HATE- THE MOTHER OF LOVE

something about the letter D

                        Daniel

So yes, there's something officially wrong with the letter D. For the past few weeks, everything that's been coming my way starts with a D; disaster, dread, dilemma.... The only positive thing (yes, it also with a D) is that I feel different, in a really great kind of way. My powers have finally kicked in and the energy I feel surging throughout my body is almost too much (almost)

I even got to stand up against my father. It's not like I really planned it, I just started getting angry and all of a sudden this new surge of power started enveloping me.. Moving around me, and my father stepped back in shock. The look on his face was priceless, something I'm not likely to forget ever.

Anyway, back to the present, I've been dealing with the dread of meeting these gruesome creatures that Gaia promised me would arrive. How do I know they're around? I can smell them. Am I a dog?? Nope... I just have this gut feeling that they're lurking around, waiting for the opportune time to attack. That's why I've been scouting this entire place trying to look for weak points or to try and see if I can find out where their presence is stronger.

But so far I haven't found out. Then again, my twin, being the idiot that he is, has been stalking me thinking that he is being discreet, but no, I always saw him turn the same corner I just turned, walk through the same paths,.. The idiot even sniffed some leaves I sniffed randomly.

I've also been in constant battle with myself over what the earth mother said. Trying to figure out the con's and pro's of going or not going to where she sent me. Then again she appears in my dreams taking all kinds of forms (in one she even took form of a damsel in distress and made me a prince) all in hope of making me lean more towards the side of going.

I've managed to keep to myself all these weeks but today, I know I won't be able to hide in my chambers any longer. This is the day that my father was made god by Zeus, and no matter how much I dont feel like leaving this place. I know I haveto. It just wouldn't be fair to him if I was absent on his most important day.

So I have to get ready. And yes, the preparation takes almost 2 hours again, why? (Sigh) plus I have to soak myself in eucalyptus oil again (like who even came up with this shit?) I've not seen it protect anyone, or bring any difference;but we have to use it. Coz 'it's written'.

I hear a knock on the door and rise to go open it. I'm met by dwarfs, probably come to bring the stupid oil. I point out the tub to them and leave them to go and pick out my attire. I spread it out on my bed and head back to check on the dwarfs, and I'm just in time to see the last one closing the door behind him.

I head out to the tub and shed my clothes. I'm about to  step in when I'm stopped by the sight in front of me. Whereas the oil is supposed to be clear in colour, the oil in this tub is creamy. I put my foot back down and take a step back. The oil then turns back to its original state, before turning back to creamy. This goes on for a little while until I shut my eyes.

I then hear a soft breeze and I don't have to be a rocket scientist to figure out it's Gaia, since I have no windows on this side of the chambers. I can feel her presence just some feet away from me. After a moment of silence, she finally speaks out."you only see what you want to see my boy. If it's the truth you wish to see, it will always come to you. If it's make-belief you want to see, you will see it too. The decision is yours to make. Just like it is your decision to decide whether you wish your kind to spend the rest of their eternities in the pits of Tartarus. The creatures are making their moves tonight during your father's ceremony, which means you have only five hours to decide what you want. Unless you call upon me, this is the last time I am paying you a visit. Also, don't bathe in this oil because something has been added to it. Of course it wouldn't harm you, but no need to risk it especially now that you aren't aware of how to control your powers. This is your last chance Daniel.: to save your kind, and to start on the journey toward what you really were created for."

After she's done talking, I feel the atmosphere change back to normal, which means she must have left. I slowly open my eyes, and look at the creamy surface of the substance in front of me. I sigh and get in the shower instead. I turn on the water and when the freezing cold water hits the surface of my skin, I sink in my thoughts.

I don't know for how long I've stayed in the shower, but I know it whas been long enough that someone had to be sent to come and fetch me. I dress quickly and pick up a small cork that was lying beside the bathtub. Just looking at it, I feel Gaia's power emanating from it. A present? Not really, but I know she knew it would come in handy when the time came.

Time for what?I don't really know. I put the cork in my pocket and pocket a knife I got from one of my friends. I heard that it once belonged to Hades half-blood son Nico. This means that it holds some dark powers, so I should be able to fight any creature with it right?

All this consoling is not working and the more I keep pacing around, is the more nervous I'll get. I head out to the door but just I touch the handle of the knob, I see an old family picture on the wall to my left. I sigh and open the door, with my decision already made.

A/N

Sooo yes... Finally this human right here decides to update. It's been long I know, but finally, here it is. I wanna know what y'all think about this chapter.

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