Drums of War:

The beginning of the past (Part one)

Author's Note: The first thought is from Sakura, the next one Persephone, after her it's Sasuke and Hades, and it will still be Sasuke's P.O.V. The other part of the story will be revealed, but not all of it. Yet the other part will be split between Hades, and Persephone's perspective, maybe ever Apollo's.

I want to know,

I want to know why Spring fell for winter,

I want to know why fall cried for spring,

I want to know why the blooms died off,

and I did not cry,

I want to know why fall hated winter,

I want to know why life gave into death,

I want to know what she saw in him,

I want to know why she loved him,

I want to know who death was

I want to know who death is,

I want to know that long forgotten tale,

between two different souls

I don't want the rumors

and I don't want the one-sided story,

I want it all.

I want to know why winter loved spring,

I want to know why he was so hated,

I want to know why summer loved winter,

but most of all I want to know if true loved did exist

between death and life

I want to know why spring and winter fell in love

when fall hated winter, but summer cherished him

I want to know about these two star-crossed lovers

for their story is the one untold

I want to know why I fell in love with Hades

It all started with a glance,

It all started with a vowel,

It started with a greeting

and ended with a kiss

but suddenly that magic seems to have vanished

you no longer speak to me,

you no longer dance with me,

instead, you seem to have strayed away,

at night, I can see your haunting red eyes

at times, they seem to be pleading,

but at other times, they seem to be full of hate

softly you whisper the word betrayer

for what reason I do not know

but it is my plan to know

my dear sweet Hades

I was betrayed

he said,

yet can I trust the voice in my head,

the old titan said that it was he who failed me

so would it be wise,

to once again rely

on the one who let me fall

and lose all those precious memories

of her and me

or should I flee

to the shadows

or stay and bask in the light

Fire and chaos are all I have ever known,

I was born from pain,

I was born in the dark,

I know what torture is,

so when I fell for her

I fell hard,

she didn't sneer at me,

she didn't mock me,

she didn't fear me,

but when she gave me away for the god of music, and light,

my heart shattered

so when the dark shadows came

I embraced them with open arms

for my broken heart

could see nothing but pain,

and they did nothing but ease my misery

and that was better than feeling any pain at all

Sasuke's P.O.V.

Soon enough everyone began to go to their respecting rooms. All except for Sakura. Who refused to leave until I had told her what was bothering me. Choosing to ignore her question I had gone to the balcony. Looking at the starry night sky I couldn't help, but sigh. The haunting voice once more ringing through my head. 'She gave you away in order to- in order to what. Sakura what did your past self do? Why did you betray me? Sitting down I began to breathe in and out. Hoping to calm me down. Listening to her heartbeat. I decide to sit on the edge of the cement. Leaning back I let my back touch the wall. Placing my legs on either side of the cool wall. I let my eyes close. Thinking once more of her, of Persephone, and Hades, and the God of the seas Poseidon.

Hades's P.O.V.

Frowning I felt a burning pain hit me at my side. Gasping I clutched my lower stomach only to come in contact with cold sticky metal. Looking down a sword with my blood came into view. Slowly I felt the blade twist against my flesh. Hearing her shriek, I winced upon the loud vowels Persephone was capable of. Closing my eyes I felt Poseidon's cold hands grasp my shoulders. "Calm yourself Hades. Your anger will do you no good. It would only quicken the poison. I'll pull it out."

Gasping I felt Persephone nearby, but by her words of protest I knew her father was not letting her anywhere near me. The poison could harm her after all, but when the sword was slowly being pulled out of me. I felt the presence of Typhon's lowly subjects. Looking at the mountains far from the temple. Pushing myself to walk forth the blade finally came out. Turning to face the mountains I decided to sum Aoda. My favored serpent. He would get the job done. Wiping my hand on my blood soaked undershirt. I began to let my hands go through a series of hand signs before planting my hand on the ground. In a blink, a giant serpent raised its head. 'Hadessss. You have summoned me. What is it that you need young lord?

Pushing the sea God aside I spoke, "I need you to head to the forbidden mountains and kill all those with the Oto symbol. Immediately. Spare no one."

With an incline, he poofed away. Growling in anger I turned to Zeus, "What good are those angels of yours if they can not even keep Persephone or those who you have invited into your home safe?! They came and then they left all while slipping under each of your guard's noses!"

Sighing Zeus stepped forth "Hades.."

Growling I spat, "No. I'm leaving."

As I was walking away Poseidon's words quickly followed after, "So am I. It's no fun when Hades is not around."

With that, his footsteps quietly followed after mine. Once we passed through the gates of the sky we began to descend down to the waters by Zeus's realm. Letting my feet dip into the cool liquid I turned to face the water God who merely watched me. Sighing he said, "Hades, you know this is only the beginning."

Nodding I turned to away from him giving him my back I knew he knew me too well to not know what I was planning, but instead of remaining silent, I said, "Typhon wants war. I'll give him a war."

"Let me help you."

That was what caught my attention. Poseidon never helped anyone. No matter the circumstances. There has to be a reason. Turning around I faced him. A look of curiosity taking over. I began scanning his stoic face softly I said, "And why are you so willing to help me? I am nothing but trouble as Zeus claims me to be."

With my question heard. A smile broke out, giving him the look he often wore around the common mortal ladies on earth. Sneering at him to hurry it up, I heard a small chuckle as he said, "You freed me from Typhon's grasp once. I owe it to you to free you from him."

"You paid your debt long ago Poseidon."

"Hmph. Always the lone wolf, huh, but I'm not taking no for an answer, Sasuke. So, as long as that seal remains on your shoulder or neck...or whatever you like to call it. I will continue to offer you my services."

"Don't call me that. I do not need your help."

"Why not, are we not friends. Does Apollo not know your true name? I know you know his….he doesn't know does he? Yet you told me yours why?"

"Does it matter?"

"Of course, it does. That is how you make allies."

"Trust. I trust you with my life. Apollo is my rival. We can never truly be friends. He's a living land dweller and I of the dead. It would never work out."

"If you trust me...why don't you let me help you?"

"You could die Suigetsu."

"Then let me die. They can always find another to take my place."

"That's something I can't risk. If you go with me there's no turning back."

"I know, but it's about time we got rid of Typhon and his minions. They are quite troublesome. They are the reason we are not trusted. This secret will remain with us, and only us. No one must know. Not even our people. So what do you say Sasuke? Partners?"

"Partners."

Sasuke's P.O.V.

Blinking I found the sky starless. It was no longer dark, but a soft orange and pink. The sun was just rising. Which meant that school would soon be starting in a couple of hours. Yawning I placed my hands against the cool cement. Hoping the cool surface would ease my discomfort. When that did not work for me. I let myself get lost in my thoughts. I still didn't get my answers. That dream did nothing, but give me more questions with many unanswered questions. Sakura what did you do? Why did you do it? What was your reason? What did I do? When did the war begin? Who died?

As I swung my legs to the other side. I found myself mechanically moving through the living room. My interest was not in Sakura in anyway. It just couldn't be by the way. My thoughts kept on turning. She was part of my curious nature but the war that seemed to be happening in my dreams was more disturbing than anything else. Turning towards my room. I found myself staring at the clocks bright red letters. Then before I could blink. I was gone.

Hades's P.O.V.

Walking down the polished tiled floors. I found myself left wondering how long I could fool my beloved mother. She knew who I was, and who I am today. She knows me inside and out. I could never keep anything from her. Yet this was something I just needed to hide. For her sake, and my people. If father were to find out he would be greatly angered, and Thanatos won't always be around to ease my punishments, and mother can only do so much. As I turned towards the left I ignored the looks from father's servants, who did nothing but stare at me as I passed by. Tuning them out I ignored their not so softly hushed voices. I know what they think, but does that bother me? No. It no longer does. I am his son and her son. I am their child. Their youngest and last one. No one else could ever be my parents. That much is true. For I am the son of Erebos Death God of Darkness, also known as one of the five begins born from chaos. My father's name is often said to mean "place of darkness between earth and Hades". My father is the one who rules of Tartus. He watches as the souls are tormented. He says they deserve all they get. While my mother, Nyx Goddess of the night. Seems to greatly disapproval of my father's pleasure of watching humans souls be tormented. Mother who is greatly feared by Zeus has gone to my great grandfather Cronus to help ease their pain, but his answer is always the same. His refusal to my mother will never cease. So in a way to help my mother, I went to my cousin Orcus the god of the land of the dead. To see if he had any ideas on how to get my great grandfather to listen to my mother's pleas, but to that end, I came up with nothing at all.

Orcus last words to me before we departed were, "His heart was once full of peace, and love, but all that crumbled when his beloved younger brother was killed by Helios god of the sun. You see Helios was Cronus's dear friend, but their friendship grew strain with the war raging on between the living and the dead. Helios fought against Pallas Titan god of warcraft, Cronus's younger, and only brother. Well the last that remained of his tattered family. Helios was losing, but before Pallas could strike . The young God who had been training with Helios, known as Anteros father of Apollo known as the God of selfless got in the way. Anteros was also a God of Speed, he was possibly the fastest God out there besides Hyperion, Titan God of light. That is until you Hades. Yet you were not born at the time. You two-three should race. It would be quite the match.

'Anyway at that moment Pallas was murdered with his very own blade for he had jumped right in front of his elder brother who had arrived to help, yet was unaware of Helios approaching from behind and that's when Cronus became heartless. He watched as his younger brother died by the hand of the only God who he believed to be not only his best friend, but a brother. From then on he only saw red at that moment. Cronus lost control. He went and killed so many of the living land dwellers without even a sight of remorse. Helios and his younger brother Hyperion were the only ones spared. Yet he did not move to stop him for he was stunned at what he had done. He saw the similarities between the two yet had not done any connections until seeing the embedded emblem of Cronus clan stitched upon the young dead gods blood stained robes. He was the one who created the monster known as the creator of all evil. When Helios tried to apologize all Cronus said was 'when one learns to love he must also bear the risk hate,' and with that the underworld and the living world were told to steer clear of each other. For Cronus made it clear that if Helios ever did approach him again he would kill him without an ounce of a heavy heart. So many have. That is until you started sneaking up to meet with Apollo. Be glad Cronus has not found out of your daily activities, Hades. He would be greatly disappointed. He would come into your father's palace with such great fury it would even silence your father."

Smiling I recalled my last words to Orcus, "If it meant I'd finally meet the legendary Cronus. Who could stun my father? It would be worth it. I might even beat Apollo's stupid ideas."

Looking up at the golden sturdy doors of our old library. I couldn't help but sigh. I was hoping that some of the books in here would have my answer to who Cronus was before and now to see if there would be anyway to outsmart him. Even if it meant I would have to go through each one to find him out. Yet I was at least hoping they would all be marked. So I wouldn't have to but it seems like "Zeus" must really hate me. As I walked around the library I began to plan out how I could lure my great grandfather out from his little paradise of a home. What would greatly anger my father would anger Cronus as well. Who would be foolish enough to lose control and gather the attention of not only the living but the dead? Smiling I couldn't help, but chuckle. Apollo. Apollo will always be a nuisance, but he does prove to be a well-sought distraction to many. He does, after all, love a good game, and who other than Zeus's favored Godchild , Helios clan member , and Anteros only son. 'Oh Apollo, you are such a fool. Easily manipulated that you are, but for now, I have some catching up to do. A warrior does, after all, have to know an enemy like the back of his hand, and with a little magic. This might just work out.

Author's Note: Sorry for the delay I was having writer's block, but here it is. Hope it's not too bad this is only part one. And before I forget to the reviewer who was asking about who is who. In my profile I have all the Gods, and Goddesses listed with their names. Thnaks for reading, and I want to thank my beta too. For helping me out.