Chapter 68: Betrayal and Revenge
Zelena burst into Hades' house that morning with a pleased smirk on her face.
"I guess knocking is overrated," he commented, as he enjoyed a cup of coffee.
"You know...it's things like this that mortals take for granted. Good coffee...the coffee in the Underworld is sucks. So does the food and the booze...no matter what magic you try to work on it. There's just nothing like the real stuff in the land of the living," he said. She rolled her eyes.
"So glad you're enjoying the Land Without Magic and all its comforts. But prepare for it to get even better," she said. He looked to her.
"I'm guessing you have news," he prompted.
"It's happened...Snow White is with child," she announced. He chuckled.
"I know," he replied. She frowned.
"What do you mean...you know? I just found out myself and that was tricky at best with your wife around. Don't tell me she's made a birth announcement to you of all people?" Zelena asked. He chuckled.
"Don't be silly...but the arrival of Artemis kind of tipped me off," he replied.
"Artemis?" Zelena questioned.
"Yes...Persephone's dear sister. Goddess of the hunt, childbirth, among other things. Also an actual Doctor and since my wife is not fond at all of Dr. Frankenstein or his work, it only makes sense that she summoned Artemis," he surmised.
"Whatever...this means it's time to put our plan into action," she said.
"I think you're a bit premature...she's not even showing yet," Hades replied.
"Which means we have ample time to prepare everything," Zelena said.
"And I told you that I'm a silent partner on this," he reminded.
"Relax...she'll never know of your support and like I said, you can play the hero with her by pretending to denounce me," she said.
"Fine...but I encourage you not to reveal yourself yet. It's still too early," he warned.
"But my sister is at her lowest point...it's the perfect time. She has finally exhausted even her step-daughter's patience. No one will lift a finger to help her," Zelena responded.
"I wouldn't be so sure..." he warned. The redhead scoffed.
"There is no way Snow White can still be holding out hope that my sister will become good. Not even she is that hopeful...no one is that good, even that ridiculously named Princess," Zelena refuted. He chuckled.
"I think you'll be surprised when she shows you otherwise," he retorted. She sighed.
"How much longer do you expect me to wait?" she asked.
"At least until she's showing. Revealing your hand too early also gives them time to plan. I warn you not to underestimate my wife. She will do anything to protect Snow and her family...and especially her unborn grandchild. One step over that town line and Snow White is in a place with no magic and modern medicine," he reminded. She smirked.
"Fine...I'll bide my time for now. But when the times comes, I may have to do something about that town line," she said, as she disappeared in a puff of green smoke. He went back to sipping his coffee and waved his hand, magicking a crystal globe into existence. He seethed at the person sitting on his Throne now and clenched his teeth, causing the coffee mug in his hand to shatter. His hair flashed blue and his grip on the table left indentations.
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