on a mission
Inside the study room, Jacky was standing in front of the desk while Hades's eyes were staring at the calander on the wall.
Jacky
*A few seconds later jacky asked*
you called me all of a sudden. was it something urgent?
Hades(ML)
*his eyes were dark and gloomy. In a deep serious voice he solemnly replied*
That day is approaching. This full moon will be a lunar eclipse.
Hades(ML)
Prepare for the ritual.
Jacky
eclipse? it's only 3 days away.
Hades(ML)
I want you and Hera prepare that girl.
Jacky
*hearing this Jacky's eyes suddenly got covered with great sorrow. In a calm tone he said*
Hades, there's no need for Zoee to attend this ritual. We all can handle this.
Hades(ML)
*hearing Jacky's reasoning his brows frowned a bit, eyes full of killing intent glared at him. Then an ice cold voice fell*
you are telling me to carry out the ritual without inviting the main ingredient for it?huh?
Jacky
*He was taken aback after hearing Hades's cold words. Jacky may seem scary but he is a very kind and caring person inside. He is strong but at the same time soft inside unlike Hades who is persistent and doesn't understand the necessity of love around him*
But Zoee doesn't know anything about it.
Hades(ML)
Tell her that I am going to teach her magic on that day.
Jacky
Hades, that will be unfair.
I don't think you should betray her trust...
Hades(ML)
DON'T FORGET WHY I BROUGHT HER HERE IN THE FIRST PLACE!!!!!
*A deep cold voice roared inside the magnificent study room*
Hades(ML)
She has only one purpose that she needs to oblige.
Jacky
*his words hung halfway in the air as soon as Hades's cold voice fell. He became speechless for a moment and at last became complete silent. Finally with a slight nod he uttered*
I understand.
*saying this he left the room*
Hades(ML)
*As soon as Jacky left the room an unreadable expression covered his face. After a second he stared at the checkered designed wooden artifact on the side table. The same box that Zoee and jacky couldn't open.
His eyes suddenly became gloomy. The next second he enchanted a spell and the wooden box slowly started moving. All of its keys started pressing in a pattern then finally made a cross symbol. Hades touched the box and with a click sound it opened*
Hades(ML)
*When he removed the wooden cover of the box, there was a small metallic designed cross inside it. The shape was a bit unusual and felt more like of a pendent.
He took out the cross in his hand and stared blankly for a second*
Hades(ML)
*Again with a spell he pressed the deer skull on the wall and the door to the secret room slowly opened. He slowly walked inside the dark room and lightened the fire brazier on the walls. He stood in the middle of the room near the stone chest and looked up at the portrait. reminiscing the past. Soon eyes got filled with gloom and sadness. His expression was unreadable. He intensely stared at the woman in the picture and whispered*
Eirene.
Hades(ML)
I promise you, I will bring you back.
Hades(ML)
Soon that girl will reach eighteen and you will come back to me.
*saying this he slowly diverted his gaze to the stone cist near him. He placed his fingers on it, his eyes were full of sorrow and loneliness as if the grief is eating him inside out. This solitariness is beyond unbearable now*
Hades(ML)
*He slowly took out the cross shaped metallic pendant and placed it in the middle of the stone chest where there was a hollow opening of a cross symbol. As soon as the key was placed in its place the stone chest slowly slid and the rigid cover moved.
when it was completely opened there was a beautiful woman lying under it.It was indeed a cist, a coffin for Eirene.
Her skin was as bright as of a living human being. Her long smooth curly hair was lying there like a river. She was wearing a red white medieval british styled gown. A diamond ring on her left hand and an ancient ruby pendent on her neck. All were given by Hades as a present. Though she was dead for hundred years she looked like she is alive and is deep asleep. Hades probably used magic to made her stay like this.
Hades(ML)
*he stared at the woman like she is the only thing that can give him solace in this world. He slowly raised his hand and caressed her pale cheecks. Then in a gentle voice called*
Eirene, I am sorry. I made you wait so long. So long that a century has passed.
Hades(ML)
But everything will be alright as long as you return. I will wait for you.
*saying this he slowly lowered his body and kissed her forehead*
At other side, in the gigantic lavish library hall of the castle, Zoee and hera are practicing magic.
Hera
Zoee, watch this carefully. okay?
*A woman who looks around 25 years old said while teaching zoee. She is a witch and her age is also unknown. Unlike other witches she doesn't look hideous and scary rather more prettier than many young girls of age. Sometimes even zoee wonders how can a witch be so pretty and kind. She has big deer like eyes, pitch black wavy hair, a sharp nose and a pair of slim glossy lips. She was wearing spectacles. Don't know why? She could use magic to cure her eyesight but instead of that she always wears spects. She teaches Zoee magic and more like taught her everything from since she was a child. Jacky and Hera are like a family to zoee. Even though Hades never paid much attention to her but these two were always with her like her guardians.
Hera enchanted a spell and slowly lifted an hourglass on the table without touching it*
Hera
*she was demonstrating how to lift a thing up in the air using magic. The next Zoee has to do this herself*
Zoee, give it a try.
zoee(Mc)
me?
okay.
*she slowly raised her hands and chanted the spell in her mind and slowly that hourglass got lifted from the table. Hera was very happy to see zoee's improvement but the hourglass only rose up to one feet then suddenly fell.
Zoee slowly lowered her hands. Her eyes became gloomy. Even a small thing she couldn't do it. She felt useless*
Hera
*just that moment hera said*
it's okay dear. You have made some improvement. You can do it after some practice.
zoee(Mc)
But i have been trying for days and still i couldn't do a simple thing. this is why Hades thinks i am useless.
*she dejectedly said carrying a sad expression on face*
Hera
eh?
*she was stunned to hear this little girls words. She must be very upset to say this. Thinking about this Hera asked*
Did hades say something to you?
zoee(Mc)
No... He didn't say anything. He never talks to me anyway. why would he say something to me?
*her little brows were twisted together in frustration. She was angry and sad at the same time*
Hera
*judging zoee's expression she already guessed it's definitely something related to Hades*
Zoee, what happened? tell me, I will solve it right away.
zoee(Mc)
No it's nothing. It's just that I asked Hades to teach me magic and he denied.
Hera
oh, dear. you know he is busy. It must be that, otherwise why would he refuse you?
zoee(Mc)
*she shook her head in disagreement and angrily said like of a spoiled brat*
No, he was rude. very very rude. He said i am being stubborn and he is not my father who will always take care of me.
Hera
ah!!!
You shouldn't take his words to heart. you know he is indifferent but actually cares about people.
Hera
And he cares about you too. a lot.
Do you understand now?
zoee(Mc)
I will believe you this one last time.
Hera
*she smiled after seeing this little thing finally convinced*
At that moment footsteps came from the doorway.
Zoee and Hera's attention shifted towards that direction.
When that person came inside, it was none other than jacky. But his expression was a bit restless and was in a hurry. His foot steps were also unsteady as if he is in a rush.
Jacky
*he hurriedly came near Hera and said*
Hera, i need a word with you. It's urgent.
Jacky
its...
*he stopped mid way and stared at zoee who is watching them with her eyes and ears wide open*
Hera
*she quickely understood the situation and asked zoee*
Zoee, you can continue practicing. I will come back after a while.
*saying this she and jackey left the room*
Hera
Inside a private room, Hera anxiously asked*
What happened? why are you in such a rush?
Jacky
Hades,... He wants Zoee to be present in the next ritual ceremony.
Hera
What?
*she was stunned to hear this sudden news. Her brows twisted in agitation and asked*
when is the ritual?
Jacky
three days from today. On lunar eclipse.
Hera
Hades has completely gone insane. How could he do that?
After all those years I thought he would change his mind but guess i was wrong.
Hera
Wait, she is not eighteen yet. Why does Hades wants her to be present in the ritual?
Jacky
I think this will be a preparation. Preparation for the sacrifice.
Hera
*they both became silent for a while. Their eyes were filled with grief. They don't know what to do to avoid this situation*
is there really no way to avoid this sin from happening?
Jacky
*he glanced at hera and dejectedly said*
No one can stop Hades.
Jacky
If only he loved that girl for a bit. she is so adorable. I just don't know how to stop this calamity from happening.
Hera
*her eyes suddenly moved as if something strike inside her head. something Mischievous. And she said*
Why not?
Hera
why not make Hades fall in love again?
Jacky
Hera, have you gone completely insane now too? She is a human and more over only seventeen years old. can you match the age gap here? huh?
Jacky
moreover i don't want hades to go through the same pain again.
Hera
Then will you be able to see her die in front of your eyes then?
Jacky
*after these words were fell, Jacky's face became extremely gloomy. His love for zoee and his loyalty for hades are battling in his mind*
Hera, I don't think it's a good idea.
Jacky
And even if it is, how will we make hades fall in love? He only has Eirene in his heart.
Hera
Do you know who was his lover before Eirene?
Jacky
There were many but not like eirene. she was the first woman he truly loved. you know that hera.
Hera
So you are not going to help me in this?
*she asked glaring daggers at jacky*
Jacky
*seeing hera's scary face, he sighed in annoyance and finally gave up*
fine. I will help you.
Hera
*a wicked smile covered her lips and excitedly said*
Good. Let's do this then.
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