Greetings everyone, this is my first ever Fanfiction story. I have added a major twist to the popular legend of Hades and Persephone love story. All the characters belong to the Greek Mythology. However, this version of their story is mine.

No part of this fictional story is to be sold, copied, translated or reproduced anywhere without my consent. ©2014

Persephone - Goddess of the Dead and Queen of the Underworld.

Hades - God of Harvest, Innocence and Flowers.

In the darkness and depths of the Underworld, a place consisting of -

The beautiful Elysium for the distinguished;

and the Isles of the Blessed, an eternal paradise.

The Fields of Asphodel, for the ordinary or indifferent souls.

The Tartarus, for vice-worshippers, traitors, abusers, vile-lovers and the old order of Titans.

It takes true courage and determination to rule the Underworld. And it had found its true ruler in Persephone. The Queen of the dead and Goddess of the Underworld. She ruled this vast kingdom dilligently and devotion towards her kingdom was unparalled. She engrossed herself in work so much that She had little time for herself. Thankfully, someone was there to take care of her, while She took care of the Underworld.

Her mother - Demeter.

Demeter was an original Olympian, who mated with Zeus during the days of Titanomachy. A terrible ten-year long war between the Titans and the Olympians. The news of Demeter becoming pregnant was thrilling for both the parents. However, their happiness did not last for too long. As Fates summoned both the would-be-parents near the Sacred river Styx, and announced that fateful revealation, that their unborn child will be the destined Queen of the Underworld. This shocked both the young parents. Demeter decided to go and stay in the underworld once the war was over, as she wanted her daughter to be born in the place which she was about to rule. Zeus was disheartened at her decision to leave Olympus. Even Hades, her elder brother tried his best to make her reconsider her decision. But Demeter was adamant. Hence, She came to the Underworld and prepared for the birth of her special child.

Zeus became the God of Gods. On hearing this, Demeter was extremely happy and proud of him. However, she got news from the nymphs that Zeus was chasing Hera now. Demeter felt dejected. But, concentrated on the unborn child to distract herself. After some time came the news that Zeus had tricked Hera in the form of an injured bird and forced himself on her, finally making her the Queen of Gods. The news broke Demeter's fragile heart more. She was heart- broken at Zeus' trickery and she felt sad for her younger sister Hera, who had been forced into copulation dubiouly. Demeter was in a state of shock, and refused to take care of herself. She was deeply saddended and anguished, by the way her siblings were handling their lives.

Nyx and Hecate comforted her during her hard time, and convinced her that her unborn child would change everything for the better. The grief-stricken Demeter too, wished the same. At last, that fateful day arrived unannounced when suddenly Demeter felt sharp pain in her abdomen and called for Nyx and Hecate. They both helped her enormoulsy during her labour. Hecate soothed Demeter's intense pain by using her magic while Nyx massaged Demeter's womb, so that the baby would come out easily. The moment baby Persephone was born, a ripple went through the whole Underworld, starting from the Elysian Fields, to the Asphodel Meadows and ending at the core of Tartarus. Even the wicked souls stopped lamenting for a second.

When Demeter opened her exhausted eyes, she immediatley searched for her baby. Nyx silently turned towards her, with a smiling Hecate beside her, watching the baby. The moment Demeter took the baby in her arms, she was filled with such great love for her little baby girl that she felt her heart would burst inside her chest. The baby Goddess smiled at her mother. She had striking pitch-black eyes, with equally black hair on her tiny scalp and pale ivory skin. Demeter eyes became hazy with moisture, with just one look at her baby girl. Seeing her mother becoming emotional, the baby raised her tiny hand to reach for her mother's face, but could not. Watching her reach for her mother, Demeter held her daughter's little raised hand and placed a deep and warm kiss on her palm. Her daughter immediately gave her an extremely adorable toothless smile.

Such a beautiful baby. Even Nyx and Hecate were in awe of her. Demeter decided to call her Kore- The Maiden. However, when Fates arrived to greet the baby goddess and give their blessings to her, they revealed that her true name would be PERSEPHONE - She Who Destroys The Light.

The blessed souls sang cheerful songs, as mama Demeter hymned sweet lullaby to her little Queen.

This was a simple introduction. Actually, I was bored of reading the same old story about our beloved couple. Suddenly, I got this strange idea. So, I decided to convert my idea into a story. Please review my take on this story. Like it or hate it, but do let me know what you all think.

I sincerely apologise to anyone who is offended by the role-reversal.