there was an onset of panic, realizing what he’d gotten himself into. he’d only been in the door a few moments... his heart was pounding in his chest, and there was a ringing in his ears. he didn’t WANT to need help, and didn’t want to need his mom. he tried not to flash his brother a pleading look, and focused on remaining calm. 

as his father and brother disappeared upstairs, he knew there was no getting out of this. “... talk about what mom?”

her heart was thudding painfully against her chest. aphrodite assumed she’d get relief knowing they were alright — only to realize one wasn’t alright. she hated to think how long this, whatever THIS is, has been going on. the goddess quickly reaches for deimos and gives him a tight hug as well, then one for ares. she felt out of breath as she looked at her fiancee, but she wasn’t about to let this go. “the girls are upstairs. i’m sure they’ll want to know you’re home and safe.” 

meaning; go away. “we’ll be up shortly.” aphrodite said, and deimos gave phobos an apologetic look that the goddess did not miss before swiftly leaving. after, aphrodite’s eyes were set on phobos’. “please talk to me?” 

and now he knew he was screwed. nights in his bunk spent trying so hard NOT to think, but all that had done was make him think more. truthfully, he’d thought about saying something. and he’d thought about not saying something. and once again, he was back to square one. but seeing his mom, seeing her face-- he didn’t know what else to do but be honest. it had all come pouring out, and now he knew it was a mistake. had that not been what she was talking about...? 

“i-- um. it’s... can we not do this here?” he whispered, aware of his father’s intense stare, the shock in his mom’s eyes. what had he done?

so erin’s dream had been false. maybe a scare tactic? to use a mortal girl was cruel, and she’d certainly have to bring it up to ares, but for now — her son needed her more. it took several deep breaths to calm herself down as he spoke, and aphrodite wished she could be braver. it was shameful to always resort to crying. 

after phobos went silent, aphrodite pulled away enough to see his face, though her hands still held onto his arms. “what…? that’s not — what should you have told me, phobos?” her voice was full of worry; more so now than before. 

“i’m fine, mom.” phobos took a step forward before he was nearly tackled by all five feet four inches of his mother. and to be quite honest, he was a little relieved. so relieved, in fact, that he wrapped her in a tight hug and the words began to pour out of his mouth, murmured quietly in his mom’s ear.

“no--- no i’m sorry. i know i should have said something before i left, but i was freaked out. i don’t know what’s wrong with me. i’m so SORRY i didn’t say anything, i’m sure you were so worried...”

she’s hardly slept in days, though it only shows in her eyes. aphrodite noticed the others, sure, but her gaze was fixated on phobos. “you’re okay?” her voice was soft; delicate. “i thought – but you’re okay.” aphrodite looked over at deimos for a moment, who seemed at a lost. they were home, though. all of them.

then she rushed forward, carefully wrapping her arms around her admittedly taller son. aphrodite held onto him, eyes full of tears. before she spoke, she had to bite back a sob. “phobos, i’m – i’m so glad you’re home.”

his shoulders were aching, legs so sore he thought he’d collapse right on the doormat. it had been a long few weeks, but he’d been busy enough to keep his mind off... other things. he was grateful for that-- and as far as he knew, deimos hadn’t said anything. 

he kicked off his shoes, lowering his bag off his shoulder. he murmured a few words to his brother, before he caught sight of his mother. the look on her face was enough for him to drop everything in his hands, lip trembling. 

                   “...hey, mom.”

“God no! Why would I? I thought they were fine. The question is who. Who would be powerful enough to take on THREE war gods?” Erin’s lips pursed, weighing those options. “If it’s a trap, we don’t go to them. If this is about US, we stay here, safe. Maybe someone stronger, powerful, or at least stealthier can help them. Is M-Ares capable of sending me dreams? I doubt Phobos and Deimos would be.”

Erin hopped off her bed and began to help. “Spooky dreams? What about hurting them more? What about coming to get us? Maybe mom’s right---”

“It kinda s-sounds like it was sent to you, in my opinion. You weren’t actively looking for them… my guess? Either it was sent to you by one of them and someone got MAD about it, or this is a trap and WE’RE the ones in danger. Lovely options, right?” Melanie bit her lip and stared at her sister. “Well, what’s the worst they can do to me? Show me some spooky dreams?” She almost laughed, though she refrained. “It’ll be fine.” 

With that, Melanie began pushing her bed against Erin’s. 

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                      ❝ wait hold on, i need to finish this                                   mix of ambrosia. you do wish to be                                   an immortal forever don’t you  ?   ❞

   ‘ normally the answer would be yes, considering i’m       going to have an immortal baby, but now with all this       WAITING, i dunno... ’

your house: gryffindor your favourite character from the trio: hermione three other favourite characters: luna, hagrid, & tonks least favourite character: dumbledore favourite book: prisoner of azkaban one favourite moment: the entire part in deathly hallows when they bring ;dead; harry back to hogwarts and then everyone riots and harry disappears and ‘hagrid’s voice came loudest of all “WHERE’S HARRY?”, and the giants and neville and nagini aND HARRY SAVING MOLLY GOD DAMN. THEY FUCKED IT UP SO BAD IN THE MOVIE. how you were introduced to the series: my dad actually read the first book to me, and from there-- yeah what would your favourite lesson be?: transfiguration or dada which hallow would you take?: the ring, if it worked. which character are you most like?: hermione three spells you’d like to be able to perform: TARANTELLEGRA, alohomora, & levicorpus would you have entered your name in the goblet of fire?: maaaaybe would you have played quidditch?: i don’t normally do sports but yes what form would your patronus take?: a zebra what would be your profession in the wizarding world?: a teacher at hogwarts or something pls

Harry Potter Q&A

HOW TO KILL SOMEONE:                     step one: fill them with love                     step two: leave

Erin kept smiling until Aphrodite left the room. It faded instantly, and she turned on her sister with a frown. “... Yeah. The nightmare woke me up. I don’t get it-- How could those things have happened at the same time? Do you think whoever might have done this to them might have done it to me?” She scooted a little closer to her sister almost subconsciously. She was getting chills. “--What if they know you’re looking?”

“Sometimes,” Aphrodite said distractedly, already standing up and glancing between the twins. She should have been comforting them, but at the moment, she really needed to gather her thoughts. Hiding her feelings had never been her strong suit. “Lovely – I’ll go get her.” She muttered before giving a weak smile and rushing out of the room. 

Once she was gone, Melanie frowned at Erin. “You didn’t tell me about your nightmare. Y-you woke up from it and the scars – they were just there?” It wasn’t enough to prove whether or not the dream was real, but something or someone was obviously messing with Erin. “I’m gonna try and reach out to them. I s-seriously doubt it’ll be very dangerous, and she… I want to make sure.” 

“yeah, i mean--- why shouldn’t we? things have calmed down. after the wedding, we’ll have a lot of time, and freya will be older. another addition to the family might be what we all need. i think it’s a great idea. just-- let’s give it some time and thought, alright baby?” she leaned forward, giving aphrodite a gentle kiss.

“yes, another one.” a light blush covers her pale face. at first she worries ares might reject the idea, and perhaps she’d have reason to after everything that happened to freya. aphrodite glances over at their daughter before  responding. “really? i mean of COURSE when everything settles down… i’ve just been thinking about that along with the wedding.”

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“For the dog or for me?” Persephone purred before rolling her eyes. “Unless you want a very unhappy wife, and you won’t want that, will you?”

it’s then that he chokes on the smoke he’s inhaled. ‘ --er, the dog. i guess i’ll take care of it. ’

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