Demigods Academy: Darkness Rising by S. Amore Elisa & Legend Kiera

Author:S. Amore, Elisa & Legend, Kiera
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: DreamInkes Publishing
Published: 2022-03-06T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter Eleven

NICOLE

Once everyone had jumped into the pool and portal, the churning water swallowing Cade whole, Cassandra and I returned to the gazebo in the maze, ready to open the door to the Underworld.

Lighting up the cauldrons again, we stood back to find the mesmerizing shimmer in the heat waves radiating from the flames. It took a few minutes, but I could see it plainly. Without hesitation, I reached into the shimmer and touched the door with the palm of my hand.

“Are you ready?” I asked Cassandra.

“Yup.” She lifted her shirt to reveal a couple of daggers strapped to her waist. Her expression was grim but determined. “The Furies can be a bit bothersome. Gotta be prepared.”

I grinned. I liked her more and more every time we got to hang out and do dangerous shit together.

Gripping the handle firmly, I opened the door, but before I could step through it, my name was called from the edge of the hedge.

“Nicole! Wait for me!”

I glanced over to the right to see Tinker wheeling across the grass at top speed toward us.

Sighing, I shook my head and swallowed the flicker of irritation at the appearance of my little robot. I should’ve guessed that Cade would command Tinker to look out for me. It was both sweet and a bit condescending. As if I couldn’t possibly take care of myself. However, I knew that wasn’t how Cade looked at it. He knew full well what a badass I was, but he just couldn’t seem to help himself.

The little robot rolled to a stop next to me. He couldn’t breathe, but if he could, he would have sighed with relief that he’d found me. “I apologize for my late arrival. It took me a bit longer than usual to locate you.”

“It’s fine, Tink.” I patted his dome head. “You’re here now, just in time.”

Cassandra gave me a concerned look.

“Don’t worry, he’ll be useful.”

“Yes, I will,” he added eagerly. “My hand can be turned into a screwdriver, a hammer, a wrench, pliers, and even a laser.” He twirled his metal claw around really fast, so much that it was just a blur, then a blue light emanated from it, burning a hole into one of the wooden poles of the gazebo. Curls of black smoke rose in the air.

“That’s good, Tink!” I shouted to get his attention as he showed off his mad skills. I didn’t want him to burn the whole thing down. “Thank you for the demonstration.”

“I also have water and snacks.” His front panel popped open to reveal bottles of water and some crisps packets. Cheese and onion, my favorite flavor, of course. I laughed, wondering if adding the distinctly British option had been Cade’s idea or Tinker’s. It didn’t matter, it touched my heart anyway.

My fingers danced over the smooth metal when I patted his head again. “Thanks, mate. Let’s do this.”

Cassandra stepped through the doorway first, I made Tinker go next, then I went in last. It was pitch black

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