Ronin Warriors Fan Fiction ❯ Sorrow's Light ❯ Christmas Festival ( Chapter 2 )

Disclaimer: Well…yea...so yea, I don't own em…what of it?

 

Alright then, here goes the next chapter. Different, true, but at the same time I figure that it will be alright. I'm trying different things, and please, forgive me that the updates are taking so long. College started up, so it makes it difficult to do too much in the way of the story at this time, since I'm trying hard to keep up with school. I promise, though, to do as much as I can as fast as I can. Who knows? Maybe it will turn out alright…

 

 

Sorrow's Light

 

Chapter 2: Christmas Festival

 

 

Energy teemed ominously amongst the demonic realm's inhabitants. Tension was building as Taiki grasped at things with a firmer hand then before, resulting in less chaos. No one really understood Lethias at all, having seemingly gone insane from the last battle he had been in, an obvious result of the pure light he was hit with when he fought the Ronins, some said. It seemed plausible, but no one knew how or when to keep going

 

They wanted a victory, something to keep them together. However, Taiki seemed to have an obsession, the masses began to believe. He obsessed with the Ronins now, the female one in particular. Many demons put it down to revenge, but even at this level, it became a little too awkward and noticeable for the demons. They had limits as well.

 

“Sir, the troops have been placed. What should we do?” A dark, cloaked figure stepped forward, looking up at the “master” with his red eyes. Bright enough to hurt one's gaze, if stared at too long, they became a hypnotic tool, quite possible why Taiki had chosen him. Taiki looked up, his short black hair brushing against his forehead as he turned away from the table on which his food had been.

 

The young demon lord seemed to be no more then eighteen, if he were human, though his eyes spoke of a hunger that hadn't been filled in years. No one could figure out what it was that drove him, since he was no where to be found when his father led the first attack, yet here he was, ready to fight and fire away at an unknown cause and an even more uncertain tangent of success. A smile lit across his face, revealing an almost sadistic nature, as he nodded, “Thank you, Daimen. I appreciate it.”

 

The Yaika demon nodded, “I enjoy the praise sire, but may I ask what it was that you were watching?”

 

Taiki raised an eyebrow, turning his attention away from the mirror that had absorbed his thoughts till then. He turned merciless yellow eyes, the shade revealing amusement at the question as he nodded, “Merely our targets.”

 

Daimen stood stoically, taking in the information to himself, then picking out a reply, “Sire, if I may ask, why is it that we wait? Why not attack now?”

 

Taiki calmly replied, something Lethias would have never done, something that caused Daimen to shake in his boots as he listened to the man before him, “Well….simply put, I want to see that fire again. I believe that I shall let them have their holiday…Christmas, is it? Well, they shall have that, and then we shall attack them in force. I think that we give them time to drop their guard, and then fire at them while they are weak. However, I grow weary, please leave me now.”

 

Daimen bowed, leaving the room as bidden, not wanting to listen to any more as his master spoke of things that were believed beyond him. Stopping by the door, he watched Taiki look into the looking mirror, a small grin on his face, “Yes…that fire. I want to see that spark…I took it, but I know it's still there. Show me it….show me, and then we shall have fun, my little Light. Oh yes….you and the five of power…you will be mine.”

 

Daimen watched silently, holding the pendant that lay close to his neck. Shaking his head, she shifted the pendant in his hand idly as he walked away. Apparently, with Lethias gone insane, it left Taiki with an obsession. It was hard to tell when it would break out, but somehow it would. Brilliant the young demon was, compulsive, he was more.

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The morning shone brightly, leaving a smiling Mia in its wake. It seemed that the presence of that puppy gave them more then they could hope, since Lena put more energy into helping the poor thing then she could in mopping. The effects showed in the guys, who were now becoming more of their former selves. It became visible in the way Kento ate ravenously, and was loud and raucous again. Cye was once more the energetic cook, always everywhere like the older brother mother hen. Rowen, his nose still in the books, began playing his pranks again, that twinkle in his eyes at long last relieving the shadows. Sage had become more like himself, though more restrained. He didn't flirt as much, but the shadows in his heart were making way for the light as he began to smile once more, his meditation resumed.

 

Ryo…well, Ryo was definitely different. Mia smiled at the thought. Already the young man was embracing her again, surprising her at turns while they tried to hide their romance from the others. The guys knew of course, they always did. Lena, however, wasn't quite free from her reverie, still lost in a limbo that all of them were trying to pull her out of. Four days until Christmas, and she, Ryo and Cye had a plan.

 

Stepping forward, she smiled, seeing Cye cooking breakfast, thankfully given a respite from Kento for the moment was sleeping a little later then usual. Rowen wouldn't be up until they pried them from bed and Sage was in the back meditating as he always did at this hour.

 

Mia sighed once more, stepping down the stairs only to be grabbed by a wild set of arms, wonderfully tight. She gasped out then smiled, looking up at the mischievous Ronin of Wildfire. Ryo smiled, “Morning you.”

 

“Morning…” Mia's eyes danced as she looked to the side. The all knew it, none of them were really over the ordeal, but things were just being shown to them that things weren't going to be bad forever. As such, each of the guys were making their best efforts to erase the bad and bring in the good. It would be a while before they forgot, but burying their worries seemed like the best option to help them all. Mia shook her head, raising an eyebrow at Ryo, “Energetic today, eh? Well, Cye looks like he's almost done with breakfast…why don't you go get everyone?”

 

Ryo rolled his eyes, “Mood killer…but alright. I'm off!” He smiled, “If I don't return, keep my blanket as a hearty reminder of me….”

 

With that, he trotted off, giddy for a reason or another. He knew what was about to happen, and Mia smiled at the thought of his idiocy. Soon the sounds of Kento stumbling down the stairs could be heard as Sage's sarcastic reply came as he entered the door to head to the kitchen.

 

She headed up the stairs, just in time to watch Ryo wake Rowen by pulling the covers out from under him, causing the poor boy to fall to the floor in a heap and angry attitude. Moving forward, she opened the last door, knowing it would probably be better if she woke Lena. Walking over, she laid a hand on the girl's shoulder, shaking her awake. Lena grumbled, opening her eyes as she sat up, almost knocking the poor puppy beside her onto the floor. Mia laughed, heading out of the room. Today was going to be fun, most definitely.

 

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Sitting back, everyone watch Mia in surprise and shock. Lena was the first to reply for once, “Say what?!”

 

The others glanced about as they watched Mia, some two hours after breakfast as she broke the news to them, “We are going to the festival at the square! It should be great!”

 

Lena just blinked. She hadn't even been to a festival in Japan before…how in the world was this gonna turn out. The guys around her were smiling widely, knowing how this was going to be. She blinked, suddenly tilting her head to the side in such a curious gesture as Mia turned her face to look at her with a glint in her eyes, “I know you haven't been to one here in Japan, so I have already arranged everything. Mama Rei Faun already helped me with what there was so…”

 

“Mama helped you?! How in the world?” Kento dropped his jaw as Rowen snickered. Ryo looked at him in his amused fashion, “You know Mia knows our families like we do.”

 

Cye just smiled, “I just made sure it got through buddy!”

 

Sage just smiled, walking over to where Lena sat, placing his hands on her shoulders as she looked up at him, “I promise it won't be that bad. They are actually pretty fun.”

 

Lena blinked, smiling slightly, wholeheartedly for once since that time in the USA. Sage caught it, smiling back as the others caught on. Suddenly, the day would get better…they were sure of it.

 

The girl turned her head to face Mia suddenly, smiling, “Two questions. First? Who's gonna take care of the puppy?”

 

“White Blaze can handle it!” Ryo said, cheeky as ever, “Next?”

 

Lena laughed, “What do we have to do to get ready?”

 

Mia looked at Lena, smiling. The girl suddenly looked like she did when she wasn't burdened, the happier tomboy they all knew. A twinkle in Mia's eyes sparkled devilishly, “Simple. We get ready in a few hours.”

 

Lena blinked rapidly, suddenly nervous as all the guys smiled.

 

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Later that night, the five guys stood at the bottom of the stairs, similar to a dance so very long ago. Each of them wore yukatas that suited them well, and chatted amongst themselves.

 

“Looking forward to this?” Cye glanced at the others as they stood their, his arms shifting in the wide sleeves.

 

“Oh yea! Festival food!” Kento cried out, happier then anyone as he jumped up and down, causing a laugh out of Rowen, “There goes his pit for a stomach!”

 

Sage just laughed as Ryo looked up, the red of his Yukata complimenting his looks as the other's did theirs, “Well, I think it will just be a fun time…if the girls can get ready in time! Sheesh! They are like Sage sometimes!”

 

Sage shot a glare at their unofficial leader as Mia suddenly bounded into view, her cherry blossom pink patterned kimono on and she was ready to go, “Ready guys?”

 

“Yea Mia!” Kento cried as Ryo walked up, offering her his arm, “You look good, Mi.”

 

Mia just smiled as she looked up at Rowen's and Sage's questioning eyes, “Don't worry. She's coming…”

 

Right on cue, Lena' voice could be heard, “How do you walk in this thing?! I can't….get it….”

 

The girl appeared around the corner, walking slowly, trying not to trip due to her long strides. Purple fabric wrapped around her body in a simplistic kimono fashion with a pink petal design all over the cloth. A bow in the back showed that Mia had probably tied it for the girl, due to the fact that it actually looked nice. Lena just looked flustered as the guys watched.

 

Sage shook himself up, willing himself to stop staring as he heard Kento cry out, “Looking good, sis!” Sage rolled his eyes, offering her his arm, “Shall I escort you, my lovely lady?”

 

Lena looked up, seeing him in full Yukata, refraining from blushing as she nodded, “Alright….let's go.”

 

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