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'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 33:

Belldandy slowly wrapped her arms around him and smiled. The typical kiss soon followed afterward. A long and tender kiss that both of them enjoyed both giving and receiving.

As they drove back to the temple, Belldandy was smiling dreamily as Keiichi concentrated on driving. She had once asked him about getting a car, but he objected to it saying that he enjoyed the rides he took on his bike. Plus, the bike had been his trusty partner for numerous years, and he would never willingly part with it.

As they pulled up to the temple, Keiichi became visibly nervous and even agitated. Belldandy laid a reassuring hand on his hand and shoulder and smiled at him. As Keiichi got off and helped Belldandy out of the sidecar, he made a strange request.

"Belldandy, could you stay here for a moment? I have something for you."

And with that, Keiichi disappeared into the house.

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Chapter 34: Family? In-laws!

Keiichi was sure not to disturb anyone that was in his path. With the four gods over, in addition to Peorth, the temple was rather crowded.

Shantar slept in one of the chairs out in the living room. The twins shared the couch, but laid down in different directions.

In an odd move, Daisen had claimed the floor. He said it was something that didn't bother him in the least.

Peorth had taken over Belldandy's old room in the Tea Room.

It appeared that everyone was asleep, which was good news. He didn't know how long they would be though, if something happened.

He snuck to his room and pulled out one of the drawers in his drafting desk. He pried open a corner of the bottom of the shelf to reveal a small compartment. He usually stashed his most precious items in this area. At the moment, it only held one small purple velvet box.

As he gently picked it up, he had trouble putting the bottom and shelf back into place. His hands were shaking a great deal, as he was extremely nervous.

He stood and took a deep breath before quietly walking back outside to see Belldandy. She had taken a seat on the porch, still dressed in her elegant light blue evening dress. Keiichi didn't normally dress up, so he thought he looked a bit awkward. Belldandy, on the other hand, usually dressed in more elegant attire. She also wore casual attire as well, but not as much as her in normal selection of dresses and skirts.

Keiichi gulped and slowly sat next to her, still extremely nervous. Belldandy saw him shaking slightly and put an arm around his and laid her head on his shoulder and sighed. Belldandy smiled as she felt the tremors Keiichi was experiencing quiet down to a halt. Keiichi looked at her and smiled. Her presence and touch always seemed to have a calming effect on him.

Both were content with simply being with each other before Keiichi broke the silence.

"Belldandy…do you remember when I asked you about a contract on Earth? Almost two months ago now?"

Belldandy nodded without removing her head from his shoulder. She sensed his trembling starting again, no matter how hard she was trying to keep him from torturing himself.

"Well…You see…I…I want to make that idea final…but I need your consent for it to happen."

She raised her head, looking at him with confused eyes and a questioning look. Keiichi drew in a deep breath and slowly let it out. He separated himself from her and looked at her. Her every feature was beautiful, even when showing confusion.

He smiled to try to quell her questions and pulled out the purple velvet box.

"Keiichi?"

He drew back and took up the standard western kneeling position next to her. She looked at him with growing confusion, wondering what was happening.

"So that we may be bound on Earth, as well as in Heaven…"

He opened the small box to reveal a very beautiful ring. The centerpiece was a heart shaped blue sapphire, with six specifically placed diamonds around the edge of the heart. On each side of the centerpiece was a carefully crafted feathered wing; wings that reminded her of Holy Bell's wings. At the tip of each wing was a small, red ruby.

"To prove that you have given my heart wings…and given me so much more. Belldandy…will you…will you marry me?"

Belldandy stared at the ring still in place in the small box, then looked at Keiichi. He still seemed nervous, but not as much. He had gotten off his chest what he wished to say.

Words that had made her heart soar.

Belldandy felt the tears traveling down the sides of her face, but she simply wiped them away and smiled at Keiichi.

She embraced and kissed him gently, "Oh, my Keiichi…Of course I will! You have given me all that I need as well. You are all that I need, no matter what, no matter how much time passes."

Keiichi took the ring out and gently held Belldandy's left hand. He slowly and carefully slid the ring on her shaky ring finger.

Both were now shaking, but neither could help it. Something that they had both wanted for so long had finally come to pass. But unlike before, the shaking wasn't from nervousness, it was from the pure feelings of unrestrained joy they both felt. It was the happiest moment of their lives.

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The next morning, things seemed to happen as usual. It was a typical Sunday morning, meaning everyone aside from the four gods, Keiichi and Belldandy slept in. Even Peorth had taken to sleeping in on the weekends.

The four gods looked at the pair with confusion. Both had rather large smiles, even so early in the morning. Keiichi noticed the looks the 'guys' gave him and told them that they would explain once everyone was there. Including Megumi. Megumi had agreed to coming over for lunch, never wanting to turn down the invitation to eat Belldandy's cooking.

As the day continued on and the members of the temple rose, things became interesting. Urd had been giving the couple strange looks, knowing something major was up.

Had they finally done it? Urd kicked herself for missing their first time. After all she'd done they simply snuck off with it under her nose.

Breakfast was served to everyone. Afterward, each person went their separate way. Daisen, having his 'day off' from the ladies, was relaxing outside in one of the trees. It was a hobby of his to simply sit outside and admire things going on.

Shantar had resumed his usual meditation on the porch.

Kruss and Kyuss were watching TV while Urd was yelling at them. Peorth had taken to playing a game of Jenga against Skuld. It had been a sort of odd past time, since they had regularly used to compete for the TVs in the house. Instead of competition, it was simply a game of fun.

Keiichi and Belldandy had seemingly snuck off somewhere. Although Keiichi usually spent his time with the four gods on Sundays, this day was an exception. He and Belldandy had a great deal to talk about.

Around noon, everyone came back together and Belldandy started to work on preparing a large lunch. She wanted to make it special for those around them, since today she and Keiichi would be announcing something major.

As Megumi pulled into the parking area next to Keiichi's BMW, she could hear the arguing in the house. She simply sighed as she listened in on what sounded like a three way bicker fight between Urd, Skuld and Peorth. Not really wanted to know what it was about, she simply walked in, took off her shoes and moved to the kitchen.

Belldandy was busy preparing dinner, but she could already see a fairly large amount of food placed on the table.

"Whoa! Belldandy, you way overdid it this time! But why so much?"

Belldandy turned and smiled at her, "Well with so many guests, isn't it natural?"

"I guess you're right…but still. Wow."

Megumi moved into the living room to see that the three females that were bickering when she arrived had been separated by the four males. Keiichi had told her that they were gods who originally helped Belldandy to do something, but he wasn't sure of what.

After the incidents had been resolved, they had been assigned with the goddesses as a sort of protection unit. There was no telling when the demons might return to try to take revenge.

As lunch was served, everyone looked at both Keiichi and Belldandy, who were sitting next to each other holding hands.

Urd raised an eyebrow at this while Skuld glared at Keiichi a little before turning back to eating. Megumi had a feeling that something big was going to happen. The four gods seemed utterly oblivious to everything around them.

As the meal wound down, Keiichi spoke to all those present.

"I…Um, we…" Everything look at him. He was shaking a little bit, obviously from being nervous.

"We have a…uh…announcement to make…"

Urd looked at him with a grin, she'd finally figure out why they looked so odd that morning. She pulled her cup of saké to her mouth and started to drink.

"Belldandy and I…are uh…engaged…"

Urd's eyes shot open and she spit out what she already had in her mouth…directly on to Skuld.

"That's gross Urd! Now I'm going to smell like alcohol all day!"

Urd simply gawked at the two while Megumi was grinning. Boy had she nailed what was going on.

"Wait…engaged? What does that mean?" Skuld asked looking confused.

"It means Keiichi has asked me to marry him, as is custom on Earth," Belldandy responded.

Skuld looked at Keiichi in surprise, then narrowed her eyes, "If you hurt my onee-sama…"

"Skuld! That isn't nice!"

"So Kei-chan…have you told Keima and Takano-san?"

Keiichi shook his head hesitantly, "I was going to ask them to come over in a couple of days to discuss all of this…"

"All of this?" Megumi raised an eyebrow. Keiichi laughed a little nervously.

"I don't think either of them knows who I live with exactly…"

Megumi shook her head in frustration, "After almost five years of living here with Belldandy and her sisters…you never told them?"

Keiichi shook his head nervously.

"Oh great…count on fireworks then…"

"Thanks for the encouragement Megumi…"

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Three days later, the sound of a motorcycle could be heard pulling up next to the temple. It sounded similar to Keiichi's BMW, but the sound wasn't quite as heavy or deep.

Keiichi had been discussing the terms of the ceremony with Belldandy, but didn't set any definites, as his parents would most likely want something included.

A slight knock was heard at the front door as Belldandy drifted over to open it. When she did she was surprised to see the figure standing in front of her.

A man a little taller than Keiichi stood looking at her. His white hair and black rim glasses were most prominent on his figure. He was wearing a black overcoat with what looked like old mechanic pants and simple sneakers. His hair was cut in a similar fashion to Keiichi's, but longer at the front and the back.

His face seemed to get red as he backed away from her slowly. At that point, a woman showed up behind the man. She simply gripped his shoulder and he seemed to calm down.

The woman had straight hair at the top of her head, but was separated into two small tails of curly hair at her neck.

She wore a long sleeved shirt and black jeans with a racing apron over top that fell to her ankles. She wore simple white socks and shoes.

"Ah, I'm sorry. You must forgive Keima-kun. He is a bit jumpy around other women."

Belldandy tipped her head to the side slightly and smiled, "That it quite alright. It runs in the family I guess?"

Takano looked at Belldandy strangely, "Is Keiichi home?"

"Ah, he is at work at the moment. Please, come in and make yourself at home. He will be happy that his parents have arrived."

"How did you…"

"The kindness and love that the both of you give off, matches what I feel with Keiichi. Please, come in."

Without another word, Keima and Takano both stepped into the temple and awaited their son's arrival with the strange girl named Belldandy.

A/N: Ok, for those of you that have read volumes 23 and 24, I know this is different. I planned on it being that way. The plot line will also be different, as Keiichi doesn't work at Whirlwind anymore, plus he has extra 'guests.' Just wait to see what happens.