Listless Kore tossed and turned , her neck and upper torso drenched in sweat , as she snapped awake with a loud scream. Her eyes frantically surveyed the room, her chest heaving taking loud gasping breaths. "It was that damn dream again." She muttered. She swung her feet off the bed and walked across the room to the balcony , swinging open the light glass doors, the breeze felt good on her flushed skin. Sighing she tried for the thousandth time to make sense of the dream that has been plaguing her for the last month. A sick feeling rises in her stomach as she thinks of the old witch on the bank of the river smiling with only one eye. The old woman is moving her mouth but I hear no sound , I try to run away from her but she chases me and tackles me to the ground by the river screaming silently and clawing at my face my eyes. I always awaken without hearing what she's saying . Snapping back to reality she tried to focus. Deep breath Kore , She laughed at herself and decided that dream would be the least of her worries today.

She breathed in the smell of her garden below and tried to push the dream from her brain , the last of it a whisper in the dark as the sun rose.

As Helios light was just beginning to pierce the darkness Kore finished getting dressed . Wrapping her waist length auburn curls into a bun she rubbed olive oil into her deep tan skin. Looking at her you would think she had a trail of suitors, her face was heart shaped covered in almond colored freckles dusted lightly over the top of her ski slope nose to full lips that were a deep pink. Her neck graceful and thin, her arms toned soft hands an endowed chest and slim waist and full hips. However her mother , Demeter, scared away or turned down any suitor, God or otherwise; Declaring me a maiden forever . Moving over to her wardrobe she picked out a simple white linen dress that fell just above her knees. Taking one last look at herself in the mirror her blue green eyes sparkled mischievously back at her. she grabbed her rucksack and an Apple determined to be out before the Nymphs would come to smother her in what would no doubt be another boring day sitting in the meadow gossiping. They are my mothers servants set to protect and watch over me but I'm not such a little girl anymore. After walking along the river and meadow she came to a small clearing at the base of a mountain, they'll never find me here she thought The mountain was lush and green the wind blew to the East as if calling her legs to walk. determined to climb the mountain, the sun rose higher and higher in the sky. I set off on my adventure having no idea that somewhere in the underworld the fates were working overtime . And on Olympus my mom was getting into a pissing match with my dad.

"you will bring my daughter to me, She is 18 now and must receive her name accept my blessing as her father." Zeus stated . Demeter could feel the heat rising to her face " KORE, has a name and she does not need your blessing" " oh come off it Demeter" Zeus rose off his throne thunder rumbling lightly with each step he took to wards Demeter. She stepped back venom laced in every syllable " you rejected her and now what you wanna piss off your wife you want to use my daughter as a pawn? I think the fuck not!" She screamed. The earthbelow the throne room was now groaning and grumbling .He was now close enough to touch her, " now now Demi dear be a good girl," he condescendingly cooed at her "you and I both know" he licked his lips and placed a hand under her chin , his ice blue eyes locked with hers " that I ALWAYS get what I want." A sharp slap hit Zeus in his left cheek. Tears were flowing from Demeters eyes- " how dare you? You didn't want her! " she hissed trying to peel off his vice like grip. His playful smile was replaced with a blank espression,Blood trickled form

The corner of his mouth , " you kept PERSEPHONE away from me because I did not choose you to sit in that seat." he pointed to the throne aside his. " I named my daughter blessed her and gave her abilities just like any of my other children! never the less we had an agreement , cunt , I get her for one summer when she turned 18 , that was the deal. As for pissing of Hera that's just a perk." He laughed spinning on his heel . " Hermes will find you with my gifts .I'll expect you both here this evening for the festivities" in A flash of gold and white smoke with a crack of thunder Zeus was gone . Demeter was left standing alone in the throne room sobbing. Her heart wrenched as she knew her binding agreement with the fates meant she could not disobey. " Fuck !" she screamed and in a flash of green and gold smoke she was gone as well.

Hera stepped from behind her hiding place in the pillar. Contemplating all she had just heard. With each step her plan formulating a smile spreading wider and wider across her lips . "Minthe"she called her nymph appeared in a cloud " yes my lady , I live to be of service" " prepare my peacocks and chariot, I'm taking a trip. Also bring me Hades's marriage scroll" she said . " yes my lady with utmost haste" and with that The nymph was Gone and Hera's plan was set in motion. When Minthe brought her the marriage scroll her smiled deepened and a sick laugh rose out of her throat as she flew off towards the underworld . Upon unrolling his marriage seal the fates have decided who he would marry and wouldn't you know it's that little brat my husband made behind my back with my sister !!!!

" The Goddess Hera wishes an audience with you my Lord." Hades looked up from his paperwork scattered across his black marble desk . "Send her in" he said rubbing his fingers into his eyes. His sister in law looked the same as always beautiful and calculated . "Brother" she cooed silkily bowing before a hug. " what an unexpected surprise" he muttered . " Sister , I am very busy and running late for judgement" he said looking at the moon dial . " this will only take a minute brother dear, do you have time this evening to come to a celebration" Hades looked back at her shocked " sister it's been over a millennia...I sincerely doubt-" " don't say it! Youre always " Busy" she turned up her nose in disgust, hades rolled his eyes " you came all the way to the underworld to invite me to a party sister ?" " yes it's important brother you've always indulged me when I asked so why should it be any different now? Besides you've been cooped up down here for the last 10000 years. Come live one night" she said " I also came to give you this , the fates needed my seal on it. It's yours but I have no idea what it's about-Hades looked over the document ; it was not uncommon for the fates to change and things unless set in stone were always changing. " Persephone ...no I do not know her." "most likely it was a mistake " hades said rolling up the scroll and tucking it into a pile of papers . " I wouldn't be too concerned sister, I'll speak to them this is the first I'm hearing of this girl, I must go ; Chiron will see you out"

Hera turned to leave " I expect to see you at the party this evening !" She sing songed as the hooded shade escorted her back to her chariot .

That was fucking strange Hades thought to himself as he sat back at his desk forgetting about the scroll he set about to head to the throne room to get some

Work done. As he approached the throne room the echoes of the dead loudly pounding his ears .

Kore was covered in sweat when she reached the summit of mountain surprised to find a river flowing to a lake . The whole thing was like an oasis surrounded by thick dense trees. She ran to the water and jumped in. The cool water felt wonderful. She was floating and splashing around when she hears the shrill cry " KORE !!!!!!!! What do you think you're doing !?" Flipping upright in the water she sees her mother standing on the shore of the lake . Oh fuck, I'm in trouble now kore muttered to herself. Kore swam to shore and walked out of the water .y mother threw my dress at me and looked like she might kill me . " I just went for a walk mother and this place found me - look how beautiful" she slid on her dress and began to wring out her auburn curls . " kore you know you are supposed to stay with the nymphs they are your protection" Demeter yelled causing me to flinch. " it's my 18th birthday I just wanted to do something-" she cut me off and shut me up with one scathing look. " I'm sorry mother" I bowed my head in shame she grabbed my arm and up we went in a puff of smoke suddenly we were back in my bedroom . She began to run the tap in the bathroom for a soak . a trunk appeared to be floating in the middle of the room and suddenly there was Hermès , this is a letter from your father and a gift for you happy birthday Kore , see ya later and with a dash he was gone and the trunk was no longer floating. Demeters mouth dropped but she said nothing only telling me to read the letter , take a bath and dress myself in whatever was inside the trunk . She sent the nymphs in to get me ready

Upon opening the trunk there was perfumes and oils , a pair of high heeled gold sandals a gold laurel crown with rubies and diamonds in it. And the dress was a simple white one shoulder silk dress that was backless and had amoderate cape n train the the shoulder there was a laurel covered in rubies the material was think and lightweight but it felt so luxurious. While in the bath I read the letter from my father . The nymphs perfumes and oiled me . They pulled my hair into a half up half down . My eyes began to tear up as I read his letter, he explained that I was going to stay with him on Olympus the entire summer, that he wanted a chance to get to know me and now I was old enough to understand he'd hope I'd forgive him. After I was dry and sliding into my gown I couldn't help but feel betrayed and lied to. On both sides not just my mom- I mean she had told me my whole life that my dad didn't want me and it turns out he did all these years? Is it genuine ? I snapped back to reality when one of the nymphs gaasped . " what" I snapped slightly annoyed to have been brought out of my thoughts but then I saw what she did . My reflection in the floor length mirror : it was me but it was like the first time I was seeing me the gown extenuated my curves, clinging to me in ways I never thought possible. I looked like a queen my skin glowing and my hair in perfect ringlets framing my face.

I resolved I would not talk to my mom about anything until after tonight.

They opened the door . " She's ready"

Yeah right Kore thought to herself .

WELL THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR READING PART ONE . I will be updating at least 1 chappy per week . This story will be NSfW and mature rated . I love constructive criticism and any edits y'all may have.

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The unwritten Bae