Woo! Writer's Block has been defeated! For now. Here is the long awaited chapter 8. I've been working on this Tiger & Bunny fic, practicing not making Mary Sues. Seems to be going well.
So I've kept Persona Orpheus as Orpheus in this story. So Eurydice is Female Persona Orpheus (who I think should have been called 'Eurydice' in the FeMC's story). Orpheus' song comes from Edith Hamilton's Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes. "Proserpine" is another name for Persephone and I didn't really want to change the lyrics. Enjoy~

Persephone - Minako
Hades - Theo
Demeter - Mitsuru
Cerberus - Koromaru

Minako was quite stubborn when she wanted to be, much to Theo's surprise. He wanted her to stay behind, but she insisted on coming with him. And she was not going to take 'no' for an answer. Her argument for coming along was:

"I am the Queen of the Underworld now, yes?"

"Of course, but-"

"Then I should be coming along to see who is visiting us."

He couldn't win, not when she pouted cutely as a last ditch effort. She must have picked up that trick from Koromaru. Nevertheless, he took her with him, draping his cloak over her shoulders to keep the spirits away. They reached a high ledge that overlooked a pit-like barren field. Koromaru stood in front of the only path leading farther into the Underworld. The three heads growled and snarled, all six ears pressed back. The King and Queen followed the Guardian's gazes.

In the middle of the "pit" was a sullen man. His skin was almost a sickly pale, face dragged down by sadness. Part of his short white hair fell over his left red eye. White and beige clothing were slightly unkempt, as though he no longer cared for appearances. In his hands was a lyre.

"I wonder what a human is doing down here…" Minako whispered.

Before Theo could answer, a beautiful, melancholy sound filled the Underworld. The spirits went still. Koromaru relaxed ever so slightly as the music continued. The Underworld Lord had never heard such wonderful music before. The notes were soon accompanied by Orpheus' equally beautiful voice.

"O Gods who rule the dark and silent world,

To you all born of a woman needs must come.

All lovely things at last go down to you.

You are the debtor who is always paid.

A little while we tarry up on earth.

Then we are yours forever and forever.

But I seek one who came to you too soon.

The bud was plucked before the flower bloomed.

I tried to bear my loss. I could not bear it.

Love was too strong a god. O King, you know

If that old tale men tell is true, how once

The flowers saw the rape of Proserpine.

The weave again for sweet Eurydice

Life's pattern that was taken from the loom

Too quickly. See, I ask a little thing,

Only that you will lend, not give, her to me.

She shall be yours when years' span is full.

The final notes echoed from the Underworld entrance to Tartarus. Theo was captivated by the song. Then he felt Minako's hands on his cheeks. That was when he found himself shedding gray colored tears.

"Are you alright, Theo?" his Queen asked.

"Yes. Yes, I am. I've just never been…so moved by a song before." Theo put himself back together before addressing Orpheus. "Your song has delighted both my beloved and myself, young Orpheus. I will grant you your wish and return Eurydice to you on the condition that you do not look back at her until you reach Earth. If you fail to follow this condition, then Eurydice shall return to me. Do you understand?"

The white haired human nodded. "I am grateful, Underworld Lord. I pray that you and Lady Minako will be happy." He bowed before taking his leave of the dark realm. As he made his way up, the spirit of a young woman with long, autumn colored haired followed a few feet behind him.

Theo hoped, deep in his heart, that the young couple's happiness and love would rub off on himself and Minako.

Minako sat at her vanity, combing her hair. She wondered if Orpheus and Eurydice had made it back to Earth. She wanted them to be happy after hearing the sadness in the musician's song. He loved Eurydice with every part of his heart and soul. Just like her and Theo.

"Mistress." A small demon hobbled in. "I have news about the human Orpehus."

"Did he and Eurydice make it out?" she asked, setting her comb down.

"Orpheus looked back before making it back to Earth. Eurydice has returned to our depths."

No.

That was not supposed to happen. They were supposed to live in peace together until their natural life spans ran out. Minako bit her lip and sent the demon away. If this was how the human couples were separated, then what would happen to her relationship with Theo?

It was about time for Minako to return to Earth. Mitsuru's excitement to have her daughter back infected the earth, bright flowers popping up here and there. The red haired goddess tapped her foot impatiently as she waited near the Underworld entrance. If that damn Theodore keeps Minako down there a second longer, I will personally execute him.

"Mother…"

The meekness in her daughter's voice shocked Mitsuru. Before when they reunited, Minako would smile brightly and run into her arms. The young goddess almost resembled the spirits that she was forced to live with; drooping shoulders and on the verge of tears.

"Minako!" Mitsuru cried, rushing towards her daughter. "What is the matter? Did that bastard do something to you? I shall go and-"

"He didn't do anything," Minako said. "He…was wonderful as always. It's just that…" She choked on her words, burying her face in her mother's chest.

Mitsuru felt tears begin to soak her robe. She gathered up the brunette goddess, leading her to their Earth home. What in the Heavens happened?

I like making up the scenes in-between the told parts of myths. Makes it fun. :) Hope you fellow readers and new readers liked it.