The Five Demigods Who Saved Olympus | Book 1, 2, & 3

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Heath's feet dragged him away from Noelle and behind the water fountain. He looked into the fountain at all of the pennies, dimes, and other coins that were thrown into it. Heath was able to move around a bit more and do more things, unlike Noelle, who hadn't been visited by her father since she was a child. He'd see his father often. And over time, Hades would be able to visit whenever he liked, even if Heath didn't agree to it on his end due to visiting so frequently. Heath could do the same, though, he never really tried. Heath reached into his pocket and pulled out his wallet. He took a penny out and tossed it into the fountain. Footsteps were heard from behind him, and Heath was no longer alone.

"What'd you wish for?" Hades asked, now standing beside his son. Heath didn't respond, he only looked over to his father. Once Heath's eyes landed on his father's face, Hades made a suggestive face, causing Heath to laugh and shake his head. He turned away and looked back into the fountain.

"I wished for nothing. In New York, the coins you throw into fountains go towards charity." Heath said.

"How do you know it's the same here?" Hades asked.

"I don't." Heath replied, twisting a nickel around in his pointer finger and thumb. He tossed it into the fountain and sat down at the edge.

"To what do I owe this visit?" Heath asked, resting his hands on his thighs.

"Do I need a reason to contact, you? My son?" Hades asked, sitting down beside him.

"No, of course not. I asked in light of circumstances." Heath asked.

"Well, I'm sure Poseidon will do something of the water, unless Cronus has already left it." Hades said.

"He's talking to Noelle right now." Heath said.

"Is he now? Well then, perhaps he'll tell her if has or hasn't." Hades said, standing from his spot and looking around the area.

"Speaking of her, well done my boy. You haven't even met your Uncle Poseidon, and you've already set him off the deep end." Hades continued.

"Well, that's comforting." Heath joked, sighing afterward.

"I take it you've been watching over us?" Heath asked.

"Of course we have. Hecate and Helios have been showing us your journey every step of the way." Hades said.

"And you getting close and affectionate with Noelle stirred up quite the conversation amongst the others and me." Hades said though the conversation being held at Olympus wasn't much. Heath didn't know how to respond. He thought it was strange for the relationship he has with Noelle to be turned into a topic for the Olympians.

"Hestia believes you are in love." Hades finally said, turning to Heath, his lips slightly curled as he watched his son turn his gaze away from him.

"I won't discuss my affection for her with you." Heath started. "Take no offense to it, I won't discuss it with anybody." Heath continued.

"And why not?" Hades asked, slightly annoyed his son didn't want to share his feelings with him.

"It is my feelings and my feelings alone. It should only ever be discussed with Noelle." Heath said.

"And will you discuss it with her?" Hades inquired.

"Perhaps someday, but not right now." Heath said.

"I supposed I should leave you be now. You should rest, my boy." Hades said, walking over and placing his hand on Heath's shoulder, though he couldn't feel it.

"As should you." Heath said to be polite.

"I am the God of the Underworld, I'll never rest." Hades said, and with that, he disappeared into the wind. The bright colors around Heath faded back to its normal shade. Heath's mind felt like his own again. He walked behind the fountain and over to the car where the others stood. Noelle still wasn't back yet, so Heath assumed she was still talking to her father.