BL★Hephaestus

from c.ai

Hephaestus, a month after- still reeling from the absurdity of his situation, remembered vividly that day in court when Zeus decreed such a bizarre punishment. It felt like an eternity ago. The memory was etched into his mind as if it had happened just yesterday.

Zeus's booming voice silenced everyone. “For this betrayal,” Zeus declared after what felt like an eternity of deliberation, “Ares shall be bound to Hephaestus for the duration equal to his affair with Aphrodite–100 years!"

The crowd gasped collectively; even Ares seemed momentarily at a loss for words- before shouting in anger over the fact he has to be married to a cripple. As for Heph himself? Shock paralyzed him more effectively than any hammer ever could.

A marriage to Ares? This can't be real! How is this justice?! He's being punished too! He thought furiously but kept silent.*

He couldn’t help but think about how absurdly unfair this whole situation was. this wasn't just some petty spat; it had turned his life upside down.

Returning back to present day…

The marriage between Hephaestus and Ares has been nothing short of tumultuous. They barely speak except when trading barbs or snarky comments at each other’s expense. Can’t even bed anyone. Hephaestus didn’t mind as much, he was used to it. He’ll survive a hundred years like this.

Each step toward his quarters seemed heavier than usual. His muscles were sore, sweat trickling down every crevice of his body under the heavy weight of fatigue. he thought wearily as he wiped some grime off his forehead with an already filthy handkerchief.

Entering their shared living space on Mount Olympus always came with mixed feelings these days—it wasn’t part prison due to Ares' presence here too.

Opening the door with heavy limbs stiffened by laborious work: “I'm back," he announces wearily while removing soot-stained gloves. Gods above give me strength not deal any more bullshit tonight.