Ah My Goddess!: The Purest Form of Love
Wow Chapter 3, I never would have imagined that I would get to write a chapter 3. Well in this chapter we get to see Keiichi play the hero and actually kick some ass (well not really so much as that but he plays the romantic hero anyways). I've always wanted to see Keiichi play the hero but of course since he's a mortal and Belldandy's a goddess so basically in short she can take care of herself. So then I wondered what would happen if someone attacked her in a vulnerable moment for her well actually if I recall it has already been done before in another part of the manga but oh well on to the story, shall we?
I finally decided where this fic is heading I'm going to end this particular story in this chapter and I've decided to write the lemon as a separate side-story that takes place after this story is finished so in short there will be a love scene but it will be for anyone who's interested.
Thank you JonathonDh for your lengthy review. Yeah I know I do realize that I do mix the oav and the manga into one. It's just that I liked how both of them portrayed my favorite characters especially Bell and Kei. I tried to portray Bell as humanly close to both manga and oav as I can because you're right I don't like seeing her as a person who is unable to defend herself (like when the demon destroyed her ring in this story she got REALLY angry maybe I didn't show it well enough and also the person who kidnapped her had to get her when she was asleep and out of it) but at the same time with all the negative emotions the manga gives her I like the kind, smile through anything attitude it really makes me feel good watching it. I don't see her as weak-willed I see her as very emotional. Like when she was being recalled in the oav you probably would have liked her to say something like "I can't leave you Keiichi" and went on to defy heaven but the way I see it is that she's too good of a person to go that far yet. To me I think Bell needs a righteous cause to defy Heaven for Kei like when the Lord of Terror possessed Kei she protected him cause she knew she could save him and she did. A recall isn't worth defying Heaven maybe she believes that someday she'll get to see Kei again? Well we can forget thinking about what ifs? Because we all know that she stayed. I just so happen to like the idea that they met when they were children it makes more sense that way when you really think about it was the promise they made on that day that so much to Bell that she had to see him again no matter what (yes I'm a bit of a romantic at heart), it kinda sounds better then a goddess doing her job grants the goofed wish of staying with a mortal forever and actually at first being a bit resentful (read the VERY first manga it shows Bell calling up God and actually unable to believe the wish got granted.). The reason I'm writing this story is to show how far Bell and Kei are willing to go for each other like in one of my favorite scenes when Bell gets drunk and goes around granting people wishes, one guy asks her to..um spend the night with him, but even when drunk she turns him down and tells him about Keiichi and how important he is to her and if she had to make the choice of saving the world from destruction or saving Kei's life she would pick Kei. Gee I feel SOOOOOO safe knowing that -_-;;. So to anyone who reads this and is opposed to mixing up the storyline to the manga and the oav's let me tell you this, it's great to have your own opinion and read if you want to and enjoy it at your own discretion.
As it is a requirement and I have to say this, I do not own any of the characters they are all the rights of Kosuke Fujishima, now on to the story. ________________________________________________________________________
Keiichi's POV
Gone! Keiichi tried to absorb what was going on, "she is gone". Keiichi tried to reason why Belldandy was no longer lying on the bench. He recalled the demon that had appeared and after that it was a blur, (the demon had probably knocked him out, not a first time for him either). When he came to, Bell was unable to stand with on own power; she had obviously engaged in battle with the demon and more or less had won. He had layed her down so he could get his motorcycle to take the both of them home.
Keiichi: (home? She didn't go back to Heaven did she?)
No, Keiichi's mind seemed to yell at him. This is not the time to get paranoid, Keiichi had heard stories that places like the park were ideal choices for rapists to hang out and attack defenseless women especially at night, (this proves how sick our world is, so remember if you're planning to go out at night try to hang out in a large group) Keiichi felt like mentally slapping himself over and over.
Keiichi: how can I be so stupid??!!! I should have never left her alone especially in a weakened state like that
Keiichi could feel his legs started to run but where were they going? Keiichi didn't care he had to find Bell fast. Keiichi just couldn't bear the thought thinking that Bell was somewhere out there, bound and gagged in some seedy motel with some ugly man with a perverted look on his face drawing a knife to do who knows what to her.
Keiichi: if anything happens to her...I'll never forgive myself
Keiichi found that he had ran to the entrance to the park and saw somebody standing there almost as if she was waiting for him, Keiichi recognized the robes.
Rose: ho ho, you zeemed zroubled, Keiichi
Keiichi: Madam Rose??!!! What are you doing here?
Rose: everything has happened exactly as I have predicted it
Keiichi: Bell?
Rose: zhe is in serious danger and only you can zet her free, zo moi came here to help
Keiichi: who took her??!!! Where is she?
Rose: luckily for you mon chere, zhere is still zime..go to the place of your nightmares, you will find ze one who has vanted you dead for zome time
Keiichi: the place of my nightmares?
Rose: you vill know zoon enough
Keiichi: thank you..by the way, just who the heck are you?
Rose: let's just say Keiichi, I'm one of your fans
Keiichi nodded and got on his BMW, he tried to make sense of what Rose had told him.
Keiichi: place of my nightmares? I've had several but which one in particular? Maybe if I get back to the temple, Urd maybe even Skuld can help me...
Then Keiichi remembered what Rose had tried to teach him
Keiichi: no I can't rely on them.by the time I get their help it would be too late for Bell, only I know where the person who took her is going I just need to figure out where
Keiichi rode off and in the distance Rose smiled under her veil.
Rose: finally, Keiichi dear..you are learning, thinking with your heart oh how romantic. I really envy Belldandy, moi really does
And as mysteriously as she had come she left as equally mysterious as she practically disappeared into the night. ________________________________________________________________________ As he drove in his Ferrari, the man did not seem to mind nor care that what he was doing was kidnapping and what he had planned was essentially rape. Yes it was true that this was some pretty drastic action even for him but what Toshiyuki Aoshima wanted, Aoshima got through one way or another and he wanted Belldandy. Belldandy such a beautiful and interesting creature she was as beautiful as one of Heaven's angels and yet she chose out of every mortal on earth, probably the most common lowly bottom feeder of them all, Keiichi Morisato. At first Aoshima thought this was going to be a simple matter of sweet talking her and showing to her how much a loser her boyfriend was unfortunately there was something about their so-called bond that made it impossible to break the two up and if anything all his schemes only made her cling on to him even more.
Aoshima: Morisato.how much I hate you
Aoshima had analyzed Keiichi many times what made him so special? He was a lowly guy barely kept himself clean, barely able to support himself let alone support a woman of such a caliber and the thing that infuriated him the most was the way he acted so nice all the time, the way he would smile every time he was with Belldandy. It was almost like he was telling the world that he had the one thing that made him better then every man on earth. Needless to say Aoshima could never figure out what Keiichi had done that made him worthy of her. It at first seemed like a rivalry to attain Bell's love but in the end it was all one sided, Keiichi had everything all of Bell's heart and soul. However he did not have her body it was no surprise Keiichi was too spineless to take a woman of such beauty anyway. However Aoshima was different, of course he prided himself as a gentlemen but after a certain extent of any relationship he had felt that the woman owed him certain favors and who was to refuse such kind favors? After all the whole cruising along the seaside and then spending a night at a love hotel always worked with any other ordinary girl he had dated.
Of course Belldandy was anything but ordinary. He remembered trying that ploy on her and after he tried to get his little favor found himself somehow outside the hotel having absolutely little memory of what had transpired before, apparently sweet innocent Belldandy had a very angry streak in her and hated being taken advantage of. Ever since then he realized that anything weird had to be linked to Belldandy, there was something about her that seemed almost otherworldly. Like tonight for example when he saw many flashes of light being emitted in the park he had to see what Bell had done this time. He had arrived too late to see what caused the lights but arrived just in time to see Keiichi laid his beloved girlfriend on a bench and run off.
So in short Aoshima was actually trying to help Bell from her negligent boyfriend who abandoned her. According to his sources, when Bell fell asleep, she became really out of it almost like she had entered a coma he was told she could sleep for days through a tsunami and still not wake up, some sort of sleeping disorder perhaps? Oh well even the most perfect creatures had flaws and this was a flaw that Aoshima would be a fool not to take advantage of. He drove on to his intended destination with his lovely passenger who was still asleep and was unable to even have a say in what he was doing. ________________________________________________________________________ Keiichi: (The place of my nightmares..what did she mean?)
Keiichi tried to remember every nightmare he's ever had even the most insignificant one hoping that it would lead him to where he needed to go. He remember the one where Bell was forced to leave for Heaven, the one where Bell had died and it was all his fault, the one where Bell told him that she no longer loved him anymore saying her feelings were all infatuation not love and the one where Bell turned evil and decided to destroy this "unworthy" earth (yes they all seem Belldandy related). As helpful as they were they had nothing to do with what was going on, was Keiichi missing a nightmare? Think Kei think, Bell's life depends on this. Kei practically dived to the back of his mind he did remember this one..
It was a nicely furnished place, every part of it looked like if a posh designer went through it and designed it in a way anyone could like it, there was even a nice view of the ocean but despite all this you couldn't hide the fact that this was a love hotel, a place people would go for a quick one night stand of such. A dark figure loomed over her as she tested out the springs of the bed and thought she had seen a place like this before. After remembering and commenting that this was one of those "quickie motels", the man nearly fell over in surprise unable to believe that sweet innocent Belldandy would know that. However that didn't matter to him, he rudely knocked her on her back and proceeded to advance on her, Bell looked at him with a mild look of shock that he was willing to try and do something like this. She tries to get away or use her powers but finds she is unable to as the man grabs her by her wrists, she wasn't going to get away. Of course Kei would always get up before witnessing something like this but at least he now he knew what Rose meant.
Keiichi: Aoshima..you bastard
Swearing was something really strange hearing Keiichi doing but now he was just downright pissed. Why can't he leave her alone? He was so mad he almost hit a car; Kei swerved out of the way, gave the driver an apologetic look and revved up his motorcycle. If he hurried he may just be able to make it in time. ________________________________________________________________________ The Motel d'Amour, on Route 12
It was that type of place that once you've been there once, you can never forget where it was. Keiichi dashed through the door and encountered a very bored check-out clerk, a guy who probably looked liked he worked there for years. Despite the fact he was at a state of hysteria for the well being of the woman he loves, Keiichi Morisato was taught to always be polite you'll get more things that way.
Keiichi: um excuse me did you happen to see a finely dressed Japanese guy..probably a little taller then me, wearing glasses..oh and would he by any chance be carrying a very beautiful foreign woman who's probably still sleeping?
Check out clerk: now that you mentioned it..if you're talking about Toshiyuki Aoshima, then yeah I've seen him..he's a regular around here always seems to have a new lady friend when he comes, course all of them were conscious, this one he says had a bit too much to drink..funny though the girl doesn't look like the drinking type nor did she look like she had anything alcoholic
Keiichi: (when I find him.I'm going to kill him) please can you tell me where they went?
Check out clerk: normally..I'm not supposed to tell you but..you seem like a nice guy, I like the look in your eyes I have a feeling that the girl is pretty important to you..sister?
Keiichi: no
Check Out clerk: I see, never liked that Toshiyuki guy myself..I always thought he was up to no good
The Clerk gave Keiichi a room key with the numbers 547 on them
Check out clerk: here's the spare room key, he's taking one of those love suites, you know the type of place you'd take your newlywed.now hurry
Keiichi: are you sure? This is something you could lose your job for
Check out clerk: hey don't worry about it kid, I have a feeling that what you're trying to do is really important, more important then my job here..so you want to play the hero and save the girl? I suggest you get moving
Keiichi nodded and thanked him and rushed to the elevator. Inside he had the great feeling of deja-vu, he remembered doing something very similar a few years ago. Aoshima emptied the gas to his motorcycle and used the opportunity to "take Bell for a ride", while he claimed he was going to take her home he was lying and the trusting Keiichi believed him. Aoshima instead took Bell here and well tried to take advantage of her, Keiichi tried to come to her "rescue" but found out he wasn't needed. No the goddess had ejected him out of the window and when Keiichi did find her, she was sleeping peacefully just as beautiful as a true goddess. However Keiichi couldn't count on that this time.
Keiichi: (with Bell's current condition..he can easily have his way with her, no this time it's up to me..up to me to protect her like I should be doing)
Keiichi had finally reached the room, it wasn't so hard to find because quite ironically it was the same room where Bell had ejected Aoshima the last time, Keiichi almost laughed at the memory but instead proceeded to get to work. Keiichi rammed his shoulder into the door hoping to break it down. Of course things like that only works in the movies and it wasn't until Keiichi had a very sore shoulder and the realization this door wasn't going to budge was the time Kei remembered he was given the room key. Feeling very sheepish he unlocked the door and went in.
The room was just as Keiichi had remembered it and lying on the bed was his lovely goddess still sleeping peacefully still oblivious to what was going on. Keiichi rushed ot her side and checked on her.
Keiichi: Bell! She seems okay..but question is, where's Aoshima?
Aoshima: ah Morisato.you've made it, I like the punctuality
Aoshima stepped out out of a dark corner with that creepy smile on his face, Keiichi turned to face him.
Keiichi: Aoshima I swear if you did anything to her.I will..
Aoshima: relax Morisato, I didn't do anything..yet you seem very tense why don't you crack one of your stupid smiles?
Keiichi: why can't you leave her alone?
Aoshima: sigh you still are so naive, Morisato...you know why I did this I care about Belldandy
Keiichi: you don't care about her...she's just another prize to you, just like all those other girls you've dated
Aoshima: hmph and can you truly say that you are not like that yourself?
Keiichi: yes because unlike you, I love her...
Aoshima then began laughing to that response like it was the funniest joke he's ever heard.
Aoshima: seriously Morisato..I expected a response like that from you
Keiichi:..
Aoshima: love? These days it's practically non-existent...it's holding on to such weak beliefs like that is the reason why you haven't enjoyed Belldandy to her..fullest potential
Keiichi: ggrrrr
Aoshima: tonight I will have Belldandy..that is the real prize however killing you will be an added bonus
To Keiichi's surprise Aoshima reached into his jacket and pulled out a metallic object. Now Keiichi found himself staring down the barrel of a 9mm handgun. Now Keiichi never claimed to be the bravest guy on earth but he usually found some sort of courage going through what he had through the years such as the demons or the disturbance of the space-time continuum. However with all of those problems he had Bell at his side and he was never afraid but this time he was alone on this one (at least physically wise). Even though he felt like running and saving his own skin, he stood his ground. No he wasn't going to leave her not again, not ever.
Aoshima: scared Morisato?
Keiichi: terrified
Aoshima: why don't you run? Cower away like the maggot you are and let me take care of Belldandy..I'll let you live if you do that
Keiichi: no I'm not going to run
Aoshima: admirable
Keiichi: you know, you won't get away with this
Aoshima: that's the beauty Morisato..I am going to, you see I already have nice cover story all planned, Keiichi Morisato found dead after commiting suicide after he was thought to have raped his girlfriend, Belldandy.by the way what is her last name? We're going to need it for the headlines and believe me Morisato I can have such a thing arranged
Keiichi: (man he's really gone off the deep end) Belldandy will never believe that
Aoshima: she will have to how else can she explain you with a gun in your hand with a bullet up your head? She's way too nice to accuse anyone of murder and she'll learn that I have a shoulder that she can cry on
Keiichi: (that is so twisted, Aoshima.he really needs help) God will never forgive you if you do anything to Belldandy
Aoshima: and what does God have anything to do with it?
Keiichi: everything because if you continue to do this you are securing yourself a place in hell but stop now.you can still save yourself
Aoshima: don't you dare talk down to me..I don't need lectures for saving myself or anything..that's enough Morisato, you didn't want to take my generous offer, now you die
Keiichi: (I can't believe it's going to end like this...no I won't let it end like this, I'm not going to let this creep win and hurt Bell, please Bell give me the strength)
And in what seemed like a totally shocking and out of character move. Keiichi charged and tackled Aoshima. Aoshima was so surprised not expecting this that he didn't have time to pull the trigger. The two bodies collided into the wall and the force of the hit sent the gun flying harmlessly across the room. The two got up and Keiichi tried to throw a punch but it was easily blocked, letting Aoshima twist his arm very painfully.
Keiichi: argh..
Aoshima: such a pathetic display, don't you realize what you are trying to do is futile?
Aoshima lifted Keiichi's face to deliver a punch across his face, which sent him to the floor.
Aoshima: don't you realize that you can't protect her? You are just wasting both our times
Aoshima kicked the still ground Keiichi in the rib cage
Aoshima: honestly you almost make me want to cry...
Keiichi got up but took a very hard punch to his stomach. Keiichi almost felt like throwing up but kept himself from doing so while he clutched his stomach in pain.
Aoshima: you are so weak..why do you think you are worthy enough to be with Belldandy?
Keiichi: (I can't win like this..)
Keiichi was by no means a fighter so it seemed natural he would losing this bad. Keiichi mind raced as he thought of anything he could use against his opponent. Then he remembered this one time during one of those drinking parties taking place at his home, one of the club house members (obviously drunk) was bragging how he won many fights with a single punch. Since he was feeling generous he taught the punch to Keiichi (who was also a bit drunk at the time), it was basically a cheap sucker punch that could ko anyone but according to this guy was that you need to hit them when they have their guard down. Keiichi thanked him and shoved the memory of that experience in the back of his mind, like he would never get into a fight that would require using would he? Keiichi's mind snapped back to reality, okay so now he knew what to do all he had to do was distract Aoshima long enough to hit him. Clutching his stomach like it was causing more pain then it really was, Keiichi spoke.
Keiichi: you're right, I am weak.there hasn't been a moment I questioned my worth to Belldandy. Am I really worthy enough for her? Like out of all the men on earth she chooses me..so to answer your question I don't think I'm worthy enough to be with Belldandy and yes I do think she deserves better...but since she thinks I'm worthy enough for her.
Keiichi secretly balled his fist out of the view of Aoshima, all of Keiichi's hatred and rage for the man standing before him were put into this one single punch. Aoshima smiled smugly hearing Keiichi's own self put downs that he lowered his guard. Now's my chance Kei thought.
Keiichi: then I'll be as strong for her sake
Keiichi let his punch fly which smacked Aoshima right in the jaw. There was a sickening crunch (presumably from Aoshima's jawbone), Aoshima did a complete 360 degree spin and fell unconscious face first on the floor.
Keiichi: ow.
Keiichi rubbed his fist, that hurt a lot more then it looked, Keiichi looked at his downed opponent.
Keiichi: may God forgive you..because I won't
Keiichi walked over to Bell's side and looked at her. She was still asleep and looking so beautiful, Keiichi couldn't help but stroke her golden brown hair and smile at her.
Belldandy: Keiichi..
Keiichi almost jumped from shock thinking she was awake but no she was still talking in her sleep.
Keiichi: yes I'm here, don't worry..everything's okay.I've come to take you home
Keiichi normally didn't like stealing a kiss when she was asleep thinking there was no "challenge" to it but right now he didn't really care, he was just so happy that she was safe and sound, so Keiichi's face leaned forwards until his lips touched her's and gave her a small kiss. When he looked at her again, was it just his imagination? Or did he see her smiling at him? No time to worry about that right now, Keiichi went to the phone and dialed the police ________________________________________________________________________ The trip home was uneventful, usually because Bell was awake and they both had plenty to converse about. Not tonight with her asleep, the events of the day raced through Keiichi's mind funny how it all started with a simple shopping trip. Oh well at least he can take consolation in the fact that whoever the demon that attacked him was gone for good (hopefully) and that Aoshima was going to jail (this was a given, there were too many eye witnesses including Keiichi's testimony and evidence piled against him, it didn't matter how much money he was willing to pay or bribe, he wasn't going to weasel out of this one). However his words still rang through his head, was he really worthy for Bell? Maybe he should just cancel the contract and let her go back to Heaven, maybe she could find someone truly worthy of her. However if he did that he would break his promise to Bell and that would make her sad, no Keiichi thought I never want to see her sad.
Keiichi drove into the temple grounds and parked his BMW. He got out and carried Belldandy to their home and opened the door. Silence.strange it was too quiet like where was Urd who would come over and start asking him slyly if he had a good time with Belldandy (especially the fact he was carrying her sleeping form) and Skuld would see this, jump to conclusions and brand the word pervert on his head, demanding why he was carrying her sister in his arms. Strange no one..and the place seemed to be empty. Reasoning that Urd and Skuld had their own personal reasons to not be here at the moment, Keiichi took Bell to her room, laid her down on her futon and tucked her in (no he didn't do anything perverted, honest!). Keiichi was about to leave but..well Urd and Skuld weren't there so maybe no one will mind Keiichi watch over her, just for the night of course. Keiichi took a book, sat down crossed legged by Belldandy and began to read. ________________________________________________________________________ Belldandy's POV
The next morning.Belldandy opened her eyes, she already knew where she was and it was all thanks to Keiichi. Bell yawned and stretched her arms, she always felt so relaxed and refreshed after a good sleep. She could see her love next to her, sitting crossed leg and had fallen asleep while reading a book. He looked so peaceful and handsome that it would almost be a sin to wake him. As quietly as she could she got up and quietly headed for the door to avoid waking him, so she could prepare breakfast.
Keiichi: I'm glad you're up so early.
Startled, she turned to see Keiichi who was smiling at her and had a tired look in his eyes.
Keiichi: how did you sleep?
Belldandy: quite well thank you
Keiichi: that's good.yawn
Belldandy: Keiichi.. thank you
Keiichi: don't mention it, I just wanted to wait for you like you asked me to.
Belldandy: no besides that.. thank you for saving my life
Keiichi: huh?
Belldandy: I may have been asleep Keiichi but I can still see what was happening everywhere around me
Keiichi: so you know.. you know what Aoshima tried to do..
Belldandy: yes..
Keiichi: so I suppose you're going to tell me that I shouldn't have resorted to using physical violence to solve the problem, right?
Belldandy: normally I would but Aoshima was wrong in what he tried to do, you can't force anyone to love another like that and the way he used me to get to you...
Belldandy suddenly overwhelmed by her emotions embraced Keiichi
Belldandy: oh Keiichi, I'm sorry..I felt so helpless, knowing that he wanted to hurt you and I couldn't do a thing to help you
Keiichi: hey its okay.I know what I was doing.well until the part he tried to point a gun at me then it was all winging it
Belldandy: no Kei it's not okay..if he had done anything to you.I don't know what I would have done
Keiichi: hey I was worried about him doing something to you too so let's just say we're even.he's not going to bother us anymore
Belldandy: okay but can I do one thing?
Keiichi: what?
Bell playfully pinched Keiichi, the two giggled as Keiichi pretended to be in pain.
Keiichi: ow..Bell? What was that for?
Belldandy just simply held on to Keiichi
Belldandy: don't do that again Keiichi you could have been killed
Keiichi: oh Bell
Belldandy nodded and soon the two were just staring at each other in total silence, Keiichi was the one to break the silence
Keiichi: Bell can I ask you a question? Why me, Bell?.Am I really worthy enough for you?
Belldandy: oh Keiichi, I should be the one saying that..of course Keiichi you are worthy, you have been worthy ever since we first met..I will never forget those moments when we were children, Keiichi..Keiichi that was the first time I fell in love with you and wanted to be with you
Keiichi: really? But we were just kids, Bell
Belldandy: yes but being a goddess I already had more advanced feelings for my age, Keiichi after I got to know you better..I knew that you were the one.
Keiichi: (
Belldandy: when we made that promise, Keiichi about the ring.I felt like I was promising my heart but Keiichi it wasn't worth it! Because of me.I had to erase your memory of me from you and do you know what hurt the most about it Kei? You allowed me to do it with no fear or hesitation
Keiichi: I just didn't want to get you into trouble..if I had to erase all my happiest memories of you from my mind to save your life then I'll do it again, do you know why?
Belldandy: why?
Keiichi: because I know that somewhere inside of me.I will always remember.remember about us, remember about our eternal promise
Belldandy: my dearest Keiichi..I have brought you pain and suffering and yet you still want me?
Keiichi: Bell let's not go over this again..with everything that has happened the happiness that you have given me easily outweighs it, Bell if I had to go through all those obstacles just to be with you, then I'll do it..
Belldandy: Keiichi, you still sound like your younger self..you always were looking out for me
Keiichi: that's because I know the purest form of love..to have love I need to be strong enough to earn it..I may be weak Bell but just being with you has been my strength..I will endure anything to see you happy and to see you safe
Belldandy: oh Keiichi..
Keiichi: what's wrong? You still sound sad
Belldandy: our promise.. my carelessness, broke the ring you worked so hard to give me.I know I can fix it but.it won't be the same
Keiichi then remembered the box that Madam Rose had given him, telling him that he would know when to give it at the right moment. Keiichi reached into his pocket and gave it to Bell.
Belldandy: what's this?
Keiichi: someone gave it to me...telling me to give it to you when the moment was right
Belldandy opened the box and the two looked on in surprise.
Keiichi it's..your ring
For inside the box was a ring, it looked exactly like the one Belldandy got from Keiichi at Christmas, right down to the gold band and the small diamond on it. Keiichi smiled
Keiichi: how did she know?
Belldandy: who is this person exactly?
Keiichi: I don't know
Belldandy: well maybe one day you'll find out
Keiichi: yeah but today.the first ring you got may be broken but the love and bond we have will never be broken.may this new ring represent all the love that we have for each other, the love that will endure any hardship that may happen..with this ring I propose to you..Bell will you marry me?
Belldandy: oh Keiichi!!! Yes of course I will
Keiichi slipped the ring onto Bell's finger, a perfect fit. The two smiled as they moved towards each other and kissed.
Belldandy: Oh this is so exciting, where is Skuld and Urd? I need to tell them
Keiichi: I don't know they weren't in when I brought you back here and they don't appear to be here now
Belldandy: oh..but I have a feeling that they'll be back
Keiichi: well what do you want to do today Bell?
Belldandy: well if you don't mind Keiichi.I'd like to spend a little time with you alone if you don't mind
Keiichi: anything my goddess desires
Belldandy: thank you Keiichi. ________________________________________________________________________ As the two kissed passionately a very familiar face was waiting by the entrance of the temple.
Rose: zo everything all works out.Kei and Bell are finally together
Rose form then seemed to have changed and her heavy French accent changed as well as she stood and spoke proudly in her true form.
Peorth: I guess I win our little bet, Urd..
Another figure then appeared to the Goddess first class
Urd: I never thought you could get that spineless boy to propose to her..how did you do it?
Peorth: oh it was quite simple, I borrowed some material from your book
Urd: what??!! Why you!!
Peorth: oh Urd, how you forget so easily..our agreement was that I would get those two together by any means necessary.
Urd: gggrrrr
Peorth: it's all about execution; even the greatest plans are doomed to failure if you don't execute them perfectly
Urd: well I didn't like your methods..enlisting the help of demon? Getting that creep Toshiyuki to kidnap Belldandy? Like what would have happened if Keiichi couldn't have live up to it all, they both could have gotten hurt
Peorth: ah but that's the beauty.if Keiichi was weak with his love for Bell then he would have failed but.he passed beautifully as you did see..I know what I did may have been a little extreme but it had to if my plan was to succeed
Urd: I suppose so
Peorth: I just want Keiichi to be happy..
Urd: Peorth..do you still?
Peorth: no please don't make me answer that
Urd: I see
Peorth: now you will live up to your end of the bargain..now we must hurry, the show is about to begin
Urd: okay.believe me this is going to be quite the show, I have a good feeling about this
Peorth: oh where are my manners..how's Skuld?
Urd: oh shoot I knew I was forgetting about something
Urd took a compact out of her pocket and opened it. However instead of seeing her reflection there was Skuld who was seen pounding on her side with an angry look on her face.
Skuld: URD!!!! YOU BETTER LET ME OUT!!!!! WHEN I'M FREE I SWEAR I'M GONNA..
Urd instead closed the compact, shutting Skuld up.
Urd: she's fine
Peorth: that's good, we couldn't have her interfering especially after all the hard work I made.. Now we better hurry for the grand finale is about to begin
With a wicked grin both on their faces, Peorth and Urd headed inside the temple.
THE END? ________________________________________________________________________ Well my story is finally done, please read and review and tell me what you think.
This is dedicated to all the people who reviewed my story because of you guys I will be sure to write more Oh My Goddess fanfiction, be sure to see them in the near future.
Well Mallow64 out.
Wow Chapter 3, I never would have imagined that I would get to write a chapter 3. Well in this chapter we get to see Keiichi play the hero and actually kick some ass (well not really so much as that but he plays the romantic hero anyways). I've always wanted to see Keiichi play the hero but of course since he's a mortal and Belldandy's a goddess so basically in short she can take care of herself. So then I wondered what would happen if someone attacked her in a vulnerable moment for her well actually if I recall it has already been done before in another part of the manga but oh well on to the story, shall we?
I finally decided where this fic is heading I'm going to end this particular story in this chapter and I've decided to write the lemon as a separate side-story that takes place after this story is finished so in short there will be a love scene but it will be for anyone who's interested.
Thank you JonathonDh for your lengthy review. Yeah I know I do realize that I do mix the oav and the manga into one. It's just that I liked how both of them portrayed my favorite characters especially Bell and Kei. I tried to portray Bell as humanly close to both manga and oav as I can because you're right I don't like seeing her as a person who is unable to defend herself (like when the demon destroyed her ring in this story she got REALLY angry maybe I didn't show it well enough and also the person who kidnapped her had to get her when she was asleep and out of it) but at the same time with all the negative emotions the manga gives her I like the kind, smile through anything attitude it really makes me feel good watching it. I don't see her as weak-willed I see her as very emotional. Like when she was being recalled in the oav you probably would have liked her to say something like "I can't leave you Keiichi" and went on to defy heaven but the way I see it is that she's too good of a person to go that far yet. To me I think Bell needs a righteous cause to defy Heaven for Kei like when the Lord of Terror possessed Kei she protected him cause she knew she could save him and she did. A recall isn't worth defying Heaven maybe she believes that someday she'll get to see Kei again? Well we can forget thinking about what ifs? Because we all know that she stayed. I just so happen to like the idea that they met when they were children it makes more sense that way when you really think about it was the promise they made on that day that so much to Bell that she had to see him again no matter what (yes I'm a bit of a romantic at heart), it kinda sounds better then a goddess doing her job grants the goofed wish of staying with a mortal forever and actually at first being a bit resentful (read the VERY first manga it shows Bell calling up God and actually unable to believe the wish got granted.). The reason I'm writing this story is to show how far Bell and Kei are willing to go for each other like in one of my favorite scenes when Bell gets drunk and goes around granting people wishes, one guy asks her to..um spend the night with him, but even when drunk she turns him down and tells him about Keiichi and how important he is to her and if she had to make the choice of saving the world from destruction or saving Kei's life she would pick Kei. Gee I feel SOOOOOO safe knowing that -_-;;. So to anyone who reads this and is opposed to mixing up the storyline to the manga and the oav's let me tell you this, it's great to have your own opinion and read if you want to and enjoy it at your own discretion.
As it is a requirement and I have to say this, I do not own any of the characters they are all the rights of Kosuke Fujishima, now on to the story. ________________________________________________________________________
Keiichi's POV
Gone! Keiichi tried to absorb what was going on, "she is gone". Keiichi tried to reason why Belldandy was no longer lying on the bench. He recalled the demon that had appeared and after that it was a blur, (the demon had probably knocked him out, not a first time for him either). When he came to, Bell was unable to stand with on own power; she had obviously engaged in battle with the demon and more or less had won. He had layed her down so he could get his motorcycle to take the both of them home.
Keiichi: (home? She didn't go back to Heaven did she?)
No, Keiichi's mind seemed to yell at him. This is not the time to get paranoid, Keiichi had heard stories that places like the park were ideal choices for rapists to hang out and attack defenseless women especially at night, (this proves how sick our world is, so remember if you're planning to go out at night try to hang out in a large group) Keiichi felt like mentally slapping himself over and over.
Keiichi: how can I be so stupid??!!! I should have never left her alone especially in a weakened state like that
Keiichi could feel his legs started to run but where were they going? Keiichi didn't care he had to find Bell fast. Keiichi just couldn't bear the thought thinking that Bell was somewhere out there, bound and gagged in some seedy motel with some ugly man with a perverted look on his face drawing a knife to do who knows what to her.
Keiichi: if anything happens to her...I'll never forgive myself
Keiichi found that he had ran to the entrance to the park and saw somebody standing there almost as if she was waiting for him, Keiichi recognized the robes.
Rose: ho ho, you zeemed zroubled, Keiichi
Keiichi: Madam Rose??!!! What are you doing here?
Rose: everything has happened exactly as I have predicted it
Keiichi: Bell?
Rose: zhe is in serious danger and only you can zet her free, zo moi came here to help
Keiichi: who took her??!!! Where is she?
Rose: luckily for you mon chere, zhere is still zime..go to the place of your nightmares, you will find ze one who has vanted you dead for zome time
Keiichi: the place of my nightmares?
Rose: you vill know zoon enough
Keiichi: thank you..by the way, just who the heck are you?
Rose: let's just say Keiichi, I'm one of your fans
Keiichi nodded and got on his BMW, he tried to make sense of what Rose had told him.
Keiichi: place of my nightmares? I've had several but which one in particular? Maybe if I get back to the temple, Urd maybe even Skuld can help me...
Then Keiichi remembered what Rose had tried to teach him
Keiichi: no I can't rely on them.by the time I get their help it would be too late for Bell, only I know where the person who took her is going I just need to figure out where
Keiichi rode off and in the distance Rose smiled under her veil.
Rose: finally, Keiichi dear..you are learning, thinking with your heart oh how romantic. I really envy Belldandy, moi really does
And as mysteriously as she had come she left as equally mysterious as she practically disappeared into the night. ________________________________________________________________________ As he drove in his Ferrari, the man did not seem to mind nor care that what he was doing was kidnapping and what he had planned was essentially rape. Yes it was true that this was some pretty drastic action even for him but what Toshiyuki Aoshima wanted, Aoshima got through one way or another and he wanted Belldandy. Belldandy such a beautiful and interesting creature she was as beautiful as one of Heaven's angels and yet she chose out of every mortal on earth, probably the most common lowly bottom feeder of them all, Keiichi Morisato. At first Aoshima thought this was going to be a simple matter of sweet talking her and showing to her how much a loser her boyfriend was unfortunately there was something about their so-called bond that made it impossible to break the two up and if anything all his schemes only made her cling on to him even more.
Aoshima: Morisato.how much I hate you
Aoshima had analyzed Keiichi many times what made him so special? He was a lowly guy barely kept himself clean, barely able to support himself let alone support a woman of such a caliber and the thing that infuriated him the most was the way he acted so nice all the time, the way he would smile every time he was with Belldandy. It was almost like he was telling the world that he had the one thing that made him better then every man on earth. Needless to say Aoshima could never figure out what Keiichi had done that made him worthy of her. It at first seemed like a rivalry to attain Bell's love but in the end it was all one sided, Keiichi had everything all of Bell's heart and soul. However he did not have her body it was no surprise Keiichi was too spineless to take a woman of such beauty anyway. However Aoshima was different, of course he prided himself as a gentlemen but after a certain extent of any relationship he had felt that the woman owed him certain favors and who was to refuse such kind favors? After all the whole cruising along the seaside and then spending a night at a love hotel always worked with any other ordinary girl he had dated.
Of course Belldandy was anything but ordinary. He remembered trying that ploy on her and after he tried to get his little favor found himself somehow outside the hotel having absolutely little memory of what had transpired before, apparently sweet innocent Belldandy had a very angry streak in her and hated being taken advantage of. Ever since then he realized that anything weird had to be linked to Belldandy, there was something about her that seemed almost otherworldly. Like tonight for example when he saw many flashes of light being emitted in the park he had to see what Bell had done this time. He had arrived too late to see what caused the lights but arrived just in time to see Keiichi laid his beloved girlfriend on a bench and run off.
So in short Aoshima was actually trying to help Bell from her negligent boyfriend who abandoned her. According to his sources, when Bell fell asleep, she became really out of it almost like she had entered a coma he was told she could sleep for days through a tsunami and still not wake up, some sort of sleeping disorder perhaps? Oh well even the most perfect creatures had flaws and this was a flaw that Aoshima would be a fool not to take advantage of. He drove on to his intended destination with his lovely passenger who was still asleep and was unable to even have a say in what he was doing. ________________________________________________________________________ Keiichi: (The place of my nightmares..what did she mean?)
Keiichi tried to remember every nightmare he's ever had even the most insignificant one hoping that it would lead him to where he needed to go. He remember the one where Bell was forced to leave for Heaven, the one where Bell had died and it was all his fault, the one where Bell told him that she no longer loved him anymore saying her feelings were all infatuation not love and the one where Bell turned evil and decided to destroy this "unworthy" earth (yes they all seem Belldandy related). As helpful as they were they had nothing to do with what was going on, was Keiichi missing a nightmare? Think Kei think, Bell's life depends on this. Kei practically dived to the back of his mind he did remember this one..
It was a nicely furnished place, every part of it looked like if a posh designer went through it and designed it in a way anyone could like it, there was even a nice view of the ocean but despite all this you couldn't hide the fact that this was a love hotel, a place people would go for a quick one night stand of such. A dark figure loomed over her as she tested out the springs of the bed and thought she had seen a place like this before. After remembering and commenting that this was one of those "quickie motels", the man nearly fell over in surprise unable to believe that sweet innocent Belldandy would know that. However that didn't matter to him, he rudely knocked her on her back and proceeded to advance on her, Bell looked at him with a mild look of shock that he was willing to try and do something like this. She tries to get away or use her powers but finds she is unable to as the man grabs her by her wrists, she wasn't going to get away. Of course Kei would always get up before witnessing something like this but at least he now he knew what Rose meant.
Keiichi: Aoshima..you bastard
Swearing was something really strange hearing Keiichi doing but now he was just downright pissed. Why can't he leave her alone? He was so mad he almost hit a car; Kei swerved out of the way, gave the driver an apologetic look and revved up his motorcycle. If he hurried he may just be able to make it in time. ________________________________________________________________________ The Motel d'Amour, on Route 12
It was that type of place that once you've been there once, you can never forget where it was. Keiichi dashed through the door and encountered a very bored check-out clerk, a guy who probably looked liked he worked there for years. Despite the fact he was at a state of hysteria for the well being of the woman he loves, Keiichi Morisato was taught to always be polite you'll get more things that way.
Keiichi: um excuse me did you happen to see a finely dressed Japanese guy..probably a little taller then me, wearing glasses..oh and would he by any chance be carrying a very beautiful foreign woman who's probably still sleeping?
Check out clerk: now that you mentioned it..if you're talking about Toshiyuki Aoshima, then yeah I've seen him..he's a regular around here always seems to have a new lady friend when he comes, course all of them were conscious, this one he says had a bit too much to drink..funny though the girl doesn't look like the drinking type nor did she look like she had anything alcoholic
Keiichi: (when I find him.I'm going to kill him) please can you tell me where they went?
Check out clerk: normally..I'm not supposed to tell you but..you seem like a nice guy, I like the look in your eyes I have a feeling that the girl is pretty important to you..sister?
Keiichi: no
Check Out clerk: I see, never liked that Toshiyuki guy myself..I always thought he was up to no good
The Clerk gave Keiichi a room key with the numbers 547 on them
Check out clerk: here's the spare room key, he's taking one of those love suites, you know the type of place you'd take your newlywed.now hurry
Keiichi: are you sure? This is something you could lose your job for
Check out clerk: hey don't worry about it kid, I have a feeling that what you're trying to do is really important, more important then my job here..so you want to play the hero and save the girl? I suggest you get moving
Keiichi nodded and thanked him and rushed to the elevator. Inside he had the great feeling of deja-vu, he remembered doing something very similar a few years ago. Aoshima emptied the gas to his motorcycle and used the opportunity to "take Bell for a ride", while he claimed he was going to take her home he was lying and the trusting Keiichi believed him. Aoshima instead took Bell here and well tried to take advantage of her, Keiichi tried to come to her "rescue" but found out he wasn't needed. No the goddess had ejected him out of the window and when Keiichi did find her, she was sleeping peacefully just as beautiful as a true goddess. However Keiichi couldn't count on that this time.
Keiichi: (with Bell's current condition..he can easily have his way with her, no this time it's up to me..up to me to protect her like I should be doing)
Keiichi had finally reached the room, it wasn't so hard to find because quite ironically it was the same room where Bell had ejected Aoshima the last time, Keiichi almost laughed at the memory but instead proceeded to get to work. Keiichi rammed his shoulder into the door hoping to break it down. Of course things like that only works in the movies and it wasn't until Keiichi had a very sore shoulder and the realization this door wasn't going to budge was the time Kei remembered he was given the room key. Feeling very sheepish he unlocked the door and went in.
The room was just as Keiichi had remembered it and lying on the bed was his lovely goddess still sleeping peacefully still oblivious to what was going on. Keiichi rushed ot her side and checked on her.
Keiichi: Bell! She seems okay..but question is, where's Aoshima?
Aoshima: ah Morisato.you've made it, I like the punctuality
Aoshima stepped out out of a dark corner with that creepy smile on his face, Keiichi turned to face him.
Keiichi: Aoshima I swear if you did anything to her.I will..
Aoshima: relax Morisato, I didn't do anything..yet you seem very tense why don't you crack one of your stupid smiles?
Keiichi: why can't you leave her alone?
Aoshima: sigh you still are so naive, Morisato...you know why I did this I care about Belldandy
Keiichi: you don't care about her...she's just another prize to you, just like all those other girls you've dated
Aoshima: hmph and can you truly say that you are not like that yourself?
Keiichi: yes because unlike you, I love her...
Aoshima then began laughing to that response like it was the funniest joke he's ever heard.
Aoshima: seriously Morisato..I expected a response like that from you
Keiichi:..
Aoshima: love? These days it's practically non-existent...it's holding on to such weak beliefs like that is the reason why you haven't enjoyed Belldandy to her..fullest potential
Keiichi: ggrrrr
Aoshima: tonight I will have Belldandy..that is the real prize however killing you will be an added bonus
To Keiichi's surprise Aoshima reached into his jacket and pulled out a metallic object. Now Keiichi found himself staring down the barrel of a 9mm handgun. Now Keiichi never claimed to be the bravest guy on earth but he usually found some sort of courage going through what he had through the years such as the demons or the disturbance of the space-time continuum. However with all of those problems he had Bell at his side and he was never afraid but this time he was alone on this one (at least physically wise). Even though he felt like running and saving his own skin, he stood his ground. No he wasn't going to leave her not again, not ever.
Aoshima: scared Morisato?
Keiichi: terrified
Aoshima: why don't you run? Cower away like the maggot you are and let me take care of Belldandy..I'll let you live if you do that
Keiichi: no I'm not going to run
Aoshima: admirable
Keiichi: you know, you won't get away with this
Aoshima: that's the beauty Morisato..I am going to, you see I already have nice cover story all planned, Keiichi Morisato found dead after commiting suicide after he was thought to have raped his girlfriend, Belldandy.by the way what is her last name? We're going to need it for the headlines and believe me Morisato I can have such a thing arranged
Keiichi: (man he's really gone off the deep end) Belldandy will never believe that
Aoshima: she will have to how else can she explain you with a gun in your hand with a bullet up your head? She's way too nice to accuse anyone of murder and she'll learn that I have a shoulder that she can cry on
Keiichi: (that is so twisted, Aoshima.he really needs help) God will never forgive you if you do anything to Belldandy
Aoshima: and what does God have anything to do with it?
Keiichi: everything because if you continue to do this you are securing yourself a place in hell but stop now.you can still save yourself
Aoshima: don't you dare talk down to me..I don't need lectures for saving myself or anything..that's enough Morisato, you didn't want to take my generous offer, now you die
Keiichi: (I can't believe it's going to end like this...no I won't let it end like this, I'm not going to let this creep win and hurt Bell, please Bell give me the strength)
And in what seemed like a totally shocking and out of character move. Keiichi charged and tackled Aoshima. Aoshima was so surprised not expecting this that he didn't have time to pull the trigger. The two bodies collided into the wall and the force of the hit sent the gun flying harmlessly across the room. The two got up and Keiichi tried to throw a punch but it was easily blocked, letting Aoshima twist his arm very painfully.
Keiichi: argh..
Aoshima: such a pathetic display, don't you realize what you are trying to do is futile?
Aoshima lifted Keiichi's face to deliver a punch across his face, which sent him to the floor.
Aoshima: don't you realize that you can't protect her? You are just wasting both our times
Aoshima kicked the still ground Keiichi in the rib cage
Aoshima: honestly you almost make me want to cry...
Keiichi got up but took a very hard punch to his stomach. Keiichi almost felt like throwing up but kept himself from doing so while he clutched his stomach in pain.
Aoshima: you are so weak..why do you think you are worthy enough to be with Belldandy?
Keiichi: (I can't win like this..)
Keiichi was by no means a fighter so it seemed natural he would losing this bad. Keiichi mind raced as he thought of anything he could use against his opponent. Then he remembered this one time during one of those drinking parties taking place at his home, one of the club house members (obviously drunk) was bragging how he won many fights with a single punch. Since he was feeling generous he taught the punch to Keiichi (who was also a bit drunk at the time), it was basically a cheap sucker punch that could ko anyone but according to this guy was that you need to hit them when they have their guard down. Keiichi thanked him and shoved the memory of that experience in the back of his mind, like he would never get into a fight that would require using would he? Keiichi's mind snapped back to reality, okay so now he knew what to do all he had to do was distract Aoshima long enough to hit him. Clutching his stomach like it was causing more pain then it really was, Keiichi spoke.
Keiichi: you're right, I am weak.there hasn't been a moment I questioned my worth to Belldandy. Am I really worthy enough for her? Like out of all the men on earth she chooses me..so to answer your question I don't think I'm worthy enough to be with Belldandy and yes I do think she deserves better...but since she thinks I'm worthy enough for her.
Keiichi secretly balled his fist out of the view of Aoshima, all of Keiichi's hatred and rage for the man standing before him were put into this one single punch. Aoshima smiled smugly hearing Keiichi's own self put downs that he lowered his guard. Now's my chance Kei thought.
Keiichi: then I'll be as strong for her sake
Keiichi let his punch fly which smacked Aoshima right in the jaw. There was a sickening crunch (presumably from Aoshima's jawbone), Aoshima did a complete 360 degree spin and fell unconscious face first on the floor.
Keiichi: ow.
Keiichi rubbed his fist, that hurt a lot more then it looked, Keiichi looked at his downed opponent.
Keiichi: may God forgive you..because I won't
Keiichi walked over to Bell's side and looked at her. She was still asleep and looking so beautiful, Keiichi couldn't help but stroke her golden brown hair and smile at her.
Belldandy: Keiichi..
Keiichi almost jumped from shock thinking she was awake but no she was still talking in her sleep.
Keiichi: yes I'm here, don't worry..everything's okay.I've come to take you home
Keiichi normally didn't like stealing a kiss when she was asleep thinking there was no "challenge" to it but right now he didn't really care, he was just so happy that she was safe and sound, so Keiichi's face leaned forwards until his lips touched her's and gave her a small kiss. When he looked at her again, was it just his imagination? Or did he see her smiling at him? No time to worry about that right now, Keiichi went to the phone and dialed the police ________________________________________________________________________ The trip home was uneventful, usually because Bell was awake and they both had plenty to converse about. Not tonight with her asleep, the events of the day raced through Keiichi's mind funny how it all started with a simple shopping trip. Oh well at least he can take consolation in the fact that whoever the demon that attacked him was gone for good (hopefully) and that Aoshima was going to jail (this was a given, there were too many eye witnesses including Keiichi's testimony and evidence piled against him, it didn't matter how much money he was willing to pay or bribe, he wasn't going to weasel out of this one). However his words still rang through his head, was he really worthy for Bell? Maybe he should just cancel the contract and let her go back to Heaven, maybe she could find someone truly worthy of her. However if he did that he would break his promise to Bell and that would make her sad, no Keiichi thought I never want to see her sad.
Keiichi drove into the temple grounds and parked his BMW. He got out and carried Belldandy to their home and opened the door. Silence.strange it was too quiet like where was Urd who would come over and start asking him slyly if he had a good time with Belldandy (especially the fact he was carrying her sleeping form) and Skuld would see this, jump to conclusions and brand the word pervert on his head, demanding why he was carrying her sister in his arms. Strange no one..and the place seemed to be empty. Reasoning that Urd and Skuld had their own personal reasons to not be here at the moment, Keiichi took Bell to her room, laid her down on her futon and tucked her in (no he didn't do anything perverted, honest!). Keiichi was about to leave but..well Urd and Skuld weren't there so maybe no one will mind Keiichi watch over her, just for the night of course. Keiichi took a book, sat down crossed legged by Belldandy and began to read. ________________________________________________________________________ Belldandy's POV
The next morning.Belldandy opened her eyes, she already knew where she was and it was all thanks to Keiichi. Bell yawned and stretched her arms, she always felt so relaxed and refreshed after a good sleep. She could see her love next to her, sitting crossed leg and had fallen asleep while reading a book. He looked so peaceful and handsome that it would almost be a sin to wake him. As quietly as she could she got up and quietly headed for the door to avoid waking him, so she could prepare breakfast.
Keiichi: I'm glad you're up so early.
Startled, she turned to see Keiichi who was smiling at her and had a tired look in his eyes.
Keiichi: how did you sleep?
Belldandy: quite well thank you
Keiichi: that's good.yawn
Belldandy: Keiichi.. thank you
Keiichi: don't mention it, I just wanted to wait for you like you asked me to.
Belldandy: no besides that.. thank you for saving my life
Keiichi: huh?
Belldandy: I may have been asleep Keiichi but I can still see what was happening everywhere around me
Keiichi: so you know.. you know what Aoshima tried to do..
Belldandy: yes..
Keiichi: so I suppose you're going to tell me that I shouldn't have resorted to using physical violence to solve the problem, right?
Belldandy: normally I would but Aoshima was wrong in what he tried to do, you can't force anyone to love another like that and the way he used me to get to you...
Belldandy suddenly overwhelmed by her emotions embraced Keiichi
Belldandy: oh Keiichi, I'm sorry..I felt so helpless, knowing that he wanted to hurt you and I couldn't do a thing to help you
Keiichi: hey its okay.I know what I was doing.well until the part he tried to point a gun at me then it was all winging it
Belldandy: no Kei it's not okay..if he had done anything to you.I don't know what I would have done
Keiichi: hey I was worried about him doing something to you too so let's just say we're even.he's not going to bother us anymore
Belldandy: okay but can I do one thing?
Keiichi: what?
Bell playfully pinched Keiichi, the two giggled as Keiichi pretended to be in pain.
Keiichi: ow..Bell? What was that for?
Belldandy just simply held on to Keiichi
Belldandy: don't do that again Keiichi you could have been killed
Keiichi: oh Bell
Belldandy nodded and soon the two were just staring at each other in total silence, Keiichi was the one to break the silence
Keiichi: Bell can I ask you a question? Why me, Bell?.Am I really worthy enough for you?
Belldandy: oh Keiichi, I should be the one saying that..of course Keiichi you are worthy, you have been worthy ever since we first met..I will never forget those moments when we were children, Keiichi..Keiichi that was the first time I fell in love with you and wanted to be with you
Keiichi: really? But we were just kids, Bell
Belldandy: yes but being a goddess I already had more advanced feelings for my age, Keiichi after I got to know you better..I knew that you were the one.
Keiichi: (
Belldandy: when we made that promise, Keiichi about the ring.I felt like I was promising my heart but Keiichi it wasn't worth it! Because of me.I had to erase your memory of me from you and do you know what hurt the most about it Kei? You allowed me to do it with no fear or hesitation
Keiichi: I just didn't want to get you into trouble..if I had to erase all my happiest memories of you from my mind to save your life then I'll do it again, do you know why?
Belldandy: why?
Keiichi: because I know that somewhere inside of me.I will always remember.remember about us, remember about our eternal promise
Belldandy: my dearest Keiichi..I have brought you pain and suffering and yet you still want me?
Keiichi: Bell let's not go over this again..with everything that has happened the happiness that you have given me easily outweighs it, Bell if I had to go through all those obstacles just to be with you, then I'll do it..
Belldandy: Keiichi, you still sound like your younger self..you always were looking out for me
Keiichi: that's because I know the purest form of love..to have love I need to be strong enough to earn it..I may be weak Bell but just being with you has been my strength..I will endure anything to see you happy and to see you safe
Belldandy: oh Keiichi..
Keiichi: what's wrong? You still sound sad
Belldandy: our promise.. my carelessness, broke the ring you worked so hard to give me.I know I can fix it but.it won't be the same
Keiichi then remembered the box that Madam Rose had given him, telling him that he would know when to give it at the right moment. Keiichi reached into his pocket and gave it to Bell.
Belldandy: what's this?
Keiichi: someone gave it to me...telling me to give it to you when the moment was right
Belldandy opened the box and the two looked on in surprise.
Keiichi it's..your ring
For inside the box was a ring, it looked exactly like the one Belldandy got from Keiichi at Christmas, right down to the gold band and the small diamond on it. Keiichi smiled
Keiichi: how did she know?
Belldandy: who is this person exactly?
Keiichi: I don't know
Belldandy: well maybe one day you'll find out
Keiichi: yeah but today.the first ring you got may be broken but the love and bond we have will never be broken.may this new ring represent all the love that we have for each other, the love that will endure any hardship that may happen..with this ring I propose to you..Bell will you marry me?
Belldandy: oh Keiichi!!! Yes of course I will
Keiichi slipped the ring onto Bell's finger, a perfect fit. The two smiled as they moved towards each other and kissed.
Belldandy: Oh this is so exciting, where is Skuld and Urd? I need to tell them
Keiichi: I don't know they weren't in when I brought you back here and they don't appear to be here now
Belldandy: oh..but I have a feeling that they'll be back
Keiichi: well what do you want to do today Bell?
Belldandy: well if you don't mind Keiichi.I'd like to spend a little time with you alone if you don't mind
Keiichi: anything my goddess desires
Belldandy: thank you Keiichi. ________________________________________________________________________ As the two kissed passionately a very familiar face was waiting by the entrance of the temple.
Rose: zo everything all works out.Kei and Bell are finally together
Rose form then seemed to have changed and her heavy French accent changed as well as she stood and spoke proudly in her true form.
Peorth: I guess I win our little bet, Urd..
Another figure then appeared to the Goddess first class
Urd: I never thought you could get that spineless boy to propose to her..how did you do it?
Peorth: oh it was quite simple, I borrowed some material from your book
Urd: what??!! Why you!!
Peorth: oh Urd, how you forget so easily..our agreement was that I would get those two together by any means necessary.
Urd: gggrrrr
Peorth: it's all about execution; even the greatest plans are doomed to failure if you don't execute them perfectly
Urd: well I didn't like your methods..enlisting the help of demon? Getting that creep Toshiyuki to kidnap Belldandy? Like what would have happened if Keiichi couldn't have live up to it all, they both could have gotten hurt
Peorth: ah but that's the beauty.if Keiichi was weak with his love for Bell then he would have failed but.he passed beautifully as you did see..I know what I did may have been a little extreme but it had to if my plan was to succeed
Urd: I suppose so
Peorth: I just want Keiichi to be happy..
Urd: Peorth..do you still?
Peorth: no please don't make me answer that
Urd: I see
Peorth: now you will live up to your end of the bargain..now we must hurry, the show is about to begin
Urd: okay.believe me this is going to be quite the show, I have a good feeling about this
Peorth: oh where are my manners..how's Skuld?
Urd: oh shoot I knew I was forgetting about something
Urd took a compact out of her pocket and opened it. However instead of seeing her reflection there was Skuld who was seen pounding on her side with an angry look on her face.
Skuld: URD!!!! YOU BETTER LET ME OUT!!!!! WHEN I'M FREE I SWEAR I'M GONNA..
Urd instead closed the compact, shutting Skuld up.
Urd: she's fine
Peorth: that's good, we couldn't have her interfering especially after all the hard work I made.. Now we better hurry for the grand finale is about to begin
With a wicked grin both on their faces, Peorth and Urd headed inside the temple.
THE END? ________________________________________________________________________ Well my story is finally done, please read and review and tell me what you think.
This is dedicated to all the people who reviewed my story because of you guys I will be sure to write more Oh My Goddess fanfiction, be sure to see them in the near future.
Well Mallow64 out.