Tales of the Ruin Princess

Epilogue

Once Sirzech Gremory was defeated. Irina and the others made their way back to leefside before heading their separate ways. When they arrived at leefside, they left. Irina, Raynare, Xenovia, Akeno, kiba, Dezel and Grayfia decided to stay at leefside to help Asia care for Shiro. Sairaorg, decide to stay too to help train the guards there and with hopes to rebuild Aston someday.  Zaveid, kept traveling alone, doing who knows what, vali did the same thing and kept working to get stronger. Magilou decided to keep travelling with Ravel and her group and sail across the world, of course bienfu stayed at her side no matter what.

6 months later the Burial grounds near Leefside.

"Issei? If you can hear where ever you are. Rias, completed her quest but, she's gone missing and so has maotelus. We don't know where they went but, we're going to do everything in our power to find her. I figured i should let you know." Asia said to the issei's grave.

Asia? Asia! Are you here!?

"Heh... Irina found me. Looks like she brought Dezel and everyone else who decided to stay." Asia chuckled happily

Irina and the others catch up to Asia

"Don't wonder off without telling us! You're Shiro's guardian. You have a duty to protect and care for her!" Irina scolded while holding shiro in her arms.

"I know. Sorry. I just wanted to tell issei about happened. I know he's gone but, like rias said a part of him lives inside her and that goes for all of us." Asia apologized

"I get what you're trying to say. Really i do. I remember talking to rias about bonds of friendship. I said that they can last for eternity, even after they've died.  So in a way. He's been watching over us through rias this entire time. True i didn't get to know issei very well but, he was nice to all of us during his short lifespan." Akeno sympathized with Asia.

"Friendships that transcend life times... so does that count for me and rose?" Dezel wondered

"I think is does Dezel. Sure you died but, a part of rose lives on inside you. So in a way she's watching over you this time." Kiba told dezel.

"Heh, i guess you're right." Dezel agreed while chuckling

"I have to admit, travelling around the world with those two really was something. I actually miss the two. I wish they could be here with us." Xenovia admitted feeling depressed

"I feel the same way." Raynare agreed

"I wonder where rias is now. Maybe someday she'll find her way back to us." Grayfia wondered

"If she does, we'll welcome her back with open arms." Irina told Grayfia

"Alright." Grayfia agreed

Asia walks over to a tree behind issei's grave and unsheathes her gauntlet blade. Asia then takes it off her arm and starts carving her name into it. Shortly, Irina noticed what Asia was doing but wondered why

"What are you doing?" Irina asked

"I want to make a friendship pact." Asia answered

"Friendship pact?" Irina wondered confused

"So that all of us can remain friends forever." Asia clarified.

"Alright, then i'll join the pact too." Irina agreed

"I think i speak for everyone when i say, "we'll join too"." Kiba agreed as well

"Thank you." Asia thanked

Everyone each takes a turn carving their names into the tree, while carving their names into the tree, Asia, Added in issei, shiro and Rias's name, so they didn't feel left out.

"There." Asia said with accomplishment.

"With this, maybe our grandchildren will see this." Irina thought

"I agree." Xenovia agreed with Irina.

Shiro starts to cry

"Sh.. sh... Aunt Irina's here Shiro. Don't worry." Irina assured while soothing Shiro

"I think she wants to go." Dezel suggested

"I think you're right." Asia agreed

Asia and the others head back to leefside. While they went back Grayfia and dezel stayed behind. Grayfia was staring at the friendship pact they made and cried a bit.

"Ready?" Dezel asked kindly while sticking out his hand

"Ready." Grayfia agreed while taking dezel's hand

Then the two walk back to leefside while holding hands.

The end....

Ending theme: i want to protect you -tales of graces