Chapter 51: Homecoming

Ryder Holding Demi’s hand, I walk towards the Titans. Guardians of the gateway to hell. Demi is to my right, in between Drake and I. Just in case shit goes south I step in front of her. These fuckers are as tall as buildings that you would see in New York, and I don’t want to piss them off. They are bipedal and look like giant men with only one eye, like a cyclops. They wear toga style clothing that only cover one shoulder and their waists. The rest of their abnormally muscular bodies are on display. They eye me intently, but never move to stop us from getting closer to the gateway. I guess they got the message.             I squeeze Demi’s hand and pull her forward with me. The same chains that are invisible beneath my skin that are binding my powers are the same ones holding these titans here. I wonder how long they’ve been here? Looking up, I make eye contact with the one on my right. He looks stern, but sad. I couldn’t imagine my lifetime here, and these guys are immortal. Damn, I