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.

Happiness' End

End of Chapter 36:

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.

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Chapter 37: Darkness & Light Part II

Xerangref smiled as he watched the two gods depart back to the heavens. It seemed that they had guessed correctly when putting on the little distraction.

They had hoped that all four of them would leave, but the two that were most suited for close range combat were good enough.

Since it was a Sunday morning, the mortal didn't have to go to his job. What seemed strange was the way that the mortal and the middle goddess were acting. Both seemed fairly relaxed and happy, but he didn't know why.

He simply shrugged it off. If things came to pass, then their plans would be put into effect in the middle of October. It was roughly five days from the end of September, so it would only be a matter of weeks.

Then, things would get interesting.

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After Daisen and Kruss left, things seemed to get somewhat odd.

The strangest being that Peorth and Urd were actually talking normally and avoiding open conflict. Keiichi figured that it had something to do with Daisen's request from the previous night.

Later in the afternoon, he was surprised as Urd came into his work area to 'talk' to him.

He turned away from his drafting desk to give her his undivided attention.

She smiled coyly at him, which seemed to confuse him.

"So? How was it?"

"How was what?"

Urd sighed and shook her head, "K-boy…if you're trying to play innocent with me, it won't work. I walked by your room last night and I could feel all the privacy wards and spells placed around it. There would only be one reason why."

Keiichi sort of fidgeted as he looked away, "So I want to know…how was it?"

"Geez Urd…it's private business! Don't stick your nose where it doesn't belong. We're entitled to privacy in our own home! So butt out," Keiichi stated while frowning at her. He seemed a bit irritated, but Urd guessed it was to be expected.

"That good huh? Did you remember to use one of my little gifts?"

Keiichi scowled at her, "Look…what we do is none of your business…so please, let it be."

"Oh, but it is my business, brother-in-law dear. I have to know if you're doing your job correctly if you pleasure my sister." Urd grinned as she saw him gulp and fidget a little more and look away again.

"I really need to get back to work Urd…this project is the highest priority in the company…" He said while starting to turn around.

"Oh no you don't! Not getting away that easily." She grabbed his arm and spun him back around to face her. "C'mon Keiichi, just a little info. If you don't spill it, I might have to take drastic measures and bring Skuld in on this…"

He paled, "You wouldn't…"

She smiled evilly and narrowed her eyes, "Try me…"

Keiichi gulped again and looked around for a way out, but no viable option presented itself. He sighed in resignation, after finally getting caught by Urd. He looked up at her helplessly.

"Hey kiddo, it's either you tell me or I get to experience it first hand," Urd said while wagging her finger in front of her.

Keiichi's eyes widened as he nodded, "Don't worry Kei, I won't tell anyone. I just want to know how it went."

Urd got up and shut his room door to show she was sincere about her word.

"Alright I guess…"

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Belldandy looked at her elder sister as she walked into the kitchen just before dinner. She seemed to be in a state of either shock or disbelief.

"Nee-san? What's the matter?"

Urd turned to look at Belldandy with somewhat haunted eyes, "Please tell me he was joking…"

Belldandy looked at her in confusion, "He? Joking about what?"

"Keiichi…I'm almost sorry I asked about what happened last night…"

Belldandy's eyes went wide and she covered her mouth and blushed slightly, "Nee-san you didn't!"

Urd simply nodded at her, "Was it really like he said? I mean…god! How could humans even do things like that?"

"Nee-san please! Don't say such things…they aren't appropriate."

"Don't give me that 'not appropriate' crap! God Belldandy, you must've done some—"

"That's enough! No more of this talk, and no more harassing Keiichi about it either."

"Boy I'll say," Urd muttered, "You just want him to be guilt free and happy."

"URD!"

Urd ducked out of the kitchen quickly before something bad happened. She always knew that when Belldandy specifically used only her first name, she was getting close to being in major trouble.

Urd thought it would be best to just keep things on the lower end for a while, to avoid any family problems.

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As three weeks came and passed, things remained the same in the temple.

Urd had avoided any touchy subjects with her sister and Keiichi, but also had made up with Peorth.

Things were pretty much back to the way they were before Daisen was introduced to the both of them. The constant reminders of the tall warrior god were his two comrades that were left behind. They had to perform the basic 'guard duty' around the temple. Urd had guessed that they originally thought of the idea as a baby-sitting job until they got to know the residents.

Now, it was as if the four gods were a part of the wacky family, in their own little twisted way.

Keiichi had befriended all of them rather quickly, which wasn't a surprise at all. They often traded stories and certain 'adventures' when alone. Keiichi also had asked for their help or consulted them several times as well. As a result, he was seen as the 'honorary god' to the group. Keiichi had protested against the name of the title originally, but the four insisted upon it.

At an estimation, Urd guessed that Keiichi had the love of one goddess and befriended and had relations with four gods and three other goddesses. He also had run-ins with two demons and two demonesses. Of course, one of the said demonesses was currently sealed away while the other had to rule over Nidhegg. In addition, one of the demons was now living with them in the form of a furry four-legged animal.

Urd wondered just how many more of either side Keiichi and Belldandy could hold sway over. It was an interesting idea in itself, since most mortals never even got the chance to relate to a heavenly or demonic being.

Yet, in five short years, one mortal had managed to become the anchoring point of affection that held sway over several divines. That in itself had proven to be interesting to both Kami-sama and Thor.

Thor had two main reasons for joining in the rescue attempt, even though Urd guessed that he would never admit to the second. The first was to support his nephew. The second, and unspoken, was the keen interest that seemed to hold sway over the elder god. He was interested in Keiichi, for obvious reasons.

Urd shook her head and moved to go back inside the house, as she had caught herself thinking too much while watching the scenery.

Urd had always made it a point to avoid thinking too deeply. Bad things usually happened when she did. New plans were formed, new ideas to use, and so much more.

She paused slightly at the door to look back over her shoulder to a tree across the street. She got the distinct feeling of being watched from it. She simply shrugged and moved inside and shut the door.

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Xerangref smiled and turned to Hild.

"Soon My Lady?"

Hild nodded in confirmation, "Soon indeed. They must pay for what they have done. Sealing poor Ma-chan! She was such a dedicated worker, but they had to ruin it for her."

"Yes, she was a rather good 1st class…it's such a shame that she met that fate. Maybe there's a way to reverse the seal?"

Hild shook her head, "Once sealed by the CD of the Gods, it takes about 500 years for the seal to wear thin enough to be able to release the captive."

"Such a shame…are there any ways you plan to punish these fools for putting Mara through such a painful time?"

Hild nodded, "I plan on hurting them where it hurts most…" She smiled wickedly at the demon and he nodded.

"Take out the focus point…that will cause things to unravel and become more ideal."

"Precisely, Xerangref. I see that the rumors of your cunning are true. Very good."

Xerangref bowed, "I live to serve, My Lady."

"We shall move soon. The final objective is to cause enough of a distraction to take out the mortal fool."

"Yes, My Lady." Xerangref bowed and seemingly vanished from sight.

"Yes…Soon, very soon. I will be able to punish that man through his children…"

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Two days after Urd had her little train of thought; things were interrupted at the temple by an unexpected guest.

The day had seemed normal enough, but as it progressed, things became much more difficult.

Belldandy was hanging a few clothes out on the line when she sensed a new power signal near her. She turned to look at the main gate, and was surprised to see who it was.

Normally, gods or goddesses with fighting type classifications were rarely sent to the Earth. The only exceptions seemed to be the four gods that she currently resided with and the new arrival.

"Lind! My, what a surprise. What are you doing here?"

The blue haired woman turned and looked directly at Belldandy, "Belldandy, please call a meeting and make sure everyone here attends. This is most serious."

Belldandy looked at her for a moment in confusion, "What is it Lind?"

Lind sighed and looked back up at the sky. She seemed to hesitate slightly before looking back at Belldandy.

"We must call a meeting…for the Angel Eater has escaped…"

A/N: Hints and ideals left along the way, as usual. Don't count on many more chapters after this point. Thanks to those of you who read this far in the first place.

Shorter than normal, but not much more is planned to happen.