Chapter 30

Truth in an Angel's Eyes

Friday morning sunlight breaks through the window of Megumi and Sora's room. Megumi woke with a smile and shook Sora to wake her. Sora merely rolled to the other side and peeked at the clock on the night stand. She stared at it for quite some time before thrusting herself into a semi prone position.

Megumi: "So are you going to sleep all day Sora?"

Sora yawned while she spoke. "It's only 8 am Megumi. Can't we sleep till 10? We don't have anything pressing to do anyway."

Megumi: "What do you mean? We have to get things ready for the race tonight! Nothing to do, listen to yourself. Come on and get your sleepy ass up!"

Sora: "Oh. I wasn't thinking Megumi. I'm getting up."

Megumi: "Well, i'm going to make some cereal, want some?"

Sora: "Yes, please. I'm starving!"

Belldandy and Kei lie in bed, smiling at each other. Kei's eyes were focused on the beautiful blue pools that were Bell's pupils. He often wondered still how he came to be so lucky as to have a woman like Bell, much less a goddess to be with him forever, no less.

Bell: "Good morning Kei. Sleep well?"

Kei: "Certainly, Bell. We have a big day today huh?"

Bell: "Yes. I promised i'd help Megumi, Sora and Regina with things at the clubhouse today."

Kei: "Yeah. I'm sure i'll be there after i go over to Will's this morning. He said he had some speed parts to donate to Jeremy and Heath for the race tonight."

Bell: "Well i guess we should be getting ready then shouldn't we?"

Kei placed his arms around Bell pulling her close and kissing her, she did likewise.

Kei: "In a few minutes, ok Bell?"

Bell just giggled and whispered into his ear. "of course my Keiichi. In a few minutes.."

Skuld was already awake and sitting in front of the small vanity in the bathroom. She smiled weakly at the somber face staring back at her from the mirror. She was still deep in thought about the plans she had for tonight. She turned on the radio on the counter, a tune played that caught her attention. "Is this Love?"(Whitesnake) when she suddenly realized that this one of the songs that played on the radio the night they double dated with Taka and Megumi. She liked the tune and lyrics of the song and found herself singing to the music when Bell walked up to the door. She heard Skuld and smiled, thinking now was not the time to interrupt her.

Noble Scarlet appeared without her noticing, as she looked up into the mirror she jerked in reaction to her appearance. Scarlet simply laughed and and pointed at Skuld at first, smiling at her expression.

Skuld: "You startled me Noble Scarlet! Don't do that!"

Skuld looked at her with a scowl on her face, that soon turned to a smile and a laugh.

Skuld: "Ok you win. I'm sorry. So. Tonight's the big night huh?"
Noble Scarlet only could shake her head yes, although she did so with a serious expression to her face.

Skuld: "I know. I'm still afraid that he'll hate me. Not for being a goddess. But for lying to him. You know?"

Noble Scarlet looked at her with concern, and an expression of understanding. She was worried that Will wouldn't understand and be upset, not thinking rationally.

Will was already busy in his shop, squaring away a few minor projects that he had going on. He had given Taka the day off, since he worked late a few nights that week. Will was also thinking about having some quality alone time with Skuld. They hadn't spent much time alone together lately since so much had been going on with his business and the club get togethers. Regina opened the bay door to his right with the remote from in the house.

Regina: "Hey bro! I'm going to head over to the club shop. Meg and Sora are meeting me there to take care of things. You gonna come by later?"

Will: "Yeah. I got some things to finish up here first. But i think i'll drop by around lunch."

Regina: "Oh ok then. We'll be there doing some fine tuning."

Will: "Fine tuning? By who?"

Regina: "Oh, Megumi and Kei are going to do some tweaking on the cars we're taking tonight."

Will: "Ohhhh. Ok. I was going to say, when did you like working on cars. Haha!"

Regina: "Hey! I had a good teacher. Asshole."

Will: "I was just kidding, Regina."

Regina: "I know, gee. Love you too brother. Even though you are a major pain in the ass."

Will: "Yea, yeah. I've heard it all. Just be careful. I'll see you later. Don't let them touch your car."

Regina: "Why is that?"

Will: "It's already set up right. Just leave it be. The boost is already turned up."

Regina: "Ok. Mine's off limits then. See ya brother!"

Will waved as Regina cranked the 'bird and pulled out of the garage. After she left the drive he shut the door again.

Will: "Well i guess it's just us right now baby." He grabbed the cotton diaper cloth and started rubbing on the finish of the Black Buick GNX. He carefully rubbed the liquid ebony finish sealer onto the immaculate black finish of the car. This was his father's last new car, before his parents passed. He almost never drove the car. It had only 16,000 miles on it. It even still had that new car smell inside. But Will thought that such an occasion was deserving of a a little driving time outside. Will was just admiring his sealer job on the car when the buzzer rang inside the bay.

Will: "Ah. Must be Kei."

Will walked up front to the office door and let Kei inside.

Kei: "Hey Will. How are you?"

Will: "Fine Kei. Just fine. You ready to go?"

Kei: "Go? Where?"

Will: "Get those parts i promised you. I don't have them here. There at the storage trailer at the shop that Shane is working at."

Kei: "OH. Ok sure. I thought they were just here at your shop."

Will: "So hop in!"

Kei: "Wow. This is a nice car. Who's is it?"
Will: "Mine. Well, really my Dad's. But now it's mine. I promised him that i'd always take care of it for him. You like it?"

Kei: "yeah, it's beautiful. Turbo right?"

Will: "Yep. Going to drive it today and tonight. I haven't driven her in a few months."
Kei: "I'm pretty honored to ride in something like this i know that."
Will just laughed at Kei.

Will: "It's just a car Kei. You're going to give me a complex."

Kei: "Heheh. Sorry. I just know i've been lucky to have anything to do with cars and bikes i've only dreamed of until recently."

Will: "Yea. I know what you mean. I still wonder if i'm dreaming a lot of the time myself."

Will started up the Buick and slowly pulled out, watching the door shut behind them before pulling off.

The deep black paint was spectacular in the sunlight, the day was mild with a hint of a cool breeze, and the humidity on the low side. It was actually abnormal, by the usual summertime standards. Will paused at the end of the drive, opening the door and popping the trunk at the same time.

Will: "Hang on a sec Kei. We're riding in style today."

Kei: "Huh? In style? What do you mean?"

Will reached under the top of the door sill and pulled the handle on the driver side T-top and placed it in the trunk, and then did the same with the other.

Will: "Now we can ride. Heheh."

Kei: "Now that's sweet. I didn't notice it had removeable tops."

Will handed Kei a pair of think framed sunglasses and put a pair on himself. They pulled off to head into town, smiling and waving at those that waved at them on the way to the bike shop.

Skuld spent most of the day with Belldandy. Helping with the food that they planned to treat all the club members with for a dinner at the club shop and a fun time till the street races were to start. Although all that was on Skuld's mind was Will and the dinner they had planned for the evening. Bell stayed reassuring to her about having a good time. She never pressed her to tell him at tonite's date, although the sooner the better, she did stress to her. Never less they had a good time together getting things ready for the club. They also laughed and commented to each other about Urd's little side job at Shane's job as a sign model. However funny it may have seemed to them, it was certainly not funny to the hundreds of guys that stopped by to get the posters of her and take a look at the bike shop, the owner certainly was surprised at the turn out. This also sparked a conversation into what Skuld should wear to her dinner date with Will. She knew that if she wore jeans and a t-shirt it was fine to him. But since it was something special to her, she wanted to surprise him.

Bell: "Well, Skuld. What does he think is your most attractive feature?"

Skuld: "huh? Well, i'm not sure really. He has commented about how nice my legs are. But i haven't noticed any other comments about my appearance, other than he thinks i'm very pretty?"

Bell: "Hmm. Ok then, you should wear a short pretty summer dress that accents your legs. It even says so in that magazine we bought."

Skuld: "mag..magazine? Bell! Have you been reading that stuff too?"

Bell: "Well, it works with Keiichi dear. (giggles) Why not try it?"

Skuld: "Well i guess so. I think i know what to wear now. Thanks Belldandy."

Bell: "Your welcome Skuld. I'm sure things are going to work out for you no matter how it feels right now."

Later that evening, Will was getting ready at home to pick up Skuld for their date. He didn't feel nervous, but something had been gnawing at his mind for the past couple of weeks.Ever since that strange dream with the beautiful angel that "kissed" him? It never really left his mind. He never mentioned much to Skuld about her Robot either. For some reason all this seemed like a strange dream, he couldn't see any other explanation than that. Angels, Spirits, gods, and the like were subjects he never discussed with anyone. He just wasn't a religious person. He held high respect for Bell and the others in the "higher order" that she said they followed. But what "Order" was it? They never have given a hint at it. Were they Hindu? Buddist? Shinto? Wiccan? Not that it mattered to him, but it was perplexing. To the point where he had decided to ask Skuld politely after their dinner date tonight. He just felt like he had to know. He felt it was crucial to their growing relationship at this point. But then there was the questions she would ask about his religion. Of which, he had none. At least in this point in time it seemed non existent. He wondered if this was going to be a problem for their relationship. It seemed as though it wouldn't be very long before he found out. It was this that was making him nervous about the date.

Skuld had just finished getting ready in the bathroom and walked down to the living area, where Kei and Bell and Urd were watching television. She quietly stepped to the couch to sit down.

Kei: "Hi Skuld. That's a really nice dress."

Bell: "Oh, Skuld. You look fantastic."

Urd: "Gee, kiddo. You're even making me jealous."

Skuld: "Thank you all for saying that. I think i feel a little more confident now."

Skuld was wearing a Dark blue summer dress that hugged her figure tightly, short, well above her knees but not too revealing. Matching heels and her official bead necklace and her multi loop earrings that are part of her goddess garb. She wore her long black hair straight back with her bangs simply feathered back.

Urd: "Wait. What's this? Heheh. Lipstick? And ..and eyeliner? AND blush? Boy you went all out huh baby sis?"

Skuld: "Oooo. Does it look bad? Tell me the truth!"

Urd: "No. It looks fine. I just thought you hated cosmetic stuff."

Skuld: "Does it really look ok?"

Bell: "Skuld. You look beautiful."

Skuld: "Thank you Bell. And you too Urd."

About the time Skuld sat on the couch, the door bell rang.

Skuld: "Oh! I'll get that!"

She ran feverishly to the door and swung it open, with a wonderful toothy smile.

Skuld: "Well hello there! How are you?"

Skuld's smile turned into a minor frown all of the sudden.

Shane stood at the door, surprised and upset at the same time.

Shane: "Hiya Skuld! Umm. Sorry i turned you off so bad?"

Skuld: "Come on in Shane. I'm sorry. I was expecting Will. It's my fault."

Shane: "Hiya Urd. Hey Bell, Kei. How are you guys tonight?"

Kei: "Fine Shane. So you going with us to the race tonight?"

Shane: "Yeah i thought Urd and I would come hang out for a while, it's alright isn't it?"

Bell: "Sure it's ok Shane. Why wouldn't it be?"
Shane: "Well i always like to ask anyway. That's just my way i guess heh."

Another knock at the door and Skuld returned with a smile again. Swinging the door open to find Taka standing there with a small gift bag.

Skuld: "Oh. It's you."

Taka: "Good to see you too Skuld."

Urd: 'Pay no attention to her Taka. Her date isn't here yet."

Taka: "Huh? Date? Date who? I thought her and Will were together?"

Urd: "Yes, that's who she's waiting on."

Taka: "Oh. OH! I'm sorry that was stupid of me Skuld."

Skuld: "Oh don't worry about it, it's my fault, again.."

The doorbell buzzed again. Skuld merely walked to the door and swung it open without even looking.

Skuld: "NEXT!"

Will: "Gee. Nice to see you too, Skuld."

Skuld stopped dead in her tracks, almost falling to her knees, she whirled around to give Will a big smile and welcome.

Skuld: "I'm so sorry Will. Please forgive me!"

Will just chuckled and gave Skuld a big hug.

Will: "Wow it's standing room only in here."

Skuld: "Oh. Well, i didn't realize everyone else was coming over tonite."

Bell: "Please Will. Both of you come sit for a few minutes. You don't have to go right now do you?"

Will: "Sure we can stay a few minutes."

Bell made sure that Skuld was seated very close to Will on the couch. Giving them both the whole thing.

Kei: "So are you still planning on coming to the races tonite?"

Will: "Well sure. I said i would. But i don't know if i'll stay the whole time though."

Bell: "Well. If you two change your minds and just want to spend more time talking or whatever you like, don't worry about coming."

Skuld: "Well. I'm pretty sure we'll come. We want to have fun with you guys too."

Kei: "Thanks Skuld."
Urd: "Geez! Will you both hurry up and "SMILE" hehehe. Say CHEESE!"

Bell: "Oh Urd! That's really nice of you to take pictures of them together."

Skuld: "Come on Urd. That's not very nice to just take them like that. Maybe Will doesn't want his picture taken?"

Will: "No it's fine Skuld really."

He placed his arm around her gently and put his cheek close to her's and smiled as Urd snapped a few pictures.

Will: "See that wasn't so bad was it?"

Skuld just giggled and whispered something inaudible into his ear that apparently made him blush a little from embarassment.

Bell: "What's wrong Will? You look a little, upset?"

Will: "No Bell. Not at ALL. Heheh."

Skuld: "Well. Should we go Will?"

Will: "Yes. I think we need to head out. The reservation is at 6:30."

Bell: "Please. Have a terrific time together. Don't you worry about us at all ok?"

Will: "Thank you Bell, Kei. We'll see you all later tonite. You just all be really careful."

Skuld: "Bye everyone!"

With that Will and Skuld left out the door to the car waiting for them outside in the drive. Will stopped and opened the door for Skuld as Bell and Urd watched from the window.

Urd: "Aww. How sweet. I bet they don't show up tonite."

Bell: "Huh? But they just said..."

Urd: "Bell. Do you really think after a great date that they wouldn't want to fire it up with a little "passion"?"

Bell: "Oh Urd! All you think about is sex don't you?"

Urd: "Well. Don't you and Kei like doing it together?"

Bell: "Well of course we do!"

Everyone else in the room looked on with an expression of surprise at their conversation turning so personal. Until Bell noticed what she'd just done and ran into the kitchen with a beet red face, apologizing on the way to everyone in the room.

Donovan and Greg sat quietly at the table of the topless club, having a few beers before Emilio was to arrive. Beautiful girls danced and swayed to the music blaring from the sound system as a few of the patrons walked to the stage to tip the young ladies, and to take a closer look unimpeaded.

Donovan: "So how are things looking for the races tonight?"

Greg: "Everything is fine, all the members are ready. We've collected plenty of front money and the cars won't run any better than they are right now."

Donovan: "For your sake i hope your right. That jap fella and his old lady. You know the two i mean don't you?"

Greg: "Yeah. It's Keiichi and Belldandy. What about them?"

Donovan: "I heard they were the heart and soul of that silly club they started. They going to race anything?"

Greg: "I'm not sure, i know he owns a motorbike. Something with a silly sidecar on it. But i'm not sure about any car they might have."

Donovan: "Well, no biggie then. How about Will and that Girl of his? They gonna be there?"

Greg: "Yeah. Our inside source said he agreed to go but he said he wouldn't race."

Donovan: "heheh..it figures. No matter though. I just want him to be around to see his little club get their asses handed to them."

Emilio walked in looking around the dark club for his club mates. He spotted them and walked slowly over to the table as a waitress came behind him to ask him about a drink.

Emilio: "A beer and a double please."

Waitress: "Just a moment."

Donovan: "So Emilio. You ready for tonight?"

Emilio: "Yeah. I was born ready."

Donovan: "Don't be a smart ass boy. It will get your ass beat, and that ego busted."

Emilio: "Yeah, whatever."

Greg walked in a cocky manner to the blonde that was dancing currently on the stage. She was beautiful, but had an evil air about her, he couldn't put his finger on it. Like she had the same attitude as they were presently wearing.

Greg: "Hey Sexy thing. What do you say to having a drink with me and my friends over at the table there." he slipped a 20 into the front strap of her outfit, near her crotch.

Dancer: "Sure thing baby. Say, you're quite a stud, handsome thing you. I'll be over right after my set."

Greg just smiled and turned to return to the table. As she removed her top and threw it onto his head while his back was turned to her. He turned again to look and smiled as her stared at the huge breasts the woman posessed. He held up her top and walked back to their table.

The young lady smiled as she walked the stage topless, all the others in the bar flocked to the stage, tongues wagging and catcalls being announced, it was a really long time since she'd heard those names.

Dancer: "Belldandy...and Keiichi. Oh it's been such a long and Painful time to me. It's so glad to hear that you're both here. In the U.S. On top of it all. Such irony. And it looks like you've already made more than a few enemies here too i see. Well, i'm sure you'll be so happy to see me. Poor little Mara has missed making your life and that of your friends oh so miserable." Mara mumbled to herself as she danced around the stage. "Yes, dear. The "bitch" is definitely back!"

Will was strangely quiet as they drove to the Temple Shiro for their dinner. Skuld wasn't sure if he was just lost in thought, or maybe upset about something. She surely did not want to upset his train of thought, so along she rode in silence also. Skuld did however gently grasped his free hand and held it loosely in hers. Will looked over at her and smiled. It seemed to ease her suspicions somewhat.

Will: "Say Skuld. You'll help me ordering dinner right? I don't want to order something we don't want. Heheh..."

Skuld: "Of course i will. I'll order things i know we'll both like ok?"

Will: "Sure thing. Um."

Skuld: "Yes Will? What is it?"

Will: "You, i mean i think you look really great tonight."

Skuld smiled and leaned to kiss him on the cheek.

Skuld: "Thank you Will. I'm glad you like what i wore tonight. I kind of wore it just for you."

Will found himself staring at her legs again while sitting at the red light on parkway. Until the driver behind him blew his horn at him, the light since turned green. Skuld only blushed and giggled at him, crossing her legs over one another in a sexy manner. She wrapped her arm inside of his and pulled herself closer to him as he slowly drove down the busy four lane highway. Still holding his hand gently, she moved his hand to her thigh, slightly to the inside and kept her hand on top of his.

Skuld: "This is ok with you isn't it?"

Will: "Umm..why sure. Feels...nice."

Skuld just laughed a little as she rubbed the top of his hand with hers. They arrived at the restaurant, and Will held her hand as they walked to the entrance. They were shown to their table, unknown to him, it was one recommended to Skuld by Bell. A very romantic seating arrangement, it overlooked the skyline of the downtown area. And was near an open balcony with a bench outside. The waiter, ushered them outdoors, with a small flask and two small glasses.

Will: "What's this Skuld?"

Skuld: "Saki. Try some it's really not bad. Just be careful. Too much and you wont need to drive. Hehe!"

Will: "Woah.. it is good. But pretty strong..cough"

Skuld only smiled at him and took a drink herself. The liquid stung her throat a little as it went down.

Skuld: "Yeah, it is pretty potent huh?"

They both sat together on the bench looking out over the city, while the waiter saw to their dinner order.

Will: "This really is a wonderful place. We'll have to come more often now. Is that alright with you?"
Skuld: "Oh yes. Can we?"

Will: "Certainly. Oh look. I think our order is here. Come on, i'm starved."

Will showed Skuld to her chair and then took his. They began to eat and chat about what it was that he was eating. Will never thought that seafood came with so much variety. And eating on his knees was a little new to him too.

It was soon enough that they had both stuffed themselves with too much of a good thing. Skuld broke the moment with a quiet question.

Skuld: "Will. I have a very important thing i need to discuss with you. Can we go to your house for a while after we leave here?"

Will: "Well sure. I don't mind. It's not umm, anything bad is it?"
Skuld: "OH. No, no not at all. I just wanted it to be someplace private. Is that ok?"

Will: "Sure. Are you ready to go now?"

Skuld: "I am if you're ready, yes."

On the ride home Skuld carefully slipped off her heels in the car and tucked her calves under her as she leaned over into Will, resting her head on his shoulder the whole way home. Occasionally kissing him on the arm and shoulder. Will keep his arm around her, rubbing her upper arm with his thumb. They both stayed silent the whole ride back to Will's house. Will noticed that Skuld started to cry a little as the song "Love of a lifetime" by Firehouse played on the radio. He didn't know why, but it was his decision to act as though he didn't notice. He soon pulled into the driveway, Skuld sat up trying to hide the dried tears on her face as Will had gotten out to come help her out of the car. He waited as she fumbled around for her heels. But to her surprise Will leaned in and threw an arm around her back as he grabbed her heels and threw his other arm under her legs and picked her up out of the car.

Skuld: "Will! What are you doing? You don't have to do this.." She tried to act upset, but she couldn't suppress her laughter.

Will: "I just thought i'd be nice and carry you inside, ok?"

Skuld: "Well, ok then. Carry on. Get it? Carry on?"

Will: "Hahaha..very funny. I hope i don't drop you..heheh."
Skuld: "Ooooh. You better not! I'll be mad at you if you do."

Will: "Don't worry, i won't drop you."

Will unlocked the door and they both went inside, Skuld pulled his hand and led him over to the couch, were she sat him down and then sat right next to him, she leaned over into him and gave him a long deep kiss in the darkness of the room. Will obliged her and leaned into the kiss more. After a few moments she broke off the kiss.

Will: "So Skuld. What was so important that you had to wait to get here to tell me?"

Skuld: "Well. It's really very, very hard for me to say this. But i haven't been one hundred percent honest with you about who i am. And i wanted the chance to explain, before we got too involved. I don't want to hide anything from you. I feel like a liar."

Will: "What do you mean about who you are? You ARE Skuld right?"

Skuld: "Yes i am Skuld. And i am Belldandy's little sister, and Urd's too."

Will: "OH GOD! You're not BI are you?"
Skuld: "huh? What's Bi?"
Will: "You know, somebody that likes both men and women as sex partners."

Skuld: "Ewwww! That's gross. No way. I'm not that!"

Will: "You, aren't who you SAY you are though? What's up with that?"
Skuld: "I... (Skuld decided to chance it at the spur of the moment) I'm a Goddess!"

Will just looked at her strangely for a moment. Then he smiled at her and went to hug her.

Will: "I know you're a goddess. You look good enough to be one, so you're my little goddess huh?"

Skuld was taken aback by his comment, before she knew what he was thinking.

Skuld: "No Will. I'm a REAL bona fide Goddess. I am Skuld, Goddess of the Future, 1st class, 2nd category unlimited. Well, actually limited right now, because of my actions."

Will: "Ok. I see. Hi. I'm Will, brother of the tooth fairy.Hehehe!"

Skuld was beginning to get upset, this isn't what she expected from Will.

Skuld: "Dammit Will. I'm telling you the truth." Skuld jumped to her feet, as she stood directly in front of him, He noticed that she was pretty pissed off at him. His smile left his face as the markings on her forehead began to glow and soon after her figure was engulfed in warm light, he noticed that her body appeared naked at first, then suddenly she appeared to him in a peculiar outfit, complete with a hammer the length of her entire body. And to top it all off, her feet weren't touching the floor.

Will: "Wha, WHA WHAT THE HELL? How did you just fucking do that! You're a bunch of magicians or something aren't you!"

Skuld: "I told you Will, i'm a goddess. Really, don't be afraid of me. Please?"

Skuld's eyes began to tear up again. She couldn't hold back her feelings anymore.

Skuld: "I love you Will! I have to make you believe me, or i can never see you again, ever!"

Will: "But, i don't..i don't understand. There's no such thing as gods and goddesses, is there?"

Skuld: "Will, please. Believe me. I don't know many other ways to convince you, that there is a altered universe, the 9th dimension, a place of gods and goddesses alike. We all have our jobs much like mortals, but because of the situation that exsists..."
Will: "What do you mean.. "situation"?"

Skuld: "I'll try to explain ok?"

Will: " Well. Start explaining then please.."

This was shaping up to be a long and interesting night of spill your guts, and for that matter it is ..

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