Previously
"Okay. Let's make the most of the little time we have," I replied. We ran to his apartment and I knew almost immediately it was going to be a long afternoon.
Present
I groaned as I woke up. I rolled over and looked at a still sleeping Kakashi. He looked peaceful. It was odd seeing him like this when he was usually so cold and hateful to everyone around him. I heard him groan as he started to wake up. I poked his cheek and heard him chuckle.
"Really, Rin?" He asked, slowly opening his eyes.
"Yep," I replied. Kakashi smiled softly and slowly sat up. I felt myself blush as I remembered earlier.
"You're cute when you blush," Kakashi said softly.
"R-Really?" I asked.
"Mhm," he hummed and climbed out of bed. I blushed a deeper shade of red and stayed in bed until Kakashi had gone from the room. I slowly got out of bed and got ready for the day. My blush slowly faded the more time passed.
"Mother?" Persephone asked.
"What is it, Percy?" I asked.
"Who is he?" She asked.
"Kakashi?" She nodded. "He's... a lot of things. A prodigy, a genius, and the son of the White Fang to name a few."
"That's not what I meant," she objected.
"I figured. He's also the only one that's ever managed to break down my walls in their entirety. I trust him," I said.
"But... He's human and won't live as long as you will once you return," she muttered.
"I wouldn't judge him just yet, little one. You forget that the White Fang was Sakumo Hatake?" I asked.
"Hatake?!" She gasped.
"Yeah. He's Kakashi's father," I said.
"So he's..." Persephone started.
"Took you long enough to figure it out," I remarked.
"Hey!" She yelled. I felt the now familiar chill that Hades brought with him.
"Child," he said.
"Hello, Hades," I greeted.
"It is time," he announced.
"You sure we can't give her more time?" Persephone asked.
"No, it's okay. You've given me enough," I said and walked over to stand within arms length from Hades.
"But-" Persephone started.
"No, Persephone. It's time to go," I said firmly.
"If you say so, mother," she said quietly, lowering her eyes. I set a hand on top of her head and she glanced up.
"Don't be so upset about being able to order me around, little one," I said softly, a ghost of a smile on my lips.
"But you're my elder, mother. I can't order you around," she replied.
"I'm also human, Percy. You and lover boy over there out rank me," I pointed out.
"Lover boy?" Hades asked.
"You don't really stick to one person for long, you know," I replied.
"I suppose that is true," he said vaguely.
"Let's go. I don't want this to be any harder than it already is," I said.
"But... how is leaving a little place like this hard?" Persephone asked.
"This place is home, Percy. It's always hard to leave your home," I replied. I felt a sinking feeling in my stomach and a moment later I could barely stand. There was such an intense pressure hanging over my body that I started shaking.
"The gravity here is much stronger than you are used to, child. It will take time to adjust," Hades said softly. I shakily managed to get my weights off my arms and legs and stretched. I hopped from foot to foot for a few moments to adjust to the shift of gravity.
"You weren't kidding about the gravity shift but I think I'll be okay for a short while," I said.
"So this is the one Hera traded for, hm?" A sultry voice asked.
"It is," Hades replied. I couldn't move for a long while. I could feel the underlying presence of something more sinister — more evil lying under the surface of his tone.
"You spoke so freely before. What changed?" The voice asked.
"S-s-sense," I stuttered.
"So you already know I am not just a pretty face, hm?" He asked and grabbed my hair. He pulled my head back and I finally got to see his face.
"Be gentle with her," Hades cautioned.
"Y-y-you...." I whispered.
"Hm? Did you say something, Catnip?" He asked.
"Lucifer..." I whispered.
"So you know of me. Give her some experience, Hades," Lucifer ordered.
"Yes, my lord," Hades said, bowing. Lucifer disappeared in an instant.
"H-h-he c-could've k-k-killed u-us," I whispered.
"He could have, yes," Hades replied.
"W-Why?" I asked.
"He wants to play with you," came the deep voiced reply. I shot around and saw a man with long black hair, olive colored skin, and wearing a suit standing there.
AN: Picture is who she's describing. Sebastian from Black Butler.
"Who are you?" I asked.
"Kurama," Persephone spit.
"You're the Nine-Tailed Fox sealed inside Kushina," I said, reaching for a kunai.
"You really think one of your silly little weapons is going to help you in a fight against anyone here?" Kurama asked.
"Not particularly. Though, I could kill you and scare a few of the other demons here," I remarked.
"Killing me would also kill your dear mother," he said dryly.
"My mother is long dead, Fox," I growled.
"Don't be so sure," he replied and disappeared in a fit of laughter.
"He's lying, isn't he?" I asked.
"Do you think he is?" Hades asked.
"I don't know. He's known for playing tricks on people but I never knew I was an Uzumaki until the most recent war I was in," I replied. "I guess it would make sense, though."
"What do you mean?" Hades asked.
"Well... I've always had red, slightly orange, hair and the only people I know with the two primary colors of orange are Minato and Kushina. They're together too so I guess if they were young and dumb something could've happened," I said.
"You seem doubtful," Hades said softly.
"Not so much doubtful as disappointed they didn't think I could handle the truth. I've never known why Hera left or why she even cared. I guess I do now," I said sadly.
"What's that supposed to mean?" Persephone asked.
"Hera has always hated me but never enough to blatantly let me die feet from her. She also had a thing for Minato," I replied.
"What kind of thing?" Persephone asked.
"A crush kind of thing," I replied.
"Really?!" She yelled.
"Yes, Percy," I sighed.
"I never thought Hera would fall for a mortal," she said.
"It's not so surprising when you have Zeus as a husband," I remarked.
"I guess so," she said.
"Come, child. We have preparations to make. Persephone, watch over the souls while we are gone," Hades ordered.
"Of course," Persephone replied.
"How long?" I asked.
"I do not know," Hades replied. I looked at the ground and nodded before the familiar swish of air surrounded Hades and myself.
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