Heaven and Hell Part 2

[Selverwulf]

Hinata squeaked and hid her face behind her hands.

?Oi, look what you did,? Naruto accused.

?What's the matter Naruto not scared are you,? Neji smirked.

?Shut up,? Naruto barked. ?I simply chose to wait til Hinata's ready that's all.?

?Chicken,? Sasuke pointed out.

?Am not.? Naruto barked back.

?Are too.?

?Am not.?

?Are too.?

?I am not.?

?You are too.?

?Is this really necessary??

They all turned to the source of the voice to find Willow standing there with a hand on her curvy hips. Her head slightly tilted to the side.

?Is there something you girls would like to tell me?? Willow asked as she looked at each one of them. It seemed that none of them could make eye contact with her.

?How long?? Willow inquired.

?A month,? Ino answered quietly.

?I see,? Willow stated. ?And what do you have to say for yourselves??

She looked at the boys with them. They didn't have anything to say.

She sighed, ?Well what's done is done.?

?Your not mad,? Ino marveled.

?Mad??? For what...for finding love? Then I would have to be mad at myself.? Willow smiled at her.

The girls glanced at one another with a puzzled look on their faces. Willow giggled at their reaction. She turned her head slightly to look behind her.

?Are you going to come out or do I have to go in there and find you,? Willow called out behind her.

The brushes shook and then he emerged into the clearing. The girls gasped at they felt his immense presence as they crowded closer to their loves. Willow walked up to him and cradled his face in her hands. His eyes softened as he looked down at her.

?Where have you been? I've been so worried about you.?

?Forgive me my love. I was being followed and I had no desire for them to find me with you.?

?I am just glad you are okay.?

Willow wrapped her arms around his neck as she hugged him close to her. He wrapped his stronger arms around her waist and pulled her into the shelter of his body.

?And you how are you fairing??

?As well as one can fair,? she sighed.

The little strength she had left drained from her body as Itachi felted her knees buckle. He quickly picked her up into his arms as he heard her sisters gasped with concern. He carried Willow to a tree nearby where he sat with her beneath it.

?Oi, oneechan, are you okay?? Naruto asked as he leaned over tp her with a look of concern in his blue eyes.

?Oneechan???? the girls questioned as they turned to gaze at the boys with a hard stare. Itachi smirked as they began to fidget underneath their stare. Even Neji was having a hard time staying cool.

?Well,? Ino pressed as she placed a hand on her hip and tapped her foot waiting for an answer.

?It's too troublesome to explain,? Shikamaru shrugged.

A vein popped out on Ino's forehead at the answer and...

BONK!!!

A large bumped formed on Shikamaru's head. Ino turned her head away and crossed her arms. The other's cringed as they noticed the bump grow bigger and stopped.

Sasuke threw up his hands in defense, ?Hey don't look at me. Ask oniichan.?

?Oh really cute, Sasuke,? Itachi retorted. ?Can't handle the heat stay out of the kitchen.?

?Shut up,? Sasuke barked.

?What's the matter little brother? Too much.? Itachi teased.

?Wait...you two are brothers,? Ino noted.

?Unfortunately,? Sasuke grumbled.

?That's very unbecoming little brother.?

?Shut up,? Sasuke fumed.

?Itachi,? Willow mumbled weakly, ?leave your brother alone.?

?Aww,? Itachi pouted. ?You really know how to ruin a guys fun.?

The girls couldn't help, but giggled at him. They all turned a worry eye to Willow as Itachi slowly helped her sit up against the tall oak tree.

?But to answer your question, Naruto, I am doing okay.? Willow answered softly.

?You know, oneechan, you had Hinata really worried,? Naruto stated.

?Worried???? Itachi questioned looked at them and turned to glance back at her. ?Pray tell me why??

?Well, Hinata said that oneechan hadn't been eating lately,? Naruto began and Hinata nodded in agreement with what he said.

?She barely sleeps anymore,? Sakura continued as Sasuke wrapped an arm around her for comfort.

?It's like she's waiting and watching, but when she does sleep, it always filled with nightmare,? Ino explained.

?She collapsed a few days back,? Tenten ended, ?but she always smiles and says that she's fine.?

?I see,? Itachi said finally as he looked down at her. He could see the weariness in her eyes and her face, but she smiled up at him reassuring she would be okay.

?I am sorry I worried, but this is the cross passed onto me,? Willow explained.

?B-by father?? Hinata questioned softly.

?Not only that, but much more,? Willow spoke again.

?Is there anything we can do to help you?? Itachi asked.

?It's a burden that I must bare and it will pass soon. The vision I have are starting to pass one by one,? Willow admitted.

?Did you see this happening?? Sakura inquired curiously.

?You could say that,? she smiled, ?but I didn't know it was going to happen this soon.?

?What else have you seen?? Tenten questioned as she felt Neji place on hand on her shoulder.

?A death and then darkness,? Willow answered.

?But what does that mean?? Ino protested.

?The future isn't set in stone, Ino,? Willow explained.

?The darkness could mean many things,? Neji noted.

?Yes that it could,? Willow nodded. ?Our future is still undecided.?

Her face began to turn paled the more she spoke and yet her eyes sparkled with happiness she felt as she stared at each and every one of them. Itachi felt as her strength drained from her body as she fell limp in his arms.

?Willow!? the girls chided in concern.

?It's alright,? Itachi assured them softly. ?She just fell asleep.?

The girls all sighed with relief.

?We better get back before father looks in on us and see us missing from our beds,? Ino stated reluctantly.

A gloomy mood fell over them as they each bid each other good bye for the night. Itachi picked up Willow in his arms and cradled her close to him as he lifted himself into the air. He turned and watched as they reluctantly left their mates and flew into the air to join him. They landed silently on the terrace as Sakura popped her head in to check to make sure no one was roaming around. She motioned for the girls to come in and Itachi hurried to Willow's room.

?So, you've been here before I take it,? Ino pointed out.

They watched as he carefully placed Willow into her bed with such love and care.

?I could say the same thing for the guys,? Willow whispered as she opened her eyes to look at her sisters, who were all blushing heavily.

?How did you know about that?? Ino squeaked.

?If they're anything like Itachi, it's not hard to figure out,? Willow sighed softly.

Itachi rose an inquiring eyebrow at her, ?Like me how??

?Like thieves in the night, they come to steal our hearts and by the way you're blushing is a dead give away.?

Sakura sighed, ?At least you?re the only one who knows.?

?You are the only one who knows, right?? Ino asked.

Willow turned to Ino and shook her head once. The girls began to panic. Willow sat up with help from Itachi.

?Calm down, you four,? Willow assured.

?I told you we couldn't keep doing this,? Tenten said.

?Willow w-who k-knows about...? Hinata trailed off.

?Father does,? Willow replied.

?WHAT?!?!? they shrieked.

?Settled down, you don't want to wake the whole castle up do you,? Willow advise softly. ?You should have been a bit more cautious on your nightly rendezvous to see your lovers.?

?See I told you,? Tenten pointed out.

?But he didn't mention anything about it,? Sakura wondered.

?He wants you to tell him,? Willow replied as she began leaning into Itachi for more support.

They rushed towards her.

?I am alright,? assured Willow as looked at each one of the girls and smiled. She felt Itachi nudged her neck softly.

?You need rest,? Itachi whispered.

The girls looked at each other. They had so many questions to ask her, but they knew that Willow needed rest. They all said good nights and headed off to bed, silently closing the door behind them so that no one knew they had left. They quietly made their way back to their bedrooms, but unknown to them what surprises were in store.

)O(

As Tenten walked into her room silently closing the door behind her, she felt something odd about her room. She looked around and noticed that her window were open.

?That's odd,? Tenten wondered as she pushed the window's door closed and clicked the hook in place locking it. The night was clear as she gazed out her window. The stars twinkled and the moon shone brighter than ever giving light as if it were day.

?So beautiful,? Tenten sighed.

?I can think of something even more beautiful then the heavens.?

The calm voice startled her as she twirled around to face it. She came face to face with Neji.

She sighed with relief, ?Neji, what are you doing here??

?I came to see you.?

?Neji, you already saw me.?

Tenten leaned against the wall and sighed. Stubborn man, she thought. Neji watched her carefully as she pushed herself off the wall and started for her bed. As she passed by him, he reached and grabbed her around her waist, pulling her towards him. She blinked a few times before she realized what had happened. Tenten crossed her arms as she frowned at him.

?I don't like watching you leave me time and time again,? Neji confessed as he looked deep into her dark brown eyes. It was too much for him to see her eyes widen and stare at him with such innocence, compassion and understanding. He turned his gaze away from her and stared at the ground. Tenten placed her hands against his chest as she tried to get him to look at her. His eyes filled with such sadness and fear of rejection.

?Neji,? she coaxed as she gently brought his face up and stared into his eyes. ?I know how you feel, but we'll be together someday and it'll be forever.?

Neji pulled her in closer against him and hugged her tightly not wanting to let go of her. She comforted him as best she could, pulling her arms around him holding him close to her. He never knew how it happened, but he found himself in Tenten's bed. He rested his head against her chest as he listened to sound her heart beating. She held him close to her as sleep took over the both of them. He wrapped his arms around her waist coiling it softly like a snake to it's prey. She sighed silently, she could feel him, she was at ease knowing that he wast next to her.

)O(

Hinata quietly crept into her room, closing the door as quietly as she could. She stopped and stood in the center of her room. She felt something strange, something wasn't right. It happened so quickly that she never had a chance to scream. An arm wrapped itself around her waist pulling it closer to the stranger and a hand covered her mouth, making it impossible for her to scream.

?Shh, Hinata it's me,? he whispered as she turned to looked at him.

?N-Naruto.?

He nodded his head as he carefully picked her up by the waist and walked over to the bed where he set her down. She quietly sat down at the side of the bed and Naruto knelt at her feet, resting his head on her lap.

?I am sorry I didn't mean to scare you.?

?T-that's okay, but what are you d-doing here??

?I wanted to see you again.?

?Naruto,? she sighed. He lifted his head off her lap and looked into her pearl color eyes.

?I hate watching you leave me,? Naruto began. He watched as she reached up and started to run her fingers through his hair. He placed his head back in her lap as he started to relax under her touch.

?Oh Naruto,? Hinata said. ?I wish I didn't h-have to leave y-you all the time either, but with everything going we can't always be together?

Naruto lifted his head once more to see Hinata staring him with such saddness in her eyes. He reached out his hand and caressed the side her soft cheek.

?Don't worry Hinata. We will be,? Naruto promised. Hinata nuzzled sweetly into his gentle touch as he leaned her back into her bed.

?Sleep my love, I will be watching over you.?

Naruto was about to get up, but felt a tug on his hand. Hinata pulled him into the bed with her. A blush spread across her cheeks as she cuddled into his chest and fell asleep. Naruto just held her as he listened to the sound of her breath even out and he too was slipping into a deep sleep. Naruto closed his, he could see Hinata. In his mind he has painted her like a portrait.

)O(

The moment that Sakura closed the door to her room, she found herself pressed up against its cool dark wood. Her scream was muffled by the captor's lips as he meshed their lips with one another crashed like waves to the shore. She tried to push him, but he managed to pin her arms above her head. Her struggling was dying as he slowly pulled his lips away from hers. Her eyes widen as she found her staring into Sasuke's black onyx colored eyes.

?Sasuke,? she whispered breathlessly. ?What are you doing here??

Sasuke let go of her wrist as she brought them to his face. She noticed his eyes holding such a sorrow in its depths.

?Sasuke, what's wrong??

He hugged her fiercely wanting the time to hold still for just that very moment.

?Let me stay with you.?

He allowed her to pull away just for a little as she rested her forehead against his and nuzzled her nose with his. Sakura lightly pecked him on the lips before reaching behind her and taking his hands in hers. She led him to the bed where they were laying face to face cuddling each other before falling into a deep sleep.

)O(

Ino slumped against the door to her room. She pushed herself away from the door and dragged herself all the way to her bed which lied on the far end of her bedroom. Ino fell onto her bed only to fall onto something hard. She sat up quickly as she turned to see Shikamaru lounging on her soft feather-like bed.

?Took you long enough,? he stated dryly.

?You...? Ino began and before she could finish she found herself beneath him. She blinked a few times as she realized the position she found herself. A dark blush spread across her cheeks. He held her close, their bodies pressed against each other. His eyes fell into all that was her. Nothing could keep him from staring at her beauty

?You're very troublesome, did you know that,? he whispered into her ear. He felt her still in his arms and pulled back to look into her light heavenly blue eyes. He noticed that her hair was down and it spread against the pillow behind like a bright halo around her.

?What's wrong?? She asked with concern.

?It's nothing.?

?Shikamaru.?

?It's nothing except I don't like it when I have to watch you fly away from me. I wish that I could be with you for a longer period of time.?

He picked up her hand and gave it a kiss before turning to look at her. She cuddled against him as she comforted him with her touch. Silence fell over the two of them as their breath created a soothing rythem began . They soon found themselves fast asleep.

)O(

?I think you may be right,? Itachi stated quietly as he crawled into bed with Willow. He carefully made his way to the other side making sure he didn't put his weight on her fragile body. He lay on his side with head resting in the palm of his hand. He watched the raise and fall of her chest as she rested quietly.

?They take after you,? she commented.

?Me?!?!? Itachi retorted innocently, ?I have no idea what you?re implying.?

A breathless giggle was her answered, ?I am sure you don't.?

?It's nice to hear your laughter and see your smile. I was beginning to miss it.?

She turned her head slightly to look at him. He gently caressed her arms as he spoke to her. She raised her hand slowly and placed it on his cheek. He turned his head and placed a small kiss in the center of her palm before holding her hand to his face with one of his hands.

?I would do anything to bring the brightness back into your eyes and see you smile more.?

?I am sorry I worried you.?

?No, it's I who should be asking for your forgiveness. Forgiveness for leaving you alone for so long.?

?You were trying to protect me from harm.?

?And in protecting you, I caused you greater harm.?

She brought his face down her and lightly kissed him on his cold lips. He press into her kiss deepened it as he brushed his tongue against her lips pleading to enter her sweet mouth. She slowly opened her mouth to him and felt as he attacked her tongue with great force. They battled an ancient dance for dominance and submission. He slowly pulled away from her leaving her breathless and her cheeks flushed red.

?I love you,? he said against her lips as he pulled her against him.

?I love you, too.?

She felt him tremble against her as she soothed him by running her fingers through his long hair. Sleep was slowly taking her over as she felt him whisper to her, ?Rest. I'll be here watching over you.?

She smiled as her eyes drifted closed and darkness embraced her into a dreamless night.

)O(

?All is ready my lord,? the demon bowed.

?Good,? he purred.

?It seem that Itachi's group had not carried out their orders yet.?

?Is that so.?

?Yes my lord.?

?I see. They will be dealt with soon enough. It seems that Itachi and his gang have forgotten who I am and muct be remained that when I give an order. They better carryout my orders or face the consequences.?

?As you wish.? The demon bowed once more before he took his leave.

?Well my lovelies time for the real war to begin.?

The succubi hissed with pleasure as they followed their dark lord down the dreary corridors.

)O(

It seemed they had won the war, but Willow felt the unrest of the land. Her strength was slowly returning after the few months of rest she had and her sisters helping her every step of the way. In the months that have passed Willow finally got around to telling them how Itachi and her had met. She felt that the time was right for now that there was a calm before the storm. Her father helped teach her the secret of the jewel she carried and she trusted it to her sisters and their mates. They all agreed that the jewel that was given to Willow was to be protected at all cost.

Their mates had met with their father and he welcomed them as he would any of his angels from his kingdom. Those with in their kingdom trusted their lords and so they welcome Itachi and his group into the kingdom. Their betrayal spread into the dark lands and it was impossible for them to return.

The Dark Lord desired to have their heads on a silver platter for such mutiny.

They worked closed with the archangels on planning out battles and escape routes for those who could not fight. Willow watched over her sister carefully over the passed few days. They all went for their daily flight, but they stayed close to the grounds of the castle for safety purposes.

The day was bright but dark clouds began to stampede the once clear skies. Willow stopped mid flight and flapped her wings a few times before raising higher into the air. The sight that greeted her was a very unpleasant one. She could hear the gasp of her sisters as they felt the evil entering the grounds of the light.

?Quickly.? Willow reached out her hands to her sisters and they linked with one another as Willow took off at high-speed cutting through the sky quickly as she could. The girls collapsed once they arrived inside the castle. They knew it was the only way and rested on the cold stone ground as they watched Willow quickly locking the terrace doors.

?Will you four be alright here?? Willow asked.

?We'll be fine,? Ino assured.

?Just go warn them,? Sakura voiced.

She nodded as she ran fast as her legs could carry her to the throne room. The door flew opened as everyone turned to see Willow standing there with her hand held to her heart. Her breath was labored. They looked at one another waiting for her to say something, but she was out of breath. This wasn't like her at all something must be wrong.

?Milady, are you fairing well?? Michael asked.

?I fear this time I am fairing very ill indeed,? she answered once she caught her breath.

?What ails you milady,? Gabriel pressed.

?They are coming,? Willow stated as she looked at the face in the throne room.

It was getting closer and all who stood in the throne room turned their heads to the window. Raphael, Raziel, Gabriel and Michael bowed before their lord.

?What are you orders?? Michael asked.

?Take everyone below the castle and make sure they are safe,? he ordered. ?Prepare for battle. It's time to end this.?

?Of course,? Gabriel replied as they rose and went about their busy. They each bowed to Willow before leaving to prepare everyone.

?Are the girls safe?? asked her father.

?Yes,? Willow replied. ?I rushed us back as soon as I saw them coming.?

She watched as her father rose from his throne and strode over to her, placing his hands on her shoulders. She looked up and saw the resolve in his eyes.

?You and sisters have given me the best years of my life. You have made me proud to know that this kingdom will be in good hands. You each have chosen worthy life partners. I am happy knowing that you will all be happy and loved.?

?Papa, you can't talk like that. You are coming back.?

?You must go below with your sisters. You will see to that, won't you?? He turned and there stood Itachi and Sasuke along with Shikamaru, Naruto, and Neji.

?None will be harm,? Neji stated with a bow.

?Are the others safe?? Sasuke asked.

?Yes,? Willow assured them with a soothing look, ?They collapse once we were inside. They're by the terrace doors.?

Shikamaru, Neji, Naruto, and Sasuke gave him a quick bow and went to check on their mates. Itachi walked over to Willow and bowed to her father.

?Protect her with your life,? he commanded.

?I will do better,? Itachi stated.

?It's time,? he said as he pulled away from her. She had to stop him, but Itachi held her captive in his arms stopping her from following her father. She turned to him with a pleading look, but he shook his head. She had to watch as her father disappeared beyond the door of the throne room.

?Come let's go to your sisters,? he whispered quietly.

They walked down the opposite corridor and found her sisters exactly where she had left them. They had more color in their faces.

?Willow, I don't want to do that ever again,? Sakura commented.

Willow smiled, ?It wasn't so bad.?

?Speak for yourself,? Ino mumbled.

?We better move,? Sasuke began.

?What is it? What's going on?? Tenten asked.

?Lucifer has stage a full head on attack on the kingdom of the light,? Neji stated.

?Your father wanted us to get you to safety,? Naruto said holding Hinata closer to him.

?But w-what about father?? Hinata questioned.

They all turned to Willow and she shook her head sadly.

?Father has made his decision and we must respect that,? Willow explained. ?His last wish is for us to be safe.?

Willow turned to follow Itachi to the underground. Her jewel began to glow and she felt the terrible presence. It crashed into the terrace door and grabbed Sakura and Ino.

?SAKURA!!!? Sasuke screamed.

?INO!!!? Shikamaru scream followed his.

They ran out to see the creature with tentacle. The squid like creature tighten it's grip on the girls and their screams filter through the air.

?Now, now, no need to break your new toys yet,? Lucifer smirked. ?Well if it isn't the traitors. I told you. The consequences would be great if you were to betray me. ?

They struggled against the squid-like beast trying to break free from it's grip.

?I wouldn't do that if I were you,? Lucifer advised dryly. ?He doesn't like it when things move too much and the more you move and squirm, the tighter the grip becomes. It's the same as a snake to it's prey.?

?You teme!!!? Sasuke yelled, ?Let them go.?

?And why should I do that,? Lucifer questioned as he looked down to him and snickered, ?I do believe that these two would make great addition to my succubi. They have the looks of a succubi. I might as well have them for myself. I think that sounds absolutely perfect. What do you think boys??

?The hell they will,? Shikamaru growled as they flew off toward the creature.

?I would stay and watch you die, but I do believe that I have better thing to do and bigger fish to fry.? Lucifer vanished leaving his glarung red eyes and his evil smile to slowly shimmer away into the air.

The battle seemed endless and just as they got closer to them. It would pull them away.

?Damn it,? Sasuke cursed, ?We aren't getting anywhere! Any ideas??

?Not off hand no,? Shikamaru growled.

?Naruto, Neji,? Willow spoke as she stepped forward. ?Take Hinata and Tenten out of here.?

?But, what about you?? Tenten asked struggling against Neji's hold on her.

?W-we can't just leave you here,? Hinata voiced.

Itachi watched her carefully as she leaped onto the railing of the terrace. She extended her massive wings and turned to them slightly and smiled giving them the slightest comfort that she would return to them.

?I will follow you soon,? Willow assured as she hands extended away for body. They began to glow bright as the glow subsided something was reveal in her hands. There were blades that waved and with a flick of her wrist they opened to fans.

She flapped her massive wings, ?Go now.?

She flew higher and higher into the air. They reluctantly left her, but Itachi soon followed her. She was a blur as she flew passed Shikamaru and Sasuke to block a tentacle that was coming down fast.

?I thought you two could use a hand,? Willow pointed out as she sliced that tentacle and it fell helpless to the ground.

?Couldn't let you two have all the fun,? Itachi said.

?You just want all the glory for yourself,? Sasuke scoffed.

?Oh is that all I get for helping you little brother.? He faked hurt as he sliced another tentacle up.

?Can you two fight about that later,? Shikamaru commented as he stuck at two more tentacles.

?I am sure you boys can handled this for me,? Willow indicated as she took off towards Ino and Sakura. She maneuvered quickly as the tentacles tried to block her path. She quickly made work of anything that was in her path as she reached Ino and Sakura. They were alive but unconscious. She thanks the heaven as she cut up the tentacle that held Sakura. She soon found Sasuke by her side as she carefully handed Sakura over to him. Shikamaru to her other side cut Ino loose.

?Quickly,? Willow said as she sped off, ?Take them underground.?

)O(

Neji and Naruto took stance in front of the entrance to the underground shelter. That housed all the women, children, and the elderly.

?Stand down,? Willow called to them as she emerged first and was later followed by Shikamaru with Ino and Sasuke with Sakura. Tenten and Hinata rushed over to them as they laid them gently down on the ground.

?They're fine,? Willow assured them with gentle squeeze of her hand on each of their shoulders. The battle shook the very foundation of the shelter as everyone coward together and prayed that it would end soon. The boys sat near their mates and Itachi stood at the entrance. His back was tense and he was ready for anything. Willow carefully made her way around everyone to place a gentle hand on his spine. She felt all the tense just uncoil itself and leave his body.

?You should be resting,? his harsh word leaving him before he could stopped them.

?I wouldn't be able to find rest,? her reply was soft as she stood beside him and smiled, but suddenly she felt her jewel pulse against her chest.

?What is it, Willow?? Itachi asked as he brushed his hand down her back gently.

She placed her hands on his face; ?Will you come with me??

?Anywhere,? Itachi replied. ?Can you four stand guard??

They nodded to him and assured both Willow and Itachi that nothing would happen to any of them while they were gone.

?Be safe,? Tenten called out to her.

?I will,? Willow said as she turned and walked out to the opening of the shelter with Itachi by her side.

)O(

She raced through the corridor with Itachi right on her heels. She stopped suddenly and turned to open the massive doors to the throne room pulling them apart. There they stood sword clashing with one another. She watched in horror as Lucifer brought down her father to his knee.

?You couldn't cut it old man,? Lucifer snickered. ?Look where love and compassion has gotten you on your knees, begging like the dog that you are and too proud to acknowledge it.?

He was silent as he watched Lucifer circle him like a vulture.

?What? No wise words from a man...I mean dog of wisdom,? Lucifer barked.

?They would be wasted on you,? he stated calmly.

?I see, how does it feel knowing that all this will be mine for the taking??

?This kingdom will never belong to you.?

?We shall see about that,? Lucifer whispered dripped with malicious.

Willow had no time as he brought up his sword and brought it down with a vengeance. She watched as her father felt him grow cold. She rushed over to him and placed his head in her laps. Tears rushed down her face as they fell into her father face. She felt him shift and looking down to see his smiling face.

?Tell the others that I love them,? he choked as he spoke raising his hand to her face. ?Thank you for letting me see your face one last time. My little one, you have given me such peace in death.?

She felt as his hand fell away from her face and crashed down onto the cold stone floor. She pulled his now cold body towards her and anguish rose in her throat as her banshee scream stopped all in their tracks. Her cries twisted the very ground with her anguish.

Those in the underground shelter heard the wails of this one creature and they too knew that their lord was gone and cried silently at the lose of their great lord. The sisters clung to their mates as they too felt their sisters? pain. The cries tears at the their hearts.

?Fool,? he mocked her.

Itachi clenched his fist. He unfurled his wings and the clinking of their weapons could be heard through the land.

?You'll pay for her suffering,? Itachi growled.

?After I am done here and with you, she will know nothing but suffering and pain,? he promised.

Lucifer sent Itachi crashing into a pillar. At the sound, Willow stirred from her sorrow and turned to see her love fighting. He picked himself up again and attacked, only to be thrown like a rag doll against the marble pillar once more. The jewel began to glow bright against her breast.

?It's time,? her father voice whispered to her.

She picked up her father's sword in her hand and slowly rose from the ground. Her black hair hiding her face from view.

?Oh it looks like that little girl wants to play with the big boys,? Lucifer mocked. ?Didn't your father ever tell you not to play with sharp objects, like swords. They could cut you.?

?WILLOW!!!? Itachi called out to her but it was to late.

Lucifer charged at Willow with full force and then at the moment of impact an explosion was created. The debris was everywhere and as the dust cleared, Itachi looked on in shock. Lucifer was pushed back and embedded deep into the stone wall on the other side of the throne room. Itachi turned his attention back to Willow and he was greeted with an incredible sight.

There she stood, her long flowing white gown flew about her. The sword stood extended out to her side and as the glow resided it revealed two other set of wings extending out behind her. Her black hair flowing about her and her face was as calm as a winter breeze. Her eyes were a dark gray as she stood there looking through Lucifer like one would a piece of glass. She rose the sword suddenly and embedded into the floor and turned to walk over to Itachi. She knelt beside him.

?Are you alright?? she whispered softly to him. He seemed to melt into her warm touch. All she could do at that very moment was smile at him. Warmth began to spread as she healed his wounds.

?You've done enough,? she spoke, ?Thank you.?

She rose and turned her attention back to Lucifer who finally was able to pull himself out of the wall. She walked over to the sword and pulled it out from the stone floor.

?Take your pathetics demons and leave my kingdom,? Willow stated calmly.

?Who are you to tell me where I should go and what I should do with my demons little girl,? Lucifer spat.

?I am reign Reagent of these lands,? Willow began, ?I will not repeat this again, so if you chose not to listen than you are a foolish creature.?

?The old fool actually passed on this kingdom to you,? Lucifer mocked. ?I guess he wasn't as wise they thought he was. It must be his age.?

She attacked at him with great force. She would not allow anyone to insult her father. No one. The swords clashed again and then ground beneath their feet became a large crater. Everyone came to see the end to a war that went on for centuries. The next clash set Lucifer hurdling out into the gardens.

All eyes gathered on the sky as they watch the two. The cling of swords echoed through the silence as the sparks were created as every time the blade slide against each other. The force of the clashing sound shook the very ground itself as it sent both parts flying away from each other.

?This is where you come to an end and my evil reign begins you little brat. When I am done toying with you, I will take your sisters. I might be nice and let them live.? Lucifer stated.

?No, this is where you will fall forever,? Willow spoke calmly, ?You should have never started this war. You created what stand before you and now you will see what true power is and how it is used.?

?Lies,? Lucifer hissed fiercely as he charged at her again. She merely blocked his attack as he turned to knock her feet from under her. She leaped into the air and landed behind him. He quickly turned around as he thrusted his swords at her. She stepped aside.

?It's time to end this. Lucifer, you are convicted to life in the land of Cronus.?

?Never.?

She jumped away from him and dug her sword into the ground. She extended her arms and wings. The ground beneath shook and began to pull itself apart. A creature shrouded in a dark cloak rose from its deep hole.

?Who dares to summon me?? Cronus hissed with outrage as he turned to stare at Lucifer and then at the creature on his other side.

?I have,? she spoke softly.

?Who are you to summon me here?? Cronus questioned.

?As of this night I have become the reign Reagent of these lands,? she answered sadly but calmly.

This took Cronus back suddenly, she but a child in his eyes. He looked into her eyes that showed the truth.

?You,? Cronus growled as he pointed his long claw at Lucifer. The vines of the underworld wrapped itself around him. ?I have been waiting centuries to welcome you to my personal hell.?

And with a wave of his hands the vines whipped back dragging Lucifer with them as he cursed them all.

He knelt before; ?I will make sure that he never escapes, milady.?

?Thank you,? she replied softly. She placed a hand on his shoulder urging him to rise.

?I accept you as my summoner,? he bowed his head in consent.

The crowd froze in their tracks when they heard this. Not many could tame the mighty Cronus as easily as she did. He rose to his feet and leaped into the fault disappearing into the depths of his own hell.

Willow rose her arms against the fault line closing them shut. She turned to the faces she loved as stepped towards them The world began to blur and suddenly it turned dark. She felt herself falling but she was warpped in the warmth of her love holding her close to him.

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A festival was held in honor of their fallen lord and to honor their lady that ended the war and brought about peace. So much had happened in the short time she had awoke from her weeklong sleep. To see the tear covered faces of her sisters looming over her. They felt the anguish she had felt at the lost of their father but also because they thought that they had lost her as well.

Many had fallen that day and they would be honored with this festival. They laid their late lord to rest amongst the garden where they use to play together. The tears of many littered the ground causing the flowers to bloom around his tomb. They all paid their last respect to their lord before leaving Willow alone. She collapsed before the tomb of her father.

She couldn't contain her grief any longer and tears rained from her eyes. Her sisters stood by helplessly none knowing how to comfort their sister. They all grieved for their father, but she felt at fault from not stopping him when she could have. Their mates slowly pulled them away from her. She needed time to grieve alone.

It was breaking his heart to see her this way as he knelt beside her and place a comforting hand on her trembling back. She slowly sat up then suddenly blinked the tears to clear her view. She collapsed against his chest as she choked sobbed her tears dripping against his chest. It only made him hold her tighter as she cried tears that she was hiding from the world with a brave smile.

Her body fell limp against his as exhaustion over took her. Her even breathing was proof that she had fallen fast asleep. He carefully picked her up in his arms and carried her back home. Ino squeaked when he saw him carrying Willow. They became worried but it was put to rest when Itachi reassured that she was just exhausted from the grieving the loss of their father.

It was a few days when she gave into Ino and Sakura suggestion for a festival. They helped out. She looked out upon her people now and she could see love, laughter, and singing. The people celebrated the end of the war and the beginning of a new life filled with peace.

She watched as Michael and Raphael teased Gabriel.

?Honestly Gabriel if you stare at her anymore,? Michael began.

?You're going to burn a hole into her,? Raphael finished.

?What?? Gabriel sputtered.

?Don't act innocence with me,? Raphael fished.

?You've been eyeing that little angel to your left,? Michael pointed out as they all turned their she was standing aside talking and laughing amongst her friends. It seems that the other two caught Raphael and Michael.

?Well it doesn't seem that I am the only one,? Gabriel gloated. ?Now if you boys will excuse me.?

He made his way over to her and bowed. She looked startled, he appeared out of nowhere. He reached out his hand to her and motion for a dance. She smiled sweetly at him and nodded. Michael and Raphael just shrugged their shoulders and asked the other two for a dance.

Ino was arguing with Shikamaru again, who was just lying under a willow tree. She huffed and was about to walk away when he knocked her into his laps and kept her there. Sasuke and Sakura were enjoying themselves in a dance. Naruto and Hinata were at one of the tables feeding each other. Neji and Tenten were off to the side just watching everyone before he started to tug her toward where everyone was dancing.

Willow couldn't bring herself to join them just yet. She watched from her porch, taking in all the memories she could.

?You can't really expect to have fun just watching do you?? Itachi wondered as he pulled her in his arms and rested his head on her shoulder. She sighed in his arms. His hands were placed against her flat abdomen cradling the little bundle that would grace their lives.

?Would you care for a dance milady,? he whispered into her ear causing a shiver to run down her spine. He chuckled at her reaction.

?Only if you behave yourself,? Willow replied as she poked him in the stomach with her elbow.

?Don't I always,? he said as he bowed to her, reached out a hand for her placing her delicate hand in his. He led her down to the festival. Many of them bowed to them as they walked by. She smiled to each of them as they took their place on the dance floor for a dance.

She could hear her sisters whistling and cheering her on. The others gave them room as the music started, they move with grace and elegance. The crowd clapped into with their steps. They danced for peace and for the new life that would be brought over that next horizon. They dance for a new beginning and a new hope for everyone.