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The sun god smiles a little, rubbing Endymion's arm cheerfully, "That was good though. You mastered a force with direction... But to levitate it, you need a force from below the rock and a force from above ot keep it centered... Let's try something even smaller for this..." He picks a small flower and sets it in Endymion's hand, "Focus on levitating it at eye level."

(awww... ok)

Apollo had picked the flower because of this knowledge. Levitating a flower demanded control. "Just relax and let it come naturally. If you focus so hard, of course you are going to crush it... Just let go of your worry and self doubt... I don't know why you are so tense... Are you just worried about going up against Athena?"

((ummm... they were there all along, what you talkin' bout? *giggles*))

Apollo winces openly at the comment, not knowing that the reason why Endymion wasn't doing as well with him came from physical lust. He wanted to growl that Diana wouldn't always be there to hold his hand, but he bites his tongue. That wouldn't help anything.
His eyes lift back to the flower as it blooms back to life. Bringing something back to life, no matter how small, was impossible to most gods, including Apollo. Unless, of course, he gave his own immortal life in it's stead. He gazes past the flower to Endymion, "You are very powerful, you know that, right? I wish Diana could help you, but I guess you are stuck with me... I'll try to make this as painless as possible, Dymion... I'm sorry... But you're doing well, just trust yourself...." He walks over to Endymion, his eyes blank as his fingertip barely brushes the flower's petals, "Did you know you could do this?"

Apollo gazes at the flower, "It is strange to see them blooming... Perhaps they have somehow adapted to the cold climate... You garter their hopes, Endymion. That is your jurisdiction." His eyes flick up to catch the younger god's, a small smile on his lips. He had seen no god quite like Endymion. A god of hope.
"Endymion... I may need your help... At the very least, your prayers... I've spoken with Her," he glances skyward, refering to the sun, "It will be possible to do... But it may take a while. The earth's path around the sun will have to be changed. It will be gradual and Diana will help with some movements of the moon's path to keep the tides in check... But we'll do it, I promise you... You are the god of hope though, I need you strong behind me while I change the path... My work alone can't do this... I need hope..." He smiles a little and strokes Endymion's cheek before leaning in to take in the scent of the small flower, "We'll talk more about it after this situation with Athena is over... Just know that I haven't forgotten about you."

The sun god hadn't been expecting for Endymion to begin praying to him right then. He gasps as the prayer begins, closing his eyes as the warm of the prayer slid over him. The infused hope and faith seeps deep into him and suddenly, he didn't feel tired or empty any longer. He lets out his breath in a shaky sigh and before the could stop himself, his violet eyes open, renewed with life. Then in an instance, he was cradling Endymion's face in his hands and leaning closer. He breathes in the soft, warm scent of his lover before thier lips meet. Lost in the pounding of his own heart and the warmth in Endymion's lips, he strokes the young god's cheek and simply kisses him, his lips doing the gentle begging for him. Begging for him to accept the kiss and not push him away, begging for some sign that their love hadn't died.

Apollo pulls back as well, flushed and breathing slightly faster, "Forgive me.... I didn't mean to... well, I'm sorry... I just.... Thank you...." He takes a few steps back. Although he was reenergized, his eyes still held sadness. The kiss had felt exquisite and Endymion had even started to respond before... Before he was left feeling empty and guilty all over again.
He sighs, wishing he could now get rid of the awkwardness his own eagerness had caused. He turns and walks over to a larger rock, taller than both of them and wider than any of the trees that had come across, "See if you can levitate this.... safely...."

Apollo smiles sadly, watching the rock float there. He walks over, remembering when he had been given this test. Now it was time to up the stakes. He crawls beneath the boulder and lies on his back, "Keep it floating but lower it enough to touch me without crushing me."
He lies back , trying to hide thetears that were leaking from his eyes. He almost wished Endymion would let it fall to have pain as a distraction.

Apolo sits up with a smile and gazes across at Endymion, "I know it wasn't.... But you did very well... I would have been ok even if it didn't happen... We both have healing abilities, you know. Beyond those of other gods.... Gods themselves heal quickly, but you and I can heal others... Which will be our next lesson...."
He stands up and walks over, rubbing Endymion's back, "Hey... I know that was hard... But the best way to train you will be under pressure like that. The more that is at stake, the better your powers will shine through... Our healing training will be the same, I'm afraid... So just relax for now. We'll get started once you have a chance to catch your breath."