27: Carry You

I've been here the whole time singing you a song

I will carry you

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MIKAEL

I blinked and sat up slowly, leaning against the headrest with a lot of effort. I stared at Death, unable to wrap my head around what he'd just said. I still couldn't process it. "What? Surprised?" Death said and vanished out of sight. He appeared on the couch, his scythe still in his grip.

"I don't understand" I said and he sighed.

"I know you're not dumb, Altan. So, let me tell you why I need to get rid of her" he said and I nodded.

"Hera has been breaking the rules guiding the universe and life itself. The curse she placed on you and Athena goes against every rule. She must be stopped. And, the only way to stop her is by making her cease from existence" he said and I frowned.

"But, you're Death. It should be easy for you to get rid of her even with a snap of your fingers" I pointed out.

He let out an irritated sigh.

"You have no idea how the curse works, do