"Persephone," He said, "I want you to come with me to the Underworld."

Persephone stared at Hades for a moment, not quite sure how to respond. She knew how serious going to the Underworld was and how she should not answer lightly even if she trusted Hades.

She studied his face thinking. She knew for sure that she wanted this, to go be with Hades, in his realm. The idea of leaving her life behind and exploring everything this world had to offer excited her and her chest tightened. She had never left her mother's fields and as vast as they were, there was always a limit. Persephone has seen grasses and trees and flowers for days but never a mountain or cave. Other than the small lake in the wood, she has never seen water so wide, men sailed for months just to get to the other side. And how many more possibilities could be out there?

Hades sensed her concern over his statement and immediately regretted saying it. He had gotten caught up in the moment. The underworld was not an easy place to be, it could easily suck you into it, trapping your soul forever; Hades, of course, knew this first hand.

Hades loved his home but he was used to the harsh conditions that settled themselves there, Persephone was not. All he could think about was his dear golden Persephone being swallowed up by the darkness. He feared she hate it or finally realize the horrible god he was.

And why wouldn't she. He was the King of the Dead. With a heavy heart he went to withdraw his request, but before he could, her soft voice chimed in,

"Ok. Lets go." Hades faced her with disbelief.

"No it's alright, I was too hasty in- I mean we're probably going too quick-" She cut off his rambling protests,

"I don't think so. I've thought about it and if I'm gonna go to the underworld I'd rather do it now with someone I like then later when my time comes." Hades frowned at that last statement but he was soon blinded by the realization of her earlier words. With the thrill of confidence Hades kissed Persephone again.

"Oh but what about my mother? I completely forgot about her-She'll never agree to this." She jumped up and exclaimed. Hades grumbled and also stood up, brushing the dirt and leaves off his pants.

"Oh no," He said, Leaning backwards to stretch out a knot in his spine, "You are not getting my hopes up and then crushing them in the very next minute. I don't care what Demeter thinks, I'm all mentally prepared for you to come with me and if that means I have to kidnap you then I'll do it!" By the end of Hades threatening statement, his hand was on her shoulder and the two were both laughing. Persephone already forgetting about what her mother might do and instead of the present here with Hades.

"Well then you better get on with kidnapping me before anyone sees" She smiled. For the first time in her life Persephone felt like a normal young goddess. Alive and healthy with the sun on her skin, flowers in her hair, and a romance forging itself with every movement they made. Her Mother's worrying was somewhere else along with the depressing questions and comments.

She did think back to what her mother's reaction might be, but Persephone justified it with the fact that she may never get this chance again. She smiled at Hades again and the look of his dark features and handsome face even with the scarring just made her heart swell up.

"Are you ready to go now?" He asked. Persephone nodded and with a snap of his fingers the ground beneath them shook and rumbled. The force was so strong that Persephone grabbed on to a very willing Hades who then lifted her small body into his arms.

"I apologize for all this. I don't normally divulge in the dramatics. But you know, I have to show off every once in awhile." The trees around them were being torn from the roots landing with heavy crashes onto the forest floor. The lakes water was in an angry mess. Waves rising out over the shore, slamming into the bush. Hanging onto him she watched in awe as plumes of black, stinky smoke bled out of a rip in the earth itself. Nine, darker than night, ghostly steeds materialized. Gnashing their teeth in their foamy mouths. Their red eyes like demons, uncontrollable and fierce, pulling an ornate silver chariot, glittering like stars or sharpened swords. Her once peaceful meadow, with its still waters and pure skies, now a chaotic rage. A wild monster got loose, tearing everything apart. And at the center of it all: Hades.

Through this turmoil, he stood there holding her in his arms.

"Are you alright?" He asked.

"Yes," She responded, "And I do have have to say I am very impressed." Persephone grinned at him and his heart flew away, out of his chest and into the bright sky. This was one of the few occasions he felt proud of himself and his status as the King of the Underworld. Persephone,The Persephone he'd been thinking about, dreaming about, worrying about, was in his arms at that very moment saying that he was impressive. Freely coming with him to the underworld, his home and she wa happy and excited about it. Her hand was at the base of his head feeling the short length of his hair. Never in his thousands years of living did he ever meet anyone so amazing and to open up to him and not be afraid or disgusted. She was his sun, his light in his dark world. And he thought, 'I can never let her down.'

He carried her the few steps to the chariot and grabbed the leather reins with his free hand. He struck the horses and everything morphed into a dead silence. There Hades was, the light flickering off his face, commanding the world like the king he was. Leading the beasts straight into a dark Hell.

And as the last bits of light faded from her vision, a rush of fear swept through her body.

A/N: I'M SOO SORRY THIS IS SO LATE! I deeply apologize, life has unfortunately gotten in the way and I haven't had any time to write. Anyways, I hope you enjoy this chapter and I will try my hardest to keep writing! Kiitos paljon!