Hello everyone, this is my first Fanfic I've wrote in english, as is not my native language there will be some errors, so I do apologize for any, and all of them. Anyways, this story is my own take on the romance of Hades and Persephone, it will be AU set in the modern age were gods and mortals live in somewhat harmony, so as you guys can see, I will take my own liberties.
Disclaimer: I don't own the Greek Mythology. Just this crazy idea.
Our Own Love Story.
Persephone was a typical teenage goddess, curious and full of energy, she wanted to explore the world she lived on, be free and happy like any other 17th year old should be. Unfortunately, her mother did not allow her to be happy as she desired, she wanted her daughter to be an obedient and virgin like goddess who dedicated her life in the services of the world.
"Mother, tomorrow is my 18th birthday and as you know, I have but only one wish. I will like to travel with Artemis and Athena, I will like to see the world and to experience love. So… Will you let me? Travel the world?"
The girl was practicing her speech in front of a mirror, she was nervous as to what her mother could say, as Demeter was a kind goddess, she was a fearsome one, not in the level of Zeus, Ares or even Hades himself, but enough for her own daughter to be wary of her request.
"You know... you could always run away and not tell your mom where you went" said a voice she knew very well, as it was the voice of one of her friends, Hermes the messenger god.
"Hermes! You scared me" said Persephone while feigning fright. "Oh please… When have I ever frighten you, princess?" asked the prankster god.
Persephone could only roll her eyes, she knew her friend cared for her deeply, but sometimes she only wanted to smack him in the back of his head. Hermes watched as his beautiful friend started to brush her beautiful long red hair, the god lost himself in the beauty she was, as Persephone was the only goddess who could rival Aphrodite as the most beautiful goddess in Olympus.
"You know a picture last longer, right?" asked the girl when she notice that Hermes was staring at her. "My apologies Seph, I was just lost in your beauty" answered Hermes.
"Yeah, yeah! C'mon! let's go have some fun" said the girl while taking the god's hand "I've heard that Hades will be attending the council of the gods" her excitement was palpable, as she was always drawn to god of the Underworld.
"Here we go again" said Hermes rolling his eyes this time.
Olympus:
The golden city of Olympus were all the gods lived was a marvelous place that not many mortasl has ever seen, the streets and buildings were all made of gold and the gods roam freely without fear of being harassed by the mortals know as paparazzi.
It was truly a paradise for the gods, all except for Hades as he was the god of the underworld, he preferred his kingdom of darkness and solitude instead of this chaotic metropolis known as the home of his, sometimes annoying, little brother Zeus.
"Hades!"
The god saw as his sister Hera made her way to him, always as beautiful as he remembered, Zeus wife was one of his only siblings that he actually had genuine care for.
"Hera! My lovely sister… how have you been?" asked Hades with a small, almost unnoticed, smile.
"I've been well big brother, ruling Olympus is an easy task when everybody fears your temper" said the goddess with a mischievous smile that made Hades cringe with pity for his brother. "Come brother, Zeus awaits your presence in this year meeting.
As Hades made his way towards the throne room, he saw that all the gods, nymphs, satyrs and minor gods were looking at him with a mix of awe and fear as the god of death never ever walked the streets of the city unless it was for a matter of extreme importance.
"Everybody is excited because of your visit Hades" said Hera. "It seems that everybody is afraid of my presence here, dear sister" answered the god in return. "Non-sense, non-sense" said the queen of Olympus with a smile.
In the throne room, Zeus, Poseidon, Ares and Athena were discussing a matter regarding an upcoming war that was supposed to take place in Poseidon's territory, Hades knew that this only mean one thing, and that was more work for him.
"Brother! So glad you could join us in this meeting, I must say though, I was expecting you to turn down my invitation" said Zeus with a smile while hugging his older brother.
"I was very tempted to do it brother, but Hecate convince me to attend to this gathering" answered the dark god earning a loud laugh from his brother.
Hades notice that he was the only one who was wearing his armor, his brother Zeus was using a formal white designer suit made just for him, and his brother Poseidon was as well wearing regular clothes, in this case regular naval clothes.
"I feel I'm to overly dressed for the occasion" said Hades before snapping his fingers, dark shadows surrounded him and changing his clothes from his godly armor to his dark purple dress shirt with a dark purple tie, black pants and a black vest.
Hades was a very handsome man, he was tall and very muscular, not like Ares or Hephaestus, but enough to draw the attention of any women that saw him, as well, his long hair was as dark and beautiful as the night sky and his pale complexion complemented his ocean blue eyes that were so mesmerizing that every woman got lost in them. In other words, he was a GOD in every meaning of the word.
"There, I feel more comfortable now" said the god before he took a seat in his throne in the counsel Olympus "where is our sister Demeter? Isn't she coming?" asked Hades.
"Do not fret big brother, she will be attending this meeting shortly. In the meantime, we shall discuss your progress in the Underworld, I've heard that you have done a marvelous job" said Zeus.
Hades knew that his brother could care less for his accomplishments in the underworld, but he answered his question non-the less.
"Lady Demeter and Lady Persephone have arrived father!" said Hermes while entering the throne room with said goddesses in tow.
Hades saw Persephone entering the room with her mother, she saw how beautiful she has become since the last time he saw her on her 14th birthday, and now 4 years later, she has become as pretty, or more than Aphrodite herself.
"Sister, it was about time you joined us today" said Poseidon to his sister Demeter after she sat down on her throne right beside him. "I apologize brother, but I was a tad busy with something important" said Demeter.
"Scaring any suitor for Sephie? I assume" said Apollo whose pride was hurt when Demeter hit him with a stick for kissing Persephone's hand.
"Silence! Let us begin with our monthly meeting" said Zeus with authority, silencing any god who was talking at that very moment.
The meeting was boring as expected, there was a reason why Hades always avoid them as it was just an excuse for the gods to praise themselves for their "hard" work and their hollow lives. Hades was lost in his thoughts of work when Persephone arrived at his throne and called his name distracting him from his own thoughts. "Lord Hades" she said with a small blush and a big smile "will you be joining us for our monthly feast as well?" she asked the dark god noticing that he was not aware that the meeting was over, and everybody left.
Hades smiled at her request as he was glad she talked to him, Persephone was one of the few gods how actually enjoyed his presence, never afraid of his name or powers, the girl was, in essence, his only true friend in the surface, as his siblings respected him, they were always weary of his powers and chose not to antagonize him, except Demeter who hated his guts, but Sephie was truly his friend.
"I will love to join the feast if you accompany me" said Hades.
Persephone's blush almost covered her whole face due to Hades request, the girl was always fond of the dark and lonely god, but now she was attracted to him; she didn't know when this happened, but his mere presence made her heart beat faster and her stomach flip with excitement of being near him.
"I will love to dine with you my lord." Said the goddess. Hades gave her a small smile that was meant only for her as he stood up from his chair and took Persephone's hand to guide her to the dining room ignoring the fact that Aphrodite was watching the whole interaction from afar with a knowing smirk on her face "A new love starts! How lovely." Said the goddess of love to no one, but herself.
"This will be interesting indeed." Said before she left the room to talk to her son Eros, she had a plan and her son will help perfectly.
This is the end of this chapter and I'm posting it along with two more chapters, please read and review, let me know if you guys like it and if I shall continue. Any advice will be helpful for me to improve.