I don't remember a lot that happened.
Mana watched the fight between her father and her uncle in the snow by the door. She covered her mouth, mismatched eyes brimming with tears.
She gasped when she saw Rido disarm Haruka and snatch the sword. Mana ran, putting herself between the two, arms outstretched.
I just wanted to protect my father.
Mana woke up, kicking and screaming. She clutched the front of her nightgown and looked around. She covered her face and began crying.
The door flew open and a hand patted her back.
"Ssh, Mana," this person whispered. "It was just a nightmare."
Mana looked up into Rido's eyes. He smiled down at her and kissed her forehead. Mana pushed herself away from him.
"Where's Father?!" she demanded.
Rido frowned.
"I am your father, Mana," he said. "Don't you remember?"
Mana whined as he moved closer and petted her head.
"What was your nightmare about, Mana?" he asked. "Did something happen to me?"
Mana sniffled, clutching the sheets.
"Father?"
Rido turned as Senri hovered outside the door to Mana's bedroom. He beckoned him in.
"Your sister has just had a nightmare," he said. "Come and comfort her."
Senri nodded and walked to Mana's side. Mana shrunk away from him.
Rido stood up.
"How about I make pancakes for breakfast?" he suggested with a smile. "That'll cheer you up!"
He nodded.
"You can wear your favourite dress today and play in the garden. Just be sure not to stay in the sun too long like last time."
He leaned down and kissed the top of her head.
Mana rubbed the spot he had kissed as he left the room.
It felt too real. Was it all truly a dream?
Requested by Yukiza