Disclaimer: I wish.

The next few days were relatively quiet in the Kingdom. Hikari had convinced Taichi not to go after Takeru; and neither had been caught by their parents.

"Takeru..." Hikari started while the two were out in the town one day.

"Yes?"

"It's so boring here, I think we should go out for a day."

"Where would you want to go?"

"How about that river in the country? It's a ways out, but I heard it's worth it. We could spend the day there and walk back underneath the stars. It will be so romantic," she added dreamily.

Takeru chuckled before leaning down and giving her a kiss. "Alright. But we should tell our brothers that we won't be back until late; otherwise they'll skin us alive."

"Okay. Meet me by the back gate in 10 minutes."

Takeru nodded and the two split up. He hurried to find his brother. He found him in his room.

"Hey Yamato." he greeted.

"Hey Takeru. What brings you here? Usually you and Hikari are joined at the lips during the day."

Takeru laughed dryly. "Very funny. Actually I came to let you know that me and Hikari are going out and won't be back until late."

"How late?"

Takeru shrugged. "One, maybe two at the latest."

"Where are you going?"

"Just out to the river. Hikari says it will be romantic."

Yamato smirked. "Well, in that case I'm sure you're going to have lots of fun."

"Yeah," Takeru said as he left the room. "Almost as much as you and Sora had last night."

"Wha—HEY! How much do you know?!"

"Wouldn't you like to know?" Takeru smirked and left to meet Hikari.

*

She was already there when he arrived.

"My brother gave me permission, so let's go!" she said as she grabbed his hand and pulled him out of the city with her.

"Alright, alright. No need to pull my arm off Hika, it can't be that boring here."

Hikari hit him playfully as they continued hand-in-hand.

It took them almost two hours to walk to the river, but Hikari loved it, so Takeru felt it was worth it. Besides, it was some time alone with Hikari; away from brothers, parents, and peasant gossips. The two sat down to enjoy the scenery; and each other's company.

Hikari lay back against Takeru. "You know what Keru?"

"What Hika?"

"I love you. Thank you for coming here with me."

"I love you too; and it's my pleasure."

"What a beautiful day." Hikari commented moments later, standing up. "But we should probably start back now."

"Whatever you want angel." Takeru replied, "I am yours to command." he added with a mock bow.

Hikari laughed before pulling Takeru into a passionate kiss. "You're such a charmer."

Takeru smiled and they began their trek back.

The trip took 3 hours as they walked slowly; not wanting their time together to end.

When they saw the Kingdom, they knew something was wrong. Both the front and back gates were wide open and there were no guards or even lights inside.

When the two entered the city they found objects broken and scattered all over the streets. The houses looked like they had been ransacked.

Takeru grabbed Hikari's hand and started to run towards the castle. "Come on," he said, "We have to find our families!"

After over an hour of searching Hikari's eyes began to well up with tears.

"Takeru," she cried, "They're gone, everybody's gone!"

A/N: should I continue?