It is said that Gods and Goddesses are watching us from the Mount Olympus.
There are 12 Olympians and they're Zeus, Hera, Poseidon, Hephaistos, Demeter, Athena, Apollo, Artemis, Ares, Aphrodite, Hermes and Dionysus. The 12 Olympian god and goddesses.
Zeus, King of the gods and ruler of Mount Olympus; god of the sky, lightning, thunder, law, order and justice.
Hera, Zeus' wife. Goddess of Marriage, women, childbirth and family.
Poseidon, god of the seas, water, storms, hurricanes, earthquakes and horses.
Demeter, goddess of the harvest, fertility, agriculture, nature and the seasons.
Athena, Goddess of wisdom, handicraft, and warfare.
Apollo, God of light, the Sun, prophecy, philosophy, archery, truth, inspiration, poetry, music, arts, manly beauty, medicine, healing, and plague.
Artemis, Goddess of the hunt, the wilderness, virginity, the Moon, archery, childbirth, protection and plague.
Ares, God of war, violence, bloodshed and manly virtues.
Aphrodite, Goddess of love, pleasure, passion, procreation, fertility, beauty and desire.
Hermes, Messenger of the gods; god of travel, commerce, communication, borders, eloquence, diplomacy, thieves and games. He was also the guide of dead souls.
Dionysus, God of wine, the grape vine, fertility, festivity, ecstasy, madness and resurrection. Patron god of the art of theatre.
Among these God and Goddesses who live in Mount Olympus.. there's a God who lives far away from them. The God who lives in a dark palace beneath the earth.. and that's Hades, God of the dead and king of the underworld.
Nesrin's P.O.V:
"Thank you, ma'am."
The delivery guy smiled when I handed over the money but he received nothing but a cold expression from me. I just nodded at him and immediately closed the door, holding the pizza I ordered online. I went back to my bed and continue scrolling on YouTube, just like what I'm doing before the food came, while having a bite on my pizza beside my black cat named Orion.
Well, today is another day of my everyday boring life. Just laying on my bed while watching movies or anime every morning, eating junk foods and cooking ramen for lunch, working in a convenience store at night and going back home at 3:00 am in the morning. Sometimes, when I don't feel like I have enough energy to work, I stay all day inside my apartment and do dumb things.
I know some people would be curious of where do I get the money I'm using everyday when I'm such a lazy girl. Honestly, I don't even know who is it but back when I was a kid, I heard my parents arguing about the huge amount of money they get every month under my name and that's also the day when I found out that they're not my real parents. When I reached 18, I ran away and ended up where I am right now and up until today, I'm still receiving money from the unknown person so instead of questioning who is it, I see it as an advantage.
Back to the reality.
I was scrolling on the YouTube when a notification popped on my phone. It's a message from someone. I don't have any friends or someone that knows my number so I bet it's from my manager..
AND I'M RIGHT!
When I opened the message, it says 'Go to the store later, we have to talk'.
My mouth left hang open. This is not the first time she texted me but it feels like there's something that makes me nervous about her message.
Is she going to fire me?!
Or our boss wants to promote me..?!
I shook my head. Such thing like promotion is too impossible that it would give me headache if I think about it.
I took a deep sigh and caressed Orion. "Guess I just need to figure out later."
The night came and I took my leave before 7:00. The sky looks darker than before, it looks like there's a storm coming.
I don't have any car or even bike but I do have a skateboard.. hehe so it takes 11 minutes from my apartment to the store. Not that bad though since it also helps me save money. When it's dawn, I have to ride taxi but since I won't stay there for long, my skateboard is enough.
When I arrived at the store, I was confused when it's so dark, there's no light inside. Today is Wednesday that's why it's impossible that they would close the store.
I shrugged my shoulders. Maybe they're just making fun of me.
I was about to ride my skateboard when a loud sound of something hit the ground made me stop. It sounds like something fell.. from above.. behind me. There's no one walking in this street awhile ago aside from me. What the heck--
My heart started to pound widely that I could hear its beats inside my head. There's a tingling sensation that I feel all over my body.
My hands begin to shake. Without hesitation, I ran away from the store, leaving the skateboard behind. I don't care about it anymore, I want to ran as fast as I can. All I could feel right now was the cold wind against my skin, sweats on my palm and forehead, my shaking hands, and my desperate feet.
I know..
There's someone in there..
I ran to the corner and accidentally, I bumped into someone.
"I-I'm s-sorry!" I can't even recognize my own voice.. This is the first time I ever felt this kind of feeling.
I don't know what to do.
Someone grabbed my arm. "Nesrin!"
"Ms. Arnial?!" The Manager!
My hands are still shaking but I feel kind a relieved to found her here, safe. My tears started to flow down on my face, my vision became blurry but I could see her worried face.
"What happened?!"
"I-It's dangerous in here! L-Let's run!"
"Huh?! Why, tell me!"
I shook in fear, "N-NO! THERE'S NO TIME! LET'S RUN--"
She pat my shoulder, "Okay, I understand. Come with me."
I nodded.
We started to walk slowly and quietly but my eyes widened when I realized that the path we're taking is the same way where I ran through.
"W-Wait. T-This path.. We can't go back in there!?" I'm panicking.
I tried to pull my hand from hers but her grip tighten. I screamed in pain when her nails tugged into my wrist.
"STOP! WTF!"
She did stop..
When she turned her head to face me, I hoped that this is all a nightmare.
"Y-You're not Ms.--"
"Yes.. Nesrin.." A rough and creepy voice went out from Ms. Arnial's mouth.
Her back.. It's still facing forward.. but her head.. It's facing me and smiling creepily. A lot of blood was coming out from her neck and eyes but she's still smiling.. the moment her head turned to face me, I knew she's not the real Arnial..
"Nesrin, come with me."
"NO! I DON'T WANT TO! WHO THE F*CK ARE YOU?!"
"Let's go to hell together.."
"I SAID NO!!"
With all my force, I kicked her face, made her head spin.
I thought I could run away from her but she survived from that kick and became even more creepier. Her mouth became bigger and her eyes became swollen like it would fall out.
"Come." She opened her big mouth, ready to eat me.
"NO!"
Shockingly, a lightning stopped her from swallowing me. I thought I'm already dead because who would've survive that kind of thing when it hit you?! But surprisingly, I'm still standing.. with my whole body shaking because of fear.
"W-What the.."
"Heyo!"
Standing before my eyes was a guy wearing a very weird uniform, he's smiling and looks so strong while stepping on Ms. Anrial's body as if he defeated her with one strike.
I took a step back, "W-Who are you..?"
He smiled sweetly, "Don't be scared. I'm not an enemy--"
"I'm asking you."
Amusement twinkled through his eyes. "I like your attitude--"
"I don't care. Just answer my question and we're done."
He chuckled, his sweet yet annoying voice filled my ears.
I raised both of my hands like i'm admitting a crime I've done, "We're done, I'm out of here--"
"I'm a Demigod."
"What?!"
What's that? I think i've heard it before but is he kidding me?
"Are you kidding--"
He cut me off, "I'm Sebastian, Son of Zeus."
"What?!"
"You don't recognize me at all but I'm the one who always deliver your orders. I've been watching you for years."
"HUH?!"
"I understand that you're confused right now since you grew up here in the world of mortals but believe me Nesrin.. you're one of us. You're special."
His words echoed inside me.
Memories of my sister Sally and Mom arguing on the kitchen flashed on my mind.
"Why are you so interested with Nesrin?! She's not even my sister nor your daughter!"
Mom hugged her softly. "She's special, Sally. Please understand."
I shook my head and turned my back to take my leave, "S-Stop this nonsense already."
"The one who attacked you.. he's dangerous."
Yeah, I know. I almost got eaten by him.
"He's after you, Nesrin. Because you're also a Demigod. You're not safe here."
Angrily, I faced him and threw a dead glare, "I ALMOST DIED! WHERE AM I SUPPOSE TO GO TO BE SAFE!?" My eyes become blurry because of tears.
He offered his hand, "Come with me and you'll find the answer, daughter of Hades."
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