Tears of Light, save thy world

Yumoto panted as they ran harder, he had been placed back onto his feet, his body was aching. Tears flooded his scarlet eyes and he rubbed them on his already damp sleeves. He sniffed and Vesta smiled, "Finally! The palace is up there!"

Sulfur nodded and looked at Yumoto, "We're almost there, then you can get to safety."

"W-why..." Yumoto sniffed, "Why didn't we teleport?"

"Too dangerous." Sulfur explained, "with Hireashi freed, we could have been pulled to a different area."

Yumoto nodded and Vesta's face softened, "Kid...it's okay. Cerulean and Epinard will be safe."

Yumoto bit his lip and Sulfur frowned, "Yumoto, please...we'll grab the sword and then Tungsten is bound to show up."

Vesta looked at Yumoto, "Come on, let's hope I haven't bruised your poor wrist."

The heir had tears fill his eyes again, he looked down as those same tears began flowing down his face, he fell to his knees and Vesta slowly let go of his wrist.

Yumoto began sobbing and Vesta looked at him, "Yumoto." He bent down and grabbed the boy's shoulders, "Why are you crying?!"

"I-I..." Yumoto choked out, "I want an-chan...!" He bawled, "I-I'm scared!"

Vesta groaned, "We're almost home."

Yumoto looked up at his guardians, "I...I'm such a failure!"

"Enough!" Vesta screamed, "Stop saying that!"

The God of Light froze, "R-Ryuu-senpai..." He whispered and Vesta sighed, "Please...let's get home, okay?"

Yumoto nodded, "Y-yeah..."

The God of Fire helped the younger boy stand, "Come on, your guards will already be prepared."

Cobalt looked up as he heard a voice call his name, he gasped as he saw the God of Death and the Goddess of Life running up, "Cobalt!" Eiji, the God of Death gasped out, "Good, you're alright."

"Araki..." Colbalt frowned, "he went to find mama and papa and...he...he hasn't came back. I-I...I heard him scream and I.."

"And you ran outside?"

"Yeah..."

"how long ago was this?"

"Only a few minutes ago." Cobalt explained and Asami nodded, "Stay here with Eiji, I believe Hireashi may have harmed your parents..."

Cobalt's eyes widened, "H-huh?"

Eiji frowned, "Satoru, your brother was taken by Hireashi, he did it to protect you."

Cobalt felt tears fill his eyes, "S-stupid Araki..." He muttered and Asami smiled, "Don't worry, we're here to help. I shall go inside now." She rubbed the God of Chance's locks and smiled as she walked into the mansion.

Asami, the Goddess of Life gasped as she ran into a room, "Akiko!" She gasped out as she saw the two on the ground. The blonde goddess flipped her golden hair behind her shoulders and bent down to them, she hummed and Perlite appeared, "Asami, can...you...?"

"I believe so," Asami smiled, "We'll have to take them to the God of Health afterwards."
"Perfect." Perlite nodded, "Tungsten...is missing, yes?"

"Yes."

Perlite looked down, "Dammit...no matter, we'll save the Keishi clan."

Asami smiled, "Yes!"

Yumoto looked up as they ran up to the palace gates, "P-please..." Yumoto spoke to the guard, "Is...is my brother safe?"

"We haven't heard anything in the palace, Prince Scarlet." The guard replied and Yumoto frowned, "And...my suitor?"

Again, the guard shook his head and the heir looked down, "T-thank you..."

Sulfur sighed as they were let in, Yumoto looked up, "S-Sulfur, Epinard and Cerulean aren't back yet..."

"We're going to check on them." Vesta replied, "We had to take you home first."

"W-what?!"

"We had to get you home safe."

"But, we aren't leaving until you're safe." Sulfur added and Yumoto bit his lip as they ran inside the palace.

"An-chan!?" Yumoto screamed and Yukiteru ran down the stairs, "Yumoto!" The God of War ran to his son, "Thank Kouki, that you are safe."

Yumoto looked at him, "P-papa...I..." he whispered, "I can't transform."

Yukiteru growled, "Your powers are being blocked, by Hireashi I bet..."

"Yes," Sulfur nodded, "that would make sense, as he wasn't able to transform right before the breakthrough."

"Papa, where is an-chan?"

Yukiteru frowned, "He's trying to distract the Gods of the Sun and Moon."

"And the sword?"

"Right here." Yukiteru spoke and he slid the blade off his back. "Yumoto, take it."

Yumoto bit his lip, "I..."

"The Caerula Adamas will be with you."

"Please..." Yumoto whispered at his two guardians, "C-come home..." He spoke tearfully and Vesta smiled. "We will, love you, kiddo."

Yumoto gasped as Argent appeared and grabbed him, "Come on, Little One."

The heir looked down and Yukiteru frowned, "Hurry, Argent. Hireashi is bound to be coming at any moment!"

"Yes."

"PAPA!" Yumoto screamed as Argent began to pull him away, "Papa, please!"

Yukiteru turned away, "Keep my son safe...may nothing happen to him."

Sulfur and Vesta bowed, "Yukiteru-sama." Sulfur spoke, "We have to help the others."

"Go on..." Yukiteru spoke, "May the Gods keep you safe."

"Yes, sir."

Yumoto looked down at the crystal flooring, he slowly sat down and Aurite looked at him, "You okay?"

"N-no..." Yumoto sniffed and rubbed his eyes, "I...I'm so tired...my body burns."

"Hireashi's powers are making you feel sore."

"I..." Yumoto muttered as tears filled his eyes again, "I'm sorry..."

Argent shook his head, "Don't be...you're so strong." He whispered as he bent down in front of Yumoto, "Little One...you're so brave."

Yumoto looked up at his Guardian, "I-Ibu-chan-senpai..."

Argent smiled, "You are going to destroy Hireashi, don't worry."

"Oh, really?" A voice laughed and Yumoto gasped, "Y-you..."

"Gods of the Sun and Moon..." Aurite spat, "What are you doing here, you traitors!?"

"We wanted to see the little prince on his birthday!" Sol laughed loudly, "Has he heard the news?"

"W-what news?" Yumoto spoke and Luna smirked, "Aw, you haven't yet, don't worry, you'll find out shortly."

Yumoto gasped and he held the sword tightly close to him. Aurite stood in front of him and the heir looked down, "What do I do?! I'm putting everyone in danger..."

Aurite gasped, "Argent! Hireashi is coming!"

Argent growled and grabbed Yumoto, "Come on!"

The heir scrambled to his feet and Sol laughed loudly, "Run little heir! Run and he will still get you!"

Luna smirked, "And you led us to the mortal door."

Yumoto growled, "I...I won't let you!" His eyes narrowed as he pulled the sword out and pointed it at them, "I, who was chosen by the first God of Love, will protect everyone!"

He charged at the twins, who dodged. The heir growled and Argent looked at Aurite, "We have to get them out of here."

"Yes."

"Yumoto, lead them outside!"

The heir nodded and ran past the Gods, "Come get me! You can get me and bring me to Hireashi!" He spat and began running faster.

"If Araki is with them, then I can rescue him from Hireashi!" He thought and gasped as he saw his suitor standing in the ballroom, "Araki!?"

The man turned to the boy and smirked as he pulled his blade out. "What...?" Yumoto gasped and his body collapsed. "B-by the Goddesses...!" He cried out, "This...power..."

Sol giggled, "See, heir..." He spat, "Hireashi has Tungsten under his power now."

Yumoto gasped and lifted his head up as foot steps walked towards him.

"Heir..." the demon spat and Yumoto growled, "You! You are Hireashi!"

"I can't believe you fell for coming back home."

"My guardians took me here!"

Hireashi smiled, "Yep, and that was the plan. We'll give you time to run away, okay?"

Yumoto looked at him, "What...? You intend on hunting me down!?"

"Sure." Hireashi laughed, "I mean, you want to help your guardians, right?"

"W-what...what are you doing to them!?"

"Overpowering them, they'll be dead soon." Hireashi replied and his lips curled into a smile, "You will then join them."
Yumoto smirked and felt the sword in his hand, he quickly shoved it up and Hireashi screamed as it slashed his stomach, "Y-you..!" He froze as he saw the heir stand and bolt.

"Tungsten, go after the heir and kill him!" The demon screamed and looked at the twins, "Take care of Gorar...!"

"Yes, Lord Hireashi."

The heir panted as he ran hard, rain pouring down, "What a great birthday!" He thought bitterly, "Even Wombat is missing now! Where did he even go!?"

The heir froze as an arrow shot past his head and he turned around, "A-Araki!"

Tungsten glared at the boy and Yumoto frowned. "Araki, this isn't you!"

"This is me," Tungsten growled, "I am doing what was asked."

"You're not okay! W-what...what did he do?"

Tungsten looked down, "He...he killed my parents..." he whispered, "And...threatened Satoru."

"You're not being controlled?"

Tungsten bit his lip. "I am, but...being...near that blade you hold..."

Yumoto gasped and looked at his suitor's face, "Your eyes..." His once violet eyes, were now deep red. "Araki..." He whispered and tears filled his eyes.

"Tungsten! Why aren't you doing anything?!" Hireashi screamed as he appeared, Zundar and Dadacha standing next to him.

Tungsten groaned, "I..."

"Lord Tungsten, you kill him or we destroy your brother, like your parents..."

The God gripped at his sword tightly and Yumoto looked up at him, "Araki..." He whimpered, "They won't kill Satoru."

Tungsten growled, "I have to get rid of you, now!" He screamed and pulled his own sword up, above his head.

Yumoto gasped and threw his hand up. As he did, a bright light shot out of it.

Hireashi screamed, "DAMMIT...! THAT LIGHT!"

Tungsten froze and he felt the light surround his body. Yumoto watched as the red began to fade and he gasped as he felt his own body transforming.

"The Sparkling Prince, Battle Lover Scarlet!"

The Battle Lovers looked up, "D-dammit..." Vesta spat, "this monster is strong!"

Sulfur groaned as he fell to his knees and Epinard gasped as Cerulean shot another beam.
"Look up!"

"H-huh?!" Cerulean gasped, "That light...!"

"Holy shit!" Vesta gasped, "That...those are Yumoto's powers, aren't they?!"

Epinard nodded, "Yes...and it's coming this way."

The monster turned and it screamed as the light hit it and it was destroyed.

The Battle Lovers gasped as it surrounded them. Cerulean gasped as he watched their outfits light up and they began to change.

"We..." Epinard gasped out and Vesta smiled, "We powered up!"

"We have to get to Yumoto, now!" Sulfur spoke and Cerulean nodded, "Come on, guys!"

Sol screamed as the light began to fill the Palace of Love, "AKI!" He cried as he grabbed his brother's hand, "W-WHAT IS THIS?!"

"I-I..." Luna whimpered, "I don't know!"

Gora gasped as the twins hit the ground. Sol blinked, "Where...?"

Luna looked at his brother, "What...happened...?"

"Where are we?"

Gora ran to them, "Akihiko, Haruhiko, you feel okay?!"

"G-Gorar-san!" Sol gasped, "Can...you please tell us what happened?"

"Yes, but we have to find Yumoto first, okay?"

"Y-yes sir!"

Yumoto stood there, hand out at the three demons, the light slowly fading. He glared at them, "Now...I shall end this."

"N-not today..." Hireashi screamed, "You may win today!" He spat, "I am going to destroy you! I am only weak because of my seal breaking!"

Yumoto growled, "SCARLET LOVE LUMIERE!"

Hireashi quickly teleported away and Tungsten blinked, "Y-Yumoto..."

"Araki!" The boy cried and hugged his suitor tightly. "Thank Gods, you're okay!"

Tungsten looked at Yumoto with tears in his eyes, "Y-Yumo-chan..." He muttered and hugged him tightly, "I'm sorry..." He cried, "I had to join him to keep Satoru a-alive..."

Yumoto looked at him, "shh...you...you can tell me more at the palace..."

"Yes.." Tungsten whispered.