ELPIS (COPG): profile

Main Faceclaim: Vanessa Morgan

Other FC: Beyonce

Real Name: Elpis

Titles: Goddess of Light and Hope, True Balance, Child of Gaea and Khaos, 

Nicknames: My Light (Pride)

Age: Eons (she is one of the oldest gods to ever exist. The last child of Khaos and Gaea).

Height: 175 cm

Weight:  80 kgs. 

Special features: She has golden eyes with black sclera. Her hair is cotton candy pink and extremely long. She has a beauty spot under her left eye. 

Physical appearance: 

As her usual self: 

Elpis is a gorgeous and voluptuous woman with flawless skin. Her natural pink hair is huge, and wavy which reaches her ankles. She has beautiful golden eyes with black sclera shaped like almonds. Her lips are plump and soft and when she smiles there are dimples on her cheeks. When she glamours herself to blend in among humans, the black sclera disappears and her eyes are a muted gold color. 

In her true form: 

Her hair is impossibly long, wavy, and cotton candy pink. Her skin is brown and marred with golden sparks in her true powerful form.  Her eyes turn fully gold. 

At her most powerful, her skin makes it seem that she's made of pure light. 

Sexual orientation: Pansexual but only ever interested in Pride.

Relationship Status: Taken (Pride) 

Alignment: Chaotic good

Specie:  Primordial Goddess

Occupation: Conqueror (currently), Goddess of Hope and Light (currently) Queen of the Underworld (Currently), Regent of Earth (formerly) 

Residence: Prime garden (former), Earth (current), Underworld (sometimes)

Family:

•  Father -  Khaos † (killed by Ishtar)
•  Mother -  Gaea (alive and hiding)
• Older Brother - Leviathan  † (killed by Pride)
• Older Brother - Chrön  † (killed by Ayasha)
• Older sister - Sitäa  † (killed by Ayasha)
• Older Sister - Ayasha (Alive)
• Older Brother - Ishtar (Alive)

Connections: 

• Hecate: Former best friend. The current status needs to be clarified.
• Pride: Lover, currently her only family. 

Universe:   Chronicle of the Primeval Gods, crossover friendly, Greek/ Norse/ Egyptian/ Yoruba/ Japanese/ Chinese mythology.

Status:  Alive. Active.

Personality

Elpis is a complex being. On one hand, she can be very kind, loving, and loyal. She is known as the sweetest and warmest goddess of all Pantheon. She has always had a soft spot for humans and genuinely loved her siblings before their betrayal.  Elpis is a gentle soul who always tries to protect humanity, and who would choose peace before war. However, she is not to be trifled with. When she gets angry she can become destructive. Despite being the Goddess of Light and Hope, Elpis can be particularly venomous towards the other gods and any other creatures. She snuffed a whole pantheon for insulting her father. She is also known for her tantrums and destructive angry fits.

Elpis is very empathetic and compassionate. However, she learned to focus that energy on herself during her curse. Upon returning to existence, she is far less giving and more balanced. She is the goddess of Light and Hope and to these two concepts, she doesn't apply a human perspective. She answers to anyone, including those with malicious intent for it is not her place to judge the desires of others or the goals they seek. She simply gives them Hope to succeed in whatever plan they have.

Current events: 

❜ - Elpis is discovering her true potential. She has become more powerful since she was free.

❜ - Pride forged a ring with the help of Hecate which allows her to freely walk the Earth. 

❜ - She now has the ambition to become the new All-mother and kill Gaea for betraying her.

Abilities:  (Non-exhaustive list)

• Enhanced Attributes: She has all attributes (senses, balance, speed, durability, strength) enhanced.
• Gamakinesis: Elpis is the goddess who controls the life force in mortal organisms. She gained it from her mother, Gaea.
• Supernatural Beauty: Elpis is the most beautiful goddess. 
• Immortality:  As a primeval goddess, Elpis is so strong that she cannot die of "Old Age", Poisoning, or Disease.
• Geokinesis: Elpis can manipulate the battleground and have complete access to the flora. She can use it on the battlefield to ensure victory. could make the soil more fertile, create tremors, or unleash outright earthquakes. Often used to increase the output of crops.
• Power over the Lesser Gods: Elpis holds power over the gods from the younger pantheons and, and a small degree over her own siblings able to bend them to her will. 
• Telepathy - Gods can read the minds of mortals. Older gods can read the minds of younger, weaker gods. 
• Shapeshifting: Elpis, like all gods,  has the power to transform her body.
• Zoopathy: Elpis could talk to any animal and had their loyalty. She can summon and control animals to an extent.
• Chlorokinesis: Elpis had supreme mastery over all plant life. As the daughter of Gaea, she has divine authority and absolute control over plants. She can also grant fertility to the earth, allowing plants to grow where they could not grow before. She aids plants in growing simply by being near them. And she even managed to make life grow in Tartarus.  She could either grant or enhance the fertility of the earth, turning barren plains into fertile fields and encouraging orchards to bear fruit and flowers to bloom.
• Light manipulation: Elpis can control the light and bend it to her will. She can use it either to comfort, or heal but it can also hurt.
• Chaoskinesis: Elpis can tap into the power of her father, especially when she's extremely angry. It is a destructive power that, if not controlled, could destroy the whole universe.  Her parents (and the rest of her pantheon) feared she would destroy the universe because she couldn't control her emotions but they were gravely mistaken.

Skills: (non-exhaustive list)

• Multilingualism: She speaks all the languages (Earthly, Common Tongue, Primordial, Universal)
• Swordsmanship: She is an excellent sword-wielder and is efficient with all sorts of swords, daggers, knives, etc...
• Omega: Elpis scythe forged by Pride in the fires of Tartarus. It is a formidable weapon that separates the essence of the gods from their vessels and makes it easier to influence them.
• Ring of power: It is a ring that Pride forged with the help of the goddess Hecate. The rings allow her to walk the Earth without being noticed by Ayasha, Ishtar, and any other god of her pantheon. This way she can finally be free.

Weaknesses/Crippling fears:

• The Dagger of  Fate - It's the dagger used by Ishtar to curse Elpis. It's said to be the only weapon able to kill a primeval god. Former owner(s): Ayasha, Ishtar, Leviathan. Current owner: Pride
• Khaos- A sword forged in the Hades by Pride. It's a god-slayer sword, which entraps the essence of any creature/god stained with and absorbs its power. Only Pride can wield it.

COPG: Life of Elpis " blossom"

 Chronicles of the primeval gods: Life of Elpis: Blossom

 

A/N: Just been thinking of our babies. I really miss them. 

 

Xxxxxxx

 

One couldn’t simply wish for their weapon to appear. Elpis was eager to put her hands on the weapon designed by her beloved. The thought alone was enough to send a shiver down her spine and bring a faint smile to her face. She knew Pride would focus on making her weapon to the best of his abilities. It would be a unique artifact, one able to slice through the divine flesh of her siblings, and perhaps, through the skin of her mother. She was so excited by the fact she could finally have her own weapon and join her beloved in the war he would bring to the doors of her childhood home that she had trouble keeping herself entertained in the new place they settled in. She was sitting on a long chair at the beach, contemplating the fleeting existence of humanity as mortals were enjoying the salty water and hot sand.

 

Here she laid, an ivory bikini enhancing the natural glow of her black skin. Here she laid, with her long curly pink locks neatly braided in one giant braid styled in a high ponytail. Here she was, a pair of sunglasses on her nose and a straw hat on her head, pretending to be human. She was sunbathing, a book in her hand as she was trying to enjoy the weather and soak in the pure energy of the Earth. Elpis was feeding on the energy present in the mortal realm. Ever since her abilities had been unlocked, her connection to the world grew stronger over the weeks spent on the mortal plane. Along with it, came new powers and feats she never thought she would be capable of. The goddess sat on the long chair, straightening her back and allowing her pink curls to her chest and back. She looked at her book and put it on her lap.

 

A weapon could have corrected the wrongs she experienced in the past. Back then, she was so vulnerable to the whims of other gods. Goosebumps covered her divine flesh and she pulled her legs up and wrapped her arms around her knees. Back then…Leviathan tried to force himself on her. She remembered perfectly the day, the fear, the helplessness, and the shock at what her brother was trying to do. Ishtar came to her rescue on that day and severely beat up Leviathan. The God of the Oceans learned his lesson and never tried to do this again but it left a scar in her heart. She learned not to trust anyone, especially when they were her kin.  Another major incident would have to be the one with Ares. She had been rescued by Pride and had been with him for quite some time now. She remembered the sheer pain and terror she felt as Ares laid his hands on her, beat her in order to break her spirit. She remembered how defiant she was and how brave too but even bravery had its limits and couldn’t protect her forever from the god’s desire.

 

Both situations could have taken a turn to the worst, had she not been rescued by people who cared enough about her. But perhaps the worst of them all had to be when Ishtar stabbed her and cursed her with the Dagger of Fate. If she could have had her weapons that day. If she had trained in order to know how to use them correctly.. perhaps she would have protected herself better… perhaps she wouldn’t have been cursed.. the thoughts brought tears to her eyes and the goddess wiped them out with the back of her hands. No…she would never be made to feel this way again. She would never be made to be this weak again. There was tremendous power hidden inside her. A power she had only tapped into once, against the Sumerian gods. She would have a weapon worthy of her rank and power. She would finally be the equal of all those gods. The thought made her smile through her tears. There was Hope there. There was Hope.

 

She took solace in the fact that she wasn’t the same being anymore. Her curse forced her to mature and face the harsh reality of this world. Her curse gave her 2000 years to contemplate Life and analyze her life to the tiniest details. She realized that her whole life had been a lie most of it that are. She was better off these days, with her mind clear and her senses sharp and ablaze. She was better off these days, with her beloved by her sides. She was better off…yet, her heart sank as she faced the fact that she was planning the slaughter of the surviving siblings. Would things be different if Ayasha hadn’t been this ambitious and Ishtar this gullible? Would she still be living at Home? with an old version of Pride, she no longer loved? Those were questions that would never have an answer, but the reality of her life was that she was grateful, in a way, for this second chance because the Pride she found was a Pride she fell in love with. A mature relationship. A truthful one. It was different… better than what existed prior to this.

 

So, the feeling of being alone vanished altogether. Yes her blood relatives would be dead but it had been 2000 years since they stopped being relatives. It had been 2000 years since Elpis realized she was indeed, alone. They had to die! they had to pay for what they did and not only would they pay for it, but Elpis would also take on the title that should be hers: All-Mother. It was a sign if the world wanted to be one with her. Even Life itself was abandoning her mother and choosing the daughter. Even Life itself wanted Elpis to become its champion. Even Life itself worked its mysterious ways to allow for the goddess to survive her ordeals. She deserved the title. She deserved the power. She deserved to go and rule by the sides of her beloved Superbia. She deserved to live. A smile crept on her lips and grew larger as she now noticed the presence of the Sin. Pride was standing a few steps away from her., so she waved her hand in a come-hither motion.

 

« Now that we are here perhaps we could take a moment to have fun together. »

 

« I’m all ears. » -He simply replied, untying his necktie as he came closer-

 

-TBC-

Chronicles of the primeval gods: Life of Elpis: Her sweet kiss

Chronicles of the primeval gods: Life of Elpis: Her sweet kiss

A/N: These two are my favorites and you know why, beloved <3 they will forever be my number 1.

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« Without a plan, you will end up crushed by the All-Mother. » -Pride's voice echoed through her ear. Elpis, who was sitting on his lap, lifted a brow and tapped her fingers on his shoulder.

« And I guess you already have one, beloved ? » -Of course he did, and he would have responded straight away if her voice lacked the mischief he was able to notice. She was joking. She knew he always had a plan.-

« I do have one. We need to tackle things one at a time. You will have your weapon long before we attack your pantheon. With your information, I was able to draft the first idea of a plan. I'll see with you where the kinks are so we could smooth it up. » -Elpis paused for a minute and then resumed tapping on his shoulder-

« You really want me to take her crown, don't you ? » -her tone shifted and became more serious. His right hand stroked her hips, slowly and dangerously teasing her rear and sending shivers down the goddess's spine. Elpis crossed her legs and looked at him, her other hand resting on the back of his head. « Tell me the truth, beloved. Are you doing this because there's something you can profit off, or...Are you doing this for me? »

« You. » -It was the only reply he was willing to give her at this moment.-

He had noticed the shift in the tone of her voice, the subtle anger that still lingered there was gone. Elpis seemed to have stopped being angry. His knee-jerk reaction was to think that it was a good thing because anger blinded the mind and was most of the time the cause of so many failures. Yet, stripped off of that anger, Elpis seemed confused as to what to feel. She was uncertain and her tone let this feeling transpire through her words. She pursed her lips and stopped tapping against his shoulder. Her golden orbs were glowing faintly and he had noticed the small proof of her now dried tears in her eyes. The white veins betrayed her tears and had the sin furrow his brows.

« You're upset. » -He pointed out. To which she simply nodded-  « What is it? » -He softened his voice for her, so she knew she could confide in him. Elpis looked away for a minute, focusing on her legs instead.-

« Do you... understand what I mean when I say I love you ? » -He shook his head and she felt a pang in her heart- « That was to be expected. It is a strange feeling after all. » She stroked his scalp mind-absently and shrugged. « I am not even sure I can do it justice if I explained. » She then slowly moved away from him, standing up just so she could have some space while she tried to express herself. « All that I have ever wanted was to be by your side, Superbia. It goes beyond the crown on my head or the power in my veins. I simply wanted to be with you because when you're in my life, I feel alive again. When you're in my life, I... » She trailed off and turned her back at him. « I feel the same way Asma did, I need you just as much as she did. » She finally admitted, rubbing her neck as she spoke. « And it's been motivating me, uplifting me but also kills me inside because the thought that one day you'd grow bored of me and get rid of me is impossible to stand. »

Pride was dumbfounded by her words, not by the nature of them because he understood what she meant to some extent, but by the fact she confessed her emotions to him without drama, without accusing him of manipulating her or without being upset he wasn't the « other Pride. ». She even humbled herself and compared her feelings to those Asma had when she was still her host. Pride furrowed his brows and stared at her with his intense blue eyes. He could tell she was scared, given the way she was walking around and wasn't facing him. He could understand where that came from. After all, she had lost her pantheon and was on the verge of destroying it much like he did with his siblings. She knew betrayal, she knew the anguish, and she even lost her most faithful siblings -unlike him who still had Lust- so to some extent he knew she was having a hard time processing her loss, and an even harder time coming to the realization that she was alone.

« Ask me your question. » -He simply said, wanting her to find the strength to talk to him with an open heart. He hated when she was upset, even more, when it was something he couldn't find a quick solution for.

«.... » She took a deep breath and held her dress with tight-knit fingers. « What does that mean to you? When you say you're planning things for me, what does it really mean to you? Am I just a stepping stone to your plan? »

« I care for you. That's what that means. I had the choice, Elpis, the choice to either destroy everything that stood in my way, you included, or do something that makes you happy because I want to see you smile. » He then walked towards her and gently grabbed her shoulders. « I want to see you smile, my Light... And I know that you wouldn't be able to fully smile until you're set free from your pantheon's control. This anger you had was justified by the way they treated you... the pain they inflicted on us. But now you're finally starting to see the bigger picture and it's not pretty, isn't it? » She shook her head and wrapped her arms around his frame, pulling him into a tight hug.

« I'm all alone, Superbia. All alone... I only have you and I don't know what to believe anymore. I'm surrounded by enemies and my allies are limited to you and your allies. I can't stand the idea of losing you once again. » She finally cried out. « This whole war is wrecking my nerves because ultimately if they find a way to unmake you and I'm sure Ayasha is looking for one right now if they find it I will truly lose everything. »

« Elpis, Meus Regina. Meus Lux. Look at me. » -She lifted her head to look at her King- « I care for you. I care enough to forge you a weapon. I care enough to give you a plan for your upcoming battle against the All-Mother. I care enough, to want to wipe those tears off of your face. » He said as he started to plant several kisses on her eyes and forehead. « Do you think I would have done it for someone I don't care? » -She shook her head, touched by his words and convinced that he was saying the truth.

« You wouldn't have done it for anyone else but me. » She confirmed before he cupped her cheek and stroked her lips with his thumb. « Forgive me, Meus Rex. I hate to admit how lost I am without you. » She said, in a sigh. « I hate to admit I am scared of losing you again. I love you, my beloved, I love you... I need you. » She said, holding onto him even tighter. He pulled her into a hug and let his hand run through her pink locks. She relaxed against him.

« I didn't take offense, Elpis. Rest assured, beloved. » -He pressed his lips to her forehead and ran his hands over her back, hoping that the gesture would comfort the goddess.-

It helped her relax enough to look up to him with hope in her eyes. He smirked at her, his intense baby blues staring at her. He stroked her cheek and pressed another kiss to her forehead. She seemed appeased enough for the sin to decide that he didn't need further convincing. He understood that until she went through with the « mourning » of her pantheon, there would have similar moments in the future. He made a mental note to come back to her later with a concrete plan of action. He still had questions about the functioning of the primeval pantheon and the line of succession, which given the death of Khaos and the coronation of Ishtar, things had changed drastically. He would make Elpis spill all of her knowledge just so he could devise a plan which would anticipate anything and everything his opponents would try to throw at him, starting with Ayasha. Now wasn't the time for this, now was the time for comfort and he could spare the goddess of Light a little bit of it. So Pride bent forward, pressed the goddess against the wall, and pressed a searing kiss onto her lips, bruising them as he marked his words.

COPG: « The empress without a crown »

Elpis x Pride: « The empress without a crown »

A/N: a little nod to « the king without a crown » I wrote two years ago.

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She was his queen. The sin claimed so. A year after the goddess was set free from her curse, Pride took the time to get to know her. His memories of her, which meant nothing to him at the time they had returned, were replaced by fresh ones. The goddess did mature over the millennia. She wasn't the oblivious gorgeous little creature his older/other-self met 2000 years ago. From a princess kept in a golden cage by her siblings, she became the Phoenix, reborn from the ashes of her ancient life.

He loved her darker side, the tendencies she had to appreciate violence and a blood bath. He loved how eager she was to help him achieve his goals and become his true partner rather than a glorified prize. He loved to see how twisted her mind could be when she was angry. Yes, her thirst for revenge, her desire to make her enemies suffer resulted in her talking creatively about what she wanted to do. He loved her resilience and the raw power rushing through her veins.

As a matter of fact, while annoyed at mankind, he also respected her love for them. He appreciated seeing her try and protect them even if that meant going against him. She had ambition, she had her own motivations and she was her own person. She was the crowned jewel of the primeval gods' pantheon, the one they tried to keep locked in her gilded cage, unaware of her true potential. It became clear, however, that the more she stayed on Earth and grew in strength, the more she could claim the All-mother title for herself. She expressed that desire already, condemning her mother for not having protected her, her fallen siblings, and even her father, and instead chose cowardice as a solution. Elpis, the All-Mother? The amount of power would be insane, and would further boost him in his attempt at conquering the universe. That idea crossed his mind and he imagined her, sitting on a throne, her crown of light on top of her head.

Here she was his empress without a crown, only waiting for the good moment to seize power for herself. Here she was, his Light, at her best, once she'd recover fully from the curse and could operate. Here she was, smiling at him, embracing him with her pure and warm light, showing him just how powerful she really was. Here she was, loving him, and while he had a better understanding of what love was, and expected no less from the goddess, he was still pleasantly surprised to see that she kept choosing him, over the million different options she had before her. She still chose this difficult path to freedom and domination, she still chose to walk in the dark, only holding his hand as sole guide and guarantee of her survival. She chose him. Before, now, and he knew she would always.

Chronicles of the primeval gods: Life of Elpis: Thunder and Lightning

Chronicles of the primeval gods: Life of Elpis: Thunder and Lightning

A/N : Welp, I have been thinking of them lately :p just a little in between with these two gods having fun.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7gF6A04vZiI

Xxxxxxx

Vancouver, after a masquerade party, somewhere around 11 pm

Pride despised humans, he wasn't even pretending anymore. They annoyed him, their very existence, their sliminess, their stench.. everything about them annoyed the Sin who would rather have spent the few human months with Elpis, elsewhere. He only endured walking the mortal realm because Elpis was extremely strong here and it was her favorite place. As a magnanimous king, he even offered her Earth once they would deal with her siblings. He wasn't so blind to notice that she seemed to be far more powerful than in the memory he had of her. The sin decided to entertain his queen by taking her to a masquerade party in Vancouver. He knew she enjoyed the music, but he also knew she enjoyed being seen and drawing attention to her. The Sin wouldn't lie, Pride also loved the attention he got when in the presence of mortals. He knew he was perfect and devastatingly attractive to them and he enjoyed seeing humans lose their minds whenever he entered a room.

He soberly wore a black suit with black leather shoes. His mask was a silver one that complimented well his blonde hair and blue eyes. At his arm, Elpis was transcending. She was wearing a white dress with gold trims, her waist was highlighted by a golden belt. Her pink hair was tied on a high ponytail and she was wearing a black laced mask. At her feet, she was wearing golden heels. They enjoyed the time spent at that party, from the curious gazes they received to the waltz they danced, Pride liked to keep his Light by his side. It felt as if there was nothing else in the world after them. There was no primeval god, no direct threat to their little happiness. They danced without a care for the world. Engrossed by the waltz, the goddess of The light didn't notice her powers were leaking, influencing the room as she danced. People were soon enthused, finding more comfort and boldness as they were dancing by their side.

It became a frenzy, something unstoppable and soon enough the whole room was dancing near the deities. Elpis' smile was the brightest Pride ever saw from her. She was relaxed, completely into the moment they were sharing, laughing as she fed off of the worship of the humans near them. At some point, Pride remembered they joked with one another. Given the number of souls gathered at the party and the desire to have a little fun game, Pride teased Elpis about her ability to sway humans and control them. He wanted to challenge her for a little while, see which one of them could influence mortals better. She told him there was a risk of creating chaos, but the Sin didn't mind. When did he ever? He promised to give her a treat should she win and she promised to give him something should he win, basically ensuring that both of them would have a good time no matter who won this little contest. So they played. They waltzed around the huge ballroom, allowing their divine energy to fill the room and reach out to each and every human in the place. Purple and gold energy mixed together, They slowly intoxicated the mortals dancing around them, and should Elpis have paid attention, she would have seen the behavior become more erratic, more violent. People were overwhelmed with emotions, from Greed and Lust that had some of them steal jewelry, make sexual advances to others. Envy and Jealousy triggered Wrath in humans and the dances became more and more violent.

It didn't phase the goddess, for she was used to violence and death. Her brother, Ishtar, was the primeval god of war after all and took her to the battlefields of the mortal realm where she could use her influence on others and encourage soldiers to sacrifice their lives and empower her brother more. She didn't care about the screams, the yells, the groans, and sexual grunts. She didn't care about humans kicking each other in the groin, tearing each other apart, nor did she care about the pieces of flesh, human body fluids and bones fly all over the room. The ballroom became messy with people fucking each other right on the floor, with other raping people at the same place and those killing each other on the spot. The intensity of the violence only fueled both Elpis and Pride and she felt her skin slowly glow brighter and brighter and turning into pure light while he was slowly turning into pure darkness, a purple smoke even as his eyes were glowing brightly and a purple aura had engulfed him. Elpis could see the sparkles where their hands met and could see the sparkles and the fire produced by each of their steps as their energies played off of the other and excited the other. It was powerful, exhilarating to the point of driving her drunk with power.

Their outfits quickly got covered with human blood and filth such as bones and tears. The goddess of Light and Hope didn't care much about her appearance but instead pressed a searing kiss on their lips. Both could feel the sudden new and powerful energy flowing through their veins, the product of their own little game, and combined power. Elpis pressed him against her, laughing in between their kiss as she let her hands run over his chest and back. She didn't mind the blood, it excited her, to be honest. She was so turned on that she would have let him claim her right there, in the middle of the carnage taking place, but instead refrained from going too far. Instead, the goddess kept waltzing with her beloved, enjoying his tight grip on her flesh, enjoying his tantalizing strokes over her sensitive skin and the bites he left on her neck. It took the hand of a mortal, who clutched at her ankle to take her off of her bubble. She stopped moving and glanced at the hand before she realized her own skin had changed as well as her hair. She was pure gold, pure light now. It intrigued her and had Elpis look at the man on the floor, begging for help. She lifted a brow and knelt near him. Her hand ran through his black hair and she soothed him.

« I cannot help you, mortal. It is not my rôle to interfere in your lives. » She said with a grin, consciously choosing not to help him. He was almost dead anyway, what could she do? Revive him? Heal him? Why would she do something like this? Pride lifted a brow, surprised that his beloved didn't help the poor unfortunate soul, but equally satisfied she didn't do it.

« Mortal??? mor.. mortal? What are you talking about? You're just like me... call the police. » He growled and gargled in his blood. Elpis kept stroking his head, way too enthused by her new appearance and the powerful energy that flew through her body.

« I can offer you mercy.. » She stated before she broke his neck for a quick and painless death. « Can you see what's happening here, Superbia? » She asked as she stood up. Pride helped her on her feet and plucked off of her face, some bones and blood so she could see him better.

« We made quite a mess here. » He admitted, wrinkling his nose at the wretched scent that overwhelmed his nostrils. « They ended up killing each other, out of jealousy, envy, wrath, and lust. » He said in a dark chuckle. « I managed to power-up. » He mentioned while waving his hand to extinguish the fire that was ravaging the place. « You manage to glow up. You look like pure light. »

« Indeed. I feel more powerful as well... more connected. I never have been able to feel all those mortal souls before, but I can feel them all... I can faintly hear them too... it never happened before. » She said as she looked at her hands before closing her eyes and walking away from the ballroom. « This is new, Superbia... this could mean.. This could actually be a glimpse of my actual power. » She said as she turned to look at him. This could be what I have been looking for, a way to surpass my siblings, a way to be a good ally... a way to truly support you in your ambition beloved. I have power...I am power. » She said, while she yanked her head back and outstretched her arms from each side of her body. « And I am yours. »

« Mine. » He repeated, coming closer to her and holding her in his arms once again. The sin grabbed her neck and pressed his lips to hers, forcing a hard kiss on her lips, almost bruising the goddess. « And mine alone. » He insisted before he snapped his fingers and took them back to their hotel room. The night was young and interesting and he wanted to make it last longer.

-TBC-