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The DOA studio is the current entry point to the Underworld, there are others but this is the only 'publicly'' known, and this is where the group found themselves.
"I hate to say this, but this is where we go our separate ways," said Naruto
"What! Why?" asked Percy.
"The usual way I go will only work for me," said Naruto, "so unless you can fit into a package you're on your own."
"Can't you just flatten and fold us?" said Grover.
"I can't," said Naruto, "My powers only work on inorganic and some organic materials, people not being one of them. I wish I could do more but I can't."
Naruto started to walk towards the door and entered the building to be greeted by the usual sight of spirits waiting their turn for the Underworld.
"Hello Charon, I see you're still driving Hades into bankruptcy," said Naruto
"Hey the best things in life cost money," said Charon as he read his magazine, "You would know."
"That may be true, but some people would think otherwise." said Naruto, "I didn't come here to discuss this issue with you, I'm just here to deliver a package."
"Is it that time again?" said Charon, "what is it this time?"
"A party dress," said Naruto, "I think she's planning something for her husband."
"You never know with her," said Charon, "You are free to pass."
"Thanks," said Naruto as he walked passed the desk, "You really need to lay off the Italian food, you're starting to develop a gut."
"And eat the vegan food that's served around here," said Charon, "I think not."
The elevator ride was always interesting as it gave the impression that you were going down when you're actually going forward. After riding it for a couple months of riding it, Naruto got used to it and didn't get nauseous anymore.
"They really need to update that elevator," said Naruto as he walked towards the entrance
The gates of the Underworld never look the same as people picture differently, to Naruto it looked like the entrance to the prison. High barbed wire fences and the various furies looked out from the view towers seemed unnerving, but to Naruto, it seemed normal as some of the Furies were his clients;
"Hi, Jill," said Naruto as he greeted one of the main guards, "How's business?"
"It's going well," said Jill, "A prison bus went over a ravine, twenty-three new souls at once."
"Great," said Naruto, "I have a package for Persephone."
"Unfortunately she isn't here at the moment," said Jill, "You can leave it with Lord Hades."
"That sounds alright," said Naruto, "I just need Hades or Melinoe to sign for it."
"That sounds alright," said Jill, "I'm sure you know the way."
"Yes," said Naruto as he walked further into the Underworld, "have a nice day, oh and tell Melinoe I am not making a giant sweater for Cerberus."
The journey through the Underworld was a spectacle itself as the various torture methods were displayed on for the newly deceased to see. There were the classics, iron maiden and the rack, to the more creative once such as being skinned alive or possibly the worst, doing Hade's taxes. Naruto was used to this sight as thirty percent of his business was down here.
'I wonder if they installed the area where the masochists go.' thought Naruto as he got closer to the palace, 'That and they really need to gate the entrance to Tartarus off.'
As he got closer, Naruto could make out some of the Palace features, the obsidian walls, the gothic designs and the completely decayed shoulders that stand guard.
"Érchomai férei éna dóro gia ekeíni pou férnei ta louloúdia." said Naruto to the guards
"Mípos o Kýrios gnorízei aftó to dóro?" replied one of the guards
"Xérei tis epískepsís mou kai periménei ta dóra mou." said Naruto
"Boreíte na eiságete kai na chairetísoun ton Kýrio." said the guard while opening the door.
"Se efcharistó," said Naruto
'I swear Hades make them speak Greek to all his visitors' thought Naruto.
The interior definitely didn't match the exterior as yes there were pictures of deaths on the wall, but with the various vase flowers in the hallway just ruined the atmosphere;
'Persephone definitely left her feminine touch on the palace' thought Naruto, 'looks like I'm here.'
The door that stood in his way was massive and was decorated with two giant skeletons acting as guards for the door.
'Well, here it goes' as Naruto went through the smaller door that was beside the giant door, for some reason people don't seem to use this door that often. The throne room was massive and decorated with obsidian walls, stalagmite hanging overhead and a raised stone platform with two thrones in the middle. On one of the thrones sat Lord Hades, The Lord of the Underworld, wearing his crown of woven gold and donning his robed of trapped souls.
"I trust the journey wasn't difficult for you," said Hades
"I few bumps but nothing major," said Naruto, "If you could just shrink down and sign this, I'll be on my way."
"Straight to business," said Hades, "just as I suspected, but something tells me you'll be stuck here for a while."
"Melinoe is here isn't she," said Naruto
"Naruto! You've finally made it" said Melinoe as she hugged Naruto.
"Hello Melinoe," said Naruto, "always nice to see you."
Melinoe, the daughter of Hades and Persephone, was a mystery. To most people see would seem cold and distant, while to others she was cheerful and happy. Her behavior can be explained by looking into her domain and the various purification methods mortals have developed to ward off her minions. Since more of her minions were being converted and going to the Asphodel Fields, she has more time to herself, and her paperwork decreased as well. Because of this her once frazzled hair was now smooth and luscious, her wardrobe changed from being completely black to still having black but with some purple and gold thrown in.
She met Naruto when she was reading a few fashion magazines and saw an article about one of his collections, The Wonders of the Sea. This interested Melinoe as the idea of a child demigod making it big in the fashion industry seemed suspicious at best, so she investigated further. She put in a simple order for a black evening gown to see just how good he was and was surprised by the workmanship of the dress, the fabric was soft and light on the skin, while still being durable. This just made her more curious about this demigod, so she did the unthinkable, she left the Underworld. The journey to Camp Half-blood wasn't that difficult either as she, like any other godly figure, could be everywhere at once. Once she got to the camp, she spotted the designer and observed him as he went through his day. She noticed that while the other campers were having fun and socializing with each other, Naruto kept to himself and stayed in his shop. This was something she was familiar with as people mistake her for Hecate or completely forget about her. This was the moment she fell in love with him as Naruto know what true loneliness was like and could comfort her when things were at their worst. She later returned to the Underworld she immediately put in another order, and to this day the trend continued until she had twenty-six evening gowns, ten-night gowns, and six scarves.
"How's my little designer doing?" asked Melione
"Melinoe we've been over this," said Naruto, "just call me by my name and not by one of your pet names."
"Aw but I like calling you by your pet names," said Melinoe
Before Naruto could continue the doors opened up and allowed Percy, Annabeth, and Grover to enter.
"I see you found a way to enter," said Naruto, "How was it?"
"Fine, but we may have caused a slight delay at the entrance," said Percy, "I sure it was sorted it out."
"Define delay?" asked Naruto
"Cerberus sat on some of the souls," said Percy and his response was seeing Naruto facepalm.
"Percy, you just gave the Furies and Hades at least an hours' worth of paperwork," said Naruto, "not the greatest impression can make."
"I agree with Naruto," said Hades, "What brings you here, Son of Poseidon."
"We come to retrieve the missing bolt," said Percy missing Naruto facepalm, again.
"Are you accusing me of stealing the bolt," said Hades
"Percy shut up," said Naruto
"You're the only one that makes sense," said Percy, "your kingdom would grow as the war goes on."
'And now his grave has been dug' thought Naruto
"You dare accuse me of stealing when you're only going only going on a hunch," said Hades, "Have you seen the condition of the Underworld, having to open new fields, paying the employee's overtime."
"By the way, I promised Charon I could get a raise," said Percy
"Don't get me started on Charon?" said Hades, "Ever since he found Italian clothing he's been asking for a raise constantly. So no I don't want my Kingdom to expand and how dare you accuse me of stealing my brother's bolt when it's with you."
"What!? We don't have the bolt," said Percy
"Then what is in your bag," said Hades
"Noth-" said Percy only to see a large cylindrical tube in the bag
'Isn't that the bag Ares gave us' thought Naruto.
"Wait, this is a mistake," said Percy only have various weapons pointed at him.
"A mistake," said Hades, "I don't make mistakes, you came with the bolt to bargain for her life."
As he spoke Percy's mother appeared encased in a clear yellow cocoon;
"She is still alive, so return my Helm," said Hades, "or I'll stop death, and your skeleton will lead the army."
"Lord Hades If I may comment," said Naruto, "I think Percy might be a disposable pawn."
"Why do you defend the thief," said Hades
"Because he's makes the perfect suspect," said Naruto, "With you, three occupied and the possibility of a giant war, who do you would benefit?"
"Ares, but why?" said Annabeth
"For power, but not for him," said Naruto, "something bigger is happening, and I think I might know the orchestrator."
"Then who?" asked Melinoe
"Kronos, he's making an escape plan," said Naruto, "The gates of Tartarus would be open as there would be no one to guarding it. He could escape and exact his revenge."
"That a bold accusation to make," said Hades, "especially with no proof."
"It seems to covenant that two of the most powerful weapons would go missing," said Naruto, "and I think Ares is just a puppet that your father is using to start the war. If you record us when we meet Ares, you'll find why I have my suspicions."
You have served the gods dutifully for years, not to mention my wife happy, so I'll grant your request but know this if you're wrong Ares is going to send you back to me." said Hades
"I'm willing to take my chances," said Naruto
"Sorry about the rough ride, but I have to make it look realistic," said Hades as Naruto, Percy, Annabeth, and Grover were enveloped in a green light and expunged from the Underworld.
"Father there was something I wanted to asked?" said Melinoe
On the coast of the Los Angeles beach, a single lifeguard patrolled the area for any abnormalities. Normal days he would find nothing, but on this day he saw the bodies of four children on the coast. He panicked momentarily only to calm down when they started to get up.
"What happened to you?" asked the lifeguard
"We just fell off a boat, our parents should be near the coast be now," said Naruto
"Alright you four stay here I'll I looked for your parents," said the Lifeguard as he ran further down the coast.
"Why did you say that?" asked Percy
"Conventions," said Naruto, "but we have bigger problems."
Percy looked where Naruto's was looking and saw Ares resting on his bike.
I come bearing a gift for the one that brings the flowers.
Does the Lord know of this gift?
He knows of my visit and waits for my presents.
You may enter and greet the lord.
I thank thee
That was the conversation between the guards and Naruto.
Sorry that I took so long, but I had a dry spell, and I was busy with work.