EZ: After Story

Laguna, Kris & Kleene

Notes:

Author's Note: Honest? I preferred to unite them.
First because the element trio is practically a separate cell that has its own life compared to the rest of the crew. Second because the next (and last) fanfiction of the One Shots series will be entirely about Pino and Happy (mainly Pino though).

I hope you like it and I'll see you at the end of the fanfic for the rest of the Note🙏

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On a quiet evening on Oedo, the planet of ancient charm and lantern-lit streets, siblings Kris and Kleene walked side by side, following the road that would lead them to Homura's house. The city was silent, interrupted only by the distant sounds of laughter and the warm lights that made the roofs of the traditional Japanese-style houses shine.

Homura was waiting for them at the door, smiling slightly but with a warm look. "You've arrived," she said, opening her arms to welcome them.

At her side were Valkyrie, Homura's android and teacher who she considered like a mother and them as a great friend, and Kurenai, Homura's biological mother. Both were elegantly dressed, ready for what would be a special evening. Kris and Kleene bowed respectfully to the two women before entering, and dinner began.

The courses followed one another, from the traditional dishes of ramen, meat and tempura to the end-of-the-night desserts, carefully prepared. Kris watched in silence, listening to Valkyrie tell stories of some of their past adventures, while Kleene laughed at Kurenai's witty remarks.

The evening passed pleasantly, and after dessert, Valkyrie brought each of them another cup of tea. Kris and Kleene exchanged a look, an unspoken agreement. When everyone put their cups down, Kris spoke up.

"Homura, we enjoyed spending the evening with you and your mothers," he said, looking the girl in the eyes. "But now we have to go. We promised Laguna that we would meet at the theater on a planet very close to here."

Homura nodded, understanding. "Yes, you told me," she said, smiling. "Go ahead. I hope you have a good time and say hello to him from Valkyrie and me."

With a final bow of thanks, the two brothers stood up, greeting their two mothers and Homura. The evening in Oedo was not over for them yet, and they were already preparing for the next adventure at the theater.

After saying goodbye to Homura and her mothers, the two brothers took their shuttle and headed towards the theater. The sky on that planet was now dark, and the stars were shining above them while the street lamps along the streets gave off a warm light. They walked in silence for a few minutes, both excited about the evening that awaited them. Laguna, their friend, was performing in a special show: a musical about Oedo that had already conquered the audiences of the planet. Kris and Kleene had heard a lot about his talent on stage, but they had never seen him in action.

Arriving at the theater, the two found their seats in the front row. The atmosphere was lively, and there was a palpable expectation among the audience. The lights dimmed, leaving only a central beam of light on the stage, and the music began to play slowly, creating an almost magical atmosphere.

After a few moments, Laguna made his entrance. He wore an elaborate blue and black kimono, patterned with ocean waves, and his movements were fluid, like those of a dancing warrior. He began to sing, his deep, powerful voice filling the entire theater, causing the audience to fall silent.

The story of the musical was that of a young warrior who, like the waves of the sea, faced both calm and stormy moments in his life. With each scene, Laguna portrayed a new state of mind: the joy of discovery, the melancholy of loss, the strength of will. His movements were a perfect fusion of dance and acting, and Kris and Kleene were fascinated, struck by how different their friend was on stage than they had known him.