I've seperated the last chapter into two again. I'm starting to worry about a story's length... Anyway, this is THE last chapter of the first story arc.

Disclaimer: Once more, the Furok belongs to Interactive Imagination. Kagura belongs to Rumiko Takahashi, and Shiva's my OC, not a summon from Final Fantasy. Haku doesn't belong to me, either. And again, Tsume, Toboe, Hige and Blue belong to BONES. I'll borrow Toboe, and Haku, for the soon-to-be upcoming adventures.

Conclusions from Heaven

Last time...

Huea here again! Things have gotten okay now that White Rose returned to Heaven, and Toboe gotten to see her again. She indeed passed the Trial, and is ready to take on what awaits her in the future. But her friends are still out there. Who knows what's going to happen without us.

White Rose's POV

I guided Toboe down the huge hallway and pushed the throne room door open.

"C'mon, don't be shy." I said as I grabbed his hand.

"Hey, not too hard!"

And then it came to me as I pat my bag which included Toboe's bangles. I supposed to give them back when we met again. Almost everyone was present, too. I stopped at the same spot when I knelt before the Great One.

"Um…" Toboe hummed in confusion.

"Kneel." I whispered as I pulled him down into a kneeling position.

"Well done, children. You have passed your Trials. Therefore, you have been now knighted and shall serve not only Heaven, but various existing realms as well."

An archangel walked forward and made an announcement of her own.

"Now that you're knights, you will go to your assigned bases where an informer and a courier reside. As you trek to any world, you may recruit people with a fighting spirit or a strong will. We will need all the help we can get in case of enemy activity or urgent race distress. After the meeting, you may go to the banquet hall to feast and celebrate. You are now dismissed."

The new fellow knights left to the banquet hall, but Toboe asked the archangel several questions.

"May I ask you something?"

"I am all ears, child. Tell me what's bothering you."

"Nothing is bothering me. You see, I…followed the princess because I had these dreams involving her and me. And now I'm in a bigger mess because I wound up here in Heaven. Yet, those guards accepted me. I may know about self-defense, but I don't remember helping her."

The archangel giggled.

"What's so funny? I wasn't joking."

"Those dreams you had were created by my fellow angels after you reincarnated as a human being. It's a way that you'll be recruited by now."

"I was…reincarnated?"

"Yes. I believe White Rose has something for you that needs to be returned."

Toboe's POV

White Rose walked to me, took out three bangles and handed them to me. Suddenly, my mind felt completely strange. At first, dizziness hit, then my legs gave way as if I've received a migraine. In my consciousness, pictures of me as a wolf moved around; the good and the bad of my past life. These lost memories and my currant memories melded together like a weapon made through blacksmithing. Though I'm unable to become a wolf anymore, I remembered everything, including my crush on the angel who helped me and the others.

"I knew we'd meet again someday." White Rose said "And I'm sorry I bumped into you as I left. I was desperate to come back here."

"Oh….White Rose!" I hugged her tightly as if she was a plushie, feeling happy that I can walk on two legs after all this time. Tears left my closed eyes as my face was buried into her shoulder. I felt her embracing me with the same moisture. I finally blushed, yet I didn't mind her resting her head on my chest.

"Toboe…I'm very happy, too, seeing you and the others alive and well."

It seemed that she doesn't know about my affection for her yet. In a sense, she was still in friendship phase. That I didn't mind, either because we should start as friends, after all. All of a sudden, her bag got awfully warm.

"Ouch!" she shouted as her placed her hand into the bag, taking out a satchel.

"What is it?" I asked.

"Lemme take it out, first; it's burning up!" White Rose replied as she took out what appeared to be a small fireball. "The wolf's eyeball…! It…"

"…It changed, I see." a mysterious voice spoke.

My head turned to the speaker. It was a brunette, and brown-eyed angel, elegantly dressed in white and gold. Her hair was braided into two with a couple of red roses, but tied by it uppermost part of her hair into droopy loops bound with a pair of lotuses. Her neck had a red ribbon with a golden bell ringing faintly each time she walks. On her forehead is a jeweled circlet. I even see two katana blades, which were tied to a gold obi on this inspired dress, on her left hip. She appeared to be a young adult, but the way she was dressed…

"Are you White Rose's big sister?" I asked.

The woman chuckled and answered: "I'm her mom."

I dropped my head, feeling so embarrassed. I thought I've insulted the queen.

"No, you're just naïve. I like that in human kids like you." She laughed again. I was even surprised she can hear my thoughts.

"Oh, mom? This is Toboe Zephyr. I've helped him and his companions when they were wolves."

"You don't need to tell me, White Rose. I've seen you going through various dangers during your Trial. I am even glad the pack returned the favor."

White Rose blushed and turned away. She looked at the once small fireball that grew into a brilliant red orb.

"One of the brothers of Titania's Blessing: Hearth Heart."

"And I assume by its color, it's that of the fire element, right?"

"Yup. Daddy once told me and my three sisters a tale about nine orbs. But I'll explain later. You must be uber hungry right now."

"Yeah. I'll be going to the banquet. Hey, Toboe. Wanna join us? We, the young cherubim, enjoy company, believe it or not." White Rose smiled at me.

"Well, I am very hungry, myself. I guess it doesn't hurt to eat food prepared by angels."

"Okay, c'mon, Toboe!" she grabbed my hand and pulled me out of the throne room. "You'll love the food. It's extremely delish!"

For the last time before entering the palace halls, I saw Her Majesty smiling warmly at me and White Rose.

White Rose's POV

The tantalizing aroma would have tried to tempt me to stop and think, but I kept running, with Toboe holding on to my hand. From the distance, we saw the other young cherubim with their new allies, still on their way to the hall.

"Wow. You sure know how to take your sweet time." Eru said to us, smirking. "Were you-Ow."

A strange boy, a pretty one I might add, slapped his cheek. Then again, Maverick lectured immediately.

"Don't meddle with other people's business, Erutenube. Besides, they barely know about each other right now."

Thank you, bookworm of my triplet brother.

I heard that, White Rose, and…you're welcome, Maverick muttered.

A chef walked out of the door and shouted "Kids! What are you waiting for? Letting the food get cold? Come in and stuff your faces, for crying out loud!"

All of us stampeded into the banquet hall, not noticing the chef being knocked aside. Instantly, we saw various kinds of food on the long table. Simple sliced fruits, salads, pasta and rice dishes, meats cooked in different styles, veggies, steamed or grilled, placed beside the main courses. Even different crunchy nuts were there, either as garnish or on their own.

"Just looking all the huge grub makes me drool." Chiara laughed as she took a seat and tied a handkerchief around her neck.

"Eru, are you sure I can eat a lot? Even if I'm no longer human and back from the dead, I still don't think my stomach can handle this much."

"Haku… We angels can eat up to ten servings of meals until we burp, meaning that we're full."

"Meaning that you can have thirty servings a day?"

"Yep. Less talk, more chow."

And soon, the two started bolting down. Is this the brother I know so well? The "young 'swinging' bachelor" who admires and flatters various girls he met over the centuries? And now he has a thing for his new friend…

No, it can't be. I must be thinking too much.

"White Rose?"

I shook my head by the time Toboe's voice called out to my mind through the ears. "Y…yes? Is everything okay? Is the food bad, or your goblet hasn't been filled with Treant fruit punch, yet?"

"Everything's okay, and the food is delicious. It's just that the look on your face tells me you're worried about something."

"Oh, that. Other than one of my two brothers, I'm hoping my friends are okay out there, somewhere."

"What happened to them?"

"Before I arrive to your world, Musashi, Zashiki Warashi and I were searching for an ancient gate within a arid and barren realm. And then a lightning storm distracted us while we rode on our creatures, but a strange flash knocked all of us out. However, it caused an unknown circumstance which separated all of us. Only Gomez, my Furok, was still with me."

"Don't worry. Once I get my parents' permission, we'll search together. Besides, since you done so much for us back home, I have to return the favor sometime. So, if you want, how about letting me come with you."

"Ah, it'll be great. I need to find a few more allies, though."

"I'm sure we'll find other people who'd be willing to help out."

"…Thanks, Toboe, for the encouragement. I needed that to cheer me up."

"Happy to be of service, White Rose."

"If you're coming with me, can you fight back?"

"Of course I can. I may look weak, but I'm quick on my own two feet. I took kickboxing classes and learned some pointers from Tsume. And I used to be a pickpocket when I was a bit younger, but I can steal normally without getting caught. Nowadays, I take my pocketknife with me in case of muggers and even gangs."

"That's wonderful! You're nimble and swift like me."

Toboe laughed before continued eating.

Later, we finished and had some dessert, though it's a little too sweet. I escorted Toboe out of the palace and back into the city. We stopped at his home and I met his parents. They thought he was at Tsume's, safe and sound, but Toboe explained almost everything that happened involving the gang, but he did not tell about his past life and Heaven. It was for the best. They would not believe him, anyway. Neither will his close friends listen, either. One day, I will restore the former pack's memories. As soon as I left, I met Tsume's neighbor again, and thanked her for helping me when I was about to be famished earlier that day. I said my goodbyes to her and Tsume, and returned to Heaven.

And soon, I was sent to a planet full of plant life, no wildlife at all. But there was something that this world and that barren realm has in common: a lone structure. While the faulty planet had a cathedral, this flourished environment had a grand mansion, and it was not even ancient, as if it was moved from one spot to another. The fountain at the front flowed nicely, meaning that someone is present in the manor. I opened the black bar gate and knocked on the wooden door. I heard footsteps getting louder every second, then I stepped back before the door opened. Not just one person answered, but two. They were two women. One with red eyes wore a multi-colored kimono and held a fan in her hand, and the other wore a simple feathered cap and a Chinese robe with different blue shades and hues and has a rapier sheathed at her hip. I instantly recognized her blue hair and icy blue eyes.

"It's been a while, White Rose."

"I guess it has been…Aunt Shiva."

"This is Kagura, my close and good friend slash companion from over a millennium ago."

I turned to face the raven haired demoness. "So, um, are you the informer?"

"No, since I manipulate the wind, I'm the courier."

"Oh, okay."

"And I've heard that you and you're friends got separated. Don't worry; we'll support you any way we can to find them."

"Thanks."

"Come inside the mansion. Shiva will take you to your room."

"Okey dokey."

Shiva guided me to my room, which looks okay. A simple bed with a rustic quilted blanket, a writing desk, curtains on the veranda door, and a closet. Some of my things, mainly important items like some travel clothes and books, were moved from my original room to here. Even my little game was moved here, too. I decided to unpack. Later, everything was placed to where they should be: clothes in the closet and dresser, books in the shelf, and my staff polishing kit on the desk.

Shiva walked in and said to me, "I know it's different from back at the palace, but overtime, we'll have enough money to improve this place. By the way, your friend just arrived. He's in his room right now. Why don't you go and help him unpack?"

I could play my game for a bit, but it's good to help others. I walked to his room and did so. While I put things away, including his pocketknife and his fathers survival knife, we talked for a bit. I realized that when we first met, it seemed that destiny brought us together. Nevertheless, we'll find Musashi and Warashi eventually.

End of Arc

Whew! So, is my skill improving? I might write more, but things are getting crazy at home with renovations and all. Therefore, I need to take it easy and wait until things get back in order. Till then, later!