The Ancient Prophecy

32 : Palace of Hades - Phedora / Petros

   Phedora

     The four demigods were still walking along the rocky road . They were slowly getting into the Fields of Asphodel , the place where most mortal souls were sent to .
     Phedora was pacing beside Charis , while Sot and Petros were walking at the front .
"I can't belive that Sot even befriended someone like Petros now ." Charis said with a slight smirk .
"I don't think we should trust much this son of Hecate .." Phedora said , frowning at Petros .
"Well.. yeah . He appeared out of nowhere and apparently he was spying on us , but he still kinda saved us from Cerberus so I suppose that's enough ." Charis shrugged "We anyways need as much help as we can get and someone with the skill of doing spells is quite helpful ."
"I guess you are right ." Phedora said , still slightly frowning at the demigod .
      As she walked , Phedora could feel her heavy backpack pressing on her shoulders . She did not know how , but she fit the three artifacts of Athena inside . Maybe it was because they were magic artifacts .
     Phedora turned her head to look around the place . The crimson-leaved trees were slowly turning again into the redish wastelands she saw the first time .
     The only difference this time was that all across the  land were scattered some white beams of light that were floating slowly up and down . The souls , Phedora knew . They looked the exact same as the ones she saw at Charon's dock . Expressionless , eyes unfocused . Phedora suddenly shivered while looking at them .
      She continued walking , trying not to look around again .

                                                      ***

     When the palace appeared in the distance , Phedora could not believe her eyes .
"So are we finally here ?" she asked Sot .
     Sot turned his head with a smile on his face "Yes . That huge construction in the distance is the infamous Palace of Hades ."
"..wow.." Petros said in a low voice . He seemed to be in awe .
"It's looking even cooler than I imagined ." Charis said smirking .
    
   Petros

Shut the fuck up , Charis , Petros thought , almost rolling his eyes .
     Then he felt as if slapping his face . She did not do anything rather than make a simple comment , why am I acting like this ?
     But Petros knew the reason . He frowned .
     Then he sensed a hand on his shoulder . He turned to see Sot looking at him in question "Why are you frowning like that ?" he asked .
     Petros blinked a few times in shock . Why could you care anyways ? "It's nothing ."
     Sot continued to stare directly into his eyes , as if trying to read his mind . The only thing that he managed to do with that was make Petros blush .
     Then Sot smirked , probably holding in a laugh . He turned his head back to the road with a smile .
    Petros walked while looking at the ground , his cheeks flushed pink . What was even that ?

    Phedora

"Wonder how it will look inside ." Charis said , now properly smiling .
"You seem exited to see it ." Phedora said with a faint smile on her face .
"I always wanted to see the Palace of Hades with Persephone's Garden ." Charis said , looking in the distance with the same smile .
     Phedora chuckled . Then a random thought popped in her mind . But if Hades is banished with the other gods .. who rules over the Underworld now ?