Author's note: This is a new tale I am working on, a completely different storyline from my usual work. This is an alternative universe piece with no specific main characters, as they will constantly change. I felt it might be necessary to post a warning: this story will be graphic, violent, and contain sexual references (including some slash.) It is a dark piece that will contain content that might make some uncomfortable. If that does not bother you, I welcome you and hope you enjoy this new series.

- shadesofeden

Prologue

"For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh and the lust of the eyes and the pride of life, is not of the Father but is of the world." - 1 John:16

When the Gods had created this world, harmony and balance were the sole rulers. The earth was rich in lush greens, animals roamed freely amongst the fields, and order was stored. Then the Gods created Man and that order was destroyed. Man was a complex creature, and the Gods could not agree on their purpose. Some proposed to wipe Man from the world, to start over. Some fought for their freedom, already in love with their ways. Others stayed quiet, observing with curious glances from their high thrones. And that is when the Gods divided.

With their separation came other problems. Man was growing curious, more daring. They soon discovered the pleasures of the world and began to fight one another for power. Intrigued, the Gods decided that Man would decide their own fate. They watched from the Heavens as Man would fight one another, deciding who the definite ruler would be. A once harmonious nation divided into thirteen, and soon the disagreements between the Gods became more clear, and that is when the War of the Gods became.

So much time had passed without a victor, for the Gods could not defeat one another. So they devised a plan. Man would decide the outcome of the Heavens. Each would choose one mortal to represent their belief. So they came down from the Heavens and had made children with Man. Each child would possess a special ability that no other could possess, and whoever claimed the throne of all Man would be immortal forever, welcomed to the Kingdom of Heaven as a new God.

But that was many years ago and Man still fights for a single ruler. It is rumored that a war between Sin and Virtue has plagued the world. Balance can never be restored again. The only remaining hope for Man is their victor, one of fourteen would take the throne and decide the fate of their people.

This is the tale of those children chosen by the Gods.

They are the 7 Heavenly Virtues.

And the 7 Deadly Sins.