In an unknown place, several individuals were gathered around a small table. The location of this group's meeting was an otherworldly garden surrounded by the most breathtaking scenery. Roses in perpetual bloom graced the landscape, while Sakura trees and Dogwood trees flowered endlessly in red and white pedals. The ethereal and otherworldly place was not a land for mortals, untainted and eternal.
The occasion for the individuals meeting together was an unassumingly simple tea party. It was those that attended this humble party that would shock most people. Of the four seated, all where unearthly beautiful. As one of a kind works of art, each of them was equally beautiful, yet distinctly unique. Each of those gathered had such different characteristics and styles that together, it looked somewhat confused.
One lady, if you could call her that, looked like a barbarian. Her muscular physique was more substantial than most women with a height of around 6 feet. Thought her body didn't contain excessive muscles, her body packed unbelievable strength into her flesh. Yet, she retains her natural alluring femininity. Like an Africa lioness, she extruded a wild, fierce, and majestic aura. Her milky white hair and sharp violet warrior eyes could paralyze men with only a gaze. She covered herself with animal skins, only her private areas, leaving most of her proud ebony skin exposed. Her only other feature would be her elongated ears,
denoting an elf.
She calmly drinks some tea before speaking to her acquaintance, sitting to her right.
"Naomi, how are your followers doing? Are they still moving from place to place?" (???)
"Yes, Freida. One of my teachings is to help the less fortunate. It takes people to go out most of the time. They built my temple on top of a mountain. So, it's inconvenient for the sick to make the journey. Therefore, the young of my order must make a pilgrimage to visit at least one city from every kingdom to help the oppressed. Then, they can come back to the mountain temple, if desired. It's not required to come back, but most do."(Naomi)
Finished speaking, the elegant lady sipped more of her tea. Naomi had a calm gentleness about her. Her body was displayed in a European style dress from the 1800's. It's narrow waistline, and significant hip and bust was gorgeously showcased. The dress had lots of frills, and in addition to its trademark bell-like look. Her blonde hair was done up into a bun, showing her beautiful neck and cleavage. Her smile and ocean blue eyes were sparkling like sunlight off of ocean waves.
"Yeah, you do have such intriguing teachings. The one thing I want to know, Naomi, does it help? How can a few disciples change the terrible conditions of some of the countries. The problems stem from the corruption of the people in power."(???)
"*sigh* Rune, what you say may be true, but it's not easy issue to fix. How can common people change the government so easily They have no power or authority to make such bold demands. I help those within my ability to help; it's fate. Those that get help were meant for me to help, unlike those that I don't. My grief, regarding the suffering, is with those that meddle to create more problems."(Naomi)
Naomi looked at her right and responded. This petite lady asked in-between bites of her cake. Her brown hair stopped at the shoulders, giving her a look of youthfulness. Her slim body and moderately curvy bust and hips makes her appearance look like a teenager. Dressed in robes over formal attire with her large pointy hat, people from Sirus's world would swear she was Granger's long lost sister from Harry Potter.
Naomi finished speaking to Rune before Freida, Rune, and her look at the fourth seat at the table. The person seated there was the most notorious troublemaker in the heavens. She is sitting majestically without sipping her tea. Her eyes were peering off into the distance, while her Asian-like eyes squinted in the abundant light. Her body was covered in a skintight black kimono, elegant and stunning.
Her long inky black hair glistened in the light, making her beautiful face shine. Of the four, she was the undisputed queen in her looks and body. Her slim waist, broad hips, and colossal breast gave her body the look of an hourglass. Her slender arms and legs make them more pronounced when viewed. Truly her body was crafted to allure men to their doom. The three of them can't help but feel jealous.
"Huh, did you say something, Naomi?"(Evil goddess)
"Nope, nothing at all. We were talking about the unfortunate ones in the mortal world. Care to add your opinion, Lalita?"(Naomi)
Lalita turned her head and looked at Naomi before responding.
"Yeah, I didn't want to broach the topic personally, but considering you asked me, I will respond. Everyone knows the origins of Sin, right?"(Lalita)
"Yeah, something like a by-product of creation? I'm the Keeper of Secrets, so I know most of the store. When God was born, so was his brother, the Devil. For in all things must there be a balance. When God created the multiverses, his brother created Sin. When God created life, his brother created death. God was fine with his creations. Regrettably, his brother, the devil, was not.
They exist as inverses of each other, like twins of light and shadow. While God embodied the virtues and his creations displayed God's virtues, his brother personifies Sin. Wrath, Jealousy, lust, sloth, envy, greed, and pride.
It's not clear what happened to the two precisely, but the world we live in today was the result."(Rune goddess bookworm)
"Excellent, Rune. You are quite right. I'm proud of you for remembering."(Lalita)
Lalita pats her head, pushing her hat down on her head more. The process blocked off her vision. Rune huffs at her for treating like a child. Lalita smiles before continuing.
"Well, what happened next was the point of the previous topic. The two killed each other in a clash that merged them. Two opposing forces locked in eternal conflict, each trying to devour the other. What happened next was that the two creations became one as well. The perfect multiverses without fault was corrupted by Sin and death. So, all creations in this new multiverses contains both opposing energies and naturals.
To answer your question, Naomi, I find it a pointless endeavor without end. After all, the same ones oppressed in turn oppress others. The same disciples of yours that help people commit horrific crimes on the same people they're meant to help. The same group of terrible governments that abuse their power, still safeguard their lands. The world is not one color of right or wrong, but a putrid gray. Thinking otherwise will only make you delusional. I hope my position was helpful."(Lalita the pessimists)
The group of other women was floored. How can she have such a hopeless point of view? Is hope false? No, no, they couldn't go with that!!
"Lalita!! Why are you spewing rubbish? I can except some of what you said, but not how dark you have painted it. Hope exists, and so does love..."(Freida)
Lalita sighs. People find the truth difficult to believe; therefore, she didn't want to speak on the subject. She adds to her previous statements.
"Both exist. Vices and virtues are in everyone's soul. Some are honest with themselves and let it out, while others hide it in the corner of their hearts. But they are there. We are no different from the mortals. We give it clever names like 'Spheres of Influence'. We hate, envy, love, protect, nurture... the list is endless. The problem is a lack of knowledge of virtues versus vices. Or worst, they are taught falsehood. Take that worthless, Bastard. He taught humans to pride themselves as superior to other races. Such teachings created no end of problems for the people of that world. All out of greed, lust, and pride."(Lalita the rant)
Wow, they were flabbergasted again!! She just threw her husband to the wolves!! They heard rumors about them, and not good ones either. Stories about how she was married off to the god of light, but they haven't consummated the marriage. With that thought aside, she makes an excellent point. After all, they also have a low opinion of "The Bastard".
Just as Lalita dropped bombs about her 'husband', aforementioned 'Bastard' showed up.
"Lalita!! What are you tell your acquaintances about me? To think this loving husband of yours would be slander so."(The Bastard)
Lalita looked around aimlessly with a disgusted look on her pretty face. After a minute of her weird behavior, she remarked about the air.
"Ladies, please forgive my deficient planning. I think my servants left a pile of manure nearby. The wind changed direction carried its stench toward us. I understand that manure has its functions. If we bury it in the ground, as it decomposes, it will at least make beautiful flowers. Nevertheless, I don't like the stench around me. Don't worry, ladies, next time we have tea. I will be more careful to ensure the servants don't manage the garden during our outing."(Lalita)
Lalita waves her hand in front of her face while picking up her cup and drinking some. The other occupants of the tea party were sweating as they looked at the "happy couple". The word she spoke was obvious. Manure equals husband. In her opinion, him buried in the ground would make him useful.
Wow!! She is astonishingly brazen. They could feel the awkward on their skin. The handsome face of her husband was changing different shades of colors. More then amusing, it was horrifying. The light god was one of the top-level gods in heaven. Only a handful can contend with him. Yet, she provoked him like he was air. They don't know if they should laugh or cry seeing this.
The three of them decided to pretend to see or hear nothing. They drank their tea in silence.
"Lalita... you!!?? Bold!! You think you can continue to say whatever you like, huh??!! Why must you ruin my reputation for your resentment. Why do you refuse my advances? You and I are married. Least you can do is perform your duty if love is impossible!!"(The Bastard)
"Oh, if it isn't my dear husband. I didn't see you come. Your presence must have been masked by the smell that assaulted my delicate sensibility. Great sincere, faithful husband, how was your break from duties to conquer unclaimed virgin 'lands'? I'm sure your magnificent exploits will regale all my guests. So, please feel free to entertain them."(Lalita the witty)
'The Bastard' begun to sweat all over. He couldn't believe she know what he had been up to. So what, he went to someplace with his avatar and 'graced' his followers with his love. He was the sun, his followers flowers, and they need his tinder care to develop appropriately. At least in his mind, that was the belief. Unfortunately, Lalita didn't see it that way. Perhaps, fate works in weird methods, for their marriage was arranged. It had restrictions and obligations, most of which was in his wife's favor.
Honestly, his wife drafted the prenuptial contract, and he couldn't understand most of it. Consumed by his desire to have her, he signed relatively quickly. It has been the greatest mistake of his life. The contract was a 216 page legally binding magical agreement, sealed by the damn Fate goddess. Still, what can he do but try to make their relationship work. He decided to change the subject before he sinks further.
"Lalita, did you recently create another anointing dungeon in my world? How about you stop messing with me? I have already informed my followers to remove its blight from my lands quickly. Your efforts will be wasted, I fear."(The Bastard)
"Fufufufufufu... you sent your followers to deal with my daughter and King??!! Please, dear husband, you only lead the sheep to their slaughter. When he is done, you will be lucky if bones remain. Fufufufufu."(Lalita)
*ring to noise*
"!!!"(everyone)
"What is this..."(everyone)
Lalita touches a bracelet on her slender arm, and a holographic screen pops up. An image of a cute girl that looks exactly like her except in her teens appeared on it. She looks excitedly at Lalita before she speaks.
"Momma, he did!!! I can believe after so many attempts, the One you said would show came. He undid the seals completely, all of them. It only took him a day. I can't even believe it. You put so many requirements too. He could only do it if he were my destined One, right? Momma, I know we have not seen each other for so long because of this. Could you maybe visit us and give us your blessings? I have observed his soul, and I know he loves you too. It would mean a lot if you could."(Alice)
Lalita puts down her cup with a heartwarming smile.
"Sure. I'll visit you soon. I have guests here, and I'm talking to 'That Uncle' right now as well. When I'm done, I'll come and visit both of you. Last time, that boy stole a piece of my heart from our little interaction. If he is lucky, he may be able to swindle more for himself. Fufufufufu.."(Lalita)
"As expected of mamma!! See you soon then!!"(Alice)
The hologram of the girl disappears with a cute sound effect. The uncle was so mad at their conversation; he puked blood. The others were so surprised their eyeballs almost fell out. This was the most scandalous tea party in history. The group could hardly wait to spread this juicy gossip. Until then, they maintain their appearances under stoic faces.
Lalita was oblivious to the thoughts of the others. Her mind was on how happy she was at the fated "Key" was that soul. In her very long life, he was the only one to make her laugh from the bottom of her heart...