Back at it again with the final chapter !
You know I gotta say , even though a lot of the story is has been somewhat winging it for the most part , up until the 5th chapter anyway .This story has the most reviews out of any other story I've written so far , so thanks for that .
So we have finally reached the epilogue of the story , the big finale .
Without further ado , let's get right into it !
9 years later ...
" Fratele meu ... wake up " Gretel gently nudged her brother on the shoulder , Hansel grumbling as he woke up , looking around the airplane to see nobody else except his sister standing before him " The plane just landed and everybody already got off , come on "
" Alright , give me a second " Hansel got out of his seat and grabbed their luggage . He hadn't gotten much sleep last night since he was busy finishing a project for his grade . College had been a real bitch , it somehow drained even more than meticulously planning out advanced assassinations . And the fact that the college the twins decided to go to was in Japan , they also had to learn Japanese before going to the country .
Thankfully , uncle Rock was happy to tutor the two of them in Japanese .
Stepping off the airplane , they head towards the terminal of the airport . Hansel carrying their bag , while Gretel carried her concealed BAR . They may no longer be assassins , but they still believed in being prepared and defending themselves .
Hansel was dressed in his usual attire , a sleek black business suit that would one think that he was the CEO of a company when he was really just a really good looking college student . Gretel also dressed modestly in a simple black business dress similar to the one a certain Russian lady used to wear .
" You are now arriving in Moscow , please proceed towards the entrance " A woman voice said over the intercom of the airport .
" Mother said that she would meet us by the entrance " Gretel said , ignoring the strange looks she got from some people . Who were curious as to what exactly she was carrying .
" Well , we wouldn't want to keep mother waiting , now would we sora mea ? " Hansel nudged his sister .
" Of course not , fratele meu , its not very formal to make a lady wait " Gretel mused " So how's Mutsumi and Chitose ? You give either of those a call yesterday ? "
" Yup . Mutsumi said that she was having a party at Chitose's house with Kai and the rest of the gang " Hansel responded .
" I still can't believe that my brother managed to get a such a hot girlfriend " Gretel teased " You still are a playboy after all this time "
" I have yet to take Eda up on her offer , but I guess you could say that I am a playboy " Hansel went along with the joke with a smile .
Hansel enjoyed moments like these , if you had asked him 9 years ago if he would ever find peace with sister ... his answer would probably be no .
Well , they finally found it .
" Hard to believe its been 9 years , huh ? " Hansel said out of the blue .
" Yeah , can't believe we're finally living a normal life " Gretel nodded with a smile .
" Well ,as normal as one can be when we're carrying guns wherever we go and socialize with former mob bosses " Hansel joked at the fact that they still routinely interacted with those who were originally a part of the criminal underworld .
Gretel let out a light chuckle " Yeah , I guess so ..."
After that day , when Miss Balalaika took them in , there was some serious bad blood between them and her men . Considering the fact , that they had killed their comrades , the twins really couldn't blame them . Thankfully , Miss Balalaika eased the flames of her men's rage and they eventually tolerated the twins presence at the Hotel . Begrudgingly .
A month after their stay , Miss Balalaika had enrolled them into a good school for kids . Hansel and Gretel still chuckle at their teacher quivering in fear of Miss Balalaika and Boris showing up at the teacher-parent conferences . Their reactions and faces were just priceless for the twins . After that , Hansel and Gretel had an honest talk with Miss Balalaika about their relationship and after some serious discussion they came to an important decision .
Miss Balalaika officially adopted them as her own children . Thanks to her connections , the adoption was relatively quick and easy . She had tried to locate their birth parents to at least find out what their real names were , but thanks to grand mess in Romania that was virtually impossible . So they opted to just use their stage names .
They were officially , Hansel Ivanof and Gretel Ivanof . Which was Miss Balalaika's real last name .
Hansel chuckles , he can't even remember the last time he had actually called her ' Miss Balalaika ' ...
The twins walk out the entrance to see a familiar scarred Russian lady, dressed in her usual casual clothing with a smile on her face .
" Mother ! " Gretel ran towards the women and gave her a big hug . Which Balalaika reconciled .
" Nice to see you again , Gretel " Balalaika patted Gretel on the back , the twins were practically always busy with their college work . So when they got a semester break it was practically a godsend from heaven itself .
" Pleased to see you again , mother " Hansel walked up to Balalaika and gave her a respectful nod .
" Oh don't be so formal with me , Hansel dear " Balalaika turned and gave Hansel a hug to which he chuckled in response .
Balalaika released Hansel from her hug , turning to the black car behind her " Come now , its time for lunch and I am starving "
" Alright , I'll drive " Hansel got into the driver seat and turned on the engine . Driving away from the airport and onto the open road of Moscow .
Mother had to of course eventually her life of crime , but not before bringing the entire Russian Mafia down . Working together with the CIA , Balalaika had made a deal that ensured that she and her men would be given immunity and clean records if they managed to bring down the rest of the mob . Which thanks to uncle Rock's careful and genius planning , they did .
Though ... mother did not leave the mob without taking some hazard pay . Enough to last herself and her family for the next few generations .
What ? Its not like all those criminals are going to need the money anyway , and its only going to be confiscated by the cops if they let it be .
So why not put it to good use , after all college is expensive .
" So mother how has you been ? " Hansel asked .
" Oh same old , same old " Balalaika shrugged " You know , I enjoy this peaceful life but ... I do kinda miss an explosion every once in a while "
Balalaika looked at Hansel and Gretel " But I wouldn't trade the life I have now for the world "
" Glad to hear that mother " Hansel replied with a smile .
" So how's your girlfriend Hansel ? Mutsumi was it ? How is your relationship going with her " Balalaika asked with a teasing smile .
Hansel was about to open his mouth when Gretel cut in " Oh its going great ! I can really tell that they both do a lot of ... activities at night . So its no wonder that they're relationship is so good ! "
" Oh ... night activities ..." Balalaika smirked at Hansel " Should I be expecting my own grandchildren soon Hansel dear ? "
" You'll get them one day , but it certainly isn't today " Hansel responded .
" Oh come on ! You two would be excellent parents ! I just want to hear the details ! Don't tease me like that Hansel dear " Balalaika continued pushing forward with her teasing , with Gretel in tow .
Hansel rolled his eyes , while his mother and sister may be occasional pains in the ass .
Like his mother , Hansel wouldn't trade either of them for the whole world .
And that is the end of this story ! Goddamn , I never thought I would see the day I would write a more than 1 or 2 chapter story that didn't make me want to curse myself upon rereading it . Of course , this story has its own flaws , but I think it has become exactly what I wanted it to become .
I would like to thank everybody who has followed and supported this story so far . Thank you all for giving me encouragement !
With that , I bid you all good fortune and health .
Angel Out .