Summary Of Pluto's Shadows Chapter 1

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“Yes, lord?” he asked. Pluto gestured to the Fields around him.
“Have you spotted any new spirits around here recently?” Pluto asked, trying to read the spirit’s almost nonexistent face. The spirit fluttered and shook his head furiously.
“N-Not that I know of, sire,” the ghost responded quickly and attempted to float backwards. Pluto stopped the spirit and studied it closer.
“Are you sure? I simply want to greet them and see how the afterlife is treating them. Surely it has to be strange, one minute you are suffering in the land above, and the next you are down here in the dark celebrating the life you lived,” Pluto said, in an attempt to explain his presence. Once again, the presence shook his head and replied shortly.
“I am sure, my lord.” With this answer, the ghost abandoned any attempt at manners and fled from Pluto’s sight. Hmm, that is strange. Pluto thought to himself. Pluto simply shrugged and went around the Fields a few more times. Each time he addressed a soul, it would respond for a short time but would break off the conversation quickly. Finally, frustrated and slightly bewildered, Pluto stormed out of the Fields of Elysium and resumed his path towards the river Styx. After a short while, Pluto arrived at the dock where Charon would pick up souls and ferry them …show more content…

The creature ferrying the souls did not respond and instead quietly dropped off the souls. As they passed by Pluto, the ghosts shivered and moved quickly to wherever they were directed to go. None of the spirits tried to spark a conversation with Pluto, and at this point, Pluto could understand why. They were new arrivals, and suddenly appearing in the underworld was certainly a shock. Suddenly, Charon was standing next to Pluto, utterly silent. Pluto glanced over at the ferryman and attempted to start another conversation. “How are the souls faring today?” He asked politely. Charon tilted his head slightly, as if considering

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