EP.39|The Silver Cross Murder Revealed! But First! A Little Past!

“N-no! Please…” Freddie covered her mouth in horror. Her eyes filled with tears and rage. She quickly got hold of the necklace and walked back into Zeref’s room. “ZEREF!!!” Freddie yelled as Zeref quickly ran up the stairs. “What’s wrong?” Zeref asked as he looked at Freddie holding the cross necklace. “Shit. Freddie I can explain!” Zeref said and before Freddie could start yelling at him, time stopped.

Literally.

“You fucked up big time.” A familiar voice chuckled. “Hello, dad.” Zeref sighed. “I told you to hide it better.” Hades reminded him.

Hades has bluish-gray skin, flaming blue hair, yellow eyes, and sharp teeth. He is also very tall.

“I know, I know, thank you for reminding me.” Zeref scarcistally thanked. “Hey, sit.” Hades patted the bed. “What do you want?” Zeref asked. “I’m going to tell you a story. You’re gonna listen. And your gonna learn something, ‘kay?” Hades asked as Zeref nodded.

“Hey! Idiot are you listening?!” Hades yelled as Zeref looked at Freddie. He had so much hope and love in his eyes, but also fear that once time resume. She would hate him. “Hey! Listen when I’m speaking.” Hades said as Zeref smiled looking at Freddie. “Do you remember when you always asked how me and Persephone meet?” Hades asked as Zeref nodded. “I think I’m finally ready to tell you the story.” Hades sighed.

“It all started one spring afternoon, Hera decided to have a “family picnic” and sadly, I was invited.” Hades narrated.

“Remind me why we’re here again? It’s to sunny.” Hades complained. “Don't be such a Debbie Downer. Hera and Zeus invited us. It be rude not to go.” Poseidon reminded him as they rode on the water car to the picnic along with Amphitrite.

“Ugh, it’s the hottest day of the year. And Hera decides to have a picnic. Now we all have to go.” Hades scowled. “Now, Hades, you never know, maybe your future wife might be there.” Amphitrite winked. “Yeah, the probability of that happening is very unlikely.” Hades sighed putting on sunglasses.

“Don't think like that. I found Amphitrite by fate. If she wasn’t swimming around in the ocean that one day I never would've found my one true love.” Poseidon smiled. “That a nice story. One, Amphitrite is part mermaid. Two) I despiece mermaids.” Hades scowled.

“You despise me Hades?” Amphitrite asked sadly. “No...no! You’re one of the good mermaids! You make me those water macaroons.” Hades said as Amphitrite smiled. “Your wife is so sensitive.” Hades muttered as Poseidon chuckled. “Hades! Poseidon! Amphitrite! You made it!” Hera called out as they reached the docks.

“Brothers!” Zeus smiled hugging Poseidon and Hades. “Ugh! Let go of me!” Hades complained. “But you love our hugs.” Poseidon gushed. “Let’s just get this over with, I have an underworld to take care of.” Hades sighed. “Come on Hades, live a little!” Zeus laughed, slapping Hades on the back playfully making Hades lunge forward a bit.

“Still have a heavy hand I see.” Hades said quietly. “Come on little bro. Have a drink. You can't just be cooped up in the underworld for all eternity.” Poseidon said passing Hades a drink. “I don't know if you noticed but I like being in the underworld. Plus, I’m cursed to rule it for all eternity. Not that I mind.” Hades informed them. “Oh, right. Forgot. But even so, you need to lighten up a bit. Meet some new people.” Athena suggested.

“Hello to you too, Athena.” Hades greeted. “Athena’s right. You need to get a girl!” Aphrodite agreed. “Easy for you to say, you get men like with a flick of the wrist.”  Hades stated. “That’s true. What can I say, it comes naturally to me.” Aphrodite smiled. “Speaking of love, where is your husband anyways?” Apollo asked.

“He’s on his way. You know Cupid, it’s the first week of spring. He calls it the ‘springing into love’. Meaning he gets a lot of clients.” Aphrodite chuckled. “Where is your sister Apollo?” Gaia asked. “She’s asleep. She said he had a hard night last night so she’s sleeping for the day. Sometimes I think she’s part bat.” Apollo laughed along with Zeus.

“Is this why you invited him? To bash on his love life? That’s low, even for you Zeus.” A voice chuckled, Hades turned around to see his best, and only, friend. “Anubis. Finally, somebody who doesn't annoy me.” Hades chuckled. “Sup.” Anubis greeted, fist-bumping Hades. “Hey! We’re not annoying!” Poseidon and Zeus yelled.

“No, no, they’re right. You’re not annoying, you two are stupid.” Anubis laughed. “Hey!” The two gods yelled again as they both walked towards the food grumbling. “Hey, don't listen to them, just because you haven’t found someone doesn't mean you never will.” Anubis assured him as Hades and him sat down on the picnic blanket. Their plates filled with food. “The gods and deities in Astresh do this to me all the time.” Anubis added.

“I’m just glad you came. I don't think I would be able to last the entire picnic with these two idiots.” Hades chuckled, jestering towards his two god brothers doing their usual family squabble. Which usually ends up with the two fighting and either Hera or Amphitrite breaking it up.

“You wanna go lightning bolt?!”
“Yeah I’ll go you stupid merman!”

But before the two could even start fighting, Amphitrite and Hera grabbed Poseidon and Zeus by the ear. Pulling them back to the picnic. “You two are idiots! Why can’t you just be normal god beings, for once?!” Amphitrite scolded. “Honestly, I expected this from Poseidon but you Zeus! I thought you be more mature.” Hera scoffed as the four sat down again on the picnic blanket.

“Hey Anubis.” Hades said getting Anubis’s attention, taking a bite out of his sandwich. “What’s up?” Anubis asked. “How did you know Hatake was the one?” Hades asked. “Easy, I felt the Zing.” Anubis answered. “Excuse me. What the hell is a Zing?” Apollo asked, laying on a golden fluffy cloud, his head hanging over the side of it.

“When you meet the right person, you know it. You can't stop thinking about them. They're your best friend... and your soul mate. You can't wait to spend the rest of your life with them. No one and nothing else can compare. That’s what it’s like to feel the Zing.” Anubis explained.

“It’s what I felt when I met Hera.” Zeus smiled, kissing Hera’s hand. “I wonder if I’ll ever find that?” Hades asked himself as he laid down on the blanket, looking at the sky. Truth be told, Hades had multiple girlfriends, but they always run when he tells them about the whole “God of the underworld thing.”

So, for a couple of years, he never really was interested in the idea of having a girlfriend. He already knew how it would go, so what was the point. Hades was then snapped out his thought when he felt icing all over his face. Hades growled, sitting up. “Okay, somebody’s gonna pay for that!” Hades scowled as he wiped icing off his face.

He then looked in front of him to see a beautiful girl, so beautiful that the sun hit her medium dark skin so perfectly it looked as though she was glowing.

She has a slender body with long, dark auburn hair tied into a high ponytail with its most notable feature being the curly fringes on its tip. She has purple eyes with lavender eyeshadow.

She wears a lavender Greek dress with golden straps, a long skirt with the hem ending just above her orange-sandaled feet, and two purple sashes; a tight one under her bust to give her a tiny waist and a loosened one tied at her right side by a golden spiral pendant around her wide hip.

Hades mouth gaped opened, trying to reach any words possible, but it was no use. He was stunned speechless by her beauty.

“I’m so sorry! I was trying to pass Anubis a cupcake and my aim is really bad.” She apologized, her voice sounding almost angelic. Again, Hades struggled for words. “Adubdey?” Hades finally spoke, sadly it sounded like gibberish. “Huh?” She asked. “Hades, speak english now.” Anubis said, waving his hand in front of his face. “Bubudeyr.” Hades said, still sounding like gibberish.

“He asked what your name is.” Artemis translated, finally arriving, yawning a bit. “You understand him?” Poseidon asked. “I hear a lot of mortals talk in their sleep. I caught on a bit.” Artemis answered, rubbing her eyes. “Oh, my name is Persephone.” Persephone introduced.

“Uhydubdy.” Hades stammered. “He said his name is Hades.” Artemis said. “It’s nice to meet you, sorry for hitting you with the cupcake. You actually still have some on your face.” Persephone chuckled, wiping the last bit of strawberry icing off of Hades cheek.

Just by the touch, Hades felt like melting. His heart beated quicker than the drum solo in ‘Hot For Teacher’ by Van Halen. His face felt hotter than the flames of Hephaestus. He felt the world spinning faster than Hermes’s flying. What is happening to me?? Hades thought.

“Ugh, now it’s just spreading.” Persephone said as she liked her thumb, trying to clean the icing. “Geeze Aphrodite. What is in this icing? Sticky glue or something?” Persephone sighed as she finally got all the icing off. “Sorry. Again.” Persephone apologized again, sitting next to Hades. “Sorry for coming late. Had some Spring Goddess work to do.” Persephone said, picking a twig out of her hair.

“G-God-Goddess of Sp-Spring yo-you are?” Hades stammered, finally getting some words out that make sense. “Yeah, I’m the goddess of Spring. You think it would be easy, it’s not really. It’s kinda hard actually. I have to keep the balance over winter and summer.” Persephone chuckled, eating a finger sandwich.

Well of course! She’s the goddess of Spring! No wonder she’s so pretty! She’s frickin spring for god's sakes! Hades thought. Trying to focus on something, anything, other than Persephone’s beauty. “Hades? You okay?” Aphrodite asked. “Y-Ye-Yes!” Hades stuttered.

“Hey, Persephone. Do you mind getting us those flowers you were telling me about this morning?” Hera asked as Persephone nodded, getting up and walking into the forest. Once Persephone was far enough everyone looked at Hades to see his red face. “What?” Hades asked. “You like Persephone!” Anubis pointed out.

“Yes you do! It’s written all over your face.” Apollo smirked, referring to Hades’s strawberry colored face. “No I don't! I don't know what you’re talking about! Her hair doesn't smell like spring at all!” Hades said, remembering how Persephone’s hair smelt.

“I didn't ask what her hair smelt like.” Amphitrite chuckled. “Shut up! You think the probably taste like roses and sounds like an angel! Ugh! I’m going for a walk!” Hades yelled as his blush deepened. “Hades-sama!” Persephone called out as Hades looked back to see a white Japanese Kerria flower in her hair.

Sama? What the hell! Are you trying to kill me! Hades thought as he felt his face go hot again. “I-I-I… UGH!!!” Hades yelled, stomping off. “Stupid, Stupid. Stupid.” Hades muttered to himself as he reached a lake. He sat on the edge of it. Looking at his reflection. “Look at you. Do you really think somebody as beautiful as her would go for somebody like you?” His reflection spoke.

“Shut up. Nobody asked you to be here.” Hades scoffed. “I’m a part of you. Your self-conscious wants me to be here.” Hades reflection smirked. “Why do you care. All you cause is trouble.” Hades said. “You need to get it through your thick skull. Persephone will never go for you. Never. Never. Never…” Hades reflection echoed as it faded away.

Hades looked into the lake and took off his shirt, deciding to take a swim. “Maybe he’s right. Maybe Persephone doesn't deserve me.” Hades said to himself, floating in the water. “Maybe nobody deserves me. Maybe my reflection was right all along.” Hades sighed. “I hate depression.” Hades added.

“Hello Hades-sama.” Persephone’s sweet voice greeted as Hades almost drowned. “Are you okay Hades-sama?” Persephone asked, sitting on a rock by the lake. “Yes, just fine Persephone.” Hades answered, trying to not to stutter. He swam close to the rock. Persephone then touched his bicep causing her eyes to glow a bit.

“Depression. Spirits. Lonely. Help. Screaming. Souls.” Persephone spoke as she hugged him. “Persephone…” Hades started. “I understand.” was all Persephone said. “You do?” Hades asked, worried that once she found out about the whole Underworld thing she’ll be running for the hills.

“You have depression. That causes you to see things that aren't there and have self doubt. In some cases, it causes you to see souls and spirits of your past ancestors.” Persephone explained, stroking his back. “I dealt with many people who have depression. You just need to relax. Breathe, think of the beauty in life.” Persephone instructed. Beauty huh, all the shit that happened to me, the only beauty in it is you. Wait! What am I thinking?! Hades thought.

It felt as though, in her arms, the world was right again. Everything was okay. She made everything okay, she made the world okay. Everything felt as warm as spring. It was still, so still that for the first time in his entire life. Hades felt peace. But he’s the God of Death and Chaos, you might ask. Can he feel peace?

Was that allowed?

“Persephone...I have to go…” Hades sighed as Persephone let go oh him. “Bye Hades-sama! Have a good night’s rest.” Persephone called out. “I’ll try.” Hades muttered as he opened a portal. After stepping into he arrived to the entrance of the Underworld Castle. “Pain! Panic!” Hades yelled. “Coming young Master Hades!” The two yelled coming down the stairs of the castle, only to trip of each other.

“Idiots.” Hades sighed. “Reporting for duty!” They both announced.

Pain is a pink-skinned imp and much shorter and wider than his partner, with a large mouth filled with sharp teeth.

His arms, though just as thin as Panic's, are spindly and end in four-fingered hands, as are his legs, which are much stockier and end in two-toed feet. His wings, which have purple membranes, seem too small to actually fly with.

Pain's hair is maroon and styled into two horns, with his real, black horns sprouting out just behind, and his pointed tail is the same color as his hair.

His nose is very small and a darker shade of pink than the rest of his skin. His yellow eyes are set very close together, with a thin, black unibrow, and his upper eyelids having a darker shade of purple.

“Good evening sir! How was the picnic.” Panic asked, shaking a bit.

Panic is a teal-skinned imp and much thinner and taller than his partner, with very even and straight teeth, as opposed to Pain's jagged, pointed ones. His arms, though just as thin as Pain's, are much longer and end in four-fingered hands, as are his legs, which end in two-toed feet with navy toenails.

His wings, which have teal-blue membranes, seem too small and seemingly useless as Pain. Panic does not have hair like his friend and instead has much larger horns that are the teal color as his skin, unlike Pain's black ones.

His pointed tail is also teal blue. His nose is enormous and pointed, with prominent nostrils, sharply contrasting with Pain. His yellow eyes are much larger and set even closer together, and his lower eyelids having a darker shade of blue.

“Uh, you know, usual family squabbles. Zeus and Poseidon being idiots. The normal.” Hades brushed off, still blush from the memory of Persephone. “Young Master Hades!” Panic yelled. “What, Panic, what?” Hades asked annoyingly. “Who’s Persephone?” Pain asked. “Nobody!” Hades blushed, facing the two small demons.

“Oh really? Cause you kept muttering her name.” Panic smirked. Hades turned towards the two of them and sighed. “You tell nobody, got it?” Hades asked as they both nodded.

“This afternoon I met this girl. Her name is Persephone. She is wonderful! She’s sweet, and kind, and her hair smells like strawberries! I bet she tastes like roses! And get this she’s the Goddess of Spring! She’s like an angel! Like a beautiful angel that they sent down for me! They knew I was having a crappy life and sent down...well...well...her! She made everything warm and fuzzy when she hugged me.” Hades gushed, Hades could talk about her for hours if he could.

“Young Master’s in love! Young Master’s in love!” Pain and Panic danced. “Shh! I’m not in love!” Hades scolded. “You zinged! Panic he zinged!” Pain exclaimed shaking Panic.

“You zinged for Persephone! You zinged for Persephone!” Panic singed. “I didn’t zing for Persephone! Now if you excuse me! I’m going to bed! I have a very important meeting in the morning.” Hades stomped upstairs. “Saying I zinged for Persephone. Preposterous! Complete Poppycock!” Hades scolded as he laid down in his bed, looking at the night sky ceiling.

“Dammit Persephone!” Hades growled, falling fast asleep.

“Hades-sama!” Persephone’s voice echoed him his head. “Oh! Hades-sama!” Persephone gasped as Hades kissed her neck. “Hades-sama! Please, I need you!” Persephone begged. “I know, I just wanna wait. Till we’re both ready.” Hades whispered making Persephone blushed.

“Hades-sama! I can’t wait!” Persephone whined. “You make it unfair, you don't have a shirt on.” Persephone pouted. “You’re not wearing a shirt either” Hades smirked. “I’m wearing a bra at least.” Persephone muttered. “No for long.” Hades cooed as he reached behind her back, unhooking her bra.

Hades shot up, sweat filling his face. “Damn Persephone.” Hades sighed, for some reason he could go back to sleep. Then he remembered why he couldn’t. He looked down and sighed. Finally knowing the reason why he couldn’t sleeped. “Gods damn Persephone.” Hades growled, laying back on his bed.

~B~

“Young Master Hades!” Panic yelled, shaking Hades slightly. “Mmmph...Persephone…” Hades then grabbed Panic, yanking him to the bed. “Young Master Hades. You have a visitor.” Pain informed him as Hades sighed, sitting up. “Tell them to go.” Hades muttered into his pillow. “I don't think you would want to do that Young Master.” Pain smirked as

Hades slightly faced him. “Why is that?” Hades asked. “Just go down stairs Master.” Panic muttered from Hades chest. Hades got up and groggily walked down stairs to see an entire breakfast cooked for him. “Hello Hades-sama!” Persephone's sweet voice greeted.

“Persephone? Yo-you...how are you here?” Hades questioned. “Panic let me in. I saw how last night you were having weird dreams. So, I decided to cook you breakfast to cheer you up.” Persephone smiled. “You didn’t need to do this.” Hades sighed, sitting down at the table. “You’re right, I didn't have to, but I wanted to.” Persephone said, sitting across from Hades.

“Look, Persephone…” Hades started to say. “I know.” Persephone smiled. “Y-you do?” Hades stuttered a bit. “Yes, you’re the God of the Underworld.” Persephone answered. “How do you know?” Hades asked. “Well, your dog is a cerberus, you have spirits guarding your front door, and a moat of dead spirits.” Persephone shortly explained. “Honestly, it’s kinda cool.” Persephone chuckled.

“Not a lot of gods think that.” Hades muttered under his breath. “Well, not a lot of gods are like me and you.” Persephone said. “We’re complete opposites Persephone.” Hades stated. “Yeah, on the outside. But you have a completely different demeanor under the surface. I just know it, Hades-sama.” Persephone winked, eating some pancakes.

“Persephone, what you see on the outside is the same thing on the inside.” Hades said. “Nope. I don't by it. Underneath all that death, chaos, depression, and abandonment, is a ball of sunshine. Just waiting to come out.” Persephone smiled brightly. She’s not gonna let this go is she? Hades thought to himself. “Don't you have something better to do other than cook me breakfast?” Hades asked, putting his dish in the sink.

“Don't be so cold, Hades-sama. I just wanted to do something nice.” Persephone smiled, washing the dishes. “Okay, no, no. Just no.” Hades sighed, taking the dishes away from Persephone. “Nobody does anything nice for me unless they want something. So what is it?” Hades asked. “Nothing, Hades-sama. I just wanted to be nice. Why is that so hard to understand?” Persephone asked, taking off the green apron.

“Cause, nobody ever does anything nice for me unless they want something in return.” Hades repeated. “But I don't want anything in return.” Persephone stated. “You need to tell what you want in return.” Hades said, getting close to her face. “I-I sa-said I did-didn’t want an-anything in ret-return.” Persephone stuttered, her back hitting the wall.

“Why do you have to be so nice? None of the other gods and goddesses do this. But why do you?” Hades asked, getting closer. “Ju-just to be ni-nice.” Persephone stuttered again, her face feeling hot. “Why though? You must want something.” Hades repeated, Persephone shook her head. “Seriously? Nothing? Not one thing?” Hades asked, Persephone shook her head again. “B-but, tha-that’s, impossible.” Hades sighed, finally getting out of Persephone’s face.

“Nobody’s ever done anything nice for you, just for the sake of being nice?” Persephone asked, sitting on the counter. “Nope.” Hades answered. “Surely your brothers done something nice for you.” Persephone said. “You see where I’m at, yes?” Hades asked, the answer was obvious.

“This is the only thing they did for me that was nice. I like it down here, it’s more my speed rather than Mt Olympus. I have time to think down here.” Hades shortly explained. “You have a really weird family.” Persephone chuckled, yawning a bit. “You don't know the half of it.” Hades sighed, he looked over at Persephone to see she was tired.

“Did you sleep at all last night?” Hades asked. “What? Oh, um, a little.” Persephone chuckled nervously. “You need to sleep.” Hades insisted. “Hades-sama, I’ll be fine.” She yawned. “No you won't, come on, you can sleep upstairs.” Hades said, picking up Persephone bridal-style. “Y-Yo-You don't have to carry me.” Persephone muttered into his chest.

“You can barely walk at this tired state.” Hades observed as he carried Persephone into his room. “Now, you need to sleep.” Hades said, placing Persephone on the bed carefully. She looks so peaceful sleeping. Hades thought as he moved a strand of hair out of her face. “Pain! Panic!” Hades yelled, trying his best not to wake up Persephone.

“Yes, Young Master?” They both asked, peeking in from the doorway. “Take care of Persephone while I’m at the meeting.” Hades said, putting on a black blazer. “Sure thing!” Pain and Panic both saluted him. Hades took one more look at Persephone before leaving. Stop being so cute. Hades thought making a portal to Mt Olympus.

He stepped into the portal appearing at the front gates of Mt Olympus to see Zeus and Poseidon waiting for him. “Hades, what took you so long?” Poseidon asked. “I was preoccupied.” Hades answered. “Come on, the Egyptian Leader is waiting for us.” Zeus said as they walked inside to see the Egyptian Leader.

“Goodmorning.” The three gods bowed. “Good morning.” The female leader greeted as the three god brothers sat down. “Always a pleasure to make your acquaintance, Cleopatra.” Zeus said, kissing Cleopatra’s hand.

Cleopatra has black hair with gold tinsel among it hanging loose down to her thighs. She has straight-cut bangs, purple eyeshadow, and dark red lipstick.

Cleopatra wears a strapless and knee-length jumpsuit made of sandy wrappings, which has two loose wraps hanging from the left pant leg, and a turquoise wrapped organdy top with black lining.

She has a choker made of matching wrappings as well as a forearm-covering arm warmer with two loose wraps hanging from the lower end for her right arm.

She accessories with golden jewelry which includes a studded three-layered belt, triple bell earrings, a simple three-layered bracelet for her left wrist, a thick bracelet with a tile pattern for her left upper arm, and a headdress with turquoise jewels.

She wears black wedges with round gold studs along the bottom and sandy wrappings reaching up to a third of her lower legs, and carries a studded clutch with black lining.

“Shall we begin?” Cleopatra asked as the brothers nodded.

That’s when Hades fell asleep.

He didn't care about the meeting, he wanted to be with Persephone. She was the only one who understood him, outside of Anubis that is, he wanted her in his arms. She was just so adorable! She was different from other girls, something about her made Hades heartbeat faster than ever before. But why Persephone? Why would Persephone be the one who causing him to feel like this?

Could it be true? Could Hades zinged for Persephone?

Hades then felt a small but powerful spark of lightning hit his knee, causing him to jolt up. “I’m awake!” Hades yelled. “Where’s Cleopatra?” Hades asked. “She left, the meeting finished 3o minutes ago. You’ve been asleep for about 3 hours.” Zeus answered as Hades rubbed his eyes.

“Sorry.” Hades chuckled nervously. “Go home, you need to sleep.” Poseidon chuckled as Hades opened a portal after stepping into it he say Pain and Panic waiting for him. “Hello Young Master.” They both greeted. “Is Persephone still asleep?” Hades asked. “I think so.” Panic guessed. Hades went upstairs to see Persephone still sound asleep.

“Hades-sama…” Persephone muttered him her sleep making Hades eyes widen. “Ha-Hades-sama!” Persephone jolted up to see Hades staring at her. “U-Um…” Persephone stammered as Hades got close to her. “Shh…” Hades said as he kissed Persephone. “Ha-Had-Hades-sama!” Persephone stuttered, her face red as an apple. “Persephone.” was all Hades said. “I think I love you.” Hades added. “I love you to, Hades-sama.” Persephone chuckled.

~B~

It’s been 6 months since Hades and Persephone started dating. She moved into the Underworld, and life couldn’t be any better. “Mistress Persephone! You shouldn’t be working so much, you’re carrying a child for gods sakes.” Pain stated. “Pain-kun, I’ll be fine. I’m just icing the cake.” Persephone assured him.

“B-but-” Persephone then stuck the spatula in Panic’s mouth. “I’ll be okay, I just found out a week ago.” Persephone winked. “But, Mistress Persephone, Young Master hates celebrating his birthday.” Panic muttered thru the spatula. “I know, but Panic-kun. I’m Hades-sama’s girlfriend. And the mother of his child. He’s gonna love what I got planned for him.” Persephone smirked.

“What do you have planned for Young Master anyways?” Pain asked. “Let’s just say, we’re gonna be up all night.” Persephone smirked. “So, why are we being up all night?” A familiar voice whispered, that person's arms wrapping around her waist. “It’s your surprise Hades-sama.” Persephone chuckled, putting icing on his nose. “Strawberry icing?” Hades asked, Persephone nodded. “The reason why we met.” Persephone smiled.

“Happy birthday by the way.” Persephone added. “Oh yeah, it’s my birthday, I forgot.” Hades sighed. “Did you have fun a brunch?” Persephone asked. “No, my brothers wanted to be idiots and have a food fight.” Hades chuckled.

“Don't worry, tonight is gonna be amazing. Just wait.” Persephone smirked. “Why wait till tonight?” Hades smirked, kissing her neck. “I’m trying to cook.” Persephone stated. “But that’s not fair, you get to be in here. Baking. And I have to wait till tonight to get my fun.” Hades pouted. “Hades-sama. Just wait, your gonna have so much fun you’re gonna love your birthday again.” Persephone kissed his cheek.

“Don't you, Pain and Panic-kun have a meeting to go to?” Persephone asked as Hades sighed. “Yeah, but I don't wanna go.” Hades pouted. “Just go to your meeting, it seems important.” Persephone kissed him one last time before the trio left.

“Time to get ready.” Persephone smirked.

~B~

“Persephone, I’m home!” Hades called out as Persephone slid down the stair railing wearing a tan trench coat. “Evening, Hades-sama.” Persephone smiled. “What’s with the trench coat?” Hades asked, pulling her in close. “It’s your surprise.” Persephone answered. “A trench coat?” Hades asked as Persephone slid out of his arms. “It’s what underneath it.” Persephone smirked.

Persephone took off the trench coat, dropping it to the floor revealing her body wrapped in ribbons only covering certain parts of her body. “Happy birthday Hades-sama.” Persephone smirked grew as so did Hades eyes. “Let’s get upstairs.” Hades the picked up Persephone bringing her into his room, closing the door behind him.

~B~

“Ha-Had-Hades-sama...that wa-was....amazing.” Persephone breathed. “No kidding, man I love my birthday.” Hades smiled, as Persephone sat on top of him. “You know, there’s one last surprise.” Persephone blushed a little. “More ribbons?” Hades smirked. “No.” Persephone pushed him playfully. “Hades-sama.” Persephone started. “I’m pregnant.” Persephone smiled as Hades brought her into a hug.

Persephone felt tears running down her back. “Persephone...thank you...thank you so much...you’re gonna give me a family...how the heck am I gonna pay you back…?” Hades cried. “By being the best dad for you son.” Persephone smiled. “S-Son?” Hades stuttered as Persephone nodded. “We’re having a boy! Dammit Persephone, how am I ever gonna pay you back?” Hades asked.

“You don't need to.” Persephone smiled grew as Hades flipped her over, she was now under him. “You. Are. Amazing! You’re giving me a family.” Hades smiled, his tears falling on her chest.

~B~

“Aww~he’s adorable.” Pain gushed as he looked at the raven haired baby boy sucking on his pacifier in his crib. “So, you finally decided on a name?” Panic asked. “Zeref.” Hades and Persephone smiled. “He has looks like you Hades.” Zeus observed. “But he has Persephone’s eyes.” Hera said as Zeus tickled under his chin.

Zeref looked up at Zeus, spat out his pacifier and bit Zeus’s finger. “AHH!!! Hades! Control your child!!” Zeus yelled, running around with Zeref still on his finger. “He knows his stuff.” Hades chuckled. Hades then smelt burning. “Is something on fire?” Hades asked. “You’re sons hair!” Athena yelled as she quickly passed the baby to Hades. “Look at him! He has my magic!” Hades cheered.

“Dada!” Zeref gurgled. “That’s right.” Hades laughed, suddenly the door smashed open. “Where’s my godson?” Anubis asked as him and Hitake walked into, Hitake was holding a baby girl with short purple hair. Anubis rushed towards Zeref who looked happy to see him. “He’s amazing! And you produced this? Have you seen Hades’s face?” Anubis chuckled, so did Persephone.

“You know Persephone, I never would've thought you fall for the God of Death. I mean, you and Hades are complete opposites.” Aphrodite said. “Well, I don't know. It’s just something about Hades-sama that makes me feel happy and warm.” Persephone smiled, looking at Hades and Anubis playing with Zeref.

“Aren’t you just a cutie.” Hiktake gushed. “I’m very proud.” Hades smiled. “Remember how you asked my what it felt like to zing?” Anubis asked as Hades nodded, looking back at Persephone who waved brightly at Hades. “That’ look. That’s the look you get when you zing.”

~B~

“Then, years later, she...she disappeared.” Hades said, looking at the wedding ring. “Hey, I miss mom too. But we’ll find her. I just know it.” Zeref assured him. He looked into Freddie’s eyes. “You don't wanna do this, do you?” Hades asked, Zeref shook his head. “But I have to. She has to know at some point.” Zeref sighed. “Okay, unfreeze it.” Zeref said, standing in front of Freddie. Ready to get yelled at.

The time resumed.

I’m so sorry, Freddie.

(5,370 word! Jeeze!)