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~Bonus (21) Fr: Happy Marriage
Iwamara Crystal Palace
Planet Duniya 5500 A.D.
With the findings rediscovered, Neo King Alexander broke free from the magic as he collapsed briefly into his husbands’ arms. He coughed for several moments to breathe normally again.
“Nirvana…” he muttered.
“Eh?” Odysseus looked at him.
“It was Nirvana that helped me settle the peace,” Alexander revealed, “And that’s what I need to do when they get here…those three primordial senshi.”
“You certainly gave me a bad scare here,” Odysseus sighed, “I thought for sure you’d be gone.”
“Honey, we’ve been living for over 200 years…well beyond Haruka’s time and the others…we’ve been here dealing with ourselves as celebrity-like icons in this society,” he said, “At this point, I don’t think this world needs our help anymore.”
“Are you saying that…?” Odysseus looks at him.
“The next time those three come here, we’re gonna reconsider our options,” he nodded, “It’s time we reunite with the ones we vowed to…back then…our Happy Marriage…till death do us part.”
Long Ago: 6 Months After the First Olympius Duniya
Main Suites, Global Aquatics
At the start of a new sunrise, the rings of light shined into the room as Kyle woke up and turned himself to see his husband still somewhat sleeping. Sandro opened his eyes before being greeted by a kiss on the forehead, the cheek and finally on the lips.
“Good morning sunshine champion,” Kyle flirted.
“Good morning, Odysseus,” he winked back.
They both finally sat up with the sheets barely covering their goods after a long round of fun last night, partying and getting wild with their upcoming renewal of the vows. Their hearts were at peace with the fact that this would finally put an end to the unrequited love curse.
“I guess it’s been a long time since we truly had more people in our lives like this,” Kyle said, “I kinda remembered how many guys I used to be with back then…way before I met you, Alexander.”
“Heh, you didn’t tell me that part of the story,” he winked.
“Well, that was before I met Penelope,” Kyle shrugged.
Sandro grabbed Kyle’s hands and continued, “This new marriage will finally bring peace. No one should ever have to feel left out. And it’s not even about banging or lusting like wild animals.”
“Heh, talk about being wild,” Kyle smirked.
“That may be from last night,” he winked, “But in all honesty…”
Sandro led Kyle’s hands to his heart, “We all have been through hell and high water. What’s one additional marriage going to do? I know we’ll have challenges and things we may disagree with at times with the others…but that’s a part of life.”
“Yeah,” Kyle rubbed the back of his head for a moment, “I’m also feeling the same. Had I not learned about that part of your story, it could have caused tension and maybe we may have fallen apart in our current marriage. But that story was a misunderstanding which caused a domino effect to how we all got here in the end.”
Sandro looked out at the window from the room as for a moment he thought he saw a flash of a crystalized building waiting to be established before it showed another tower in reality.
“Once we retire from swimming, our powers will return,” he said, “But we’ll never be able to transform again into guardians.”
“Sounds like I better get the gold soon,” Kyle replied.
They turned their heads to hear a soft moan nearby. The STYLE FIVE finally woke up one by one as they also felt the light of the big day finally here. Most of them were somewhat clothed in their pajamas. However, a few of them realized and began to put some clothes on in case other people were coming in.
“It just occurred to me,” Rei yawned.
“What?” Nagisa asked, confused.
“We don’t have a new name for us…” he said.
“What do you mean?” Makoto asked.
“We’ve been known as the Magic Six with Alex…but now with Kyle…we are a team of seven…” Rei answered.
“Hm, that’s an interesting point,” Rin stretched his muscles out.
“What do you think Haru-chan?” Nagisa looks at him.
“Stop it with the -chan,” he replied.
“Classic Haru,” Rin sighed.
“Wasn’t Ko-chan gonna be part of this marriage too?” Nagisa asked Kyle and Sandro.
“I think Kotetsu has made up his mind for now,” the latter replied, “But I’m sure one day…far away…”
“Jeeze, aren’t you quite a celebrity,” Kyle smirked.
“I guess so,” Sandro shrugged, “But this is OUR day…a gift to all of you.”
“Oi!” the voice of Kaede could be heard as there was knocking on the door. He, Sousuke, Asahi, Ikuya, Ai, Momo, and Hiyori were waiting.
“You lovebirds ready?! The suits are all here!” Sousuke added.
“Just bang up on another night,” Ikuya sighed.
“Aren’t you quite direct?” Asahi asked.
“Well seeing how they were last night,” Momo crossed his arms while Ai was blushing as usual.
Back in the room, the seven smiled and chuckled among themselves before they finally answering the door to start their biggest day since the Medley of Destiny…
Main Arena
~Happy Marriage of the Eternal Seven~
With all their families and friends who watched and supported the Olympics, the same audience returned to the arena as the entire set up was now ready for this happy day…
The performers who did the water show with Laura P. were also present but were all wearing white tuxedos and dresses. The water in the pool was drained and rearranged with chairs, flora, crystalline structures, and a stage installed where the Mizu Gods waited. Everything around was clear and fresh with beautiful scents of flowers provided by the archery folks.
A massive fountain was also installed there with gentle waters for the scenic view. In addition, a group of young women with one man and a younger girl were also present as they were singers who also happened to be superheroes from another world. They were each dressed in their respective formal outfits of dresses and tuxedo.
“This is lovely, all the decorations, the crystalline of the water,” Usagi Tsukino smiled among her friends.
“It’s really pretty here,” Chibiusa replied.
“It kinda takes us back to our wedding, Usa,” Mamoru Chiba added with a wink to his wife.
Kinda funny how they have similar aspects and traits like ours, Ami Mizuno thought, but with all of them more water-based magic. How come I didn’t know about this reality?
“What are the odds that some of us had the same names,” Rei Hino commented, “At least I don’t have to worry about getting married hehe.”
“I’m honored to meet this other Makoto that they’re talking about,” Makoto Kino chuckled.
“It’s kinda interesting that they call themselves Swimming Guardians,” Haruka Tenoh looked at Michiru Kaioh.
“Not to mention your name along with Makoto and Rei,” Michiru chuckled.
“The conductor is about to signal for us, let’s get ready,” Setsuna Meioh reminded them.
“I can’t wait to sing with all of you,” Hotaru Tomoe smiled.
It’s kinda odd that we are using this song from Usagi and Mamoru’s wedding though, Haruka thought, no matter, the show goes on. We are special guests here.
The Mimic!Conductor finally takes to the stage as he readies the group while the piano starts playing slowly before pointing the baton upwards.
Please don’t screw this up Mimic, Rin thought from the other end of the venue as they watched the main couple beginning the ceremony. Both Sandro and Kyle walk gently across the pathway as the music filled the air with a pianist and a small band in the background.
I have put a spell on this to make sure it played the song they were going to sing, Nagisa mentally looked at Rin.
Shiroi usagi no youna
dress ni tsutsumarete…
Sandro was dressed in a hybrid kimono-tuxedo suit in white, blue, pink, and yellow hues with black trim based on his Ultra senshi design. The cape itself was a sky, ocean blue and white ombre pattern flown in the soft breeze and it sat in an asymmetrical direction on his anatomical right like his Super senshi form.
Ude wo cumu tuxedo
chaperu wo aruku noooo….
Kyle was also dressed similarly but in red, orange, yellow, and white colors and his cape being on his anatomical left.
The Marotta Family, the other swimmers, Coach Sasabe, Goliath, Janella, Stellaluna, King Oliver, Queen Nanako, Sultan Cyrus, Sultana Castell, Queen Ava, Miho Amakata, Ryuuji, Mikhail, the Articorans, and other important leaders sat together. The volleyball teams along with the soccer folks, the skaters, and the archery bowmen sat on the other side of the aisle. Nearby were the Mullerians from both Chirottori and the Sierra Forest. With a second chance, Ken, Kosuke and Nicolas attended and were truly supportive this time around.
DING-DONG
DING-DONG
Shiawase no
kanega nari hibiku yooooo…
One by one, Haruka, Makoto, Nagisa, Rin, and Rei walk side by side as they were each dressed in more modern white tuxedos but having accents of their respective colors of blue, green, yellow, red, and purple. Haruka, Makoto, and Rin had their outer jackets more of a longer trench-coat like style while Rei and Nagisa’s were a bit shorter. All their hairs were pushed back or moved to the side a little bit for a cleaner look.
Happy, Happy Marriage
Itsumademo
Ai wo kasaneteeeee…
Happy, Happy Marriage
Eien ni
Kagayaite futari deeee
Finally, they arrived at the stage as they were greeted by their Mizu Gods. A few people in the audience were starting to tear up on this happy day taking place.
Alex and Kyle lifted their hands that contained their respective wedding bands. With a touch of magic from the Mizu Gods, a new set of bands emerged from the two before floating in front of the STYLE FIVE. The bands also updated the jewels from a single crystal to a total of seven (three minor crystals on each side with the primary color for the respective bearer).
Mune ni dakishimeta
Bouquet zutto wasurenai yo
Yubi ni kirarito
Ring yumeno yona chikanu
“Do the five of you, Haruka, Makoto, Nagisa, Rin, and Rei accept their hands?” Nanase asked.
“We do,” they answered in union.
Thank you for making this day possible, Rei smiled to himself.
We’ll never feel alone ever again, Haruka agreed mentally.
I know we’ll succeed from our ancestors, Rin thought.
This time, we’ll make it right, Makoto agreed to himself.
There’s more to love than just the physical touch, hee-hee, Nagisa chuckled in his head.
DING-DONG
DING-DONG
Kanjiteru atarashi koudou…
The gods then turned to the duo as Marotta asked, "And do you, future Neo King Alexander, and future Neo King Odysseus, accept their hands for all eternity?"
"We do," they both replied simultaneously.
All the other Swimming Guardians, including the cured Senshi that were corrupted and brainwashed from Chaos and Memnon smiled to hear this officially. Never had they imagined such a marriage could be possible.
Happy, Happy Marriage
Itsumademo
Ai wo kasaneteeeee…
"Congratulations," the 9 Mizu Gods greeted the newlyweds, "Then may you become the Eternal Seven for Legends to come!"
Happy, Happy Marriage
Eien wo
Chikaaateee futari deeeee…
Finally, they all accepted the newly upgraded rings, exchanged their hugs and kisses as the audience roared in happiness with cherry blossoms and rose petals all in the air. They all cried with tears of joy as this was indeed…a beautiful ending and beginning of a new chapter.
La La La La La La
La La La La La
Laaa…La La La La Laaaaa…
The atmosphere continued to fill with the Eternal Seven holding hands together, finally becoming one after a very long time. Photos were taken all around as everyone continued to applause with cheers.
"Thank you, all of you," Sandro smiled as he looked at his partners.
"We truly thank you," Kyle added.
"Always and forever," Rin tried hard not to cry as Nagisa helped him with the tears.
"Truly beautiful…all of you…" Rei smiled.
La La La La La La
La La La La La
La La La La La La La Laaaa…
"You both will forever be our shining stars," Makoto added.
"What a happy beginning this is!" Nagisa agreed.
"Even when it's our time to go…you both will be the stars to guide us back again and again," Haruka nodded.
Happy, Happy Marriage
La La La La La
Laaaa…La La La La Laaaaaa…
Sergi smiled with the rest of the Marotta family members as the girls wiped their tears of joy. Anastasia turned to her wife as the latter briefly kissed her cheek. Kotetsu and Apollo smiled as they were holding their own hands together.
"Someday…when after our stories come to an end," Sandro looks at Kyle and the STYLE FIVE, "Our legend will live forever…all the stars in the sky will one day dim but…our stars will be eternal."
Happy, Happy Marriage
La La La La La…
Artistic images flashed back to Ancient Greece when Alexander the Great and Hephaistion met the Five Mizu Gods at the shoreline before it turned to Alex meeting the STYLE FIVE in Iwatobi at the Lookout Point Gazebo Park with the Six Mizu Gods floating above them. We then see another image after with Alex staring at Iwasame Senshi team with Asahi and Ikuya along with the Nine Mizu Gods.
Another image shows Alexander first meeting with Odysseus somewhere in the hilly fields of the past. From there, it shows them their first meet up again on the ASU campus before transitioning to their wedding in the Desert Botanical Garden of Arizona with the Marotta and Meyrick families. Finally, we see the present day with the Eternal Seven wedding.
From there, it shows the future where Neo King Alexander and Neo King Odysseus stands a few feet from each other at the Iwamara Crystal Palace with a beautiful garden of multi-colored roses and hyacinths. The skies were a beautiful sunset view over the futuristic town long after The Last Race...
La La La La La La La Laaaaaaa…
"Even if Chaos and Cosmos continue to war at some point, bringing more guardians and gods of all kinds," Kyle answered reaching his hand out to his renewed vow husband, "Sandro, your star, that Greatest Light, will shine for all eternity…no matter what universe we are on."
Kagayakuyo Futariiii deeee…
With that, everyone smiles happily as the sun shines brightly. For a moment, a spirited reflected image appeared behind Sandro in his Ultra Senshi form, showing the same euphoria on his face with his hand reaching outwards. The background behind him is pastel of a sunrise with the beams of light radiating off.
The Shop of Wishes
Enjoying this new day of sunrise, Watanuki smiled as he sensed the balance of things back to where they were meant to be. Taking a slight smoke from his pipe, he breathes out a light breath, narrating the entire journey since the first meeting in Iwatobi…
“After being reborn to a new life and taking the path of darkness, Alex nearly died from the drug overdose. Only by the powers of his alternate existence, saved him. Even still, a wish was granted to him…mask away his lies from the public of his phenomenal performance in the Olympics. A price was paid…that he could never swim competitively again.
“Despite this, he continued to swim on Duniya and still faced setbacks…the burden of being a ‘Swimming Guardian’ dictates that a hero in both sides of the coin exhausts the user. What he didn’t realize it yet was that the price stated that he cannot swim competitively as a solo…only by in teams will they win.”
“So, is that why he was lost in confidence?” Mokona asked.
“His anxiety grew as the competition got closer yes,” he continued, “Because being a guardian increased fears of losing the people he loves as well as not making it to the gold. It was also worsening thanks to the Chaosmos Crystal feeding itself to the Macedonia Dragon Crystal. By sacrificing his powers of the Guardians along with the others…their magic disabled, which finally boosted their natural strength and their skill to win the medley relay.
“But also, by giving that magic and giving it to the Primordial Senshi, they are no longer fighting in any of the wars or conflicts of Chaos. Peace has truly ensured…that is the price of magic.”
“What will happen if any of them regain the magic? Will the war start again?” Mokona looks at him.
“The laws of magic have been set in place for them…Kyle and Alex will one day retire and become Neo King Odysseus and Neo King Alexander. When their time is up…they will face the trio again like old friends,” Watanuki hinted, “Only then…they will decide what happens after the end of their story…”
Several of the Sakura petals flew down as they both sat peacefully, knowing that today was going to be a beautiful day.
Planet Earth!Alpha Timeline…
In another place, four little friends stood side by side watching the blooming of Cherry Blossoms in the middle of the park. Wherever their paths may be, it was no doubt they would always find their way back to each other with more friends and teammates in the future.
“Hey, let’s swim together.”
After Thought:
It’s difficult…writing a story, a multi-generation saga for this long…
It’s difficult when you want to put your own life into it…wondering if you even do belong in a canon anime…in a parallel universe.
Despite my… “primitive” beginnings in writing stories of lust and violence based on past trauma and fantasies, I think it is possible to find happiness…but one cannot rely on fiction and fanarts 24/7/365.25.
The real world…as sucky as it is…there are places of hidden gems and happiness that are not always on the computer alone.
The only way to accomplish that happiness is…
Love…and forgive yourself.
And if possible…maybe I will forgive those who have hurt me, but I will move on likewise while keeping my own star in my heart to stay shining forevermore.
In the end, I am truly proud of how this journey opened my eyes in all my 20s.
I am neither good nor evil…I am just…me.
There are days where I wanna go evil…and there are days where I wanna be good.
It’s a hard balance…
I don’t need the entire world to know my stories. I don’t need 10K views and a gazillion comments to be happy. However, anyone who does come across them…and actually reads the entire three generations well…they’ll see the real and complete me.
The full struggle of finding love and forgiveness, and hope…goes beyond than just practicing the sport…or a hot session of romance...or fighting against villains…or finding oneself…
I might grow older, but I’ll be a kid and a fanboy in my heart.
And as for these characters, I am proud of them…they found happiness that isn’t always just at an Olympic Pool…it’s also found in their passions and being able to love themselves. Whatever their destinies may be, I know they’ll achieve theirs too.
As always…the magic words of all time:
I swim…free…for the team…for my bonds…with beauty…because it is our destiny…our Nirvana.
~THE END????~
A Glimpse of all the stories…for one last time…
Gen 1.0: Iwatobi Suiei Gods & Voyage of the Magic SIx
Free! The Last Race
Free! Memories of the Sea
Free! The Future Beyond
Free! Heart of the Sixth Magic 1 – 3
Free! Voyage of the Magic Six 1 – 5
Gen 2.0: Eternal Swim Chronicle
Free! Eternal Swim Chronicle 1 – 5
Free! Eternal Swim Chronicle – Before it Begins
Free! Eternal Swim Chronicle – Planet Diary Series
Free! Eternal Swim Chronicle – The Last World
Gen 3.0: Cosmos World Chronicle
Free! Cosmos World Chronicle 0 – 5
Free! Cosmos World Chronicle Extra Story 0.5 – 4.5
**Free! Magic Six of the Resurrection – Part 1 & Part 2**
Free! Cosmos Rebirth Chronicle – Journey’s End – Part 1 & Part 2
One more thing remains…the Epilogue!