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Author's Note: This is my first Gossip Girl fanfiction, I do hope that I do as well as so many other writers on here.
It's kind of a historical fiction. I'm basing it off of Hades and Persephone. It will be similar to Greek mythology, but there are things that are quite different. For example the gods are not all related. And even though I tried to keep certain similarities and relationships with the gods, there are those that are different. I hope that you still enjoy it.
The Underworld
Chuck looked out over his dominion; it wasn't all bright and happy like the world above him was, but yet he liked it here. It suited him just fine. The Elysian Fields were on the other side away from him. He preferred that the places where the dead were punished be nearer to him. After all he needed to make sure that things were carried out the way they were supposed to be. Besides being nearer to those being punished suited him better than for the people who actually were blessed to go to the Elysian Fields.
The Underworld was dark, and there was a lot of pain and suffering, but that was natural. Things would be weird and twisted if you didn't have that pain to balance it out. It wasn't like Chuck was too concerned with what anyone was feeling. They had done what they had done when they were alive. Whatever punishment they got when they came down to the Underworld was what they would get.
Things were mostly quiet there except for the distant wailing and screaming from those whose punishments caused them to do as such. He didn't mind the quiet, although festivals and the like were something he did enjoy.
He didn't get much company down in the Underworld, but that was to be expected. No one alive was allowed in, and the gods preferred to stay up on Earth, or Mount Olympus. It wasn't that Chuck didn't mind leaving every so often; he did enjoy going out of his dominion every now and then, not too long, the Underworld didn't run itself. The truth was that he didn't care if he was surrounded all day with other gods. He liked being alone…most of the time. He enjoyed certain…female company…but not those who would talk to him. Most females he had come across were boring. They just didn't hold anything for him. They were there to use and that was it.
He did enjoy all the different females that did come his way. If Chuck was on Earth it was mostly in order to be with any number of females he could get. He would prefer they come back to his place so he had the pleasure of making sure they left when he was done. He just didn't see the need of any of them staying longer than was necessary. Luckily there were many different nymphs and the like that would venture down there, if only for a night with Chuck, god of the Underworld.
He was able to get anything that he wanted, without much of a problem. Sure everyone looked to Nate as the leader considering he rules over all of the rest of the gods; however Chuck wasn't worried because he was at more liberty to do as he pleased. Nate had listened to his parents and did as was expected; which meant a good, happy, open hold over the rest of them. Carter held the ocean. He went off and disappeared for long periods of time and then showed up with his other beliefs that he had discovered from people much farther from them. So while Nathaniel was in charge over the gods and the heavens, Carter held the ocean and other waters, Chuck got the underworld. The underworld was where all of the humans would end up, so eventually Chuck would indeed have more in his Kingdom than Nate and Carter did in theirs.
He looked back into the room and realized that the nymph was still on the couch passed out. Obviously the activities from the previous night had worn her out still. The dark haired man smirked at the thought and then wondered who would be next. It was easy getting them in, truth be told all gods could get whatever they wanted. Even humans would flock easily to the gods if there was a chance that they could have even a small taste of them. A god was a god.
Of course that was humans; the nymphs were a little bit different, a little bit harder, but still easy enough. Chuck liked being able to do a little chasing, even if it wasn't in all actuality that much more. They still came to him. He was god of the underworld and he was good at more than just ruling over his domain.
"Chuck."
Chuck turned; a dark haired boy stood in the doorway, "Eric."
"How are things down here?"
Shrugging he turned back to look out over the vast expanses of the place he controlled, "Same as ever." Everyone thought, assumed, that Nate had the best draw out of he, Chuck and Carter, but Chuck thought that his choice was the best because so many people ended up here. Sure they could spend years serving Carter or Nate, but in the end it all came down to the humans dying and ending up here, where Chuck had complete control over them.
Eric moved to stand next to Chuck, "I come with a message."
"Ahh, from dear Nathaniel?"
"Yes. He is having a festival."
"I do enjoy a good festival. What's the occasion?" Chuck didn't really need a reason, he was just curious as to what Nate would use to celebrate this one.
"I know not. I simply know that it is a festival. Perhaps you can speak with him."
"Perhaps." Chuck looked to him again, "And who's going to be there."
"Everyone of course."
"More than just the usual?" When Nate would throw festivals Chuck would usually attend, even if just for a short while, Serena would usually attend and bring many nymphs; Jenny and Georgina would also come. Vanessa wasn't always constant. Carter would be there if he wasn't around the world. But all of the gods were not usually there.
"Yes. Nate has even gotten Eleanor to allow Blair to come."
Chuck looked at the younger god. No one had seen Blair. All the gods knew from their parents before that once Eleanor had become pregnant she had went off to her own part of the world and stayed there without allowing any of them to come near. Her daughter was one that no one had been allowed to see. "So why does she now want her daughter to be seen?"
"I think it was more the request that came from Nate. After all another goddess on Mount Olympia would be a good thing."
Chuck scoffed, "Eleanor takes that place still, she has yet to give it up, and I don't think she ever will. Sure she left Mount Olympus, but my Father made it seem like it was from the lack of her wanting to be there and instead she preferred living closer to what she considers is her own Mount Olympus. She is the oldest; she should have gone on with the rest." The rest being the other gods parents, the Titans. The had ruled for quite some time but once they deemed their children would survive they allowed the children to rule all while they retreated to a more comfortable place. Chuck didn't understand why anyone would want to stop ruling anything.
"Even so, she still insures Spring is always here, and her other duties."
"And Blair? What is hers?'
"I know not. I simply know that she is beautiful." Chuck raised an eyebrow at Eric who smiled, "I have heard it from some of the nymphs who are allowed around her."
A beautiful golden haired goddess entered Chuck's mind, "And Serena? Surely she is not happy with news such as that coming around?" Being the goddess of love and beauty no one else compared to her. She wasn't judging because she tried to find the beauty in everyone and everything. It sickened Chuck a bit, all that good thinking, but…Serena was who she was.
Eric shrugged, "Serena has seen her. They are together often."
"Often? I thought Eleanor would not let anyone see her. If Serena and nymphs have looked, has anyone else? Dear Eric have you seen her?" Chuck cocked an eyebrow.
Eric shook his head with a small smile, "I told you I have not. When I go to deliver any messages from Nate I have a set place at which I converse with Eleanor at. I have only seen Eleanor and Serena will not divulge anything."
"Then how are we to believe that it is for sake of her beauty that she is hidden, perhaps there is more." Chuck looked at Eric and raised his eyebrow.
"No, tis the beauty, of that I am sure of."
"How can you be sure? Perhaps Eleanor is keeping something from us?"
"We would know if there is anything. Besides just because she doesn't want anyone seeing her daughter does not mean there is more."
"There could be. There could be much more there then we have knowledge to."
"Chuck, must you always look for another agenda?"
He shrugged, "I do not see how Nathaniel has not insisted on seeing her before hand."
Eric smiled, "I do not believe Vanessa will allow him."
Chuck scoffed, "Since when did that ever matter? They are not married. Being together for a while does not mean anything. They are not married." He repeated his first statement for a clarification and a reminder. Nate really needed to get over the ridiculous hold Vanessa had over him.
"I do not believe it is jealousy. Vanessa wishes to go along with Eleanor."
"I'm sure she does." Why would Vanessa be worried about Blair coming or not coming if it wasn't to make sure that everything stayed the way it was, with her ruling by Nate's side? Chuck would have to think more about that.
Chuck looked over at Eric and saw him shrug and the younger god turned to the girl, "And why did she come?"
"She wished for a little more danger in her life."
"A nymph? Grew tired?"
Chuck smirked, "She is the nymph from the stream just to the south of my entrance. She's…heard things."
A gasp escaped Eric's lips, "Carter's?"
"Yes. Although I suppose not Carter's so much anymore."
"Carter will not be pleased with this."
"And where is Carter? Off to the other side of the world, living amongst those humans?"
The look that was on the Messenger's face was of disbelief, "Yes he does live amongst humans at times. But is it really so different from things you do? You entertain certain priestesses."
Another smirk fell upon Chuck's lips, "Some priestesses, yes."
"Even when you're not supposed to." Eric pressed.
Chuck knew he was trying to get him to feel bad; if that was even possible, "It's not my fault they fell into temptation."
"Even when they're not your own?"
"It's only been a few here and there."
"Mostly Carters?"
"Perhaps if Carter was around to protect his own…" Chuck trailed off.
"Yes, but he will be back for the festival."
"Then I shall see him at the festival."
Eric looked back out before turning back to the god of the Underworld, "I must return and tell Nate of your acceptance, I shall see you there?"
"Of course."
After Eric left, Chuck turned around and then called forth one of his helpers, "Take her back to her river." With a nod he was gone and within a few minutes the nymph was gone from his place.
Chuck went back inside to the sitting room. There was a grand fireplace, not that it was needed but it fit the room, in front of it were two chairs. He never had anyone in the second one. There was simply not a need. If he felt the need to go and visit he would usually leave, Nathaniel didn't come down here much and Carter was always off searching for something, or someone else. Not that he would really care about having Carter there.
He sat down in the big black chair and thought about what he should do now. Everything was running smoothly at the time which meant there was surely time to do something before he had to be at Nathaniel's festival. As his thoughts shifted to that he came to realize that he was quite curious as to why Eleanor had kept her daughter a secret all these years.
Was it simply beauty? If so, why? Serena was the goddess of beauty, did that not say enough? And Nate was quite fond of Serena and would therefore not replace her. Someone besides the nymphs and the goddess who saw beauty in everyone should have seen her. Perhaps there was something wrong with her. Otherwise why keep her hidden? If there was nothing wrong with her then she should have been allowed to roam freely.
Chuck hadn't really given much thought to Blair until Eric had brought it up. He had wondered about the seclusions of Eleanor and her daughter a few times, but nothing to in depth. Now he was truly curious. Was there something more to this girl? If so what was it? Or was it that she was just beautiful? It was definitely an interesting thought as to why Nate had decided to ensure that Blair would be there. Perhaps he would need to speak to him tonight and find out what it was.
He shook his head; he shouldn't let his thoughts be so consumed over something like that. It wasn't really that big of a deal. So Eleanor hid her away, what did it matter to Chuck? Except it did. He liked knowing everything. And he usually found out things. People talked under torture. People talked under pleasure. Everything was so easy to get from people, even gods and goddesses. Chuck knew how to use them to his advantage. He knew that if you found out what mattered most to them then they would very easily be willing to talk about what you needed to know.
Not that they all had secrets from each other all the time, but there were certain things…like what Carter would end up doing while he was away, or what Georgina was contemplating would be her next fun target, or who Nate was most interested at that time, or in this case why Eleanor felt the need to hide her daughter and was now letting her out because of Nate? Sure Nate was the Ruler of the gods, but Nate hadn't even seen Blair, so why did Eleanor submit to Nate's request now?
Of course perhaps that was why Vanessa didn't want Blair to come to the festival. Maybe she was worried that Nate would end up wanting Blair more than he did Vanessa. Vanessa could be such a pain at times, was it really a wonder that Nate didn't relish spending every moment with her? Sure Vanessa made decisions that Nate thought was good for the humans, and Nate wanted to deal justly with the humans….as much as he could. But there had to have been something missing for Nate to bring another goddess to Mount Olympia.
Perhaps Vanessa was only going off of following Blair's wishes, after all Vanessa was with the marriage and such…she did understand family. So that could very well be it. Or could it?
All of these questions were running through Chuck's mind. The only way would be to speak to Nate directly. They were friends, and surely Nate wouldn't mind indulging in what it was that had caused him to make sure that Blair would be there. He looked around and then decided that he didn't quite feel like going up there right then. He decided then that he would speak to Nate at the party. It would be very interesting, perhaps Nate had moved on from whatever female of his choice had been on his mind, maybe he wanted that mystery that Blair presented. He was sure that Vanessa wouldn't be too thrilled though…Needless to say he was quite looking forward to the festival.
