(Spy AU): Chapter Three

"Eduardo Rivera Gomez Rodriguez," Cora said, a picture of an old Hispanic man glowing on the screen behind her desk. She turned to Hades and Zelena. "He's a Bolivian scientist, and we have information that he's currently working on a deadly bioweapon. Your mission is to take him out, gain clearance to his lab, then infiltrate and steal the bioweapon."

"Why us?" Zelena asked. "Why none of the other teams? We'll be too busy trying to kill each other."

"You two are more familiar with each other than everyone else. All the other teams are still trying to get to know their partners and learn their habits. There's a fair amount of hostility with them as well. You two know each other, and how the other works." Cora sighed, then added, "I'm sure that despite your past, the two of you can act like mature, responsible adults." She gave Zelena a pointed look, who scowled.

Hades smirked. "That goes for you as well, Mr. Graves,"Cora said sharply. "You work for me now, and don't think I don't hold a grudge against you for all the mishaps you've caused BROOKE."

Hades smiled warmly. "Of course, Director Mills."

Cora's eyes narrowed before she continued, seating herself at her desk as she did so.

"You two will be attending a high-class banquet under the aliases of Orpheus and Eurydice Harpe. And yes, Zelena-" she said as her daughter opened her mouth, "-that means you're posing as husband and wife."

Hades grinned at Zelena. "Honey, I'm home," he teased. She just glared.

"Go see Regina for prepping, Zelena. We need to get the both of you out and on this mission as soon as possible," Cora directed, not looking up from a manila envelope.

Zelena stood rooted to the spot, trying to work up some sort of argument, ready to say anything to get out of what she had to do.

Cora glanced up. "That's an order, Agent Mills," she said warningly.

Zelena stiffened. "Yes, Mother."

She turned to leave. "If I can even call you that," she muttered under her breath as she walked out, her words only heard by Hades.

In her peripheral vision, she could've sworn she saw Hades almost imperceptibly turn in her direction.

"I'm telling you, Regina, she wants him to 'accidentally' put a bullet through me! Hell, she probably hopes I'll do the same thing, and then all her problems will be solved!" Zelena ranted to her sister as Regina attempted to fix her makeup.

"Look, I get that you're upset, but can you hold still so I can fix your mascara?" Regina asked, trying to avoid poking Zelena's eye out. Zelena sighed and tried to stay motionless.

"It might not be too bad," Regina tried to console her. "I mean, all you have to do is go in together for appearances, right?"

"I practically have to seduce the scientist fool the whole damn party while Hades sneaks around," Zelena fumed. "And then we have to infiltrate the base together, and steal whatever the goddamn bioweapon is-"

"I think you should just take a deep breath, and think about it this way: You two aren't actually going to be posing as spouses for too long," Regina pointed out. "Because I get the sense that's what this is really about."

Zelena said nothing, merely scowled irritatedly.

"Now, let's see about this dress…" Regina held up what looked more like the type of thing one found in some racy lingerie store.

Zelena started to bury her face into her hands, but Regina smacked them away.

"Don't smudge the makeup!"

Hades consulted his watch, then adjusted the cufflinks on his suit coat.

They had to leave in an hour.

How long did it take to-

A loud crash came from Zelena's room.

"I am not wearing that!" her voice shrieked.

"Zelena, come on," he heard Regina say exasperatedly. "It's just a dress-"

"That is NOT a dress. I'll look like a bloody stripper!"

At that image, Hades literally had to clap a hand over his mouth to conceal his laughter.

"That's the whole point!"

"Regina, I will do this mission. I will play my part. I WILL NOT wear whatever the hell that is!"

"You know what? Fine. Is this better?"

Silence.

Then came a grudging "Alright."

Ten minutes later….

"Why, Zelena, don't you look stunning," Hades drawled.

She instinctively crossed her arms over her chest, attempting to hide the plunging neckline of her emerald green dress. "Shut up," she muttered.

"I'm wounded, Zelena. I only meant to compliment you."

"I don't want compliments. I want out of this thing-" Hades grinned, raising an eyebrow, and she glared before continuing. "-and into some real clothes."

"I suppose we should head out and complete this mission, then," he suggested.

"For once, I agree."

Review, please!

Next Spy AU chapter will be the actual mission itself.

Next actual chapter will most likely be the next High School chapter...

Also, vote Greg Germann for the Teen Choices TV Villain!