This is my first Fanfic in a long while, so constructive criticism would be great. Of course, I do not own any of the Saiyuki characters. Thank you and enjoy!
Heaven, being Heaven, was a peaceful place where death held no power and conflicts were hidden from the public eye. Gods filled out paperwork and the Military dealt with problems on Earth. It was a place where time drifted by without leaving any impression it had been there. There were fake smiles to share on quiet walks near the cherry trees and gossip to be whispered when no one else was around. Bored was a common ailment. Change, if at all present, came too slowly to be a relief. All in all, it was quite a lovely place.
"GET OUT!"
Three bodies ran unceremoniously out from the office they had been creating a disaster in, laughter trailing after them. Konzen couldn't believe their gall. The beautiful blonde man had been away for only ten minutes and not only had his paperwork been turned into origami, but someone had decided to decorate his walls and desk with what appeared to be marker. Why Tenpou hadn't even considered stopping Goku and Kenren was beyond him. Instead, he had been helping Goku with the origami. You'd think the Military's most brilliant strategist would act nothing like a doting mother. Konzen spent several moments shaking with anger before he sighed and flopped into his chair. He didn't know where to begin cleaning the mess up, and he didn't have that much time. Some diplomat was coming to visit. Being the Merciful Goddess's nephew, he had no choice but to be there when she arrived. He fumed silently, choosing to start with the paperwork.
By the time he left to greet said diplomat, his paperwork was sitting in a neat stack and most of the marker had been removed form his desk. Unfortunately, the walls would have to be repainted. He'd make Goku help with that. It would keep the monkey out of trouble.
His young charge followed him out the office. "Konzen, where are you going?" Goku looked up at his guardian with curious, gold eyes. There was something in his manner that made one think of a puppy.
"I already told you!" Konzen snapped. "There's a diplomat coming and I have to be there! If you want to go with me, you have to stay quiet! And don't wander off!" His violet eyes glared at the young brunette. The only reason he was taking Goku with him was to prevent another fiasco in his quarters. At least, that's what Konzen told himself.
Goku nodded eagerly, beaming. Konzen wondered what he had gotten himself into as Goku skipped ahead into the large hall where other Gods were already gathering. Konzen snagged the boy's long brown hair. "What did I just tell you, monkey? We're sitting over there." He dragged the boy over to a row of seats at the front of the hall. "Now sit and stay seated."
"But Konzen, this is boring." Konzen's eyebrow twitched as he was forced to listen to his whining. "When is the diplomat going to get here?" Konzen didn't have to answer as the silence filled the hall. The Merciful Goddess Kanzeon Bosatsu strolled down to the end of the hall to take her seat on the dais. Jiroushin followed respectively behind her. She took her seat and nodded to her manservant.
"All stand to welcome the Ave Maria Azura and her companion, Lady Satu."
Everyone stood, some more excitedly than others. There wasn't a single person there who didn't want to get a good look at these diplomats. Goku strained his neck to see them, his golden eyes gleaming.
First came a beautiful young woman with auburn hair pulled into a low side ponytail. She wore flowing green robes and a golden circlet. Each step spoke of graceful power as she walked with a steady, almost arrogant tempo. Her brilliant blue eyes surveyed the gathering with a fierce pride.
Behind her came another young woman. She had a young, vulnerable face and wide grey eyes full of innocent curiosity. Like her companion, she wore flowing robes, although hers were bright red and seemed too large for her tiny body. Long ash blond hair was braided back, a jeweled hairpin set at the bottom. Her head turned slightly from side to side as she tried to see as much as she could without being too obvious.
The two of them reached the dais, and bowed low before Kanzeon. The other gods took their seats. Konzen pulled Goku into his when he saw the child was still standing. The Merciful Goddess stood.
"Ave Maria Azura, Lady Satu, welcome to Heaven. I hope your stay here is a pleasant and interesting one."
"Merciful Goddess, it is an honor for us to be here. You have our deepest gratitude." The older diplomat spoke clearly, her respectful voice carrying effortlessly. Having said their greeting, the two straightened.
Kanzeon motioned to Jiroushin. "Jiroushin will show you to your rooms. While you are here, please feel free to order him about. We will be having dinner in roughly an hour. Please relax while you wait." She took her seat as the two diplomats bowed again and followed Jiroushin out of the hall.
As soon as the door was shut, voices began to buzz around the hall. Goku turned to Konzen with shining eyes. "Wow Konzen, they look so cool! Are all diplomats like them? One of them doesn't look much older than me!"
His guardian turned to leave. "Whatever you say, Goku. Come on, it's time to go."
