'ello, everyone! I have managed to make a new chapter even as school slowly takes over my life. Thanks to everyone who has reviewed, favorited, and followed my story. Good to know I'm doing a good job. I will try to do my best in updating. I have 5 classes this semester, so we will see. Thanks for the patience.

Persephone - Minako
Hades - Theo
Zeus - Akihiko
Hermes - Shinjiro
Demeter - Mitsuru
Cerberus - Koromaru

A shiver crawled down Akihiko's spine. He felt the icy stabbing of possible death heading up Mt. Olympus. This feels all too familiar. No, it couldn't be.

"Hey, Aki." Shinjiro, messenger of the gods and Akihiko's best friend, came into his private training room. "Mitsuru is storming her way through the halls. Something about forcing you to help her get Minako back."

Damn. She didn't find out about-! "What happened?" Akihiko asked, desperately keeping his composure.

"It seems Theo kidnapped her."

As soon as Shinjiro finished speaking, Mitsuru barged in, her powers slamming the doors open. The Messenger God backed away slowly. He didn't want to get in the enraged goddess's sightline. Fortunately for him, Mitsuru only had eyes for Akihiko.

"Mi-Mitsuru," Akihiko stuttered. "Wha-"

"Order your darkness dwelling brother to return my daughter!" the red haired goddess shouted.

The King of Gods flinched at the sound. So she had not found out he himself had a role in Minako's kidnapping. Akihiko was the one who had made the narcissus appear before the girl. If Mitsuru ever found out…

"What makes you think Theo has Minako?"

"Fuuka informed me after I searched endlessly for five days."

Fuuka must have heard the cries of the humans as well, pleading for fresh crops. Akihiko wanted to help the humans, but Theo rarely came to him for help. He couldn't turn him away when he sounded so desperate. However, the humans were beginning to starve. Akihiko sighed.

"Shinji."

"Yeah?"

"Go down to the Underworld and tell Theo to return Minako."

Shinjiro didn't answer, but nodded. He could see the pain of taking something away from his lonely brother. Mitsuru finally began to calm down when Shinjiro left to complete his task.

"Why would he take Minako in the first place?" she muttered, fixing her hair.

"Maybe he was drawn to her beauty, like many of the gods here."

"Including you?"

She had him there. He only hoped Theo would comply. For both of their sakes.

Koromaru wagged his tail upon seeing Minako. The girl smiled in return. She sat down and Koromaru encircled her. "Koro, how long has it been since Theo had any visitors? Other than the souls of the dead." The three headed dog cocked his heads in thought. He whimpered. Minako took that as none. "Would…you be sad if I left?" A much louder whimper, followed by a growl. Minako petted the giant paw closest to her. "Want to go explore for bit? You must be bored staying in one place."

"Arf!" Koromaru jumped up, eager to go. He took small steps so he wouldn't leave the girl behind. Theo was busy, with what, Minako had no idea. She found herself smiling more around him than before. Only a few days ago, she despised his presence in her space. Now, she started to miss being by his side. She still wanted to see her mother, but wanted to stay with Theo.

Koromaru's low growl made her jump. Minako looked around for an intruder. There was no one with them, dead or living. Then she realized the growl was directed at Tartarus. They were closer to the glowing structure than last time. She thought she heard voices speaking.

"Release us…" the voices said. Were those the Titans speaking? Koromaru's fur stood on edge as the voices continued. "Release us…Minako…"

"Come on, Koro," Minako said. "Let's go back."

"Help us…and we will grant you your desire."

My desire? Theo's image formed in her mind. Mother would keep us apart if I returned to the surface, I know that. But maybe she'll understand when I explain that I love him. Mitsuru was extremely stubborn. It would take all the persuasion the girl had to convince her mother.

"We can help you," the Titans told her. "We can help convince Mitsuru to let you stay with your beloved Theodore."

"You…can?" Minako asked, turning back to the tower.

"Yes. Just release us…" The last word hissed in the girl's ears as she slowly walked towards Tartarus. She thought she heard Koromaru howl, but that didn't matter. She wanted her desire granted. Her fingertips were inches for the door. Now all she had to do was-

"Minako!"

The girl was yanked back sharply. It was enough to break her out of her trance. The next thing she saw was Theo's enraged face. This was the first time Minako had seen anger the god's handsome face. Before, it was merely annoyance or irritation. This new, rarely seen emotion scared her.

"What were you doing?" Theo hissed, his voice similar to the Titans'. He grabbed her shoulders and shook her a bit when she didn't answer. "What were you doing?!"

"I…I don't…They…"

"What did I tell you before? You promised me that you would not come here!"

Minako lowered her eyes. Facing an enraged King of the Underworld was as terrifying as it was rumored to be. Koromaru placed himself between the two when Theo pulled Minako away from the tower.

"Theo…I am really sorry. I didn't-"

"Enough!" Theo snapped. Halfway back to the palace, he stopped pulling on her wrist. He kept his face hidden from Minako, so she could only watch his back. Koromaru had gone back to his post, ears drooped.

"Theo, look at me," Minako said. She yanked on his arm to stop him. He still kept his back to her. "I honestly didn't know I was near Tartarus. I was…" What was I doing? She honestly couldn't remember. The Titans were speaking to her and then everything went blank.

"Lord Theodore," a small demon called out. "The Messenger God, Shinjiro, is here. He wishes to speak to you and Lady Minako."

"Show him to the throne room," Theo replied blandly. The demon bowed and ran off. "Please try to look as though nothing has happened. We will speak of it later."

Minako clutched her chest as her heart sank at his tone. "Yes sir."

Dun dun dun! Drama!

Theo - What are you doing?

Going "cheesy movie sound effects" on people.

Theo - Won't that frighten them away?

...Crap! Quick, Theo! Take off your shirt!

Theo - Ex-Excuse me?!

You heard me! -runs after a fleeing Theo- See you next time, loyal readers!