Free! Iwatobi Suiei Gods 2: Voyage of the Magic Six –Epilogue Story–
フリー! イワトビ水泳神々二つ: マジックシックスのヴォヤージュ - エピローグストーリー -
Free! Voyage of the Magic Six
フリー! マジックシックスのヴォヤージュ
-Book 1: The World of Isolation アイソレーションの世界-
-Book 2: Fellowship of the Magic Six マジックシックスのフェローシップ
-Book 3: Eternal Promise 永遠のプロミス- (You are here)-
-Book 4: Mirrored Voyage ミラーヴォヤージュ-
-Book 5: Heroes of the Gods 神々のヒーローズ -
~Introduction:
At long last, after several days of vacations and mini-breaks (however, I am going to be traveling again soon), I have finally begun Book 3 of the Pentalogy of Voyage of the Magic Six!
The first two books were very similar to another anime entirely but I didn't want to write another Trilogy after Heart of the Sixth Magic so I made these two books based from BLOOD+, a story of where a pure bred Queen Chiropteran, Saya, takes on the war against her very evil twin sister, Diva. (But that's beside the point)
Now the next three books will be more tied to a much more (with some crossovers and very few references left from my other favorite anime) original story that I have long wanted to reveal…you'll really get to learn a lot about my very own Free! AU as I have prepared a list of mysteries that could be still needed to solve:
Who is Iwatobi? Sametsuka? Pandora? Who are they really?
Why are some names (such as Iwamara, Neo Tabuk, Rodinia Magna) similar in both worlds of Earth and Duniya?
What happened to the storyline after Previous Saga's Finale, The Last Legend"?
How is Anastasia tied to this storyline like how Alexander the Great was? Will she learn to accept the truth about her family?
Are there new prophecies to look forward to?
How about the new characters in High Speed Vol. 2? Will they make any debuts?
And as promised...this story will start to become the "Free!" that you and I know and love for: SWIMMING, FRIENDSHIP, and "some drama", and of course...ships and more!
~AveraxMagna
Prologue: 受賞を記念 Memorial to the Honored
Planet Earth: The Discovery of Romanov's Remains, Year 2007
Sergei Plotnikov along with Lenoid were walking through the clearing with several silver birch trees all around. They've been on a long search of discovering the remains of the Romanovs ever since the 1991 discovery.
They were not far from the city of Yekaterinburg where the shooting incident took place. However, the fate of Anastasia was still kept a mystery of this world as even a handful of people still try to make claims and their connections to the Romanov Family.
Lenoid stepped on something as they heard a loud crunch.
"Wh-hat was that? Coal or bone?" asked Sergei.
"Let's check it out," said Leonid as they took out their tools an began to dug up.
An hour or so later, they discovered a series of bones with several skull fragments and pieces of a pelvis. They called out to the archaeologists and began to preform an expert search.
"Could it be Prince Alexei!?" asked Sergei.
"Not only that but it looks like an older woman as well…" said Leonid.
"It has been around 90 years since the turmoil," replied Sergei, "And yet Anastasia…"
"Maybe she did escape…don't you think?" suggested Leonid.
"For sure her story is the most mysterious of them all," he answered.
No one knew the fate of Anastasia as the princess was brought to another world during the Russian Revolution and later became an adopted sibling of the Rover Family as well as an important figure during the Chiropteran Wars with the Magic Six, the same team that reined the continent of Lynwin.
Planet Duniya: Kaarina's Cavern
The Blind Prophet slammed her staff down again and again repeatedly as she sensed the change in the atmosphere. She felt the battle's climax and the restoration of The Last Star as waves of energy flowed into her staff.
She finally stopped and felt her dress glowing as six blots of light shined from the staff and struck at a wall, imprinting something…different.
Kaarina made her way to the wall and brushed her hand through the cracks and the shapes imprinted on as the staff read it all out.
Finally she muttered, "Six stars are now reunited…but a new test waits for them…to defeat the greatness of evil…three shall walk on a path of courage…and three shall walk on the path of fortitude. However, a great sacrifice must be made by one of the loved ones in order to fulfill their destiny…together; the powers will be greater and stronger…they shall become the will, that destroys the heavens!"
The City of Iwamara , Days after the Battle, Funeral of the Combatants Lost
The Magic Six, along with their friends from the pirate clans, Neo Tabuk and The Watcher's joined up with the original citizens of Iwamara to gather for a memorial ceremony along with several generals from Neo Tabuk and Aeuropa City.
So many lives were lost during the last 18 years, with the recent Battle of Rodinia Magna being one of the bloodiest fights alongside with the Tragedy of Herisia. In the end, Rasputin was defeated, the monsters were destroyed, Alex regained his magic as a Suiei God and cured from his Chiropteran curse but many close friends and family died.
Anne walked up to the coffin that held her father inside as she saw his face somewhat patched up from the burns he suffered. She couldn't help but to spill tears since she knew this would be the last time she would ever see him. It was only a month or so since she finally reunited with him after he vanished for the same amount of time during the war.
Awlida walked up to see Matsuura as he beloved partner rested peacefully in his coffin. After the Battle of Makoto and Haruka on the Island of Ackins, she grew to appreciate him and learned a lot about the world. Back when they were in Terra Magna, the two got a bit too close and before she knew it, she was already pregnant but was happy to at least have that from him.
Goodbye Matsuura. I'll take care of them, I promise, thought Awlida as she spilled her own tears down her cheek.
Father, I'll do what I can to help my friends…even if it means I have to face death, thought Anne as she and Awlida closed the lid.
Shirahama, along with the Magic Six handed the ladies a bouquet of flowers to put onto the coffin and gave them hugs to wipe their tears away. The pain of losing someone dear to them was definitely one of the most unforgettable things about life.
Many families gathered around to visit their deceased ones as well while many people began to start up the businesses and operating the city again slowly.
By sunset, Matsuura and Takeshi were buried not far from the beaches and Anne tossed some of the ashes from Takeshi to the ocean with Shirahama while Awlida stood with Haruka and Sousuke and Makoto.
"How are you injuries?" asked Awlida.
"Doing better," said Sousuke as he removed one of the bandages off of himself, "I should be alright in a week or so."
"Shouldn't you be resting though?" asked Makoto.
"Perhaps but I rather be up on my feet and staying active. I'd rather be swimming right now to be honest…so I can practice and keep going," he answered.
"I guess you haven't changed that much either from Earth," said Haruka.
"I could almost say the same to you," replied Sousuke, before looking at Alex talking to Rei, Rin and Nagisa, "However…"
"It doesn't matter at this point," said Makoto, "The past is the past…our lives on Earth are fulfilled and done."
Sousuke remained silent as he wondered if they knew that they had to return to Earth. It wasn't until Haruka answered, "The gods though…they have requested us for an important mission."
"So I have heard from Rin," said Sousuke, "That you all would return to Earth."
Makoto kept silent to himself while Haruka turned his head to see Rin talking with the others still before answering, "You were a friend of Rin's back in elementary school, isn't that right?"
"Well…you could say that, we did have our discussions…however he was one way and I was another way. We were cordial at times but we also had our own beliefs about things," replied the taller boy, "He is after all…a part of your lives. He made the decision to transfer to you guys both times…"
Haruka turned to see Anastasia as the princess said, "Haruka, Makoto…the others are going to head back to town."
"We'll get moving too, it's about to get late," replied Haruka.
Iwamara Clinic
Sonya sat at the desk where she monitored the heart rate and blood pressure on the Chiropteran babies. After they were brought in by Jadwiga and Aki, she set off to work with her staff to keep the babies safe in a separate room from the rest of the patients as well as securing around.
"Blood rate…normal levels…but…why is it a bit lower for the heart rate?" she muttered, "They're Chiropterans, aren't they?"
She picked up the phone and called Jadwiga, asking her to send Alex to the clinic.
"Will do," said Jadwiga, "But I cannot guarantee if he can…"
"I understand, but it's worth a try," replied Sonya, "You know…it's just like yesterday when he was brought in by Gerogia…and all of that."
"Yeah," she answered, "I'll go fetch him. Thank you."
The group made their way back to Lynhaven's Bar and settled in the chairs. It was such a long day for having to deal with the deceased people and there were still plenty of bodies that needed to be blessed and remembered.
"Many have lost their lives," said Alex, "…b-because of…our blood. I shouldn't have…"
Rei rested his hand on Alex's hand and replied, "It's none of your fault. You know that."
"Yes…but I couldn't even…" began Alex when he turned to see Jadwiga standing by the doorway.
"Sonya wishes to see you," said The Watcher's Leader, "Alone."
Alex turned to Rei and replied, "It won't be long."
"Uh Alex-chan," said Nagisa, "You're okay with us staying here…?"
"Of course," he smiled, "It's our home now…even if we are forced to leave here someday."
He walked out to follow Jadwiga to the Iwamara Clinic after going down the slope and heading into the downtown region. After they got inside, they found Sonya waiting for then as she was writing some notes down on a clipboard.
"Are they okay?" he asked.
"Everything except for the heart rate," said Sonya, "It's a bit slower than usual. When I took an analyzation of your anatomy back when you were a Chiropteran; you had a bit higher rates than the average Chiropterans."
"It's probably because they are still young," he shrugged, "I honestly have no clue though…but I know this…they are not pure-bred Chiropterans. Only Rasputin and I were the pure blood kings."
"Yes I know," she replied, "However…they are probably at least a half breed of both species…since they both have the DNA similar to that of humans and the monsters."
"Sonya," said Jadwiga, "I need to have a word with you. Alex, go on upstairs to meet them, if you want."
The boy nodded and headed up to the room to see the babies two ladies sat down for a serious discussion.
"Haven't you realized it yet?" asked Jadwiga.
"That Alex is human again?" replied Sonya.
"No…it's about Camelot," said Jadwiga, "The tree blew some petals around with scar-like scratches and I had Aki to go visit the tree."
"And…?" asked the nurse.
"They have to return to their world," said Jadwiga, "Along with Aki and Sousuke…the girl told me that there will be other people coming to get them when the time comes."
"Jadwiga…do you think they will be alright after all of this?" asked Sonya.
"…I really don't know," she answered, "But there is something else that needs to be done…it's time for Anastasia to learn the truth."
"I see," replied Sonya, "I guess it's time now."
Shirahama and Anne sat down on the beach sands as they watched the sun setting down while Awlida was out with Aki and Anastasia in the village. The two had a lot in their minds ever since the battle began.
"What do you think?" asked Shirahama.
"About what?" she asked.
"…Rei told me that Rasputin has children," he answered, "He told me to talk to Alex about it but I guess he left before I got a chance to."
"I think…we should do something about that," said Anne, "They are half-breed human and Chiropteran and my father did work with Alex for a bit…"
"Anne, I feel like you're going to take his place," he said, "I don't want you to do this unless this is absolutely what you wanted. I know that those babies don't have a mother either but…"
She put her hand down to his and said, "Shira, after we arrived in Iglis Magna, father and I decided to get our medical examinations since we were not used to living in the mountains. However, I was given some genetic screening testing and…"
Shirahama remained silent as Anne answered, "I was born sterile…"
She looked at him with his shocked eyes and continued, "I didn't understand it back then…but eventually I did…the truth did hurt. But…at least I was able to be focused on finding my father rather than worrying about a family."
"And you are certain of this?" he asked.
"Yes…I'll raise them," she answered as she got up and walked through the sands, "Shira, I know you may not like it…but at least we have to give it a try."
"Alex was just lucky that he was once a human," argued Shirahama, "These newborns are not human from Earth or whatever they call it."
"Shira, I know it bothers you but please…" she begged, "Just think it over, okay?"
Alex walked into the room as he saw the babies resting on the crib with some straps and pads on their arms connected to an EKG and other tubes with fluids and saline. It had been several days since they were born from the cocoons and were taken in by Jadwiga and Aki.
He could only watch as they continued to sleep and sound cutely. However, deep down in his heart, it was perhaps a huge sacrifice because of how the incest breeding works and the consequences of not following the path of the Chiropteran line.
Or maybe…ever since he and I were born, maybe we can pick our own future, he thought, it doesn't matter what the next generation is…as long as…
Alex turned to see Jadwiga and Sonya walking into the room as the nurse walked over and read over the monitors.
"I think it's because of the half human and half Chiropteran they are," said Alex, "But…as I am no longer a Chiropteran, their blood is poison to me."
"We still have a lot to learn about them," replied Sonya, "We'll give you updates on them."
"Thank you," he answered as he gave a quick bow and left the room.
Matryona…Varvara…I guess I'll name them, he thought as he went down the stairs and walked out of the clinic.
Lynhaven's Bar
Aki sat down next to Awlida as the latter drank a glass of water. The pregnant pirate had to refrain herself from some of the "better drinks" like she used to when she was with Shirahama and Haruka back on their days at sea.
"You know, I used to help some of our friends back on Earth," said Aki, "Now that you're going to be expecting soon, I know it's early…but do you want to go down to see if there's any maternity clothes available?"
Awlida almost choked on her drink and turned to her with a little blush before replying, "I…I never heard of such thing. When our female pirates were to get pregnant, they were normally put on some robes and other weird things…"
"Alrighty, I guess I may not know about that," sighed Aki, holding her hand, "Come on. You're gonna need some supplies soon and perhaps a new home here."
"Well I did like this one house by the palm trees," she answered, "But it's a little far from here. However, Shirahama and Anne will also live with me."
Aki turned her head to see Sousuke standing by the doorway as he said, "We have to talk."
The girl nodded and turned to Awlida, "We'll get you started later."
"Now what's going on?" asked Aki, "Did you get anything from Camelot?"
"He says one month," said Sousuke, "Before they get here."
"I see," said Aki, "…Ikuya Kirishima, Shiina Ashi, Nao Serizawa, and Kisumi Shigino?"
"Yeah," he replied, "The four of them have agreed to get here and take us all back via Camelot's Whirlwind."
"Have they even talked about the price for a round trip? You know that the witch boy…" she began.
"Ikuya has it all paid…despite how he feels about this," shrugged Sousuke, "He's definitely going to give the glare at Haruka for sure."
"I'm surprised my elder brother hasn't even participated in this," she answered, "So many people we met…both Elementary and Middle school…just like what the witch boy said, our lives would be intertwined..."
"Yes," he nodded, "It's time for our part…and their part…to play their role."
"Now then, what about Anastasia?" asked Aki, "How will she finally understand our world?"
"I've spoke to Jadwiga a few days ago," he answered, "She plans to use the Kratana on her."
"WHAT?!" she gasped, "Th-that thing!? But she hasn't even…"
"I think she can handle it," he smiled, "Why else she's been alive this whole time?"
Upstairs:
Makoto, Rei, Haruka and Rin sat in Alex's room as they were waiting for the final member to return from the favor. It had been at least an hour and the room was a bit warm from the weather. Nagisa was somehow absent at the moment while they sat down, waiting in the mildly warm room.
"Is there even a fan or two in here?" asked Rei as he carefully looked through Alex's closet.
Rin took a look at the photo of Alex, Aki, and Anastasia as he saw how happy the trio were at the very same beach.
"Maybe they use the AC," muttered Rei.
"Well in our days as pirates, we would swim in the ocean or if we were on islands, a lake was more suitable," smiled Makoto.
"Same with us," said Haruka, "Awlida and Shirahama were always looking forward to swimming."
"They sound a lot like you Haru-chan," chuckled Makoto.
"You can't lay off the –chan," sighed Haruka.
"Hehehe," smiled the taller boy.
Nagisa rushed into the room with a shock on his face as he summoned the compendium and hurried through the pages.
"What's the matter Nagisa-kun!?" asked Rei.
"N-Nagisa!?" asked Rin.
"I was leaving the bathroom when I heard Aki-chan and Sou-chan talking in a different room…they were saying something about other people that may be alive on Earth but I couldn't make out the names!"
"Can the Compendium show us?" asked Makoto.
"We can give it a try," said Rei.
The five reached their hands to the book as the pages flipped magically faster and faster until it stopped at a point in time where they saw Rin's days in Australia as well as Makoto and Haruka's days in middle school while Nagisa finishing up his elementary school.
"Th-that's!" gasped Makoto.
"Neither of their names are showing up," sighed Rei, "Then again, I don't remember seeing their pics when they were kids."
"My oh my…they did live on Lynwin with us, right?" asked Rin.
"Well not right away but they did move out there during the Great Immigration," said Haruka.
"Could it be possible they're still alive?" asked Nagisa.
"Well we only know that Kou, Sergi, Miskohibsa, and Nitori are…" said Rin, "The gods didn't tell us anything more beyond that."
Flashback, Book 2: Fellowship of the Magic Six
"E-earth?!" asked Haruka.
"W-we're going back!?" gasped Rei.
"But how is it even…?" began Makoto.
"Oh Earth still exists," said Suiei Ryugazaki, "And yes, you're all going to have to return soon."
"Why is that?" asked Rin.
"…to bring back Anastasia," answered Suiei Hazuki.
"Th-the princess?!" asked Alex as he looked at Rei and Haruka.
"Why do we need to bring her back?" asked Rei.
"Is she in danger?" asked the blonde.
"It's not much about her in danger," said Suiei Hazuki, "But rather…she needs to be reunited with her family."
"I-is she going to die?" asked Nagisa.
"It's a possibility," said Suiei Nanase, "However, the current conditions in her body are that of a 18 year old…so I don't think she'll pass out anytime soon unless she tries to do something."
"You are to help her bring her back because there is a major problem going on with the people of Russia in all kinds of political uprisings," explained Suiei Tachibana.
"But…if she reveals her existence to be alive though…" began Nagisa, "Wouldn't they try to kill her…those…?"
"N-Nagisa?" asked Makoto.
"It's a risk we are going to have to take," replied Suiei Matsuoka, "For now…Camelot says that you have a month to get ready."
"C-Camelot?" asked Rin.
"Your friend, the tree…" said Suiei Matsuoka.
"TREE-SAN!" gasped Rei, "That's what its name was!"
"Yes I remember now," answered Haruka, "You wanted to have the tea party with the tree."
Rei blushed heavily for a moment but a warm hand linked with Alex managed to calm him down. The team looked at each other with a nod before Haruka replied, "We'll do it."
The gods nodded and vanished into the mists and the six returned back to the bar as they got into an almost of an argument.
"So you're saying that…Anastasia is the Romanov that escaped!?" gasped Makoto.
"Yes," said Nagisa, "She's the last survivor of the house…her family was killed by the people who they thought they trusted. But it goes much more complex than that."
"So it seems," replied Haruka.
"We'll figure this all out in the time to come," nodded Rin, "I'm sure we'll be able to give help in some way, shape, or form."
"But how did she even get to this world in the first place?" asked Rei.
"I wouldn't be able to tell you since she and I both had our minds wiped away for the year we stayed here," sighed Alex.
Present Time:
Alex returned to the bar where he saw Awlida resting her head on the counter. He could only smile to himself as he walked passed her and made his way upstairs before seeing Sousuke and Aki walking passed him and going down to the bar.
"Is there anything I need to do?" he asked.
"Don't worry about it," said Aki, "We'll take care of her."
"I see," he nodded and he walked his way up to the room and saw the others waiting before him.
"Alex-chan!" gasped Nagisa as he glomped with him along with Rei and the others.
The boy coughed and said, "Geeze, I thought you'd be in bed by now!"
"Well we decided to wait," replied Makoto.
"So…we're gonna start swimming soon?" asked Rin.
"Yeah," said Alex, "I spoke to Rocko earlier today and he'll restart the Iwamara Swim Team as 2.0. I'm not sure how much it will grow but I'm sure a handful of people will start to join. As for the high school, I don't know when it will open to enrollment but..."
Haruka was ready to strip off but Makoto grabbed his hands and said, "You'll get there soon."
"Rin-chan, let's go sleep together!" smiled Nagisa as he grabbed Rin's hand and the two went to one of the guest rooms while Makoto gently went with Haruka to the other guest room.
"I guess it's you and I," said Rei with a smile.
"Yeah," nodded Alex, sitting down on the bed, "Maybe we should do a slumber party sometime soon."
"I'll get some nail polish!" shouted Nagisa, "For when we do! Just wait!"
"HOW DID YOU EVEN HEAR US!?" gasped Rei.
The blonde chuckled and ran back to the room with Rin while they all settled down to rest, counting down the time before they would all finally swim at a pool again together.
Anastasia walked with Jadwiga to the basement of the bar. Ever since the war finally ended, The Watcher's took the empty basement into making a new mini-HQ for now until they could relocate a new building. Jadwiga pulled down the cover and unveiled a tube similar to the one that Anastasia slept in.
"W-what's this!?" asked the princess.
"This is our friend…" said Jadwiga, "However, that's only half of what you need."
The leader opened a pouch to reveal a slimy looking creature, making the princess even gasp a little and stepping back.
"You have a lot to learn about them…and yourself," explained the leader, "Have no fear…the tube will provide you the vitamins and minerals that will last you a month and…"
"I'm not going to rest up again," said Anastasia, "Not after the last 70 or so years…"
"This will only be a short time," replied Jadwiga, "I promise you."
Anastasia nodded as she could feel her own body moving against her will but she had to trust her…right? Wasn't it what she needed…to know the past? She got to the capsule and slid herself into the solution while Jadwiga dropped the slimy creature inside as it attached her face, causing her eyes to close…
She saw nothing at first until an explosion of colors blurred her vision as the world around her transformed and morphed, taking her to the place of memories…the world of Earth where the Lynwin Continent was displayed before her…
Finally, the memories of the past…shall be revealed!
Episode 1 & Interlude 1: Water Weds. June 18, 2014
Due to my coming trip to Italy (begins on the 21st of June) for 3 weeks ; I won't be back till around July 12th (or maybe earlier)
Episodes 2 - 5 & Interludes 2 - 5: Water Weds. JULY 2014