A.N: Hey guys! So here's the next chapter! Thanks to everyone who reviewed last time! Remember to review, guys!
The Joys of Parenting
Persephone bit her lip anxiously, and glanced at the clock on the wall beside her. This was the day they had all been dreading. The day she would have to return to the upper-world. Truthfully, both Hades and Persephone knew that the Goddess of Spring would have to take Amaya with her. They just didn't want to admit it to themselves, or each other.
Persephone allowed another darting glance at the clock, only to see that it was almost midnight. She would have to go back to the upper-world soon. Slowly, as if to delay herself, the goddess stood up, and began walking towards the library, where she knew she would find her husband and five-month-old daughter.
Sure enough, when she opened the double doors, the sight that greeted her was Hades, sitting down on a chair, immersed in a book, with little Amaya perched on his lap. Amaya was cuddled up to her father, lightly grasping his shirt with one hand. Persephone smiled at the pair, before moving forward to speak.
"Hades," she began, as the God of the Underworld turned his obsidian eyes to her emerald green ones, "It's time. I have to go." Hades frowned, before closing the book. He scooped up Amaya in one arm, cradling the baby against his chest. "Won't Demeter at least let you stay a few more months?" he reasoned. Persephone shook her head once, before replying, "She doesn't know about Amaya, remember? I'm too afraid of how she'll react."
Hades nodded, before sighing in defeat, and going outside with his wife. They hesitantly walked towards the gates of Hades' Palace, where they both knew Hermes would be waiting to take Persephone back to her mother. Wordlessly, Hades pulled Persephone to him for one last kiss, before handing Amaya over to her mother, and kissing the baby's forehead.
Amaya looked at her father over Persephone's shoulder, and blinked confusedly. But when the Goddess of Spring took a step forward, Amaya made a noise of protest. Persephone felt tears sting her eyes; she hated to take Amaya away from her father. She took another step forward, and Amaya furrowed her tiny eyebrows, before objecting, "No!"
Persephone gasped, as Hades' eyes widened. Amaya had just spoken her first word. The Goddess of Spring turned around to face her husband, a tear trickling down her cheek. She couldn't do it. "Hades, I want you to take care of her until I come back. She needs you." Persephone spoke, more tears flowing from her emerald eyes. Hades stepped forward, and took Amaya in his arms. Immediately, the young goddess sobered, and cuddled up to her father.
"We'll see you in six months, then?" Hades asked. Persephone nodded, before stepping outside the palace gates, and into Hermes' chariot. Amaya gazed at her mother sadly, before grasping her father's hand with her smaller one. Hades took one last look at the steadily ascending chariot, before turning around, and returning to the library.
A.N: Amaya spoke! Anyways, if anyone has any ideas for future chapters, just PM me or leave it in a review! XD Thanks guys!