Mother like son.

“So how is it that you haven’t aged a day?” “It’s really more complicated than it’s worth!” “Then explain! Will this happen to Arthur and why is it that ever since he held your staff that he now glows?” “Let me ask you a question. Do you see Arthur as just your son and nothing else?” “Well he is. A normal man...” “He isn’t; he is more than that. I once tried to explain to you the difference in people and how some are more powerful than others?” “It was soo long ago Kassandra!” “Think back!” he nodded before stating, “Something about tainted blood and me having some or something?” “Yes... I posses tainted blood and you have some laying dormant... you and me made an incredibly powerful baby, sometimes the power of our blood is activated by an artefact created by the original inhibitors of this world, I didn’t want him going through this alone though. No one should! I wanted to be back by his side to advise him but that would have brought unnecessary risk to him!” he nodded as they reached the entrance before kissing his cheek she spoke, “Thank you Olaf for letting me see him, but tell me something... Do you still hate me for leaving you?” “No, I thought you hated me for throwing you out a few weeks after Arthur’s birth” “It was for the best in the end but I warn you it’s only going to get harder for us both. What Arthur possesses is the ability to change the world for both good and bad!” “Because of the staff?” “Yes!”

They ventured into the cave Kassandra following Olaf’s age as she watched from the back to make sure he didn’t slip but admitted for being in his 60’s he still looked good, “Looking good old man!” “Yeah I don’t have an staff to keep me young!” she laughed before following the bend snapped back, “If I didn’t I would have been dead several centuries ago. The Peloponnesian war is when I was around normal!” “And your purpose for still being around?” “I’ll reveal that in due course but since you are his father it’s important that you are involved in these conversations” Olaf nodded before returning to the spot he once stood to reunite with his son watched as Arthur looked up once again this time eyeing the Greek woman whose body were also covered in the markings that he owned, “I told you to leave me father!” “I did but this woman wants to talk to you!” he stared at her studying her before asking, “And you are?” “My name is Kassandra... I’m your mother!”

He stood up and marching to her snapped showing off his markings, “You! You did this to me!” she nodded before stating, “Our blood did this, if you want to blame someone blame your original ancestors!” “WHO ARE THEY?” she shrugged as she sat down next to the fire, “I’m unsure, I’ve narrowed it down to one being related to war, **** or **** and the other being intelligence, thing is much of the history we are looking for is missing, so we can never be sure!” he studied her more intensely before laughing spoke, “You? My mother? you are virtually the same age as me!” she looked down before contemplating on how to explain it spoke, “The staff you posses is an carbon copy of mine or shall I say mine is of yours. I needed someone who could wield it to keep it safe in case it’s required in the future. It’s hard to explain if you aren’t willing to listen!” “Then answer me one question! Just one!” “Yes...” “Why leave me!” Olaf looked down before stating, “Socially having a son that is mine with another woman is very bad publicity and open to propaganda being used against the family which at the time was in a delicate state; the North thinks you are away for diplomacy reasons!” he looked back over to “his mother” before stating, “Talk whilst I still have the patience!”

“My insanity is temporary?” “Only until you manage to block them out, I’m so sorry that you have to live this life but someone has to, I don’t trust Aletheia and if Layla is her chosen one it can only mean bad things for us and the world!” “Your staff is the copy of mine!” “Yes and as a result of that; mine’s weaker. I need you to stop Layla if she starts to become corrupted like my father was!” “You knew?” Olaf shook his head before defending himself spoke, “I knew she was different but she never stated the purpose!” Arthur nodded before looking down spoke, “Very well, I’ll wait for this Layla if she’s so important!” “You don’t have to stay here you know!” Kassandra reiterated he nodded before stating, “No, I could just get involved and watch everyone I know die before my eyes!” she nodded before stating, “It doesn’t get easier and with every birthday they have the thought of them living one year less is never pleasant; but don’t punish them by leaving their side. It hurts you but it hurts them more knowing you ignored and neglected their affections in fear of them hurting you. It’s your job to be there for them; their lover, friend and perhaps their family!” Arthur nodded before looking out from the hilltop spoke, “I suppose we better stop this war between the North and South!” “You know?” Olaf queried and nodding he simply spoke back, “Yes, the staff informs me events and the fact the war has already begun and fighting for the South is Brienne with the sole purpose of killing Alfred!”