The freezing water of the calm and peaceful valley seeped into the creamy skin of Elpida, as she was pushed into the depths of the rivers.

Aiden stepped back, his eyes searching around for any sign of her.

Bellona's eyes bore into the surface of the waters, breath hitched in her throat, while she awaited the arrival of Elpida.

Tears slipped out her eyes after minutes passed and nothing happened. She was so eager to see her friend back in good health, and now, it seemed like none of that would happen.

Orion who was stood far away from them, bent his head low in sympathy. His heart ate him up, thinking of all that happened in the past few days.

Bellona.

He was finding it hard to get her off his mind.

Memories of the both of them making love, remained in his heart. He longed for her every now and then, and seeing her in a state of happiness was all he yearned for. The reason why he asked Zeus to bring Elpida back.

He could have easily asked Zeus to do something else, like making him meet his true father, Makarios, or even giving him a moment to say a final goodbye to Lucas Brennan, but he did none of that.

Instead, he chose something he wouldn't in a thousand years had thought of.

Was it love? He chose not to believe so.

He didn't want to believe he had fallen in love with Bellona just as Aiden stated.

His soul longed for her in his arms, his body yearned for her touch on his skin, and he wished to see her smile at him, yet again.

He clenched his jaw hard, and was about turning away, when the head of Elpida slowly rose from the Valley, followed by her body with water dripping down the white dress which rested perfectly on her skin, with a crown made of vines adorning her hair, and a smile beautifying her face.

With tears in her eyes, Bellona ran forward crashing into her arms, hugging and embracing, while they both remained in each other's hold, not wanting to let go.

Orion stared forward immediately, feeling relieved.

Aiden turned around to gaze at him with a slight grin.

They passed a message with their eyes, watching the girls embrace.

Despite the beauty of the moment, a burden still remained in the heart of Orion.

Costa.

"I thought I'd lost you forever" Bellona whispered softly to Elpida.

"I can't believe I'm holding you yet again" Elpida breathed in response

Her voice was soft and silky, filled with much energy and grace.

"It feels so good seeing your face" She uttered softly.

"Orion completed the quest, right?" She asked, while shifting her gaze to his figure, while he stood feet away from them.

"He's set Zeno free, but he's still got something far greater than that" Bellona muttered.

Elpida immediately noticed the pain filling Orion's expression, prompting her to ask Bellona what the problem was.

"He's been told that until Costa is defeated, there will be no rest for him" Bellona responded.

"It's saddened him" She added.