Welcome to the Party Chapter 7

Welcome to the Party
Chapter 7


Ephus sat with a thud again. The three extra bonds he'd ripped loose had been draining. Like before, though, his power was rapidly rebuilding.

A smile slowly crossed his face as he thought of how pissed off Ares was going to be when he found out. At least Eris was a bit freer, though Ephus felt there was far more of her power tied to Ares.

According to Serket, what he'd done to free the five bonds on Eris was rare—well, rare or unheard of. He would have to have more information before trying anything else.

Making Eris more comfortable, Ephus sat at the table to think this through. He'd only been at it briefly when he felt a massive power surge outside his door. Nodding his head, he had two of the three powers he thought he knew. This last thought was utterly unknown to him.

Reaching out, he felt this third power was far older than the other two. Shit, he thought, now who was getting involved?

Ephus was even more surprised when there was a knock on the door. OK, now THAT was different. Opening in a slight smile crossed his face when he saw both younger-looking Aphrodite and Athena standing there. Looking behind them, he saw an older, slightly nervous female.

"We know you have much you are doing," Aphrodite started.

"We also know you are having problems with our half-brother Ares," Athena stated.

Ephus nodded, never taking his eyes off the older female. "Yes, all that is true. As is the fact that I am more than frustrated with your realm.

Aphrodite, you and Athena are the only ones I have found that deserve consideration to be saved. The rest," here Ephus shook his head. "The rest I could care less about."

A gasp from the older female caught Ephus's attention. "How could he be so cruel?" he heard her whisper to Athena. Athena bent to whisper to the older female, whose eyes got large, and then she nodded. "He acted that way toward him? I should have done more than shout at him."

Walking forward, the older female slightly bowed to Ephus. "I regret that you were treated the way you were, especially by my husband."

This last sentence briefly confused Ephus as he looked at Aphrodite and Athena.

"She is referring to our father, Zeus, also her brother," Athena stated, a slight smirk now on her lips. "Hera came to us saying that she wished to end our hostilities. I am still finding it a load of crap, though many things she said did make sense. It's the only reason I agreed to bring her here to you."

Now, a smirk was etched on Ephus's face. He'd heard many of the conflicts that could have been avoided were spurred on by Hera. Looking the older female over, he could see why, with the beauty she posed. Much like Aphrodite, she had an uncommon beauty.

"Much has been written about you, mostly your distrust and disdain of most humans. Please don't make the mistake of thinking I am still human, though I still think like one. I'm not sure if there is much I can do for the Olympus realm. I have had trouble with almost all the sons of Zeus, including your son Ares." Ephus told Hera.

Here, Hera's mouth dropped open almost all. Could she understand, but could she know the others? "I hope our assistance will be far easier for you."

Ephus looked at Hera hard, making her shudder momentarily, then said, "We shall see. Don't forget I am still human in thought. I do not nor will I forgive betrayal."

Hera shuddered again, then nodded, "As I said, I am here to end the hostilities, not start them anew. You might also find it interesting that our brothers Poseidon, Hades, and our sister Demeter are not very pleased with him either. I am sure that he will soon readily agree to anything you want."

The shock on Ephus's face made Hera smile; perhaps the godling could have used this to his advantage. Strangely enough, Ephus thought almost those exact thoughts. With the three of them on his side, was there a way to force Zeus's hand? He'd have to visit them to find out.

"An interesting thought, Hera, though I am having difficulty trusting you. Too often, it has been written that you betrayed far too many trusts. No, I'd have to have something that I'd know you wouldn't betray me with," Ephus said, looking at Hera accusingly.

Hera hung her head; damn, that was true. She'd held so many at arm’s length for so long that she wasn't sure she could genuinely trust again.

A large smile grew on Athena’s lips as she blurted out, "You know you could just bond with him." When Hera had a shocked look on her face, Athena continued. "Oh, please! As many as you have lain with, I am sure this godling would be no different. What? After all this time, you have developed a human consciousness. Give me a break! You and Father never thought like that before; why start now?"

Hera's shocked look slowly faded as she turned to look at Ephus, really look at him. A sudden stirring within her caught her by surprise. "That would be acceptable, though would he want to? Especially after what he's said."

Athena and Aphrodite gave each other knowing looks, then took Ephus's shades off. Hera looked at Ephus again as an overwhelming want for him started to climb higher within her. "I don't think that will be a problem," Aphrodite said as she and her sister watched Hera start to shred her clothes.

"I know not what this power is; all I know is that I must have you!" an almost desperate-sounding Hera said. Ephus looked at the sisters and nodded as he removed his clothes. "Take me, Ephus! Make me yours. I give you all my body to use."

Laying Hera down, Ephus slowly started to kiss her lips, drawing deep sighs from within.

Grabbing her breast, he gently began to caress it, then her other. This caused several groans to arise from Hera's throat. Even slower, he started to kiss around her neck, across her shoulders to her chest.

Her breathing became erratic, and Hera was at a loss for words. This was unlike anything she'd felt in so very long. That was 'til Ephus reached the first peak of her breast, taking it in deep. Her mouth opened to scream, though to her astonishment, nothing came out. The same was true when Ephus switched to the other, lavishing it with sucking kisses.

Then she felt a new sensation as Ephus's hand slowly reached lower to her sex. She could swear that the muscles in her stomach were fluttering.

Then again, to her great astonishment, Ephus reached the junction of her legs. Gently caressing her sex, Ephus had to hold on as her body started to convulse. Hera felt as if her mind was shutting down; all she could concentrate on was the feeling of pleasure Ephus was giving her.

Ephus had to smile, though he was disappointed that none of the goddesses had experienced this from their mates. Though he was sure that Hera would appreciate what he was doing, would she still want to help after? It was then that Hera screamed out her pleasure, Ephus having barely brushed the top of her sex.

To her amazement, she had not one, but several waves of pleasure wash over her. By all the power! They hadn't done anything yet; could she survive what she was sure to be unlimited pleasure? She didn't care, though she wanted to find out.

Athena and Aphrodite whispered as they left the room, "We told you he was unique." Hera tried to answer, but she found that her voice was silent.

Suddenly, everything stopped as she heard Ephus say, "I can stop this if you want, Hera. Or shall I continue? Can you help with all this? Then I hope this is a worthy payment."

Hera's eyes were large as she gasped out, "Please continue! I haven't felt anything like this in a very long time!"

Smiling, Ephus nodded as he continued to stroke Hera's sex. Moving into position, Ephus slowly began to slide himself into her wet sheath. Then, to his amazement, he felt her legs lock on his back and pull him in all the way.

They both let out an oomph as Ephus bottomed out in her. Hera felt so good that it went far beyond what Athena and Aphrodite described.

Screaming out, she was amazed at her feelings. Had Zeus even been half this good, she'd never gone to another lover. Ephus could teach her.

Then, all thought was lost as Ephus began to move within her.

By all the realms! This godling was going to drive her mad with this slow filling of her sex. "Ephus, I need you, please! Take me. It has been far too long!"

Nodding, Ephus increased his speed, feeling Hera suddenly stop and then scream out her pleasure. Ephus had to hold on again as she nearly thrashed him off. Then he felt her tighten up around him, making him groan from the added heat.

Hardly able to move, Ephus knew he wouldn't last much longer. He also swore that Hera's pleasure was going on far longer than he thought she would. When he thought she was done, she'd re-tighten, beginning again.

Finally, after an hour, Hera relaxed as Ephus began his rhythm again. This time, they both were breathing hard when he filled her with his semen moments later. Hera's eyes were large as she felt the hot liquid fill her, setting her off once again.

Ephus held her as she rode out the latest wave of pleasure. Finally finished, Ephus lay next to a panting Hera, both recovering.

From the corner of his eyes, Ephus saw Aphrodite and Athena re-enter the room. Both had huge smiles as they watched a still-panting Hera.

Finally noticing them, Hera stated, "Your descriptions paled compared to the real thing."

Both females nodded, "I tried to get as close as I could; then again, it is pretty indescribable." Athena stated.

"That," Hera panted out, "is by far the biggest understatement ever!"

Aphrodite and Athena nodded with huge smiles, remembering their time with Ephus. Ephus could only sit back, shaking his head as the females started chatting away as if he wasn't there.

A slight moaning from where Eris was was the only thing that caused a momentary silence in the room. Looking around, Eris shrank back from the other three females. However, she also looked surprised when the three females continued as if she wasn't there.

Looking over to Ephus, he could only shrug as they continued for another few minutes. Finally, finished with their discussion, all three turned to Ephus.

"I realize that you don't want to help the others." Hera started. "Though I know the realm needs all of us, the males included. I am not sure what has happened since they fought you, though I hope they can make amends now that they know who you are."

Ephus could only stare at Hera as if she were crazy. Make amends? No, they should, perhaps even have to, beg him to help them. Right now, he was in no mood to do anything for them.

"We will see Hera; I might need quite a bit of time before I feel like doing a thing for them. Though, I must say that your coming here today has helped improve things somewhat." Ephus told Hera honestly.

Hera bowed slightly to Ephus, causing Aphrodite and Athena to gasp and bow slightly.

Ephus smiled as he reached out to Hera, placing a hand on her arm. At first, Hera smiled, then her mouth dropped open. Then, as her skin started to glow a bit, releasing her, Ephus stepped back.

Even as they all watched, Hera's appearance started to grow younger. Looking at herself and then Ephus, Hera's mouth dropped open even more.

"Here, I thought it was only a story. By all the realms, I feel almost normal again! Never will I be able to repay you," Hera slightly blushed, " for any of the things you have done today."

This time, Ephus's mouth dropped open as Hera, Athena, and Aphrodite fell to the floor prostrate. Ephus blushed at this.

"Please! I am just a simple man or godling, whatever I am. I am also uncomfortable when you do this," a shocked Ephus said.

Still not raising her head, Hera stated, "Ephus, godling, you are more than any simple being. You are the savior of races. Please never forget that."
Turning, Hera embraced both Aphrodite and Athena, shocking both of them. "I must go and try to salvage this situation." Kissing Ephus softly, she then vanished.

Athena stood stock still, her mouth wide open. This, of course, had Aphrodite giggling. Both turned to Ephus, astonished on their faces.

Taking a deep breath, Athena started. "For Hera to have such a change is something none thought ever to see."

"The simple fact is that you facilitated this change. Well," Aphrodite stated. "That is another thing none thought ever to be seen. You truly have saved us, at least the females and fathers. Though for how long, I have no idea. Even now, Ares must plot to destroy all you have done."

"You might also want to take care of Artemis. I know she is still waiting for her turn. You saw her temper, so you might not want to wait too long," Athena advised.

Ephus nodded his head. She did have a temper, at that. "I will have to bond with her soon. Even with the three of you, I fear it won't be enough."
Turning, he then looked at Eris. "Now then, what am I do with you? I have removed five of the bonds, though only one was a major one."

Eris stared at Ephus as if he'd lost his mind—five... Reaching in, she was shocked to see that five of the bonds were gone, though none were more important than the direct link to her thoughts. Her mouth open, she turned astounded toward Ephus.

"How? I was told that the bonds couldn't be broken or severed—at least not until he released me." Eris started with little belief.

With a smirk, Athena said, "I am sure you noticed that Ephus is a very uncommon godling. Apparently, there are many "other" things he can do that none other can."

Eris nodded vigorously, "As I have seen, I tend to agree with you completely. I am still mostly under his power, I am afraid. I only have a small part of myself free of him. At least now he can't know what I am thinking, though knowing him, he will have other ways."

Ephus ultimately agreed with that statement. He had already started looking at Eris when she started talking. He had to decide when he came to the bond he'd severed. Gently, he reached several around the severed mind bond. With a small smile, he began to sever more minor bonds further out from it.

Ephus's smile grew more prominent when he saw that; obviously, Ares was more concerned with something else to notice. Ephus noticed that the hold around the major ones grew slightly weaker, with only five minor bonds. Finally, he heard Eris gasp at ten minor bonds severed, and then the protection snapped up.

Withdrawing rapidly, Ephus saw Eris staring at him, her mouth open. She had a hand on her forehead, and her eyes grew wide.

Dropping to her knees before Ephus, Eris whispered, "If you continue to free my bonds like this, I will serve you, master!"

Both Aphrodite and Athena gasped as they turned to stare at Ephus. They had a newfound respect and perhaps awe on their faces.

In a whisper, he heard Athena say, "This is unprecedented! I have never heard of a god or godling that could sever bonds. You are truly unlike any that has been before."

Ephus could only shake his head. What he was doing, he thought all the gods could do. For him, it was a simple thing; he thought, with all their powers, it would also be to most of the gods. Looking at the shock on Athena and Aphrodite's face, he guessed he'd been wrong.

Turning to look at Eris, he thought for a moment if she had called him master. Oh boy, this would take some work to get used to... Shaking his head, he had to stop thinking like that. He didn't need an enslaved person. It was bad enough that he had seven wives and six Egyptian goddesses.

Sitting with a thud, Ephus could only shake his head. How in the hell was he going to get through all this? In the Egyptian realm, it had been so simple. Here, there were so many underhanded dealings that it was taking all he could do to deal with it.

A slight whoosh and hissing drew his attention across the room to Bast. "Husband, why are they at your feet? I will not allow them to worship you. I can destroy them if you wish!"

Ephus had to jump up and move to Bast. He put his arm around her; her hands had already manifested her power. "No, my Bast," Ephus stated, kissing Bast, causing her to melt in his arms. "All is fine, my Bast. They are amazed that I can see the severe bonds placed on Eris."

Bast's face held momentary shock as she looked at Eris and then back to Ephus. "Truly husband? You can do this?"

"I thought you knew my Bast. I thought you knew about all of me." Ephus almost whispered to her."

"No husband," she whispered back. “Please reveal this to no others. Such a power would threaten many gods in different realms," Bast warned.

With a shocked look, Ephus nodded and said, "I will do as you suggest, my Bast. I am not a full god; I am sure many are far stronger than I am."

"Yes, husband. Be careful; many of your wives wish for a second child." Leaning closer, she whispered lower. "Much as I am already with our second." With that, she kissed Ephus and then vanished.

"It appears that you are a very busy godling after all," Athena's voice said, shocking him momentarily. "We both need to go and assist Hera if she has problems. Though knowing her, she shouldn't have much trouble with father."

Athena and Aphrodite bowed again to Ephus, and then they were gone. Turning with a sigh, he looked at Eris, still prone on the floor. "Now I just have to figure out what I am to do with you," he said more to himself than to her.

These words, of course, caused Eris to start trembling. She wasn't free of Ares; she could feel more of herself than she had in many years. "I promise to serve you to the best of my power," she said, hoping to appease his anger.

"I don't want you as a slave," Ephus said, regretting it as Eris threw herself at Ephus's feet.

"I will not fail you, master," she cried out. Shit, Ephus thought; reaching down, he tried to get Eris to her feet. Still, she refused to move. ‘How in the hell am I going to get around this?’ Bending down, he whispered in her ear. This caused her to spring to her feet with a broad smile immediately.

Seeing her enthusiastic response, he had to give Ephus pause; now, what had he done?


To be continued