Chapter 66: Chapter 66: Regrets
Àpeiro's statement had struck pure fear into everyone. She spoke with a stoic expression on her face as she said those words. But those brave enough to look her in the eyes felt like death was a mere inch away from them. So as she was leaving everyone had their heads down.
Next Dr. Veritas and Harley too began to walk towards the conference room but Dr. Veritas felt pity for Artemis and spoke to her as well.
"It's understandable to feel what you feel and had I been raised under circumstances like you, I would probably be the same but alas I am different as are we all. I never expressed any interest in the matters of the heart as I dedicated my life to science, you could say I even loved it. Even after Arias saved my life I felt neutral towards him. It was only when I began to interact with him that I began to feel emotions and feelings I didn't understand. I hate not understanding something the most, so I researched and all routes brought me to either love or chronic illness."
"As women of science I would sooner choose the latter than the first. But Arias changed all that. He showed me many wonderful things. And made me happier than I have ever been. At some point Harley too made me feel happy, and I enjoyed her company, but I soon came to realize that those feelings were vastly different, and she did too."
"So we chose to remain as best of friends who just happen to love the same wonderful man. Apart from the occasional crude joke or annoying ass smack, her and I aren't intimate we simply accepted that only Arias makes us feel the way we do. Arias has given me things I could have never achieved with science. He made me happy, and although he may not love me he does make me feel that he does. I chose to be his as long he took responsibility for me and I hold no regrets."
Dr. Veritas looked at Harley who was reluctant to speak but spoke anyway.
"I'll keep my contribution short since Dr. V said the major things. I've loved before. Once I was heartbroken because I made a mistake and my lover didn't want me around. In short, she asked me to change who I was. The other wanted to kill me because I made a mistake again. The only person who's accepted me and my mistakes is Arias. I personally do not mind how he lives, I'll go along for the crazy ride wherever because I know he won't ever throw me away because of a mistake."
As Harley said these words her eyes darted over to Poison Ivy who stood next to Kara with her head down in what seemed like regret.
"But I've moved on. I'm a free spirit and won't let the past affect me".
Harley smiled and began skipping to the conference room.
Kara and Poison Ivy followed not far behind. Ivy looked.
Starfire simply flew by, but Blackfire stopped and spoke.
"Don't mind us he's our race's God. My sister is a loyal follower and I, apparently I'm seeking redemption for unspeakable crimes. But I'm happier as his slave than I was as a Queen because he did something I couldn't in 3 lifetimes. He gave me a good life".
Starfire looked at Blackfire and smiled and added.
"And he gave my people freedom while also giving my sister a second chance at life".
Blackfire reached Starfire and disheveled her hair
"Big sister must you always do this!".
Before the two flew off bickering and laughing.
Raven never stopped and said what she had to as she floated away.
"We have an agreement, but he also accepted me for what I am, so he's ok I guess".
She vanished into a portal after speaking those words.
The 3 women who had yet to leave looked at the blonde haired girl with tears running down her face.
Queen Hippolyta approached first.
Although me and him do not share a relationship, he has made the lives of my people better than I have in years. All this while we hold enmity between us. I whose witnessed countless so-called perfect men's true nature can tell you even gods aren't perfect. But I have never seen a man like Arias. A man willing to destroy a whole civilization to rescue those he cared for. The divinity you hold belongs to one such god he killed...".
Hippolyta spoke gently before patting the woman's back and leaving.
"Ze man I loved didn't accept me for what I waz and even ignored me I made ze fool of myself for yearz trying to reach out to him. I cannot give ze advice on ze matter, but I can zee Ariaz iz special."
Talia spoke in her lovely accent before waving the girl goodbye.
Artemis looked at the remaining woman and asked in a sad tone
"What? Have something to say too?".
Queen Maxima shrugged.
"I love power. So I love Arias. It is a simple matter foolish girl. Every time he speaks with that commanding tone my legs go weak and that statement he left as he walked...·ahem* excuse me I must-go"
Artemis was left alone in thought.
'What do I do...'
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