Chapter II: The Flame's Nothing

'So, Hades… people think you are a brother to Zeus,' Alex started hooking Hades up to some monitors.

'Ugh, humans. They probably changed it because they couldn't see a woman in charge.'

'You mentioned that Zeus is your brother. Is Poseidon a brother or a sister?'

'Zeus and Poseidon are my brothers. After helping Zeus defeat our father, the last Titan king, there were 3 realms left the rule. Since Zeus and Poseidon were the only male gods at the time, they asked me since I am the oldest of all the siblings. However, I do feel like they arranged for me to get the shortest lot out of the three, so they could ship me off to the underworld.'

Alex looked at the heartrate monitor but only saw a flatline.

'Hold on, something isn't correctly connected.'

Hades leaned over to look at the monitor.

'What does it do?'

'It should measure your heartrate, but for some reason it can't.'

'Oh, my heart doesn't beat,'

Alex looked at Hades confused.

'What do you mean? A beating heart is needed in order to live.'

'Well, when you become the god of the underworld, a place only souls enter, a beating heart isn't really necessary.'

'Okay…' Alex said, removing the cables on Hades.

'Hey guys, how is it going?' Kara was now wearing her Supergirl outfit.

'Just found out she is talking and breathing without a beating heart,' Alex told her. 'So you know…we are getting there.'

'What in Zeus's name are you supposed to be?' Hades asked Supergirl.

'I am Supergirl. I help defend this city against crimes and bad people slash aliens.'

'This is a superhero?' Hades asked Alex. Alex nodded.

'You look ridiculous.'

'Thank you, Hades.' Kara said.

'Wait, hold on. How come you have powers but Alex doesn't?'

'Because I come from a planet called Krypton. I was sent to earth during the destruction of my planet. On this planet, the yellow sun gives me these powers. Alex was born on earth, so the yellow sun does nothing to her but burn her.'

'Hey, I can get tan.' Alex intervened.

'Does that mean that if Krypton still existed, Alex would have powers there and you don't?'

Alex and Kara glanced over to each other.

'We will never know.'

Hades looked to be in deep thought.

'Tell me something, Kara. If you are a superhero, how come you are working at this CatCo and not helping the humans full time?'

'How do you do that? How do you just know everything?' Alex asked.

'Please, we are been over this. I am a god,' Hades smiled a little.

'That's a story for another time. So, Hades, I am here for your second test. As someone not from this world, we believe you might also have super strength, maybe even flight.'

'I am finished, so she is all yours.' Alex said.

Hades stood up from the medical bed she was sitting on and followed Kara. Alex noticed she had a small smirk on her face.

~oOo~

Kara went down to the ground with a hard slam.

'Had enough, little girl?'

Hades stood over her with her arms crossed and a big smirk on her face. Kara looked back at her and scoffed. Hades offered her hand to help her up. As Kara was getting on her feet, J'onn walked in.

'Can I go now? I think you have enough evidence to back up the fact that I am indeed the Hades,' Hades looked at J'onn.

'Yes, your claim has been proven true. Just answer me this; why did you decide to come to earth?' J'onn crossed his arms.

'I got bored.'

'You got bored?'

'Yes, you try and do a job for more than thousands of years. It gets repetitive. I heard stories from one of my demons, he said that the humans he tortured were talking about superheroes and technology and I became curious. You see, last time I visited earth I was the evil god that people were too afraid to even mention the name of. I wanted to see for myself why humans liked this time.'

Kara and J'onn looked at each other.

'I believe her,' Kara said with a smile.

'Why wouldn't you? I don't lie.'

'Alright. I guess that settles it then. There is a couple of rules we follow her at the Tower. You are not to fight crime by yourself without permission. Also, you might want to think of a disguise while you –' J'onn started.

'Hold on. What are you talking about?'

'Your employment here at the Tower. You'll team with us to fight anything that threatens innocent lives here in the city.'

'I never said I would join anything. I only came here to proof to you that my "claim" wasn't just a claim and now that you believe me, my job here is done.'

'You don't want to join me in keeping this city safe? Kara asked.

'You choose to help the humans. Me? I'd rather enjoy my time on earth while I still can.'

'Are you sure?'

'Yeah. I mean, you're doing a good job so far without me. You're fine.'

Hades walked over to where her jacket was and put it on.

'Anyway, this was great. I guess I'll see you guys around.'

With a small wave, Hades left the room.

'Soooooo…. I guess that was a waste of time,' Kara said.

'We have a literal god among us, who is stronger that you. There has to be a way to get her to join us,' J'onn said.

~oOo~

'She had no heartbeat, Kelly. She is in the body of a human but doesn't need a beating heart. Consider my mind blown.'

Alex and Kelly were sitting on the couch of Alex's apartment, having a cup of tea with a blanket around them.

'So, you have said.'

'And she is stronger than Kara, who is stronger than Superman. Can you imagine her strength?

'Sure, but what is the problem?'

'She doesn't want to join us. So, I was hoping you can maybe convince her during one of your sessions?'

'Oh, come on Alex. You know I can't do that. I can't force my patient to work for my girlfriend.'

'You're right. But we could really use someone like her.'

Kelly put a comforting hand on Alex's shoulder. Then her face changed like suddenly an idea popped into her head.

'Okay, so do not react big to this. Like I said, I can't force Hades to work with you, However, what if she worked for Lena?'

'Lena Luthor?'

'I spoked to Lena the other day and she said she needed a new bodyguard. I didn't think much of it at the time but what if I recommended Hades for the job? With Lena now being part of the Superfriends, she can keep an eye on Hades for you and Hades keeps an eye on her.'

'Kelly, that is genius! That way Hades can use her powers for good. With Hades watching out for Lena, Kara wouldn't have to worry so much about Lena's safety. You think Hades will do that?'

'I'll talk to Lena and Hades in the morning.'

~oOo~

Kelly glanced at her watch and looked around. She spotted the piercing green eyes of her patient.

'Hades! Good to see you.'

'You too. How come you dragged me all the way out here?'

'Hades, welcome to L-Corp. Starting today, this will be your new workspace. Well, most of it.'

Kelly guided Hades through the lobby and into the elevator. She pressed the button for the top floor.

'And what exactly will I be doing here?'

'You will be the personal bodyguard of the CEO of this company, Lena Luthor.'

'Personal bodyguard? You mean I have to watch over this human?'

'Basically yes. You will be there to make sure no harm comes to Lena.'

The elevator stopped and they stepped out. Kelly walked up to the assistant.

'Hi, Kelly Olsen and Hades Lightfyre for Lena Luthor.'

'Miss Luthor is in a conference call at the moment, I will let you know when she is ready. Please have a seat in the meanwhile miss Olsen, miss Lightfyre.'

Hades and Kelly took a seat on the couch.

'How come this Lena Luthor needs protection? Is whatever she is doing here making people that mad?'

'It's not about what she does. It is mostly her name that gets her in trouble; Luthor.'

'I don't understand.'

'You see, Lena's brother is the famous villain Lex Luthor. To make a long story short, people dislike him very much and because of that they sometimes try to hurt her.'

'Oh.'

'Miss Luthor is ready for you,' the assistant announced.

They stood up from the couch and entered the office. Hades was looking around the office and she could hear Kelly greet the other woman in the room. She turned around and laid eyes upon her new boss. Her eyes widened.

'Persephone?'

Lena looked at Hades confused.

'Excuse me?' Lena asked.

'Hades, this is Lena Luthor. Lena, this is Hades Lightfyre,' Kelly said.

'I apologize. You just look exactly like someone I used to know a long time ago,' Hades smiled politely.

'That is quite alright. So, Hades Lightfyre, huh? That is an interesting name you have there,' Lena joked.

'Not as interesting as your name apparently. You are the one in need of a bodyguard.'

Lena looked at Kelly and smiled.

'I think we will be a great team.'