Path To Liberation, End it with a bang (Chap 32)

Synopsis: With the battle concluded in the sanctuary, the final decision has been made. However, before doing so.....

A few flashbacks were shown based on the Sanctuary's battles. Many have fallen. Judgements were given one after another. Emotions, Beliefs, Reasons were exchanged. In the end, A victory was made.

Now, it's time for a goodbye.....But before that, something's going on in the mansion. In a bedroom, Hou Ren was seen sleeping on his bed. When he wakes up slightly, he notices a note on the side of his bed. He picks it up and reads it.

Hou Ren: "Did you enjoy your nap? We have a surprise for you. Wear your new outfit on the door and come outside."

Hou Ren notices his outfit behind his door. It's a new white jacket with a black casual t shirt and blue jeans. He puts it on and did his hair. He looks at in a mirror, reflecting his good nature.

He opens the door and party decorations are all over the living room. Delicious food and drinks were also seen and there's even a birthday cake on the table. 

Hou Ren: What is....

Suddenly, multiple people pop out of nowhere and surprised him.

???: SURPRISE!!!

Hou Ren: Ah! (Happy) What the freak?

Elijah: It's still your birthday man. Of course we had to celebrate it.

Hou Ren: But....how long was I out?

Garga: 5 hours. You were having a good rest and we didn't want to wake you.

Hearing this, Hou Ren's smile becomes warm.

Hou Ren: Thank you....

Daniel: Oh and Bonus, (Tease Shiloh) Shiloh wrote that note and bought those new clothes.

Shiloh: (Blush) Daniel....Sorry if I pick the wrong size....

Hou Ren: It fits well don't worry. (Realized) But wait....don't we have to leave? Why are we still here?

Tasuku: Well....Seeing that you adore what's made here, we thought why not spend one last day in California.

Ranma: Consider it as your new birthday present.

Hou Ren: I see. Well.....Let's Party then.

At Hou Ren's request, the birthday party started. Judah & Micah being the DJs while everyone else party. All of Hou Ren's friends give him new Birthday Presents. Pictures are taken everywhere as they enjoy some food. Later, Hou Ren went outside for a bit & Garga follow him.

Garga: Something the matter?

Hou Ren: I'm ok. I just want to get some fresh air.

Garga: I see.

Hou Ren: Although, I'm glad I get to have this party and all but...I'm gonna miss this place.

Garga: I knew you would say that, which is why we planned another surprise for you.

Hou Ren: What do you mean?

Garga: (Calls out everyone else) Everyone, it's time to go.

Hou Ren: Huh?

Garga: Just follow us.

Hou Ren was feeling curious as his eyes blinked multiple times. Garga activates a portal and he jumps in. Everyone else follow but Hou Ren's parents & Tasuku.

Hou Ren: You're not coming, Commissioner?

Tasuku: I think I maybe a bit too old for this. Besides, someone needs to manage the airship.

Hou Ren's Father: And we believe we should let you spend time with your friends one last time.

Hou Ren: Um....okay. (Jumps in)

The portal closes after Hou Ren jumps in. Later, at a beautiful beachside, a portal opens and everyone jumps out. Hou Ren could not believe his eyes as he sees what's before him. The sea breezes warmly as it roars. The bright blue sky along with the yellow sun shines in the sky.

Hou Ren: Woah....

Josiah: What do you think? This is one of the prettiest beaches in California.

Hou Ren: Pretty.

Eden: The waters are glistening with each other.

Light: Talk about amazing.....

Hou Ren: What'd you know. Wait....Where's Shiloh?

???: Right here.

When they turn around after hearing her voice, Shiloh was seen wearing a casual and beautiful pink dress. Her long hair shone with the sun. The wind breeze through her dress slowly. Everyone fell in aww, especially the young king himself.

Hou Ren: Woah.....Shiloh look at you...

Shiloh: (Blush) Hehe, surprised?

Hou Ren: I am.....(Blush and whispers) Cutie.....

Shiloh: I heard that. Hehe.

Garga: Now that you both are here, it's time.

Hou Ren: For what?

Shiloh: For this.

All of the sudden, Shiloh jump forward and embrace and kiss Hou Ren. Hou Ren felt surprised. Everyone went "WOAHHHHHH" loudly. Hou Ren kiss back in response. Gwen & Eden kinda felt jealous. Garga then take a picture with his phone. They both let go of the kiss while feeling happily blushed.

Hou Ren: What was that for?

Shiloh: Another birthday present. And I wanna do that. You like it?

Hou Ren: I do...

Suddenly a giant robot came out of the blue ocean and jump-scared them. Shiloh accidentally let herself go and the robot kidnap her. Everyone felt shocked as they see what's before him.

Daryl: WHAT THE?

Gwen: What is that?

Hou Ren: Who are you? What do you want? And Let Shiloh Go.

But the robot did not speak. All it did was stomp onto the sand and Shiloh is struggling to get out of the Robot's hand. As the robot stomp forward, Hou Ren felt stern.

Hou Ren: Fine. No talk. (Fighting stance) I'll do this by force. (Towards Everyone) Stand back.

As Hou Ren's request, they move back. The Robot swallow Shiloh to it's mouth and she scream. Hou Ren felt shocked and charges his lightning through his palms but then he stopped as he realize he could hurt Shiloh inside. So he disarm his powers and the robot attempts to slam him. Luckily Hou Ren manages to dodge it.

Hou Ren: Too close. (Jumps onto the Robot's arm and run towards it's head) Let my Shiloh go. (Kicks the head with his leg twice)

But the Head didn't budge and the robot moves his other hand to slam him. Hou Ren summon his wings and flies out of the way, making the hand slam the shoulder. Hou Ren charges his hands with lightning. All of the sudden, lightning aura sabers popped out of his palm, leaving everyone surprised. Hou Ren flies forward and slices the robot's hands at a fast rate.

Elijah: SAY WHAATTTT?

Judah: His Arms.

Hou Ren punches the robot's head with his lightning charged fists countlessly and consecutively. Flying around here and there and shoot sharp feathers from his wings and hit the torso. The torso however takes no damage and Hou Ren combine his sabers to form a powerful mega lightning saber. With a massive swung, he slice the Robot in half between the waist and the legs.

Daryl: NAH.....

Hou Ren: GIVE UP. RELEASE SHILOH NOW.

Unfortunately, The Robot reattach its limbs onto itself, making Hou Ren surprised. The Robot punches Hou Ren, only for him to lightning punch the robot's knuckle. It created a massive gust of wind, blowing through everyone.

Garga: What power.....

Hou Ren fly to the ocean and close his wings. His eyes glow as he use his powers to form a waterlike mech from the ocean itself. The waves roar as he forms his water mech. It's so big and it matches the size of the robot. Everyone is shocked as Hou Ren becomes it's head in giant water bubble.

Hou Ren: You want a mech fight? YOU GOT IT.

Hou Ren use his mega water fists and continuously punch the robot. The robot was able to sustain himself and shot missiles out of it's body at the water mech. Unfortunately, it went through the water mech instead. No damage.

Judah & Micah: IT WENT THROUGH HIS BODY?

Hou Ren even create a water trident and create multiple giant bubbles and shot at the mech. As Hou Ren prepares to stab the mech with the trident, he heard a voice from the mech and stop himself.

Hou Ren: What? Who's in there?

The water mech & the trident dissapears and Hou Ren flows on a medium water tornado. The Robot's head open and it reveals to be.....Agent Ren?

Hou Ren: WHAT? Agent Ren?

Agent: It's Me Hou....

Hou Ren: What?

All of the sudden, from the left arms, Trickstar came out. From the right arm, it's Sensei. The legs, it's Rockstar. This made Hou Ren surprised.

Hou Ren: What in the? It was you guys all along? Why?

The Draknights suddenly laugh.

Draknights: GOTCHA.

Hou Ren: You guys.....THIS AIN'T FUNNY. (Realized) Wait.....

The robot's torso open up and Shiloh came out of it.

Hou Ren: SHILOH? You're....Alive?

Shiloh: Hehe. GOTCHA.

Then everyone on the sand burst out laughing. The other half of the knights also came out of the trees holding camera equipment recording the situation.

Hou Ren: (Dismayed) You're In On this Too?

They all stop laughing and surprised him.

All: HAPPY BIRTHDAY HOU REN.

Hou Ren: (Flows down from the tornado and land on the sand) What the heck.....

Agent: Hehe. Surprised Brother? Surprised to be attacked by your own mech?

Hou Ren: This ain't funny. You know how much I could have hurt you guys in there? You as well Shiloh.

Shiloh: I know. I'm sorry. I just...well kinda wanna join in the prank.

Hou Ren: (Facepalmed) Aish.....

Kaizer: Relax, Your robot is fine. We created to have enhanced durability. Meaning we're fine too.

Trickstar: But that water mech though.....how did you do it?

Hou Ren: Water powers. Duh. I forgive you guys but please.....don't do it again. You guys literally jumpscared me.

Sensei: We will. We promise. Relax.

Hou Ren: Jeez....But dang, this is for me?

Magician: Yep. Check this out. It can repair itself with a snap of your finger.

Hou Ren snaps his finger and at his response, The robot repaired itself completely.

Trickstar: And, it can shrink to the size of your deck case when you snap your finger twice.

Hou Ren does so and it shrunk itself.

Rockstar: And just a reminder it will enlarge if you snap it three times. And it took us 5 whole days to...

Hou Ren: (Interrupts) You use the crystal didn't you?

Rockstar: Okay yeah.

Hou Ren: Well I'll be.....Where's Lost Ren?

???: Right here.

Lost Ren appears by the trees.

Lost Ren: I didn't join in the fight cause I thought it's ridiculous. Besides, I just thought why not I be a spectator for once.

Hou Ren: Whatever you say.....

Blaze: As for half of us, we kinda made a deal with Elijah where we record the entire fight.

Elijah: Well either way....There's still one last thing to do.

Everyone moves out the way and Shiloh makes way forward. She holds out her right hand and ask a question. They both look each other eye to eye and smiled.

Shiloh: May I have this dance?

Hou Ren: Delighted too. (Took her hand and bow) My Lady.

Shiloh bow with her skirt in response while blushing happily.

As Romantic Music plays in the background, The couple slow dance in a classical ballet duet style. It was passionate, smooth, elegant, graceful. It was certainly a fascinating sight to see. Suddenly Halfway, Shiloh lose balance. As she's about to fall, Hou Ren catches her just in time and they both look at each other eye to eye while blushing happily.

Shiloh: Deja vu.

Hou Ren: Oops.

The duet continue their dance. In one last moment, Shiloh and Hou Ren pulled themselves towards each other and wrap their arms around each other while smiling.

Hou Ren: Why are you pretty?

Shiloh: Hey....

The two butterfly kiss each other. Everyone cheer and clap their hands for their wonderful performance. Lost Ren remains calm instead.

Judah & Micah: AWEEESOMEEEEEE!!!

Blaze & Rockstar: YEAHHHHHH!!!!!

The couple bow to the audience in response and then hugged each other tight and warmly.

Hou Ren: You're so good.

Shiloh: So are you.

Garga: (Clapping his hands) Marvelous Dancing you two. Come, let's take a group picture.

Hou Ren: Yeah sure.

Everyone gather around and take a group picture with smiles on their faces. After that, Everyone enjoys the sand & sea and even head back to the city to buy some souvenirs. Soon, evening arrived and it's time to say goodbye. Everyone board their things into the airship. The couple decides to have one last talk before they leave...

Hou Ren: So I guess this is it....

Shiloh: Yeah....It's a shame you can't stay here.

Hou Ren: (Nodded) Here take this. (Hands her a card)

Shiloh: What's this?

Hou Ren: It's a portal card. It's how I got here. With this you can travel to anywhere in the world. And well, come visit me anytime if you want.

Shiloh: Hou Ren.....I don't know what to say...I'll cherish it with my heart.

Hou Ren: Yeah....

Both of them hug for one last time.

Hou Ren: I'll Miss You.

Shiloh: Me too.

Elijah: Same here. It was an honour working alongside you.

Hou Ren: Promise me we'll keep in touch.

Judah: Sure thing. You're the best man.

Hou Ren: Tell Britney that she's sus.

Judah: (Excited) MY MAN. (High Five Hou Ren's hand)

Tasuku: Hou Ren, it's time to go. Everyone's waiting.

Hou Ren: Okay. (Turn Towards His Friends) Bye bye.

Shiloh: Bye bye.

Hou Ren nod and then board the airship. As the doors close and the vehicle takes off, Shiloh & Bros wave goodbye. The airship moves into the sunset as the story ends. The credits were shown and the ending song plays.

Anime Ending: Promise you.

Story End.