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Hades' Doctor

Eyes of hell fire, brighter than a coal aflame revealed to me their menacing beauty.And bewitched, I stood bound by a reality no different from fantasy, for before me was the god spoken of in ancient hymns, the Ruler of the dead.My grip on the curtain loosen and soon my hand falls limp to my side as I stood in a daze, long enough for a look of nonchalance and a weak smile to be unable to compensate for my rude stares.This King was not atop any extravagant throne, nor a golden wreath crowned his lustrous hair like ink as he languidly leans back by his bed and under those amber eyes, even the most calmest of souls would falter, with its gaze never to be the first to avert its focus, but they were indifferent to the world, and far from welcoming."Can you cure me mortal child?" A deep voice questions in annoyance.Audibly I gulp, complaining in my heart, a sweet old man was so much better!The journey that brought me to this very moment started of with an argument, an argument that I

Meeting the god of the Underworld

"Look William, if this is a kidnapping for money or simply because my mom pissed you off, you can tell me, lets keep it straight okay." I keep my expression unfazed as more people make the crowd."I know breaking the victim's will is very effective, but you don't have to bother I will give you my parents number so ask your men to stand down."William' brows were furrowed listening intently till I said my piece. "Elizabeth, the hole you fell into a long ago had an alter built over it where offerings by worshippers were kept, but is no longer of use but somehow it acted as a portal." His tone was soft as if coaxing a kid throwing a tantrum."Our Lord Hades is the greek god of the Underworld, commonly called in the human tongue as hell, but it is not as scary as people makes it seem.After a person's death their soul reaches the Underworld and they are judged for their deeds and sent to the afterlife they are worthy of. I understand this might be very confusing for you-""I know of gre

Sleep

"You have a high fever." I start awkwardly standing for a while before nearing the bed."Fevers can be caused by infections from injuries..."After hesitating for a moment I threw caution to the wind and bit the bullet peaking in through velvet curtains.The god of the Underworld held a scroll in between long pale fingers, amber eyes immersed in its contents. His face was smoothed out, loosing their cold and oppressive feeling in the midst of being focused and preoccupied, but the serious expression never lost its arrogance."...so you have any?" I brace myself to meet the enchanting eyes but yet I was baffled and silently scolded my weak spine."No."The single word seems to reverberate through my bones, the cold undertones to his voice like hidden daggers and I retrieve my neck.And realising how uncooperative he was, I skip to the open door with a spontaneous idea. "You wouldn't mind if I go out for a bit." But I had thought he would have never acknowledge it."Running away." It ech

Screaming Souls

Something cool fell on my exposed arm under folded sleeves and like a binding the sensation tugged at my consciousness and slowly released it from the clutches of sleep.And I was first aware of the pillow crushed between my legs, but it wasn't my own and I open my eyes to catch a muscled hand fall to its owners side. "You slept for fourteen hours, I was beginning to worry." A gentle voice states with concern and gradually numerous memories and images become clear."Good morning Will." But my eyes did not meet blue orbs, but instead they wandered in searching and soon realized the light coloured walls were unfamiliar. "This is my room, he is not here." Sensing my intentions William states putting me to ease, but was quick to put my mind to chaos. "The palace is in a ruckus since you decided to sleep in the King's bed."The blanket crumbled to the side was pulled over my head as I decide to keep to myself in my embarrassment and the one standing by the bed crackles without pity.My sp

My Reputation

"What's the difference between the staff here and those souls?" I ask carrying along the plate of unfinished dessert."You really do love food." Ocean eyes crinkle in a warm smile. "There's not much difference. All of us had our souls sent here after our deaths, but the ones working here are the souls who are either afraid to loose their memory when entering afterlife or those who think that the next life they gain would be more bitter, and some are waiting for their loved ones to arrive.""There is actually a lot more reasons, but in summary we are the ones that choose not to be sent to the next life. But it is not for all, you won't find any criminals here or people involved in other shady businesses.""Hades has very narrow list of criterion." He laughs when he finishes as if remembering something extremely entertaining. "So why did you stay?" I query and he lowers his kind eyes to mine."I wanted to serve him, I owe him my life."There was something in how these words were said t

Reasons

Leaving me wondering about what he meant he disappeared, soon appearing at the door. I realized a bit late by the stillness he stood there with, that he was waiting for me.Jumping off, I followed behind his now retreating form.Four guards flanked us while the people in the corridors made themselves scarce against the wall, breaths rarely inhaled. Noting familiar faces, I waved with enthusiasm.They did not wave back immediately, only after Hades' passing did they greet me with smiles. Standing out in the crowd with her fiery hair framing her heart-shaped face stood one of the friendliest in the palace.When our eyes met, she waved like crazy and I returned it with equal excitement. Unlike everyone else, Hades seemed to have gone completely overlooked. The sight of her rosy cheeks turning a deeper shade of red when she finally noticed the intimidating God was hilarious to me.Giving me the stink eye from my giggles on her account, she huffed turning her head away. With an apologetic s

What the hell

Even when leaving, he refused to offer his hand, but when he did on getting on the chariot, I happily obliged.Not.This brought a frown to the otherwise void face, and he sported it almost halfway back home."Is there where I will go after I finish treating you?" I looked back to where my memories will no longer be mine to remember.The flames of ember danced with amusement. "And why would you go there." Was his short answer, leaving me in a fearful smile.Is it really as I feared what it is that I had done? I hadn't given much thought while breaking my cousin's nose nor his curses. My mouth hung open.The misuse of power on the weak. That must be it. "Is there really no way? I am dead and now I...."He almost seemed to have wanted to laugh. "You are not dead mortal." The matter of fact tone made it harder to believe. "What?" The question was a weak murmur. But as I drew near to hyperventilation I could no longer seem as calm."What?!!!?" "Your soul and your body haven't parted."

Back home

Reaching home with a bag of premade excuses and a stock of pity provoking faces, I braced myself for the worst case scenario.But I ended up shocked for two hours straight on finding out that it had been only two hours since I left. My guide aka bodyguard had only just noticed my disappearance and so bought my lie of visiting an old friend.And my capability in imagination was tested when it was time to explain the dirt smudged across my pink tee and the torn black-jeans. I almost dropped to my knees in relief when they decided against calling my parents and giving a detailed report.It was hard for me to believe that they did not see through my suspicious smile and nervous laughter. That night I slept with a new back of memories to recollect and relive, but the morning was filled with tears and frustration of realizing that the curse hadn't been broken."Beth, did you wash your hands?" Margret, a woman in her early forties looked at me pointedly as I tiptoed out of the kitchen with a

Surprise

I circled the well, my hands running through my hair as I did. I stretched to peak in, finding the evermoving water reflect the light.Here goes nothing. With two fingers pinching the bridge of my nose, I jumped in, my internal voice screaming. "Cannonball.""At least ask for permission." A guard complained after I succeeded in infiltrating the palace. I would like to believe that I did so by my unparallel set of skills, but if it weren't for most of the guards turning a blind eye, I doubt whether I would have been able to go past the gates.To suit the scenario, I chose an all-black outfit and tried to blend into the shadows as I advanced further into the palace, but I knew Hades would see me coming.It was guard1 and guard2 at the doors of Hades' bedchamber who gave me the stinkiest of skink eyes. And being a firm believer in the importance of equality, I stuck my tongue out at them with echoing amount of respect.On entering, I heard a lengthy sigh one more or less due to the morta

Past

"Didn't Hades kidnap his wife?" I had a feeling that my trust towards Wikipedia was going to tragically change."That is far from the truth." He shook his head, and with a patronizing smile pinched my nose. "Judging from your expression, No, Hades didn't get kidnapped."He soon laughed imagining the scenario as I did."Then? Is it confidential? If it is, you don't have to tell me." He looked at me pointedly, his brows forming crescent moons. "That was the formality part. If you don't tell me you would have to deal with puppy faces."From his replying smile, I somehow felt that I looked like three-year-old ready to hear her bedtime sorry. By the way, I like my milk with cookies."Let's sit somewhere shall we?"I nodded happily and skipped up the stairs that Will lead me by to a balcony. The moment we came through the doors, winter-like wind cocooned us. But the chills of the cold breezes were forgotten by the view of the river it opened to.The river was like a sleeping cobra. It laid

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