Vandread Fanfic - Slayer of God Duology Part 2: Together Forever
Epilogue Chapter (Alternate Version) - Someone Like You
Rating - G / Romance / Sci-Fi
Author's Note:
This epilogue chapter is for those who just hate typical happy ending. If any of you prefer the good, old and typical happy ending, read the default version instead.
There's something changin' in my brain
And I hope it doesn't take forever, no...
I don't wanna be the same
I'm changing my life, because of you
Destination Love by Black Power
Planet Mejale, two years after the events that transpired and changed the fate of the universe.
A man was waiting patiently outside a house. Carrying in his arms is a cute baby girl.
"Dita! Will you hurry up? We're gonna be late for the reunion party!"
A woman came out of the house and locked the door quickly. She ran towards him.
"Okay, I'm done. Let's go to that party!!"
The man sighed.
"Huh. Please act more like a mature woman. You're a mother for crying out loud."
Dita looked at him.
"Is there something wrong with that? Hmm?"
The baby reached out her hands at her. The man handed Dita the baby.
"See? She already misses you."
Dita looked at her child.
"Is it? I'm sorry, Yumi-chan."
The baby who was called Yumi laughed and said,
"Mama..."
Dita looked at her in amazement. She turned to the man.
"Hibiki-kun. Do you hear that? She said 'mama'."
"Uh, yeah. Hey Yumi. Say 'papa'."
Yumi didn't say a word. Then, she cried.
"WAAAAAH!!"
"There, there. It's okay Yumi-chan. Hibiki-kun, you scared her!"
Hibiki defended himself.
"Hey! I didn't do anything wrong."
A man was complaining to two women about his task.
"Hey, why do I have to carry the kids?"
A blonde haired woman looked at him.
"Stop whining. I'm sure this would be easy for a guy like you. Right, Barnette?"
Barnette, who was wearing a plain blue shirt and jeans, gave a nod reluctantly.
"Uh, yeah."
"See Erick? 2 to 1, you lose."
Erick protested.
"Barnette, not you too?"
Barnette smiled.
"Oh, stop complaining. Aren't you their father?"
"Yeah, yeah. Fine. I'll carry both Mara and Janette."
With that, Erick left both Jura and Barnette.
"Hey Barnette. We sure like to bully him around."
"Don't worry. He won't get angry unless we're really all over him."
"Ha. That's right. You're the one who knows him better than anyone else."
Meia was about to leave the house. Then, she remembered something. Her son.
"Axel! Hurry up! I'll leave without you if still don't come out."
Axel hurriedly left his room and approached his mother.
"Oh, mom! Can I have some time? My hair is still messy."
Meia looked at him and combed his hair with her hand.
"Okay. Now you're done. Let's go."
"Mom! That's not right!"
Meia turned away from him and smiled.
"I don't want to hear anymore whining."
"But--"
"No whining, no 'buts'. Nothing."
Meia then left her son. Axel sighed and followed her. He then held her hand.
"Thanks a lot."
Meia smiled at her son.
"You're welcome, dear."
Hibiki and Dita arrived at Gasco's place for the reunion party. Raymond greeted them.
"Welcome. Hibiki, Dita...and Yumi. Damn, can you give her to me?"
"What for?" Hibiki asked.
"She's just tooo cute to resist."
"There is no way you can have my child."
"Hey, don't get mad. I'm just kidding. Right, Dita?"
Dita smiled and nodded. Raymond invited them in.
"Come on in. Everyone has arrived."
With that, the three entered the house. Erick already arrived. He's with Anton, Bart and Duero. He then called Hibiki.
"Hey kid. Come over here and join the 'guys club'."
Hibiki grinned.
"I'm there!"
Dita approached Jura, Barnette, Aya and Ezra who were talking to each other.
"Hey Dita. You look good as always. How's Yumi-chan here?" Jura said, looking at her child.
"She's fine. Where's Mara and Janette?"
Barnette pointed towards a room.
"Both are sleeping in that room over there."
"Good to see you, Dita." Aya handed her a glass of drink.
"Same here. Hm? Where's Meia?"
"She just called. She will be a bit late because she has to pick up her car from the workshop." Ezra said.
Meia and Axel entered a workshop, which are just a few blocks away from their home. Meia saw her car on the way inside. She went to the manager's office who was a man. He greeted her when as soon as she entered the room.
"Hello, Miss."
"Hello. Is my car already fixed?"
"Ah yes. Almost done. Since that new guy arrived, he alone repaired most of the cars here."
"A new worker?"
"Yeah. I just hired him 3 days ago. Come, follow me."
The three went out towards the car. The manager called out his mechanic.
"Hey Paul. Are you done with the repairs? The owner here wants to pick it up."
A voice came from beneath the car.
"Almost done, sir. Just...a few more...there! All done."
Meia and Axel were surprised when they heard the voice.
(That it be...?)
The mechanic slipped out from underneath the car. His face was pitch black with dust and oil. The only notable features they could see were his blue eyes and short, grey hair.
"I'm done, sir. And you must be the owner."
Meia nodded.
"Yes."
The manager approached him.
"Go and clean yourself. Your shift was already up an hour ago."
The mechanic looked at his watch.
"Oh my. You're right, sir."
He then went to the back to clean himself. The manager turned to Meia.
"Why don't you give it a try? Just in case."
Meia nodded and entered the car. She pushed the ignition button and the car starts up smoothly.
"Sounds okay to me."
Meia then paid the cost for the repairs and went straight to Gasco's place for the party. On the way, Axel asked his mother,
"Mom, that man...he reminds me of dad."
"Yes, I know. But it couldn't be him."
Meia and Axel arrived at the party and Dita greeted them.
"Welcome to the party, Meia, Axel."
Meia flashed a smile. She then looked at her son teasingly.
"Thanks. Come on, Axel. I bet you can't wait to play with Karu-chan."
Axel tried to hide his embarrassment.
"Oh, mom!"
"Heh. Heh. No need to be embarrassed about."
Dita was looking outside the window when Meia approached her.
"Something on your mind?"
Dita sighed.
"Nothing in particular. But I've been thinking lately, if he didn't forfeit his life, we would've been here..."
"You mean Rick? Yeah, guess so. But a part of me said that I don't like it at all."
"Meia..."
"He's an idiot. Letting everything around him toy with him. But that's why I love him. I still do..."
Tears flowed from her eyes. Dita consoled her.
"I'm sorry for saying those things..."
"Its okay, Dita. I'm fine."
Raymond. Who's been talking to Aya near the window spotted something outside.
"Rick?"
Aya was startled.
"What did you say, Uncle Ray?"
"Look outside. Isn't that your father?"
"Huh?"
Aya looked outside. She saw a man in white walking on a pathway across the road. His features looked strikingly like his father. She let
out a shout,
"DAD!!"
Everyone stared at her. Meia approached her.
"What did you say?"
"Look outside. Isn't that..."
Meia looked outside the window and saw what Aya meant.
(Rick? Is that really you?)
The man in white was looking up at the stars when a female voice called out to him.
"RICK!"
"Huh?"
He turned and saw Meia running at him.
"Oh, it's you..."
Meia cut him off.
"Rick, is that...really you?"
A look of surprise appeared on his face.
"Rick? Who's that? The name's Paul. Jean Paul. We've met before, remember?"
Meia stared at him. After a while, she remembered something.
"You're the...mechanic?"
Paul nodded.
"Yep. I'm the one who fixed your car."
"Oh, I'm sorry. I mistook you for someone else..."
"Nah. It's quite alright. Hmm? Is someone waiting for you over there?"
Meia turned and saw everyone at the courtyard, waiting anxiously for something to happen.
"Guess so. We're having a party right now."
Paul smiled.
"Oh, is it? Sorry for the distraction I've made. Now, if you'll excuse me..."
Paul turned to leave but Meia stopped him.
"Wait. Please join us."
"Huh? Join the party? I barely know you. Besides, I don't think I'm gonna fit in."
Meia remained silence for a while. She then held his hand.
"Please. This is the least I can do to thank you for fixing my car."
Paul considered her offer. He reluctantly agreed.
"Since you put it that way, I guess I don't have a choice."
Meia smiled sweetly at him. This has caused Paul to blush.
"Thank you, Paul. Come, follow me. I'm sure everyone is looking forward to see you."
She then pulled him towards the crowd at the courtyard. Meia stopped in front of them and said,
"Everyone, this is Jean Paul. Please don't mistake him for someone we know."
Paul stepped forward.
"Uh, hello. I'm Jean Paul. This Miss here dragged er, invited me to join the party. I hope you don't mind."
Erick approached him. Paul was surprised to see a person resembled him.
"Don't worry, Paul. I'm sure we're gonna like you."
"Ah, thank you. But..."
"About our similar features? That's a long story. I'll tell you later."
"Hey, let's get inside. Gasco should be done with the main course." Raymond said.
Hibiki grinned.
"About time to. Can't wait to try out her cooking."
Erick smiled teasingly.
"Is that sincere or just plain sarcastic?"
Everyone laughed and entered the house, leaving Meia outside.
(Rick, I've found you. Or someone just like you...)
Axel called out to her.
"Mom, come on!"
Meia smiled.
"I'll be there in a minute."
Maybe tonite... you will open your heaven's door
And you'll realise again how much I love you, man
Maybe tonite... you'll believe in me more and more
And you'll be glad to get I will be close to you
Maybe Tonite by Norma Sheffield
