Ok people, you know the score. I don't own Disney's Hercules (unfortunately) or any of it's characters or places I only own my Persephone and any other characters that I make up along the way so if you wanna use them please ask me.

Please review and be honest with me… my story is taking things from both the series and the film. And remember people, Disney twisted a lot of myths for their storylines so don't complain to me if you don't like my inaccuracies of events I may present you with…

thanks for your time…. DitzyMinx….

The Plight of Persephone

Chapter Seven:Trouble, thy name is Cerberus

Persephone was sat on Hades' throne as the god himself was finally sorting out the burnt chessboard, the young goddess was sipping iced nectar while watching him with interest.

'Finished.' He finally sighed looking pleased with himself and Persephone leaned on the arm of his throne towards him.

'So what's so special about that thing anyway?' She asked and Hades whipped around towards her and smirked at her ignorance.

'I created this to represent the map of Greece… when I was trying to rearrange the cosmos this was how I'd strategize my moves.' Persephone raised a brow amused.

'So… does it have everything on it?' She asked him seriously.

'Does a pita have a pocket? Of course it does… c'mere an' I'll show you.' Hades gestured her to come over and Persephone blinked. Putting her now empty glass on the arm of the throne, she rose wandering slowly over to Hades and looked at the newly repaired chessboard. Her eyes ran over the huge board with amazement at the multi-coloured scene. All the seas and rivers were a bright shimmering blue while the land masses were green and brown. On the far east side of the board was the cloudy region of Olympus complete with all the deities; including Hermes and her mother. Turning to the opposite side Persephone saw the darkened regions of the Underworld complete with what must have been all the Underworld deities. This included Hades, Pain and Panic surrounded by a variety of monstrous creatures with fangs and claws. She blinked then looked around the map again double checking everything before turning to Hades who was standing with a 'told you so' expression on his face.

'See… it has everything.' He smirked folding his arms and Persephone smiled a devious smile.

'Your right, it does have everything… except me.' The air went out of Hades and his eyes bulged with shock. He scanned the board desperately trying to prove her wrong.

'No, no, no your-' He blinked when he couldn't find her. '-not here, but I can fix that.' He suddenly grinned and twirling his wrist as a small puff of smoke created a figurine and Hades swiped it out of the air and smiled at it before passing it to Persephone.

The goddess took the figure and found it to be an exact duplicate of herself standing with her hands on her hips which were swayed to the left. Her face was smiling a girly smile that hinted a touch of her mischievous side. She turned to hand it back.

'So… where are you gonna put me?' Persephone smiled as Hades took the figure back and turned to the board.

'Well… we'll just stick ya with me for now ok? Since that's where ya are.' Hades smirked placing her figurine right beside his own in the Underworld. Persephone lent an elbow on Hades' shoulder and tilted her head while studying the board, there was something strangely right about her single bright figurine in a sea of black ones. The two turned and exchanged a smile, until a growling noise came from the room next door and the moment was gone.

'Oy… Cerberus.' Hades sighed making Persephone blink confused.

'Who?' She asked as Hades pulled away from her and walked around the table towards the next room.

'Nuh-nuh-nuh no.' Hades said when Persephone moved to follow him, she instantly stopped in her tracks still not understanding what the fuss was about. 'Just stay here… I'll be right back once I've dealt with him.' He added gesturing briefly to the growling sound before sliding off next door. Persephone sighed heavily and sat on the chessboard.

'Whatever you say.' She folded her arms and waited, listening to Hades dealing with the thing next door.

'Hey!' The Lord of the Underworld's voice sounded crossly. 'What have I told you about chewing my stuff! Now drop it!' Ok, that wasn't the kind of voice that was used to drive beasts away. Persephone got off the chessboard now listening to the growling.

'I said drop it!' Hades' voice sounded again. 'Give me that! Rrrrr… let go of it you stupid moron!!' Persephone blinked confused, it sounded like he was talking to a disobedient pet. Curious now, she tilted her head wondering what exactly 'Cerberus' was ment to be.


Hades scowled straight into the middle set of red eyes who's jaws were tightly clamped around a black object, the god had instantly recognised it as the chair he usually occupied when watching Tartarus Vision. The Lord of the Underworld had seized the feet of the chair as a crunching noise told him the three-headed idiot was gnawing it.

'C'mon… now.' Hades strained trying to pull the chair, unfortunately Cerberus seemed to think this was some sort of tug-o-war game and the Lord of the Underworld felt himself being dragged forwards as the large dog pulled. Rearranging his footing to stop himself being dragged further, Hades tugged sharply at the chair and the three-headed canine let go so the dark god staggered backwards as the chair dropped to the ground. The god staggered backwards before regaining his balance. There were several large bite marks in the back of the chair which Hades repaired before turning to the large animal behind him. Cerberus let out a pitiful whine complete with a big-eyed look of innocence.

'Don't gimmie that look!!' Hades snarled. 'I invented that look!!' Suddenly Cerberus' right head perked up and started sniffing the air. Momentarily forgetting his anger at the three-headed beast, Hades looked confused as the head made a small yipping noise and the other two heads perked up and began sniffing. Suddenly all three heads shot to the floor and began to track the scent they had caught a whiff of.

'Hey!' Hades said firmly as the dog passed him and knocking him off balance again. Gaining his footing the god whirled around crossly.

'Cerberus… stop! Heel boy, heel!!' Hades bellowed trying to command the dog but Cerberus ignored his master and entered the next room. 'Get a puppy they said… you need the company they said… well that's the last time I take advice off imps!' The god seethed folding his arms crossly, he jumped in shock moments later as a scream made Hades remember that Persephone had been in that room. With a stab of fear Hades shot to the doorway, but was surprised by what he found.

The large dog was sat in front of the young goddess yipping excitedly and licking her. Instead of acting scared Persephone was trying to push his three heads away while giggling.

'Hey… knock it off, whatcha trying to do? Lick me to death?' She then squealed out in shock as one of the heads nudged her a little to hard, pushing her backwards making her sway dangerously off balance. Hades shot forward at this point and caught her before she could fall. Cerberus barked loudly pleased to see his master, despite the scowl across Hades' face.

'Wow, he sure is strong huh?' Persephone giggled, still lent back in his arms where he'd caught her.

'Seph, this is Cerberus… three heads and not a brain between 'em.' Hades said and standing her up before stepping in front of her and turning angrily to the dog.

'Oooh… what's 'e sayin' about you?' Persephone said in an excitable baby-voice to the three-headed dog who yapped back wagging his tail faster. Hades felt a twinge of jealousy coarse through him, Persephone was eyeing Cerberus with a fond look. She definitely did not look at him in that way.

'Please…' Hades drawled rolling his eyes while trying to brush his feelings away. 'I'll prove he's a dimwit… Cerberus! Sit!' He commanded expecting the dog to ignore him as usual, however to his amazement Cerberus sat down instantly still wagging his tail and panting happily.

'Who's a good boy!' Persephone squealed in her baby-voice pleased and Hades gawped before scowling at the dog as his hair glowed orange.

'Fine… we'll try something else. Down!' Hades tried again but once more Cerberus obeyed without question and lay down as Persephone turned to Hades unimpressed.

'He doesn't look dumb to me.' She said folding her arms pouting at the god.

'He's showing off.' Hades said irritably, hardly able to stand the fact that Cerberus was making him look an idiot.

'Uh-huh, yeh, that must be it.' Persephone shook her head with disbelief. Hades ignored her and walked up to the three-headed dog and leaned into him.

'I'm on to you puppy and your in big trouble!' He hissed at Cerberus who cocked his head and made a noise of confusion. Sighing with irritation Hades turned away seeing Persephone scowling slightly at him.

'Are you done trying to make the dog look stupid or do you have more?' She asked in a bored tone. Hades rolled his eyes before smiling at Persephone.

'Seph… babe, I assure you he's not usually this well behaved-' Hades started trying to smooth talk Persephone but she turned away from him.

'Uhh… typical god, always trying to big themselves up.' Persephone's voice was disapproving and she sashayed out of the room. Hades' head tilted to the side watching her leave.

'Oh riiight… and that is such a goddess thing to say!' Hades folded his arms pulling a sulky pout as Cerberus made a mumping noise, obviously pining for the pretty girl who had just left the room.

'And you shut up!!' Hades rounded on the dog who blinked and fell silent. 'Showing off for a pretty face… you should be ashamed of yourself!'


Little Notes:

Hey everybody, I promised the puppy would be back!!

Cerberus meets Persephone and of course Hades is yet again jealous of something else getting in the way of his and Persephone's time together. Hades' protectiveness of Persephone is sweet in a way as it reveals a lighter side of his character without distracting too much from his villainous qualities, which I find people tend to loose sight of along the way. Not necessarily a bad thing, but at the end of the day he is a Disney villain and that's the way I'd like him to stay. It's finding the happy medium between villainous rouge and loved up god which is my biggest challenge. I personally think I'm not doing too badly but I'll let you be the judges 'kay?

Naturally, we have Hades and Persephone's first tiff in this chapter over Cerberus' intelligence. And how else could they conclude a tiff but by both responding in a strictly juvenile fashion, (Persephone by storming off and Hades by sulking heavily) which just goes to show these two really are a couple of big kids aren't they?

Thanks for your support…

Lots of Love… Ditzy xXx