AfterDuo: Children's tale

Chapter 2: New People

Arachne had just plugged in the soldering iron when her phone buzzed. She looked down and saw Sarah's text. She immediately unplugged the iron and told Nairo she had to run.

"We just got started!" He shouted as she threw on her sweater and sprinted out the door, Nairo scrambling after her. The two arrived quickly at the McEwen house, the two homes were only a few doors down, and Arachne barged in, followed by Nairo who was a little out of breath from the sudden and unexpected run.

"What's going on?" Arachne shouted as she entered the house, Nairo at her heels. She noticed the young boy on the floor and the two other kids besides. One was a girl around 10, red eyes, rounded face, and white hair in two front ponytails. Arachne did a double take when she saw the girl's hair, it looked like eyes were staring back at her. The girl wore a smoky grey tunic and matching capri shorts. She looked at Arachne with panicked eyes.

The next lad looked a little younger, maybe 7 or 8 with very long light brown hair with a pinkish tint to it. The hair went easily to the ground. Two feathers jutted out of the left side of his head, blue to blue-green to pink in color. The kid also wore a tunic and capris, but his were a dark brown, the color of freshly baked bread.

The last man had fluffy slate colored hair, golden eyes, and he was wearing a kimono the same color as his hair, giving him the aura of a stone statue. Not a very happy statue either, Arachne thought noting his glare. He seemed like he was trying to burn a hole through everyone there.

"I don't know. Amelia was going to take us to see mom when these guys showed up through the portal that our cousin made. Who are you?" Katherine asked and the man turned his glare to her, and she didn't flinch.

"We don't have to tell you anything!" The older of the three newcomers snarled in a voice that was almost as deep as Ra's voice was. The younger boy stood up and brushed himself off.

"Sorry about him, he is not very trusting. I am Ryu, the girl is Mia and the ever so lovely man is Togaru." Ryu said in a voice that sounded like music in a way. Mia waved timidly and Togaru snorted and turned his head away so he wasn't staring at anyone.

Arachne stepped forward, her face emotionless.

"You didn't answer the question, Ryu. Who are you, and where did you come from?" Her voice was freezing. Nairo stepped out from behind her and made a silent, 'sorry' gesture. Ryu, however, did not seem offended. He smiled sweetly,

"Well, I am from the Realm of the Gods. Mia is from the land of Liones, and I can't say for Togaru. He never told mother." Arachne perked up at the sound of Realms. Other lands, possibly her father was in one?

"Who is mother?" Arachne asked, although she suspected she knew.

"The ruler of the gods. Mokali." Ryu answered and the twins looked at each other in shock.

"Who is your pops?" Sans asked with a little anger in his tone and Ryu shook his head.

"No man was there for my birth. I was created by mother. Gods can create children if they want to without another being needed." Ryu said as Sans nodded and Togaru growled. "At least you didn't have a dad. Not mine..."

"Wow, you're very angry, aren't ya?" Nairo said, rolling his eyes and putting his arms down.

"You would be too if you are the only demigod son of the late Amogaru." Togaru snapped back. Nairo nodded, clearly not knowing who that is. He responded, voice dripping with sarcasm.

"Personally, I wouldn't mind being a demigod, but continue on how your life is so hard." Togaru lunged at Nario, but Amelia grabbed him before he could get the human. Nairo backed up a few steps, satisfied but also terrified inside. Arachne punched the boy in the arm, who muttered 'Oww," Amelia, with strain on her face said,