The Daughter Of Hades

Chapter 5

"I can't believe you stole a truck" Thalia voiced. "We could go to jail or prison," she says, her concerns evident in her voice.

"You're the one who wanted to join me," she says before glancing her way. "And you're also the only one who didn't wanna walk"

"Ugh, whatever. Not the point" She glanced over out the window, looking at the two dogs, as they sat in the bed of the truck enjoying the nice breeze. "What are their names, again," she asked, looking over at the map, pointing for her to take a right.

"Do you ever stop asking questions?" She returned.

"No, not really. It's kind of like my thing" Gleaming over at Melaina, Thalia shot finger guns. "Just liking firing these bad boys"

"Ok, how about we make this as easy as possible for me. I answer three questions that you have and once I answer all three, you sit back and hush and just enjoy the ride. Deal?"

"..sure," She said after a moment of hesitation. "Uh ok let's see. Ok, what are their names?" referring to her original question.

"I'm allowing you to ask me anything that you would like and this is what you ask, still?" She thought out loud, confused.

"Yes, because I would like to know their names" she declared, emphasizing the word.

"Their names are Achlys and Desdemona"

"Which loosely translates into darkness and misery in Greek mythology" Melaina interest peeked.

"Y-you know about Greek mythology?"

"Some. I don't know all the Gods and Goddesses, just the three big ones"

"Three big ones?"

"Oh, you know. Zeus, Poseidon, and Hades"

Melaina had tightened her grip on the steering wheel at the mention of her father's name. To say she didn't hate him would be a lie but to say she only felt hatred towards him would also be another lie. Her feelings towards the man are complicated.

"What's your next question?"

"Who are we driving to?"

"An old family friend..well more like a distant relative"

"If he's so distant why do you think he'll help?"

"He is a she" Melaina clarified. "She is distant because she doesn't follow the social normality of life. I know she will help because I'm her favourite niece"

"You? Being someone's favourite? There's a shock"

"What's your last and final question?" She said ignoring her sassy comment.

"I'm not sure I understand why you think she can help us?"

"If anyone knows anything about Ha... I mean about my father's whereabouts, it's this woman. She may be distant but she maintains information on us all"

"Ok but so-"

"What are you doing? No more questions those were the terms and conditions of that deal"

"But-"

"Zip it, Thalia," Melaina tells her.

With a huff and a puff, Thalia pointed for her to take a left turn, not saying a word.

Driving the old Silverado in that direction, Melaina drove onto an old dirt road, hidden from the mainland and streets. Her attention was drawn by the howling of Achlys and Desdemona. Without a moment to spare Melaina stopped the truck pulling it over.