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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Skuld walked into the garage, where he was.
On a workbench were various liquids, either being stirred, boiled, mixed, or shaken by various machines.
The Norn of the future blinked before she practically teleported over to it, uttering "Ooooh! Such simple designs, but look at the wonderful care they were made with!"
"Heh, thanks," The male fusion spoke. They were on their knees near Keiichi's beemer.
Skuld wasn't was told how or why, but Urd and Keiichi had fused. Their hair was slightly longer than Keiichi's own, but was a darker tone of platinum. Their skin was only a little lighter than Urd's. They currently wore a pair of jeans and a purple shirt.
"So…. Urdichi, is it?" Skuld asked as she walked over to the Fusion.
"That's my name. Feel free to wear it out. I doubt anyone will care once I unfuse," A smiling Urdichi replied as they were taking apart Keiichi's beemer.
"What are you doing?" Skuld asked.
"Well, I'm using Urd's skill with potions to create a better weatherproof lubricant for Keiichi's beemer, and then if we have some time, maybe something that'll improve the quality of the tires," Urdichi answered, unscrewing a bolt. "I know Keiichi will like how the new lube is better than anything on Earth and the savings it will have for him. I'll make sure to leave a note how to make more. Hopefully, he'll never have to run into a situation where he has to sell the recipe, though. Hand me a monkey wrench, will you?"
Skuld grabbed one and handed it to him. "So… what's next? Planning on watching TV?"
"Maybe. Keiichi's been wanting to watch a special on the Brough Superior," Urdichi sighed with a smile as they untightened a bolt and moved onto the next one.
"Huh… What about Urd?" Skuld asked as she began to swing from side to side a little.
"Eh. If you want to get technical, it was more of the competition with you over the TV that got her interest. Most of the shows she watched were the ones that would let her 'turn off' her brain," Urdichi replied before they stood up and headed over to the potion-laden workbench. "So what brings you here?"
"Bored, I guess… So how where you were able to make the machines that are making those potions?" Skuld asked.
"Urd, mostly. Keiichi's part was thinking up the designs," Urdichi replied. They looked back and saw Skuld's look of disbelief, and added, "Hey, Urd has enough skill to make simple machines and perform maintenance, as long as someone has enough patience to deal with how easily bored she gets."
"If you say so…" Skuld muttered as she walked right next to Urdichi, expecting a prank of some kind.
"Hey, Skuld. Maybe we should make some sort of device that Keiichi could use when there's another attack from Mara?" Urdichi asked.
"Like what?" Skuld asked, ideas running through her head.
Taking a moment to rub his chin, Urdichi muttered, "It'd have to be something he could hide on his person, doesn't look out of place, and something he could easily fix in a pinch."
"Huh… Sounds like mallets are out of the question. A baseball bat with good luck charms on it?" Skuld muttered.
"Possibly. It would fit with Tamiya and Otaki. But if you're gonna make something with lucky charms, you might as well make some brass knuckles with them," Urdichi replied as he tousled Skuld's hair.
"Hey! Don't tease me like that!" Skuld said as she quickly backed away.
"How did I tease you?" Urdichi asked, tilting his head in curiosity.
"Who'd make a pair of brass knuckles with lucky charms on it?" Skuld spat as she ran her fingers through her hair.
"So you wouldn't wear them and hit Mara while saying 'Falcon Punch!', hm?" Urdichi asked with an impish grin as he picked up a few vials that seemed completed.
After a few moments of pondering, a blushing Skuld looked away and muttering something under her breath.
"I do agree that embarrassing Mara is worth it," Urdichi replied. "So… After I'm done here, shall we go look through one of the junk yards where you get parts from and see if we can't construct a scooter for you?"
"Banpei is good enough, and then I still have that fold-up scooter as a backup," Skuld sassed.
"I'm not knocking those. I'm just giving you another project, one that you can put all sorts of hidden gadgets on. After all," Urdichi replied, returning to the Beemer and taking it apart. "You can only fit so much stuff on your fold-up scooter before it becomes too heavy to carry.
Deciding to change the conversation, Skuld said, "What are you thoughts on Big Sis?"
The smile vanished from Urdichi. "I'd rather not talk about that."
"Why not?" Skuld pouted, mentally going over which Skuldbomb to use on Urdichi.
After a few more moments, Urdichi sighed, "Fine. I can tell you'll bug me until I tell you. Urd sees Belldandy as a sister and Keiichi sees her as a girlfriend. I… have the unfortunate view of both, so I'm avoiding her until I unfuse."
"If… If you're unable to unfuse, then what?" Skuld asked in a rather quiet voice.
"I refuse to think about that. We'll unfuse. End of discussion," Urdichi grunted as he shot a glare at Skuld.
Shrinking away, Skuld babbled "S-sorry."
After some seconds, Urdichi calmed down and sighed before asking, "It's alright. That matter is a sensitive one, mostly because Keiichi is a worrywort. So let's do something that we'll both enjoy."
Picking up a wrench, Skuld gushed, "Gotcha! Let's get cracking!"
Putting down the wrench and potions that were in his hands, Urdichi said, "Close, but I was thinking of maybe… pranking Aoshima?"
"Pranking that guy? Keiichi never approved!" Skuld exclaimed.
"That's 'cause he was raised to not prank people, among other things. Basically he was raised to not do anything that'll cause him or his family to lose face. You wouldn't believe how much resentment Keiichi has in his head," Urdichi explained as he waved his hand, causing the Beemer to put itself back together. "So having Urd in contact with those thoughts is providing an overwhelming temptation for some revenge."
Skuld opened her mouth to argue against Urdichi's offer, but she recalled the time Aoshima nearly raped her when she was an adult.
With an evil smirk, Skuld agreed, "I'm in. Whatever you need, I'll build it."
Urdichi nodded before magically summoning a list and replying, "Good. Make what you can for these ideas while I whip up a few more potions."
Skuld nodded before heading out. Urdichi made his way towards Urd's room, but not before taking a deep breath to settle his nerves as he passed by the kitchen. While he wanted to avoid any sort of contact at this point, it wouldn't do to worry the middle Norn by suddenly leaving her by herself, either. Working up the courage to speak, he began "Hey, Bell? Um… Me and Skuld are gonna spend some time together. We'll be back before dinner."
An all-too-cheerful Belldandy was chopping some vegetables. She looked back and said, "Very well, Urdichi. Have fun."
Urdichi paused for another moment before saying, "Alright, Bell. One of my components is a skilled liar. So I know you're pulling the Stepford act. I take it that you miss both Urd and Keiichi?"
A subdued Belldandy returned her eyes back to the cutting board and quietly said, "Yes. I'm not sure how to feel towards you. A possible brother? A really awkward… Nevermind."
It took Urdichi a few moments before he said, "It's alright, I'm not really sure how to feel towards you as well, Belldandy. I wouldn't be surprised if we avoided each other and used Skuld to communicate until I unfuse."
"...Is it wrong that I wouldn't mind that?" Belldandy asked.
"It's… probably for the best," Urdichi answered. Then, under the influence of the Mortal within, he continued "I'm… Skuld and I going to pull some pranks on Aoshima. See you later, Belldandy."
"Please... don't take things too far," Belldandy said with some hesitation, before Urdichi left.
-o-
Holding a drink, Aoshima sat down next to an attractive woman in a bar with a drink in each hand. He began,"Why, hello there, beautif-"
At that moment, Aoshima experienced a seemingly involuntary spasm in his arm. He wound up splashing the woman with one of the drinks.
The woman glared at him before slapping him and leaving the bar.
"Tough luck, buddy," The bartender muttered.
Aoshima let out an annoyed huff before he stood up...and tripped, spilling the other drink on Tamiya.
"A-O-Shi-Ma!" The giant of a man growled.
"Oh no…" Aoshima growled as Tamiya grabbed him.
"Hey, no fights allowed!" The bartender loudly called out, letting Aoshima have some hope. Then that hope sank with the bartender's next words. "Take it out in the alley!"
"Someone help me!" Aoshima yelled before getting carried outside.
-o-
Outside, on a rooftop…
Urdichi smiled as he looked through a pair of Skuld's newly made binoculars, Mr. X-Ray Vision. He said, "Alright, Tamiya is gonna thrash Aoshima. Hey, start helping with Smarmy's motor skills."
"Why?" Skuld pouted, holding a controller with various dials.
"So Tamiya won't feel guilty about winning, duh!" Urdichi answered. "So, boost Aoshima's defense and dodging abilities."
"But I thought we were gonna see him get beat up!" Skuld pouted.
"There's a difference between getting beat up and getting thrashed. If Tamiya thinks Aoshima can take it, the big guy won't hold back," Urdichi explained. "We have to make Tamiya think that Aoshima can take more hits than he actually can. Make it a closer fight and they'll keep punching each other all day."
Urdichi's malicious grin was only matched by the smile on Skuld's face after her confusion cleared away. Skuld evilly chuckled as she adjusted some dials.
-o-
As soon Tamiya stepped behind the bar, he threw Aoshima on the ground.
"I'm sure we can come to an understanding!" Aoshima cried out as he began to crawl away. "A better one than the current one you're contemplating!"
"Get up or I will literally stomp youse into a mudhole and walk it dry!" Tamiya growled.
"N-no!" Aoshima whined.
Tamiya angrily sighed before he reached down and grabbed the smaller man. "Looks like I gotta help youse lose like a man… not that youse wuz much uh one."
After Tamiya forced Aoshima to stand up, the gorilla man let loose the first punch.
To the surprise of both, Aoshima was forced back a few steps.
"I… thought I would have been floored by that," Aoshima muttered.
"Me too," Tamiya quietly replied.
With newfound confidence, Aoshima stood up a little taller, straightened up his glasses with a single finger and smirked, "I guess you're not as capable as throwing a punch like a man,"
"Nope. It means I don't gotta hold back," Tamiya growled, fire appearing in his eyes before letting loose a flurry of punches.
Losing his composure, Aoshima tried dodge. Key word, 'try'. He was able to avoid about four, but was winged by the fifth and was partially spun around in place by the rest.
"Huh. Guess muscle boy was feeling artistic," Urdichi muttered.
"Maybe Belldandy could take him to that art class she's thinking about, since Keiichi might not be able to go," Skuld replied.
"And where's that dodging boost?" Urdichi asked.
"Tamiya punches faster than I expected, Can't dodge faster unless you want it reaching superhuman speeds," Skuld answered
A few seconds after Tamiya stopped punching, Aoshima stopped spinning. Tamiya raised a fist and readied another punch, but Aoshima raised a finger and ran to a trash can.
Feeling a brief pang of sympathy, Tamiya mumbled, "Yeah, booze an' spinnin' ain't ever a good combination…"
After voiding the contents of his stomach, Aoshima took off his jacket and wiped his face with it. After tossing his jacket on the ground, Aoshima said, "Alright. Let's see how well you take a punch!"
"End the boosts?" Skuld asked.
"Wait a moment," Urdichi answered
With a smirk, Tamiya put his hands on his hips and waited.
Aoshima hit Tamiya as hard as he could…
And felt like he hit a training mat hung up against a concrete wall.
"Wuz dat a pleasant breeze or did youse hit me?" Tamiya chuckled.
Aoshima gritted his teeth and hit Tamiya a few more times, making the giant of a man laugh more and more.
Eventually, Aoshima had enough and yelled, "Stop laughing, you giant ignoramus! No wonder no one even tries to date you."
"Now," Urdichi ordered. Skuld couldn't help but chuckle as she undid the boosts.
Tamiya stopped laughing, pulled back his arm, and let loose a roar as his fist flew faster than any motorcycle he rode. Tamiya couldn't help but smirk as he watch the smarmiest man he ever met fly across the back alley, falling right into a dumpster.
-o-
As Tamiya walked back to the bar, Skuld asked, "Should we do something?"
"Like post videos over the internet?" Urdichi asked. When Skuld smiled, Urdichi said, "As fun as that would be, it'd hurt Tamiya more than Aoshima. Rich asswipe has deep pockets of money, while muscleboy barely makes ends meet."
Skuld pouted for a moment before she asked, "No, I mean, should we get Aoshima to a hospital? His vitals don't look too good."
Pulling a couple of vials out of nowhere, Urdichi said, "A healing potion will do the trick then. So, which one? The ordinary one, or one that'll have him blurting out his intentions at the worst possible times?"
"Do I even have to pick?" Skuld asked.
"Always nice to have a choice in my book," Urdichi answered before flying off to heal Aoshima.
'I wonder... If Urdichi stays fused, Can call him big Brother?' Skuld thought.
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Notes from HotelKatz :
Another one of Ceroxon's creations.
NINJA EDIT : Worldbringer of Joseun and Xindran were both great helpers with this chapter