AN: Thanks to JDUBZYT again with that 'rocket powered' assistance.

Special Chapter

Chapter Thirty One: The Natsuki Family

It is said that every decision made, can make an impact on the world and change the course of history for everyone around them. In this case it is true. For Natsuki Subaru, his decisions spread across time and space. Across what one would call a 'multiverse'...even if it was unknown to him.

Before his confession to Emilia.

Before his battle against Petelgeuse and the White Whale.

Before his meeting with Crusch.

Before all that…

"Choose me Rem."

He wanted to runaway with Rem, faraway to a country known as Kararagi.

She had told him, no….

BUT WHAT IF…?

It had now been four months since Rem and Subaru had run away together to Banan, Kararagi. Subaru had a chance to go outside to purchase some groceries for Rem, who was relaxing at home with lunch prepared. In the corner of his eye, Subaru spotted some Taiyaki.

"Wow, it's been awhile since I've seen those."

He recalled that the last time he had some was when he and Rem were at Dunharrow, though the memory was painful to recall, it was also a happy one as he remembered the date he had with Rem. Subaru happily decided to purchase some so he could share them with everyone.

As he walked back, he felt uneasy even with the streets being so crowded. He looked over his shoulder and saw a dark figure leap across a rooftop.

He realized he was being stalked.

Subaru began to race back home but every time he turned a corner he saw the shadow fly over him. Finally he found himself at a dead end.

"Crap!"

When he turned around he saw the figure leap down and block off his escape. But he noticed the familiarity of the figure.

"B...Batman?"

Batman stepped forward and faced Subaru. Subaru placed his boxes and groceries on the ground and slowly walked over to him.

"Batman-san. How's it bee-"

Before he could finish his sentence, Batman hit him with a corkscrew punch. He held back, but it sent Subaru flying into the wall and made his nose bleed.

Batman reached over and raised Subaru up into the wall.

"SUBARU! WHAT THE HELL DO YOU THINK YOU'RE DOING?!"

"I…"

"I've been searching for you and Rem all this time! I went everywhere in Lugnica...and then I tried the mansion, but you still weren't there!"

"-You were there…?!"

"Yes...I saw it all."

Subaru felt a stabbing sense of guilt as he heard this.

"I spent the last few months trying to find you! I've spent so much fuel and resources trying to bring you two back!"

"I'm sorry."

"...Sorry huh?"

"But I have a life here Batman-san! I have Rem and we-"

"-NO YOU! YOU DRAGGED REM HERE! PROBABLY AGAINST HER WILL!"

"I WOULD NEVER DO THAT! WE GOT MARRIED HERE!"

"...married?"

Batman slowly put Subaru down as he stared at him.

"I love Rem, she has given me so much and all I can do is repay her by giving her everything I have!"

"That's the truth!"

Batman let go of Subaru and simply looked down at him.

"Then let me go see her."

"Fine. Let's go then."

Subaru led Batman up to a housing complex that was a ways away from where they met. Subaru knocked on the door as Batman stood away from the doorway. Subaru entered in and saw Rem setting down plates.

"Hey Rem, I'm home."

"Ah! Subaru-kun! Welcome home-!"

As Rem ran to him she noticed the bruise on his face and his bloody nose.

"My dear...what happened?! Who did this to you?!"

Halibel sat up from his seat and gazed up at Subaru.

"Geez Su-san! We leave you alone for a few minutes and this happens to you? What a lousy husband you can be!"

"Oh shut it Hal-san, I just happened to run into an old friend."

The two tilted their head in confusion, Subaru looked behind him and nodded.

"You can come in."

Batman moved into the doorway and looked over at Rem.

"Hello Rem."

"...B...Batman-san?"

Tears began streaming down from her eyes as she slowly walked over to him. In a flash her arms were around him, embracing him.

"Batman-san! Rem can't believe this! Rem can't...Rem has missed you!"

"Yeah."

Batman returned the hug as he looked over at the slant eyed wolf that was watching them. Batman let go of Rem and walked over to Halibel.

"Are you an acquaintance of these two?"

"Yup, I've known these two since they arrived, crazy little lovebirds have made me go through so much trouble!"

Batman shook hands with Halibel and looked over at Subaru and Rem. Rem was healing his face, while Subaru happily smiled at her. Batman had a conflicted look, he was there to berate them for their rushed departure from Lugnica at such a pivotal time. But he saw the genuine affection they had for each other, so he felt that he had no right to trample over the happily wedded couple before him.

They all sat down and had lunch...that was when he was informed of the big news.

"So...Batman-san...you see, um, my wife over here is-"

"-Rem is pregnant!"

Batman coughed out a bit of water he was sipping on and looked at the two of them who were blushing madly.

"Oh, well, congratulations you two."

"Hehehehe thanks, I don't know if I have fully realized it yet. Maybe not until I see the baby."

Batman now felt even more guilty. He was there to let loose his frustrations in finding them, but learning that they were expecting a child, he knew he couldn't. Even he wasn't so heartless.

"Well...I'm happy for you two."

"...Thank you…"

"Now then, I should make my leave...it was goo-"

Rem stood up and shook her head.

"No way, Rem will not let a dear friend leave like that!"

"Wait a sec-"

"No! Rem and Subaru-kun will take you on a sightseeing tour of our beautiful city. And then if you still wish to, you can go."

"..."

"Halibel-sama can even show us around, and you still haven't seen Tia-sama yet! Please?"

"...ughhhhh. Alright then."

"YAY!"

Rem hugged Subaru tightly as she heard this.

The next day, Subaru and Rem met with Halibel outside the housing complex, they were still waiting on Batman.

"He probably doesn't want to come out."

"Why is that Su-san?"

"We wanted him to come out wearing some more traditional clothes. That costume would be a bit distracting don't you think?"

"Yeah, especially around these parts."

Right then, Tia came out huffing and puffing.

"Tell me why we're going to be taking a sightseeing tour today, I was fine as hell just resting."

"Ah Tia-sama! Could you do us a favor and go back up and get Batman-san? He still hasn't come out."

"Huuuuh? Why should I?! Plus, he's probably just oversleeping."

Subaru and Rem shook their heads happily.

"Impossible. Rem and Subaru-kun knows he only requires two hours of sleep."

"WHAT? Two hours?! What's with this friend of yours?"

"Can you just go get him...PLEASE?"

Rem put on a cute expression, forcing Tia to go upstairs and get him.

When Tia threw open the door, she saw Bruce half naked putting on a traditional Karagarian outfit. She began to blush madly…

"YOU PERVERT! DON'T SHOW ME YOUR SEXY BODY!"

A loud crashing sound was heard as the others looked up.

Tia and Bruce exited out, Bruce had a deep cut on his left cheek, while Tia had a huge bump on her head. Subaru smirked a bit.

"You two seem to be getting along great."

The two slightly frowned at him as they were being healed by Rem.

The tour began with some browsing of the markets, each of them bought some snacks and refreshments as they continued. Tia tried her hand at some mahjong against Bruce...only to lose 12 times to him, with not a single victory for her.

Bruce was able to purchase some congratulatory gifts for the parents to be. He bought Subaru a very nice statue of a samurai made of jade. Then, he bought Rem a very expensive kimono that was bright and beautiful. The couple was overcome with their gifts.

"Thanks Batman-san, you're still one hell of a guy."

"Thank you Batman-san, Rem is so lucky to have a good friend like you."

Batman then looked up at the sky and looked over at the couple and their new friends. He felt that it was time they knew…

"Actually. I want you to know my real name…"

"It's Bruce, Bruce Wayne."

Subaru was shocked at what he heard and looked up at Bruce. A calm and collected face was what he saw when he heard it.

Rem walked over to him and held out her hand, with a huge smile on her face.

"Hello Bruce-san...it's good to see you again."

Bruce stood there staring at her hand a light breeze blew by. He took her hand and shook it.

"It's nice to meet you again...Natsuki Rem."

Subaru rushed over and hugged him.

"Then I think we've made our decision right Rem?"

"Yes."

Rem also reached over and hugged him, and in a loving synchronization.

"Bruce Wayne. We want you to be our baby's Godparent."

Bruce was slightly overcome by this and hugged the both of them tightly. Behind him were a smiling Halibel, and Tia who was doing her best to hide her happy tears.

"I-"

He wanted to not accept it, he knew he was searching for a way home or he would die trying...but…

"-I accept."

The day went on as they took in the natural beauty of the parks, the small streams and even the temples the city had to offer. As night fell, they were led to a nearby restaurant that Halibel was a fan of. The restaurant featured Yakitori, which even Tia said she never had a chance to enjoy. The five of them enjoyed themselves as they joked around and enjoyed their dishes.

They eventually took a small trip to a bathhouse that they enjoyed, especially Bruce, who hadn't really had time to enjoy himself like he did. And after a cold glass of milk, they went on their way.

As they began walking back Subaru pointed up at a shooting star passing by. Subaru explained to them, that where Bruce and himself were from, wishing upon a shooting star, could help make it come true.

So they did…

"I wish I can enjoy as much booze and food for the rest of my years."

"I wish that I can find that which I am looking for!"

"Rem wishes she can alway be by Subaru-kun's side."

"I wish the baby is born as healthy as me and their mother."

Batman paused as he was unsure what to wish for, before he would honestly not even make wish and if he did, it would probably to find a way home.

But now…

"Keep this family safe."

Night had now fallen and everyone was asleep. Except Bruce, he left a thank you note on their table, alongside all the gifts they had purchased that day. Batman walked out of the door and used his grappling gun to reach the rooftop. When he reached it he saw Halibel sitting there, smoking from his golden kiseru.

"You leaving huh?"

"It's for the best, I live a dangerous lifestyle...I'd rather not get them involved. Not anymore."

"Well, I haven't known you very long, but seeing how they treated you and what you're doing now. I can see you're a good man."

"...I don't know if I am anymore."

"Bull. You are, and no matter what they'll know it. They care for you a lot you know?"

"Sometimes I wonder why though..."

"I have failed so much in this world. I couldn't protect the mansion, I couldn't stop Subaru from running away...I hate being a step too late."

"Bruce-san, listen to me. I can't just try and stop you from going. Even here, the whispers of the Batman are pretty well known. Especially his personal war on the Witch's Cult."

"...So you knew."

"Yeah, but they don't need to know anything. Just promise me something."

Halibel stood up and his slanted eyes opened up as he looked at Batman, placing a hand on his shoulder.

"Come back to see your Godson once in awhile, yeah?"

"...I will do my best."

Batman shook Halibel's hand and leaped off the roof, gliding away from the complex. Halibel continued smoking from his pipe as he looked up at the bright moon ahead.

Four and a half years later…

Subaru and Rem were walking with their young son Rigel through the park. They were enjoying the little time they had before returning home to get lunch ready. Rem held hands with Rigel as she wrapped her other arm around Subaru's.

When they got to their new house, Subaru opened the door and playfully carried Rigel up. Rigel laughed cheerfully as he spun around in his father's arms. Rem smiled at this beautiful sight. Subaru hugged Rigel tenderly...he then froze when he saw someone sitting in a dark corner of the room.

Rem noticed his sudden change and ran over to him. She too then noticed the figure in the shadows.

"Whoever you are, you have made a foolish mistake coming to our home!"

She raised her palm to the figure as ice started to form.

"You guys took a while, I needed to nap for a bit."

Though muffled, they instantly recognized the voice.

"B-Bruce?"

Batman then stepped out of the shadows donning his Justice Armor as he looked at them.

Rem ran over and gave him a hug.

"It has been so long! Rem was wondering when we would ever see you again!"

"It is good to see you guys again."

Subaru walked over carrying Rigel to him.

"Rigel, look this is you Godfather. His name is Bruce Wayne."

Batman removed his helmet. Showing the family his new scars all over his face, including a deep scar that ran on the edge of his left eye. His hair was a mess and he had beard that was unkempt.

Then he reached his hand out, Rigel grabbed his hand and shook it, laughing as he did.

"He's beautiful."

Subaru and Rem looked at Batman as they realized tears were now falling from his eyes.

The family of three sat down as Bruce began removing the armor, underneath they could see he wore a now sleeveless version of the Batsuit...allowing them see the new burns and scars that littered his body.

But what horrified the two the most, was that his left arm, from his elbow down to his hand, was now replaced by a cybernetic limb. He explained that it was made by scraps from his Justice Buster suit, which was destroyed a year ago. Bruce merely said that, his battles had taken a toll on his body.

What he didn't explain was the details.

His battle against the Witch's Cult, eventually led him to a confrontation with Ley Batenkaitos, the Sin Archbishop of Gluttony. During the fight Ley was wiping away people's names and memories around him, even going as far as to kill many villagers. Using his Justice Buster suit, in a fit of rage, he crushed him under his fist and killed him.

The guilt of taking a life took his toll on his mind. Giving him many sleepless nights.

Months later, he battled Regulus and the battle lasted two hours, with both combatants trying to get the other. The Justice Buster was destroyed and Bruce lost his left arm in the battle, so he abandoned the now destroyed armor and escaped in the Batwing. Only returning later to get the parts needed to build the artificial arm.

Months again passed.

It was during his fight against Grodd, he had lost the Batwing and access to his other "weapon", but with help from his Justice Armor and "Blue Lightning" Cecilius, they killed Grodd and toppled his empire.

He then made his way to Kararagi, only to learn on the way, that a year prior, the city of Pristella came under attack by Scarecrow. The resulting devastation led to the deaths of half of the city and two more royal candidates...leaving Priscilla the winner of the Royal Selection by default.

And...one month before Batman arrived, he aided in killing of the White Whale, which appeared at the border of Kararagi, with the help of Halibel and a large subjugation group.

But they didn't need to hear any of it. They could just look at him and see what he went through.

Batman took a bath and relaxed, even when he looked at his stump of an arm.

Days became weeks. Weeks became months. Bruce would use the Natsuki Household as his base of operations before he could afford his new home. He decided to make Karagari his home country to live in, not only to be close to his Godson, but to have direct access to rivers that would help him travel the flat world.

During that time, he would see Halibel visit and would have a few sparring matches with him, only for him to get bored and drink sake, while Bruce would snack on some fruit.

Tia would sometimes visit and seem uncomfortable around Bruce, especially when he wore normal clothing, especially ones that were revealing.

Bruce would venture out at night as Batman and would easily clean up crime around Banan and any nearby cities.

Subaru openly played with Rigel, while Rem affectionately watched. Both parents made sure Bruce would have time to watch over Rigel, so that they could bond more.

It was then, Bruce began finding himself at ease in his new home, which disturbed him more than anything he could possibly imagine. He cared for Rigel as if he was his own son, but he still knew he had to return to Gotham, no matter how much he wanted to see Rigel grow up.

Finally, when he afforded his home, he began visiting the Natsuki Family less often. He would continue training in Yang magic to prepare for his next journey.

To conquer the Pleiades Watchtower, and hopefully find a way home.

So one day he simply disappeared…

Two months later, the Natsuki Family were sitting at the table eating their dinner when Rigel looked at his dad.

"Hey dad, when are we going to Bruce-oji san?"

"Well Rigel, Bruce is off doing his work you know? He'll be back to play again when he's done."

"But it's been too long! I him to come play-fight with me again...and I want him to visit with Halibel-san and Tia-san again…"

Rem went over to comfort Rigel as she smiled.

"Rigel, you know Bruce-san is very strong and nothing bad would happen to him. When he comes back we'll make sure he comes to see you again. Okay?"

"Yeah."

Just then their peaceful dinner was interrupted by the sudden appearance of Tia who rushed through the door.

"You Subaru! Come over here!"

"What? What happened?"

"Just come over here!"

Subaru got up and stood in the hallway. Rem couldn't hear what they were saying but knew by Tia's expressions that it was serious. Subaru trembled for a bit, then he rushed back inside and put on a coat.

"Honey?! What's wrong?!"

"Rem, stay here with Rigel!"

"But you're not telling Rem what's wrong!"

"Rem, trust me, I'll be back and explain everything!"

Subaru went over to give his family a hug and ran out with Tia.

After several minutes they made it to a medical ward. They entered the room designated to them, there they found Bruce being healed by several Water magic users. They were even trying to reattach his severed right leg.

"What happened?"

"They said they found him in the park lying in a pool of blood. His right leg was found right next to him."

Subaru glanced over and saw the Justice Armor on a chair, the right leg armor was sliced in half.

"What the hell did this to him?!"

"My best guess by his smell alone...he was in the Augria Sand Dunes. He was probably trying to conquer the Watchtower."

"The Watchtower?"

"Yeah...a place not even the Sword Saint could conquer...we're just lucky he made it back alive."

"But, how did he get here so quick?"

A young rabbit nurse looked at Subaru and explained further.

"Judging by his low mana storage, he used a powerful Yang spell to teleport himself here."

"All the way here? He's alright though, right?"

"...His gate has been slightly damaged, not only that, but the spell took its toll on his body. His internal organs are slightly burned and too much blood leaked out of his pores."

"No…"

"We'll keep working on him."

Subaru lowered his head in an anxious manner, but the rabbit nurse looked at him and shook her head.

"Don't worry he's in good hands."

"Huh?"

"This is the Batman right? A few months ago, he saved my sister from some slave traders, we thought we would've lost her forever...so I have to thank him no matter what."

"Thank you."

Subaru and Tia politely bowed as they exited the ward. Subaru returned to his home to explain everything to Rem.

"We have to go see him right now!"

"No Rem, let's wait until he gets better."

"But…"

Subaru hugged his wife tenderly as he whispered into her ear.

"I know you're worried, but he's in good hands. Let's let him rest, we'll take Rigel to see him when he gets better."

"...Okay."

Rem returned the hug as the night began to fall.

A few days passed and the Natsuki Family went to go visit Bruce. They found him in his room talking with Tia.

"Huh? Tia? How long were you here for?"

Tia turned around with a mad blush on her face.

"No-NONE OF YOUR BUSINESS! THAT'S HOW LONG!"

Rigel ran over to hug Tia, who bashfully hugged back. Rigel glanced over at Bruce, who gave a simple smile back.

A short moment of silence occurred….then Rigel started to cry.

"Wait. Rigel I'm fine, really it wasn't anything serious-"

"-Bruce-jii san! Wahhhh!"

Bruce reached over and hugged Rigel as he cried into his shoulder.

Some time later, Rigel fell asleep so they all asked Tia to take him outside as the couple talked to Bruce.

"...Bruce-san."

"...Yes Subaru?"

"Why were you at the Watchtower?"

"I...I was trying to find a way home."

"Even though you knew even Reinhard couldn't reach it? You still went through with it?!"

"Subaru, I need to get home. I have to save Gotham, I have no idea what's been happening since I've been gone. No matter what the cost I have to-"

"-Even if you died?"

"...If that was the end result, then ye-"

Before he could finish, Rem pushed past her husband and slapped Bruce hard in the cheek.

Bruce was left stunned and looked up Rem who had tears pouring out of her eyes.

"Do you think…?"

"...Rem?"

"DO YOU THINK REM WOULD ACCEPT SUCH A TERRIBLE ANSWER?!"

"...!"

"You are Rem's friend and the Godfather of Rem's son! Never...never would Rem want you to throw your life away!"

"It's my life Rem, I could do as I please! And what I want to do is to get to Gotham!"

"Oh yes, back to your world right?!"

"...what did you just say?"

Subaru took an uncomfortable sigh as he looked over at Bruce.

"A few months ago, I told her where you came from...she sort of shook it out of me."

"...?"

Bruce moved his attention back to Rem who still had tears falling from her cheek.

"Rem does not…"

"Rem does not want you to go back to your world."

"What are you-"

"Subaru-kun told Rem how your world is! Everyday is a battle for you! He told me how your friends have died and that every time one threat is defeated, a new one comes to destroy everything! All the pain, the suffering, the loss that you've endured. REM HATES IT. Rem does not want to see a treasured friend go through any more pain!"

"But I have to! It's my mission-"

"WHEN DOES THAT MISSION END THEN?!"

"...Rem..."

"When the fantasy in your head of a world at peace comes in sight...or when your corpse is lying in the street, with none of us there to bury you?! Which one?"

"Listen to me-"

"-TELL ME!"

The room stayed quiet as Rem breathed raggedly from her last scream.

Rem and Subaru then reached over and hugged Bruce.

"Bruce-san...Rem is worried for you. Rem wants you to stay with us, with Rigel! He loves you so much, didn't you once think what would happen if something bad happened to you, and how it would affect him?"

"Bruce, we love you so much. If we didn't we certainly would've never made you Rigel's Godparent. Bruce...it's to time to end your mission."

Bruce shook his head, not willing to back down his resolve.

"No...No I have to save my home."

The couple released their hug from him and smiled.

They both reached out a hand to him, he looked up and saw their ever comforting faces.

"You are home. With us, with your family."

In Bruce's mind, he flashbacked to the fateful night when he was in the alleyway, with his parents dead under his feet. He weeped loudly...until a bright light shined behind him. When he turned around he squinted his eyes and could clearly see two hands reaching out to him. He nervously backed away, but soon slowly walked forward and took those hands. They felt warm and comforting…

Bruce was now holding Rem and Subaru's hands, as tears were falling from his face. He gazed up at the two as he began to laugh.

"You two are absolutely fanatical."

The couple had tears forming on the edges of their eyes. And in a synchronization only a couple would have…

"Yup, like demons!"

It was now over eleven years after Subaru and Rem ran away to Kararagi….

Rigel was in his classroom mulling over the fact he was supposed to go the park again with his family.

"Knowing my shitty dad, he probably has some weird plans ahead."

Rigel was then interrupted by a couple of classmates of his.

"Hey Rigel! Did you hear?! They said the Batman was seen near the capital!" "Really how do you know that?!" "My nephew said he saw him fly over head!" "You sure it wasn't a really big bird?!" "No way!"

Rigel let out a sigh as he got up from his seat.

"I really don't care about the Batman. He's just someone like Halibel-san right? Some warrior that goes around doing as they please, not much to care about."

"EHHHHHHHHHHHH?!"

Rigel's classmates pouted at Rigel's disinterest on the subject of the Batman.

As Rigel left his the classroom he looked up at the blue sky and moaned.

"Well, that does mean Bruce-oji san is coming to visit. Still, it has been a month since I last saw him. Busy being vengeance, the night or whatever it is he says."

Rigel was on his way home when he smelled something in the air, he stopped and gave a victorious smile.

"Heh, you must be getting old. If you think you can sneak up on me!"

He quickly spun around and pointed up at a nearby roof...only to see a rag fluttering on the roof.

"Huh?"

"I see you haven't been practicing since I've been away."

Rigel was then raised up from the ground by his collar. When he looked over his shoulder he saw it was the ever familiar Justice Armor.

"Ah! Bruce-jii san! You tricked me!"

"The enemy will do anything to get to you Rigel. Even by using such simple handed trickery."

"Who the hell would be after me like that?"

"...A future Ex-wife?"

"Ew gross! Also, that shitty joke shows you hang out with dad too much!"

Bruce sighed as he put Rigel down. Bruce then removed his armor, revealing he was wearing a very nice traditional outfit underneath, before using a transportation spell to put the Justice Armor in his secret hideout, which was underneath his house.

"Shall we get going?"

"Sure."

The two walked side by side making their way to the Natsuki Household.

"So, how is Spica doing?"

"My adorable little sis? Fine, she's already starting to speak."

"Well, I figured she was a bright one ,but this shows a genius in the making. Must get it from her mother...while you have your dad's qualities."

"Hehehe, you bet- HEY! That last statement was an insult was an insult wasn't it?! You do hang out with my shitty dad and Halibel-san too much!"

Bruce chuckled at seeing Rigel's angered face.

"And, how has your spirit training going with Zarestia?"

"Tia-san? Well, it's going well of course. Though…"

"Though?"

"She's always asking if I've seen you or when you're coming to visit."

"Yeah...ever since we went on that date a few months back, she's been...clingy."

"Adult crap as usual."

Then in the distance they saw a white short yukata being worn by a beautiful white haired woman glancing at the two of them. It was Zarestia.

"B...Bruce?"

In slow motion, Zarestia began running towards him, while Bruce was preparing to make a run for it.

Back in normal speed Rigel simply watched as Bruce was tackled to the ground by Zarestia. He large breasts were literally suffocating the poor man, even as he was being hugged by her.

"Oh Bruce darling! I've missed you!"

"Can't…. breathe!"

"Oops, sorry!"

She raised herself off of him, letting him breathe. Then she made a pouting face as she pinched his cheeks.

"You always take me with you on your big journeys! How could you leave me behind like that!"

"I left you so you could focus on training Rigel."

"HMPH!"

She looked away from him and made an unamused expression, seeing this Bruce began stroking her hair which easily calmed her down.

"I'm here now aren't I?"

"Yes...and now we can get marr-"

"-I told you that still needs time!"

"A few more weeks will do nicely."

"-God damnit."

Rigel then squatted next to them and made an annoyed look.

"If you two are done can we get going?"

The two nodded and made their to the Natsuki Household. Zarestia was clutching onto Bruce's arm as she hummed a tune, which Rigel was whistling to.

As they made it to the entrance, they saw Halibel outside taking a few puffs outside the house and waved to them.

"Yo everyone! Good to see you all together!"

Halibel reached over and ruffled Rigel's hair clearly making him angry.

"What the hell did I do to deserve such treatment?!"

"Alas, you must have been born under the same star as your father."

"Grr! Even the cosmos is punishing for being his son?!"

The three of them laughed at his misfortune, but Halibel noticed Zarestia clutching onto Bruce.

"Oh and I see the new couple's bonds are as strong as ever!"

"Yup we're gonna get married very soon!"

Bruce squinted his eyes.

"Please stop giving false information to people, especially Halibel."

"Aw! If you two were getting married I was so looking forward to the party!"

"Free booze and food huh?"

"Ah! Bruce-san is as attentive as ever! What a genius!"

"It doesn't take a detective to figure out your motives."

"Hehehe, maybe I could have been your kid's Godparent."

"I'd rather let the White Whale be my kid's Godparent before you!"

"Alas! My heart has been pierced by such words! Not just a monster, but a dead one, would be your choice over me?! Such cruelty!"

"Please stop already."

The door to the house opened and Halibel quickly emptied out his pipe and fanned away any leftover smoke.

Exiting out was Subaru now with a ponytail and slightly more muscular physique and behind him was Rem with longer hair and a beautiful kimono, holding hands with their lovely daughter Spica wearing a pretty pink coat Bruce had bought for her.

"Hey hey! Everyone's here! And my precious son made it back in one peace! My prayers were once again answered."

"Dang it dad! Quit talking down to me!'

Subaru giggled at seeing his son so angry. He then went over and hugged Bruce.

"Good to see you!"

"Yeah, it's been a while."

"How long is your interval this time?"

"I have a mission with Halibel, six months from now, so I have plenty of time to stick around."

"Righteous!"

Bruce then walked over and hugged Rem.

"I see you're doing good Rem."

"Yes, Rem is just blessed to have such a wonderful life."

"Right."

Bruce then squatted down to look at Spica who seemed to look at him curiously. Then she seemed to recognize him.

"Mama! Mama! It's Bad-man!"

Bruce's eyes widened as he turned around quickly and frowned at Subaru and Rigel.

"I thought I told you guys to use my real name around her."

"Sorry."

"We're sor-Wait! WHY IS IT MY FAULT!?"

"Because Halibel barely visits, Zarestia calls me by my real name all the time and your mother is innocent of any of this."

"Hmmm...that's some sound logic."

"NO! No it isn't!"

Everyone laughed at Rigel, this seemed to be the one thing that always brought joy to people, even at the cost of the poor boy's patience. Spica laughed cheerfully at this, as she clapped her hands happily.

"Rigel mad! Bad-man, funny!"

Bruce sighed as he gently patted Spica on her soft head.

"We'll have to work on that in these next couple of months."

Subaru grabbed the picnic supplies as he held his wife's hand.

"Well, the day is bright and the breeze is chilling! Let's go!"

Everyone let out a cheer as they all made their way to the park.

At the park, Zarestia was entertaining Spica with her wind magic.

Halibel was playfully wrestling with a disgruntled Rigel.

Rem and Subaru were sitting on a bench holding each other as they watched.

Bruce was sitting nearby catching a lone cherry blossom petal in his cybernetic hand. He stared at it for a moment, before letting it go. He watched as it danced in the wind and rose to the clouds.

He then saw Rem and Subaru walk over to him letting know it was time for lunch. They reached out their hands smiling at him. He grabbed their hands as they helped him up.

As they ate lunch, everyone was enjoying themselves. Spica was sitting on Rigel's lap and looked over at Bruce she then grabbed a piece of sushi and motioned it at Bruce.

"Awwww."

He could see she was trying to feed him, he relented and ate the sushi piece from her hand. Spica saw this and clapped her hands, giving off a bright smile.

"Good job jii-san!"

When Bruce saw this, he was slightly overcome by it. And so everyone turned to look and were shocked by what they were seeing.

Bruce Wayne had a genuine, happy smile on his face.

The enchanting moment, was ruined when Zarestia squealed out of delight and tackled him to the ground before giving him a passionate kiss.

Rigel covered Spica's eyes, while Halibel covered Rigel's.

The remaining witnesses bursted out laughing.

Rem kissed Subaru on the cheek and he returned it back and continued watching their friends and family enjoying their day.

"Subaru-kun."

"Yes Rem?"

"Rem wishes days like this would last forever."

"Your wish is my command my love."

"Silly husband….Dear?"

"Yeah?"

"I love you."

"I love you too."

Subaru and Rem embraced one another as they were now watching Rigel practice some self defense moves with Bruce, only for the boy to fail every time. Halibel and Zarestia watched them with happy looks on their faces, while Spica sat on her lap and clapped happily at the sight.

A lone flower petal flew over them as the day was coming to a close. It flew high up into the air, almost as if it was reaching the clouds, but disappeared far off into the distance.

This world would continue moving forward...moving as the new family's peaceful days stretched on. The adventures and memories held there, known only by them...