Fire I didn't know what to say. It was clear Persephone's betrayal had affected not only Hades but also Barbara. She mentioned they used to be so close. I wondered what else happened between them to strain their relationship. "And how does that bring my existence into the picture? I mean, from what I can tell, Hades was devastated after Persephone left him. I wouldn't think he would want anyone else to take her place," I said slowly after a moment of an uncomfortable pause. Barbara gave me a faint smile. "What happened between Persephone and Hades happened centuries ago. And although you're right, he never opened his heart up to anyone else, that I know of. Either way, Zeus was the one who decided Hades needed to participate in this new wave of Elemental Children. Hades couldn't argue,