Tea Leaves and Diamond Bracelets

Dionysus

Match Thirteen: Dionysus:

"Can you see my reigns?" Dio asked once again. Heracles stood in front of him.

"Yes," the Greek man said.

"Tell me what you see," the centaur said. Heracles narrowed his eyes.

"I see the outline."

"What color are they?"

"Brown...?"

"Are you sure about that?"

Heracles nodded. "Yes."

"Any designs on it?"

"No..."

The Greek man shook his head. The centaur frowned as he started thinking. Ancient Greece could see his reigns right away. She was able to take control easily. Granted, Heracles has been studying the magic of Greek Goddess witch Hecate. He seemed to be understanding it so well. But, something was missioned. Dio couldn't quite put his finger on it. He took in a breath.

"Run by me what you see," Dio said.

"The outline of your brown leather reigns," Heracles said.

"But no designs?"

"No."

"Okay. Try to grab them."

"Okay." The Greek man reached out for the faded reigns. He could take hold of them this time. So far, no burns.

"How is it?" Dio asked.

"Fine," Heracles said. But then, he paused. The Greek man winced in pain.

"Heracles?" the Great Beast asked.

"No!" the Greek man was quick to say. "It's fine, really." The burning pain started to sink in, but he wouldn't let go.

"Heracles!" Dio shouted.

"I can do this!" Heracles yelled. They could see the smoke coming from the reigns. Dio had to shove him off. The Greek man backed up, panting.

"Why did you stop me?" he asked.

"You still aren't ready," Dio said. "Your hands shouldn't burn when you grab my reigns." Heracles frowned.

"I don't understand it!" he complained. "I've been studying so hard."

"Yes, I know," the centaur said. "I think there is something missing." Heracles groaned and rubbed his forehead. Dio smacked him on the back.

"Don't worry, friend!" he said. "We'll find a solution!"

"Ow," the Greek man murmured, rubbing his back. Dio made his way back to the house.

"Come now," he said. "We can't think on an empty stomach. Off fore more booze and food!" Dio disappeared into the house. Heracles sighed. Again?

Heracles sighed and followed him inside.

Dio walked into the kitchen. It was possible to learn magic later in life. It took time. Something they didn't have. Dio looked behind him.

"Are you in here?" he asked. He got no answer. Good. Dio reached over and cut on the faucet. He plugged up and let the sink fill. When the warm water reached the edge, the Great Beast turned it off. Dio touched the surface of the water. His eyes rolled back into his head.

Hello? Can you hear me?

Crackling filled the air.

Hello? Can you hear me? Hello? Make a sound if you can hear me.

Crackling and popping in the air followed.

Ha! Good, good. We have a bit of a problem.

He can't take control, can he?

No. I don't know what the problem. He's been studying the magic so hard.

So... What's the problem?

I don't know. He's starting to see my reigns more. Can't see the design, but can see the color and outline.

You know that is not good enough.

I know. We don't have enough time. Five gates have already been opened.

What? That can't be possible.

I'm afraid it is.

But how? They have never been able to move this fast before. Unless...

Yes.

This isn't good.

No.

So have they joined forces at last?

Not quite. He still doesn't trust them, but he's making a bargain to get the gates opened.

What is he giving them in return?

I'm not too sure. I'm thinking information at most.

What will you do if he can't take the reigns?

He can do it. He is his mother's child after all.

But she's been studying our lady Hecate's magic for years. Can even take learn the magic in such a short amount of time?

He has to. We don't have a choice.

The connection started to shorten with the sound of sparks filling the air. Dio tried to keep his focus.

I will have to go. I can't stay long.

Wait. What do you want us to do here?

Keeping observing. Doing unnecessary actions will danger us even further.

Understood. We wish you luck.

Same to you too.

Dio came back to reality and drew back his hand from the water. He looked around the kitchen. Everything was just as silent as when he started his communication.

"Dio?" Heracles asked from the front door. "Are you in here?" The Great Beast forced himself to smile. It's best that his new master didn't know the situation just yet until he could grab the reigns without burning himself.

"Uh... I'm in here in the kitchen!" Dio said. "What would you like to eat?"

"Just whatever, really," the Greek man said.

"Okay," the centaur said. "You just sit at the table and I will whip up something for you." There was a pause.

"Wait, you can cook?" Heracles asked.

"Of course!" Dio said.

"Okay then..."

"Come on! Have a little faith in me, man! You've been working so hard. Let me treat you for a change. You just take a seat and let me do the rest, got it?"

"Alright."

"Thanks." Dio walked over to the fridge and opened the door. He frowned as he looked inside. Hm, looks like it's time to get more wine. Dio forced himself to get back on track and look for something to whip up breakfast with.