Chapter 25: Father and Son
"Father."
Hades’ eyes met Kael’s. He could barely speak. "Why are you here?"
"I came to take you back," Kael responded.
Hades smiled.
Kael slowly walked toward him. The closer he got, the heavier his body felt. It was like he was holding up the sky. The air was thick. The ground was dry—like a body without a soul, an empty shell. As he got closer, he was able to see how terrifying the doors of Tartarus were. On both sides, two towering statues loomed above him, their massive wings and curved horns glaring at him as he approached the gate.
The closer he got to the massive doors, the thicker the air became. It was like a powerful gust of wind trying to push him back, preventing him from getting near. Hades saw Kael struggling.
"Don’t..." Hades could barely speak.
"I can’t. I promised Mother I would take you back," Kael said, trying to catch his breath.
The shadows saw his struggle and reacted. Then, they wrapped around his body.
He felt lighter, more flexible.
He walked toward Hades.