Lonely No More
by Cyberchao X

Epilogue

CCX: I actually started writing this prior to starting Chapter 39, after Chapter 38 was finished. Keep that in mind.

Disclaimer: Most of these characters are…

…not my property. Also, spoilers for StrikerS.

*December 24th, 2015*

The door opened, and 17-year-old Suki Makimaro was swept into a mistletoe kiss by an unfamiliar brunette. "Wah! Who are you?" The faint blush tingeing her cheeks was more than indicator enough that she didn't really mind, though.

"Don't hold back; she's both available and 'receptive'." A familiar voice to the high schooler, one she had shared many passionate moments with.

"Well, I'm not used to being on the receiving end of a matchmaking attempt, but if you insist…" The unfamiliar brunette kissed Suki again, more deeply this time, hands playing across the girl's back.

"Oh. You must be Yagami-san; I recognize that technique. Though as the one who first taught Suzu-chan how to make love to a woman, maybe 'Yagami-sama' would be more appropriate."

Hayate blushed. "I would've thought Ari-chan would've had a much greater effect on Suzuka's technique than me."

"Well, I kind of got to Arisa before Suzu-chan did, so I wouldn't know."

"You so did not. All part of my 'evil plan', remember?" Suki and Suzuka greeted each other with a kiss.

"They're two of a kind, I assure you," Arisa said. "It'll be just like you managed to rekindle things with Suzuka. Which is good for you because I don't plan on giving her up to you."

"Well, there is…one difference."

"Actually, there isn't. I was a little surprised to see you here, Makimaro-chan. Still obviously on very good terms with your ex."

"Wait, you've met this girl already, Nanoha-chan?"

"Once. Three years ago, when I managed to get leave."

"Oh yeah. I forgot that you actually have seen Ari-chan and Suzu-chan since we all parted ways."

"I'm a tad surprised to see you here this early as well, Suki-tan. Shouldn't you be at Katsu-chan's party?"

"I…couldn't bear to stay there."

"…Sorry."

"An ex-girlfriend?" Hayate asked.

"Yeah. I wanted to just keep her in my thrall forever, but I knew it was inevitable…she's gone straight."

"To hear her tell it, she was straight all along. Suki is just that sexy."

Suki smiled. "You always know how to cheer me up, Arisa. I never should've left you. But…I'd have lost you eventually, too, wouldn't I? You and Suzuka are both so precious to me, and I know I mean something to both of you, but you'll always love each other more."

"Oh my…she will get along quite well with Hayate," Fate spoke up.

"Fate-chan!"

"Well, it's true. As much as you like to pretend that you're just our friend, you are special, to both of us," Nanoha said.

"Yeah, but I'm only 'Auntie Hayate'. You two are 'Nanoha-mama' and 'Fate-mama'."

"Wait, what?"

"Adopted. Fate-chan's apparently made a habit of adopting troubled youth, actually," Suzuka said.

"As expected. Fate-chan was always the most responsible member of our group."

"Even more so than Suzuka?" Suki asked.

Suzuka confirmed this. "Unfortunately, about 65% of the time we were outnumbered by the knuckleheads."

"Hey!" the remaining three members of the group said all at once.

"I thought I was pretty generous. Signum-san, Vita-chan, what do you think of my assessment?"

"Hayate-san has matured to the point that she is an effective, if still eccentric, leader. For the time frame that the five of you were together, though, she was still quite immature and mischievous," Signum said.

"As I thought. Vita-chan?"

"Seems a bit generous, but since everyone here knows about magic I'll defer to a source more qualified to speak on Nanoha's tendencies. Bardiche, in all of the battles you've fought alongside Raising Heart, how often has Nanoha been quick to turn to her biggest attacks?" Unlike Fate, who would've covered for her lover, the Intelligent Device answered truthfully. "Yeah, that sounds about right. Nanoha tends more towards solving things with magic, but is more level-headed than Hayate and, last I knew, Arisa-chan."

"I'm sure you already remember just what my magic can solve, Star-2?" Vita sweatdropped.

"The TSAB disbanded Riot Force 6. You'll have new codenames when our leave is over," Hayate said. "I suppose that having so many powerful mages on one squadron was just too much, especially with your pupils turning out so strong and so many of the Numbers joining our side in the end."

"Our pupils have nothing to do with it. They don't want us to be under your command—because you can't be objective with us; because you give us too much free range…"

"Wait…Haya-chan, you were Nanoha-chan and Fate-chan's boss?!" Suzuka exclaimed.

"Yep—their commander, anyway. I'm kind of a big shot, relatively speaking. A Lieutenant Commander before my 20th birthday."

"Just what is this place, anyway? It sounds like a military!"

"It kind of is. We basically protect the proper flow of space and time from that which would disrupt it."

"So…got your uniform with you? Because I bet you'd look really sexy in it."

Nanoha was trying not to laugh, and Hayate asked, "What's so funny?"

"Seeing you on the defensive for once."

"I don't suppose we could convince the two of you to join us?" Arisa said.

"…Eh?"

Arisa smiled. "Hayate-chan, when Nanoha-chan said that you were special to the both of them, she was referring to threesomes, right? So they're not inexperienced in having multiple partners?"

Hayate giggled. "A few times. I take it the three of you have had threesomes as well?"

"Fairly regularly, and starting when Suki-tan was still officially my girlfriend."

"At my suggestion, no less," Suki added.

"Also we had a foursome once when you were still with Katsu-chan," Suzuka added. "Though I'm sure that's nothing compared to what you've done."

"Not for lack of trying, but no. I've never managed to get beyond threesomes…well, unless you count having a threesome while Unisoned with Rein-tan as a foursome."

"Wait, when did you do that? It certainly wasn't with us," Signum said.

"It wasn't us," Fate said.

Hayate blushed. "…Actually that one was with Tea-chan and Subaru-chan."

"So you've definitely had more partners, just not at the same time. Still, I'm surprised that you didn't at least manage a foursome with Signum-san, Shamal-san, and Vita-san," Suzuka said.

"…Vita-chan doesn't exactly 'play well with others'," Hayate confided. "All of my encounters with her have been one-on-one."

"What exactly did she mean by 'Unisoned'?" Suki asked Arisa.

"I'm not entirely sure. Probably some sort of mage thing."

"I could show you if you want."

"You brought Rein-tan?" Nanoha asked.

"Where else would she be? She's part of the Wolkenritter too…sort of." She opened her bag. "Hey, Rein-tan, wake up. We're here."

"Have been for awhile," Shamal said.

"What? You didn't wake Rein when we got here?"

"…She's so cute!"

"…Is this going to be like that time with Tea-san and Subaru-san? Rein didn't like that very much."

"No, don't worry; that won't be necessary. I would like to demonstrate Unison, though."

"…Okay!"

"So, Nanoha-chan, you never answered my question. Hayate-chan seems quite eager to catch up with Suzuka, and of course I'm going to be there too. And it doesn't seem like she'd mind if Suki-tan joined us, though I don't think I'd be able to keep her away if I tried. I'd love it if you and Fate-chan joined us as well."

"Arisa-chan…when you say it like that, it only seems natural that I'd say yes…when, in fact, it is not at all natural, seeing as how you are inviting us to an orgy."

"You make it sound like our life down on Earth is so exciting. Most of the time it's pretty dull. Your life sounds so much more interesting."

"…Yes, it is. And I don't regret it, even though it can sometimes get very dangerous and the occasional moment of 'dullness' would be welcomed."

Fate laughed. "I think the only 'dullness' you're itching for at the moment is that of being constantly active for the TSAB."

"Nani?"

"As opposed to raising a five-year-old girl who is actually a centuries-old Belkan king."

"Wait, what?" Arisa asked.

"It's complicated. Vivio-chan is actually the reincarnation of an ancient king and has all of her memories."

"Whose memories?"

"Sankt Kaiser Olivie. The title translates to the masculine 'Saint King', but it actually belonged to a woman."

"Belka…is that where the Wolkenritter were from?" Arisa asked. Nanoha and Fate nodded. "I still want to know why this completely different world uses a language also found on this planet. We actually lied to someone outside the masquerade when they asked where the three of you had gone and said that you were in Europe, because that's where Hayate's 'family' was from."

"I wish I had answers for you," Nanoha said.

"You can answer my initial question," Arisa replied.

"I think we'll pass, thanks," Fate and Nanoha both said.

"Wow. Forgive me for being overeager, but wow."

Suki blushed. "You'll make me self-conscious. Besides, it's not like you're that small, either; certainly a lot bigger than I'm used to."

Suzuka mock-pouted. "Just because I was never actually your girlfriend, I don't matter anymore?"

"Of course you matter. But you have to admit that I've mostly dated flat-chested girls."

"I'm standing right here," Arisa said.

"I know. Your ass is as lovely as ever."

"Firm, too. You're in better shape than a lot of our combat mages."

"Should I be surprised by this? They rely on magic, don't they?"

"Combat mages. Mostly their magic just allows them to punch and kick stuff harder. You and Subaru-chan would probably get along great…no, actually, she'd probably get on your nerves. Tea-chan would probably get along very well with the three of you, but she can be a bit…'shy', we'll call it."

"Not really comfortable with the idea of a same-sex relationship yet?"

"Or at least still in denial. I did manage to convince her to join me for a threesome…or rather, Subaru-chan convinced her. Well, either way, if they ever get leave and head to Earth, I'll tell them to look you up. Subaru-chan's Japanese like us, you know."

"Shh. Casual dialogue later. Sexy time now," Suzuka insisted.

"If you insist." She stuck two fingers into the amethyst-haired young woman. "I still need to make up for lost time."

"Mm…but I'm…not yours anymore."

"So?"

Suzuka couldn't come up with a rational counter to that.

"That's what I thought."

"This 'foursome' doesn't seem very fourish," Suki remarked.

"Don't worry; I'll handle it." Arisa grabbed Hayate away from Suzuka. "Okay, lesson time. Today's subjects are anatomy and sex education; they work quite well together. These are the parts of Suki's anatomy that you need to intimately familiarize yourself with." She began an intensely guided tour of her ex's top pleasure spots. "Now, obviously you'll want to go a bit slower so as to draw out the experience; this was merely for demonstrative purposes."

Hayate applauded.

"Was that…applause?" Nanoha asked.

"It's Hayate-san. Weird things happen when she's in bed," Vita pointed out.

"So…Arisa-chan and Suzuka-chan. I'm a little surprised," Fate said.

"You shouldn't be. You were there as well when I found out Suzuka-chan had confessed to Hayate-chan just before we left," Nanoha replied.

"It's not that. It's, well…when we first got here, it was like nothing had changed."

"You mean Arisa-chan's crush on us," Nanoha said. "True, that doesn't seem to have disappeared. But we're not really of this planet anymore. You're not even from this planet. Arisa-chan's not the type to get hung up over a lost cause forever. Judging by my first meeting with Makimaro-chan, she and Arisa-chan must've started dating not long after we first left." (CCX: Or possibly even before; it's not explicit how long they'd been seeing each other when we first meet Suki in Chapter 3.)

"I agree. This is healthier for her." Fate looked over at Nanoha's expression. "Something on your mind?"

"I'm starting to wonder if perhaps we should've accepted Arisa-chan's invitation."

"You know I don't like sharing. If you want, I'm sure we could find another room…"

"Not with a bed. This apartment only has one bedroom," Signum informed them.

"…Already looking for some private time with Shamal-san?" Nanoha teased, and Signum reddened.

"N-no…!"

Nanoha grinned. "Doesn't matter. I'm just more curious than anything else."

"I think Hayate-chan's corrupted you."

"They were my best friends when I was a little girl. A normal little girl, anyway."

"…And that equates to a curiosity to see how they are in bed."

"What?! No, that's not right…it just means that, well, friends look out for each other and try to make each other happy…"

"…which, in your case, you mean in the carnal sense…"

"…because making them explode in the literal sense just isn't enough…" Vita added.

"Why does everyone tease me about that?! I've made plenty of friends without Starlight Breaker!" Fate and the Wolkenritter laughed.

Hayate was having her world blown. "This is…really…incredible!"

"I can't believe you've never used a strap-on before. Are you that disgusted by the idea of having a penis inside of you?" Suzuka asked.

"Disgusted? No. It just feels funny…or at least, it did. How'd you get so good at using that?"

"You forget, both of us have been with men before," Suki said. "I'm still actively bisexual."

"And so is your boyfriend," Arisa cracked. "Or are you just a beard for him?"

"No, he's really into me. I know he's pretty 'fabulous', but he's not actually gay."

"You really believe that?"

"I do. He knows full well that I like girls, so he has no reason to hide it from me if he likes boys. He swears he doesn't."

"Who would want a guy when they could have these u— mil— jugs?" Hayate asked, before taking a breast and putting it into her mouth.

"I think that's not the only thing you've just put in your mouth," Suki said.

"I'm sorry. I didn't… I… You have to admit, they're really big."

"They are. But that's no excuse for calling someone a cow."

"Should I moo-ve on out?"

Suki smiled. "That was a horrible pun. Come on; your lips are put to better use 'milking' me."

"See, that's the problem with extending things out to a foursome. Suki-chan only has two nipples," Suzuka said, covering the other one.

"Well, that's what I've got my girlfriend for," Arisa replied, gently teasing at Suzuka's nipples, one with her tongue and the other with her fingers. Suzuka moaned Arisa's name into Suki's ample chest. "Not to mention she can actually enjoy having those poor excuses for sexual noises muffled."

"I don't know; they seemed pretty loud to me," Hayate said, "even through Suki's breasts."

"That's the problem. Suzuka is as great as they come in bed, but she can't talk sexy. At all."

"I've honored our agreement. No pillow talk. Last I checked me screaming your name as I orgasmed was still music to your ears."

"It is. Hearing you completely lose yourself in a moment of passion is music to my ears; any calculated attempts at turning me on aren't. That's what we decided, was it not?"

Suzuka didn't respond. "Ooh, Suzuka-chan, you're in big trouble," Hayate said. Suzuka looked to her for help. "You do realize what she's insinuating, don't you?"

"I'm afraid I don't."

"You've been faking your orgasms."

"I have not!"

"Oh, don't get me wrong; I'm still plenty confident in my ability to make you come. And I know that even if some day the passion did leave our romance completely, we'd still be unable to leave one another. But yes, Hayate-chan is correct; I can tell the difference between your real orgasms and your fake ones."

"Well, excuse me for not being able to keep up with you." Arisa blushed.

"Is this true? Is Arisa-chan a quick and frequent comer?" Hayate asked, hands probing between the homme's muscular thighs.

"Not that quick," Suki said. "Or maybe I just wasn't doing it right when it was just the two of us; I was pretty young then. But yes, I suppose that once I got her to climax the first time, it was easy enough to keep them coming—no pun intended."

"You're—you're!—one to talk abooouuuut rapid-fire climaxes," Arisa shot back, though it was hard to form sentences with the way Hayate was working her. "I'm pretty—pretty sure—that little displaaaaaahhh! –Display of mine—saw you starting new—new ones before the—ee!—the last ones ended."

"That can actually be dangerous," Hayate said, giving Arisa a chance to rest. "Or so I've heard. Perhaps we should wrap this up? I promise I'll leave my uniform unbuttoned for Suki-chan."

Suki shook her head. "Later. I want the full effect of the uniform, and that means you're not going to be disheveled…until I dishevel you." A grin.

Hayate smiled back. "Agreed."

CCX: Well, this is it for real. There may be that FictionPress spinoff, and there also may be side stories to wrap up all of the hanging plot threads from this story's OCs, but this story is finally completed. Now, I mentioned last chapter that I'd been shoring up birthdays, and also that I had updated on a character's birthday (namely Hanna's.) Turns out, that wasn't the first time I'd updated on her birthday—Chapter 18 went up on 7/7/2012. There were two other dates upon which I'd put up a chapter in two different years—March 28th (Chapter 10 in 2012 and Chapter 39 in 2013) and June 28th (Chapter 17 in 2012 and Chapter 42 in 2013). Since I'd already placed Suki's birthday somewhere in June, I decided to make it June 28th. This, it should be noted, puts her directly opposite to Katsura, whose birthday is December 28th. Now, astrology seems to be a little fuzzy as to whether polar opposites on the horoscope are the best match or the worst match…I'll leave it to you to decide. Until next fanfic (which will probably be either TSD2 or a certain FE7 fic that I dreamed up about five years ago and never wrote), this is Cyberchao X, signing off.