Chapter 1

Zamasu knew exactly what his purpose as a Kai was. It was clear, simple, and absolute. He harboured no doubts or guilt about what had to be done to achieve her perfect utopia. That is, until SHE arrived.

SHE was the reason why he felt this turmoil inside of him, this war that was raging and tugging at his soul, clouding his mind and judgement. Ever since SHE set foot on this sacred soil of his planet, soil that was only meant to be graced by the feet of gods, she was an upfront to everything he stood for.

That day she came, he had been so sure of his course of action and then… he saw her, and his world came crashing down in a chaotic mess.

She could still remember the first time she saw him, on that warm and sunny day. There was a slight breeze that softly brushed over her cheeks and rustled her short auburn hair. The air was so fresh and pure, every breath she took seemed to wash her soul clean.

She remembered taking in the beautiful horizons, slowly turning to take in a 360-degree view of the ever-stretching green fields, when her cognat eyes had fallen on him.

He had just stood there, glaring at her. She remembered being frozen in place, held captive by his silver eyes. She will never forget how her stomach had dropped and her breath had caught in her throat.

Yes, it was safe to say that Judith loved Zamasu from the moment she had first laid eyes upon him.

The day before her arrival, Zamasu had questioned his master Gowasu about the reason for her stay, as they sat under the sacred tree of balance, enjoying a cup of freshly prepared tea.

"I do not understand Master," he had said. "Why is it that you would allow a mere mortal, and to be more specific, a human, to desecrate this sacred world with her presence?" His voice was even, steady, and calm.

"Zamasu," Gowasu had answered, "You still have much to learn my young apprentice, so I will overlook your clear disdain for mortal beings." He took a sip of his tea before he continued. He had not noticed the frown that had appeared on Zamasu's face. "But to answer your question, Judith is to be our guest under orders from the Grand Priest."

For a second Zamasu's eyes slightly widened at Gowasu's answer.

'So even the great Grand Priest of our universe is poisoned by the impurities of these mortal.' He grudgingly thought.

"I would like you to take this opportunity to interact with this human." Gowasu continued. "Perhaps you will come to a better understanding of their purpose in our great universe."

"If that is what you wish Master." Was all Zamasu said, his voice betraying nothing of the disgust he felt at the thought of wasting his time with a filthy mortal.

And then he found himself, looking at this human, whom he had had such apprehensive thoughts of and even called filthy, but whom, standing there on the hill, her black, long sleeved dress sculpted around her features, was the most beautiful being he had ever seen.

Gowasu had started walking toward Judith. Zamasu, so deep in thought had not noticed his master's advance.

"Zamasu!" Gowasu's annoyed tone pulled him out of his stupor. "I thought you understood that Judith is our esteemed guest and as such, you are to extend her the same respect as you extend me." Gowasu looked at Zamasu a moment longer, waiting for him to follow.

"My apologies Master." He said in his normal monotone. "I was momentarily distracted. Please forgive me."

" Remember Zamasu, to become a true Supreme Kai is to embrace all faucets of existence, no matter how brief those existences may be." Gowasu said before continuing toward Judith, Zamasu in tow.

"Yes Master." Was all he said. He was really getting sick of Gowasu's persistent lecturing.

From where she stood, she watched as the two Kais had some brief exchange before both started walking toward her again. She could see something that looked like annoyance on the younger Kai's face, but the expression vanished as soon as it had appeared.

Judith stood where Whis had left her. She was instructed to wait at that exact spot and not to move from it. "Supreme Kai Gowasu and his apprentice will be here shortly to welcome you." Was all he said before disappearing in ball of light.

She had gotten used to these peculiar rules since her arrival in otherworld and had learned long ago that it was better not to question them, but just to go with the flow. Not because she was afraid of being reprimanded, but because of the explanation that would follow. It sometimes went on for hours! Rather just go with it than risk dying of boredom.

They were close enough now for her to study them in more detail. The older wrinkly Kai was Gowasu, that much she could surmise. He was a more yellow green in colour than his younger counterpart and wore green potarra earrings whereas his apprentice wore orange ones (she herself was given pure white ones upon her arrival in otherworld).

'Goodness" she thought. 'I wonder how old he is.' Referring to the elder Kai. 'A few thousand years or perhaps a few eons.'

'Why don't you ask him Judith?' her inner self, which she referred to as little Miss Judy, perked up her head. Off course she would never dream of asking one such as him a question like that, but heck, there is no harm in wondering.

Her eyes moved to the younger Kai. His silver-grey eyes had not left her once, and she was starting to feel a bit uncomfortable. He was tall, lean, but muscular. But more importantly, damn he was so handsome!

'Well what did you expect?" little Miss Judy screamed, 'He is a god after all'.

Unbeknownst to her, she was slightly flushed by the time they reached her.

"Welcome honoured guest!" Gowasu greeted warmly. "We are thrilled to have you stay with us ." He seemed to genuinely mean it. "I am Gowasu, the Supreme Kai of universe 10. It seems our atmosphere might take some getting used to, you are completely flushed my dear!"

"Wha-." Judith touched her cheeks and felt they were indeed burned up. She laughed nervously. 'Get it together Judith!' she thought.

"Thank you for your warm welcome Sir." She nervously extended her hand in the gesture of a handshake, not sure what else to do. "My name is Judith, but I expect you already knew that." Gowasu took her hand and shook it, having seen this done countless times when humans would make new acquaintances.

"This is my apprentice and Supreme Kai in training, Zamasu." The older Kai gestured toward him.

"H-hi." Judith's voice shook a little as she stretched her hand out the him as well.

He merely continued to glare at her, his eyes moved down to her hand and then back up to her face. She did not think his glare could hold more animosity, but the look he gave her then seemed to scream: 'Do you really expect me to touch that?'

'Wow.' Judith thought. 'What a jerk.' 'Amen to that sister." Little Miss Judy spoke up. She withdrew her hand awkwardly. Gowasu was watching his apprentice closely.

"Zamasu…" he warned. "I made myself clear." He said sternly.

Judith watched Zamasu's eyes as they bore into her.

'There it was again!' she thought, seeing a micro expression cross his handsome features. 'Is that annoyance?'

Just then he closed his eyes, barely giving her a bow.

"Welcome." He said in an emotionless voice. "Forgive me for my lack of response to your greeting." he continued, "I have not been around as long as Master Gowasu to be accustomed in your ways." He finished, straightening up and returning to glare at her with clear disdain.

'Yeah, bullshit.' Judith thought. 'He might think I fell for that lame excuse and his Master may be extremely thick or just gullible, but I can tell that was a lie.' With every passing second, she was beginning to like him less and less. Sure, he was tall, handsome and a god, but he was also a major jackass.

"That's better." Gowasu said.

'Oh yeah, totally gullible.' Judith decided. Just then she caught a glimpse of Zamasu's face out of the corner of her eye. 'Was that smugness?' She was starting to figure him out. 'He may be good at hiding his emotions,' she thought, 'and this old timer may be gullible enough to believe him, but he needs to think twice if he thinks his tricks are going to work on me. Two can play that game.' She turned to face him, with an utter look of serenity on her face.

"Uh-um." Gowasu cleared his throat, forcing both Judith and Zamasu to break up their death stare to look at him.

"Zamasu, please escort Judith to her chambers, then bring her to me and prepare us a fresh pot of tea." Gowasu ordered. For a moment Judith expected Zamasu to refuse, but much to her surprise, he answered. "Off course Master." Before turning to her with a murderous look in his eyes.

"Please follow me Miss Judith." His words were dripping with distain. She thought for a second to ask Gowasu to accompany them, she had no great desire to be alone with Zamasu, but just then Little Miss Judy popped up again. 'Don't you dare!' There was no way in hell she was going to allow Mr High and Mighty here to get the better of her.

"You are to kind." She said sweetly before both of them set of, Zamasu leading the way.

'This mortal has no idea who she's dealing with. I am a god, superior in every way. She should enjoy herself while she can. I will not allow myself to succumb to the weaknesses of man.'

Meanwhile Judith was busy with her own train of thought. 'That's right Lord Smugness lead the way. Our chess match has just begun, and before we're done, you'll know the meaning of the phrase: hell hath no fury like a woman scorned.'

A small smile had formed on Judith's lips, just as one appeared on Zamasu's when he felt the jolt of excitement in her Ki.

'This is going to be fun.' They both thought as they neared the temple.