Hades and Yui slowly walked back down the path leading through the forest, chatting about the beautiful glow worm cave that Hades had brought her into.
"How did you find that?" Yui asked, figuring that it was so out of the way it would be hard to locate.
"Well I did design this place, so I ought to know what's going on in it." Hades chuckled.
"You designed this entire place? That's amazing, Hades-san!" Yui gushed, smiling brightly.
"T-thank you." Hades blushed, looking down. They rounded a large tree before spotting the open field of the flower garden and the large sitting rock, Hades' cloak still draped over it's mossy surface. He quickly retrieved it, laying it over his arm instead of over his shoulders, letting the dimming sunlight hit his body. Yui waited for him, shivering a little as the air began to cool. The birds began to quiet down, heading back to their nests for the night and the crickets chirped from time to time. The animals were nowhere to be found and an owl hooted in the distance.
Yui looked around nervously, not quite sure what was out there with her. She jumped as a bird let out a quick crack like noise suddenly and hugged her arms. Hades turned to her, holding out his cloak and pulling it up slightly, gesturing to the cool fabric.
"Are you cold? You can have it." Hades offered. Yui gave him a thankful smile but shook her head.
"I'm fine, really." Yui assured as she headed out of the forest. Hades frowned as she shivered slightly. A gust of wind flew over the flowers, the chilly air grasping all of the warmth from her body and tugging it away. Hades pulled out his cloak and put it over her shoulders.
"You'll catch a cold if you don't cover up." Hades said. Yui smiled and nodded, pulling the chilled fabric over herself. A frog croaked in the distance, followed with a splash. The sun began to disappear quickly over the walls of the mansion, causing large shadows to fill the garden.
"I-I can't see." Yui cried, reaching out to Hades, trying to find him.
"Sorry, that happens here because of the walls. And I try to keep it as natural as I can, so there's no internal lighting." Hades apologized, reaching out and catching her hand. "But I can still see well, I'm use to it. Here, I'll lead the way." Hades said, pulling her close to him, intertwining their fingers. Yui blushed and braced against the wind. Hades released their hands and pull his arm around her shoulder, pulling her close and helping to brace against the wind. "Come on, we should go before even I can't see." Hades insisted, tugging her farther along the path. Yui nodded, gladly following his lead.
Yui watched as the fireflies began to fill the air where the butterflies and the bees had left, blinking through the night.
"Be careful that you don't bring any bugs out with you, they can't survive in the mansion."
Hades said.
"But they are pretty." Yui commented, watching the fireflies flicker around.
"Indeed." Hades said, slowing their pace slightly to watch longer.
"Is this where you watch the stars from?" Yui asked, turning to where the thin outline of his face was present.
"Yes, though usually with a flashlight handy and a telescope." Hades nodded. The birds had quickly quieted down except for one or two off in the distance, calling others to them before the night truly came. The crickets became louder and the forest seemed almost empty.
They soon reached the outer ring of the flowers and moved into the grassy meadows. The entire forest looked different after the sun went down, the grass no longer seemed bright green but was now a dark shadow in the wind and the river that flowed through the meadow was now nothing more than oil flowing through a dark hole, shimmering every few moments. The water rippled, frogs jumping in and out, croaking through the night. The world seemed to mostly sleep around them, leaving the two utterly alone.
For some reason Yui's shoulder burned where Hades lay his hand and her entire left side was warm against his. Yui's cheeks burned and she felt uncomfortable in the silence. She peered up at him, not sure what to say or what to ask. She just had to say anything to him.
"I-it got dark really fast." Yui repeated, not sure what else to say. Hades chuckled and she blushed, slightly embarrassed.
"I'm sorry to have kept out out so late, I know you must be tired. You don't look well rested, have you been sleeping well?" Hades asked, slightly concerned.
"W-well, honestly, I can't... find my room." Yui admitted. Hades muffled his laughter through his hand and nodded in understanding.
"I'm sure you'll get the hang of this place soon, but I'll escort you around if you need me too." Hades offered. "We should talk more anyways." Yui smiled, nodding.
"Yes, I agree! I wish I could talk to you more."
"Than it's settled. If you ever find yourself lost, I'll come to get you. We're here." Hades said, tugging open the door in front of them and closing it behind them. "If I remember right, your room is this way." Hades said, pulling her down the hallway. The blinds on the windows had all been pulled down to keep the light inside, the dim glow the the hallway very comforting for Yui, finally able to see again. Hades kept his arm firmly around her shoulders, keeping her close, as if she would get lost otherwise. He rounded a few corners before stopping in front of a door and pulling it open. Yui stepped inside, searching for a light switch. Hades found it first, flickering on the electricity and illuminating the room.
It was different than the last time she had seen it, now fully furnished with white desks and drawers. It reminded her of her old room in the academy back with the gods. Yui smiled, remembering all of the times they had together.
"Yui-san, if you need me, I'll be just down the hallway on your right. But for now, have a good night's rest." Hades smiled, closing the door between them. Yui turned to the bed and layed down on it, pulling Hades cloak closer to her. She suddenly shot up, remembering about the furry cape around her body. It was far too late to give it to him today, so she would have to give it to him tomorrow.
"Oh well." She said, laying back down and letting the world black out around her.