A Naruto/Percy Jackson Crossover

A Collaboration between Kyoka Suigetsu Totsuka and SoulReaperCrewe

A Higher Existence

Chapter 3

"So what do you think? Do you like it?" Naruto asked as he walked across the grassy plain's of his floating Island, high above the sky as the Goddess of the Hearth walked beside him at a gentle pace. Hestia's arm was looked through his and every now and again leaned her head onto his shoulder. The star's above them twinkled brightly, evident that Naruto was in a good mood with his girlfriend being present beside him. His godly weapon was strapped to his back, with him at all times.

"I do. It has homely feeling and aura to it. I can feel there's a lot of you spread throughout this place. I can also feel a lot of Mother here too."

"She helped me create the place and is responsible for creating the forest. I made the animals though." He chirped, puffing out his chest, looking very impressed with himself. How could he not be? He had made what was once a desolate wasteland as his mother described and was now a beautiful paradise with the star's and night sky forever sparkling over head. "Though I'm so glad my temple is done. I thought it was going to take forever."

As Rhea had told him she would, she had managed to get the Elder Cyclop's aid in building her son his temple once they were all finished with building Poseidon's palace, Atlantis. They had done such a wonderful job with Atlantis that Rhea looked forward to seeing what they could come up with for Naruto. They were a little sceptical at first since none of them had ever seen or heard of him before but that quickly changed when they met him.

Despite their rocky pasts, the Elder Cyclopses got along well with Rhea and through her they got along well with Naruto. The group formed a solid friendship with their nephew and from that they were more then happy to build his temple for him. Though Rhea made sure their absence wasn't noticed by her other children and kept them busy with some Mother-Children bonding. Naruto had watched and observed them and he quickly saw Rhea was right. The skill's and craftsmanship they possessed was like nothing he had ever seen before. There was no one that could match them in that respect.

They didn't rush the building process either and went through a whole ordeal of asking him various question. Some on what material's he wanted his temple to be build out off and what jewel's and stone's he wanted for decorations. They even asked him what his godly symbol was which left him stumped. That was another thing he had to come up with quickly since it was something he hadn't thought about before. Apparently his siblings had all chosen their symbols. Even Hestia had her symbol, which unsurprisingly was a Hearth.

"Yes of course, well done. No need to get an even bigger head then you already do." Hestia told him and laughed at the mock hurt face he pulled at her.

"You and Mother are so mean to me sometimes. What did I do to deserve this treatment?" He muttered as a familiar rain cloud appear above his head before he quickly waved it away in annoyance.

"It's just our way of reminding you what a goofball you can be." Hestia told him with her ever sweet smile on her face. Though a moment later her smile disappeared and a look of surprise appeared as she felt her hair suddenly fall around her, going past her shoulder's and stopping just past the middle of her back. She looked at Naruto who was smiling back at her now with her normal brown headscarf in his hands.

"You shouldn't hide away your hair. It's such a shame to not let such beautiful brown hair be seen and admired," he told her before combing his fingers through her hair, making her feel warm and tingly.

Her eyes locked onto his. "You think my hair is beautiful?"

"Of course I do. It's like a waterfall with the way it fall's down your back. And I love how it curls at the very end. It's so silky and smooth that I don't ever want to stop running my hand through it." Naruto explained, making a tinge of red appear on her cheek's while her two index finger' gently poked against one another. That innocence made her look even cuter in his eyes.

"Do you think...do you think you could wear it down while your with me?" He asked, suddenly looking a little more shy. He knew it was up to her and he respected her decision with whatever she chose. He just really loved her hair when she let it loose.

After a moment of silence Hestia gently nodded her head. "Okay. I think I can live with that." She told him making the smile reappear on both of there face's while their looped arm's tightened their grip on one another.

They continued on with their little tour of Naruto's home until they arrived at what Naruto wanted to show her.

"So this is your temple? Our Uncle had done a fine job as always." Hestia admired as they both stood at the entrance to the beautiful crafted building as Hesia's warm brown eyes looked over the building. The building was not overly big and grand like Zeus's, but a far more comfortable size similar to the one Poseidon had one Olympus. It was made mostly of white stone but with solid strands and block's of gold interlaced into the architecture. Two large iron door's stood at the front f the building with various designs of the star's and animal's etched in while the symbol of his spear was right in the centre and was made of gold. Around the temple were dozen's of white pillar each with a small torch on the side, forever alight with blue fire from the Underworld.

Overall it was a temple fit for a King. At least that's what Rea had told him when she saw it.

"Do you want to take a look inside? I can give you a tour if you like." Hestia nodded her head and the took began walking up the steps. Naruto pushed the large door's open and let Hestia in first before following after.

The inside was just as nice as the outside with cool marble flooring that was so glossy you could almost see a full reflection looking back.

"Naruto is that what I think it is?" Hestia asked. She took one step inside of the room where he slept and immediately saw to the right of inside was a large hearth. She recognized it immediately since it as it was her domain though currently there was no fire lit in the centre of it and no warmth was being generated. She turned to look at the blonde who was currently rubbing the back of his neck. He looked slightly embarrassed.

"Yeah. I urm...I thought since we spend so much time together you would like a way to come up here without needing me to bring you here every time. That way you can come and go whenever you please." He told her while Hestia looked back and forth from Naruto and the Hearth. It resembled the one on Olympus a lot though a little smaller with a small pillar standing next to it with her godly symbol engraved on it in gold.

Naruto paid close attention to her, wondering what her answer was going to be. He truly hoped she agreed since he wanted to spend more time with the woman he had such strong feeling for. He enjoyed being in her presence since it made him feel so warm inside and could't help but feel his heart and stomach flip every time she smiled, laughed and winked at him.

He was pretty sure he was in love with this wonderful woman.

He watched closely before he smiled happily and let out a sigh of relief when she waved her hand. A beautiful orange fire rose form the hearth, fully connecting itself with Hestia while he noticed her eyes glowing a burnt orange color briefly as it connected with her powers.

"There we go. Now I can come to scold and laugh at you whenever I want to." Hestia joked before being silenced when Naruto pressed his lip's to hers. It caught her of guard momentarily before gently reciprocating the kiss. Her hand's guided themselves though his blonde hair just as his did the same with hers.

It went on for another ten seconds before the kiss heated up. She felt his tongue gently pressed for entrance into her mouth and ultimately decided to let him through. Since being with him she had felt herself become more bold and brave when she was around him. Before they had met something like a heated kiss would have scared her and sent her running for safety. Yet now here she was with her tongue doing battle with her man's tongue.

That's right. Her man and no one else's.

"I hope I'm not interrupting anything." They heard and both groaned when they saw Rhea looking at them amused. They quickly broke apart and both looked annoyed. It was like she had some kind of sixth sense when the two were being affectionate with one another. They both started to wonder if they were ever going to have some time to themselves without their meddling Mother interrupting them.

'How does she keep appearing at the worst possible moments?'

10 Year's Later

"So let me get this straight. Poseidon is getting married?"

Correct."

Getting married to Amphitrite, the daughter of Aunt Tethys and Uncle Oceanus?"

"Correct again."

"But Amphitrite ran away. Poseidon got all moppy which explained why the sea's were a constant mess for weeks until one of his followers convinced her otherwise. Am I getting tis right."

"That's the gist of it. Hestia told him as she neared finishing doing her hair. "I was surprised too. I knew he had been searching for a wife lately so I guess I shouldn't be too surprised he picked someone with a strong connection to the sea just like him. Ad when I see them together I can't help but admit they are very sweet together."

"Well as long as he treat her well then I guess I can't really complain." Naruto responded back as he waved his hands over the night sky and played around with the star's in the night sky through the top of Hestia's temple. They were together in Hestia's temple with Naruto coming to see her off to the Grand Wedding under the Sea. All of the Olympus had been invited naturally as well as their allies who helped them against the Titans. Demeter was coming to meet with Hestia so they could leave together while they would meet Hera at Atlantis.

Hera had been living with Tethys and Oceanus in the Ocean for the last 3 year's since her temper had finally gotten out of control. From what Hestia could tell from her sister she was doing a lot better and her temper and arrogant behaviour was under much better control. She had gone kicking and screaming but relented when Rhea threatened to physically scold her in front of everyone by spanking her bottom. Suffice to say it got her moving very quickly down to the ocean floor.

"So tell the truth. How do I look?" Hestia asked as she finally finished her hair and turned to get his opinion. Her room reflected Hestia a great deal and preferring comfort over size. It was so warm that the felt time Naruto came into the room it felt like he was being hugged by a giant pillow, like the moment you wake u from sleep. It took a lot of bargaining with him to get him to leave when she sensed Demeter heading towards her temple once. He was almost caught if it wasn't for a look her mother taught her when wanting a man to get out of their room.

It came in handy many times.

Naruto stopped what he was doing and just stared at Hestia who was dressed in a beautiful dark red dress that brought out all of her hidden beauty that she spent most days hiding. Around the edges were golden stitching's and the dress itself was made of silk, woven together from the great work of the nymph that lived on Olympus. Her hair was pinned up in an intricate design that Naruto couldn't understand but loved anyway with a golden hairclip keeping her hair in one piece.

Despite not going to the wedding in Naruto's eyes Hestia was going to look even more beautiful then the bride to be.

"Perfect." he whispered but Hestia had heard him. A small smile appeared on her face as she felt his arms wrap around her tenderly and look down in her eyes. "I'm really hoping now that no one dares to make a move on you or tries something they shouldn't."

"Oh? And what if they do?" She already knew what he would do but it was always fun to ask and tease him. Like the men in her family they were quite possessive of things they dubbed was there's. And Naruto was no different in that retrospect.

"Then they can expect a meteor the size of the Greece to plummet straight into them." Naruto said in a dark tone as he pulled her closer to him and in a tighter grip. Th very idea of someone trying to hit on the woman he loved made his ichor boil. When he got angry his Spear of Valor matched his emotions and would glow a bright colour when he got angry.

"Then you should come with me. Maybe then other male gods and Titans would get the idea into their heads that I won't ever be there's or one of their conquests." Hestia explained as she watched the anger in his face drain away, leaving only a sorry look.

"You know why I can't. At least not yet. Besides after what happened with poor Metis I don't think introducing me to someone like Zeus yet would be a very good idea." Naruto explained making Hestia also look sad. "I'm sure that kind of drama is not the kind Poseidon or Amphitrite are looking for in their day of union."

The thought of Metis made everyone on Olympus and outside of it feel sorry for the poor woman. How could they not when she fell to such a tragedy. The paranoia that once scared Kronos so much had evidently been passed onto his own children.

Zeus and Metis had married after so long being together and it was soon after that the happy couple had become expecting parents. All of Olympus had been overjoy with tear's of joy from Rhea, so happy to find out she was to become a grandmother which for so long she thought would never be possible. Olympus had been thrown into celebration with the immortals all wishing the couple the best of luck in the coming months and the women all telling Metis they would be there to aid her in bringing the child into the world.

All was well until whispers of a prophecy made it's way into the ears and mind of Zeus. It was said that the son that Metis carried would one day surpass him and would one day take his place as the King of Olympus. That the same would happen to him as it did to his father and his grandfather before him. Zeus had done everything he could to try and stall the birth of this child but everything he did ended up being futile. He didn't dare tell other's what he knew encase they tried to aid Metis and his unborn son.

Ultimately he decided to do what he thought was best. Zeus led the pregnant Metis to a location far from Olympus and away form the prying eyes of the other gods and did as his father had done so many years ago. He devoured Metis and the unborn child and locked them deep inside of him where they would never be able to disrupt his reign as the King. The reactions from the others were as expected. Appalled and ashamed while his Mother had viciously slapped him for doing such an evil act to the woman he supposedly loved.

When Naruto had learnt what Zeus had done to his own wife and child, it had taken Hestia every ounce of power and love towards him to calm him down. As the God of Fatherhood he was appalled and livid that Zeus had devoured his own wife and child, not caring for their lives and only for his own position of power. He was suppose to be a Father and a husband first and then a king. It was during this act that Naruto clung to the title of Fatherhood with all his might and made an oath to himself that he would never do to his own future children what Zeus had done to his with Metis.

"Will you wait here for me or will you return to the atmosphere?" Hestia asked as she put the dark memory to the back of her mind. She could sense Demeter approaching her temple as did Naruto.

"I'll go back. Will I see you there after the wedding?"

"You will. I'll be a few hours with the main ceremony after all. I'll stay a little while at the reception before leaving."

"Parties never were your thing. I'll see you soon." Naruto said warmly before giving her a peck on the lips before he left in a small cyclone of air back to his home. Just as he did Demeter walked in her own beautiful made dark green chiton with golden stitching on the sides. Her neck and arms were covered in beautiful gem stones and looked more expensively dressed then then modest looking Hestia.

"Are you ready sister?"

"Yes. I'm ready. Let's go celebrate."

Atlantis

As expected the wedding was a very beautiful and extravagant affair with everyone from both sides of the family being there. All of the daughter were their to celebrate the marriage between their sister and the new ruler of the Ocean, including all of the son's and the latest additions to Oceanus and Tethys always growing family. The main halls and throne room of Atlantis were lit up beautiful and everything had been tastefully designed with the help of Hera Rhea. Both wanted their son and brother's day of matrimony to be one to remember for as long as they lived.

In the middle of the hall was the groom and bride, both staring happily and contently at one another as they slow danced in front of everyone. The celebration had been wonderful and plenty had happened. Now everyone was watching the happy couple while being able to take a breather.

"It was a very beautiful ceremony don't you think?" Rhea spoke as she watched her son dance with his wife with a happy and content smile. She knew just by looking at the two that this was going to be a marriage that would last. Amphitrite would be the calmness to the sea's rage. The one true Queen of the Sea. Beside her Hestia watched as well having kicked of her shoes moments ago to rest having been asked to dance by many of the men trying to woo her.

She hoped the blonde in her life hadn't seen.

"It was. Hera did a wonderful job in organizing the reception. The title of Goddess of Marriage is well placed." Hestia smiled, watching Amphitrite laugh at something Poseidon whispered to her. Hestia knew Poseidon well, probably the best out of her three brother's but she knew just by watching tem together it was marriage that would last. It would have its bumps for sure but she knew together they would be strong enough to get through them.

"Though I feel we might have another one on our hands soon." Hestia added as both she and Rhea turned their heads and noticed that their sister Hera was getting a lot of attention fro Zeus who had barely left her alone all day. Since Hera had gone to live with her Aunt and Uncle her temper had been much more controlled and was actually very happy where she was. But by looking at the marriage of Tethys and Oceanus and the love they had for one another, she was quickly beginning to crave something similar.

"I'm not sure whether I should be worried or overjoyed at the prospect." Rhea admitted. Her youngest daughter and youngest son had big personalities and equally large ego's and tempers. It was either going to be great or downright terrifying. "Since we're on the topic of marriage."

Hestia picked up the tone from Rhea's voice and mentally groaned. She could see where this was leading.

"You've been together more then a decade. You both love each other. You spend most of your free time together when your not doing your duties or with your sisters. Why not bring get married to Naruto. It would be a wonderful way to introduce him to the others." All Rhea wanted was to see all 7 of her children finally together.

But Hestia knew that was more difficult then Rhea was asking. "It's too risky. You've seen Zeus. How paranoid he has been becoming lately. Brining Naruto in could cause more problems. And knowing Naruto as well as I do if Zeus ever harmed a hair on you or I...well Id think we both know Olympus wouldn't still be standing."

"I...I suppose your right. At least for now. I just want to see you altogether."

"I know Mother. One day it will happen. But we have an eternity to think about it. It'll happen when its ready to happen." Hestia comforted before turning back to watching the bride and groom.

Over the years, Hestia had come home to many situations. Many had made her laugh, and some had made her angry, but most often, they gave her peace. Unlike her family on Mount Olympus, there were no fights or arguments here. No one would ever be power-hungry enough to devour their loved ones or be paranoid enough to banish family. There were only warmth, coziness and love. And it didn't come in the form of a fascinating inferno or a passionate wave like Hera and Demeter had told her, but in a simple smile.

"You're home early," greeted a cheerful and affectionate voice. "How was the wedding?"

It was a beautiful smile. It wasn't forced or fake – it was genuine and homely. It made her feel comfortable and safe. She needed no masks or restraint in front of him; she was entirely free to be herself while knowing beyond a doubt that the man smiling at her will always love her no matter what. It was what made every trip home a blessing; it was what assured the Goddess that she had her own family.

Hestia melted into Naruto's arms and smiled against his chest, "It was fine, but I was homesick."

Naruto chuckled, "You were away for four hours."

"Yep, so four hours too long."

The blond smiled and combed his fingers through Hestia's silky hair, kissing her temple tenderly as he did. "Well, I missed you too."

Perhaps it was because Naruto had no relation to Kronos, but he was nothing like her other brothers. His eyes wouldn't wander and follow whenever a pretty Goddess would walk pass, nor would he sleep with anyone willing. He had no regard to his own power and wouldn't flaunt his strength to show his authority. Hestia was never one to take sides within her family, but she truly believed that Naruto would make a much better and benevolent King than Zeus.

And infinitely better as a husband.

That certainly made Hestia recall her most recent discussion with her mother…

"Hey, I want to show you something."

Hestia made a small pout and whined cutely into his chest, "Now? I'm tired and you're warm; I want to go to bed." She may not have revoked her vow to be a virgin, but she certainly loved share the bed with Naruto. He made a better pillow than any kind of celestial feathers and would keep her warm better than any blanket. "Let's just snuggle and sleep."

Naruto's smile grew and hugged Hestia tighter, "That sounds amazing, but this will only take a second." He brushed a finger along her smooth cheek as she looked up at him, "Follow me."

Hestia was surprised that Naruto brought them to the place they never visit – his throne room. Unlike Zeus, who enjoyed lounging on his throne constantly with his Lightning Bolt in his hand, Naruto could practically count the times he sat on his throne. He would usually enjoy the fresh air in the gardens or lay around on a cloud, never look down at people from his throne.

"Why are we here?" asked the Goddess, looking around the beautifully crafted throne room that was not unlike Zeus' on Olympus, only without the constant threat of being struck by lightning.

Naruto wrapped his arms around Hestia tenderly from behind and rest his chin on her shoulder, "What do you think of my throne?"

"Umm, it's nice, I guess," answered the Goddess as she rested back against his chest. "It is certainly different than Zeus' on Olympus." Instead of looking like a gigantic throne that was made for his full godly form, it was a simple chair of white gold made for his everyday form. "You know, I like it. It's elegant because it's simple." Naruto smiled and nodded as Hestia raised a brow, "But wait, did you move it or something?" Hestia tilted her head and wondered if the throne was edged to the right a bit. "It's not in the center anymore."

"Yeah, I had to make some room."

"For what?"

Naruto held Hestia tighter and kissed her cheek from behind, "For this." He snapped his fingers and a ray of light shone down right next to his throne, and Hestia's eyes widened as another throne, exactly like Naruto's own, appear out of thin air. "The throne for my Queen."

Hestia struggled to stay on her feet, much less utter a word.

The blond gently moved in front of Hestia and dropped to his knees, holding onto her hands in his own. "I love you, Hestia." The Goddess had tears welling in her eyes and bit her lower lip, looking down at Naruto, shaking. "I…I honestly can't imagine living a single day without you. I need you, Hestia." He kissed her knuckles softly as he stared up into her eyes, "I want you to be by my side forever. I want you to be my Queen." He licked his lips and exhaled slowly to calm himself, "Hestia, will you marry me?"

The smallest hint of hesitation passed through Hestia's eyes. The reasoning she had when speaking with her mother annoyingly surfaced. She was right – exposing Naruto's existence would jeopardize the peace of the world. A war between the Upper Air and Olympus would be no less catastrophic than the war with the Titans. Worst of all, Hestia would be forced to make a choice – to help her full blooded siblings or to aid the man she loved.

But her feelings ultimately annihilated her reasoning – she wanted to be Naruto's wife more than anything.

The tears finally escaped Hestia's eyes as she managed the tiniest of nods. "Y-Yes." She fell to her knees and stared into Naruto's relieved eyes, "Yes." Naruto gently brushed her tears away and kissed her softly on the lips. "Yes, yes, yes," she muttered against his lips.

Naruto held her close and rested his forehead against hers, "You've really made me the happiest being alive," he whispered softly with a smile. "For the rest of eternity, I will spend each living second trying to make you as happy as you've made me." Hestia couldn't even utter a reply and merely nodded as her tears fell, "I swear to the River Styx that I will love you for the rest of my life and I will be faithful to you for all eternity. Order and Chaos strike me down if I ever break these vows. I-"

Hestia kissed him to silence him, "You don't have to say anymore…" she whispered as softly as the wind, "I know all that already, and I don't need reassurance." She kissed him again before she stared into his loving eyes, "I also swear to the River Styx that I will forever be faithful and loyal to you. From now on, I will always be by your side, as your wife and as your Queen."

The blond tenderly caressed his fiancé's cheek, "And I, you."

There had never been a better night for both immortals, and never had their future together promised more joy or hope.

Well, that's the third installment of Higher Existence, and we hope you enjoyed it.

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