Update. I just realized how much of a disadvantage Addikas age is. I changed the last chapter so Addika is 11 instead of 10.

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Max pov

'Damn it! Why did the Hell Hound chase us! Oh wait... we're demigods duh!' Sighing I looked down to the little boy in my arms. I pulled him tighter to my body. "Are we there yet Max?" I sighed, we still had 2 miles to go.

"Sorry bud, but we have another hour to go."

"I wish home was closer." He mumbled, snuggling into my chest. I let  out a huff of laughter. "Me too, bud"

I looked to the star filled sky. Feeling the chill of the night easily penetrate my jacket. I heard the howls of wolves, maybe 20 miles away?

I walked a bit faster. I was unprotected, my sword broken in the fight with the Hell Hound. 'Im better with a bow and arrow anyway' I sighed, neither of us had weapons.

"Damn it!" I hissed, why now!

The girl, the one Ive been seeing every time I close my eyes. Her flame red hair flying behind her as she ran, dodging branches and rocks with ease. Silver colored jacket covered with golden dust along with flecks of blood. Bow slung around her body, small denim bag on her back.

The vision ended, I quickly checked my surroundings. This girl-whoever she was- was important. I dont know why, but she is. Why else would I have been seeing her for years, practically watching as she grew up.

I continued walking, a little quicker this time. The kid in my arms and the backpack of food both getting heavier with each step.

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We were almost there, about 5 minutes from 'home'. It wasnt really a house, just a home made shelter, nearly  camouflaged perfectly with its surroundings. I shifted Luca's position in my arms. My legs had gone numb long ago.

Just as our shelter came into view, I noticed something else.

I froze.

Laying down beside the some shelter was a wolf. Its coat was of a reddish color, I couldnt tell the color of the eyes as it was sleeping. 

I took a step back, breaking a twig.
The wolf quickly lifted its head, its eyes were a warm reddish gold color. We stared into each others eyes, I found the color mesmerizing. "Max?" The wolf looked at Luca. 

"Max? Why is Wolf here?"

"What do you mean Luca?"

The wolf got up, I took a step back. The wolf started slowly walking towards us. But not in a threatening manner, more like it was interested in what was happening.

"I was dreaming about a wolf, it looked just like this one." He yawned. The wolf was now right in front of us.

Before I could stop him he reached his hand out to pet the wolf's head. It backed away slightly, before walking forward, nudging Luca's hand. I let out a breath I didnt I was holding.

"Can it stay?" He gave me puppy eyes. 'Oh gods, how can I say no...' I sighed. "Only if it wants to stay"

Luca was thrilled, jumping out of my arms. He actually frightened the wolf a little. The wolf quickly adjusted its actions. Adopting a canine smile, mouth open tongue hanging out.

I figured it would be ok to leave them alone long enough for me to put the bag of food in the shelter, and get the flint and steel.

When I came back out they were both laying down, the wolf's head resting on Luca's chest. Seeing the flint I had, it got up and trotted into the woods.

Returning after a few minutes with a bit of dry grass and multiple small sticks in its mouth. It walked up placing the kindling on the small pile of ashes from previous miniature fires we had.

Smiling, I hesitantly held up my hand. The wolf leaned forward putting its head under my hand. Its fur was incredibly soft, and very warm.

"Is he asleep?" I asked the wolf, at this point I was certain it understood me. It nodded.

I lit a small fire, thinking for a minute. I looked back to the wolf,
"Could you take first watch? I havent slept properly in a long time." The wolf nodded enthusiastically.

I gave a small chuckle. "Ok then, do you want me to put the fire out?" It seemed to think for a moment before slowly shaking its head. I nodded, gently petting its head again.

Picking up the sleeping form of Luca, I brought him into the shelter. Once inside I grabbed one of the blankets, wrapping him in it. I put another one by the entrance in case the wolf wanted one. I then grabbed my own, and fell asleep quickly.  

Omgs! I love the boys. They are so cute!