Creeps in Like the Darkness [OUAT || Swan Princess Trio #5]

24 - Labor of Love

Killian, Katy, Emma, Neal, Eleanor, Esme, Mary Margaret, Regina, and Hercules were in the tunnels that lead to Hades's prison, "This is the tunnel she said she came out of... Looks creepier than the one back home," Katy said.

"Elaine's in here somewhere," Killian said.

"Alright, wonder boy, are you sure you can do this?" Regina said.

"Regina!" Mary Margaret placed her hand on Hercules's shoulder in a supportive manner, "I know you can do this," Mary Margaret said.

"You've got this," Faye said.

"We'll find your daughter and stepdaughter. Don't worry," Hercules started walking, "Wait for me here," Hercules said as he began walking into the tunnel.

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Hercules held his sword as he walked through the mines looking for Cerberus. A loud growl came and Hercules dropped the sword as Cerberus came into view, Hercules turned and ran back the way he came, "Herc!" Faye yelled.

"Come on," Eleanor said.

The group stopped when they saw Hercules run around the corner, stopping behind them.

"Gosh, you are ugly," Esme and Eleanor said as they saw Cerberus snarling at them.

"You two just had to insult it," Neal said.

Esme shrugged, "We're all sarcastic, runs in the family," Esme said.

Mary Margaret went to draw her bow when someone whistled, the dog's growling stopped, "What the hell was that?" Regina asked.

Hades stepped into view, in front of them, "I called them off," Hades said.

"Who are you?" Emma asked.

"My uncle," Hercules said.

"Hades?" Regina said surprised.

"Don't look so surprised," He stopped in front of them, "Who'd you think was in charge of this place... Your mommy? Priscilla, always a pleasure," Hades said.

"I know, I'm sure a pleasure to be around," Faye said.

"Esme, Eleanor... Delightful to see you both again... I see you're missing one... Or is it two now?" Hades asked and they both glared at him.

"Well, if this is your realm, maybe you can answer a few questions. Like why does this hell-hole look like Storybrooke?" Regina asked.

"I have my reasons, and I don't have to share them with you," Hades said.

"Imagine you're asking Papa a question but triple the smugness... You never get answers," Faye said.

"Oh... That's annoying," Katy said and Faye nodded.

"Leave them alone, Uncle," Hercules said.

"There's that famous courage people love to talk about. Oh, Hercules, did you really think you could face Cerberus, again?" Hades said.

"Again?" Mary Margaret and Faye asked.

Hades fakes gasped, "You mean he didn't tell you?" Hades asked.

"Cerberus killed you," Faye said as she looked at Hercules sadly.

"Yeah, I didn't want you to know... Snow, Cilla, I couldn't let you down," Hercules said.

"Well, it's nothing to be ashamed of, my nephew. After all, losing your life to my little pet is what finally brought us together as family," Hades said.

"We're not afraid of you," Mary Margaret said.

Hades playfully gasped, "Oh. Snow White," He gasped, "You are a spitfire aren't you? But trust me, you should be quite afraid of me because the next time you interfere with my family, I will come after yours," Hades said.