Disclaimer : Ah! My goddess does not belong to me.

Ceroxon asked me if I could do a fusion version of my winter special.

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Urd walked into the living room, where a certain someone was trying to watch TV. She glared at the only male in the temple before saying, "I don't know how, but I bet you're behind that trick, Hild.

The recipient of Urd's anger looked back with a smile and said, "But Urd-chan, Hild is not responsible for the little magic paper seal that Keiichi bought, thinking it could seal Chibi-Hild, but wound up fusing the two. Once the seal loses its power, I promise to defuse. So do call me by my chosen name, Hildichi!"

Hildichi looked like Keiichi, save for a few changes. The skin and hair were of a similar color to Urd's. Speaking of hair, Hildichi's hair was medium-length and spiky like an anime protagonist. They wore a white shirt that read 'Hell's angel', a black jacket with short sleeves, and jeans. The seal that Hildichi spoke about was stuck on their back.

"Look, I know you're not only trying to pull something over us, but also force Keiichi to abandon Belldandy," Urd spat.

Hildichi sighed before muttering, "You should know that such paranoia will give you wrinkles, worse wrinkles than thinking too much, Urd-chan."

Urd merely glared. Hildichi stood up and said, "Well, I'm going to see if Belldandy needs help in the kitchen."

"Oh? Whatcha planning? Some food that'll make us your slaves? Food that'll beat us up while you make off with Keiichi's body?" Urd asked as she followed after Hildichi.

Looking back with some pity, Hildichi said, "I'm not Mara. I'm not about to violate sacred hospitality over a silly scheme, Urd-chan. Besides, you could help Belldandy make dinner. A lot of the same processes for potion-making can translate over to food preparation. So why don't you help your sister more?"

Urd stopped as an idea came to her mind. She walked away with a smirk as she grunted, "Whatever. We'll stop you, like we always do, Hild."

After shaking his head, Hildichi stepped into the kitchen and asked, "Belldandy, would you like another pair of hands to help with dinner?"

After pondering Hildichi's words, Belldandy said, "I'd be happy for a little help, Hildichi."

As the two continued to make dinner, Belldandy asked, "So what is it like, being fused?"

"From whose perspective? Keiichi's? Hild's? Or mine?" Hildichi asked back.

"Whichever you feel comfortable sharing with me," Belldandy answered, her attention was focused on preparing japanese beef stew.

"For Hild, it's the barely remembered feeling of less power and increased vulnerability. For Keiichi, a feeling of power and," Hildichi began before looking Belldandy up and down and enjoying the sight. "I guess for Keiichi, it is like having a bit more confidence… I guess Hild also is enjoying a man's perspective in a way."

"And yours?" Belldandy asked.

Before Hildichi could answer, Skuld appeared and said, "I saw that, you pervert! Eat Skuld bombs!"

"Skuld no!" Belldandy cried out, not wanting the food to be ruined.

However, Hildichi raised a hand and energy shot out. The Skuld Bombs were instantly changed into a bouquet of flowers that Hildichi caught. After sniffing the bouquet, he offered it to Belldandy and said, "As for your answer, I'm enjoying life as best I can. I understand that no one, not even myself, particularly likes this fusion, but I'm looking for the silver lining. I do hope you'll enjoy these flowers."

Belldandy blushed as she accepted the flowers.

"Big sis, no! He leered at you when you weren't looking!" Skuld cried out.

"So I looked at Belldandy. Urd's done worse for the sake of her personal enjoyment. Besides, Belldandy can defend herself if my hands stray," Hildichi replied with a shrug as they went back to chopping vegetables.

"Egrh… You… you…" Skuld grumbled as she reached for another bomb.

"Skuld! I will not permit any bombs while we make Dinner!" Belldandy quickly said as she put the flowers in a vase.

"But big sis, I-" Skuld began before Belldandy glared at her. Skuld looked sheepish before walking off.

"I do apologize, Belldandy, for both my words and not taking better steps to prevent your sisters' outbursts," Hildichi said, sounding a bit sad.

"I forgive you. Besides, the situation is only temporary. Once it is passed, they'll forget about it," Belldandy replied.

"What about you?" Hildichi asked slowing down the chopping.

"I'll chalk it up as another time where I couldn't be with Keiichi," Belldandy replied. "How is Mara?"

"Oh, her… Let's call her in. She's around here somewhere…" Hildichi said, looking a bit hurt by Belldandy's words. "Mara!"

A Mini-Mara dropped from the ceiling and asked, "Yes, Lad… Hildichi?"

"Your thoughts? Be honest and you'll get dinner," Hildichi answered as they began to chop faster.

"I don't like it. A puny mortal sharing a body with Lady Hild? It's a sacrilege!" Mini-Mara said. "When all is said and done, I'll triple my efforts to send Belldandy back to Heaven!"

While Belldandy did look offended by Mini-Mara's declaration, Hildichi said in a deadpan tone,"That's nice. Keep up the effort."

"Hildichi?" Mini-Mara asked as she looked like she was hurt, while Belldandy looked a bit angry at Hildichi for insulting Mara.

"What? Mara's caught in a game of cat and mouse, like that one cartoon series, Tom and Jerry. She's Tom, and everyone at the temple is Jerry," Hildichi explained as they looked at the goddess and tiny demon. "I'm surprised that Mara's lasted this long without either giving up or making more deal with Mortals to make up the loss in profits."

"I've… been busy trying to get money to be able to eat food, lad…. Hildichi," Mini-Mara muttered, looking sheepish.

"You really are quite rude, Hildichi," Belldandy said, sounding annoyed.

'Better dial it back,' Hildichi thought. "I apologize for being rude. I was merely speaking my mind…. But really, Urd and Skuld have said worse about Mara and you've never said anything about it."

Belldandy's anger gave way to her looking sheepish, while Mini-Mara gained a dark cloud of depression over her head.

Hildichi sighed before using his free hand to pat Mini-Mara on the head and said, "Look… if you were a complete failure, then Hild would have pulled you back to Hell."

"Oh… Okay…" Mini-Mara muttered as she reluctantly enjoyed the heat-patting.

Seeing the cloud of depression vanish from Mini-Mara's head and even smiling a bit, Belldandy wondered, 'Huh… I wonder how that feels? When Keiichi comes back, I'll have to ask him to pat a mini-me on the head.'

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Notes from HotelKatz : This was written a few weeks ago, but BladeKnightmare requested it in the comments. Also, chapters will be getting a bit shorter from this point on, though.