This story was originally written in Indonesian. I used AI to help translate it into English, so I apologize in advance for any translation errors or awkward phrasing that may appear.
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"Oeek...! Oeek...!"
(Is that the sound of a baby crying...?)
(Wait a minute! That's me crying!)
I panicked as the unfamiliar sensation overwhelmed me. As I opened my eyes, the first thing I saw was a beautiful woman lying on a bed.
(Is she... my mother?)
The woman gently picked me up and cradled me in her arms.
"You're so adorable. From now on, your name will be Callisto. Isn't it a beautiful name?"
She smiled warmly.
(Callisto? Wait—did my name stay the same?)
Before being reincarnated, I was an Angel who served Jupiter alongside my three sisters.
But after the great war between gods, millions of years ago, the era of the gods came to an end.
The universe slowly recovered, and new life began to emerge.
In his final moments, Jupiter used the last of his divine power to release the remaining four Angels from their duty—and promised them new lives in the future.
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Two Years Later
Two years after Callisto's birth, Luna—their mother—gave birth to a second child. She named her Europa.
Callisto was shocked when she heard her sister's name.
(Europa?! How does Mom know our real names... again?)
"Mom, why did you name me Callisto and my sister Europa?"
(Callisto could already speak fluently at the age of two. You probably know why.)
She asked, still speaking like a toddler, but with unusual clarity.
Her mother replied with a soft smile, "Those were the names your father gave you."
Callisto froze, stunned by her answer.
She leaned in close to the newborn Europa and whispered softly.
"Psst... Europa. It's me, Callisto."
"If you can understand me, hold my finger."
She reached out her tiny hand—and, just as she suspected, Europa responded by gripping her finger.
(Just as I thought. She's awake too.)
"Oh my... My precious little girls. I hope we'll always be happy together," Luna said with a loving smile.
But even in their happiness, trouble began to stir.
Villagers started to question the whereabouts of the children's father.
"Didn't I already explain this? Their father... he's gone now."
Luna tried to explain to the village chief.
"That's believable for the first child, but how do you have a second child without a husband?"
The chief's words struck hard. Luna was speechless.
The villagers demanded a proper explanation.
"Fine," Luna said at last. "I'll tell you everything. But I doubt you'll believe me."
She began to share her story.
It started when she met a handsome man with golden hair in a field of flowers.
His beauty was divine—anyone would fall in love at first sight.
He proposed to her right after they met.
And they married.
They lived together in that endless flower field for months.
Strangely, she never felt hungry or thirsty there.
The skies were always clear.
Then one day, he told her they would soon part ways.
"W-What? Why?" Luna cried, shocked.
The man revealed his name—Jupiter.
"I'm sorry. I can't stay with you forever. It may seem like I've taken advantage of your kindness... but please, take care of my four daughters."
He looked down, afraid she'd reject him.
But Luna, with a gentle heart, nodded. "Okay... I'll protect them."
Jupiter smiled, caressed her stomach, and began to name the daughters yet to be born.
"The first is Callisto. She's a tomboy and a troublemaker, but strong, brave, and never gives up."
"The second is Europa. Though the second-born, she's like the eldest—kind, caring, but strict when needed."
"The third is Ganymede. She will be the smartest of them all—the brain of the sisters."
"And finally, Io. The youngest—spoiled, clumsy, and always wanting attention. A sweet girl who must be protected at all costs. She holds a terrifying power within her, one that could hurt herself or others..."
A gentle breeze swept the field as he spoke.
"You love them deeply, don't you?" Luna said, smiling like a blooming flower.
As their warmth reached its peak, Jupiter began to fade.
"My time is almost up."
"W-Will we meet again?" Luna asked through her tears.
Though their time together was short, it felt like a slice of paradise.
"I'm sorry, my dearest. I've kept your purity intact... yet I leave behind four children."
His divine form began to vanish.
"We'll never meet again. I pray you find someone better than me. Your life will be hard, but please don't give up. Your daughters will bring you happiness beyond imagination... They'll protect and treasure you like a gem."
As his light disappeared, Luna awoke in her bed.
The next day...
"Congratulations, Miss Luna. You're pregnant."
Luna's family reacted poorly to the news.
"Who did this to you?! Where is that man?! You disgrace our family!"
She told them everything.
No one believed her.
She was cast out.
Eventually, she found a home in this village.
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After Hearing Her Story
Callisto and Europa were furious at the injustice their mother had suffered.
(How dare they... treating Mom like that!)
Still, the villagers were skeptical.
"What a ridiculous story. More like she fooled around with a bunch of men!"
Someone spoke harshly.
"HEY! Don't you dare insult my mom!"
Callisto, at only two years old, picked up a stick that was heavy for her small frame.
"Take this—HIYAH!"
WHACK!
She struck the man's leg.
"OW! That hurts! How can a two-year-old be this strong?!"
"W-What's with that kid's expression?! She looks furious—like a grown-up!"
"Could they be cursed children?!"
Panic spread through the villagers, but the chief calmed them.
After a long discussion, the village decided to let Luna and her children stay—for now.
But ill will continued to surround them.
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Three Years Later
Five-year-old Callisto and three-year-old Europa sat outside, munching on bread together.
"Look at those two... Their father must be a demon or something. I mean, their mother had them without a husband."
Whispers and judgment passed from mouth to ear.
Callisto clenched her fists.
(You think we can't hear you?!)
Then, she spotted a bug resting on a tree.
"Aha! Got it. Let's go, Europa!"
"Don't do anything stupid, Callisto!"
But Callisto ignored her sister.
She caught the bug... and stealthily crept up behind one of the gossipers.
"This is what you get for disrespecting Lord Jupiter! Bwahaha!"
She dropped the insect down their back.
"AHHH! WHAT IS THAT?! GET IT OUT!"
The person flailed wildly, trying to get the bug out.
"You little devil!!!"
Callisto grabbed Europa's hand.
"Run for it!!!"
"Haaah?! You're such an idiot!!!"
Europa shouted as they ran, but even she couldn't stop laughing.
Later that day, their mother had to apologize—again.
Their chaotic life together was just beginning.
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