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thing I do own is the plot and the characters of my

own creation.. If any of the ideas used here, sound

like another story. I got the idea from them and made

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repected authors.

This is an Alternative Ah! Megami-Sama! or Oh! My

Goddess! Universe fanfic.

Shades of The Past

Chapter 6: Endgame

~~ means telepathic communication

Also in this

Belldandy's 22

Urd's 26

Keiichi's 22

Skuld's 13

Peorth's 28

Megumi's 21

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It was evening by the time both Keiichi's group and Megumi

returned home. At the same time that Belldandy and Keiichi

walked hand in hand through the temple gates, Megumi slowly

walked behind them. She still couldn't believe that her

date had really happened, she never had so much fun in

her life. Contently sighing, she felt like it was all a

dream. Keiichi softly whispered to his Bell-chan "Skuld, is

taking this rather well isn't she?" "Urd told me that Skuld

said that she understood now. She also thinks that Guardian

had something to do with it, Skuld blushed and said she

thought of Guardian as Oniichan now when Urd asked if

it was because of him" Belldandy repiled.

"Um...Isn't Guardian supposed to be here? Why are all of the

lights off then?" Megumi asked when she noticed he dark

house. Urd's eyes grew narrow as she scanned the grounds.

"Skuld, Belldandy, I can't tell if he is still here or not,

so we should be careful" she stated. Guardian raised his

head when he heard a noise, then realized that it was

Keiichi and his dining group returning. As he opened his

palm, a softly glowing blue ball appeared to hover in mid

air. It was bright enough to see, but not so bright that

it would wake anyone. Urd cautiously opened the front door

and walked in making sure that it was safe. In the blue

glow that had lit the living room, she noticed that

Guardian was sitting on the couch. Urd relaxed when she saw

this and let the others in the house.



"Guardian, why are all of the lights off?" Skuld asked, all

she received in reply was Guardian putting his finger to his

lips. He then motioned for them to quietly come over, it was

then that he slowly moved one of his wings. Lying there in

his wings was Peorth sound asleep, Keiichi nervously swallowed

when he saw who it was. Urd was about to make a rather rude

comment, when she noticed that Guardian had tear stains on

his shirt. ~~Urd Please dont say anything rude to her, she

has a hard time excepting that Keiichi was no longer available.

I know how feel about her, but can you just please be nice to

her for at least tonight for me?~~ Guardian spoke.

Urd just nodded her head yes in answer to his question, Peorth

no longer completly covered by Guardian's wings stirred slighty.

Peorth sleepily opened her eyes, and found Guardian looking down

at her. ~~Are we feeling better now, after our nap Miss Peorth?~~

Guardian asked. For the first time in her life, she felt a strange

sensation course through her body. All Peorth could do was shyly

look down and softly reply "yes", as a light blush covered her

face. Peorth was at a loss for words, trying to explain why she

was feeling this way. NEVER before had any male make her feel

this way, it was almost like she was a young girl again. All she

knew was that this male angel, this Guardian, was VERY special.

[Flashback to Earlier that Evening]

As she laid there in Guardian's wings, Peorth realized something.

For the first time in her life she felt content, maybe it was

because she had met someone who was conserned about her feelings.

NOT for any other alternative reason, other then that he was

truthfuly worried about her. Peorth softly smiled as she thought,

*So this is what it feels like, for someone to be conserned about

you.* She was glad that she didn't try to seduce Guardian, like

she was originally going too. Somehow she knew that if she did

try, that she would be turned down cold. Peorth some how knew

that her now close friend Guardian, was a true romantic at heart.

And how much he despised women who came across, as cheap, trampy,

or acted like a trollop. It was then that she thought *Maybe If I

change, would he like me better?*

She then sighed *how could any nice guy, care for someone who has

such a tainted reputation like myself?* Peorth thought as she felt

a single tear begin to slowly slide down her face. Guardian felt

that something was wrong and glanced down onto Peorth. He then

noticed that a single tear was flowing down her cheek. Hugging her

Guardian spoke "You will find another nice guy like Keiichi, dont

worry Miss Peorth." It was after a conserned Guardian tenderly

spoke to her about "finding another nice guy", that she knew that

she couldn't live with her guilt any longer. Peorth allowed herself

to do something, that she hadn't allowed herself to do since she

was a young Goddess in training..... she cried. When Guardian

asked her what was wrong, she started pouring out her heart to him.

Telling him about how Keiichi was not only the first ever to refuse

a wish, but the first ever to treat her with respect. Almost every

male she had ever granted a wish to, wanted one thing and one thing

alone when they saw her. She then went on to tell him how guilty

and tainted, she felt after that type of wish. How she started to

act and dress like she did over time, because that is what the males

expected. It was then that the truth came out, that the real reason

she acted differently around Keiichi was because she liked him. She

didn't know that decent women didn't act that way. She knew that

Belldandy acted the way she did, because she was so sweet and

innocent. Peorth knew if she had been as lucky as Belldandy, maybe

she would also still be sweet and innocent.

Guardian brushed away her tears as he repiled "Miss Peorth, I think

your still innocent, your soul is still pure and untainted. You

couldn't help if all of the male's you granted a wish were hentai's.

It is what is in your heart and your soul that matters, NOT what

your expected to do." Peorth looked up at him with a shocked

expression on her face. "B-b-b-b-but h-h-how?" she stuttered

completly shocked, Guardian smiled and repiled "Do you remember

how you were before you granted your first wish?" Peorth nodded

that she did, "Do you also remember what you were wearing?" he

continued. After she nodded her head again, Guardian asked "Can

you please show me if you don't mind?" Peorth got up and changed

herself into the outfit she was wearing at that time.

When she was finished, a look of shock and surprise, followed by

a great feeling of respect filled her being. She found that

Guardian had closed his eyes, when she got up to change. She was

honored that he would do that for her, Peorth thought to herself

*Guardian is a very noble gentleman.* Smiling she softly stated

"You can open your eyes now Guardian." When he opened his eyes,

Peorth softly spoke "Thank you, even though you didn't have too."

Guardian looked down sightly turning red, "It was the modest and

honorable thing to do when a lady changes Miss Peorth." After all

that she said and done in her life time, and even after she had

accidentally propositioned him. Becuase she thought he was Keiichi,

he still thought of her as a Lady. This brought Peorth into another

round of sobbing.

Guardian held out his arms and spoke "Come here Miss Peorth", she

then threw herself into his arms sobbing. A little while later

when Peorth stopped sobbing, Guardian softly spoke "Um.. Miss Peorth

y-y-you look very pretty in that outfit, you should wear it more

often." Peorth didn't know what to say, here was Guardian "A MALE"

saying that she looked prettier in a decent dress. "Thank you

Guardian" she softly replied looking down, It was then that he

noticed how late the time was getting. "Miss Peorth, is there

anything I can get for you? And dont worry I like you the way you

are right now, shy, innocent, and modest" Guardian spoke. Peorth

felt like she was going to cry again, it was almost like Guardian

knew all of her self doubts.

And was going out of his way to reassure her, "Guardian can you

just hold me?" she innocently asked. Guardian knew that she

honestly just wanted held, no hidden plans, or seductive ideas.

She just needed held, Guardian glanced down and noticed that

Peorth had fallen asleep in his arms. It was starting to grow dark

outside, he made no attempt to try to turn on any lights. For he

was afraid if he moved, he would wake her up from her innocent and

peaceful slumber. Hours passed as he watched Peorth sleep the sleep

of innocents, he began to tire from all that had happened that day.

Guardian had just started to lightly doze, when he heard a noise.

[END FLASHBACK]

Peorth's blush turned a deeper red, when she realized that she had

an audience. Guardian opened his wings, just in case she wanted to

leave. She was very reluctant to get up, all she wanted was to go

back to sleep in Guardian's arms, but Peorth knew that it was time

to leave. Standing up she walked over to the visibly nervous

Keiichi, and spoke "Don't worry I won't do anything to you. I just

want to congratulate you and Belldandy on your engagement. You take

good care of her, and if you EVER hurt her or make her cry, you will

see me again very soon." Keiichi was now shaking very hard, he KNEW

that she would keep her threat about returning. To punish him if

he ever hurt his Bell-chan or made her cry. But at the same time

he was shocked over her new attiude and from what she was wearing.

Keiichi thought to himself *Peorth looks very nice in a dress like

that.* Peorth turned red and quietly stated "Thank you Keiichi"

when she heard what he thought of her wearing a decent dress. After

she congratulated the newly engaged couple, spoke to the shocked Urd

and Skuld and introduced herself to Megumi. Peorth returned to

where Guardian was now standing, shyly looking him in the eyes she

quietly spoke. "Thank you my warrior angel for everything", she

then lovingly kissed him on his cheek. ~~Your welcome Peorth, not

everyone gets a second chance. Go and make yours count, goodbye my

innocent angel~~ Guardian repiled giving her a hug. The room stayed

silent for awhile after Peorth left, which was broken by Megumi

stating she was going to bed.

Moments later after she left the room, Urd made a comment with a

smirk on her face ~~I bet I know what happened tonight, since

Peorth was here.~~ Guardian gave Urd a nasty look, and repiled "That

was totally uncalled for, If you HAVE to know. Peorth was given a

second chance in life, you wouldn't be smug if you knew what had

happened in that poor women's life. She's a changed goddess now Urd,

her mind isn't always on a certain subject like someone else I know.

Oneesama you tell her, since you did scan Peorth before she left."

Belldandy looked down as a small blush of embarressment covered her

face, "And I thought I was the sneaky one in the family" Urd stated

with a grin on her face. "I just wanted to make sure, that it wasn't

some type of trick or something" Belldandy stated still lightly

blushing.

"Thank you Oneesama, at least you understand and believe me" Guardian

replied hugging her. "I don't know about the rest of you, but I am

going for a walk before I turn in for the night. I will be back late,

so nobody wait up for me" Guardian stated headed for the door. Moments

after Guardian left, the phone rang "Oh Hello Sempai, you want me to do

what? Tonight? Can't this wait until the morning? Ok I will finish it

tonight, you should take care of that cold of yours. Goodbye Sempai"

Sadly sighing Keiichi hung up the phone. Turning to his Bell-chan he

spoke "Bell, I am so sorry but-" he didnt get a chance to finish.

"Its alright Kei-chan you go and help Sempai, we can spend more time

together later" Belldandy repiled blushing as she lightly kissed him

on the cheek. As he walked to where his motorcycle was parked, Keiichi

strongly considered dropping out of Auto Club.

Guardian watched as Keiichi entered the garage, went over to his

motorcycle and started to leave. "Keiichi, can I ask you a question

before you go?" he asked stepping out of the shadows. Poor Keiichi

nearly jumped through the ceiling, he was scared so bad. "Guardian,

you almost gave me a heart attack there, and yes what is so important

that you need to ask me now?" He asked after he calmed down a bit and

saw that it was Guardian who had asked. "I know that you love Belldandy

deeply. If there was a way of preventing something from happing to her,

Would you do it?" Guardian asked. Turning around to open the doors to

the garage, Keiichi repiled "You know that I would do anything to save

Bell from harm." It was then that he felt something hit him on the back

of his head. The garage started to spin as he collapsed to the ground.

He faintly heard Guardian state "I would too my friend, I am deeply

sorry." The last sound Keiichi heard before he lost consciousness,

was the sound of his motorcycle leaving. Despite what Guardian had said,

Urd was waiting for him to return. For the first time ever she couldn't

sleep because of guilt. She wanted to apologize for her inappropriate

comment she made earier. To keep herself awake Urd started watching

late night T.V, after awhile she started to doze off. The sound of

activity in the kitchen woke her, and was she surprised to find her

sister Belldandy. "I woke you didn't I? I am so sorry Urd, it's just

that I feel something bad is going to happening to Kei-chan. Because

of that I cannot sleep" Belldandy repiled when she noticed Urd in the

doorway. Urd could tell that her sister was intensely worried, and

knew more then she was telling.

Keiichi awoke with a moan and tried to sit up, after everything stopped

spinning he noticed a note with his name on it. Opening the note, he

wondered why Guardian had hit him in the first place. 'I'am deeply

sorry that I had to do that Keiichi, I could not have allowed you to

go to the Auto Club tonight. You must trust me on this, as soon as

you finish this note you must return to the house. Something will have

happened, you have to reasure Belldandy that you are ok. I was also

in love with my Belldandy, and I will do everything to prevent what

has happened to mine from happening to yours. Thank you for your trust.'

Urd and now Belldandy were watching TV when a news flash appeared,

(A explosion followed by a large fireball erupting into the sky, was

spotted on the grounds of NIT (Nekomi Institute of Technology) moments

ago by a campus security guard. After he notifyed the fire department,

he found that the buildings occupied by the Auto Club were engulfed in

flames. What started it or how it started is unknown.... We will bring

you more on this story as it develops..)

Urd's face paled, she couldn't believe what she had just saw. Everything

was happening just like Guardian told her, she turned to find Belldandy

froze with horror. "Kei-chan" Belldandy whispered as she started to cry,

"Its alright my angel I am ok" Keiichi spoke. He had just entered the

living room, when the news flash came on the screen. Tears streaming

down her face, Belldandy turned and saw that her Kei-chan was alive and

standing behind her. "KEI-CHAN!!!!" she sobbed as she threw herself into

his arms. "Its alright Bell, do you really think I would let anything

happen now that I'am engaged to my goddess?" Keiichi softly whispered

into his crying angels ear. Belldandy looked up at him with tears

flowing down her face, and softly asked "Kei-chan can you just hold me?"

Urd sat there with tears in her eyes, watching the reunited couple

embrace each other.

Keiichi stood there holding his goddess, his beautiful angel, when a

thought crossed his mind. *I would have died tonight, if it wasn't for

Guardian stopping me. There is so much I haven't done yet.* Belldandy

stood there savoring every moment in her Kei-chan's embrace. The

question that she had been pondering, everyday since Keiichi aquired

the nerve to kiss her on the cheek. It was answered when she thought

she had lost him, she was going to give him what he was too shy to

do himself. She was going to kiss him, looking up Belldandy's face

started to blush from what she was about to do. Urd's mouth dropped

in shock and surprise, when she saw her innocent, shy little sister

kiss her fiancé on the lips. It wasn't that Keiichi did not enjoy

the kiss...HE WAS REALLY ENJOYING IT!!!, but he was worried the his

Bell-chan wasn't in her right mind at the time.

And that if he kissed her back, he felt that he would be taking

advantage of her like this. ~~It's Ok my Kei-chan, I am doing this

of my own free will. I realized that we had to get over our shyness

of one and other, before we lose each other for real.~~ Belldandy

spoke to her Kei-chan in his mind. The only answer she received in

reply, was Keiichi kissing her back. Here he was Keiichi Morisato,

romantic failure, pouring every emotion, every feeling in his being

into kissing his gorgous goddess fiancée. Urd was glad that both her

sister and Keiichi had gotten over their shyness about each other.

Now she was shocked from how long they had been kissing, *they must

be making up for lost time* Urd thought as she shook her head grinning.

The smell of something burnt filled the house, as a lighting bolt

streaked through the sky and hit the ground. Immediately Urd, went

on her guard to protect her sister and Keiichi. The smell was so

powerful, that not only did the two love birds stop kissing. Skuld

walked out of her room, half asleep wanting to know if Urd was trying

to cook again. It was shortly after that, the sound of someone opening

the door to the living room was heard. Guardian stumbled into the

living room singed head to toe, "Sorry about the mess and the smell,

but I had to stay there for awhile to make it seem realistic. Our demon friends were watching to see if they were successful. Oh and Urd,

there is a message out front stating that you and you alone bring

the two lovebirds up to see HIM" he spoke headed toward the bathroom

to clean up.

Bell gasped, her father wanted to see them BOTH in his office.

Keiichi looked like if he had anymore surprizes tonight, that he

would have a heart attack. Guardian walked back into the room, still

smelling slighty scorched, but now completely cleaned. Urd waited

until Guardian had returned into the room before she left. "Urd?,

Tell him I said thank you for everything. He will understand"

Guardian said as Urd was leaving. Hours seemed to have passed, when

Urd finally returned. Guardian stood up gave Urd and Skuld both a

hug. "You better get some sleep tonight ladies, tomorrow the nightmare

ends. We need a way to get Megumi out of the house in the morning and

away from the temple grounds all day" Guardian spoke. "Dont worry about

Megumi, she has another date with the guy she just went out with today.

They are going to watch the sun rise together" Skuld repiled giggling.

"Good, Ladies I will need to meditate before the battle tomorrow. So

we all should be headed to bed. Goodnight ladies" Guardian spoke. He

walked to were his friends were buried in the future and placed red

roses there. "Soon my friends it will be all over, your deaths will

be avenged" Guardian softly whispered. "Misssstress, everyone is in

the house like you had hoped" repiled the demon. "Good, we shall attack

at dawn and surprise them. Good job Nazdufa" the female demon stated.

"It is a honor serving you, my Missssresss" the demon Nazdufa spoke

bowing to her. "Soon I will have my revenge, for all the times those

goddesses interfered. You will soon regret becoming mortal Belldandy"

the female demon stated her eyes growing red with hate.

Next chapter: Endgame Part 2



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