118The Knights Diary
Disclaimer: I do not own Mirai Nikki or any of the characters associated with it.
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Epilogue
~ Sakurami city ~
In the early afternoon a charming man in his mid twenties and a rambunctious boy in his late teens raced down a side walk chasing after a man who soon jumped into a car and began to drive off.
"He's getting away!" said the brunette teen who wore a blue suit and a cap.
"Not yet he hasn't!" said the silver haired man who wore a white shirt, black vest, pants, tie, and a beige trench coat. "Come on this way. We can cut him off like this" as he ran to wall doing wall jumps till he reached the roof.
"A stop and drop huh. This will be fun" as the boy soon followed after wall jumping behind the man.
Using impressive parkour skills, they crossed several buildings dashing through alleyways, bounding stairwells, leaping across rooftops, bouncing between ledges, and flipping over railings they quickly arrived at their destination. Anticipating traffic, the suspect had followed a certain route along the road as he arrived along a two way street where he was about to cross.
Arriving on the rooftop which coincided with that specific road, there target had appeared turning on the two-way street where the detective and his apprentice were waiting.
"Just as planned" confidently smiled the silver haired man.
"I'm ready to go" said the teen. "I've already judged the car speed in relation to our descent factoring in gravity and wind resistance. The pocket window is quickly coming up".
"Well let's not be rude and keep him waiting shall we".
Riding along the street as the suspect slowed a bit as not to arouse suspicion, he gave a sigh of relief as he saw no one pursuing him nor any signs of trouble as he relaxed back into his seat. "Heh, yeah that will show them". But his relief was celebrated a bit too quickly as the teen from earlier had apparently dropped from the sky landing onto the hood of the vehicle causing the man to swerve in surprise as the teen quickly latched on as not to slip off.
"Hi!" the teen boy said happily. "I'd suggest you put on your seat belt as this next part is going to get rough".
Before the man could answer, the silver haired detective had microseconds later jumped off the roof as well landing on the car's roof bashing it in cracking the corner frames and busting the windshield. But upon landing on the roof, the suspect was bonked over the head causing a minor concussion as the car swerved out of control as the man let off the gas as he then crashed into a street pole.
Instantly reacting, both men had cleared the danger jumping off the car dive rolling onto the ground as they looked back to see their suspect was now incapacitated.
Approaching the car cautiously, the silver haired detective made sure the suspect was unconscious before pulling him out and cuffing him.
The teen then pulled out the suspects wallet as he looked at his I.D. "It's definitely him. That's another case closed Aru".
"A good job as always Reisuke" the silver haired detective smiled placing his hands in his trench coat pockets. "Let's give Keigo a call so his guys can take care of the clean up".
"Another one for justice in taking a criminal off the street" Reisuke smirked. But looking to his cellphone, his eyes stretched a bit upon looking at the time. "Oh no! We got to hurry or else we're going to be late!"
Checking his watch, Aru grimaced a bit. "Yeah we better get going or else I'm going to miss the biggest case of my life" as he then hauled the criminal to the pole cuffing him to that.
"I've already charted a route. If we go this way we should make it in time".
"Alright, let's get going".
~ Sakurami city (studio) ~
"That's a rap!" called the director as the background bell chimed. "Everything looks good and that is our final shoot for the day! And once again, splendid work as always Kasugano-san" to which everyone applauded.
A beautiful woman with waist length dark hair with her onset costume gave an embarrassed blush. "Not at all, I couldn't have done it without everyone here and the splendid effort they put in".
"Ahh, you're far too modest Tsubaki-san".
"You're so sweet and generous".
"See you next time on the set".
"Tsubaki" said a gorgeous woman with short purple hair, "you need to take a look at this".
"Ai" as the sixth turned to face her, "what is it?"
"You just got a whole bunch of new commercial offers. Keep this up you might even go to Hollywood".
"Perhaps. But I couldn't have done it without your help all this time" Tsubaki smiled warmly. "Watching over me till now" as she gave her a hug. "You're practically like my big sister with all the time we've been together".
"I'm flattered" Ai chuckled as she patted her back. "But truthfully I have to thank you for all you've done for me actually. This manager gig really helped me out".
"It's the least I can do. Besides with all the kids you've got, you could use all the help you can get".
Ai gave a strained chuckle in both happiness and embarrassment with how many wonderful kids she has and how she went about attaining them all. But then her phone's alarm rang as she looked to it. "Oh no, we need to hurry!" as she took Tsubaki's hand dragging her to her dressing room before throwing a few things together for her. "Come on we have to hurry or else we're going to be late".
"I know!" as she had just looked to the time. Skipping out of her cloths and into her own, she quickly grabbed what she needed jumbling together everything she could.
"I've already got everything together. Everything in inventory and people are already checked. All that's left are the guests of honor".
"I'm sure Reisuke will get Aru there on time. Everyone else should be there soon too".
"Oh this is such a big day! Are you just excited?"
"Excited?" Tsubaki questioned as she gave a gleeful smile. "Of course I am, I'm getting married!"
Quickly exiting, they left the studio to go to their planned area.
However when it comes to studios, there is always an ear listening somewhere around the corner. Especially when it comes to celebrity's you can always expect a paparazzi nearby.
Speaking of the said individual who was around the said corner, "oh my god this is big news! I've got to get the scoop while it's still fresh!"
~ Sakurami city ~
Gathered in a secret place only known to those who were invited, family and friends were present to celebrate the wedding of Aru Akise and Tsubaki Kasugano.
To say the least everyone was happy and awed by their union after everything they've been through the years.
Earning a degree in criminology and learning the various skills and techniques of a top class detective, Aru had opened up his own private investigation firm. For his brilliance in the field, he regularly assisted the Sakurami police department as a special consultant which gave him the freedom to investigate cases without the hindrances of most police protocols. Since his childhood, Reisuke had been serving as Aru's apprentice learning from him through the years even now working part-time with Aru as he attended college. Though Aru was never too interested in fame or glory, for his service to the city he was a hero.
Tsubaki after finishing her schooling worked full time as an idol eventually becoming an actress. For the time she had, she provided philanthropy work in her own way and assisting her parents with there's when she was able too. For the time that passed, she became well loved for all her efforts.
Starting all the way back to their high school years, the pair had secretly dated unbeknownst to the masses as they didn't want to complicate their busy lives with unnecessary attention.
But to say the least it's been one crazy wild ride with all the misadventures they've had. Secret dates, dangerous cases, secret dates that turned into dangerous cases, and strangely enough dangerous cases that turned into secret dates.
Finally as it was a long time coming, Aru popped the question with Tsubaki answering with a gleeful yes as everything had arrived to this point.
First to arrive, Aru was escorted to the male side as his grooms men hurried him to the dressing room for his preparations.
"Where is the bowtie? I don't see it!" said Marco as he was beginning to panic.
"Don't worry, I'm sure it'll show up eventually".
Almost right on cue, "sorry I'm late" said Yuki, "here's your bowtie" as he handed it to Aru.
"Ah thanks" as Aru shot him a dashing smile. "By the Yuki, is it me or . . . ." as he got closer to him.
"Or what?" as Yuki started to retreat a bit.
"Have you gotten a lot more handsome since I last saw you?" grazing his hand against his cheek. He then started to draw in as if wanting to kiss him.
Almost right on cue to that, "No! Don't!" as Yuno came busting in from the door pulling Yuki away as she protectively hugged him. "Yuki is mine, and aren't you supposed to be getting married today? Stop trying to steal my Yuki!" as she seemed ready to cry at any moment.
"I'm just teasing" Aru chuckled. "However there's nothing wrong with admiring another man's beauty. Especially one as good looking as this one" as he started to advance on Yuki once more.
"No!" Yuno comically exclaimed to which everyone gave a heartfelt laugh.
But as Tsubaki would put it, Yukiteru Amano was the second love of Aru's love. At first it kind of unnerved her. Over time she learned to leave it be as it was just harmless flirting. Not to mention it was a good laugh once in a while with how he and his wife Yuno would react.
Speaking of which, Tsubaki had just then arrived as she was escorted to the female side as her bridesmaids got to work in preparing her.
Slipping her dress on and preparing her hair, Minene had then walked in with a gift box. "Sorry for being a bit late. It's something I had to pick up".
"Minene . . . . I'm . . . ."
"Ahh, don't get mushy on me. You're just lucky Masumi convinced me to go and insisted for me to follow along with this boring as hell tradition".
Tsubaki gave a soft giggle. Regardless of her rough words, she knew she meant well as her expression and body posture said as much.
"Anyways I got you this" as Minene opened the box and handing her the item.
"Uhh, thanks?" as Tsubaki gave the item a curious look. "But why are you giving me a flash bang grenade?"
"You know that old saying. Something old, something new, something borrowed, and something blue. And well, this should do fine. It's an old model with refurbished parts which I'm loaning to you that happens to be blue".
Somewhat stunned as she looked on blankly for a moment, Tsubaki gave a small smile. "Thank you Minene. It's the thought that counts". But generally in tradition, one would usually have to wear the item during the ceremony to bring luck. Looking over herself, where was she supposed to hide a grenade? Thinking about it, there was only one viable spot. So pulling up her dress, she pinned it to her garter belt as she then straightened her gown out.
Checking the time, Minene patted the bride to be on the back. "Well it's about time to get you married now".
~ Sakurami city (central hall) ~
With everyone gathered and seated, it was time for the ceremony to begin. Aru and his groomsmen were first to come out as the music started to play. With them set, Minene's daughter came out as the flower girl tossing petals along the red velvet path. Upon reaching the front, she then took her seat with her parents.
With that opening, it was time for the bride to enter.
With the music changed, everyone looked back for her entrance.
Entering first Ai, Yuno, Hinata, and Mai walked out dressed in pink gowns as they took their places in front of the alter mirroring that of the groomsmen. Following behind them was Tsubaki dressed in white walking slowly with her flowers until she reached the front.
Watching her, Aru warmly smiled admiring how beautiful she was as she gracefully made her way down the aisle. Frankly he always thought he was the lucky one. However Tsubaki said otherwise. It was only after some time later she told him about a different world where they had met and how he saved her life and the lives of so many others. Of course at first he didn't think much of it as it was just a story without any logical backing. But upon meeting the eight gods of time, visiting the cathedral of causality, and viewing it's historical records he was proven quite wrong. After seeing such a footage, he felt he had a lot to live up too in which he didn't mind spending the rest of his life trying. As Tsubaki stood next to him, "you look wonderful" he whispered.
"Thank you".
Now before the alter, the minister started his speech. "Dearly beloved, we are gathered together here in the sight of God to join together this man and this woman in holy Matrimony; which is an honorable estate, instituted of God in Paradise, and into which holy estate these two persons present come now to be joined. Therefore if any man can show any just cause why they may not lawfully be joined together, let him now speak, or else hereafter for ever hold his peace. Are there any words that wish to be exchanged?" to which Aru and Tsubaki nodded.
Closing his eyes to center himself, Aru found it amusing to how literal the minister's words were as god or gods rather were actually here to witness this. Calmed, he reopened his eyes as he began to speak. "There have been many cases I've taken and solved. Each one challenging me to be my best as failure has never been an option. But here on this day I take on the biggest case of my life, marriage. I know so much about you. Your hopes, your dreams, your interests, and your past. But life is an uncertain thing which is always constantly changing and shifting. But that's alright as that's what makes life so interesting due to it's uncertainty. An uncertainty I want to spend the rest of my life trying to solve with you. So let it be here on this day I declare, Tsubaki, my eternal love and loyalty. Whether in sickness or in health, through all the good times and bad times, nothing will ever change how I feel for you".
Smiling brightly, Tsubaki was close to tears as she gave a soft breath to steady herself before she spoke. "Aru Akise . . . . There is so much I owe you as not even one lifetime can ever repay my debt to you. Although some here may not understand, I had almost lost all hope in so many things. When I became lost in the darkest part of life that's when you came like a heroic knight to save me as you then showed how beautiful the world truly was. But of all things, I feel like the luckiest girl in the world in having this chance to love you and you returning my feelings in full. No matter what may happen down the road, my heart will always be eternally yours".
The audience then applauded there touching speech.
"So if nothing else" then said he minister, "the man and woman may then exchange rings and be pronounced man and wife" to which Ai and Marco son came down the aisle with the rings laying an a red velvet pillow. Each taking one, Aru and Tsubaki slipped them on to each other as Aru then pulled back her veil as they then gazed lovingly into each others eyes. "You may now kiss the bride".
Feeling their hearts drumming in their ears, they must have kissed at least a hundred times. But there was no fear behind them as they were ready to take this courageous step into the next chapter of their lives.
Coming closer allowing their lips to meet, "please look this way! Let us get a picture!"
All looking to the back, the doors were barged in as a massive amount of paparazzi and news reporters tried to step over one another to get the best angle to take their pictures and get their exclusives.
"My god! Tsubaki Kasugano is getting married!"
"Wait! Isn't that Aru Akise, the hero detective of Sakurami city?!"
"This is a big scoop! Got to get as many pictures as possible!"
"Pests" Minene partially growled.
"Lots of uninvited guests ha ha ha" said Yomotsu.
"Well . . . . I guess people would have eventually found out" said Keigo.
"Sure has gotten a lot noisier" said Hinata as Mai nodded.
"Talk about party crashers" said Marco.
"I'm sorry" Ai immediately apologized. "Someone must have over heard us at the set".
"Not to worry" Aru confidently smiled. "I'd anticipated as much as a possible scenario that might possibly occur. Reisuke?"
Activating his cellphone, it was wireless connected to several mini-cams that had been set up beforehand in anticipation to this possible event. Viewing outside, he saw that both the front and back door were completely blocked off. "Seems pretty tight and one hell of a crowd waiting for us. Looks like plan C will do nicely for this"
Aru nodded as he stood in front of Tsubaki blocking her from the cameras that continuously shuttered behind him. Of course he knew this was inevitable and that they would have to face it. But for this one moment in time, he just wanted to share with Tsubaki alone. Not too mention it would be a lot more fun with what he had in mind. "Plan C!" he called out as he had rehearsed with everyone what to do if something did happen.
Giving a sharp gasp, Tsubaki blushed red looking half-embarrassed as her now husband had pulled up her dress as his hand was smoothing along the length of her leg rubbing along her stockings until he touched bare skin as his fingers were now on the lining of her garter belt. Although initially shocked, she knew exactly now what was going on. "You told Minene to give me this didn't you".
"Well" as Aru gave a simple smile, "she did want to give you something and it just so happened to coincide with my plans".
"You know this might turn out badly".
"With the modifications Minene made, it'll be fine. Besides, I'm pretty sure the reporters won't begrudge us this one time".
Tsubaki gave a sigh as she then gave him a loving smile. "Aru Akise . . . . You just love to embarrass me don't you".
"Well I just didn't have the pockets was all".
Shaking her head, she wrapped her arms around his neck dragging him into a kiss as they both closed their eyes just enjoying the moment. But then a click was heard as the flash bang fell to the floor as Aru kicked it back. Exploding in a bright flash of light, several cameras and camcorders were damaged from the burst of photons as it even temporarily blinded the paparazzi and reporters.
With everyone following plan C, a mad scramble occurred as men, women, and children started to run causing as much confusion as possible.
Gaining their sight again, they started to look around for where Tsubaki and Aru had run off too. Catching a glimpse they had saw . . . . five women running around in wedding dresses?
"What going on here?!"
"After them! We can't let them escape!"
"We've got to be the first to get the exclusive!"
Breaking off into several groups to who they believed was the real Tsubaki and Aru, they chased after them.
Spotting one at the window, "don't I just look lovely?" as Yomotsu posed in the dress.
With a group chancing one to the back door, "sorry" smiled Hinata, "better luck next time" to which the reporters departed to chase down another one. "OK Mao, you can let go of my hand now".
"Nope".
Then another one was seen trying to scramble through the front, "wrong one I suppose" said Yuno as her pursuing group then left. "Oh this reminds me of when we got married" she brightly smiled as she held Yuki's hand tighter to which he returned.
Following one up a flight of stairs, "bunch of damn roaches" Minene scowled as her group quickly ran back down the stairs to look around.
"Think I'll ever get to see you like this for real?" Nishijima questioned.
"Don't get your hopes up" Minene simply smiled.
Hearing an engine revving outside, this was the only one left as paparazzi and reporters surrounded the vehicle ensuring they could not escape. But once again, "Oh well" Ai shrugged as Marco chuckled beside her.
But if Aru and Tsubaki weren't any of them, then where were they?
"The decoys were a success" Reisuke chimed as he drove up to a building a block away as he jumped out of the car.
Dressed in their civilian attire, both Aru and Tsubaki had made a clean escape. With the flash bang and the scatter, it provided just enough of a cover for the couple to walk right out the front door. With the four decoys, the time to get away.
"Cars fueled and all your stuff has already been packed in the trunk" said Reisuke. "Have a good honeymoon".
"Thanks for the help" said Aru shaking his apprentice's hand.
"We'll be seeing you later then" as Tsubaki gave him a hug.
"Alright, later" as Reisuke then departed as the couple got into the car and drove off.
Everything had now reached it's conclusion as everything was alright now. Although the world wasn't perfect, it's what gave being alive it's appeal. So many paths in life to choose from bringing about so many different possibilities. Though some not as great as others as mistakes are bound to happen. But to be alive means also to persevere. Through their hardships of pain and suffering, Aru and Tsubaki had found their happy ending together hand in hand as from now till their end they will walk the same path.
"So what do you have planned?" as Tsubaki fixed her hair behind her ear. "We never actually talked about where we were going on our honeymoon".
". . . . Everywhere" Aru simply smiled.
"Hmm?"
"I did promise to show you the world. Reisuke will be fine in helping Keigo with cases as Ai has already scheduled you for a temporary hiatus. So much to see such little time".
"As long as we're together. That's all that matters to me".
"Then I'll be sure to make every moment count".
Tsubaki then closed her eyes giving a soft breath as a warm smile graced her lips. She then faced her husband, giving him a loving look. "I love you Aru".
"I love you Tsubaki" as they both shared a tender kiss.
Thus began a new chapter to their lives.
The End.
Author's notes: Hope everyone liked the story.
Though I questioned if Aru and Reisuke could roof jump and plow a car roof in. But I figured screw it, if batman could do it so could they.
At this time I'm still wondering if I should write a separate lemon story. Tsubaki and Aru are a given for one or two chapters. I thought a one chapter for Mao and Hinata. An extreme maybe for Yuno and Yuki. Perhaps one for each pairing of Marco/Ai, Nishijima/Minene, Yomotsu/his imaginary friend (just joking). But this one is more or less up in the air. Does anyone want one?
Anyways thanks for reading everyone. It's thanks to all you for making this story as great as it was. So till another time.