Ten Years Later...
Rias, Akeno and myself bought a home of our own and even gave a room to Raynare to use as she see's fit whenever she's in town. Issei, Xenovia and Asia are married as well as Gasper and Koneko. Kiba has moved in with Tsubaki in their own apartment.
Baraqiel visits regularly of course. As does Sirzechs and the Gremory's and we do the same every summer.
Rias now takes care of Gremory Family business from home in her office. Akeno has become a full time Shrine Maiden to a shrine near our home. And I am supposed to start teaching at Kuoh Academy after the summer. The subject I'll be teaching is Celtic History and Mythology as well as a coach to the Kendo Club. But first I have to retire from my position as guardian of the Celtic and Scottish areas.
Two Weeks before school starts...
Rias, Akeno and Raynare put together quite the retirement party and I was so happy to see them work together. The children dressed to the nines just for this occassion. So did everyone else including myself. As the guests arrived I went over my retirement speech and who would get what in terms of being the Scottish Guardian, and Celtic Warrior.
The party started promptly at six and I made my way downstairs and was greeted by everyone. Azazel, Sona, Serafall, Tsubaki, Sirzechs, Grayfia, The Marqee of Gremory, Lady Venelana, Millicas who is actually a twelve year old now, Kiba, Xenovia, Asia, Koneko, Issei, Baraqiel and Gasper. Once the soda pops were handed out I raised my glass and started my speech. "Well, it was an amazing run as Rias' Rook and the only Celtic Warrior in the place. Ha, ha. But if I may be blunt." I put down the glass. "I never. Not once in my life ever expected to not only make friends but have a family of my own in less than a decade or so. I have had a rather hard life that was turned into a charmed one after joining this house. And from it I met my wives Akeno and Rias." Rias and Akeno blushed when I said their names. "And those two gave me seven wonderful, occassionally hellraising children. Daniel Baraqiel, Kaylee Shuri, Thorin Marie, Red Bruce, Sahara Cleopatra, Ria Simone and Sophia Rose. All of this," I gestured to them and the house we were in. "Started when I met Akeno and became part of the House Of Gremory. And to be even more frank. I wouldn't trade any of it. Not a single moment I spent with every single one of you and all those times I fought side by side with all of you or at least some of you." They all giggled. "I am so proud and honored to say that I have lived my life as best as one can if not more and I've lived it the only way I know how. My way. Uncompromising, without regret or without any second thoughts. I have served as Sirzechs would agree, with pride, distinction and above all. Honor. And if by the off chance that someone turns up and wants to fight the Gremory family or any one else connected to it or our friends. I hope they made their peace with god or whoever they answer to. Because I will make sure to be there ready to give them a battle of the ages. Or their lives." I smiled. Then Raynare came in. "But most of all. I'm proud call all of you. And yes that includes you Raynare." Everyone smiled at her as she stood in front of me. "My friends. To undying friendships."
"To undying friendships." Everyone drank and I handed Raynare a package.
"What's this?"
"I think you might like it." She opened it to find a set of keys. "They are to the house, so whenever you need a place to crash and yes you do have a room but no matter what. You can come through the front or back door, instead of breaking a window like you have been."
She smiled and hugged me as Rias and Akeno approached us. "Thank you. All of you." Raynare smiled.
Then Red and DB tapped the table my soda was sitting on. "Attention. Me and my brother and sisters have a very special gift for our fathers retirement. If you all will follow us to the basement." Red led the way and we all followed them down to the basement. Once everyone was seated in an impromptu auditorium. The kids came out with their instruments.
"Oh, my." I said. Red had the Irish bagpipes, Ria was on the drums, Sahara had the hand drum, Sophia had an Irish Flute (Not the one Akeno still has), DB was on the Scottish Bagpipes, Thorin handled the guitar and Shuri handled the mandolin.
"This is a first time performance so bear with us." Red said making us all laugh. The kids performed, 'Danny Boy', 'Rambling Rover' and 'Oro Se Do Bheatha' Bhaile'. And every song they did absolutely perfect.
I walked up to them and they surrounded me. "You are the best guys. You know that?"
"We learned from the best pop." Red smiled. I hugged each one of them and Akeno and Rias did as well.
"I'm so proud of you guys."
"As are we." Rias said as she and Akeno hugged each of the kids.
"Now back to business, I am going to divy up the roles of Celtic Warrior and Scottish Guardian. Akeno." She handed me the Claymore. "I haven't worn this since I've been training and learning to be a teacher and coach. But the role of Scottish Guardian goes to," I looked at the two boys. "Daniel Baraqiel." I handed him the Claymore pendant and it temporarily transformed into the sword. "I'm glad I taught you to use your head before teaching you to use the sword." I grinned. "Now. The role of Celtic Warrior goes to Red Bruce." I took off the Celtic War Axe Bracelet and handed it to Red. And like the Claymore it temporarily turned into the War Axe. "And as you might have guessed I keep Reigns End. But I know you two will do me proud and be perfect successors to the titles I've handed you." I shook my sons hands and hugged them both as did Akeno and Rias. "Well, I guess it's official now. I'm retired. Ha, ha. But like I said. If anyone comes up and threatens my family and friends I will be there to help you all fight them. I promise."
And Daniel, Rias, Akeno and the others kept in touch and visited each other. And whenever St. Patricks Day rolled around. He always had King Brian make an appearance. Even William Wallace appeared from time to time when Daniel coached the Kendo Club. I must say. Daniel has impressed me and I'm proud to call him my brother-in-law.
THE END.
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