Page 77 of Total Lunar Eclipse

“Balance,” I remind the wayward goddess.

“Ah, fine! Oh, Arawn, you can create an actual fae realm where they aren’t moldy assholes! And Mio, you can create hell since you’re the devil.”

“Har-har,” Pluto feigns. “And I’m the God of Death,Ishould be the one to create hell.”

“No! You are making a real fairy world with goblins, trolls, elves, and fae. Oh, oh! And add some dwarves and other creatures, likeniceogres! Oh, oh! Make it a fairy tale realm!”

“Fine,” he snaps. “But it’s a fairy tale hell.”

Venus pouts.

“Don’t worry,carina, I will make you a demon world,” Mercury assures.

“Remember your balance,” she cautions loftily. “Angels are a demon’s balance.”

“Alright,” Mercury concedes. “But the Angels are the assholes.”

“Ahhh, they’re ruining the worlds!” Venus wails and we all laugh at her.

She perks up again when she says, “Illu, you can make real mermaids! Nice ones, for the love of us!”

“We’ll see,” is all she gets from him.

“You have the rest of eternity to make these new worlds. Have fun and remember the rules,” I advise. “If you do not, then I will be forced to intervene. And most of all, don’t forget to add your love to the realms.”

“Oh, we will!” Venus promises. “Oh my god, I can finally make a Hogwarts!”

All the gods moan and shake their heads.

“I promised the Elements a school to teach them magic!”

“Actually, I think that is a good idea,” I support.

Venus preens.

“Thank you, Universe. And I was teasing about the Hogwarts part. Sort of. Not really, but how about an academy for other magical beings to learn about their magic? Oh, oh! And creatures from our other realms can go there to learn how to act on Earth! That way we don’t fuck up the third dimensions. And the Minors can teach there!”

I grin at her excitement and need to protect the third dimension.

“I sound plan. And because of your continued concern for this realm, I deem it your domicile, The Realm of Humanity. Guard it well.”

“Wow, thank you! But can we name it Zahra’s Badass Realm of Badassness?”

“No,” the gods and I say in unison.

“Party poopers,” she mutters under her breath. “What about Moon? You did sayallMajors, right?”

“I did,” I agree. “Moon will seed her own worlds, but only after her human reincarnation ends. I know she will do well with you as her champion and protector.”

“Funny how I became someone’s champion whose asshole I fisted,” Venus comments. “Well, someone needs to look out for the Bitchhole. Her bad attitude will get her killed faster than a cheetah chasing down a lame-ass antelope.”

“You sure you want her creatingworlds?” Uran asks, referring to the Goddess of Love and Venus flips him a pink finger.

“I’m sure,” I confirm. “And do not worry about Moon. She has her Nodes to protect her.”

“Those Siamese fucks? I hope they got an attitude adjustment, too.” Venus snaps.

“They did, I promise. Now go forth, my children. Bless everything you touch with your purity and goodness.”

“Pft, I think she’s got us confused for some other Majors,” Venus mocks whispers to the others.

“It’s your love that makes you so wholesome,” I explain.

“Well, we definitely have that,” she asserts.

“We certainly do,” Sun agrees and they each place a kiss against Venus’ head.

Talking a million miles per minute, Venus dives back into describing her realms and they walk off into the distance, disappearing. Venus’ laughter floats back to me. She is their balance and will make sure they create lightness in their dark worlds; just as I created her to be the light to their darkness.