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Kore

Although Aides was upset with me, he would still have his servants come to my room to feed and dress me. Of course I refused them, only demanding to talk to him but another two days passed and Aides refused to come. It was only on the third night of my confinement that he came to visit me.

"Aides" I say his name, standing from my bed to meet him but my heavy chain restricted me. He looked torn and defeated, his eyes were even darker than before.

"Aides...if you would just—-" but my words stopped as he held up his finger, signaling me for silence. I obeyed and looked into his rage filled eyes as they scanned over me.

"You tried to kill me Kore" was all he said, a hint of disappointment was in his voice as if he wished it wasn't the truth....as if he hated himself for uttering the words aloud.

"Aides" I began again.

"Was it not your intention to kill me Kore?!! yes or no?" he yelled, his voice snapping me into silence.

"No...I mean yes...in the beginning it was..." I whispered, peering down to the cobblestone floors that dressed the room. He pushed a hand through his long brown hair before leaning against the wardrobe near the adjacent wall.

"Aides...please if you would just listen to me, I can explain"

"Listen to what! Explain what!!! You tried to kill me KORE! How am I supposed to respond to this?" he yelled even louder. I heard his voice shaking with rage but even then he tried to remain calm. I looked into his eyes with hot tears streaming down my cheeks, trying so hard to not run into his arms for forgiveness. I loved him so much but I wished he would see that...despite my betrayal.

"Aides..." I gasp, trying so hard to find the words to say to the man who owed me nothing. "You took me from my realm. You waited and preyed and stole me from my realm. I hated you for this...I despised you in every moment. After my first month chained to this realm, a room appeared in the south tower and I met the three fates, they told me of my prophecy and how..."

"How what? What did they tell you?" He asked curiously.

"They said if I killed you with the sword of Elesium , I would be free"I whisper turning my head away. I couldn't meet his gaze.
"All I wanted to do was be free Aides" I say, finding the words to make me sound sane. He lifted his head to look into my eyes but continued his silence.

"But as the months passed...my hatred for you...lessened. When you spoke to your people, I saw courage instead of hate. When you rested a palm against my skin I felt a spark of desire instead of despair. And when you kissed me..." I continued, my tears flowing freely, "I was taken to a place where my heart and spirit aligned into a ecstasy of passion. You showed me light when all I saw was darkness Aides. I learned to love you."

He walked over to me, towering over me but refusing to touch my frame. "When I felt my heart and the feelings I had for you...I took the sword and threw it into the lake. I cursed myself for even agreeing to do it in the first place but that sword...it kept following me and stinging skin and paining every fiber of my being. It wouldn't let me be at peace until I killed you Aides" I admitted, trying so hard to refrain from holding him. He still stood at a modest distance.

"Why Kore...why couldn't you have just told me! I would have done anything to make your suffering end?"

"Because I couldn't forgive myself if you thought my only gain was to kill you...I thought I could hide my sins from you Aides." I sigh, pulling at the end of his shirt. He took a step back, trying to dismiss my words, trying so hard to separate from me. "You gave me my freedom Aides. The very freedom I couldn't get on earth. I love you" I whisper, kissing his chest with care. His hands molded around my jaw before lifting my head to his and looked down with tears in his eyes, trying so hard to determine my intentions.

Closer and closer we came to embrace before we crashed into each other's lips. It was a kiss I had yearned since the day I took that sword. It was filled with lust and desire.
How a sweet his lips were; they tasted like a honeypot of sweet nectar. We continued carelessly until he broke from my touch and gently pushed me away.

"Enough Kore..." he muttered, storming out the room. "I will not fall for your lies again"

"After all this...you still think I am lying?"

He was silent, only looking to the floor.

"And what gain would I have? You have banished me. You have taken my throne and title? What else is left"

"Kore.." he started again, shaking his head to clear his mind.

"Tell me you don't love me...tell me you hate me and will never forgive me Aides...and I will go!" I yelled, following after him before my chains halted my actions. Aides stopped and turned, pacing back into the room.

"Kore" he sighs, looking away to the view out the window. I come behind him and wrap my arms around his torso.

"Aides, tell me and I will go forever" I begged, making sure to face him once more. I held his arms desperate to obtain some sort of promise from him.

"Kore...don't make me do this"he sighs staring down into my eyes. He trapped my jaw into his palm again but before we had a chance to kiss again, a knock sounded at the door.

"Zeus?" I raged, staring at his figure as he came in. He smiled at me and looked at Aides as we were caught in our embrace.

"What is he doing here" I frown, my voice instantly filled with hatred.

"Oh...I supposed Aides did not tell you daughter?"

"DONT CALL ME THAT YOU DEVIL!!" I yelled, walking over to face him.  I don't know why but I had a feeling he had something to do with this plot to kill Aides.

"Kore.." Aides whispers, reminding me to stay calm. He knew my anger over him wasn't worth it.

"The councilmen are here to see you Aides. They are ready." he told his brother before looking over at me and smiling. "Kore" he smiled, purposely saying my earthly title.

"That is Persephone to you." I corrected him. I would not allow him the opportunity to address my by my sacred name.

"Not for long" he teased before bidding me farewell and exiting the room.

Aides looked at him as he left the room then into my eyes. "Why are they here??" I asked him once again.

"It is of no concern to you. You are no longer the queen so it does not affect you." Aides says, a hint of hatred filled his tone before making his way to leave the room. "Be packed and ready for tonight; my guards will fetch you soon to take you back home"

"This is my home!" I reminded him still adamant to remain. He chuckled at my delusional reluctance and closed the door behind him, leaving me alone in the darkroom once again.

Author Note:

Ughhh I can't standdddd Zeus!!!!!! I hate him so much!!

Also! I started a new book called ARA:the last mermaid! Go check it out