Their pain he suffered too. Yet he was chained
forever to his duty, to be the Master of the Nether Regions.
In spite of her feelings she thought of different ploys,
plotted, to escape from this dark world.
In time that escape would occur.
As would regrets.
10. Heaven's Essence
On Olympus, in spite of all the stories and legends, idyllic
conditions do prevail. Zeus and Hera live in peaceful bonds of
matrimony. Mercury zooms off here and yon, now here, now yon.
Zephyrs blow gently. Paradise indeed.
But, occasionally, matters go astray. The essence of heaven is
flavored with a drop from misery's vial. And, oh, what
despondency, what black moods, and what strange and tragic
escapades a drop may launch!
Demo found himself at the center of one such escapade. He
quickly wished himself elsewhere. To no avail.
"We're going on a very short vacation, Hera and I. It's been
eons, literally, eons! So I just want you to take care of the
place while were gone. Keep an eye on things. Check the house
plants, make sure they are watered. Feed Cerberus's pup. That's
really about it. I suppose I ought not do it, but I'll give you
credit for a full - eh, for half a task." Zeus smiled happily.
"You told me . . . .," Hera paused, and angry look in her eye.
"You are right dear, you are absolutely right. A full task, my
boy. Out of the goodness of my heart." Zeus glanced petulantly
toward Hera. Fortunately she was examining her garb in the
mirror.
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