Epilogue
~ Rebirth's Future ~
"What do you think of this twilight sky, Reinforce? It truly is beautiful isn't it?" casually asked Ave, as he sat on the edge of floating landmass, in which also known by the name "Remnant Island". Reinforce Eins in return was only smiling at her beloved surrogate Lord and replied back at his question as well, shortly afterwards. "It indeed is beautiful, meister Ave. Since this twilight sky is also reminded me to when you test fly Astraea High Manouvre Test Pack for the very first time. I remember accompany you together with meister Hayate flying across the twilight sky above Sciencia Sea back then in order to gather necessary data for Avalanche Exia's development…" calmly replied Reinforce Eins while simultaneously reminiscing of that somewhat relaxing time, in which rarely happen. Especially when that aforementioned test flight took place during the eponymous "First Defensive War" itself after all.
"Ah! It certainly is bring some memories back, as we manage to spend our free time together. It also when the three of us help Remnant Island's inhabitants with their daily activities and inadvertently get involved in some misadventures as well, if I'm not mistaken…" added Ave before grinning towards Reinforce Eins as he mentioned their daily activities in this "Remnant Island" back then. "Well, they were kind enough to let us stay and conduct our experiment here in this island. So, it only is natural for us to assist them with their daily task while gather more data for Avalanche Exia's development, meister Ave…" replied Reinforce Eins, as she briefly turned her gaze at a temporary lodge or research facility not far from their current location.
Currently, Ave, Hayate and Reinforce Eins were staying at the said temporary lodge or research facility in which also located on the edge of "Remnant Island" itself. They decided to do so in order to spend more time together after Yggdmillennia's Great Holy Grail War reached its unexpected yet favourable conclusion a week ago. It was a decision that Ave, Hayate and Reinforce Eins have made previously, as the prolonged conflict that first started with Gaia Saviour's rebellion has prevent them from spending some of their quality time together. Since only during official meetings, combat briefings and missions that Ave, Hayate and Reinforce Eins usually met, as well as spent some of their valuable time together.
That was why Ave, Hayate and Reinforce Eins have decided to take five days leave in order to spend quality time together. The three of them has chosen Sciencia Sea's "Remnant Island" as their five days holiday destination, as it was a special place in which Ave, Hayate and Reinforce Eins could spend their valuable free time, away from any Time-Space Administrative Bureau's related stuff. This time around, Ave decided to bring his quasi-third generation Gundam Astraea Type-A/F2 with him instead of the far more advanced quasi-fifth generation Gundam Exia Repair IV/ Flügel that he just recently acquired. Since only by doing so that he could still be ready if unexpected things occur while at the same time kept his strongest GN Drive-powered Gundam unit (G-Unit) away for the last resort only.
This aforementioned Gundam Astraea Type-A/F2 is currently stored inside the temporary lodge or research facility's warehouse, as Ave, Hayate and Reinforce Eins always hope to never actually need to use it during their five days vacation in "Remnant Island". Thankfully, the entire situation once again returned to normal after Yggdmillennia's Great Holy Grail War has been formally concluded. Because of that, Ave, Hayate and Reinforce Eins could somehow enjoy their five days vacation without having to worry for an unexpected incident to occur. Especially with the conclusion of Yggdmillennia's Great Holy Grail War, as well as Longinus Dreizehn Orden's near destruction, peace and stability have once again returned in these post-Break The World's newborn eternal realities, albeit perhaps only temporarily.
"Well, Hayate-san and I have actually agree to also help people in "Remnant Island" during our stay, Reinforce. Since, we all know that they would almost certainly need our help with menial tasks at its harbour…" responded Ave, as he reminded Reinforce Eins on the agreement that they have also made this time around to help Remnant Island's inhabitants with their daily tasks. "I'm sure people in this island would greatly appreciate that, meister Ave. Especially with many ships would arrive from Saint-Elysée for the annual spring festival that also commemorate Saint Lianne Sandlot's life…" calmly replied Reinforce Eins before mentioning the annual spring festival that fortunately would overlap with their five days holiday.
"Ah! I almost forget that it already is late summer in Legram. No wonder things seem to have been more vibrant and lively than our last visit, Reinforce…" added Ave, as he made a remark on how cheerful and lively the mood across every facet of life in "Remnant Island" at the moment. "We are indeed arrive at a perfect timing, meister Ave. That is why meister Hayate and I have been truly looking forward to enjoy this holiday together with you…" replied Reinforce Eins while cheerfully expressing her anticipation to enjoy this five days vacation together with both Ave and Hayate. Ave in return was only letting a small chuckle out, as he listened at Reinforce Eins' reply just now. It certainly was a reply that he has already anticipated came from his faithful Unison Device (Unity Knight), Reinforce Eins. Nonetheless, he was truly happy to hear that, as it once again reaffirm Reinforce Eins' unconditional love towards him and vice versa.
Once again Ave and Reinforce Eins decided to continue their casual conversation while enjoying the beautiful Sciencia Sea's twilight sky together. Among many topics that were discussed in their casual conversation, Ave and Reinforce Eins once again reminiscing on the time when they last visited "Remnant Island" together with Hayate in the past. Back then, Ave, Hayate and Reinforce Eins decided to visit Sciencia Sea when the local branch of Epstein Foundation and Zeiss Central Factory invite them for an important research in which both Time-Space Administrative Bureau's Technical Division 4 and Caledfwlch Techniques agree to participate. Their aim were to further develop bipedal mobile weapons that would help them compete with Ouroboros, as well as many other rival organizations' advance military technology.
Under United Maintenance Plan or Unified Complete Armament Plan's banner, Epstein Foundation and Zeiss Central Factory's Orbal Gear Project together with Technical Division 4 and Caledfwlch Techniques' Anti-Eclipse Armament Project in which also known as New Project Prominence were consolidated together. It was also under United Maintenance Plan or Unified Complete Armament Plan's banner that the aforementioned project to develop optional equipment for further upgrade second generation Gundam Astraea Type-A and subsequently third generation Gundam Exia's overall combat performance began. From United Maintenance Plan or Unified Complete Armament Plan, a prototype of Avalanche Unit known as High Manouvre Test Pack was made and equipped by Gundam Astraea for further testing.
Ave and Reinforce Eins remembered on how their activity to test Astraea's High Manouvre Test Pack together with Hayate have inadvertently attract the attention, as well as curiosity of Remnant Island's inhabitants. Since their presence as well as activity also overlap with several other field tests in which Epstein Foundation, Zeiss Central Factory and Caledfwlch Techniques (Caledfwlch Company) have been conducting together. Because of that, most of these field tests, as well as actual combat simulations have end up becoming main attractions for Remnant Island's inhabitants. Thankfully, this somehow unexpected development would also proven beneficial for them, as they could expand their field test by helping Remnant Island's inhabitants.
Together with Zeiss Central Factory's young engineer, Tita Russell, as well as Epstein Foundation's young chief researcher, Tio Plato, Ave, Hayate and Reinforce Eins started using United Maintenance Plan or Unified Complete Armament Plan's field tests as pretext to help Remnant Island's inhabitants with their daily tasks. From a menial task of item gathering to escorting supply and passenger ships, as well as monster extermination, Ave, Hayate and Reinforce Eins have proven themselves to be extremely capable of accomplishing each of these tasks flawlessly. At the same time, Ave's second generation Gundam Astraea Type-A and its High Manouvre Test Pack have also contributed greatly to these accomplishments. Especially when they were escorting inbound and outbound ships between "Remnant Island" and Saint-Elysée, as well as exterminating any monsters that try to harm them.
In the end, their stay at "Remnant Island" back then has proven to be truly fruitful, as Ave, Hayate and Reinforce Eins befriend with its inhabitants. Through the interaction that they have with Remnant Island's inhabitants, Ave, Hayate and Reinforce Eins were also blessed with many unexpected encounters, in which also happen to be precious for them. It also through these unexpected yet precious encounters that Ave, Hayate and Reinforce Eins could once again renew their resolve to protect these post-Break The World's newborn eternal realities together with everything that each of them cherish dearly. Since in the end, these encounters together with their renewed resolve to protect post-Break The World's newborn eternal realities have also helped them to overcome any future challenges that would befell each of these aforementioned newborn worlds or eternal realities after all.
Once again Ave and Reinforce Eins let a small chuckle out as they about to conclude their casual conversation. This casual conversation has not only remind Ave and Reinforce Eins on many other precious fateful encounters other the one that took place during their initial visit to Sciencia Sea's "Remnant Island". Despite having the timeline of post-Break The World's newborn eternal realities rewritten more than hundred times, Ave, (Hayate) and Reinforce Eins would always forever remember these precious encounters forever in their hearts. Because of that, they decided to keep continue protecting these post-Break The World's newborn eternal realities together with their newfound family, friends, allies and comrade in arms. Since only by doing so he could also fulfil his duty as another full-fledged Time Diver, as well as Astraea and Exia's chosen Gundam Meister.
"Shall we go back, meister Ave? I'm sure meister Hayate is currently waiting for us…" suggested Reinforce Eins while smiling at her beloved surrogate Lord, Ave afterwards. "I was actually about to suggest that, Reinforce. Since it also almost time for dinner as well, after all…" affirmatively responded Ave, as he also smiled towards Reinforce Eins, in return. Together, Ave and Reinforce Eins returned to the old research facility in which they together with Hayate are currently staying. On their way back to the aforementioned old research facility, Ave and Reinforce Eins decided to have another friendly casual conversation about another topic in which unrelated to the previous discussion that they just had not so long ago.
In this particular conversation, Ave and Reinforce Eins decided to discuss more about the next step that they might take after returning back from their five days vacation. Ave suggested that they should start working towards the more peaceful and stable future by protecting their precious newborn eternal realities more proactively than before. Reinforce Eins meanwhile has also mostly agree with Ave's suggestion, as she wished nothing more than an everlasting peaceful future for her beloved meister Hayate, Ave himself and everybody else. Nevertheless, she decided to also remind Ave of challenges that they would face when protecting these newborn worlds' future.
It was when Ave started to ponder upon Reinforce Eins' words, as the two of them finally arrive at the old research facility in which currently became their temporary lodge. He was fully aware of any challenges that would await him in the future. Reinforce Eins' words however, once again reminded him of that, as Ave began to also think on whether he should just let Amitie and Kyrie Florian to once again rewrite these newborn eternal realities' timeline. In the end however, Ave decided to forego that idea, as he wished to safeguard these newborn eternal realities' current timeline by preserving it. Especially after realizing that this particular timeline has endured most of the challenges and so far survived from each one of them.
Shortly after they arrived at the old research facility in which currently became their temporary lodge during these five days vacation, Ave and Reinforce Eins enter the kitchen area to greet Hayate. "Ah, welcome back, Ave-kun, Eins. Dinner will be ready shortly, as I just need to do a bit of finishing touch on the stew na…" greeted Hayate with her bright and adorable smile, as she has actually finished cooking most of the meal for tonight's dinner. The only thing that she has yet finished cooking was her meatball stew, in which also happen to be everyone's favourite. "Please take your time, Hayate-san. In the meantime, let me help you with setting the table up…" replied Ave while smiling back at his beloved, cute and adorable commanding officer, as well as older girlfriend, Hayate, in return.
"I'll help you, meister Ave. Since it would be quicker to set the table up together…" suggested Reinforce Eins, as she was also offering her help to set their dinning table up. "Thanks, Reinforce. By the way, could you pass those cutleries and plates to me?" thanked Ave before accepting Reinforce Eins' offer to help him set up this dinning table together. "Oh my, I never thought that you two are really that close. It certainly makes me feel jealous na…" teased Hayate while letting a small laugh out, as she saw Ave and Reinforce Eins work together to set the dinning table up. "M-m-meister Hayate? Meister Ave and I are-are-uhm…aren't like t-t-that, perhaps…" quickly replied Reinforce Eins, as she tried albeit failed to deny Hayate's teasing just now.
Ave on the other hand was only letting a sheepish chuckle out before he responded back at his beloved older girlfriend, Hayate afterwards. "Well, it certainly is natural for me and Reinforce Eins to be this close. Since we together with Hayate-san are connected with red strings of fate, I believe. Also, not to mention that our Linker Cores have been completely intertwine to one another as well, after all…" casually responded Ave, as he decided to also remind Hayate on how natural for the three of them to be this close. "A, ha, ha, ha. Is that so? Still, I'm sure that we would still be this close even without red strings of fate or having our Linker Cores merge and intertwine to one another. Don't cha agree with that, Ave-kun?" playfully replied Hayate while asking her beloved younger boyfriend, Ave another question as well, in return.
"I concur with that assessment, meister Hayate. Since the very bond that we together share are special. Even without red strings of fate or intertwining Linker Cores of ours, we would certainly meet and become close to one another. Don't you also agree with my view just now, meister Ave?" added Reinforce Eins before asking her beloved surrogate Lord, Ave similar question to the one that her beloved meister Hayate has been asking just now. "I believe so, Reinforce, Hayate-san. Even though sometimes I also think that our intertwining Linker Cores together with the aforementioned red strings that connect us are undoubtedly play an important part to the unbreakable bond in which we currently share together. Because of that, I always am grateful for that…" replied Ave while expressing his own view on the intimate relationship that he together with Hayate and Reinforce Eins has share.
Hayate that has just finished cooking her meatball stew was only smiling when she listen at Ave's reply just now. She knew and very well remember that her beloved younger boyfriend, Ave often worried about things that would never been occurred in these newborn eternal realities. She knew very well on how Ave also often fear that he would make an irreversible mistake that cost him dearly. That was probably also why he decided to also become Astraea and Exia's Gundam Meister even after officially accepting his new destiny as another Time Diver's candidate on that fateful night. Since by becoming Astraea and Exia's Gundam Meister, Ave believes that he would also be able to protect his cherished new family, friends, allies, comrade in arms and love ones better.
Nonetheless, both Hayate and Reinforce Eins often feel concerned over Ave due to his tendency of overly worrying about things that he probably should never actually worried in the first place. Hayate and Reinforce Eins knew that Ave has always cherished them greatly, as they appreciate him for that. At the same time however, the way Ave often worrying about their wellbeing has instead made Hayate and Reinforce Eins worried about him. Especially when he already for more than one occasion ended up acting carelessly to protect both Hayate and Reinforce Eins in the past. Even after Ave recently has started worrying less and act more carefully, both Hayate and Reinforce Eins still noticed on how he would always put their wellbeing above of his own.
"Are you okay, Hayate-san? Reinforce?" asked Ave, as he noticed on how his beloved Hayate and Reinforce Eins' mind seem to have been preoccupied with something else before. "Ah! We're fine, Ave-kun. Now, shall we start eating before the food get cold?" quickly answered Hayate while suggesting that they should eat first. "That is actually a good idea, meister Hayate. Especially when we can just continue our conversation while having dinner after all…" added Reinforce Eins, as she was agree with her beloved Lord, Hayate's suggestion. "I think we should do that, Hayate-san. Since I'm sure that we already starting to feel hungry by now…" affirmatively responded Ave while in return grinning towards Hayate, as well as Reinforce Eins.
Shortly after he finished his respond, Ave, Hayate and Reinforce Eins decided to continue their conversation while having dinner together. Ave personally was still actually feel a bit curious on what Hayate and Reinforce Eins have in their mind before. Nevertheless, he decided to refrain himself from asking his beloved older girlfriend and her faithful Unison Device (Unity Knight) about it. That was also why Ave decided to enjoy the warm and delicious meal in which his beloved older girlfriend, Hayate has prepared for him while participating in casual conversation that she currently had with Reinforce Eins.
"So, any plan for tonight?" asked Ave while taking a small bite from a delicious and juicy meatball that Hayate cooked for dinner. "Uhm, I don't have any. How about ya Eins? Do ya have any plan for tonight?" responded Hayate before asking Reinforce Eins a similar question with her heavily accented Kansai dialect. "I actually need to visit miss Lyra and help her with festival's preparation. Because of that, I might also come back very late and hopefully you two won't mind that, meister Hayate, meister Ave…" calmly answered Reinforce Eins, as she decided to let Hayate and Ave knew of her plan for the rest of this evening. "She and her team must be pulling another overtime just to get this festival ready like last year. It certainly is nice to have you help them with their preparation, Reinforce…" stated Ave while reassuring Reinforce Eins that her friend, Lyra Barton and other Remnant Island's inhabitants would certainly be grateful for that.
"I only wish to return a favour, as miss Lyra and others have previously been helping us when we first visited this world, meister Ave. It was also thanks to miss Lyra and others that we could test Astraea's High Manouvre Test Pack without having to encounter a lot of trouble…" replied Reinforce Eins, as she decided to also remind her beloved surrogate Lord, Ave on everything that Lyra Barton together with Remnant Island's inhabitants have done to help them. "So, are you going to help them by playing a role of Saint Lianne herself in this festival, Eins? I'm sure Lyra-chan and others would be really happy if you decided to do so…" teased Hayate while asking her faithful Unison Device (Unity Knight), Reinforce Eins on whether she would be taking a role of Saint Lianne Sandlot in this year's festival.
"W-well, miss Lyra insisted that I took the role of Saint Lianne, meister Hayate. She said that it would certainly make Saint Lianne herself happy…" bashfully confirmed Reinforce Eins, as she mentioned on how Lyra Barton has insister her to take Saint Lianne's role in this year's festival. "I'm sure Arianrhod would be happy when she heard that. Since she always has a soft spot on you if I remember correctly, Reinforce…" responded Ave while reassuring Reinforce Eins that Saint Lianne Sandlot would certainly be happy with such arrangement. "Speaking of Arianrhod-san, has she contacted you or Rean-kun after the war ended?" curiously asked Hayate before taking a last small bite of her stewed meatball. It was when Ave gently shook his head and replied back at Hayate's question just now.
"She seems just vanished away shortly after the war ended, Hayate-san. Nonetheless, we often received report of a certain silver-coloured Divine Knight's appearances in multiple different newborn worlds out there. It could be Arianrhod and Argreion, as we manage to save them from their demises back then…" replied Ave, as he decided to remind Hayate of multiple reports about a certain silver-coloured Divine Knight's sighting across multiple different newborn worlds that they received. "I agree with meister Ave, as Saint Lianne mentioned her plan to travel across these newborn eternal realities once the war has ended. Because of that, this aforementioned silver-coloured Divine Knight and its Riser are most likely happen to be Argreion and Saint Lianne themselves, meister Hayate…" added Reinforce Eins while letting Hayate knew her theory about the said silver-coloured Divine Knight and its Riser's identity at the same time.
"Well, it actually won't surprise me if this silver-coloured Divine Knight's identity is indeed Argreion. Since she always wishes to travel across these newborn worlds while lending her strength to protect others like before na…" acknowledged Hayate before mentioning on how Saint Lianne or Arianrhod used to tell her about what she had been planning to do once the war ended. Another thing that Arianrhod has also mentioned during her conversation with Hayate was her intention to protect these post-Break The World's newborn eternal realities when Time-Space Administrative Bureau, ZEUTH and ESUN unable to do so. For that reason alone, Arianrhod or Saint Lianne Sandlot has decided to act independently from Time-Space Administrative Bureau, ZEUTH and ESUN, as it was only by doing so, she could protect other newborn worlds in which unfortunately happen to be away from Time-Space Administrative Bureau, ZEUTH and ESUN's reach.
Together with Ave and Reinforce Eins, Hayate decided to continue their conversation about the annual spring festival while mentioning Saint Lianne's name for every now and then. She also mentioned on how her faithful Unison Device (Unity Knight), Reinforce Eins has been a fitting role to play Saint Lianne Sandlot in this aforementioned festival itself. Because of that, Hayate was undoubtedly looking forward to work on Reinforce Eins' costume that would make her fit perfectly into Saint Lianne's role.
Ave in the meantime was only letting a small chuckle out, as he noticed Reinforce Eins' blushing face. He knew very well on how his beloved older girlfriend, Hayate was always excited when designing attires for her love ones. That was also why her knights, as well as Unison Devices (Unity Knights) have always been wearing highly elaborated Knight Garbs, in which she personally designed. Due to highly elaborate and elegant design that also efficient, effective and durable, Berlinetta Enterprise once tried to recruit Hayate as one of their fashion designer, a position (role) that she would politely decline in the end.
Remembering on how his beloved older girlfriend, Hayate was indeed a very talented fashion or costume designer has once again made Ave smiled. Since unbeknownst to many others, Hayate was once also helped Time-Space Administrative Bureau's Technical Division 4 to supervise upgraded designs for Nanoha, Fate, Vivio and Einhalt's Barrier Jackets. It was also when she decided to help Ave with designing optional armaments for Gespenst Haken, Gundam Astraea, Gundam Exia, Pale Rider and Sinanju Stein. In the meantime, she also secretly designed a blueprint for Ave's anniversary (birthday) present using blueprint and leftover spare parts from Shadow Mirror's Gespenst Mk-IV Modified. Using these aforementioned leftover spare parts, as well as an old G-Frame that Fūka Reventón and Rinne Berlinetta excavated from a certain ruin on Mars, Hayate with Four Leaves Technology's assistance built another high-performance combat unit, Weissritter Flügel for her beloved younger boyfriend, Ave.
In the end, no matter how the timeline or continuity of these post-Break The World's newborn eternal realities have almost been perpetually change, there are small yet important and precious things that would always remain the same. Ave's strong and unbreakable bond with Hayate was among one of them, as they have always without fail been there for one another. Even if these newborn worlds' timelines or continuities would perpetually change, it could never alter the very bond that Ave and Hayate share together with their love ones. Since through this strong and unbreakable bond that they share, Ave together with Hayate and their new family, friends, allies and love ones could fulfil their duty, as well as promise by safeguarding these newly born eternal realities without fail.
"By the way, I remember that you have fought Arianrhod-san for more than once before, Ave-kun. What do ya think of her? Is she also one of yer type na?" playfully asked Hayate, as she also decided to use her question to tease Ave as well, simultaneously. In return, Ave once again let a small chuckle out before he decided to respond back at his beloved older girlfriend, Hayate's question just now. "I fought her using almost every single mobile suits and Personal Troopers in my disposal, Hayate-san. Although unfortunately, each of them have ended in stalemate, as Arianrhod is indeed very strong…" responded Ave while staring back at his beloved commanding officer and older girlfriend, Hayate at the same time.
"I also acknowledge her strength, meister Hayate. Saint Lianne or miss Arianrhod is very strong, as it took meister Ave with his Avalanche Astraea or Avalanche Exia to be able to fight her in equal footing back then…" added Reinforce Eins before calmly reminding Hayate on how (depending to the timeline or continuity) Ave could only fought Arianrhod while piloting Gundam Avalanche Astraea or Gundam Avalanche Exia in the past. "Well, not only her superhuman strength that made Arianrhod-san unbeatable but also her Divine Knight, Argreion as well, I believe. Nevertheless, you two together with Rean-kun manage to defeat her during the Rivalry of the Seven aren't you, Ave-kun?" replied Hayate back with another question, as she once again playfully smiling towards Ave and Reinforce Eins.
"Depending on which timelines or continuities, Reinforce and I manage to help Rean Schwarzer defeat Argreion while piloting Avalanche Astraea, Avalanche Exia, Sinanju Stein or Weissritter Flügel. Nonetheless, the outcome has always been the same as thanks to any of their optional armaments in which you together with Shari-san personally designed that Reinforce and I could defeat Arianrhod, Hayate-san…" responded Ave while thanking his beloved older girlfriend, Hayate for those optional armaments that she (together with Shario Finieno) has designed. "Avalung, Mond Schwert and Stealth Boomerang are undoubtedly very useful, as well as powerful optional armaments. Each of their strength have been successfully proven when meister Ave depending on which timeline or continuity wields each one of them during the Rivalry of the Seven…" once again added Reinforce Eins, as she mentioned some of those optional armaments for Astraea, Exia, Sinanju Stein and Gespenst Mk-IV Modified "Weissritter Flügel" that her beloved meister Hayate (together with Shario Finieno) has designed in the past.
"A, ha, ha, ha. Most of them are actually originated from Celestial Being and Shadow Mirror's blueprints that Time-Space Administrative Bureau has successfully recovered in the past. Shari and I are only recreate them together with Weissritter Flügel na…" bashfully replied Hayate while mentioning on how these optional armaments, as well as Weissritter Flügel were originated from blueprints in which Time-Space Administrative Bureau recovered in the past. From the information that Hayate provided to them, both Ave and Reinforce Eins started to once again remember about the time when they were using these armaments, as well as Weissritter Flügel in combat. One particular memory that Ave and Reinforce Eins has started to once again remember was the time when the two of them fought Arianrhod together with her Divine Knight, Argreion, the Argent Knight.
Armed with a pair of (Proto) GN Twin Broad Blade known as Avalung, Ave in his Gundam Astraea High Manouvre Test Pack tried to fight Arianrhod in her silver-coloured Divine Knight, Argreion. Fortunately, despite having his Gundam Astraea Type-A's High Manouvre Test Pack badly damaged, Ave has been able to fight Arianrhod and Argreion in stalemate while protecting Crossbell for a little longer by doing so. It was after Erebonian Empire successfully annexed Crossbell into one of its province, Ave together with his second generation Gundam Astraea Type-A vanished completely from Crossbell.
Six months (or one year depending on continuities) after Erebonian Empire successfully annexed Crossbell, Ave once again returned to Zemuria, as this time around he began his undercover mission as per-Special Duty Section 6 and ZEUTH's order. This time around, Ave wasn't alone, as Reinforce Eins and Rinne Berlinetta have also been assigned with him in this undercover mission. Together, they infiltrate Erebonian Empire and with its one and only Bracer Guild's assistance manage to work as Thors Branch Campus' civilian collaborators.
Once again their path intertwine with Ouroboros, as Ave, Reinforce Eins and Rinne came face to face with some of its renowned Enforcers, as well as Apostles or Anguis. It was also when Ave in his more advanced third generation Gundam Avalanche Exia fought against Arianrhod in her beloved Argent Knight, Argreion. This time around however, new allies that Ave has met from both local Bracer Guild and Thors Branch Campus has helped him in his fight against Ouroboros' Enforcers, as well as Apostles or Anguis. Because of that, Ave could not only fight Saint Lianne Sandlot or Arianrhod in equal term but also convince her to help protect Erebonian Empire, as well as the entire continent of Zemuria from an impending crisis that would soon befell them.
Because of that, Ave together with Reinforce Eins and Rinne's help manage to also forcibly alter (bend) the rule for Rivalry of the Seven, in which in process also save both Arianrhod and a certain Jäger King's life from their predestined ultimate demise. By doing so, Ave has also inadvertently helping the Keepers of Order's Aquamarine Sorcerer, Amari "Aquamarine" Amano to finally met her chosen champion, the Erebonian Empire's Ashen Chevalier, Rean Schwarzer and guide him to protect Zemuria, as well as the newly born world of Al-Warth in the process. Together with other Divine Knights and their Risers that has now became Rean's allies; Ave, Reinforce Eins and Rinne successfully help them to prematurely complete Rivalry of the Seven.
Ave and Reinforce Eins also remembered on how their action have prevented Great Twilight from spiralling out of control, claiming more victims, as well as ultimately engulf not only Zemuria but the entire newly born world of Al-Warth with its curse. With the blessing that Rean and Amari received from Argres, the Holy Beast of Earth, they manage to successfully seal Ishmelga and its thought or spiritual form in a physical container known as the Earthen Prison. In this incomplete "Great One" form, Ishmelga was slain, as its curse forever disappeared from the newly born world of Al-Warth. By the time Ave, Reinforce Eins and Rinne left Zemuria, everything has slowly but surely returned back to normal, as Crossbell once again regain its independence.
Shortly after Crossbell once again regained its independence, Arianrhod together with her faithful Argent Knight, Argreion decided to left Zemuria, as well as the newly born world of Al-Warth behind. From the story that Teana has told them, Ave, Hayate and Reinforce Eins manage to learn the reasoning behind Saint Lianne or Arianrhod's decision to leave Zemuria, as well as the newly born world of Al-Warth behind after she entrusted her faithful Stahlritter to protect it during her absence. Nevertheless, it was a matter that Ave, Hayate and Reinforce Eins decided to discuss at another time as they have now been finishing their dinner. After cleaning the now empty dishes and dinning table, Reinforce Eins left for an appointment that she made with Lyra Barton while Ave continue to help Hayate to wash and rinse their plates as well as cutleries.
"I heard from Dearche, Levi and Stern that you have done such a great job on preventing Great Twilight to engulf Al-Warth, in which also inadvertently protect Eltria from it. I really proud of you, Ave-kun…" praised Hayate, as she dried plates, glasses and kitchen utensils that her beloved younger boyfriend, Ave has just finished washing. "You give me too much credit for something that others have done better back then, Hayate-san. I depending on which timelines or continuities have only lend a bit of my strength to protect Al-Warth and Eltria. It was others like Reinforce, Rinne, Rean and Altina that have done such a good job I believe…" politely reminded Ave while smiling at his beloved older girlfriend, Hayate in return.
"A, ha, ha, ha. You still are modest as always, Ave-kun. Surely, people in both Crossbell and North Ambria would always remember goddess Astraea, Seven Swords, Azure Beowulf and Platinum Fallen Angel that protect them in the aftermath of October War, as well as during the Northern War. By the way, I'm not referring first lieutenant Kyosuke Nanbu and second lieutenant Excellen Browning when mentioning the latter two na…" argued Hayate before mentioning Alteisen Nacht and Weissritter Flügel that her beloved younger boyfriend, Ave has also been piloting in some of those alternate timelines or continuities.
Ave meanwhile was only letting a small chuckle out, as he heard Hayate mentioning "Azure Beowulf" and "Platinum Fallen Angel" names in her reply just now. Since he hasn't been using or pilot Gespenst Mk-III Modified, Alteisen Nacht and Gespenst Mk-IV modified, Weissritter "Abend" Flügel ever since Amitie together with Kyrie Florian rewrote the pre-existing timeline or continuity of these post-Break The World's newborn eternal realities in the past. Since by the time Amitie and Kyrie Florian finished from rewriting the latest iteration of these newborn eternal realities' timelines or continuities, Gundam Astraea, Gundam Exia and Sinanju Stein have been the only unit that Ave pilots during his sojourn in Zemuria. Nevertheless, he still has also been known to occasionally pilots Gespenst Haken, Alteisen Nacht and Weissritter Flügel when required.
"Surely, I'm not the only one that protect these people from our enemies, Hayate-san. Since Ashen Chevalier's existence and exploit has been widely known than some unidentified mobile suits or Personal Troopers after all…" once again replied Ave, as he mentioned on how Rean Schwarzer and Altina Orion's exploit were undoubtedly more widely known than his own. Especially when members of Erebonian Empire's intelligence division together with its state media has treated him together with Reinforce Eins and Rinne's existences as irregularities.
"You're right only on that part, Ave-kun. Since people are not easily fooled and knew that you have also been protecting them na…" calmly responded Hayate while reassuring Ave that both Crossbell and North Ambria's citizens would have definitely knew the truth about his exploit. It was also when Hayate decided to invite her beloved younger boyfriend, Ave for a relaxing late evening stroll around Remnant Island's pier area.
"Hey, Ave-kun. Are you free for this entire evening right? Do you want to accompany me for an evening stroll across the pier area?" casually asked Hayate while grinning at her beloved younger boyfriend, Ave. "Sure! I actually am about to ask the same thing, Hayate-san. Since we haven't done it together for quite some times, I believe…" replied Ave, as he also mentioned that they haven't been able to catch up for quite a while, especially after Operation Reconquista's abrupt conclusion. "Then, how about we leave after I finish washing the remaining cutleries, Ave-kun? You certainly don't want to miss the beautiful twilight sky of Remnant Island after all…" suggested Hayate before she began to continue washing the rest of dishes and cutleries in front of her.
Ave in return only gave his beloved commanding officer and older girlfriend, Hayate an affirmative nod while drying any now clean plates, bowls and cutleries that she passed unto him. It was also during this brief moment of peaceful silence that Ave once again realise on how he always forever loves his beloved commanding officer and older girlfriend, Hayate after all. Despite tens to hundreds or even thousands timelines that he has experienced so far, Ave always remember the very beginning that define his new destiny after becoming another Time Diver's candidate. It was the time in which everything originated from, as Ave's memories briefly drifted into a once forgotten past that he previously could no longer remember.
Long before he became Astraea and Exia's Gundam Meister, Ave has actually met Hayate together with Nanoha and Fate. In this once forgotten timeline in which he met those three, Ave has also made a fateful choice on becoming another Time Diver's candidate and received Gespenst Mk-III Modified known as Alteisen Nacht as his own personal unit. In this aforementioned timeline, he together with Time-Space Administrative Bureau's combat mages, in which also happen to be no other than Nanoha, Fate and Hayate were helping Earth Federation Force from impending threats from the outer rim of galaxy. It also in this timeline that he together with Nanoha, Fate and Hayate acted as irregular units that assist beleaguered Earth Federation Force in a seemingly endless war against Zentradi, STMC and the incoming seventh fleet of the Ze Balmary Imperial Galactic Frontier Inspection Army.
In this timeline in which also referred as the "Alpha Number", Ave has once fought, won and successfully protect those cherished new friends of his. Unfortunately this timeline has to end abruptly, as IDE decided to return everything back into nothingness. It was like a fleeting dream that once completely forgotten after one has awaken from his or her own slumber, Ave could no longer remember it only just now. It was also through remembering this once forgotten timeline that Ave could find a new appreciation on the very present moment in his life. Since in this precious present moment in his life, he could once again meet, falling in love and spend the rest of his most likely endless eternity together with Hayate.
"Are you ready to go now, Ave-kun?" asked Hayate while grinning towards Ave, in which has just finished from drying the last set of cutleries in front of him. "I always ready, Hayate-san. Let's go or else we might miss the beautiful Remnant Island's sunset…" replied Ave before smiling towards his beloved older girlfriend, Hayate in return. "I agree. Especially when it has been a while since we could enjoy our quality time together na…" casually responded Hayate, as she affirmatively acknowledge Ave's reply just now. Shortly afterwards, Ave and Hayate left their temporary lodge to enjoy Remnant Island's beautiful evening sunset together. It was also when Ave personally decided to put aside his thought about any tens to hundreds if not thousands different timeline that he experienced just for a moment. Since only by doing so that he could at the very least enjoy the beautiful evening sunset of Remnant Island together with Hayate and find his way forward.
By the time Ave and Hayate arrived at Remnant Island's pier, the beautiful sun has started to set and dimly illuminate the evening twilight sky in front of them. Other than some warehouse's workers, dockworkers and sailors that started to conclude their work for the day, Remnant Island's pier area was peacefully quiet. Both Ave and Hayate slowly took their time to stroll across Remnant Island's pier while enjoying the beautiful twilight sky in front of them together. It was after they arrived on the small hill in which Remnant Island's lighthouse has been built and located, Hayate decided to initiate a conversation by asking her beloved younger boyfriend, Ave a question while gently smiling at him.
"What do you think of this twilight sky, Ave-kun? Is this evening twilight still as beautiful as before?" playfully asked Hayate, as she stared at her beloved younger boyfriend Ave shortly afterwards. "It without doubt is as beautiful as before, Hayate-san. Since I remember very well on how we were watching the very exact same sunset together in one of our past timeline…" calmly replied Ave before smiling towards his beloved older commanding officer and girlfriend, Hayate as well, in return. "A, ha, ha, ha. I'm surprised that you actually still remember about it Ave-kun. It certainly is bring back a lot of precious memories na…" responded Hayate while reminiscing about the time when she and her beloved younger boyfriend, Ave enjoyed the exact same beautiful evening twilight of Remnant Island together.
"It indeed brings back a lot of memories that I always treasure in my heart, Hayate-san. Remember the time when I carry you on top of the lighthouse? I was really happy when you ask me to do that…" replied Ave, as he teased his beloved older girlfriend, Hayate the time when she asked him to carry her to the top of the old Remnant Island's one and only lighthouse. "Well, you are actually asking Weissritter Abend or Astraea to lift both of us back then, Ave-kun. So, they deserve as much credit as you are na…" playfully responded Hayate while once again grinning at her beloved younger boyfriend, Ave. It was also when Ave noticed a tint of light red blush on Hayate's cheeks, as she gave her playful respond towards his reply just now.
"H-hey! You should only remember the time when I carry you to the top of this lighthouse, Hayate-san. Since it actually is a bit embarrassing to summon your personal unit just for that…" argued Ave while grinning back at Hayate afterwards. "Really? I thought it was actually very cool to have either Weissritter Abend or Astraea to give us a lift back then. It certainly is quite romantic na…" responded Hayate with another argument, as she decided to also remind Ave on how cool it has actually been when one of his personal unit lifted them to the top of the said old lighthouse itself. In return, Ave was only bashfully grinning towards his beloved older girlfriend, Hayate before he decided to reply back at her respond with another question.
"Shall I summon Astraea to carry us this time around as well, Hayate-san?" asked Ave with another question of his. Hayate in the meantime was seen letting a small chuckle out and gently shook her head. She would then decline Ave's offer while simultaneously answering his question. "It would be a bad idea if you decided to summon Astraea just for that, Ave-kun. Since you might create panic and I don't want that to happen na…" answered Hayate, as she was also indirectly decline Ave's offer to summon Astraea just now. "I was just joking, Hayate-san. So, shall we climb this lighthouse on our own instead?" responded Ave before inviting his beloved older girlfriend, Hayate to climb this old lighthouse on foot together with him.
"I would love to, Ave-kun! Especially with a beautiful night view of Sciencia Sea and Remnant Island would be waiting for us up there…" affirmatively replied Hayate, as she gently took and hold Ave's left hand and happily enter the aforementioned old lighthouse afterwards. Ave in the meantime was only bashfully nodding back at Hayate, as he decided to follow her into the said old lighthouse. Deep down, Ave was actually very happy when Hayate agree to climb this old lighthouse with him. Since not only because of a beautiful scenery that would awaits them up there but also an opportunity to walk together while reminiscing of their precious past experiences together, Ave was truly happy. It was also when both Ave and Hayate decided to talk, as well as reminisce more about the precious time that they have been spending together ever since Break The World occurred.
Despite many dangers, ordeals, as well as trials and tribulations that they face always encounter together, Ave and Hayate have always been there for one another. The unbreakable bond that they share were undoubtedly has been their greatest strength to overcome many of these dangers, ordeals, as well as trials and tribulations in which post-Break The World's newly born multiverses thrown at them. Because of that, the strong, as well as unbreakable bond that Ave and Hayate have forge, maintain and share have once again led them to the very present in which the two of them cherish dearly. It was also through the said strong and unbreakable bond that they share, Ave and Hayate could finally take another step closer towards fulfilling a certain promise that each of them has made before, in the past.
"We're finally here, Hayate-san!" happily declared Ave, as he escorted Hayate to the top of the aforementioned old lighthouse itself. "A, ha, ha, ha. I'm glad that we actually made it, Ave-kun. Since the old ladders that led us here is quite steep after all na…" casually responded Hayate while letting a small laugh out at the same time. "I do agree with that. Nevertheless, we finally here, on the very top of this old lighthouse without Weissritter Abend or Astraea's help…" replied Ave before proudly reminding his beloved older commanding officer and girlfriend, Hayate of their achievement for reaching the top of this lighthouse without having to summon his quasi-third generation Gundam Astraea Type-A/F2.
Together, both Ave and Hayate enjoy the beautiful night sky that has arrived after the sun finally set. It was also when Hayate made her casual remark while smiling towards Ave. "I'm glad that we could once again visit this place together…" remarked Hayate, as she was certainly happy for being able to once again visit Remnant Island and enjoy the beautiful sunset together with her beloved younger boyfriend, Ave. In return, Ave was only smiling back at Hayate before he decided to respond at her remark just now. "Likewise, Hayate-san. Since it actually is pleasing to know that this place has always been remain the same despite everything that took place in ours as well as countless other newly born eternal realities out there…" responded Ave while acknowledging the fact that he was also grateful for being able to once again visit this place together with his beloved older girlfriend, Hayate.
"You're right, Ave-kun. Both Sciencia Sea and its Remnant Island has thankfully always been the same like before. That is why, I truly am glad to be here with you na…" replied Hayate, as she briefly closed both of her eyes and enjoy the fresh air and breeze that Remnant Island together with Sciencia Sea has to offer. Ave in the meantime was only smiling after briefly glanced at his beloved older girlfriend, Hayate. He then turned his gaze at the beautiful night sky that has arrived to greet him together with Hayate. It was also when he decided to reciprocate Hayate's feeling by responding back at her reply just now.
"I also am glad to be here with you, Hayate-san. Since being here is also help me to remember on how truly precious the time and bond that we together share after all…" responded Ave while gently smiling towards Hayate. In the meantime Hayate was only affirmatively nodding back at Ave and reminded him of the very reason that personally made her forever treasure those experiences in which they have together shared. "Indeed, we have spent quite a lot of time together. From investigating Book of Shadow to infiltrate the hideout of Martuba's Tomb, we always help each other in order to accomplish any of them. Because of that, I always forever treasure those memories and experiences that we together share. Especially when each one of them, no matter how good or bad, would once again help me to rediscover the very resolve that I've made na. Don't you also agree, Ave-kun?" casually replied Hayate before smiling towards her beloved younger boyfriend as well, in return.
"It actually goes both ways, Hayate-san. Since the time that we have both spent together also help me to once again rediscover my own resolve after all. Even after Amita-san and Kyrie-san alter these newly born eternal realities' timelines for more than once, my resolve would remain unchanged, as I only wish to protect this very future and eternity that awaits us…" responded Ave while at the same time gave his beloved older girlfriend, Hayate an affirmative nod as well, shortly afterwards. "Well then, I will definitely looking forward to the day when we all arrive at the very future that you've just mentioned Ave-kun. In the meantime though, we should definitely do our best to safeguard the very present that have been entrusted to us na…" added Hayate before she decided to once again remind Ave of the present time that he together with his new family, friends, allies, comrade in arms and love ones should be protecting without fail.
Ave in return was only smiling at Hayate and gave her an affirmative nod as well, not long afterwards. He also agreed at everything that his older girlfriend, Hayate has told him just now. Because of that, Ave once again renewed the very resolve and promise that he made back then when becoming another Time Diver's candidate, as well as in later or newer version of these newborn eternal realities' timelines, Astraea and Exia's Gundam Meister. Since only by doing so, Ave could fully accept (embrace) his new destiny and protect those in which he truly cherished from the bottom of his heart. It was also when he with another gentle Takamachi-style smile of his, Ave decided to respond at Hayate's reminder just now.
"I already made a promise to protect these newly born eternal realities when accepting my new destiny, Hayate-san. That is why, I would definitely accomplish that and protect the very past, present and future in which we all cherish dearly…" responded Ave while reassuring Hayate that he would definitely safeguard these post-Break The World's newborn eternal realities without fail. Hayate in the meantime was only letting a small chuckle out before replying back at Ave's respond just now. "I'm sure that you will be able to accomplish it, Ave-kun. In the meantime, Eins, Einhalt and I, together with everyone else will also be doing the same na…" replied and promised Hayate, as she expressed her own support towards the promise that her younger boyfriend, Ave has just made.
It was when an old promise has once again been renewed under Remnant Island's beautiful starry night sky. Through that aforementioned old promise that Ave, Hayate and their closest family, friends, allies, comrade in arms, as well as love ones made together, a small yet solid foundation to safeguard these newly born eternal realities has also been once again reforged. Despite countless challenges, as well as setbacks that Ave and Hayate have encountered, they decided to push forward. Since only by pushing forward and overcoming those said challenges, as well as setbacks that they encounter, Ave and Hayate could always protect those in which they both truly cherish from the bottom of their hearts.
Special ED Theme Song: Fearless Hero (Performed By: Mizuki Nana)
Despite countless of challenges, ordeals and hardships that he experienced so far, Ave has decided to fulfil his role as another Time Diver's candidate. In these ever changing timelines and continuities he has done his best to protect the newborn multiverses' causalities, as well as karmic balance. In the absent of full fledged Time Diver, Ave tirelessly safeguard these post-Break The World's newly born eternal realities while simultaneously tried to help them reach each of their inhabitants' aspiration and dream. Because of that, he has undoubtedly now possess a quality to become a true Time Diver and obtain a real strength in which would befit his status.
Nevertheless, Ave has yet decided on becoming one, as for now he wished only to observe and learn more about these ever changing newborn eternal realities. It was his decision, as he truly content with that. Since even with his current status as another Time Diver's candidate, Ave has already possessed enough strength to protect those in which he truly love and cherish dearly. Other than his own Linker Core that has been completely melded with Hayate Yagami and Reinforce Eins' own Linker Cores, Ave has also obtain advanced Personal Troopers and G-type mobile suits when he decided to become another Time Diver's candidate. Depending on which timelines or continuities, Ave would either pilot Gespenst Haken, Alteisen Nacht and Weissritter Abend or Gundam Astraea, Gundam Exia and Sinanju Stein.
In the end however, none of these small details were actually matter that much after all. Since Ave's current status as another Time Diver's candidate would already provide him with more than enough strength to protect those in which he truly cherish and hold dear above anything else. It was when a new journey towards a new future and possibility has once again begun. Although any epic tale that took place during this aforementioned new journey would somehow be a different story altogether, at least for now.
THE END