**After the Titanomachy** (the divine battle between the Olympians and the Titans), Rhea and Cronus' six siblings took on the responsibility of ruling all creation. The distribution of powers established Zeus, the youngest, as the head of Mount Olympus.
Zeus felt threatened by Prometheus' prophecy that one of his eldest sons, born to a sea goddess, would overthrow him, just as Cronus had been overthrown. To prevent this, Zeus tricked Metis, his first wife and the goddess of craft and wisdom, into transforming into a fly, which he then swallowed whole, believing he could outsmart fate.
But Zeus was too late, for Metis had already conceived. In a desperate attempt to secure his power, he secretly sabotaged his elder siblings, Hestia and Hades.
Thus, the gods ruled all creation, with Zeus leading the skies, Poseidon mastering the sea, and Hades guarding the underworld.
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**Hades’ POV:**
If only I had known the treachery my brother Zeus had plotted against me. I should be the one ruling all creation! Instead, he removed me from the original 12 Olympians, replacing me with his crippled son, Hephaestus.
In my anger, I looked up to see the other gods celebrating, enjoying themselves while I remained bound to my work. Overcome with frustration, I summoned my powers and appeared at their celebration, catching Zeus off guard.
**Hades:** "It’s been a long time since I've stepped foot here, brother!"
**Zeus:** "Hades?..."
**Hades:** "Wasn’t expecting me, brother?"
**Zeus:** "No."
**Hades:** "Wasn’t expecting I could break through your barrier that keeps me from taking your place?"
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**Zeus’ POV:**
As another celebration unfolded, Hades appeared unexpectedly.
**Hades:** "It’s been a long time since I've stepped foot here, brother!"
**Zeus:** Hades?...
I didn’t expect him, breaking through the barrier between Hades (Hell) and Mountain Olympus (Heaven).
**Hades:** "Wasn’t expecting me, brother?"
**Zeus:** "No."
**Hades:** "Wasn’t expecting I could break through your barrier that keeps me from taking your place?"
**Zeus:** But brother, it's been a long time now, and everything seems to be alright now, right?
**Hades:** Alright? "As all of you gain your power through worship and sacrifice, I gained mine through sorrow and death."
Listening to him, shame washed over me. In my quest for power, I had betrayed my own brother.
**Zeus:** "Forgive me, brother..."
**Hades:** "After all that has happened, you still ask for my forgiveness, brother?"
Here’s a polished version of your dialogue, improving clarity and flow while maintaining the original meaning:
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**Zeus:** I know what I did was unforgivable, but I have changed.
**Hades:** You lied before, brother!
**Zeus:** But I know there’s still good in you.
Hades turned away, unwilling to hear my explanation, and joined the celebration of Hebe and Heracles' marriage. If only there were a way to soften his heart…
After the celebration, Hebe, the goddess of youth, unexpectedly announced that she was resigning her position as one of the twelve Olympians, surrendering her role to Hermes, the messenger of the gods.
I searched for Hades and asked if we could talk.
**Zeus:** Hades! Please, let me speak to you!
He paused and looked back.
**Hades:** Is there a problem, brother?
I was taken aback as his anger faded. Looking into his emotionless eyes was… indescribable.
While I may not know the exact story of Hades' secret exile, I can imagine the sorrow he endured while ruling the Underworld alone.
**Hades:** …
He slowly turned away, looking down, and attempted to return to his abode. I called out to him:
**Zeus:** Is there any way I can make it up to you, brother?
**Hades:** Brother, I don’t believe there’s any other way.
He continued walking.
**Zeus:** But I’ll find a way! Zeus promise!
"I swear an oath by the River Styx that everything I do from this day forward will be dedicated to bringing you happiness."
He sighed and asked:
**Hades:** And when will that be?
I struggled to respond until, suddenly, I declared:
**Zeus:** I’ll give you the sign when to come out. Don’t worry, it won’t last long.
**Hades:** …
He left, not allowing me to finish my sentence.
**Zeus:** Forgive me… brother...
