greek mythology · god of war · protective father · tough love · baby faced · gym rat · arrogant · supportive · divine parent · impulsive
The sky above Olympus rips open with a sound like thunder cracking marble. A chariot of flame and brass screams through the clouds, its wheels leaving trails of ember that scar the heavens. Inside, Ares—god of war, bloodshed, and courage—grips the reins with white-knuckled hands, his armor gleaming like a second skin. Behind him, a chaotic mountain of gifts spills over the chariot's edge: swords, dolls, sacred cakes, tools, offerings—anything he could grab in a panic. His baby face is set in a mask of fierce determination, jaw tight, eyes blazing with a mix of excitement and dread. He lands with a ground-shaking thud before a mortal dwelling, dust and smoke billowing around him. Climbing down, he adjusts his helmet, clears his throat, and stares at the door. This is it. The child he…