14 DA : Chapter 14: Another Heir II

"Really?" she asked softly, looking remarkably fragile right now and depending on his words, could break like a glass sculpture.

"Yes, every word of it," he replied without hesitation.

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They stared into each other's eyes, a torrent of emotions passing through them. Then, driven by sheer instinct, he closed the distance and kissed her. She let out a squeak of surprise but soon enough returned the kiss, melting into his embrace.

Her hands found their way to his hair as he pulled her by her waist, her chest pressed up against his. Then he felt her lower lip slip in between his and he nibbled it slightly, earning a delicious whimper from her.

That sound made him growl as his hunger for her increased yet something in the back of his mind was telling him that now wasn't the time for this so reluctantly, he pulled back. He caught the tiny, disappointed whine coming from Rhea but he resisted tasting her again.

They kept their foreheads together though as they looked at each other, finally noticing the love in each other's eyes after years of walking on egg shells around each other. He grinned a little and she smiled in return before she spoke.

"Go, your sister still needs you right now."

"Okay but ah … what are we now?" he couldn't help but ask as he stared at her.

"Hmm … we can talk about it later," she replied before pecking him on the lips. "Though calling you my boyfriend sounds nice."

With that she took a step back and turned before walking away, Percy's eyes remaining glued to her figure as she turned a corner and was finally out of sight. He sighed as he looked up at the dark ceiling, now feeling a tiny amount of regret for what he did.

Yes, he liked Rhea, maybe even loved though he wasn't going anywhere near that word anytime soon … not after what Annabeth did. But still, he was happy and yet, he couldn't help but remember a pair of warm, orange eyes looking at him.

He knew he liked Hestia as much as Rhea before and with the time the two have spent together, his heart as grown a place for Rhea but then, what did it mean for Hestia?

He was so confused and his new wolf instincts were not helping dammit! He sighed in frustration before remembering his sister and turning towards the door beside him. He noticed for the first time that there was a little gold plank that read 'Andromeda' on it.

He smiled at the thought of her finally being here with him. He silently opened the door and stepped in the dimly lit room to see Andromeda sleeping soundly in a bed similar to his, only with light blue sheets rather than black like his.

He slowly walked closer before kneeling next to the bed and tucking a hair behind her ear, looking at her peaceful face. He gently stroked her head as he watched her sleep, promising to himself to always keeping her safe and happy like his mother would have wanted him too.

"We'll always be a family … Andy," he whispered before kissing her cheek lightly.

He stood and was about to turn to leave but then a tiny hand gripped his own. He looked in surprise to see that Andromeda wasn't asleep but looking at him groggily.

"Don't … go … please," she said in a pleading tone. "… stay … with me."

He looked at her for a moment before giving her a warm smile as he nodded. He got under the sheets with her and she instantly cuddled up to him, resting her head on his chest as he wrapped his arms around her protectively. He willed the room to darken fully before kissing the top of her head.

"I love you Percy," Andromeda mumbled before she fully passed out after her long day.

"Love you too Andy," he replied as he closed his eyes, the smile never leaving his lips …

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"Percy … Percy … Percy!" was whispered into his ear.

"Hmm," he grumbled as he opened one eye to see who was trying to wake him up.

He found Rhea leaning over him with a faint smile.

"Come on sleepy head. You need to get up," she continued while poking his cheek.

He grumbled a little more but didn't try to go back to sleep. Instead he slowly sat up, noticing the little body still cuddled up to him with a familiar head of brown hair.

He smiled at the sight as he got up, his sister complaining in her sleep even as he adjusted to holding her in his arms.

Her head remained on his shoulder as he walked after Rhea and headed towards the kitchen for breakfast. During the walk Andromeda finally woke up though she was still groggy and held onto him.

They arrived to the spacious kitchen in a few minutes, Percy handing over Andromeda to Rhea before the pair sat down on a stool next to the island in the middle of the kitchen. The kitchen was rather large, with black marble surfaces and stainless steel appliances.

Large gas stove top and oven, double-decker fridge, and every sort of cooking utensil one could need. In other words, Rhea's playground. Though with his improved cooking skills thanks to Hestia's blessing and Rhea's teachings, Percy was a frequent user as well.

Soon enough he got to work making chocolate chip pancakes—blue, no other way—with eggs, bacon, and some sausage. As the smell of food wafted through the air Andromeda was fully revived, drooling from her spot on Rhea's lap as both watched him move back and forth around the kitchen.

He smirked at her before quickly platting their food for them and serving himself. He decided to eat while standing across from them, occasionally making funny faces at Andromeda to make her giggle.

Once the food was finished they remained in a comfortable silence until Andromeda started to fidget while glancing at Percy.

"What's on your mind Andy?" he asked as he took their finished plates.

Andromeda looked at her hands nervously before shyly asking, "Big brother … what are you exactly?"

He raised an eyebrow at the question before glancing at Rhea. She shrugged at him before giving him a 'go on' gesture.

"Hmm … well, I'm a primordial now … well almost," he answer but it didn't seem to clear up any confusion for her. He sighed as he grabbed a knife and pricked his finger with it. Ichor started to flow out with tiny specks of red in it, a sign of the last dregs of his mortality.

"See? Once I claim my domains I'll be a full primordial but until then, it is still possible for me to die in combat."

"Wow …" Andromeda said in awe as her eyes glimmered at him. "My big brother is so cool!" she shouted in glee making Percy and Rhea laugh.

"Rhea too you know," he added making Andromeda gasp as she looked at the sheepish goddess.

"I'm like Percy," she said. "I'm an heir to a domain but I haven't claimed it yet so I'm not a full primordial either but since I was a Titan, I'm fully immortal."

"Wow … you're both so powerful," Andromeda murmured as she looked between them.

"Hehe … I guess," he replied while rubbing his neck.

He was about to say more but then the shadows condensed beside him before Nyx stepped out of them, spooking Andromeda a bit but Rhea quickly reassured her. Nyx looked between the three before smiling warmly at Andromdeda.

"Hello there Andromeda, my name is Nyx," she introduced herself making Andromeda gape like a fish.

"H-hi," she returned the greeting which was obviously too adorable for Nyx because the next second she was squealing and pinching Andy's cheeks.

Percy stride to stifle his laughter as Andromeda tried to escape Nyx with no such luck until Rhea finally came to her rescue after a good five minutes. Once they got settled Rhea offered to take Andromeda exploring around the house (without taking her near the horrors that would drive any mortal insane of course).

Andromeda seemed reluctant but after a nod from Percy and a promise that he would join them later, she left. With the pair gone Percy turned to Nyx, knowing that she came to discuss plans along with meeting Andromeda in person.

"So, what can I do for you Nyx?" he asked after a moment of silence.

"Well," she started as she sat down on one of the stools. "With Andromeda here, one, well two of my siblings wants to talk to you about her."

"Who?" Percy asked suspiciously.

Instead of answering Nyx just waved to the space beside her. In a purple flash another primordial appeared. He was relatively tall at 6 foot'2 with platinum blonde hair and deep, purple eyes. Rosy and fair skin, a strong jaw line and a slim but athletic build.

He was dressed in a sharp black suite with a pink dress shirt and purple tie. Lastly were his large, purple feathered wings folded against his back. There stood Eros, primordial of Love and Attraction … and he wasn't the only one.

Next to him was another man, a little shorter at 5 foot'11, with salt and pepper hair, dark pink eyes, and the slightest stubble adding to his attractiveness.

He was dressed in a similar suit to Eros but his coat was open with a dark red button shirt, the top three buttons undone, and black trousers. On his back was a pair of dark pink, feathered wings. This was Phanes, primordial of Procreation and Desire.

The twin protogenoi looked at him somewhat nervously, their wings shuffling slightly as he waited for them to speak.

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