Maison Ikkoku Fan Fiction / Ah My Goddess Fan Fiction ❯ Can Love Really Transcend Death? ❯ Guardian's First Assignment ( Chapter 1 )

[ A - All Readers ]

Disclaimer: I do not own this series at all, the only
thing I do own is the plot and the characters of my
own creation..


Can Love Really Transcend Death?

A Maison Ikkoku/Oh My Goddess Fanfic

Chapter 1: Guardian's First Assignment


~~ means telepathic communication


Belldandy's 25
Urd's 28
Keiichi's 25
Skuld's 17
Peorth's 25
____________________________________________________

After receiving no reply to his knock, Keiichi quietly
opened the door into Guardian's room. Today was the
day that Guardian would receive his new career. And much
to the frustration of the others, he STILL wasn't up.
So they sent Keiichi in to try and wake him up, TRY was
the key word here. Apparently Guardian was having some
type of dream, because he had started to talk in his
sleep. "Please Skuld have mercy, three times in one night
is almost too much for me. No, not even if you give me
those ultra innocent kawaii eyes of yours. Please Skuld
I need my rest, remember Tomorrow is when I get my new
job. Who knows what your father will think has happened,
if I show up exhausted."

Keiichi didn't know what to think about this, Guardian
was supposed to be an angel. And now he is having one
of THOSE dreams??? Keiichi's train of though was interrupted,
when Guardian started speaking again. "Come on Skuld,
Please be reasonable about this. Let me go back to sleep,
I said no and I mean no. Yes I still Love you, and I know
you have needs. But I will NOT go out again and get you
another container of ice cream. You have had three already
tonight and I can't take another trip." Keiichi felt ashamed,
first for listening to Guardian talk in his sleep. And then
for jumping to conclusions, that he was dreaming about THAT.

Guardian felt that someone was in his room, and he went into
attack mode. After he realized that it was Keiichi, "Is there
anything wrong?" he asked worried. Guardian had jumped to the
foot of his bed, so he would be ready in case of an attack.
Shaking his head no, Keiichi spoke "The girls were worried that
you were going to sleep late." Guardian relaxed knowing that nothing
was wrong, he knew that he had almost overslept. "Guardian,
are you nervous about meeting Skuld's and Holy Bell's Father?"
Keiichi asked curious, Guardian turned from his stretching and
gave him a look that said *What do YOU think?*. He could tell
that Keiichi was uncomfortable about something, and it was then
that he knew what. "I was talking in my sleep again wasn't I?"
Guardian asked from the dresser.

Without turning he humorously asked Keiichi "Hear anything
interesting?" Guardian smiled and silently laughed, when he
heard Keiichi's breath catch. "You will not believe how late
Skuld kept me up last night. She had me running to the store
for ice cream every two hours last night. At four in the morning,
when I asked her why did she need so much. She just looked at
me with teary eyes, and asked me 'If I still loved her. By that
time I was feeling VERY guilty about making her cry. As soon
as I said that "yes I did love her and that I would go get
another one for her, she had a smile on her face and was
hugging me. The tears were nowhere in sight, she had conned
me into doing it. And I DON'T want to hear any laughing back
there Keiichi."

Not saying a word, Keiichi remembered all the times she had
tricked HIM into the very same thing. As they started walking
down the hall, Guardian spoke "She knows that I love her, and
would do anything for her. So to be honest about It, I didn't
really mind." Entering the living area, he started to apologize
"Ladies, I would like to deeply apologize for my sleeping late.
A Goddess who will not be named, had me up very late last
night. Picking up ice cream for her out of guilt for making her
cry." Belldandy turned to her younger sister, with a shocked
look on her face. "Skuld you didn't!!" Skuld who was looking
very guilty, tried to make herself as small as possible.


"Skuld knows I love her, and that I really didn't mind d-"
Guardian started as he looked up. But any thought he had
vanished, when he noticed what she was wearing. For the first
time in his life, Guardian was speechless. There in front of him
stood Skuld wearing a new goddess outfit. Skuld stood there waiting
worried that Guardian wouldn't like her new outfit. But now
that she saw that all he could do, was stand there with his
jaw on the floor. It made her blush deeply, she had wanted to
show him that despite her age. That she could dress as
breathtaking and grown up as her Neechan Belldandy. But she
hadn't counted on receiving THIS much attention from him. When
Guardian could think again, the first thought that went through
his mind was 'WOW!!'.

He tried to put into words how captivating his goddess was, but
once again he was at a loss for words. Skuld was wearing a white
dress that flowed to her ankles, it had gold scroll on both
shoulders. The dress was slightly off her beautiful shoulders like
all of the formal Goddess outfits. But what surprised him the most,
was how it showed off her legs as much as it did. Skuld had been
very self-conscious about herself, but by the looks of how that
outfit fit her. She must have gotten over it, "WOW" Guardian
spoke when he regained the ability to speak again. ~~Looks like
he likes Skuld's new outfit~~ Holy Bell commented to Belldandy
with a knowing smile on her face. Crossing the room to where
Skuld was standing, Guardian placed his hands on her partially
bare shoulders.

When he touched her warm skin with his hands, his wings
unconsciously fluttered. "Precious, you look simply Wow... words
cannot describe how beautiful you look right now." Guardian
stated to the now crimson faced young Goddess. ~~Words may not be
able to express what Guardian's feeling. But his wings are telling
a different story~~ Urd stated with a small smirk on her face.
~~Urd, Guardian does not think of her like that. They are only
expressing that he is a little nervous and excited. He reminds me
of another couple here,~~ Holy Bell spoke glancing at Keiichi and
Belldandy. "Do you really like it?" Skuld quietly asked Guardian,
"Yes, my first thought when I saw you was *Oh, WOW*" was the reply
she received from Guardian.

Skuld looked up at her friend, her soul mate, and
shyly spoke "I-I-I thought my outfit needed to be changed, to
something a little more mature. Since my eighteenth birthday was
going to be in a few weeks." After being reunited, a bond had
mentally linked Holy Bell and Guardian together. Even before it
happened, a expression of deep amusement crossed Holy Bell's
face. Guardian leaned down toward Skuld's ear, so that she alone
would hear what he was about to say. "I knew that you had lovely
legs Skuld, but that outfit just confirms what I thought" he spoke
with a slight grin. Skuld's eyes widened in shock, and she looked
away as a blush of guilty pleasure covered her face. She was
overjoyed that Guardian thought of her as a women, not as a
little girl anymore.

~~I have always thought of you as a women Skuld, ever since I
realized how mature you were at Keiichi's and Belldandy's wedding.
I just never had the courage to say something to you before.~~
Guardian shyly said. ~~Um..I really hate to interrupt you two, but
you know how much father hates it when people are late..~~ Holy Bell
spoke worried. For the second time that day, Guardian was at a
loss for words when he arrived in Heaven. Not only was he
speechless over the overall beauty of everything. But from the
number of people that seemed to be waiting on them. As they made
there way to the Goddess Relief Office, Guardian noticed that most
of the people were female. ~~Um..Oneesama, how come most of the
women look hopefully before we pass. And then when we do they look
so disappointed and hurt?~~

Out of the corner of his eye, Guardian saw Holy Bell deeply blush
and Belldandy start to giggle. ~~Do you remember when Holy Bell
gave you that kiss before the battle?~~ Belldandy asked looking
at him, after seeing Guardian turn red and nod shyly she continued.
~~Since you were a mortal at that time, she gave you a rare gift.
It is called The Kiss of an Angel; it is only given to a mortal
who is near death. It is an angel's way of telling the other angels
and goddess in heaven, that this mortal was already taken.~~
Guardian looked over toward his blushing Angel, and sent all the love
he had for her over the mental link. Holy Bell's eyes opened in
surprise and she looked over at Guardian in shock. ~~ Yes, My lovely
angel I know about the link between us, and I have learned how to
use it.~~

Guardian spoke as he opened the link to the equally shocked Skuld.
~~I want the both of you to know, that my love for you cannot be
measured in words. So I want you to have this..~~ Guardian then
sent his true feelings to them. Belldandy noticed that her sister,
Holy Bell, and Guardian had been silent ever since she explained
about the gift. Then she realized that they were just talking
telepathically. Shortly after that they stopped, at
the door to the office of The Almighty. Guardian heard a voice
speak to him in his mind, ~~"PLEASE ENTER MY CHILD"~~. After
what seemed like hours to everyone, the door opened and Guardian
walked out. Curious Skuld spoke first, "Did Father tell you about
your new position?"

Still deeply in shock, all Guardian could do was just nod in reply
to her question. Keiichi could relate with his winged friend, he
remembered how much of a shock it was for him. After several minutes
of Skuld asking questions and only receiving nods of yes or no.
Belldandy started to worry, what could have shocked Guardian so badly
that it would leave him so quiet. "If not the job, then what did
you and Father talk about for so long?" Skuld asked frustrated.
Slowly coming out of shock, he simply stated "Grandchildren".
As he started to turn red, Guardian looked down shyly, "Your Father said
that he will respect our privacy and that he understood that his
daughter was a little young. He also stated that he knew that the
proposal, let alone the wedding was a long while off.

He also said something about you and I being as bad as Belldandy and
Keiichi, what ever that meant. "BUT" after the marriage happens, your
Father said that he would like one thing. Some grandchildren at one
point in this millennia," Guardian finished with his face a deep
crimson. Keiichi was mentally laughing, when Guardian replied "He
meant that for you two also, so I wouldn't be laughing Keiichi."
Urd started laughing very hard, when she saw that both of
her sister's and their significant others faces turning a deep
crimson red. "That shut him up didn't" she spoke, wiping the tears
of laughter from her eyes. Skuld who still had a deep blush on her
face, turned to Urd and spoke "Oh and your not included in on this?"
Urd just gave her little sister a mischievous smile, and gently
patted her abdomen.

Skuld was speechless, she knew that her sister was careless sometimes.
But she didn't think that Urd would be THAT wreck less. "URD!! YOU
DIDN'T! What would father say!!!" Belldandy spoke, her face
flushing in embarrassment. She knew that father wouldn't approve,
if one of his daughters became "with child." Especially before they
were wedded. It was at that point that a pair of arms encircled Urd's
waist. "He would probably say the same as I would, When did it happen
and what is his name, so I can smite him." Came a voice from behind
where Urd was standing. Urd's face went pale, then went from pale to
a deep red when she realized who had spoken. Andvari stood behind
Urd with his arms around her, grinning knowing that he had called
her bluff. Starting to grin himself, Guardian spoke "Thank you for
coming on such short notice, Andvari.

I hope that I didn't interrupt you from something important. But
I wanted to teach Urd a lesson, that she shouldn't pull pranks like
that on people. Especially on her sisters and friends." Andvari
nodded as he spoke "No thank you Guardian, I have always heard that
Urd had somewhat of a naughty streak in her. I am just glad that
I was here to be able to see it." Softly stroking Urd's abdomen "And
as for you my love, lets just worry about this on our honeymoon
alright" he spoke enticingly. Urd's face turned a deep shade of red,
as she looked the other way. Never had she met a man who had the
same drive and wicked sense of humor that she did. After giving
his beautiful goddess a deep kiss, he spoke " Guardian, I don't
mean to be rude, But is there anything else you need me for? I
have a project that needs to be finished by tomorrow."

After Andvari left, the group went back to what they was doing.
On their way to Yggdrasil, for the final programming and info. As
they walked down the hall, passing door after endless door, Guardian
stopped in front of an open one. "Kenchi, Ladies, please excuse me for
one moment." Skuld nervously bit her bottom lip, as she waited for
Guardian to return. She was also trying to get the courage up, to
ask her sister a question that had been frustrating her.
~~"N-Neechan? Um.. Can I ask you a question?"~~ Belldandy was curious
about what her little sister's question was, but her full attention
was on Guardian. He was currently standing as if waiting for some one.
Belldandy's eyes grew wide, when she saw whom he was waiting on.
"Welcome to Heaven Guardian" Peorth spoke softly as she hugged him.

As she stood there, Belldandy learned a great deal about the changed
goddess. Not only did Peorth look and act demure. But she also found out
something that surprised her even more. Shyly looking down Peorth
spoke "Guardian, I would like to thank you again for changing my life.
Because of you my whole life has been turned around." "Is this male angel
bothering you beloved?", asked a tall blond Viking scowling as he put
his arms around her. With her face flushing, Peorth continued to speak
"No he is not bothering me Lars, this is the male angel I told you about,
Guardian." "So you are the one responsible for my beloved's change of
ways." The fierce look Lars had on his face, disappeared as a look of
intense gratitude filled it. "Thank you for giving me the chance to
find someone, as innocent and beautiful. As I have found in my Lady
Peorth" he stated holding out his hand.

Being a Viking, he tried to crush Guardian's hand to see who was
stronger. When nothing happened Lars, let out a loud full-bodied
laugh and stated "Such strength, come my warrior brethren will want
to meet you." Peorth softly spoke to her Viking warrior, who now
looked like a child who had been scolded. Belldandy was shocked but
not truly surprised, when she heard that not only was Peorth married
to her Viking. But she was also expecting their first child, turning
her thoughts back to her little sister's question. She apologized
~~"Skuld, please forgive my unexceptionable rudeness. What was your
question?"~~ Losing her nerve, Skuld stated ~~Never mind Neechan,
it wasn't important anyway.~~

Turning to Skuld, Belldandy lifted her sister's head so that she was
looking her in the face. ~~Skuld you know that no question is not
important, if asked. Now please what is your question?~~
Flushing, Skuld softly spoke ~~Umm... Neechan, what is a kiss like?~~
Belldandy smiled, who knew that such an innocent question could fluster
her little sister so much. ~~Skuld, may I ask why you want to know?
I am curious, because I have seen Guardian kiss you on many numerous
occasions.~~ Sighing Skuld spoke, ~~It-It-Its because when he kisses
me, it is always on the cheek or on my forehead. Like you would a
little child. He said that thinks of me as a women, then why doesn't
he-~~. At this point Skuld lost her nerve, but her deeply flushed
face told Belldandy the rest. ~~Why doesn't he kiss you like one,
Is that what you wanted to know?~~ She asked Skuld, watching her
little sister who was now blushing even deeper nod.

~~"Maybe Guardian hasn't had the nerve to do that yet, or maybe he
is just waiting for the perfect moment. Trust me Skuld, he probably
wants to kiss you as much as you want him too. But doesn't have
the courage to kiss a beautiful young goddess such as yourself yet."~~
Skuld leaned over, gave Belldandy a large hug and spoke "Thank
you Neechan.." Returning to the group Guardian spoke glancing back
at the happy couple, "What a cute couple, I' am very happy that things
turned out that well for her." After he apologized to the group,
they started once again. Finally arriving at the world tree Yggdrasil,
Urd sat down in front of a console and started typing. Deeply curious
about Guardian's new status, Skuld tried to look over Urd's shoulder.

Bringing up a info screen Urd spoke "Lets see here";

NAME: Guardian

POSITION: Overseer of Fate

LICENSE: First Class, third category, Unlimited

Turning around Urd asked "Guardian, what does it mean your a
unlimited, first class, Third category?" But then she noticed
that Guardian was no where in sight. "Belldandy, do you know where
Guardian went?" Urd asked. Belldandy shook her head no, giggled and
stated "It seems that Skuld is gone as well." Skuld and Guardian
slowly walked through one of the many Gardens, surrounding the giant
world tree. "Didn't I tell you the Gardens were peaceful?" Skuld spoke
as she gracefully sat down. "Have you ever seen such a beautiful sight
before in your life?" she continued looking around at the whole
garden. Guardian who was too busy watching her replied "yes". Skuld
turned around in surprise at his answer. Then realizing what he meant,
when she found him watching her smiling.

Blushing deeply, Skuld demurely looked away. She quickly turned
back, when she felt something being placed into her hair. Reaching up
Skuld found that Guardian had put a wild flower in it. She looked up at
him with a surprised expression on her face. All Guardian could
do was look down bashfully. "I couldn't help it Milady, you just
looked so innocent and so beautiful sitting there." Now it was Skuld's
turn to be speechless, Guardian was being so loving, so tender toward
her. She started trembling for some reason and she didn't know why.
Guardian nervously reached over and started to softly caress his
goddess's cheek. This of course made Skuld's trembling worse,
"Skuld, I wanted to thank you for coming into my life. You and Holy
Bell are the two best things to ever happen to me." Skuld forced her
now crimson face to look up Guardian, and what she saw deeply
surprised her.

He had a look of deep unrelenting love in his eyes she knew that
he loved her. But she had no idea that he did this much. Guardian
started to lean toward her deeply trembling pink lips. Skuld
couldn't believe her eyes, Guardian was finally going to kiss her
like an adult. Skuld closed her eyes when they were about to touch.
"There you are Skuld, Guardian, We were wondering where you two
went." Opening her eyes, Skuld noticed that Urd, and the rest of
the group were entering the garden. Looking longingly at Guardian,
who was now deeply flushed. And knowing that the moment had been
completely ruined, Skuld turned to her older sister and gave
her a very angry glare.

Urd took a step back upon noticing the infuriated look on Skuld's
face. She had just stepped into the garden and now her little
sister was giving her the most hostile look she had even seen.
~~ Um Belldandy, can you please tell me what did I do wrong this
time?~~ Urd asked oblivious to what had transpired moments before.
Looking over at Skuld, Belldandy could feel waves of hostility and
anger toward at Urd. At the very same time, she also could feel
waves of disappointment, frustration, and longing toward Guardian.
~~Urd, how would you feel if you were Skuld's age and someone
walked in on you. Just when you and your boyfriend were trying to
kiss?~~ Belldandy asked looking at her sister.

~~Heh, all kinds of horrible torture method's come to mind.~~ That
was when it hit her, ~~Bell, Please tell me I didn't do what I think
happened.~~ Urd's face paled as Belldandy nodded in conformation,
~~No wonder she's so mad at me right now, I thought those two would
have been there weeks ago. Let me guess Guardian didn't have the
nerve right?~~ Belldandy's smile turn to that of concern, when she
noticed that Skuld had pulled a SkuldBomb out and was headed for
Urd. Guardian glanced up and almost laughed, once again Oneesama
was trying to keep Skuld and Urd from killing each other. Guardian
walked over to Holy Bell worried, when he felt feelings of sadness
across their link.

~~What's wrong my love?~~ Guardian asked as he looked into her deep
blue eyes. ~~It's nothing, I am just saddened by the thought of you
not being here.~~ Holy Bell stated as she looked down unhappily.
~~I have known that you were going to leave on your first mission
soon. But I didn't realize it was going to be now.~~ As Guardian put
his arms around his angel, his wings closed around them so that they
could have privacy. Softly kissing Holy Bell on her satin lips, he
softy spoke ~~I will deeply miss you also my gorgeous angel. But we
both know the reason why I am still alive today, and that is why I
must go on these missions. But it's nice to know that I'll be deeply
missed when I am gone.~~ Guardian usually would lose his nerve,
shortly after kissing his angel.

But this time he was feeling a bit mischievous, so he started to
slowly trace the edge of Holy Bell's wings. As she felt Guardian
run his fingertips along her wings, Holy Bell's eyes widened in
shock at his boldness. ~~That is so you won't forget me while I' am
gone~~ he spoke to his blushing beauty. ~~And this is a preview of
when I return~~, Guardian stated stroking the area where her wings
joined her back. His eyes widened in surprise as he heard Holy Bell
release a shaky breath. After placing a affectionate kiss on her
now shaking lips, Guardian noticed that Bell was done talking.
Crossing over to where Skuld sat sulking, he reached out and
caressed her silken cheek.

"My precious, are you alright?" When Skuld nodded yes, Guardian
spoke handing her a package "Here, I know your birthday isn't
for a few weeks, but since I don't know how long I will be on
my mission. I wanted you to have this small token of my love for
you. I had originally desired to give you this while we were alone.
But now I can't think of a more perfect time then right now.
Please open it my ravishing goddess, then I can give you part two
of your present." Skuld curiously opened the box, and gasped in
shock when she saw the contents. Inside was the diamond pendent
necklace, she had seen while she was shopping with Belldandy a few
weeks back.

Skuld's gorgeous brown eyes started to tear up, when she remembered
what the price had been. Here Guardian went and paid that immense
price tag, for a necklace she said she liked. Just to make her
happy for her birthday. That is one of the main qualities she
loved about him. That he would go out of his way, to make his
'special angel' happy. Even though he knew that she would have
been perfectly happy with a simple gift. Skuld completely
embarrassing her boyfriend, by hugging him and thanking him
for her gift so much. Looking down bashfully Guardian stated
"Your welcome my love, Belldandy's the one you really should
thank.

I wouldn't have know about the pendent in the first place, if
it wasn't for her. She told me how much you wanted it, but
couldn't afford it." Guardian waited until Skuld was done
thanking her 'Neechan', to ask her a question. "Skuld my
breathtaking girlfriend, do you trust me?" He asked looking
her in the eyes, and seeing the shocked expression he expected.
"What kind of a question is that? Of course I trust you Guardian.
Why do you ask?" "Then please close your eyes" the now grinning
angel spoke, as he watched her eyes grow curious. When she had
closed her eyes, He whispered "And now for part two of your gift."

As Guardian softly placed his lips onto her silken ones, tears of
joy slid down Skuld's face. She had waited so very long, for him
to kiss her like he was doing now. Reaching over and gently
wiping her tears away , Guardian softly spoke "I take it
you enjoyed your second gift?" Caught by surprise, Guardian
found himself on the ground and at the receiving end of a very
powerful, but still innocent kiss. Belldandy turned her head
as she blushed in embarrassment, over the actions of her
little sister. Holy Bell giggled as she watched the two
people she deeply cherished kiss, her face flushing pink.
"Hmm that looks like fun, want to try it?" Keiichi whispered
into his goddess's ear, causing her to blush deeper.

All Urd did was grin and tease them by saying "GET A ROOM!!!"
It was shortly after that the two lovers quickly parted,
gasping for breath and turning red with embarrassment. "URD!!,
Neechan make her stop teasing me like that!!" a panting Skuld
asked weakly. Giggling at a chance to be naughty, Belldandy
replied "I agree completely with Urd. If you wanted to do
something like that, you two should try to control yourselves
at least until we returned home." Skuld's mouth flew open in
shock as her face flushed beet red "BELLDANDY!! I-I, W-w-we
w-would never d-do anything like that" she stammered
completely flustered. Urd was about to make another comment,
when Belldandy stopped her.

~~Urd please don't, we have already had enough fun with them
over this.~~ Sighing with disappointment, Urd acknowledged
her sisters request and stopped teasing Skuld. Grinning
Guardian thought of a way to get back at both Urd AND Bell.
"Urd, why don't I call Andvari back, so you can tell him
about that "Wedding Present" you gave your sister and Keiichi?"
"Onesama, How about I go talk to your father, and see if I can
get Urd's potions back? Maybe she could help, remember what
your father's wish was?" Skuld took one look at the paling
Urd and the now deeply blushing Belldandy. It was almost more
then she could handle, and she fell to the ground laughing.
"Someone has finally beaten you at your own game Urd!!"
Skuld stated in-between giggles.

When Urd recovered she gave Guardian a fiendish smile. "I
wouldn't if I were you Urd. Unless you want your treasure
guardian to find out about that magically enhanced mistletoe,
you been growing in the backyard. It may give him ideas"
he stated starring right back at her. Not wanting to admit
defeat and especially not wanting her special "Vari" to learn
about her mistletoe. Urd back down for the first time in history.
After telling his goodbye's to everyone and getting tackled by
Skuld again, Guardian got ready to leave for his first mission.
Out of the corner of his eye he noticed a flash of light, curious
he turned around to see what it was.

There floating beside Skuld was an angel with blondish-brown
hair and what seemed like ribbons of silk wrapped around her.
The female angel was looking down shyly, a light blush covering
her face. Looking up timidly, she gave Guardian a small smile,
blew him a kiss and disappeared in flash of light. Skuld giggled
at the confused look on her boyfriends face. "I guess
she wanted to thank you for the gifts also." With a bashful
expression on his face, Guardian spoke "I just wanted the same
thing she did, for you to be happy." Much to the surprise of
everyone, Guardian opened a dimensional portal. After which he
entered and vanished. Pondering on the sensation she felt,
Belldandy shook her head. *It's impossible but I thought I
felt a wave of jealousy coming from Holy Bell, when Noble Scarlet
blew Guardian that kiss.*

Next chapter: The New Resident

Please R&R All Flames will be reported............