A Midsummer Night's Dream [Amelia]

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The days were the warmest they could be in Alaska, with highs in the sixty's lows in the fifties. Warm summer sun shone for what seemed like forever, sinking below the horizon for only a few hours a day this time of year. Still, Jupiter had awoken Amelia early in the morning to see the night sky. As he god of storms he had made it unusually sunny for the short period they would be in the arctic circle. The cruise ship taking them close to numerous widlife during the day, but at night they were out on the ocean. Neptune could kiss his white hairy backside if he had something to say about the god of the skies being on an ocean vessel. This was to be a treat for Amelia, the mother of his child. Sun shone on her to keep her warm during most of the day, clouds covered the sky to shadow their window from the rays while they slept. It would be a short vacation, but they both needed it.

To be frightfully honest, Amelia wasn't just another girl Jupiter happened to have a child with. He'd had his fair share of those in the past, but this woman, this marvelous woman had a way of making him feel comfortable. When he first met her he spoke of his personal life, his love life and some of the problems that went with it. She was a stranger, she didn't even know his name until the next time they met. When she was with Gabriel. Prick. Being related to that rocks for brains bother of his was not at all in the boys favor. Though he couldn't think of anyone really suited for Amelia, other than himself. Even at that she needed someone to be with her always. She was a great friend. Juno was the love of his life, stern and strong as a queen should be. There were times though he just needed to feel loved, and for the Fates sake don't tell that to Mars. He had enough trouble with that idiot as it, even if they did have each others back in the war. They were comrades in arms, that didn't mean they liked each other.

“So what do you think?” His breath hot in the cool night air. Tonight he made the lights dance for her, hues of green, blue, and purple shone above. The northern lights. Reflecting off the water and surrounding them in their ribbon of color. “I know they're not as beautiful as you, but out here it's kinda breath taking.” He'd even taken her to the top of the ship, holding her close so she wouldn't get cold. The last thing he needed was a pregnant woman catching the flu. Soft knit blanket wrapped snuggly around them, something he had picked up at the last port the ship stopped at. He had taken her away from camp with no notice, no bag, nothing. Anything she needed, or wanted he got for her in the shops. Then they would retire to the confiscated room, the kings suite of course, he had found empty. The king of the gods had little time to make reservations, walk in and take the rooms if no one was using them. Evict people if they were. He had stopped the elevator on the Eiffel Tower to spend some time with Amelia. A little over a month ago, which it probably where the little one came from.

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Everyone needed a break right? Normally she would have called taking a sick day and going with Robin and/or Nick to downtown San Francisco for some designer article of clothing or a trip to the New Rome spa a good day off. But… well, Nick was a lar and Robin… well, she didn’t like to think about that. She’d grown up figuring her older brothers would always be there. They were a family, the amazing trio, the three musketeers with better fashion sense. They were her foundation, her help, her best friends. She respected Robin a lot, and his decision to put himself out in the danger zone like that… well, she couldn’t say it surprised her. That didn’t mean that she had agreed with it, or wished he hadn’t done it. And now her mother had taken his place temporarily? That was a little… weird. She loved her mother… most of the time…ish…(actually, she was rather upset with her mother right now, but that was another story) but having her replace her dear brother. That was a no. And Nick… she was glad he was sort of here, but it wasn’t the same. Sure, she could still talk to him, but no more spa days together, no more… much of anything.

It was things like this that really got to Amelia. Most things she could brush off, up front at least, but this not so much. It had, though, drawn her closer to those she still had: namely Gabriel and Jupiter. And at the moment, definitely mostly Jupiter. Because she was going to be the first to say she wasn’t thinking hardly at all about the son of Pluto ever since the ordeal with her mother, which had led to her locking herself in her barrack, which had led to her talking to Jupiter – and Chris – which had led to… an Alaskan cruise. On the front, not the most logical jump, but this was Jupiter she was talking about. He was a touch spontaneous. And she loved that about him. He didn’t follow anyone else’s guidelines, but made up his own, and that included the realm of… whatever you would call their relationship. Whatever the name be, it thrilled her, every moment could be something entirely new. And now, now that she bore his child… it just seemed to make things all the more meaningful. That look in his eyes when she told him. The way he held her. How happy he seemed. It had made her day, especially given how rotten it had been before. Then again, any time she was with Jupiter made her happy.

Like right now. She snuggled against his side for warmth as much as for nearness as they looked out over the view. She’d only seen the lights in pictures before, and it was safe to say pictures did not do them justice. “They’re stunning. I’ve never seen anything like it before.” She tried to come up with something else a little more profound to say, but words truly did fail her. She stole a glance up at Jupiter’s face and had to smile. The way the lights in the sky made his eyes sparkle and defined the lines of his face. Back when they’d first met, she’d be ashamed nowadays to admit that she’d just gone with him for his good looks and daring personality. Now, though, now there wasn’t a thing about him that she didn’t adore. Well, perhaps besides the part about him being married to one of the most vengeful goddesses the old myths had to talk about… Details. But as long as he was here, she didn’t have to fear her, and hadn’t he said that the bracelet he’d given her would help her in that area too? So see? Nothing to fear, he was taking care of her even when he wasn’t there. But for now… She leaned up and kissed his cheek. “This was a brilliant idea to come on this cruise. It’s perfect. Just like you are.” She leaned her head on his shoulder and stared up at the heavens. “I could stay here all night. Just like this.”

Tag: Jupiter
Word Count: 694
Notes: so cute. I ship them.

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The lights danced in her eyes, shining across the skies and reflecting against her dark brown orbs of beauty. A smile on his lips, just looking at this beautiful woman made him happy. His wife was the most beautiful creature in the universe, the wonders of the sky and air had nothing on her majesty. Considering where he was, with a demigod of Venus, the mother of his child, you might not think he loved his wife. But he did. He loved her more than almost anything else in the world. The only thing he cared for more where his children, and unfortunately below his wife were a number of females that had caught his eye. Perhaps a few males he liked as well, but not in that way. He liked women. End of discussion. People ridiculed him in recent times about his love of women, an ever popular assumption was that half the old worlds problems would be solved if he didn't spread the love so to say. It's just his children made the best stories. You didn't hear about the children of Venus much, they weren’t the boisterous warrior type. Sons of Mars went to conquer and held renown sometimes, but they won. So they got to write the history books. Hadn't Pluto caused the famine and death of millions because he wanted to marry Prosephone? That and because the witch Trivia took Ceres around the world several times to give those two time for a honey moon. Discordia caused a war with that apple. The women fought over an apple that said For the Fairest. Despite all that he was the one considered to cause the worlds problems. Maybe he'd vent to Amelia about that one day. Right now was not the time. Right now, he wanted to make her feel better.

“Yeah.” he pulled the hair out of her face a little bit and looked to the sky again. He didn't feel there were words to describe how it felt to be here with her. Pregnant. A grin spread across his face at the reminding thought. He loved kids, Juno didn't for whatever reason. Even her own children it seemed like she didn't care for them sometimes. She even threw Vulcan off Olympus for as stupid a reason as she didn't like his face. Mercury took after him in that sense at least. He had been proud to bring Pan up to them and present him as his son. Awkward goat legs and all. Some of the gods where disgusted, but Jupiter welcomed his grandson as a god. Weird furry butt and all. “We've got another day out here, then I'll take you back to Camp me.” he grinned. No matter what that blowhard Mars said camp was named after Jupiter. He didn't need the ego boost, his was self inflating but it was always great to hear someone else agree.

He kissed her temple softly. “I'm glad you're enjoying it, I've got you at my side, my child and the mother of him or her. What else could be better?” he didn't know when he could see her again. How often. Especially after he would have a talk with that Caulder boy. If what Amelia said was right and he'd help raise Jupiter's child then he needed to work something out with that boy. A thought for another time. For now he thought of her, his hand rubbing against her arm to keep her warm. “Listen....Amelia. I don't think I can put a word to the relationship we have. You're too sweet and....I like you too much to call you a mistress. I depend on you too much to just be a girlfriend. I respect you too much to just call you my baby's mama. So, it's just us. The almighty Jupiter, and the thoughtful Amelia. Is that good enough?”

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She didn’t care what people said about him, about the myths that surrounded him. About how he used women and things like that. She knew they were probably true, as most myths were, but in this moment, she didn’t believe them one bit. He was a great guy and he really was sweet. She couldn’t believe that he was just using her. No way. Besides, if he didn’t care about her, would he have gone to all this trouble to take her on a fancy cruise? She thought not. There, case closed. That was easy. Even if it did make things more complicated, because, well, she cared about him too. But she also loved Gabriel. Oh, what a mess she was in. She wished she could talk to her mother about it. The goddess of love should be able to help someone with love issues, right? Especially her own daughter. But that was out of the question, though not for lack of trying. Her mother’s words still rung harsh in her ears. Her mother didn’t even want to be a part of her life anymore was what it boiled down to. Her own mother. And that was even after the whole rule change – for however long it would last – that gods could be with their children. Her mother was acting as counselor for the emotionally wounded from the war. She was happily helping pretty much at least half the camp, for that matter. But not Amelia.

She shoved that thought from her mind before it could spoil this moment. At least she had Jupiter. He wanted to be with her. He liked her. He made her feel loved. Then came the controversy, back to smack her like a brick to the face. Three simple words: so did Gabriel. She bit her tongue. Don’t think about it, not right now. This is horrible timing.

That was about when she felt his soft touch brushing her hair aside. She looked up at him and smiled, though he was looking back to the sky. She was tempted to ask what he was thinking about, but before she did, he spoke up again. She looked out over the horizon with a slight laugh and nodded. “’Camp me.’ I suppose you have a point there. The whole camp is in your honor. Mmm, another day here does sound nice though.” Amelia smiled up at him at his gentle words. Whoever could actually think this man – god – wasn’t sweet at heart obviously didn’t know him very well. “Well then, I’m glad you’re enjoying it too.”

She looked up at him when he continued. After all, when the Lord of the Skies and someone she greatly cared about said ‘Listen’ that tended to set off at least a mild alarm bell. As if something might be wrong. So she did the only sensible thing: she listened. And thankfully, what he had to say didn’t make matters worse. Quite the contrary, it brought a smile to her face. “Just us. I like that. It’s perfect. Nothing fancy, just us.” She leaned up and kissed him briefly before smiling at him.

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Word Count: 522
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He had always been a skirt chaser, perhaps it had to deal with growing up on an island full of nymphs that were at his beck and call. It took him centuries to get over the fact women wouldn't do everything he wanted when he wanted, but he'd never be over the thought he was an immortal born gift to women. Just getting to be in his presence brought smiles to their faces, and right now it was Amelia's that light up with joy. That mortal boy could never hold a candle to him. Oh his nephew could try, but you can't get any better than the king of the gods. Though he hoped dearly that someone would stay to help Amelia raise his child. Not necessarily Gabriel, but someone. Really he'd prefer if Amelia didn't have someone else to love, he didn't share, but he wasn't going to hurt her. If she loved Gabriel, and he could man up and take care of a child that wasn't his, then Jupiter would....

do...

something.

He curled an arm around her shoulders as he wondered what he should do about Gabriel. At least ask him if he planned to stay with Amelia, and if he was he'd try and work out some visitation plan. It would be as any child with parents that lived apart, but he felt he needed to talk to Gabriel more than Amelia about it. Obviously she'd be over joyed to have him visit anytime. So he'd have to come to some agreement with Gabriel. More than likely after a bit of anger on the boys part, Jupiter would murder anyone who touched his precious wife. He didn't quite put such a though past his nephews mind, perhaps with some fun quirks. Yeah, Pluto was a very imaginative sort.

A soft, gentle smile crossed his face. You'd never have guessed before that moment that this king of the gods was ridged and holding anything back, but he was. The way that his muscles released their tension was a tell tale sign though, something even Jupiter wasn't even aware of. He was never worried, or that was the type of air he tried to give off. Somehow that fell away to women like Amelia. Gentle, sweet, caring. He gave her his best smile, she deserved it. “Perfect, like us. Though the boat is a little fancy. Are you warm enough?” He made sure the blanket was close around her. The first few months were so dangerous, his children where strong, but that doesn't mean he hasn't lost his fare share before they could be born. For a man like Jupiter, those kinds of things where agonizing, but he had to pick up and move on. Mourning was for those not in a position of power.

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A chill ran down her spine from the cold air, despite being dressed so warmly. Maybe it was just seeing the ice and snow. She had never been one for the cold. Mild winters in Frisco had been the majority of her experience, and she didn’t even like those. This trip with Jupiter, however, was somewhat changing her mind. Alaska was just so beautiful, decked out in pristine whites and blues. Here and there they had spotted forests of mostly tall furs and evergreens. And scenery. Oh gods, the scenery. Everything was so… wild. The people who lived here were of a different breed, alright, eking out a living from this tundra. She didn’t think she would ever be able to do it. Well, that and last she had heard, monsters were a really big threat in these parts. They weren’t having any trouble now for several reasons though. First, they were at sea. Most monsters could not swim. That she knew of. And second, she was with Jupiter himself. A monster would be crazy to attack them. Though she had to wonder how he was able to get passage on his brother’s domain. Hmm, interesting. She wasn’t sure if that was a topic to bring up or not though. She knew that the kids of the big three were limited to their father’s domain. Gabriel couldn’t travel by sea. Clare not by air. Chris probably should avoid being underground. That sort of thing. Did the same sort of thing apply to the gods themselves? Maybe she shouldn’t ask. She didn’t want to seem like she doubted him, or didn’t appreciate this trip.

She moved closer to him as he wrapped his arm around her and leaned her head on his shoulder. Hold on. It felt like he had been a bit more tense a moment ago; something had changed. She lifted her head and looked up at him. She was about to ask if everything was alright when he looked down at her with the most dazzling smile she had seen. She couldn’t help but smile back. Though she made a mental note of that one. “You’re right. Just like us. And I think the boat is lovely. So is our room. Everything is so comfortable. Especially getting to curl up with you at night.” Her smile took on a hint of a flirty look to it. She leaned in against him. “Perfectly warm, as long as I’m with you. Thank you.” Right well, this was as good a time as any… She looked up at him, hoping he didn’t take it wrong. “What about you? Are you okay? You seemed a little… tense before? I can try my hand as a massage if you would like one. Perhaps back in the room?”

Tag: Jupiter
Word Count: 464
Notes: shorty short short. But here it is. Hope this works!

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Jupiter on the sea's wasn't exactly the best thing to do, but he liked to think he was getting along better with his brothers. He didn't strike that boy out of the sky when he was on the air plane. Though he hadn't exactly told his brother about going on the sea, and it was only for a few days. Nothing major, especially in their long lives. A few days in a mortals life though, sometimes they seemed to really hold close to them. Even Jupiter would probably remember this for decades to come. Maybe in a few centuries he'd remember this too, there was that one young girl he had taken out on a boat in the 1500's too. It was only one date before she went to get married, and there was no child from her. Amelia though, this was their third day. At first he had only meant for her to be a passing thing. One time only, maybe twice. Now though, he was tied to her. Not only because he had really gotten to love her, but because she was going to have his child. He was so excited about that, and held her close kissing her head several times with a wide smile on his face.

There it was, her sweet nature. He took in a sharp breath and let it out slowly kissing her cheek. “I'm fine. I didn't know how you would want this. How you would want us. Perhaps if you would rather leave this and concentrate on other relations. I know it can be hard to think about others with me here.” he said with a smile, he might be a little full of himself. He was the king of gods though, powerful and handsome. He thought it was perfectly acceptable for him to think no one would be able to think of another in his presence. “I want you to be happy. I want you, and our child, to be well taken care of. I would do anything for that.” he took her hands, bringing them to his lips he kissed them softly. He tried to express how much he cared for her in his kisses, in the way he held her, in the way he spoke to her. She needed to know. He needed her, and their child to know. He loved them. Unconditionally, he loved them. Again he kissed her hands, and her cheek. Wrapping both arms around her to shelter her from the cold.