Of Heaven and hell

Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto and its characters or certain places of Greek/Roman mythology mentioned in the story. I do own the plot and everything else.

The world was divided into two divinity realms, places where Gods lived. The divinity realm is divided into the up-dwellers and down-wielders, also known as those who live in Olympus and those who live in the Underworld. There have always been tension and discrimination between the two realms but can one Goddess change that?

Chapter 8: Negotiations

"I am going to ask Father's permission to woo her" Itachi mentioned, Shisui and Sasduke's eyes widened and their mouths were both agape at the indifferent and apathetic statement.

"Woo her? What the hell Itachi?" Shisui groaned as he asked.

"Court her, try to win her favor" Itachi said slowly as if he was talking to someone who had a hard time understanding, someone who had a huge mental defecit.

"I am not dumb, I know what wooing someone means" Shisui cried as he glared at his brothers who simultaneously snickered at his statement.

"Could've fooled me" Sasuke sneered. "Itachi-nii, if you're asking permission to woo her, well then so am I"

"So will I" Shisui cheered as he pumped his fist into the air in determination. A small voice was heard as she cleared her throat.

"Lady Sakura is not a trophy to be won, and your chariots are ready outside, Uchiha-sama" The small nymph bowed and led them to their chariots and sent them on the way home.

"We are here, your royal highnesses" The incubus who drove the chariot mentioned. The three scuttied off into the mansion in order to get to their father first. The incubus shook his head as he chuckled to himself, maybe the three future kings did have a heart despite the rumors.

The three Uchiha men ran from hallway to hallway and checked room to room to find their father but they weren't successful in the feat. Out of the corner of Itachi's eyes he spotted his mother and flashed right before her.

"Your Majesty" Itachi started as he bowed respectfully. Mikoto looked at him confused but urged him to continue, her ever so polite son.

"I would like to have an audience with his majesty, King Fugaku" Itachi finished and waited for his mother's reply, she looked at him incredulously and she giggled.

"Oh gosh, you can always talk to your father. He's in his throne room, you don't have to always be so formal, Ita-chan" Mikoto continued her fits of giggles, her son bowed again and disappeared in a jiffy.

She had spotted her other two boys who looked lost and tired in the halls. She walked over to them excitedly, they had just gotten home from their first banquet in Olympus and she wanted to hear all about it.

"Mother!" Shisui spotted her and squealed.

"Kaa-san! Do you know where Tou-san is?" Sasuke asked as he was frantically trying to catch his breath. Mikoto looked at them with her perfectly arched eyebrow raised, she looked at the two slowly.

"What have you done?" Mikoto asked softly but her voice was laced with a hidden threat and promise that if they did something, they are so going to get it.

"Nothing kaa-chan, we would just like an audience with him! Ehe" Shisui rubbed the back of his head sheepishly and smiled like a chesire cat. Sasuke nodded in agreement as they both watched their mother's face turn from threatening to a more confused and dazed look.

"An audience with him? can't you two just wait 'til dinner to talk to your dad?" Mikoto watched the two boys who tensed up as they waited for their father's location.

"Kaa-san, it's a matter we need to talk to the King about, not dad" Sasuke whined impatiently.

"What's gotten to you three?" Mikoto muttered as the two boys whined even more.

"Three?" Shisui asked.

"Ita-chan, wished for an audience with your father earlier too. You boys better have behaved in Olympus and have not caused trouble" Mikoto answered.

"That sly weasel, he found mother first and now he is already talking to father" Sasuke frowned.

"He's in the throne room, wait for your turn and do not interrupt your father afterwards" Mikoto sighed as she watches her boys dash away towards the throne room.

"You wanted an audience with me?" Fugaku asked the boy knelt in front of hin. "Stand up, my boy"

"I am here to talk to my King not my father." Itachi continued to kneel and bow his head at his father who looked at the boy incredulously. Fugaku motioned for him to continue what he was saying.

"Well then, ask ahead, young man"

"I would like to get permission to do something that is quite unorthodox and may be frowned upon by the elders" Itachi started and proceeded to look his father in the eye.

"And what is that?"

"I would like to woo a girl" Itachi added, as his continued to look sternly at his father's face for any reaction.

"You do not need to ask permission to woo someone? The elders would be pleased that you had found a suitable mate" Fugaku mentioned as he raised his fine eyebrow at his son.

"She is not of here" Itachi whispered.

"Itachi Uchiha, I swear to Amaterasu. If you're talking about a mortal girl, I would throw you out myself" Fugaku screamed as his eyes furiously spinned ruby.

"Not a mortal father"

"And then, what is the problem?" Fugaku was already insanely confused by what his son was trying to say.

"I am planning on wooing the Goddess of Love" Itachi concluded.

"I am not familiar with who the title belongs to but I allow it. I'm glad you're getting out there, Itachi" Fugaku smiled at his son who still looked pretty worried.

"She's Sakura Senju, only daughter of Tsunade Senju"

"An up-dweller? The Elders wouldn't be too happy about that but if that is what you wil, then I am giving you permission to proceed." Fugaku answered motioned for him to stand up and that the talk is over.

"Thank you, your majesty" Itachi stood up then bowed as he walked off to return to his quarters.

"Goodluck, my boy" Fugaku smiled to himself as he watched his middle child walk out of his throne room.

"Father, we have come to speak to you" Sasuke entered the throne room first and Shisui followed right behind him. Fugaku motioned them to come and sit. The two complied as they both watched their father who was waiting for them to talk.

"What is this about?" Fugaku questioned his two sons who seemed uneasy at the notion of being there. Sasuke looked at Shisui urging for him to be the one to speak up for the two of them.

"We are here to ask for permission to court, Sakura Senju of Olympus" Shisui muttered under his breath but was clearly heard by the eldee Uchiha who just looked at them in wonder,

"Both of you?" Fugaku asked while motioning to Shisui and Sasuke.

"Yes father" Sasuke answered while Shisui just nodded his head in agreement. Fugaku had never thought this could happen, a day where all his sons ask permission to woo and the same girl nonetheless. It intrugued him, what did this girl have that all three of his very different sons are captivated by her.

"I do not know what this girl got on all three of you but I am going to allow it." Fugaku said as he then proceeded to ponder what characteristics this goddess have that was so alluring to his sons.

"Thank you father" Sasuke bowed and urged Shisui to bow too. They then left and walked towards Itachi's quarters to talk to him about the arrangement and rules they have as to wooing the goddess of love.

"Knock knock" there were a couple of harsh bangs against his door, Itachi couldn't help but sigh and roll his eyes knowing full well who was on the other side of his dark mahogany doors.

"Who is it?" Itachi called out as he continued scanning through a book. His door was kicked open and Itachi frowned. His brothers standing in his doorway with eyes gleaming red. Shisui's foot still raised from kicking the door down, the two slowly walked towards Itachi.

"We need to talk" Shisui started as he folded his arms in front of his chest.

"The door was unlocked" Itachi's lips slowly turned downwards, imitating a subtle frown. He then motioned his brothers to take a chair and talk.

"Was it?" Shisui laughed nervously as he pulled a chair and smiled sheepishly. He knew he's getting in trouble with his mother later for destroying the aged door.

"Back to the topic" Sasuke interjected as he pulled a chair for himself looking quite serious.

"Which is?" Itachi asked coyly, he looked at Sasuke's direction and placed his book down, listening intently.

"Courting Sakura Senju" Shisui answered. They all took a pause and started talking about rules in courting the girl like how a gentleman would. They prohibited sabotage, slanderous statements, and interference from each other. The boys promised on a blood contract that cannot be broken these rules. They were all determined to get the girl and they can see it in each other's eyes.

"May the best man win"

Author's Note: I am currently taking summer classes, I'm sorry that took a while. I do hope you enjoy this chapter! :)