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

Chapter 6: The conclusion of the first day in a different world

After Amaterasu's celebrate of the victory the group walked to the green light beam and stepped in it. When they did that, they were magically transported to the Guardian Sapling.

Once there, time froze and Ammy drew a circle around the treetop. The Guardian Sapling flourished and a green energy spread around the cavern and revived Hana Valley. The water of the river was cleaned, the animals, who lived there appeared again and a fresh breeze carried flower petals through the valley.

''Wow! It's truly amazing what a Divine Intervention can cause.'' Manon said fascinated while she looked smiling around.

''Can we keep going?'' Alan asked impatiently.

''But why do you want to leave already? It's so beautiful here.'' Manon stated smiling.

''I just want to get in our world as fast as possible.'' Alan answered seriously.

This world is too dangerous. If Amaterasu hadn't used this trick I would have lost her. I couldn't protect her. I'm afraid, that more dangerous demons will show up, who will try to get rid of her. But I don't want to lose her.

Manon puffed her cheeks hearing this answer but gave in. When they wanted to head back to Shinshu field she suddenly stopped noticing something.

Alan, who had seen that from the corner of his eyes, stopped, turned to Manon and asked slightly alarmed:

''What's wrong?''

''The markings ... They are stronger now and have a brown like color.'' Manon said in disbelief.

Alan looked at Amaterasu and his eyes widened in surprise. He saw very weak, gray markings on her fur like Manon had mentioned it back at Kamiki. But he only saw them if he watched her closely.

''So your belief in her raised? That's good, Ammy can use every person, who believes in her. That will make her stronger.'' Issun said happily.

Then the group walked to the exit. While they did that Amaterasu revived every wilted or cursed tree with the Celestial Brush Technique Bloom.

When they arrived Shinshu field the sun had disappeared and had been replaced by the moon.

''It's late, so I think we should rest.'' Issun suggested yawning.

The rest of the group agreed with that and together they walked to the stone circle. There, Ammy laid down, Issun nestled into her soft fur and they both fell asleep. Only Manon and Alan couldn't.

She sat and looked amazed to the nightly sky. There were million of stars covering it and in the distance, she could see a Constellation. It formed a boar, who was balancing on a round object. Just like Sleepy. She chuckled at this thought. Even at night Shinshu field is beautiful. Now I understand what Issun-san meant. It has indeed a romantic atmosphere.

While Manon continued looking she didn't notice that Alan, who lay next to her on the ground, was watching her the whole time. She is really pretty. When he saw, that she was shivering, he stood up, walked to her and put his arms around her.

When she felt arms around her, she turned her head surprised to the left and blushed when she saw, that these arms belonged to Alan.

''A-Alan, w-what are you doing?'' Manon asked embarrassed.

''You're cold, right? So I'll keep you warm.'' Alan whispered in her left ear.

This sent a chill down her spine and caused her blush to increase. To calm herself down, she closed her eyes and only concentrated on the warmth she felt inside.

It worked and she was about to fall asleep when Alan suggested whispering:

''We should go to bed.''

Manon nodded tired and wanted to disband his arms, but he countered caring:

''No. You will freeze if you do that. I'll keep you warm.''

Hearing that, her eyes widened, she blushed and protested embarrassed:

''But ...''

''We are friends. And friends can cuddle.'' Alan said interrupting her.

Yeah. Friends. This thought brought a sad expression on her face. But it didn't rest for long. She didn't want to worry Alan.

He laid down still holding her in his arms. Then Manon turned her body to the left side and snuggled her head into Alan's chest. Once she was in a comfortable position she fell asleep. Alan looked smiling at her before he closed his eyes and drifted to sleep.

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