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Chapter Thirty-Five
I was leaning against the wall of one of the courtyards in the school when I heard the faint sound of bones clattering against stone. I turn my head and was amused to see a midget skeleton walking towards me. Clutched between the skeletons hands was a note. I gave the small skeleton a raised eyebrow until I felt the energy coming from it. My lips twitched in amusement at the mixed presence of a child of Hades natural power and magic. I held out a hand when it got close enough and the skeleton set the note into my palm before dissolving. I snort in amusement since most children of Hades back during my first life wouldn't even bother trying to clean up the mess their skeletons made when they were not in use. It was rather common in those days to just find the remains of said skeleton in rather random places with no scent of death in the air. It seemed that this new child of Hades actually had some kind of sense. I shook my head as Yukina walked towards me with Kiyo on her head. She glanced at the note in my hands and asked, "What's that?"
"It seems the little demigod's have finally reached a decision," I answer and look over the note, "Let's go,"
I toss the note to the ground and with a flick of my wrist set it alight. The flames were rather pretty if I do say so myself. The many reds and oranges glowed together in harmony. I tore my gaze from the remains as Yukina asked, "What did it say?"
"It said to meet them at the same place as last time," I answer with a small shrug, "The lake is probably the only reason they chose that place,"
"It does provide a rather large amount of water," Kiyo agreed with a knowing look in her eyes as she glanced towards me, "Though they really should remember just what you can do,"
"They don't know what I can do," I remind her with a smirk, "They only know things about me through rumors, pranks, and experience. Even back in my first life, I was rather unknown until I decided to reveal myself to everyone,"
"So what do you think their answer is?" Yukina asked as we moved through the castle.
"Many paths lie in wait for their choice," I murmur while Yukina let out a small groan, "To even guess restricts those paths, so I will not say what I believe the answer maybe. I could be wrong and thus I will not speak of my belief until after we speak with those three,"
"You're spending way too much time with Luna and Cheshire," Yukina deadpanned causing me to snort.
"And?" I ask as we reached the outside doors.
Yukina just sighed and shook her head. Kiyo snickered at the wolf before jumping off said wolf's head while saying, "Kai loves fucking with peoples minds Yukina, so of course she wouldn't see a problem with it."
She transformed into her larger 6 tailed form and walked on my left as Yukina took up my right. Yukina grew to the size of a large horse as we slowly walked down to the lake. We soon reached the lake and I spotted the trio standing there. The first to see me was the girl. She tensed slightly at the sight of me before alerting the other two to my presence. I offered the three a smile as I say, "I bid you three good afternoon. Shall we get straight to business?"
The son of Poseidon, Percy, nodded, "We have thought it over and have come to a decision."
"I see," I say while settling into a relaxed posture, "And what have you decided?"
Thalia spoke up next, "We have chosen to join up with you."
"Excellent," I clap my hands with a smile, "Do you have any questions?"
"Can you tell us about your life?" Nico asked causing me to hum.
"Which one?" I ask in return.
"Your first one," Thalia answered causing me to nod with a slight smile.
"Shall we head somewhere more comfortable to talk?" I ask causing the three to nod, "Follow me then," I turn my head to Kiyo, "Kiyo please get Mipsy to set up some snacks and such. I have a feeling that these three will not settle for the short version,"
"As you wish," Kiyo agreed before disappeared.
"How did she do that?" Nico asked causing me to shrug.
"I dunno how she does it," I admit with a slight smile, "She just can. Sometimes she uses mist to disappear and other times just thin air. Sometimes she just uses a clone to move around or projects her image in multiple places at once,"
"Isn't that confusing?" Percy asked causing me to chuckle.
"Not anymore," Yukina snorted.
"Both of us just gave up after the hundredth time she did that," I offered my wolf a smirk.
"More like you gave up after the first 50 times," I correct her, "It took over 200 to make me give up,"
"You two are close," Thalia observed causing both of us to nod.
"Kinda hard not to when you've been through hell and back together," Yukina murmured while walking close enough for me to run a hand through her fur.
"How long have you been together?" Nico asked causing me to hum.
"Since I was about 6 years old," I answer with a slight smile, "She's been with me for over 28 years,"
"I thought you were 14," Percy looked at me in confusion.
"I've been through a lot and when I can trust you, I will show you my past or at least the important parts," I say causing the three to nod.
"So if we're joining you, what are we going to be doing?" Thalia asked causing me to hum softly.
"Training to get you three as strong as possible," I answer causing the three to nod, "I will not lie to you if I can avoid it. I will not lie about the hell you will experience when I'm training you," All three looked skeptical, "I may look small, but by no means am I weak. I will push you to the edge and beyond. It will do you well in the future, but by the end you will most likely hate me,"
"And after we finish our training?" Percy asked with slightly narrowed eyes.
"Live," I answer simply.
"Live?" Nico muttered, "What's that supposed to mean?"
I smile as we walked into the castle and up the stairs towards the tower where my Nakama rested. I didn't bother speaking and only offered the three that smile. It seemed to both make them relax and tense. It was the usual reaction to being around me, so I didn't mind it. We soon reached the tower and I spoke the password. We walked inside and I gestured for them to take a seat as I sat on the ground by the fire. Yukina settled next to me with Kiyo curling up in my lap. I levitated a glass of wine over to myself and watched as the three took a seat on one of the couches. I reclined against the wall of the fire place and closed my eyes to listen as the fire crackled. A slightly tense silence settled over the room, but it wasn't too bad. After about thirty minutes, Thalia spoke, "Okay, so your story."
I nodded and hummed, "Well my life began during the era in Greece when the gods ruled..."
Time skip: a week before the ball
I leaned against the wall as I watched the three demigods spar against my clones. Each had a unique style that was rather interesting in and of itself. I was slightly displeased to note that Percy had a tendency to rush in head first without a plan. I quickly put a stop to that by reminding him of the lives that could be saved with a rather simple plan. I had been rather pleased to note that the three were rather eager to learn more about fighting and would take to the life style of a pirate rather easily once they got past some of the darkness to it. I heard footsteps and smiled upon seeing Fleur. She walked towards me with a slight smile and spoke in french as she looked over at the three training demigods, "They are rather quick."
"It comes with having to face monsters on an almost daily basis," I answer with a slight grin, "I'm surprised you're taking the news so well,"
"We veela tend to stick with others that are considered out casts," Fleur answered as she stopped next to me, "My mother sends her regards and is currently talking to the elders about your proposal,"
"Good," I murmur as we settle down to watch the three.
Fleur had been brought in on the pirate secret almost a month ago after finding me with my box of wanted posters. She had been rather scared at first, but she seemed have realized that we were still the same people we have always been. Now that she knew the secret, I was free to take her to the island. She had been rather quickly swept up by the mages in the guild on the island because they didn't have much information on veela. It was rather funny seeing her shocked expression when she was bombarded with questions. Fleur spoke up after a few moments, "Kaileara. Who will you be taking to the ball with you?"
"Law," I answer with a small smile before looking at her.
"Oh," She seemed slightly disappointed at that.
"If you want, I can see if I can't help you find a date," I offered her a small smile, "I have it on good authority that Fred will be taking Hermione, so George is rather free at the moment,"
She seemed to consider it before nodding, "If you'll excuse me."
She headed off and I watched with a slight grin. One problem was solved for now. I turn back to the trio of demigods and smiled upon seeing them still fighting against my clones. My clones this time around were at the high end of weak, but not medium strength just yet. It wouldn't be too long until they advanced, but given the fact they had been in two wars it shouldn't be too big of a surprise. I let out a sigh and spoke softly, "Give me a few minutes," With that said, I walked over to the the three demigods, "Alright you three. You've earned some rest."
"Thank the gods," Nico gasped out.
I chuckle softly though a small part of me want to tell the boy how true that was. I pushed that part of me down as I continue to speak, "You three have the rest of the week off due to the preparations for the ball needing most of my attention. Try to spend that time doing something useful."
The three nod and walk off to go shower. With that done, I turned and began to walk out of the courtyard. It was in an empty part of the castle, so it was perfect for training those three. I walked into the corridor and moved along the wall until I reached a window without a portrait in front of it. I leaned against the ledge of the window as a male voice said, "Never thought I'd see those three take an order without some kind of comment or fight."
"I tend to tire them out enough that they don't protest," I answer with a small shrug, "What do you want uncle?"
"You're calling me uncle now?" The god asked as he made himself known.
"It's only right since you are my blood uncle to a point," I answer with a small shrug, "I'm surprised you didn't just flash in,"
"I have more tact than that," He protested causing me to snort.
"Apollo you have as much tact as a bull in a china shop," I deadpan while turning to look at the Greek god of the sun.
He pouted at me, "Always so rude."
I rolled my eyes, "I need to be when Mom isn't around to keep you on a leash," I cross my arms across my stomach, "So I'll ask again; What do you want?"
"Can't I just come to visit my favorite niece?" He asked causing me to give a derisive snort.
"Sure if you didn't act like a glorified messenger most of the time," I deadpan causing him to sigh, "What does he want now?"
"He wants you on our side," Apollo answered causing me to snort.
"Not going to happen," I looked at him with harsh eyes, "I have already given you my reasons as to why I have chosen my side. Can't you all just leave me be?"
"You know that it isn't that simple," He protested causing me to growl in aggravation.
"It would be if Zeus got his head out of his fucking ass," I growled as Tundra rose, "I'm sick of you gods thinking that you can just abandon me before coming to use me years later," My eyes narrowed as I glared at the god causing him to flinch slightly, "I will not be allied with the gods against the Spirits. They are the ones that have given me to most, so I will give them my support in return,"
"Was it truly that bad?" He asked causing me to sigh and push Tundra away slightly.
"Yes," I murmur softly and turn from him, "It was perhaps worse than how it was before I found Hestia back when I was a child," The sharp intake of breath was rather amusing, "The spirits saved me from what would have killed me. Like I told Hestia, they're the reason I am breathing at the moment. Had it not been for them...I would be dead," I looked outside and noticed the clouds swirling slightly, "It is thanks to them that I have finally become happy...that I've finally found the place I belong," It would begin to snow soon, "It's thanks to them that I've finally found people that won't look at me like you all did at first. All of you save a few look at me with fear, hatred, anger, resentment, and scorn. The people that I call Nakama look at me with love, kindness, loyalty, happiness, trust, and so much more," I look towards Apollo's frozen form, "It is through them that I met my lover, my future husband, and my soul mate. It is thanks to them that I can live without any regrets. It's thanks to them that I know that if need be, I would be willing to sacrifice myself for my Nakama," My hand went to the area over my heart where Akainu's fist of lava had once rested, "It is for those reasons and many more that I will side with the Spirits,"
"I see," He murmured softly after a few moments, "None of us will be able to change your mind,"
"Nope," I confirm before locking eyes with him, "Know this Apollo. I will kill any who try to harm those I call Nakama. You have my word on that,"
I saw him nod and turned from him. He left with a flare of sunlight and I sighed softly. I leaned heavily against the windowsill as Kiyo appeared. She looked at the spot that had once contained Apollo and asked, "Things just got a bit worse didn't they?"
"More along the lines of a maybe rather than a positive," I murmur softly as I stared at the clouds, "Zeus will not give up, but I shall not yield to that man. I did so once and I was used. I will not do so again. I cannot bow to him,"
Kiyo hummed softly and murmured, "You will only bow to Luffy."
I nodded and with a deep sigh began to sing as a song I had once heard echoed in my mind: (Rains of Castamere from game of thrones)
And who are you, the proud lord said,
that I must bow so low?
Only a cat of a different coat,
that's all the truth I know.
In a coat of gold or a coat of red,
a lion still has claws,
And mine are long and sharp, my lord,
as long and sharp as yours.
And so he spoke, and so he spoke,
that Lord of Castamere,
But now the rains weep o'er his hall,
with no one there to hear.
Yes now the rains weep o'er his hall,
and not a soul to hear.
I closed my eyes as the song echoed around me firmly. I froze slightly as I heard clapping and turned to see Salazar standing there. I gulped nervously and said, "H-hello Salazar. H-how are you this fine day?"
"I am well though it appears you have bitten off more than you can chew," He answered causing me to bit my lip nervously.
"How much did you hear exactly?" I asked causing him to chuckle.
"Enough to know that even if the gods were to try something, you would defend all those you hold dear no matter the odds," He answered causing me to sigh softly, "I was not expecting this, but when it comes to the Ashferd clan, things become complicated,"
I gave a weary chuckle and nodded, "Oh no doubt about that."
"I must go inform the others of what has transpired," I nodded since that would make sense, "Do try to not cause anymore trouble with the gods,"
"I'll try, but they seem keen on trying to harm my Nakama in some way," I say blandly.
"Be that as it may, I only ask for you to try," He turned and began to leave, "You have a beautiful voice by the way. Very mystical,"
I stared after him before shaking my head. Now another problem was solved, but how would the founder take having the gods here? It might turn into a massacre...Wait this is the gods we're talking about, of course it would turn into a massacre. I really need to get in touch with a funeral director since there will be a lot of bodies left behind when I get done with all of them.
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