Crisanto Villanueva

Crisanto Villanueva is the seventeen year old Filipino Demigod son of Apolaki and Jasmine Villanueva. He came to camp at fourteen years old

## Basic Stuff

### Residence

Camp Olympia (currently)Cebu City, The Philippines (Formerly)

## Family

### Biological Family

* Apolaki (Father)
* Jasmine (Mother)
* Mayari, Tala, Hana (Aunts)
* Marikit Santos, Althea Del Rosario, Imelda Alcántara (Cousins)

## Appearance

### Outfit

* Light Yellow shirt
* Navy blue shorts
* Black sneakers

## History

### Early Life

Crisanto Villanueva was born to Apolaki, god of the sun, war, and wisdom and Jasmine Villanueva in Cebu City, in The Philippines on May 13, 2004. His grandma was a daughter of Athena and was a luckily demigod who survived into adulthood. She moved to The Philippinesand met a mortal, never revealing her demigod side again. So, she had a child and bladdy bla bla... Everything was good. Her daughter was mostly Mortal, with only demigod blood running through and no powers - the only thing she inherited from her mother was her wits. So Crisanto's mother, Jasmine, mother grows up in Cebu City and becomes a Nurse and her beauty attracts the attention of The God of The Sun, Apolaki. Apolaki doesn't just fall for any nurse, doctor or paramedic. Jasmine was beautiful, and single. So one day, when Jasmine is out on a job, a particularly stressful situation involving a bus being spun off the road and hanging over a cliff. No one in the hospital that day had volunteered to help the paramedics so Jasmine agreed to go. Anyway, she dives into action, stitching up the wounds of passengers and saving being trapped inside.

One of the passengers was a disguised Apolaki who was in the mortal world at the time at the time, checking out some Filipino music and poetry. He was mesmerized by her bravery and intelligence and naturally like mortals and gods go... Yes, you guessed it they had a child. So, Apolaki runs off and all that, and Crisanto is born nine months later. Hmmm... things don't go so smoothly after that. His grandmother and grandfather die of natural causes and the family move to America for a fresh start. His Grandmothers demigod legacy is passed down a generation (skipping his mother) making Crisanto a legacy of Athena and a child of Apollo. But he doesn't get any powers from his grandmother.

### Childhood

From a young age it was clear wasn't a normal kid, for starters, he had a odd fascination with medicine and would enjoy doctors visits, hospital and any injury he would acquire. He had a natural accuracy for basketball, archery or any sport involving skill. Yet, if he tried to play football or sports like it, he would fail miserably. He considered himself a nerd, he enjoyed comics, and was hated by most at the various schools he went to and got expelled from. Right, that brings us to another problem. Crisanto could not avoid trouble. He didn't make trouble. He didn't cause it either. Trouble seemed to follow him. Weird things happened. Like once he was called a freak by a TEACHER because a boy in his class slipped and Crisanto healed it as if by magic. Yes, weird stuff. Of course, his mother knew what was up but kept it secret and let him off the hook for any understandable trouble because, it really wasn't his fault. Anyway enough about his tragic bullying, trouble following all that I think you get the picture.

### The World Turns Upside Down

To be honest, all his life Crisanto thought he was a freak, freakishly smart at random things, mythology, medicine, strategy. Yet it was still a surprise when he found a dracanae in the boot of his mother's car. He knew what it was, from his extensive knowledge of mythology but he had no weapon that could do any damage - he didn't know what could kill this thing! So naturally like a sane person would, he panicked. He had absolutely no clue where he could find something to slay a dracanae in California. Well, he didn't know the gods were floating above California at the time. So back to the action. A dracanae was about to kill him, when bam! He finds the old dagger his grandmother had left to him in her will and to think he thought it was worthless before. She must of known all along about his powers. So that worked out well. Unlike however the battle... Crisanto was completely inexperienced in using weaponry especially against mythical monsters that were faster, stronger and more powerful than you. If it wasn't for his quick wit, he would of died for sure. He dodges blow after blow and finally manages to stab the beast in its shoulder only wounding it.

It continues to attack him and only then does his mother return from work and find her son fighting a creature shed only ever heard about in school (she had the sight, and Apolaki didn't tell her much about the monsters when explaining ancient mythology). Anyway because his mother was as quick minded as he was they managed to work as a team to trick and eventually kill the monster. But even though the dracanae was dead - so was his mother. When Crisanto had moved in to stab the monster after a quick distraction from his mother it had recoiled and killed her before Crisanto to get to it. After that, he needed answers and he needed his mother back. Only she knew what he was and she was dead. He was only 13. So he decides to wander - he had no family and no home. Not even friends that could let him sleep on their couch. He was alone and scared - what if more monsters came for him?

And they did. He wandered the streets alone at night, his problems not just food, water and shelter like any other runaway. No he got the blood thirsty and lethal monsters too. He spent months of hardship lost and petrified alone often on the middle of nowhere just anywhere that would offer him protection or a hiding spot from the monsters. But things aren't that was for ever, he starts creating cover for himself, realizing the monsters are attracted to something about him - his scent? He concentrates, becomes better and batter in battle - not perfect but not the inexperienced, clumsy klutz he used to be. He began disguising himself by hanging around with mortals to disguise his demigod scent. It didn't repel the monsters completely but it came at bay long enough for him to think, to plan and to find something that explained what he was. He used his age to get pity from people, they gave him food, water and shelter - for a while but as soon as they started asking questions about him, well... He ran. Before they handed him into the 'the authorities'. He gained a bow from a rogue trader (a demigod child of Hermes who'd grown up) that could shoot arrows with celestial bronze - which helped. However, two demigods in a small area quickly attracted many dangerous monsters, and Crisanto's alliance quickly ended with his new friend, the poor son or Hermes died without even telling Crisanto his name or anything about camp.

Over time, he learnt the monsters weaknesses, their strengths and used it in battle. He began improving his cover. And following them. And eventually after nearly six months homeless, he was close to giving up, he didn't want to spend his life being hunted by monsters. He wanted real friends not just the homeless he hundreds around with to hide his scent. Luckily, one god took pity on him, Hestia, goodness of the hearth. He found her by a campfire, bearing the image of a young girl. She was quite vague but told him about Camp but not much else only that mythology was real (which he had already sort of guessed because he recognized the monsters from his mythology books). She gave him directions and he eventually made it to camp at age 14.

## Personality

As someone who’s lived in the shadow of “royalty” and dealt with the reality of a grim fate since he was born, one can’t be surprised at the timidness Crisanto carries himself with. He’s shy, isn’t terribly inclined to speak up, and keeps to his hobbies and his hobbies to himself. If his head isn’t buried in the pages of a sketch journal, then it’s most certainly being kept down to keep unwanted attention at arm’s length. But this reclusiveness does not define him, and should someone wish to acquaint with Crisanto, they’ll find that he is a highly passionate young boy who takes his craft seriously. To him, his interests are art. This is in no small part due to these hobbies being remnants of a simpler, more pleasant time he can call his mind upon. Delve even further, and one will find that Crisanto is not just passionate, but opinionative. There is hardly a single idea, topic, or action that he has not formed an opinion towards, and his friends are sure to know the extent of his thoughts on something brought up. In private, he can even find a little sass in himself. He tends to ramble and stutter, but what he has to say can often be enlightening. He certainly thinks long and hard before stumbling onto his beliefs. Because of the losses he has experienced, Crisanto can wind up a little defensive, and even emotional when confronted with his own coping mechanisms, among other things. Almost directly in response to this, he’ll often revert to fantasies of his own creation: mostly imaginings of some hypothetical future where he’s successful, or his happier years, or even some combination of the two. This results in Crisanto being rather distracted, and it can be difficult to pull him out of his own mind. And being a creative person, it’s almost like waking up a sleep-walker. Though he does get angry sometimes, he never seems to cross a line, and has seldom pushed away a friend through temperament alone. And given his social anxiety, it’s his restraint that has helped him maintain his small circle. Essentially, though, Crisanto is a staunchly dedicated individual, willing to support his passions and, above all, his friends and storymates. Realizing that he can find happiness for himself after all this time, even if just in the fleeting things, he hopes to help the people close to him, and ensure that they can all enjoy their story together. exudes a calm and collected energy. He is commonly considered to be the most decent and least hardcore of his siblings. After all, if you had to choose to be locked in a room with at least one of them, Crisanto would be the most logical choice. He isn't much of a hero, but he is very good with people. He is charismatic and outgoing. He is shown to be very socially intelligent. While mostly effortless on his part, Crisanto tailors his personality to appeal to the people he is with. This is why he is so well-liked among others. Like his cousins, everything he does is calculated to some extent. Unlike his twin, their motives for being like this are different. Crisanto wants to be a comforting and friendly presence for others, and if he has to design his personality so that others will talk to him, then why not? He is friendly, empathetic and encouraging to other people, especially in difficult times. Like his cousins, Crisanto can be very protective, but he is not known to jump in until the last minute. He doesn't get directly involved unless he absolutely has to. This is owed to his cool and calm nature, as it takes a lot to rattle him.

### Fatal flaw

Crisanto's fatal flaw is hubris. He thinks he can do anything and do it well

## Appearance

Crisanto is often described as an athletic looking seventeen year old boy of Filipino-Mexican descent and is often described as having curly and messy dark brown hair, dark tanned skin and light brown eyes that seem wise but also shine in the sun. He is often seen wearing a black jacket, a light yellow shirt, navy blue shorts, and a pair of old looking black sneakers

## Powers and Abilities

### Apolaki Kid Powers

* He has the power of Photokinesis or light manipulation. It can be used to generate heat (though not fire). Sometimes this is used in emergencies for cauterization or so that he can see his work.
* In times of distress, he can use this to kill and blind opponents.
* He has the power of Heliokinesis, or the power to absorb, redirect, and manipulate solar energy.
* He can create shields or force fields from sunlight.
* He can use sunlight to create illusions.
* He can create a stream, ball or shape of sunlight to blast, impale or blind enemies for some time or even forever.
* He can create and wield weapons out of sunlight.
* He can conjure weapons.
* He can summon weapons like children of Ares.
* He can curse weapons and disarm other's weapons.
* He can have the ability of Telumkinesis, or control over weapons.
* He can summon armor at will.
* He has the power to curse his opponents' weapons and transfigure any object into any weapon.
* He has the power of Odikinesis, or the ability to control feelings of impulsive anger, hatred, and bloodlust.
* He has enhanced intelligence.

### General Abilities

* ADHD: Crisanto's supernatural alertness and keen senses that keep him ready for, and alive, in battle
* Filipino: He can speak fluent Filipino/Tagalog being raised in The Philippines
* Spanish: He was taught Spanish from his mother
* Swordsmanship: He is a skilled sword user
* Archery: He is a skilled archer
* Superhuman durability: Like most demigods, Crisanto is much more durable than most mortals
* Superhuman agility: Like most demigods, Crisanto is much more agile than most mortals
* Superhuman reflexes: Crisanto has shown to have much stronger reflexes
* Superhuman strength: Like most demigods, Crisanto is much stronger than most mortals

## Relationships

### Friends

#### Marikit Santos

Crisanto and Marikit have a complex relationship with each other. They're cousins, yes, but they also kinda... hate each other. Why? You may be asking, well it's because of their parents. You see, Bathala, the creator of the world, had a son named **Apolaki** and a daughter named **Mayari**. The light that shone upon the world and enabled the people, the beasts, the birds, and the fish to see came from the bright eyes of Apolaki and Mayari, So all the creatures loved them dearly. Bathala himself was very fond of his children, and he watched over them as they wandered across the meadows of heaven. Since the eyes of Apolaki and Mayari shone continuously, it was always day on the earth. In time Bathala grew feeble with age and died. Then Apolaki and Mayari had a quarrel, for each wanted to rule the world alone. *“I am the man and I will succeed my father to the throne,”* said Apolaki. *“I am going to rule the world, whether you like it or not.”* Mayari’s eyes flashed with anger and she said, *“I am no less my father’s child than you. I will succeed him to his throne, whether you like it or not!”* The quarrel grew from bad to worse, and finally words could not express their furious rage. So they picked up wooden clubs and fell upon each other with fierce blows. Back and forth they fought until at last Apolaki struck Mayari in the face and she became blind in one eye. When he saw his sister stricken, Apolaki took pity on her and said, *“Let us fight no more, my sister. Let us share our father’s kingdom equally between us. Let us reign by turns and be friends.”* Mayari agreed, and from then on, Apolaki, whom we know today as the Sun, has ruled the world half the time. Mayari, whom we now know as the Moon, has taken turns with her brother in ruling the world. When Apolaki is on the throne, the world is flooded with warm light, because the light beams from his two bright eyes. On the other hand, when Mayari is reigning, the world is bathed with cool and gentle light; for she is blind in one eye. So because Apolaki, Crisanto's father, blinded Mayari, Marikit's mother, they kinda don't like each other, but they can get along at times, but like their parents.

### Family

#### Apolaki (Father)

Apolaki adores his son Crisanto and does everything in his power to stay close to him. Whether that be making the sun shine brighter on his days to raise the sun or just trying to Iris Message him on weekends

#### Jasmine (Mother)

Jasmine is close to her son and love him very much. The two often talk over the phone

## Etymology

Crisanto is a masculine name of Filipino, Greek, and Spanish origin. Translating to **“Christ”** in Tagalog or it can mean **"Golden Flower"**

His last name is a habitational name from any of the very frequent places called Villanueva from villa '(**outlying**) farmstead (**dependent**) settlement' (see Villa ) + nueva (feminine) **'new'** (from Latin nova).

## Trivia

1. His middle name is Gabriel, meaning **"God is my strength"** or **"God is my (strong) man"**
2. He is a Taurus
3. He is Filipino and Mexican
4. He doesn't have a favorite constellation
5. He is Bisexual
6. He likes to chew gum
7. He has a fear of the dark
8. His favorite sport is basket ball