Hades enjoyed the privilege of seeing her growing up, he was present in all the small changes that were taking place in her. Although he despised being there, far away from his comfort zone, the simple certainty that he would see her once more was all that he needed. Hades stared at her leaned back on the trunk of a tree. He was looking at her figure, scrutinizing all her body. When she was born, all Gods of the Olymp prophesied that she would be graced with great beauty, and they weren't wrong; She was slight, blonde and unerringly feminine, a delicacy that only produced even more beauty around her.
He certainly did not go every day to see her; having to leave the Underworld and go where his brothers and sisters lived had always been a torment for him, but she was worth it. The days before the marked day where tedious for the Dark King, restless and expectant he couldn't wait for the news that could have occurred in her life.
What would she say if she knew that I've been watching her since the day we met? He was asking himself, fearful of the answer. She maybe even doesn't remember our encounter… Would she be happy to know that someone wants to appreciate her in all her many and complex dimensions like I do? Or would she feel bad about the invasion of privacy that it supposes?
He remembered that day vividly, the day that changed his monotone and peaceful life. Long time ago although it seemed like yesterday. The sky was not as clement as almost every day, clouds threatened to break the serenity that was breathed in those fields. Hades thought it was due to his presence in such an idyllic place unlike his home, but when he saw a crying kid hiding behind some tall plants, he understood everything. Cautious and prudent, before doing anything, he analyzed the situation. The little girl should have been crying for a while since she was only moaning, her eyes were nailed to the floor while her hands pressed the ground and boot the lawn. He approached, kneeling down beside her trying not to intimidate her with his large and ominous presence. He contended his breath when her green eyes met his. Has was unsure of himself, and it was not often that the King of the Underworld entered such a state. After seconds that felt like hours, he finally found his voice.
"Little girl." he started, leaning his elbows against his knees. "Why are you crying?"
The girl reminded silent. Her eyes ran all over his face looking for he didn't know what. Hades knees were growing decidedly weak in front of the absence of answer and he decided to act.
"Forgive me if I bothered you. It was not my intention." He lamented, rising to his feet and taking a step back for putting distance between them. Hades felt so awkward, he didn't understand why that girl was making him feel so dizzy. Puzzled by that unknow feeling, he decided to turn around and return where he had come from. Suddenly, though, one hand grabbed his black coat and forced him to stop. He looked down and found himself with a bashful smile.
"Sorry, my lord." She said clumsily. "My mother has always told me that I must not talk to strangers. That's why I haven't said anything. Excuse me if I seemed impolite, it wasn't my intention either." The shy smile turned into a true one. "I was crying because I was upset with my mama but, now that you are here, I feel more relieved. Take this as a sincere apology."
The girl took his cold hand. Her skin was warm and soft, the contact of her hand with his was a healing; suddenly all his fears vanished and time seemed to stop. She was so pure; her simply response was like a ray of sunshine in his dark existence. Hares felt helpless, for the first time in his life, he did not know what to do or what to think. She gave him a red flower that more than a flower seemed like a diamond, those diamonds that are only found in the most remote lands, on islands lost in the maps.
Back to reality, a smile ghosted along his mouth as he simply watched, bemused, how she was talking to him. Unconsciously, yes, but she was doing it. Persephone was calling to him although she didn't know it. Can she sense me? That meant something. But, swiftly, thus breaking all his thoughts, as if the dreadful gorgon was concerned, a sweet and tempting voice suddenly made him turn into stone. He froze, surprised and taken aback. Could it be that he had been so incautious to go see her without his most appreciated gift? Long ago, when his brothers and him dethroned his cruel father and all the Titans, the Cyclops gave him a unique weapon, forged in the wombs of the earth; his formidable invisibility helmet, a weapon that accompanied him in all types of quests, and this quest was not different. It was his personal and most important quest.
Suddenly, quickly like an arrow, she got up and walked firmly towards him. Hades was paralyzed in front of what would be, surely, his fatal end. However, as if a wall was interposed between them, the Goddess stopped right beside him, only a few inches in front of him. His chest was hoisting with confusion that burned his bones and pounded in his skull. Hades couldn't recall being so close to her before. He could see little details on that fascinating face of hers that he had never seen before; her freckles cheeks, the discreet and beautiful flowers she wore all around her hair, the different green shades of her intense eyes, the wrinkle at the tip of her lips while she was looking right through him. He dared to say that he was hearing her heart's pulsations, the feeling of her fresh breath on his cold skin. He was suddenly aware of how strong her scent was in there; fresh and delightful amongst the trees. He couldn't help but take a deep breath and stay quiet, wishing that the Goddess didn't go any further. He closed his eyes, relished the feeling, the smell of her this close, close enough to touch her.
He battled the urge to hold her, to retain her between his muscular arms, to feel her body. He wanted to be close to her, chest to chest, to finally kiss her carmine lips, her face, her eyes, her breasts, her neck; all her body. Get her taste on his mouth. Again and again and again. He desired to take her right over there, like she was an exquisite fruit for his take. Luckily for him, Persephone finally broke the invisible eye contact and, as if she was a leaf that dances in the sound of the wind, her silhouette got lost in a blossoming landscape.
Relieved of her exceptional but exhausting presence, he pulled off his helmet and placed it carefully on the ground. He, the unseen God, was lost. With a lost look, Hades thought how he could find a solution to a problem he'd been carrying for far too long, a question that persecuted him in his dreams, those green eyes that, once looked, were unmatched.
"What does the King of the Underworld make to my humble lands?" A rich, confident and familiar voice asked breaking Hades' deep thoughts.
"Ah, it's you." Hades mused. "How long have you been enjoying yourself thanks to me?"
"Oh, come on brother, don't be so boring! I was just joking." The King of Gods teased, after Hades had complained about his question. "I was just wondering what you were doing here if you hadn't come to greet your dearest brother."
"Nothing, really." He lied.
Before he could continue, Zeus cut him down.
"Don't made a fool out of me, Hades. I know what exactly are you doing here. In fact, I know it for a long time." He smirked at him, raising a large brow curiously.
Hades gave him a long stare, with an indecipherable expression, before his face witched slightly. "None of us want to waste our time. Tell me what you want to tell and finish it."
"I see that your mood has not changed at all over the years. Don't see me as your enemy Hades, I am your brother, and although we are like the sun and the moon, I care about you." He said sincerely. "I can feel you pain through your eyes, and I know exactly what is causing it."
Hades' gut twisted, though his face didn't show it. Hades thought that his little brother was still laughing at him, but when he looked at him, he saw nothing but a sincere and gentle look. "I don't know what you're talking about…"
"Yes, you know it." He cut him off. "And I am the one who will help you. You will have her."
Notes:
Here's the first chapter of this story... is it short? idk... hope you like it! wishing to read you reviews :)
