Hey everyone. So this is going to be part one of two chapters because I had no time to write the other part yet. But dont worry, it will be up tomorrow. Anyway, thank you for all the support. You guys have been really great reviewers.

Reviews:

1) DragonEmperor999:

a) I love it.It is a great life with Hades

--Thank you so much and yes it is.

b) Yikes Mal is mean in this one.Maleficent will be proud of her daughter

--Yes she is an Maleficent should be. The only reason she is really mean, is because she wants Maleficent's approval and for her to be proud of her.

2) ButterflyBaby30:

a) Fabulous

-- Thank you so much.

b) Excellent chapter! Can't wait to see what will happen next!

-- I'm glad you liked it and enjoy the next two chapters.

3) danifan3000: with Evie being Mal's only female friend, I wonder if Mal would convince Hades and Evil queen to let Evie sleep over. they could pretend to be princesses since Evie was raised to be a princess and Mal is the princess of the underworld because of Hades

-- She might. It would be something interesting to see, wouldn't it.

4) CarolSJM: Im loving your story, its so perfect, and the way the characters develop are so in tune with thw movie! When are we going to se Carlos? Are we gonna see Hades reaction to Mals engagement or meeting Ben in D3?

-- Thank you so much and I'm glad you think so highly of it. I'm not sure of when to add Carlos but we will definitely see him. Ben and Mal's engagement is currently very far away, as in like 10 years away at this point in the story.

5) Fan: Uploade the next chapther soon!

-- As usual, here you are. I hope you enjoy it.

6) KayeBell: I love this story. It's great to read and I really enjoy the growing up with hades chapters most of all.Kaye

-- I'm glad you do and the chapters with Hades are definitely the best.

7) JEN-M:

a) That was such an enjoyable chapter! Hades has definitely changed from the days when he was terrorizing Hercules!I love the fact that the Evil Queen is practically Mal's second mom, or at least an aunt to Mal.Hades obviously is trying to raise Mal right. It's like subconsciously, he already knows she's gonna cross the bridge and become a princess of Auradon!I love this chapter. This is my favorite Descendants AU I've ever had the pleasure of reading!

-- Thank you so much and yes he has. I think the gods would have told him whats going to happen so he's going to do things right. I feel so honoured that you think that way.

b) Mal has a really miserable life with her Mommy. She spent most of her life striving to be evil, because that's the only time she was noticed and appreciated! I love this chapter too.

-- She has and sadly it's the truth. Thank you so much for reviewing.

8) Fwgaltx: Mal should be dead multiple times by now (Hades should have brought her to a Doc right after that guy sat on her, that's probably why she's sick, bad parenting on his part.) Also, What about Hades shop? You know, the one from descendants 2 in the scene/ song chillin like a villain they are in front of his shop for like 5 min. It's right next to Dizzy's shop 2. It's called Hades' Souvlaki... which makes sense bc souvlaki is a greek dish. And if your just going by movies it's not important but in the books Mal has a brother (don't know if hes half or full yet) named Hadie from the novels.

-- She should but babies are actually stronger than we realise. I'm not sure if I'm going to include the shop because the only reason he has the shop might be because other than taking care of Mal, he had nothing else to do. I'm only following the movies as following all Descendants canon is very confusing.

9) EmmaMoriarty58: Will the Maleficent/Hades comparison end after they go to Aurodan, and focus on the story between Hades and Mal, or will you change canon to have everyone seem more evil in the Maleficent version?

-- You have just guessed my plan for after this story so yes it will change to only Hades and Mal with a twist. Mal's going to be as she is now in the movies for the version with Maleficent so there isnt much to write.

Thank you once again everyone for reviewing and I hope you enjoy the next two chapters.

Hades' POV

It's with a heavy heart that I realise the day I dread the most has finally come. It's time for Mal to finally walk the actual streets of the isle. If I could, I would keep her here, by my side, where she would be safe forever. I really don't want to let her go but I have no choice because she needs to learn to defend herself.

As I watch my now eight year old princess bounce up and down in anticipation and excitement of the day ahead, I can't share the same enthusiasm. It's going to be hard for me to watch her go because she's still so little and I'm not going with her.

I would go with her but that increases Maleficent's chances of finding her and I don't want that to happen. I also know that if the isle's inhabitants saw her with me, they might get out of her way without so much as a snap, just to avoid my anger. I would love to do that except then she won't truly learn how to take care of herself. But she's definitely not going alone, especially on her first time so I've decided that she would go with Jay after school has let out for the day.

A few minutes later, Jay arrives and I hand them both some money. I know most people on the isle have to steal, but I want Mal to have a less threatening or scary first experience. I follow then to the edge of the forest and give my girl a quick kiss before she leaves with a wave as Jay promises to protect her, earning himself a punch to the shoulder as she exclaims that she can protect herself.

That's my girl.

Mal's POV

I'm so excited. Daddy's finally letting me explore the isle. And if this goes well, I might get to go more often. I'm practically bouncing in my seat as I wait for Jay to come get me because even though daddy's letting me go, I'm still not allowed to go by myself. I get that he wants to protect me and I'm thankful for that but I'm eight now and as Jay's said, most kids are wandering the streets of the isle alone by the time they're three, so I'm seriously behind.

Once Jay arrives, we walk to the edge of the forest and say goodbye to daddy. Jay then promises to look out for me. I know he's doing it probably more for daddy's sanity than for my sake, but I know if anything happens, Jay will be true to his word. That doesn't mean he won't get a punch however because I'm more than capable of protecting myself around bad guys.

As we walk through the more residential parts of the isle to get to the market, my eyes are wide open as I take everything in. It all looks so different from what I'm used to. Run downed houses are cramped together and look as if they could collapse any minute. The ground is full of litter and stinky garbage that make me want to puke the all I had for breakfast.

As we near the edge of the more residential buildings, Jay leads me up an abandoned house. I stare at him, wondering what he's doing when he says two simple words, "short cut". I follow him up to the roof and once we reach there, the view is amazing. Well not in the sense that the isle is beautiful, because it's pretty wormed and dirty looking, but in the sense that I can see the whole isle from my vantage point.

Jay then looks prepared to jump and I look at him as if he's crazy. This is higher than any of the tree branches I've climbed to and jumped from. And at least there, I knew daddy was always nearby to help me of I got hurt. The grass there also looks much softer than the concrete ground below. Has this been a ploy all along? Has my best friend, fake best friend, been plotting my doom this whole time? What will happen to daddy if I'm dead? He's going to be so heartbroken.

He just stretches his hand out towards me. "Do you trust me?" I look deep into his eyes and I realise they're the same ones I've seen ever since I was a baby. I nod and take his hand. "On the count of three. Jump." I gulp.

"One." My heart pounds and I'm pretty sure Jay can hear it.

"Two." My hands start to shake and I'm internally saying my goodbyes. Goodbye daddy. I hope you know I always loved you.

"Three!" My feet leave the roof on their own accord. I feel myself fly for a few seconds before gravity takes over our bodies and I feel my self plummeting to the ground. I close my eyes and wait for my inevitable demise when I feel something soft beneath me.

As I open my eyes, I see Jay staring at me with a hint of concern and amusement. I just punch him on the shoulder. "You could've told me there was a mattress below us. I thought I was going to die." Jay just laughs and ruffles my hair, making me stick out my tongue at him.

"Wheres the fun in that?" He asks me as he helps me up. "Besides, we're here now." As I properly gaze at my surroundings, I realise we really are at the market. My eyes open wide as I take in all the people, the different booths with their merchandise and the sounds of yelling when someone realises they've been robbed. "So princess, where do you want to go first?"

I think for a second before deciding. "Let's start from one end and go in a circle." I suggested and Jay nodded.

"Your wish is my command." He then leads me to a stall at the end selling little trinkets. I pick one the shape of two dragons up and admire its beauty. The two dragons, one a lighter shade and the other a darker shade of purple, curled together to form a heart. It's just a locket frame however with a blue gemstone, an amber, encased inside.

Jay seeing me admire it tells me I should get it. "How much is it?" I ask the lady behind the booth. She looks shocked but answers anyway.

"Its supposed to be $20 but for a sweetheart like you, I'll make it $18." She smiled at me and I couldn't help but smile back as I fished for the money inside the purse. Once I got it, I paid the lady and Jay helped me put on the necklace before we went off to the next booth.

As we walked, I couldn't help but admire the necklace as it was so beautiful and completely captivated me. Jay had to steer me out of the way of some people but I couldn't stop. There was something about it that just pulled me in.

When we got to the next shop, I continued to admire the different goods on offer. There were a lot of them, each ranging at different prices and styles and everything but nothing really caught my eye so we continue on.

We walked through a few more booths before reaching one selling candy apples. By then, we decided we were both hungry enough so we got one each. The expired caramel coating was still thick and sweet, masking the sour taste of the rotten apple.

Once we finished our snack, we threw the sticks away and continued our journey through the market. As we stood in front of a shop a few minutes later, I heard footsteps behind me that made the hairs at the back of my neck stand in attention. I have Jay a sideways glance to see that he was feeling the exact same way.

The two of us slowly turned around and saw two grown men at least twice my height and ten times my size towering over us. "Give us your money." They threatened with their hands stretched out. I turned to Jay, who only nodded out of fear, and yelled.

"No!" I then kicked them in their shins, sending them hurtling to the ground before grabbing Jay's hand and breaking off into a sprint. A few minutes later though, the men caught up and started to corner us as my running had apparently led us to a dead end. My heart dropped into my stomach as I realised this could be the end.

But something deep inside of me told me it wasn't and with renewed vigour, I fought back, kicking and punching the men. Jay eventually recovered from his shock and started to help me. I was about to deliver the final blow where it hurts to one of them when I saw that the other guy had overpowered Jay and was about to send a dagger into his flesh. I changed my course of action.

Hades' POV

About an hour after sending them off, I felt dreadfully off as if something wasn't right. My palms started to sweat and I couldn't focus on anything. Just as I thought I must be dying, my thoughts suddenly went to Mal. My eyes widen when I remember she's not with me, but with Jay all the way at the market.

My heart pounds uncontrollably and I realise my princess might be in danger. That's why my daddy senses are going off the charts. I contemplate going into the market to get her myself but I know Jay's with her, and if he is still the same little boy from a those years ago, nothing will happen to her. That however, doesn't make my worries cease.

Jay's POV

I almost had him but he's too strong. At least Mal's having better luck with the other one. After one of my hits being dodged by the man, and a strike from him a moment later, I find myself sprawled on the floor.

A dagger then makes it's presence known and my heart stops in my chest. How's Mal going to get back to her dad if I'm dead? What would dad say once-

I don't get to finish my thoughts as everything happens too quickly.

Mal's POV

I jump in front of Jay just as the dagger begins its descent. For a moment, it's as if everything stops and nothing has happen. But reality came crashing down a moment later when I finally registered the pain in my side.

Hades' POV

My heart quickness it's pace before finally stopping. That's when I know something's wrong and I race out of my house to the market.

Jay's POV

One moment I saw Mal fighting the other guy. The next minute, she was over me, face pale and breathing deeply. I waited for the pain to come but it didn't. That's when it dawned on me. Mal saved me.

I looked up to the two men to see their faces pale and flee. I smirk at that and almost cheer when I get up until I hear Mal's whimpers of pain. I slowly wriggle from beneath her and that's when I realise the growing patch of blood at her side.

I gently lift her off of me, only for her to try to cling to me as I did, and causing herself a lot of pain. I tried to calm her down and out pressure on the gaping wound was bleeding profusely. The dagger had been removed the minute after it it pierced through her flesh, allowing a smooth path for the blood to flow.

I saw the tears pool at the corner of her eyes and her mouth forming shapes, seeming as if she wanted to say something but couldn't get her voice to work. In my own ready state, I told her to rest and that everything was going to be ok.

Mal's POV

The pain is so overwhelming. I can feel my blood gushing out but at the same time, I feel numb. "Hold on Mal." I hear a voice say from far away. Who's Mal? Why does this voice sound so familiar?

Hades' POV

I run the fastest I've ever ran and make my way through the market that's at its usual hustle and bustle, completely ignorant to the feelings of dread and panic swimming deep in my belly. I rush around it, trying to locate my baby. After going a few rounds and coming up with nothing, I decide to follow my instincts. I take a left, then a right, then another two lefts into an alley where I see my baby.

Her head's in Jay's lap as said boy looks around frantically thinking of what to do as he strokes her hair and pale face, trying to calm her down. As I get closer, I notice the glazed over look her eyes seem to possess and it's completely devoid of all mischief and it's usual emerald glow that can captivate anyone. As my eyes search for the cause of all this hurt and trauma, I spot a dark patch in her shirt and my face pales.

I rush to Jay, who seems startled by my sudden appearance, and look straight into my baby's eyes as they dart all over the place with an unfocused look.

"Its ok baby girl. Daddy's here." I try to soothe her because I know even if she isn't saying a word, she's terrified and so am I. "Daddy will never let you go again." By this point, I can barely hold in my tears as I gaze at my baby, my princess, my sole reason for living, my life.

Mal's POV

Everything's hazy. It all hurts. One minute I hear someone talking. I can feel then holding me, stroking me, but their voice is miles away.

Suddenly, another voice arrives. Another touch arrives. It's hold is familiar and the voice calms me and helps the pain go away. I focus on the voice as I feel my eyes slipping shut. All I see is darkness.