[ WP ] Every god ever worshiped by humanity exists . All of them live in a city in the sky and run everything that happens . However , many arguments arise over who gets to do what .

Everything flashed white and then I arrived with a *poof*. After dusting myself off, I noticed that the land in front spanned at least a hundred cities. A set of golden gates stood as a barrier with a black guy in a goat outfit hobbling around. `` Saint Peter?'' 
 
 He snapped to attention, looking both left and then right. When he noticed me he gave a sigh of relief. `` Phew, I thought you were God.'' 
 
 God? 
 
 I do n't remember dying. In fact, all I can remember is the flash, being flung into a cloudy mass, and this. `` I'm in heaven?'' 
 
 Peters chuckled. He pointed a thumb to the land behind him. `` You ever seen six castles, four jungle kingdoms, and a theme park on the same stretch of land?'' 
 
 Matter of fact I had n't. 
 
 `` But you're...'' 
 
 `` I know.'' 
 
 `` You're a black goa-'' 
 
 `` No, seriously, it's okay. Just go with it.'' 
 
 Go figure. 
 
 Peter beckoned for me to follow. He unlocked the gates and quickly let me in before slamming them closed. `` You got ta watch out for the sneakers. Anyone that gets passed this point becomes a God. Some of the *others* try their luck when no one is looking.'' 
 
 And they put a guy in a goat outfit there to scare them away? Perfect. 
 
 `` I'm Stan by the way,'' I told him. 
 
 Peters jogged ahead. `` I know. I'm going to give you the run down real quick before I take you to your kingdom. Do n't act too surprised or too curious. None of this really matters, except for the fact you're a God now. This is just... a polite intro.'' 
 
 He may as well have clubbed me over the head. `` I'm getting a kingdom?'' 
 
 `` Sure thing, Stan. But look, you've got two minutes until you're transported there. God rules. It stops meddling, fighting, bickering, and arm wrestles between Kratos and Hercules -- seriously, those things can take generations.'' 
 
 He stopped at the edge of a cloudy outcrop that overlooked the castle ahead. `` What you've got ta understand is that there are hundreds of Gods. We enforce the barrier between their Kingdom -- except for one day every Earth year -- so they do n't meddle.'' 
 
 `` Why would you pick me to be a God?'' 
 
 Seriously, I did n't remember who I was on Earth, but I'm sure if it was a worthwhile existence, I would have. 
 
 `` It's decided via random number generator.'' 
 
 Ouch, what a way to find out you're not a special snowflake. 
 
 `` In this quadrant, we've got Poseidon, Aeris, Zeus, Shiva, Ifrit, Abtu, Ra, Atlas and then two of the old guys at the back. There are ten lots in total, ten Gods to a lot. Since you're relatively new, you get to share yours with one other. Enjoy the space while you have it.'' 
 
 This whole God thing was a lot more organised than I anticipated. 
 
 Saint Peter snapped his fingers and parchment made from cloud appeared in his hands. He held it out for me. `` Fingerprint at the bottom and you're good to go. You'll be issued a set of God powers like everyone else.'' 
 
 I frowned but did n't hesitate to go with it. This whole thing seemed like a good deal, no catches. Peters snapped his fingers again and the parchment poofed outta existence, my fingerprint intact. `` Enjoy your stay, err... what was it again?'' 
 
 `` S-'' 
 
 Peters stomped and the ground opened underneath me. 
 
 `` -Ahhhh -- ttttttannnn!'' 
 
 I slammed into a pile of black dirt in the middle of a large cavern. Lava flowed in gaps between the Earth and the wall a welcoming message had been inscribed. 
 
 *Welcome to the underworld, S-a-tan. * 
 
 
 
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