Gods

Gaia and I enter the Crafting Workshop and I shut the door behind us.

"So what did you want to talk about?" I ask her as we sit down on some wooden chairs this room came with. There's a small wooden table about 2 feet by 2 feet. We're on opposite sides and she's looking straight at me.

"It's about the other Gods and Goddesses. As I said earlier I'd like to stay here, at least for now. But the reason is that all of us Gods and Goddesses can feel each other. It's hard to describe but we can feel all the other's presence. As long as both I and them have our bodies. So we can tell if they're alive, or dead and a very, very vague location of where they are. But we can't feel the others if they're in a Domain or Dungeon." Gaia says.

"So you want to stay here so the others don't know you're alive?" I ask a little shocked.

"Yes, but there's more to it. As you know, I was fighting the Demon God along with your parents. But most of the other Gods and Goddesses knew about this. That's because we normally keep a close eye on one another. However, they all would've felt the Demon God vanish from their senses as we sealed him. Then they'd have felt me disappear after your mother sealed my soul inside the necklace. But they'll have assumed we took each other out. They knew your parents had the power to kill him, and that I could heal them again and again if needed. So they've probably assumed the Demon God is dead. But after his minions have been causing all this commotion, including some they've never seen before. They'll know he's alive. So if I go out now it'll attract unwanted attention. But don't worry, I'm not planning on hiding until the Demon God is dead. I'll help you fight whenever I can but if possible I'd like to wait until I'm really needed. But, I do have a favor to ask." Gaia says before taking out a piece of paper. On it is a hand-drawn magic circle, and in her other hand is a small vial of blood.

"What's the favor?" I ask her and she sets the paper and vial down.

"I'd like you to contact Verona, the Goddess of Knowledge. She's a great friend and I have to apologize to her."

"What for?"

"I was a fool. She offered her aid in the last battle with the Demon God. She's more powerful than you'd imagine. But I didn't want to risk it. The Demon God had allied with other Dark Gods. But they're not... How do I put this? They help each other but they use each other. They're frenemies, basically. I knew if Verona got involved then they'd use that as an opportunity to kill her as well. So I didn't let her join the battle. So I'd like you to use this. If you pour this vial of my blood onto the paper. The magic will activate, it's a spell Verona made that allows us to signal the other. She'll recognize it and hopefully come to you. But do it in a Dungeon! It'll release a bit of my mana allowing others to sense me. Also, I'm sorry but do it alone, please. Verona is very cautious. So if she sees you, Innu and Luna, or the other girls, she may flee and watch for a chance to kidnap you. But if it's just you she'll approach. Then you need to cast the spell I gave you, Gaias Embrace. She'll recognize it and you can talk."

"So you want me to tell her you're alive and you're sorry?" I ask and she nods. "Okay, I'll do it. I already have a Dungeon I can use." I say and she smiles.

"Thank you." She says. We sit in awkward silence for a moment.

"Gaia? Are you fine with sharing the bed?" I ask her, having realized I only have one. I should make another bedroom. I think before Gaia answers.

"Yes, I don't mind. I think it'll be rather nice actually. I imagine it'll be like a big slumber party every night." She says and I chuckle. We go downstairs and I see Luna and Innu are already ready for bed.

"Master, are you done?" Innu asks and I nod.

"Are you two ready for bed Alpha?" Luna asks Gaia and I.

"I am, are you Gaia?" I ask her and she nods. We go to the bedroom and all lay down. Innu and Luma immediately jump on my sides and snuggle up before Gaia could even get in. We lay down and a sudden thought runs through my mind. Visit Prisma! I open my eyes wide, but the girls don't notice. I close them and cast Visit Prisma. I appear standing in the water and see Prisma waiting.

"Sorry Prisma, it slipped my mind." I say and he smiles.

"It's fine, you've certainly had a busy and enjoyable day." He says and I nod.

"So what did you want to tell me?" I ask him and he sighs.

"Before that, I'd like to thank you. You helped out my favorite Goddess."

"What do you mean, favorite?" I ask, assuming he's talking about Gaia.

"Well, as you know, all Gods and Goddesses are born as Lyna. But you don't know I'm the one who Ascends them to Godhood."

"Wait what!?" I ask in shock and he smiles.

"Yes, remember when Gaia told you how she became a Goddess? She said she heard a voice. That was me talking to her. You see, all Lyna are created when I turn unborn human souls into Lyna. However, if two Lyna have a baby then the child is already a Lyna. At first, I only chose those that would do good and help the world. But they gave birth and their children weren't as good. Anyway, the Gods and Goddesses are Lyna who I've marked like you can with your Observe skill. Then when I feel one of them near their life's end I reach out. I offer them the chance to Ascend. But they become ageless. So no matter how much time passes they don't die. This time allows them to change into what you call Dark Gods. But Gaia is one of the oldest Gods, that are still alive at least. Despite this, she still strives to help others as she did before Ascending. So thank you for helping her out." Prisma says and I nod, trying to process this information.