Chanting for the god Apollo

3. Everything has a premise

"Mortals, go back. No mortals have ever stepped on the gate of God's Court." said the goddess of order, Eunomia.

Pilatus coughed several times, his voice was old: "I can't go back, I want to go up."

Onomia said: "This is order."

Pilatus said, "I will go."

The goddess of peace, Erenie said: "The gate of heaven is locked by clouds and mist, you can't open it. Your life is about to run out, give up, it's better to go to the secular world to enjoy the last happiness. You are the first mortal I have ever seen to arrive here, you I am amazed by your courage and perseverance. If you turn back, I will give you the last happiness before you die. A peaceful and peaceful old age is the greatest happiness in a person's life."

Pilatus: "I can't give up, my happiness is inside the door, not outside the door."

Dike, the goddess of fairness, asked curiously, "What's in the door?"

"Apollo," said Pilatus.

Immediately afterwards, he told his story to the three goddesses of timing, the dark boyhood, the first encounter with Apollo, their three problems, the kiss by the lake, the promise made in the Delphi Temple, and this long journey. , arduous, dangerous trek...

Erene was already in tears when she heard about Pilatus' dark and painful childhood.When they knew each other's question and answer with Apollo, the three goddesses couldn't help admiring.

Erene is sensitive and affectionate, and loves this clever but unfortunate young man. Seeing his dusty and time-ravaged face, she couldn't help crying, and couldn't wait to say: "I am willing to disperse the clouds and mists for you."

She waved her hand, and the black cloud in front of Pilatus immediately dissipated by a third, and the gate of heaven was faintly visible.

When Pilatus continued to narrate his love and firmness, Dike sighed again, and Eunomia couldn't help being moved by him.

At the end of the story, this difficult and painful journey was told, and Dike was moved by Pilatus's bravery and persistence. She sighed a third time and said, "You shouldn't stop here." In an instant, two-thirds of the cloud had dispersed.

Pilatus and the two goddesses of justice and peace looked at Eunomia, the goddess of order.

Onomia was silent, she stared at Dike, and Dike stared at her, and for a while Eunomia said: "Order is unmoved, but Dike is on your side. You impress."

The mist in front of Tianmen has all dispersed, and the court of God is in front.

After thanking the three goddesses for their kindness, Pilatus walked forward tremblingly on a tree branch and crutches.

Erene stopped him: "You have become old and old, completely different from when you were young, will Apollo remember you?"

"I don't know." Pilatus said so, but there was no wavering in his heart.

Erene looked at him for a moment and said, "I really want to see what you looked like when you were young."

As she said that, she kissed Pilatus on the forehead. His white hair turned black instantly, and all the markings faded away. Pilatus turned back into the boy who was by the Moonlight Lake decades ago. He is clearer than the lake. , Tenderer than moonlight.

Erene exclaimed, "You are so beautiful."

Pilatus felt the changes in his body, and he thanked again: "Thank you, Erene."

Erene asked curiously, "Do you know I am Erene?"

Pilatus: "Yes, Critere has described your appearance and clothing to me, and you have distinct personalities. Even if you don't tell me, I can recognize you just by your personality. You are the goddess of peace, Erene."

Erene smiled happily.

Says Eunomia: "He should not have regained his youthful beauty."

Erene felt pity for Pilatus who spent his whole life chasing after the light. She said: "But can Pilatus, who has lost his youth, be favored by Apollo? Besides, you have the heart to let Apollo be with such Pilatus." Stand together?"

Eunomia choked for a moment, she couldn't bear it.But she still said: "Time should treat everything equally." After speaking, she and Erene looked at Dike together, and Dike looked up at Pilatus and asked him, "Do you want youth and beauty?"

Pilatus said, "I want to."

Di Ke said: "You are too greedy, time is not kind to anyone."

Knowing the result, Pilatus sighed: "Yes, he will not be kind to anyone."

Dike lightly tapped Pilatus's forehead, and withdrew Erigne's divine power, and Pilatus became the old and feeble old man again, but the fire in his heart was still burning so vigorously, he stood up body, bid farewell to the three goddesses, and continued on the uncertain road ahead.

Di Ke sighed, and before the other party stepped through the gate of heaven, he promised him: "When Apollo's eyes are completely on you and love you with all his heart, time will not disturb you."

"—This is Dick's promise."

"It's also the promise of Erene/Eunomia." Erene and Eunomia looked at each other and said at the same time.

Pilatus passed through the gate of heaven.

……

A banquet is being held on Mount Olympus. The Trojan War is over. Human beings headed by Hector and Achilles present the best tragedy performance for the gods on the stage of war. When everything is over, Zeus invites the gods to come to Olympia. Banquet on Mount Persia.

Apollo is wearing a luxurious robe, hugging his golden lire, and his fingers are shuttled across the seven strings, plucking beautiful music.The muses could not stand still under such music, some of them danced with the music, presenting their most beautiful dancing posture; some stood behind Apollo, willingly accompaniment for his performance...

The whole court was mesmerized, and everything was beautiful. At this moment, Pilatus arrived.

Apollo was the first to discover this intrusion into the court of the gods.

An old and aged mortal, he thought, this must not be the lover of Zeus, he is far less beautiful than Ganymedes.He wouldn't even be a lover brought in by any god, no god would take such an old lover, but how did he come in?

Apollo was thinking, and Pilatus had crossed all the gods and came to him.

After drinking for three rounds, all the gods were dazzled, and had no intention of caring about this mortal who broke into the god's court indiscriminately. Even the god king Zeus just half-opened his eyes, watching his movements casually.

Pilatus said to Apollo: "I love you."

The strings of Apollo's subordinates kept ringing. He had watched a fight and drank a lot of strong wine, but he really couldn't arouse his lust, let alone facing such an old man.It's just that Apollo really felt that the other party was familiar, so he was willing to take a look at him after playing.

Pilatus took out the sitar that he used to accompany the bard. It was very simple, even a little old, but it was very strong. It accompanied Pilatus all his life. This is what every bard eats. Guy, life and death can't be discarded.Pilatus sat opposite Apollo, hugged the lyre, and sang the hymn of Apollo again.

There is no evil, no war in the song, only light and love.

……

Susan asked, "What is the hymn? Daddy, can you sing it to me?"

Pilatus shook his head with a smile and said, "No, this song is only for Apollo."

Susan sighed regretfully, and the sheep began to bleat, but a human voice suddenly came out of the sheep: "Uncle George, can you sing a little?"

It was a male voice, and the three of them were kicked out by the sheep.

Susan called their names in surprise: "Mary, Jack, and Stanley, why are you here, how long have you been eavesdropping?"

Jack said, "We, we..." He peeked at Pilatus, and was embarrassed to say it.

Out of the corner of her eye, Susan caught something in Stanley's hand: "Stanley, what are you holding?"

Stanley hid the thing behind his back, but he couldn't hide it anyway, so he had to confess honestly: "It's a lyre."

Of course Susan recognized it. It was George's golden lyre. When he was young, he would fall asleep listening to his father playing it. She said excitedly, "You stole my father's lyre."

Jack waved his hands again and again: "We're just curious..." He tried to explain, but his voice became lower and lower. He glanced at Mary.

I saw Mary walking straight to Pilatus, shedding tears, without saying anything, just kept calling him: "Uncle George, Uncle George..."

She broke down and cried loudly, not knowing why her heart was so sour, astringent, and uncomfortable.

Pilatus stroked the little girl's hair, he recognized her, Susan's good friend, a very cute little girl.He raised his hand at Stanley, and Stanley obediently returned the lyre he found in the ranch cabin.Pilatus adjusted it a few times, and soon it fluctuated regularly. In the beautiful music, Mary slowly calmed down.

Susan sat back in the distance again, and Jack and Stanley obediently found a small bench and sat down. The sheep stopped bleating, everything was peaceful and quiet, and the story continued...

Although Pilatus was old, his singing voice was still as clear and melodious as when he was young. Apollo slowly stopped playing, but the Muses did not stop singing and dancing. His hymn and harmony.

Apollo's eyes slowly stared at Pilatus, all the memories came up, all the past came up, his blood boiled after the war and sophistication calmed down, he remembered these eyes, and also remembered his "flower"...

A miraculous thing happened again, Pilatus slowly faded away from his old appearance, the sagging muscles on his face slowly lifted up, and his smile became relaxed, pure and joyful; his lips became bright red again, this The most elegant and beautiful song in the world came out of his mouth...

The flowers of Olympus bloomed for him, and the birds ran over admiringly, and quietly landed on the shoulders of Ares and Hera... They tilted their heads, listening to the stories and love stories of Pilatus .

After the song was over, Apollo stretched out his hand, and the young Pilatus put his hand on it. They held hands as they did back then, and then they left the carnival of the post-war gods together.

Apollo took his hand and walked to the forest and by the lake. They sat down on the ground. Apollo held his lyre and played a song again.

Then everything is really beautiful: the clear water flows slowly, a flower blooms slowly, a dead leaf slowly falls, a bud grows slowly, and a chick slowly breaks its shell...

Pilatus leaned on his shoulder and waited for him to finish the song. He leaned forward and kissed Apollo's cheek. Apollo turned his head to kiss him. They cherished and loved each other. Everything happened naturally and tenderly. ,Quiet.

In the woods, the flowers spread their branches, the trees rustled with the wind, the birds chirped and fell, and two lyres were randomly placed on the grass. Not far away, Pilatus and Apollo overlapped by the tree by the lake. Breathe low.

Apollo took off his gorgeous robe, and while undoing Pilatus' ragged clothes, he kissed his collarbone and asked, "What's your name?"

Pilatus answered him tremblingly: "Pilatus, my name is Pilatus."

Apollo leaned forward and kissed, the name still on his lips: "Pilatus, Pilatus," he said, "I remember you, I love you."

Pilatus buried his head in his neck and kissed him reverently: "I love you too, my Apollo, my light, and my everything."

Apollo picked up Pilatus, put him against the tree, and did the most intimate thing with him. He took Pilatus's face, kissed his lips, and said: "Pilatus, you wake up With the love of Apollo, the light will always be with you from now on.”

"I will always follow the light." Pilatus said, looking into Apollo's eyes and kissing them lightly.

The sun shone through the shadows of the trees, and Pilatus held the trees behind his back with both hands. He was almost pushed into the sky by Apollo.With such a quiet distance and such bright light, Pilatus could clearly see every detail.

Apollo has taken off all his clothes, showing off his handsomeness and stalwart without hesitation.Under the shining golden sunlight, the soft down on his body and the crystal sweat hanging on it refracted the light, outlining the most perfect body line in the world.

Just like this, he stood upright under the shade of the green under the halo, elegant and noble, and unbelievably beautiful.

The sky is blue, the pure white clouds are flowing, the earth is covered with emerald green, and the light illuminates everything.

Apollo, Apollo!

Pilatus inserted his hand into the other's curly and soft long hair, his whole body trembling with excitement.

Then, he heard Apollo's uncontrollable panting, and his gentle teasing: "Now you are also red."

Pilatus embraced the other party excitedly, and blocked the other party's mouth with himself. He bit the God of Light with his teeth brutally and tenderly, which he had spent his whole life chasing. Lip pet everything about him, let the other party feel his deepest and deepest love.

On Olympus the streams still flowed, and in the forest they gathered into lakes, where the God of Light left his heart.

Therefore, the sunlight falling on the lake in the forest is beautiful and gentle.