Thanks alot for the great reviews!

Persephone22: You were dead on about Persephone's age. I am picturing her anywhere from 17-19 but she has not been away from her mother often so she is bound to be very innocent. Hades is much older, anywhere from 30-35, but he hasn't had much contact with women so he isn't very versed on the subject but he is still alot better of than her.

Now on with the story!

The first night in the underworld was a very uncomfortable one for Persephone. She had always lived her life in the sun and the plunge into a never ending darkness was not an easy transition. Not only was Persephone uncomfortable about her surroundings but she was also worried about her mother who she knew would be looking for her. So needless to say the night was an unpleasant one. She spent most of the evening in tears.

Hades was absolutely distraught. He had no idea how to cheer up the beautiful woman who was crying in the bedroom next to his. He had regretted the decision as soon as Persephone entered his realm. The look of fear on her face as soon as she saw the dark world and the way she clutched his arm as if her life depended on it would always be imprinted in his mind. Even worse than that memory was when she came across her first shade.

Hades had many shades working in his palace as servants, many he had saved from Tartarus. Others, like Charon, simply wished to remain and care for the king that seemed so desolate. After Hades had shown Persephone to her bed chamber, he thought it was a wise decision to send some of his ghostly hands to Persephone to help her prepare for the evening. As he was settling down to look over some reports he heard a shrill scream down the hall.

"What is the matter!", he cried as soon as he entered the room.

"Who, no, what are these things?", Persephone sobbed out.

"They are just some servants I sent to look after you. I want your stay here to be as enjoyable as possible."

At that moment the young, frightened girl burst into tears. Not knowing what else to do Hades left the room.

This was how he managed to gain a crying woman in his guest room. After an alarmingly loud sob, Hades placed his head in his hands.

'I should just give up now', he thought, 'I never be able to get any work done with Persephone crying next door.

Sighing he stood up to do the task that he did not look forward to. Hades walked next door and knocked on the door to Persephone's room.

"Who is it?", she asked meekly.

"Hades", he answered from the other side.

The door swung inward and he was granted entrance.

"I am sorry I brought you here."

"No, It is all my fault I wanted to come. I was just shocking for me that is all, and I miss my mother. This is my first night away from her."

Hades shook his head and took the woman into his arms and held her while making soft shushing sounds. After she calmed down a little, he led her to bed and started to leave the room.

"Wait, don't leave", she cried, "Stay here with me. Please."

Hades sighed but complied with her wishes. He took her into his arms and the two drifted into sleep. Persephone was slightly fearful but Hades was more content than he had ever been in his life.