Chapter 5
Hades watched the fire burning in the hearth. He had sent Cronus away about an hour ago when Layna fell asleep. He never thought he would stay with her. He had work to do! Preparations to be made so that he could help her with the broken bones! Yet here he was! Sitting in the leather chair he so loved to sit in by a hearth watching over her. Hades turned to Layna she was a sight even when she slept! Her face was peaceful now that the pain was taken away. After all it was what she needed and who else to take the pain than Hades the god of the underworld! Man he hated himself! He felt so weak now but at least any pain that was on her was gone. His eyes began to close and he leaned his head back against the chair.
His mind began to flow towards Layna and he began to day dream but he couldn't stay asleep long. His eyes opened and he looked over noticing her head was turned toward him. He could see the shine of her eyes from the fire. She was trying not to have him notice her watching him. So he figured he'd act natural and not let her know he knew. He pushed his hand through his hair then saw her eyes darken. She now fully looked at him. Her smiles always did him in but this one was so tired and weak he couldn't help but stand up and walk over to her.
Was she in pain and that's why she was up? Or did she have a bad dream and woke from that? Hades gently sat down next to her checking her forehead before smiling knowing she didn't have a nightmare but was she in pain then? His brow furrowed as he checked her shoulder. Seeing that it was fine and healing nicely he smiled again and then went to set himself to changing the bandages. He focused on the wounds as best he could without focusing on her pale skin. Her lips were a shade darker than her skin but they were a beautiful contrast. His eyes went to the basin where he ringed out the bloody water. He then turned back to her. Her eyes were on every move he made. God he loved how she watched him!
Hades smiled…wait smiled? He never smiled! Yet he was! She smiled back at him and he could tell it was genuine. Her eyes were still dark but now were lit up. He began stroking her hair feeling it caress his fingers. He always dreamed of her being here so he could push his fingers through her hair. He watched her sea green eyes begin to close. She smiled as she fell asleep for the third time. He continued to stroke her hair even after she was asleep since it seemed to calm her down. She looked more unique when she slept. She looked more like her great aunt Hestia with the red streaks in her brown hair. That must be where she gets her strength from! His sister did have a nice temper she used with pride! It wouldn't surprise Hades if Layna had learned how to use her own against others. He moved to stroking her hand as she slept with her face against the pillow. His lips twitched with the smile that seemed to stay on his face.
Hades gently moved off the bed and strolled to the chair he had been in. Then he rethought that decision and went to the table Tedius had left the Ambrosia and wine for him. He poured himself a glass and then walked over to the windows that were in that room. The sun had just begun to rise in his land. Meaning Apollo was making his rounds above as well. His eyes began to shine as he though about Apollo. How could she have had an infatuation with that asshole? She had told him when they first met and before she had found out who he was. His mood began to somber a bit as he thought of how she just spoke freely till Apollo had swiftly been by her side protecting her.
Hades still remembered Layna trying to stop Apollo from killing him. She was so kind to him and he was going to tell her who he was but he loved her talking to him like he wasn't a freak or a dead man. Her eyes were filled with pity at what Apollo was saying to him and making her feel guilty for bringing it upon him. He couldn't believe how much Odysseus and Athena apologized afterward. They had no idea Apollo would be so protective. But how couldn't he be? She was to be his wife. Before Zeus told Apollo she was to become a Guardian of the underworld! Man did that make Apollo hate Hades even more!
It wasn't my fault! Athena and Odysseus both thought it was better for her aswell! Hades thought back and couldn't help but look at the woman who was asleep in the bed. He glared at the sun thinking of how Apollo looked disgusted with Layna when she agreed to be a Guardian of the Underworld. Layna had seemed proud in her decision as well as all the other gods! So it wouldn't surprise him if Apollo wanted someone to take her out so Hades wouldn't have her either…shame it didn't workout that way.