Forgotten Ones (Eternal Tapestry Book 1) by Crissy Moss

Author:Crissy Moss [Moss, Crissy]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: paranormal, gods, goddesses, mythology, greek, fate, war
Published: 2013-12-26T23:00:00+00:00

Phonoi

“I feel like we’ve done this before,” Maylin said.

They stood at the entrance of a cold, damp tunnel. Maylin could hear rats scurrying in the distance, and a constant drip of some viscous fluid splashing into the muck.

She tried to breathe through her mouth to avoid as much of the rotten vegetation smell as she could, but only succeeded in tasting it instead.

“People have gone missing down here,” Jadina explained, stepping into the tunnel. “Not very many, not enough to raise suspicion, but enough that I could get a read on the phonoi.”

“Enough to live off?”

“No. I suspect it’s been living on rats, and other vermin. Enough to keep it off my radar until I went looking for it, though.”

“Are they afraid of you?” Maylin asked, stepping over another clump of slimy garbage. “Do they actively avoid your notice?”

“Some of them. The smarter ones.”

“I didn’t realize you had that much effect.”

Jadina snorted. “Not enough, or we wouldn’t be chasing Ares like this. But my hunting has kept what’s left of the godlings, and other creatures, from getting overwhelming. Usually.”

“Usually?”

Jadina shook her head. “Ares isn’t the first godling to get grand aspirations. Ask me about it when we’re not hunting down a mad god trying to relive his murderous past.”

They rounded a corner and came to a dead end. Rock and debris filled the tunnel. Jadina leaned close, listening.

“I can hear wind and water on the other side. The cave-in doesn’t seem to be that deep.”

“You’re suggesting we dig it out?” Maylin asked.

“Of course. I think the phonoi’s nest is down there.”

Maylin hesitated only briefly before grabbing a rock and setting it aside. They worked in silence for a moment, clearing away rocks, roots, and other items lodged in the passage.

After fifteen minutes of digging, Maylin pushed on a stone, and it tumbled into the passage beyond, exposing an opening. Jadina shone a light down the tunnel. “It’s clear.”

“I feel like this is making a lot of noise,” Maylin said as another rock fell to the floor.

“Let it think dinner is on its way,” Jadina said, letting another stone tumble to the ground.

“So, we’re bait now?”

“Not the first, nor the last time.”

“I suppose that’s true,” Maylin said. “How does it manage to get through this wall of stone?”

“Not all creatures need passages to move. Some can turn to vapor, or just walk through things. You remember that first godling we killed together? That one could have gone through cracks in the rock while it was still liquid.”

“I’m glad I don’t have a weak stomach. That sounds disgusting.”

Jadina laughed. “You should see it sometime. I think Fates are blessed with a strong stomach. I’ve seen, spelled, and heard some rather nasty things, and I’ve yet to lose my lunch from any of it.”

“If this is any indication,” Maylin said, gesturing to the slime-covered walls and refuse. “I am sure I will get my fair share of it, too.”

Jadina laughed, the sound rumbling down the corridor, echoing through the stone and muck.

They picked their way along the tunnel, checking for offshoots and small crannies.

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