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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. I hope that you still enjoy it.

A Wonderful Opportunity

Blair stood on the hill top and let the wind blow around her, she really did love all the light and beauty that surrounded her home. Even though she did love her home she wished she could go elsewhere. Her Mother had told her many stories of all the other wondrous places, and yet she still remained at her home. Her Mother told her that she did this because she wished Blair to have the best. She told her that Blair didn't need to be out in the world at this time, even though Eleanor would leave to perform her duties many times. She said she didn't want Blair to be lumped in with all the others.

Even though her Mother spoke of wanting Blair to have all that the world had to offer, she had never left this beautiful piece of land. She had never even seen any males for as long as she could remember. Serena was able to spend time with men. And there were a lot! Blair would hear the stories that Serena and the nymphs would tell. She would dream about having someone…not like Serena, but someone. She knew that many of the Gods lead lives filled with other people. Commitment didn't necessarily bind anyone done. After all not even her own Mother was married.

And yet…something about that intrigued Blair. Her Mother called her a romantic; but the way she said the word…and the way she talked, and wouldn't talk about men said that she didn't approve of Blair's dreams. Her Mother insisted that she was just fine, and there was no need for a male.

She sighed, looking off in the distance. She realized that her Mother could have her reasons for not wanting Blair to want to be solely committed to someone one day and yet…it didn't make her want any less with each passing day. The young Goddess wanted so many things, she did want freedom. Freedom from her home. Freedom to leave and travel the world. To be able to do what she wished without her Mother telling her to stop, or not to think about something.

She did have many things here in this beautiful place she called home. But freedom definitely wasn't one of them.

It wasn't as if Blair wouldn't be able to get what she wanted, generally. When she wanted something she would get it….although sometimes it was harder to achieve, especially going against her own Mother. She just wished that she could leave and see what else there was. Try her luck with the outside world instead of just the small victories that were here. She wouldn't lie and say that she wished that she could still stay in a comfortable place like her own ideal home and yet still experience what life was like outside of it.

However she knew that her Mother wouldn't allow her to wonder the world, not when she wasn't even allowed out of this area. She was sure that there were many other beautiful places in the world. Considering that her Mother was Goddess over the Earth, it made sense that this would be perfect. How could the earth resist with Eleanor right there? But yet…she also knew that her Mother loved the whole Earth and therefore many places would be just as glorious, with one wonderful addition…freedom.

Her mind left the thoughts on her Mother and freedom. It was pointless to ponder on those thoughts for to long when nothing could be done to change it. Besides at the present time she was alone. She loved being alone at times; it was moments like that when she could breathe. Usually she was surrounded by her mother's nymphs or the priestesses, or Serena was with her. Not that she didn't love them all, she just liked her alone time.

Her eyes were closed for only a few moments before she could tell that someone else was nearby. Opening her eyes, she turned to one of the wood nymphs, Hazel, "Yes?"

"Blair, how are you today?"

"I am fine. The wind is in a particularly fine mood today."

"Yes, I have been feeling it through my branches."

Blair smiled and turned once more and looked out across the beautiful green field that was littered with different flowers everywhere. "I know you have not come to hear me speak of the wind. I'm sure there is another reason?"

"I could but want to be in your company."

The dark haired goddess nodded, "That is true. Though what is the real reason for your visit?"

"Eleanor told me to let you know that Serena has come."

"I'll be there shortly."

"Blair!" Or Serena would merely locate Blair, her friend wasn't always patient. The brunette turned and saw Serena coming over to her. Her long golden hair flowed out. It matched the gold on her white chiton, which was currently being held up in Serena's hands so she could gracefully move over to Blair.

"Serena. You're here? I didn't expect to see you so soon." Serena's visits weren't always very often. She was the only one who did not live in this immediate area that Blair could see. Her Mother approved of her and allowed the two to spend hours together alone. Although even with those hours Serena was only able to visit every so often.

She liked when Serena came because not only was it someone different to converse with but she and Serena had become friends. And she loved to share anything from the outside world with Blair, especially things her Mother would not tell her.

"I know, but I have great news."

"What news is this that you speak of?"

"Nate is having a festival!"

Blair raised an eyebrow, "And what is this to do of me? You know my Mother will not allow me to attend." She hated when Serena would speak of the festivals because Blair would know that she was not going to be attending. Serena was very much free and was allowed to do as she wished. Blair on the other hand, a life time of no events, save for ones that were close to her home, and that didn't consist of anyone except her Mother and the nymphs.

"That's just it, Nate was very insistent, even calling in favors with his parents. Your Mother agreed, and though I am sure she will insist on being there, at least you can come!"

Blair smiled, all her longing to attend one of the festivals that Serena would talk about, and now she finally could. She could hardly wait to go to it. "Who will be in attendance?" Blair had heard of all the deities and knew their positions, but she had yet to be introduced to them or even see them. She knew that they did not all attend the festivals. Though she really hoped she would know all of them.

The golden haired beauty smiled, "Everyone. It will be splendid."

She could barely contain her happiness as she nodded, "I am sure it will be. When is it?"

"Tonight!"

"That hardly leaves time. Why didn't Mother speak of this sooner?"

"Does it matter? You will look perfect no matter what. Please say you'll come?"

Blair could not resist going to a festival since this was her first one. She was hesitant because it only allowed her so much time to decide on what to wear to an event that was of great importance. However since she was not sure that there would be other ones she decided that regardless she would make her appearance to die for no matter the time limit. She sighed, "I must get ready then, no time to waste at all."

"Yes, come."

Serena reached out and grabbed Blair's hand and pulled her along. Soon enough the two reached Blair and Eleanor's home. Blair thought it went quite nicely with the surroundings. It was high on a hill, nestled in some trees. She was sure it kept it from almost anyone's view. Not that it mattered since she was sure that her Mother had done something to ensure that no one could see her or her daughter. She only had come to realize that her Mother had to have done so when Serena had spoken how no one had ever seen her or were not able to even find her; not that they were looking for Blair necessarily, it was mostly for Eleanor. Even though the gods had many powers, somehow it couldn't be used to look at Blair or her Mother. It made Blair feel like her Mother was ashamed of her, but she knew that couldn't be true. Her Mother did love her, she knew that to be true, but…she just didn't understand the secrecy involved in it.

Blair was glad that she had the life that she had, but hearing the things that Serena had been too…Blair would have loved to partake in that. It sounded so thrilling, and now she would finally get the chance.

Their home was a white house, and everything in it was bright and beautiful. The walls were pearly white. There were rugs in light colors that would match the flowers in the rooms; in one room there was a pale yellow rug along with beautiful anemones, the yellow matching the rug perfectly, whilst in another room deep violets stood on small tables on either side of the room with a rug that was a rich purple itself.

There were always flowers around and in the house. Blair had grown up with it constantly around her, whether it be in the house or out in the meadow, they were there. She doubted she would ever want to be without them. She had yet to see a flower that was her favorite; she loved all flowers and thought they were equally beautiful.

"Serena, it is so wonderful to see you still here." Eleanor moved quite gracefully in a long chiton, hers had some blue flowers on the bottom that had been sewn in.

"It is wonderful to see you yet again Eleanor. I conveyed to Blair about the festival!"

"Thank you dear Serena, now if you wouldn't mind as to allow me time to spend with Blair to prepare her for the festival."

"Of course." Serena looked back to Blair, "I shall see you tonight."

Blair smiled and watched as Serena departed. Turning back to her Mother she tilted her head to the side, "You are allowing me to go to the festival?"

"Yes my dear, why ever not?"

"It's just…well you have not allowed me in the past. Why now?"

"My dear, I only want what is best for you, you do know that right?"

"Of course."

"Then you will understand that I see it fit that you attend this festival."

"Of course Mother. I will do so."

"But do so knowing that you will come back here."

"Mother?" Blair didn't quite get what she was getting at but she knew there was more than just letting her go. It couldn't be all that simple, not since Eleanor had apparently gone to great lengths to ensure Blair be hidden from view.

"I wish you back before the night is over. I know they tend to let the party continue on well into the morning hours. I do not want you there for that. Understood?"

"But surely it would be alright if I am with Serena."

"Serena? I doubt it. I hear she does not last long at those festivals and is indeed gone before the night is over."

Blair realized that her Mother was talking about Serena and the many men she had been with. "I can handle myself. You have taught me a lot."

"No! I do not wish for you to stay longer, or perhaps you do not wish to go at all?"

Blair realized that her opportunity was about to be taken from her, quickly she nodded, "Before the night is over."

"Good. Second, I do not wish for you to impart who you are."

"You wish me to be evasive of whom I am?"

"Yes. If you can not abide by my wishes then you can stay here with the nymphs."

That gave Blair an idea, "Surely if a nymph were to come with me, it would be fine?"

"Blair. There is no room for argument. I am your Mother."

She looked down for a moment at her Mother's tone, "Yes of course."

"Good."

She had spent all these years away from almost everyone and only coming in contact with her Mother, Serena and some nymphs. Her Mother had only told her so much about Mount Olympus and those that resided there and so it was only the basics. Serena had told her details and stories. How she wished she could be Serena at times and be able to have that adoration that Serena have found a lot of.

Sure the nymphs were good company, but they hadn't become her best friend. Not like Serena had.

A thought had just occurred to Blair, "Are you attending with me as well?"

"No. I would prefer to stay away from there."

Blair tilted her head, "Really?"

"Yes, I'm past that. I'll stay here and work on some more creations."

"Mother it's all quite perfect."

"Thank you. Have you thought about what you shall wear?"

"No," Blair admitted truthfully, "I know I must have something perfect."

"Well we must find it then. I actually have an idea if you would care to listen to it."

"Yes."

Blair knew that her Mother would be able to come up with something just wonderful. She always did make wonderful chitons, Blair could spot them, but her mother was so well with creating new designs. She could just tell that this festival would be worth remembering.