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Day three

Now that it's official of his son's health everything came crashing downward for the gold. But Ava's words from last night brighten his slim hope that everything will be alright.

Still last night he took a long walk around town for a refresher until he came back inside once everyone is asleep.

While the sun still hasn't risen he went to the old table where his belongings are at.

Quickly tiny noises came from behind him as he reaches for his bag. Turning back it was the boy wide awake and staring at him after crawling from it's crib and room he slept.

How did that boy manage to go down?

"It's early for you to wake up." The Scorpio picked his son up but something was off. The boy's hair seem to grown an inch bigger than his usual short hair and now it has reshaped itself into somewhat spiky. His nail also grew in the process.

Kardia grew concern of the appearance while the boy stare at him like a doll, then it giggles and kicks the air randomly.

"Hah the way your hair looks remind me of..." He stop and it came to him. Only a person has spiky hair and has the same hair color as him and that person lives in Sanctuary.

"No way in hell that you're..." He couldn't believe it, could Ava been messing around with the seafood before him?

He was visiting her when I was hiding in her room but no way she could have let herself get tempted by that ugly crab!

But the infant is six months old and the only person who could have been with her on that day was himself.

"Unless he was visiting her right when I left to Sanctuary!" He yelled while Arkhes tilts his head like a confused puppy. His innocent hazel eyes lead the Scorpio to realized what he says is nonsense.

"Nevermind." He set the child to it's bottom on the ground and sat in front of him. From his bag he took out an apple.

"See this? It's my favorite and it will soon be yours." The saint rolled the fruit at the infant. It took a while for Arkhes to react before he started playing with it.

Then he attempts to eat it but his lack of teeth prevents him. While the boy whimpers in the unfortunate reality his father smiles seeing his son has the same cravings just as him.

"Don't worry you'll eat it when your teeth grows."

But quickly Arkhes push the fruit away and struggles to get up, signifying that he wanted to stand. Seeing this strange act Kardia went to help but the boy wouldn't let him lend a hand. Instead it growl at him.

"Seems like you're a lone wolf, you know I don't even know what a wolf looks like." The Scorpio never notice El Cid standing by the old door witnessing him talking to a baby by himself.

"I suppose everything went fine?"

"Oh it's you, yeah everything is fine." The Scorpio took a quick glance at him before turning his attention to the boy in front of him.

He began to notice that the man was in and out of the house for the past two days and this morning Ava needed him on her way to the tavern. "Did Calvera saw how boring you are?"

"You own me a new pair..." the Spaniard recalled what happen yesterday. He didn't answered the question given to him.

Arkhes notice him and quickly crawl to the Scorpio full of fear.

"Ask my friend she'll be willing to take some off of a customer for you." He teased as he holds Arkhes.

"...I suggest you stop." The Capricorn walk back outside again.

Then Ava soon came after.

"I'm finally able to convince her all thanks to El Cid." She sat down with them and hugs Arkhes. The Scorpio never felt quite happy seeing them together with him taking his mind off of the boy's health.

"I'm guessing he has a date with the she-demon?"

"That's not nice, your friend is so kind and helpful she deserves a lot." Ava cradles the boy back to sleep.

"Hah when you're around. With me she's the opposite which is why I gave her that nickname!"

A knock from the front door caught their attention. Quickly our blue hair saint got up to check out who could it be.

Upon opening a messenger was at the doorsteps holding a letter.

"I have a letter for the gold saints."

"Hey how did you know we're-"

"Bye!" The kid quickly threw the letter at him and ran off before the Scorpio could ever catch him or finish his sentence.

Opening it the news was pleasant.

Great news to report for remaining saints that are stationed in different parts of the world, it seems that no suspicious activity is reported meaning that a Holy War won't come after all. We should rest easy about this but don't forget to stay on high alert.

With all said there's nothing to worry about within the next years or so.

Good news indeed for the saint. No enemies means more years to eagerly wait for Arkhes to come visit.

Or could be the perfect chance to have monthly visits to Ava if he could convince Sage by which the chance of a success is slim.

"It looks like someone is happy!" Ava's voice from behind made the saint to turn around. There she holds the baby and with its arms stretched out forward it smiles at Kardia.

Then it happen.

"P...p..." the boy repeatly spoke the single word catching both parents by surprise.

For Ava it was a moment of a lifetime hearing this which mean her son may have recognized the saint as his father. But he stops and yawn until he close his eyes.

Right after she went to place him on the crib from her room two arms grabbed her from behind pulling her close to none other than the saint himself.

"What's the matter?" She ask slightly nervous.

"Would it be nice if he had someone to play with?" he went close to her ear and spoke in a playful but devilish manner, "we could go for another one."

Ava was completely speechless of it. Quickly she had to pull away.

"Um I-I think I'm good heheh..." the young mother couldn't gather enough words and she slowly steps away playing with her fingers, "besides I-i don't think I'm ready."

"Come on just one and I'll stop asking for more!" The saint holds both of her hands and pleas like a child with big eyes that somewhat sparkle.

Ava was hesitant of the request due to the boy's issue and such but seeing how happy Kardia look she'll make an exception.

"Well...I guess. BUT you'll have to visit me again on time or they'll be better off without a father."

"That's really mean, but I promise!" He picked her up with a cheerful smile. While they giggle at each other someone knock on the door ruining their moment. Quickly Kardia set her aside and open the door ready to tell whoever it was to get lost.

It was Degel.

"Some woman from the nearest ranch ask me in an unknown language but I remember something about apples-"

"Apples?! Well let's go then!" The Scorpio was about to dash outside until Ava stops him.

"I'll get them, the lady is more comfortable seeing me than with strangers." She picked up a scarf and basket in hand.

"Hold up I won't allow you to go outside by yourself." Now Kardia was a bit protective, sure she's been in this small town for months but who knows if there are men lying in wait.

Ava sigh seeing that he never changed, especially when it comes to jealously.

"Actually Kardia I wanted to talk to you about an important discussion that YOU need to know." Degel place his hand onto his friend's shoulder and slowly but forcefully pulled him back giving Ava the chance to pass them.

"That can wait!" The Scorpio sneered at his friend.

"I won't take long!" In a hurry Ava left the men by themselves with the boy.

"Hey wait for me!!!"

"Take care!" The Aquarius respond back until he close the door. Then Kardia pulled away from him in a bad mood.

"What was that for?!"

"Last night me and El Cid had a talk about the boy's future and you need to know of the outcome."

"I'm the one that decides on my son's future I don't need people to tell me what to do!"

Already the Frenchmen could feel a headache from how stubborn his friend is becoming.

"This is a huge situation and I don't want any trouble nor problems so for once listen to what I have to say!" He snapped.

To be continued

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