In an ethereal and majestic dark building with jagged edges and monuments, exotic plants and flowers that looks out of place in the red land that extrude ash and lava, and under the dark crimson sky, was used to decorate the said building.
The majestic dark building's architecture was aesthetic and looks similar to the ancient greeks style. Contrary to the dark building, the flowers and plants planted were green and had variety of color spectrum, which is odd to find in the underworld.
In the midst of this aesthetic building, numerous mystic beings such as cyclops, minotaur and other mythical creatures roam, however, suddenly, they all move to the either side of the walls and bow, giving utmost respect to a figure that floats in the air.
The figure is a beautiful ethereal person with dark flowing hair, wearing a dark colored robe with large dark wings at the back. The figure has a feminine stature, she floats midair. As she moves, dark energy with twinkling lights like stars tails behind her.
Her face, while dark and mysterious looking, extrudes extraordinary allure that would captivate anyone. She floats with gracefulness and enters into the building.
"To whom do I owe the pleasure of your visit, NYX, primordial goddess of the night". A seated figure said in what seemed to be a throne. The seat of the figure was made of a very dark material, it was beautifully crafted with intricate designs and runes.
The seated figure himself is an handsome person with silver hair, he wore a red toga and pleasures himself with grapes.
"The pleasure is all mine Hades, even though we live in the same realm, we rarely meet each other". Nyx the ethereal replies.
"That is why your visit is stunning, is there something the goddess of night needs from me". Hades asks.
"On the contrary, I need not anything, however, an event that is happening at the moment piqued my interest, you see, Cerberus is battling a mortal from a world that is not earth, where he came from is called Heaters. They have been going on with it for three earth days in a row ". Nyx said.
"Yes I am aware, he is not the first and he would not be the last, what is it you seek Nyx". Hades said.
"As dispassionate as ever, you see, this mortal is likely fated to be like Hercules, if not more depending on how the fight goes ". Nyx said.
"Interesting ". Hades replies nonchalantly.
"Show some enthusiasm for once ". Nyx smiled.
"I have a lot of work to do, Anubis and other death gods and goddesses from different parts of the mortals realm keep leading the dead to the underworld, I have no time for idle chattering ". Hades said frowning.
"As gloomy as ever, even I the goddess of night ain't like that, whatever, I'll stay here till that mortal's battle ends ". Nyx said.
"Feel free at home, To spíti mou eínai to spíti sou". Hades said.
"..."
"Well, if you insist, how is Persephone"...
***
Drenched in sweat and panting heavily, his face was rough, blistered and bleeding, his clothes have been torn and battered, two of his limbs were gone — his right arm and left leg. He stands on his knees before the great beast tired and exhausted, having reverted to his normal self. He holds his sword with his left hand and faces it towards Cerberus.
Cerberus was not in great shape either, deep cuts appears all over it body, it manes of serpents have all been cut off, however, the most striking and stunning development was one of the heads of Cerberus lies helplessly and unliving on the ground.
The remaining two heads, seeing that their right head is dead on the ground wants to retaliate, however, Iode had put up such a fight that the healing ability and his invulnerability and stamina were overwhelmed.
Both parties were out of shape but Cerberus was still in a better condition. Iode was the first to bailout, his eyes could barely open, his remaining leg could not carry him. Having sustained many injuries, he soon pass out. Cerberus snarls at him angrily at the background.
***
Lying on a beautiful bed, Iode snuggles on a pillow like a child, soon, he opens his eyes, sits up and stretch gallantly like a new born. He seems refreshed and clean, his face was no longer rough and bleeding, his limbs have returned and he was no longer wearing torn clothes.
However, Iode seems oblivious to himself and his surroundings. He seems to be processing the fact that he just woke up refreshed, as if he had a good night rest.
"... Wait, where am I, is this a bedroom? And my body, it been healed. Would Valier be so kind to put me in a luxurious place like this and treat me? Is that Cerberus that much of a menace that he would do this much..." Iode mutters to himself.
"Now that I think about it, I didn't put that beast down, was it Valier or his minions that finished the job?" Iode was lost in thought, but some came in.
It was a lady in a maids outfit, she has blonde hair and blue eyes, her hair was braided and has a very beautiful face. If Iode wasn't aware that he is in the underworld filled with hideous and bizarre looking creatures, he would have denied it.
"You are awake, please rest, I shall bring your breakfast ". The lady said and went back.
"Breakfast? Why would I eat food from someone who held me captive and denied me my freedom, what is going on with Valier". Iode could not help but wary.
Soon, the lady returned with two loaves of bread, syrup and wine.
"You don't expect me to eat that, tell Valier I don't need his stupid food". Iode said with subtle anger.
"But lady Persephone asked me to give you breakfast". The lady replied.
"Persephone?" Iode repeats.
"Yes, if you must, I'll be taking my leave, feel free to call when you need assistance". The lady said and leaves.
"Persephone... Isn't that one of the big shots that one eyed freak mentioned, it seems I piqued her interest, who would have known fighting that three headed monstrosity would get me to her, this is a blessing in disguise". He smirks.
"However, since when do gods take care of mortals..."