Odysseus yawned lazily and curled up in the other's embrace. The sharp pain in his heart finally subsided, and the curiosity scratching at his soul grew weaker. Maybe it really wasn't worth reopening old wounds?
The underworld is cold and gray. The isle of Aeaea, in contrast, is bright and sun-drenched. And Hades finds himself drawn to this living sun, unafraid of being burned to ashes.
An AU where Persephone does not exist and Hades remains unmarried.
❤️ “The last person who should understand you… does.” — Connection between unlikely characters.