Hades And Persephone Research Paper

RE: Hades and Persephone (Ryees and Belle)
"Most eyes are not pleased by my presence." His words were sharp and direct, accompanied by a needle-like gaze that pricked Persephone from head to toe as if it were sampling her delicate flesh. "Your mother's stories were true—almost. I slew Titans, yes, and I control the underworld. But that is not all that I am, not all I do in this afterlife of mine." His gaze narrowed and the scrutiny spiked. "I hide this visage because there are those that would not appreciate my presence here."

Flicking his head and leaving an arc of red light, he turned from her, feeling some relief now that he did not have to bear the immense pressure of those unbearably green eyes. Now he could think. Carrying her off screaming for her life seemed so much less appealing now, and pondering how to remove her from this realm was proving to be tricky. "Your introduction does not concern me. Your future is what concerns me. I have a great many connections from my realm, and seeing you lost in this... place... would be such a waste." He chose his words carefully, but their delivery was smooth and calm, much calmer than he felt …show more content…
"I'll be forward with you, young Persephone. I would have you leave this world. I would have you leave this world with me. There is nothing here for you. I bear no ill will towards my brother in the seas. I bear less affection for my brother in the skies. He knew of your plights and did nothing; your mother knew of her failures and did nothing; the gods that rule their realms alongside me are a gaggle of simpering weasels unfit to rule a cloud, much less Olympus. I am the only one who can deliver on the tasks they were assigned, it seems. Zeus is busy fucking every maiden in the heavens and your mother has decided that you are a wall ornament instead of a human. There is nothing here for you, but I can give you