 Hi everyone! Welcome to Tuesday Tales! This week’s word prompt is "race”. We are with Hades and Persephone in the fourth book in the Gods of DC series, Death Do Us Part. Don’t forget to check out the other awesome Tuesday Tales! Click here to take a look!  Hades gripped at the stones and dirt beneath him where he crouched. Everything around him was dark like it was the verge of twilight and shaded a sort of mauve. He let go a slow, steady breath. Sadly, he knew in was the middle of the day here.
He didn’t have to look around him to see where he was but he glanced around the barren wasteland anyway. In the distance, he could see Atlas still hoisting the sky up just like he had for thousands of years. He let his body collapse in the dust. Fuck. He was in Tartarus. He wouldn’t have much time to hide before the Titans found him. He raised his head then sprung from the ground like a sprinter from his blocks in the biggest race of his life. His stumbled his first steps but smoothed out his stride. Hades only made it a few yards before his whole body yanked backwards. He crumpled back to the ground in a heap. What little light Tartarus held was dimmed out by large figures surrounding him. They were far larger than any human. Hades sucked in a breath then cocked back his head to look at the Titan in front of him. “Hey, Dad.” “Dad?” the Titan bellowed. “What is this ‘dad’ nonsense?” The female titan next to him tugged sharp on his tunic. “Cronus, enough.” Cronus scowled at her. “Rhea, do not interfere. It’s about time one of these brats learns some manners.” Hades sat back on his heels and growled. “So it was alright to eat us?” “You threw us in this miserable hell hole,” Cronus shouted, his voice echoing through the barren wasteland. “Because you ate us,” Hades countered. “Was it that? Or did you and your worthless brothers and sisters want my power? How has it felt to be a god for the last few thousands of years?” Hades shrugged nonchalantly. He had a feeling deep in his gut he was going to regret it later. “To be honest, I drew the short straw and ended up with the underworld. No great shakes but all in all can’t complain.” He heard his mother huff about a split second before Cronus’s hand across his face sent him sprawling across the dirt again. “Always the smartass, Hades,” Cronus quipped. Hades tried to rub the sting of the Titan’s slap away. “Glad nothing has changed, D...I mean, Father.” He felt Cronus’s fingernails scrape the back of his neck. He was hauled off his feet until he was staring his father in the eye. Hades forced himself to be calm even though his heart nearly pounded out of his chest. Cronus has scared the living shit out of him since the moment he was born. By the slight smirk on Cronus’s lips, the Titan could sense that.
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 Hi everyone! Welcome to Tuesday Tales! This week’s word prompt is "chest”. We are with Hades and Persephone in the fourth book in the Gods of DC series, Death Do Us Part. Don’t forget to check out the other awesome Tuesday Tales! Click here to take a look!  Freddy let go of Demeter and crossed the room to Juliet. His heart and souls belonged to the goddess. That would never change. But he and the nymph had history. She was his best female friend aside from Demeter and closer to him than his own sisters. It was obvious she wasn’t taking Ares’s actions well.
He reached out to brush her shoulder. “Juliet.” She stretched from her spot on the crate as she gaze met his. Her red swollen eyes flashed from sorrow to rage in a moment. She launched off the box at him, pummeling her tiny fists against his chest. “That lying, deceiving, two-faced bastard,” she near screamed at him. “Why didn’t you stop him? Why didn’t you warn me about him?” He gripped her biceps gently, allowing enough room for her to continue her assault. Fuck knows he wanted to hit something too, primarily Zeus or Ares. “One, I did. I told you he was a self-centered, conceited ass. Aren’t you glad you haven’t tied the knot with him yet? But this isn’t like Ares. Turning on us and Hades isn’t honorable and he’s all about honor. So I’m as confused as you are.” Juliet collapsed against his chest as a sob escaped her throat. Freddy hugged her to him. He glanced over at his wife as his heart twisted. Demeter had the shimmer of tears in her eyes as she gave him a small small. Of course she would be more worried about Juliet’s broken heart than the hug they were sharing. He had the coolest wife ever. He looked at Poseidon. “Where did you come up with this dump?” Poseidon motioned around him flippantly. “It belongs to Dionysus. He wants to make a pub or something out of it. But you know him. He gets distracted by the littlest drop of alcohol and is plastered most of the time.” “Where is he? Is he coming later?” The god of the sea sighed heavily. “He not. He wants to help but he knows that siding with us openly will be seen as defiance to Zeus. And most of the gods and goddesses feel that way. We should be thankful he did this. I hate to break the bad news to you but these are our numbers.” “Fantastic.” Poseidon swept his arm towards Artemis and Athena. “Have you been formally introduced?” Freddy nodded to them. “Not formally but in passing at the wedding.” Apollo approached him slowly as he cocked his head to the side. “Yes. The dark leprechaun. I thought leprechauns were much smaller?” Freddy scowled. “The god of the sun, healing, and knowledge. I thought you’d be much smarter.” “Freddy,” Demeter chided. “Boys, we don’t have time for bickering,” Poseidon warned. Apollo cocked his head as he grinned at Freddy. “No worries, Uncle. I like this one. He’s feisty.”  Hi everyone! Welcome to Tuesday Tales! This week’s is a Picture Prompt. We are hopping over to the fourth book in the Gods of DC series, Death Do Us Part. Don’t forget to check out the other awesome Tuesday Tales! Click here to take a look!  The three story brick building was boarded over and looked like it was in need of some desperate work. Scaffolding lined part of the sidewalk in front of it. Freddy squeezed Demeter’s hand as he let go a low whistle. It sure as hell didn’t look like a meeting place of the gods. He was certain he didn’t want to take his pregnant wife in there.
She tugged on his arm. “Looks can be deceiving.” “Doubtful.” He led her up the staircase to the weather beaten door to find a rather large, imposing, antique lock strapped to it. Demeter reached past him. “I’ll get it. I’m…” “One of the original six that defeated the Titans,” Freddy interrupted. “And I’m a demigod and your husband. I’m fully capable of unlocking the door even though I wish you would have stayed home.” “Baby, it’s going to take all the firepower we have to undo this.” “I know.” He laid his hand on the lock. It convulsed against his skin for a few moments before it popped open the door. It must have been searching for some sort of divine blood. He didn’t come by his naturally. He nudged the door open further and they ventured inside. The interior wasn’t much better, many of the rooms empty other than discarded wooden crates and a thick layer of dust. In what must have been the living room stood Poseidon, Mack, Athena, a woman with dark hair dressed in blue jeans and a biker jacket, and a tall man with blond shoulder length hair and a five o’clock shadow. From their brief interactions, he knew they were Artemis and Apollo. Juliet was curled up in a ball on one of the boxes rocking herself back and forth. He saw her body shudder with a sob.  Hi everyone! Welcome to Tuesday Tales! This week’s word prompt is "tax”. We are with Hades and Persephone in the fourth book in the Gods of DC series, Death Do Us Part. Don’t forget to check out the other awesome Tuesday Tales! Click here to take a look!  Freddy snarled at Zeus as he flexed his fingers into fists. “Get the hell out of my house.”
“It’s not your house, leprechaun,” Zeus retorted. “He is Demeter’s husband. What is his is now hers and vice versa, including this house,” Hades countered. “You tax my patience, dear brother,” Zeus replied to the god of death. “What are you doing here, Dad?” Persephone questioned. “I’m here to end whatever coup your husband is planning,” Zeus answered. “I’m not planning a coup, you idiot. I think one of the call girls you’ve fucked recently gave you something and it went to your brain.” “Really? That fighting company that you’re putting together with Ares isn’t a plot to take my throne? Making this bastard and the mutt my precious daughter shacked up with demigods? It reeks of mutiny.” Hades clenched his hands to his hips as he shook his head. “It has nothing to do with your kingdom. Something is happening to our realms. I’m trying to stop our world from ripping apart at the seams.” “And you expect me to believe you?” Hades growled as he spoke. “Again, what do you want, Zeus?” Zeus’s grin was pure evil. “It occurred to me that I never gave you my blessing to marry my daughter.” “Blessing? You helped me kidnap her.” “A mistake I mean to correct. I am annulling your union with Persephone.” Persephone’s eyes widened. “No, Dad. Please.” Hades chuckled. “You can’t keep us apart, brother.” “I can.” Zeus raised a hand as he cocked a smile at his brother. “Consider yourself banished.” The king of the gods snapped his fingers. Freddy gaped as Hades disappeared into thin air. His faint cry was the only thing that remained of him. Persephone clasped her hands to her mouth. “No. Where did you send him? Bring him back.” “My child, I will find you a much better husband,” Zeus assured. Freddy’s heart lodged in his throat as he heard footsteps on the steps. Zeus already sent Hades fuck knows where. What would the psychopath do when he saw Demeter waddle downstairs pregnant? The goddess’s eyes narrowed when she saw Zeus. “What are you doing here?” She glanced around the room. “Where’s Hades?” Zeus bared his teeth as he took her in. Freddy launched off his toes and flew across the room until he was between the king and his wife. “It seems you weren’t doing your job as a mother,” Zeus accused. “So I ended their marriage and sent him away.” “Away where?” Demeter pried. “Tartarus.” Demeter gasped. Freddy turned to ensure she was alright. His wife rarely gasped unless she was beneath him in their bed. “How could you?” Demeter shook her head. “He’s your brother. You trapped him there. He can’t come back.” “Ask if I care. Now I’m taking our daughter home with me to find her a proper husband.” “Like hell you are. You will leave my daughter alone and get out of our house.”  Hi everyone! Welcome to Tuesday Tales! This week’s word prompt is "road". We are with Hades and Persephone in the fourth book in the Gods of DC series, Death Do Us Part. Don’t forget to check out the other awesome Tuesday Tales! Click here to take a look!  Hades stood then picked up up the plate he had set on the end table beside him. “It’s getting late. We should get back.”
Demeter responded with a lion sized yawn. He couldn’t tell if it was real or faked. “Of course. Please let me know if you’d like me to make up a lunch for you.” “Of course.” The other three rose for hugs and good night pecks on the cheek. Hades led Persephone through the kitchen and out the back door. The fire pit and torches were still blazing as the wove their way through the patio towards the barn. He was grateful for the extra light. It had been a long time since he had been in a place so remote this late at night. Persephone squeezed his hand as they walked. “We didn’t have to go.” Hades stopped and gazed at her. “Freddy didn’t know about our problem, love. He wouldn’t have said anything if he did.” She gave him a slight smile. “I know he didn’t.” He stared at her as the night creatures around them chirped out a symphony just for them. He pulled her into his arms and parted her lips with a kiss he could feel in his soul. It was followed by another. They didn’t break apart until her body curved against his. “Maybe we should get back to the cabin?” Persephone suggested, her voice a warm purr that alone made his cock hard. “Maybe we should take a midnight stroll down by the creek like we always talked about?” “What if Mom and Freddy come out here?” “It sounds like they prefer the barn. And I noticed Dottie’s truck was gone. I’m certain we will be all alone out here.” |
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