Hera knew that loving Sharky was forbidden, that their union would spark the wrath of Zeus. But she couldn’t deny the depth of her feelings any longer.
She loved him. Completely and utterly. And she was willing to risk everything to be with him.
And because of his days of affection, comfort, and shared passion with Hera led her to beca pregnant. Hera’s hands trembled as she gazed down at the faint blue line on the pregnancy test, her heart racing in her chest. She was with child - Sharky’s child.
A mixture of joy and terror filled her, knowing the consequences of this forbidden union. Zeus would be furious, his pride wounded by the knowledge that his wife carried another man’s offspring. There would be repercussions, retribution - but Hera couldn’t bring herself to care.
For the first ti in centuries, she felt alive. Loved. Whole.
She cradled her belly protectively, already feeling a fierce maternal instinct surge within her. This baby was a symbol of her love for Sharky, a testant to the bond they shared. She would protect it with every fiber of her being.
It was impossible for the other gods not to notice the change in Hera. Her usual stern deanor had softened, replaced by a gentle glow and secretive smiles. Whispers spread throughout Olympus, speculations about the cause of her sudden transformation.
In his rage, Ares stord towards Sharky, his face contorted with fury. "You! Mortal! Sothing is wrong with Hera! What have you—"
Before he could finish his accusation, Sharky flicked his wrist casually. A blast of divine energy erupted from his fingertips, sending Ares flying backwards across the marble courtyard. The god of war skidded to a halt, his armor scraping against the ground as he struggled to regain his footing.
"You are not worthy of standing before ," Sharky stated calmly, his voice echoing through the stunned silence of the gods gathered around. Ares trembled, a mix of fury and fear coursing through him. He had never been so thoroughly humiliated, especially by a re mortal.
Without another word, Ares turned and fled, racing back to Earth to seek out Zeus. The king of the gods would hear of this affront and punish Sharky severely for daring to challenge one of his own.
anwhile, Sharky’s frequent visits to Echidna had borne fruit. The Divine Stone was completely strengthened to its peak.
Sharky was ready to return back to the present tiline.
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anwhile, Ares descended to Earth and approached Zeus, who was still there.
"Father! Sothing is wrong with Hera! She has been spending most of her ti with a stranger!"
Zeus’s expression darkened instantly. "Who dares to do such a thing?"
Lightning split the sky above them, and thunder rolled as his anger rose.
Zeus was ready to return from Earth, from his victories and indulgences, his pride swollen, ready to assert his authority once more.
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Hera’s heart raced as she sensed Zeus’ approach, his divine aura growing stronger with each passing mont. She knew that their secret was about to be exposed, and the consequences would be dire.
With a trembling hand, she reached out to Sharky, pulling him into a desperate embrace. "Sharky... Zeus is returning. You must leave Olympus now," she urged, her voice barely above a whisper.
Sharky’s hand ca up to cup her cheek, his thumb brushing away the tears that threatened to spill over. "I can face Zeus," he said firmly, his eyes blazing with determination.
"No, you cannot," Hera insisted, shaking her head vehently. "He will destroy you without hesitation. You are powerful, Sharky, but Zeus is the king of gods for a reason."
She paused, taking a shuddering breath as she gazed into his eyes.
"The ti we shared... the love we made... the child I now carry... These are mories I will treasure forever," Hera whispered, her voice cracking with emotion. "But now... we must part ways."
Sharky’s expression softened as he gazed down at her.
With a heavy sigh, he nodded reluctantly. "I understand," he murmured, pressing a gentle kiss to her forehead. "I will go, but know that my heart remains with you always."
Hera clung to him tightly, savoring the feel of his strong arms around her. She wanted to beg him to stay, to defy Zeus and fight for their love, but she knew it was impossible. Their union was forbidden, and the consequences were too great to risk.
Sharky spent one final day in ancient Olympus, bidding farewell to the goddesses who had co to an so much to him. Each encounter was filled with emotion, a bittersweet mix of love and longing.
Deter embraced him tearfully, her once stern deanor crumbling as she clung to him. "You have brought joy and vitality to my gardens," she murmured against his chest. "I will never forget you."
Persephone held his hand long after he stood to leave, her eyes shining with unshed tears. "Our love was fleeting, but it changed ," she whispered. "Thank you for that."
Hestia gave him her quiet blessing, pressing a gentle kiss to his forehead. "May your path be guided by wisdom and compassion," she said softly.
Athena acknowledged him as soone above gods, her gaze filled with respect and admiration. "I am honored to love you."
Aphrodite clung to him possessively, jealousy warring with gratitude in her eyes. "You belong to ," she insisted, her voice trembling slightly. "But I know I cannot keep you." She pressed a fervent kiss to his lips, pouring all her love and longing into the embrace.
Artemis shyly pressed her forehead against his, a rare display of affection from the usually reserved huntress. "I will never forget our ti together," she murmured softly.
Enyo smirked, but her eyes trembled with unshed tears. "You’ve shown pleasures I never knew existed," she said huskily. "For that, I am grateful."
Across the tistream, Echidna watched Sharky with knowing eyes, a smile playing on her lips.
With heavy hearts and tearful goodbyes, Sharky left each goddess one last ti. His final stop was Hera’s chamber.
She sat on her throne-bed, one hand resting gently on her abdon, a divine life growing within. As he approached, she looked up at him with love-filled eyes.
"It is yours," Hera whispered softly, her gaze never leaving his. "This child, a symbol of our love, will carry the essence of both our divine lineages."
Sharky stepped forward, his heart swelling with emotion. He embraced Hera gently, pulling her close as he buried his face in her hair.
The night beca filled with warmth, affection, and whispered promises as they held each other tightly. Sharky traced gentle patterns on Hera’s abdon, marveling at the life they had created together.
As the hours passed, Hera drifted off to sleep in his arms, a soft smile playing on her lips. Sharky watched her peacefully, committing every detail of her serene face to mory.
He knew that their ti together was coming to an end, that he would soon have to leave Olympus. But for now, he allowed himself to bask in the love and warmth of the woman who held his heart.
With a final kiss to Hera’s forehead, Sharky slipped quietly from her chamber.
He activated Watchhard. Ti curled around him, the air shimred, and a golden vortex opened.
Sharky looked at Olympus one last ti. Then he stepped into the vortex, and vanished.
And erged back into the present tiline, on the very spot he had left.
On his hand was the Divine Stone, which can now be traced back to Echidna and his daughter Astrid.
She was sowhere beyond ti, beyond realms. But now, Sharky finally had a way to find her.
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anwhile, as Sharky returned from the past tiline, the ripple of his actions began altering certain mories.
Not everyone felt the shift imdiately. But a few did. Especially those who had spent ti with him.
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In her throne room, Hera abruptly froze.
She was the first to sense the change.
Her breath halted. Her eyes widened. Her heartbeat thundered like war drums in her ears.
A surge of mories flooded her mind.
She rembered the first ti she t Sharky in the secret prison—how he had complinted her, how she had allowed him to touch her chin.
She rembered the kiss.
She rembered how he later arrived in her chamber and, without hesitation, began loving her deeply.
More mories followed—monts of intimacy, closeness, affection. Tis when they had shared passion and connection.
And then—
She rembered becoming pregnant with his child.
With that revelation, the long-standing mystery of Hephaestus’ birth was finally solved in her mind.
He was her child with Sharky. But Zeus had interfered. As punishnt, Zeus had twisted the child’s form before birth, causing him to be born deford.
Her body trembled. Her hands shook as she clutched her chest.
"Sharky..."
But as quickly as longing surfaced, anger followed. Hera despised Zeus for his infidelity.
And yet—
Sharky had many wives. Many lovers. Many partners. The realization shattered her.
"He made feel special... made believe I was the only one..."
Her voice hardened, "And yet he is worse than Zeus..."
Her divine aura flared violently, "I will not et him. I will not forgive him. Never."
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