Amissum, Ac Amor (Saint Seiya - The Lost Canvas Fanfiction)

by Goddess Ganny

Layra who was friends with Alone, Tenma and Sasha, never anticipated that she is Persephone's vessel, and when she woke up as the goddess of the Underworld, things became different. (Please read the chapters carefully - a series of chapters and routes to which Persephone Layra plays as a big role, Focused on one person, do enjoy! )

1. Layra Persephone (OC)

AMISSUM, AC AMOR [Lost and Love]

SAINT SEIYA – THE LOST CANVAS
Type: Short Series (OC [Layra Persephone] x Hypnos, though latter it's still Persephone x Hades like in the Greek Mythology)
Genre: Romance, Action, Angst
Rated: M (R-18 for other parts)

SPECIAL NOTE: I know that there is already an EXISTING Persephone character but is only shown in SAINT SEIYA ONLINE as an enemy NPC without any specific background for the change (nothing but following the story of the original Persephone in Greek Mythology) however Persephone didn't have specific information if she was reincarnated, had vessels, what was she to Hades setting aside the fact that she's forcibly married to him, and didn't appear even in the Saint Seiya – The Lost Canvas, both manga (Saint Seiya – The Lost Canvas Gaiden) and anime. I decided to make my perspective of Persephone and I am well aware of the Saint Seiya series. I tried to be reasonable in details here, especially when I had Hypnos as her lover (you will see when you read below) because why not? The Pegasus and Hades weren't that much of enemies either in Greek Mythology, and so as Athena and Hades' rivalry. Another note is that Persephone has an existing design, approved and shown, in Saint Seiya Online but ONLY in her god cloth. I also saw some deviant artists that already have clear and rendered versions of the legit Persephone from Saint Seiya Online and am willing to ask for their permission to use their visuals for this fanfiction. Because I decided to make a twist in Persephone's life here, I have my own original design of her as a youngster, as a human vessel and the latter human vessels that she used before this character (which means that I'll use the real Persephone God Cloth design but I will make up a version of Persephone as Layra and her other vessels). Persephone and Hades happen to be my OTP in Greek Mythology despite the angst and twisted romance, and it just made me upset that Persephone didn't have that much of a value in Saint Seiya. Don't worry, this character follows the plot of Saint Seiya – The Lost Canvas still, but there would be additional details. I also changed details on how Hypnos was sealed because I intend to show Hades' jealousy and possessiveness as well, and not go that far from his Greek Mythology description. Another alteration and revision I did is the battle between Altar Hakurei and Hypnos. Since Hypnos was sealed in his own magic (in this fanfiction), Altar Hakurei's purpose in charging alone is to destroy Hypnos' sleep barrier and directly encounters Hades instead.

As the theme song for Layra/Persephone – it's actually entitled PERSEPHONE too, originally sung by Hatsune Miku of Vocaloid, but I appreciated Daria's cover more.

I don't own Saint Seiya and its characters. I only showed my perspective and made an Original Character with the embodiment of Persephone.

OC Name: Layra (Persephone when awaken)

Information:

v Age: 15 years old (human vessel), Immortal (as Persephone, but took appearance of an 18 year old lady)
v Gender: Female
v Birthday: March 5
v Birthplace: Germany
v Orientation: Heterosexual

Description:

Layra happens to be one of Persephone's reincarnations, and human vessels. She is a sickly girl, known to suffer from albinism which results to her having a pale skin and a strange color of her eyes, in between red and pink. Her hair is a strange shade in between red and pink too, due to the lack of pigmentation. Because of her condition, she was told to live short but despite this, Layra still smiles and hates it when she downs people. Her body built is in between normal and skinny, but she is trying her best to cure herself.

Ignoring her weaknesses, Layra strives to be strong for her friends and her considered family. She wasn't as smart as the others but she doesn't give up. Often being bullied by others because of her appearance and her strange condition, Layra is a sad girl deep inside. Her voice is also notable because all she does around the place is hum and sing while cleaning, but when speaking, she is noted to stutter due to nervousness or speak minimal due to her lack of words. Aside from albinism, Layra happens to suffer a depression syndrome – piled up sadness, frustration and even anger inside her she kept, not seen by the others, and rarely to none shows.

As Persephone, Layra happens to stop stuttering and becomes more open with her thoughts. Her body is supported with her will and her soul as Persephone. Her body can cope up with fighting too and her strange colors and lack of pigments are cured. Her hair and eyes turn to a bloody shade of red, and her cheeks are not as pale as it was. More of her emotions appear too, and she even has little tantrums when she is being teased negatively. Layra sometimes acts strange though, because her Persephone and Layra attitudes are merging, and is piqued to curiosity. She had to shout and make some sense if she has to, but Layra still has this fearful side of her, but she cannot explain what she is afraid of (more will be revealed as you read the history). Since she is Hades' wife, Layra roams around freely on their place and sings whenever she wants, and has a passionate look for flowers.

History:

Layra's parents never have shown themselves but a mere shadow. The rumors on the orphanage said that her parents looked like Gods, or might be a pair of Saints serving Athena or Poseidon, or possibly just normal civilians. The young girl was told that she was given to the orphanage by an old lady whom they believe isn't really blood related to her either, who disappeared eventually when they got hold of the kid. At first, the orphanage refused to accept her due to her poor health standing but out of pity, they agreed and took utmost care of her. She received special treatment, medicines and the like because her symptoms are showing, and they didn't like a young baby dying in there. The only remaining memory of Layra in her years as a baby is the necklace that she wore around her neck, which was a rose with black thorns.

She grew up respectively being quiet and stuttering, sometimes still not getting along with the other kids of the orphanage which often makes her cry to the nuns. Layra was taught to read and write, and help on chores around too. She also has potentials with her voice so she sang behind churches and choirs when it was necessary. She hated herself and hated her condition to the point that she'd say words that are harming her, such as "I wish I was never born" and questions why her parents would give her away. However, when she met Alone, Sasha and Tenma who were kids also in the area with the same ages (or near age gaps), she felt less lonely. The three were very friendly of her and would even take time to force her out despite her denying the offer. She wasn't that sociable with them though she smiles whenever they would be around. To her, the three are her confidence and little by little, Layra thought of at least appreciating herself.

ORPHANAGE. Tenma, Alone and Sasha used to be together most of the time while they pursue Layra to come out at least to join them. Though Layra often denied, the three won't stop. One time when she was sobbing on her room, Alone who was awake approached her and then told her that she can talk to him. Layra kept on stuttering but she was feeling better. Alone told her that Layra wasn't really a bad person, nor a monster and what else the other kids and street people would tell her. She was surprised to hear it from a gifted person and a prodigy, which is why Layra admitted that she admired Alone. Alone also told her to continue being kind and well, so that she, Tenma and Sasha can come out when they can, and even run to play. Layra nods and then stands up, dropping her necklace. Alone looks at her necklace asking her where it came from, but she answered she didn't know. He tells her that it seems that he has seen it before or is familiar with it, noting that it must be a design like the ones on the church.

Months passed and Layra continued to hang along with them. As usual, the girl was teased because of her condition and sometimes she'd pant like something is attacking her. It was of heavy concern to the other people in the orphanage and of course, her friends too. Layra refuses to see a doctor after that time when she was told that she won't last long, accepting her fate and smiling about it. The three tells her that she has a beautiful smile despite all the misery that she carries, and feels sorry that they can't be much of a help. Layra says that being friends with them is the greatest present they have ever given and burst to tears.

THE HOUSES OF ATHENA AND THE GOLD SAINTS. Time has come and a gold saint named Sisyphus of the Sagittarius Constellation under the House of the Greek Goddess Athena appeared and tells them that Sasha is to be taken to the Pope. The reason is because Sasha is the chosen vessel of Athena in this year and they need her guidance. She was taken from Tenma, Alone and even Layra who gathered up courage just to shout at Sissyphus and gave him a piece of her mind. Sissyphus was shocked at the stuttered and sickly girl's courage but then notices a bad feeling about her, and even towards Alone. Tenma told Sasha never to forget him and that they'd be together soon, which is why they made bracelets for each other. Alone and Layra also had one as a sign of the four children's friendship. Bidding their goodbyes and sobs, Sissyphus took Sasha and went off but still was weary of Alone and Layra's presence.

It was quiet when Sasha was gone. Tenma, Alone and Layra stick together and promised themselves to be reunited with Sasha. Tenma tells them that he will be a saint to stand by Sasha's side since Sasha is the Athena vessel of the year. Alone supports that, being Sasha's brother. Layra also nodded and wanted to become a saint but with her condition, it's highly impossible. They grew up in the orphanage together after years and the three took form of good gentlemen and a nice lady. Layra's stutters were being less and she can somehow speak well but her depression still gets to her.

One time, Layra volunteered to go out and buy paint for Alone. Alone and Tenma were against this because of her condition. She said with a smile that she is used to all the teasing and somehow can defend herself well, and promised them that she'll not be harmed. She gave them puppy eyes which made the two agree and the girl went off. She avoided the people who looked at her differently while she carries a basket. Layra continued to walk until a blast was heard, not far from her direction. She sees people running and screaming, and appeared a man in black cloth, which happened to be a Specter on a Surplice, with a violet star on his forehead. She feels terrified, shaking as the Specter noticed her and took a good look at her. She was about to run, when the specter comments that she looks sick and different and goes after her. Layra didn't want to scream, as if someone is willing to help her, until a man with roses and blue hair appeared before her. He happened to be Pisces Albafica under the house of the Greek Goddess Athena, and battled the scepter. Albafica stops the enemy and took a good look at her only to feel uneasy on her presence. Layra stands and stutters a bit again, to thank him but when she was about to touch him, he told her not to and went away. On the other hand, the specter who happens to be under Hypnos, the God of Sleep, left a track and message before his presence disappeared. Hypnos then who was drinking tea quietly with his twin brother, Thanatos, the God of Death, stops for seconds. Thanatos notices his face and asked him what's wrong, but Hypnos just told him its nothing. Back to Layra, the two guys Alone and Tenma gave her some scolding after what has happened, as Layra explains that Albafica saved her, which is why she is very thankful.

AWAKENING OF HADES. When Alone was painting and that Tenma told Alone that he will be a Saint, he was happy and told Tenma that when he comes back to visit as a Saint of Athena, Alone will finish his painting of Tenma. With Dohko Libra of the House of the Greek Goddess Athena taking him along, Alone and Layra were left. Layra told Alone that she will miss Tenma dearly, and that it reminded her of Sasha being taken away. Alone says that she should think positive because that is their desires and asked Layra what she wanted. Layra said she just wants to be accepted and live longer than how she is now, because she fears that sooner – probably a year or two, she will die. He tells her not to think of it that way. He also took a liking to her as a dear friend, which is why she is very precious to her too.

Alone was painting Tenma continuously, while he visits the church. Layra roams around and tells Alone that she'll sing for the meantime, because the church nuns ask her too. He smiles and tells her to take her time. Alone wonders off and meets a priest who tells him about the paintings and how good he was. He thanks him and tells him that it's hard to paint because he wanted the specific colors for his masterpiece. The priest tells him to go to the mountains to see a flower whose pigment of red is different than any other color. Interested, Alone went off, forgetting that he left Layra.

Layra who just finished singing for the mass, returned and was looking for Alone. The same priest appeared before her and told her that Alone went off to the mountains. Layra gasps quietly and thanks him, telling him that she'll follow as well. However, the priest stops her and tells her that it's dangerous, even suddenly telling about her body condition, and even her albinism. The girl blinked in surprise, because he can just tell by just looking. She suddenly felt tense and shaken up, seeing the priest coming near her, feeling fear. Trembling, Layra told him to back off because it is scaring her, but then he just told her to close her eyes, as he addressed her as "Persephone". Layra was dumbfounded but felt dizzy, making her faint quietly.

PERSEPHONE AND HER VESSELS. Layra feels heavy after blinking her eyes. It was like something hit her hard but she found herself comfortable afterwards. The pillow in her head felt like clouds, but she got to her senses and stood up alert. Trembling still, Layra tried to recall what happened. She found herself alone in a large room decorated with porcelain and red curtains. She was attracted to the design but she started walking to the door, opening it and found no sign of anyone. Layra started to wonder where she is and remembers fully now that a priest told her to shut her eyes, even calling her by the name "Persephone". She kept on walking again, finding stairs and hallways, with paintings of a girl in black. When she took a good look at it, she felt familiar, but she swore that she never met her before. The girl continued to walk again and sees from afar; two people sat down, playing chess. They wore the same uniforms and even are identical, except the hair color. Layra recalls the colors and walked quietly, only to hear the black haired person talk and told her that she's awake.

Layra shivered again and started stuttering. The blond man stood up with a blank face, removed his glasses and told the black haired man to not scare her. She then asks for their name in a small voice, the black haired man saying that he's Thanatos. Thanatos cocked a brow and faced the other man whom he called as brother, by the name Hypnos, commenting that this "Persephone" looks strange and weak. He also says that the past Persephone was ready to kick anyone and was angry with the world, comparing her to Layra. Layra kept on blinking her eyes, pretty clueless of everything until Thanatos notices it. Thanatos tells her it's nothing and that she won't live if she keeps on being like that. Hypnos tells him that he is noisy and that he lost his mood to play chess with him. Thanatos gets annoyed and tells him that he'll just see Pandora and visit Hades. Layra felt more surprised when she sees Thanatos disappear.

Hypnos looks at her and tells her not to be afraid to ask questions. Layra shakes up again and tells him not to get near, and why was she called Persephone. He sighs as he looks at the girl, asking himself why Persephone chose this vessel not considerate of the body illnesses it has, but then shrugged it mentally and just approached her. No matter how much Layra tries to tell him to stop being near, he keeps coming. He tells her that he waited for her long, and that she should have chosen a better vessel though he comments that this host has a good appearance. She was still clueless of what he was saying, looking up to him. He notices that and tells her to trust him, so he can show. Somehow, Layra feels familiar of his presence but is weary. She decides to come along with him as he says because she was given no choice. All she feels now was a pool of questions in her head.

Hypnos takes her along the main halls. Appearing before them is a huge harp that a woman who goes by the name Pandora was playing with. Thanatos was also there too. Before they can speak, Layra notices the other figure with them who happens to be Alone. The girl rushed by his side and was worried, because she was looking for him. She keeps on speaking, trying hard not to stutter, while Alone listens to her. She kept on trembling and clings to him after, as she says that she's scared of this place. A few seconds after, Layra felt hands on her hair, comforting her, and hears Alone's voice which makes her calmer, but she opened her eyes to hear him tell her that he'll take care of her, like he used to before, forever, and told her name as "Persephone". Layra froze seeing black hair, a necklace of silver and Alone's hands choking her mentally. She felt scared with the presence. Alone tells her that he's been waiting for her long and he's lucky that in this year they're together, unlike the previous Persephone. Layra moves away from him and trembles more. For seconds she saw Thanatos and Hypnos with strange shadows, stars on their foreheads, and remembers the specter who attacked the city. This made her cautious of them. Alone frowns and tells her that she's being too harsh on him, and Layra asks him what is the meaning of everything is happening to them. Alone introduces himself as Hades and that he is leading these people, along with the specters. The girl asks him then if he was the one who attacked their village back then, but he says it was Hypnos' work. She shook her head, not believing him and wanted to run away, telling him that Albafica almost got hurt then which made Alone (who prefers to be called Hades now) grab her by the arm. Alone who was now Hades, spoke before her in a serious, possessive tone, telling her that he's easily jealous, and that he would have killed the saint for even being with her. Layra gets more scared, hearing his words next, to which she shivers again. Hades tells her that she's been a bad wife, and that he should be around her more so she can't cheat on him. The girl shook her head, telling Alone to stop telling her stuff because her head is hurting too, and that she is not his wife. She tried to wake up Alone herself, but he said he's Hades and that she should behave or he'll be angry, and when he's angry, it's not good. He kept on calling her Persephone while she tells him to stop.

There she learns that she is indeed Persephone, but a human vessel in the given year. This is why Thanatos was annoyed because she looks useless and weak, comparing her to the previous Persephone. Like Sasha who was chosen as Athena, Layra is the chosen vessel of Persephone and Alone is the chosen vessel of Hades. Hades and Persephone happens to be a married couple and in each time they resurrect, they'd find each other and rule the Underworld, destroying humanity to uphold a new world to the humans. Layra cannot take in the information that was passed in her head, and the Underworld was against her will as she speaks that she doesn't want to spread despair and torture. Hades comments that she really has a soft heart even then when they're together, and reminded her that it was the reason why he kidnapped her from her parents, Zeus (the God of Gods) and Demeter (the Goddess of Harvest). She was a pure maiden and he had a black heart. He also reminded her that he also took her so no other God can come near her, his possessiveness showing while she sobs silently, commenting how cruel he was. He smiles and pats her head, and tells her that he is the God of the Underworld after all. Layra tried to wake him up again and softly called on Alone, but he got angry and said that he is Hades.

Pandora who appeared to be loyal to him and the twin gods didn't like the scene, for she too, was in love with Hades despite the fact that he forcibly married himself to a Goddess who doesn't even appreciate him. She breaks the tension and tells them that the specters are ready for any command that they will give. Hades/Alone nods to it while holding a frozen Layra, and the twin gods saying that they will be handling his orders. The twin gods and Pandora left.

Layra still was in shock of everything. She was sobbing, remembering their friendship. She recalls Tenma, Sasha, and even Alone, who was now strangely Hades, and the head of the specter who wanted to destroy their area. She recalls Tenma who was practicing to be a saint for Sasha, and then Sasha who was now the young Athena, and then the two becoming their enemies. She couldn't even believe herself being Persephone because of her ill condition, taking back her wish of living and prefers dying indeed. She was also surprised on how Alone was sweet on her and was really acting as her husband, even if she hardly believes that Hades and Persephone were married, meaning that she's married to Alone as well. She did admire Alone for the kindness, but her feelings never or yet have to escalate for her to love him. She was scared of the future and didn't want to be an enemy, but this is her fate.

THE "RAPE" OF PERSEPHONE. Layra was informed of her story. Persephone used to be very happy for she gave life to the harvests, alongside her mother Demeter and Zeus. Hades happens to be her uncle, and so as Poseidon. Her cousins are Arthemis, Athena, Apollo and the latter. It was also told that Persephone was a beauty – wooed by gods, such as Hermes and Apollo. Demeter was overprotective with her and rejected their proposals towards her daughter, hiding her up on a high place. Hades too was enchanted with her, even having special encounters with her since he is Zeus' elder brother. He knew her for quite a while, knowing that she likes flowers, plants and the cheerful side of things which made him want to corrupt and taint her. Because of his obsession over her, Hades kidnapped Persephone and brought her to the Underworld where it was dark and gloomy. Demeter raged and demanded Hades to bring her back, but he wouldn't. Aside from the fact that he took Persephone to the Underworld, he also took everything of her – her pride, her virginity, and even her love for the world above, making her partially mentally ill and twisted. When he decided to show Persephone the upper world, Persephone grew sadder and hated gods and people because they didn't even help her from Hades. She too hates Hades, but she wasn't that strong to help herself. She hated herself even more too, because she gave in to Hades' lust and power. Persephone soon accepted the role as the Queen of the Underworld, and as Hades' wife. When Persephone perished, she swore that she'll spread her wrath to the beings who forgot her, and would show little kindness to whomever she is with. Since then like Hades, Persephone gets to be reincarnated on a human vessel every hundred years and is destined to be attached to Hades to destroy humankind. The vessel Persephone chooses is either a lady filled with sadness and despair or a lady filled with hated and revenge (Layra is a sad lady, thus the reason why Persephone chose to occupy her vessel).

THE HIDDEN RELATIONSHIP. Persephone's first vessel, Aria, a Japanese woman who was born of a noble family, took pride as Persephone. She happens to hate a lot of people and was greedy. Knowing that she's a goddess vessel, she submitted completely and embraced Persephone's powers along with her memories. She knew of everything and had no question with it. Aria found Hades' vessel after meeting him in Italy as a civilian and then moved along with him to plan the Holy War. Along with them is the twin gods Thanatos and Hypnos who were bored and decided to destroy humans too. The Athena vessel of that year was also as courageous as Sasha now, along with the elder Gold Saints. Aria knew she is going to play the role as Hades' wife while destroying the world, but she didn't mind commenting that the Hades vessel is in her tastes.

Little did she know that the Hades with her is a psycho. Whenever she fails missions and some saints slips under her tricks, she'd be hurt by him, punished if necessary and reminded her that she should not play around. Aria got traumatized on how she was treated. Pandora on the other hand, who was obsessed with Hades, didn't do anything to help her but instead minded Hades' orders. Aria didn't have anyone to side on then too, despite her anger and her hate. Thanatos told her to not fail next time and even battled with her anger, but an angry Aria wearing the Persephone God Cloth reminded him that she's not fooling around. Hades was just treating her bad instead of being nice to her as her husband, and little by little, Aria wanted to betray Hades.

She was specific with her specters now. She didn't like to fail and receive punishments from Hades (physical, mental, sexual, etc.). She instantly kills the specters who would fail their missions, so none would report to Hades properly. Aria has been pushing herself to limits, also hating on Pandora since she gets more of Hades' attention. She didn't recognize that one of the twin gods, Hypnos, has always been watching her despite the hardships she received.

Persephone was wooed by many gods. It's natural that even the God of Sleep was charmed by her. Aria runs to him whenever she is in trouble to cover up her mistakes, in which Hypnos agrees to. Hypnos and she started to be close together, in which Hades didn't recognize much because he pays attention in taking over the world. Aria was getting bored of how Hades was acting, and would most likely be with Hypnos in all means, falling in love with him little by little. Hypnos notes that if Hades figures that she's cheating, he might kill both of them but Aria tells him that he's strong enough to seal Hades when he's on his knees. Hypnos nods to her and gave her what she wanted, for he too, had fallen in love with her. Thanatos, his twin brother, didn't interfere with their relationship but whines that it's unfair that Hypnos gets what he wants and he's not having fun. Aria tells him that she can take on Thanatos too, only if Hypnos allows to share. Since then, Hypnos lulls Aria to sleep with his power of drowsiness, so that she won't get nightmares anymore.

Hades started to notice these things and questions Aria's loyalty. Aria told him that she loves him dearly and is willing to die for him just to take over the world, but he speaks that he knew her and the two gods were talking behind his back. Aria was about to be killed until Hypnos protects her and challenges Hades to a duel, telling him that he's better than Hades. Hades growls and gets lock in the sphere of Eternal Drowsiness, reminding him that he has a war to cause and finish before he starts having a war with both of them.

Pandora was too focused on Hades though she did notice the closure of the three, but with Hypnos and Thanatos tailing Aria, Pandora fears for her and Hades' life. The time has come for the war, and Hades and his sanctuary was defeated. Thanatos and Hypnos wreaked havoc leaving Athena's gold saints dead, save the two surviving saints, Altar Hakurei and Cancer Sage. Hades was sealed away and Aria was killed in the war as well. Hypnos took her body while she tells him that in her next reincarnation, she'd definitely be with him without Hades, and told him that he loves him dearly. He responded to her that he'll wait for her, even if it took years.

However, their promises had a bigger conflict. Followed by the time when the gods were resurrected as humans, Hypnos was aware that a girl named Layra would be Persephone's vessel. He, along with Thanatos, decided to erase the memories of Hades knowing that the two (Persephone and Hypnos) had an affair, in the cause of Persephone forgetting that Hypnos and her were in love as well. Layra was not aware that she (as Persephone) loves Hypnos, but it is the cause for the lesser war. Alone too didn't know that the previous Hades and the twin gods are rivals. Thanatos reminds Hypnos to not be rash about it, since it was Hypnos' choice, and that Hades (the vessel, being Alone now) is a possessive god.

THE NIGHTMARE BEGINS. As much as Layra wanted to turn things back the way it is, Hades won't give in to Alone and tells Layra to stop, even calling her Persephone. He also tells her that if she doesn't behave, he'd have to discipline her and that he won't mind how many times he'd do it just to let it seep in her skull and body. She was slowly losing hope for Alone, and kept on praying to the gods she knew to help her, even if she is a goddess herself.

The specters and frequent attacks were happening thanks to the twin gods and Hades. Layra who is now called Persephone, is also getting used to being called Persephone. She, with her weak body, hasn't given up yet. She stays away whenever specters report to their quarters, which sickens Pandora. Pandora tells her that she's weak and a nuisance, and if only she wasn't Persephone, she would have kicked her away. She also told that the previous Persephone despite being a bitch was of better use than what she is now. The poor girl is gulping depression all over again, which isn't good for her heart. She thought of running away one time, but when she tried to tie cloth on the balcony to go down, she shivered seeing that their place was nowhere near Earth, but floating in the air like a flying continent. There, Hades appears and smirks, telling her that she can jump but he won't save her. Layra gulps and stutters, responding to him that he prefers that which annoyed Hades, as he grabbed her out and looked at her in the eye. He was getting impatient with all her rebellious acts and is threatening her by simply ripping her top apart for a start. Layra cries covering herself, telling her that Alone would never do that and that she won't run away anymore. Hades hugs her and strokes her head, telling in a hush voice that she's a good girl.

Layra's body is getting weaker and she can feel it. Her sickness wasn't a joke, nor a laughing matter. She was still in deep thoughts of frights and despair watching Hades sit down and simply paint like nothing is happening. The twin gods often visit them, and tells her not to be tense and relax while the world trembles in fear against them. She responded back that it's not what she really wanted. She wanted to see the rest safe and unharmed, questioning why they even have to do this. Thanatos gets irritated with her, telling her that she had the nerve to ask but she keeps stuttering at some parts of her sentences. Hades sighs and tells that it's normal and he prefers it that way, because she was being cute.

Pandora reports to them first, informing the twin gods who serves as Hades' council. Hypnos tells them that they have business to attend to, and looked at Layra before they left. Layra still feels strange whenever he stares or talks and is getting pretty uncomfortable. Hades notices this and tells her not to look at anyone but him. Speaking, the god of the Underworld painted and told her what she plans of her body, since it's becoming weaker and weaker. The girl still believing that he still has Alone inside him responded that she doesn't know and asks for his guidance. This let Hades feel uneasy, as if the sweet words of the girl were touching Alone's heart and is bothering his Hades soul. He stands up and stops painting while he held her close, pointing at the necklace that she wore. He reminded her that it was from him and that he gave it to her when she said in their past life that he earned her heart. He also tells her that he'd be sad if she'd let herself die, and in each time they die, they get separated. Layra suddenly felt sorry for him, as if it was Alone whose talking, making her question if ever Alone did have feelings for her too. She patted him and told him that she still believes there is hope, that even if he fell as Hades, he will stop this. Hades paused for seconds, looking through the kindness in her heart, in which he is ready to defile. He kissed her afterwards, shocking the girl. Little did she know that it was a kiss to resurrect the soul of Persephone inside her, which made her head spin, gripping on to Hades' clothes. Soon, Layra fully became Persephone.

She prefers to be addressed now as Persephone, and she did have changes. She didn't stutter when talking, and she had casual talks with Hades. Never did she call him Alone again. She politely listened to the specters, even some who were fascinated in her way of speech and her appearance, which ticked Pandora off. Her pale pigmented body was cured – as if she didn't have albinism. She also can train and practice stances on her own, the twin gods Thanatos and Hypnos showing her the god cloth she possesses. Persephone was surprised and thankful of them, though she was still clueless of the past with her and Hypnos. From then, her meetings with Hades have been frequent and she learns to appreciate Hades though she is fully aware that he abducted her. Hypnos and Thanatos were working alongside them, though they are getting aware that Hades was also sometimes acting strange. Because of this, they sent Pandora to watch over him. They also instructed Hades to plan properly and had permission to train Persephone, for she was getting rusty.

Persephone was forced to go with the twin gods and get respective training. Truth is, it was actually Thanatos' scheme to separate her from Hades so Hades can complete his job and that Hypnos' memories within her could come back. She was tasked to follow orders, reminding her that they're the supreme council to Hades. The twins also noticed that Hades is displaying too much affection, like how he was as Alone and might give Persephone some ideas to return back things the way it is, thus failing their plans. Hypnos told Persephone to stay and instruct specters. She nodded and obeyed them properly, feeling better with her vessel. It also appears that Layra's traits stayed with the vessel no matter how much they exert Persephone's soul some force to eradicate the human soul, resulting to merging of souls. She wasn't as bitchy and proud like the previous Persephone, but she has better control and understanding.

THE APPEARANCE OF THE LOST CANVAS. Athena's saints keep on scouting for specters and other things, such as finding information about the Dream World that Hypnos governs the four gods that follow him, and the latter concerning Alone. Hades displayed himself one time to the saints, riding a floating carriage and a hell Maine. He shows up to Tenma, who is now a Pegasus Saint. He tells Tenma that he can join them in the army and defeat Athena, but Tenma says that Alone is stupid and should get back to his senses so they can go back. Tenma tries to punch him but it was useless. Later on Hades reasons that they'd be better together to conquer the world of humans, and that he has someone beside him that can watch from afar. Not too long, Persephone was summoned beside him while he smirks, seeing their reaction. Tenma was shocked that it was Layla who is Persephone's vessel, and heard stories that Persephone is a cruel goddess, also the wife of Hades, meaning her and Alone are also "married" in a sense. The other present gold saints sees this too, that the god's vessels were Tenma's childhood friends. Tenma tells them to wake up and even jokes that they don't fit together, Alone being cocky at the moment, only to be responded by Hades with a look. He told Tenma that he was jealous and lucky, that their vessels were even close. Persephone freezes for seconds, recalling some strange things in her head the moment she laid eyes on Tenma. She then tells Hades that she is bored as an excuse for her to get away, because her head is hurting. Hades then leaves and tells Tenma that he'd visit again soon, to see the world crumble in pieces. Tenma demanded them both to show up once more, but he was ignored.

Now that Athena was aware that Alone and Layra were vessels of the couple, Hades and Persephone, it pains her deep inside to hurt her beloved friends, but has no choice unless if they allow the world to rot. She instructed the saints to have double caution around the specters, for they will also be encountering gods who aren't taken for a joke. Tenma promises to take them back, and the four of them will be together again.

Hypnos and Thanatos noticed that the two were having problems with their emotions and went to strict guidance again. They held meetings with Pandora whom they torture and punish if she ever fails on council and watching over Hades. Pandora was scared of the twin gods and was in love with Hades, that she had to follow their words. Hypnos says that in return, she can have Hades to herself because they will take care of Persephone.

HYPNOS AND PERSEPHONE. The tables turned because Hades wasn't allowed to mess anymore. When the Gold Saints of Athena were already piercing through their defenses, the twin gods became stricter and gave Pandora a sealing box for Hades to be resting. Hypnos confronted Hades and told him not to mess around the plans, and stop acting like a Human. Hades questions why he was too concerned, and also realized that he barely sees his beloved Persephone. Hypnos responds to him that not until he finishes his tasks, he won't see her as he rebels. The God of Sleep casted Eternal Drowsiness to Hades, shattering his soul of Alone completely, which makes Hades fully controlled of the vessel. Then on, Hypnos repeats himself on not messing plans, as Hades smirks and tells them that they should be careful of whom they are talking to.

Now that Hades can never return back as Alone anymore, nor act soft in works, they had lesser problems. Thanatos and Hypnos would often play a game of chess, asking Persephone if she even remembers her yelling at them whenever one loses because of the wrong move. Persephone blinks and says she didn't, but she feels like she needed to scold the two superior gods as well. Thanatos tells her not to, if she wants to live. Thanatos continued to send specters to do dirty work, which made Persephone ask why Hypnos didn't even do something. Hypnos responds to her that he's neither on peace and violence, and it is tiring to deal with lesser beings than of an insect. While the blonde haired god reaches checkmate over his twin, the other shrugged and smirked, giving up. He lets the two have their alone time reasoning that he has things to destroy.

Persephone was left alone with Hypnos. She tells him that his brother is stubborn unlike him and he responds to her that he's different. Somehow, she felt lighter and relaxed around him. Hypnos tells her that he likes the side of her better this way than the previous Persephone, which made her ask what the previous one was like. He told her everything, but he kept it secret that they had an affair. With their plans taking over, he cannot afford to cause another conflict. She recognized that strong pause and asked him why he was staring, but he said that she is too noisy. Despite these, she tells him that she's comfortable around him but cannot tell why, and thanks him for teaching him how to fight.

Hades was getting more affectionate with Persephone each time they'd see each other, and tells her that once everything is over he'd build a garden with the graves of everyone. She responds that he was unromantic but she just chuckled to it, since it is his liking. Every time they hear saints getting over specters, the more they get alerted. Hades would wear a blank face whenever the twins and Pandora were on his council, asking them that their plan is becoming less useful. Also there, Hades talked to Hypnos and recognized him eyeing on Persephone. Hypnos says that he has matters to attend and that he has no time to deal with kids like them.

Persephone's concern to the Gold Saints and the rest of Athena's saints reached them, while she volunteers herself to appear and lead the other specters. Hades tells her that it is admirable, but says that she doesn't need to and that he doesn't trust her when it comes to these things. She got hurt with what he said and walked off, thinking that she is weak and that Hades was secluding her again from the others because of his unbelievable possessiveness and jealousy. She rants to the twin gods about this, to which Thanatos says that Persephone indeed is getting softer. She comments that he's also siding with Hades in this argument and throws a fit on him, only to be calmed by Hypnos. Hypnos tells that he'll take care of the rest.

Hypnos was getting more attached to Persephone every time they had times together, and his brother Thanatos had no problems with it but the moment Hades notices this it will be another war. Sometimes whenever Persephone can't sleep, she'd ask Hypnos if he can cast sleeping spells on her so she can completely forget her troubles and rest her mind. He agrees and says that he has always done this, ever since then when Persephone had a hard time sleeping. She asks when it was because she couldn't remember but he brushes it off and tells her that she didn't hear anything. Like the old times, Hypnos would watch the goddess' vessel sleep peacefully, as it recalled to him the times that they did spend together behind Hades' back. He knew that they sealed the previous memories to avoid conflict but he was getting impatient.

The current Hades was better than the previous Hades, which troubled Hypnos. Hades was more keen and mindful of what he is doing and is possessive of what he really owns, and it was an advantage that Alone and Layra did grow together, easier for them both to be attached. Unlike the previous Hades, Alone who's the current vessel of Hades pays more attention to Layra who is Persephone's vessel at the moment, loving her and telling her sweet things despite the fact that sometimes Persephone pushes him away. This angers Hypnos and tasks Thanatos to plot against Hades as well, in which they didn't know, Hades anticipates. Thanatos says that Hades is getting annoying too and that their specters are being defeated, in which they remind Pandora and punish her again.

Persephone sometimes didn't appreciate Hades' affection because he has become too clingy and self-centered. She doesn't know if it is because of his vessel or he is naturally like that because she was the originally abducted goddess. She questions Thanatos and Hypnos and then hears that the saints were getting closer, to which they didn't want to deliver news of to their master, Hades. Thanatos also talks of Hypnos when Persephone went away, telling him that if he still wants to tell Persephone of the past because the time is running out. Persephone overhears them and was clueless, hearing that she and Hypnos had an affair before, explains why she always had this easy and comfortable feeling with the God of Sleep. Persephone confronts Hypnos about this and asks him if it was true, that she cheated on Hades because she didn't fully love him in the first place. Hypnos tells her everything even the promises, which made him kiss her, but said that she doesn't need to return everything back, for Hades is getting suspicious. The god of Sleep also told her that the necklace was not actually from Hades but him, but Hades decided to tell her that it's from his to erase her imagery of the god in her mind. Persephone's head started to ache once more, suddenly tears flowing down her eyes, saying that she remembers it. The goddess' vessel leaned towards him and told him to stay, saying that it's been years and it was long. Hypnos nodded again and stroke her hair, responding that he did miss her.

THE SEALING OF THANATOS AND HYPNOS. With things getting more serious, Thanatos already sent one of his "children", a spector named Veronica, to eliminate Tenma and the rest of the Saints. Veronica bumped in to Manigoldo Cancer, one of Athena's gold saints who happens to be Pope Sage's only student. Manigoldo kills Veronica, who opens a hole to the portal of the twin gods. Manigoldo appeared, crushing Thanatos and Hypnos' game, while Persephone backs a bit, her back hitting the floor and muttering that she's hurt. The Cancer Saint sees her and comments that she better wake up to her senses because Athena is waiting for them, to which Persephone questions. He then asks who Thanatos is amongst the twins who was beside him. The black haired god answered and told him that he ruined his game. Hypnos stands up and tells that he's leaving with Persephone because they lost the mood, and told Thanatos to take care of them. When Manigoldo was about to charge to Persephone and Hypnos, Thanatos stopped him and told him that he should finish off quickly.

Thanatos and Manigold battled in the field, only to be brought to another dimension. Manigoldo can par with the god's wrath and summons Pope Sage who tracks them down. The god of Death gets sealed in the box after the defeat but also kills the Sage and the Cancer Saint. Persephone feels and recognizes that, alerts Hypnos who didn't even seem to care. Hypnos tells that Thanatos was too rash and that he should rest in the box for a hundred years, so he can cool his head.

Persephone worries sooner if Hypnos gets sealed. The god of Sleep tells her not to compare him much to his twin again, reminding her that they are different despite being blood related. This doesn't stop the goddess from worrying while he pats her head and tells her to have some tea or milk, which ever can calm her. She just sighed and nodded. Both of them were about to leave the balcony area, when a specter reports to Hypnos telling that Hades was acting strange again. It continues until a black presence reappeared on their backs, revealing Hades who was smiling. It sent shivers to Persephone, sensing that he is angry, and then Hades started talking.

He tells that he knew all about the two since he has been observing, in which they all see is playing around and not being serious. He quotes that Hypnos had the nerve to do these things behind his back, and has clearly told them that he easily gets jealous. Hypnos responds blankly that he was being irresponsible and not paying attention, countered by Hades who says that committing adultery behind him is far worse than destroying humankind. Persephone tries to calm Hades down, but he says that she should shut up and will deal with her after he has done talking with Hypnos. Hypnos tries again to completely seal Hades to the Dream World, this time without mercy, but Hades tells that he has already seen that trick and returns the attack back to Hypnos. Hypnos then gets sealed on his own Dream World, just as how Thanatos was sealed in Athena's box, to rest for a hundred years. Persephone begs Hades to stop it and release him, also to help Thanatos, but he said that her face is giving him a very likely expression which he adored from her – despair. Persephone tells that he is cruel and evil fighting back while summoning her weapon, to which he smiles again and says that he is the God of the Underworld after all. He didn't hurt Persephone, for he already gave her a hole in the heart and told her that he was merciful enough not to slay the two gods. He said that he has a war to finish alongside with her and that he is thinking of other punishments for her to be given sooner. He asks Pandora also to take watch of his wife, to which he gave authority of using chains and the rest, just to make her behave.

With Pandora given permission, she talks of how foolish and weak Persephone is. Persephone fought back using her god cloth, to which she was in par with Pandora's cloth. Pandora comments that she was worse than the previous Persephone, and it sickens her that Hades doesn't even give her orders to kill her. She also tells that the twin gods who were with her are gone and that she should just side with them since she's been cheating the whole time. Persephone responds to her that she didn't cheat on Hades – she made a promise with Hypnos before they died, and Hades seemed to erase that memory of her. Pandora reveals to Persephone that Hades himself never remembered but it was noticeable to the actions of the twin gods. She also tells that Hades was kind enough not to make Persephone suffer, and kept all the guilt to himself. Persephone falls down defeated by Pandora's will and was placed on a binding cellar, enough to seal temporarily a goddess as stubborn as her.

PERSEPHONE VERSUS HADES. Sooner, Hades comes back and visits the lonely, sobbing goddess. He says that he doesn't like seeing her face stained with tears, yet it was really beautiful – and that everything of her was beautiful. He says too that he will release her if she allows him to chain her soul with him, so she can never escape, but she comments bitterly that she will never became his. His smile faded as he removed the binding cellars, asking Pandora and the rest of the specters to leave. Persephone was cautious that he removed the binds and chains, but she knows that he was up to no good.

The god of the Underworld takes her and grabs her by the hand, giving her a cold look of death. She was getting scared for she can see the suffering of other people in his eyes, as he tells her that she'd be a pretty masterpiece, implying that she will be painted next. Persephone told him to go release her and paint her if needed so she can already die, but he said that he'll never do that and instead, cruelly make her suffer. He didn't like how she said that she'll never be his and told her that he'll carve it in to her body, once again, to which she belongs. Hades took her that night, destroying her pride, dignity, till the girl loss the will to fight back and surrendered to him fully. He also made Persephone fall to a powerful hypnotism spell to which she was manipulated to be forever bound to him, as master, as husband, as her god. She wouldn't object his orders and follow his pleas, even if he craves for lust and carnage. Her memories of Hypnos were overwritten to, making her a complete slave to Hades.

APPEARANCE TO PEGASUS. Tenma with Yato, Yuzuriha and two gold saints namely Aries Shion and Libra Dohko, followed Altar Hakurei in going after Hades and breaking Hypnos' sleep barrier. Although Hypnos was sealed by his own magic, his barrier still remains. Tenma faced Persephone, however in the appearance of a soul. Persephone calls to him, not as Pegasus but as Tenma, while Tenma follows the voice. Yato and the rest rushed and followed him, asking him where he was going. Tenma says that he heard Layra, and when he walked to a corner with unusual flowers, he does see Persephone as Layra, sitting there with her eyes closed.

Shion and Dohko were on guard. They were informed that the previous Persephone did a lot of damage, but the one they see today didn't even look threatening. Yuzuriha tells Tenma to be careful and not be fooled, but Tenma ignores it and asks Persephone. Persephone then again opens her eyes and calls Tenma, not as Pegasus, but as her childhood friend. This already gave Tenma the clue that it was Layra's soul. When he came near her, he couldn't touch her. Tenma questions this and asks her why she is currently a soul, and where was her body.

Layra/Persephone explains that her human soul is already at its limit, and she followed Tenma's cosmo to say her last words to him. Tenma shakes his head and tells her not to joke around, because it wasn't funny anymore. She continued to talk, telling next that Alone was already disposed and that Hades successfully took over his vessel, and then now hers. The Pegasus saint didn't understand, and continued asking her. She responds that she can't stay longer, and she didn't want to hurt anyone, even Sasha. Though she was aware that Persephone dislikes Athena because Athena didn't even help her, Layra's soul is still kind and forgiving, even if it was filled with sadness. She also says that Tenma and the rest should be careful, for Hades is not a joke. She added that she even tried to stop him and betray him, but ended up submitting to him. She says that she can't face them anymore too, for she did damage and she's Persephone, and that she was reckless to allow Hades and the rest to even kill and destroy saints. Tenma again shakes his head and told her it wasn't her fault. Layra was filled with more guilt when she said that she couldn't help Alone. Tenma responds disagreeing to her statement, telling her that Alone did like her. Some of his paintings that he used to do whenever she wasn't present were simply her, implying that Alone did develop feelings for her but never had the chance to tell. She was surprised with that and held on to their friendship bracelet, bowing down and told him to forgive her. She said that her very existence is a mistake – had it not been her, Hades wouldn't seal the other gods like Hermes and Apollo. The saints didn't know this and thus she tells.

Many years before as Persephone, Layra tells that she had suitors. The closest ones were the siblings Hermes and Apollo, and when they tried to release her from Hades' grip, they were locked down at Morphia on a different area, where gods sleep with the help of Hypnos. But now she says that even Hades got jealous of Hypnos, and locked Hypnos on his own magic. Layra's face saddened more, as Tenma asks why was she so concerned, but thoroughly realizes that she fell in love with Hypnos, and that she's once again sorry that she didn't recognize Alone's feelings. Tenma tried to comfort her but he couldn't even lay a hand on her, for she was a fading soul, to which he tells again that he'll release her from the God of the Underworld. Layra tells that it's impossible. Persephone was abducted by Hades indeed, and that their bond will never be broken, after she was tricked to eating fruits from hell. Even the other deities couldn't break it. Tenma's teeth gritted – not only that Layra was getting the hate but she's forced to live for an eternity as Persephone with the person she doesn't like. Shion comments that Hades is a madman, possessive and destructive, to which is why he needed to be sealed.

When Layra heard that, she faced Tenma once more, and told him, more likely begged to him, to kill her. Tenma didn't want to, he said that there's another way. She scolded him and gathered courage, pleading to him that he should if he doesn't want the Earth and the humans to be destroyed. She said that she believes in Tenma's strength, that he can seal Hades, and then seal her afterwards. The Pegasus saint kept on disagreeing, saying that even if she can speak well without stuttering, he still will find a way. She thanks him for still thinking that, asking him if they are still friends despite what's happening, to which he nods and prevents to cry on to. He says to her that when everything is over, she can go back singing to the church and other things she wanted to do in her life. She said it's no need, since she's Persephone, and that Hypnos is sealed too, she had no more inspiration on going on, for she also promised Hypnos.

Time is obviously eating her, as her stardust tries to appear. Layra moved away and smiled, Tenma trying to grab her, while he shouts her name. She said that he should take care of himself, and that he is the only one who can seal Hades, because he's not human. Tenma asks what she means to which she just smiles and tells him that his father is a god. She also adds that it was Hypnos who told her that, and gods like him do not lie. Her final sentence to him was an apology, and that she's so happy because she met them. With that, Layra's soul completely disappeared, sending Tenma to his knees and crying. Yato helped him up, telling him that it's not the end, still confused to the information that they learned. If Tenma's father is a god, then that makes him a demigod. Tenma doesn't understand and responds that he doesn't care, and will beat the crap out of Hades, to which his anger flares.

THE END OF THE PICTURE. Tenma and Athena's remaining saints already charged in to Hades, formed to battle, along with Athena herself. Hades got irritated and sends Persephone to fight them while he finishes his painting. Athena tried to wake Layra up but when she looked in to her eyes, she had nothing except Hades. Hades explains that Layra has been a good wife, always listening to him and his orders after she cheated on him, implying the past times that she'd be out with other gods, and so he carved in to her once more. Tenma says that he is cruel, and yells that he can bring back Alone and release Layra. The Pegasus saint also tells him that he's unforgivable for taking control, and that Layra didn't deserve any of this. Hades' smile faded, saying that the human soul is irritating, even visiting Pegasus before she gets destroyed. Hades once again reminds Alone is already gone, that Layra is already bound to him, and those human souls are destroyed forever. He also tells that Layra did put up a good fight and deserved to be Persephone but in the end she fell for him.

Tenma was getting tired of them being all high and beside him summoned a temporary vessel of Athena to which Tenma wore the god cloth of the Pegasus.

Persephone faced Athena who still tries to wake her up. She feels horrible, seeing Persephone suffer by just looking at her eyes. She can see how Hades tortures her, and how he took away her life and everything, even revealing that promise she made with Hypnos. Hades despises that memory and hated Hypnos more. Athena tells the goddess that she will free her from Hades and so she can come back, but Persephone says that she loves Hades and will stay with him until the end. Athena had no choice but to fight the girl.

At the end of the war, Hades feels bored and decides to climb back to the heavens, saying that he lost the will to challenge Athena and needed a new castle. Tenma says that he is being a coward, and that Alone has grown really cocky but Hades ignores it and grabs Persephone. He says that he should be entertained again to be driven by, but for now, he'll leave the specters and the latter to cause trouble. Persephone goes with Hades and then disappears with him while Pandora welcomes them both to the path of the new castle.

Relationships:

v HYPNOS: Lover (as Persephone, but as the story goes, Layra falls in love with him too).
v HADES (ALONE): Uncle, lover and husband (as Persephone). Childhood friend (as Layra).
v THANATOS: Lover and friend (as Persephone).
v PANDORA: Sister-in-law/Rival (as Persephone).
v PEGASUS TENMA: Childhood friend (as Layra), Enemy (as Persephone).
v ATHENA (SASHA): Cousin, Enemy (as Persephone) Childhood friend (as Layra).
v PISCES ALBAFICA: Admiration (as Layra).
v THE GOLD SAINTS: Enemies (as Persephone).
v ZEUS: Father (as Persephone).
v DEMETER: Mother (as Persephone).
v ARES: Cousin (as Persephone).
v APOLLO: Cousin, Suitor (as Persephone).
v HERMES: Suitor (as Persephone).
v ARTHEMIS: Cousin (as Persephone).
v POSEIDON: Uncle (as Persephone).
v THE FOUR DREAM GODS UNDER HYPNOS (ICELUS, MORPHEUS, PHANTASOS, ONEIROS): Subordinates, Friends (as Persephone).
v THE SPECTERS: Subordinates, allies (as Persephone).

Cloth:

PERSEPHONE (Other spellings: Persefone (French), Kore or Cora ("the maiden" in Greek))
Goddess of the Underworld, spring time, Vegetation and Maidenhood
Daughter of Zeus, God of Gods and Demeter, Goddess of Harvest

Persephone is Hades' wife and is indifferent when it comes to him. Since Hades abducted her and tricked her, she was isolated from the other gods and goddesses due to his selfishness and jealousy. Persephone hates the god of the Underworld but eventually got tired of hating and accepted that she is the Queen of the Underworld.

She used to be a bright goddess responsible for plants and maidens; one of the goddesses who carried a good reputation and a pure heart. Other gods wooed on her and even helped her. She also used to be associated with Athena, until she got corrupted by Hades. Her position in the underworld as Queen gave her authority to command specters and other gods who are allied to them, but final decisions are all submitted still to Hades. Persephone once thought of betraying Hades, but she got defeated and the other gods (like Hermes and Apollo) that were willing to help her were sent to eternal drowsiness and delivered to Morphia, where souls of the heroes and gods sleep. Hades threatens the other gods to think twice before trying to deceive him and take Persephone, or they will end up like how Hermes and Apollo were. However, despite the cruelty that Hades displays, his feelings for Persephone are true. It was also said sooner that Persephone learned to love Hades for she didn't have a choice, and the goddess is already tainted with despair.

VESSELS: Aria (Japanese, deceased), Layra (Italian, present)

"In Greek mythology, Persephone (/pərˈsɛfəniː/, per-seh-fə-nee; Greek: Περσεφόνη), also called Kore or Cora (/ˈkɔəriː/; "the maiden"), is the daughter of Zeus and the harvest goddess Demeter, and is the queen of the underworld. Homer describes her as the formidable, venerable majestic princess of the underworld, who carries into effect the curses of men upon the souls of the dead. Persephone was abducted by Hades, the god-king of the underworld. The myth of her abduction represents her function as the personification of vegetation, which shoots forth in spring and withdraws into the earth after harvest; hence, she is also associated with spring as well as the fertility of vegetation. Similar myths appear in the Orient, in the cults of male gods like Attis, Adonis and Osiris, and in Minoan Crete.

Persephone used to live far away from the other gods, a goddess within Nature herself before the days of planting seeds and nurturing plants. In the Olympian telling, the gods Hermes and Apollo had wooed Persephone; but Demeter rejected all their gifts and hid her daughter away from the company of the Olympian gods. The story of her abduction by Hades against her will is traditionally referred to as the Rape of Persephone. It is mentioned briefly in Hesiod's Theogony, and told in considerable detail in the Homeric Hymn to Demeter. Zeus, it is said, permitted Hades, who was in love with the beautiful Persephone, to carry her off as her mother Demeter was not likely to allow her daughter to go down to Hades. Persephone was gathering flowers with the Oceanids along with Artemis and Athena—the Homeric Hymn says—in a field when Hades came to abduct her, bursting through a cleft in the earth. Demeter, when she found her daughter had disappeared, searched for her all over the earth with Hecate's torches. In most versions she forbids the earth to produce, or she neglects the earth and in the depth of her despair she causes nothing to grow. Helios, the sun, who sees everything, eventually told Demeter what had happened and at length she discovered the place of her abode. Finally, Zeus pressed by the cries of the hungry people and by the other deities, who also heard their anguish, forced Hades to return Persephone."

"You can always hurt me, but you will never pierce this heart." – Persephone's Quote

Persephone's God Cloth resembles a fallen angel. Huge wings spread before her, an armor made of blood and cosmo, an aura sad to break people's hearts. Unlike other god clothes, she doesn't have a helmet. Soft velvet skirt rests in below her covers. Wings also build in her legs and red tattoos also appear on her shoulder.

Weapon:

Persephone's weapon is the divine spear. Its blade was noted to pierce even the darkest of hearts and the purest of feelings, according to Persephone's will. The handle is the same color of the god's blood and the blade is made of sharp silver.

Before, Persephone was forbidden to use weapons to protect herself since Demeter assigned good bodyguards to protect her but ever since Hades abducted her, she learned how to fight. Though the goddess prefers to use peace over war, she also had to push on to her offensive stances.

The divine spear can't be touched by other mortals and gods. The blade was said to be forged from Persephone's emotions – despair, hate, sadness, sorrow, and the negatives that she wept over ever since she was locked in a cage where Hades is only allowed to see her. However, despite the bad feelings, the other side of her spear which happens to be the body and the ruby emblem is also said to be a symbol of hope and courage.

Abilities:

Mad Chariot. Persephone casts a spell that charges a huge bloody chariot followed by a hell Maine and a fallen warrior. According to the previous gold saints of Athena, Persephone's Mad Chariot has killed a city with just one blow, a madman slaying innocent people here and there while the place burns in black fire. No one has survived this attack yet.

Sad Lullaby. Persephone's Lullabies send people to sleep – her sweet voice was said to manipulate and play with minds of people, filling them their despair and hate for themselves until they fall to their knees. She shows the blackest areas of their hearts and their regrets as a weapon, and traps them in their nightmare. Persephone used to sing sweetly as thanks for the people who appreciated her, but she felt betrayed by everyone.

Garden of Thorns. Persephone used to be the goddess of vegetation and maidenhood until she got corrupted, and it was said that she adores flowers and gardens. She plants a seed that blooms to a huge flower that spits a lot of smaller seeds towards the enemies, and when the seeds attach to the enemies' bodies, grows in a rapid speed to corrupt and seep through the veins, defiling their blood until they die.

Special Magic:

Bloody Corruption (Persephone's strongest attack)

Persephone casts red smoke infused with the black corrupted smoke, as she confuses the enemy with hallucinations within a given range. The said spell also allows her to transfer the targets in a secluded dimension where she calls it her bloody garden. She also plants her deadly flowers within the area and absorbs the cosmo of the enemies. Other loose souls of wicked and punished people roam in their hungry for flesh, killing the targets.

Special Notes:

v Layra's character information is heavily based on Persephone's characteristics in Greek Mythology. Persephone happens to be a goddess between good and evil, which is why her abilities and special magic differ a bit.

v Persephone's powers used to be for the better good, but ever since she got corrupted, her powers were also corrupted. Layra as Persephone used Sad Lullaby towards Athena and the other gold saints when she was following Hades' orders, but it reached to Athena who saw through her sadness and emotions. Tenma also recognizes it and curses Hades for destroying her heart and mind.

v Hypnos and Persephone according to Greek Mythology never had an affair. However here in Saint Seiya – The Lost Canvas fanfiction, she did, considering that the first vessel Aria was plotting against Hades. She was supposed to use Hypnos and Thanatos for herself but falls in love with the god of sleep, in seek for affection and care.

v Layra did admire Alone, but she didn't know that Alone liked her back. As Hades and Persephone, Hades (Alone) is too possessive of Persephone (Layra). Before Alone's soul was disposed for Hades to completely take over his vessel, they showed that Alone regrets not telling Layra how important she is to him and how he wants her to feel confident. Some of Alone's paintings were actually Layra, after when Sasha and Tenma left them both.

v When Hades used a powerful spell to make Persephone submit to him fully, he didn't took control of her entirely but guided her and poisoned her mind, which is why when Hades' spell wears off, Persephone still stayed with him and told him to stop the war.