Long ago, back when Gods and Goddesses were believed to rule Olympus, Demeter, Goddess of the harvest, was blessing the Earth with her daughter, Persephone. This would be the first year that Persephone must go down to Hades (Persephone was captured by Hades and accidentally eaten the food of the dead, so Zeus ruled that Persephone must return every year). Demeter wanted to give her a gift before she left, but what could she get her? A beautiful orchid? A Bright, yellow necklace? A long, silky, sky blue dress? What could she get her? She went around and asked every God and Goddess what she could get Persephone.

"A love potion!" shouted Aphrodite.

"A sword for defense!" responded Ares.

"The finest wine ever brewed!" said Dionysus.

Every God had a suggestion, even Hades, for he promised Demeter that he would take good care of Persephone. The last God she asked was Poseidon, the lord of the sea.

"Hello, Poseidon," said Demeter.

"Hello Demeter," answered Poseidon. "What brings you here?"

"I am looking for suggestions for what I should get Persephone. Do you have a suggestion?"

"Maybe a silver seashell?" asked Poseidon.

"Persephone would like that very much," said Demeter, "but it is not enough."

"I see," said Poseidon, but as she went on her way, a large and massive storm appeared, not by Poseidon, but by Zeus, who got in a really bad mood. Demeter then had to flee into a cave with Poseidon.

Back in Olympus, Persephone is sitting on her mother's throne, waiting for her to come home. She roamed all around the palace, looking for her. Finally, she went to Zeus, asking,

"Zeus, do you know where my mother is?"

"Young Persephone," answered Zeus, "Your mother is safe, for she is with Poseidon.

"When will she come back? Tomorrow I must go to Hades!"

"Calm down, she will be back in the morning. Now rest, for tomorrow you must wake early."

Persephone obeyed Zeus and went to her bedchamber.

Meanwhile, the rain did not stop down on Earth, so while Persephone was in the nice, warm, castle in Olympus, Demeter was in a dark, cold cave with Poseidon.

"We need some light in here," said Demeter, summoning a bright flash of light, like a mini sun, in the cave.

"Ahh, too bright!" yelled Poseidon, aiming the light towards the outside.

When Demeter was gonna move away, she saw an arch-shaped figure that had colors in it.

"Look at this!" said Demeter. "This could be the perfect gift for Persephone!"

"Yes it would be," responded Poseidon, "But what are you gonna name it?"

Demeter thought about it for a while, but finally she answered, "A rainbow?"

"That sounds nice, so is that your final answer?"

"Yes it is."

So up until the dead of night, Demeter worked with Poseidon to form a large rainbow for Persephone.

In the morning, Persephone woke up, got dressed, and sadly went down to the empty field, where she would go down to the underworld with Hades.

In the field, Persephone was waiting for her mother, with Hades by her side.

"Can we leave now?" asked Hades, "I hate the broad daylight."

"Five more minutes Hades," answered Persephone.

Demeter was just waking up when she realized that she had overslept. She woke Poseidon up, made her hair, and raced to the fields with him.

When Hades last nerve popped, he ignorantly grabbed Persephone's arm and started pulling her down to the underworld. Persephone fought back, even though she was not strong enough.

"Child, why do you fight?" said Hades. "Your mother is not coming."

"You lie!" yelled Persephone. "My mother is coming!"

"But, why child, your mother is happy that you are leaving."

"That's a lie!"

"It is not a lie, for Demeter hates you, because you go with her everywhere, you annoy her, embarrass her, and you ruin her too. All she wants from you is to leave."

"Lies, more lies!"

"Think about it child, you know the truth."

Persephone thought about it for a while, tried not to believe him, but Hades words were too believable, so Persephone fell for it and started following Hades to the underworld.

Persephone was following Hades into the dark world, but before the hole in the ground closed, Demeter came racing in with Poseidon behind her.

"Mother!" shouted Persephone, as she jumped out of Hades arms and raced for her mom. She jumped into Demeter's arms and hugged her tighter than anyone could. Poseidon, in the background, waved hi to Persephone.

Persephone, in question, asked,

"What's Poseidon doing here?"
"You'll see," said Demeter as she stepped a few steps back.

With Poseidon next to Demeter, Poseidon makes a gentle mist into the air, and at the same time, Demeter shines the light, making that colorful, arch-shaped figure. Persephone stood in awe, speechless, while Hades was just scuffing like he has seen it a million times.

"Mom, I have nothing to say!

"You don't have to say anything," said Demeter in a light, gentle voice.

"What's it called?" asked Persephone.

"A rainbow," responded Demeter."

After that, Persephone ran over to Poseidon, hugging him, whispering,"Thank you."

When all the happiness was over, Persephone waved good bye to Demeter and Poseidon,and started to follow Hades into the underworld.

After that year, Demeter and Poseidon started to spread rainbows to the people, and with the discovery, there was more happiness and joy in the world.