Yui walked back along the path. As much as she loved exploring, she wanted some time to just relax again. She found herself back at the big rock from earlier who stood as perfectly as a seat. She climbed up the rock easily through the footholds, pushing and clawing her way up. She stopped at the top to let out a quick breath before flopping into position. The rock was cool, shaded by the high up leaves of the tree tops. She laid her head against the moss covered rock that was perfect or a pillow. It was almost too convenient for her. She breathed in and out, simply enjoying the fresh air once more.

She turned her head to the meadow beside her. This time there was no commotion there, she was simply alone. She frowned. She had been alone so much that it seemed painful to fall back into it in a place like this. Quelling her thoughts, she resumed relaxing, listening to the birds and bugs cry through the tattered trees. She felt the breeze on her face and smiled. It was so nice to feel the world again. She felt alive.

Yui opened her eyes, frowning again. That line was very much wrong. Felt alive, she almost laughed at how ironic it was. She was dead. Did she even have the right to feel that way anymore? Did she have the right to want to feel anymore? This was the first time she truly wondered what it meant to be dead. Did it mean anything? Was it supposed to? The meaning to death was an entirely new concept after contemplating the meaning to life.

Yui pulled her hand to her face, looking at it. She inspected it carefully. Was it any different now? It was no longer the hand of just another person, it was the hand of a dead person. What was she to do with it now? She couldn't contribute to society anymore and it seemed as if there were no consequences to her actions now. She almost felt useless now that she was dead.

Yui shook her head. This thinking couldn't be good for her. Or was there such a thing as good for her now that she was dead? Yui was slowly becoming frustrated. She was going in circles now. She couldn't keep her thoughts straight. She hadn't been this confused since she suddenly appeared in the god school.

She gave out a huff and shook her head, which became more of a roll of the head since she was still laying down. She tried to clear her mind, but too many thoughts were in her head. How was she supposed to feel about it?

The sound of soft crunching filled the air, unbeknownst to Yui who currently was too deep in thought to notice it. A figure walked down the path nearby, slowly approaching her. The figure, who was a tall man, stopped when he spotted her on his sitting rock. She was the last person he expected to find out here so suddenly. He had tried to find her in the past, but she kept disappearing into the mansion. He had almost given up on finding her again since he was so busy lately. But here she was, laying in the sun.

Her purple hair cascaded down the rock like a waterfall catching the light of the disappearing sunlight, slowly turning black as time went on. Her pale skin glew in the light that filtered down through the leaves and the world seemed to open around her. He smiled, watching her glow like a goddess in the light. She was beautiful, breath taking even.

However, a harsh sigh brought him back to reality. Her hands were brought to her face, rubbing against her eyes in frustration. She let out several angry sighs in a row, clearly bothered by something. He frowned, shaking his head. This was no time to be admiring her, no matter how beautiful and breath taking she was. She was suffering out here and needed some comfort.

Stepping out of the shadows, Hades began to approach her. But he stopped, biting his lip. If he got too much closer to her than she may feel the wrath of his misfortune and then she would be even sadder. Still, he couldn't stand there doing nothing, could he?

Suddenly a fluttering filled the air, catching his attention. A small bird, still a little unsteady on it's wings, flew down towards him, nearly crashing into his face. But he caught it carefully in his big hands, caressing the small bird comfortingly. It tweeted happily hopping around in his hand. He smiled at the small, blue bird. He loved how friendly the animals became when there were no predators to scare them. They were as tame as pets.

Hades smiled, petting the bird and whispering it it. "You're going to help me cheer Yui up." He smiled. He slowly made his way over to Yui, careful not to scare her as he approached. "Y-Yui-san?" He said, waiting for her reply. But none came. She was too deep in thought to hear him. Biting his lip again, he tried once more. "Yui-san." He called a bit louder. Yui flinched, quickly sitting up. She visually relaxed when she spotted him, a small smile on her lips.

"Hades-san, it's been a while." She smiled.

"Yes it has." Hades replied, already running out of things to say. He should have thought about that sooner, but he was too distracted with her to think ahead of time. Yui swung her legs over the side of the bolder, slowly slipping down the rock. Hades watched as she descended and jumped when her foot missed it's hold. She squeaked as she tumbled down. Acting quickly, Hades dove towards her, grabbing her as fast as he could. She landed on his knee, his arms around her body as he caught her from her fall. The small, blue bird fluttered away, frightened by the commotion.

Yui found herself in the awkward position of sitting on Hades' knee. She was once again pulled into a blanket of warmth, his robes tossed around her. She blushed, pulling away from him.

"I-I'm sorry!" She cried, standing up quickly.

"It's my fault. My misfortune caused this. I'm truly sorry. I-I will go." Hades said, quickly turning around. But he was stopped by a small hand curling around the edge of his robe. Turning around, he found Yui standing behind him, arm outstretched to stop him.

"W-wait." She said, looking down, a small blush still lingering on her cheeks. "P-Please stay." Yui insisted, looking up at him pleadingly. Hades blushed, nodding automatically.

"A-alright. I-I'll stay."