I stared at Ariana, shocked. The God of Life? I asked. But...I thought the God of Life was a man.
Ariana nodded. He is, she said. But in his past life, he was a woman. And that is when we fell in love.
I felt my mind reeling. So, you're saying that the God of Life and you...?
Ariana nodded again. Yes, she said. We are in love. But our love is forbidden because we are gods of opposite realms. The other gods fear that our love will upset the balance of the universe.
I thought about this for a moment. But...I am the God of Death, I said. And I could help you. I could talk to the other gods and...
Ariana shook her head. No, she said. You cannot. The other gods will not listen to you. They are afraid of you, God of Death. They fear your power.
I frowned, feeling a surge of anger. That is not fair, I said.
Ariana placed a hand on my arm. I know, she said. But that is the way it is. And I must accept it.
I looked at her, seeing the sadness in her eyes. No, I said. You do not have to accept it. I will help you, Ariana. I will find a way to make the other gods listen.