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Summary: Morpheus tries to get Hades to relax. Set before Hades met Persephone.

Rating R - Erotic romance

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SWEET DREAMS

"Just relax," Morpheus said.

"I can't relax," Hades complained. "I've too much to do. Ares started three wars, there's a plague in Amphipolis, Charon's complaining, Cerberus needs to be walked and…"

Morpheus sighed. "Yes, yes, I know. It won't kill you to take a day off."

"Very funny."

"You can't keep going like this, Hades, you'll burn yourself out. Even a God needs to relax once in a while."

"What do you suggest? Warm milk?"

Hades' sarcasm was not lost on the other God.

"Mmm I had something else in mind. Lie back."

Hades did as he was instructed and lay back on his bed.

"That's it," Morpheus said.

"I'm not feeling relaxed."

"Not while you're this tense you're not. Loosen up, Man."

Hades sighed. "This isn't getting anywhere and I've work to do."

Morpheus sighed. "You're one tough nut. Okay, you asked for it."

Morpheus waved his hand over Hades and a strange sensation came over the God.

"What did you do?"

"Just a little something to help you relax."

Hades did not admit to how good it felt.

"It's how mortals feel when they go to sleep," Morpheus said, "just before they enter the dreamland."

"Do it again."

Morpheus smiled and complied. "Feels good, doesn't it?"

Hades didn't answer. The other God combed a lock of hair away from Hades forehead.

"Just relax," he soothed.

This time Hades did not complain. He felt Morpheus' hand stroke his cheek, then the other God kissed his cheek. Hades blinked, with disbelief, but he was not disgusted as Morpheus hoped he would not be.

"Relax," the other God whispered as he threw back his navy starry cloak, revealing nought but his skyclad body. With a flick of his fingers, Hades was naked also. The Lord of the Dead felt uncomfortable at first, but when Morpheus whispered 'relax' once more, he became more at ease. The God of Dreams sat by Hades, toying wit the other God's hair, then gently kissed him again. Hades looked into Morpheus' blue eyes, smiled warmly, then returned the other God's kiss. The God of Dreams was relieved Hades had not rejected him. Hades hands caressed Morpheus' cheek, then slid down his throat and around his bare chest. Morpheus let out a sigh of pleasure and Hades smiled.

"It's been a long time," Hades said.

"For me as well," Morpheus admitted, kissing Hades' tender lips.

Hades returned the kiss and felt Morpheus hand caress his bare chest and flat stomach. Hades shivered with pleasure and Morpheus smiled.

"Relaxed yet?"

"Oh yes."

"Good."

Morpheus began to massage Hades' slender waist. The Lord of the Dead laid back and enjoyed the sensation that the God of Dreams was all too happy to provide. Hades drew in a breath as he felt the other God's light touch on his impressive shard. Hades suddenly grabbed Morpheus hand and kissed it vigorously. The God of Dreams was quite relived, passion flaring within him also. Hades pulled Morpheus close to him and kissed him passionately to which Morpheus responded with equal vigour. Morpheus began to caress Hades' crystal shard and the Lord of the Dead let out a gasp and a sigh of pleasure. He bent down and kissed the other God's sweet member, Morpheus closing his eyes and shivering slightly to Hades' sensual touch. The two Gods bodies came together once more and held each other in an eternal embrace. Again Morpheus began to caress Hades, the other god feeling the tension waning from his body, grateful the God of Dreams had talked or was that touched … him into relaxing. It really felt wonderful.

"I'm glad," Morpheus said, as if sensing Hades' thoughts.

The Sovereign of the Underworld smiled as he laid back. Gently, Morpheus waved a hand over him, casing Hades to fall into a deep sleep.

"There will be time to attend to your matters when you awake, Dear One," he said,

kissing the other's forehead softly.

"Sweet dreams, Hades."

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