Chapter: The Upcoming Battle

Zane and the others slowly paced themselves towards their next destination. Hades had requested that they meet with him once more. They were now only a few blocks away from the parking garage where they were told to meet him.

Layla slowly walked beside, Zane. On one hand, she wanted to move closer to him, but on the other, she wanted to hit him. Zane's decision of sentencing innocent people to slavery under the Anunnaki was unacceptable. Though it seemed to be the best choice, Layla could not accept such a cruel reality.

"Layla," softly called Apollo— still disguised as Bryce.

Layla turned her head towards him before slowing down.

"What is it?"

"I've got to depart from you all soon," noted Apollo.

"What? Why?? What about the plan?"