Year 15 Day 35

Life is good, things are noisy but fun.

Now that most of the first generation kids are capable of independence they have a lot of free, unsupervised time. As do we.

The tuna... managed to evolve into a mermaid... so she is still alive. She inserted herself into our group and does a good job looking after the kids, as she thinks they are all her brother's as that is who I am in her eyes now... I tried to get Yumi to edit her mind a little... but it seems the crazy is strong with this one. She shrugged off the suggestions with her delusions... scary.

The twins are pregnant again, mostly because they are rapidly ageing as humans... their biological clock is ringing. That said, if they were young and pretty before, they are foxes now. Their constant exercise fishing and swimming has kept them toned into their mid-thirties. The mature look and very deliberate way they approach sex is a very tantalizing trait. They know exactly what they want and are proactive about it, even skipping me and settling for each other's embrace. Not that I mind in the least, since I'm always welcome to watch or interact. In some ways I became a third wheel.

I do slip them some ambrosia on the sly so they age slower than normal, but it is just rejuvenation, not immortality. I do cherish my MILF twins so.

Weedy as I often call her is now a dutiful maid, with perfect attitude and no inhibitions on my demands. Her real name, if you are interested is Wendy. So I had her pegged from day one. She has troubles in water, but with a few blessings she is able to breathe and move around like a fish. She also drinks like a fish too, so when we have a drink together she is often the first inebriated and the worst behaved. She also lets her old personality slip out when drunk and is very aggressive as a lover. She now has several styles of maid uniform, including one solely for 'private' use.

Another nuisance is the Goddess of Martyrs. She was waiting for my return after our first encounter, trembling with excitement in my home. I teased her a bit first, had her work as a maid under Weedy... when asked to clean things she used her tongue... after that I just chained her to random places every few days and used her in every way she desired and a few she never realized she wanted. Her powers include self-healing and stamina... so it gets very kinky. I waited until we had some breathing room before adding to the herd of young'uns. I wasn't joking when I said octuplets. She's currently pregnant.

Yumi spends her time with Ami more often than not, spoiling our little squid-girl, but then I do the same too whenever I can.

Francis too likes to keep an eye on Cthulu Jr. Mostly because he is the adventurous type and being so big, strong and tough he often wades into fights on land and sea that are quite risky for him. Still I really only had to intervene twice, the first time was when he picked a fight with an adult sperm whale. Who he found out later was his uncle... go figure. The other was when a whaling ship tried to sample a new species. I left no survivors, after they harpooned him. I made a point to discourage human whaling in general from then on. FYI he also gained his mother's regeneration, so he is fine. I'm fairly certain he is a titan from birth.

Charie on the other hand still follows me around like a puppy some of the time. She also spends her time overseeing care for the kids and keeping an eye on safety in general.

I haven't met my children from the goddesses of Love, Passion, Beauty and Chastity yet but Folly/Wisdom keeps an eye out and relays information. Her own children are such polar opposites they are fitting offspring for the split personality goddess.

Study is as her name suggests an introvert that likes to read and seldom goes out. Mischief on the other tentacle is an outgoing flirt that has been having problems sitting in one place for more than a minute. The real concern is that the only male gods her own age are... well... her half-brothers.

The other kids of mine are the sweet little cherub named Dear. I understand that Love calls him dear Dear, as she is slightly silly in person. Poor boy.

The boy Glory is everything his name suggests, a tall, toned young man with a talent for everything and a cold attitude. He is clever, witty and scathing. All he needs is a set of glasses and the appearance is complete. Mischief has a serious crush on him but he is too cynical for her to succeed... for now. His mother is the aloof Beauty, which explains a lot.

Passion's kid is a vivacious girl called Joy. Happy about everything and endless talking are her main traits. Just a more generalized version of her mother really.

Chastity's kid is named Chaste and has actually usurped her mother's portfolio, Chastity is now the Goddess of Succor. Chaste is a friendly girl and is close friends with Study.

Now to explain why I am talking about the children I don't know... they decided among themselves that they would pay me a visit. They got in touch through Folly. They know about me because I occasionally have a day out with Study and Mischief and the latter can't keep a secret.

I have the other kids gathered, Squid Jr as the eldest is already evolved into a more advanced stage, he is currently a 'Squid Clan Ninja Leader'. It comes with a sixty year life span. I pulled some strings and got little Barry Jr a rare evolution. He is a 'Tide Master Squid'. What that gives him is water control and a boosted life-span in excess of twenty years. I should have them eating titan hearts in a year or two. That should stabilize them as demigods or titans.

I passed my title as Ensuikage to Squid Jr, so the snails and their one-eyed spikey nautilus leader serve under him. It keeps him out of trouble and gives him a little punch in a bad situation. Besides the ninjas are practically family at this point. Yumi doesn't go anywhere without her detachment. Poor guys are still in debt. Secretly they have been keeping a close eye on Ami as well. She has her own personal shinobi. She makes him steal sweets.

Steven and Lucy are hanging around with their mother right now. They are very close siblings and Lucy is nervous about the meeting. Steve is trying to distract his sister, without much success. Charie is keeping them company, but she doesn't play favorites, they are all my kids and thus all her kids.

Micha, her mother Weedy and the twins with their daughters Lena and Tamar are all on the private beach I carved... where most of the kids were conceived. Of course I don't tell them that. I have had a feast set up, expanded the beach considerably and gathered all of us for a full family reunion.

Ami is sweetly floating around, pestering me for a new doll. Everyone on shore (Weedy, the twins, their kids) are sun bathing. The boys minus Steven are exploring, the Kraken is lounging on the sea-floor. He hasn't had to look after them since Cthulu Jr caught his first Great White shark.

Prepared for our lunch I have barrier crayfish, crab other delicacies prepared that I personally harvested.

Barry Jr is still attached to Squid Jr, following him around quietly and acting like a subordinate.

I focus on Ami floating in front of me.

“Dad, are my new brothers and sisters going to be nice?” [Ami]

“We'll just have to wait and see... but I know a few of them will be your friends in no time.” [Cal] “How could anyone not want to hug a cute thing like you?!” She squeals happily as I hug her tight.

“Will any of them be pretty girls?” [Steven]

“Yes, but they are still your sisters so try not to get infatuated, like that time with Ami.” [Cal]

Obsessive, just like his mother. He's just more frivolous about it. In other words he's a skirt-chaser. A chip off the old glacier. He just has zero talent in actual persuasion.

“Yeah Steve, don't be weird.” Ami says, poking out her tongue. Floating there with her pink tentacles she looks like she's wearing a long dress.

Squid Jr jets over to announce there are several large sharks in the area.

I send them a kraken present.

“So when do they get here? I have a spar session scheduled in an hour.” [Squid Jr]

“Which you will cancel. This is the first time we've had all the family together. Today your responsibility is family and nothing else.” [Cal] “The ninjas can handle themselves. Perhaps you can find a sparring partner among the ones you haven't met.”

“Yeah... I guess so. If I don't I'll have to fight you Dad.” [Squid Jr]

“Go easy on your old man, son.” I say with a wizened voice.

“I'm just glad it isn't me again!” [Steven]

He got beaten so badly last time he couldn't show his face for a week.

“...” [Barry Jr]

“What was that?” [Cal]

“...here...” [Barry Jr]

“I think he's saying they are here.” Ami who seems to read thoughts like her mother explains.

Barry nods.

They materialized on the beach.

The people on shore are first to greet them.

“Hi! Nice to meet you!” [Lena and Tamar in sync]

They're nice kids, but a little quiet.

Micha comes forward and offers a tentacle to every one of them. “Good to meet you, my brothers and sisters.”

…

Glory, being the self assured (jerk) prodigy looks her up and down and then replies “If its all the same with you, I'd rather not touch that.”

Awkward...

Micha looks hurt. No one has ever said something like that to her before. We all float down here. Wait... I mean a lot of us have tentacles.

I walk out onto the shore and offer a hug to Micha, who seems to have a quivering lip about to erupt into sobbing. She grabs me and hides from the jerk.

My son, Glory looks at me with disdain, but then I don't think anyone really has his respect.

“So this is our infamous father? A bit of a soft touch, aren't you?” [Glory]

“Up until today I was never fond of corporal punishment, but every thing you say makes me want to embrace the idea.” [Cal] “So tell me, do you always alienate everyone or is this a special occasion?”

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“I don't know. Do you have children with everything under the sun?” [Glory]

“This probably is the last thing I should tell you, but I'm afraid you were an accident.” [Cal]

“Which only proves perfection can come from chaos.” [Glory]

“Perhaps, show me perfection first before I agree with you.” [Cal]

“Fufufu...” [Glory]

“Hahahaha...” [Cal]

“Weirdos...” [Ami]

“Anyway, apologize to your sister Micha, she is a little sensitive but a very kind person. Don't make her hate you over some poorly chosen words.” [Cal] “Its okay honey, he just doesn't know us yet so he was being mean to test us.”

“I decline. If she hates over something so arbitrary then why should I cater to her whims?” [Glory]

The seas roil as Cthulu Jr stands up, over the crowd.

“Apologize... or I... will make you.” He states, angrily. “Micha... is kind.”

“Glory I assume? Say hello to your elder brother. Micha spends a lot of time with him.” [Cal] “He may take your insults personally. Also while I know you are a god and thus quite strong, this little fella is a titan who has gotten in a lot of real fights. He will squash you like a bug.” I explain amused. “Greet your brother Cuthbert appropriately.”

…

“Ahem... perhaps we got off on the wrong foot...” [Glory] “Sorry Micha.”

“Wow...” [Joy] “Has anyone ever heard him admit he was wrong before?”

“Nope.” [Dear] “Did Hell freeze over?”

“Now, now, everyone makes mistakes perfect gods included, apparently.” [Cal] “Even if it was only a miscalculation of strength that could get you killed...” I laugh a bit at his look of annoyance. It seems like a new emotion for him.

Micha hesitates as she emerges from my shadow.

“Don't you worry, he said he was sorry about everything. Go give him a proper welcome home.” I add, smirking.

She walks up slowly and as he mechanically offers a hand to shake she sends out all her arms to hug him. He squirms but she engulfs him and squeezes as he struggles. Perhaps I should mention that she got my strength too...

Ignoring the girl as she bounces around happily hugging her brother I greet the others. He seems to be turning blue. Whether that is because of her grip or his humiliation I have no clue.

“Hi Mischief, Study how are things in paradise these days?” [Cal]

“I read that wonderful story you mentioned... Guliver's Travels.” [Study]

The gods have access to various things, in her case Libraries in multiple universes and the appropriate language skills.

“I'm glad you liked it, I'll give a list of some other interesting ones.” I look at her dark haired twin.

“How are you doing?”

“I hate you Daddy!” Mischief says angrily.

“Why?” [Cal]

“You forgot our promise!” [Mischief]

“Did I?” [Cal] “I was sure I got it for you... Oh I know. Wisdom must have confiscated it. Don't you worry, I'll get you another set of paralysis darts. I want to see the God of Law shaved bald too.”

Joy giggles at that admission. “Can I help too?”

“Can she?” I ask begging.

“Can I?” Joy also begging.

“Yeah... sure.” [Mischief reluctantly]

“So you must be Joy. I have heard a lot of things about you, all good.” I whisper loudly to the others. “Is she really like that all the time?”

“Oh, stop that...!” She says playfully, swatting my arm.

I notice Micha is going to get a drink of water while chatting one-sidedly with Glory as she is still crushing him. No, wait he is actually looking composed now... He's having a talk with Cuthbert too... what is he planning? That smug bastard... literally. Oh... now he's talking with Squid Jr...

he's plotting something...

I have Joy introduce the last two, as she seems to enjoy it.

“This strapping young lad is Dear and the pure, innocent maiden is Chaste.” [Joy]

Dear seems kind of laid back about the whole thing...

“What up my son?” I offer to bump fists. Maybe I need a soft-drink and a surf board to really appeal to the teen demographic. I could try rap... no even I cringe at that.

“Sorry? What did you say?” [Dear confused]

… oh right, he's home-schooled.

“I am attempting to conduct civilities in a contemporary manner.” [Cal]

“Huh?” [Dear]

“I was trying to be friendly.” [Cal]

“Oh.” [Dear] “Can I join in then?”

…

Okay... he's pretty dim.

Chaste is a bit quiet... I guess we can add shy and modest to her personality.

“Um... Daddy...” Chaste asks, stepping closer just a little. “Can I hug you?”

“Sure you can, princess.” [Cal] “Come and give your Dad a big hug!” I spread my arms out wide and she practically crash tackles me in 0.4 seconds.

…

Okay... she's pretty strong... if I wasn't fluid I'd be tasting my spleen right now.

Of the four, she's the only one with a single mother... I guess she had no male role models and was trying to process how she felt about me. I'm glad she cares so deeply... is what I should be saying but any deeper and I'll pop like a balloon.

Susan, Lena and Tamar are fast friends with Chaste and Study. Micha, Ami, Mischief and Joy fit together well too. Dear is a good balance to the energetic but silly Steven and Glory... is quietly approaching all the males for some purpose. I smell a ratfish...

We all have lunch and the girls split up, The larger group is going swimming and the four are setting up a beach volley ball court, only half of it is underwater since Ami is a marine creature. She is partnered with Micha.

As I settle in to watch the kids play I get my own invite...

A six Vs one sparring match from the boys.

Two gods, two titans and two squids Vs me.

What can I say? I accepted and kicked their asses.

I even spanked Glory in the middle of the fight for instigating it. However t'was all in good fun.

For the first time today he even showed a little respect toward me. His whole attitude is probably because he's trying to work out if he hates me or not, since he has a father who is no doubt bitter about the whole mess. In fact all three fathers confronted me a while back... I whipped them too, but afterward I took them out drinking and explained what happened... somewhat. We aren't on good terms but they aren't trying to cripple or humiliate me any more, either.

I have a swim with the girls, Lena and Tamar using me like a ride.

Eventually the mothers introduce themselves to the new kids, which got funny as Glory doesn't realize he is talking to Charie as he trash talks her. She left him buried in sand up to the neck.

Ami who had developed a dislike for him squirted his helpless head with ink after which Mischief spent a few minutes slowly cleaning it off...

All in all it was a fun time and we decided to set aside this day every year for a family outing.

Year 75 day 218

The younger twin sister Mina died today at the age of 97.

She will be missed.

Year 76 day 21

The older twin Lirana died also 97 years old.

I haggled with Wisdom until she managed to set them up as sisters, reincarnating in a pleasant city as sea-elves. They don't remember us, as that was the price for this unorthodox reincarnation: memories.

Year 94 day 32

Their children and grandchildren have quietly observed them and approached the reincarnated twins.

I just watch and bless their new lives. Funnily enough they worship me again...

Year 101

All of the humans I knew are dead but my half-human children are long-lived. I guess being a quarter- and half-god does that. The tuna-mermaid is dead too. She finally met the real Barry again.

All told there are now upwards of seventy of us, including fifteen gods. Weedy ranked up last year... as did Steven and Lucy.

Year 492

Yumi is dead now.

During her last few years she revolutionized the siren population and converted them all to her way of life: perversion over murder.

Ami, now the Goddess of Tides was last to say goodbye.

She bargained with Wisdom and her mother was set to reincarnate as her daughter... kind of a twisted family tree there...

Year 792

Well... we practically overran the pantheon, more than half of all gods are family now. Some through marriage others birth and evolution.

In a sense I'm the undisputed leader as family patriarch. However I only did one thing, change the laws to make potential gods and the direct family of gods untouchable.

There is close to twenty thousand of our family members now.

Year 4292

Charie and I spent the last three centuries exploring the neighboring planets.

I met the alien species again.

Having a universal language skill now I was able to learn why they were here.

They had come to demand our civilization surrender or face conquest...

So I conquered them.

Alien tastes like chicken... dipped in chalk.

Year 7290

Charie and I retired to an ocean planet.

Year 49002

We decide to have another kid and spoil the blighter.

Our family is the dominant form of life in several universes.

Year ?????????

We watch the heat death of the multiverse hugging each other.

At the end Charie overloads her ability and kills us both, to end our eternal life in a barren lifeless universe of endless cold.

Day 1...

I am a human... a baby...

I was named Calvin by my mother...

I was once a god.

I will be one again.

Until then... I should forget... everything... except the face of my wife...