Older one, this. Some may remember it when it was a standalone. Many thanks to those who reviewed it before!
Night
For the first time in countless moons, she was illuminated.
She looked over at her friend- No, girlfriend, lover now- resting peacefully next to her, her light so close to her. Close enough for her scent- citrus mint aloe saffron, just her spice- to waft towards her. Resting. Trusting. Loving.
She loved her. And her love was returned. Love conquers all, right? What then was she afraid of?
She suppressed the memories, ignored the recollections of the past. Forced her focus on the light. This time would be different. Miku could bring her back from the dark. Nothing, no one would touch them. No condemnation would break them. Different.
She laughed softly, bitterly. She'd promised Miku she wouldn't lie. Could they possibly stay together, would they? What would become of them? What would become of her? Angel of the light, dragged down into the abyss? Scarred, charred, tainted-
Miku shifted in her arms, pushing closer to her chest.
"Miku..." She accordingly pulled her in, feeling her warmth around her arms, her chest heaving. She looked so peaceful. Beautiful. Almost as if her sheer radiance could...
Perhaps they would be torn apart. Perhaps they couldn't stay together. Perhaps. She looked at the girl, her love in her arms. She smiled even as her eyes stung and the now familiar brine flowed.
All that mattered was that Miku was close. Light always chased away the darkness.
