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. And for the rest of the chapters posted, it is VERY strongly suggested you not read on if you haven't read past Volume 23…There are plots that might spoil the manga for you.

The series is drawing to a close. Some may like the ending, others may not. Some of you may even think it's cheesy, but oh well.

Eddie: I do all the writing myself when I'm bored…which is 90 of the time I'm not in class or out with my posse. I also enjoy writing when I get into it, so it really doesn't surprise me.

As for the Angel Eater question, I said I was basing it off of the idea. It is going to be very similar to the manga in some aspects, and not in others.

Thanks to all of you for your comments, criticisms and even reading this fiction.

Happiness' End

End of Chapter 35:

Trying to get comfortable, Keiichi kept thinking about the events of the past day.

His parents accepted Belldandy and seemed to like her, even after one meeting.

They approved of what was going to happen.

They were planning to help with certain financial expenses that would pop up during the course of the preparations.

Keiichi smiled and sighed. Soon, a dream of his would become a reality. He was sure that Belldandy was thinking the same.

Keiichi slowly drifted off to sleep, blissfully unaware of the plans a certain other party was making. Plans that had been spurred and activated during his announcement to his parents.

Plans that had the potential to cause someone grave injuries and serious pain.

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Chapter 36: Darkness & Light

Keiichi and Megumi had seen their parents off the next day.

Takano had simply waved while Keima slapped Keiichi on the back and gave Megumi a 'high-five.'

As a departing gift, Keima had made Belldandy, her sisters and Peorth little glass feather necklaces; as well as falcon claws for the four males. Everyone had enjoyed the gift and thanked the elder Morisato graciously.

Hild and Xerangref had watched the exchange in utter disgust. They had returned to the mortal realm to keep an eye on all of the occupants of the temple to gauge just how advanced their attack plans would have to be.

As Keiichi watched his parents speed off over the horizon, he turned to look at everyone. Everyone was also looking at their departing forms. Belldandy was the first to turn and look at him, with a smile on her face.

He'd realized what his actions had meant before the meeting with his parents, but the consequences suddenly hit him full on.

He was going to get married.

He smiled back at Belldandy and took her hand in his. She squeezed it slightly and moved closer to him.

At that, everyone that was outside turned towards the temple and moved to go back inside.

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Since Keiichi had asked for the day off, he didn't have work. It was a Saturday afternoon that his parents had come out, three days after he had initially proposed.

As a result of him asking off for work, he had taken Belldandy out to lunch, leaving the others to fend for themselves.

Daisen had no problems with feeding himself, as both Urd and Peorth had made him lunch and were now bickering over which lunch he would eat. Daisen simply sighed and watched the ongoing fight between the two females. It seemed that ever since Peorth had finally come to terms with Belldandy and Keiichi, she had focused solely on him.

Urd never really had anyone she was with, aside from Troubador, so she was free to pursue him as well. He'd dealt with the both of the fairly well, but now it was starting to get on his nerves.

It seemed that his situation was similar to the other dimensional guest they had played host to for a day or so.

He looked on in envy as Shantar simply made himself a sandwich; the twins ate some of the leftovers in the fridge, and Skuld at out of a gallon of ice cream.

All of them seemed to be watching the scene before them in mild amusement.

"Enough!" Daisen stated as the two continued. He was done with being the centre of their fights. "Just give me half of each and you two eat the other half. That way, all three of us get fed."

Urd and Peorth looked at him with wide eyes and nodded. It seemed the most logical answer.

The only thing Daisen underestimated was how he would eat his lunch. As both women tried to hand feed him, things started back up again with the bickering and fighting.

He sighed and shook his head. He looked towards the ceiling, "Why Uncle Thor? Can't you just give me a break…please?"

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As soon as Keiichi and Belldandy came home, they could hear Urd and Peorth at it again.

Keiichi simply sighed and looked over to Belldandy, who was frowning slightly, "Don't they ever know when to quit?"

Belldandy shook her head, "Sadly, nee-san refuses to give up on some things. You know her…"

Keiichi nodded and looked back at the temple, "Well, no sense in putting off what'll happen anyway, right?"

Belldandy smiled, "As long as we are together, nothing will be too bad."

Keiichi nodded and took off his helmet and got off his BMW. He had asked several times if Belldandy wanted to ride behind him on the extra seating. She had insisted that she was fine with the side car, and had stuck to that insistence.

As the pair arrived at the door, the phone rang. Belldandy quickly stepped inside, took off her shoes and went to the hallway and answered the phone with her usual greeting.

"Hello, Morisato residence. This is Belldandy."

After a moments pause, she nodded, "Yes sir, I'll see if I can pull him away from nee-san and Peorth."

She gently put down the phone and looked at Keiichi, "It's Thor, he wishes to speak with his Nephew Daisen."

Keiichi nodded. He still found certain instances hard to believe. Like the God of Actions, who was now a good friend, was the nephew of the legendary God of Lightning.

Belldandy moved to the living room to get Daisen. As soon as she entered, then came out, the arguing stopped.

Daisen walked over to the phone and put it to his ear, "Yes, Uncle Thor?"

He waited a bit, "Yes Uncle, we're all fine here. Nothing really noted or any demonic presences noted."

He waited a bit longer, then looked a bit shocked, "What? Are you sure?"

He waited a few more seconds, "Yes Uncle, I understand. If you need us…"

He raised his eyebrow next, "Oh? So only two of us?"

After a few more minutes of talking and simple 'Yes Uncle' replies from Daisen, the conversation seemed to have ended.

"I understand Uncle Thor, I'll see you shortly. Until then."

He hung up the phone and turned to Belldandy with a slight, but sad smile.

"Is anything the matter?"

"As you heard, that was Uncle Thor…It seems that there are certain…confrontations…that are happening at the intersection of Nidhegg and Yggdrasil…"

Keiichi simply stared blankly at him while Belldandy covered her mouth, "Oh dear, not again?"

Daisen simply nodded, "It seems that a small combat division of demons is playing distraction while one of the main demons tries to hack the system."

Belldandy sighed, "When will they ever learn that messing with the main system is never smart…It's bad enough that we share certain capabilities with the demons since the base of each system is intertwined…"

Daisen nodded, "I've been ordered back by Uncle Thor to help with the defense, but he's instructed me to only take one other person."

Keiichi looked at him in confusion, "Not the entire team?"

Daisen shook his head, "Orders from Kami-sama still are in effect. We have to protect you as well. Thus, we are halving the group. That way, we can help Uncle Thor and still obey orders."

Keiichi scratched his chin, "If only one can go, have you picked out who you'll be fighting along side with yet?"

Daisen nodded, "Missions like these usually center around myself and Kruss. Even though he is a bit young, he's well trained and has plenty of experience. We often fight with and against each other, thus making the better team."

Belldandy suddenly looked sad, "Poor nee-san and Peorth…I wonder how they'll take this…"

Daisen sighed, "Uncle Thor has given me until tomorrow to say my goodbyes…I guess we'll have to talk about it after dinner…"

Keiichi and Belldandy nodded, then both retired to the kitchen.

Belldandy served the both of them a cup of tea as they sat at the table.

"I can't help but wonder what'll happen next…"

Belldandy looked at Keiichi, "Why is that?"

"Well…with Daisen gone, that leaves both Urd and Peorth free to be like they were before…and that worries me."

She wrapped her arms around Keiichi gently, "I will not let them go back to their old ways of tormenting you…I will not tolerate it at all."

Keiichi smiled and kissed Belldandy gently, "Thank you, Belldandy. You always know what to say."

Belldandy smiled back and rested her head on his shoulder, "I would do anything for you if it meant keeping you happy. I always want to make you happy, Keiichi."

He whispered something in her ear and she turned to look at him in alarm, "Keiichi! Would you really want…?"

He smiled at nodded slightly. She blushed in return, looking straight at him.

"I see…I have always wondered what being together would be like…"

Further conversation was interrupted as Urd and Peorth, once again, began shouting at each other. Only this time, Skuld spoke out and started yelling at the both of them.

Keiichi sighed and shook his head, while Belldandy quietly stood and turned towards the kitchen counter.

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At dinner, Peorth and Urd refused to look at each other. Such was a ritual that happened almost daily when the two were constantly at each others throats about one thing or another.

Bickering that was mostly centered around one person in particular.

That particular person simply rolled his eyes at the way the two were behaving. It was as if they were children.

Tonight though, he wouldn't allow that to happen or continue, as he had a message for everyone. Two already knew, but the rest didn't.

As soon as dinner was finished and dishes were cleared, Daisen cleared his throat and stood.

"I have an announcement that may affect some of you in interesting manners."

Shantar raised an eyebrow at him while Kyuss nodded and Kruss was muttering about just saying it.

Daisen turned to Peorth and Urd, "This affects you two the most, as I will no longer be here."

Peorth gawked at him while Urd let out a large "WHAT?"

Daisen, and the people next to Urd, winced at the outburst, but continued.

"Due to the continued demonic attempts to hack Yggdrasil at its roots, where Nidhegg and Yggdrasil meet, I have been ordered to help. I have also been ordered to take only one person with me."

Shantar turned and look at Kruss, "Don't screw up."

"What? What's that supposed to mean?" Kruss asked with a hint of irritation.

Daisen shook his head, "He means you're coming with me Kruss. We team the best out of the possible combinations from our group."

Kyuss nodded while Kruss just looked a bit taken aback, "Oh, yea. Forgot about that huh?"

"We move out tomorrow Kruss. Get as much rest as you can and pack anything at all if you wish. We leave promptly at 8 am."

Kruss nodded as Daisen turned back to the ladies, "Urd, Peorth. I'd like to say 'we can continue this when I get back,' but I really don't want to continue with the constant fighting. Try not to kill each other ok? Learn to get along better."

Urd scowled at him while Peorth nodded slightly.

"Well, that's all I have," he turned back to Kruss. "Let's make this a night to remember, kid. We may be gone a while."

Kruss nodded and both left to go outside.

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Urd had left the kitchen and gone straight to her room after what had happened after dinner.

She was somewhat upset and a bit confused. The demons normally didn't try anything, so why now? They always failed in previous attempts at infiltrating Yggdrasil, so why try again?

Her thoughts turned back to Daisen. Even though they hadn't known each other that long, she had already developed feelings for him.

The fact that he was willing to risk himself to help her sister, and in a way, her; showed that he was a genuine kind-hearted god. She'd met many who pretended to be kind, but were complete asses in private. Loki was one such god, but her list from personal experience was far longer than just a few names.

He had the same qualities Keiichi had shown, which was wonderful. He was kind, friendly, willing to help in any way he could, active, somewhat relaxed and calm and the list went on.

In other words, Daisen reminded her of Keiichi, and Troubador in a way. She usually had a soft heart for those that showed to be more decent and kind.

She only hoped that she could have him instead of Peorth. Urd knew that Peorth would eventually have to return to Heaven to continue her job. What she wasn't sure of was exactly how long that would be.

She also hoped that Daisen wouldn't be too long in trying to quell the demons.

Her thoughts were interrupted as she felt a small burst of energy. She looked around in confusion and looked out her door down the hall.

The strange burst had come from Keiichi's room, which she thought was odd. When she approached his room, the feeling of confusion and wrongness disappeared.

His door was locked with several different lock spells as well as dampeners and any other countless privacy spells.

Urd grinned knowingly and simply walked away from the room.

"About time…" was all she muttered before retiring for the night, thinking of Daisen.

A/N: Man it's been a while…Things have gotten a bit odd though. Returned to playing an online RPG that I hadn't played in a while and got caught up with a lot of friends. Things have also gotten a bit slow, but I plan on finishing this fiction within the next week or so.

Also, thanks to Thaylien for the weird little b-day PM on SBA. It was quite entertaining.