Chapter 125: An Untold Story
As they entered the tavern, they looked around and saw many different types of people. There were what looked like Vikings at the dart board, a pair in a booth in clothing that suggested they might have been from Agrabah, and even a few people dressed in clothing generally found in the Land Without Magic.
Behind the bar was an olive skinned man, who eyed them knowingly and tossed the towel he was wiping the bar with away.
"Well...this is something. It's not everyday that the Supreme Goddess visits my humble little Tavern," Aesop said.
"It's been a long time, Aesop," Persephone greeted.
"Your Majesties," he said, bowing to all of them, except Van Helsing.
"You've been scarce lately, Van Helsing," he mentioned.
"Yes, well Transylvania is a shit hole. The bloodsuckers keep me busy," he said, as he sat down at the bar.
"I'll take some of that special brew you make though," he said, as Aesop poured him a very big glass of ale.
"We're not here to drink," Persephone chided, as Van Helsing began to down the large mug.
"She's right...we're here to pay a visit to Dr. Jekyll. One I doubt he'll enjoy," Hades added.
"I feel that we can do both," Van Helsing replied, as he continued to drink and Hades rolled his eyes.
"You are useless," he argued.
"Oh that's rich coming from you, blue hair," he quipped.
"Speak of the Devil," Aesop commented, as a bespectacled gentleman came into the tavern. Hades gave him a look for that comment.
"Sorry...bad joke," he offered, as they turned to observe the man.
"So that's him? Dr. Jekyll?" Emma asked.
"Don't let his appearance fool you...he's barking mad," Van Helsing said, as he concealed himself so as to not spook the doctor right away.
"Dr. Jekyll..." Persephone called, as the doctor approached curiously.
"Yes...to whom am I speaking?" he questioned.
"Persephone," she said.
"And Hades," he added. The doctor looked quite intrigued by that.
"It's not often the Gods of Olympus bother with this land...especially since they like to pretend that it doesn't exist," he commented.
"To what do we owe such a privilege?" he questioned.
"We have much to discuss, doctor and we are here to give you a firm cease and desist warning," she said.
"Cease and desist? I'm not sure what you mean?" he asked, playing dumb.
"Cut the mild mannered, well meaning act, doctor. We are well acquainted with your work and that you and Hyde have been making visits to the Land Without Magic," Hades replied. The doctor's well meaning smile changed instantly to a more devious smirk.
"The authorities in New York are generally overwhelmed with work. They'll hardly notice a few missing homeless people and prostitutes. In a way, you could even argue that I'm helping to clean up their streets," he said, causing Snow to gasp in alarm.
"Who are you friends?" Jekyll inquired.
"Never mind them...they are none of your concern," Persephone warned.
"Forget they exist if you know what's good for you," Hades added.
"Interesting...that must mean family," he said, as he looked between Snow and Persephone.
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