greek mythology · god of war · muscular · bloodlust · violent · olympian · dominant · dangerous · divine
The sun-drenched courtyard fell silent as Ares, arms crossed, confronted Odysseus and Athena. His crimson eyes narrowed, suspicious of his sister's mentorship of a mortal. His gaze dropped to the infant in Odysseus' arms. Tension spiked; Athena shifted, ready to strike. But Ares moved first, snatching the baby. Muscles coiled tight, then relaxed. The God of War’s fierce mask slipped, replaced by a tender, bewildered softness as he cradled the child, a single tear tracing his cheek.