Blah blah blah, technicalities and crap.

Fujishima Kosuke owns AMG and its characters. I own Xerangref and Daisen, Kruss, Kyuss and Shantar (previous statements about using all of them stand).

A/N: Certain events and plots are hinted and somewhat revealed in this work. If you haven't read at least up to or past volume 19, you may be confused at some points.

I honestly have no idea how long this fic will be, it depends on whether or not I believe it's finished.

I'm trying to figure out the best way to continue this. I have many many ideas in mind, but only one can be used.

Happiness' End

End of Chapter 23:

Belldandy was still clinging to Skuld and thanking her profusely when she suddenly stopped.

Something was terribly wrong, and she could feel it. Something was telling her that something terrible was about to happen to…

"KEIICHI!"

Skuld looked at her sister in confusion as Belldandy suddenly flew from the Great Hall in search of anything that could transport her back home immediately. She knew Keiichi was in trouble. She could sense his fear and pain.

She could almost hear his voice calling out for her desperately, looking for help and comfort.

Belldandy disappeared quickly into a mirror that was in the Hall of Transportation. She had flown there as fast as she possibly could without teleporting there.

Her final thought before passing through was, "Hang on Keiichi! I'm coming!"

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Chapter 24: Hindered Love

Belldandy appeared in the temple looking around in panic. She had sensed and felt Keiichi in pain, calling out to her.

To her shock and despair, she arrived to see the temple complex looking like a disaster area. Furniture was overturned, books and papers flung everywhere, and even a few scorch marks visible on certain walls.

"Keiichi! Keiichi! Where are you?"

Belldandy heard a groan from somewhere in the house. Hoping it was who she was looking for, she ran off in the general direction.

Movement beneath a pile of furniture and ruble caught her eye. Immediately, she ran over and began to unbury the figure underneath.

"Nee-san! What happened, where is my Keiichi!"

Urd looked at her in confusion, "Bell…dandy? But how? I thought, I mean…what are you doing here?"

"Skuld was able to find something to free me, but where is Keiichi! What happened here?" Belldandy was near hysterics as she looked at her sister and around the temple.

Urd groaned as she sat up, "Demons…Mara and…some other figure came and took Keiichi. I don't know where…I tried to stop them; but that other demon was incredibly strong…he had far more power than Mara. Maybe he was the one I sensed that while ago…"

After hearing this, Belldandy was already thinking about going back through the mirror. She had to speak with anyone that would listen that would be willing to help her. However, her common sense told her to make sure Urd was alright first, make sure she was comfortable and then leave immediately. After that was complete, she quickly moved through the mirror. As she reappeared in the heavens, Skuld rushed at her.

"Onee-sama! What's wrong? You were screaming about Keiichi and then just ran out! Did something happen?"

Belldandy looked at Skuld, trying not to choke on the fear and anger she was facing, "Keiichi was taken away by Mara and another demon from what Urd said…the other demon being a very powerful one."

Skuld just looked at her sister in shock and then shook her head to get her thoughts together.

"Let's go back to the Great Hall! There's still a good amount of gods and goddesses there. Kami-sama may still be there speaking in private to a few gods that had questions for him."

With that being said, both sisters flew in the direction of the building that had held Belldandy hostage for almost an entire day. Only this time, it was for a different reason.

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While the hearing was over, several gods and goddesses remained in the Great Hall to simply chatter. This after period was a chance for many goddesses to catch up on the latest gossip and the gods to talk about their recent victories or trophies they now had. All in all, it was a chance to relax and just converse with ones fellow god or goddess.

That is, until the chamber doors burst open again for a second time that day. Skuld was once again seen entering through the doors, but many were surprised to see a panicked Belldandy with her as well.

Belldandy ran to the center of the auditorium and stood on the pedestal she had previously stood on under trial.

"Please! Everyone listen!" Her pleas fell of deaf ears, however. The loud idle chatter and movements were making it impossible for her voice to encompass any semblance of range.

Skuld reached into her attire and pulled out what looked like a strange horn. She nodded to Belldandy, covered one of her ears, and when she saw that Belldandy had her ears covered she let loose with her invention.

An extremely loud wail and horn resounded throughout the auditorium as all present covered their ears to escape the pain of the sound. After Skuld stopped the sound, everyone turned to look at her in anger, but she simply pointed to Belldandy.

"Everyone, please listen! Something terrible has happened and I fear far worse may come of it. You see—"

"What was that infernal noise that just disturbed a private meeting! I could hear that racket in the other room!" Kami-sama's voice boomed throughout the area.

"Father, please! Something terrible has happened to Keiichi! He was abducted by two demons. Urd tried to fend them off, but one was far stronger than she or Mara. She thinks he may have been a higher up in the ranks of Nidhegg. Please! I need help to recover my Keiichi safely!" With that being said, Belldandy broke down in front of everyone. At first, no one knew how to react aside from Skuld. Skuld ran to her sister's side and tried to comfort her, but it did hardly anything to settle Belldandy down.

Peorth was the next to stand next to the two. She looked around at everyone and shook her head.

"Many of you would say this is a tres pitoyable sight non? I disagree whole-heartedly. This mortal, Keiichi Morisato, is an exemple fin of a good human being. He not only holds the contract with Belldandy, but loves her as well. Comme vous pouvez voir, Belldandy has the same feelings for him! We must help; it would be tres mauvais not to!"

Many of the gods and goddesses looked at both Peorth and Belldandy, but were interrupted from their thoughts.

"This is an interesting situation…Not many contract holders have been abducted by the other side before. Are there any of you here that would wish to help Belldandy and her cause?"

Peorth immediately stepped up, "I am."

After a period of silence, nothing else was said.

"Are there no others that wish to help of their own accord? Speak now, or be left knowing that you refused to help one of your fellow members in her time of need."

After another round of silence, a god in the back of the auditorium stood and spoke.

"I am also willing to participate." Everyone present turned to look at him. The tall god stood well over most of the others around him. He looked to be about six foot four or so. His small oval glasses were perched half way up his nose to partially cover his piercing yellow eyes. His build was muscular to fit his taller appearance. His long strawberry blonde hair was tied back into a ponytail that fell half way down his back. His markings were an odd silver color, but were in contrast with his eyes. There were two slashes under each eye, and his forehead ruin was of an odd four pointed star. He bowed and looked at Belldandy and Peorth. "Daisen, God 1st Class, Type 3: Unlimited; God of Actions, at your service."

If Peorth had met this young god anywhere but in the current circumstances, she would have had interesting thoughts on him. He looked like a major prize to be won.

"God of Actions, come forward to stand with your colleagues."

As Daisen was walking down towards Belldandy, he stopped, turned and stared in the general area he was standing before volunteering.

Suddenly, three other figures stood and followed him down.

Everyone looked at the four figures that walked and stood next to Belldandy and her sister, along with Peorth.

As they reached the group, the three newer gods bowed before Belldandy, Skuld and Peorth.

Daisen spoke first, "Allow me to introduce my friends and fellow fighters. This," he motioned to a tall god, not as tall as Daisen, but close, "Is my friend Shantar, God of Patience; 1st Class, Type 4: Unlimited. The two twins you see behind us as Kyuss and Kruss, the Gods of Acceptance and Ability. Both 1st Class and Unlimited, but Kyuss holds Type 1 and Kruss holds Type 3 extensions."

Peorth quickly looked over the other three. Shantar was also tall and muscular, like Daisen. However, his posture was much more relaxed. His purple eyes held a look of understanding and determination to help his friends. His short, spiked dark brown hair was the only sign of sorts of defiance or wildness within him.

Next were the twins, Kyuss and Kruss. Both were shorter, but more thin and lanky than muscular. They had some muscle tone, but not as much as Daisen or Shantar. They both had unruly and wild orange hair that gave them an exotic look. Kyuss had beautiful bark blue eyes that contrasted well with his hair color. He seemed more restrained and relaxed than Kruss. Kruss had dark brown eyes that seemed almost out of place with his hair color. He seemed to be more tense and wound up than his twin.

All the gods present wore traditional robes; however the ones with battle classes and types still wore armor. Peorth had wondered how these men had gotten in, as originally it was only under the observation of the GRO and EHO. Perhaps they had come in to converse with friends when they heard the hearing was over.

Shantar wore the typical white pants and top of the gods, but it was a combination of colors rather than just one. His baggy pants were mixed with the color of royal blue and purple in intricate patterns that looked very intriguing. His top was sleeveless, to allow for easier arm movement. Over the top was a purple vest with blue patterns running on its surface in many directions. Where the patterns hit his top, the lines suddenly turned to purple and continued to an end. Shantar's boots were a similar color to his hair, ending the entire ensemble of clothing.

Kyuss also wore robes similar to Shantar's. His styles and patterns were different than Shantar's, but the idea was the same. His colors were a mix of darker orange and blue, giving off a wonderful contrast. His vest was blue with patterns running around in orange. His sleeves ran to just above his elbows, but were loose rather than tight. His shorter posture made the robes look too big for him, but perhaps that was how he wished to wear them. His boots were a jade green color.

Next, both Daisen and Kruss stood in what seemed like body armor. Each had a chest plate with his ruin on the center inside of a clear domed structure; Daisen with his silver four pointed star and Kruss with what looked like a blue sword. The underlying fabrics and garments for each man was a combination of silver and blue. If Peorth had to guess, it was due to these two fighting together often. The armor plating on their legs was white. Each set outlined in the owners marking colors. The same idea was present for the chest plates. Shoulder guards could be seen, but nothing covered the arm area from the shoulder down on either man. Daisen's set of boots was silver while Kruss' was blue. Each of the two men held an air of confidence and readiness.

No weapons were allowed within the Great Hall at a time of meeting, so Peorth couldn't guess what each god would hold as a weapon to fight with. It was obvious that Daisen and Kruss were fighting gods, as they both held Type 3 extensions from their licenses.

Peorth's observations were cut short as she heard Kami-sama call for any others that were willing to journey with those who volunteered to help Belldandy. A surprisingly loud voice came booming in response.

"AH HA! A BATTLE IS IT? IF MY NEPHEW IS IN, AS AM I!" Everyone turned to see a large god standing in the doorway. His massive and bulky figure took up at least half of the space. His long hair was a mix of golden blonde and silver. His right eye was patched and scarred as he looked out over the crowd.

Several people gasped as they immediately recognized the figure. The figure earned continued gasps as he lumbered down the stairs to stand in front of the group. He clasped his hands on Daisen's shoulders and smiled.

"GOING OFF TO BATTLE WITHOUT YOUR DEAR UNCLE, HOW COULD YOU BOY!"

Daisen simply smiled at him, "If you are willing to come and help, Uncle Thor, how can we say no?"

Thor laughed at his nephew's response and turned to the females of the group who were staring at him wide eyed. He lowered his voice and kneeled down to them.

"Now ladies, you have nothing to fear. We shall find this young man of yours and return him to his rightful place at your side."

"Are you sure about this Thor? You know your power and influence is needed here. Your standing as a current Council Member that has taken leave will slow the process down."

Thor turned and bowed. "Yes, Lord. I am sure. I never miss out on a good fight!"

Thor turned to look at the little group in front of him, "As you have heard! I am Thor, Class 0 God, Type 0: Unlimited; Current seating on the Council of the Heavens as the Norse branch representative. At your service and whim, my ladies."

Thor bowed before Belldandy, Urd and Skuld, much to their surprise.

Things were looking up. With four First Class Gods, a First Class Goddess and a Class 0 God on their side, they were sure to be successful in bringing Keiichi back.

Belldandy got a sudden look of determination and nodded at everyone.

"I thank you for your help and determination. Now, for my Keiichi."

She turned and walked out of the Great Hall with the procession of gods and goddesses following.

Things were going to get rough for the demons.

A/N: For any of you that are interested in which classifications are which, I've posted at breakdown of what I believe they should be on SBA.

Here's the link: http/belldandy.us/showthread.php?t2995

And since this is being screwy, you need to put an equal sign in-between t and 2995.