**Zeus' POV:**
What can I do to earn Hades' forgiveness?
I scheduled a meeting with the other gods here on Mount Olympus. I am declaring that everything we do today, and in the future, will be dedicated to Hades' happiness.
I asked each god for their ideas on how to soften Hades' heart.
**Hera:** I remember, Zeus, when you transformed my most loyal servant, Argus Panoptes, into a peacock as a gift. I was so happy that I even adopted it as a symbol of my femininity.
Every idea counts and could greatly contribute to our cause.
**Artemis:** An offering could carry significant weight for gods like us...
I completely agree with Artemis. I recalled the bitter quarrel among Athena, Hera, and Aphrodite over "the Golden Apple of Discord," labeled "to the fairest."
**Apollo:** But what offering would suit Hades?
A reasonable question, Apollo.
Hmm...
**Hera:** How about terrible monsters? He is the opposite of us.
Every idea matters; we must give everything we can.
Without delay, the gods began hurling monsters down to Earth. Each of us unleashed something horrific, pouring our thoughts into it.
Hera seems to be enjoying this... Perhaps one of these repulsive creatures might actually please Hades?
The monsters started attacking the mortals dwelling on the lands. If Hades gains power through sorrow and death, then this is the perfect opportunity for me to reduce the mortal population throughout creation.
...
Days passed, and none of our monsters pleased Hades.
Looking at the aftermath of the chaos we gods had wrought, it was clear we had only brought more suffering to humankind. Thus, I decided, "I shall put an end to this."
I called upon my half-god, half-mortal son Heracles, the god of strength whom I had raised—a child who drank milk from Hera's breast...
I'm confident that Heracles won't overthrow me when he ascends to godhood, as I ensured his mother, Alcmene, is a mortal and not a sea goddess.
Hera was displeased with my plans, so she secretly created numerous terrifying monsters to slay my demigod son, Heracles.
Unfortunately for her, my son fought and defeated her monsters instead.
In retaliation, I punished Hera by hanging her upside down in the skies.
Hihihihi...
**Zeus:** Enough with the flashbacks!
I gathered the other gods for another meeting and urged them to stop the chaos we had unleashed.
...
**Poseidon:** So what do we do now?
**Athena:** Why not consult Hestia? Among the gods, she is the closest to Hades...
I approached Hestia, who informed me that Hades had changed, suggesting significant shifts in his attitude.
Athena then confronted me with a plan to soften Hades' heart.
According to Hestia, Hades once had a heart warmer than any of ours. So, Athena suggested involving Aphrodite, who later delegated the task to Eros, stating:
**Athena:** "He is just lonely and probably needs a girl to soften his feelings."
Athena also asked Apollo to compose a love hymn for Hades to introduce the wholesome aspect of her plan.
"So let the games begin."
