A/N: Excuse me for being all but too sick of this scene! Don't bother reading it if you don't want to, because it's almost the same ((bleck)). The updates will be quick and speedy now. Because let's face it, it's not like I have to come up with anything orginal. Those of you waiting for Fortuna updates, I'm sorry. It's next on my list after finishing up this story I promise. I hope you call continue to read.
Disclaimer: I do not own D N Angel
Long lashes fluttered open, beneath them two sleep hazed honey colored orbs surveyed their surroundings. Riku recognized nothing below her, but it didn't matter- she had the greatest familiar anyone could as for. Cradled in the arms of her soon-to-be husband, Riku felt the most comfort and security she'd ever known. Peering up at Dark with a simple smile, she relaxed her head back against his chest. He had become her everything.
Dark shifted his head closer down toward hers, burying his face into her auburn tinted hair. He wanted to stay with her and keep her happy, but even more so he wanted to keep her safe. Even if he had to pull her away from everything she knew, even if it tore them apart for a while- this was what was best. Besides he had ever intention of returning to her, no matter how long it took. Dark's heart was heavy with many things at this point and disguising it all from his fiancee would be the real feat.
"Where are you taking me?" Riku muttered groggily.
"To heaven," he answered plainly.
"Oh," she yawned, closing her eyes, "that sounds nice."
With growing resolution to please his mate, Dark Mousy soared higher and faster into the brisk night sky. Feeling Riku tremble beneath him, he wrapped his arms tighter around the resting girl.
Upon landing, Riku felt herself stir for what was to be the second time that night. Dark carefully lowered her to feet allowing her to gaze out at the scenery in awe. He had brought her to a well secluded lagoon located in the wood just outside the village walls. It was a beautiful, peaceful place with a small steady paced waterfall flowing at the far end, shrouded by full, lush evergreen trees.
As Riku slowly treaded toward the water, the sound of shifting pebbles under her bare feet echoed through the desolate place. Peering down at her reflection over the shore's edge it seemed to glow back at her, illuminated by the moon's light.
"This place really is heaven," she sighed with a growing smile.
"Do you think I would lie to you?" he grinned as he joined her side; satisfied to see that his master was content.
"You spoil me, Dark."
"How could I not?" he chuckled, his arms sneaking around her waist to pull her to him. Once again he buried his face into her soft tresses, beathing in her familiar, comforting scent. "You deserve it," he added, his voice sultry in her ear.
She felt her cheeks go instantly hot, despite her efforts to cool them as she turned to face him. Their eyes locked in what would normally be a romantic stare, but she noticed the odd look he was trying to conceal. It was an expression she had seen upon him many times before, one of great seriousness and anticipation. None the less, she leaned in for a kiss but was interrupted by an alarming sound that followed an erruption of fire in the distance.
"The village!" she cried twirling around on her heels.
"Krad!" Dark hissed glaring over his shoulders.
"Stay here!" he commanded, his back to her as he prepared to fly toward the destruction.
"Dark wait! Let me go with you!"
"Riku you can't go with me; it's too dangerous!"
"But I always want to be by your side," she protested taking a few heedful steps toward him.
"You can't!" he snapped bitterly over his shoulder.
"You brought me here to protect me...didn't you. DIDN'T YOU!" she shied away. "You knew this was going to happen..."
"I just...I just want you to be safe," his amethyst eyes softened.
"Dark," she whispered, her voice free of all offense," I love you."
"I love you too. Don't worry, I'll come back for you," he smirked and waved before taking off for the flames. "I always do."
Riku was left alone to peer out in absolute worry at the path of destruction the love of her life had choosen. She felt her stomach twist, succumbing to the erie feeling that she may never see him again...not in this lifetime. Only moments after his departure, a tidal wave of blinding light poured over the surrounding area, destroying everything in it's wake.
Riku felt her heart quickly jump to her throat as the burning spread and Dark was no where in sight. It wasn't long before her legs gave way and she collapsed to her knees. Wrought with uncontrollable sobs, Riku pounded her fist into the earth in frustration. There was nothing she could do for him now. A black feather floated it's way elegantly into her lap.
"I'll come back for you ...I always do."
