Lore Olympus Oneshots

-Hades-

Wet Dog Smell:

"I can't believe you," you huffed at the hound sitting in the tub before you.

You had, originally, thought that taking the infamous Guardian of the Underworld for "walkies" was a good idea. Hades adored the dog to death, but he was a busy man. The majority of the time, his little pack of pooches ended up in daycare while he slaved away at work. The others tended to tire themselves out with a few laps around the spacious house, they were only small, after all. But Cerberus?

His energy knew no bounds, you were sure.

Everything had gone well in the beginning. The three-headed creature had a soft spot when it came to you (as did his Master) and was very well behaved. But apparently even the Guardian of the Underworld felt the gravitational pull of a muddy puddle, so here you were. Stuck bathing the animal, trying to block the wet dog smell from your senses.

The water was just beginning to run clear, doggy suds now adorning his sodden fur when, simultaneously, three heads shot into the air. The reaction could only mean one thing, and you almost felt yourself pale.

Hades was home.

"Cerberus."

The dog whined, tail beginning to wag excitedly.

"Cerberus, no."

Powerful muscle began to bunch as he stood up, all but vibrating with excitement as three sets of eyes stared widely at the bathroom door.

Pleasepleasepl-

"I'm home!"

All you could do was shriek and duck to the side as Cerberus launched from the bath, immediately taking off in a chaotic sprint towards his owner, almost wiping you out in the process. The second you weren't under threat of being struck by the behemoth of a dog like a bowling pin, you were barreling after him, almost slipping over on the trail of soap and water he left behind.

By the time the shampoo trail came to an end, you were heaving in breaths like you had never tasted oxygen, hair an utter mess. You rested against the door-frame, watching your God tut at the sudsy animal who bounded all over him.

"What did they do to you?"

Your answering, offended squawk earned a laugh as his blue gaze came up, cheeks wrinkling under his smile.

"What did I do? I just wanted to take your dog for a walk, and he-"

"Mhm," he hummed, voice taking a teasing edge as he cut you off and you scowled.

"Why don't you just go back to work."

"And miss out on seeing that annoyed little face you pull? Not a chance."

Your cheeks tinged with a blush, and you looked away petulantly, huffing through your nose. You heard Hades laugh again and continued to ignore him as he strode over, looping an arm around your waist and kissing your cheek in what you assumed was a peace offering.

"I'm only teasing, my dear. He was due a bath."

You hmph'ed in response, looking at the dog who was now shaking himself off in the middle of the foyer; water droplets flying everywhere. Hades gave a pat to your side, "let me get rid of my blazer and I'll give you a hand finishing the job, hm?"

You gave a pout, the lack of genuine feeling obvious behind it as you trailed after him, Cerberus following promptly behind, "you better."

Hades simply chuckled again.