The Moon Goddess and Her Mate

In the palace of the Lord Helion,

A silver-haired woman was seen standing in front of the mirror. In the midst of the silence in the room. Suddenly, the maiden’s eyes, which were originally violet in colour, turned blue. The Moon Goddess seemed to want to do something, even though she did not do it immediately. “O, Nyx, tut vetnth ionth. Tatmanth te oghtiz!” [1]

The tone of voice the girl used changed automatically. This moment happened spontaneously. Meanwhile, a violent whirlwind arose in that room, but the only daughter of the couple, God Helion and the Goddess Avtexia, just watched what was going on in silence. Not long after, a woman with white eyes appeared, and the guest showed no emotion on her face.

“How dare you call me here. Has your mind returned to sanity?”

When she saw the summoner, Lord Havento’s third sister could not help asking like just now. However, the virgin goddess acted normally, as if nothing was out of the ordinary. Atvertha had yet to say something nor answer the question, so the place became quiet again. Nyx observed the attitude of her close friend, and she felt strange about the attitude of the room owner.

“I need your help, Nyx.”

After a few moments of silence, the Crossroads Lady finally answered the guest’s question. The Goddess who lived permanently in the Underworld was surprised by that answer, but she had not said this directly to the interlocutor. The atmosphere became awkward because the Night Goddess was silent and did not directly comment on Atvertha.

“What kind of help do you need from me? If it relates to that bloody mortal man, then do not expect me to give it to you.”

The woman, who always wore a dress made of darkness, blue-black like night and filled with sparkling lights, had already asked the question that she would not help her best friend if what Atvertha asked for turned out to be related to her mortal male boyfriend. The Necromancy Queen only shook her head so that Nyx became wary of the other person and guessed what the girl was trying to say.

“No. I am not going to ask for that. I need your opinion about a familiar companion.”

The Underworld Goddess frowned because she was surprised by such words. Meanwhile, the quiet girl waited for a comment from the other goddess. Nyx kept watching Atvertha’s behaviour, even though that young lady had yet to say another word to her. “Where did you know about familiar companions? Has your mom taught you about this?”

The girl nodded. She looked serious so that Nyx, who was initially suspicious, slowly began to feel negative. The Night Goddess kept watching the interlocutor’s expression carefully. “Yes, my mom already told me about it when we were in the class. Therefore, I want to ask you about it. Do you have any suggestions on what kind of animal would suit me?”

“It all depends on you. You have your own image, so just adjust it to your existing self-image.”

The girl with thin eyebrows shook her head again, causing Nyx to frown. The pale-faced virgin looked like she needed advice from her close friend, who was more experienced. “I still do not know what kind of animal which fits my representation. Mom has already given you some ideas, but I still need your advice.”

“What animals did your mom recommend? Describe them to me.” The woman who hated sunlight wanted to hear what the Sun Goddess had to offer. A woman with a sinister aura also wanted to know whether Atvertha was serious about what she was saying or just made a joke.

“Mom told me I could choose a black dog, an owl, a raven, or a wolf. In your opinion, should am I looking for another pet as my familiar companion?” Atvertha said all the animals that the mother had mentioned. The memory of her mortal boyfriend and a pack of wolves came back to mind, but the virgin tried to get rid of it for a while because she was having a serious conversation with her best friend.

“All the options given by Goddess Avtexia were true. They all matched with your image as Queen of Witches, so why do you now even want to look for other animals? Remember, do not make the wrong choice because it all has to do with you. Be careful with your decision. Do not be hasty in determining everything.”

All the words from the other person made Atvertha ponder. The girl did not give any new comments yet, so the Night Goddess felt too hot, so the guest, as soon as possible, flew to the other side of the room, which did not get much sunlight. There was silence again in the room, but Nyx did not mind this condition. After getting inspiration, the wallflower goddess realized that the sibling of Lord Havento was no longer in the same spot, so she immediately looked for her.

The woman who did not like to talk small talk just observed Atvertha’s actions without intending to reveal where she stood. When she found the figure she was looking for, the woman who would become the Necromancy Queen directed her body toward the interlocutor. “Why are you standing there but not saying anything to me? I was looking for you!”

A woman who the upper-world gods and goddesses respected just smiled. However, the smile looked different for some reason, as if she was mocking Atvertha, which confused and annoyed the girl. “You already know that I never like the sunlight. You were silent for so long, so I had to move here from my current position. Do you have any questions regarding familiar companion? If there are no new questions, then I must leave this place.”

“Yeah, I have a new question. I want to know one thing, is a familiar companion the same concept as that of witches?”

The Underworld Goddess shook her head. “No. They are not the same. A familiar companion means we choose the animal as a friend. Do not get me wrong. The friends I mean here do not mean their position is higher than a God or Goddess, but the chosen pet always accompanies us and is ready to help in all circumstances. They will be loyal to us no matter what and with all costs. One thing for remember if later the flock of your familiar companions who live on Earth are having trouble, especially if the evil of the mortals causes it, then you must be ready to help. Plus, your pet companion of the same type will get more respect from your people.”

This time, the Moon Goddess did not feel offended by such words. This moment made the Night Goddess wonder, but she still acted naturally in order to avoid Atvertha’s suspicions. A violet-eyed maiden seemed to nod. “Okay. I can do it. I do not mind if I have to help the herd of my companion pet. Nyx, can their whereabouts be known by all mortals, including my people? If yes, then what should I do to make it happen?”

“Yes, you can make it happen, Atvertha. When you have become a full-power goddess like me, then you can tell the High Priest or High Priestess to make your statue together with your familiar companions. From there, they will find out about you and your chosen animal.”

“Thank you, Nyx. I still have a few additional questions for you. In your opinion, do we have to take a pet to become a familiar companion? If it is mandatory, why did this happen, and what was the reason?”

“If you ask my opinion, then I will tell you the truth: not all immortals like us want to have a familiar companion. It was done on our own free will, so it was not an obligation. Do not stress yourself. My brother for example. Havento only has two of three-headed dogs guarding the throne, but they are no representation of him. To be honest, the term familiar companion is inappropriate. Your mom might be forgot, the correct term was pet companion. Only witches use familiar terms.”

Atvertha’s expression suddenly showed a change, even if only slightly. The girl did not seem to expect to get such information from her best friend. Nyx continued to monitor the behaviour of the owner of the room. Now, the smart lady’s face was getting normal. “Thank you for your corrections and information. I appreciate it.”

“It is okay. It was great that you asked me about pet companion instead of digging up more information with your mom. Was there anything that made you act like that other than curiosity?”

Upon hearing this question, Goddess Atvertha tried to smile, but it was in vain. The maiden’s expression remained the same. However, that special guest had suspicions about the young woman who had called her name. Nyx tried to guess what was in the other person’s heart. However, she could not perform such actions.

“No. It was alright. I have decided, that everything related to the future of becoming a Goddess must be prepared as soon as possible. Because of that, earlier I deliberately invited you here, in order to get more information about pet companions.”

A feeling of awe began to rise in the sibling of Lord Havento’s heart after hearing the answer from the host. She did not say anything yet, because she still could not believe the change in attitude shown by her best friend. Meanwhile, Atvertha waited for a comment from the other person.

It seemed that my actions were starting to bear good results just a moment ago. Atvertha’s mind began to develop in a more advanced direction, to be more precise about what would be her duties and responsibilities as a Goddess.

I hope this is a good sign for me. I just want her to succeed, hoped Nyx.

“Great. You really should do that because whatever is the business of witchcraft, including choosing a pet companion, is indeed your obligation. Sooner or later, Goddess Avtexia will definitely test your magick skill, so you have to be proficient in order to pass the test. I feel happy to see you today. I hope you can do more serious things about your future. Do not waste your time, let alone thinking about that bloody mortal male.”

The young goddess who had never been married scowled. She looked annoyed because she heard her best friend mocking her boyfriend as ‘that bloody mortal’. Atvertha did not understand the interlocutor’s mindset, while Nyx looked relaxed as if what had been said was natural. “Can you stop it? I do not like hearing you say things like that. I did not invite you here to fight.”

The white-eyed woman suddenly chuckled, making Atvertha even more irritated. However, this moment only lasted for a few seconds because Nyx’s expression had returned to normal. “Okay. I will stop it as you wish. I am glad you are back to being my sane best friend. keep it up! I am so proud of you.”

“I can’t tell the difference whether you are praising or sarcastic. You are really annoying.”

The woman, who had a height of one hundred and seventy-four centimetres tall, chuckled again. She did not seem to care what the other person said. However, her current activity stopped, and the guest’s face suddenly changed. Not long after, the Night Goddess immediately disappeared from there without saying anything, so this situation made Atvertha confused.

“What was wrong with Nyx? Why is my close friend acting weird? Had she been summoned by Havento? Or could there be something in the-”

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[1] O, Nyx, tut vetnth ionth. Tatmanth te oghtiz! = O, Nyx, my true friend. Come here!