Hermes together with his assistant, Archangel Mikasa strolled in his garden. He had a flower in between his fingers while Mikasa had an umbrella above his figure.
He wore a robe exposing his chest with golden bracelets on each of his arms and ahd a leather sandal. The cool breeze blew past his soft brown curls and his green eyes were set on a particular flower.
Mikasa followed his line of sight. "Should I get you that one master?" She queried him. He shook his head and passed by it silently .
He entered his library and a smile graced his features in satisfaction. It was filled with books piled from the shelves below almost reaching the high ceiling.
Everywhere was polished with the finest material. In all the place screamed wealth. He had made sure his library was made with no mistakes.
"Master you said I should remind of your visit to Psyche's Temple." Mikasa stood behind with his robe in her hand.
"I see. Give me my parchment and quil." He said eloquently.
He scribbled a note onto the surface and paced his hand on it before pulling it like a gum. He then folded the note and handed it Mikasa. "Send it right now." She bowed and and took off to Psyche's Temple.
He considered her a friend of his. He even promised to visit the Goddess but failed because he had a long speech to prepare for Zeus for the feast with the Demons.
'Demons huh? '
He remembered Celestia's strong dislike to them.
Their presence screamed evil and he also hated their scent. Every pure being could see how the dark energy radiate from them.
He then diverted his thoughts to Celestia another close friend of his. He found her company pleasing as she often ranted about her day like a child. The other one was her familiar. It was another unique thing he admired.
He remembered that she was also given an assistant like his. He hoped she would cope well with him and he was already bubbling with anticipation to meet her. He had a feeling something big was going to happen.
Sighing again, he moved to his preparation room amd began his draft.
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Meanwhile, Celestia sat cultivating in her Temple. The flowers around her blossomed and filled her with more essence. She was was grateful she had those herbs planted sooner.
Lately, she felt her power rising abnormally and decreasing. It was a worrying thing to her.
She opened her eyes when she felt another presence in her radar. "I have a message to deliver from your brother. Sebastian her messenger bowed.
She gave him a signal to carry on." He says I should tell you to be careful when you arrive and he'll meet you there."Celestia dismissed him and cultivating.
She was barely half-way through with cultivating when Mael passed by. She peeked at him through her lashes. He felt her gaze on him so, he paused and bowed.
" Why don't you join me today? "She asked suggestively surprising Mael and herself.
She felt like slapping herself but was surprised when he agreed. Mael was curious why she asked him that but kept mute. Afterall, he couldn't read her. He felt as if she intentionally place a barrier around her mind anytime he was around.
"Lately my power has been increasing and reducing its becoming the unbecoming now. I get headaches when that happens." She broke the silence as he sat right in front of her observing her from her head to her crossed legs.
He frowned slightly at this. At least she could have told him earlier." You could have told me that earlier Celestia."He said wearing his gloves. At this she stared at his hand with a question hanging in the air.
" Are we not doing this together? "He asked stretching his palm toward her with a look." Oh yes i I get it but is it necessary to.... hold hands.... "She asked with conflict in her eyes.
She would love to hold hands but wasn't this not allowed." Physical contact isn't not allowed between both parties unless they have something blocking. "Mael quoted the first rule.
She nodded and placed her hands in his.
" It will be overwhelming since both of us have vasts amounts of power. Please do not leave my hand. You might get disturbing headaches. "He pleaded with her. She just nodded.
" Are you ready now?"She heard him with her eyes closed. She pressed his hand to confirm she was ready.
They both recited incantations simultaneously under their breath. She felt tingling sensations all over her body. She was tempted to laugh it off but a strong force hit her in the chest suddenly knocking her out of breath.
It burned her very much and her grip on Mael's loosened but he gripped on it. She guessed his power flowed through her. It pricked her like thorns. Her body fought the overwhelming power forcing her wings to sprout out.
It fueled her body for another hit. Mael felt his conscious leaving as her power traveled it his body. It felt as if his insides were being stabbed repeatedly.
It reduced and then the next wave made his grip tightened. What he felt right now was her power he was sure. She had managed to absorb his temporary of course.
The two sat there battling for power. Celestia felt weak and her hand loosened from his grip. She fell on the grass unconscious. Mael opened his eyes and rushed to her side.
"Celestia are you okay?" He asked looking for Neylar who happened to appear beside him.
"She's in a dream state. Looks like she used some of the universe power." She pointed to her wings.
Mael was confused. "Are you talking about her wings?" Neylar nodded.
"Yes its the universe itself that's she morphed into wings. Takes alot of energy to do it. Her brother's wings are soo beautiful." Neylar sat behind Celestia's wings and tapped on them.
"Return back you are not needed." She commanded the already shrinking wings.
Celestia shifted her body uncomfortably. She felt her back for them and sighed when they weren't there. It still hurt she thought and massaged her back.
"Mael what are you?" She blinked her glowing eyes at him. She saw something when his power flowed to her. It was another part of his power. It seemed dull. She tried reaching but it repelled her the more reason her wings sprouted.
"Im a mere servant." He replied. She found it hard to believe him but shrugged it off.
"I'll be taking my leave now." She stood up, gave him a last look before leaving.
*********end of chapter ************
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