More Years later then some want to think of in 2007 October 11th in New York, United States
Ash looked at her uncle with annoyance & disdain for the 2nd time in just as many minutes 'Why can't he just let me go out to the same Pub I have been going to for 10 years now it's not like I'm going to cause any trouble PLUS I'm not a little kid or powerless-' Her thoughts were interrupted by her uncle's growl of irritation letting her know he was over this tirade. The man in front of her was known as Vex surprisingly apt name for this situation & her uncle who's thought process was 'Put on clothes that don't make you out to be a hoodlum for once & that thanks to the fates he was told that the child of prophecy was coming of age meaning if by some random miracle of supreme misfortune she runs into them & setting off the biggest bomb in the universe potentially wiping out all life including gods, deities, old ones & titans'"Ash, we have talked about this multiple times this week with me specifically telling you what the fates told me, the chosen one is coming of age & all it takes is one misfortune from the depth of oblivion for you to come into contact with them then get yourself killed as well as unleash the most dangerous power in existence according to the fates onto innocents & potentially wiping out EVERYTHING." putting extra emphasis on the last word Vex shakes his head feeling like he's getting grey hair at this point.
He's spent over 14 millennia watching over her ever since Artemis dropped her in his lap with a bombshell of information with most of that time spent in a separate space from time that allowed her to grow at what he believed was the normal rate for "human" children while the world fell & advanced around them but he believes she is only half human at best especially with her being as strong as she is with her currently able to make him have to use a bit of force in their spars. But while she may irritate him in ways no one ever has or ever could he loves her as his own child but went with "uncle" because they look as similar as apples & oranges look alike.
Standing at 6'10 & weighing 355lbs made Vex stands out almost anywhere he went not to mention the scars that cover parts of his face or his vibrantly red hair & if that didn't do the trick his choice of clothing did. Usually wearing a 3-piece suit everywhere, a pair of custom Oakley's with automatic tint adjustment with a pair of fingerless gloves that matched the outfit & shoes that cost as much as some cars do ending off his outfit. He looks like a rich 50 year old who is always out trying the things in life he passed up on while earning the money he has now, at least that's how Ash would describe him which was far more tame then if any of his friends or gods forbid cousins saw him.
Of course Ash would never say something like that out of nowhere cause he'd immediately assume she's trying to get out of trouble for something or do something she's not supposed to... which is a fair judgement to make based on her track record BUT it would be truthful so there is that. 'I really should just sneak out, it's not like the one in a quintillion chance happens & I run into the poor schmuck I'm supposed to have a big impact on' with that being decided to just head up to her room, locks the door & go out the window.
Hour later that same day: 7pm October 11th
'You ever just swear life is out to get you & karma has designated you her whipping boy for the day?? Well let me tell ya what it sucks worst then the hookers in the crack houses 4 blocks over do on New Years & no I wouldn't know from experience myself I would know because you can always tell which dumbass went there by the way he walks into the Pub just like the group of pricks who just left' David wanted to cry out in frustration because aforementioned pricks that left the booth trashed it & the table making a mess out of everything with at least 2 glasses I can tell are also broken... it's fine I just need to grab PPE, some sanitation stuff & I can have this cleaned up in 2 minutes tops. David, prefers to go by DJ just got to work then grabbed the grey tub with dishes & walked to the back cursing the manager the whole way because in the grand brilliance that is Thom he fired the only other bus boy who worked nights forcing me to come in on day off while saying it's only "temporary" right that's what he said last time this happened 3 months ago & the new guy hadn't been here even a month yet making it some kind of record for turn over rate. While walking back to the kitchen he looked over at the bar & saw the girl that he's heard rumors about only showing up on the weekends & has been a regular for 10 years & hasn't changed a bit in all that time. *You need to stay away from her otherwise your heart & life will be shattered into pieces dude* Snarling DJ turned & look next to him at his only friend that no one else ever noticed & was also named Anubis of all things if it wasn't for the fact he's been to 3 different shrinks over the years he'd swear he was schitzo or something but alas nope he was just doomed to be friends with a imaginary individual making any & all arguments infuriating since he looked crazy when he was having them. Anubis also had a girlfriend who speaking of which *Anubis get out of here already asshat, & isn't your girlfriend Bellona waiting for you???* & as if right on cue he went 5 shades paler then his usual copper skin tone *FUCK.. Alright fine you win this time but you better heed what I said & take it seriously cause I can't save your ass from being roasted like a rotisserie chicken over a open fire that big* with that final comment he disappeared leaving DJ alone to get back to work & bemoan his fate of having a dumb manager a bit more. As he was coming out go bus more tables he ran into someone by accident bouncing off of them & started apologize noticing he had to look up at the dude before a hand grabbed him by his throat & lifted him easily into the air with the dude snarling "Watch were you're going punk before I beat you half to death" As DJ looks at him he can barely keep his face in the customer service face he wears around here but he's freaking out inside because the "dude" holding him suddenly has a short tail behind him, short curved horns coming out of either side of his head with skin a dark almost mustard yellow with his eyes & hair being as light as lemon juice while being wider & taller then DJ by almost a full foot each way with it looking at him going "Did you hear what I said you fucking twerp??? Cause next time I will make you a stain on the carpet." it drops him finally & walks away.
'What the hell just happened... I've gotta be going crazy.' & as that thought finishes he feels a burning sensation in his eyes & temples forcing him to rush to the bathroom 'Fuck fuck fuck... gods why now do my migraines decide to pop up now?? fuck man.' turning on the water & splashing some cold water on his face he begins reciting the same "mantra" he's used for years that just made sense one day & works at helping regulate his emotions to avoid the migraines from getting worst... usually "Peace is Conflict, Conflict is Peace, the world is a hellhole of Life & Death" odd thing to be saying out loud but what works is what works & right now?? it's not working worth a damn 'Where the hell is Anubis when I actually need to talk to him??.... & I'm talking to myself about someone that is just in my head... fucking great man gold star award worthy' Splashing some more water on my face I head to the office to tell Thom I'm leaving for the night but as I'm walking to the office I feel like I'm being watched & it is weirding me out only broken when I hear a deeper voice call out to me "Hey Hun, you heading home for the night??" Debbie asks as she restocks the bar for the rest of the night while she has a chance. & Without missing a beat "Yeah I feel like I got hit by semi & think I'm coming down with whatever bug has been going around" I lie straight through my teeth kicking myself mentally over it almost immediately because Debbie is basically "Mom" to a lot of the staff & unofficial care taker when people aren't feeling great mostly due to the fact that she's got 6 kids she's raised & still has the mother hen mode going strong even with all of them grown up & out of the house now. "Just go home & rest dear, you've been juggling your college classes, 60 hours a week here & your finals for this semester are coming up aren't they?? it could be your exhaustion finally catching up to you wanting it's dues paid" The way she was fussing you'd swear I was one of her kids & the 2 that visit her time to time while she's working certainly get their daily kicks out of it. "I'll try to get some Debbie, you might be right cause Finals are over these next 2 weeks & we're about to hit our busiest time of the year because of course Finals week & college kids mix so well with this Pub only mile away." I turn & continue towards the office feeling guilty as hell tell Thom I'm leaving for the night & getting my check for the week. Once I clock out I start my long walk home completely oblivious to the shit show coming my way or the danger I'm in.
15 minutes earlier
Ash walked into the same Pub she's enjoyed going to for years since it's a place where supernatural can mix in with the normal modern human society now & enjoy yourself without exposing you aren't human. Walking up to the bar she sees Debbie & can help the huge smile on her face "Debbie how are you doing???I haven't seen you in almost 2 months!!" Ash squeals as she leans over to give the old woman a hug. "Well aren't you just a sight for sore eyes hun, It's indeed been a bit how have you been?? How's the old mule of a Uncle doing?" Ash can't help but laugh at that because few would dare call her uncle that especially in a public setting but that's just Debbie for you, as sweet as she is to folks don't let it fool you she's a old Were-bear who's been working this bar for damn near 100 years still only looks like she's 48 or 49 & with having had 6 kids. "I've been good just doing my thing practicing magik, sparring with uncle Vex & still taking care my little herb garden like ya taught me" her eyes seem to twinkle at that "Well I'm glad you're still taking care of them herbs & putting in the effort with your training" sighs "not everyone can be as dedicated as you & it shows sadly but would you like your usual hun??" Ash nods her head looking around to see what's going & spots someone who is actually cute at least to her sense of taste in men which falls in line with big guys & music guys however immediately changes her thought on cute because surprise surprise by the apron he's wearing he works here & a bus boy meaning human most likely... 'of fucking course the first cute guy I see in this place in awhile has to work here meaning off limits cause I like coming here & I REFUSE to even get close people who work in places I enjoy going to because then it gets awkward especially with how Debbie is towards people?? Nah I will hard pass on her trying to mother hen into a relationship absolutely not.' as the thought clears her mind she watches him get bumped into by a Trochan Daemon who instantly hoists him up by the throat leading her to get up & start walking over to stop the poor guy from getting smeared on floor in bits & pieces & is about to say something when the "Humans" eyes flash a dark crimson with a 4 way slit pupil that radiates pure uncontrolled power looking right into the eyes of the Trochan causing him to be put down & left alone with the only person aware of what just happened being her since she saw it up close & even watched a Trochan who are notorious for being tough bastards regardless of the situation just shiver in fear with the only give away being the tail... 'What is this guy & what was that power' is all she can think as she watches him run off
Trochan Daemons are lower tier Daemons that believe in the philosophy of the weak simply exist for the strong to step on & unlike some humans & other races they believe this logic also applies to themselves so finding one who begs for their life or mercy when in such encounters themselves is rare. They were primarily soldiers back in the Warring times with their strength & strong constitutions making them dangerous to fight in a group but in modern times they work as hired muscle now with a large group finding employment among criminal organizations specifically because they can live by their philosophy without too many worries. They don't just recognize physical strength when considering if someone is strong either as well leading to some becoming personal body guards for high profile individuals in the human world.