Chapter One: the Kidnapping

Hades was taking a walk on the surface world, taking a break from his work, when he spots a group of dryads and naiads. In the middle of them was no naiad or dryad; it was a magnificent looking young girl. Demeter's and Zeus's child, Persephone. She had lush auburn hair that reached her mid-shoulder and she wore an emerald green dress that copied her exact eye color. She had spotted Hades and was watching him warily.

Hades, on the other hand, was walking to her rather quickly, his mind set on one thought only: I must have her. He had already scared off the other females. Hades grabbed Persephone's wrist and pulled her close, before sending a call to his underworld chariot to come to him with his horses intact. Persephone is screaming for help, for her mother, for anyone to rescue her from this maniac. The chariot is now on the earth and she is thrown into it. Before long, Hades grabs the reins with one hand and the other hand is clinging to his captive's waist. Soon they are riding downwards into the Underworld- the home of Hades.

Once they've landed, Hades hoists Persephone into his arms and carries her into a room. There wasn't much. Just a bed that was black along with a black closet. Hades placed her on the bed then lifted her chin up, forcing her to look at him.

"I would like to introduce myself. I am Hades, the God of riches, and the Underworld. And you?" He said in a deep muscular voice.

"I do not need to assert myself. You know who I am. Your niece who you have stolen from her safe haven." She started to weep, exhausted from her fear.

"Hush, my dear, do not cry. I shall not hurt you. Why would I hurt someone so beautiful and delicate such as you? I do not want you to be so sad, because I care for you deeply."

He brought out a red rose and gave it to his crying captive. He then left the room to fetch his loyal servant. When Persephone noticed he was gone, she gave a cry of relief. She covered her head and body with the plush blanket, trying to secure herself. She then gave into the world of Morpheus.

"Hello my lord. To what do I owe the honor of having your presence?" The goddess of witchcraft asked.

Hecate was his 2nd in command servant and his 2nd friend as well. She had long silky black hair that reached her mid-back. She had on an opal-colored dress and brown boots. Her amber eyes twinkled with interest.

"I need you to assist me. I have taken Persephone from the surface world so she may agree to be my wife and I would like you to take care of her, if you can. Would you do me this favor?" Hecate nodded but then frowned as thought came to her.

"Are you sure you closed AND locked the door so she may not escape?"

"I did; I am certain of it. Would you like to see her? I may need you to do one small thing while taking care of her."

"And what might that be, my lord?" She raised an eyebrow in curiosity.

"She is not going to be well accustomed to the current room she is staying in, so I need you to take a survey of what she likes."

"Ah, I understand. Very good thinking, my lord."

With that, the two made their way to Persephone's bedroom. Hades pulled out a skull key and unlocked the door and opened it, being very quiet. Persephone was sleeping peacefully in the bed, her usually straight hair being laid in all different directions. Her pale eyelids opened slowly, showing emerald eyes and she emitted a groan before covering her face with a pure black pillow.

"Well, good morning to you too." Hecate said sarcastically, rolling her amber eyes in amusement. "Lord Hades has informed me of your stay and has assigned me as your servant. I am Hecate, the goddess of witchcraft."

Hades smiled at his captive in glee before removing the pillow covering her lovely face. "My love, it is time to eat. You must get up."

"I'm not eating ANYTHING YOU GIVE ME!" Persephone shrieked in anger and annoyance. "Just leave."

Since her anger had overwhelmed her for a moment, she had to close her eyes; so she had missed Hades signaling Hecate to wait for him in the Mess hall. When she heard the door close, she opened her eyes to see only Hecate had left.

"What do I need to do to get some privacy around here?!" She really was getting annoyed.

Hades started to chuckle, this girl could be ferocious! She most definitely had a pretty big temper. When he finally stopped chuckling, he grabbed Persephone's hands in his own; he was planning on leading her to a very special place just for her.