Melaina's Burden Of The Aegean Sea

Chapter 6

"Wow, I've never been to Rome before," Thalia says looking down at the city under them with a smile plastered on her face, hugging Melaina from behind. "It's so beautiful"

"This beautiful town is home of the greatest Italian artists of all times and countless masterpieces in terms of art, architecture and culture, as well as a unique aura" Melaina shares with her as they flew high over monuments. "It's one of my favourite places to visit"

"Do you remember, Melinoë, the first time we visited this marvellous place?" Castor says with his strong voice drawing attention to himself, while Achlys and Desdemona were sticking their heads out of the sidecar.

On the ride here, Castor hadn't spoken a word to them. Both Melaina and Thalia thought it was strange since it was a very long and strenuous trip and without any talking could be hell for a person. Although Melaina didn't have the slightest idea why Castor was so quiet, she had a feeling as to what the reason could be.

"Yes, I remember. Unbelievable how times have changed"

"Well, I wouldn't say that. I don't think they changed so much" He says glancing at her then down at the city. "It feels like just yesterday, I took you to the Trevi Fountain and it was there where we shared our first kiss," He says reminiscing about the two when they were younger.

"My Zeus" She exclaimed passing over the said fountain. "It feels like such a long time ago. I quite honestly forgot how that day came and went" she said truthfully.

"How could you forget such a thing with that gorgeous fountain as your background, or even Rome itself?" Thalia then questions, tugging on her waist. "If I was able to spend a day here, I would never have forgotten it"

"How about I show you Rome sometimes when we're not trying to kill Gods" Melaina then offered her, glancing back her way.

"Throw in one of these Pegasus creatures and you got yourself a deal," She says placing her head on her shoulder, closing her eyes.

Castor watched the two with an annoyance as he let out a sigh. Without saying anything more he flew ahead of them landing on a rooftop, behind a statue out of view from the citizens. "Melinoë? Isn't it crazy just how fast the night changes?" Getting off the horse, overlooking the city streets, while Achlys and Desdemona jumped out of the sidecar. "I mean, first we were like so inseparable. But now it's like you don't fancy me anymore like you used to. What happened?"

At this point, Melaina had guided the horse to land on the side of the building as well. Castor had held out his hand for her to take, but she helped herself off the Pegasus before holding her hand out for Thalia. "Castor, we both know I never fancy you," she says helping Thalia off the horse. "But yes, we were close once, but we grew apart from each other after you left"

"You say it as if I just willingly left you"

"That's exactly what happened. You left right after, I told you, I didn't feel the same way. You left me, which sucked because I had to deal with my mother's death on my own when you were the only friend I had ever confided in"

"Ah! Details, details" He waved off caring enough but not enough to hear the details of what he did wrong. Thalia rolled her eyes with a low chuckle escaping her lips. Castor settled his eyes on her with an icy cold glare. "What's funny?"

"Huh? Oh nothing, I just find it funny at how obvious, it is that you still have feelings for her" She admits, glancing between the two of them.

"I am not here to amuse you and let alone here for you to take my feelings for her as a joke"

"It's just pathetic if you ask me"

"Pathetic?" He scoffed looking at her in shock, as he scrunched up his face in disgust as the word left his lips. Thalia watched Melaina with a smile as she petted both of her Cerberus. Castor's eyes danced at the scene in front of him. "Oh I see," he says, now being the one to chuckle.