Hey all, my nickname is Grizlucks, and today I intend to introduce to you a series of one-shots, entitled the what if series. So, essentially this series will have one shots detailing the most important things in the PJO/HOO books: Decisions. I will be going through some common ones and some uncommon ones, and decisions made by any character involved that affects the story will be written about. Some of these may develop into multiple series of one shots all kept in this story. For example the one I intend to start with is Percy Jackson, Son of Hades. Also if it will be prolonged expect there to be different one shots in between. For example I might write about the son of Hades arc one week, and the next What if Percy stayed on Ogygia. In short prolonged one shots won't be finished for a long time. Also remember I won't just be doing one shots on Percy, I will be doing one shots for all characters that are relevant.

Now how do you guys come in. Frankly I need prompts. I need people who read this story to let me know what they think of it, and what the next What If should be. So please don't be a lazy reviewer, and let me know, what I can do to improve, or what I should do next. So do enjoy this series, and I will be beginning now, with What if Percy was a son of Hades.

Hades POV

Hades paced through the halls of his palace, nervously. He had made a terrible mistake. For someone who was supposed to be the Ruler of the Underworld, he wasn't setting the best example for his subjects.

"Husband, what plagues you"

Persephone, the only person, he couldn't face. Sweet, innocent Persephone. His queen, his only queen. Yet, whenever he looked at her one face came to mind and one face only.

"Sally"

"Sally? Who is this women Hades? What is her relation to you? Why is she plaguing you"

He had not meant to say it out loud but now that the cat was out of the bag, there was no point prolonging his misery, and her curiosity.

"Persephone, I could not control myself. She was a true queen amongst mortakls. Kind, caring, serious when the time called for it and-"

"Bearer of your child."

Hades knew that it was not a question, but a statement. Persephone's face showed sadness, anger, and…..disappointment. A tear trickled down her face. Hades felt immense guilt. His wife, the women whom he had promised to love for all eternity, was crying, and it was his fault.

"Persephone, I apologize, please forgive me-"

"Husband of mine, what you ask of me is impossible. I can never forgive you for what you have done. The most I can do is leave your descendant alone, however I cannot do that either. So I shall place a curse on it."

"Persephone, please think of what you are doing, it was not my progeny's fault, it was mine, and you know it, so please don't-"

"From this moment onwards, whenever your progeny touches something living, it shall wither and die."

"Persephone, you cunning wench, you knew this curse would affect Sally more than my progeny. Not only this you knew that any progeny of mine would suffer a harsh fate. Would that not have been a curse enough?"

With this, Hades flashed to the surface with the intent of warning Sally. He walked into the apartment to see a horrifying scene. Sally was withering, from the inside. He ran to her and began to pour his godly energy into her. Sally was soon returned to her previous complexion, and began to sob.

"Hadrian, what is happening? I thought you were in Las Vegas for the weekend. How did you get back so fast? You should still be on your flight."

"Sally, I returned from the airport because…. our next door neighbours informed me that you were screaming"

"Hadrian it was terrible, I don't know what happened but suddenly I felt faint. When you came back it all vanished. Besides Mr. and Mrs. Gerturion, have been gone for the past month, on a tropical getaway."

"It was the other next door neighbours."

"Hadrian, the other apartment has been vacated for 5 years. Hadrian what is going on?"

Hades, sighed. It was time for Sally to know.

"Sally, my name is not Hadrian."

"Then who are you? You smell of death the same way he does, and your manner is the same, so you must be the same person."

"Sally, my name is Hades. Greek god of the Underworld."

"What!?"

"I know it must be surprising, but please hear me out. My wife Persephone placed a curse on our progeny-"

"Son. The ultrasounds came back."

"Okay. Persephone placed a curse on our son, and he will never be able to touch anything living. Unfortunately, that means you as well."

Sally went into hysterics.

"What do you mean I will never be able to touch him. No hugs, no kisses, no physical contact?"

"Yes. However I believe there is a way out. If you pray to Demeter she might be able to cancel out our son's curse."

"Doesn't Demeter hate you?"

"She hates me. If anything she'll feel sorry for you. All you must do is play the part of a regretful lover of Hades, and she will be putty in your hands. If anything tell her I raped you, or something of the like, and she will take pity on you."

"But Hadri- I mean Hades, I love you."

"I know, but please do what is best for our son."

"What happened earlier was that part of the curse as well?"

"Yes. Sally I won't be able to protect you forever. Even now I was only able to slow it, albeit considerably. If anything you will most likely wither away when our son turns 12, at which point you should take him to the camp"

"The…..camp?"

"Camp Half-Blood. It is a camp run by Chiron the trainer of heroes, to teach demigods how to prepare for the Greek world. Although I dislike it, and our son will most likely be ostracized, it is the best option. There is only one more option, and that is to take him to the Lotus Hotel, where he will be safe for an eternity, although he will never experience the world. So which one you choose is up to you. So Sally will you take this responsibility for me?"

"Yes."

"I will return as often as I can to check on you, although you won't see me again if Demeter places a protective shield around this place, which she most likely will. So will you give me one last kiss?"

Sally stood on her tiptoes and kissed Hades with the passion that comes from knowing you might not see someone again.

"Sally always remember that you are a queen amongst mortals, and that I love you."

With that Hades walked out of the apartment and flashed back to the underworld, as soon as the door closed, leaving Sally behind.

Sally POV

Sally felt Hades leave. Previously she had wondered how, she felt his presence but now she knew. Hades was truly a god. Tears came to her eyes as she realized what she must do, She was to pray to a goddess who hated her lover, and convince her that her progeny was the product of a rape. Then she was to take her son to a camp where he would be ostracized for his heritage, and then she would wither away. Already she could feel herself getting weaker. She decided to get on with it.

She looked for cereal, as it would make the most sense to sacrifice something grain derived to the goddess of Harvest. Once she found something, she collapsed on the couch in a sobbing heap. Once she pulled herself together she began.

"Demeter, Olympian goddess of the Harvest and preserver of the cycle of life and death, please grant a lowly mortal, and lover of Hades with your presence. To you, I sacrifice these Mini Wheats that sit beside me."

With that Sally threw them into the fireplace. The fire smelled of crisp, clean, fresh air. The Mini-Wheats vanished.

"So I suppose you are that Death god's lover?"

Sally jumped and let out a little yelp. She turned around to see an old woman, clutching a sickle, and holding the bowl of Mini-Wheats, Sally had sacrificed. She had on a greek chiton, that was white, and her face seemed disapproving.

"Uh, yes, I am his lover, although quite unwillingly believe me,"

"What exactly do you mean by this."

"Hades raped me, and impregnated me with his child, and your daughter believing that I loved him as well, cursed my child"

"I see. Why would you want to save the child of someone who raped you?"

"I care for the child, because he is mine, not Hades'"

"Interesting. Well I do pity you, as you have been placed in the same situation as my daughter. Well, what would you have me do?"

"Please lift the curse Persephone placed on my son."

"To put it frankly, I can't. Once a curse is placed it cannot be removed, only modified. However Persephone was never a very specific person. She never realized how to place a true curse. So I can probably modify your's very easily if you know the gist of the curse."

"My son will never be able to touch something living and when he does it shall wither and die."

Demeter grew quiet, as she understood that she was talking to a dying woman.

"Oh. I see. Well I can probably change it into a blessing rather than a curse. Your son will now be able to wither things to death out of choice rather than doing so uncontrollably."

"Thank-you, Lady Demeter."

Demeter, instead of flashing away like Sally expected, sat still on the couch. Sally sat still, her breath held tense. Why was Demeter still here? Had she realized her scheme?

"Ah yes. I forgot something. For the first year of your son's life he will be out of control, as a child's mind is uncontrollable, even by himself."

"O-okay."

"Also I require a payment, that will benefit both you and me. This child is clearly the child of prophecy. As such, he must be willing to appease Zeus, because he won't care how your son was conceived, only that the offspring is that of Hades'. My payment is that you name your child Perseus in honor of Zeus, to appease him."

At first Sally's brow furrowed. Prophecy? She decided it didn't matter at the moment and Sally nodded, fervently her brown hair bouncing up and down. Demeter chuckled.

"Your enthusiasm is quite welcome. So for this reason, I will bless your progeny, as the wrongs committed against you have been great. From now on this offspring of Hades' is welcome inside any place belonging to Demeter or Persephone."

With that Demeter walked out of the apartment and left. Sally gazed at her womb and let a tear trickle down her face.

A/N: OK guys that was the first one shot. Please let me know what you think and remember to follow and favourite. Let me know if it developed too fast as well because I get that feeling too.