[Greek mythology] The troubles of Adonis

In the long river of time that flowed slowly in the past, Hades was used to being always accompanied by emotions and anger. After hearing this promise, which could not be more euphemistic, it is the first time that he has experienced such a profound and intuitive experience called joy. affection.

Adonis was shaken by the sudden laughter, and after a while he instinctively felt that something was wrong, and hurriedly saluted: "Your Majesty, please allow me to be rude——"

Hades smiled and interrupted him lightly: "Hades."

Adonis: "...Your Majesty."

The bad premonition in his heart became more and more intense, and he forced a smile: "Ignorant words should be driven away by wisdom—"

Hades' eyes were dark, and this time he repeated with emphasis: "Hades."

Adonis pursed his lips, but knew that he could not compromise and changed his address at this time. He lowered his head and insisted on replying in a distant and respectful tone: "Don't dare to be disrespectful."

Consciously repeating the order once is already the limit, but he is unwilling to punish this lover who is inexplicably willful and wants to go back and forth. Pluto frowned displeasedly, and simply confronted the stubborn him in silence.

And Adonis's calm black pupils met those deep green eyes without fear.

Seeing that this show of love, which should have been tenderly wrapped in romance, has become a battlefield for each other to fight against each other, Apollo is still angry and desperately thinking about escape and revenge, but Hermes, who is active in thinking, has a look of ruthlessness. With a thoughtful look, he quickly realized the arrival of his own opportunity.

After thinking for a while, he cleared his throat and said, "The scepter inlaid with gemstones has the real majesty, the blade of the blade will not die due to rust if it finds a unique sheath, and the soul that has tasted loneliness longs for the consummation of love. Not only a Only high power deserves to be rewarded decently. You were born with green hair and black eyes, but he has black hair and green eyes. The noble king who rules the underworld where the dead live happily, and the gentle master who convinces the plants are a match made in heaven. Coincidentally, all of this is not even a deliberate arrangement by the incarnation of love and beauty, but a trajectory carefully carved by the bronze tablet of fate..."

"Your Highness Hermes," Adonis heard more and more outrageous, and it was difficult to turn a blind eye. He couldn't help but black-faced and stopped the tender yellow chicken who was talking: "Please be quiet."

After all, he didn't want to provoke the handsome god who might not be able to escape the laurel crown imposed on his head. Hermes shut his mouth when he saw it, but he didn't feel resentful—he was too good at observing words and expressions, so why couldn't he see There was no sullen look on Pluto's rigid and serious face.

Hades suddenly said, "He's right."

Adonis: "..."

Hades stared blankly at the plant god, solemnly: "Listen carefully."

Adonis: "..."

Hermes seemed to be too 'flattered', and couldn't help shaking his fluffy fur.

Hades said slowly, "Continue."

"Yes," Hermes responded loudly with a startled spirit, and the next moment he said those words at his fingertips: "The destined entourage has arrived, and the queen's hair and honor are also willing to worship at your feet. Vitality chose the most suitable place for you, why bother to stubbornly refuse? This is just a natural arrangement. At first, I chose to step into the Underworld under my guidance out of the expectation of getting a peaceful asylum. At this time, His Majesty Hades is willing to send With greater blessings, you can open your arms joyfully like the green grass favored by the morning dew, and no longer close those soft lips tightly. Then, let the refreshing fragrance roll into the dry grass with all the grass and trees. earth."

Adonis forbearingly turned his face away, obviously not convinced.

Hades had a panoramic view of all this. Since Hermes' chattering failed to soften his attitude, it was no longer worth listening to.

He didn't bother to signal Hermes to shut up, and directly stretched out his hand to embrace Adonis, who was resisting, into his arms. The pure robes that were darker than the night instantly wrapped the two of them, and disappeared from the Elysee.

Hermes kicked the cage in disappointment, and Apollo, who was watching coldly, sneered loudly.

"There are also people who even the god of liars can't do anything about." Even though the god of light is embarrassed, he would rather die than make such a flattering gesture: "How stupid is it to beg for mercy from a cruel thug? You can just bow your knees." , actually still get the same predicament, which will do no good except bring more humiliation to yourself.”

Hermes had absolutely no interest in talking to his brother, who was happy to have cheated away a bunch of cows with a cheap broken piano, and said casually: "If you are resourceful enough, you won't fall into such an interesting situation." Difficult situation. What good is it to laugh at a blood-kin trapped in the same prison? Save your lips, and spare yourself the dexterity you bestow on the fingers that pluck the strings, with a head that is bright on the outside but lacks much on the inside."

He didn't think what he was doing was useless.

Apollo was successfully provoked into anger, so the two equally down-and-out prisoners not only did not work together, they fought vigorously without even the lowest level of estrangement.

At this moment, Hades took Adonis all the way to the bank of the swiftly flowing Curtis River, and then let him go without haste.

Adonis took a deep breath. Compared with the anger he couldn't hide just now, he was much calmer, and he realized more clearly how bad the current situation was.

In view of the fact that weird things happen again and again, no matter how unwilling he is, he can only take the unimaginable thought of 'Pluto might really have a feeling of love for him' into the scope of reference.

The golden spikes around them first stared curiously at the two uninvited guests who were not easy to mess with at first glance, and whispered; when the king of the underworld in a large black robe withdrew his arms around Adonis, they saw the two clearly. In the blink of an eye, those few conversations turned into high-pitched excited screams.

"Oh, oh, oh!" Its elated cheers drilled into Adonis's perception without any omission: "If you say that a day is bound to be intertwined with joy and trouble, before the rude wild boar rampaged, After crawling around with nasty caterpillars, this is my fair reward. Behold, after a gentle and gracious master, we will welcome the most noble and kind beautiful queen!"

"This is really good news." Although they have heard about the intimate gesture of the two from their companions living near the Elysee many times, this time it is different: "Anyone can see that His Majesty is determined to get him." As determined as children who sleep well in winter will sprout in spring, we..."

Adonis decisively blocked their voices.

Hades stared at him urgently, his lips moved almost inaudibly, and asked, "Have you thought it through?"

Adonis was helpless: "Your Majesty, my mind has never changed from the beginning to the end."

Hades said coldly: "I said, if you don't agree to my request, you won't be allowed to come out."

Adonis nodded to show that he remembered, but he bowed down and said: "I am loyal to Your Majesty from the bottom of my heart, and I always hope that Your Majesty will be favored by happiness and kissed by happiness, but I will not chill my subordinates with such arrogance. way to achieve it.”

Hades was dissatisfied: "You still want to choose someone else?"

Adonis didn't know how the topic was changed like that, so he had no choice but to remain silent.

Hades pondered, and asked after a long time: "You don't want to come out?"

Adonis reflexively denied: "Of course I want to—"

Before he finished his words, the Ketis River, which was just going its own way and urging the torrent forward, jumped up like an enraged beast, and the surging power of the Styx fell overwhelmingly on the unsuspecting on Adonis.

He struggled instinctively, and soon felt that tyrannical force that seemed to be able to penetrate everything surrounded his godhead, hiding the imprint of restraint in it.

He was in despair, and only then did he understand Hadest's intention of bringing him here and asking the previous question again - to make Curtis River unable to distinguish the hidden meaning and judge that he agreed. The condition of Hades directly established the oath.

It is silent and introverted, unobtrusive, but it contains the noble power of the oath. It is the executor who imposes severe punishment on those who break the promise, and makes the gods of Olympus who do not keep their promises obediently keep their promises. cruel witness.

Artemis once made a vow to it that she would never marry for life, and has since been regarded as a virgin goddess, no longer bothered by suitors with evil intentions, and freely shuttles through the vast night sky, bringing bright silver light to believers .

This time, it witnessed the marriage facilitated by Pluto, and tightly tied Adonis and Hades together. Unless he was willing to lose his godhead and freedom at the cost, he could no longer restore his previous lightness.

After completing all this, the violent current of the Ketis River gradually receded, and leisurely returned to the normal route.

Adonis, who was completely drenched from the beating, lay motionless on the ground, with the back of his hand weakly covering his closed eyes, his lips and teeth trembling slightly, as if he was trying to calm down the pain, but also seemed to be stifled by the powerlessness already controlled by others.

Hades lowered his eyes and leaned over to look at him intently.

The once cold eyesight was now so hot that the wax block melted, and under the calm surface in an instant, there was a huge turmoil.

Adonis didn't yell in vain, he didn't cry ridiculously, and he could clearly feel the scorching gaze, but he closed his eyes tiredly, without even the slightest desire to speak.

Because all this has been irreversible.

After an unknown amount of time, what finally awakened him from the deep sea of ​​trance was a strong strange sensation from his sensitive neck.

what……

The out-of-focus black eyes had not had time to regain their clarity, and the fragile Adam's apple was finally no longer disturbed by the unfamiliar caress. Then, a face with a cold and handsome outline was next to it. The sharp pain suddenly hit, and Adonis was confused. There was only one rapid and inflected single sound—"Ah!"

Facing the white and smooth side neck, Hades bit down hard without hesitation!