A/N: In case anyone has forgotten Orochimaru rules the underworld. For the two-headed canine think Orthus... yes this is the 'animal form' of Sakon and Ukon. For the Bast think a large twin tailed tiger... in Kimimaro's case he is white with lavender stripes. For the Talin think along the lines of a large vengeful Inugami that exists without an owner. I explained what Korig was in the story... hopefully no one misses what this creature is. A drag is like a flying fox bat... though it does not eat fruit. And lastly there's the Hapeer, for this creature think a golden eagle. Hopefully this chapter come out well; don't worry while we all explore the underworld narrated along by it's gods and goddess. Oh yeah for anyone that doesn't know it Karin, and Suigetsu are 13. Juugo and Kimimaro are 15. Sakon, Ukon, Kidoumaru, Jirobo and Tayuya are 14. Deidara is 16. Also there's a bit more about hat he actually 'does' as a god. Happy reading, this one is for Chanvre Vert, who was curious about the underworld. Don't worry there's more to come.

Karin narrates.

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By Talyena Claws

By: Silverwolf

An large two-headed bluish gray canine lies asleep at Orochimaru's feet. I wouldn't dare wake the beast formed from the conjoined twins. I'm not stupid. I want to see the sun even if it will only be brief. I sneak past the canine and also past a possibly vicious feline. Kimimaro is the only feline among the underworld, a twin-tailed Bast. Orochimaru found him quite young and brought along with him. He's loyal. The happy tone of lavender along his fur makes me smile a bit. I notice that a Talin in asleep next to him. Without even thinking about it I know it is Juugo, a god that can become possessed by rage. Kimimaro is the only one that accepted his presence so close.

A Korig makes me duck a bit lower. I Korig is a large bear that devours the wickeder souls so that they can transform into demons, then it vomits back the demons. There is a god among us that can become a Korig... he's always hungry.

I glance towards Tayuya hoping she won't say anything to Orochimaru. I hate to feel like I've slighted him in some way, but I just want to see the sun. I move past a room hoping not to wake Kidoumaru. He would definitely tell on me if it benefited him.

I notice Sai lying within the sun panting lightly. Unlike the Tazar that the goddess Kushina took with her Sai has undenied access to the underworld. He doesn't care to join us, but he can. I think it's because he's an orphan born from a god of the underworld and a goddess of the land of honey. He was born able to become an Anubin; like him I was lucky enough to be granted the ability to be a creature. I can become a Hapeer.

I've been among those of the underworld since I was very young. Because Orochimaru brought me along after I was cast away from the other gods, unwanted by my mother. I've learned to live with that fact, but once in a great while I like the sight of the sun.

I decide to change forms as soon as a reach a way to the surface. If anything I would have a chance before my Lord wakes to watch the sun rise. Though I think he knows of my secret all ready. I watch Suigetsu the Tazar lounge lazily in the river.

Upon my sight of him I decide I'll pull at the Tazar's ears. I can't even stand the smell of him. Suigetsu leaves the water the moment he hears my call. Though I hear snickering and don't understand it. A long haired blonde laughs also. Unlike Suigetsu's blonde hair which reminds me of snow the blonde leaning against the tree has hair that reminds me more of the gold of honey.

He laughs again when I notice something is after me, a Drang. The winged beast would remind humans of a large bat. They specialize in catching birds. I'm in trouble. It seems the clever azure eyes eyed demon set me up. I know Deidara is responsible for creating the Heir Creatures... meaning the creatures that recognize the gods and only answer directly to them. Why is he allowing a Drang to get so close to me? Or is his own creation rebelling against its maker?

I try outmaneuvering the beast, but it doesn't work. The creature has been hunting Hapeer for a long time. The Drang moves to snatch me from the sky when I watch something leap into the air. A Talyena seeking a late meal has decided that the Drang will do. I watch Deidara scowl at the creature. My eyes notice it is the sable Talyena that my Lord once sought. I wonder as I watch the Talyena devour the Drang without mercy even allowing some cubs to tear at the carcass while it eats including to break the bone for their marrow. Though I wonder if the little menace knows he has saved a goddess from the underworld.

It probably doesn't matter to him. Even I know that Mikoto's child is more interested in just being, not the affairs of the gods and goddess around him. I've heard rumors that upon the taste of an indiviual's blood he could grant a gift, but I'm unsure if I will risk it just yet. Besides I heard the rumor from Jirobo, and Tayuya told me not to believe very much of what he says. With her being older than me why shouldn't I believe her?