Sun & Purity Vs. Darkness - A new Legend (Marissonshipping) [Wattys 2016]

Chapter 2: What's happening?

He looked at the sky and saw, that it was pitch black. Manon was afraid of what would happen next and grabbed unconsciously Alan's right arm. It was an old habit of her. Ever since she traveled with Alan she took his arm or was close to him when she was scared. It calmed her down.

''That doesn't seem well. The last time the sky was so dark was two years ago. We better hurry to Sakuya. Maybe she knows what's happening here.'' Issun said while looking worried at the sky.

Together they hurried to Kamiki Village. It didn't take them long to arrive. When they were there they followed the path and crossed the bridge, which allowed to get to the other side of the village, which was divided by a small stream. This stream led to a big waterfall. Then they came to the heart of the village, where the houses of the villagers stood. They all were on the left side. On the right side was a turnip patch. The group used the path, which went up the hill, then the left one, which led them to Konohana and went through the gray gate.

When they went through it everything around them got neon green.

''Hey, Sakuya! Come out! I think Nippon might be in danger again.'' Issun called.

While they waited for Sakuya to appear Manon noticed, that she had grabbed Alan's arm and was still holding it, so she let go and said blushing slightly:

''S-Sorry.''

Alan looked at her and asked confused:

''What for?''

''For taking your arm.'' Manon answered while looking away from him to hide her red cheeks.

''You did that? I didn't notice. I guess I got used to it.'' Alan said shrugging his shoulders.

When a round, yellow light appeared the whole attention of the group was on it. It grew bigger and bigger until it exploded and was replaced by a beautiful woman, who floated a few centimeters over the ground.

''Sakuya!'' Issun called friendly.

Sakuya was fairly tall and accompanied by a purple aura. She had long, black hair, which she wore ahead in two streaks, one on each side. A part of her hair was pinned up with a green, leaf-shaped hairpin. She also wore a pink kimono and a purple wrap, which revealed the top of her chest and her back.

''Nice to meet you, Issun. What brings you here? I thought you wanted to go to Agata Forest?'' Sakuya asked in a lovely voice.

''Hehehe. Well, ...'' Issun started and jumped at Sakuya to get in her kimono.

''No, you won't!'' she said slightly angry and grabbed Issun before he could go any further.

He struggled to free himself, but Sakuya got a hold on him.

''I won't let you sneak in my kimono again, BUG!'' Sakuya stated seriously.

This word turned Issun's light red again and he was able to free himself.

''I'm NOT a bug! Stop calling me that! Besides we've got serious problems here!'' Issun shouted angry while bouncing.

''What problems?'' Sakuya asked friendly.

Issun calmed down again and explained:

''First, this pitch black sky. You can't tell me, that you haven't noticed this. And second these people ...''

He pointed at Manon and Alan.

''... need your help. They say, that they come from another world or something like that.'' Issun continued.

When Issun mentioned Manon and Alan, Sakuya greeted them friendly.

''You're right, I noticed the different sky color. I'm afraid, that a new evil has arrived Nippon. But I don't know anything about it. The same goes for the reason why you two are here. Maybe it has to do something with the darkness, that had come to Nippon.'' Sakuya said with a trace of sadness.

Manon sighed by hearing this answer.

''So you can't help us?'' she asked sadly.

Sakuya shook her head as answer.

''That doesn't matter I will help you to get home. I don't know how I am supposed to do that, but I will try. First of all, we should take care of the monsters, that are showing their faces again in Nippon. I can't let them destroy all the hard work me and Ammy had done two years ago.'' Issun encouraged her.

''Thanks, Issun-san.'' Manon said smiling.

''Everything for a beautiful woman like you.'' Issun complimented.

Because of that comment, Alan glared at him. When Issun saw that, he wanted to say something to calm him down, but before he could, he felt a wet tongue licking him.

''Eeeh! Wolf slobber! Furball, how many times I have to say it, I hate that! Wait! AMMY? What are you doing here?'' Issun asked perplexed while looking at the white wolf with crimson markings, who had appeared a few moments ago.

She barked and wagged her tail happily.

''So this is Amaterasu? She looked different on your painting. On it, she had red markings, but this wolf here hasn't those. For me, it looks like a normal one. Are you sure, that you don't mistake that wolf with your friend?'' Alan, who had calmed down again asked skeptically.

''I'm not mistaking anything here! She has those markings, but you're unable to see them because you don't believe in our gods. But that's no surprise because you two come from a different world.'' Issun explained.

''But I ... I can see something.'' Manon said unusually shy.

''What?'' Alan and Issun said in unison and looked shocked at her.

''You see the red markings?'' Issun asked still shocked.

'' Not exactly. But I see weak, gray markings on her fur. This isn't a normal wolf. I think Issun-san is right, that's Amaterasu.'' Manon said still shyly.

''But why do you see something and I don't?'' Alan asked.

''I don't know. But if we travel with her and Issun-san we might see those markings. I want to see them.'' Manon said cheerfully.

Alan slightly smiled at her. That was the Manon he knew and loved.

Issun hopped on Ammy's head, sat down and called:

''Hey, you two, you want to come with us or rather discuss your personal stuff.''

Hearing that, Manon blushed, while Alan looked embarrassed to the side.

They hurried to the duo and the group wanted to go when Sakuya raised her lovely voice again:

''I'm afraid my Guardian Saplings fell victim to the darkness. My strength is fading. Even talking to you is hard. Oh great goddess Amaterasu, could you please revive them like you did it two years ago?''

''Sure, Sakuya. We'll take care of it.'' Issun answered and the group went the hill down and headed to the Shinshu field.

They walked next to each other. On the left side was Ammy, on whose head Issun sat. Next to her was Manon and then Alan.

While walking Manon asked curiously:

''What is a Guardian Sapling, Issun-san?''

''I'll explain it when we are there.'' Issun answered friendly while watching Alan from the corner of his eyes.

He didn't want to provoke him again. Issun thought of Alan's behavior back then. Why had he been so angry with me? I only had complimented Manon. What's wrong with that. It had almost looked like he was jealous. Realization hit him. He has feelings for her.

Manon smiled hearing Issun's answer.

A/N: I hope you enjoyed this chapter and I would love to hear your opinion about it :)

(Track: Theme of Sakuya)