Highway to Hel by S E Babin

Author:S E Babin [Babin, S E]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2020-02-18T16:00:00+00:00

I stifled a scream as Morrigan's jet black wings snapped out behind her. She still held on to my wrist and I could tell by the way the air sounded around us that her cloaking was still up. We landed softly on the ground several feet away just as the guards retreated inside of the blackness. Morrigan motioned me forward and I trailed carefully behind her.

She stopped at the entrance and squared her shoulders. "Most of what you see is not real. Do not stray from the path I lead you on, do you understand?" Her voice was low and urgent.

I nodded. "Got it. Illusions. Don't leave the path."

Morrigan gave a sharp jerk of her head in acknowledgment and stepped into the darkness. I took a deep breath and followed her.

The smell of sulfur hit me in the face like a baseball bat. I gagged and had to clap both hands over my mouth to keep from coughing. She placed a warning hand on my arm and held her index finger to her lips. Quietly, she tiptoed forward. I looked down at the stone floor beneath my feet and immediately noticed the glowing runes. I avoided them by sticking to the places where Morrigan had stepped only. I blinked a couple of times in hopes my night vision would work faster because Morrigan wore all black and was difficult to see.

I cursed softly and took my hair in my hands. I braided it as fast as I could, my fingers clumsy with nerves. As soon as it was somewhat passable, I tied it with a leather elastic. Morrigan said nothing, just moved forward with purpose. Voices filtered all around us, some of them sounding ancient and powerful. The place was black as night, the stones around me a smooth black obsidian. I reached my fingers out and trailed them across it. It was cold and dark as night.

Witches prized obsidian for its protective properties, and I’d seen quite a bit of it in Griselda’s home. I wondered if Hel produced this stone on her own or if it was already her when she claimed this domain. I didn't dare try to chip off a piece in the fear it would alert her to our presence. I was already doing my best to keep my footsteps sure and steady as I hurried after Morrigan.

The dark goddess walked with the surety of someone who was confident in everything she did. I, on the other hand, looked like a drunk elephant trying to navigate a game of Twister. I was so worried about stepping on one of the runes that I was overdoing every single step in an effort to avoid them.

Freya?

I swayed with surprise as Loki's voice appeared in my mind. I hadn't heard a peep from him since the first time I fully opened the bond.

Loki! Are you okay?

Freya, listen to me. I need you to stay away. Don't come here. This is bigger than Hel. Bigger than you and me. If you come here, I'm not sure what they'll do.

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