The dog’s closest head turned to me
and a soft growl escaped his throat.
But when I showed him my hand,
he snuffled it softly
and, swallowing hard,
I reached out and touched his nose.
Cerberus whined and thumped
his tail even harder.
And I smiled. ‘So this is how
we become friends.
I shall remember the treats
from now on.’
I turned to thank the boy
but to my surprise, he was gone.
Styx’s Rules for Me
Do not leave the caves.
Do not go near my river.
Do not TOUCH my river’s waters.
I mean it, Hekate,do nottouch my river’s waters – I will know.
Do not talk to spirits.
Definitely do not make friends with spirits.
Do not play with Cerberus, his duty is protecting the gates.
Do not steal my wine.
Do not walk through the doors to the Underworld without my permission or permission from Hades.
Do not speak to any Gods or Goddesses who you do not know.
I Broke (Most of) the Rules
Mostly because I was bored
but, as Styx and Pallas said,
I was headstrong.
The first rule I broke
