"Maybe, maybe not," Charon cryptically answered in response to both of their questions. "Maybe what's waiting for you on the other side is one big challenge. Ooh, that sounded pretty ominous, huh."

He gave a gravelly chuckle. "To be honest, I don't know what's out there. When you're dead like me, you stop caring about those kinds of details after awhile.

"Either way, I just know I don't have much reason to ferry you three around anymore. My old bones get pretty tired, you know? Gimme a holler if you want me to come get your asses for some reason, but otherwise those presents I gave you awhile back? They should bring you right over...there."

By now, they were starting to approach the dock that was attached to a dark platform. What looked like a flickering lantern light attached to a wall revealed the entrance of a startlingly large tunnel. After a few minutes, the boat finally reached their destination, and Charon stopped paddling.

"You kids have fun now, heheh," he said. "Just try not to die. Maybe I'll see you around again."