A time for reflection

Chapter 34.

"A time for reflection".

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"Ares walked through the streets of the city, a bouquet of flowers in his hand. It had been a year since his father's passing, and he still felt the loss deeply. He approached the cemetery, where his father was laid to rest, and he stopped at the gravesite. "Father," he said, his voice breaking. "I miss you every day. I wish you were still here with me.

"As Eris laid the flowers on his father's grave, he noticed a young woman walking into the cemetery, carrying a large sack. She stopped at a nearby gravestone and laid down her own bouquet. Eris watched her curiously.

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"As Ares walked away,"he felt he was been followed,he turned and saw no one,he faced forward and was surprised by what he saw,"he was surrounded by vampires,"who do we have here"?"

Ares" , today will be your end and a fight broke out .

"Ares fought the vampires with all his strength, but they were too many, and he was starting to tire. Just as he was about to be overwhelmed, a woman suddenly appeared. She was dressed in a long, black cloak, and she carried a sword in her hand. She leapt into the fray, fighting alongside Ares and turning the tide of the battle. Together, they defeated the vampires, and as they did, Ares saw that the woman was a formidable fighter.

"Thank you," Ares said, panting as he caught his breath. "That was some impressive swordplay. Are you a fighter " The woman shook her head. "No, I'm not. ." Eris was intrigued by the mysterious woman. "I'm Ares," he said. "And what's your name?" The woman hesitated, as if she was considering whether or not to give her name.

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Finally, she said, "You can call me Athena."Ares was surprised by the name, as it was the name of a goddess in mythology. "A fitting name for a skilled fighter," he said. Athena smiled. "Thank you, but I am no goddess," she said. "I'm just a normal woman, like any other." Ares didn't quite believe that, but he didn't press the matter. "Well, normal or not, I'm glad you were here to help," he said.

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You're such a skilled fighter,"so Ares began to discuss about the moon chasers, you are really one of the best I have seen, and if you don't mind, you can join the moon chasers,"I'm a member too,But, as he described the Moon Chasers to the woman, she shook her head. "I'm sorry, but I can't join you," she said. "I have my own path to follow." Ares was disappointed, but he respected her decision. "I understand," he said. "Thank you for helping me, and good luck on your journey." The woman nodded, and with that, she turned and left the cemetery. Eris watched her go, wondering what her story was and what path she was on.

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As Ares went on his way, he couldn't stop thinking about the mysterious woman. He wondered what her story was, and why she was so reluctant to join the Moon Chasers. And as he thought about her, he realized that he felt a strange connection to her, as if they were somehow fated to meet. He hoped that one day, their paths would cross again.

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As Athena walked away from the cemetery, she couldn't help but think about the young man,Ares. There was something about him that felt familiar, as if they had met before. She tried to shake off the feeling, but it persisted, like a nagging question in the back of her mind. She knew that their paths would cross again, and she hoped that when they did, she would have the answers she sought.

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So a few weeks later, Athena found herself at the event her friend had invited her to. It was a gathering of people with a shared interest in technology and its potential to help people on the autism spectrum. As Athena looked around, she was amazed by the diversity of people there. There were computer programmers, engineers, and even artists, all united by a common goal. And in the middle of it all was Sylvia, looking as excited as ever. "Welcome!" she said, giving Athena a hug..

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"I'm so glad you could make it," Sylvia said. "There are so many amazing things happening here, and I think you'll find it really interesting." Athena smiled. She had to admit, she was a bit skeptical about the whole thing, but she was willing to give it a chance. After all, Sylvia had always been a good judge of character, and she had never steered her wrong. So she followed her friend into the heart of the event, ready to see what it was all about.

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"Ladies and gentlemen,I declare the event officially open,the managing director of"Bliss tech company said, unknown to Athena,Vlad owns "Bliss tech company.."I have to go bestie,see you,Sylvia said and gracefully walked towards the stage..

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"I will just grab myself a drink,"Athena said, and bumped into someone as she turned,you..... you ...Ares said while starring at Ares,"Hello there,we met again...hi...hi.....,"sorry hi dear Athena said quite embarrassed..

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"What are you doing here?",Ares and Athena asked at the same time," okay?" You go first Ares said,my Best friend invited me and you?, Athena asked Ares."come closer,Ares beckoned on Athena,"she moved forward and he whispered into her ears"I'm here as an undercover agent,"really"?, She asked ,yes ,Ares continued,the owner of the company is a man with no database..

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"Are you an investigator!!,or a police man ,She asked,None Ares replied..

"Wanna dance with me miss Athena....? Athena Liam,she replied...

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"Such a lovely name for a pretty lady like you,"may I have this dance "?,sure , Athena said and they both took over the dance floor, wiggling to the best of the song.

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"Even the stars are jealous of your beauty Athena,Ares said while starring at her,he tired to steal a kiss from her when they felt a spark as the dull moon appeared above,A look of understanding passed between them as they realized what had just happened. They had both experienced a strong feeling of connection to, a sense of having been through this exact experience before. Suddenly, it all came rushing back to them. They had met each other years ago, as children, and had become close friends. But then, something had happened, and they had lost touch. Now, they were reunited, and it was as if the years had never passed.

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They began to talk to each other, trying to piece together what had happened to them as children. They remembered playing together, running through the woods, laughing and joking. And then, there had been a moment when everything had changed. Something had happened, something that they couldn't understand. But they knew that it had been connected to the full moon, and to the strange energy they had felt between them.

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"So, what do you think?" Ares asked. "About what?" Athena asked. "About the Moon Chasers," Ares said,he was walking her home after they party."Do you think you'll join?" Athena took a deep breath. "I don't know," she said. "I'm still thinking about it." Areslooked at her with a serious expression. "I think you should do it," he said. "You'd be great at it." Athena smiled. "Thank you," she said."so here we are,Ares said holding her hands,"goodbye"he said,I will see you tomorrow Athena said and pecked his lips,he turned and left while Athena entered inside...

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"So, you're thinking about joining the Moon Chasers?" her uncle asked. "Yes," Athena said. "I think it could be a good opportunity." "I'm glad to hear that," her uncle said. "But there's something you should know." "What is it?" Athena asked. "You'll need to keep your vampire side a secret," her uncle said. " Athena nodded. "I understand," she said.

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"Ares and Athena met"why are you frowning Athena "?,Ares asked, while I spoke to my uncles,"and"?"I've made my decision," Athena said to Ares. "I'm going to join the Moon Chasers." Ares smiled. "That's great news!" he said. "I knew you'd make the right choice." "Thanks for your support," Athena said. "I couldn't have done it without you." Aries gave her a hug. "Anytime," he said. "I'm always here for you." Athena smiled, feeling grateful for her friend's support.

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"Congratulations, Athena," Dr. Stevens said. "You've passed all the tests and is officially a member of the Moon Chasers." Athena beamed with pride. "Thank you," she said. "I'm honored to be a part of this organization." Dr. Stevens nodded. "And we're honored to have you," he said. "Now, there are some things we need to discuss." "Of course," Athena said, eager to learn more about her new role.

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As Dr. Stevens explained the rules and responsibilities of being a member of the Moon Chasers, Athena felt a sense of excitement and anticipation. She knew that this was the start of a new chapter in her life, and she was ready for whatever came next. With the support of her friend and mentor, Ares, and the guidance of Dr. Stevens, she felt like she could accomplish anything. And with the gift of her new abilities, she felt like she could make a real difference in the world. She was ready to embrace her new life, and to make the most of it.

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"I did it Ares, Athena said and jumped into his arms,"sure you did cupcake,"is that a new nickname for me,"yes"Ares said.

"Cupcake"?... cupcake"?,Awwwww they are so cute ,Mara said watching them with the other members.

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