Now, at the final spring, Love's power, he may findT

Tungsten smiled as he sipped at his tea, he looked over at his brother, who was pouring sugar into his cup. He looked at the sword near his boots, it was nearly a replica of Kouki's own blade.

"Hey, Araki," His cousin, Yoshiro spoke, "Everything alright?"

Tungsten laughed nervously, "Y-yeah..." He placed his tea cup down, "Just...thinking."

Yoshiro frowned and looked at him, "Are you sure? You keep staring at the sword..."

Tungsten smiled, "I have to see Yumoto."

Cobalt frowned, "Araki..."

"Sorry," Tungsten shook his head, "Would you like to come, Satoru?"

His brother grinned, "Sure, if you'll let me."

Tungsten nodded, "Of course."

Yumoto hummed while he sat in the parlor. He held Kouki's blade in his lap, he felt the cool metal handle in his hands. He smiled, "Tonight, we go to the final spring."

The heir looked up and sighed, he closed his eyes as Wombat nuzzled his hand, "Hm?"

"You alright?" Wombat smiled and Yumoto nodded, "Yes."

"Your birthday is...in three days."

"Yes, I know." Yumoto muttered, "Tonight...we are going to the final spring, for the last guidance._

"You...aren't going on your birthday?"

"Papa is too nervous to let me."

Wombat frowned and Yumoto sighed, "Yes, I know, we always go on our birthday..."

Wombat shook his head and Yumoto looked down, "Papa gifted Araki a sword almost identical to this..."

"And?"

"And I still fear something may happen."

Wombat frowned, "Yumoto-san..."

Yumoto sighed as he stood, "I should get ready for Araki's arrival..."

Wombat followed him, "Pray hard tonight, okay? Your power was trying to show at the party."

Yumoto sighed again, "Yes..." He muttered, "Shall we go get a snack?"

Wombat nodded, "Sounds great!"

Sol smirked as he sat near his brother, "Seventy-two hours!" He cheered "We're going to win!"

"Oh?" Dadacha smiled and Luna nodded, "We have an idea with our next monster."

"What is it?"

"A puppet monster. Control the little heir and make him hand the sword over!"

"He'll be with guardians."

"So?" Sol smirked, "Dadacha, his guardians aren't the all powerful Gods they pretend they are."

"Well, they are Elemental Gods."

Sol groaned, "Yeah, but..."

"Enough." Zundar spoke, "you two must follow them to the final spring, it's hidden and we must know where it is!"

"why?"

"We have to know, they might use it as a hiding spot."

Sol sighed, "Whatever, we'll find him and get rid of him."

"Save getting rid of him for his birthday." Luna replied and Sol stuck his tongue out at his brother. "Besides! We can get Gorar too!"

Zundar froze, "W-what..?"

"We want Gorar for ourselves." Sol smirked, "Is that okay?"

Zundar shook his head, "Gorar is why we're here in the first place."

Dadacha nodded, "Yes...Hireashi wanted Gorar to die first."

Sol huffed, "SO!?" He screamed, "Gorar is better than the bratty heir anyway!"

Luna smiled, "We'll get rid of him, don't worry, let's prepare our monster, okay? It's getting late and the heir will be leaving the palace in an hour or so."

"Yes, come on, we'll grab the monster."

Yumoto looked up as he sat in his room, on his bed. Vesta knocked and walked in, "Kid, Araki is here for the spring."

"Ah..." Yumoto muttered and Vesta smiled, "Come on, it won't be hard. We'll get your powers tonight for sure!"

Yumoto nodded and the Fire God rubbed his hair, "No tears tonight, okay?"

Yumoto forced a smile, "Y-yes."

Vesta smiled and Yumoto looked down as he grabbed his ruby necklace. "Vesta, will we be okay?"

"We..." Vesta replied, "we'll be fine."

Yumoto nodded, "O-okay."

Gora smiled as he looked at Yumoto and his guardians as they walked into his study. "The final spring, is hidden away, but it is located on the spot on the map. It is where Kouki's final resting place lies. His power resonates there. It is only seen by Hakone's but this...this is one exception."

Sulfur nodded, "Yes sir." He smiled, "We'll bring the real sword as well as the fake, Lord Tungsten has?"

Gora nodded, "Thank you so much." He put a hand onto his brother's shoulder, "May the Gods keep you safe. You are worth so much...you have so much love in your heart."

Yumoto nodded, "T-thank you..." He whispered and gasped as his brother pulled him tightly into a hug, "Yumoto..." Gora whispered, "Stay safe."

Yumoto wrapped his arms around his brother as well. "I love you, an-chan."

Gora smiled, "I love you too."

"C-can't you come with me?"

"Not tonight, I have to do one last thing."

Yumoto nodded and Epinard placed a hand onto Yumoto's shoulder, "Come along, we must go."

Cerulean nodded, "We'll be safe, Gora-san"

Gora nodded, "Yes, I trust you four."

Wombat looked at him, "Do you want me to go?"

Gora smiled, "If you wish."

Wombat nodded, "Yes sir."

Gora smiled and his brother looked down as they turned away.

The heir sighed as they left, he felt Tungsten's gloved fingers intertwine with his own. He blushed and Tungsten smiled, "It's alright, Yumoto.."

Yumoto nodded slowly, "Y-yes."

"Ah!" Vesta smiled, "Over here, Io!" He called as he walked to a small pond, "Down there, see?"

Sulfur smiled, "Yes! That is the walkway!"

Cerulean nodded, "Sounds good."

Yumoto bit his lip as Epinard walked over, "Yes, it's here."

The heir looked at Tungsten, who gripped his sword in his hand. He held the boy's hand in the other. "Let's go in then..."

Yumoto nodded and let himself be led down the mossy stairwell. He bit his lip as he looked at the flowers that were planted around the spring. He shivered as he stepped into the cool waters below and gasped as he saw Kouki's stone face. He clasped his hands tightly as he began to plead hard.

"This is my last chance...in less than three days..." Yumoto thought, "These six months...have tested me so much, I fear...I fear the worst."

He felt a stray tear fall and looked up at the statue, "Hakone Kouki, I am here for the final time before my birthday. Papa believes tomorrow and then my birthday will be too dangerous for...for me to come."

The heir looked down at his reflection, "Please..." He whispered, "I just ask for my powers to finally show themselves."

He sighed and looked back up, "Please!" He cried, "Dammit, answer me! I just need it so I may stop the demons!"

As he pled, the boy froze as an orb of light shot down from the statue's blade. He gasped as the orb flew to his wrist and he slowly pulled his arm up as a bracelet appeared onto it, it was of a scarlet red heart-shaped gem, with white wings sticking out of it with a crown on top. "Is this...?"

The heir's face lit up, "This is the start to it unlocking!" He cried out, "I can almost transform now, right?"

He bowed his head, "I am sorry for the cursing at you, Kouki...I am just so frustrated over it all." He smiled, "I just...need to learn how...how to unlock it!"

Vesta laughed, "Yes!" He clapped his hands together, "I am so proud of you!"

Yumoto smiled and as he turned, something wrapped around his wrist. "H-huh?" The heir frowned, "Vesta, I can't move my arm!"

Vesta blinked, "Huh?" As he did, laughter filled the area.

"Finally, led us to the hidden spring and help the little heir unlock some of his power.

"Too bad we have a monster to help us."

Yumoto growled, "You two!"

"Gods of the Sun and Moon!" Epinard cried out and Sol laughed, "Aw you remember us."

Luna giggled, "Puppet Monster, control the little heir's body."

Yumoto gasped, "W-wait!" He screamed, "This isn't fair!"

"IS TOO!" Sol growled and Yumoto growled, "I...I'll figure out how to use my power!"

"Go ahead!" Luna mocked, "Go and try it"

Yumoto tried to move his arm back and gasped, "I..." He began to turn around, "I can't control my body!" He gasped out and Cerulean's eyes widened as the heir walked towards Tungsten. Yumoto looked up at his suitor as his hand wrapped around his blade's handle. Tungsten's other gloved hand covered Yumoto's. "Yumoto, I can't allow you to take the sword"

"I...I know!" Yumoto gasped and he froze as he watched his other hand grab the pommel. Tungsten frowned, "Yumoto, you can't give them this sword!"

"Don't you think I know that!?" The heir screamed and Epinard grabbed Yumoto's wrists, "We have to pry his hands off.

"Not going to happen~" Sol smiled, "Our puppet monster is in full control of the heir."

Yumoto looked at Tungsten's face. "I..."

Tungsten shook his head and Yumoto looked down as his bracelet's scarlet gem began to glow.

Tungsten gasped and Yumoto smiled as he felt the force controlling his body leave. He quickly turned to the twins as the light began to surround him, he threw his hand up and the Gods of the Sun and Moon screamed.

"T-This power...!" Sol cried.

Luna gasped out as he fell to his knees, "It...it's strong..."

"A-Aki!"

"Haru! We need to get out of here!"

Yumoto gasped as the duo teleported away and looked down at his outfit, "This...!"

"Your powers!" Epinard cried out, "You have awakened

Yumoto felt tears spring into his eyes, "I look like you guys now.."

"Yes, you...you're now in your true Battle Lover form..." Wombat whispered, "Battle Lover Scarlet..."

Sol panted as they appeared back at home, they both fell to their knees, "He...!"

"He-he's awakened...Dadacha." Luna gasped and Dadacha froze, "H-how..."

"We...don't know..."

Zundar growled, "No matter..." He spat, "Two more days! He has no way of learning how to control his powers that fast."

The twins nodded and Dadacha growled, "We'll get rid of him, an-chan!"

Sol growled, "His...his power was insane!"

"Yes, now you see why Lord Hireashi needs him." Zundar smiled, "He has enough power to destroy the world."

Dadacha nodded and the twins slowly stood.

"Yes...Lord Hireashi will be very pleased..." Zundar smirked, "Let's start planning our little...death party"