How To Defy Fate (Myths Finding Love #4)

Chapter 7 - Who is She?

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CHAPTER 7 - WHO IS SHE?

On the road to Sparta...
Somewhere in Ancient Greece

Before the sun rose, Seth and I were awake and off to our journey. As promised, Zeus provided horses and provisions for the road. We had food, water, and some clothes. Zeus also provided us with some guards to escort us to our destination.

He told us that it wasn't safe and that we may be chanced upon by bandits or thieves. At first, I was very nervous about those guards. They were mortals that Zeus mesmerized. Basically, they were under the influence of his magic and they were like zombies. They didn't talk, stared blankly ahead, and blindly obeyed orders.

I was nervous because I thought Seth might notice that it was out of the ordinary.

But he never commented on it so onward we go.

We traveled from daybreak until the sun set. The journey was mostly silent. It seemed as though my companion was deep in thought. Maybe he was thinking about home?

When it was too dark to see the road, we found a clearing and set up camp. We ate some of our provisions and prepared to get some sleep. Again, not a word was spoken.

A few minutes later I could already hear Seth's soft snores. How he slept so fast in a place like this, I'll never know. But I was glad he was out. Since we found this camp, I had this strange feeling. It was as if there was something in here that called out to me.

And I wanted to investigate what it was.

I was in ancient Greece after all. This was the time my family was at its most powerful. Maybe I'd find something that could help me recharge my powers faster so I could complete this mission soon.

As quietly as I could, I stood up and let my instinct lead me to whatever lies ahead. The guards turned their heads towards me but it was as if they weren't seeing me at all. Then, they moved to follow.

"No. Stay."

They stopped.

"One of you keep a look out for danger. The rest of you go sleep," I commanded. They were mortals after all. I didn't want them falling off their horses tomorrow because of exhaustion.

With that thing settled, I continued on my exploration. My instinct led me deep into the woods where everything was eerily silent. It gave me the creeps but also, somehow, it felt familiar.

With each step, the feeling grew stronger. I continued following it, hoping that there was something that could help me on my mission. At the same time, I kept myself alert for any danger. It was dark and I didn't have a torch. Good thing it was a full moon tonight and it was enough light for me to go on.

I stopped when I reached the bottom of a cliff. I looked up and it was too tall to climb and it was also very, very steep. But my instinct was telling me that what I was looking for was here.

With a deep sigh, I placed my hands on the rock and prepared to climb.

Suddenly, the rock opened. I lost my momentum and fell. "Fuck," I hissed.

The crevice grew wider and wider until it formed an archway. "Whoah. What's in here?" I muttered to myself.

With another deep breath for courage, I entered. Darkness enveloped me and then there was that feeling of falling. It was the same feeling in the pit of my stomach whenever I teleported before.