Rayne finally meets her father in this chapter.

Rayne's POV

"I can see it" Hades mumbled eying the Elysian Fields. "I can smell it but I can't TOUCH IT!"

I rolled my eyes as Hades flared up. We were in the throne room as usual and I sat on my fiancée's throne.

"The nicest country club in the universe is just a brimstone throw away"

Hades conjured a fireball and threw it towards the Elysian Fields except the fireball bounced back thanks to the barrier protecting it.

"And it's restricted"

"It would have been a nice place for the honeymoon" I joked from my seat. I wore a dark red over the shoulder dress which matched with my hair. My hair was loose today and I wore brown sandals.

Hades snorted finding my comment amusing before returning to his pouting.

"Yeah! Too bad Zeus set it up so you can never go in" Pain added.

Hades' hair went from blue to orange and he shot a glare at Pain.

"Uh did I say too bad? I meant it's a crying shame"

Hades curled his lips in a scowl revealing his sharp fangs.

"Shut it Pain" I told the magenta colored imp as I stood up. Hades turned was orange now and I placed my hand on top of his. At my touch my fiancée resumed his normal blue hue. Then Hades suddenly grinned and I did a mental face palm realizing he had a new scheme up his sleeve.

"Mind the store you three, I'm going upstairs" Hades said and he gave a quick peck on the cheek before leaving the room.

"Whew that was close" Pain muttered whipping the sweat away from his forehead.

Hades POV

Mount Olympus

My brother was filing a lighting bolt as I approached him.

"Hey! Zeus! How are ya huh? It's been too long, you don't call, you don't write, hey"?

"Hades g'day mate, how are things down under?"

I called the King of the Gods a rude name in my mind before sitting down. Zeus then offered me Nectar and Ambrosia but I politely declined.

"Let me cut right to the chase" I began conjuring the Elysian Fields via a puff of smoke. "You know the Elysian Fields? Well I got a new development growing there okay?"

To prove my point I conjured said development for Zeus to see. "Kind of like a time share? Well I won't share actually, it'll be all mine but you understand the concept"

My development image went away and I got to my feet.

"Okay I know you're a busy god so I was wondering if you might just want to your transfer title to me?"

I then pulled out the right document with a feather pen for him to sign with.

"Just a title autograph here and boom and I'll be right out of you hair what do you say come on?"

"But it's supposed to be the blissful refuge of heroes" Zeus countered.

"Yeah, yeah, the happiest place on under earth, I know"

I was interrupted by Apollo pulling the sun behind his chariot turning night into day.

"And it's time for the morning Hercules report! You're mightiness" Hermes said using his wing sandals to fly over to where Zeus and I were.

"Pick a number Twinkle Toes" I snapped now annoyed I was interrupted again and I grabbed Hermes by the ankle pulling him downwards. "I'm doing a little negotiating here!"

I showed Hermes the document as I turned orange and my hair went from blue to orange in anger.

"Chill out Hades" Zeus said coming over to me and he proceeded to blow on my head which temporarily vanished before reappearing. Zeus laughed and shouted.

"Ha! I should have made a wish"

"How about a death wish" I growled under my breath.

Rayne's POV

I landed out side of the Fate's home in my phoenix form. Today was the day I was finally meeting my father for the first time. I reverted to my human form before entering the Fate's lair.

"Yo" I greeted the weird sisters.

"Hey yourself child" Clotho replied first. "You're father hasn't arrived yet"

"Nervous?" Lachesis asked with genuine concern.

"A little" I confessed.

"It will be fine Rayne" Atropos reassured patting my shoulder. Both Clotho and Lachesis slammed their hands on her mouth.

"Don't go blurting the future out you dimwit" Lachesis scolded.

I chucked at my friend just as a large bird flew into the room. It was a phoenix alright and from what I felt this phoenix was male. He was larger than my phoenix form and he was a beauty. He had the same color scheme but his tail feathers were longer.

I watched as the phoenix shimmered and a second later a man stood in the bird's place. My eyes widened taking my father's form. Sure enough he had my hair color and he wore a red chiton with a gold shirt above it. His eyes were enchanting. They were golden like a hawks. His hair was tied back in a pony tail. My father's eyes widened as he looked to me and the Fates decided to give us some privacy. I decided to approach the older phoenix first.

"Hi" I greeted but I was cut off by being pulled forward and I was in my father's embrace. I felt tears fall from his face into my hair.

"I'm so sorry" he began.

He's apologizing for not being present in our lives due to his stone imprisonment my phoenix half informed me.

I felt a few tears of my own slide down my face and I wrapped my arms around my father's neck.

"I don't hate you" I told him. "It wasn't your fault what happened between you and Mom"

The two of us then kept hugging one another until eventually we pulled apart.

"You're a beautiful young woman now" he told me with pride. "You have Elora's eyes"

"Yeah I get that a lot" I answered with a faint blush.

My father chucked and we went on to get to know another. We talked about things we liked, disliked, hobbies, how my life has been, etc. It turned out I got my temper from Dad while my sense of humor came from Mom. Before I knew it three and half hours passed.

"I know I wasn't there for you growing up but I would like to ask if I may have the chance to form a relationship with you here and now, I know you are living your own life with your mate, I won't interfere with that I just want be there for my child as a father"

"I would like that very much, Dad"

"Little one"

Dad then drew me into another hug and I felt him kiss my forehead.

Underworld

Still Rayne's POV

"There's my future bride" Hades greeted. I rolled my eyes at my mate's remark. I was back in the throne room with Pain and Panic. The two imps made gagging noises and Hades scorched them with his flames. This ended with Hades getting a red welt on his head.

"Damn babe you got a hard punch" Hades said running his head.

"Don't torment the imps and I won't kick your ass" I scolded.

Hades sat down in his throne and I went to stand beside him.

"So did you make the bet with Zeus that Hercules won't get his license by sunset in trade for the Elysian Fields?" I asked.

"You bet" Hades answered with glee. "Which reminds me"

The Lord of the Dead looked to Pain and Panic.

"Make sure that kid flunk s that driving test"

"Pardon our ignorance" Panic began.

"You're Fangfulness!" Panic added.

"But didn't Zeus swear to stay out of it?" Panic continued.

"Guys, Lord of the Dead here" I pointed at Hades with my thumb. "Is a master at manipulation and deceit"

"Right on babe!" Hades agreed.

Later.

"You guys are the greatest" Hercules said. Hades thought it was a good idea to make sure Pain and Panic didn't screw up with the plan which is why I was here. "To come long and help me get ready for this drivers test"

Icarus drove the chariot while Cassandra quizzed Herc.

As Cassandra gave Hercules another question Icarus stopped the chariot.

"Sorry folks the road's closed for repairs" Pain disguised as a human stood in front of us.

"But we got to get to the Temple of Moving Vehicles" Hercules said. "Fast!"

"The side road will get you there in a jiffy"

"And the views are lovely"

Hercules thanked them before Icarus drove us past the disguised imps. I shot the two of them a wink and they returned the gesture. It wasn't long until the views didn't turn pretty and I mean storm cloud ugly. Suddenly a creature with wings of a bird and the body of a lion soared above us.

"Oh S**T!" I exclaimed as the Sphinx dive bombed at us and the chariot got destroyed. The Sphinx then grabbed Icarus and Cassandra in its front paws while Hercules pleaded with me beside him.

"Please we mean you no harm! We're just passing through"

"What he said!" I added.

"Not anymore, you're here to have FUN!"

At that I did an anime fall.

A few minutes later the four of us were in a game show setting. The Sphinx being the host while the announcer was a skeleton.

"The rules of our game couldn't be simpler I ask just one question, right answer gives you freedom and fabulous prizes, wrong answer and you lose your lives"

Icarus freaked out and hid behind Cassandra. Hell I didn't blame him.

The Sphinx then asked the riddle. What did a man do while standing up? A lady does sitting down? And a dog with three legs.

"Shake hands" Hercules answered. The Sphinx thought Herc got the answer wrong and just as he was about to eat Cassandra and Icarus he flattened his ears sadly. Hercules ended up winning a new chariot and after leaving the Sphinx's lair the Hero In-Training wasn't having much luck with driving. Thus we got pulled over.

I fished out my license along with Cassandra and Icarus. The cop took them and eyed them really quick before returning them to us. Hercules confessed he didn't have his and shortly a tow chariot would come and take Herc's new ride.

When we arrived at the Temple of Moving Vehicles there was a long ass line. And I wasn't fond of waiting. Nearby I saw Pain and Panic work up the next scheme since the last one failed. They called Hercules over and I simply face palmed at Herc's clueless demeanor. Pain started to ask Hercules questions until another staff member said there was free coffee. The two disguised imps high tailed it and upon realizing their mistake Herc's application was approved.

I followed him outside where the cop from before would be Hercules's examiner. Icarus, Cassandra, and I gulped before wishing Herc good luck. After he left with the cop, I made sure no one was looking before taking my dragon form. I took flight and followed after Hercules and Chipacles.

"Oh my gods!" Hercules exclaimed at seeing me. I roared before unleashing flames at the chariot. The horses reared before they took off into a gallop. Hercules struggled to drive but it was hard to do that when a large dragon was chasing you. However Hercules was quickly able to gain control and I hurriedly landed in front of the chariot.

Using my tail I slammed the ground hard making chariot stop. I then opened my fanged mouth and Hercules quickly undid the horses before he and Chipacles jumped out of the chariot just as I burned it to a crisp.

But my plan failed liked the other ones with Pain and Panic did. Hercules was able to persuade Apollo to stop the sunset. And after a second exam Hercules got his license.

Underworld

"WHAT?!" Hades roared out not believing his ears. He then went orange. "HE STOPPED THE SUNSET?!"

Pain and Panic were now shaking with fear and hell I didn't blame them.

"Right before he got his license" Panic confirmed and he winced ready for Hades to fry them.

"Maybe Zeus will go double or nothing?" Pain suggested.

Hades' flames rose with his anger and was about to fry the imps just as Zeus's voice rang out. I high tailed it to the throne and hid behind it. I did however poke my head around the corner to see a lightning bolt destroy the model Hades had on the table.

"Nice" my mate said. Then Zeus's head appeared amongst miniature clouds next to Hades.

"I'm not the kind of God to say I told you so, but I told you so! Ha!"

"Asshole" I muttered under my breath as Zeus disappeared. Hades turned orange again.

"Maybe we should just redecorate this place huh?" Panic suggested holding out paint samples. But at seeing Hades his eyes widened and he dropped the samples. I quickly became a phoenix just as my mate exploded and blew up the whole throne room.

A Few Minutes Later.

Even being in my phoenix form didn't block my mate's flames from hitting me. I didn't get badly burned but I smelled smoke and ash thus I took a shower. Once I finished brushing my hair I changed into a dark blue nightgown which had straps at the shoulder and it went past my knees.

Hades suddenly appeared in the bedroom.

"Goddamn it" he said. He then turned to me. Suddenly his eyes widened.

"What is it?" I asked.

"Babe you got some burns from me" Hades said with guilt and he came over to me. He waved his hand over the burns which had been on my right arm and they healed at once. "I'm sorry about that"

"I'm a hybrid of two creature of fire love so don't fret" I reassured my mate. "I'm sorry I didn't succeed with stopping Hercules get his license"

"You tried babe" Hades stated.

He then snapped his fingers and my engagement ring appeared onto my left hand. Hades always did this at night before we settled in. My fiancée then picked up my left hand and began to plant kisses all over it.

"So tell me how did meeting your father go?" Hades inquired after he finished giving my hand affection. He went over to the bed and sat on it.

"It went well" I answered and told him everything about the meeting.

"I'm glad he wants to have a relationship with you babe" Hades pointed out after I finished talking. "I'm also glad accepts me being your mate"

"He understands the mating bond we share, he never really had that chance with my mother" I said suddenly. "He's still struggling not having her beside him"

"Rayne come here" Hades commanded and I did as he asked.

My beloved drew me into him and I felt my face go red.

"I couldn't bare to not have you in my life, I love you that much babe"

To prove his point he placed my hand over where his heart was. A few tears slid down my cheeks and Hades wiped them away. He then proceeded to kiss me passionately. I followed his lip moments and shortly his tongue slithered into my mouth and danced with mine. One thing led to another and we ended up making love. That got Hades to forget his failed scheme to get the Elysian Fields.