The Monomyth

Chapter 3: Return Home

(I've been having so much fun with Hades 2. This is so great. I love Zagreus so much and Meli. Yes, they're siblings, but their dynamic is amazing! But also, some security specialist, Zag, you failed at the one job! Though, granted, it was the Titan of time, but still! Excellent writing! 10/10! Enjoy!)

"I've returned mother. Is everything alright?" Thanatos asked as he arrived in the House of Hades, expecting to find his mother working very hard to handle the Goddess of Darkness.

He was surprised to find the house in order, even if it was a little slow without the Master of the House. Nothing was out of the ordinary and everyone was where they needed to be. Why did the Goddess of Nature give such a worried warning. It didn't seem like her to give such a warning in the first place unless something dire was happening.

"My child? Does something trouble you? Was the party not to your liking even with Zagreus present?" Nyx asked in a calm tone as she turned her attention to her son, "I do hope you and Nemesis did not fight with each other so soon if your paths did cross"

Thanatos only shook his head to comment, "No, I did not fortunately cross paths with my sister. However, the Goddess of Nature did send a warning about the house being in danger. Mother, has nothing truly happened since the party began?"

Nyx only shook her head as she sensed her son's worries. She wondered what kind of troubles the Goddess of Nature brought with her. Nyx used her magic to create barrier to reflect on the nature of their world. Thanatos didn't like this and wondered if the Goddess of Darkness was not here yet!

"Mother, we do not have much time" Thanatos informed her seriously, "We have to make preparations. The Godddess of Darkness is approaching the house and is sent on taking it over as our master has departed. We need to find a way to trap her before anything else happens!"

Nyx knew her son would not make up lies or anything false. She trusted her son and used her powers to reorganize the house. She made sure the shades were not present in the house and searching for others to help with preparing the house.

"Achilles, Dusa, Megaera" Nyx called as she summoned all three to her side and prepared to give her orders to them.

Dusa is a green, floating gargon head. She has the emblem of the house tied in her main, strands of green hair. Her black eyes holding a usual nervous light to it. She still had her feather duster being held by one of her snakes, wondering what she was summoned for.

Luckily, Dusa didn't have to worry since her best friend and sister figure, Megaera was standing behind her while placing a hand on her head to give her some comfort. She has pale, blue hair tied in a tall ponytail while wearing a blue, tunic with golden armor with some spikes. She has a pair of wings that are as sharp as a bat's. She has pink lipstick and sharp brown eyes. Besides Dusa wondering why she was summoned; Megaera was also wondering why she was here.

Achilles only bowed his head as he waited for his orders. He has muscles with blond, flowing hair and brilliant green eyes. He has a pair of tough gloves with sandals as he wore a green tunic with a pin of the house on it. Despite being a famous warrior, he knows bond to the house as a trainer to the prince.

"What can we do to serve you, Goddess of the Night?" Achilles asked as he bowed to her in a respectful manner.

Nyx informed them, "The Goddess of Darkness is approaching the House. She may be here to claim the throne for herself once again. We must not allow such a fate to pass. I need you to prepare for this eventual clash. Do you understand me?"

Dusa let out a yelp, Achilles raised his head, and Megaera only nodded her head in understanding. All three went off in different directions, but Nyx stopped Dusa from fleeing the scene too soon.