Eurydice's baby

Flashback

-Eurydice!

-Orpheus! What...What are you doing here?

-I've come to rescue you, my love, he flashed a soft smile at the sight of his muse.

-How? There is no way out of the Underworld.

-He says there is.

Orpheus stepped aside for Eurydice to see the winged God behind him.

-This is Hermes. He helped me get to you. He says we can talk to Hades and make a deal. Hades listens to him! We can get you out of here! Orpheus said with his eyes full of hope.

Eurydice, however, was skeptical about him.

-How can I know you are to trust? she asked Hermes.

-Hades wouldn't hurt me. I am linked to his wife. I will keep you protected, my children.

-Why? What do you have to earn from my freedom?

Hermes stepped towards her and touched her belly.

-The boy you shall have. That is my price.

-Boy? You're pregnant? Orpheus widened his eyes in shock.

-Am I?

-You are. And in 9 months a boy you will have. That boy will be the sacrifice required for my son to become the hero I want him to be. They are meant to fight and one to stand above the other.

-You want him alive just for your son to kill him later? Eurydice asked in disgust.

-Those are my terms. Take it or stay here forever.

-We'll take it! Orpheus replied in a rush.

-No! He will kill our son!

-He will die anyway if you remain here. My love... If he's born, we've got time to find a way to keep him alive.

-Not even the Fates can change destiny.

-But I will. For you. For him. Trust me, Orpheus took her hand. I will move the mountains for you two. I will kill my spirit to make you happy. Trust me.

-I trust you, she nodded.

-Then shall we go? Hermes smirked.

Back to the village-You do know she is using you, right? Jeongin asked Chan who was leaning on the cage silent. Whatever she promised you, you won't get it.

-She already gave me what I wanted, Chan turned around.

-And what is that?

-That, my friend, is a secret I shall not reveal yet, Chan smirked, lifting Jeongin's chin up.

The hatred in Jeongin's eyes was more than enough to amuse Chan.

He leaned closer, making the god nervous and unlocked the cage to savour Jeongin's surprise look.

-You're letting me go?

-The deal was to catch you. Not to keep you there. Her mistake for such a poor choice of words.

-Smartass, Jeongin rolled his eyes.

-Big words for a god. Now let's find your companions!

-You? What can you do? You're as useless as my wings.

-Fine! Go by yourself! I'm sure your limited knowledge of this village and of Ryujin and Lia will be of use.

-Since when are humans so prideful? Jeongin looked at Chan in disgust.

-We take after your old man, Chan snorted.

-Do they really think this cage can keep me in? Minho snorted. I'll tear everyone apart.

-No, you won't, Jisung chimed in. Those are innocents. Controlled by Hecate's daughter. None of this is their fault.

-Do you have a better idea?

-We wait until one of our friends free us. Sit down. The more you let your anger out, the more energy you're wasting, Jisung took a sit on the ground and closed his eyes to meditate.

-I'm not an old man. I have plenty of power to torn this whole land apart.

-You also have the recklessness of a young demigod.

-How would you... Minho stopped mid-sentence when he realised what he was about to say.

-Know? Jisung completed. You're right. I am no god. I have no idea how it feels to be one.

Minho sat down next to Jisung and searched for his hand to hold as an apology.

-I have no idea why am I like this.

-It's the village. Tears people from one another. That's why I told you to sit and keep calm. You can't let the anger blind you.

-You're the wise one, indeed, Minho smiled at his lover.

Jisung closed his eyes again and listened to the music proced by the wind.

Suddenly he heard a loud C sharp played at a piano.

He groaned as he felt something stinging through his ears. Then he heard a girl murmuring undepeactable words.

He opened his eyes wide while panting and looked to the right where Minho was panicked.

-What's wrong?

-I... I don't know. I heard something. We must get out of here. This place is driving me crazy, he got up in a hurry and melted the bars with his fire.

-But you're energy. You need that fire.

-We find Changbin and ask for more.

-You're late, Ryujin said annoyed.

-I am always on time. You were just expecting me too early, a beautiful goddess with red hair and cat-shaped eyes stepped into the room where Felix was held prisoner by Lia and Ryujin.

-Who is her? Lia asked confused.

-Yeji. Daughter of Phoebe and Coeus.

-And your aunt, Yeji tilted her head in mockery. Never forget that detail.

-That my aunt is my age? I would rather forget.

-Why am I here, Ryujin?

-Tell me what the future has in store for the boy. He's the last one that saw Apollo before he disappeared. Tell us everything you know.

Yeji kneeled down at Felix's level and took a good look at the trembling boy.

The dried blood on his cheeks was covered in warm tears.

-It won't hurt, she gave him a reassuring smile. I swear.Her eyes turned white the moment she touched Felix. Her whole body tensed as she watched what the future had in store for the freckled boy.

-What did you see?

-He doesn't know where Apollo is.

-Then this is a waste of time. Let's kill him!

-No! Yeji stopped Ryujin. He doesn't know how to get to Apollo, but Apollo will reach to him eventually. This is your best chance to get him. Free the boy and let him continue his journey. Apollo will make his entrance.

-Is that all? All that you could find out about him. What about why did Apollo choose him?

-I apologise, but that's all I saw.

-Very well... We'll let you go, if I'll be watching you day and night until you fulfil your duty, she grabbed Felix by the neck.

-We're just going to leave? Lia asked confused.

-We will. You won't, Ryujin smirked. They need a villain to defeat. You shall be that one, Ryujin used her magic to make Lia look like her.-Why me? I am daughter of Apollo!

-A daughter who has no idea where her father is. You can't find him, so you're of no use.

-Why is it so important to you to find him?

-My mother wants to know where he is. Everyone wants to know why he hid. They all say he is preparing a weapon to start a second war. We don't need that.