Okay, so that's the working title.

This is it, the story inspired by the concept of Hades as a mortal. It's a work in progress, so please don't mind the rough spots. If you have any comments or suggestions, please tell me!

Kiari


Prologue - Love's Request

Aphrodite stepped into the house of Morpheus, her face determined.

"My dear, it's been awhile since you've visited," the god commented as he greeted her.

She gave him a smile. "Hey there Morpheus. I have a favor to ask."

He raised an eyebrow. "Don't you always? What do you need?"

"A dream."

"Easy enough."

"For a god."

Morpheus frowned. "And which god would that be?"

"Hades," Aphrodite answered quietly.

The god of dreams laughed. "Are you crazy?"

"Oh come on Morpheus, you know you've been wanting this ever since he stole Kiari's purity. I know you haven't forgiven him."

"She wouldn't have given herself to him if it hadn't been for you," Morpheus countered.

The goddess of love held up a hand. "I told you then and I'll tell you again, I had nothing to do with that. But I can't teach that doom gloom god a lesson if I don't have your help."

"Zeus will have my hide if he finds out," Morpheus grumbled.

Aphrodite's smile lit the room. "You'll do it?"

"Who am I to resist love?"