Magical Mayhem
As he grows, so does his magic and sense of curiosity, soon; he is more often than not found in a corner practicing new magic or reading a book (or three) than in training grounds with the other Knights. Much to his father's exasperation, and his Papa and mother's amusement.
"I'm not surprised" his Grandfather would say, "he's always been a curious child"
It is soon obvious to Leon that his Prince is remembering, the tired eyes that followed him during class, or in the school halls were similar to his own and fellow Knights' when they were starting to awaken. Unfortunately the awakening process is slow and took time, time they did not have. They needed their Prince to be ready.
"Alright class" Leon said once the students had settled in, "today I'm going to assign you all a project".
Most of the class groans as Leon goes over to the chalk broad and writes Mythology on it, he then picks up a round tin cookie can, in it was folded up papers, along with a signing sheet that he gives to the first student.
"On each paper is a Mythology, be it person, creature or place, write your subject and next to it your name on the paper that's being passed around" the teacher continued, as he goes down the aisles pausing to let each student pick one of the papers, "you'll research your pick and present it to the class, and please be creative".
"I thought this was supposed to be a history class" one of the students mumbled to her friend.
"Mythology is history Ms. Hills, every country, every culture has a myth" said Leon, "to which ties and sometimes shape it's future".
Leon stops at Stiles who is staring blankly at his history book, the teacher clears his throat, the teen looks up at him, Leon holds out the tin and waits. Leon is so focused on the teen that he misses as some of his students look up from their paper and look at him, suspicions in their eyes.
Slowly Stiles picks one, Leon gives a small smile and moves on, once done he goes back to the front, he places the tin down on the desk and waits for his students to finish writing down their subjects to speak again.
"Now the rules, rule number one, you can't change your subject. There are exceptions, if you're curious about what those expectations are come see me after school, rule number two. You must explain why the myth was created, for example, the Ancient Greeks believed the gods were responsible for many things; such as seasons changing or natural disasters because at that time there was no scientific explanation for them. Rule number three, you papers must be citied, finally rule number four and my personal favorite, no internet"
"What!?"
"Are you kidding me!"
"Is this some kind of punishment?!"
Leon listens to the protests for a moment before quieting the class.
"Like I said, no internet, just books; your eyes will thank you later in life"
Leon then goes behind his desk, and pulls out a stack of cards from one of the drawers, "Now, to give you a start you in the right direction, I'm giving you a business card to a little store that caters to Mythology and the Supernatural. It's not a cult, despite its appearance, so your parents can be rest assured. You're allowed to borrow books, you'll just need your school ID with you when you check out"
The rest of class is spent with Leon answering questions, and listening to his students try and convince to change his mind about the no Internet rule, when the bell rings the rule is still in place much to the students grumbling disappointment as they shuffled out of class….well almost all the students.
"Something you need Mr. Stilinski? Leon asked the student lingering the class, a far off look on his face.
Stiles jumps and blinks, he looks around his face shifts into confusion before his eyes lands on Leon, something that could almost be called recognition and longing flickered through the teen's eyes; it's there then gone again and replaced with such lost that it took all the man all he had not to pull the other in his arms and hold him tight.
"I—"
"Hey Stiles!"
Both Stiles and Leon look to the classroom doorway, its Scott, the young man stops short when he sees the teacher. Leon merely raises a brow at the look of suspicion he receives, and watches as Scott pulls the other teen out the classroom, once alone Leon pulls out his phone and texts Gwaine to be ready.
As far as he could remember, his mother, grandfather, father; papa and uncles, have been his family. Always together, bickering, and teasing yet frightfully protective and possessive of each other. There was a many of whispers that followed them on how such a relationship was not done.
It's only when his is older will he understands the bond of his family.
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