Elijah Cardero

text - zayn: always a busy man text - zayn: the teacher’s compound works. less stiff there, you know? text - zayn: helps with the whole learning process text - zayn: i can be there in 5?

text - zayn: yeah, i think i can do that text - zayn: are you in your office right now? text - zayn: or is there somewhere else i should go to get some tutoring?

Zayn waited patiently as he turned so Elijah could dress himself. “Sounds about right,” he sighed, a flicker of disappointment hovering in his tone. He didn’t exactly have the easiest relationship with his father, not in the way he felt close to Ryan anyways. Whenever he wanted to see Cristian, it seemed like his father was always unavailable and too busy for him. “I, uh, I wouldn’t want to bother you. I can just try and come back later,” Zayn said with a small smile, rubbing the back of his neck. 

“You might as well schedule yourself an appointment with him. Or simply barge into his office... I do that sometimes... To make sure he takes a break and breath.” He half mused, half suggested. Sometimes, if you were lucky enough, you could steal more than just five minutes of Cristian’s attention. If. “Nonsense! You’re a student! My students are never a bother! Besides... I’ve made brownies! Come on!” Despite of the awkward situation they both had just been in, Elijah wrapped one arm around the younger god’s broad shoulders and led him away, to his quarters.

   “Sorry…” he said as again as he finally came in and took a seat and let out a sigh. Holden looked around and was amazed, the place seemed so relaxing and chill. He had a feeling that one could just let themselves go and be free here. “My first week is going okay. Still adjusting and just been thinking a lot since I have met with the Oracle….so many questions and uncertainty,” he admitted honestly as he shrugged his shoulders. “The students are really nice and think am making a few friends though.” 

“Don’t be.” He watched as the other joined him. “Meeting with the Oracle will do that to you... You hope you’ll have that one question and when you leave... You find out that there were more questions than you first thought... Welcome to divinity. It’s confusing at times.” He mused playfully. “Now that’s nice! I’m glad for you, Mr. Blake. Now... About your questions... And whatever it is that is troubling you... I’m here for you if you need.”

For @eliofthedawn​

text - zayn: hey teach text - zayn: so i left class today with just this big problem and i couldn’t figure it out text - zayn: and so i was wondering if i could swing by yours text - zayn: get some extra tutoring, you know? text - zayn: help me understand what i can’t solve with this issue?

“Well, perhaps Ryan and I should invite you two over some time. Just because you don’t get to nibble on my bottom doesn’t mean my husband and I aren’t open to the company of others. Of course, only when we both approve of it,” he chuckled, smiling warmly at the professor. “How are things with you and Teddy anyways? I haven’t had the chance to talk to him yet.” Tilting his head to the side, Cristian rolled his eyes at Elijah, finding the other’s teasing nature quite amusing. “Now you’re asking for me to be Master Nystrom, aren’t you?” he snorted. “It’s just a title, at least in public,” he rumbled, giving him a sly wink back. “Please, you with Aurora is more deadly than most people in this tower. And we both know that. You’re just trying to downplay yourself so my feelings don’t get too hurt.” Cristian grinned, nodding at the teacher’s decision.

“Just let me know when before hand and I’ll have plenty baked for deserts. You know how I tend to exaggerate a little bit...” He chuckled. It wouldn’t be the first time he gave away baked goods to his fellow teachers and staff because he got way over his head. It was just... Baking was so rewarding in itself... The smile on people’s face is always a bonus. “Wonderful, actually. I mean, he’s got that voluntary life of his and is still pretty much the same guy that keeps causing me to fall in love with him time and time again.” He shrugged. Elijah was a loving person. And maybe some of that was the reflex of the curse cast on the original titaness of the dawn. “I’m just saying.” He teased playfully. “Oh, your majesty. I know my place. And it was never in the front lines. Besides... I’ve always had a little help on my side.” He made his whole body glow with his aura for a moment as if winking at the headmaster with his whole self. 

Arvin rolled his eyes. Dad talk, he should have been prepared for that. “I could. There are possibilities that I could deal with those, I mean, I am a reincarnated god.. after all.” But sure, he was getting the speech which meant: I don’t care if you can but stay away from that fucking forest. He could read between the lines. His gaze was focused on his dad, probably more in a staring way. And right now? He wasn’t feeling like this whole situation was like the nice and sweet and easy times they usually had. Not looking at Elijah felt like looking at a stranger. Same was with Theo. Both men suddenly became strangers since he didn’t seem to know anything about them. Who they were was something they pretended to be around Arvin. Meditating wasn’t an option now in Arvins opinion, not with how upset he was feeling. His gaze dropped and the younger male slowly got to his feet. “And what is your excuse to not tell her? Because I don’t see a damn reason why you couldn’t have told her, especially after you guys separated.” His mom deserved better. To be lied about the true self of her ex, the father of her only son. This sounded wrong. “I feel like you were just looking for the easiest way out in all these situations.” His hands wandered to the pockets of his jeans and he was moving his left foot over the foot in a nervous way. He wasn’t one for getting loud. “At least, could have texted me if I wanted company or not.” But Elijah probably was scared to meet Arvin since their meeting now was beyond uncomfortable.

“A reincarnated god that has yet to ascend.” He pointed simply. He’d surely have known if Arvin had ascended already. “Don’t be silly, mi colibri.” While back home he was way more laid back, here he knew the dangers that lurked in the shadows and even if Arvin thought he was ready to face them, Elijah didn’t think he was. There was a long way to go first. He’d personally accompany Arvin in an expedition if that wouldn’t bring trouble for both of them. “I told you already, Arvin. There are rules. You have yet to understand how the magic works once we ascend. Our past, human lives, are wiped out. Most people forget about us. And I could not risk Letya forgetting about me and taking you away from me, Arvin. Can’t you understand that, mi colibri?” His accent was seeping more and more into his words, feeling quite uneasy about the turn this conversation had taken. He got up from the ground and stood in front of Arvin, unsure if he could reach out a hand to touch his son or if the gesture would be unwelcome. “I... I’ll keep that in mind...” In case there’s a next time... He added mentally. 

“I mean, yeah, I am good looking but I think some people rather not see me naed.” But he was glad that at least Elijah admired the view right now. “Oh you did look cute, also very inviting.” He was laughing a little. “I just don’t feel like the whole stripper things works for me. I like to dance, slow dance, yes, definitely. but you won’t see me dry humping a chair while taking off my clothes.” The titan was grinning at the other male. “I prefer.. using my swaying hips in another way.” Camile looked down at the male that was crawling so graciously towards him. “You’re so hot..” He smirked, head tilting slightly, while his hand dropped into the males dark hair. “Glad you’re as eager.” He was sighing contently, tugging the waistband of his boxershorts low enough to have his semi hard dick freed. “And I am feeling generous enough to not.. keep that treat hidden.” He was grinning at Elijah, enjoying their playfulness.

“Am really sorry to disturb you…” he said with honestly in his voice. Holden was still exploring the place, trying to navigate and learn the layout of the towel. He heard that there was a pool and the maps he had was not helpful at all because he always seem to wonder and go to places where he did not want to go. He started to wonder that maybe, he was going to the place he was suppose to be at. Holden still had not many people, his fellow classmates and professors. 

“I can leave if you want me to….”

“Are you really disturbing me when I was the one telling you to come forth?” He chuckled lightly, opening his eyes and turning his attention to the other. “Hello there, Mr. Blake. How is your week going so far?” Elijah took pride in being good with faces. And he made it a point to learn his students names as soon as possible. “The garden is big enough for the two of us, although you are more than welcome to join me if you want.” He pointed closing Aurora, the glow on the fan fading.

a blush tainted ryan’s features in response to the statement. he and cristian have been school sweethearts regardless of the part they played in the cosmos. it brought him comfort knowing others saw how much cristian loved him as well. “stop, you’re making me all flustered now,” he retorted with a chuckle. ryan then placed a hand on his dear friend’s thigh and offered him a sympathetic smile. “i know the feeling. zayn isn’t the happiest with us, either.” ryan admitted he too would express the same frustration if his parents kept such an enormous secret from him. he couldn’t blame the boys for being upset. “listen, we’re here for them every step of the way. not only as teachers, but as their parents as well.” the titan queen let out a heavy sigh and snickered. “imagine having to deal with two kings, eli. my job isn’t easy, but i’m grateful to have both cristian and zayn in my life.” his lips curled into a wide grin as he turned towards eli again. “enough about my family, though. why don’t you tell me about teddy and arvin.”

“I’m just stating facts! Don’t make me pull mi abuela’s deck.” He pointed with a chuckle as if that was the ultimate argument to end all arguments. Not all of his readings were that precise, but then again the future was not set in stone. He could only se bits and pieces and even those were always changing. “I didn’t want to risk the secret getting out and Arvin forget about me. Teddy would be heart broken if he couldn’t be around his ‘mi hijo’ anymore... I don’t think I’d forgive myself. I’d rather just have Arvin mad at me until the graduation, if that meant I could have him around. You know?” Arvin’s own future always seemed so uncertain, whenever Elijah looked... That at some point he had to stop before he drove himself mad. “Look... Ry... Even if you’re dealing with two kings, the queen is still capable of overpowering both of them. And you should know that. I mean, I remember you not taking Cristian’s shit back then. I’m sure you did a wonderful job keeping both of your men in line.” He pointed. “Oh, Teddy is a blessing... He’s always understood me, more than I did myself... So... He was supportive of me getting involved with Letya, but then he was always there... Arms wide open. Sometimes I wonder what I did to deserve someone as wonderful as him.”

The headmaster laughed, smiling widely at Elijah. “Hey now, I can’t go back on the promises I made my husband,” he chuckled. “But you can still call my Master Nystrom as you please. Claiming a title or not,” Cristian teased, leaning on his desk as peered at the other titan with amusement. The headmaster only raised a brow, shaking his head at the question. “Never, but I don’t want the students coming to my office talking about how your tarot cards and Aurora are scaring them away, even if it’s to keep them in line.” He smiled, knowing Elijah wouldn’t do anything of the sort anyways. “Aurora, hm? Are you going to show them or wait for one of them to ask about it?”

He scratched his head slowly, getting his usually messy curls even messier. “Far be it for me to make you go back on those promises.” He pointed. “Although... That was the first point me and Teddy went over when we decided to officially become ‘we’...” It was easier than to try and put a label on what he had with Theodore. “Careful now... I might do it and I can’t be held responsible for the rumors in case students hear it.” He teased with a wink. “Come on, Cristian... My abuela taught me better than that. And the Fates would be merciless with me if I messed too much with the students. And Aurora... Well, it’s not the most usual of weapons... But she’s still sharp.” He pointed and shrugged. “Might have to wait for one of them to ask about it."

    Adam thought back to everything that had happened, recently. Afraid of taking risks? No, he’d taken plenty… some of which hadn’t worked out, but such was life. “I… guess not,” he said, shrugging. “Oh, uh, I’m Apollo,” he continued, gesturing to himself. Pointlessly, at that. He was still getting used to the people he encountered not being… normal, and it showed. “So, the Fates are a thing, too? Do they live in the school, or are they… I don’t know, like ghosts, or something?” It seemed like every day he was here, Adam was given a reason to wish he’d paid more attention in his history classes.

     “Yeah, nice to meet you too,” he said, offering a slight smile. “What class do you teach?” He tried to think about what would be appropriate, for someone who saw the future… but, well, did that even matter when it came to subjects? He still wasn’t sure. “Yeah, I think that makes sense. Especially since you don’t see the full picture, and stuff.” Maybe even if he did, he wouldn’t have given things out freely, but that made sense, too.

“Oh! I see...” He chuckled and nodded at the revelation. “Well, Adam... Considering we do have a kinship in powers and gifts... Consider this an invite to come see me whenever you have questions about your divinity. You, more than most, might find yourself questioning the next step or... Suddenly feeling lost in time. I know some visions can be quite overwhelming so I suggest you work on getting yourself an anchor.” Maybe he was being a little too lenient with answers but he too had been a young titan once in the past, trying to understand what was going on around him so he thought he could make it easier, at least to the vessel of the god of the Sun and prophecies. “The Fates are... Entities. That’s the best word to describe them.”

“I teach Visions and Premonitions. Even though Apollo was the god most tuned with the Fates and the future, sometimes visions would be delivered to other deities too. In my classes I aim to teach you how to handle your visions whether they come to you while you’re awake or in dreams.”

“Oh? Well, lucky for me, my ass is only reserved for my husband’s bites,” Cristian chuckled back, raising a brow in amusement at the professor. “No worries, Elijah. I won’t use my authority like that anyways. When have I ever been unreasonable?” The titan grinned, sitting upright as Elijah leaned to adjust his tie. The headmaster nodded his head in appreciation at the gesture and the kind words. “Perhaps so. It’s good for now though; we don’t need a bunch of young gods with abilities and powers to go around the tower causing problems for everyone,” Cristian mused, knowing that there was an eagerness with youth. “Don’t be too mean to them, Elijah. You’re going to scare away the students with your tarot cards,” he laughed, amused at the other’s ways of keeping the students in line.

“You, Cristian, is no fun. At all!” He pointed with a chuckle shaking his head as if it was a shame, such majestic ass belonged to only one. “Oh, it’s not about being unreasonable. Which, thankfully, you’re not. It’s more about... You know... Claiming a title.” He pointed simply. “When have I ever abused my tarot cards?” He pointed in return. The same tarot deck that had been a gift from his abuela who used to be a fortune teller when she was alive and he had replicated the cards while he himself was a student at the towers, his nana’s deck now a very precious token. “Besides... Aurora might be a sight impressive enough to keep the students interested...” He pointed tapping the fan hanging on his best.

“I mean, I totally agree with your way of thinking. I would have walked here naked if there wouldn’t be so many eyes watching.” Not that he would have to be ashamed, but people didn’t need to know who he was seeing. “I like the view, though, you’re covering a very good part of it.” His gaze dropped to the pillow that kept some parts of the male hidden. “I like to think that I always move in a somewhat graceful way.” Though, now with the males full attention, Camile was slowly undressing. Firs he took off his shirt,tugging it over his head to reveal his tanned, hairy chest. He was tossing the shirt Elijahs way. “I won’t dance.. I feel stupid while stripping.” But he wasn’t going too fast either. He undid his belt, letting his jeans fall to his ankles before he stopped out of those and also, smoothly, got rid of his socks. His gaze dropped to the black, tight boxer shorts he was wearing and he was softly pursing his lips. “I think you should get the honors to get rid of those.” He was smirking, giving the male a playful look while he approached the bed slowly. “I mean, why should I show you mine since you.. cover yours.”

Camile was grinning over at the other male while closing the door behind himself. “I like that you’re already.. pretty much naked.” It wasn’t like he had shown up without the males knowledge, he had at least tossed Elijah a text hoping to get a bit of action. Since this was an all, sexual meeting, Teddy totally didn’t have to worry. He respected relationships, but since they were in some sort of relationship, he shouldn’t ruffle anyone’s feathers. He also wasn’t minding if Teddy would join them sometime, sounded like a fun situation to him. “Want to assist me or would you rather watch me?” He had already kicked off his shoes while his gaze was focused on Elijah, slightly playing with the hem of his shirt. 

Elijah chuckled shamelessly running a hand along his chest while he bit his lip and raised his eyes to look at the other male. “I thought we had already agreed that we would be doing this so I saw no point in getting dressed... Quite the opposite. I though you’d like the view.” He teased, surrounded by his pillows, one of them strategically placed to cover his crotch. “I think I’m in the mood for a little show... You certainly have a graceful way of moving when you’re undressing, Camile.” Elijah was feeling quite playful, considering it had been a good, productive day... It almost felt like Camile was there to be his reward. And if Teddy did decide to show up to stay the night... Well... The more the merrier.

     Adam watched with a hint of wonder as the stranger’s glowing aura faded. Could he do something like that, too? Maybe… he hadn’t tried. Really, he hadn’t messed with his abilities much at all outside of training and combat. “Should I be worried, then?” he asked, laughing nervously. He figured the answer was a no, but with where he was… well, anything was possible. “Wait, did you say—you can see the future?” he blurted, eyes wide. Now there was an interesting ability. 

     He shook his head, trying to calm his curiosity. The last thing he wanted was to come off as a weirdo to a professor. “Oh, I’m Adam,” he said, offering a ( lame, admittedly ) wave. “I don’t think I’ve been in your class, yet.”

“Well... That depends if you’re afraid of the future. Afraid of taking risks.” Elijah pointed calmly. “Who are you embodying?” He had taken a look of the list of students he was going to be teaching but it wasn’t like he had already linked names, faces and gods. “I that the best description would be glimpse into the future, as I don’t get the whole picture, just bits and pieces, whatever the Fates allow me to see.” He explained, a professoral tone slowly sipping into his voice.

“It’s nice to meet you, Adam. And I can say that I’m looking forward to see you in my class.” He pointed with a shrug. “I have a policy that... You may ask away to your heart’s content, even though I can’t promise complete and full answers. But what is life if not a chain of questions and mysteries, right?”

This situation was a bit unsettling, simply because this was his father and he obviously didn’t know a damn thing about him. There was one thing to learn that you were chosen by the gods, reincarnated, in a way, but it was something else when you found out your father had been a titan and not only him, but Teddy too. They had kept secrets from him the whole time which caused him to feel.. left out? “So once I gain knowledge about who I am and what all of this is.. I can explore that forest?” It wasn’t a complete no in his opinion, so maybe that eased his mind, no matter how hard it would be for him to not have a closer look. His gaze was lowered some. Rules, of course. “So I would ave never found out who you actually are if I would be just an average kid.”Sounded shitty to him, also pretty unfair. “What would have been so bad about me knowing?” The concept of this rule sounded stupid to him and once Elijah cupped his face, he pulled his face away some. “Did om know? Who you are?” It was one thing if he would be left out of this whole part but it seemed even more unfair if his mother ended up loving a man she actually didn’t knew. “Why didn’t you come welcome me? I mean.. I did only run into you today by accident.. and I got here a few days ago.” And this whole place? It had been been pretty overwhelming. “I had a breakfast with Theo this morning.”

“I wouldn’t say that you can. It’s known as Forbidden for a reason... But if you think you can hold out on your own against werewolves and vampires and imps and all sorts of wild creatures...” He didn’t finish the sentence, but the warning was clear on his voice. Forbid Arvin to go anywhere wild in nine times out of ten tended to backfire in some way as the male has been an explorer since he was young. “Just promise me that you’ll be careful if you do... And try not to get caught by the other teachers...” He asked holding onto Arvin’s hand. “I’m afraid so, pequeño. It’s not fair, I know... But I couldn’t risk the magic taking you away from me by making you forget me and Teddy.” He silently pleaded for his son to understand but Arvin was too much like Letya... And she wasn’t exactly the forgiving kind... “I’ve never told Letya. No. It was the one thing I’ve never told her. I thought that she wouldn’t take well Teddy’s presence in my and your life  but tell her about our true nature was... Completely out of question.” Could he really blame Arvin for demanding answers from him? No. Completely honesty was the least he could do. “That one is on me, really... I thought you’d want some space to not be recognized as my son. But then again, I should have checked up on you and asked before making any assumptions. “