Ghosts of those long gone, strange beings
never dreamed of by human kind, spirits weird, and other
creatures lacking even a name.
Orpheus must have entered through this portal. Through the cave
of Orpheus may I escape to my world!
Thus thought Persephone. And she planned her escape. Each day
she wandered through the dark domain, mapping its drear
geography in her mind.
She waited.
In due time Pluto was called to an accounting at Olympus. In
his absence she began the ascent, up through the dark and evil
passages. Ever upward with uncertain step and only hope to
guide.
Guardians did cross her path, challenged her passage. But when
informed that she was queen, and in Pluto's absence master of
that dread domain, none dared stay her way.
She reached the portal, followed the rough and strenuous path
leading downward from the heights of Taenarus. Always she gazed
fearfully behind.
He would come!
23. The Extra Task
"Well done!," Zeus roared. "Every task completed!"
He paused. "Hmmm! I've lost count. Every task . . . . Well,
I'm sure you won't mind just one more to, eh, help me out."
"Yes, yes, every task, that is, except one, a minor one I
overlooked."
Chagrined he listened as Zeus stated the Final task.
"Perhaps you have noticed, in your sojourns, that you have had
a companion. An unseen watcher. A sneaky follower. A sly,
disreputable creature! Destroy it! That is your final task. Now,
begone!"
Imperiously he waved his hand, and as it fell he faded slowly
into oblivion.
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