arm slowly she was shocked that it was completely healed. Looking up she saw Ephus sitting there not touching her.

“I take it this was your doing?” She asked indicating her arm. Still spitting mad Ephus only nodded. “Have I done anything to rise your anger to this level?” She asked as she withdrew from Ephus a bit.

Speaking barely in a whisper, Ephus told her, “I came here to help this realm. So far I have been attacked twice. Not the reaction of beings that need or require my help.” Turning toward the front of the building Ephus shouted, “I have half a mind to let all of the asinine idiots for Gods here PERISH!” This last word was shouted as the force of his voice crushed one of the columns, leaving a large dent on the corner of the building.

Artemis gasped as she drew back again; she’d not seen this amount of power in a long time. Turning Ephus touched Artemis a mere moment. Her eyes got wide as they also glowed a moment. Nodding his head he started to walk away.

“What should I tell father and my sisters?” Artemis said as she was suddenly floating off the ground.

Whirling to look at Artemis, Ephus stated. “I don’t care, I’m through being used. This will be done my way or no way! Honestly? Right now, I couldn’t care less if this realm perished or not.” With that Ephus again turned walking away at a rapid pace.

It wasn’t even an hour later that Ephus felt the presence of four advancing powers. Sighing, now we’ll see what’s up Ephus thought, as he made a table, five chairs under a large cover appear. Sitting he made something to drink for all four that were rapidly advancing.

A few moments later Artemis, Athena, Aphrodite and the older male appeared in front of him.

Aphrodite bit her lip as she asked, “Were you really going to leave? We desperately need your help we-”

“Oh really? From the reception I have received so far? I have to strongly disagree.” Looking at the older man Ephus pointed out. “This one practically ignored me, no, from what I’ve seen you don’t need me. Though I think that this realm disappearing might be a good thing.”

“WHAT!? Why you ignorant, pathetic, human I should-” The older man snarled.

Ephus pushed his open hand toward the older male, knocking him off his feet, backward at least ten feet. Snarling the old male arose roaring as Ephus waved his hand making the male vanish. The three females looked around with worried looks on their faces.

“What have you done to father?” Whispered Athena.

Father? Oh shit Ephus thought. Waving his hand again the older male reappeared a look of supreme astonishment on his face.

“Before this escalates, sit, enjoy.” Ephus told the four of them. The three females looked at the older male who nodded. They all sat taking a sip of the drink. Ephus smiled as he felt each of their powers jump a bit.

The older man’s eyes were wide as he suddenly downed the rest of the glass’s contents. All four of their eyes glowed a few moments then returned to how they had been before.

“By all of Olympus Realm!” The older male exclaimed. “I haven’t felt this much power in a long time.”

Ephus nodded as he looked at the three females. All three looked much younger now. They were also slightly floating above their chairs.

“Now then, before I do anything else, I think introductions are in order. I am Ephus, husband to six Egyptian goddesses. My ancestor was the son of Zeus and Lo,” Ephus relayed.

The older man’s eyes snapped open as he openly stared at Ephus. Then all of them heard him whisper, “Epaphus!”

Ephus nodded toward the older male. “You, I assume, are Zeus?”

The older man looked incredulously at Ephus, then with a sigh nodded his acquiescence.

“Good then I can get this over faster. What you drank was a small boost to help you maintain this realm. I will need to bond with more of your daughters, though,” Here he looked at Artemis. “That might not be possible with some.”

Artemis turned to growl slightly at Ephus. “After all this, I’m not good enough to bond with!? Again, as I said before, I think that you are greatly delusional!”

Ephus turned her way, “Need I remind you of what else you said?” In Artemis’s voice Ephus stated, “If you mean mating with a filthy, dirty, disgusting human I will take a pass!:” Ephus watched as Artemis actually started to blush. Good he thought, perhaps I am starting to get through to her after all. Strange he thought, as strong as she is, she reminded him so much of Serket.

Serket! Yes, that had to be it! With a smile Ephus might actually have a handle on a few of the goddesses now.

Still blushing, Artemis spoke almost in a whisper, “I did not realize just who and what you are. I did not mean to offend you Ephus.”

Ephus had to do a double take as did Artemis’s sisters and father. “You are forgiven Artemis,” then he turned to Zeus. “I need to go back to gather more power for your realm. I am afraid I have used quite a bit powering the four of you.” Looking at the three females he stated. “All of you should be able to travel to my dimension now.” This news had all three of their eyes open wide then they slightly nodded.

“You said that you were attack twice? Can you describe the other?” Aphrodite asked.

“He was well muscled, covered in heavy armor. When he saw that I was carrying Artemis, he seemed to fly into a rage. He also had quite a few followers with him.” Ephus relayed.

Zeus thought a moment rubbing his chin. “Well muscled, heavily armored. It sounds very much like your brother Ares. With what you have provided me Ephus, I might be able to get more control on him. I have to warn you though; he thrives on war and conflict.”

Ares that explained quite a bit. So, he had to deal with another Sobek. His brother in law had been a major pain in the ass before everything was settled. He was going to have to be at his best when he took on Ares. So far, it appeared that he’d surprised Ares; he knew that wouldn’t happen much anymore. Yes, he thought as he rubbed his chin, a definite change of strategy would be called for here.

Ephus stood reaching to shake Zeus’s hand causing the older man’s eyes to widen again as he felt more power flow into him. “I hope that helps for now.” Zeus nodded as he stretched.

Walking over to her, Ephus kissed Aphrodite, nodded to the other two females then vanished as he thought of home. A mere minute later he appeared on the patio rooftop of his home. He needed to plan before he just went out to gather energy. The last time he had, women had been throwing themselves at him. best not to make more scenes like that.

Walking in, he was greeted by a startled Quinn. “You’re back already? I thought it would take longer than that.” She stated.

Sitting Ephus shook his head no. “Actually I’ve just started, I have to plan this, I can’t just go and start having sex with every female i meet. As you remember it got pretty bad the last time.”

“I remember, it seemed almost the entire neighborhood was wanting a piece of you before we moved.” Kissing Ephus tenderly she whispered, “Be careful, your power hasn’t gotten weaker, if anything it’s far stronger.”

Ephus nodded as he took an extra thick pair of sun glasses, then a second pair. Might as well have a backup he thought as he vanished. Appearing at the extreme edge of the city he saw he was in a park. As good a place as any to start he thought. That was ‘til a young woman bumped into him knocking the shades from his eyes.

Even as he watched her, a glazed look came to her eyes as she grabbed his arm dragging him to a clump of bushes. “I will be ready in a moment sir.” She stated as she rapidly shucked her clothes. Then she removed his even faster pushing him to the ground impaling herself on his hardness.

Here we go again he thought as the woman started to move faster and faster.

Chapter 3

Aphrodite - Daughter of Zeus, Goddess of love, beauty and sexuality

Artemis - Daughter of Zeus, goddess of the hunt, the moon, and chastity

Athena - Daughter of Zeus, goddess of wisdom, courage, inspiration, civilization, law and justice, strategic warfare, mathematics, strength, strategy, the arts, crafts, and skill.

Zeus - King of the Greek gods

Ares - Son of Zeus and Hera, god of war

Eris - (minor goddess) Daughter of Zeus, goddess of discord and strife

Ephus - the godling man with an unusual power.

Dr. Quinn - human wife of Ephus

Egyptian Goddesses and wives to Ephus

Bast - Goddess of cats, protection, joy, dance, music, family, and love

Sekhmet - Goddess of fire, war, and dance

Hathor - Goddess of the sky, dance, love, beauty, joy, motherhood, foreign lands, mining, music and fertility.

Serket - Goddess of scorpions, medicine, magic, and healing venomous stings and bites

Maat - Goddess of Truth and Justice

Tefnut - Goddess of Rain, Air, Moisture, Weather, Dew, Fertility, and Water

Brothers of Bast and Sekhmet

Thoth - God of knowledge

Sobek - God of the Nile, the Army, military, fertility and of crocodiles

Anhur - God of war and the sky bearer - Full brother of Bast and Sekhmet

Horus - Ancient God of the sky and kingship

Min - God of fertility

Khonshu - God of the Moon

Apophis - God of Chaos and darkness

Shu - God of the wind and air

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Ephus had just finished blasting the young woman full of his seed. As before with others, she kissed him then got up, dressed, then left as if nothing had happened. Stepping out, he was about to move further into the park when he felt a whoosh of power.

Shaking his head, he turned not knowing exactly what or whom to expect. Behind him he saw a beautiful, black haired woman staring at him with a look of extreme hunger.

“You left so fast before, you didn’t give either one of us a chance to bond with you.” The woman said, Ephus had to concentrate a moment to recognize Athena. “You could give a goddess a complex, plus make her think that you weren’t interested in any way.”

Here, she looked Ephus up and down licking her lips. Then she looked at his face, seeing his eyes for the first time. By the bolts of her father! What was this strange, growing hunger and compulsion she was feeling? By all the realms! She wanted to rip the clothes from her body, begging Ephus to take her as many times as he could.

Seeing the look of extreme lust in her eyes, Ephus quickly donned his shades. Then he shook his head, it might be too late for that he thought. Athena was, it seemed, fighting her own body as she started to step slowly toward him.

“I...” She started though didn’t seem to get anything else out. Finally, she stopped within two feet of Ephus, he could see the war that was still raging within her mind.

Quickly taking the initiative, Ephus reached out pulling her to him. Holding her tight, he pressed his lips to hers feeling her at first stiffen, then seeming to melt in his arms. Pulling himself from her lips was again like ripping a piece of himself loose.

Obviously, Athena felt it also as she started to shudder in his arms. Panting hard, she reached to remove the shades only to have Ephus halt her hand.

With a quirky smile, he whispered to her, “Not here. We should go where there is far more privacy, that way you can yell all you want.”

Panting harder Athena tried to speak, again finding that her voice wouldn’t work. Barely able to move, she nodded as much as she could, then they both vanished.

A few moments later, a well-muscled male appeared where the two had been. Sniffing the air, touching the ground, the male growled. Flashing out, he appeared behind the same woman Ephus had been with, he waved his hand. To his surprise, the woman not only didn’t stop, she started to run screaming from him!

Growling in a fit of rage, the male drew an extremely sharp knife giving chase. Yelling he’d kill her, he stopped a moment later, when the woman ran to a man that had some type of uniform on. Yelling for him to stop, the uniformed male produced a short, metal machine in his hand.

Strange the muscled male thought, is he really serious? Then the uniformed male was firing projectiles at him! Why the audacity! Well, these people had actually advanced their killing machines after all. When all six shots stopped as they hit his chest, he looked down. What in the name of Hades? That had actually hurt a bit, hmmm, might have to re-think this.

The cop’s eyes were large as he watched all six shots hit, then stop, on the chest of the knife wielder. The young woman had continued on running past him. Then all six shots dropped harmlessly to the ground. The cop was about to reload when again to his astonishment, the male just poof! Vanished!

The young woman had stopped, turning back, she too had her mouth wide in astonishment. Walking to the cop, they both stared at each other shaking their heads. “What just happened?” She asked.

The cop shook his head, “I’m not sure, going to have a hard time explaining discharging my firearm. Going to need you to make a full statement at the station.”

Both of them were still staring at the spot where the male had been. The young woman nodded her head as the both of them left.

Ares watched as the uniformed male and the young female left. Rubbing the center of his chest, he slightly winced, what was this strange feeling he was feeling? Then to his relief, a mere two minutes later it was gone. He’d have to watch closer, this Ephus was no mere godling, no, there was a lot more to him than met the eye.

Ephus appeared in a small building not far from his new home. He’d had it built just in case something of this nature happened again, although he’d expected it to be with the Egyptian gods.

Still panting hard, Athena was doing her best to fight the feelings she was having. She was just as hard, fighting to break Ephus’s grasp, not throw him down, then impale herself.

Finally releasing her, Ephus watched surprised as she shredded her clothes, snatching his shades. “Please Ephus,” she pleaded staring deep into his eyes, “take me. The feeling is becoming unbearable.” The pained look on her face finally convinced him she was deadly serious.

Getting naked was another thing, as she was trying to help, slowing him down. Finally, he sat her on the bed telling her not to move as he finished. Then he came to her, watching as she spread her legs lewdly. Shaking his head, he knew he had his work cut out for him.

Leaning over her, he began to vigorously kiss her lips and neck. “Ephus I need-.” She started.

Putting a finger to her lips he stated, “it will not be like you expect. Just lie back and enjoy, alright?” The look of confusion and relief was almost comical to watch. Then Ephus started to slowly kiss his way to her breasts.

Athena gasped out in pleasured surprise when Ephus began to lavish her breasts with kisses. Then he kissed, nipped and suckled on her nipples making her gasp more. What was he doing? It had never been like this with her previous lovers. It almost seemed as if he were making this all about her pleasure.

Athena was reveling in the pleasure she was receiving. It seemed only a few moments before she almost threw Ephus off the bed, when he touched her sex. Screaming, she was rising off the bed, intense feelings rushing through her body. The only way she could describe it was she felt alive? That was impossible as she’d never actually been.

This was the best she’d ever felt or experienced, that was ‘til she felt Ephus reach her opening. Another intense feeling ran through her body along with a hot, tingling.

Panting hard, she grasp Ephus hand to stop him from what he was doing. “Stop Ephus! I need you! Ephus, I cannot take any more! Take me ... Please?”

Ephus smiled as he withdrew his hand, lining up with her opening. Then he started to slowly push in, til she wrapped her legs around him, pulling him all the way in as hard as she could.

With a grunt he felt him bottom out deep within her. For a few moments he lay there not moving, as she was still pulling with her legs as hard as she could. Finally, she relaxed so he could start a steady rhythm. Soon there was only the sound of skin on skin and the grunts of the both of them.

It seemed only moments later, that he felt her tighten around him as she was screaming out her pleasure. Feeling her come down, Ephus started to move again feeling the start of his own orgasm building.

For as many lovers as she’d had, she acted so unsure. Ephus could swear that she was almost a virgin, with the vice like grip she had on him.

Finally, Ephus could feel his own release edging closer. It was only a few minutes later that he knew he wasn’t going to last any longer. Suddenly, Athena screamed out with her second orgasm, squeezing Ephus, he too started his release. As he blasted more of his seed into her, she screamed even louder feeling the heat of him in her.

When they got their breathing under control, she looked up at him with a wide smile. “That was the most intense, wonderful feeling. Thank you Ephus, Aphrodite was right it was dif...” Ephus watched as her eyelids fluttered shut, the smile still on her face.

Shaking his head, he got up covering her up as he sat in a chair nearby. What the hell? First the Egyptian, now the Greek gods. Didn’t any of them believe in any kind of foreplay at all? No wonder they were dying off. Hard to have children when it was all work and no pleasure at all.

It was perhaps an hour later that Athena awoke. Looking around she saw Ephus sitting nearby. Kissing him as she made new clothes, “I will never forget what happened today. This was the first time I felt that which you gave me. Thank you.” Kissing him again she vanished.

Ephus smiled as he walked to the door. Well he thought, that was two, it should start the healing of the realm more now.

He’d just left the small building when he felt a power approaching him. Powering up, Ephus thought, this can’t be good with it coming as fast as it is. A moment later the same well-muscled, heavily armored, male stood before him.

“So, this is where you are hiding you coward. Afraid to face me like a warrior. No problem! I will end your pathetic, human existence!” Swinging his sword at Ephus, it was stopped short by a lance. Holding the lance was a bearded male wearing a robe and a headdress with four feathers.

Ares’s eyes got wide as he looked the Egyptian god over. “So, Ares, you wish to make war upon my brother in law. If so, I am afraid that you are going to have to go through all of us!”

With that Thoth, Sobek, Min, Khonshu, Apophis and Shu appeared each holding a weapon. Ares smiled at this, ‘til Bast, Sehkmet, Hathor, Serket, Maat, Tefnut and Mut appeared each with an extremely angry look on their faces.

“So, you are a coward! Fourteen gods and Goddesses to protect you? So like a human.” Ares laughed ‘til Anhur stepped forward as the Egyptian god of war.

Powering up, Anhur blew Ares back a good fifty yards. “No, not a human, a godling unlike any that has ever been seen before.” Anhur shouted as he waved a hand, bringing Ares before him getting in his face. “If you wish a war that you cannot win, push further. I guarantee all of us will exact revenge upon you,”

Ares looked at the fourteen facing him then smiled.

Still Smiling he nodded, then sneered at Ephus as he vanished.

Ephus thanked all of them as they all winked out, with the exception of Bast and Thoth.

“Husband, I thought that you were going to trust no one. I am glad that you were here when he decided to attack. One would think that Ares would be far smarter than he showed. To attack at one’s home. Please husband, be more careful,” here Bast rubbed her stomach. “I want her to know her father.” This she said with a shy smile.

Kissing Ephus then hugging her startled brother, she winked out.

“She cares for you more than I have ever seen her care for anyone. As do we all, I sensed that you wished to talk to me alone. What is on your mind brother?” A now concerned Thoth stated.

“Unlike when I went against all of you, I am dealing with a god who prides himself on his physical skills. Can you give me the knowledge to defeat him?” Thoth was quiet a moment as he thought.

“I can give you the knowledge brother, though I am afraid that you will need far more than that.” Here Thoth, thought for a moment, then called out, “Anhur? I believe that we have need of you!”

A moment later Anhur appeared a slightly confused look on his face.

Bowing slightly to Ephus he asked, “you have need of me brothers?” Thoth nodded as he indicated Ephus.

“I am concerned about Ares. As we all know he prides himself on his armed conflict. Thoth says that he can give me the knowledge. Though he also said that I will need more than that.” Ephus told Anhur.

Anhur rubbed his chin a few moments then nodded. “Brother Thoth is correct. Having the knowledge and the ability to use it are two completely different things. You are unlike any I have seen. You should be able to learn and use any technique in a fairly short amount of time. The simple attacks shouldn’t take more than a day. The rest a bit longer.”

“Brother Anhur, Ephus, I leave it to the two of you.” Thoth said as he stepped back.

“Choose a good strong weapon, as will I.” Anhur said with a smile.

Thoth waved a hand over Ephus as the knowledge flooded his mind. Anhur nodded, then smiled larger as he outlined the first attack for Ephus, then attacked with blazing speed. Amazingly Ephus was able to turn away the attack. “Again!” Anhur shouted as he again attacked. This time far more ready, Ephus easily turned the attack away. “much better, now faster!”

Hours later Anhur nodded to Ephus. “Now then, you have the basics, I want you to defend against the attack with all that you learned.” Then as he stopped talking, Anhur went in attacking with almost unseen speed.

Minutes later Anhur stopped, smiling at Ephus. “Good you might last a few minutes against him. Now to start on standard moves.” They were at again, for well over half a day, the moves getting more and more complicated as they went on.

When they stopped the second time, Anhur nodded. Looking beyond Ephus, he saw two of his sisters staring at him with heated looks. Ephus turned to see both Bast and Sekhmet looking on with disapproving looks.

“I think that we are done for a bit with teaching.” Ephus stated.

“I tend to agree, there is nothing more dangerous than an extremely angry wife, let alone seven of them.” Anhur stated as Ephus nodded his agreement. “At least now you might last far longer, than you would have.”

Ephus stared at Anhur with a smirk. As long as they had been going, you’d think he’d be far better.

“I’ll return in a few days. Perhaps with what you have learned so far, you might actually pick up on some of the more advanced moves. It would make teaching you go faster.” Looking again at his sisters he turned back to Ephus. “That is, if your wives allow you to learn more.”

With a short chuckle Anhur clapped Ephus on the shoulder, then vanished.

Ephus swallowed hard as he walked toward the two sisters. He was about to speak when he was cut off.

“Really husband, almost two days out of touch. The children thought that something bad had happened to you. Why can’t you let Anhur handle this?” Bast asked her arms crossed over her chest.

Sekhmet smirked in the way only she could. “I tried to reassure her and all the children, She had to drag me down here to check on you. I know how important this is, sister though,” here Sekhmet sighed. “Had to see for herself.”

“Let’s go to the house, so I can tell all of you at the same time.” Ephus told the both of them, drawing the first smile from them. Taking their arms all three winked out appearing in front of the house.

There he was met by the worried and concerned faces of ALL his other wives. All of then gave a sigh of relief as Ephus held and kissed all of them. Taking them inside, he explained about the two Greek goddesses he’d managed to bond with. Then he told them about the Olympus Realm, powering Zeus and three of his daughters up. Taking a deep breath, he then told them of Ares.

Bast’s eyes went wide as she exclaimed, “that was why you were training with Anhur.”

“Yes, though after almost two days of training? I am not even half way to where I need to be. I have the knowledge, though as Anhur stated, having the knowledge and the ability to use it are two different things. I know that all of you are worried about me. Though to keep all of you safe, I have to do this. With the power that I have, I am the only one that can.” Ephus stated to all of them there.

They all spent a few hours more with him as he reassured the children. Then they were all gone leaving him alone with his human wife.

“As you told me before, I know that you have to do all of this. Also, as I said before, though I know you have not much choice, I am still not happy about it.” Dr. Quinn stated. “I just hope that Ares doesn’t try to attack here again.

Ephus held her close as he explained, “I don’t think he will, having to face fourteen fully powered gods and goddesses. Especially with Anhur as vocal as he was. No, I think that you are safe here.”

“I hope you are right Ephus, neither I nor your son, have any power to even try to defend against him, if he does decide to attack.” Dr Quinn stated in almost a whisper to Ephus.

Ares had been trying to figure out what had happened. He’d never had a mortal, refuse to follow a silent order he’d given them. Then there was the fact that the human weapons had caused him ... what was it that they called it? Ah yes! Pain, that wasn’t something he was about to forget. Nor was he about to forget that it was Ephus that had somehow caused it.

Not paying attention, Ares hadn’t noticed that a few of his followers were already dead. Several bodies were impaled on many of the weapons that Ares had flung away from him in anger.

Then there was the fact that Ares had felt his father’s power increase of late. Again, he blamed Ephus for that. There had to be something that he could do to destroy the godling. Though how? He was, as the Egyptian god of war had stated a godling unlike any other. A sudden idea popped into Ares head, he still had the mind of a human. Weren’t all humans petty, greedy, lustful beings?

There had to be some way to divide him and his family. A sudden light seemed to come to Ares’s eyes as he snapped his fingers. “ERIS!” Ares yelled.

It was a few moments before there was an almost ripping sound in the air. A moment later a dark haired, dark winged female appeared before Ares.

“You bellowed Ares?” She stated with a rude smirk on her face.

“Watch your mouth Eris!” Ares snapped at the female. “I could have let you stay in the Olympus realm, with all the other loser gods and goddesses. You just remember that, the next time you want to smart off at me. Now I have a new assignment for you.”

“Great, another loser human in this drab dimension?” She said a little bored.

“Oh no, I think this one might greatly interest you. I’m sure by now, you have heard of the godling Ephus?” Ares stated watching as her face lit up a bit.

“Ah yes, that do-gooder, isn’t he married to several of the Egypt goddesses?” Eris asked.

Ares was nodding as he carefully picked his next words. “As the goddess of Discord and Strife, I want you to divide him from his family and wives. You have served me well in the past, though if you aren’t up to the task then I guess I could find another-”

“You really are a deceitful bastard Ares. You know that I would so enjoy putting all of those goody-goody goddesses in their place. In particular, I want the one named Maat to suffer the most!” Eris spit out.

Ares couldn’t keep the twisted smile from his face. This was going to go far better than he thought! falter then fade

Appearing a ways off from the house, he soon found what appeared to be a dark haired, petite female. Though she wasn’t heavily clothed, he could tell she wasn’t feeling any of the morning cold. Placing a hand on her shoulder she suddenly flinched away.

“NO, NO! Get away from me!” Looking around she looked up at Ephus. “Who are you? You’re not Ares.”

When Ephus shook his head no, she sighed. “I ran from him; my power is very low compared to his. I should go, I am putting you in danger being here.”

“No. Come to the house you are safe here.” Ephus told her. Getting up she smiled, that was all too easy.

Chapter 4

Aphrodite - Daughter of Zeus, Goddess of love, beauty and sexuality

Artemis - Daughter of Zeus, goddess of the hunt, the moon, and chastity

Athena - Daughter of Zeus, goddess of wisdom, courage, inspiration, civilization, law and justice, strategic warfare, mathematics, strength, strategy, the arts, crafts, and skill.

Zeus - King of the Greek gods

Ares - Son of Zeus and Hera, god of war

Apollo - god of the sun and light, music and poetry, healing and plagues, prophecy and knowledge, order and beauty, archery and agriculture.

Dionysus - God of the vine, grape-harvest, wine-making, wine, fertility, ritual madness, religious ecstasy, theatre

Hephaestus - god of fire, metalworking, stone masonry, forges and the art of sculpture.

Hermes - Messenger of the gods, god of trade, thieves, travelers, sports, athletes, border crossings, guide to the Underworld

Eris - minor goddess of discord and strife

Ephus - the godling man with an unusual power.

Dr. Quinn - human wife of Ephus

Egyptian Goddesses and wives to Ephus

Bast - Goddess of cats, protection, joy, dance, music, family, and love

Sekhmet- Goddess of fire, war, and dance

Hathor - Goddess of the sky, dance, love, beauty, joy, motherhood, foreign lands, mining, music and fertility.

Serket - Goddess of scorpions, medicine, magic, and healing venomous stings and bites

Maat - Goddess of Truth and Justice

Tefnut - Goddess of Rain, Air, Moisture, Weather, Dew, Fertility, and Water

Brothers of Bast and Sekhmet

Thoth - God of knowledge

Sobek - God of the Nile, the Army, military, fertility and of crocodiles

Anhur - God of war and the sky bearer - Full brother of Bast and Sekhmet

Horus - Ancient God of the sky and kingship

Min - God of fertility

Khonshu - God of the Moon

Apophis - God of Chaos and darkness

Shu - God of the wind and air

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Eris followed Ephus limping a bit to try to sell that she was weak. A slight smile on her lips, this Ephus was a bigger fool than she thought he was. This was going to be her best work, that was ‘til she stumbled against Ephus.

A massive shiver shot through her body as she tried to pull herself away from Ephus. What the hell was going on? She’d never felt anything like she had when she touched him. Her brow furrowed as she thought of the other rumors she’d heard about the godling.

Ephus smiled at Eris as he helped her to stand. Thank goodness he had something around his head keeping the shades in place. After all, he’d just met the female no sense in having her throw herself at him.

Nodding his head, they both started again toward the house. This one was different Ephus thought as they slowly made their way toward the door. He couldn’t remember the last time he’d felt a power like hers. Something was amiss here. He’d felt the power that Ares had, then he’d felt the others in the Olympus realm.

“Now then, before we go in, what should we call you?” Ephus asked.

Trembling a moment remember what she’d felt when she’d touched him, she almost whispered, “I am called Eris”

“Ah! Good, Now we can see to your safety. Don’t worry Ares won’t come here, It is very well guarded” Ephus related to her.

“How? I don’t feel that you are stronger than Ares.” A slightly shocked Eris replied.

“Well, you might say I’m being watched over by all my wives and their brothers.” Ephus told her with a slight smile.

They walked in with Eris looking over everything. What was going on? This was a godling that was before her, yet he lived like a human? Ok, something didn’t add up here, Nodding her head she thought I need to delve as deep as I can before I can start forming all the rifts between them.

Ephus sat in the great common room as he regarded Eris. ‘Yes,’ he thought, ‘there was definitely something off here.’ Sighing he really hated mysteries, why the hell not just get it over with?

Ephus was about to ask Eris a few questions when he felt the approach of Bast. A moment later she appeared beside him.

“Husband I felt that you had returned, I...” Bast started ‘til she saw Eris standing at the other end of the room. A long, low hiss issued from her throat as her hands started to glow. “SHAYTAN!”

Eris’s eyes grew wide as she slowly bowed her herd. “Theá” Was all Eris said as she fell to her knees.

Bast was now between Ephus and Eris her hands still glowing. Though now, there was a look of caution plus anger on her face.

Ephus was shaking his head, what the hell was going on? He’d never, not ever, been able to understand what the gods and goddesses were saying. Rising his power up to almost full he started to check if his power was starting to fail.

Eris’s head suddenly snapped up to stare at Ephus. By all the realms of power, he really was a godling! Dear heavens his power almost had her skin crawling, even Ares power wasn’t this intense. Damn! She wasn’t about to go back to Ares and tell him that this godling put him to shame!

Eris opened her mouth to speak though nothing seemed to be coming out. Bast also had whirled to stare at Ephus as she was searching the area for any threats. Not finding she wondered what was going on.

“Husband? Is all well? It has been some time since you pushed your power that high.” She asked a true look of concern on her face.

Ephus held up a finger to silence Bast a moment as he felt all of his power. Ok, so nothing seemed to be wrong with them. Turning toward Bast, Ephus had his own look of concern on his face.

“I’m sorry my Bast, I was afraid that my powers were fading. You see, I couldn’t understand what the two of you just said.” Ephus told Bast whose mouth immediately dropped open.

“Thoth! Brother we need you!” Bast was suddenly shouting. There was a rush of wind then a tall pale skinned male appeared with an Ibis mask on.

Thoth quickly removed it as he looked at first Bast then Ephus. The look of concern on both their faces also started to concern him. He’d felt nothing as always with Ephus.

“I am here sister, what has the both of you so concerned.” Looking around he suddenly spied Eris, A slight growl issued from his throat as an even more concerned look took over his features. “Shall I end this one?” Thoth growled more making Eris shrink back from the male more.

With a quivering voice she stated, “I thought you said I would be safe here Ephus. I should have left when you found me.”

“NO! Thoth no, she is running from Ares.” Ephus stated to try and calm Thoth.

Thoth’s eyes narrowed, “She is one who thrives on coming between people, to make life as bad as possible. Do not trust her brother, none of us do!”

Ephus was nodding, “I thought you knew me far better than that brother Thoth. I always make sure before I do something.”

Thoth contemplated that a moment then nodded toward Ephus. leaning forward Thoth whispered to Ephus, “I know you brother as I do this little one. If you have need of me or any of us call.” Straightening up Thoth looked at Bast, “Now sister what has you so worried?”

“Ephus said that he could not understand me nor the demon little one.” Bast relayed.

Thoth’s eyes went wide as he stretched his hand out passing it over Ephus. A faint smile lit up his face as he nodded. Waving his hand again, he then passed it over Ephus a second time. This time he nodded, “I apologize Ephus that should help you from now on.” With that Thoth nodded then vanished.

Bast was staring intensely at Ephus, then her eyes went wide as she kissed him, nodded then vanished herself.

Eris had actually been slightly afraid. Both of the visitors had far more power than she remembered them having. If the rumors she’d heard about the godling were true, then Ares was going to get his ass handed to him. A small smile crossed her features as she thought of that.

Ares was pissed as hell. She’d been gone for several hours now she hadn’t contacted him at all. He was starting to have doubts about sending her. Problem was she was the best he had, plus she’d never failed him yet.

Rubbing his chest, he had to wonder if his power was starting to dim a bit. I need another all-out war he thought. All this peace crap that they were going though was enough to make him want to vomit.

Sitting back, he needed to think things through. This Ephus was no weak fool he’d seen that. No, he needed to beat the godling at his own game.

Slamming his fist through the wall Ares growled, he needed that little bitch Eris’s information. No matter how hard he looked he could see nothing about Ephus. Growling louder he started to concentrate on Eris, she’d answer him or he’d make her suffer.

After a few moments Ares face screwed up into a mask of rage. What the hell was going on? Now he couldn’t see anything within a few miles of Ephus.

Concentrating even harder he soon felt Eris though barely.

[Eris I need a report!] Ares’s thoughts assailed Eris.

Eris had finally managed to relax after the two Egyptian Gods had left. Well, she had then felt the cold, calculating, thoughts of Ares. His thoughts slicing through her mind like a sharp razor.

[I need to gather as much information as I can. This one is far different than any other you’ve sent me after.] Eris thought to Ares hoping to placate him into leaving her alone so she could do her job.

[I don’t care who you have to kill get the job done!] Ares thoughts washed over her with heat.

Sighing she shook her head, she had to watch her thoughts. The bond he’d made with her seemed to give him more privy into her mind than she thought he would. Shaking her head, she was a slave to him ‘til he let her go, that she knew he wasn’t about to do.

[Cheer up Eris you’ve only got another century of service to me, Though if you need a reminder.] Ares thoughts ripped through her mind as she started to pant. Then her head was hurting as her throat started to close up on her.

Eris was doing her best to not let Ephus see her struggling to stay on her feet or breathe. There seemed to be little chance of that as she started to feel consciousness start to slip from her grasp. Still she fought to stay on her feet keeping her expression unchanging. The last thing she thought was she was ashamed, then she felt arms catch her as she fell.

Ephus was shaking his head as he thought about what Thoth had said. He was so distracted he failed to notice when Eris started to pant. It wasn’t ‘til he felt her power start to weaken that his head snapped around to stare at Eris. He could see that she was struggling with something, then her legs gave out as she headed toward the floor.

Covering the distance to her was nothing as he caught her falling body. It was when he actually touched her that he felt the strong influence of another. Eris was still trying to breathe when Ephus reached out growling.

Shocked though much Ephus could not only feel Ares this time he could actually ‘see’ him.

Reaching out again Ephus thought, [I suggest you let her go before something bad happens to you.]

He saw Ares smirk as he upped his power to try and strangle Eris more. Ephus growled again as he balled his fist swinging as hard as he could at the image of Ares. A look of shock and surprise was on Ares’s face as he was driven back into a wall. The thing was, the impact was so hard the entire building shook.

Getting up slowly Ares rubbed his chin, not bad he thought let’s see how he was thinking. Again, Ares was surprised when he was almost flung again into another wall with even greater force. This time as Ares slid down the wall he thought damn what the hell was that? Then Ares was unconscious.

Ephus was panting with the effort of the second hit. He obviously needed to train more like he had with Bast’s brothers like before his confrontation with them.

Already on his knees Ephus slowly made his way back to Eris. Touching her throat, he saw that she was no longer struggling. He needed to get it out of her what in the hell that was. Shaking his head, he thought yeah right that was going to be as easy as pulling the teeth of a wild animal.

Sitting there with her a few moments she felt his strength rapidly returning. He was tempted to slightly power her up so she talk sooner, then thought better of it. Might not go as well as he’d hope. Then the house might get destroyed. Thinking of his human wife he shuddered, that was a fight he would NEVER win.

Eris was having the most delicious dream she’d ever had, the thing was? She never really dreamed, so why was she now? This shocked her as she clawed her way to consciousness.

When Eris’s eyes flickered open she was lost a moment ‘til she espied Ephus sitting beside her. “I had the most curious thing happen,” she almost whispered to him. “I saw you knock Ares out without touching him. I have to say I haven’t had many of these, what are they called. Ah! Dreams in my life.”

Ephus looked at her then he nodded, dreams they really were foreign things to the gods.

Reaching out Ephus started to touch Eris’s neck, then was shocked when she flinched, jerking away from him. This of course unsettled her balance. Ephus was there catching her as she was again heading toward the floor.

Eris again tried to jerk away from him then found that she couldn’t move! What in the hell was this intense tingling sensation that was rushing through her body? Then she managed to turn her head to look at Ephus, What? There was no disgust, horror nor disdain on his face, no, there was only a look of genuine concern there. Wait he was concerned about her?

“I ... I ... I, please release me. I should go before he tries to come back again.” Again, try as she might she couldn’t do a thing to move away. Now, that she thought about it, she really didn’t want to either. This was the most relaxed and safe that she felt in a very long time.

Ephus nodded as he helped her to stand then almost regretted it as her legs were shaky as could be. Sitting her in the nearest chair Ephus released her.

A grimace came to her face as Ephus released her. By all the gods! She felt as if something had been ripped from her.

“I need to take you to someone who can help you more.” Ephus told her as she nodded.

Taking her hand, they vanished, appearing before the huge columned building where Ephus had met Zeus. Eris eyes were suddenly wide as she tried in vain to pull away from Ephus.

“NO!” She was almost shouting as she tried harder to jerk her hand loose. “Take me from this place they will destroy me for what I have done in the past.”

Ephus’s eyes were large then he slightly growled. “I told you that I would protect you. I won’t let anyone hurt you.”

Ephus turned when he heard a soft gasp behind him. That was soon replaced by an angry hiss.

“You dare to come here after all that you have done, sister?” A voice said that Ephus saw was coming from a rather tall, blonde male. This male had a round hat on his head as well as wings on his feet and temple. “Not only that but you bring a weak useless human here with you as well!”

Eris was trying to pull Ephus away from the building though Ephus wouldn.t budge. “Are all of you this rude? I have half a mind-” Ephus started.

“OH, shut up you useless piece of space,.” The male sneered at Ephus. Then the male’s arm started to slightly glow. “I may not have my full power yet, though when the godling increases all of us I will end him.”

The male fired a bolt toward Eris then was shocked when it not only stopped, then it fizzled out.

Snarling at the male Ephus stated in a low voice, “You, like Ares, I won’t have any bones about NOT helping!” The male’s face held surprise then anger as he started to power up firing another bolt again.

The same result happened again surprising the male. Pointing a slim finger at Eris he accused, “so you are protecting him, that won’t last long. I am-” The male started then was cut off by Ephus.

A look of anger on his face Ephus powered up almost half way, making the male slowly back away.

“You are an idiot, you think that because you can’t feel their power, that an opponent has none?” Raising his hands then bringing then down as if he’d flung something Ephus smiled. The male was suddenly flying backward into the wall of the building, this of course shook the entire building.

The male’s face again registered surprise as he tried to stand then slumped back down unconscious. There was the sound of shouting voices from within this caused Eris to shake uncontrollably.

Making a motion with her hand Eris started to vanish, only to suddenly appear again. Waving her hand again a look of terror came over her face. By all the gods! What was going on? She had no powers, they were coming. Kneeling she bowed her head waiting for that which she knew would be her destruction.

Several males appeared, another blonde male holding a lyre. A dark haired male with grapes and a wine goblet. The third with several gauntlets on his arms holding a hammer. All three were staring at the first male that had been so rude to Ephus.

Turning they all looked at Ephus then backed up a bit seeing Ephus hands glowing brightly. Ephus held his ground as the three males started to whisper among themselves. Finally, the one with gauntlets took a more defensive position as he slowly stalked toward Ephus.

He’d covered a few feet when a female voice stopped him cold.

“Brother, unless you want to take, I believe the humans call it a nap? Yes, that’s it, a nap I suggest that you stand down. Though I might enjoy watching you get knocked on your ass.” Athena said from behind the gauntleted male.

“Sister! He has incapacitated our brother, surely you can see that he is dangerous?” The male stated.

Sighing Athena stated, “I will not stop you Hephaestus. I am just here to warn you.”

Smirking at her, then turning to sneer at Ephus, Hephaestus said, “duly noted though, not necessary sister.”

Athena shook her head then turned to watch as Aphrodite then Artemis both appeared with shocked looks on their faces. Looking at the unconscious blonde male they also shook their heads in disbelief.

“Don’t they know who he is?” Aphrodite asked in confusion.

“No and they don’t seem to want to or even try to find out first. They are happy to go off sword happy.” Athena stated a slight look of anger on her face. “Even though I know how this is going to end? If they hurt him” here she indicated Ephus. “I might end up hurting all of them!” This last part was stated louder than usual almost freezing the three males.

Hephaestus again was stalking toward Ephus with a now drawn short sword. Having calmed a bit Ephus could almost laugh at the male coming at him. Swinging his sword Hephaestus expected to at least slice Ephus a bit. He was greatly shocked when his sword not only stopped inches from Ephus, it snapped in half!

Taking a deep breath Ephus made a back handing motion toward Hephaestus. A look of surprise showed on Hephaestus features as he was propelled backward toward the wall. Crashing into it far harder than his brother had he shook his head getting up.

A large smile lit up his face as he charged past his three sisters toward Ephus. There was a smacking sound, then Hephaestus was again flying into the wall then through it.

All three of the females rolled their eyes as they heard Hephaestus groan then came flying out of the hole toward Ephus. Sighing Ephus held up a hand stopping Hephaestus in midair.

“OOH!” Artemis stated. “I hate that one, nasty just nasty.” Then she let out a slight giggle. The other two males could only stare at the three females with shock.

“So, do we continue this or do we talk?” Ephus said feeling Hephaestus slowly starting to break free.

Hephaestus only sneered at Ephus as his struggles were starting to pay off. That is ‘til Ephus flung Hephaestus toward the building again. This time Hephaestus hit far harder and faster than he had the previous times. A dull thud was heard a great distance inside.

Shaking his head Ephus turned toward the other two males. “Well? I’m waiting, aren’t you also going to attack? It seems to be all that all of you seem to want to do.”

Both males put their hands up as they slowly made their way to the three females.

“Now since you males are through playing, I’d like the two of you to meet Ephus. Artemis stated, causing both of the conscious males to have an oh shit look on their faces. Nodding Artemis continued. “Ephus I’d like to introduce you to our brothers. The first you fought is Hermes. Next, the one with the goblet is Dionysus. The handsome one is Apollo. Lastly the other that you put through several walls is Hephaestus.”

Taking a deep breath Ephus nodded, this was one hell of a way to meet the rest of the family he thought.

Chapter 5

Aphrodite - Daughter of Zeus and Dione, Goddess of love, beauty and sexuality

Artemis - Daughter of Zeus and Leto, goddess of the hunt, the moon, and chastity

Athena - Daughter of Zeus and Metis, goddess of wisdom, courage, inspiration, civilization, law and justice, strategic warfare, mathematics, strength, strategy, the arts, crafts, and skill.

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