I Have Fixed The Poll Choices Regarding On Whether Or Not You Guys Want This Story To Be A More "Serious" one or "Light-Hearted."
Also, let me clear this up before questions arise I know that Anor Londo is a city but In this fic it will also be the name of Naruto's huge kingdom. It's like the situation between New York and New York City; one's a state and another is a well city. Hopefully this does not confuse you.
I will also remove Yasaka in the harem sorry if I misled you guys I figured eight lovers for Naruto is already enough. She'll still have an appearance in the story though.
An: Thank you all for reviewing and giving me advice! Now let us get started!
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Chapter III: The Good, Bad, and the Ugly
Heide
Cathedral of the Blue's Ballroom
Serafall was expecting a large body of land with endless fields stretching for hundreds of miles when she decided to teleport to the unknown territory; what she did not expect was a huge ornate ballroom filled with various beings from other factions she recognized. Confusing her and everyone in the room; surely they did not all teleport to the same place at once.
Serafall also took note that the angels and fallen were present sparing a glance at her former rivals who did the same at their discretion.
Small talks broke out of the room as the other factions start questioning one another as to how they ended up at the same location and why the windows were tinted black as if the inhabitants wanted them not to see anything outside of the ballroom yet.
"Greetings Leviathan!" said a blonde figure behind Serafall as she recognized her as the heavenly seraph, Gabriel, with Raphaele standing behind her quiet and calculating as always nodding to Serafall with recognition.
Serafall smiled as she greeted them formally and shook their hands seeing a now friendly face.
"Hello, Gabby-chan, Raph-chan glad to see you two again! Any idea why we are here? Surely we did not all teleport to one place." Questioned Serafall enticing a nod from Raphaele.
"I feel as though the inhabitants had something to do with this as they have us caged in this ballroom, I've tried opening the doors and teleporting away, and it seems as though someone or something is blocking all our powers. Thankfully no one has done anything crazy as of now." Raphaele said calculatingly while staring at the other faction leaders trying to pry the main doors open and teleporting somewhere only to fail miserably.
"Oh well, I think the inhabitants want to gather us supernatural in one place before appearing; surely they have good intentions as they haven't done anything harmful to us," Gabriel finished.
"Quite the good hypothesis there my dear sister," said a male voice while a figure appeared behind the three women slightly startling them.
"Azazel! It's nice to see you again!" Chirped Gabriel as she recognized her fallen brother with him nodding in recognition.
"Likewise and I've brought our precious sister as well with me!" Exclaimed the Fallen Governor excitedly as Penemue appeared behind him with a tact smile.
Gabriel and Raphaele leaped and hugged their favorite fallen/younger sibling as she seemed to be struggling to breathe due to the vice-grips known as their arms cutting out her oxygen supply. Those two were such sis-cons when It came down to her; there was a time when they heard the news that she fell due to her lust for searching her true love. For a day heaven was filled with the woeful cries of the two putting the phrase, 'cry me a river,' to the test, that is until Penemue visited the following day confused at their pointless wailing as Michael allowed her access to Heaven at any time as her reason of falling was quite minute.
The faithful reunion was cut short as the sound of huge metallic steps emanating from the large ballroom doors seem to come closer causing everyone to pause their side conversations as they directed their attention to the ornate double doors.
The doors creaked open and appeared behind the door was both regal and intimidating at the same time. A hulking figure adorned with golden armor with sharp curves while adorning a lion helm; accompanying him was another massive warrior who instead had onyx armor instead of gold, and a helm quite distinct in shape; however, what drew everyone's attention was the figure's massive shield that looks akin to a shell of a massive prehistoric crab and the intimidating greataxe strapped behind the warrior that seems to radiate great power.
The figures closed the doors once more as they strolled in the ballroom with timed steps looking both intimidating and professional. Critical eyes followed their every move as they head to the ballroom's stage and podium with the golden-armored giant seemed to prepare to address the silent crowd of various powerful and influential beings of different pantheons.
"Welcome everyone to the city of Heide in Anor Londo, the kingdom of the Gods; led by the All-powerful Naruto Namikaze the Lord of Sunlight and his lovely queens: Queen Selene, Matriarch of the Firekeepers as well as one of the head diplomats of Anor Londo; The Lady of Cinder, Queen Queryda the Witch of Izalith and governess of the city of Izalith; Queen Seath of the draconic realm with her as the kingdom's most knowledgeable professor of the arts of sorcery," said the Captain of the four Knights as he projects Naruto and the three queens on the podium presenting them in their royal attire enticing quite a great deal of starstruck males and females with the males silently cursing the lucky king for never have they seen a more beautiful woman, and the women thinking how lucky the queens are to being with such a man.
"Accompanying me today is another queen and her daughter as I welcome, Empress Gwynevere Goddess of Fertility acting the head diplomat of the kingdom with her precious daughter Princess Gwyndolin Goddess of the Moon and Night!" Exclaimed Ornstein as the doors opened to welcome a battalion of Dragonrider knights with a beautiful Gwynevere and Gwyndolin in their usual elegant attire in between them.
Walking with graceful steps the two royals walked towards the podium captivating everyone to sight they would not forget; Gwynevere with her usual poised demeanor and the blushing Gwyndolin due to the attention she was receiving as the stood behind her mother the whole way.
"I welcome you all once more to my kingdom and the city of Heide as we are delighted to have you here with us," Gwynevere eloquently said as she gestured her hands towards the blackened windows making them transparent to give the supernatural factions a glimpse of the great city of Heide and It's hulking tower of flame watching over the city and the magnificent oceanic view of the coast. The mesmerizing view of the city caused the supernatural to compare it to the beauty of Asgard, Mount Olympus, Heaven, and other beautiful locations of their respective factions; however, they realized that this is just a city and wondered what the capital would look like compared to this majestic city.
"I know you may have questions regarding the location you all have teleported to, and disregarding that as a mere coincidence which you are right. With the help of my sister and fellow queen, Seath, her mages have blocked all unregulated teleportation to Anor Londo besides this ballroom; successfully gathering you all here. Any questions?" Gwynevere finished as a pile of hands were raised formally to be answered.
Gwynevere pointed to a woman with greek battle armor with an owl perched on her pale shoulder, "You there, the Greek Goddess of Wisdom, Athena," shocking everyone in the room as to how she knew of the Greek Goddess as the Goddess of Fertility smirked enticing the reaction she desired.
The wide-eyed Athena composed herself as she answered the monarch, "First question who and what are you? Regarding your species and origin. Second, how on Earth did you know who I am?"
"Good question my dear, we are a race of humans, but not those normal humans that inhabit 90 percent of this world no; we are immortal humans that are born with the ability to wield magic; however, my fellow queens, king, and our fellow children have elevated to the mantle of the gods as we are blessed by fire to bring forth an age of light. We are beings so ancient that even our top scholars do not know the time of our origin just know that we have been around for millions and perhaps billions of years. We are ancient all of us for we have endured the age of dark, also do not call me ancient unless you want to be smitten by my power," as Gwynevere paused as she surprisingly flared her godly power causing the factions and her own subjects to tremble.
"As for your second question, it is not crucial, just know that I know everyone in this room regarding your political standing and power. How? I won't tell, after all, secrets have to be kept," Gwynevere finished as she caused most of the beings in the room to become worried and agitated at the revelation.
"Second question?" Gwynevere asked as she scoped through the crowd pointing at the raised hand of the Shinto Goddess, Amaterasu.
"While it's obvious to us that you have an immense prowess as well as your kingdom harboring such strength, my question is what is your kingdom going to utilize that power for?" Finished the pale Goddess of the Universe as they waited for a response.
"Hmm... Another great question; while I desire for peace and cooperation amongst the other factions, the decision ultimately comes down to my husband and king, Naruto, who which I'm positive has the same desire for peace as I. However, do not take our kindness for granted the moment we deem you as a threat towards our people take note that we will enact the proper plans to cripple your power." The tense atmosphere in the room slightly went down after the revelation of their intent towards the other supernatural factions albeit slightly unnerved regarding the last part.
"Third question?"
"I have one," said the Underworld's Leviathan as she gazed at Gwynevere with a certain glint intriguing her in the process as she nodded for her to continue.
"can you describe the king for us?" Serafall asked as Gabriel and Raphaele gave her a discreet thumbs up for a good question.
Gwynevere winced as she stared at the ceiling cautiously causing everyone to follow her sight. They saw a beautiful painted ceiling encompassing the whole ceiling that portrayed Naruto in his intimidating battle armor without his helm wielding the powerful moonlight greatsword as it glistened with a blue hue as he prepared slice a dragon's head.
Everyone was entranced looking at the ceiling wondering If the painting was a portrayal of a certain event in their history. The snapped their attention back to Gwynevere as she started to speak.
"We would be in this room for eons if you want me to describe my love, but to summarize; he is very kind and compassionate to his subjects, never arrogant despite his very right to do so after achieving what he has done, powerful beyond any means as I will lay down my life that he could overwhelm everyone in this room including me if he were to fight us, and a great friend and valuable ally if one were to befriend him," Gwynevere said with both serenity and seriously.
"Any other questions?"
"Yes, why did your kind appear now at all times? At such a random time at that." Azazel said beside Penemue who seem to be one of the few who still are admiring the beautiful masterpiece.
"Ah, I shall leave you guys with a cliffhanger at that~ Just know that all questions will be answered when you all are allowed to visit the capital in three days, but for now you shall be allowed to teleport back to your respective homes to discuss your findings and tour the city as you please. Do take note that going past the cities borders will be acknowledged as a trespassing and whoever caught will have major repercussions." Gwynevere finished as she and Gwyndolin faded away with haste to Anor Londo confusing Ornstein and his fellow knights.
Anor Londo Castle
Royal Hall
The two royals appeared between the massive marble pillars of the castle's hallway leading to the ballroom.
"Mother did we really have to leave that early? Surely we could have stayed for longer to answer more questions?" Gwyndolin asked her mother as they stared at the window overlooking the city.
"We could and would have my dear, but there was someone or something in the room that felt old and ancient that was watching us," Gwynevere said quite grimly as she would tell Naruto and her sisters about this information later.
"What are you talking about? Surely Ornstein would have noticed it as well," Gwyndolin said to her mother with a puzzling look etched on her face.
"That's the thing Ornstein did not notice. Remember when I flared my power?" Gwyndolin nodded, "It is not my hatred of being called old, close but no; I did it as a warning to whoever was listening, and the fact that it never moved or fled from wherever it might have hid unnerved me not knowing who or what was spying on us."
"When are you going to tell father?" Gwyndolin said nervously as she never seen her mother looked this quite serious and worried since, never.
"There's no need I've heard everything," Naruto said as he appeared behind them grabbing both his wife and daughter in a huge embrace.
"You did the right thing evading it, I shall visit the cathedral later stay here and rest my dear it seems you are quite stressed at this finding," Naruto whispered to Gwynevere's ears as he gave her back a quick massage calming her down.
"Don't go," murmured Gwynevere in her husband's chest slightly startling Naruto as he never seen his wife in such a state before.
"Shh... Let's not talk about that, for now, let us get lunch Queryda prepared our favorite meals from Izalith again," Naruto said as he led his wife and daughter to the dining room all the while thinking what it is that would have garnered such reaction from Gwynevere, perhaps it was the fact that she was not in control at that moment not knowing who or what is watching her and their daughter.
Naruto will also take note of the mysterious burnt piece of clothing in his hands that he tore off Gwynevere's attire.
Heide
Cathedral of The Blue's Ballroom
Some factions left the ballroom still quite unsatisfied with their unanswered questions as they plan to visit in three days, and some remained to tour the city shortly to study the people and culture of Anor Londo.
Of the few were the devil, angel, and fallen angel factions as they were escorted by a firekeeper to tour the town.
As the room emptied leaving Ornstein and Dragonslay Armour by themselves Ornstein looked at his apprentice.
"Any reason why the Empress showed her power earlier?"
"I guess she really hates being called old; dunno women confuse me," Said Dragonslayer Armour with a shrug as he and Ornstein left the ballroom.
Hissing sounds start to envelop the podium as the dark sludge dropped from the ceiling seemed to eat away the wood.
"Seems like I've been noticed by the great Gwynevere," The figure said as it appeared on the podium before disappearing into a vortex that led to somewhere.
Heide
Outside The Cathedral of the Blue
"What a view!" Gabriel exclaimed as she admired the beautiful tower and the clear blue ocean.
"Indeed I'm glad this view always bring joy to newcomers to Heide." said a hooded figure appearing behind Gabriel as she introduced herself to them as Shanalotte, a firekeeper known to many as the Emerald Herald.
"The architecture is both unique and similar to Gothic architecture," Azazel said as he studied the cathedral's wonderful exterior.
"Speaking of the cathedral, what is it that your people worship? Surely this place is not merely a meeting ground, as from what I could tell from the ornate statues and altars inside the cathedral," asked Penemue crossing her arms below her bosom.
"Ah, while we do not have a specific religion we do worship separate deities; such as Empress Gwynevere not only is she our ruler, but she is the Goddess of Fertility," The firekeeper said with a small smile.
"So she truly is a goddess amongst your people? No offense to your monarch, but I thought that was just a self-imposed grandiose title," Azazel said fixing his hat.
"None taken, I can see how a foreigner may come to that conclusion, but as an example of what she can do as a Goddess her tears alone can heal any wound or disease, and with her will, she can turn the decay of crops into the most bountiful of produce at a glance, and she has other powers, but those are the few I shall share," Shanalotte said not wanting to divulge any more information at one of her favorite deities, as the mother of firekeepers surely is her most favorite.
"Hmm... Quite similar healing powers as the tears of the Phenex," Serafall took note as well as the others.
"Fascinating, thank you for answering our questions about one of your ruling queens, I apologize once more for doubting her abilities tough her outburst of power earlier should have assured me," Azazel said as he bowed down as a gesture of apology.
"No worries now let us go to the town square I'm sure there are plenty of things you want to see," The Emerald Herald said as she led the group towards the town square.
As they strolled through the town Azazel decided to start a conversation with the firekeeper.
"So what exactly is a 'firekeeper'?. That is if you don't mind me asking," peaking the interest of the group.
"It's fine, from what little I can only tell you we firekeepers have been around for ages a group that has one goal in mind and only one; our goal is to keep the flame tended and burning," The Herald said as she chose her words carefully.
"What's this flame you all speak of? Is it a relic or some kind of diety?" Asked a curious Penemue.
"In a way, it is akin to a deity to us for without it unspeakable things will occur," Shanalotte said as the group stopped at the Tower of Flame.
"Here we are Heide's Tower of Flame, this structure has been here since the founding of Anor Londo while we cannot enter the tower Its main purpose is to guide lost ships to the docks, a lighthouse as you may call it," finished the hooded firekeeper.
The group marveled at the size of the tower as it seemed gargantuan at close proximity, and the amount of detail the craftsmen of the era placed on the exterior of the tower was truly stupendous. Azazel and the others took note that this tower itself rivals the ancient wonder of the Lighthouse of Alexandria.
"Truly a wonder don't you think? Compared to wonders of Anor Londo this tower barely makes the list," Shanalotte said as she snapped the group of five's attention.
"Is the capital really that majestic as you portray it?" asked a soft-spoken Raphaele.
"Indeed, for it is called, 'The City Of Gods' after all words do no justice until you experience it for yourselves in three days time. Citizens of Anor Londo go to the capital for a pilgrimage as everything in the city is Holy and beautiful. It is said that wishes are granted to those who visit the city for the first time; however, that seems to be purely superstitious." Shanalotte described the capital.
"I guess we shall see for ourselves in the near future," Serafall out loud to particularly no one while gazing at the crystal-clear ocean.
"Well that concludes our short tour, feel free to explore the town, just remember to not go past the city limits, and disturb the people and you shall be fine. I shall go back to the cathedra feel free to come if you need aid, or simply ask one of the city guards," the Herald said as she pointed towards a Dragonrider at a distance below an archway.
The five nodded and said their goodbyes to the firekeeper as they were left alone in front of the tower.
"So what do you guys think?" Azazel asked his comrades as he summoned a cigar and lit it up.
"Of what the place or the people?" retorted Penemue who eas wafting away the repulsive smoke.
"Both," The Governor of the Fallen Angels said as he puffed out smoke.
"The kingdom seems to be nice and tolerable, I guess they were cautious on how to handle beings like us; which is to be expected after all they just woke up after ages of slumber," Gabriel said with her usual optimism.
"Indeed, however, the fact that they have some information regarding us and receiving it so soon slightly unnerves me, I'm surprised some factions did not demand as to how they know about them especially the Greeks," Raphaele said looking at her wristwatch to look at the time and saw that it was high-noon.
"They must have some spies or have some sort of agreement with another supernatural being," Serafall said getting their attention, "after all Great Red did shroud this place in an illusionary fog, and surely Ophis would soon follow," finished Serafall getting thoughtful looks from her peers.
"Quite a knowledgeable theory you have there Leviathan, we shall talk more about this a week from today when we sign the treaty of the three factions," Azazel said dusting his red trench coat.
"Definitely, I guess it's about the time before we depart we've extended our stay we were supposed to only scout the region don't want to give Michael a heart attack," Said Raphaele as she and Gabriel prepared to teleport to heaven before leaving Gabriel decided to tease her fallen sister.
"Penemue be sure to wear undergarments underneath your attire next time, you'll never find your love doing that habit my dear sister, also make sure to-" That was all Gabriel said as Raphaele teleported them back to heaven leaving behind a red-faced growling Penemue and a chuckling and giggling duo of Azazel and Serafall.
"Why those two!" Penemue growled at her older sister then pinching Azazel's ear to stop his laughs as she dragged him to the ground giving him a quick glance at her chasm.
"Oww! Not the ears anything but the... Oooh, they are right you should also trim some..." That was all Azazel can say after he was knocked out by now redder-faced Penemue teleporting back to the Grigori not even sparing a glance at the Leviathan due to the embarrassment.
The giggling Serafall was left alone as she looked back to the tower and cathedral once more before teleporting away to Kuoh.
"Looks like it's Sona-tan's lunch break~!" She said as she transformed her formal attire into her magical girl outfit.
Glancing from the Cathedral windows The Emerald Herald covered her smile watching the group of three interact with children, silently wishing that they are friends of the kingdom in the near future.
Anor Londo
Castle Tower
Naruto stood alone on top of the tower waiting leaving his family inside the castle with a clone. Naruto then summoned his Moonlight Greatsword polishing it to pass time. Ten minutes later a rip in the blue sky formed as a red dragon appeared shrouded in fog landed in front of Naruto staring at him straight in the eyes.
"It's about time you appeared Red Dragon, once again your information towards the outside world is vital to my people, however, I do wonder if you have any ulterior motives?" Naruto said as he summoned his greatsword away replacing it with his Dragonslayer Greataxe.
Great Red shrunk to a smaller form as he stared at Naruto, "I did that as a sign of peace no motives at all, however, I do wonder about your motives against me and my kind, after all, you reek of fallen dragons no matter how much you mask the scent I smell the blood of my kind bathed in your body," Great Red finished as he narrowed his eyes leaking some of his immense power hoping to intimidate and overpower the blonde king.
Naruto's spear seemed to leave his hand at an unfathomable speed as it headed for Great Red's head accurately grazing his cheek successfully drawing first blood. Stunning Great Red as no other being beside Ophis can even wound him, but this human, no god, if he wanted to at that moment to kill him he would have succeeded with a single blow to his head; he knew Naruto has power, but power equal to or even greater than his is just incomprehensible to the great dragon.
Naruto slowly crept towards Great Red with a villainous smirk as each step he took rang louder than the last successfully causing the once proud dragon to walk back in fear. Never once in the everlasting life of Great Red did he feel so vulnerable. Eventually, the dragon ran out of space to retreat as his tail hit the tower wall as he looked back to Naruto helpless, was he really this pathetic?
Naruto stopped as he reached the snout of Great Red glaring at him dead in the eyes, "I don't have to tell you anything you pitiful lizard, while its true I've killed plenty of your kind I did not do it out of my want, I did it out of necessity had I not my kind won't even be here at this very moment. So watch where you crawl; you may have those fools outside think of you as the 'most powerful being in existence' just know that you are merely a big fish In a little pond Great Red," Naruto said as he unleashed his raw power causing the marble floor to crack and the air around him to thicken. Great Red's primal instincts made him cower in absolute fear at what Naruto may unleash upon him.
Naruto stopped after seeing the dragon in such a feeble state. Great Red looked up in confusion at the abrupt concealment of his power he was sure that he would smite him then and there.
"Also keep in mind that you are not the most powerful dragon many claim you to be," Naruto said as he summoned a chair sitting on it with one foot perched on his knee making a gesture to the clouds. Great Red followed the gesture as he looked at the clouds that seem to darken more and more. A ferocious roar can be heard louder and louder as it seemed to near them as a menacing dark dragon with four tattered wings tore through the dark clouds flying towards them with great speed, as it landed behind Naruto causing a small tremor knocking down Great Red's quadrupedal legs in the process. Never In his life has Great Red seen a dragon as menacing as the one behind the Lord of Sun.
Stroking the dragon's snout Naruto announced, "Great Red I want you to meet my summon The Dark Eater, Midir, one of the most powerful dragons that ever flew in this realm; Midir, my dear, meet Red Lizard the dragon who is said to be stronger than the rest."
Great Red did not get a chance to respond as the hulking black dragon gathered dark matter focusing the energy in his feral mouth successfully blinding the helpless dragon then blasting the dark beam towards Great Red.
That's It for chapter 3 I've touched on quite a great deal of things in this chapter, and I apologize for leaving you at a cliffhanger I bet you would never have guessed Midir being Naruto's summon did you?
Azazel in this fic looks like Alucard from Hellsing cause I think I suits him more don't you think?
The next chapter will come between a week or two perhaps even longer, I've just came back from holiday and with that comes lots of work to do. I apologize, but who knows maybe one of those days I get a boost to write it.
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