Hi guys, it's me again coming to you with this one-shot. As for all my other stories, I'm having writer's block right now combined with an accident I had a few years ago which is why it is extremely difficult to continue them. So they're not abandoned or anything. Also time is not as easy as it used to be. With a full-time job now, I barely have time to write stories much less continue them. So I actually have my friend Bladejack8 act as my writer using my account. I would physically write the plot on paper and then mail it to him. Upon receiving it, he would use my account and type the plot while I just write the A/Ns. Anyway enough of that, enjoy this story that also serves as proof that I'm still alive in writing stories.
It was a beautiful day in Japan. The skies were blue, grasses were green and the sounds of families enjoying a wonderful Saturday afternoon was heard. All of these wonderful things brought a smile to Touma Kamiyama's face as he laid underneath his favorite spot in the world: The tree where he would play with Kento and Luna as children. Thinking about his friends, he shed a tear as he remembered Luna's sacrifice and thought about his future. After his conversations with the spirits of the deceased, Bahato mentioned something in a private conversation that struck his core.
"Listen kid. One day it'll happen. But there'll be the one special someone that will act as your other half. She'll be there for you and you'll have to be there for her. Don't make the same mistakes I did."
Touma thought on his words and after several days, he realized what Bahato meant by his other half. He knew how Bahato had a family and when they were killed, it broke him completely. While Touma never fell down the same path, he once nearly did. It was while he was under Primitive Dragon's control and how he nearly killed Reika Shindai. She may have been an enemy at the time, but that didn't mean that Touma wanted to kill her. All he wanted to do was protect his friends but the beast at the time thought that to protect Ryo and Tetsuo, it must do the dirty deed. Touma was fortunately able to subdue the power and Reika managed to escape. Later on, after the two finally became allies, they decided to talk things out and Touma admitted said darkest moment. After the confession, he felt a soft hand on his own and saw Reika' smiling face telling him, he should never blame himself. Soon after, she too admitted her own faults and confessed how she was so foolish in following a man who wanted to destroy the world and restructure it in his own image. This time it was Touma who comforted her with a hug. He remembered that she stiffened a bit at being given such an act of friendship, but then it slowly melted away as she returned it with one of her own.
As he fondly remembered the moment they shared, he was interrupted by a swirl of smoke appearing out of nowhere. Now normally, a normal person would freak out at seeing such a thing but for Touma, he simply smiled as the smoke cleared revealing none other than Reika herself. She sits down next to him and muses with a smile, "You were right, this is a beautiful place to relax."
Touma returned her smile with one of his own, "See. I told you that I knew how to choose when it came to peace. So what brings you over here today?"
Reika just shrugged, "My brother encouraged me to take a break from training and take a few days off. Wasn't sure where to go but then I remembered the place you described so I decided to go and see for myself."
The two then just lied on the field and watched as the clouds moved across the sky and down below, families enjoying their picnics and activities. Eventually Touma continued on his thoughts as he remembered how after Storious' defeat and Touma returning from Wonder World, they all went on a picnic to celebrate his resurrection. Somewhere along, he realized he was subconsciously touching Reika's hand and when they both saw it, they pulled away blushing. Everyone just grinned, even Ryoga, as they knew where this was going. From that moment on, the two found themselves often spending time together and soon it came to the point that whenever they both had time off, they would try to make time with each other. The others would joke how they were like a couple resulting in both of them blushing and vehemently denying the claim.
Reika then noticed Touma and smiling and couldn't help but ask, "So what's got you smiling all of a sudden?" with a grin on her face.
Touma returned her grin with one of his own and replied, "Nothing. Just glad that there isn't any more threats to disturb our peace. Peace we nearly died for. Peace others have died for." as his smile turned to a frown remembering how despite their villainous ways, the Megid and Bahato were once good people who could never experience what they are experiencing right now.
Reika with a concerned look on her face placed her hand on Touma's own, and comforted him. She knew that he was harboring plenty of guilt over not being able to save them and being forced to kill them just to end their suffering. Smiling gratefully at Reika's compassion, Touma soon realized how much he cherished her company and knew what he had to do. He returned Reika's gesture of kindness by gripping her hand softly. Reika noticed this and blushed but made no indication that she was uncomfortable.
"Reika, you have no idea how much of an influence you have been on my life. Even if we began as enemies, our duties as members of the Sword of Logos allowed us to fight side-by-side as allies. After we defeated Master Logos and Storious, it was there I realized how much I cherished our time together." began Touma. Reika's eyes widened as soon her eyes began to fill with tears.
"What I'm trying to say is that I love you from the bottom of my heart, Reika and I want for us to be more than just friends." Touma finished. He saw Reika was silent and thought he messed up but soon he felt a pair of lips on his own and realized with happiness that the girl he loved was kissing him. He returned the kiss with one of his own as the two swordsmen have finally found the love they have been searching for.
(2 Years Later)
Touma gulped nervously as he sat at the restaurant, his fingers twiddling on a small black box he kept in his pocket. He was dressed formally with a red dress shirt under a black suit with a white tie. Today was not only his and Reika's 2 year anniversary, but today was also the day he planned to pop the question to her. Ever since that day where they confessed their feelings to one another, their relationship only grew closer and with Rintaro and Mei having tied the knot already a year ago, Touma felt inspired to do the same. As he mused his thoughts, he heard a voice, "Sorry to have kept you waiting." He turned around and his blush intensified as he saw Reika wearing a stunning scarlet dress with gold linings that emphasized her curves and beautiful body. The two sat down and enjoyed a wonderful dinner and started conversing about the future direction of the Sword of Logos ever since they changed it from a dictatorship to a democracy. Eventually, as dinner died down, Touma decided it was finally time and made his move by softly gripping Reika's hands.
"Reika, ever since we started dating, I could only think of two things. The first was to make the deadlines on my books." at this Reika started giggling, well aware of Touma's tendency to botch deadlines, "the second was to make you happy no matter what. Just like how Mei was Rintaro's light, I've come to see you as my light." as he continued, he stood up and walked around the table before stopping in front of her and bending down to one knee. Reika could only gasp as she placed a hand to her mouth, tears flowing down her eyes once again. He then brought out the small black box out of his pocket and opened it up revealing a beautiful diamond ring. "What I'm trying to say is: Will you marry me Reika Shindai?" Touma asked with conviction and courage. Reika could only just nod in emotion and with that, Touma took the ring out and gently placed in on her ring finger. As it slid smoothly on, Reika could do only one thing at this point, she lifted Touma up and kissed him with all the emotion she could muster. Touma grinned in victory as he returned it with equal fervor.
(1 Year Later)
"Dearly Beloved, we are gathered here today to join this man and woman in holy matrimony." The Original Master Logos announced as his spirit was asked to act as the notary for the wedding due to having done so in the past for past members of the Sword of Logos who have married each other within the organization. The wedding was kept small to members of the Sword of Logos as well as the spirits of Luna, Bahato, Tassel and the Megid. Touma was dressed in a traditional wedding suit while Reika was in a beautiful white dress of her own.
"And now may the groom have some words for his bride?" OML said. (A/N: Typing the full title is just a mouthful so I will just be abbreviating it to keep it short.)
"Reika, when we met, we were on opposite sides. Despite this, I wanted to help you no matter what and when you and your brother joined our side, I was overjoyed that you guys were willing to fight alongside us. I still also remember how you whacked me on the head when you thought I "stole" your brother's sword." at this Reika blushed in embarrassment while everyone laughed. "After we saved the world, I treasured all the memories I got from spending time with you. To me you are the smoke that surrounds my fire." finished Touma with a smile.
"Thank you Touma. Now may the bride speak to his groom?" OML asked.
"Touma, I never forgot what you did to help me and my brother especially after we learned of Isaac's true colors. You provided us with shelter and supported us. It was there I realized how much I really fell in love with your kindness and selflessness. To me, you are the dragon that supports my butterfly." Reika finished. The audience couldn't help but shed tears at seeing such an emotional exchange. OML then turned to Touma.
"Kamiyama Touma, do you take this woman to be your wife, to live together in matrimony, to love her, to honor her, to comfort her, and to keep her in sickness and in health, forsaking all others, for as long as you both shall live?"
Touma answers, "I do." OML then turns to Reika.
"Shindai Reika, do you take this man to be your husband, to live together in matrimony, to love him, to honor him, to comfort him, and to keep him in sickness and in health, forsaking all others, for as long as you both shall live?"
Reika answers, "I do."
OML then states, "Repeat after me."
Touma starts off, "I, Kamiyama Touma, take you Shindai Reika, to be my wife, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, till death do us part."
Reika then finishes, "I, Shindai Reika, take you Kamiyama Touma, to be my husband, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, till death do us part."
As they spoke their vows, Sora who acted as the ring boy for the wedding walked up the aisle holding a cushion with said rings perfectly lying on it. As the couple picked up their respective rings, OML tells both to repeat after him, "I give you this ring as a token and pledge of our constant faith and abiding love." The two riders repeat what he said and placed each others' rings on their respective other half's finger.
With the ceremony coming to a close, OML asks the couple to join hands, then declares, "By virtue of the authority vested in me under the laws of the Sword of Logos, I now pronounce you husband and wife."
He then turns to Touma and finishes, "You may kiss the bride."
Touma's smile was at its fullest, mirrored by Reika's own as he pressed his lips to Reika's and kissed her softly. The audience erupted into cheers and applause as the now married couple walked down aisle now bonded for life. Touma then turned to Reika with a radiant smile and said, "I love you Kamiyama Reika." Reika returns it with one of her own and says, "I..."
(2 years later)
"...HATE YOU KAMIYAMA TOUMA!" screamed a hysterical and pregnant Reika Kamiyama as she was ready to give birth. She was gripping Touma's hand very tightly and all Touma could think was about how he wished he could just fight Storious all over again. It also didn't help that she was having twins of all things so the pain was twice as hard as normal.
"Now d-dear, please calm down..." Touma attempted to soothe his wife only to be cut off by said wife.
"CALM DOWN!? YOU"RE THE ONE WHO DID THIS TO ME!" screamed Reika. Outside the room, everyone could only just wince hearing Reika's voice. Rintaro especially felt for him since Mei was exactly the same when she gave birth to their son, whom they named Kenshin in honor of his master. Back in the room, Reika screamed in pain as a baby's crying could be heard. The doctor saw the head and told Reika to push again. Reika did so and with great effort, the baby finally emerged. The doctor noted the genitals and confirmed that it was a boy. Minutes later, Reika screamed and pushed again as another baby's crying was heard. The doctor saw the it emerging and said twin emerged, the doctor noted that this time, it was a girl with the lack of genitals. The doctor then snapped their cords and took note of their weights while the nurses cleaned up the twins and bundled them up to be held by their mother. Reika could only smile in relief and happiness seeing the life she had given birth to. Touma was also smiling realizing he was now a father.
"Mrs. Kamiyama, congratulations on a healthy birth. As tradition, do you have names for the twins?" the nurse asked.
"Yes, me and my husband will be naming the boy Daichi and girl Luna." Reika answered.
The nurse nodded and wrote said names down on the certificates. As the hospital crew continued their duties, Touma and Reika could only look fondly at the children they have brought into this world.
(18 years later)
CLANG!
Two swords clashed as the owner of said swords grinned at each other. They jumped away from each other and stared each other down with a grin. One was a young male with brown hair and wielding the Kaenken Rekka. The other was young female with black hair wielding the Eneiken Noroshi. These two young warriors were Daichi and Luna Kamiyama, the children of Touma and Reika. Growing up, the twins were extremely close to each other and had a telekinetic-like bond with each other. Eventually like most initiates, they were given training at a young age and personally mentored by their parents. They both proved to be even more prodigious than their parents and just 2 years ago were officially awarded the Swords of Flames and Smoke as they proved to be worthy of the swords at such a young age. They also formed deep bonds with their fellow legacies such as Kenshin, Rintaro and Mei's son who also inherited the Suiseken Nagare from his father like Daichi did and Sora who also inherited the Dogouken Gekido from Ryo.
"Looks like another tie again, sis." Daichi said.
"Sounds about right, bro. Guess that leaves our record at 50-50." Luna replied.
"Geez. With how you two always seem to tie, I'd think neither of you will ever best one another." said Kenshin.
"To be fair, their styles complement each other more than contrast. That's why they are always sent together on missions." said Sora who also the oldest out of this generation being already 31 years old just like how his father was the oldest for the previous generation.
"I don't think its fair to judge who is stronger at this point." this came from a brown-haired youth. This was Raito Fukamiya, the son of Kento and his wife, Yuina. He was also the youngest of the group at only 7 years old but he showed great promise at such a young age and aimed to inherit his father's blade once he came of age.
As the legacies continued their conversations, the twins sheathed their weapons and drank some water before putting on their uniforms and joined their comrades in their conversations. On the side were a much older Touma and Reika who watched their children interact. They were happy that the twins could be trained at a time of peace, knowing that no matter what may come in their way, the Sword of Logos will always rise up to fight.
So this is my idea of an interesting epilogue. To clear things up, this does take place after the Revice cameo and before the Saber movie. If you're wondering why I chose to name Kento's son Raito, it's a reference to W so I'm sure you all can figure it out on your own. Any how enjoy this one shot I made for my favorite shipping in Saber.