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~ Hades Dreams ~
Erik Thomson ~ Stephen Lovatt
These are dreams I have had about Hades (and
some about other Erik characters) from the late nineties until now. I will be
updating it as soon as I have more Hades dreams! Please do not archive, though you
may link directly to this page. Note: Dream Dates are
written Day/Month/Year.
Some Dreams, I remember vividly, others
not so. I also apologise for being so
behind in typing up my Dreams.
?/6/98
In this
dream, was Erik Thomson, not as Hades, though - (He also played Brett Barrett
in "
We were
winning, although the enemy was strong and ruthless, they had discovered we
were just as ruthless in fighting for our freedom and right to exist. One of
them discovered the small hospital where Erik was being treated, but was killed
before he could report its location or hurt Erik.
The war
was soon over with our enemy repenting and both sides sheathing our weapons,
claws and hatreds.
Erik
awoke in the hospital, groggy at first, then became frightened at where he was
and wondered if he had been captured. Torture was the last thing he wanted
right now, but he knew the enemy rarely took prisoners. When he looked around
once more, he realised he was in one of our hospitals, and became quite
relieved that he was safe, warm and recovering.
I came to
him, thrilled that he'd survived and thanked me for saving his life. He was
touched that I'd risked my life to save his, perhaps not a wonderful tactical
move, but a brave and caring one none the less. I helped him fully recover and
He kissed me gently and I felt glad. Glad he'd noticed me for the caring person
I was and grateful for his gratitude.
We were
both thrilled that the war had some to an end, but the hospital bunkers remain
our secrets should they ever need to be utilised again.
I am
overjoyed that Erik recovered, not because I find him attractive, he's a nice,
caring guy and the world needs people like him - and me.
2?/8/98
I was
helping out with an episode in this dream. Erik Thomson was Hades. I was asked
to get a ring as a prop for Hades to give Persephone in the show. I searched
everywhere for an Ancient Greek looking ring and could only find a silver one
with a diamond look alike - not very ancient looking. It was kinda nice though.
We were setting up for the episode in the Underworld, and people were dressing
Erik and Andrea Croton (Persephone) putting on some make-up. I was excited to
be here, but scared that Erik would find out that I liked him and take it the
wrong way. I gave the ring to him. He said it wasn't very ancient looking, but
not in a nasty way.
"I
know, it was the only one I could find, " I said, sounding mock
exasperated, and like an idiot. I was scared he would take my feelings for him
the wrong way.
Both Erik
and I came up with an idea to discolour the ring to make it look more ancient.
The producers were happy with it and they began rolling the cameras. Hades put
the ring on Persephone's finger. Persephone smiled and they kissed. I smiled -
it was a lovely scene. Hades and Persephone were my favourite Greek God and
Goddess , but I couldn't help feeling sad, because she was thinner and taller
than me.
Erik came
to me after the show and thanked me for finding the ring. He also said he was
touched by how I felt about him and that it was okay. I smiled, nervous. He
told me he wasn't angry, quite flattered, in fact. He also said he was touched
at how I was worried about how he would feel. He invited me to lunch on the
set, which I was thrilled about and made me feel very good about myself. He
kissed me gently and told me that he wanted to spend more time with me and I
felt a lot better about myself and that Erik was so kind :)
17/9/98
I was in
Ancient Greece in this dream, trying to find my way - both physically and
spiritually. Whether by fate or clumsiness, I am not looking where I am going
and fall into a hole in the Earth. I yelp as I slide down and down. Eventually,
now quite dirty, I land with a thud. I stand and look about. I'm in a dimly lit
cavern with dark walls cut from stone and gems from inside the Earth. I look
around and see people sitting at long wooden tables - dead people, eating. I
know I am in the Underworld. I am nervous because the living aren't allowed
here and I don't think Hades knows how I feel about him. All are all looking at
me. Hades stands and demands to know what I'm doing here. I say I fell. He
wants to kick me out, his beautiful face bearing a scowl. I feel sad. I know he
isn't a nasty God. Apollo, an elderly dead human, named after the Sun God, sat
opposite Hades, at the end of the table, and suggested that I sit down at the
table.
Hades
looked even angrier. "She's a mortal."
"We
can't turn her away. She needs a place to stay."
Fuming,
Hades lifts his hand and hurls a fireball at Apollo, hitting him. I'm upset as
usually Hades is much gentler and kinder. I don't want to believe that isn't
true. Maybe I caught Hades on one of his off days. It must happen to Gods too.
Hades looks at me, looking angry and wanting me to leave again. Weakly Apollo
stands. Hades is about to blast him again.
"No!"
I shriek, not wanting the kind old man to get hurt.
Hades
glares at me and raises his arm to blast me. As I am mortal, it may kill me.
And judging by Hades mood - even if I was dead and earned a rightful place in
the Underworld, I didn't think he'd care much for me under these circumstances.
I try not to cry. Hades lowers his arm and reluctantly lets me eat with them. I
feel so unwanted, so out of place, but at the same time, there is no place I
would rather be. I look directly at Hades as I eat my soup. I barely notice
tears slip down my cheeks. Hades stands and walks to me, not taking his eyes
off me. I am nervous but my love for the Lord of the Dead has not dwindled. I
stand to face him. Apollo looks at Hades, but the Lord of the Underworld
dismisses him and looks at me.
"I'm
sorry," Hades admits.
Instantly
I feel warmer inside. "I didn't mean to gate-crash, Hades. Please forgive
me."
He
nodded. "I must apologise for my behaviour. I was not feeling myself. I
don't usually-"
"I
know," I said, a tear of joy escaping my eye.
"How
could you? We've never-"
I smile
warmly at him. "I feel like I've known you all my life, Hades ... I don't
know how to tell you this, but I-"
He looks
astounded. "You really do, don't you?"
I nod.
"Yes ... But I'd never do anything to come in between you and
Persephone."
Hades
smiles at me with equal warmth. "She'll understand ..."
And he
kisses me, his warm, tender face gently pressing on mine. I feel like a Goddess
as our soft mouths meld into one and other. He strokes his hand down my neck
and gently puts his arms around me, both our hearts warming, embracing our
love.
"Thank
you," he says, his voice so sincere.
I smile
and hug him a little tighter. "It's my pleasure. I love you, Hades."
"And
I you," he says with warm smile. "And you're welcome back here at any
part of your journey."
I smile
and he kisses me again.
8/2/99
Not part
of the dream: In the Xena episode "Adventures in the Sin Trade Part
I," Hades confessed that 'not all the world's dead come to him.' The
Amazon land of the Dead was corrupted by Alte, the departed Amazons forced to
wander aimlessly --
In the
dream, I was worried about my life amounting to nothing when I died, that death
would be the end of everything, that I would spend eternity wandering aimlessly
with nothing and nowhere to go and nothing to learn or accomplish, as I was Australian,
not Grecian, perhaps like Hades said, only Grecians came to him. I cried softly
to myself, frightened that I would lose everything in death and become nothing,
a nothing I couldn't escape from.
As I lay
in my bed, I felt a presence and Hades appeared to me. I feel reassured and
warm inside.
"When
you die, you will not be condemned to wander aimlessly," he promised.
"When it is your time, you will come to me. Although you are not Grecian,
you believe in me. Your soul will dwell in its rightful place amongst the
Elysian Fields."
"Thank
you Hades."
He smiled
warmly. "Thank you. It's not often a non Grecian believes in me, or
a person of this modern world, and it's even rarer for any mortal to care so
much for me."
I could
see in his eyes how much that meant to him and smiled warmly at the Lord of the
Underworld, happy to have shown him he wasn't alone and that he would care for
me when I passed.
He smiled
at me again as he disappeared, going back to his realm.
~ After I woke up from this dream I felt reassured,
that at the time of my death, many years from now, it will not be spent in
vain. Perhaps I would go to Hades, as I did believe in him, or perhaps the
afterlife would be something more. Nevertheless I felt reassured, although a
little shaken from the dream, because I did not want my afterlife to be full of
nothing. Although there was no wind in my room, my purple agate slice wind
chime swayed ever so slightly, the subtle soft sound of the chime filling my
room. I smiled, held my hand out. "Thank you Hades." Unlike my dream, he did not appear before m,
although I knew it was him. ~
?/3/99 -
(For this dream see story WET WET WET.) - converted to a fic.
When
Ares, Callisto and Hera try to conquer the Earth, Hades helps Gabrielle and
Xena even the score...
20/5/99
In this
dream, Suz Maxwell and I were trying to help out both Disney and Stephen/Erik
Hades. S~E Hades had run out of breakfast cereal and we have him some, with
coloured crunchy sugar crispies. He really liked it and thanked us, however, he
started to become really ill and was dying. We were horrified that the cereal
we had made had made him sick, even though he was a God. However it turned out
that some mortal criminal had mixed hinds blood in with the milk, which was
killing him - the only thing that could kill a Grecian God. We frantically
tried to help him and then discovered that the same had happened in the Disney
Universe and Disney Hades was feeling very ill too and dying. Pain and Panic
stayed by his side, comforting him, while his flame grew dimmer.
It so
happened that the milk of a seal, mixed with that of a dolphin, a mermaid,
cheetah, highland Gargoyle and a Unicorn was the cure. We traveled far and
wide, with the help of Hercules, Iolaus, Xena, Gabrielle - Icarus and Cassandra
(From Disney), and fortunately all the animals were willing to donate some of
their very special milk.
We took
it to both Hades'. We had to hold the cup up for
S~E Hades
and help him swallow the cup of mixed pure creamy milk. We had to save S~E
Hades first as he was worse than Disney Hades. His breathing was slow as we
stayed by him. The milk began to take effect as he gained strength and his
power back. In gratitude he kissed us both and used his powers to instantly
transport us to the Disney Underworld and watched from his Universe as we knelt
by Disney Hades. A distraught Pain and Panic and helped is give the milk to
him. He lay there motionless.
"Come
on, Boss...." Panic patted Hades grey face gently and wiped a tear from
his face.
Pain
can't help sobbing either.
Praying
to whatever Gods were listening in both Universes, we prayed that Hades would
be all right. We gave him the last of the special milk. S~E Hades gave Disney a
gentle boost - a stronger boost would have killed him. He was very weak.
Slowly,
he turned and his eyelids flutter. They open slowly and he sighs softly. We
help him sit up in bed. He looks at us.
"I
wake up and there are two cute girls in my bed, Badda Bing! I gotta get sick
more often!"
He puts
his arms around us. "Thanks, Lades, If it wasn't for you guys, I'd be ...
well at the bottom of the River Styx, y'know..."
Pain and
Panic jump and whoop for joy and leap onto Hades.
"We're
so glad you're okay, Boss."
"Get
off! ... Ahh you yusses... c'mere!"
He rubs
their Heads. Suz and I smile.
S~E Hades
watched from his Universe and smiles. Disney Hades looks at him. "Thanks
other Hades .. I guess I owe you one."
"Don't
mention it, Brother."
"Brother,
ah? Cool. Better than that 'ol lummox, Zeus!"
S~E Hades
smiles as he leaves to attend to his Universe, glad these two mortals cared
enough to save his life and that he'd found a kinship with his other Universe
self, even if he had a rather strange hairdo.
Hades
grabbed me and Suz and squeezed us tightly, then kissed us both. "I love
you girls ..."
"We
love you too Hades," Suz said with a twinkle in her eye.
"Hades,
can I play with your hair?" I asked.
"Sure
... just let me adjust it so it doesn't burn your hands off ..."
I smile
as I stick my hands into his flaming blue hair. It feels like a liquid flame as
I mess around with it.
"Hey
... he hheee!!!" Hades Laughed. "That tickles!"
Suz joins
in too, as we stay down in the Underworld, laughing and playing with Hades,
Pain and Panic.
"I
can't thank you girls enough," Hades says. "No one's ever... really
cared for me ... before."
He sniffs
and his beautiful large yellow eyes brim with tears. He quickly wipes them
away. "Ahh futz ... I'm getting all sentimental .."
"We
don't mind, Hades," Suz said, dreamy eyed. "It makes you cuter."
He looks
at us, eyes wide with surprise as we both kiss him on the lips ...
And we
plan to pay S~E Hades a visit next ...
?/9/00
Qui-Gon Jinn
(From Star Wars) and Hades (Stephen Lovatt) were in this dream. I had to find
them both and sat in the park near Central Station, (Sydney) and all of a
sudden, every person in the city looked like Qui-Gon, clothes, hair,
everything.
I tuned
into my senses and Hades' energy, I found him, glad I had it in me, rescuing
both Hades and Qui-Gon from a fate of oblivion, and I took the grateful,
beautiful men both home safe :)
9/10/00
I was out
in farmland, late one very dark night. The silence was eerie and I was alone. I
closed my eyes and tried to connect with Hades' soul, I so desperately wanted
to see him, to hold him, for him to comfort me.
I opened
my eyes and saw a long wooden gate swaying open, a piece of wood across it and
although I couldn't see a thing beyond the gate, I knew Hades was just beyond
that paddock ...
23/10/00
Lore
(Data's android brother from Star Trek: The Next Generation) wanted to die. He
had transported himself back to Ancient Greece and the time of Xena. He wanted
his soul to rest in Hades, in the Underworld. He decided to make Joxer his
'victim,' and was going to pretend to kill him, while he wanted Joxer to kill
him.
Lore
rushed Joxer with his sword, though Joxer clumsily swerved the wrong way and
Lore's sword ran him through, but by the same token, Joxer's sword clumsily ran
Lore though, cutting through vital circuitry, killing him as both souls went to
Hades. Gabrielle cradled Joxer, while Xena although she was angry felt
something for Lore.
Both
Joxer and Lore arrived before Hades. Joxer was allowed back into the mortal
world as Lore had killed him by accident.
Hades
wasn't entirely sure what to make of Lore.
He had
done more than his share of questionable things, though Hades could sense Lore
had tried his best to make amends for his less than virtuous deeds and Hades
had never received an android before and decided to send him to the Elysian
Fields. Lore could scarcely believe his ears, expecting to go straight to the
bottom of Tartarus and expressed his gratitude to the Lord of the Dead. Hades
simply smiled and said, "you still have a lot to learn, Lore."
"Not
that I'm complaining, Hades, but-"
The
Sovereign of the Underworld smiled. "You have paid for your crimes, Lore,
and you will continue to pay with your own grief and remorse. Only you can
break free form that."
And with
that, Hades disappeared.
A tear
rolled down the Android's pale golden cheek, as he began to clear his soul of
the things he had done, thanking Hades for his second chance of life, even if
it was in death
27/10/00
I was on
a tour with some people. We walked atop an extremely high bridge. Many people
fell off to the waters below and either died or drowned. I hung onto the
bridge, but what for? I had debt, hated my body, my living arrangements, my
financial situation ... At least this way I could be with Hades.
Was it
true that suicides go to Tartarus? I wasn't a bad person and - at least I would
be with Hades. Swallowing my fear, I let go, plummeting through the air,
plunging into the water, hoping for an instant death that never came.
Some
people were alive in the water, as was I and I wasn't even hurt by the fall,
which surprised me.
Hades
(Stephen Lovatt) appeared hovering above me. He smiled warmly.
"You
didn't have to do that..."
Next
thing I knew, we were walking in the Elysian Fields.
"You're
not dead," he said. "Thought you might like a tour."
A
silence, then Hades continued.
"I
would never send you, or any good person to Tartarus, even if they committed suicide.
That's a myth to help people to stop doing it. I'm returning all those people
to the world above. This shouldn't've happened."
Gently,
he touched my face. "Please," he said softly. "Anytime you want
to see me, just call my name. You don't have to go to such drastic
measures."
I smiled,
feeling a little foolish.
Hades
smiled at me, reassuringly. "I'm quite flattered though." As he took
me home.
"Please,"
he said. "Take care if yourself. You might have some troubles now, but
they will soon pass and then you will discover your true gifts. Your writing
will change the world," he smiled gently, placing his arms around me, his
red crushed velvet cloak brushing against me, as his lips pressed gently
against mine, "and your Soul will be truly free."
25/12/00
- Season's Greetings!
In this
dream, Hades tries to bring a peaceful solution to the whole "Eve"
saga. In the dream I was watching it on TV and worried about Hades and felt
glad when he kissed Gabrielle J
Converted
into a fanfic - For full story read - "WISDOM OF THE AGES"
?/01/01
The
Angels had decided to punish Hades for trying to kill Eve and sent him to
Tartarus. The God of the Dead could not understand why he was being punished,
although he did not wish to kill the baby or her mother, Xena, he felt it was
the only thing he could do to protect his family, though it appeared the Angels
weren't listening.
Hades
stood, wearing in his cape, walked into a place in Tartarus, thankfully he
thought, it wasn't as bad as some other places in Tartarus, and he should know,
he designed the place, however somewhat tolerable, this place was not pleasant.
Although it wasn't hot enough to be painful, the temperature wasn't nice.
Although the dead don't need to breathe, the air was moist and stuffy.
Solid
walls surrounded him, on all sides, no visible exit.
Hades sat
and moped, though he was thankful his 'body' was intact after his rather
traumatic, painful death. Silently he cursed Xena, Eve and the Angels, although
some part of him wondered if this was just a lesson.
He
wondered about his wife and Sister. Where were they? Was Persephone in the
Underworld? Would she have to rule it now? And gentle Celesta, Hades loved his
sister just as much as she loved him. He knew he could not bear to lose her and
in a sense he had, and he knew she grieved for him, he felt her pain and the
pain of his beloved wife.
The God
sat and cried to himself, not loudly, in despair, in loneliness and in pain and
he wondered if the pain would ever come to an end.
As he had
suspected, Persephone stayed in the Underworld, as she felt it was her duty.
She felt she could not let her husband's realm cease to exist. Celesta and the
Queen of the Dead often comforted each other, though the stress on the new
ruler of the Underworld was taking its toll.
Asphodel
was the first realm to suffer an upheaval when the huge grey rock, a landmark
and fixture of the place broke loose, crashing through the Underworld, crushing
all in its path, killing even the Dead. Persephone strengthened the boundaries
of the Elysian Fields and Asphodel, when the rock broke free from its natural
realm.
Hades
heard the rock crashing down to Tartarus, smashing through the place and knew
it was only a matter of time before it came crashing through his little prison.
He became afraid, but then wondered – should he let it kill him? Would that be
better than moping around for all eternity, never again to see the ones he
loved, or should he fight it, or use it to his advantage somehow?
He
decided on the latter, having no desire to be squashed by a fucking rock.
Hades
prepared as the rock got closer, the whole place shaking. The louder the
crashing became, the closer Hades knew the rock was, the sound becoming almost
deafening as the rock was almost on top of the place.
Hades
didn't have to wait long as the grey boulder smashed through the wall, barely
giving him enough room to move as he swerved and leapt out of its way, the Lord
of the Dead counting his blessings – and the rock had given him means to escape
as it crashed through the other wall.
Hades
smiled as he left his stuffy prison, grateful the air outside was a little
cooler, still quite hot, it was bloody Tartarus, for Zeus' sake.
He made
sure to steer clear of the rock, although the boom crashing gave away its
position, sounding further and further away.
Finally
the rock found its way back to Asphodel where Persephone locked it into place.
"Who
ever thought a rock could be so much trouble..." She huffed, sitting down.
Celesta
smiled. "Well at least its back where it belongs."
Hades
knew the way like the back of his hand, although took every step with extreme
caution, in case the Angels had anything else in store for him, as he made his
way back home to his castle, though took a short detour through the Elysian
Fields, all the more appreciating the cool breezes, the fresh air, the sunlight
and open spaces.
Hades
didn't know for exactly how long he had been trapped and he hoped that the
Angels hadn't fast forwarded time, and something like thousands of years had
passed ...
Cautiously,
Hades entered his castle, walked up the stairwell and opened the door to his
main chambers. Persephone stood in a flash, fearful at first, and then she
dropped her sword and stared.
"Hades
... Ohh by the Gods..."
Hades
breathed a sigh of relief. No sooner, God and Goddess’ arms were around each
other in a firm but gentle embrace.
Celesta
almost dropped her candle when she saw her brother, tears instantly welling in
her eyes, as she embraced him, Hades gently holding his sister.
"I
missed you both ... so much..." he said, unable to stop a tear from
escaping. "I'm sorry..."
"You
did what you felt was right, Hades," Celesta assured him in her gentle
voice.
No sooner
Archangel Michael appeared in Hades' realm. Hades spun, drawing his sword to
his hand, in defence.
Michael
gave a gentle smile, Hades lowered his sword.
"Your
love for your family is admirable, Hades," the
Hades
looked a tad annoyed, though also puzzled and relieved.
"You
may think being trapped in Tartarus was a form of punishment, but-"
"It
made me think," Hades said.
"Exactly.
It was not our intention to leave you there."
"So
you sent the rock crashing through?"
Again
Michael smiled. "No, that happened by chance, albeit a little sooner than
we had intended,
"The
damn thing almost killed me."
"Though
it didn't, you showed courage, spontaneity and swiftness and your only thoughts
were to return to return to those you loved and so we allowed it."
"Thank
you," Hades said, it was a novel experience for a God to thank another.
"My
pleasure, Hades, Lord of the Dead."
"Wait,"
Hades said, as Michael was about to disappear.
"What
about the Twilight?" the God asked, afraid. "What will happen to us?
Will we all die?" He held his wife and sister close.
Michael
smiled warmly. "My Dear Hades, what made you all think the Twilight meant
death?" And with that, Michael disappeared, leaving Hades wondering,
though whatever the Twilight would bring, he would stay by the sides of those
he loved.
17/01/01
I was on
a train, going somewhere to start a new life, sick of the one I have now with
all my bills, never enough money. I wasn't sure where I was going, though
Qui-Gon Jinn and Hades were also on the train with me, and I knew, wherever I
went, they would protect me.
03/02/01
(Note: Archangel Gabriel is not Gabrielle)
The Gods
had been sent to Hell for trying to kill Eve and Xena. However this was only a
test. It was a part of hell, separate form the rest, still hot and humid,
though built more like a school complex (and school IS Hell...) There were
other deceased mortals here as well, waiting to learn if they were to be
sentenced to Hell or to be released.
"Her
spirit will set you free," Michael had said.
Hades (Stephen
Lovatt) had nada clue what he meant. Could he mean Xena? Hades scowled. Xena
wasn't exactly on his favourite people list anymore.
He sat,
both scared and angry. He should not have to be here, he was a God for
Tartarus' sake. He thought back on his actions, and regretted them, though not
for protecting his family, his beloved wife and sister.
And so he
waited, impatiently. And grew more and more anxious by the hour, day ... He
wasn't sure how much time had passed in this awful place. All he cared about
was getting out and there were only two ways out – to be killed ... Well
technically he was already dead, but in this place there existed a way in which
your soul could be killed, sent into oblivion. And the second was to have the
Angels free you, and he couldn't see that happening.
And so
Hades tried to shut out his depression, and he ate – a lot. He didn't care what
it was doing to his body, no one seemed to care. Deep down he hated what he'd
become and silently begged for a way out of this godforsaken hellhole, but it
seemed his absolution never came. And he ate more, discovering chocolate was a
wonderful anti-depressant, for the short time it lasted.
Hades
hated his body, didn't want to admit that it was his and he hated what he had
done to it, but life ... death ... the afterlife ... something had to happen
... it had to be better than this ... He wanted to believe his answers were
right around the corner, though it seemed every time he turned that corner,
nothing was there and he began to lose it. He could not stand it anymore. Part
of him knew that this was part of the test and that he was failing miserably,
though he didn’t know what else to do.
Hades
found a gun and although he had never seen one before. As they had not been
invented in his time, he knew exactly how to use it.
And he
did. Without warning, or a second thought, he shot three young men, where they
sat and at first he didn't care. They were a murderer, a rapist and a ruthless
con artist who prayed on the sick and the poor. They deserved to be down here.
I had
descended into Hell to help Hades and knew it was now or never. If he lost it
completely, there would be turning back and I knew he wasn't a bad guy.
Hades
kept the gun, and everyone stayed out of his way. A few despised him, most
feared him. And Maria had vowed to kill him. His God powers had no meaning down
here and I know a single well placed shot will kill him. Maria’s crime, to end
up in Hell, greed, grand theft, she never had the intention of keeping a
promise in her life, and only looked out for one person – herself- and now as
no different, except she did not want to spend her afterlife alone
I had
tried to help the other see that Hades wasn’t a bad guy, though Maria had
rallied forces against him and had herself obtained a gun. Part of me can’t
blame her for wanting to protect herself and the ones she will spend the rest
of her afterlife with, but you will never allow her to harm Hades.
Hades sat
behind a makeshift wall, in a classroom like setting.
I saw
Maria dart around it. She aimed her gun at Hades and he did not have time to go
for his own. I saw the fear in his eyes and I wanted Maria to see he wasn't
bad, though she can't see past her own selfish fears and I saw no choice. I
raised my gun and shot her in the back. The young woman fell down dead.
Hades
looked at me, his blue eyes full of pain and fear. I lowered my gun and he is
thankful
I smile
at he stand. I'm just grateful that I wasn’t too late. Hades took my hand as we
walked out from behind the classroom.
Hades apologised
to the others, and they accepted, the Lord of the Dead was grateful.
He held
my hands and spoke to me.
"Why
did you rescue me?" he asked, genuinely concerned. "I'm a fat
pig."
I smiled
gently. "Ohh, Hades, I don't care what you look like. I'm just grateful
you're alive. I love you."
I
embraced him, leaning my head against him. A ear rolled down his cheek as I
felt him return my embrace. In this one moment, he fell in love as he held me.
Gently,
he stroked my cheek. "After all I've done .. I don’t deserve ..."
"You
do, Hades ... You were protecting your family .. And down here ... you were
losing your mind .. You didn't know what to do..."
"And
I would've been condemned to stay here for all eternity if you hadn't saved
me."
I smiled
gently. "That's what Guardian Angels are for."
Warmly he
smiled back at me.
"You
are free to go, Hades," Archangel Gabriel said.
"Thank
you, Archangel of Death."
The Angel
smiled. "Somehow I knew this was not your Destiny, Lord of the Dead."
Hades
took my hand.
Gabriel spoke
again. "She can only leave if she is part of you."
Hades
looked a tad confused.
"Willingly
she descended into Hell, so she is not bound by her deeds, as they are
noble."
"Part
of me, but ..."
"There
is only one way."
Gabriel
changed me into some corn kernels and gives them to Hades.
The Lord
of the Dead looked horrified. "I ... I can't..."
I spoke
to Hades. "You have to. It's the only way."
"No
... I can't," he protested.
"You
must."
"I
can't ... I love you ..."
"You
won't be killing her, Hades, this is just a means for her spirit to enter your
body."
Hades
took a breath.
"It's
all right," I assure gently.
"Will
it hurt her?" He asked concerned.
Gabriel
smiled. "No. She is not the corn, Hades. It's merely a symbol."
"I
promise I won't, feel a thing, Hades," I assured.
He still
feels uncomfortable. "All right, but I promise I won't chew."
I
chuckled softly as he slowly swallowed the corn.
"Titania?"
He asked, almost panicking. "Are you all right..."
"I'm
fine, Hades," My spirit merged with him, it felt divine.
He sighed
with relief and smiled. "I'd hug you, but I'd look pretty weird hugging
myself."
Within
him, I chuckled. At first Hades did not even notice his body changed back to
normal. He smiled when he realised, though he was more concerned about me.
"You
must leave now, Hades," Gabriel said with urgency. "You are the only
one who has been granted permission to leave. The others will be jealous and
there are forces of Darkness whom will try and pull you down, and if you are
dragged to the depths of Hell, you may never escape and Titania's spirit will
die..."
Hades
nodded, taking it n. "Thank you, Archangel Gabriel."
The Angel
smiled. "Thank you, Hades. Your redemption has given me hope."
The
Hades
looked at himself. "Are you sure you're all right?"
He felt
me smile. "I'm fine and it's nice and warm in here."
Hades
chuckled as he started his journey out of Hell.
He
struggled to climbs a dark rocky like cliff face. He pulled himself up and has been
climbing for what felt like an eternity and became tired. He wanted to rest,
though every second was valuable.
We were
nearing the top of Hell. Hades looked down. Way down in the pits of Darkness of
Hell he saw a pair of evil glowing green eyes and a shiver traversed him. I
felt it through my spirit body.
The eyes
belonged to Gmork, a werewolf, an agent of evil. (From The Neverending Story)
He started up the cliff after us and Hades knew at his speed he would soon
catch up.
Hades
quickened his ascent, though his grip is solid, he daren't risk falling.
We were
almost at the top now, and to our dismay, there was a solid ceiling, though
which it seems we could not pass.
Hades
stifled a scream of frustration, and is worried, for both our sakes.
Gmork
caught up to us, and tried to pry Hades loose from the cliff, with his powerful
jaws and paws.
"You
will not escape," he growled in a voice like Darth Maul. "You will
never leave Hell. You will suffer and die here."
Hades was
determined not to give into this creature of darkness. He held onto the cliff
face and kicked Gmork with all his might, again and again. Gmork's sharp claws
missed, and his eerie eyes widened. Hades kicked him again and again.
"Go
– to – Hell!"
He
finally kicked Gmork off, sending him howling to the pits of Hell.
Hades
made the final ascent, though he still could not get past the ceiling, and he
knew soon Gmork will be the least of his worries.
"Her
spirit will set you free." Archangel Michael's voice.
Hades
closes his eyes, realising and tears welled in his eyes as the ceiling began to
dissipate, revealing a starfield, and the colours of space.
We both
breathed a sigh of relief as we ascended out of Hell, into space and the
ceiling closed behind us, leaving the verging creatures of Hell to their fates.
"Thank
you," Hades said, sincere.
"It's
more than a pleasure, Hades Thank you," I whispered. "Without you, I
had no purpose."
"Hey,
that's my pleasure .. And you do have a purpose ... To give love..."
My spirit
exited his body and he held my spiritual form close to him. "You're the
one who rescued me, remember."
"We
rescued each other."
Hades
smiled.
Archangels
Michael and Gabriel appeared before us.
"Congratulations,"
Michael said. "I knew you had it in you, Hades, though you had us worried
for a few times there."
The Lord
of the Dead smiled.
"Thank
you."
"What
in Heaven for?"
"For
helping me find myself." He took my spiritual hand. "And helping me
find Titania's soul."
"It
is our pleasure, but you found each other."
The Angels
vanished and we found ourselves on Earth, a grassy cliff near the oceans.
Hades had
learned that the other Gods had chosen to either stay on Earth with the promise
of never abusing their powers, and the others had left Earth for other worlds
who needed them.
He sat,
cradling me gently in his arms. Xena saw us together, and became skeptical,
though Hades' gentle smile was enough to assure her that all was well. Xena
seemed touched by his love for me and mine for him. She gave a respectful nod
and went on her journey, leaving us to start our own.
12/02/01
Hades
didn't want to admit how scared he was when he and the other Gods had been
killed. He didn't know where he was or where the others were. He felt himself
falling, though he didn't know here to. He looked around him and it wasn't
unpleasant. Perhaps he was going to the Elysian Fields. How ironic, he mused.
"Hades..."
At first
the Lord of the Dead had no idea where the voice came from, though he knew who
it belonged to. The one some humans called 'God' and his face twisted into an
angry snarl, though not without fear.
"What
do you want?" he spat.
'God'
grabbed Hades' form. The lord of the Underworld winced in pain before the other
loosened his grip. He could not see 'God' though could see his large hand
clasped around him.
"You
know why you are here?" God asked him.
"I'm
Dead," Hades replied, his anger evident.
"And
why is that?"
Hades
didn't answer.
"Your
kind could not be allowed to kill Xena or her child."
Hades
scowled. "I didn't have a choice!"
"On
the contrary, Hades."
"The
Twilight would have killed all of us, my family ... Everything I knew ... I
didn't want to harm Xena or her baby, but I saw no other way. I couldn't let my
wife and sister die." //I love them more than anything in the Universe.//
"I
know that, Hades," 'God' had softened his tone, and Hades was quite
surprised that the other being had heard his thoughts whilst God continued.
"And
that is the reason you have not been condemned, Hades. Your love of your family
is admirable. You fought for your family as Xena fought for hers."
Hades
gave a nod. "So then, what do you want with me?"
"I
want you to help me, Hades."
Hades
scowled, then spoke. "And why would I do that?"
God
seemed to smile. " My you are a stubborn one."
Hades
managed a smile back. "So Celesta keeps telling me."
"I
realise you're angry with me, Hades, though I had my reasons. Your kind had
become too complacent. Many of you abused your powers over the mortals."
"I
did not," Hades said.
"Which
is another reason I chose you."
"For
what?" Hades asked, somewhat nervous, still angry.
"You
must stay on this world, Hades, the mortals still need guidance."
"I
thought you said you wanted the Greek Gods out."
"In a
sense, though those of you who died, your spirits still exist here ... You're
still angry, aren't you?"
"Wouldn't
you be?"
"I
guess I would, in your position."
Hades
hated feeling so helpless. "Don't expect me to worship you," the Lord
of the Dead spat.
"I
don't. Come, Hades, let me show you something."
//Don't
have much of a choice, do I?// Hades thought before he remembered that 'God'
could read his thoughts.
'God'
raised Hades above planet Earth, the Lord of the Dead, siting of his white blue
hand.
"This
is who I truly am, Hades, not some all powerful God. I am the Universe."
Hades
stared in awe and realised, then he swallowed and took a breath. "Forgive
my arrogance ..."
The
Universe seemed to smile. "More than happy to. You didn't understand. You
thought I was some big shot showing off my powers."
Gingerly,
Hades nodded. "But why the whole 'God' thing?"
"The
mortals find it easier to understand. They know what a God is, as for the
Universe, they have a very vague idea."
Hades
nodded. "Again, I'm sorry..."
"I
understand," the Universe spoke gently. The voice was no longer masculine
and booming.
The
Universe returned Hades to Earth.
"I
need you help, Hades. I need the mortals to understand who I truly am."
Hades
nodded.
"Though
they will condemn you for a time, brandish you as evil. Never let that sway
you. Your wife and sister will be returned to you and you will be safe."
Hades
took a breath as the Universe set him down. He kissed the large hand.
"I'll help you in any way I can."
"Thank
you, Lord of the Dead," The Universe's voice was sincere.
And Hades
did what was pleaded of him. A difficult journey, a burden hardest to bear,
though slowly mortals began to understand Hades' kindness and the true meaning
of the Universe.
?/2/01
In this
dream, I was trying to convince Xena not to kill Hades. She said she felt she
had to, though I told her how much I cared about him, and pointed out to her
that he was protecting his family, just as she was and I managed to convince
her not to harm him, and knew he and his family would be safe from the
Twilight.
8/02/01
Arachnid,
an evil mortal spider posing as Arachne, had got hold of some Ambrosia, had
consumed it and became a Goddess. Arachne, the larger than life femme spider who
guards the tapestry of the Fates had no idea of what had transpired.
Arachnid
had tricked the Gods into thinking she was the other. She demonstrated her
powers and the Gods accepted who she said she was, and they had other more
pressing concerns on their minds, like Xena and her doombringer child.
'Arachne'
told them she would help. Hades seemed to be the only God who didn't trust her,
though he wisely kept his thoughts to himself, knowing this femme Spider wasn't
to be trifled with, despite her size, that of an ordinary black widow.
The Gods
discussed what to do about Xena and Eve.
Meanwhile,
the Warrior Princess, her daughter and Gabrielle were helped by an old Wizard,
who opened a temporary portal to help save them from the Gods.
The
portal was to twentieth century
Xena
feared for her child, though held some hope that the Gods wouldn't find them
here.
The Gods
had decided what they would do. The had sensed that Xena had gone, though the
prophecy still remained, though they could not find her anywhere. The Gods
decided to temporarily transfer all their powers into one, and that one would
go, with 'Arachne' to find Xena and kill her and Eve.
Much to
his surprise, they chose Hades. Hades (Stephen) was sure Zeus would nominate
himself, though Hades had demonstrated time and time again, that he didn't
abuse his powers or let them go to his head, and Zeus reasoned his youngest
brother would be perfect. So did Arachnid, who planned to kill him after she
had killed Xena, Gabrielle and Eve. As a precaution, Zeus had decreed that
Arachnid's poison was the only thing that could kill Hades, much to Hades
annoyance, not that he planned to run off with all the powers, his brother
could have had a little more confidence in him, he thought. And, Arachne
thought, once she had killed Hades, all the other Gods would be defenceless
without their powers. It would be so easy, it was funny, though the she spider
was careful to keep a calm composure.
Something
about her bugged Hades. She gave him the chills, and he shifted away when she
scurried close. He couldn't understand it. Arachne was his friend, and so why
did he feel like throwing up?
Armed
with all the Powers of the Gods, it didn't take Hades long to sense where Xena
had gone and opened a portal of his own. The old Wizard tried to stop him,
though Hades did not kill him, sensing how much the old man cared for Xena and
he also forbade 'Arachne' to kill him, much to her dismay.
"You
are here to assist me," Hades said, wondering why he needed her in the
first place.
"Yes,
Lord Hades," Arachnid said, eagerly awaiting the time when she would carry
out her plan.
It didn't
take long for Hades to reach the
She could
barely deflect his powerful energy balls with her Chakram and Hades admired her
spirit and devotion to her child.
Was there
another way to do this, he wondered and seconds later he had his answer. Xena
and Eve did not have to die.
Silently,
Hades contacted the Angels and made a pact with them. He and his kind would be
spared the Twilight if they did not abuse their powers. Hades agreed. Both
Archangels Michael and Gabriel told Hades how relieved they were, as they did
not want to harm his people, him in particular, as Hades rarely, if ever abused
his powers, and admired his love for his family.
Such
sentiments were lost on Arachnid, however.
"Our
mission is to kill Xena and Eve!" she yelled.
"Our
mission was to neutralise the threat, and that we have done."
Arachnid
cooled her temper. "Hades," she said, her tone soft. "You have
more power than any of them... Why not keep it?"
Hades did
not like her tone. "Well ... I
.."
"Hades
... don't pretend to be so innocent ... You can feel all that power coursing
through your body ..."
"Yes."
"It
feels good, doesn't it?" She crept closer to him.
"Yes
... Yes it does."
"So
... Why give it back?"
"But
what about Zeus? He-"
"What
can he do? Without his powers, he can't strike a weed."
Hades
smiled. "You're right ... I do have the power of Zeus... I can give
immortality ... And I can also take it away."
He glared
at Arachnid and zapped her. "I'm not just a pretty face." He paused.
"You think I didn't know what you were up to? Let's see ... hmmm ... Kill
Xena and Eve, kill me, and leave the other Gods powerless, then kill them and
rule. Tell me when I'm getting warm."
Arachnid
fumed.
"Pathetic,"
Hades spat.
To her
horror, Arachnid realised how close she was to Hades' foot. The Lord of the
Underworld looked down.
"That
would be ridiculously easy. I'm sending you back to
Hades
looked at Xena.
"I'm
sorry," he said softly.
The
Warrior Princess smiled. "You're forgiven, Hades, as you said, you're
protecting your family as I am."
Hades
smiled warmly as Xena allowed him to take Eve in to his arms. At first he felt
uncomfortable, though when Eve smiled at him and made silly noises, he smiled
back, wondering if he would ever have a child of his own.
Hades
took Xena, Eve and Gabrielle back with him, creating a portal. The Wizard was
grateful to see Xena and her tribe alive and Well and Hades apologised to the
old man, who simply smiled. "When you went through, I realised."
Hades
returned to
"I
hope you're not too comfortable," Zeus said, feeling somewhat inadequate.
Hades
smiled as he gave the powers back to his fellow Gods and Goddesses, then sat
down, feeling rather tired. Zeus insisted that Hades get the best care, and the
Gods fussed around him, he was after all, their saviour.
Celesta
and Persephone came to see him, both giving him a hug and a kiss, grateful he
was home.
"I'm
relieved you're safe," Celesta said, her gentle voice music to Hades'
ears.
Persephone
embraced her husband. "You saved all of us. I knew you could do it."
Hades
made sure the Gods knew that Arachne was innocent, and the God of the
Underworld went to see his long legged friend.
"Hades..."
Her
motherly voice made him smile, as opposed to Arachnid's coarse, evil voice.
He smiled
as he greeted her. "I don't know how we could have been mistaken like
that.."
Arachne
simply smiled. "She put a spell on you all, though you were the only one
to see through her. Thank you, Hades."
He smiled
again. "My pleasure ... how could I forget you ..You used to look after
me. You protected me from my father, kept me safe, and remember how you used to
tickle me with all those legs?"
Arachne
chortled joyfully. "How could I forget that?"
She
raised her legs, cornered Hades, then tickled relentlessly, Hades trying to
stop her, to get the upper hand amidst joyous laughter, as the two friends re-united.
10/03/01
In this
one, Hades (Stephen) was lying, suspended in light, unconscious and in
suspended animation. The Angels had not let him die, though had given him time
to think about his recent actions. Hades said to them if he could do it all over
again, he would not change a thing. He fought for his family as Xena had, not
for power or glory. He loved Celesta and Persephone more than anything, more
than himself, and he would die to protect them. The Archangels, touched by his
devotion to those he loved let him go, and Hades returned to his family, with a
new appreciation for life, and a stronger connection to those he already loved
so much. Celesta embraced him, and he gently kissed her cheek, wiping a tear
away from her pale face, grateful to be able to hold his beloved sister once
more, and he turned to his wife, Persephone, embracing her, gentle, the Goddess
of the Spring grateful beyond words to be able to kiss her beloved again, and
the three were spared from the Twilight to spend Eternity together.
25/03/01
– First dream in new place –
Again,
Hades was surrounded by light, and I was his protector, though he was also
protecting me. I am his Guardian Angel, standing vigil, keeping him from those
who would shun or harm him until he is able to awaken once more, which will not
be much longer and he will awaken strong, yet gentle, for the world to
understand that he is not an evil God, but a compassionate just one. It is my
duty to spread the word to the Universe.
10/5/01
Hades
wished he didn't have to Kill Eve or Xena, but he saw no other way to save his
family. He fought with Xena, their swords clashed, though she managed to best
him for the time being.
Xena
fought the other Gods. Hades did everything he could, though it availed him
not.
The
Warrior Princess deflected fireballs. While she was distracted, Hades
approached Eve.
"I
wish I didn't have to do this..." He almost couldn't bear to look at the
terror in the girl's eyes.
Hades
created a fireball. Xena threw a shield at him, causing him to release the
fireball into the far wall, the force throwing him to the floor, though he was
up in a second and fuming.
"This
isn't easy for me, Xena."
The
Warrior woman glared at him. Again he crated a fireball. Xena grabbed a small
casket of whiskey. Hades looked afraid, as the fireball instantly disappeared
within his hands, as Xena spat the whiskey over him.
Grateful
he wasn't dead, Hades glared at Xena. "Great, now I'm gonna stink of this
stuff all day. I hate whiskey."
"Too
bad."
Hades
decided against creating another fireball and was about to draw him sword, when
Xena punched him in his face and again as he fell. Hades collapsed onto the
messy floor, unconscious. Xena drew her sword and swiveled it in her hand, though
Hades lying helpless on the floor made her think twice. She distinctly saw his
Claudaggh bonding ring Persephone had given him. Xena sighed. She hated the
Gods for what they'd put her and her daughter through, Hades included, but he
looked to be the only one who fought for those he loved. She knew Hades
wouldn't've given Eve the same mercy, though unlike the other Gods, Xena knew
Hades would not have tortured her, and he would have taken her to the Elysian
Fields.
The
Warrior Princes sighed again. She could not kill him.
"Damn
you to Hades..." she whispered as she gathered Eve, who despite her fear,
seemed to realise Hades fought for a greater purpose than his own. And Xena
left him where he lay as she fought the other Gods, Athena seeming relieved
that Xena hadn't killed Hades.
The
battle continued, though Athena deemed it best to recoup and returned to
A wounded
Artemis was still trapped in the house. She shut her eyes as she ripped one of
her own arrows from her leg and threw it to the floor. The Goddess of Wild
Animals frantically searched for a way out of the inferno and almost tripped
over Hades. Artemis gasped as she looked down She wasn't sire if he was still
alive and there wasn't time to check as the flames grew higher and the house
began to collapse. Artemis screamed as one of the burning rafters almost fell
onto Hades, though it was stopped by another. The Goddess began to drag Hades
outside, grateful he wasn't too heavy. The two rafters crashed to the floor
where Hades had lain moments earlier. Artemis' eyes darted around for the
easiest way out - the entire place was surrounded by fire. She took a breath,
then as fast as she could, dragged Hades to a small opening. She threw a bucket
of dirty mop water, making it a little larger, giving her a bit of leeway as
she yanked Hades through the opening, frantically stamping out flames that took
hold of his black robe. She continued to drag Hades well enough away from the
house before the Goddess stopped to catch her breath. As she turned, she saw
the entire house collapse in a mass of burning rafters, stone and fire, though
the debris almost hit Artemis and Hades, they were clear. Artemis shuddered. A
less than five minutes ago, they were both inside.
She
jerked when she heard a noise. A cold shiver traversed her entire body and her
immortal heart skipped a beat when she saw Xena come into view, sword drawn. As
terrified as she was, Artemis drew her last arrow, and hoped Xena didn't notice
her hands shivering and aimed her arrow at the Warrior Princess. Xena gave her
a look and saw why the Goddess looked so terrified, although she was
desperately trying to hide her fears. Xena saw she stood in front of Hades and
saw the Goddess would risk her life to protect him. Xena lowered her weapon in
respect, part of her hoping Hades was alive and he had the good sense to return
to the Underworld and stay there... and someday that they could reconcile what
had happened between them. Artemis lowered her arrow and gave Xena a thank you
look as she once again knelt beside Hades, as Xena left the Gods be, returning
to the night.
Artemis
turned to Hades. She still wasn't sure he was alive. She hoped to Hades he was
... Part of her didn't want to know. She couldn't bear it if he was not. She
knelt down and, stopped her hand from shaking and slowly felt for his pulse,
placing her hand gently against his neck and couldn't stop a worried tear
escaping. After a few tense moments, she sighed with relief and cried some
more. Artemis took Hades' hand in hers and held it, then gently stroked his
warm face.
As she
knelt by his side.
Slowly,
the Lord of the Dead regained consciousness and sat up with a start, breathing
rapidly, looking around.
"Ar
.. Artemis .. What..." He took a breath as he took in the smoldering
remains of the house and he realised. "You... you saved me..."
"I.."
"Thank
you..." His soft voice and beautiful eyes conveying his sincerity.
"You
... you were unconscious ... I ... I couldn't just leave you there... Though at
the time ... I wasn't sure you were..."
"But
you saved me anyway."
"If
there was the slightest chance that you..." Artemis stopped, feeling
uncomfortable.
"You
risked your life to save me," Hades said astounded, "how can I ever
thank you?"
Artemis
looked into his eyes, tears in hers. "Go back to the Underworld," she
said softly.
"I
can't, Artemis, I-"
"Hades,
I realise now, despite our powers, we can't defeat Xena."
"But
we must. She-"
"She
and her child are divinely protected, Hades."
"But
the Twilight ..."
"Perhaps
there's another way, Hades..."
"Artemis,
I ..."
"You'll
be killed if you continue to fight Xena. Hades, please..."
Hades
gently held up her head and wiped away her tears, and placed her long auburn
hear behind her ears.
"Why
did you save me?" he asked.
Artemis
paused before she spoke and when she did, her voice shivered. "Hades ... I
don't know how to say this ... Or even if I should ..." She took another
breath. "I ... I love you..." Artemis closed her eyes. "I know
you are bonded to Persephone and I would never dream of interfering ... but I
cannot help my feelings ... She looked up at him in tears.
Deeply
touched, Hades took her hand. "Oh, Artemis, I had no idea..."
"I
was very careful, I ..."
"Ssh..."
He held her in his arms. "Any other God would have left me to die."
"That's
not true. Celesta ... Persephone..."
Hades
smiled. "I was referring to the other Gods..."
"Hades,
I'm sorry if I have offended you..."
He smiled
warmly. "Why would I be offended by your love?"
Slowly
and gently Hades kissed her.
Artemis
never wanted it to end, but she pulled away.
"Hades,
I can't ... Persephone..."
He
touched her gently. "You saved the life of her love," he said,
"and this is the only way I can thank you..."
"I
love you..." she whispered gently, as he held her.
"And
I you," he said softly, "now I know of your love."
After a
few moment's pause, Artemis spoke again, softly. "But Hades, promise me
you'll go back to the Underworld ... You can protect Celesta and Persephone ...
But not with violence..."
"I
am ashamed of that," Hades said, "though I knew of no other way, but
now I do. Thank you, Artemis."
"My
pleasure." She never wanted to leave his arms.
Gently he
wiped tears from her soft cheeks and kissed her again. A white deer, an animal
hunted to the brink of extinction approached the two Gods and Hades smiled
warmly when it allowed him to touch it, bowing its head slightly.
"Thank
you," Hades whispered, a tear meandering down the Lord of the Dead's
cheek.
Artemis
stroked the creature. The deer liked her hand, in gratitude for her protection.
The stag stayed with the Gods for a while, before leaping into the night, its
form a contrast to the dark yonder.
"So
beautiful," Hades said.
"White
deer are," Artemis said, "and if we die there will be no one to
protect them..."
Hades
held her gently. "I'll help you .. And when they die, they'll be welcome
in the Elysian Fields."
Artemis
smiled warmly as Hades placed his arms around her once more and kissed her
gently.
Soon he
would have to return to the Underworld to protect those he loved, but for how,
he cradled the Goddess of the Wilderness in his arms, cherishing her, grateful
beyond words for the second chance and beautiful gift she had given him.
?/5/01
(This is a dream with Mitch (Mitchell) Stevens from
All Saints,
also played by Erik Thomson)
Dr.
Stevens rushed to room four of ward 17, where Dr. Kylie Preece lay, almost
having bled to death after a car accident.
he stayed
in her room, feeling the accident was partly his fault. He had told her to go
home, after working very hard and she had almost been killed.
"It's
not your fault, Mitch," Terri said.
"If
I hadn't sent her..."
"Mitch,
don't blame yourself. Kylie often worked herself too hard.
"I
know and that stinks. It shouldn't be allowed to happen."
Terri
nodded, her eyes conveying her concern. "But Mitch, that's the system. You
can't take it upon yourself to-"
"Damn
it, Terri! I should have paid for a cab or something."
"It
wasn't your obligation."
"Of
course it was .. I could have prevented this."
"Mitch,
none of us can see the future."
"I
know, Terri, but I wish I'd taken more care..."
Nurse
Sullivan sighed. "I know, Mitch ... Sometimes you care too much."
"I
have to, Terri."
She
smiled warmly. "Go home, Mitch. You need some rest yourself."
Slowly he
nodded. "Thanks, Terri. I will when she waked up."
She
smiled sympathetically as he left for office.
Mitch was
once again my Kylie's side, where she lay unconscious. he placed his hand
gently on his arm.
"I
hope you can hear me, Kylie ... I'm sorry ... I should have paid for a
cab..."
he wiped
a tear form his cheek. "Please be all right ..." he whispered. He
sighed. "And I sound like a jerk..." He could almost see her smile as
he took her hand, then kissed her softly on her cheek before he left the room.
Luke came
after him. "You have a wife you know," he said. "And you just
kissed another woman."
Mitch
stared at him, incredulous. "And you know all about faithfulness, don't
you?"
"And
what about Terri?" Luke countered. "You're still in love with her,
aren't you?"
Mitch
glared at him. "That's none of your damned business."
Luke
backed off. Mitch was clearly hurt. Luke said nothing as he wondered about his
own relationships.
Mitch was
relieved to hear that Kylie made a full recovery.
"Mitch
.. about what you said ... Thanks ... And you didn't sound like a jerk..."
Stevens
smiled as he sipped how tea. "Next time I'll get you a cab."
She
smiled. "Next time, I'll tell Luke to shove his scalpel where the sun
doesn't shine."
Mitch
chortled." There's something to give me nightmares for the rest of my
natural life..."
Kylie
smiled. "Sorry."
Mitch
smiled, as he and Kylie finished their teas. Although he was grateful Kylie was
alive, he still hadn't quite forgiven himself and he couldn't shake what Luke
said. He still did love Terri.
Later
that afternoon, Mitch sat alone For a time he was visited by Von. She seemed to
know just what he was thinking... feeling and she told him to do what he felt
was right. Mitch knew someday he would have to confront his feelings, but for
now he sat alone, thinking about Terri.
18/07/01
You had
designed a safe amusement park ride for the disadvantaged, and those who could
not normally ride on fast rides, pregnant women, small children, midgets,
people with pack pain, other sorts of pain, etc.
The ride
was awesome. Star Dust it was called, soaring high, fast and furious. The ride
lasts longer than other rides of this magnitude as you have always hated short
rides.
One
enormous Swedish woman came to you, hoping she would be able to ride. You take
her to the seats, specifically designed to accommodate for larger people, strap
her in and begin the ride.
The woman
is exhilarated by the wind in her hair, as the ride whirls and turns and it
feels as though she is in her own starship, forgetting for a few moments, he
outside world.
The woman
comes to you after the ride, in happy tears, as it has given her a new lease on
life. It was not her body that counted and she as no longer ashamed of it.
Later
that day a pregnant Asian woman rides, happy that her condition didn't prevent
her form having fun.
Many
cripples ride, happy they can have fun without their physical limitations.
The ride
is very safe, and so even frail old people feel its benefits.
Your ride
is so popular that bigwigs get word of it and want to design an entire
amusement park for the disadvantaged, or those who cannot ride due to other
physical conditions.
Hades,
(Stephen) your patron God comes to you to help you out and give you guidance.
He knows you have a tendency to be eccentric.
"Just
once in your life you have to be normal," he says with a smile.
"
"Otherwise
they won't buy it."
You sigh.
Being normal for a few days won't kill you.
"If
it doesn't work, I'll have you for dinner," you tell Hades.
He
smiles. "What about desert?" he asks playfully.
"That
too," you smile.
The
bigwigs are impressed with your design and you sign a contract and make a deal.
They buy your design for millions and you are happy. You will buy your own
home, car and never have to worry about bills and money things again. You sigh
happily knowing the amusement park will make many more people happy, like the
Swedish woman who rang you, telling you the weight is just falling off her and
you are happy for her, knowing your designs have helped millions like her.
"There,"
Hades said, "that wasn't so bad, was it?"
You look
up at him and smile. "A small price to pay, but can I stop being normal
now?"
He nods.
"Thank
God."
"Hey,
it's my pleasure."
You
giggle and hug him. "Thank you, Hades."
He
smiles. "My pleasure - again. But please, can you still have me for
desert? Could be fun..."
You laugh,
kiss him, and the both of you go for a ride.
22/08/01
I was Tahni in this dream.
Hades
(Stephen) was dying. He had come to Tahni's house in the modern day as he knew
he would be safe there. He shared a bond with her through time and space. He
had always sensed her and thought she was a dream, a pleasant dream, a dream he
had loved, this magickal woman from another time and place, even if she was
only a dream. He had been heartened the thrilled to learn that she was more
than just a dream. He was her patron, her Guardian. She had loved him, despite
never having seen him, in the flesh, so to speak, before now. Tahni lay Hades
down on her bed. She had helped him bathe and given him food and milk, and new
clothes, clucking about him like a mother hen, for which he was grateful,
despite his embarrassment at his helplessness.
Hades was
afraid, though Tahni assured him she would do everything she could to help and
protect him and she kissed him, making his feel safe and comfortable.
She knew
what she had to do - sneak into the office and steal Hades' file, the one
Lumburgh kept - the one with the antidote for Hades' condition. Xena had
administered the poison as she thought Hades would try to kill Eve, though at
that point, Hades was more concerned about protecting his wife, sister, Charon
and Cerberus in the Underworld. Though Xena did not know a cure and felt
somewhat guilty. Tahni had told Xena on no uncertain terms that it was too late
for that now and expressed her disgust. Hades fought for his family as Xena had
and that made him the bad guy? She used her magickal powers coupled with some
of Hades' powers to transport both herself and him to her universe and time.
As it
turned, Lumburgh (who looked like a cross between Lumburgh in the movie
"Office Space" and Mr Plunkett, a hard knox, pudgy faced teacher I
had in high school and he was crappier than the other Lumburgh ... and he was
like the boss on the Australian Codral Ad 'Just one thing ... It has to be ...
Better ... Yellow ...' He's more than just a shit of a boss, he was like the
unscrupulous lawyers in Wolfram and Hart from "Angel"...) Not a nice
guy. No.
Persephone
also used her powers to come to Tahni's house.
"I
have to go to Lumburgh's office..." Tahni said.
Hades
instantly propped himself up in bed and looked worried, as did Persephone.
"You can't ..." he said, "It's too dangerous ... If he sees
you... If anyone in that place sees you ..."
"They
won't, Hades, not with this." She placed Hades' helmet over her head and
seemed to vanish.
Hades,
impressed, still was worried. "No ... someone might bump into you ... and
it won't take them long to figure out... if you get caught ..."
"Hades,
this is too important for me to get caught."
"Tahni..."
She
smiled at him lovingly. "Hades, I need to do this for you."
"No
... I can't let you."
"Hades,
you'll die..."
"I'm
the lord of the Dead ... I'll just go to the Elysian Fields and perhaps
resurrect myself."
"You
don't know that, Hades," Tahni shook her head. "I’m sorry, but I have
to do this."
"No."
"My mind's
made up."
"Are
you defying a God?"
"Yes."
Hades
unsuccessfully tried to stifle a smile. "I can't stop you, can I?"
"No."
He sighed
and lay back down. "I know you will, but please be careful..."
Gently,
Tahni kissed his cheek. "Always. I will not fail you, Hades."
Softly,
he kissed her and held her hand and failed to stop a tear rolling down his
cheek. Gently, Tahni kissed him again. "I will return, my love."
Even
though Persephone, Hades beloved stood by him and was not jealous at the love
Tahni and Hades shared, as it was a special one.
Gently,
the Guardian of the Dead turned Tahni's head toward him.
"Be
careful .. please ... And return to us, my beloved."
He kissed
Tahni's forehead as the human donned his helmet as she left.
Tahni
knew if she was caught, she would be killed, or tortured and then killed.
Lumburgh wasn't known for his compassion - far from it.
She tried
to shake her nervousness as she walked down the street. It was only about a
twenty minute walk, but it seemed like hours. She looked both ways, terrified
that someone may be coming form behind and bump into her. There was no one.
Tahni leaned against a brick wall to compose herself. Fear would avail her not
and she could not fail. She had taken an encrusted dagger just in case, but hoped
she would not have to use it, even on Lumburgh. Tahni composed herself, cleared
her aura and mind and asked her Spirit Guides to help her. She didn't ask
Hades, as he was worried enough and she didn't want to weaken him further, but
she had a feeling he was with her anyway and she smiled. "What am I going
to do with you?" she said quietly.
He was
too weak to be entirely with Tahni, but she sensed his love and returned it
and, continued on her journey. She put her dislike or Lumburgh out of her mind
as she did not want it clouding her, despite what an unscrupulous fucking
bastard he was. Not only was he a filthy rich bastard who couldn't give an eff
about his employees.. He was a greedy eff ... And he wanted power and with
Hades out of his way, he would get it. Lumburgh - if that was his real name
knows Hades' power, that he's not just a myth. Knowledge is power and in the
wrong hands it is dangerous. Lumburgh not only wanted to control this world,
but the Netherworld. He realised what incredible power Hades had, even if Hades
didn’t, but what Lumburgh doesn't understand is Hades' power is created form
his care, his love, loyalty, compassion for the dead, and his incredible,
impeccable sense of justice. His love for his wife, his sister Celesta, his
boat man Charon and even his doggie, Cerberus. Lumburgh wouldn't know these
things if one shoved Darth Maul's lightsabre where Apollo doesn't shine.
Taking a
deep, but silent breath, Tahni waits outside the large office building until
some suit exits and she slipped in unnoticed. Tahni was careful to draw no
attention to herself, even though she was invisible.
She made
her way up to Lumburgh's office. Luck would have it, he was in a meeting and
the office was pretty much deserted and Tahni smiled to herself and thanked the
Universe, though still nervous.
She
approached Lumburgh's dull 4 draw filing cabinet. This office has a severe lack
of colour. The cabinet is unlocked. Again, Tahni thanked the Universe for
Lumburgh's lax security. Cocky bastard. Slowly and quietly, Tahni slid open the
top drawer and saw the file HADES in the middle and she smiled. Carefully she
took out the file, and checked it in case it was a ruse. Nope, this is the file
all right. She saw the Alchemical cure for Hades' ailment. Though the whole file
was to big to fit into Tahni's invisible blue dolphin bag. Carefully she took
out the files and place them inside her bag and place the HADES file back into
the cabinet. It was better this way, as Lumburgh would not notice anything
missing at a glance. Tahni placed some bogus papers into the file and carefully
began to close the drawer, in case someone sees - file drawers don't move by
themselves and if Lumburgh were to get wind of it, he would be on Tahni in an
instant. Eww. What a gross thought. No sooner had she started to close the
drawer, when Lumburgh entered the office. Tahni's heart leapt into her throat
at how close it was. She cannot close the draw now ... and hope Lumby doesn't
notice anything amiss.
He
scowled at the open cabinet, gave it a once over, then slammed the drawer.
Tahni sighed an inward sigh of relief, as she stood between the filing cabinet
and the fax machine, careful to breathe without making a sound, thanking the
Gods, Lumburgh's ego is bigger than his brain.
The man
left the office and Tahni was relieved, though she looked in all directions and
sensed when was the right time to leave, though she knew it wasn't over yet.
She had to get to Hades.
Carefully,
she began to make good her exit. She avoided the people and took the service
lift, nervous, but she cleared herself once more.
Tahni
took a silent breath as she slipped unnoticed out of the lift. Cautious, she
walked to the exit, keeping her with about her, avoiding people. Her bag bumped
someone in a rush. To Tahni's relief, he yelled at a woman near him, who yelled
back. In the slight commotion, she made haste, again waiting for some other
suit to come into the office. Not only was it incredibly dangerous to remain,
Tahni hated the negative, hateful energies.
Quickly
she walked down the street, nervous, avoiding people and she sensed that
Lumburgh has discovered the file was missing, and although she was out of the
hellhole, she was not yet out of danger. Lumburgh sent people out and cordoned
off the building and the street. Expertly dodging people, and careful so no one
sensed her presence, Tahni managed to make it away, though she daren't take off
the helmet as she walked up the street in a fast pace, grateful her shoes did
not make a sound. Every step seemed harder, making her nervous. She stopped for
a short while, and calmly cleared her energies, before continuing on her
journey home. She sensed Lumburgh's rage and smiled incessantly to herself.
With a
silent breath of relief, Tahni makes it home. The second she entered the room,
Hades threw his arms around her before she had even taken the helmet off.
"Ohh
... by the Gods, I was so worried... Thank the Universe you're all right
..."
Tahni
removed the helmet. Hades was crying.
"Oh,
Hades ..." Tahni gently wiped away his tears. touched by his love and
concern. He was more concerned with her safety than his own.
"I
got them," she said, reaching into her bag.
Inwardly,
Hades sighed with relief and kissed Tahni as he looked at the effects of the poison
and the formula for its cure on the papers. Hades gently held the papyrus with
the cure and again, sighed inwardly with relief. "I can't thank you
enough..."
Warmly,
Tahni smiled. "I love you, Hades..."
"And
I you..."
Again,
Persephone was not jealous, as Tahni placed her arms around him.
"If
I had to do it again, I would," Tahni promised.
"I
know ... Thank you..."
Gently,
Tahni wiped a tear from her cheek.
The Wicca
and Goddess part. Persephone examined the contents of the papyrus and stood
back, calling on all her powers, energies, all her wisdom and love, for the
ingredients to come to her, and combine to create this magickal elixir, this
sparkling golden liquid. She handed the goblet to her beloved.
"Drink
this, he said, handing the encrusted, engraved platinum vessel to him. Hades
took it from her and took a breath, as he took the life saving elixir form her
and slowly began to drink. He smiled, relieved as he swallowed the sweet,
Elysian liquid, the taste light and exquisite.
Hades sat
the chalice down and closed his eyes, feeling the magickal, refreshing elixir
course through his body, healing him, loving him, caressing him, restoring him,
energising him and he stood. Hades glowed, gold sparkles surrounded his body.
Persephone gasped with relief and hugged Tahni.
Hades
opened his eyes, fully restored, colour returning to his cheeks. He threw his
arms around Tahni and Persephone.
"Thank
you ..."
"Persephone
did the hard work ..." Tahni said. "The ingredients would be
impossible for a mortal to..."
"Nonsense,"
Persephone said. "I could not have gone into the building ... It would
have alerted the senses, detecting a God, and Lumburgh would have destroyed the
only way to save our beloved ... Without you risking your life, Hades would
have died... And it would have been too late ..."
Tahni
hugged the Goddess of Spring. "Thanks ... We both did it."
"That
you did," Hades said. He held both Tahni and Persephone. "I don't
care how mushy this sounds, but Gods I love you both so much ..."
Gently,
Persephone wiped his tears away. "As we love you, my beloved." She
kissed Hades, and then kissed Tahni.
"I'll
wait for you," she said to Hades, giving him another gentle kiss before
returning to the Underworld in Ancient Greece, sensing Hades wanted to be alone
with Tahni. Also sensing Tahni still felt somewhat uneasy.
"You
love Hades as much as I and you risked your life and soul to save him. Love him
as I do."
Tahni
threw her arms around Persephone. "Thank you, I am honoured."
"As
am I."
Hades
held Tahni gently. "I can never repay you..."
The
mortal smiled warmly. "You already have, Hades, with your protection,
gentleness, but most of all, your truth, honour and love."
Gently,
Tahni stroked a tear away. The Wicca placed her arms around his warm body,
feeling safe with him as he felt safe with her.
"I
owe my life to you ... my soul ... My Realm..."
Gently.
Tahni held him. "Hades, I need only your love, gentleness, guidance and
compassion."
"You
have that always," and he held her in a gentle embrace. "Now, don't you
ever do that again! It was far too dangerous!"
"Hades,
you are the Guardian of the Dead, the Lord of Justice. The Dead have no
sanctuary, no home without you, and the living need your guidance."
"Promise
you'll never go off like that again?"
"I
promise ... Unless you need me."
Hades was
about to protest, but Tahni placed a finger to his lips.
Hades
smiled. "Are you defying a God?"
Tahni
smiled back. "Yes."
Hades
chuckled and held her, kissing the mortal woman softly.
"I
will never leave you, our Spirits are as One."
Gently,
he wiped her tears away. Tahni sighed in his warm embrace, the Universe
thanking her, for she was eternally grateful for what this magickal girl had
done for her baby.
Hades
appeared in Lumburgh's office, impervious to the alarm system or any other
nasties Lumby had up his filthy sleeves. The human tried to hide his terror.
"You've
chosen your path, Lumburgh," Hades said, evenly. "And you ate going
to live and die with it."
"A
... Are ... you ... going ... to ... kill me..."
"I'd
rather spend a fireball on a lump of shit," Hades said. "You know
what sort of a person you are. Cold, greedy, cruel, unscrupulous... I won't go
on. I haven't got all millennium."
"But
what ... if I ... change..."
Hades
laughed. "Change, just so I'd let you into the Elysian Fields? Don't make
me sick. Will you truly change, Lumby? Will you truly learn to care, to love,
and I don't mean the love of money and power and you know what?"
"What
...?" Lumburgh asked, hesitantly, not sure he wanted to know.
"Having
a small dick is not an excuse to walk over people."
Lumburgh's
face erupted on rage. Hades' hand erupted in a fireball. Lumburgh looked
terrified. Hades dissipated his fireball.
"If
you change will it be for the benefit of others, or yourself ... and even if you
do decide to change for the better, you have, as they say, a shitload of Karma
to work though first."
"Hades,
I ..."
"As
another saying goes, you've made your bed, Lumburgh..."
And with
that, Hades vanished in a dazzling ball of flame, leaving Lumburgh contemplating
what sort of a person he really was ...
Hades
appeared in the middle of Tahni's lounge room.
"That
was good ... Though for a moment there I was tempted to fry him."
"Well,
I hate to tell you this, but I'm vegetarian."
Hades
laughs, a sweet sound. Playfully, he grabbed Tahni and hugged her. Gently, he
kissed her, still somewhat shaken that he almost lost her.
"Please,
promise me..."
"Hades,
I promise to protect and love you for all eternity. Come what may ... and since
I believe in the Ancient Greek world, if I do die, you can take me to that nice
Elysian Fields place."
He sighs
and smiles. "Of course I will ... and my believed, I too will protect and
love you beyond the end of time."
The God
and Wicca are as one in their warm eternal embrace.
?/9/01
"Goddess Dream"
The
challenge had been set. You had passed the first to challenges, almost as
easily as a hero would, dodging spiked maces, duels, amongst other things,
without so much as a scratch. You dodge expert snipers shooting poison darts,
but you sense there's something more to this challenge than physical prowess.
The third
challenge is nigh and many more lie ahead.
Night has
fallen. The their challenge is to rescue your friends, trapped within the barn.
It is set in an unknown garden.
A Goddess
tree guards the garden. She lets you pass. Although she is a tree, you see the
outline of a female body within the tree. You see her yellow eyes, shaped like
lemons, her gentle face impassive, though shows much expression. Though you are
told if the sleeping Goddess awakens, and her eyes glow, you are to be, for
want of a better word, sacrificed to her.
You free
your friends, both Suzannes, Pauline, Maxine, Karen from the barn. They are
much relieved and grateful and much hugging ensues. You see them safely across
he grass. Hades stands at the edge of the garden and uses his powers to send
your friends home. You slip on the grass, and as you look up at the Goddess,
her eyes glow bright yellow. At first you hope you are seeing things - that
there has been a mistake, but there has not.
Hades, as
well as Qui-Gon and Lore, your Spirit Guides are all standing at the edge of
the garden. Lore looks more concerned. Painfully, Hades realises this is the
way it has to unfold.
The
Guides speak to your mind, telling you to take off all your clothes and
jewellery. You are still afraid, but you do so.
The Tree
Goddess reaches down and picks you up, very gently reassuring you that there is
nothing to fear, but you are still afraid.
Carefully,
she placed you inside her mouth.
Hades
takes a breath and holds a distraught Lore.
"Do
not be afraid," he tells you. "I will always be with you. No harm
will come to you, I promise."
The
Goddess gives you her warmth and love. She is the embodiment of Isis and Gaia,
the Earth Mother.
You feel
Hades' gentle, loving embrace.
//As
Hades promised// the Goddess says to your soul, //no harm will come to you.//
Her
mind-voice is gentle and sincere, but still you are afraid. Tears form in the
Goddess' lemon shaped eyes, for she does not wish to harm you, physically or
emotionally.
//Please
do not be afraid... This is the only way ... I am sorry, I do not wish to
frighten you...//
You hear
her gentle, calm, contrite words and you realise you will still be who you are.
You will not be harmed, and you relax, realising it had to be.
The
Goddess relaxes and calms, relieved you are no longer afraid. She takes a deep
breath and closes her eyes.
The
Goddess swallows.
Hades
takes a deep breath. Qui-Gon holds his hand. Their spirits never leave yours.
Tears adore both Hades' and Qui-Gon's cheeks, though both God and Jedi know you
are safe.
Inside
the Goddess, you feel bathed and caressed by warmth. You see light and swirling
rainbow colours. You feel free. Love embraces you. You feel as though you are
in her womb, heart and soul, rather than in her stomach. You realise without
fear or doubt, your purpose.
The
Goddess smiles warmly, heartfelt that you have realised what she has known all
along.
The
Goddess glows as life pours from her body into the Earth. Mother's milk from
her breasts, nourishment from her vagina, giving the Earth life. Your pure soul
was chosen to save the Earth, to expel the physical toxins, the poisonous
emotional toxins, hatred, greed ... Creating and planting love within the Earth
Mother. Life pours into Gaia. She feels renewed and revitalised, awakening
dormant memories. Years of neglect are caressed and massaged away, your spirit
and soul once again awakening hers.
Qui-Gon and
Hades hold each other. Tears stream down Lore's face as he sits alone,
realising your importance, his hands touching the Earth, thanking her.
Osiris
and Horus shimmer into existence, their gentle faces showing only love and
compassion. Gently Osiris embraces Hades and Horus holds Qui-Gon.
"Your
love for her is beyond beautiful," Osiris says gently.
Hades
smiled warmly. "As is yours."
The
Goddess opens her eyes, her being glowing. From her body leaps your spirit,
full of love and vitality, free from physical limitations.
Hades
hugs you before anyone else can get a chance :)
You
chucked softly and embrace him. Qui-Gon hold you also and you wipe the Gentle
Jedi's tears away.
Lore
comes to you, yellow tears glistening on his opalescent gold face.
"Thank
you," he says, sincere. "I never would have known who I am if it
wasn't for you."
Gently
you kiss him and hold him. "Thank you for being there for me."
"My
pleasure," he whispers, as he returns to his future realm.
Osiris
walks to you, his pristine white robe glistening in the moonlight, his forest
green face, gentle, full of love and life. You kiss him softly and he holds you
in his loving arms.
"Your
bravery is unprecedented, as if your love. I am honoured to stand in your
presence."
"As
I am in yours."
In heartfelt
tears, Horus hold you also.
"Ohh
... my beloved is right ... I thank you more than I can say ... Without your
love, the Earth would have died. I am so sorry you were do frightened at
first..:"
You give
a warm smile and kiss her.
"I
realise now, my Goddess."
You hold
her gently.
Qui-Gon
gently embraces you, and you lean against his strong and protective chest.
"The
Force Is With You Always," he says.
Gently
you wipe his tears away.
"As
It Is With You."
Softly,
he kisses you, his beard against your cheek, like velvet.
Hades
comes to you again.
"I
cannot express what I have to say in words, but I'm going to do my best. What
you have done, millions would or could not do. Your sacrifice has once again
given life to Mother Gaia - to all of us ... You have awakened stories and
myths that have been lost through the ages. Your love has no boundaries and as
Osiris said, I too am honoured." Gently he kisses you and holds you in his
loving arms.
"As
I am honoured, Hades. Your love is Eternal."
"As
is yours."
And your
embrace, too, is Eternal.
9/10/01
A new
episode of
10/10/01
In this
episode of
?/10/01
Hades and
I were in a play, Gilbert & Sullivan's HMS Pinafore. It was a lot of fun
and he was really good.
After the
play, we watched and participated in a round of Quidditch (a sport played on
broomsticks in Harry Potter)
Hades
hugged me, lifting me up and swirling me around. I felt so safe and nurtured
and loved in his gentle, but strong arms. I told him he was wonderful in the
play and he told me he wasn't the only one and kissed me again. He told me he
had a lot of fun in the play and wouldn't mind doing another one. I hugged him.
That
night, we went exploring on a train trip, on the Hogwarts Express (the steam
train in Harry Potter, before returning home in each others arms.
8/12/01
In this
dream, I walked past a McDonalds and was very surprised to see Judith McGrath
in there (Von Ryan from All Saints). I waved at her, She smiled and waved back.
I walked in (not that I'd go into McDonalds for anything else, bar cool Happy
Meal toys ...) and over to her and told her how much I liked Von and then I saw
Erik Thomson and couldn't believe my eyes! But he looked sad and I didn't want
to bother him. I went to the counter and ordered their new box of McDonalds
chocolates. They were so delish, I ordered two more boxes, one for Erik. I saw
Joy Smithers (Rose in All Saints) in the que too, though she was Rose and not
the actress. I went to Erik and gave him the chocs.
"
Sorry to bother you, but here ..."
He looked
up at me and smiled.
"
Thanks ..." he said, "don't be shy."
I smiled
shyly. "Umh ... can I please have your autograph? ... Sorry if it's a bad
time.."
"Nah
..." said with a smile.
I took
the pic of him out from my folder in my bag and he signs it 'with love.' I
thank him.
Erik told
me his wife left him, Rose and he was upset. I'm somewhat confused, but happy
to be with him.
He loved
the chocolates and went back with you to get some more. There he saw Rose who
pretends not to see him. Erik says I can have a part in the show as his new
girlfriend and I get to hug him. I hugged him!
"Thank
you ..."
He
smiled.
When we
both left Maccas, Erik/Mitch transformed into Hades, Lord of the Underworld in
his red crushed velvet robe. I sighed and he placed his arm around me gently
kissing my cheek and took me to his underworld ...
?/12/01
Qui-Gon,
Hades, Professor Snape and I were outside on a train platform waiting or the Hogwarts
express, also waiting to see the shooting stars.
A moment
later, millions of then appeared in the sky, large and spectacular. It was
incredible, streaks of star light against the darkening sky. Even Snape was
impressed and moved by the experience, but he said nothing.
The sight
was indeed beautiful. These were no ordinary stars. I caught two of them in my
hand, and they glowed to my touch. I showed Qui-Gon, Hades and Snape. Qui
smiled gently, Snape gingerly touched them, surprised at how warm and soft they
felt. Hades caught one and stroked it gently. The stars bid us farewell left
our hands to join their brothers and sisters, to make a beautiful Universe as
the Hogwarts express arrived, taking us all to the school of magic.
10/12/01
I was
dancing with Qui-Gon. He smiled and held me gently in his arms. I also danced
with Hades. He too held me, and he held and kissed Qui-Gon, our love helping to
make a peaceful, beautiful universe.
20/1/02
I was in
a tomb in
There
were two large rectangular boxes. I looked in each of them. One had a few bits
and pieces and a spider crawling up to he top. The other had the bottom half of
the statue and a spider crawling up to greet me. I let it go. The bottom half
of the statue disappeared and I briefly saw he full statue of Anubis before it
vanished. I realised I had solved the puzzle. Only one who wanted to find that
statue but not keep it would find it and now it is safe with Osiris.
The God
of Death and Rebirth thanked me for finding his son and embraced me. Hades was
also there to protect and help me.
?/2/02
Hades and
I were on a train. I wasn’t sure where we were going. Perhaps we were on the
Hogwarts Express, but I knew wherever I was going Hades would always be with
me, to love and protect me as I would be there for him.
21/2/02
Hades had
tried to kill eve to save his family. He regretted trying to harm a baby, but
not trying to save his family. Xena had fought him and won, though she didn’t
kill him. Hades lay on a bed, weakened. The eve threat was now over, replaced
by a new threat, Dahak. Hades used the last of his power to send Dahak back to
Tartarus. He fell back to the bed, almost dead, but still breathing. Xena
helped him regain his strength and thanked him and the God and warrior
rekindled their friendship.
15/4/02
Mitch
Stevens (Erik Thomson) was in a house with lots of people and was trying to get
out to find Terri. He was almost suffocating and needed fresh air. He struggled
out of the house and found Terri outside. Both enjoyed the fresh night air and
shared a kiss.
?/8/02
Hades
(Erik) was sitting in a chair, looking very cute, looking like "The
Thinker". He began to show me around the Underworld and clearing it of any
entities that shouldn’t have been there. There was also a spiritual shopping
centre for Angels called
18/9/02
A black
cat kept on running across a busy street in between lots of fast cars. I sat on
the stairs, worried about it. I called the cat over to me. It has almost
crossed the street and was about to climb over the gutter when it was run over
by a parking car. I could not bear to look. I was so angry I yelled at the
driver, but I knew it wasn’t his fault. I went back to the stairs, upset. The
sprit of the cat appeared to me and told me not to grieve. It told me that it
wanted to die because it was sick of this world and that’s why it was running
in and out of traffic. Hades appeared, and picked up the cat. He told me he
would take good care of it in the underworld. He smiled warmly and stroked the
cat. I wasn’t upset anymore, glad the cat got what it wanted and glad Hades was
looking after its spirit.
?/11/02
I went to
the Underworld and Hades showed me around. He asked me what I wanted to see and
I told him ‘Middle Earth.’ Hades took me to Middle Earth where I used my powers
to transform the dark
11/7/03
Matisha
was a red haired little girl who loved the Gods, Goddesses and the planets.
Some evil people came to get her. (She looked like Chibi Chibi in Sailor Moon)
The Gods materialised as the planets and helped her. Mercury, Venus, Earth,
Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune, Uranus and Pluto. Venus, Saturn and Neptune
were women. Pluto (Hades) was very protective and loving of Matisha. He worried
when the evil ones got hold of her and almost had to beg them to free her
because he loved her so much. Pluto's love touched the others deeply. He got
her back and held her gently in his hands and held her close to him safe from
all harm.
27/9/03
Hades
(Stephen) was walking around with Aphrodite, sharing in friendly conversation
and fun.
Xena had
heard that Hades was alive and become concerned. She saddled up Argo and went
to look for him. She found him with Aphrodite and was ready for a fight. Hades
however, did not look hostile. He explained to Xena that Death could not be
killed and that he had resurrected the other Gods. The Twilight was over and
they had nothin to fear anymore. Xena was satisfies and apologised, sheathing
hr sword. Hades told her that there were no hard feelings and the Warrior
Princess left Hades and Aphrodite sitting on the grass, sharing delicacies.
1/10/03 -
I had 4 dreams this night! Whoo!
Hades
(Stephen) was in his underworld feeling miserable about the Eve thing, almost
getting killed and just downright miserable in general. He heard some mortals,
including myself having a happy time, sharing food and stories and he could not
bear it.
The God
of the Dead materialised and yelled at us, pissed off that we were having fun
and that he was miserable. He created some fireballs in his hands. The mortals
were afraid, though I knew he would not hurt us, despite how mad he looked.
Hades aimed a fireball seemingly at me, but he blasted an old, crappy beige
sofa behind me, disintegrating it. He blasted some other things as well,
frightening some of the mortals, except me. Hades than sat down and apologised.
He admitted that he had never killed anything before, never even trodden on an
ant. Xena became confused and asked him about the fireball he shot at her and
Eve. Hades told her that they were stun fireballs and Xena was somewhat
inpressed but now the Twilight was over the Gods had nothing to fear. Hades
stood and again apologies and gave us all a tour of the Elysian Fields at no
charge and all were inpressed and thankful and it was very beautiful and
lovely.
1/10/03
Hades
took me to the Elysian Fields. I was weary, tired and depressed. We sat on the
soft, velvety grass, his luscious, encrusted and embroided red robe spreading
out on the grass. I lay with my head in Hades' loving Lap and he stroked my
head gently. It was so peaceful and lovely. Hades ran his hand through my hair
and stroked my face softly. It was a beautiful feeling . He was very gentle and
loving. I lay on the grass with him for ages, looking up at the sky, at the
trees and into Hades' loving face as he smiles warmly, contented to sit and
hold me for hours on end. He is truly a loving God and a very special Person.
3/12/2003
The Gods
had chosen to fight Xena on Earth in the future in an evil toy company called
Zena. Ironic. Hades (Stephen) and the Gods took a stand, but Xena whacked
Hades' fireball back into him and he disappeared. At first I was shocked, but
then I saw a diamond of red light in Hades' middle before he vanished and I
knew that happened when he dematerialised and so I was sure he was safe. The
other Gods seemed worried. There was some ash on the floor. Lore from Star Trek
had also joined the Gods and been given ambrosia and God like powers, but Xena
whacked his fireball back into him and he vapourised, leaving a pile of dust. I
was horrified, and determined to find a way to save him.
I
found Hades naked in a park, sporting what looked like an all over sunburn.
"I
feel terrible," he said.
"At
least you're alive."
He smiled
and nodded. "She vapourised my favourite robe."
I smiled.
"You can make another one can't you?"
A new red
robe materialised on Hades' body. "It'll take months to wear in, he said,
and it scratches my fireball burn."
"I'll
help you."
I took
Hades home with me and gave him a cooling bath with tea-tree and soothing aloe
vera.
"Ohh,
that felt wonderful."
I smeared
aloe vera gel all over Hades' body. He materialised another one.
"You
look tired," I said.
"Buggered,
actually."
I took
Hades to my bedroom and let him lei down on my 4 poster bed.
"Thank
you," he said, grateful.
"Stay
as long as you like, Hades,' I said.
He
thanked me again. "I have to save Lore."
"Here,"
Hades said, giving me some Ambrosia. "You'll need this."
"Thanks,,"
I ate it and was asked besides the usual God powers which ones would I like. I
wanted to be able to resurrect the dead and go back in time. They were granted,
but I was warned not to abuse them.
"But
the twilight," Hades said.
"It
won't come if the Gods leave Xena alone."
The God
nodded. "I'll tell the others."
Hades lay
his head down on my pillow and went to sleep, breathing soundlessly.
I
went back in time to just after Lore was vapourised. Xena had left. I looked at
Lore's ashes and used my powers to resurrect him. He was very grateful.
"You
have to save Data," he said. 'I know he died."
I nodded
and we both went to the ship shortly before it exploded. Lore was told by the
Gods that only he could save Data - if he gave up his Godlike powers. After a
moment of thought he agreed. Data was resurrected and most surprised, both at
being alive and what Lore gave up to save him. And both brothers had a
reconciliation.
Hades'
burn subsided and he'd worn in his new robe. He swung me around.
"Thank
you for everything."
"Thank
you, Hades, just for being here."
He smiled
warmly. Gently he kissed me and held me. "My pleasure."
29/6/04
Hades had brought
Xena to the Underworld to fight a monster.
She grabbed her Chakram and slices Hades torso. In shock Hades convulsed and disintegrated.
"No!" you screamed, determined to
save Hades, even though he was gone.
You glared at Xena
as she left the Underworld.
Meanwhile two bad
guys Ice Man and Skeletor were plotting a take over above. Ice Man was walking down some stairs freezing
people as he went. He is about to freeze
you.
"Wait," you say. "I want to help you, if you will do
something for me. I'll be your slave,
your eternal apprentice."
To this Ice Man
smiled. "Eternal apprentice,
eh?"
You take him to
the Underworld and show him Hades ashes.
"If you can resurrect him, I'm
yours."
But deep inside
you know he can't.
"I'm sorry," Ice Man said,
"but I can't resurrect the dead."
You fell onto your
knees by Hades' ashes gently picking some up in your hand. Ice Man leaves you.
He and Skeletor
get into a car and drive off. Xena blows
some fire whiskey into the exhaust and blows them up, killing them both.
Meanwhile back in
the Underworld, you have an idea.
"Persephone, please come to me,"
you said.
The Goddess
appears before you, in tears for her lost beloved.
"We can help each other," you said.
"You have Hades' powers of resurrection
now that he's … " you don't want to say it. "And I'm a white witch with the blessing
of Hades. Together we can bring him back." You hoped.
Persephone nodded
emphatically. "I will do everything
I can, My Child."
She raises her
arms as you begin to chant "Hades, come back to us this day. It was not your time. I command you return."
Hades' ashes begin
to swirl and a light emanates from them before they eventually take shape into
Hades. He is distraught at first and
frightened, in shock, he checks himself where Xena sliced him, but there is no
wound to be seen. He looked up and sees
you on your knees beside him and Persephone standing near him. Persephone looks overjoyed. Hades manages a weak smile. He is not at full strength at this time.
Xena returns to
the Underworld after sensing that Hades had been resurrected. You stood in front of him with a sword.
"If you hurt him, I'll kill you …"
"Kill me?"
"Or at the very least pull your hair
out."
Xena smiled. "Then you must love him … How …"
"With the help of Persephone, no thanks
to you."
"I had no choice. He was going to send a monster to kill
me."
"It was only to distract you,"
Hades said weakly. "Until I could
talk to the Angels, but you're still the same old Xena. Kill first ask questions later. You haven't changed."
You nodded in agreement.
Xena was hurt by
this as she lowered her sword. "I'm
sorry, Hades. I really am. I'll endeavour to be more aware in
future."
Hades lay back
down, quite tired as Xena left with a lot to t hink about. You gave Hades a comforting kiss and Persephone smiled.
"Your love for him is beautiful,"
she said, kissing him also.
Hades embraced the
both of you before lying back down.
"You're very tired," you said. "You've gone through a hell of an
ordeal. No strenuous activity for at
least a week and no heavy lifting."
Hades smiled. "Yes, Mother."
You smiled back at
him, hugged him gently and give him a warm kiss before he lies his head down on the soft pillow, closes
his eyes, entering a long, well needed slumber, dreaming of a peaceful world.
?/8/04
Xena and Hades
made love. Unbeknownst to Hades, Xena
had become pregnant from their copulation.
Xena named her baby Chthonios.
The baby grew to a teenager in just two weeks, when the Gods came after
Xena to stop the twilight.
Xena and Gabrielle
stood down in the Underworld with her son before Hades. Her son stood with a medallion and an open
jacket-shirt.
"This is Chthonios," she said.
Hades regarded the
boy. "That name means Death. Are you prepared to die?"
"Yes, Father. Are you?"
Hades stared at
the boy, than at Xena. "My … my son?"
"Yes, Hades," Xena replied.
Chthonios stepped
forward. "There must be a peaceful
solution to this, Father."
Hades hesitated
before he replied. "I agree. Let us find one together."
Together with the
Angels, the Gods. Chthonios and Xena found a peaceful solution benefiting all.
6/9/04
There was a book
about Eeyore and there was a paragraph about Hades in it that Hades was like
Eeyore, lonely and gloomy, but doesn't realise that there are his friends and
family who love him.
1/10/04
I was determined
to save Hades from Xena. I went into the
house and started putting buckets and troughs of water everywhere. I even replaced the whiskey in the ceramic
bottle with water.
The battle
began. Xena took up the whiskey
canister, took a swig and spat the contents at Hades. Hades' fireball dissipated, but he was
otherwise unharmed. I ran to Hades.
"Come with me,"
"Who are you?"
"Someone who loves you, now come on
otherwise you'll be killed."
Hades left with
me, but as he was fleeing, Xena shot an arrow into his shoulder. I helped Hades get it out. I told Hades about the water and he was very
touched that I has saved him.
Hades used the
last of his power to transform me into a different looking mortal and himself
into a white cat. We sought refuge in a
monastery, but we knew Xena would come after us. The monks told me how to make Hades a god
again. I placed Hades in a basket with
some herbs and some sticks from the river
Xena burst into
the room, sword drawn. I drew my sword to protect Hades. Hades stepped in front of me and told Xena
what I had told him.
"I realise now the twilight was brought
about by the God's fears. I am ashamed
that I did not realise that previously.
I will have to resurrect the other Gods and tell them."
Xena lowered her
sword. "You went to a great risk
to protect Hades," she said.
"I respect your love."
"Thank you, Xena."
I kissed Hades
gently and he held me. I knew Persephone
would be touched by our love, though I would do nothing to come in between
Hades and his Love. Xena left us be and
Hades resurrected the other Gods, who decided to leave Xena and Eve be and get
on with their immortal lives.
8/1/05
Hades fired yet
another fireball at Xena and her child, blasting mortals in his way as
well. Xena expertly deflected the
fireballs that came her way and escaped to the pore. Hades appeared there. So did Gaia.
"Stop this nonsense," she said.
Hades started at
her.
"I understand your feelings on this
Hades," Gaia said, "but this madness has to stop."
"Listen you," Hades started to say,
but was cut off by a sharp look from Gaia.
All of a sudden,
Hades, Xena and Gaia were in a chariot together.
"I've taken most of your powers, Hades,
so you can't do anymore damage, to Xena, her child and to yourself."
Xena was
relieved. Hades was seething.
"And what about those innocent mortals
you killed trying to get to me."
"Most of them deserved Tartarus, and the
one that didn't wanted to die, so I sent her to the Elysian Fields."
"It wasn't their rightful time to
die. It wans't meant to happen."
"A lot of things have happened recently
that weren't meant to, Xena."
Xena milled this
over.
"You still owe me a couple of favours,
Hades," she said.
"I saved your village."
"When?"
"When Callisto took your place. She was about to kill your mother and burn
Amphipolis to the ground."
"As I recall you took a lot of
convincing that I was Xena."
"Can you blame me? , If I hadn't given
you that day, your mother and the residents of Amphipolis would be permanent
residents of mine."
"Don't expect any favours, Hades."
"From you? Don't make me laugh."
"That's enough you two." Gaia said.
The chariot
appeared in the Underworld. Persephone
threw her arms around her beloved.
"Ohh, My love, I was so worried."
Hades returned the
embrace. Celesta came to him.
"You know I don't agree with your choice
to fight Xena, but I am relieved you're all right."
"If I don't fight, who will?"
"So you would kill to protect your
family, Hades?" Xena said.
Hades turned to
her. "No more than you killed my
brothers and the others to protect yours, Xena." Hades paused seeing Xena's reaction. "Oh, so it's okay from the great and
mighty Xena to kill to protect her family, but not okay for me to protect
mine?"
Xena was silent.
Hades visited Zeus
and Poseidon in the Elysian Fields.
"Be careful, Hades," Zeus warned,
"or you'll join us down here."
"I intend to," Hades said, "though
it looks like Gaia has other plans. I'll
keep you posted."
He embraced his
brothers and a solitary tear escaped.
Xena was touched
by this, but she had a her baby to protect.
Gaia took Xena
away from the Underworld to a safe place.
Hades had lost his
powers, so he could not resurrect his brothers, but in a store, he was a
magickal resurrection kit, consisting of various herbs and oils, which he used
his vast amounts of wealth to buy. Hades
performed the ritual and brought the other Gods back to life.
When Hades
returned, Gaia said. "There must be
a peaceful solution to this."
"Well what is it?" Hades demanded.
"Let us make a truce with the
Angels."
And that's what
they did.
"The Twilight has been averted,"
Archangel Gabriel said.
"Thank you, Hades said. He turned to Xena.
"I guess we both owe each other an
apology, Hades. We were both trying to
protect what we hold most dear."
"I guess we do, Xena. I'll start.
I apologise for not trying to find a peaceful solution at first."
"It's I who should apologise for that,
Hades. It's like I slipped back into my
old ways of killing first."
Hades took Xena's
hand. "Friends again?"
Xena nodded and
smiled. Gabrielle who had joined them
smiled as well.
"I am hereby returning your powers to
you, Hades," Gaia said.
"Thank you, Grandmother, and I'm sorry
that I abused them."
"You don't often abuse your powers,
Hades, but see that it doesn’t happen again."
"It won't."
Gaia used her
powers to return Xena, Eve and Gabrielle back to the uppewrworld and herself
back to the inside of the Earth.
Hades brothers and
the other Gods thanked him for their resurrection.
"I did what I had to do to save you
all," he said. "I'm not proud
of what I had to do, but let us now all be at peace, even you, Ares."
To this the God of
War smiled. And the Gods resumed their
rightful places.
"I'm so glad it's over," Persephone
said.
"Mmm hmm," Celesta agreed.
The two Goddesses hugged
their beloved husband and brother and he wholeheartedly returned the embrace.
8/1/05 - Second
Hades dream in one night!
Apollo had
invented soap for the mortals, but they hated it. Apollo was most upset. Hades and the other Gods comforted him.
"Perhaps it's not the right time,"
Hades said in a comforting tone.
"Perhaps sometime in the future."
Apollo nodded
sadly and Hades put his arm around him.
28/1/05
Xena had killed
both Zeus and Poseidon and Hades was determined to bring them back, but he
could not do it by himself.
"Are you sure you can do it?" Hera
asked.
Persephone looked
at Hades worriedly. "What if Xena
tried to stop you?"
"I'm sure she will," Hades said,
"but I have to do this. They're my
brothers and I owe it to them."
Hades went to the
Oracle of the Dead, to use its power, coupled with his own as Lord of the Dead
to restore his two brothers to life. Persephone, Hera and Celesta went with
him.
After Hades had
resurrected his brothers, Xena burst into the temple, sword drawn. Hades stood
in front of his brothers and the Goddesses, protecting them. He was prepared to
fight to the death for them.
"You restored them," Xena
said. "Looks like I'm too
late."
"And I'm relieved that you are,"
Hades said. "You may not think mush
of me, Xena, but I did what I had to do - protected my family, as you are
protecting yours."
Xena nodded. "I understand, Hades, but you also
understand my dilemma."
"I do, but you need not worry. I've spoken to the angels, and come to a
peaceful conclusion. As long as my
people do not abuse their powers, the Twilight will be averted."
"I'm impressed," Xena said and
looked it. She lowered her sword.
"I hope we can heal our
friendship," Hades said.
"We'll see." Xena told him,
leaving.
Zeus and Poseidon
gave Hades a boisterous hug and the Lord of the Dead smiled, hugging his
brothers back. Celesta, Persephone and
Hera smiled, all glad to be safe once more.
?/2/05
You see Darth Maul run Qui-Gon through and you stay by
him. You don't want Maul to know that
you’re saying an incantation to bring Qui-Gon back to life, so you say it in
silence, invoking Hades, the Lord of the Dead, a misunderstood God to help
you. Hades resurrects Qui-Gon while Obi-Wan
kills Darth Maul. The last thing Maul seed before his end in this lifetime is
Qui-Gon resurrected. You and Qui-Gon and
Obi-Wan embrace ad are grateful for Hades' gift of life.
