Zoe stared at the self proclaimed orphans. They flew in the face of authority, camp half-blood and camp Jupiter alike. She had seen many factions detach themselves from these two over the centuries.
Only never one so caring.
Reyna her newest sister had given her opinion on the group, it's apparent patriarch especially.
Asher, he could have been mistaken for a mother back in the glory days of Greece. He was relatively short, his expression and skin quite soft. The way he held the attention of the children around him reminded Zoe of her own mother.
Which she found strange considering she was looking at a boy shamelessly wearing a hand made sling holding not one, but three infants, two remaining on his back.
"Back in our days men would have been shamed for doing such a thing."
Her brother Gabriel followed her gaze.
"You mean Asher? He's a good guy and I mean a really good guy a sweetheart even. Just... for the love of all that is holy, don't mess with his children."
"*his* children? And yes, I get what you mean, he seems well accompanied." Hummed Zoe looking at the other two eldest boys.
The one in green glanced her way with a look that could have only been described as a cold predatorial gaze. Like a wolf ready to pounce.
The other one seemed a tad bit calmer. His deep eyes holding a carefully hidden calculation.
"They caught your eyes as well." Hummed Artemis standing by Zoe "I must admit curiosity gripped me after Reyna's strong words."
"Do you still have to keep up lord Apollo's slack in the matter of caring for children?"
"Not anymore." Piped up Apollo in a somewhat subdued tone also appearing right by her. Gabriel jumped his fist raised halfway. Clearly not as used too godly shenanigans as his sister.
"We should be worried right? I mean these days a nomadic group of children just screams homeless."
"The kids are in good hands." Calmly Protested Gabriel. "You haven't seen them fight like I have, there's no fiercer protectors in nature."
"Well why don't we go make sure." Smiled Apollo strutting towards Asher who had taken a seat in the soft grass not far away.
"He reminds me of a nymph." Muttered Zoe "of the old days, radiant and without worry... only."
"Nymphs are never quite what they seem." Finished Artemis with a nod her gaze floating to the children.
They saw Apollo greet Asher out of earshot, the leader of the orphan shook hands with the sun god. Warmly welcoming him like an old friend.
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"So you take care for children I've heard?"
Asher nodded "I do, if you or your sister are worried you are free to remain and make sure. If that's alright with my friends." He said sending a careful glance at Alexios.
"As long as she stays far away from me." Frowned the boy turning away from the conversation.
"I'm mostly worried about your lifestyle, the kids seem okay well fed happy. What about the education?" Inquired Apollo taking a seat before the demigod.
"I make sure of that myself, it's a bit rudimentary, but I can definitely pass for a teacher." Smiled Asher rocking the sleeping child in his arms.
"When it comes to survival Alexios is the one teaching them. He spent all his life outside of both camp. He's one of the best survivors out there."
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FanfictionPerseus Jackson son of Poseidon, bearer of so many titles it's a headache. Many trials befell him in his short existence, but this tournament might just be the greatest.
