While they were preparing for the journey crimson was also packing but he was so lost in his thoughts,he knew his father was up to something,thinking about this he had a feeling his father started the war with the dragons he just don't know how,and he has no evidence to prove it,after he was done packing his bag he took a few strides forward to the balcony staring at the view in front of him. Crimson never knew his mother,she died after she gave birth to him and he was having doubts about himself,his well aware of the abilities he has and he knows it's not from his father the man looks so normal to him and from the stories he heard about his mother she was also normal he just couldn't understand anything anymore all his life has been a mystery and he was tired of all the secrets,he just wants answers to his questions.
"Sighs" crimson sighed and leaned forward resting his elbows on the edge of the balcony," I need lots of answers"he said clutching his amulet but unfortunately he was tricked by the old man the amulet was a fake not that he didn't know,he knew since the day the old man gave it to him,he just played along like he didn't know anything to know what the man was up to,thinking more about it everyone's been acting suspicious and also about the Vivere everything was just so mind exhausting sighing once more he left the balcony,walking towards the bed and dropped on it closing his eyes letting his thoughts drift him into sleep.
*Knocks*
Crimson's eyes snapped open looking at how dark everywhere is he must have slept for long"how long did I sleep"crimson asked no one in particular he was just surprised that he slept for long and deep he is very vigilant and always on alert he wondered why he slept so much,getting up he went to the door,opening it he was welcomed with the smiling face of Ares"your highness "crimson greeted "oh please call me ares"Ares replied"if you insist"crimson replied "good,would you like to pick a weapon or you're okay with Haphaestus picking one for you"ares asked speaking from experience it would be better if everyone picked a weapon for themselves cause Haphaestus always gets over excited and might probably pick what you won't expect,he already told Eris and Isabelle to go pick a weapon even if Haphaestus has already picked up weapons for them they have to be sure they can fight with them and most likely spar,he knows Eris can fight but he has to make sure she's perfect while welding a weapon and he hasn't seen Isabelle fight before"come with me,there's going to be a sparing session for everyone,we need to know how good we are at fighting and create some strategy for ourselves"Ares said to crimson as he lead him down to the sparring arena Eris,Isabelle and Haphaestus were probably waiting for them there already,he just wants to gets this over with even the god of war needs to rest,he's planning on telling everyone about crimson before they leave for the journey.
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In the arena everyone has picked up their weapons Eris chose twin blades,Isabelle was the bow and arrow,Haphaestus was holding a giant sword"I see you guys are ready"ares said picking up a sword and Crimson came closer to pick a weapon he was about to chose a sword when he spotted some daggers he couldn't help but pick it up,what intrigued him was the red crystal embroidered in the daggers just like the colors of his eyes"I'll take this"he said "are you sure"Haphaestus asked and crimson just nodded "now that everyone has gotten a weapon Eris you start"ares said "pick a sparing partner"he added and Eris picked Haphaestus,getting on the platform ready to spar"Give your best "Ares instructed and the sparring began.