Fate placed a bouquet flowers in front of the large stone slab that was the Takamachi family grave. She was all by herself in the cemetery being blanketed by the shadows cast by the clouds.
"Hello, Nanoha." Fate remained crouched in front of the grave. "It's been a long time."
Only the plant life was there to hear her, but she continued speaking anyways.
"I'm sorry I haven't come to see in you a few years, but Earth is pretty far out of the way and there's been a lot going on lately. So much has happened since you died… So much that I don't even know where to begin to tell you about it."
"Everyone is doing just fine, so you don't need to worry about that. I went to see your family before coming here and the Midori-ya is as popular as ever. Your parents and sister looked like they were enjoying themselves, but I'm sure you already knew that since they come see you more often than I do."
"Hayate's gone and become the youngest member of the high council. She's been pushing for some radical reforms to the system and has many people behind her. Of course Signum and the others are still her number one supporters. Vita's still working hard at being a combat instructor too, and you'd be proud of how well she takes care of her students… Even if she bangs them up a little." Fate let out a little laugh. "Not like you didn't do that sometimes yourself. Teana still shudders at the memory."
"Speaking of Teana, she's grown into a fantastic Enforcer. She's cracked many big cases and the name of Lanster is now one associated with respect. She sends her regards and thanks you for 'setting her straight' that one time. You would be proud of her too, especially that Starlight Breaker of hers."
"Subaru has made a name for herself as well. Though she's been offered several promotions, she's still on the front lines of the disaster relief squad. She always rushes into the thick of things, saving many lives in the process. I believe she actually holds some kind of record now."
"Erio and Caro enjoy a pretty peaceful life. They're still part of the environmental squad, protecting the wildlife from the occasional poacher, but now Lutecia is with them too." Fate laughed again. "Erio's gotten himself into quite the predicament because of it. He's going to have to choose one of them eventually."
"Lindy-kaa-san, Chrono and Amy haven't changed at all. They're still diligent in their duties, only now they have more kids to take care of. Chrono still gets that look on his face when I call him 'onii-chan' too."
"As for me, well… It was really hard at first. Getting along without you, I mean. Loosing you was the hardest thing I've ever experienced in my life, even harder than what happened with Precia-kaa-san. I was lost without you, and it nearly got me killed. I was really pathetic." She scratched the back of her head in an embarrassed manner. "But don't worry, I'm ok now. I still wish you were here, but it doesn't hurt anymore. I'm able to look back on our time together and smile, and I can talk about you with others and we're able to laugh together. The good times and the bad times are all fond memories now."
When Fate brought her hand down, the Sun decided to peek around the clouds. A ray of light caught the gold band on Fate's finger, making it sparkle.
"Oh, this?" Fate smiled. "Believe it or not, I actually got married. I think we were just licking each other's wounds at first, but it's not like that anymore. We genuinely love each other and he makes me happy," Her smile widened into a grin. "So don't be too mad at him, ok? He'll be along shortly; I just went ahead while he dealt with something. Vivio is coming too and you'll be surprised at how much she's grown. She's such a wonderful girl, but I'll let her tell you herself what she's been up to. There are two others that will be here that I'd like to introduce you to as well."
"Fate-mama!" She heard Vivio's voice call.
"Here they are now." Fate stood up. "Did everything go ok?"
"Yup." Vivio nodded. "It's because I helped out."
"I could have handled it myself." Yuuno sighed, bringing up the rear. He glanced down at the stroller he pushed. "It was just changing diapers, after all."
Fate looked at the two infants that rested comfortably in their transport. "I hope you two didn't cause too much trouble for your father and sister." The twin girls only made a gurgling noise in reply.
"Let me introduce you," Fate said, turning back to the grave. "These are my daughters Alicia and Nanoha. Alicia, Nanoha, the person who rests here is some one very important to your mama, papa, and sister." She thought she saw a flicker of understanding in her children's eyes, but they made no reaction otherwise. A warm, gentle breeze passed through at that moment, as if carrying a certain sentiment to those present.
Fate stepped back and stood by Yuuno's side as Vivio put her own flowers on the grave and began talking.
"How are you feeling, Fate?" Yuuno asked as he put his arm around his wife. She leaned her head against him in response.
"Everything is just fine." She said. Even though Nanoha was no longer with them, her loving smile would never be forgotten. "I am very happy right now."
Life Goes On by Mika Arisaka (Gundam SEED Destiny 2nd ending) is a good song, but I actually wasn't listening to that when I wrote this. I was listening to Climax Jump by AAA (Kamen Rider Den-O opening) strangely enough.
Also, since Alavon has decreed it, I shall write more of this universe!