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The hallways didn't seem to end. Jason didn't know how long they have been walking. he was getting tired and frustrated. he didn't want to irritate the god, but curiousity got the better of him.
"so I was wondering. I heard the prophecy in the maze. The sybil, I thought I was going to die."
"you would have died, I mean permanently, if I hadn't interfered; as a matter of fact, you were fated to die, but I can defy my sisters's laws." Moros said.
"your sisters?"
"the fates."
"your sisters are the fates?"
"they are Nyx's children, as I am. although I do not have a father. My mother created me by herself."
"oh. well, if you are a child of Nyx, why aren't you as famous as your siblings?"
"because I prefer not to meddle with other gods business, not even my siblings." Moros replied.
"ok. can I ask another question?"
Moros chuckled. the son of Jupiter was a curious one.
"go ahead, son of Jupiter."
"why did you ressurected me? I mean, there are a lot of dead heroes who are more powerful than me. Odyssey, perseus. why did you choose me?"
"I chose you, not because you are a son of Jupiter, but because of who you are. you sacrificed yourself to save your friends. you were determined to do it, even though you knew you would not survive."
"so that's why you chose me?"
"yes, I thought that you deserved another chance. so I asked my brother for help and he accepted to aid me in my goal."
"I assume you are referring to Thanatos, right?"
" correct." Moros replied. " we recovered your body from camp Jupiter. my brother delivered your soul to me so I could ressurect you."
they continued walking in the hallway for some time until they reached a great hall.
ancient runes were carved on the walls and the only source of light was a window in the ceiling. there were four pillars made of stone and to the end of the hall, on the opposite side of were they stood, there was an altar.
Moros spoke, his voice becoming deeper "this is where we begin the ritual."
"the ritual? what ritual?"
"in order for you to become my champion, you need to be able to use all your potential and power, because you will face many powerful foes in your path. this ritual will break your mortal barrier and you will be able to use all of your powers."
"I have never heard of this mortal barrier."
"that is because the gods do not want any of their children to know. the mortal barrier, limits a demigod's power. if a demigod breaks their barrier, they will be able to fully harness their godly powers,
that's why the gods don't want the demigods to find out about it. they fear that their children will overthrow them, just how they overthrowed the Titans."
"how do you know all these things?"
"I am one of the oldest gods to ever exist,I know many things." Moros continued." only a few demigods have been able to unleash some of their full powers. Heracles, your friend, Perseus jackson, pollux and castor. so far, no demigod has succeeded in unlocking their true powers."
"so how can I break my mortal barrier?" Jason asked.
"you cannot. not without help. only a god can help a demigod to break it. but in the end, it's all up to you."
"can you just answer my questions clearly?"
" only a god can break the barrier by performing an ancient ritual. but it depends on you, too. once the ritual begins, you will enter a deep trance. if you can get out of it, you will unlock all your power and they will be your's to command. if you can't get out, you will be trapped there forever, and I will not be able to help you."
Jason kept his face emotionless, but he was very nervous.
"how do I get out of the trance?"
"you must find that answer on your own, Jason grace."
well, great. he would never get out of this trance.
Moros started walking to the altar and Jason followed. when they reached it, Moros turned to Jason.
"kneel before the altar. I will begin the ritual."
Jason sighed and kneeled. this was going to be exciting.
"any advice before we start?" Jason asked a little sarcastically.
"you know what to do, son of Jupiter. I would not have chosen you if I thought otherwise."
Jason took a deep breath." alright, I'm ready."
Moros raised his hands and started speaking in a tongue which Jason had never heard before. the runes on the wall started to glow red. the whole room started to get darker.
Jason could feel his heart beating faster. his eyes were becoming heavy. he felt like vomiting. and then, he passed out.