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Mount Olympus Academy is full of plenty of drama, which makes sense, since the Greek gods and goddesses often found themselves immersed in intrigue and emotional chaos. Medusa has finally been returned to the school, with a warning that she is not supposed to unleash her powers on anyone. Aphrodite is getting a bit tired of the constant attention of all the God Boys, so she turns her beauty know-how to Athena, who doesn't seem to care as much about her appearance. Aphrodite thinks that everyone should fall in love and get married, and thinks that Athena could use a push in that direction, although she doesn't plan on pushing her in the way of Ares, who is insufferable, kind of cute, and someone in whom Aphrodite is interested. Instead of having her attention returned by Ares, the lame Hephaestus seems interested in her, sending her roses and even making her a gorgeous golden bracelet. He's nicer that the other boys, but she just doesn't feel "that way" about him. He is helpful, though; she's trying to help out a suitor of Atalanta, whose father is allowing men to race for her affections. Sadly, if they lose, they are put to death. Hippomenes wants to win Atalanta's hand, but would prefer not to die in the attempt, so asks for Aphrodite's help. It is Hephaestus who makes the golden apples that Hippomenes is able to use to win the race. Aphrodite is glad when Athena warms to her new look, but the two have some difficult moments when Aphrodite is jealous. Luckily, Artemis, Persephone, and other friends help them understand how they can work together toward common goals.