Phoenix|| I thought Ares was just fooling around when he stopped moving. I was even about to give him a piece of my mind when I saw the people emerging from the sand like they were performing a traditional dance with it. As fascinating as it was, I couldn’t help but feel fear gather around my chest. Ares didn’t have to say it, these people were bad news. “Stay behind me,” Ares growled. The carefree air he had was gone and I could almost taste the seriousness in his voice. Who were these people? I pondered as I took a step behind Ares, watching the sand people wearily. “You must have guts to appear before me like this.” Ares's strong voice filled the air and as if that was the cue they were waiting for, the dancing stopped. The ground settled almost instantly, leaving me dumbfounded