God of War: Daughter of War

The first thing that Flurry and the rest of her family did was set up exactly where everything in their new domain would eventually end up, as in the main house, the house that would be for her, Pandora, and Albis, a garden area, a pen for the animals, and everything else that was needed, like a training area. Faye, on the other hand, went out with Kratos to get an idea of what else was around them, something that caused Flurry to smile since the more time the two spent together the more she was sure that her father would finally find what he was looking for. Albis, thanks to her many years of living with Kratos, back when she was human and now during her life as a gorgon, had a smile on her face as well, because it was nice to see her former husband find someone he might actually be interested in, someone who could help him grow as a person and help him find the path he wanted to walk. Even Pandora, who only had the short amount of time with her new father, agreed with them, this was a good thing for him and she wanted to see what sort of future he would be able to forge once he spent more time with Faye, hence why she focused on their new home.

While they worked, however, Flurry noticed a change in the air as the area seemed to become safer overtime, like when she used her magic to form barriers around herself or others, causing her to wonder if Faye knew some magic and was using it as her father kept an eye out for danger. As the hours went by she felt the same thing multiple times, where she came to the decision that she was right, Faye knew protection magic, in the sense that she could designate something as an item that protected an area, like a ward that joined others to make a safe zone. If that was true that meant Faye was making sure this place was not only safe from enemies, like the draugr, but also from the clan that destroyed her own clan, to keep herself safe and to make sure they weren't dragged into her fight, a fight she clearly didn't want to finish since she was on her own. While she thought about that the first thing that actually got completed was the dock and the start of a boat that could be used on it in the future, once Pandora was sure it was ready to be used, though she knew that they would have to make more docks at some point in the future.

When Kratos and Faye returned they were pleased with the progress that had been made so far, as Pandora and Flurry had started to work on their stone house while Pandora also helped Albis with the base of the main house, though they all knew that it would take some more time before either structure was ready to go.

Over the course of the following month the five of them transformed the area around them into a home that all of them were happy with, setting up a nice wooden house that had more than enough room for Kratos and Faye, complete with all sorts of runes on the outside to help with whatever nightmares both might have. In addition to that there was a pit for a fire, with windows that could be open and even slight gaps in the ceiling that Pandora showed them how to open and close, depending on the time of the year, while the roof itself was along the same mind set. She also crafted a good bed for all of them, by using her powers to weave stone and wood into a far softer bed that would allow them all to have lots of good sleep, impressive Faye in the process since she wasn't expecting such a thing, making sure to have two inside the main house for both warriors. There was also a table, shelves for preserved food, and a number of other things that might be needed inside a house, including an underground storage area that was a request from Kratos, one that was built to his specifications, even though she and Flurry had a feeling they knew what it might be about.

Once their first month was over, however, they had all the confirmation they needed as their father finally removed the Blades of Chaos, wrapped them in the Spartan skirt that he had worn for a long time, now replaced by newer attire in the form of black leather pants, leather shoes, and a new leather belt. His new attire also came with a leather shoulder guard that was placed on his right shoulder, complete with a hook, in the shape of the omega symbol from Greece to represent his true nature, for him to hold Faye's axe on when it wasn't in use. This was partly due to the fact that they had opened up to Faye about what they really were, as in Kratos being the God of War for Greece, Pandora becoming the Goddess of Hope, Albis being just a normal gorgon who traveled with deities, and Flurry being the Goddess of Death. She didn't lash out at them for hiding their true natures from her, rather she was accepting of who they were and respected their choice to reveal themselves at their own pace, and, based on what Flurry could tell, it didn't make her view them any differently, rather they were still the same people in her eyes.

With the Blades of Chaos hidden, and the secret hatch hidden until it was needed, Faye started letting Kratos use her axe to do all sorts of things, though she also revealed that it was called the 'Leviathan Axe' and that it had a few interesting abilities, namely the fact that it could be thrown and recalled, something she taught Kratos how to do since she was going to bequeath it to him one day.

As time went on Kratos, Flurry, and Pandora shared many stories with Faye, letting her know of their past and everything they had done before coming to Midgard, while Albis seemed to tell her in secret, maybe due to Faye discovering her past self on her own, while Faye also did the same by telling them more about Midgard and the Nine Realms. Of course they all knew bits about Midgard, their new home, causing her to start with Asgard, the realm of Odin and the Aesir, which was the final resting place for the greatest warriors in all the realms, where they could feast, drink, and fight until Ragnarok, an event that signaled the end of the Nine Realms. Then there was Alfheim, where an endless war between the light elves and the dark elves could be witnessed; Vanaheim, the home of the Vanir gods that were rivals to the Aesir; Svartalfheim, which was where the dwarves lived; and Niflheim, a small realm made of magical dangerous mists. After those she told them about Muspelheim, the realm of primordial fire that the fire giants called home; Helheim, which happened to be the realm of the dead for the Nine Realms; and Jotunheim, the home of the giants, who happened to be the greatest seers in all the realms, and one of them also witnessed Ragnarok.

"Have you spoken to the residents of the other realms?" Flurry asked, because while Faye didn't have much to say on what all of the realms looked like, and was only giving them what appeared to be the most basic of descriptions so they could understand each one and not be overloaded with information, it seemed like she was knowledgeable on all races and might have more to say.

"Save for a few dwarves... no, I haven't. Besides, no ones seen a giant in Midgard for a long time, not since Thor went on a killing spree and massacred them." Faye replied, though it was clear that she was somewhat annoyed by that fact, which had to be due to the fact that an entire rare had been tormented and she had been unable to help them in their time of need, which they had learned was definitely her thing, helping those in need.

As time went by they were able to confirm that Faye and Kratos definitely had feelings for each other, something they found out about a year after their arrival in Midgard, which was what Flurry and the others had been hoping for, especially with all of the changes he was undertaking to make himself a better person. One of the things he did was track down a good cave, more like a small hole in the side of the mountain that was large enough for him to sit in and do a couple of tricks that he and Flurry had developed over the years, allowing him to focus on controlling and mastering his rage. It was the one thing he wanted to be sure he had under control, because after the trouble he had gotten into in the past, before and after Furry appeared in his life, Kratos didn't want it to ruin his life again and was taking every measure possible so he could be a better person. Such a thing allowed him to manifest his Spartan Rage in a more pure manner, the flames that danced around his body when it was activated, a sudden surge of strength that overcame obstacles, and being able to just tear out chunks of earth and hurl them with great power at his foes.

Flurry and Pandora appreciated their time in Midgard, as it really allowed them to become more like sisters than they had been before, especially when it came to fighting since they were able to make it so that they were able to fight in perfect harmony, much to their father's approval. In addition to that Faye allowed all three of them to train with the Leviathan Axe, as she wanted all three to understand it's power in case someone had to carrying it in Kratos' stead, though Flurry had a chance to learn why Faye was thinking that way, because she was mortal and knew that she would perish at some point in time. With that in mind she did something interesting one day, she and Kratos made a special golden yellow paint that she wanted to use on several trees that were scattered around their new home, because she wanted them to make a funeral pyre for her when her time finally came, meaning the chosen trees where the ones to be used for that day, when it arrived. She also had a strange request to make of them, that they were to gather her ashes and spread them from the highest peak in all of the realms, which they seemed to think was here in Midgard, a peak that they could see from where their abode was located.

By the time their tenth year came around Faye was regarded as Kratos' second wife, something everyone was happy with, and it also came with new life, in the form of a child, a son, between her and Kratos, though while Faye wanted to call him 'Loki' she had been convinced by her love to call the boy 'Atreus'.

Flurry knew why her father picked the name, as Atreus of Sparta was one of the most well known figures for them due to his ability to be happy, to see that they were more than monsters, and the fact that he happily gave his life to make sure a great victory could be won for all of Sparta, earning him more honors than anyone else. It was a story that her father had clung to during times of hardship and grief, before she came into his life, and he had told her it several times, which was why she remembered it so well, causing her and the others to smile as they gave the pair some space. Faye didn't mind it at all, as it was a lovely name and represented a light that her husband continued to keep in his mind, regardless of what happened to him, and that included the fact that the name 'Loki' didn't have as much meaning as 'Atreus' did, so she was okay with the decision. She also said that there wasn't much need for a new bed, since she and Kratos could share one so Atreus could have the other one, when he was older anyway since she wasn't about to let a baby sleep by himself until she was sure he could handle it.

The years that followed Atreus becoming part of their family were more interesting than Flurry expected, because in the start there was little change, he was a baby and wasn't involved in anything other than growing up to be healthy and part of the daily life. When he was older they found that his body was pale and he had red hair, with light freckles on his face and icy blue eyes, where Faye created his own attire for him, made of leathers and fur that would help protect him while keeping him warm, all while Flurry noticed an incredibly faint birthmark on his face that resembled the mark that Deimos had been born with and that her father and Pandora had placed on themselves. They discovered that he had a gift that was a surprise to those from Greece, he was skilled with languages, able to adapt to the lessons his mother gave him, and she was one of the few that taught him how to use a bow, as she intended to pass the Talon Bow to him. The downside to all of this was that he was also sick, as it seemed like he couldn't handle his rage at all, something Flurry suspected that had to be due to his potential nature as a demigod clashing with his perceived mortal body, but Faye, ever resourceful and knowledgeable on the ingredients of the world, could make a drink to help stave off the sickness.

With that in mind Albis started to tend to a private garden, out of Atreus' sight since she didn't want to terrify him, that could grow all of the herbs in question, that way they were always on hand in case the sickness came back, while at the same time Flurry knew her father was waiting until Atreus was older, and more mature, before telling him the truth about his true nature, as to not overload his son.

Flurry found that Atreus was a curious child, which made sense due to the fact that he was new to the world and wanted to know more about everything in it, even though for the time being he was restricted to their home and the areas that Kratos determined were safe for him to play in. In addition to that she had to make sure he didn't pull on her tail or try to take any of her feathers on accident, which wasn't easy since he wanted to know more about her when she was around and there wasn't a whole lot she could tell him, not without revealing her past to him. Plus there wasn't much she could actually tell him since no one, not even those from Greece, really knew anything about her species, even Faye had no idea, as she had never seen anything like Flurry before, so there wasn't much she could do on the matter. Still, she helped her brother with his bow lessons, going over the basics since he was still a novice, while Faye gave him some pointers during her time as his mentor, Pandora showed him some of her smithy items while keeping him safe, all while Kratos watched and occasionally trained Atreus on how to use a knife.

It wasn't that he didn't love Atreus, in fact he was grateful to have another family member, the problem was that he had no real skill or lessons to pass down that didn't involve fighting, killing, and just dismembering one's foes, so he dedicated most of his time to patrolling the outskirts of their home, keeping an eye out for dangers.

Eventually there came a day when Atreus, frustrated with his archery skills since he did terrible with the target, went out into the wilds for some reason and seemed to ignore everyone for a time, though that did cause Kratos to follow in secret to be sure his son remained unharmed, as this seemed like something he needed to work out on his own. He wasn't alone since Flurry silently flew through the air with her magic covering her, allowing both of them to keep an eye on Atreus, all while the boy found a wounded doe and actually comforted it, reciting the death rites that Faye had taught him during one of their various lessons. After that he found a trail of blood that brought him to a portion of the woods that some draugr were in, as he had passed through the protection area as Flurry discovered, though as they turned on him Atreus loosed an arrow and shattered the sword that one of them held, somehow being hit by a shard that knocked him out. With that in mind both Flurry and Kratos descended on the draugr, the latter tearing one in half with his bare hands while Flurry just landed behind her foe as she swung her sickles, causing her target to collapse in pieces, showing her father that her skills hadn't rusted at all.

After that Kratos started to carry Atreus back home, causing the boy to stir partway before he was placed on the ground, though as he apologized for heading out without telling anyone the pair were stopped by a revenant, a shroud wearing female that carried a staff. The revenant also had a pack of wolves that happened to be under her spell, though before she could use them a herd of deer came out of nowhere and charged at the wolves, somehow breaking the spell while at the same time scattering them, leaving one to look at Atreus knowingly before the herd left. With that done Atreus loosed an arrow at the revenant, hitting her in the shoulder and opening the way for Kratos to smash her head like it was simply a stone or something that could be twisted and broken easily, though it was hard to say if his son was paying attention to his actions or not. Other than that there wasn't too much for the pair to do but return home, causing Flurry to fly ahead so she could tell Faye that they were alright, even though both of them knew there was no reason for her to worry, not with all of their skills and abilities.

Such a thing only made Flurry wonder what the future held in store for them, as she knew that things would change at some point in time, they always did, and could only hope that they were ready and prepared for when that day finally arrived.