“This is a different way,” Hades said with a nod, after all he could not trust Charon not to scare the girl, and as he steeped into the dark well and make his way into his real the earth closed up behind him “a secret way only for a king, and his lady. For I should like for a moment not to share you with anyone else.” he confided as he stepped into the darkness his eyes where well adjusted for, “Do not fear anything here, my lady, nothing will harm you I swear to it.” he commented softly knowing that the darkness held inherent mysteries and fears for most. They traveled for a while in the darkness before dim light began to show in the distance, and as they drew closer the light grew and proved to be coming from the great golden palace “Welcome to my kingdom.” he whispered softly in her ear.