The Monomyth

Chapter 3: Return Home

"Dusa, I have another task for you. This is something important as well. You mustn't fail here" Nyx spoke seriously to the gorgon who was shaking anxiously at the Goddess of the Night, "I need you to gather this book and flee to our queen's cottage"

The gorgon was stunned by this order before protesting to the best of her abilities, "B-but I can't leave you and the others! Y-you are my f-family! W-why even pick me?! M-meg would be better suited for this task too! I-I want to be useful here!"

Nyx shook her head at the little gorgon to express her concerns, "You are not known well. Our names are used among the humans and gods. We will be seen if we step out of line. Thus, we must play the parts we are assigned. Do you understand, Dusa? I have doubt that the task I give you can be accomplished by anyone with such speed and strength compared to you. However, everyone will need to be present here"

Hearing the Goddess of the Night's words, Dusa only nodded her head. Nyx conjured a piece of paper with the image of the book. She gave it to Dusa who went to carry out her task without complaint, willing to do everything she can to help those she loved.

Thanatos watched the exchange and wondered what his mother was planning. He knew her powers and wisdom are beyond anything he hoped to make sense of. He wished Moros was present, but he has been off carrying on his duties.

"Do not fear anything, my child" Nyx said in a comforting voice as she looked at her son with a soft expression, "Everything will work out as intended to. I may not have the powers to see into the future, but I know that everything will be fine. I do have an important task for you as well, my son. Though, if you wished to decline it, that will be fine. I do believe it might be helpful"

Thanatos stood at attention to answer without hesitation, "Of course, mother! What would you have me do?"

She whispered to him something that made him jump in horror and disbelief at her request. She knew that would be his reaction and didn't push on the matter, only waiting to hear his answer and reaction.

He gripped his scythe to plead desperately with his mother, "Could you not have asked for help from Nemesis or Moros? I am sure they could do something! Charon is present, correct? I know he could take his boat and get help! Why are you not summoning them?"

"It is not their time, my child" Nyx answered in a simple tone, "They're stories and adventures are yet to be written and told. No, they are not supposed to be here yet. It will take some time, but I know they will come here eventually. Now, this is our part in the tale. We must do everything we can to ensure it happens. Do you understand, my child?"

Thanatos only nodded his head. He knew better than to argue with his mother. His grip on his scythe intensified as he dared not face her.

Nyx hovered her hand over his cheek to speak in a concerned tone, "Do you not carry out the task I have given you. It may be too much for you in the end. I would not want to cause you grief anymore that I will"

Thanatos shook his head to reply strongly, "No, if you believe this to be the best course of action then I will carry it out. I will ensure that your methods will be carried out and we will win this"

Nyx could only smile at her son, delighted and relieved to have one that would listen to her. She motioned him to leave as she saw Dusa return with the book in her possession. Nyx was relieved to see it and cast her powers to teleport Dusa out of the house. With that, their plans were finalized. All they needed to do is wait for Zagreus and the Goddess of Darkness to arrive.

There was a loud crash and thud echoing around her as she searched for the source of it. She heard a yell and clash of weapons to find a blur of blue and purple in the ceiling! She was stunned to see a fight break out and gazed at it intently. Her eyes were wide to find Meg clashing with Pandora!