Omg guys it's been pretty long since I've updated. But fear not sweet children, the earth have not swallowed me whole and I am back! It was a super stressful school year for me, between 6 classes, work and rehearsals I had no time for anything. I wanted to write something ASAP, just to let you guys know that I've not forgotten you 3. Anyways I know this is super short, but I hope you like it anyways. : )

I dreamt of the coast of Trabzon: golden sand contrasting against the indigo sea, blue skies with rose-colored clouds, and the sun burning low into the far horizon. Dusk tainting the world, preparing us for the night. I dreamt of riding a powerful stallion bareback along the coast. The water splashed high, droplets of salted water clinging to us. I felt the wind on my face, the smell filled my senses. I felt the heartbeat of the powerful animal underneath me.

It's heartbeat felt as if it was within me.

The frantic beating drew me towards it.

Soon the smell of the sea faded; there was no wind blowing against my face, no powerful horse beneath me. There was pain of a broken and bruised body and my own heartbeat pounding urgently against my chest.

"…You will not last the night…must speak with Persephone…" The melody of the voice was familiar, comforting. It came and went through the haze my mind formed to protect me from the pain. "…Ares…"

Ares. The voice gave name to my urgency. Instead of fighting the pain I clung to it, hoping that through it I would gain some lucidity. Through great effort and concentration I managed to slowly open my eyes.

I was in my sleeping chamber. On my comfortable bed made of sturdy wood with a mattress that had nearly cost me fortune. The pale rose colored sheets I loved so dearly were draped over my body. I could feel my skin against the soft sheets and knew that underneath the sheets I wore nothing. Somebody had disrobed me.

I made an effort to rise; despite the incredible pain the effort caused me.

"You are badly hurt, Liah, do not attempt to rise." Hermes came into my view, his sky-colored eyes shone with desperation, sadness and even uncertainty.

"Ares…Hermes, we must find Ares-" My voice sounded strange to my own ears, as if something was broken.

"Shhhh. You mustn't worry, love. All will be well." He said, smoothing the hair from my brow. His voice was soothing, but I was not deceived.

I knew that there was a storm breaking, one that I might not survive.

My heart beat furiously within my chest, my breathing came in short breaths. I wanted to stand, to be unbroken. To search for Ares. I simply could not lay there, disregarding everything that had happened. I could not lay there while the man I love suffered because he had sacrificed himself for me.

I attempted to sit up, but Hermes held me down. I began to struggle earnestly, feeling that if I lay there I would drown in my grief. I pushed against Hermes despite the pain and broken bones, I struggled against the god. He attempted to ease me with gentleness, whispering sweet nothings in my ear. But I would not cease the struggle despite knowing I was hurting myself. I simply could not. The hysterics with in me rose, for I knew he would not allow me to search for Ares. He would not allow me to harm myself any further.

"Please, Liah. Please, calm yourself." I fought like a wildcat, wounded and corralled with the enemy.

The frustration in Hermes was evident in his clear eyes, and so was his decision. He climbed on the bed, straddling me, pinning me against the soft cushions. He was careful yet still the slight weight he pressed on me hurt me.

I began whimpering and sobbing all at once, the sound pitiful and embarrassing.

"…Ares…I…Ares…Hermes, please…Ares…" I cried as I had not cried since I was a child. Hermes face above my own showed concern. His blue eyes were torn with indecision. Tears pooled in my eyes and fell onto my bed; I struggled desperately, clawing at him to get off me, so that I may go in search of my beloved.

"Calm yourself, please. I will help you find him but-" Hermes said.

I interrupted him with my loud sob, my hand pushing his face away from mine. My nails left thin irritated trails where they grazed.

"I shall take you to Persephone."

I wept as his large cool hands cradled my face. His face came closer to mine, and he placed a kiss upon my brow.

"He is my life, Hermes. I can not see him destroyed." I whispered.

I felt a strange wind engulf me, and I lost myself within it. My mind faded to blackness.

That's it for today folks. Hope you like it and I will be writing ASAP these coming days 3