Deal

A message was sent to Helheim where they set a date, place and time to meet and despite the annoying Zeus Hades claimed, “He is still my grandson, that’s enough for me to trust his word. He will get Triss in exchanges for peace and an alliance!” Zeus continued to protest but as the dark, gothic styled ship hit the shore, Zeus was sent away leaving only the grandparents, some guards and Charon, who would try and calm both sides down if required to do so but as the southern Isu masquerading as a Northern Isu stood opposite them he opened his arms to hug them both as if they had only seen each other the other day and not sea’s apart, “I’m so glad we did it like this!” he muttered in no more than a whisper so Zeus couldn’t hear, his forces took a position on the beach to Zeus’ growl and Hades protest of, “You said only Triss!” “This is just precaution, nothing more. I don’t trust Zeus...” Hades nodded before studying the **** joked, “Brought the entire fleet I see” “Entire? This isn’t even an quarter of it. Hela was prepared for Ragnarök but never knew what to do with it. I favour peace with my fellow Northern Isu and my Southern **** counterparts, you want peace, I want Triss simply enough; hand her over and we will secure the alliance; if any of my men attack a Southerner I will kill them myself; that’s a promise!” Hades nodded before guiding him to a table that was set up for the meeting, Damian opened a bottle of Northern Ale for him, Hades and Persephone as he slid it over to them, “Careful it has a warm, powerful kick!” they took a mouthful before cringing and coughing violently to the drink made Hades’ guards stand to attention as he brushed them away, “The gods, that is strong!” Persephone’s winced in agreement, “It goes down better the second time!” they nodded trying it again but feeling the exact same was met by Damian’s laughter, “Told you. Freyja has offered you a boar to as a peace offering between both sides, she actually respects you Persephone after what you went through and you Hades for treating her right despite your initial actions. That or she wants to bed me… can’t be too sure but I think she has had enough of old man Odin. I don’t suggest cooking it... that would be an insult!” they nodded before getting down to business Damian stated calmly, “Triss...” Hades nodded before signalling Charon to fetch her, Damian nodded to three of his men to go with them, “Ensure no one attacks or harm to my package!” Hades nodded before grabbing a peach of parchment stated as he scribbled, “We want peace and assurance that you won’t attack us and the pledge to send reinforcements if we need require the necessary support!” Damian nodded before taking a drink from his cup stated, “There will be terms to the soldier aid considering they are my troops. This will be primarily for defence and wars never for land expansion or selfish political aims!” “Agreed, we have never sought anything else but it will require an backup plan!” “We will decide that later!” “Of course, we will require your immediate assistance after this. Your horse is causing hell for my guards and Persephone isn’t playing nice!” “They just miss me...” “They can have you and that’s a promise. We will need ambassadors” “Hermes will act as the messenger and diplomat to both sides, maybe then he can finally win Persephone’s affections” Damian teased before finishing his comment stated, “Considering his lack of likeness here, Charon will act as transport and guide to both realms, it will also help at bringing Persephone to Abigail, who despite her note has sat down with me an has listened to reason; she wants to see you Persephone, she just feels at home in Helheim; free and stress free!” “Thank you Zantano!” he nodded before starting to sort the finer details out waited for Triss’ arrival.

As they finalised the deal Hades smiled with Persephone as they were grateful for the deal that meant their family could all live peacefully watched as Damian stood up seriously and looking over to the sea spoke, “There is one more thing you haven’t thought about... you have both been getting carried away with what this means but haven’t thought about Zeus’ reaction. I’m aware of his position and this means he could demand compensation or see this as a power move...” “This is why we have the emergency plan!” “You would give all this up and retreat to the North?” “Of course not!” Persephone protested, “We would fight but a **** of that size... we would struggle to hold out against a sizeable **** that you suggest!” he nodded before looking over to his men spoke, “I have over 10,000 men here... take eight thousand of them led by Sutr to protect your cities until you can be sure you will be safe, in exchange I will take someone as a political hostage to ensure good faith; as a formality of course!” they nodded but Sutr disliking the plan snapped, “No!” “Sutr you like combat, Zeus will likely bring forces... it’s a win-win for you!” “No, I will not stand here and protect these weaklings!” Persephone got up before slapping him growled, “We are not weak, we will fight but we aren’t prepared!” he snarled before grabbing her snapped, “You are only good one thing...” “That’s what you think!” “Will I get privileges like her?” Hades stood up but before he could react watched the a sword swipe through his adversary’s head and falling off he watched to see who it belonged to, “A treaty is a treaty; no one from my side will touch you and live!” Persephone looked down at the body before spitting on it snapped, “Only two men can touch me like that and they are standing next to me” Hades looking at Damian was disgusted by the notion but Damian no longer cared because what he saw were the flecks of red hair tied up and the green shirt and trousers stopped in front of him, not even half his size, “‘Ello Triss!” “Damian!” “Are you okay?” she smirked before racing up to him, closing the distance rapidly spoke, “Better then okay! You came back for me!” he kissed her gently before smiling spoke, “Helheim cleared my mind and let me remember what and who I only ever wanted... you!” she kissed him again looking into his red eyes as she spoke, “I’ve messed up repeatedly in my choices but I never truly understood what I had until you were gone from my life; you were there for me and were always: caring, loving and what allowed me to be me!” he smirked as she muttered, “We have a loooottt... of catching up to do!” “Could say it’s going to be a LONG conversation!” Persephone rolled her eyes from the crude jokes as Triss slid down his body to her feet and spoke, “Can we go home?” “Yes the palace awaits but first...” he signed the treaty with the other patrons doing the same before handing them each a copy ordered, “Aveline you’re in charge!” she nodded before turning his attention to his family asked, “So who’s my political prisoner?”

Triss held his arm protectively almost like if she didn’t let go she would be fine no matter what people tried to do however she felt him shift either uncomfortably or confused to see the Isu come towards him, “Nyx? You?” she nodded before stating, “Triss isn’t the only one who was treated badly for things others have done, Erebus’ actions against Zeus has ensured I get the brunt of the blame whilst he is locked away from them, I helped stop him and they repay me with sending me to Tartarus with him; so when I heard about this chance to leave I took it; if you would have me of course!” “It’ll be an honour if we don’t bother you?” “Zantano we were together when you were barely over Persephone, a mere boy. I don’t get jealous over that, however you have grown up really strong...” “Damian?!” “We were together after my relationship with Persephone which was shortly after she rescued me from Hela. I must have been no more than 60, me and Nyx were together for half a century, at one time we were going to get married but that fell apart and I became the monster of Tartarus, the only reason she was happy or satisfied with Tartarus was because I was there and I treated her fair!” “What happened?” “Her husband was granted a few days release and he found her pregnant, caused her to lose the baby and I reacted badly, pushed her away and it slowly turned me into the monster you saw and fell in love with, more events triggered and continued this but this could be seen as what ignited it...” Nyx studied the king before smirking queried, “Can I still tease you like always?” he nodded causing her to simply smirk as she said, “Let me get my things!”

Triss POV

Oh the gods, Nyx... Nyx is beautiful, her raven curly yet styled hair, her pale perfect complexion, her dark pupils but and pale lips to suit her colour. Her body is slim but is perfect in every way, her breasts are large and plentiful, clearly already used for motherhood I wonder if she let her husband suck them or if she is purely a business woman; they were children that’s it. Her hips weren’t curvy but still had shape and as she walked away her rear had a natural sway to it, to my curiosity of if she used to let Damian play with it. Her demeanour is equally a turn on for me, the serious yet innocent teasing tone, I can see why Damian fell for her and it makes me question why he chose me over women like her; I’ve experimented before but never thought about it being serious, maybe she would be open to sharing him or getting involved in with us, I would enjoy both of them...

End of PoV.

“I thought we were leaving?” Nyx panicked as he continued to lead them to the stables, “Yes but I have a few favours to fulfil” “Like what?” “Like this...” he opened the door to see the black beast with red burning eyes and a blooded muzzle as if kicked and attacked the guards, “Watch this!” Damian stated as they watched to see it bite a guards head and tear into it with razor fangs, “Philippa was always so unruly!” Nyx stated pulling Triss back, “Philippa, why Philippa?” Damian smirked seeing the horse throw another person around the stable before stating, “Well just like Philippa Eilhart she is a massive bitch but my bitch!” Triss smirked to see the guards back off as he walked towards the horse who looking back towards him stood unsure of his new appearance until she felt his hand on her muzzle and knew from there who it was. The horse gained confidence before rubbing its head into his hand heard him mutter, “Good girl. Causing Hades trouble like always I see!” the horse nodded before mounting the giant beast pulled Triss and Nyx up to join him leaving enough for at least another 3 people to sit on safely, “Come on let’s get Persephone!” the horse rode out never looking back acting almost proud by its work as the guards tried to recover as the horse raced through the lands leaving a trail of decaying hoof prints in it’s wake heading to the palace.

“Why are we back here?” Triss called out before hearing the cries from the guards and the growl from a large creature Triss nodded understanding why, “Persephone!” he nodded before dismounting walked to the door leaving Nyx sat on Philippa who looking back at her stood still, “I thought she only liked you sitting on her” “Well Nyx doesn’t count since she got her as a courting present for me, her old name for it was Hela but Hela is too passive for the creature!” he opened the door and on seeing the Isu stand in the door frame immediately dropped the blood splattered hand and rushed to him, it was a wolf almost the size of a bear and its eyes were black but as Triss glided her hand through its fur watched as it rubbed it’s head against her hand, “What? She slept on my bed after she heard why I was there. Protected me hell of a lot too!” he nodded before crouching down to be at its level hugged the hound who continued to wag her tail, “It’s funny to think I have Philippa and Triss has Persephone. What do you have Damian?” Nyx remarked “He has us...” Triss spoke, “What is that meant to mean Triss? Humans are always up to something it seems...” “When I was younger they always said you can’t serve one and not the other!” Triss nervously spoke causing Nyx to raise her eyebrow and state, “Well this will be an experience for me but for now I think we should take our leave, unless there is a reason not to?” Damian shook his head as he mounted his horse and spoke, “Nah let’s get out of here!”