Θάνατος, Φως και Λάθη (Light, death and mistakes.)

Meeting Apollo

Last time on 'light, death and mistakes'

"Where am I?" I breathed out, this was not what death looked like I knew, it must be some sort of limbo. Cold I curled up, wrapping my arms around my small figure. I was shaking out of cold and fear, this was not right. I couldn't see exactly what I was sitting on and it shook me to the core, this place was just an empty void of nothing. Then gold lit the blackness, a young male stepped out of the light... Apollo. "Don't be afraid little one I'm here to help you."

"L-lord Apollo, where am I?" His mouth turned up in a small smile. I took note of his posture, he didn't seem worried, just thinking. It really struck how beautiful he was. His hair was even more golden than mine, like Wills but even brighter like the power of the sun itself resided within. His eyes were blue but not the same deep, navy blue mine were, it was like the sky it's self resided there. His skin was hard to describe, it was somewhere between pale and tanned but it had surreal glow to it. My skin on the other hand was deathly pale had been ever since 5 years ago. 

"relax young one... you need to calm down." Apollo voice was melodic like music in the winds. He stepped slightly closer, I was planning on curling up into a tighter ball but the warmth coming off him was soothing even though I knew he was doing it on purpose. Out of nowhere he began to sing and I felt the tension leave my body as the fear left my mind.

I relaxed fully as I recognized the song it was one I would sing when I was overwhelmed. His voice was beautiful like all music belonged to him (which was indeed true.) It was more soothing than normal, my breathing slowing as I listened. Apollo had only placed a sliver of power into his voice, I knew that but somehow it seemed like nothing could ever sound nicer. I looked up at Apollo. He smiled and stepped slightly closer the heat somehow didn't increase, just stayed at a comforting warmth.

 I still didn't know where I am but I found I simply didn't care. Apollo was within meters of me now but somehow I didn't want to bow or question it, I liked his singing. I didn't really want to know why he was here instead of Artemis. Besides women creep me out, apart from Mum anyway.  The song tapered off softly as it folded back into the silence. Apollo was right next to me now. Somehow I didn't mind when he placed his unusually warm hand on my back, his thumb rubbing small concentric circles on my back.

"Apollo, t-that was beautiful." I whispered

"You like that song do you?" his voice was soft and if I didn't know better I would swear he was flirting with me. "come on little one, we have to go." I looked at him, unsure but I knew one thing this was life or death. I didn't belong here. 

"where are we going?" I kept my voice trying to not disrespect him. He smiled slightly and stood keeping his hand on my back. 

"We're going to see you father." I stopped and stood still gasping slightly. Apollo sighed and stopped still. "Your father is Thanatos, I knew you thought it was me well up until 5 years ago when I let your real features show through. I looked over you, tried to keep you safe." I nodded and controlled myself, in all honesty I was grateful. 

"Thank you lord Apollo" I smiled, I know he's not my real dad but he cares for me, that much I don't doubt. He shook his head, removing his hand from my back he grabbed my hands. I knew we were about to flash somewhere so I closed my eyes.

"Also it's Apollo." I nodded just as we got covered in blinding light.