Date A Re:Live

Chapter 77 Epilogue: The Last Stage (END)

By : Tohka_Yatogami

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Summary

Even a similar story can take it's own path. Shido and Mana are amnesiac siblings living with their friend Kotori, however the past catches up to Shido when he nearly runs into a space quake, and his world changes as one girl asks... "Are you here to kill me?" (Stronger Ratatoskr, weaker DEM, games & movie are canon to story) [Shido/Tohka/Harem]

Welcome everyone, to the... final chapter of the story. *breathes* I still can't believe I'm saying that, but that's the truth. I started this story over a year ago, and now that we've reached the end, part of me just feels sad about it. Guess that means from here on, finishing "Another A Live", and "The Dark, but Not Evil" will be a thing, as well as continue Spiritual Successor.

This chapter is pretty big, as for the second half of the epilogue, we're going with the time skip that I had originally planned for Season 4, and how I end this story? I think you'll find out how fitting this ending is when I get to the final scene. *giggles* Well, the big thing for right now is showing how things are going to end, but one thing I'll officially confirm since we're at the end?

Anyone that's been dead, and stayed that way as of Ch 76? They are all truly dead, so if you're expecting anyone to revive, then... nope. I'll admit that was going to be a thing for Season 4, but with how things were ending, the situation made me decided having those they lost stay gone to help represent why some characters felt a lot of weight behind leaving Ratatoskr behind.

So, with the revisions made for the last few chapters, you might be wondering which chapters you should re-read? Chapters 70 through 75 were all changed, but Ch 70 only had a scene removed, as it was transferred into Chapter 76, so you can skip that one. Mayuri's arc has minor changes, as I just replaced the Quasi-Spirits with... well, read them to find out. That means the big changes are all from Chapters 72 to 75.

Now to reply to a few guest reviews.

To Scarmander999:
"Well, at the time you asked this, it actually was complete. Though as of the revising, due to what I said in the new version of Ch 76, it was until prior to making this update."

To Guest:
"No need to worry, you'll be seeing the Ethereal Shifts of ALL the Spirits during the recreated Mio arc."

And now, it's time... to bring this date to an end.

() - Angel Talking

[] - Archangel Talking

{} - Demon King Talking

Bold Italic Underline - Major Battle Beginning, or its Result

«» - Spirit's Code Name

‹› - Important Term, Phrase, or Detail

「」 - Insert Song Beginning, or Ending

【】 - Voice made by an Announcement, or through an Announcer

『』 - Electrical Voice or Machine Speaking

The scene opens to the Tenguu City, nine years in the future, which had become massively more advanced compared to before.

"It's been 10 years since that fateful day I reunited with Tohka, and the conflict between Ratatoskr and the DEM truly began. Following the final battle between us and the Devil, everyone in Ratatoskr had to go their separate ways, as the part of the organization dedicated to standing against the DEM had finally come to an end."

"Having seen the damage, Prime Minister Hikari decided that the world had to unite, or we risked another Westcott. That was enough reason for the seven strongest nations to create the World Alliance, unifying the world for a better tomorrow among the last 3.5 billion Humans that were left on the world. It isn't the perfect solution just yet, but it's definitely getting there."

"A wise man once said that it would take an enemy bigger than Humanity to unite it... that man had never been more right."

Various kids were seen playing, being among the first of the generation after the threat of the Spacequakes, with many adults that had been the teenagers only a decade ago watching them in peace.

Meanwhile, the tree that was created when Mio used her Ain Soph to destroy the Devil was seen, just as healthy and shining as ever. Speaking of Mio, she could be seen washing a memorial for those who fought and died in the fight to save the world.

"The tree that Mio somehow created was still where it had been, and she's been keeping close watch of it. Everyone agreed that it was a symbol of not just our victory, but a reminder to what kind of future we had to work for, and a way to honor everyone we lost. For Mio, it meant more, representing the role she was given at the end... being the Earth's guardian, and the Goddess that watched over it."

Putting the wash cloth away, she took a brief glance at a certain name that said: "God/Isamu Murasame - The one who gave up everything for us"

"I wonder what you'd say if your soul had lasted long enough to see this?" She wondered.

"Hey, Mio!"

Turning around, she saw Rinne waving to her, making the Spirit of Origin smile.

"Coming!" She called back.

Mio dashed over to the First Spirit, and the two headed out to do what they had intended for the day.

"All of us have walked towards different futures, but everyone in Ratatoskr is still connected, and I know we always will be. Just as I have all my wives by my side... they've all found their own lights of hope from our efforts in saving the world."

A squirrel climbed up the tree, eating a nut as it looked to the blue sky.

In a small house near the outskirts of Tenguu City, the sight of an older Hiroto was seen. He now wore glasses, but otherwise looked the same, and was currently seen speaking with a teenager that was a guest in his house.

"So, what's making you afraid to tell this girl how you feel?" Hiroto asked, holding a clipboard.

"W-well... I'm worried if I mess things up, then I won't get another chance. I really like her, and I think she might feel the same, but... what if I make her hate me because I do something wrong?" The boy asked.

Hiroto smiled a bit, looking at him.

"Just be yourself, because that's who she'll be dating. Don't try to be someone else, look like you have something you don't, or do something big to impress her. Just be honest, and if you're shy or nervous, admit that to her." He answered.

Upon hearing that, the teen went into thought, and then...

"Alright, I'll give it a try!" He decided.

Running out of the door, he caught the attention of two girls who were about to walk into the house. The smaller one soon saw Hiroto, and smiled

"Daddy!" The girl shouted, rushing to him.

"There are my girls." Hiroto smiled, picking up his daughter.

An older Ai giggled as she walked in, having grown out her hair, and gotten rid of her pony tail.

"Hiroto took his knowledge from all those dating sims, and became a guidance counselor for relationship advice. He's helped many a kid with the advice he gives. Most of us were surprised when after our graduation, he and Ai began dating, though Mai and Mii seem to imply they had seen the signs beforehand. 4 years after they began dating, they married and had a daughter."

Hiroto made a funny face, causing his six-year old daughter to laugh.

Tamae was seen setting the table for dinner, right as her husband walked in.

"What's for dinner tonight?" Kannazuki asked.

"That's a secret." Tamae giggled.

Chuckling at their playful banter, he sat down at the table, while Tamae went to get the food.

"Shortly after their engagement, Tamae and Kannazuki got married, with Tamae retiring from being a teacher. Kannazuki does most of the work, while she's the typical stay at home wife. No kids from them just yet, but Mikie's mentioned that could change any day..."

Tamae brought the food in, making Kannazuki look excited at the chosen meal.

Artemisia was seen with a bunch of kids, who were all playing around as she watched them.

"Uh oh... has anyone seen daycare's pet?" Ashley asked, looking worried.

A bunny soon popped out of some pillows, making her eyes widened, while Cecile just gave a small giggle.

"Looks like little Jacky's hungry." Cecile smiled, picking it up.

"Ooh, can I feed him today?" A kid asked.

"Sure, just remember to watch him while you do it." Artemisia smiled.

The kid looked at Cecile, who put the rabbit back in his habitat, while Leonora walked in with some baby carrots and lettuce.

"After a bunch of worrying, the SSS quartet did end up staying together, and began running a day care center. The kids love being there, and any mischief there is always just playful, especially the pet rabbit they've mentioned."

The kid feeds Jacky the carrots, who quickly nibbled them up.

Ryouko was seen at a Gym, with most of the AST members with her, and the Fraxinus Crew running some of the Gym's systems.

"Alright everyone, work it!" Ryouko shouted, clapping her hands to make a rhythm.

Everyone did, working up a sweat.

"Ryouko ended up starting a gym, and most of the AST members followed after they finished college. The old Fraxinus crew even gathered to help run the everything on the technological end. Mana often goes there, still remembering her time as a wizard, while also feeling she had a connection to it because she indirectly helped Ryouko get the idea in the first place."

"Keep it going, don't slow down!" Ryouko shouted again.

Finally, the sight of Mio and Rinne returning to the Takamiya's home was seen.

"We're back!" Mio greeted.

"Hey, welcome back everyone!" Origami smiled.

Origami turned to show she had grown a braid on the side of her hair, with a bin of clothes in her hands.

"And then there's my lovely wives. Origami became a researcher, studying how the effects of the world had changed by the Spirit Dimension's remains fusing with it during the events of 40 years ago."

A familiar rabbit puppet suddenly rose up from behind the couch, giggling a bit.

"Did you two have any secret fun?" Yoshinon joked.

"Yoshinon, don't make it sound like they're cheating." Yoshino playfully shook her head, rising from behind the couch as well.

Rio pops her head up as well.

"Rio!" She exclaimed for now reason, throwing her hands up.

"Yoshino has seemed much happier since Yoshinon came back, this time existing as an actual living puppet... however that ended up possible? She now works in animal care, even being the one who gave the SSS's daycare their pet rabbit. As for Rio, my sister is no a doctor, having managed to help Doctors spread the technique that Rinne saved Mildred's life with."

Kurumi giggled as she walked in with Miku and Nia, the latter fixing a crick in her neck from drawing.

"Looks like we're all as carefree as ever." Kurumi smiled.

"Meow." Macaron replied.

"Kurumi's inherited her family's fortune, and now helps manage things for Miku and Nia, giving them good work opportunities without giving up too much family time. Just as they claimed, Miku's still singing her songs, and has ended up the world's top idol from her efforts. While for Nia, she's begun many new manga, still making smash hits, and she's even about to start a new series."

In the kitchen area, Kotori watched as Mayuri fixed up the stove.

"Alright, all fixed up." Mayuri said as she wiped her forehead.

"Thanks, now to get Tohka's food ready before she eats all the furniture." Kotori sighed in relief.

She turned the stove on, right as they heard Tohka's voice chewing something.

"A little help!?" Mukuro begged.

She, along with the Yamai twins, Natsumi, and the Arusu sisters all pulled against

"Kotori is now a Realizer Engineer, helping to create new realizers and territories by using Mio's powers, and her own ingenuity to do it. Mayuri tends to help out on her work, having become quite the mechanic since graduating from college. For everyone else, except for Tohka, who's become an important figure in technological advancements? They're mostly stay at home wives."

"Uh... anyone know where Shido is?" Mana asked, sweating a bit.

"Coming!" Shido replied loudly.

He rushed from downstairs, nearly tripping as he did, and then ran into the room where four of his wives tried to prevent Tohka from eating a couch.

The reason why she was became clear when the sight of Tohka's huge stomach was seen.

"I've promised to have at least one kid with all my girls, but it'd be tricky to have them all pregnant at once, so... I started with the first girl I fell in love with. It's been around 9 months, so it won't be much longer until she gives birth. At least, we think it will, but my mom's not sure how to compare a Human turned Spirit's pregnancy compared to a natural Spirit like herself or Mio."

"I'm so hungry... just one bite." Tohka begged, desperately reaching for it.

"Settle down Tohka, Mayuri just fixed the stove, so it won't be much longer.

"And then there's me, the stay at home dad among our bunch. Considering I've got 12 wives, it made more sense to become one, so I can spend all the time I can with every one of them. Especially since in any day now-"

*SPLAT*

Everyone suddenly froze at that sound, right as Shido looked down to see a wet spot on Tohka's pants, and the floor.

"Did her water just break?" Maria asked.

"Uh, maybe it's just pregnancy wetting?" Marina hoped, giving a worried laugh.

Tohka suddenly began screaming, which made Shido turn to the door.

"Uh... never mind about that."

"Mom, get the car ready! It's time!" He screamed.

The other residents of the house all suddenly froze (or in Yoshinon's case, fell onto the floor) as they heard that.

"Right now!?" Mio exclaimed.

At the hospital, a loud scream was heard from Tohka as flailed around, smashing everything as she began pushing out the baby. Shido shouted in pain, feeling Tohka squeeze his hand like she was trying to break it.

"Uh... is this a normal thing?" Rio asked, sweating a bit.

"Rio, sweetie? I don't think you want me to answer that question." Rinne answered.

She whimpered after hearing her mother say that.

"You did this to me Shido! Why'd you have to get me pregnant! Damn it!" Tohka screamed, her spirit power flaring against the walls.

Everyone ducked as the walls shook.

"J-just hold on... Tohka, it's... almost out!" He whimpered, feeling agony in his hand.

"Wait a minute... Mr. Takamiya? It seems we made a mistake with the ultrasound, there's two babies in there!" A nurse suddenly said.

"What!?" Shido exclaimed in joy, and horror.

Hearing that, everyone felt the room shake as Tohka's stress went up.

"SHIDO TAKAMIYA!" Tohka shrieked loudly.

"Hit the deck!" Natsumi exclaimed.

The entire group fell to the floor, covering themselves as the new few hours made things a bit shaky for that wing of the hospital. Mio was lucky she had reinforced the room in advance, or things might have gotten a lot messier than they already were.

After those few hours passed... the sound of crying was heard, making everyone raise their heads up. A wobbly Shido walked near the door, giving a tired look at them.

"C-come on in and... meet the newest members of our family." Shido smiled.

Following him inside, they saw a tired and sweaty Tohka holding two bundles in her arm. One was pink, and the other blue, showing the genders of the twins she held.

"Hey everyone... say hi." Tohka smiled, tears of joy in her eyes.

The blue bundle looked like his father, but had Tohka's eyes, which looked at everyone. He was currently sucking his thumb, with an expression that made him look more like the crier among the two.

As for the pink bundle, she looked just like her mother, but her hair's tips had the same white gradient her Inverse Form once had, and also possessed her father's eyes. She reached out towards the group, interested in something she could see among them.

"Aww, they're so beautiful!" Miku cooed, letting the girl grab her finger.

The girl giggled as she shook it.

"So, do you have a name picked out for them?" Rinne asked.

"Yeah, we decided on a name for both genders since we expected one, and didn't decide to see their gender." Shido smiled.

He held up the boy, showing him to everyone.

"For him, we've decided on... Shinji." He smiled.

Tohka soon smiled as she rubbed her daughter's nose, making her giggle.

"And her name is..." Tohka smiled, closing her eyes.

"Reine."

Mio blushed at that, realizing they named her after her alias while amnesiac to her Spirit origins.

"R-really?" Mio asked, very touched by the gesture.

Shido nodded his head, making Mio tear up.

"Thank you." She replied.

The twins soon gave a simultaneous yawn, making everyone smile at them.

With their births, the future between Humans and Spirits was set, one that everyone would walked towards as a family. This was finally the end... of their story.

‹THE END›

W-well, that's it everyone, after a year of this adventure, the story of Date A Re:Live... has finally ended. *starts crying* As you can see, to really represent this was the end, I decided to have the last scene be Tohka giving birth to the first of the harem's children, who'll be the only official ones you see. To really add to it, she named the daughter Reine, so... there's literally nothing left in the story, a big zero on what's next.

Those who survived have earned their happy endings, while those who've passed on finally have peace, with Shinji and Reine being the first two among Humanity and the Spirits eventually becoming one. *sniffles* Aw man, I can't stop crying over this... I guess that means there's only one thing left to say. To all my readers, I'm glade you stuck with me to the end, and hopefully you'll enjoy the DAL stories that follow this one.

Everyone... thanks for reading to the end, you're all awesome!