Of Heaven and hell
Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto and its characters or certain places of Greek/Roman mythology mentioned in the story. I do own the plot and everything else.
The world was divided into two divinity realms, places where Gods lived. The divinity realm is divided into the up-dwellers and down-wielders, also known as those who live in Olympus and those who live in the Underworld. There have always been tension and discrimination between the two realms but can one Goddess change that?
Prologue
Festival of Beauty, this was how the mortals celebrated their Gods and Goddesses, for that is the only trait all of them possessed. They were all beautiful and alluring to the eyes of mortals. The celebrations are so grand that on the said occasion, Gods and Goddesses come down to feast with the mortals. It had been centuries of this lovely tradition and it grows bigger and grander every year.
Gods and Goddesses of all trades come to these events, they are all easily distinguished through their ethereal beauty that surpasses any mortal.
"I am allowing you to go but, I have to watch over you always, my dear" A woman whispered as she brushed her daughters hair with a gold and bejeweled comb.
"Mother, I am too old to be coddled" the girl frowned as she let her mother brush her hair.
"You are of age my dear, but there are a lot of things the down-wielders could do to you"
"I am going mother, there is a pact between us and them, I believe that they will be true to their word" The girl slipped on her silk jade toga that was encrusted with jewels and lined with gold leaves.
"You do not know them like I did, I have lived with them, I know them. Do not- just- just be careful, my love. I have no idea what I'd do if something were to happen to you" her mother sighed as she placed a soft kiss on her daughter's forehead.
"Nothing will happen to me mother, I promise" She then smiled brightly and twirled.
I'm "So how do I look then? Good enough for the festivities?" She posed in front of her mother.
"Ethereal, my dear. You look absolutely ethereal." The mother sighed as she watched her young daughter run of to her friends.
Ethereal is what they would describe their features with, they were all heartbreakingly beautiful. Goddesses of Olympus had come down again to join the feast of the mortals, they have done this every year but the event was still considered rare by the mortals who were lucky enough to gaze upon their exquisite beauty.
Sakura was the first to walk down the diamond and marble stairwell, the way her wavy pastel hues cascaded down her shoulders to how her bright emerald eyes glimmered with jest, were all the worlds would rave about. Not only was she stunning but she was also brilliant, kind, and just. She was the Goddess of Love, and boy was she adored by the mortals who roamed the land.
"Oi Billboard brow!" Squealed her friend, who's equally beautiful in her own right. She was more of the loud one in the trifecta of these Goddesses. She was confident and drop dead gorgeous.
Ino who was the infamous Goddess of Beauty did not disappoint, her title being quite accurate, as she was the picture of beauty. Her golden skin that was unattainable to mortal hands, her blonde hair that has been tied into a sleek ponytail that fell perfectly with every graceful step, and her cerulean eyes that was bluer than the Indian Ocean, ran down next to her friend.
"W-wait for me please" a soft whisper coming from the last of the three goddesses was heard. She was the youngest of the three and quite possibly, the most timid of all Goddesses. She took careful and graceful steps down the stairwell, and waved at the mortals who have been watching their every step in awe.
Hinata, the Goddess of the Moon, shimmered as she glided slowly down the stairwell. Her midnight blue hair was combed into a perfect updo adorned with lilacs that complemented her pale lilac eyes. She did remind the mortals of the beauty of the moon.
"Girls, you must not make haste. Goddesses do not do such frivolous actions" Scolded Tsunade, she was their guardian for the night and she was Sakura's Mother. She was the Goddess of Life, she moulds life and allows it to flourish but tonight she is the chaperone of the three younger goddesses as they enjoy the feast on the mortal world.
"Oh mother, we rarely get to feast with the mortals, if you could just lighten up and let us have fun" Sakura insisted as she giggled at the thought. Hinata and Ino nodding alongside her as to hope for the metaphorical leash to come off.
"Fine but, I'd rather you girls act as you should and not be fraternizing with down-wielders" Tsunade sighed as she retreated to the top of the stairwell into a porch that overlooks the festivities.
They ran off to different directions and decided to just call over each other if ever they had to go back. Sakura ran to the beautiful garden which the mortals have set up for her, it was filled with Cherry Blossoms and a variety of flowers that was similar to her hair.
"The Goddess of Love roaming a garden all alone, how pitiful" a smooth masculine voice spoke from the shadows.
"What do you even know of pity? Down-wielder?" She spat back as a frown slowly grazed her angelic features. She tensed up as the familiar scent of the down-wielder filled her nose, musky and sweet, so far from the terrible creatures that nested there.
"Ooh, fiesty. I can't believe your mother had let you out of your beautiful Olympia" the side of his lip curved upwards in a taunting smirk. He then strode forward into the moonlight and folded his arms across his well-toned chest.
"What do you want?" Sakura's frown deepened as she mimicked his movements.
"Well just the same as you, your highness. To enjoy the festival the mortals have so graciously thrown for us" he was undeniably beautiful, his aristocratic features and dark colourings was the mark of down-wielders. They were all beautiful and Sakura felt the need to touch him as he was the most beautiful male she had seen.
"Like what you're seeing?" He chuckled.
"Asshole" She rasped out, as her orbs fail her and roamed him once more, from the top of his raven hair, to his spinning crimson eyes, and to his sandal-clad feet.
"Goddess of Love with a potty mouth?" He taunted again, as he strode closer to her.
"What is it to you?! God of all-things wretched and wrong!" She screeched, she had not meant to insult down-wielders but this one really pushed her buttons.
"Actually, it's 'The God of all-things wretched and wrong'" he took another step and he felt her breath hitch. They were so close that they can feel each other's breath fanning their face.
"Forehead-girl, we must go back! Your mother is gonna have a coronary if we're late!" Her blonde friend exclaimed as she walked into the garden finding her rosette friend dazed.
"Oi, billboard brow. Close your mouth and stop gaping like a fish, it's very unbecoming" Ino walked closer and decided to pinch Sakura's arm.
"Did you see him?" Sakura gaped and looked around the clearing for the insufferable jerk.
"What?" Ino looked around with her possibly insane cousin who was said to be 'brilliant'
"The insufferable jerk!" Sakura glowered.
"Who?" Hinata walked into the clearing and saw her two friends searching for something that is apparently not there.
"I don't know who he is! One of the of the Gods in the Underworld" Sakura screamed in frustration as she looked at Hinata begging her to believe.
"Was he hot?" Ino inquired again about the unknown down-wielder her cousin had met in the garden.
"Pig, that's beside the point!" Sakura frowned at her friends and she walked out of the clearing back unto the staircase.
"I'll see you again, Goddess" she heard a whisper in the air as she was walking back.
Author's Note: I hope you enjoyed reading that and is looking forward for more. I will be updating as soon as I can and I'll be glad to take suggestions from reviews. Feel free to tell me your honest thoughts and what I should improve on. Thank you for reading! ❤️