Ares and Droy stood outside the temple on the green Hill. On three sides three mountains covered sparta and from them came the source of a river with crystal clear water that flowed through the valley. Small houses built by the riverbanks dotted the green landscape
Down below Droy noticed a boy and a girl in leather red armour and pteruges coming straight towards them.The girl was tall and had fiery red hair and pitch black eyes with a rosy beige skin colour .She had soft curves and a warm smile that were enticing. On her waist she carried a xiphos sealed in it's scabbard. The boy had a medium body build with brown messy hair, thick eyebrows and brown eyes. on his back was a long slender blade that looked like a katana. They were holding a helmet each between the elbow and the rib.
"These are among the administrative members of Sparta. These two especially, they oversee the houses of sparta." Ares said.
"You will know everything soon enough." Ares added when he saw that Droy was about to say something.
Soon enough the boy and girl arrived. "Father."They said as they bowed slightly to Ares.
"This here is Droy Frost, my son. He's new so make arrangements for house placement by next week. Also have him go through the test this week. Haven't Leonidas and Kratos returned?"
"Not yet father but I heard they will be returning next week with something that can help us against the monster tides. If I may ask father when will General Nefelli return from the mission? Our power could greatly increase if he were here." The girl, Amara, told her father of the condition of Sparta.
Just the information spewed out randomly was enough to make Droy's mind blackout for a moment.
Leonidas, Kratos, Monster tides what is this. How is Kratos here? Wasn't he just a video game character? And Leonidas, The Spartan king that faced Xerxes and his massive army at the battle of Thermopylae with just a small band of Greek allies? This was beyond his imagination.
Coming to the realm of immortals he was already prepared to accept gods exist and monsters like Medusa exist. Maybe even that little baby with the arrow, cupid exists, for personal reasons though. What he never expected was that he would see the famous Spartan king, maybe even learn under him. Not only that but also the ghost of sparta, Kratos, one he admired was also here, flesh and all.
"An individual's power is more reliable. Don't rely on the strength of others. The monster tides arrive next week. Be ready by then as Nefelli will probably take at least a month before he comes back. Hold the fort. I'll put my trust in you two. I have to go now, show the new guy around."
Droy had managed to compose himself a bit and just before Ares left he remembered something."Oh dad, he said now you are even."
"Hmmm."At first Ares didn't know what Droy meant but then he remembered that the only other person Droy met in the realm of gods other than the three on the hilltop was Hades. Getting to this conclusion a the corners of his mouth went up forming a smile. "See you soon son" He said before he disappeared leaving behind a faint smell of blood that was carried by the wind.
The two standing on the mountain looked at each other. They knew their dad. He offended a lot of other gods. They wondered who their father would be pleased to have their forgiveness.
After Ares had left they stopped thinking of their dad's weird behavior and stared at the boy before them. Something was off about him, his energy was strong but unfocused. They could also feel a chill in their soul and as if something were trying to pull it out of them. At first they thought it was their fathers aura but it was unfamiliar. They then thought that it was Droy's but once that thought crossed their mined they erased it. 'How could a newbie have this kind of energy? it must be dad.' They thought.
But now that Ares had gone there was no doubt. That was the boy's aura. How terrifying. It felt almost like a general's aura but a generals aura is normally focused. This one was over the place. But they didn't think too much of it. Droy was just the new boy. He may be of help in the Monster fight but that's it.
"Hallo, nice to meet you, Droy is it? I am Anakin. This is Amara. We are the ones who deal in house placement of the demigods in Sparta. Walk with us as we explain."Anakin said as he gestured and made space for Droy between himself and Amara.
"This is Sparta ,on the left side of the river Eurotas is where the relatives and family with no blood of Ares in them or people favoured by Ares live. " Amara started explaining as they descended the small hill. "This is also the side where we grow our food and keep cattle. It also has a school, a hospital, training grounds and shops. On the right side is where the whole administration is. The officer offices, School ,The colloseum, a hospital, The theatre, and the houses of sparta. "
"There are eleven houses of sparta. All houses vary in power. General Nefelli belongs to the Boar House, Anakin here belongs to the Talon House and I belong to the Wings House." as Amara mentioned the Talon House Anakin raised his head proudly.
"The houses hold competitions in combat and strategy among many other things in the coliseum and the theatre. Naturally the best in the coliseum events, combat and strategy is rewarded. Boar House is the best currently. The competitions will commence in about two months but for now we need to test your Might. Let's head to the coliseum." Anakin said.
Droy could see that these two had impeccable teamwork. No wonder they worked in the same department. They talked in turns the whole time as if one knew when to stop and the other one when to take over where the last one left off.
After a short walk downhill they had arrived at the coliseum. The street leading to the coliseum was busy with people selling weapons, armour, herbs and Smiths with forging and repair services. As they walked people noticed him and would stare at him and whisper to each other.
The coliseum was a huge circular stone and concrete structure dug into the hillside, probably to provide adequate support. It was 50m tall and a diameter of 118m. The three walked in and found several pairs sparring.
Within the had chairs arranged in terraces such that from below the next row was higher than the last. Droy imagined all 50,000 people filling this place roaring and cheering him on like the gladiators and he could feel his blood boil with excitement. Down below were the armory and beasts.
Amara walked to a wall with weapons on display upon a wooden board and asked "Which weapon suits you best?"
On the board there were variations of axes, Maces, short sword, sabers, spear, dual daggers, a katana, a kopis, a xiphos, bow and arrow and many more.
Droy didn't need to think much of this. He directly went ahead and chose a spear and a kopis. In his dream he had always seen himself as Frost with a bident that wasn't different from a spear and himself as Wrath always used a spear and a kopis at the same time one in each hand.
"How will you hold your shield if you wield two weapons."Amara asked.
"What is a shield?" Droy smirked.
"Haha...I like you man, I hope you join the Talon house, Ha..what is a shield? That was a good one."Anakin laughed as he patted Droy's shoulder. After a long laugh he then announced in a firm loud booming voice.
"Now let's Test your Might."