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[b][center][color=black]A Theía & Her Anipsiá[/color] 
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[color=darkgray][indent][indent][color=9D3DD0]“Aaaaaaaand we’re all done! Take a peek in the mirror and let me know how you like it, darling.”[/color]

Since the rise of the colossus and Astraea’s fall to Earth from the skies, the young star maiden had been adopted by the most powerful elders of the Greek pantheon. The king of the gods became her grandfather figure; with his wise words, warm demeanor and endless support for her every decision and endeavor. Hera had filled the grandmother role; offering her protective nature and doing her best at keeping the girl grounded in what truly mattered. And Themis, the titan goddess of divine justice, had taken on the roles of aunt and older sister; showering Astraea with praise and affection, passing on her vast knowledge to the young woman, and becoming each other’s most trusted confidantes. And this was why, for the better part of the last four hours, the Greek goddesses had been enjoying each other’s companies as they assisted one another in getting ready for Jupiter’s charity ball at Themis’ apartment.

Nervously biting her lip, Astraea turned around to face the full length mirror of the vanity, and broke into a fit of excited giggles when she saw her reflection staring back at her. Half of her luscious locks of brown hair were pinned back while the other half cascaded freely down her back and shoulders, and the soft glam makeup Themis had done only served to highlight the star maiden’s best features. With the short-heeled gold sandals and [url=https://i.imgur.com/gGy3jNt.jpg]the plum-colored gown[/url], Astraea was looking every bit like the sky goddess that she was.

[color=00CED1]“Oh my God, Theia: you did amazing!”[/color] Astraea shrieked happily, taking in every inch of her look with sparkling eyes before wrapping Themis up in a tight hug. [color=00CED1]“Thank you so so so much!”[/color]

[color=9D3DD0]“You’re so very welcome! It was my pleasure, sweet pea,”[/color] the willowy blonde replied, hugging the shorter girl with the same amount of affection while bestowing a brief kiss on the top of her head. [color=9D3DD0]“Now, let’s spin you around so we can [i]really[/i] see the magic!”[/color] Themis declared before grabbing Astraea’s hand, guiding her to the center of the room and starting to twirl her. For the next few moments, both women watched as the tulle on the skirt of Astraea’s beautiful dress fanned out around her. Encouraged by her laughs, Themis spun her niece faster and faster, until the giggling, dizzy young woman eventually fell backwards onto the queen-sized bed.

[color=00CED1]“I really hope at least one of the babies is a girl, theia. Or [i]both[/i] of them! Can you imagine how much fun we’re all going to have together?! The tea parties, the makeovers, the shopping sprees… It’s going to be a [b]blast[/b]!”[/color] Astraea trailed off, losing herself in all the fun activities she and her new baby cousins could get into before eventually pulling herself back to reality and standing back up. [color=00CED1]“Speaking of: have you told him yet?”[/color] the young woman asked Themis, bringing the spotlight back to her aunt as she raised her eyebrow at her and put her hands on her hips.

A grimace twisted the blond woman’s mouth. [color=9D3DD0]“Ummmm…”[/color] she trailed off, suddenly becoming very interested in the patterns on the loud fabric on her dress.

Two weeks previously, Themis had woken up from a fainting spell to Hera fanning her face and offering her a glass of water while she lay on the couch with her head propped up with a decorative cushion. After ensuring she was alright, the queen of the gods had confirmed that what Themis had dismissed as a fever dream was actually her new reality. Even still, the goddess of divine justice remained skeptical, and agreed to visit Hera’s medical practice first thing that following Monday to get a definitive confirmation. Five positive home tests, one positive blood test and an ultrasound later, any and all doubts about her ‘condition’ were dissipated. She [i]was[/i] indeed pregnant with twins, and they [i]did[/i] have different fathers. And as if that wasn’t enough, both children were measuring at least two weeks ahead-- which Hera predicted was due to their obvious godhood. So between the babies developing faster than normal, her growing midriff slowly becoming harder to hide, the nausea making it nearly impossible to keep her food down, the many cases waiting on her desk back at work and the Hephaestus investigation happening under the books, Themis’ mind was everywhere except in telling Thor he was to become a father. [color=9D3DD0]“[sub]I just haven’t found the right ti-[/sub]”[/color]

[color=00CED1]“[i]Are you serious[/i]?!”[/color] Astraea cried out, stomping her small foot on the ground in outrage. [color=00CED1]“Theía, there’s never going to be a right time to drop this kind of news on someone! You [i]do[/i] know where we’re going tonight, right? This ball’s going to be swarming with fertility goddesses who can probably smell a baby from miles away-- let alone [i]two[/i]! What if one of them says something, huh? Or, like, lets it slip somehow? Wouldn’t you rather he find out from you rather than someone else?”[/color]

[color=9D3DD0]“[i]I know[/i], Alana. Believe me, I know…”[/color] Themis sighed, looking up at her niece with hints of desperation and worry in her hazel eyes. [color=9D3DD0]“It’s just that every time I say I’m going to tell him, something always happens that distracts me from it--”[/color]

Just then, the familiar sound of keys unlocking a door, the turn of a doorknob and the front door of the building opening and closing could be heard. And seconds later, the rumbling voice of the Norse god of thunder was echoing across the otherwise empty apartment.[/indent][/indent][/color]