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Post by Hades on Mar 1, 2009 16:03:09 GMT -5
He wasn't sure why he was here.
Not specifically Disney world (although he was wondering that as well), but here. At this....this Echo Lake place.
He didn't like water. Anyone who saw his hair could immediately assume so; it was true. He couldn't stand water.
How ironic that my brother is God of the Seas...
It was--he checked his mental calendar--March first. That meant--he thought for a second--that it would be twenty days until....
Hades hated being upset. He hated showing any real, honest emotion except for anger. He despised being embarrassed, loathed being scared, abhorred showing love, detested being jealous, happy, sad, et cetera. And he hated being upset.
Emotions were lousy. They distracted people from their goals in life. Made people stop in their tracks and reconsider. Hades didn't like reconsidering things; it was his 'style' to think of a scheme and stick with it until it was done.
Twenty short days. When you were immortal, twenty measly days flew by until the day was staring you in the face.
March 21. Persephone would be going back to Earth.
Six. Long. Months.
I hate emotions.
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Post by Jane Porter on Mar 1, 2009 19:16:04 GMT -5
Spring was fast approaching - one of Jane's favorite seasons. In Africa, all of theseason were mixed into one: endless summer. Though Jane liked the sun, and the hot weather (except for the dreadful humidity), she loved spring. Of course, it wasn't much different in this place either. Ever since Jane had arrived in July, it had all been sunny. But, there was the odd mild day, and there was a lot more rain. That was all the variety Jane needed.
As she stared into the water, she contemplated its beauty. Clear and blue. Carefree, even. Jane was even tempted to take a swim, but she wasn't much for parading around in her unmentionables. Especially not in public. Besides, there was some awful smoke coming off of the water.
Smoke? Now why would there be any smoke? Maybe it was just steam, or mist. But that couldn't be - the day was perfectly hot. And what would smoke be doing around water, unless it was -
Of course. Just what Jane needed to spoil her perfect day. Hades.
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Post by Hades on Mar 1, 2009 19:44:24 GMT -5
Hades hadn't even noticed the girl--it was Jane, right?--come over to stare at the water a few feet away from him. He was temporarily startled, but he covered it with a scowl.
He really hated emotions.
"Y'know, I find it kind of amusing that, even though you claim to hate my guts, we keep bumping into each other." He smirked. "Now, isn't that just so coincendental??"
He wasn't serious, of course; all you needed was eyes to see that Jane really did hate his guts, but the teasing thing...it was the way he worked. Sort of an instinct, if it could even be called that. It was just....second nature to him.
Not to mention, it was a lot of fun.
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Post by Jane Porter on Mar 2, 2009 15:09:31 GMT -5
Uh-oh. Jane froze as the Lord of the Dead made his way over. He always had a way of leaving her paralyzed in fear. All Jane had to do was stay calm. Mind over matter was the key. As long as he didn't bring out the fire.
"Stay calm," she whispered, repeating it over in her thoughts. Taking a deep breath in, she faced the flame-haired God.
"I - I don't do it on purpose. I personally don't see who would want to spend any time with you by choice. I find you most dispicable."
Jane couldn't help but be proud at what she was saying. She was finally standing up for herself! Maybe that would teach him a little lesson.
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Post by Hades on Mar 2, 2009 15:41:00 GMT -5
"Ooh, what a big word," said Hades, smirking, "Despicable. Very good, Jane. A few more big words and you'll get a gold sticker, 'k?" He blinked innocently, then smirked again.
Mentally, he ran through what she had just said in his head, because the sticker line had just been a reflex and he hadn't actually 'interpreted' her words.
I - I don't do it on purpose. I personally don't see who would want to spend any time with you by choice. I find you most dispicable.
Wait. Wait, that middle part..........
I personally don't see who would want to spend any time with you by choice.
Hades suddenly didn't feel like talking, teasing, or annoying Jane. Still, he didn't leave--to leave would be to show a sort of weakness and that was the last thing he wanted. He knew that she was frightened by him. If she viewed him as...well, less of a frightening person (or god, as the case may be), she wouldn't be frightened of him anymore.
That was the last thing he wanted.
Besides, Jane didn't know that the ' I personally don't see who would want to spend any time with you by choice' comment had hit a part of him (it was the part that dealt with Persephone) that he did NOT want to deal with right now, and Hades didn't want her to get confident and such.
"So I assume that you think you're being tough?" said Hades, swiftly coming up with a comback. He folded his arms and stared down at her.
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Post by Peter Pan on Mar 5, 2009 11:57:18 GMT -5
((Is it okay if I join? I just realised that Peter and Hades have something in common! They both hate emotions! ;D))
Peter had been enjoying a sunny day of fun and relaxation - well - what else did he do? That was the best part for him, he could do whatever he wanted, whenever he wanted without some stupid grown up telling him what to do or who to be. No, Peter was certain, on any day more than this that it was the path that he had chosen and it was destiny for him to continue it.
He was a legend after all, famous for being the one and only boy who would never grow up. And why should he? What more could there be when you grow up? More problems, those feelings ruining everything - who wants that?
On this particular day, he was lying on a tree branch playing his Pan pipe to his heart's content, one leg bent and the one dangling over the edge swinging two and fro. Tinker Bell, his fairy, was laying curled up in the crook of his hat, fast asleep. It was then that he heard a voice that he hadn't heard for quite a while. Looking down below, he spotted Hades, Lord of the Dead - the grumpy God who had melted his sword!
"Tink!" Peter said at once, giving her a gentle nudge with his finger. "Look who it is..." He hoisted himself up on his elbow to get a closer look, watching Hades begin to torment a young woman. Peter frowned, readying himself. That was his cue.
Swinging off the branch with his arm, he flew off in in a graceful ark swooping down towards the ground, his legs wide and his hands on his hips. "Settle down, big guy," said Peter warily as his feet lightly touched the ground in front of the young woman. "Is he troubling you, miss?" He added, making sure he was stood directly in front of her.
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Post by Hades on Mar 5, 2009 15:43:04 GMT -5
(i shall wait for Jane to reply, 'k??)
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Post by Jane Porter on Mar 6, 2009 17:31:28 GMT -5
Jane recoiled at Hades' replies. "Well ... no," Jane started. "I - I mean, yes!"
It was about time she had stood up to Hades. After all of the nasty things he had done to her, he certainly deserved it. And he wasn't exactly scary. Except for the fire, that is. As long as Jane kept control, she was sure she could do it.
"And, while I'm at it - " She began. "I've been unlucky in love, I won't lie. But you, I don't envy in the least. Someone as awful as you are couldn't possibly find someone who loves them."
Jane began to giggle a little, despite her greatest intentions. She knew it wasn't particularly ladylike of her, but Hades certainly deserved it. Just as she was about to say something more - and possibly making his anger spiral out-of-control - she heard another voice, and noticed the shadow of a figure standing in front of her.
Oddly enough, it was a rather interesting looking boy, dressed head-to-toe in green. And a ... fairy? Jane shrugged off the absurdity of the situation, and instead replied to his question.
"Surprisingly, not yet," she whispered to him.
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Post by Hades on Mar 6, 2009 19:24:01 GMT -5
"Well, whaddya ya know? Fairy Boy, back from his magical land of flowers and butterflies. Welcome back," said Hades, the last line said in the most sarcastic way possible, "And no--I'm not tormenting her--I'm having a little fun, is all. Bug off."
Then Hades turned from Peter Pan back to Jane.
He did not want to talk about Persephone. Her leaving for six months was painful enough--being teased by bratty little mortal girls about not being able to find someone who loves them only made matters worse. She didn't know about Persephone--how could she know?--but it made him mad nevertheless.
I've been unlucky in love, I won't lie. But you, I don't envy in the least. Someone as awful as you are couldn't possibly find someone who loves them.
"Shows how much you know," he retorted, turning a brighter shade of orange, and flaring up even more, "I happen to be married."
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Post by Peter Pan on Mar 7, 2009 9:39:16 GMT -5
"Oh," replied Peter, feeling a little wrong-footed. He had expected her to not be able to stand up to a God like Hades. If she was indeed telling the truth, and was not scared of him, Peter couldn't deny that it was quite impressive. "Well... I'll help ya out anyway, girlie. Nice comeback by the way," he added before turning back to face Hades, his hands placed firmly on his hips.
"You've already said that one," Peter pointed out to him, "That insult. You've used it before on me." He continued to keep his face of determination and anger set, but it broke down as Hades mentioned being married. He soon burst in to uncontrollable fits of laughter.
"You? Married?"
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Post by Jane Porter on Mar 7, 2009 20:40:35 GMT -5
Jane's hand flew to her mouth. Married?! This was rich! He couldn't possibly be! And to who? Jane hated to think what his wife even looked like - or acted like. The green 'Fairy-Boy' was almost uncontrollable in his laughter, and it took all of Jane's power not to do the same.
Jane took a deep breath. She was still a lady, no matter what she went through. She just had to compose herself. But she couldn't help throwing in a little comment - besides, the boy had just said that her comebacks were good.
"I have to agree with the boy on this one, I'm afraid," Jane said, trying not to giggle. Hades just didn't seem all that threatening now that he had admitted to being engaged in holy matrimony. "I mean, honestly. Who would want to marry you?" Jane said, almost beginning to laugh herself.
Hopefully the Lord of the Dead knew how to take a joke.
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Post by Hades on Mar 7, 2009 23:03:42 GMT -5
Hades crossed his arms and narrowed his eyes as Peter doubled over in hysterics and Jane tried in an obvious way not to do the same.
Astonishing. So many different people. And everyone reacted the same way when him and Persephone were brought up.
Why was this so hard to believe???
Turning slightly orange, yet managing to keep his temper under control, he said flatly, "Her name is Persephone."
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Post by Peter Pan on Mar 8, 2009 11:29:09 GMT -5
Peter, who had been clutching his sides and lifting off the ground, had slowly began to regain his control as Jane spoke again and had let his feet touched solid ground again as Hades named his wife.
"Where is she?" Asked Peter, looking around as though she would pop up from behind the bushes. "Hey - maybe she's made up!" He added, thinking of the hilarity.
But surely Hades wouldn't stoop that low to try and make himself look better? Well, if he was making her up, they'd soon find out.
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Post by Jane Porter on Mar 10, 2009 15:53:20 GMT -5
"Persephone?" Jane said in confusion. That barely sounded like a name at all! Of course, neither did Hades. Or Tarzan, for that matter. Never mind, Jane thought, deciding not to get too carried away.
"Well, we'll never know," Jane said to the boy in green. "Unless we have some ... proof."
Jane was in truth, rather eager to see if Hades was being truthful. He probably was - but how could somebody be so witless as to fall in love with someone as awful and meanacing as Hades? Unless she was tricked into it. Or maybe love was just blind.
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Post by Hades on Mar 10, 2009 17:05:45 GMT -5
Hades was growing more irritated by the second. Though truthfully it got to be extremely lonely in the Underworld (when Persephone and Macaria were gone, however), even he wouldn't stoop so low as to make imaginary friends for himself (no, that was his rp-er's thing ^^ [kidding]).
So they wanted proof, huh?
Fine. Everyone did, after all. Hades knew this process well by now: first, they'd laugh. Then they'd want to meet her. Then they'd all want to know how a babe like Persephone managed to get hooked up with him. And then came the questions--loads and loads of questions for Persephone; and all of them were something the lines of: 'WHY on Earth did you EVER want to marry HIM?!'
"Ya want proof? Ok. I'll give ya proof. Be right back." And he disappeared.
A full three seconds later, he reappeared...with Persephone in tow.
She said nothing, just stood with her arms crossed, her violet eyes staring crossly at Peter and Jane. She too had been through this process.
Still, it was a pain to go through it twenty days before she left.
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