How a Villainess fell in love

Chapter 55: Flower Braid

-----------Percy's POV:-----------

"So Hestia, care to share with the class?" Hades asked, staring at Hestia with a menacing glare as Estelle and Persephone braided his hair, intertwining flowers in his long black locks giving him a much cozier look then he usually had.

Estelle's sweet giggle's accompanied Persephone's sweet smiles as she taught Estelle how to masterfully braid.

Hestia smile kindly at the duo before turning to me. She sat besides me on the couch, her hand placed gently on my shoulder. The cup in my hands suddenly seemed to eminated a much more fragrant sent.

"Perc here seemed to try to be the hero one more time and well." She paused, looking towards me for a second before turning to Hades. "She got a bit hurt so I scooped her up and nursed her back to health with the aid of Apollo-"

"Wait that idiot knows about Percy??! You know he can't keep secrets!!" Hades yelled, Persephone having to hold him still as Estelle was mid braid, her tongue stuck out as she concetrated.

"Hades honey." Persephone said gently, and the coolness that I hadn't even realized filled the room faded, leaving Hestia's warmth to make up.

Hades took a deep breath, allowing Hestia to continue. "Anyways, I may or may not have lost track of time and well.... She's back now. I also wasn't allowed to leave her side, mainly cause I was afraid Apollo was gonna try and take a selfie with her but yeah." She smiled at Hades in an almost embarrassed manner as she pulled me close, my eyes widening as I tried to keep my drink from spilling.

"So the reason Estelle was crying was because you forgot to inform her family that she was alive?" Hades deadpanned and a nervous giggle escaped from Hestia.

"Well I mean..." There was an awkward silence before Estelle stepped back smiling.

"Done!!" She pointed her arms to the now very decodant braid falling down Hades back as Persephone placed a flower crown on his head.

Hades let out an upset sigh as he turned to Estelle and Persephone. "I love it, now how does a quick ride to find your parents sound?" Hades asked, giving Estelle a small smile.

Estelle looked like she wanted to nod before turning to me, her eyes looking me over quickly. "Is Percy going?" I smiled and nodded, getting up as I set my cup to the side before grabbing her, a small squeal escaping her as I threw her into the air and caught her, resting her on my side.

"Of course I'm going. Now how's about we show mom and dad the amazing braid you gave uncle Hades!"

"Yeah!!"

—-------------Wally's POV:---------------

"Today we are here to celebrate the life of a hero, Persep- Percy Jackson." I stared dully towards the man reading off his paper. His black suit as perfect and pristine, a solemn look on his face. Dick stood beside me, a hand on my back in a comforting manner. Apparently Bruce had been torn up about Percy and a small part of couldn't help but feel he should be but again I knew it was unjustified. So he decided to come, coming under the lie that he had to watch over Dick due to the paparazzi that could show up.

The man continued to speak, talking to an empty casket he had bought in condolence but I wasn't focused on his speech, I was focused on his mother who stood right besides me, her small sniffles continuing to pound into my heart like a truck continuing to back up and run into a building over and over again.

I couldn't take it anymore.

As soon as the man walked away from the podium I took my leave, Dick tried to call me back but I refused to listen. I needed to be away from it, from all of them, from her empty casket.