It might seem like I'm emphasizing familial relations too much, but I just want to make it clear how all the gods are related for those who are not as familiar with Greek Mythology. And I know that the "Great Twelve" is actually Thirteen but Hestia sucks so screw her. ENJOY!

Beta: Orca Owl

Agony! If it was possible for a young child's mouth to pronounce, that would have probably been his its first word. A close second would have been anguish. The pain started when he got up in the morning and continued until he went to sleep at night. If it weren't for the Kyuubi and a healthy amount of ambrosia healing his wounds, he would have a multitude of scars all over his body. Was this truly what it meant to have the blood of a god flowing through your veins? If it was, then he was really going to love the rest of his life. Naruto lived for the euphoric sensation of burning in his surprisingly developed muscles. It wasn't everyday you saw such a toned 8-year old. It was even rarer to see one with lustrous golden hair and even brighter gold eyes.

Naruto wore a big grin as pulled his head out of the clouds and focused on his wrestling match with one of his father's cattle. Yes, cattle are not usually very good sparring partners, but come on…the cows of Apollo had to be a little superior to the common variety.

Wham! "How you like me now, BITCH?!"

"Naruto!" The blond-haired boy promptly bowed his head in the presence of his father.

"Sorry," Naruto mumbled.

"I'll forget I ever heard that. We have more important things to do anyway. We're visiting my uncle, Poseidon."

"Why?" he asked. It was not that he or Apollo was hostile towards the sea god. It was just that immortals rarely ventured to each other's domains; especially if they were one of the Great Twelve.

"It's time you had a bow of your own. I was going to commission Hephaestus to make you one, but I want your bow and quiver to be made by the Cyclopes, who are currently residing in Poseidon's underwater forges. But that is not the only thing we will be working on. You will also begin your training in the arts of healing and prophecy."

"H-h-hai tou-sama." Naruto replied, not even hearing anything after "bow". Since he could walk, he had expressed an interest in learning how to use his father's signature weapon. It was only natural he would want to reach the same level of mastery as Apollo and his twin sister, Artemis. Even though Aunt Artemis hates me, but then again, she hates all men…

Apollo walked up to his favorite son and laid his hand on his shoulder. In an instant, they were in a grand palace that resembled an aquarium. It had windows that showed swarms of sea creatures of all sizes swimming in their natural habitat. In front of them was a dark-haired man on a transparent throne made of Stygian ice, from the waters of the River Styx. As soon as Naruto saw him, he kneeled, awaiting the command to stand. If Poseidon was surprised by their arrival he did not show it. Instead, he calmly looked them up and down and then spoke, "Rise, child." Poseidon ordered to Naruto, who immediately complied. Then Poseidon smiled at Apollo. "Beloved nephew. It is a joy to see you here in my kingdom. What is the nature of your visit?"

"My son, Naruto, is in need of a bow. I wish for the Cyclopes to craft one for him out of celestial bronze," said the fair-haired god, getting straight to the point.

"Well, as you can imagine, they are not very sociable. I cannot allow you to see them, but I will tell them for you. We have an abundance of celestial bronze, so you will not have to worry about that. It should be delivered to you by sometime next week."

"I am filled with gratitude uncle."

"Anything for the favorite son of the favorite son of my brother," said Poseidon with a chuckle accompanied by a warm smile.

"Well it is time we take our leave. There is still much young Naruto has to learn and only five more years to do it," Apollo glanced over at the young blonde who looked ready for the challenge.

Poseidon nodded, "Then farewell nephew. You and your son are always welcome here."

"Goodbye." And with those parting words, Apollo once again placed his hand on Naruto's shoulder and transported the both of them back to Apollo's sacred ranch.

"Sit down son. We will fill the time until you get your new bow with lessons. Now pay attention. And if you slack off, there will be consequences," warned the sun god.

With a sigh, Naruto did as he was bidden and replied "Hai tou-sama." The torture began.

One Week Later

The day had finally come. He was expecting it sometime that week, but had no way of knowing when exactly it would come. When he saw a figure in a distance, flying through the air, his heart soared (I know…sounds kinda gay). With his better than perfect eyesight, he could easily distinguish the form of a man who seemed to be a little younger than his father who wore a pair of gold sandals with small wings on each side. The wings were flapping and were apparently what was keeping the man aloft. The weird thing was he was flying "Superman Style." Immediately, Naruto knew it was Hermes, the messenger god. In his hands was a long package wrapped in fine silk. If his brain had been working properly, he would have probably gone to fetch his father, but his exact thoughts were: ­Fuck that.­

The blond boy ran to meet Hermes who had just touched down. "Evening Naruto. Where's your father? I've something for him."

"Actually uncle, I think that's for me,." Naruto grinned.

"Yes, I had my suspicions. I was wondering when you would get a bow of your own." Hermes handed Naruto the package and watched as the blonde boy unceremoniously plopped down onto the ground and proceeded to carefully unwrap it. It was a long process as Naruto was trying very hard not to tear the delicate silk. When he was finally done, the first thing out of his mouth was a gasp. ­It's beautiful, he thought.

Naruto was in awe of the masterful craftsmanship of the Cyclopes as he gazed down at the marvelous golden bow that he took out of the bundle. The bow was flexible, yet sturdy, and fit perfectly in the contours of his hands as if it was made for him. He pulled the string experimentally and was surprised to see an arrow appear between his fingers right before his eyes. The arrow looked as if it was made out of celestial bronze as well. It looks like they really went all the way with this, Naruto thought in awe.

Hermes laughed at Naruto's reaction. This was his first time seeing the bow, but he was expecting something of the sort, having seen the Cyclopes' handiwork before. What he did not expect was for the bow to be personalized like it was. There was a pattern of laurel leaves all over it, not to mention the snake that looked like it was wriggling up the limbs. All in all, one could not wish for a better crafted weapon.

Naruto looked up from his newest obsession when he heard Hermes speak. "Dearest brother, how nice for you to find time out of your busy schedule to meet with me," the messenger god stated sarcastically.

Apollo smiled and replied, "Just make this quick. I do have a planet to keep warm." They both chuckled a little at that as Naruto rolled his eyes and continued to stare at his new bow.

"As you can see, I have come to deliver to you what appears to be your son's new bow. It's about time. I thought he'd be loosing (yes it's a word, get off my ass!) arrows before he could walk. But then of course, that time was reserved for boring lectures about his duties and blah blah blah."

A flicker of annoyance crossed Apollo's face as Hermes made fun of his teachings. "Your presence ceases to amuse me brother. If your business is done here, then I kindly ask that you take your leave."

"Ah you were always so susceptible to teasing." Hermes said as he slapped Apollo's back in an amiable fashion. "But if it be your wish that I leave, then I will honor it. Good day…or night. Not really sure what time it is here. The sky is always filled with light." And with that, he snapped his fingers and disappeared.

­What the hell is the point of the flying sandals, were the simultaneous thoughts of father and son.

After a few moments of silence, Apollo finally decided to speak to Naruto, who had been watching the dialogue carefully and finding it quite amusing. Looking down at his son's big gold eyes, he said, "I trust your bow is to your liking." All the demigod could do was nod frantically. "From this day forward, you will train to master this weapon and the 'special features' it no doubt contains. Mind you, you will still have to continue your other studies, but your life will basically focus on that." He punctuated his statement by staring pointedly at the bow in Naruto's hands. Naruto smiled, but his father caught it and went on. "I know this has been your dream, but even if it wasn't, you would have no choice in the matter. This-" The bow suddenly appeared in Apollo's hands and he held it up to the sky. "-is your birthright."

For the first time in his life, Naruto felt the need to bow to his father. And bow he did- a deep, deep one where his head almost touched the soil beneath him. Despite his father's harsh words, he couldn't keep the huge grin off his face. "Hai tou-sama."

5 years later

It was around noon. A blonde boy that looked to be in his early teens stared up at the towering gates ahead of him. He could clearly see the lookouts posted on the top of the gates, but they had not spotted him yet. And if all went well, they never would. Guards can be troublesome after all. The boy closed his eyes, allowing him to concentrate easier. Molding a small bit of his chakra, he bended the light around him so anyone looking would only see what was directly behind him. He then crouched and without warning leaped over the gates, cushioning his landing with chakra. He looked back at the lookout tower and smiled when he saw that the two men had not seen any trace of him. Perfect. He strolled down the streets, skillfully dodging and weaving through the massive crowds of people that were common during that time of day. The boy walked for a good half an hour before he realized…he had absolutely no idea where he was going. Jumping onto a nearby roof without a sound, he scouted out the village. That old man would probably live in the tallest building. Finding it was a simple task as it could even be seen from outside the gates. He jumped from roof to roof until he reached the front door. There's probably a bunch of receptionists and officials in there. I really don't feel like dealing with them. So with practiced ease, he willed his chakra to flow to the soles of his feet and calmly walked up the side of the building.

When he reached the top, he knocked on the window and waited. The old man inside looked up from his paperwork and openly said, "What the fuck?" He got up slowly and cautiously walked over to the window. Opening it, he looked out and saw a blond boy who looked to be about 13. That color hair was uncommon in those parts. But the thing that really got his attention was the eyes. The brightest golden orbs that stared deep into his soul. When he saw them, he lacked the ability to even gasp. Instantly he knew who this boy was. So Apollo's son finally comes…

The boy jumped in without an invitation and took a seat in one of the chairs across from the large desk in the center of the room. The old man sat in the same chair he had been sitting in before he'd been interrupted. Wiping the look of surprise off his face, he got ready for business.

The boy was the first to speak. "Hello Hokage-sama."

The old man replied, "Hello…Naruto." He paused and continued. "And welcome to Konoha."

FIN

Sry for the wait. I know I warned about it, but it was still longer than I expected it to be. Hoped you like the chapter. Next time, expect to see some of Naruto's badass powers. And vote in the poll in my profile about who should Naruto be paired with.