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[Axel Zhefarovich]

Axel Zhefarovich was not looking forward to this. It literally took ages to track down a certain bloodline that had been lost for years now. Axel had figured why this was not sought out to fix earlier. The mother of the child was an Auror. That alone had issues. However the father of the child did not even know that he was a father yet. The kid was not Axel's, and it was pure-blood. It was a girl too that was adopted by a small family, well, small to him anyway. Benjamen would be shocked to see that he was a father, having been slowed down on the thoughts of him adopting a child. Thankfully Benjamen had stopped, and when he told his little brother that he needed to go out, Benjamen was in charge of the Zhefarovich Family until he got back. That would hold his brother off on the adoption thing for a little while. Dressed in black robes, Axel apparated to the country of Belgium. He didn't appreciate this country because for one, there were three languages, and he didn't know how to speak any of them. Dutch, German and French. Axel knew a little of French, but he did not know how to say, "I'm hear to pick up my biological niece to be raised by a proper family." Of course that would be really rude to say, but Axel was in a new environment, alone at that, and he did not like it that he was in a place that he did not know anything about. They probably never heard of the Zhefarovich name because the family did not deal with people in this country as far as he was aware. Though to be sure, he would have to ask Krasimir. Still, Axel just did not like this place, and he would have to find the Bishop family, to tell them that the father's family finally found them. Axel hated being the bearer of news like this. He simply hoped that the Bishops were treating the girl named Alaska in the manner she should be treated or else there would be Hell to pay.

His silvery eyes looked down at the paper that had the address, and the Death Eater started to walk in the direction that it should be. This was the right town, but he would have to find everything. He used his wand as a compass in one hand, and read the note in the other. How in the world did he get stuck with this? He should have sent Hades if he did not have enough on his plate. Hades just kept having children, and Axel could not understand how he did not stop. Hades had a goal, but he didn't know what it was. Axel had enough with just his six for the time being. They were getting older, and that was not bothering him at all. His younger children were turning six, and he was okay with that. There were times when they did not see much of Axel though. Not that he cared right now. He loved them, sure but they could hold off because he was busy with what his father left behind. Finally, it was the right place. The house, well, his standards, could be much better. Axel put his wand away, and his tall form approached the house as he slipped his note into the pocket of his robes. He approached the house and he stood at the door. He thought that he would have to duck in order to get inside, but that was not anything different that he was used to. Axel turned his left hand into a fist, and he knocked on the door, quite loudly. He waited for the people to answer, because he had the news of their lives.​

 

[Alaska Matthias]

Alaska Bishop was in the midst of watching a television show about some haunted house. Normally her parents didn't allow her to watch such television shows, but Alaska could honestly care less about what they thought. It wasn't like this was going to poison her mind or anything. Alaska knew better than that much. A tall glass cup filled with unsweetened ice tea sat beside her on the coffee table. The movie wasn't even really that all scary. In fact she kind of found the victims of the killer to be quite stupid. 'It's like they're asking to be killed.' Alaska thought to herself as she eyed the movie carefully. It was called Scream. Apparently at one point it was a pretty scary movie to muggles. But it was because excruciatingly hard to see why. The characters in the film constantly instigated the problems they fell into. Like the situation where the girl was killed in the garage. Clearly she wasn't going to fit through that doggy door. Alaska would have attempted to knock the killer out with something heavy. That way she could not only find out who it was, but she could also have time to actually formulate a plan. But of course the characters were all stupid enough to do it their own way. Alaska heard her adoptive parents discussing something in the kitchen. Her real mother died when she was seven and her actual father was nowhere to be found. So she was been in the care of the Bishop's since then. They were close friends with her mother when she was alive. They weren't surprised the day she had received her acceptance letter from Hogwarts New Zealand. Alaska wasn't sure what she felt about it. But it sounded interesting. 'It will certainly be more interesting than sitting around here all the time. I just hope mom and dad let me go. They never let me do anything fun.' Alaska sighed. She tried to refocus on the movie but her mind kept wanting her to tune into what her parents were saying. They seemed to be discussing about supplies. Alaska carefully grabbed the remote and turned the television down. That way she could hear more carefully. They were saying something about Alaska's school supplies and being able to afford it. Alaska let her gaze fall into her lap. She hated how tight money was sometimes. Especially when she needed supplies for something. Like school. That was another reason she was worried they weren't going to let her go. Alaska sighed and leaned into the couch. The movie no longer interested her. Now she wanted to just go up to her room and fall asleep or something. Or perhaps search for some way to find money. That way she could get her supplies and still go to school. Alaska was about to get up from the couch when she heard a strong knock at the door.

Alaska cocked her head to the side and headed over to the door. Were her parents expecting someone to be over today? Alaska hoped not because she had been hoping to spend the day with them. Alaska opened the door and nearly gasped. Her silvery blue eyes trailed up a very tall man until it landed onto his face. "Who're you?" Alaska wrinkled her nose. She had never seen this stranger before. Was he a new friend of her father's or something? Alaska continued to stare at him, as if she were trying to read him. He looked pretty stoic to her. So instead of questioning him further she leaned into the house and spoke clearly and loudly to make sure she was heard. "DAD! SOMEONE'S HERE AT THE DOOR!" Alaska opened the door and gestured for the man to come in. Her adoptive father emerged from the kitchen just as she did so. The entire time her eyes kept drifting to the strange man. "Hello. Can I help you somehow?" Her father, also known as Alec Bishop spoke, using English instead of his usual German. Alaska wrinkled her eyebrows. When she had spoken earlier she spoke to the man in pure German. Did he not understand her. Alaska knew English too of course. But she figured this man spoke German. Alaska gave her father a strange look before she went back to the couch. It would appear that the movie was over too. What a pity. Alaska didn't even get to see the mediocre ending. Alaska listened in to see what the man possibly wanted. Maybe he needed help with something important?​

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[Axel Zhefarovich]

Axel could hear people or someone moving about in the background, and he took a short step back so that once they came to the door, he would not be completely on them. Would the family even allow Axel to bring Alaska over to meet her father? If not, he could always kill them, but he would prefer not to have any sort of bloodshed today. In fact, that would not even be the best way to get to Alaska. He could hear something in the background, and he then hoped that the family knew a little bit of English otherwise they were definitely going to have a problem. When the door opened and revealed a little girl, couldn't be older than eleven, Axel was speechless. He was hoping that the tree had a mess up and that Benjamen did not have a child at all. However looking down at her, he could see Benjamen's blood, and his looks right there with her. And his brother could produce beautiful children. There was a spark of envy. Though Benjamen didn't even know that he had a daughter, yet, but he was going to be surprised when he took Alaska home with him. Axel did not know the entire story at all behind this little girl, if she knew that she was adopted, if she knew her father's name, anything. He would have to discover all of this, but she ended up speaking another language to him, one that he did not understand. This was why he didn't want to do this crap, he didn't know what in the hell she was saying! Axel raised an eyebrow at her, and he kept his eyes staring into her own, wondering if she was getting that he was not understanding that language. Axel then heard her yell, another thing in another language before she gestured for him to come inside. Inviting a stranger into the home? If she knew that he was a Death Eater and her uncle, then they would have a bigger issue. However he stepped into the home, and closed the door behind him. He had to fight to keep his nose from wrinkling. The house was just too small for his liking. What kind of family was this? He would still have to be on his toes for anything. He was trained to expect what was out of the ordinary.

Finally, he looked at the man that came out of a room, and approached him. Axel did not know him, and didn't know if he wanted to know him or not. There was just so much going on right now, Axel just wanted to get this done and over with. Axel was relieved when the man spoke English to him, and he did not show it on his expression however. He looked down at Alaska before looking at the adoptive father. Surely he would have noticed that they looked somewhat alike. Axel had the proof in his robes that Alaska was of his bloodline. Finally, Axel said, "Indeed you can. Surely you haven't looked close enough at your adopted daughter, and then at myself. I come from her father's family, and let's just put this in the shortest tense I can find. We would love to have Alaska get to know her father." Axel was prepared to strike the man down if he did not do what he asked. Axel had every intention of not leaving empty handed today. Whether they liked it or not, the law was absolute. Everyone that was born of Zhefarovich blood must be cared by a Zhefarovich blood in one way or another. Alaska might not have the last name, but she was still under that law. "I have the proof if you need it. I happen to be her father's older twin brother." Axel didn't know how the man would react to it, but if they needed anything to help with Alaska, then he would be glad to assist. He didn't know if they would need funds or not, but thinking on the size of this house, they might need it. There was always something wrong with being raised in large places, anything smaller than a large house, Axel thought that the people had issues. He slowly folded his arms across his chest, and he waited for the news to process. Axel spared a look over to the little girl, and wondered if she was understanding what he was saying at all. She spoke some weird language, but that didn't mean that she knew English. Then again he could see what the girl was doing. They were allowing a pure-blood to watch muggle things? Oh no, she was definitely in the wrong environment.​

 

[Alaska Matthias]

For a moment Alaska thought this guy was absolutely nuts. From what Alaska knew that man was dead, or something. Why else would he never come around. Her mother didn't even speak of him often. Just that he was gone and not something Alaska should be worrying about. The more Alaska looked at him the more she wondered if they actually did share some features. Alaska looked back and forth between her adoptive father and the man who was claiming to be her relative. Would he father believe the man and just let her go or was she going to see them fight and argue about it. For the sake of entertainment, Alaska nearly hoped it was the second one. Instead Alec Bishop sighed and shook his head. "We figured sooner or later your family was going to poke their noses into this." Alaska's mouth dropped. Why was 'dad' being so calm about this? A freaking guy was here trying to tell her that he was her uncle and that the family want her to get to know her dad. Even from the corner chances were that they could both see her face of shock and disbelief. There was no way this was happening? Alec cleared his throat again and began to speak. Alaska wanted to throw a freaking cushion at his face for it too. He was just making things worse. "If Alaska's biological father wants the chance to get to know her I see no problem in him visiting with her a couple of times a week. We see no problem in them becoming acquainted." Alaska rolled her eyes. So some man was going to come here every couple of days to try and get to know her. Why wait eleven years? He had years to do this and he wanted to start now? Alaska was insulted. She was far more worth than this. Perhaps this is why her mother never spoke of him. Alaska could never be sure. But she did know one thing. She just wanted to watch more crime shows, eat some soup, and not pay attention to this. Alaska could smell her mother cooking in the kitchen. It smelled like stew or vegetable soup. Both were tied for Alaska's favorite. "However, I cannot be sure if Alaska will be willing to talk to him or not. She can be a very stubborn and unusual child at times." Alaska glared at her father from the corner of her eyes. In a minute here she was about to show him just how stubborn and awful she could get. Especially if he didn't stop talking about her as if she wasn't in the room. Alaska tried to ignore the two men but it was becoming increasingly hard to do so. Eventually Alaska turned off the television and slammed the remote control down. This guy was was ruining her day.

"Why didn't my so-called father come to see me himself?" Alaska asked as she got up from the couch with her arms folded. She was upset because the man that was supposedly her dad wasn't even here. Her uncle came. It almost kind of hurt because Alaska wanted to know why he didn't come here to see her. Was he ashamed that he had a daughter or something. Alaska could think back to the day that her mother died. How different she felt. Like nothing was ever going to be whole again. Like a part of her died right along with her. She was feeling like this again because the only parent she had left probably wanted nothing to do with her. It was a lonely feeling. Alaska felt lonely a lot. Sometimes she liked it that way and sometimes she wished it would change. Alaska was good at getting others to do what she wanted, but she was never really good at that sort of thing. Alaska waited for the guy to say something before she sighed and shook her head. Alaska went back over to the couch and buried her head into the couch cushions. "Perhaps you should go." Alec Bishop said to Axel. He felt like perhaps Alaska wasn't ready to be influenced to her other life. The life she didn't even know was hers until this stranger entered into their house. Alaska would love to meet her dad. She just wasn't so sure if he wanted to meet her. ​

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[Axel Zhefarovich]

Axel knew what the hell was wrong with this place. It was a muggle house, and immediately he felt just disgusted. This was really stooping low. How could the mother be friends with something so vile? She was a pure-blood herself, because Alaska was a pure-blood, so why... Oh that is right, the mother was a righteous Auror. Oh how gross. Axel tensed up immensely upon this discovery as he looked around the house. Axel narrowed his eyes when the muggle man spoke, and if he had been a wizard, Axel would have shown him exactly what they could have done. However he kept his cool for now. His silvery eyes however darkened to a dark color as his buttons were being pushed. "When it comes to family, we tend to poke our business where it needs to be." Axel's eyes went over to the little girl for a moment. It would be a real surprise when Benjamen found out that he was a father. It would hold him off on the adoption for now anyway. However the next thing that the man said made Axel want to face palm. He really did not understand how much pride it took Axel to remain standing here in this house. Benjamen would much rather destroy the house here than to come see Alaska being raised by a bunch of filthy peasants. Axel was about to tell him that they have no say in anything, because Alaska was not theirs, but he held his tongue. Axel simply imaged him breaking the man like a twig. He instead replied, "Benjamen doesn't know where this place is, and he doesn't even know he has a daughter. It would be hard for him to believe my words if I told him to come here and visit. I'm afraid there are other personal reasons why he would not want to come." Axel did not wish to tell them that they were at the bottom of the food chain, and that Benjamen would hate them. Axel could tell from the corner of his eye that Alaska was not paying attention. She had every reason not to. Perhaps this was how Chavdar felt, because both parents did not really want him. Though Alaska was a special case. Axel shrugged, "Runs in the family. But perhaps she could speak for herself on whether or not she wants to see him, rather than you." Even with Axel's polite tone, it was almost equivalent to 'shove it up your ass'.

It was almost right on queue when Alaska spoke, and Axel turned his body toward Alaska, not wanting to face the muggle for too long. Who knows, he could actually catch something. Axel looked down at Alaska and he explained, "Your mother never told him that she had his child. He has basically lived the last eleven years, ignorant of what happened. How his lifestyle is, there was nothing that could have hinted otherwise. He would have come running if he knew. I'd know, he's my brother. Looks just like me with longer hair." And with a more sinister smirk all the time, opposed to Axel's cool composure until he too lost his cool. Axel knew that Benjamen was uncomfortable in a strange environment too, so he would not come out this far. He hopped from New Zealand to the Zhefarovich Manor in Bulgaria. There was no in between. Axel knew that Benjamen would not even recognize Alaska once he saw her too. That was going to be a blow. However once Alaska went back to the couch, he almost felt for her. His stupid brother. Why did he have to do this to this innocent pure-blood girl? She deserved better. Axel then heard what the muggle man had to say, and his hand twitched. He had about enough of this man. He reached into his pocket, and withdrew his wand. As a wizard, one would never curse a muggle, but as a Death Eater, he didn't give a rat's ass about the laws. He turned to face the man, and he looked at him, hard into the eyes. "You know Alaska is a witch. Tell me, muggle, how are you going to afford her school supplies? They cost more than this house, I assure you. I would know, I am a father myself and put three children into school, all with outstanding marks. Let's face it, you won't be able to give her the magical life she deserves. So, with that," Axel smirked before he twirled his wand with his fingers. Axel turned his head over to Alaska and said, "Benjamen will be thrilled to meet you. Want to come with me? I'll guarantee that your father will spoil you rotten."​

 

[Alaska Matthias]

Alaska listened to her adoptive father and the man pretty much argue back and forth. Apparently it was the man's god given right to poke his nose into her life or something. Whatever. If he wanted to try and get to know Alaska that was completely fine with her. She didn't care if people tried to get to know her. Chances were that they weren't going to get very far without her wanting them to. This man, a man she didn't even know the name of walked right into her home and claimed that he was related to her dad. How was anyone supposed to believe him that easily. Even if he did have proof? Was he a wizard too? If so then she figured he could do just about anything he wanted to. Magic was a tricky business. Alaska had not yet mastered it's true potential, but then again she was only eleven years old. Alaska was told why her father hadn't come and Alaska rolled her blue eyes. It was because he didn't even know she existed. Could he honestly not know that she was alive? Surely her mother wasn't that cold and heartless. Alaska could have lived with her dad all along instead of this awful place. Alaska wondered what kind of a man he was, especially if he didn't realize that there was a child out there that belonged to him. Was he a good guy? Or was he a bad guy? Alaska prayed he wasn't an alcoholic or anything. Alaska couldn't stand people like that. Especially the way they smelled. Alaska peered her head over at the man and rolled her eyes. "I"m sure he would." Alaska replied about his dad running to her if he had known. Alaska didn't really believe that, but it was a nice thought. Chances are if he ever met her he'd be running the other way. Alaska had a way of scaring people off sometimes. She was told that her actual dad looked just like the man in her house did, except for the fact that he had longer hair. Alaska had half a mind to ask if he was as tall too. But she remained silent. In case this didn't work out a part of her didn't want to know. Then she would start to wonder about him. Alaska was tempted to go back and head into the kitchen. But then Axel started to get cross her adoptive father and Alaska bolted up into a sitting position with wide eyes. What in the world? Why was being like that? Not that Alaska really loved her adoptive father. but she hated it when people fought.

Alaska took the nearest couch cushion and hurled it with all of her might at the man. It was the best she could do to make sure neither of them fought. Alaska climbed off of the couch and approached both men. "Can you two stop bickering over my life for just two seconds. It's my life. I'm going to choose what I want to do." Alaska didn't want to get sassy, but she hated it when people fought. Especially over something that involved her. Alec huffed and said something about letting Alaska choose what she wanted to do. Especially since he knew that it was her biological family and that she had a right to get to know them. Once Alec was in the kitchen Alaska turned to the man that she still didn't know the name off. Silently she picked up the cushion and set it back. Then she turned back to the man. So her father's name was Benjamen. Apparently he would be thrilled to meet her and would spoil her rotten. The last part sounded very inviting. Especially because she was used to being spoiled, but received no such treatment while she was stuck in an orphanage. Or with a poor family like the Bishops. Alaska folded her arms across her chest and stared at him seriously. "Fine. I'll go meet this supposed dad of mine. But if he doesn't want me I'm coming back here and I never want to see you again." Alaska stated softly. She told him to wait a second while she went upstairs and packed only those things that were most important to her. Which wasn't a lot. Not too much longer after that Alaska emerged downstairs with a small bag in her hand. She stood next to the man signalling that she was ready to go and meet her fate. Hopefully her father won't turn her away. Right now the one thing Alaska felt like she really needed was a father figure. Hopefully he was as amazing as the man who came to get her, her uncle made him sound to be. ​

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[Benjamen Zhefarovich]

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Moments later, at the Zhefarovich Manor

Benjamen was not having the best day of his life, considering that he was mixing potions, though having a lady friend that had been with Axel was rather exciting while Axel was tending off to another woman. Benji would not bother to tell Axel what he had been up to, just yet, until he could see if he felt anything for the woman named Ivy. Sure, Ivy didn't have class like he liked, but she was still something else. He liked her, just not to the point where he would want anything committed to her. Otherwise, she was just hot to keep around, as bad as that sounds. Benji did not care though, he just wanted to make sure that he was going to do whatever he wanted, whenever he wanted to do it. That was what life was all about. Benjamen decided that his potion was done, and he needed to try it out. Thankfully he had his potion completed, and he thought that it was a good enough poison to administer to someone. Just as he wanted to try it out, he received a note from one of the servants that his brother had arrived, and needed to see him urgently. Well wasn't that a bummer? He was going to see how quickly the poison worked because he wanted to see how slow it would be. Granted if it would even work. Sighing, he took off his lab coat and tossed on his black robes instead. He tossed his testing goggles onto the table, nearly knocking over the dark green excess potion that he had created. Carrying the vial into his left hand, he ascended the stairs where he was met with the door, and he opened it. Inside this room was a large living room, one of many but this was in his wing. This one was decorated in red and black furniture that looked like they were from the medieval period. Inside the room stood Axel, his older persona with shorter hair, and attached to his side was a little girl that he did not recognize. "I was making a potion, so you better make it quick," Benji's voice was like ice, before he added, "Who is the girl? A kid of yours?" Benjamen thought that the girl looked like Axel, but he didn't know all of his children. He never was around children much anyway, so how was he to tell?

It was not until Axel's voice said, "No, she is yours. From that Auror you had a fling with years ago." Benjamen's face changed from irritated and impatient, as well as cold, to nothing short of surprise and disbelief. He had a kid? What was the name of the Auror that he had slept with? Oh yes, Romanes, and she was a pure-blood against people like him, so he had left her, for their safety. Not that he liked her either. He counted the years and months in his head, before he realized, the girl in front of him was very possibly his daughter. No wonder she was beautiful, she came from him. Benji swallowed, and he was just stunned. He could see Axel nudge the girl forward, before he suddenly had feelings overcome him, because he never felt them before. Guilt. Anguish. Everything that could make someone weak in the knees. His mind urged him to go to her, to be the father that he never was. He didn't even know that he was ever going to be one, and here he was. The best thing about her was that she was pure-blood, and she had promise. He slowly made his way to her, before he knelt down in front of the girl. He was quite tall for someone of his stature, so he looked her almost in the eyes of his daughter. He could see it. Benji was normally this cold, almost vengeful being, and while he was angry that her mother kept this girl from him, the only thing he cared about was that he had to make it up to her. "So," started Benjamen in a soft tone, "I suppose that I have a lot to make up for." Benji was not very affectionate, though he just had this strong urge to embrace his daughter, hold her tight. He supposed this was what Axel felt all of the time. Having a daughter, he didn't know what to do, but he would just go by what he felt. He didn't know that this girl had a temper either. When she had thrown the pillow at Axel, he had merely made a sarcastic remark. Benji didn't know about that. Benji looked down before he asked, "So, what did your mother name you? As awkward as that sounds as your dad to ask for your name."​

 

[Alaska Matthias]

Alaska really had no idea what she was going to say to this man. Yes he was her father and all. But she barely knew a thing about him. Like what were his likes and dislikes. Or if he would be happy about having a child. In fact, Alaska was terrified that he was going to hate her. Axel nudged her forward and Alaska sputtered. Her small head turned so she could glare at her 'uncle'. What did he expect her to do or say? Alaska had no idea what he was like! Alaska finally turned her head back around to look at the man that assisted in bringing her into the world. He did look just like the other man. Only with longer hair. He looked just as surprised as she did. If not more. 'I should say something. But what? I have nothing to say!' Alaska mentally reason with herself. She wanted to say something to him. But there was so many things she could say. Some were good and a few might even be the wrong thing to say. But what would she choose? How could she choose? Her father knelt down in front of her and Alaska tensed up. He was so tall and built. He could easily snap her like a toothpick if he wanted to. He sent something that made her eyebrows raise a little bit. A lot to make up for? Well yes and no. He could if he wanted to but she wouldn't make him. That wasn't the way to build a bond. Even if she did like getting stuff. Alaska liked the sound of his voice though. It was soft and at the same time it held a tone that made her feel as if he was actually sincere about this. It wasn't annoyingly friendly like the Bishop's was either. Alaska opened her mouth to respond but wound up only shutting it again not even a second later. She had to say the right thing to him! Otherwise she would risk losing the one shot she had at getting to know her dad. "If you want to, I guess." Alaska replied. Giving him the choice. It showed that she wasn't really spoiled, but at the same time she did appreciate the idea. Alaska's blue eyes fell to the floor. Mostly because she wasn't sure if she could look him in the eyes just yet. What if she saw something in them that she didn't like? Alaska returned them back to looking at her father a few moments later. She managed to gather up enough courage to look straight at him. Alaska took in his form carefully. It might have been her imagination or something, but she could have sworn that they had the same nose.

"My name's Alaska. Alaska Riin." Alaska told him softly. For some reason she even wound up throwing her middle name in there. Just because. He might as well know her entire name. Except it might no longer be Bishop. Alaska let go of the little bag she had in her hand. It's sparse contents were nothing but the few things Alaska kept between the transition from her mother's house to the orphanage. As lame as it was, inside was also a snow globe her mother gave to her. It is one of the few things she had left that was given to her by her mom. "It's not that awkward. You didn't know." Alaska tried to reassure him. In away she felt really bad. He probably didn't feel so good about all of a sudden meeting his supposed daughter. It was actually a bit weird that he believed his brother so easily. But then again, perhaps her dear old uncle was not the type to fool around. Alaska wondered if she should hug her dad. Or cry. But instead she did the only thing she knew how. Boss others around. "Now what?" Alaska questioned as she turned to look back at Axel. After all he was the one that brought her here. He didn't tell her what she was supposed to do or expect. Alaska turned back to her dad and sighed. This was awkward. Mostly because she wasn't sure what was acceptable. A part of her wanted to cry. Just because she was happy she didn't have to live at that awful place. But now she also had a dad to look up to. Never in her life did she have a father figure like this. Not even Alec. ​

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[Benjamen Zhefarovich]

Benjamen was still in shock that he had a daughter, and he wanted to do so much to make things up to her, because apparently he was never around, though he was oblivious to her existence before now. Benji was simply amazed. This girl, his daughter, came from his seed. And now she was here, like she truly belonged. Where was she before she was brought here? Was she treated like a princess? She should have been because of her purity. She deserved the world, and that was what he had thought. He would do what he could because he did not bother working at all, since he had no reason to. Axel looked pleased with himself, before Benji looked up at his brother, and felt like he should be with his daughter alone. Sure, Benji had a nasty temper, as this one woman could verify. Benji looked at his daughter, seeing that she was tensed up. It was okay to be nervous, but it was not like he was going to hurt her. Mainly because she was his blood, and he had no reason to. However she did not know him, and did not know that about him. She gave him the choice to let him make it up to her, and that made him think that she might have been scared. Benji smirked slightly before he remarked, "I suppose I'll get used to going shopping. I presume, with how old you look, you will be needing school supplies. It will be better than just sitting around and making potions. I can teach you things that your future peers have never heard of." He slowly glanced up at Axel whom confirmed that he was right when it came to that. She did need school supplies. However he would not teach her the poisons until she was old enough anyway. There was no need to teach her how to be one of those types of girls until she was ready. However he did not want her to be one of those Death Eaters. Benji hated them, though the ones in his family were not too bad. They were not wh*res like the others that he had met and seen.

It was just now that his daughter managed to look him in the eyes. He narrowed his somewhat, but it was only for a second. He didn't want to scare her with the coldness that shone and radiated from his eyes. There was some warmth in there that one would not have recognized from him. Perhaps it was her that was causing this. Her name was Alaska Riin. He was going to make sure that she took on his last name, because it was only fitting. Alaska Zhefarovich, she would be. "Alaska Riin Zhefarovich. I feel that it would be fitting because you radiate what we appear to be, especially nowadays." Benji was of course glad that she shared with him her middle name or else he might not have known it until he checked the tree. The moment that Alaska asked Axel the question in a commanding tone, Benji looked up from his knelt position, to see his brother's reaction before watching him roll his eyes, sigh and apparate away, living the two of them alone. That was actually what Benji was wanting Axel to do, was leave. He wanted to be with his daughter, alone. He had no reason to not believe his brother. Benji decided that he should at least be a good father, and he also wanted to do this too. He reached forward and he embraced Alaska into a tight hug, holding her close to him for the first time in his life, and hers. Benji never thought that it would have been like this, because if he had known, he probably would not have wanted it, but at the same time, wanted it too because now he had someone to take care of. He secretly wanted to, but let no one else know that he wanted to. He was jealous that his brother got all this time with his kids, and Benji never got this. This was his first moment. How could the mom do this to him and Alaska? Thinking that she was like him and probably not into this a whole lot, Benji released his daughter, but kept both hands on her shoulders. He gave her a tiny smile before he ultimately said, "Welcome home." He would teach her everything she needed to know, He had a lot to do, and little time to do it in.​