Disclaimer: I claim no ownership over 'Hercules' nor am I profiting from this.

Pairing(s): Hades/Megara.

Warning(s): none.

Word Count 100.


Hades dangles her over the river after her first disobedience. Everyone shrieks and moans as he comes into view. A sour odor belches and bubbles up. She could dive in. She could escape right now except he pulls her back, squeezing her neck until blood bubbles up beneath his nails.

Dropping her would be too easy. Dropping her would be far too merciful.

"Nothing is more freeing than death. I believe that" he chuckles. "How do you feel, little Nutmeg?"

Pulling her away is the cruel thing. Hades dabs her neck clean and sucks his fingers clean.

Death is merciful.