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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: 2nd part fiction continuing off Happiness' End. If you haven't read the first story, stop right now and go do so.
This fiction will generally be more light-hearted and comedic (and maybe more mushy) than HE.
Destiny's Beginning
Chapter 1: Reunion
After seeing Keiichi was still alive, although changed, Belldandy was almost beside herself.
The fact that he'd been kept in conference with Kami-sama for 2 hours after the meeting and introduction only furthered her anguish and anticipation.
Belldandy was pacing around her quarters to try to keep busy, but it wasn't really working.
"Belldandy, just relax. He's going to be out soon. Don't worry about it," Urd stated as she waved a hand in front of her face.
"Nee-san! How could you say such a thing? Not worry about it? Did you forget what happened a few days ago? How can I remain calm after that happened?"
Urd sighed, "No Belldandy…I didn't forget. But you wearing a hole in the floor won't help."
Belldandy sighed and nodded. After a moment, she resumed her pacing motion, but floating a few inches in the air.
Urd put a hand to her head and sighed, "That isn't what I meant…"
Urd looked over to where Skuld was sitting at Belldandy's powder table. Urd had no idea what Bell even had one, as she never wore makeup of any kind. It must have been for the mirror.
Even though she wouldn't let on about what she was feeling, Urd could tell that the kid was both shocked and excited. She'd barely said anything after she heard Belldandy mutter Keiichi's name at the introduction.
Urd, herself, was still in shock from the meeting. Even though Keiichi had seemingly grown a few more inches and gained different hair and eye colors, he still looked the same. Same in the perspective of those who could see him for what he truly was, that is.
If it were his sister or any other mortal that saw him, they wouldn't be able to recognize him unless he hinted at it or told them.
Urd was pulled out of her thoughts as a knock sounded on the chamber doors before opening slightly to show one of Belldandy's former maids.
"Belldandy-sama?"
Belldandy looked up at the woman quickly, "What is it, Ashi?"
"Belldandy-sama…you have received a summons from Kami-sama. He wishes to meet with you as soon as it is possible and convenient."
Belldandy nodded, "Thank you Ashi. But you know…I have asked you several times in the past to not be so formal. Please take that to heart."
Ashi bowed slightly, "Of course, Belldandy-sama."
Belldandy sighed as Ashi moved out of the doorway. Before Belldandy could turn to look at her sisters, she heard Urd's voice from over her shoulder.
"Go on Belldandy…it wouldn't be appropriate to keep Him waiting."
Belldandy turned slightly to look at her older sister and nodded before leaving the room through the still open door.
Urd turned to look back at her youngest sister, "So brat, what do you think of all this?"
Skuld looked up at her and glared slightly. What followed next, was her usual line; but it was said so softly that Urd almost didn't hear it.
"Don't call me a brat, hag…"
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Belldandy had originally felt like walking or flying to Kami-sama's office, but decided against it. After all, he had asked for her arrival to be as soon as possible. That wasn't her only reason though.
She guessed that Keiichi was most likely still in session with Kami-sama, and that reason for her absolute haste was more out of a desire to see him than to actually hold true to the wishes of Kami-sama.
As she reappeared in front of the huge wooden doors, she felt a tingling sensation run through her. She hesitated slightly as she reached out to open to huge, decorated doors. At her moment of hesitation, however, the doors opened of their own accord to admit her entrance into an office in which she rarely visited.
She blinked as she looked inside the doorway, but was rewarded with an eyeful of dull white light. The same as always.
Belldandy braced herself as she entered the doorway to her meeting with her Lord. As she regained her bearings after walking through the shroud of light, she could easily see one figure kneeling in front of a large desk.
Belldandy could easily see the mysterious visage of Kami-sama seated behind the desk, but all she could see if the other figure was his back.
"Rise, my son."
Belldandy had to momentarily kick herself as she gawked at Kami-sama for a moment. In private, he used a far more suitable and relaxing voice.
The figure that was kneeling rose to his feet. As Belldandy continued forward, she could see his red hair that swept out in front of his face. She was about to rush forward to embrace him when a voice interrupted her plans.
"Please Belldandy. Calm yourself and prevent any rash actions while we conduct this short meeting."
Belldandy nodded and continued forward. Soon, she stood side by side next to Keiichi, but bowed deeply before returning to a standing position.
"I know this may come as a shock to the both of you, but something must be done."
"What is that, My Lord?" Belldandy asked while stealing a small glance at Keiichi. He seemed to be staring straight ahead of him.
"Many problems may arise in the near future, due to what has happened. I have warned our new friend of these problems, and he acknowledges that things may become troublesome. However, I did not summon you for this discussion, Belldandy. There is something important that I wish to trust you with."
Belldandy looked a bit surprised, but still answered nonetheless, "And what would that be, My Lord?"
"I entrust to you…the privilege of being the tutor of the young man standing beside you."
Belldandy gasped slightly, but Kami-sama continued, "It was you that was selected due to having past encounters with your now pupil. I trust his tutelage will be taken with complete seriousness?"
Belldandy nodded after quickly recovering. "You will be allowed to use all resources available to you to give him guidance as best you can. Resources may include others as well as certain places and all available materials. Is that understood?"
Belldandy nodded again. "I suggest you find help for the physical training of this young man. He is to come into possession of a Type 0 license extension before he can be promoted into his true power."
"My Lord, what is his current classification? If I might ask."
"Currently, his power level and abilities are at Class 2. If all goes well, and your tutoring proves successful, as I hope it will, he will be promoted in due time. Class 1 and 0 are of no consequence to Me, nor to Him."
Belldandy looked confused, "But, My Lord…if he is not to retain those classifications, what is the goal that he works towards?"
"All will be revealed in time, child. Do you have any further questions that you wish to discuss?"
Belldandy shook her head. "Very well, we are finished here."
Kami-sama raised an eyebrow as Belldandy seemingly squealed, then proceeded to knock a stunned Keiichi to the floor. He chuckled slightly and shook his head.
"Ah, to be young and in love…" He muttered before telling the both of them that they were dismissed.
He could guess that neither heard the previous statement, thus he simply waved his hand and transported the both of them back to Belldandy's quarters.
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Urd was still discussing things with Skuld when a large mass appeared above her out of nowhere, and crushed her.
Urd heard her youngest sister shriek as the pile of bodies seemed to become more entangled. Urd managed to squirm out of the odd position she was in under the heavy weight, only to find her younger sister was lip locked with a red-haired god. Not tenderly either, from what she could tell from the occasional moans that escaped from between them.
After waiting several minutes, and still not seeing an end in sight, Urd cleared her throat. Nothing happened. She coughed fairly loudly. Still, nothing happened.
Finally, Urd moved towards the both of them and pinched the leg of the god rather harshly.
A yelp escaped from the mesh of flesh followed by a round of murmuring and interesting curses.
"Well, now that we have your attention…" Belldandy moved off of the god while blushing furiously while Keiichi sat up glaring at Urd while rubbing his leg.
Urd seemed to hesitate as she looked at Keiichi up close for the first time. Boy did he look different.
Keiichi looked at her in confusion before she shook her head slightly and opened her arms. Keiichi looked at her in even more confusion than before.
"What? Belldandy gets all that for a greeting and I don't get a simple hug?"
Keiichi raised an eyebrow at her before slowly getting up and walking next to her.
"Geez…when did you get so short Urd?"
Urd punched him in the shoulder before wrapping him in a large embrace. When they parted, Urd had the signs of tears lingering in the corner of her eyes.
"It's good to have you back, K-boy."
Keiichi nodded and was about to reply, but couldn't get out more than a grunt. Something had hit him full force in the lower chest and stomach. When he looked down, he could see Skuld with her arms around him and moving her head back and forth while sobbing quietly.
He gently patted her on the head and rubbed her back for a few moments before she pulled back and looked up at him.
"Don't you ever do that to us again…you big idiot."
Keiichi smiled down at her, "Wouldn't dream of it."
Belldandy simply watched the exchange between the three of them silently before she pulled everyone into a large hug.
When things finally settled down, Keiichi had the chance to look at himself in the mirror.
Originally, he was rather shocked and kind of dismayed at the fact that he'd lost his usual appearance.
"Don't worry about it Keiichi. I think you look great with a fireball on your head."
"Haha. Thanks a lot Urd," Keiichi replied with an extremely sarcastic tone.
"Don't be discourage, my dear Keiichi. You simply appear now as you would with no hindrances or outside forces. It is your true form that is completely unrepressed. It shows your true inner strength and beauty."
Keiichi raised an eyebrow at the comment that Belldandy had made, as well as snickered under his breath.
Urd interrupted the exchange with her simple question.
"So Belldandy…what did the Boss want?"
"It seems that I have been given a special assignment…"
Skuld looked at both her sisters with excitement, "Ooooo! What is it? Tell us, onee-sama!"
Belldandy smiled at Skuld's energetic burst and nodded, "It would be best if I describe everything that was said…"
After getting comfortable and listening to Belldandy's story of what happened in the meeting, Skuld and Urd were staring at her. Both open mouthed and gawking at her.
Urd was the first to react, as she burst out into laughter at the entire situation. Skuld still looked at both of her older sisters in utter confusion.
After calming down, Urd proceeded to hint at teaching him certain arts that weren't displayable in public. Skuld had yelled at her for that while Keiichi simply shook his head and Belldandy blushed a crimson red.
After things settled into finality, Urd looked at Belldandy and Keiichi with a serious face.
"Well then! If our new accomplice needs help, help he shall receive! I'd be more than happy to help you out in your task Belldandy. After all, it could be fun!"
Keiichi groaned and put his head into his hands, "This can't be happening to me…"
Urd slapped him on the back, "Cheer up Keiichi! After all, what could go wrong?"
"Famous last words, Urd…famous last words…"
A/N: I pretty much got goaded into continue writing earlier today. I got double teamed by both Storm and Thaylien on SBA in PMs. Each sending a little fiction that piqued my interest in writing again.
I know I got sorta sidetracked…Ok maybe, not sorta…I got majorly sidetracked over the past almost 2 weeks due to various reasons.
One of the most prominent being FF7: Advent Children. That movie FREAKIN' ROCKS!I still haven't gotten over it D: Rewatching it once every 2-3 days and constantly listening to both sound tracks.
Second most active reason was watching both 'Walk the Line' and 'Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire' with a couple friends both yesterday and today. In addition to movie distractions, 'Star Wars Episode 3' also comes in as well.
In any case, I'm back on the scene and looking forward to writing several ideas I've come up with over the past weeks.
Until later!