Journey below [L x reader] • Death Note

Chapter 49 | attention

The underworld was dark, cold and gloomy. The human realm was all kinds of weather and aesthetics based on the seasons. The shinigami realm was basically a post apocalyptic wasteland.

But Olympus was the lap of luxury. Not all the gods liked it, of course the underworld gods always preferred the darkness, but Olympus had its reputation for a reason. It was warm, sunny, covered in clouds and glowing trees of fresh ambrosia leaves with streams of clear waters. It was like entering the gates to paradise. That's why when you and L found out that Nyx was able to plunge it into darkness in her anger, you knew the situation was serious.

Up on Olympus, the gods were all lounging around and watching the humans go by as they always did. Every so often they'd pop down somewhere quiet in the human realm to see how it was doing. But for the most part gods of all kinds never really interfered with humans outside their jobs anymore. It was too dangerous at this point.

"Huh... that's odd, the deaths have slowed a lot recently"

Dionysus was a little hazy from a hangover, but was still able to overhear the conversation between goddess of love and god of music, sun and healing.

"It has, guess the underworld have fixed whatever problem was going on there" Apollo replied.

"Do you have any idea what was going on? I know there was a rouge shinigami around but I find it hard to believe they'd be the one killing. They'd be asking to get punished if they did that" Aphrodite replied.

"I don't know, I never know what's going when death is involved nowadays. Not since the underworld cut us off"

"Not that I blame them... I mean Persephone was just trying to protect her son Zagreus from the wrath of her mothers winter. And then the whole uh... Nyx thing happened"

Apollos glow dimmed a little when Aphrodite mentioned that, the memory of the darkness cast over Olympus always made him shudder. He always had a sun like glow to him, to match the tan undertones in his skin and bright blonde locks.

Aphrodite on the other hand was more pink, she always had rosey cheeks, a strawberry tinge to her long hair and rather an a glow she left the sweet fragrance of roses wherever she went.

"That woman is powerful, I'm surprised anyone would even dare try and mess with her or her babies" Apollo said.

"I know, I can't tell you how mad I was at Zeus but I knew if I said anything it'd just cause more arguments. Children deserve nothing but love, it was painful to watch. Although I'm beyond glad Nyx adores her baby so much she stepped in" Aphrodite replied.

Dionysus raised an eyebrow listening to them, of course he knew what was going on down in the underworld thanks to you and L contacting him for his boon. He was sworn to secrecy though, and he understood why. Even when he's drunk and on another planet he still keeps his secrets. Although he did find it interesting that Aphrodite and Apollo seemed to be remorseful for what happened all those years ago, perhaps it was their love and light nature but they seemed to be on the underworlds side in all this.

"Here's Hermes by the way? Maybe we can ask him what's going on, he does send messages to the underworld after all" Apollo asked.

"No idea, he's been all over the place dropping off messages recently. I think he was in the underworld a few weeks ago though, he could know what's going on. Although there's absolutely the chance even he's not allowed to know since the underworld is so protective of their secrets" Aphrodite replied.

The wine god couldn't help but evesdrop. This was the first he'd heard anyone talk about the state of the human realm recently. And the first he'd heard of 'the incident' in... well centuries probably. He just continued to lounge nearby pretending to be occupied with something else and kept listening.

"I know I'm not on the best terms with Persephone... but I do hope her son has grown to be a good boy. And I hope Hypnos has somewhat healed from all... that" Aphrodite said.

"Me too, healing is in my nature I just want everyone to heal safely. I'd be nice if we could heal the relationship between us and the underworld but I doubt that will happen on Zeus or Nyx's watch" Apollo replied.

"It was centuries ago, Hypnos was a child, we were still young too... you'd think everyone would have maybe not forgiven but forgotten by now. Then again, that kind of pain leaves trauma"

That it did, a kind no amount of alcohol could numb. Not even Dionysus sacred wine would heal that pain. He was a bit younger than Hypnos at the time, he couldn't imagine the fear that boy went through. Zeus being Dionysus' father also made things a bit awkward. He didn't stand by what happened but couldn't really escape his fathers grasp, he was the king of Olympus after all.

"Perhaps we'll ask Hermes when he comes back" Apollo said.

"We should, I'm eager to know" Aphrodite replied.

Dionysus listened to them leave and the conversation fizzled out. He was now left with a bit of worry. He knew if they found out about what was going on with shades interfering with humans and death notes and such there'd be a big scuff. Maybe not from Aphrodite and Apollo as they'd suggested but from the others for sure.

Hermes was off delivering messages, so he couldn't exactly contact you and L through him. That and he had no idea that Hermes knew of you and L as well, they'd both kept their word and stayed silent. But he felt the need to give you a heads up that the Olympians were onto there being something up with the deaths and the underworld. He'd have to send a massage somehow...

He had an idea, he could write it out and send one of his sacred animals down to the human realm to deliver it next time you and L were on the surface. Perhaps a snake could sneak around the building without being spotted? That sounded like the best bet.

Getting up and taking a second to steady from that hangover, he pulled his wavy hair back out of his face and picked up the empty wine bottle he had, he was off to his chambers to write that note and send it down with one of his snakes. You'd know it's from him, it'd smell like wine after all.

Next time you and L were up on the surface messing with the taskforce, you'd have a little visitor with a message for you. Hopefully this will help avoid any problems that might come up in the future.