Flower Trapped in Darkness

by bassethound1021

Amu, kind and graceful, is the Goddess of Spring. Living happily with her mom at Earth, everything was perfect. However, when Amu was gazing at the flowers outside, the ground cracked open and swallowed her. She's kidnapped! Will she escape? Forced to live with two daunting Gods, she can't help but feel attracted to them. Who will she pick? Will love blossom or wither?

6. Rivers

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Amu's POV

I wasn't sure what to expect.

Freezing cold air blew on my face harshly, forming goose bumps on my arms. I squinted my eyes and hugged myself, rubbing my bare arms together to create friction.

Vast, barren gray land stretched across the horizon. There was no vegetation- no trees, grass, or plants. It felt weird...not seeing any signs of life. I immediately placed my other hand over my rose necklace. The feelings were mutual.

But there was something peculiar...there was water.

Five rivers. They start from a large, circular lake not far from us and divide into five rivers flowing in different directions. The clean water was clear as crystal and alluring to drink. It was the only bright, enchanting thing in here.

Hades placed his backpack on the ground. Then, he took off this black jacket, revealing his black short sleeved shirt, and handed it to me. I took it, surprised by his kindness.

"Won't you be cold?" I asked.

"Nah, the cold doesn't affect me. One of the perks of being the king here," he said with a smirk.

"Thank you," I mumbled, taking my backpack off to put on the jacket. It was a bit big, and it almost reached my knees. However, I could feel the warmth that he left behind, which I was grateful for.

As I put my backpack on, Hades warned, "The water is contaminated by the way. It would be better if you don't drink it. It'll be pain the the neck if I have to save you and be your knight in shining armour ."

"Hmph, I'm not some damsel in distress," I protested, discreetly noting to myself about the water. "So what does each one do?"

"Curious, strawberry? " he teased. "Well, the Styx is the river of hatred, Acheron is the the river of pain, Lethe is the river of oblivion, Phylegetion is the river of fire, and Coctyus is the river of wailing. " he explained, pointing to each river.

"My name is Amu," I mumbled, averting my eyes from him.

There was a moment of silence, then...

"Ikuto," he responded.

"What?" I was confused. I looked up at him, but he turned his head away.

"My name is Ikuto."

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