Never Truly Evil

The Runaway

                                 16 years ago
                             Mount Olympus

        Persephone ran to the only place she could think of, Mount Olympus. Standing in all its glory. A place that turned its back on her once she ran into the arms of her lover. Now she's running away and with a child in her arms. What will they think? What will they do? Will they punish her for having a child with the king of the underworld? Deem the child evil for her father's actions? Maybe they will help her. After all Persephone did help them fight against Hades but they couldn't forget the "love" that the couple shared. Many of the Gods didn't believe it was love. Her mother tried many of times to separate them but nothing worked. Aphrodite and Eros had both seen the love bond between them but none of the other Gods cared about their opinion.

         Persephone look down at the baby in her arms. Sleeping peacefully not knowing that risking everything for their future safety. Persephone had just given birth and was feeling drained out but remembering the baby in her arms she knew she had to keep going.

          Thinking about what her mother would do, the young goddess couldn't help but worry. She hadn't seen her mother in years and yes she knows that her mother hates the underworld but she would think during the 6 months on earth she would see her somewhere. Last time she saw her mother, she was living with her half sisters. Demigoddesses who weren't worth of their name. Anastasia and Drizella. They also lived with a young woman named Ella or Cinderella as her mother and sisters would call her. She never understood why they treated her so badly. Whenever she saw the poor girl she would do her best to help her clean, cook, and sew. Mostly in the shadows so she wouldn't get caught. She had brought up the mistreatment of Ella to her mother and all her mother said was "it is up to the fates".

       The fates. The ones that mess with everyone's lives either ruining them or fixing them in their own way. A very tragic way at that. Right now everything is up to the Fates. Although Zeus wants to claim almighty, everyone can see the fear the fates put in him.

      She's brought out of her thoughts by a giggle. Although they are running for their life Penelope is loving the ride. Perseph might have given birth a couple days ago but Penelope looked like a 5 month old. Penelope is no normal baby. She is a full goddess given that both her parents are gods. So she will grow faster than normal.

      "Shhh you've got to be quiet my love. Can you do that for momma?" Perseph said with a kiss to the girl's forehead. Nodding her head the child zipped her lips with a smile.

"Good job Penny" the Goddess said

As they approached the throne room Persephone couldn't help but feel like something would go wrong. She knew no matter what happened she would protect her daughter. Opening up the doors she sees the Gods on their thrones. Clearly in a meeting although they would never discuss the topics near her. Zeus stood up glaring at the Goddess or girl as he likes to call her.

"What are you doing here girl? Come to beg for your lovers life?" He said taunting her. She was confused by that statement but shook it off as a something to do with Hades reputation.

"No I've come to ask for your help." She said in a hopeful tone.

"And why should we help you?" This time it was Ares speaking. The god of war cared very little for his "sister". In his eyes she was a traitor and right now he was itching to fight someone.

"I've left Hades and I need help to raise our child." She said feeling the tears go down her eyes as she looked her her baby. Penelope felt her mother was in distress so she decided to do the easiest thing she could. She hugged her mother as tight as her little arms could. Persephone couldn't help but smile at that.