Chapter 7: Heracles
'Annoying…these guys are annoying.' That was the primary thought Aureolus's brain conjured, tapping his foot on the cold gray marble in annoyance, trying his very hardest to ignore the older women cooing over him as if he were a cat.
The woman in question had long silky fiery red hair hair, a beautiful gentle face, and pure golden brown eyes that reflected the beauty of the earth itself, A peaceful motherly aura reflected her Aura.
A slender hand stroked Aureoles's cheek much to his dismay Grayfia and Sirzechs were too busy chatting with Poseidon, Zeus, And the other Greek gods and goddesses over a cup of tea and Ambrosia which left Aureolus alone.
"Aww you're such a cutie…you remind me of Hades when he was younger though far less…uhh emo?" She beamed awkwardly a being of her age had a tough time keeping up with the world's lingo.
"I'm not emo and who the heck is Hades?" Aureolus said trying to fight off her hands though his resistance was futile.
"It's my younger brother sweetie, My name is Hestia goddess of the hearth home and hospitality, You remind me very much of Percy…I miss that boy.." She chuckles a bit at his resistance finding it adorable.
"Lord Zeus I have a request that I would be very grateful if you would fulfill," Sirzechs said setting his tea down, he sat opposite Zeus, Grayfia sitting to the side of him while the other Olympians all had their respective thrones.
Zeus nodded lightning flashing in his eyes "Go ahead Lord Sirzechs it would be an honor of mine to be able to fulfill your desires." Clearly, he was willing to do much to gain Sirzech's favor.
It is not every day that such a powerful being is born not to mention one that may be an excellent ally.
Zeus was a pervert, a ruthless leader, an extremely petty god, a serial cheater, and a banger of animals but he was still the king of Olympus after all.
Thus he needed to always think of the benefits for himself and his people in every case.
Sirzechs gestured to Aureolus who was being tortured by Hestia "My protege's physical body is nothing to scoff at, I was merely asking if Heracles your son be willing to train Aureolus in the physical arts?"
"I can teach him!" Apollo piped up exclaiming "Who're you lying to Little Brother you've never trained hard a day in your life." His twin sister sighed rolling her eyes at him sarcastically.
"I'm actually the oldest little-" He was cut off by Zeus flaring his lightning bolt up into the skies, his eyes crackling with electricity and raw unadulterated divine power.
"Quiet….And yes Lord Sirzechs I can ask my son to train your protege I'm sure Heracles will be happy to train someone as interested in the physical arts as he is." Zeus nodded with a polite smile.
He was expecting something much grander but was all too happy to fulfill something so small in exchange for a favor from Sirzechs in the future.
"And how many days will this training take?" Sirzechs said he wanted to be up and out of this place and the faster Aureolus was able to be trained the better for him.
"Actually Lord Sirzech much time won't be a necessity at all." An unknown voice interrupted Sirzechs thoughts as he looked up.
There stood a tall warrior with shoulder-length gray hair and golden brown eyes with a well-built body and wearing what appeared to be ancient Greek battle armor, He had an air of arrogance around him.
"Ah, Heracles what do you mean?" Sirzechs said in response a nod of respect towards the Demi-god turned god.
"Lord Sirzechs what I mean is that I can train your protege in 6 months at most." Heracles said standing beside Zeus's throne.
Staring right at Sirzechs with no trace of reverence the other gods and goddesses had for him.
This was how Heracles was, a powerful demi-god at birth turned into a minor god of strength and heroes during the end of his life.
One of the very few demi-gods to ever shed their mortal half and transcend into true divine godhood.
A feat that made him grow complacent arrogant and a battle-thirsty manic from the original confident but righteous demigod to a being of vanity much like his father Zeus.
Lord Lucifer merely ignored it already relieved that he himself didn't need to be here for years straight.
Sirzechs didn't plan on staying and watching over Aureolus while he trained, it didn't make sense not to mention he had many other things to do as Lucifer.
"Well, then I'll leave Aureolus to your care." Sirzechs nodded toward the Olympians with an appreciative smile though Grayfia beside him had an uneasy look.
"Sirzechs are you sure?…you know how Aureolus is will he be able to stay here for six months straight?" The sliver demoness said quietly into Sirzech's ear apprehension evident in her eyes.
She knew what her brother-in-law was like being very impulsive, disliking new spaces, being more introverted than anything else, and clingy towards his older brother, Each trait contradicting what he'd be doing for the next six months.
"It'll be fine I'm sure Aureolus will love it here." Sirzechs said dismissively not taking it to heart, What could go wrong? His little brother would be completely fine.
"Lucifur! Sirzechs! Get over here!" Sirzechs was broken out of his musings by Aureolus's whining voice, to which he immediately turned his attention to him coming upon a very funny sight.
Aureolus was trying his very hardest to get out of the goddess' embrace but his efforts proved futile with Hestia having him in her arms to which the other Olympians merely laughed.
"So this is the kid I'll be training?" Heracles said his voice rough as if examining every little detail about the black-haired devil.
Wanting to know if his new student had the potential to be a great warrior and hero just like him.
Aureolus finally escaped Hestia's embrace shivering from Heraclues's eyes questioning his orientation.
'Weirdo…Massive weirdo' was the first impression Aureolus got from Heracles.
"Yes, this is my protege Aureolus no last name." Sirzechs said gently ruffling Aureoles's hair "And also your new apprentice Heracles."
"Apprentice? I'm not his apprentice Bi-Lord Lucifer I am NOT that weirdos apprentice he looks like he'll lock me up in his basement or something he reminds me of those golden chickens that visit every year." Aureolus whispered the last part into Sirzech's ear trying to be tight-lipped, Sirzechs facepalmed in response.
Though everyone attending was an ultimate class being, their senses were powerful enough to pick up gossip from miles away.
Apollo laughed out loud having no trace of embarrassment, Artemis to the side merely sighed covering her gaze, Athena covered her mouth to hide her giggles, Poseidon merely snickered and Zeus's lips twitched in annoyance.
"I-i..Heracles Aureolus is joking." Sirzechs said sweat dropping awkwardly, Niot wanting to meet Hercules's eyes in embarrassment.
"I'm not joking?" Aureolus said innocently leaning his head "What he looks like a weirdo." he didn't even realize what was wrong with his words to innocent to pick up on it, being a child he blurted out everything on his mind.
"I-it is fine…l-lord Sirzechs I'm sure me and my…new student will work very well together." Heracles replied his voice trembling his lips twitching in turmoil.
He didn't care that this was a child saying this to him his pride was too hurt to care.
"That's great Heracles." Sirzechs didn't notice the unrest in Heracles's eyes, while it wasn't completely obvious Sirzechs was very dismissive of Heracles.
Not taking him seriously the only reason he even bothered with such a god was because of his precious little brother nothing else.
"What? No way…sirzechs you can't just leave me here all alone for six months straight no! No way!!!" Immediately Aureolus started throwing a tantrum.
Not wanting to stay here all alone for six months with these people he barely knew the names of.
Sirzechs sighed using his demonic energy to make a sound barrier so the others here wouldnt be able to peep.
"Little brother please do this for your big brother, I promise it'll be over quickly and they won't treat you harshly I promise." Sirzechs whispered.
"But I don't want to be alone and what's the point?!" Aureolus said back whining.
"You'll get stronger and Dad would be very pleased if you do become stronger." Sirzechs said pulling his trump card.
He knew what his little brother wanted more than anything in this entire world, Which was his father's approval something Sirzechs wasn't opposed to using for his own advantage.
"Fine…" Aureolus finally relented and Sirzechs sighed in relief.
He wasn't too concerned about leaving Aureolus in the Olympian's care.
While they were a bunch of egotistical prideful gods and goddesses Sirzexhs was sure that they'd treat someone belonging to himself correctly, Unless they wanted war.
"Well, then I'll leave Aureolus in your care Lord Zeus." Sirzechs said lifting the sound barrier around them, the conversation between him and Aureolus only took a mere seconds.
"You don't have to worry even a single second Lord Sirzechs I swear by river Styx that he'll be treated well by me." Thunder rumbled in the distance skies as if confirming to divine oath, to swear by river Styx was to make sure the oath would be fulfilled or intense punishments were to be given.