This chapter was also based off of a tweet/Tumblr post but I like it. The idea is basically this: Zeus and Hera have a reality TV show and Hades and Persephone are featured on an episode. They then compare marriages.
*Complicated by Avril Lavigne plays softly in the background throughout this one-shot*
"So how many people has he cheated on you with?" Hera asked. Zeus had had the "brilliant" idea that they should have TV show comparing their marriage to other godly couples. Probably because he wanted to prove he wasn't the only cheating husband in Olympus. But you didn't hear that from me.
Hade and Persephone, who sat on a loveseat across from the two separate chairs holding the King and Queen, gave each other a look. It kind of looked like they were thinking 'are they really this crazy'? And yes, they are.
"Um…..he hasn't."
"Come on. You can be honest," Hera prodded. Zeus mouthed really? to Hades, who nodded, and he shook his head in amazement.
"Well, there was that one girl. Minthe, I believe," Hades admitted. "I never did anything though. It ended rather quickly." Hera narrowed her eyes and shot a dirty look at her husband.
"Why do you ask?" Persephone knew that Hera and Zeus had their….difficulties. Differences, rough patches, falling outs, issues, in need of therapy, etc. Which is why she regretted asking that question the second it passed through her lips.
"We don't have to get into that," Zeus knew he was going to have to listen to yet another of Hera's lectures of faithfulness, loyalty, fidelity, and all that other boring stuff. Why couldn't Hades be like every other god and cheat on his wife? Sure, they were in love or whatever but still.
"Actually, he slept with four different women," Hera gave a pointed look to her husband before she continued. "And that was just this week."
*the audience goes "oooooh" at start whispering amongst themselves*
Persephone's eyes widened but Hades just shook his head. His brother's actions didn't even surprise him. He never could be loyal, not even to Hera. Then he got an idea.
It was horrible, cruel, and most likely wouldn't end well. But if it taught Zeus a lesson…..
"Zeus, could you grab Persephone a drink?"
The King of the Heavens nodded and silently thanked his brother for giving him a reason to escape his wife, even if it was only for minutes.
When he returned, the audience were smiling and laughed when he walked by. Before Zeus could do anything, Hera started to talk.
"Oh wonderful husband of mine, could you promise me something?" Hera blinked her cow-like eyes at Zeus, knowing full well that (in front of an audience) he couldn't refuse her.
"Sure thing, babe," Zeus was nervous. Why was Persephone hiding her face in her hands? Why was Hades looking at him with that stupid look on his face?
"Swear it. On the River Styx."
"But I don't- " if looks could kill...well let's face it: Zeus would've died centuries ago. "Okay fine! I swear it on the River Styx."
Persephone couldn't help it. She burst out laughing. Hades shook his head in amusement. See, unlike the other gods, Hades had married Persephone for one reason: he LOVED her.
That's the reason all the gods claimed to have gotten married, but Hades was probably the one who still did care deeply for the woman who was technically his niece- nope, not gonna think about that.
"Good. You just promised to never kiss another woman romantically, be with another woman romantically either physically or emotionally, and I am the only woman you will ever love."
"OOOHHHH!" the crowd stood on their feet and started to clap enthusiastically. Hera felt accomplished: there was no way Zeus could wriggle his way around his oath.
At least, that's what she thought before she caught him making out with some mortal man.
AN: Alrighty, I'm only doing three more chapters after this one. If there are any requests, let me know now before I complete this story.
Kitkat Out!
