Eagle Crest Hallows

He heads back to the door before reaching the man, hoping to catch him there.

Jace heads to the door and the man turns into his shadow, following his every move.

I sense the man, keeping my distance. I know who he is and swallow.

Hades.

Jace feels watched and glances around, swallowing.

I stand and hand Riley to Andrew. "Stay here." I tell him glancing up the staircase.

He removes from the shadow and shows himself, standing behind Jace. "Hello."

A man appears and Jace straightens, blue forming off his fingers. "You know my name. How about yours?"

"Hades." He introduces himself, forming blood in his hand, burning like fire.

Jace swallows at the sight, keeping eye contact with him. "You have no business being here. Leave."

"Actually...I do. Rayah might've defeated me once at war...But I nearly killed her. And she's weaker now. That means her power is more vaunerable." He chuckles.

He shakes his head and stands his ground. "You aren't getting anywhere near her."

"Am I?" He says.

I run out and see him, swallowing.

I walk up to Jace. "Don't challenge him. He'll manipulate you."

Hades looks me in the eyes. "Hello, Rayah. How are you."

I shoot a fireball at him and he jerks backwards, putting his hand up in truce. "Woah. Calm down."

Jace keeps her behind him and takes a deep breath, terrified now that she was up here. He doesn't want her near him...

"I've defeated you once Hades, Don't make me do it again " I told him, staying behind Jace.

He chuckles, "Try me."

Ray, what did I tell you? He says via mind message. You just had twins. You should have let me handle this.

No, Trust me, I know his weaknesses.

I looked at Hades. "Do you like diamonds?" I ask, showing him my ring.

His eyes catch it and he smiles. "I do."

"Well theres some in my room in Olympus...If you want it." I said flashing a smile.

Jace watches, not sure what's happening, and prays Rayah's right.