ArdentAngel
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Hera -
The striking goddess looked into the mirror and smiled with satisfaction. Her reflection was as beautiful as always even if it was a little different from usual. Her long fiery hair and deep blue eyes looked the same; her full lips carried their usual smile of disdain, her skin was still flawless, and her tall, shapely figure was unaltered. Only Aphrodite could outshine Hera or the other goddesses but Hera would make civilizations crumble to dust before she would admit it. Still, there was a subtle shift in her looks to make the goddess fit into the university, a change from a divine woman into a college student.
With a churlish pout, she tugged at her clothes and then turned away from the mirror. She didn’t think it was fair that all of the Olympians should suffer just because Zeus wanted to try new things, college life and college girls, fast cars and frat parties. Hera already longed to return to Olympus, she hated the garish modern clothing; she missed having her servants wait on her, she didn’t want to associate with college students, and she couldn’t even face the miserable food. Zeus had even insisted that she keep her room decorated in the current style and learn how to use all the modern gadgets.
As angry was she was, pride wouldn’t allow her to hide in her room. She went to class when she had to and was already developing a taste for shopping. Her strong personality attracted people to her creating a circle of sycophants, while her striking looks drew the attention of lusty young men. If Zeus expected her to lounge around seething with jealousy but do nothing while he chased every skirt on campus, he was wrong. Two could play that game or maybe three or more, she thought with a smile.
Still smiling, she gathered her things and went downstairs to the common room of the huge house they were using as their new home. She saw Hestia was sitting in her usual spot on the floor in front of the fireplace place reading a book. Only Hestia could be as beautiful as a goddess and hide it so well.
“I’m meeting some mortal “friends” at the mall after dinner, Hestia. Do you want to join us, I could help you pick out some new clothes or something...”
Hera felt safe inviting her quiet older sister to join her since Hestia only left the house when she had to or Zeus insisted.
The striking goddess looked into the mirror and smiled with satisfaction. Her reflection was as beautiful as always even if it was a little different from usual. Her long fiery hair and deep blue eyes looked the same; her full lips carried their usual smile of disdain, her skin was still flawless, and her tall, shapely figure was unaltered. Only Aphrodite could outshine Hera or the other goddesses but Hera would make civilizations crumble to dust before she would admit it. Still, there was a subtle shift in her looks to make the goddess fit into the university, a change from a divine woman into a college student.
With a churlish pout, she tugged at her clothes and then turned away from the mirror. She didn’t think it was fair that all of the Olympians should suffer just because Zeus wanted to try new things, college life and college girls, fast cars and frat parties. Hera already longed to return to Olympus, she hated the garish modern clothing; she missed having her servants wait on her, she didn’t want to associate with college students, and she couldn’t even face the miserable food. Zeus had even insisted that she keep her room decorated in the current style and learn how to use all the modern gadgets.
As angry was she was, pride wouldn’t allow her to hide in her room. She went to class when she had to and was already developing a taste for shopping. Her strong personality attracted people to her creating a circle of sycophants, while her striking looks drew the attention of lusty young men. If Zeus expected her to lounge around seething with jealousy but do nothing while he chased every skirt on campus, he was wrong. Two could play that game or maybe three or more, she thought with a smile.
Still smiling, she gathered her things and went downstairs to the common room of the huge house they were using as their new home. She saw Hestia was sitting in her usual spot on the floor in front of the fireplace place reading a book. Only Hestia could be as beautiful as a goddess and hide it so well.
“I’m meeting some mortal “friends” at the mall after dinner, Hestia. Do you want to join us, I could help you pick out some new clothes or something...”
Hera felt safe inviting her quiet older sister to join her since Hestia only left the house when she had to or Zeus insisted.