Here is the next chapter of FFL! This is the introductory chapter of all the characters that are essential which is long... Long list of characters, butmostare from SH and a few should be recognizable if you read my story World's Apart. Reason why I have OCs because of the lifestyle I am trying to create for both sides. Understood soon.
As I have included a majority of the characters from SH, their last names shall stay the same because it will be too confusing to change their last names. Assume their last names were changed because I need things to be "different".
Read this chapter carefully because it explains a lot of things.
Thanks to BrokenChinaDoll1 for allowing me to borrow her OC, Sarutobi Imane!
Enjoy this longish chapter! Read carefully!
Chapter 2: Fate's Cruelties
Only two more hours until Ritsu and his family and friends depart to the realm of Adioria to celebrate the Day of Asteri. Ritsu exited his private bathroom with only a towel wrapped around his waist and stepped into his room to get changed. On his bed, the maids already laid out the clothes his mother expected him to wear.
As the celebration was a formal event, suits were required for men. On his bed laid a clean white shirt with a green cuff link, a forest green vest and tie, a black blazer, and a pair of black dress pants. On the floor was a pair of black, sleek dress shoes. Slowly, Ritsu changed into the presented clothing and shoes. He brushed out the tangles in his soft brown hair until it looked just right. On his dresser was his cherished family ring, which his family crest was carved onto. A rose with white feather wings curving behind it. The ring was white gold with emeralds and diamonds embedded around the band and the family crest on the center of the ring. Every single family member of the Mizasuki family had the family ring, with the only difference of jewels. After Ritsu placed the ring around his right ring finger, he stared at his reflection in the mirror. His emerald eyes wandered down his appearance and made sure he looked perfect and not disheveled in any way.
The brunette picked up his watch on top of the dresser and wrapped it around his wrist. He glanced at the time and realized there was only one more hour left until it was time for the festivities to start. Ritsu quickly exited his room and headed towards the throne room of the castle because his family and friends were going to be gathered there before leaving.
When he finally arrived at the throne room, he realized he was the last one. His parents, siblings, and friends had already come. Everyone turned their eyes towards him and spoke their hellos. Ritsu approached his family and friends and returned their greetings.
The brunette glanced through the appearance of the people in the room.
His father, Atushi had brown hair, emerald eyes and muscular build. He was wearing a forest green shirt and tie, a black vest, blazer, and dress pants.
His mother, Kiyomi had waist-length, curly raven black hair and gentle lavender colored eyes. Her body was slender and curvy. She was wearing a strapless, purple floor-length gown. The dress was elegant and flowed beautifully. It was plain and simple, but it was gorgeous just the way it is. Kiyomi wore white silk gloves that went past her elbows and three-inch white stilettos. On her curly hair were miniature lavender and diamond flower pins that shimmered beautifully.
Keisuke, the oldest of the three siblings was wearing a white collared button up shirt, a lavender vest and tie, and black blazer and dress pants.
The second oldest of the three siblings was Ritsu's sister, Natsumi. She had mid-back, curly brown hair and lavender eyes. Just like her mother, she had a slender and curvy body. She was wearing halter, a line, floor-length dress. The top of the dress was a lovely plum color. Around the waist was a silk black ribbon. From waist and to the end were numerous layers of lavender colored ruffles. A few layers had black and white strips under the lavender. Natsumi was wearing white silk gloves that went past her elbows and black three-inch pumps. She tied her curly hair into a half up do ponytail and had a large white flower clip pinned to the back of her hair. A few white pearls were decorated her hair.
Besides the five members of the Mizasuki family in the throne room were six friends.
Kohinata An (An-chan) had wavy, waist-length, chestnut colored hair and soft, warm brown eyes. Her body was slender and delicate. An-chan was wearing a flowy, light pink dress with spaghetti straps. The top front portion of the dress had sequins decorated all over it. Around the waist was a ribbon with the same shade of pink. The dress on was shorter in the front, stopping at the knee, but on longer in the back, which ended at floor-length. An-chan wore white silk gloves that ended past the elbow and white, three-inch, closed toe heels with a strap around the ankle. She wore a pink headband with a white flower and her long, chestnut hair was curled.
Yukina Kou had light brown hair and eyes. He had a muscular build and with lean muscles. He was wearing a honey colored dress shirt and tie, a black vest, blazer, and dress pants.
Yukina Kou had his arm around his soul mate, Kisa Shouta. Kisa had black hair and dark brown eyes. He was wearing a white collared shirt, a red vest and tie, black blazer and pants.
Next to him was Yoshino Chinatsu. She had straight, shoulder-length dark brown hair and dark grey eyes. Her figure was slim. She was wearing a knee-length, deep v line, light blue dress with thin straps. Around the waist was a thick silver and sparkly belt. The bottom of the dress had a puffy underskirt and glitter on the outer layer. She was wearing white hand gloves and white, two-inch, closed toe wedges. She had a large blue flower clipped to her the right side of her brown hair.
Her brother, Yoshino Chiaki also had dark brown hair and dark grey eyes. He was wearing a white collared shirt, a blue tie and vest, and a black blazer and dress pants.
Beside him was his soul mate, Hatori Yoshiyuki. He had dark brown hair and dark grey eyes. He had a nice strong build. He was wearing a blue dress shirt and tie, a black vest, blazer, and dress pants.
Hatori and Chiaki, Kisa and Yukina, and Atushi and Kiyomi are soul mates. Soul mates are an important aspect to the culture of angels and devils. For both sides, their life goal is to find their soul mate. Every angel and devil used to be a human on Earth. Once a human has died, they are reincarnated as an angel or devil. Usually, for angels and devils their soul mate is the one they loved in their past life and therefore and reincarnated around the same time period. Sometimes it may take centuries, but everyone is willing to wait for their loved one. In the depths of their minds, they know who their soul mate is. Every angel and devil never remembers a single thing in their past life before they are mated. When they finally are, past memories will flow into their mind.
Normally, soul mates are born onto the same side, but there have been extremely rare cases where one was born as an angel and another born as a devil. If that is the case, they don't mate because it is the absolutely atrocious in the mind of the angels and devils to mate each other. Only twice in all of history did an angel and devil mate each other, but even then nothing was perfect for them. Treated as outcasts for marrying the opposite race, they were driven to suicide.
Ritsu sighed nervously and everyone noticed. An-chan said in a comforting voice, "There is nothing to be worried about. This event can actually be fun, right Chinatsu?"
Chinatsu smiled and nodded her head in agreement, "It was nerve-racking at first, but after a while, it is just fun and enjoyable."
The brunette ran a hand through his soft tresses and responded, "I know. I know. Should we get going?"
Everyone nodded.
"Let us leave for the Adioria."
…
"Masamune!" A man with raven black hair and honey colored eyes turned around. His body had a strong muscular build. He was wearing a black dress shirt, a honey colored tie and vest, a black blazer and dress pants. On his right finger was the family ring. It was black gold with diamonds and rubies embedded in it. The family crest, a heart and dark feather wings curving behind it was carved onto the middle of the ring. Arakaki Masamune was the Prince of Hell, oldest of three siblings.
"What?" Masamune asked the two people who were calling for him.
"It's time to leave. We need to go to the throne room now." Yokozawa Takafumi informed him. Yokozawa had raven black hair and grey colored eyes. He had strong, well built body. He was wearing all black, except for a dark grey tie.
Following him was his soul mate, Kirishima Zen. He had light brown, honeyish colored hair and light brown eyes. He was wearing light grey dress shirt and tie, black vest, blazer, and dress pants.
"Oh. It's already time?" Masamune inquired, "Let's go then."
The three quickly made their way to the throne, where seven other people were waiting for them.
Masamune's father, Hikaru had brown hair and piercing azure eyes. He was wearing a black dress shirt, azure colored tie and vest, and a black blazer and dress pants.
Masamune's mother, Mizuki had black hair and honey colored eyes. She had a slender and curvy body. She was wearing a strapless, floor length, lipstick red dress that hugged her body in all the right places. It was plain and simple, but made a huge statement on her. She was wearing black gloves that went up to her elbow and black, three-inch stilettos. Her normally straight hair was curled with no accessories placed on it.
Masamune's twin younger sisters, Keiko and Kiriko looked exactly the same. The two both had wavy, raven black colored hair and lovely azure eyes. They both had a slender and curvy body, obviously inherited from their mother. They were both wearing a one shoulder, floor length azure dress. The dress fitted their curves and halfway down the thighs, the dresses flared out into heavy, delicate ruffles, giving the dress volume. On the front of the dress were a few black jewels to adorn it. Keiko and Kiriko were wearing black gloves that ended at their elbow and black three-inches, closed toe pumps with a strap around the ankle. They had pearls and diamonds decorated all over their raven black hair.
Those were the members of the Arakaki family: Hikaru, Mizuki, Masamune, Keiko, and Kiriko. Besides them were three more friends, excluding Yokozawa and Kirishima.
First was Yanase Yuu. He had light brown hair, almost honey colored and mischievous grey eyes. He had a lean and lanky body. He was wearing a black dress shirt, dress pants, blazer, and a dark honey tie and vest.
By him was Mino Kaede. He had dark brown hair and a lean body with some muscles. He was wearing a black dress shirt, brown colored tie and vest, a black blazer and dress pants.
A possessive arm was wrapped him, which belonged to Sarutobi Imane, Mino's soul mate. He had long golden hair with black tips and aqua blue eyes. His body was strong and athletic. He was wearing a black dress shirt, pants, and blazer with an aqua blue tie and vest. His golden hair was tired into a low ponytail with a black ribbon.
"Masamune, you're finally here." Hikaru noticed.
Masamune nodded his head and asked, "Are we leaving now?"
Everyone answered with a nod of their head. "Did you hear, this year the youngest prince of Heaven, Mizasuki Ritsu has finally reached 100 years old and is going to attend this year's celebration?" Mino asked inquisitively.
Masamune arched an eyebrow and asked, "So? What difference does it make?"
Mino shrugged his shoulders and stated, "Well. Just saying. Who knows. The Prince of Heaven just might make the event more fun this year."
The Prince of Hell rolled his eyes at his friend. "Let's just go to Adioria."
…
The realm of Adioria was beautiful. Through the four seasons, nature bloomed beautifully. Creatures of all kinds shared this beautiful world. Adioria did not belong to either Heaven or Hell, but a realm that stood and flourished on its own and was simply created for the sake of peace between the two races.
In the center of Adioria is the location where the angels and devils gather together to celebrate the Day of Asteri. The building was marvelous and extravagant. Intricate designs were carved onto the wall. A few feet above the large front door entrance had words inscribed onto the wall. It was the written truce of the angels and the devils. As it was very long, it basically said, "Angels and Devils will get along from this day on. No wars shall exist between our people." And so on forth.
By the time the royal family and their friends landed in Adioria, many angels and devils have already gathered together. There was an obvious divide between the two races, but there were still numerous amounts of people who brave enough to associate with the opposite side.
Before the festivities could officially start, both sides of the royal family decided to delay the opening for another half an hour because many more angels and devils are still coming to join.
Masamune sighed. He is 107 years old, meaning he already came here seven times. None of those times were ever exciting. What difference would this time make? The ravenette glanced around and decided to grab a drink to quench his thirst and boredom for a few minutes.
Navigating his way through the crowd was a tedious task. Devils, both women and men tried to get their paws on him since he was the Prince of Hell. They all hoped Masamune could possibly be their soul mate and if not, the Prince would fall for them anyways and be theirs. It may be an angel and devil's life goal to find their soul mate, but is not required. One can mate with their soul mate or someone else they desire, but only one person and that person is their life partner. Even if they find their soul mate later, they cannot leave the one they have already been bound to. That is why it may take centuries for an angel or devil to mate. They want to be careful and find their soul mates. Because once mated always mated.
Masamune ran a hand through his raven hair frustrated. He wondered why he couldn't just get a drink in peace. As he tried to move to right, someone shoved him forward harshly and made him fall down on top of someone. He stared down at the person he fallen into. It was man with brown hair, milky white skin, and a perfect body. As the man underneath him opened his eyes, it revealed the most beautiful emerald eyes Masamune has ever seen. At this moment, the Prince of Hell knew this beauty was his.
Groaning from being pushed onto the ground, Ritsu's eyes flickered open and saw a man over him. Honey orbs stared down into his soul and it made his cheeks blush a lovely red. He stared at the man above him. Raven black, mesmerizing honey eyes, and a nice strong body. A darker red painted his cheeks from such thoughts.
One thought resounded in the minds of the Prince of Heaven and Hell strongly. "My soul mate."
Before either could voice any words, a telepathic message was sent their way; calling for them because it was time for the royal families to officially announce the start the festivities.
Both men were reluctant to move, but knew they had to. After stuttering their apologies, the two rushed off their respective families.
The Mizasuki and Arakaki family approached each other and started their greetings. Neither Masamune nor Ritsu had spotted each other yet.
As the two moved on to greet the next person and looked up to meet the other person's eyes, they knew their destiny was shattering.
Emerald and honey orbs stared into each other's. Pain and sorrow filled their heart.
"You're the Prince of Heaven…"
"You're the Prince of Hell…"
*giggles* You should be able to tell what is going on. Never expect this story to be predictable because as I always do, I will place many twists. Hope you all enjoyed the chapter!
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