"How did you know that?" Hera looked amazed at Persephone.
"I...I don't know. I touched the flower, and then I said these words almost automatically. "
"You're genuinely gifted, Persephone. So far, I've seen you controlling the element of fire. You can talk to Cerberus, and by touching the flower, you got the information you needed. I knew Aphrodite was keeping secrets about you, and if you've more than one gift, she was right to do so. Persephone, don't show off your powers. Bad people might want to take advantage of you."
Both women walked back to the castle, each in their own thoughts. Persephone wondered if she could do more, and Hera thought about protecting Persephone.
A few days later, Zeus had called for a meeting with the council. Hera gave Persephone some last explanation o
