Disclaimer: I own nothing. Everything belongs to Disney, Descendants, or Ginny's AU. I'm just playing in it. Any new OCs are mine. This chapter has some references to Percy Jackson and the Olympians (Which also is under the Disney Umbrella, and Rick Riordan)

Mindlink/Telepathy – Italics, no quotation marks

'Thoughts' – Italics, with quotation marks

Quotes from Ginny's series – Bolded

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I borrowed stuff like the Hermes' Express. It's a world building filler. Some lore, Greek myths…fun stuff to nerd out on. And another reason is added to the list of why we don't like Zeus.

I decided since it's the first of October, might as well post as intended. No post on the 3rd! But all Sundays past then, you can probably expect an update. This is the last of the chapters I had written up, so I'll need the extra time to set up the others.

Danifan3000: He does have super strength! All these under 15s are hitting puberty, which makes them clumsy too, so there are bound to be accidents. I do recall that Cinderella's dress was more of a silver, but I defaulted unconsciously to blue. It really can come down to lighting. But as Hadie commented, who's to say they have to wear their parent's color scheme?

Ginnyrules27: Thanks so much! Po-po is a throw back to the cartoon, pretty much anyone Poseidon consider's close can call him Po-Po, even Hades does! Yesss, mini-three are going to be causing as much chaos as I can fit in!

Shortanamx: Hadie might be winding up for a protective little brother act, but right now Mal is a little busy with an unfortunate person named Natalie…

AmethystDragon14: One day! He's got some hiccups to get through first D:

Building after building flew by, bits of green fauna a blur as a chauffeur, along with King Ben himself, escorted the latest group of VK's to Asclepius General. Behind the limo was a blacked-out van. Guards, to ensure everyone's, but mainly the King's, safety while in public. Or maybe to keep an eye on the Villain Kids.

Either way, Hadie didn't care.

He was too busy excitedly watching the scenery as it rolled by, nose grazing the cold glass of the window. Steam spread from where his breath hit, a doodle of a smiley face proudly making its home in the condensation. There were so many things he'd never seen before, different cars, different buildings, actual plants. Hadie had made it his personal project to research plants before his mom came back for Spring. Something he hoped to bond more over. Unfortunately, since it was nigh winter, he'd have to settle for the library instead of hands-on research.

Across from him sat Harry who was being scolded by Uma. The pirate had been apprehensive enough when Persephone had informed the group they'd be going to the hospital. Now, he was furiously sulking.

"If they want to draw blood, they'll have to beat me in a swordfight! I'll bleed by the blade! I refuse to just give up my blood!"

"Oh, for the Gods sake, Harry, I hate to say this, but can't you be more like Gil?" Uma finally snapped. "He's going along with this just fine! Aunt Steph said they're to help us be healthy like we should've been all along, not hurt us!"

Hadie looked on with amusement as Harry's face colored purple. The older boy couldn't decide if he should burst from being told to copy Fish for Brains, or that the idiot might be braver than Harry. Before he could say anything, Ben spoke up from his seat between Gil and Hadie.

"We're here!"

Hadie glanced back out the window and felt a trickle of trepidation tingle up his spine.

Asclepius General was an intimidating building. Gleaming white stone made up the outer façade, uniform windows reflected the bright sun. Various trees stood strong in isolated areas of dirt; the rest of the area was layered in concrete. The most central tree had a large snake lazily hanging from a branch.

The chauffer stepped around the vehicle after parking and opened the door. Hadie climbed out, ever thankful for the sunglasses. A single guard followed their group up to the hospital, the rest staying behind with the vehicles.

They followed the path through the small gardens, passing the silver snake.

It lifted its head and gazed at Hadie, red eyes unblinking, as King Ben led their little group through the massive front doors. Hadie's head turned as far as it could go as he followed, only turning away when the snake untangled itself and disappeared up into the tree.

"Hello King Ben, we've been expecting you." A young man decked in scrubs stood behind a giant desk. He brushed lime green hair behind his pointy ears and bowed slightly towards the group. "Am I correct to presume these are the intended patients?"

"Yes, um…"

"Antler, sir, I'm one of Asklepios' children." The demigod smiled. "Please, follow me. We made sure to keep things quiet in preparation for this day. We have a private waiting room ready for your group."

'If only Mal's link wasn't muted still,' Hadie thought with some worry. 'Too bad she had that meeting too, so she couldn't come with. She'll be upset to have missed this.'

While Gil closely followed Ben and Antler down a hall, between them and Hadie was Uma and Harry. Holding hands.

'Okay, more like Uma is forcing Harry to follow with, but they're still holding hands!'

"Feel free to take a seat anywhere within. You will be the only people apart from myself and my father to enter here." Antler opened a brightly lit room; comfortable couches lined the walls. A small tray with food and drink sat on a lone table. "I will return shortly to escort Lord Hadie to see our specialist."

As Antler left, Hadie looked around worriedly. "I'm going first?"

"I can go first if you'd prefer Hadie," Uma said. "We're going first because we have to see Asklepios as well as the general practitioner. That way Harry and LeGume aren't waiting forever while we see both."

"I suppose that's okay then," Hadie muttered. He wished he'd had more of a warning though.

Grabbing one of the cups of water, Hadie took a seat by the window.

"You'll like the GP, I promise." Ben said. "I talked to Will just to make sure you guys got someone we can trust."

"And just how do we know can trust this 'Will' and whomever?" Uma said, rolling her eyes in exasperation.

"Will's uncle is one of the greatest inventors ever, for one. You can trust who they sent because it's their purpose."

"Purpose?" Uma's brows knitted in confusion.

"Lord Hadie?" Antler returned, clipboard in hand, interrupting whatever Uma intended to say.

"Trust me, please, Hadie," Ben smiled at the godling. "You'll like them."

Giving Ben a hesitant nod, Hadie placed his half drunken cup down and followed Antler down another hall.

"I present Lord Hadie, here for a full examination." Hadie watched as Antler placed a blue rectangle onto a glowing board. A light passed back and forth underneath, a series of different beeps emanating from the nearby computer.

"There's…no one here?" Hadie said with concern.

Antler smiled, "He'll be here as soon as I shut the door. Patient confidentiality is taken very seriously here."

'Is he supposed to teleport in here or something? I thought I was supposed to see the general care doctor first?' Hadie wondered as he watched the nurse close the door. Suddenly, more beeps began to sound behind him. Turning, Hadie watched as the red box that had been plugged into the computer open up, a large white something expanding.

"Hello. I am Baymax. Your personal healthcare companion."

'Oh. I thought DeVil had been joking when he'd started talking about robots.'

"So…how does this work?" Hadie said cautiously, trying to resist the urge to back away. He was braver than that. Ben said it would be okay, and Mal trusted Ben.

"It is a simple, non-invasive procedure in which I use my built-in analyzer to scan your body."

"Y-you don't need to draw blood or anything?"

"No, my scan will tell me everything I need to know." The round being slowly stepped towards the godling. "It is against my programming to willingly hurt you. I am even designed to be 'huggable'. Would you like a hug while I perform the scan?"

"Um, sure?"

A low hum vibrated through the soft fabric of Baymax as Hadie was engulfed into a hug. Hadie lost himself in surprise at how soft and warm the material was. A few seconds later, Baymax pulled away.

"Would you like a lollipop, while I go over your results with you?"

"Yes, please!" Hadie said excitedly. 'Wow that was fast. And as if I'd turn down candy!'

"My initial record shows you are part of the classified God archives. I am not privy to such information. On a rudimentary level, I am able to identify your most physical attributes that are similar to the average mortal." Baymax began, "You are: entering prepubescent stages and are underweight for your age. Malnutrition is onset, but reversible. I have analyzed your physical structure and have prepared a nutritional direction for Lord Asklepios to follow up with you to ensure counteractive measures are taken where necessary."

The robot paused and looked down. "What color or flavor lollipop would you like?"

"Uh, blue?" Hadie took the offered lollipop and ripped the wrapper off the candy, popping it into his mouth. 'Huh, got a nice tartness to it.'

"I have collected all information that I could from my scan and it is now in your protected records in which only these people have access too," Baymax continued, a screen popping up in front of him to display various faces. "Lord Asklepios will be the one to interpret my findings as he is trained in both mortal and godly physiology. Do you have any questions, concerns or further need of service?"

Hadie frowned as he gazed at the people who would have access to his records. Mal had already told him that their mom had included Ben as a precaution. He'd never seen photos of his grandmother or his 'one acceptable' uncle though. Now that he thought about it, it was probably a good thing he was seeing them now. In case any of them tried to approach them before his mom gave the okay. His eyes kept returning to the first of the photos. It was not a flattering photo of his father to say the least.

'This has to be dad's mugshot…Or Auradon propaganda'

"Is it possible to suppress information from those who have access? I haven't met my grandmother Demeter or Uncle Poseidon yet, and I don't feel comfortable with them having the ability to see my health records." Hadie shook his head, trying to ignore the uncomfortable feeling in his stomach. He'd bring up the photo another time…he was doubtful his parents would have ever wanted Hadie to see his dad in such a state, but he'd still have to bring it up for it to be changed.

An 'X' appeared over the aforementioned Gods' faces. "That is an acceptable request. They were included automatically as guardians in your parents' absence, but your mother has entered stipulations."

"Thank you, Baymax. I have no further questions at this time." Hadie gave a stiff nod, unsure if he were to wait for Asklepios or what to do next.

"I will inform the nurse on duty that you are ready for your next appointment. Please conclude with the phrase 'I am satisfied with my care.'"

"I am satisfied with my care." Hadie beamed as he continued to suck on his lollipop, watching with interested as the robot returned to his compact red container. A short moment later, Antler returned.

"All concluded?" He asked, stepping over to where he had left the blue rectangle on the computer scanner.

"I guess so."

"Great, I'm going to take you to my father's private wing now. It's small, but exclusive to receive those with godly blood." Antler beckoned Hadie through the door. "We've only the one Baymax on site, so we have to let the others use the room."

They headed further into the hospital; the plain white tiles changed to have additional gold patterns.

"The only entrance is through the peristylium," Antler said as he pulled open an ornate door of more gold. "An inner courtyard; we grow our plants needed for brews and ointments here." The demigod further explained. "There's a special one that deters anyone without enough godly blood from being able to snoop. Puts 'em straight to sleep!"

"What quantifies as 'enough' godly blood?" Hadie said, using his hands to signify quotation marks. He took in plant after plant as they passed through the so called peristylium. Statues of different gods, though human sized, struck imposing figures as water poured around them, hydrating the plants. Hadie recognized a few thanks to his father's chess set.

"About five generations seems to be when godly inheritance no longer appears in bloodlines." Hummed Antler, pausing at a large archway. "Here we are."

The first thing Hadie noticed was the soft silver light. Then he noticed the intense red eyes.

"Aren't you the snake that was outside?" Hadie asked, dumbfounded as he stared at the god before him.

The god in question laughed good naturedly, purple curls falling out of place as he threw his head back. Asklepios stood, his chiton of silver and gold fluttering around him.

"Ἀληθῆ λέγεις." Asklepios chuckled some more. Hadie couldn't help but smile at the familiar phrase. Returning the smile, Asklepios turned to his son.

"Thank you, Antler, please proceed with Lady Uma."

Hadie looked around the room as Antler moved to depart. Apart from the desk Asklepios had sat at, there was a couple other chairs and an elevated table-bed hybrid.

"Go on and hop up on the examination table, Lord Hadie." The god of healing motioned towards the hybrid Hadie had been ogling.

"Why are you calling me Lord? You called Uma a Lady too, don't you outrank us as a grown god?" Hadie asked as he hopped up onto the aforementioned table. He frowned as the cover crinkled noisily.

The god smiled, though this time Hadie could tell something was off about it. It didn't quite reach Asklepios' eyes. "You will find you very much outrank me, young Prince. I do outrank Lady Uma, however, but as I treat this as a professional environment, anyone with a title will be acknowledged as such no matter where they rank."

"Ah, well, I don't care much for being called Lord. If permission matters, I wouldn't mind if you just called me Hadie in private like this."

This time the god's smile was real. "I appreciate that, Hadie. That's very kind of you." Asklepios returned to his seat at the desk and typed away, pulling up the record's Baymax had compiled. "In private like this is probably for the best. You'll find very quickly that the Olympians are quite haughty and like to keep the status quo."

Hadie tilted his head in confusion, but Asklepios didn't elaborate. "You sound like you don't like the Olympians. But aren't you one of them?"

"My father is one," Asklepios hummed as he continued to scroll through Hadie's charts. He stood once more, approaching Hadie, another sad smile pulling at his lips. "But I was not born a god. I was a demigod in my youth."

"So does that mean healing was your way of being a hero to become a god?"

"I had no intention of becoming a god. I'm sure others will fill you in at some point. Your father is very familiar with my story, in fact." his silver aura brightened around his hands. "If you'd rather hear my story from myself, you'll have to wait for the next time we meet. The Baymax scan is swift, and Lady Uma should not be left waiting. Now, please lay flat along the table so I may perform my own scans."

Loud crinkling echoed around the room as Hadie scooted further back, lying his head against the table. He tried to relax as the silver began to encase his vision, feeling slightly cool against his skin.

"Okay, I'm going to need you to take big, deep breaths for me. This might feel like a pinch, or a lot of pressure that you aren't used to. It'll just be for a few seconds for each run over." Asklepios began to explain, "What I am doing will allow me to see your aura and how your magic is developing. I'm not sure how things were under the barrier, but there should be a correlation with your magical stage along with your physical development. Do you mind answering a few questions for me?"

"Go ahead." Hadie took a deep breath.

"Did you, or were you able to perform magic under the Barrier? Don't worry, this is all confidential as Baymax disclaimed."

"Yeah, dad showed me how to control fire, though we weren't able to do much. My fireballs were only a few inches large before I came to Auradon."

"Ah, and that leads me to my next question. Here in Auradon, have you noticed any differences with your magic?"

"I-it's too much," Hadie exhaled. He took gulped another breath. "The first few fireballs I conjured were too big for me. I felt so exhausted after. I tried a tiny one just to practice control and I threw up."

"You can sit up, that's all I need to know at this time," Asklepios' hands dimmed, he moved one to Hadie's back, helping the godling sit up. "That sounds about normal from what I know, nothing to worry about. Just follow and adjust to your father's plan as you feel comfortable. I do advice keeping that cautious approach as your magic will grow exponentially till I see you when your mother returns."

"What do you mean? I'm the only god to have been born behind the Barrier, I doubt you have much research to go off of."

Asklepios settled back in his chair, rolling it over closer to Hadie. Leaning back, he pulled out his phone and sent a text out. "Just letting Antler know to give us a little bit more time before he collects you and then brings Lady Uma in."

"There are a few instances similar to yours. None, but two share the exact same circumstances as others, and that is because Lord Hades and Lord Poseidon shared the same fate." Hadie's eyes grew wide as the god of medicine spoke. His dad partially joked or otherwise ranted about the time he eaten as a child, but he was never given much explanation. "They grew up suppressed in a sense, though not as deliberate as the Barrier. As far as I know, Lord Hades and Lord Poseidon developed relatively normal and are as powerful as needed to rule their realms. Another case, is Lord Ares."

Hadie leaned forward, excitement obvious on his face. He was always down for new stories.

"Lord Ares wasn't a newborn when he had been imprisoned like you or your father had been. He was very much in the late stages of his development, though not quite finished. He had been imprisoned by Giants who placed him in a jar. A jar, wrapped in chains, that altogether seemed to halt his ability to use magic. He had inadequate food, or none at all. Magic blocked, he was unable to sustain himself and his own immortality seemed to wane."

The godling's jaw dropped open as he listened. Weren't the gods supposed to be able to take refuge in their immortality? To never truly die? Though now that he thought about it, where had his dad gotten the potion that had turned Hercules mortal?

"After Lord Ares had been rescued, it took a couple months for him to recover. Though since it was a major check point of growth that he was stunted at, he's shorter than most gods and shorter of temper. But as I said, he had almost reached the pinnacle of godhood at that age. You have a few things that strike similar, but not nearly as severe as his case."

"So, I have a couple things my parents would be concerned about, but nothing that can't be taken care of?" Hadie fidgeted in his seat, reaching for the hem of his shirt.

"Yes, the one thing I have to remark is the startling lack of temper exhibited from you so far."

"I get angry sometimes, but dad says I probably got my peppier nature from mom." Hadie shrugged.

"That's possible. The lack of isolation is more what I had in mind." Asklepios wrote something down. "Even your father had Poseidon, and noticeably takes more than Ares does to get truly angry. Lord Hades is known for his finite control on most emotions."

"But Uncle Poseidon is so much more laidback than both, wouldn't that reduce some of the theory that their imprisonments led to hotheadedness?"

"Oh, Lord Poseidon is not as mild mannered as he seems," Asklepios chuckled. "He was just as angry as your father until he married Lady Amphitrite. I swear if Lord Zeus had approved of your father's desires to marry Lady Persephone sooner, we could've avoided the whole Hercules debacle."

Hadie looked on inquisitively. His parents rarely spoke of how they came together. Mostly because his dad couldn't help but rant about his mom's mother or Zeus.

"Now I see our Baymax has generated a food plan. I'll be modifying it slightly as what I have in mind will allow for your stomach to be used to food more easily." The god stood and opened up a cabinet, revealing a mini fridge and handed a box to Hadie. "Keep these hidden, as no mortal can ingest these. Take one piece, and one drink each morning until they're gone. I'll have more delivered through Herkie or Melody, whomever you're more comfortable with at school. Make sure to finish a box every two weeks. Go ahead and take a set now."

Hadie opened the box, a golden glow shining from within. Tiny bottles filled with the liquid gold splashed gently as he adjusted the container on his lap. A small square was attached to each one, wrapped in aluminum foil.

"The bottles are nectar, a drink sustenance for gods, that will do most of the healing. The ambrosia is more of a treat at your age, but important when you're older. It keeps you healthy rather than heals you."

"I've never gotten to have any, but mom would bring them back. Only for her and dad."

"Yes, I would imagine so. They're meant for full grown gods in larger doses. Youths only take them when injured, but I'll be needing you take these for the next five or six months. Micro doses so it's not too much at once."

Delicately, Hadie pulled one of the small bundles out and closed the box, slipping it into his coat's inner pocket. He first snapped off the small square of ambrosia, removing the wrapper he tossed it into his mouth.

He recoiled in shock as the flavor of his dad's crispy garlic chicken burst through his taste buds.

"Oh! Sorry, should've warned you. Ambrosia takes the flavor of your favorite food." Asklepios laughed, his smile apologetic. "You were probably expecting something sweet, huh?"

"Yeah, that would've been good to know. I expected like ενχυτοι, honey cake, not my da—, uh, garlic taking over my mouth."

"Well, heads up on the nectar too then." Asklepios returned to his seat and began typing away some notes into the computer. Hadie popped the cap off the small bottle and swigged it back.

'Oh man, this is great! Tastes just like mom's μελομακάρονα.' Hadie relished in the flavor of spices, honey and orange lingering on his lips. 'Well, I guess this is one way to still taste my parents food even if I can't actually be with them for a while.'

"That should be everything, unless you have any more questions," Asklepios sent another text off. "You should be caught up by the time you hit your next stage of puberty." The god looked up in concern. "You have had puberty and how life works explained to you, haven't you?"

"Hopefully my dad covered everything," Hadie grimaced, though he couldn't stop the warm red that flushed across his face. That had been a terribly embarrassing conversation just before he'd left for Auradon. His mom had added a few things, but left shortly into the conversation as it'd just gotten too awkward for them all to handle.

"I'll speak with King Ben later and have him send your files so your parents don't have to wait." Asklepios pulled out a file with what Hadie recognized as his recently taken school photo. "One last thing then, Hadie. A partial answer to your earlier question."

Hadie turned to look curiously at Asklepios as he handed the glass bottle to the god to be recycled. The god in turn gave him a small booklet, consisting of a food schedule coordinated with the school cafeteria.

"In my story, despite being his grandson, Lord Zeus is my villain," Hadie's eyes grew wide as the doctor continued. "Your father is my hero."

Before Hadie could burst with questions a knock resounded on the door.

"Sir? Lady Uma for her appointment."

With a wink, Asklepios moved to open the door.

"Hey, cuz! That Baymax thing was hella weird, wasn't it?" Uma strutted forward. "Cool, but weird. Told the boys not to worry about it while I waited for my turn for the god check crap." She swung an arm over Hadie's shoulders. "This Olympian wannabe treat you alright too?"

Behind her, Antler looked indignant.

Hadie beamed at Asklepios, giving the god a wave as he moved to leave with Antler. "Trust me, Uma. I think he's pretty cool."

A little while later, everyone had gotten back into the limo.

"They're making me go to therapy," Harry sighed. "My answers to some of the questions apparently means I've got no choice in the matter."

"It's alright, Harry," Uma placed a hand on his shoulder. "I made an agreement with Mal. All of us have to go to therapy for a bit. Any VKs will. It just might be more necessary for some of us more than others. Captain's orders for now, okay?"

Harry sulked, but gave his captain a nod nonetheless.

As the limo lulled into silence, Hadie felt his stomach give a growl.

"Hey Ben?" Hadie glanced at the teen out of the corner of his eye.

"What's up?"

"Do you think we could swing by somewhere for a late lunch? The clock at the entry desk showed it's already almost two in the afternoon."

"Oh, definitely! Sorry, I should've thought of that myself, these things do tend to take a while." Ben leaned back and opened the privacy wall. "Dean, could you swing McDingwall's?"

"Of course, sir."

"McDingwall's?" Harry sniggered.

"Just a fast-food joint," Ben shrugged, unaware of what Harry was laughing at. "A variety of burgers, fries…not particularly healthy, but filling in a pinch."

"What's a burger?" Hadie asked.

The barest of frowns pulled at Ben's lips. Unbeknownst the others in the car, he'd added logs after logs of research trying to discern just what had happened to the Isle's food supply. It still hurt his heart just thinking about how much these kids must have suffered while everyone in Auradon lived in luxury.

"It's a…uh, well, a type of sandwich," Ben stammered. Mal had at least mentioned they had sandwiches sometimes on the Isle. "This place has a choice of either beef, chicken or mutton with a bunch of different things you can put on top. Bacon, catsup, mustard, pickles, onions or cheese. Or all of the above, amongst other things," he finished with another shrug. He felt a growing discomfort as he listed different foods that he wasn't even sure anymore if the other kids had any experience with.

Somehow, Dean found a drive through large enough to fit the limo. A few minutes later, a large order sat on the floor between Ben and the VK's.

Recognizing the logo on one of the drinks, Hadie snatched the cup up.

"It's fizzy!" He exclaimed, the soda just the same as it had tasted on the Isle, but with a delightful new texture. "Oh man, we gotta get a fresh one of these to Virgil!"

Uma snatched away the second box of fries from Hadie's hands. "Eat something besides potatoes, you're so scruffy and you have so much food now!"

Harry piled burgers onto Hadie's lap. "Fiiiine," the godling whined. He shoved a couple into his pocket for later, he still wasn't sure if he could handle much yet.

'But dang if this hella messy chicken burger ain't delicious.'

Typing away at his laptop, Hadie sipped at the juice he had taken from the cafeteria. He still had a bit of homework to catch up on and had decided to take dinner in his dorm.

'I'll drop the tray off in the morning,' he thought as he wrote out the answers to his history homework.

'Then after this assignment, I think it's just Remedial Goodness left. I should probably take a break first, maybe look at that shopping site Melody had mentioned. Oh, and talk to mom and dad.'

Wrapping up his assignment, Hadie sent the document to the printer and a backup copy to his school email. Carlos had balked at how inadequate the Internet safety and introduction to computers class had been for the VK's. After his messy magic practice, DeVil had gathered the new group and gone over a few tips to keep things convenient.

He activated the browser Carlos had installed, AuraBeast, and searched for Hermes' Express. Once Hadie had gotten a look at Carlos' setup and Herkie had shown him a few video games, he was interested in finding something more powerful than the laptop that could really only handle homework. It didn't help when Ben had mentioned books. Uncle Hermes' delivery service could get pretty much anything, anytime. Granted, he had the library to go to now, but that didn't mean he should be limited to it. He scrolled through the site, just generally browsing out of curiosity as he reached out with telepathy to his parents. As interested as he was to budget his parents' allowance to get a laptop, he was far more interested in what Asklepios had meant about his own story.

Dad, you or mom busy?

He let out a whistle as he ran into some premium outfits from a brand Evan had been complaining about. Apparently, some kids took spending money on clothes too seriously, the more the better. Evan preferred the outfits his mom made for him, sturdy and long-lasting value despite what some snobs around the school considered low class. He would definitely have to look into clothes too, if only because he only had a few outfits. Jay had admitted to having to buy more clothes within the first month, but in the meantime was sharing with Harry. The food and exercise had really made the teen fill out more.

Suddenly a shiver of annoyance ran through his head before being suddenly clamped upon.

D-dad? Sorry if I interrupted your work.

Finally alone time with the wifey, and I'm still getting cockblocked…

W-what?

Shit, Hadie, you didn't hear me say anything, got it?!

Hades, are you swearing around our son again?

Hadie, lie to your mother and I'll double your allowance for next month.

Hadie, sweetie, tell me what your father said and I'll double that plus take you to the sweets shop when I'm back in Auradon.

Well, I was looking at buying some stuff for school, and that would really cut the amount of time it'd take to save up…

Oh, come on!

Dad said I was cockblocking him and I don't know what that means!

Okay that was a double lie. He totally knew, Dustin had said it enough times on the ship and got strung up by the underwear for it. Again.

…Hades. The disappointment in Persephone's voice was thick. Hadie could easily imagine his father's sigh. I will deal with you later. How was your doctor's appointment?

Ah, yes that was today. How'd that go? They find anything…wrong? While thankful for the change in subject, the mental link filled with Hades' worry. Whatever crackpot they made you see treat you okay?

They had a robot and it was so cool! His name was Baymax, and he didn't need to draw blood or anything, he had this scanner that could do it all without pain and then he gave me a lollipop!

Ah. Another bout of bribery. Excellent. Hades thought with amusement. Is that robot able to handle godly shenanigans or did ever indecisive Apollo show up?

He better not have, I specifically said no one of the Olympians are to approach our children while I'm away. Asklepios should've handled everything at that hospital of his.

Yeah, I saw Asklepios.

Asklepios? Huh. Glad to hear that kid is doing well for himself.

You know of him, dear? He keeps to himself at functions, I just know he runs the primary hospital.

He totally knows him according to Asklepios! He was so cool! Shapeshifted from a snake, bashed Zeus, even though apparently, he's his grandfather—

Ha! He would. Ol' healing hands is the son of Apollo, took the title of God of Medicine right from under him.

I didn't know Apollo had children. Persephone pondered.

Eh, he didn't raise any of them. They're all demigods apart from Asky. And he only got immortality thanks to me. Not that I got thanks from Apollo for that! Big crybaby…I guess he did sorta side with me that one time I nearly got Zeus dethroned through democracy…

He did say you were his hero and Zeus was the villain. He didn't explain anything though, I wanted to know if you'd be willing to share. Hadie cut his dad off before he could start an off topic monologue.

I admit, I'm curious too Hades. I've certainly never heard of this.

Hrmmm, dunno if it's kid appropriate…To be honest, it's a little of my fault at first too, but in the end it's Zeus who took consequences to the extreme…Similar thing happened with Hippocrates, but that guy was a mortal and at the time healing was very much part of our religion and not something mere mortals were allowed to play with…I got him killed, following a certain…example, shall we say, but Hercules stopped me. Asklepios though, was a demigod. Long before Hippocrates. And Zeus smote him.

WHAT?! Hadie dropped his sandwich, barely catching it from hitting the floor. Both he and his mom jumping in surprise.

Yup. Dead as can be. Managed to swing it that someone with a power like that, one that surpassed even the god that was supposed to be doing the healing, should be made a god himself. That he was a hero to the people. Not like Apollo was doing it anyways. He just drives the sun and writes awful poetry most of the time.

Wow. That's amazing dad. Maybe that was why he was so nice. Though he seems pretty good-natured in general.

Yeah, I remember him being pretty chill. Has an actual brain. Excellent to hear he's treating you well. Hating on Zeusy is just a bonus.

Well, I'm glad you're in such good hands then, darling. Hadie easily imagined his mom rolling her eyes as he cleaned up his dinner and prepared his Remedial homework. Now, did they say anything we should know about? You're not too affected by the Barrier, I hope?

Ah. Well. Hadie hesitated. He didn't think it was too bad, but he knew his parents would worry no matter what. Uh, some dietary issues that they gave me a regimen for, and some nectar and ambrosia to take every day with refills till they want to see me again when mom gets back. Asklepios said that by the time I hit my next stage, I'll have caught up to where I'm supposed to be. He should have whatever information sent to you, he said he would set things up so you didn't have to be left on the sidelines while mom is on the Isle.

Smart guy, like I said. Have you taken those yet? The nectar and ambrosia?

Yup! Didn't warn me it'd taste completely different based on the person! It was disgusting at first until I realized it was dad's Crispy Garlic Chicken!

Hadie blushed as he felt his parents' laughter through the link.