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Just out of curiosity, but I would like to know how many of my reviewers + readers want this to end as RenxPirika and who wants it as RenxSapphire…and if there's any other pairings you would like…because this would help with the writer's block…and ending. So please let me know in a review or email! Best if it's review ;)

Since I don't know what you people want, so here's a little Ren x Pirika bonding…

DISCLAIMER: I DON'T OWN SHAMAN KING OR EXORCISM OF EMILY ROSE.

My Light in Pitch Black
Chapter Nine: Roof Top

Stealing a glance at his watch, Ren found yet another reason to go on the roof of the Asakura's mansion-like inn. It was only 8:30. Even if he didn't bath yet, he has plenty of time. He soundlessly left the occupied living room, with fighting shamans and non-humorous jokes. Getting into his own room, he climbed out from his opened window and made his way to his private space, the only place in the house where it's tranquil.

Ren stared at the glittering stars and found himself thinking again. Allowing his mind to wander once again, Ren could sense someone else on the rooftop. "Who's there?" he blurted, spinning around rapidly.

"OoOoOoOoOo, I'm a ghost…" a voice said shakily, then paused abruptly. "Oh wait. You're a shaman…so much for that idea."

Ren rolled his eyes as a figure emerged from the shadows. "What do you want?" he said coldly. Talking to her was pretty much the last thing he wanted to do at the moment. He just wanted to spend some quality time with the stars alone.

The girl sighed. "I really wish you'd stop being so mean to me, Ren. I am your girlfriend," Pirika pouted, taking a seat next to Ren. Ignoring Ren's mutters, she tilted her head to look at the stars. "It's sure beautiful tonight," she said quietly.

Ren stopped his muttering and looked at the sky also. "Yea, it is," he said, softening his tone.

"Ren," Pirika said, her voice barely louder than a whisper, "What's with you and Sapphire? Even since that morning you guys went to the graveyard, you two have been acting strangely."

"It's," Ren paused, but then added lamely, "…nothing." Deciding it'd be better if he just change the subject, he thought about the past, their past. "It's been quite a while since we watched the stars together."

Pirika turned to him, somewhat shock. "Yea, it has," she turned back to the sparkling stars and smiled, "Remember the first time you took me to star-gazing?"

((FLASHBACK))

"Ren, how much further?" a slightly younger looking Pirika said with her arms in front of her as a guide. Her eyes were covered by a blindfold and the Chinese boy was behind her, pushing her forward.

"Just a little," he said, slightly annoyed, "and stop asking that."

"Sorry," Pirika said quietly.

And the two slipped into a silent moment, where neither would make a sound, other then the muffled stomps of their feet and their hushed breaths. The rustling of trees surrounded the blind Pirika and it brought comfort. She had always loved that sound. That soft sound seems to blow away all her worries.

Ren stopped pushing her forward, so Pirika took it that they had arrived to his destined place. She could feel Ren untying the blindfold as she stood quietly.

"We're here," Ren said, as he pulled off the piece of cloth with a swift movement.

Half expecting to see a horrifying sight, Pirika couldn't help but gasp at what she saw. Covering her opened mouth, Pirika let the image burn into her cerulean eyes. Millions and billions tiny glittering dots shone before her, clear from the light pollution of the city.

"Oh my gosh. It's beautiful," she said, her voice barely more than a whisper. Ren smiled. Finding the spot with the best view, he tugged Pirika's sleeve gently, motioning for her to sit down next to him.

The two sat there for who knows how long, they couldn't care less. The stars were just so perfect tonight. The sky was clear so nothing was blocking the shining angels. It was a new moon, meaning no bright white orb was in the sky to outshine the stars.

Pirika felt relaxed at the sight, it was plainly amazing. Tilting her head, she placed it on Ren's shoulder. She felt him go tense but then he relaxed shortly after.

After a while, wind starting blowing. Deciding it was late, Ren said, "I think we should go ho-" Staring down, Pirika's slow breathing was enough to give away that she was asleep. A smile dawned on his lips upon looking at the angel on his shoulder. Picking her up in a bridal style, he made his way back home under the starry sky.

((END OF FLASHBACK))

"How can I forget?" Ren said, looking up at the stars to hide his blush, "Horohoro almost killed me for kidnapping his sister." The two shared a laugh, then allowed a silence to take over as they continue to relive the day by staring at the glittering sky.

Strolling down the dark allies, Sapphire hummed a jolly tune. Today had been quite a day. Going over her to-do list in her head, she reminded herself to: finish washing Ren's laundry, tell Anna her sister are coming over for dinner next week, stealing her bracelet back from Ren tonight and of course the chores Anna had assigned to her as her rent. When she got to the doorsteps of the Asakura house, the glows from the windows shone out, as if hinting something. Looking up at the stars, they beamed at her, as if smiling. As her head was tilted, she saw movements on the roof, along with the unmistakable trademark of her fiancé.

"Ren!" The tongari shook and grew, until a pair of golden eyes appeared below it. "Sapphire,' she head him say. Apparently, he was not alone, because next to him, Pirika appeared soon after. "Pirika," Sapphire said, unable to hide her surprised emotion, "you're here too." But then she shut her mouth immediately, realizing she had offended her friend.

Instead of snapping back, Pirika froze for a moment, and then said, "Yea…so are you!"

Sapphire gave a nervous laugh, and started to make her way into the house but was quickly stopped by Ren. He had jumped off the roof and landed right in front of her. Jumping back in surprise, Sapphire couldn't help but let out a yelp. But on her way of jumping-back-in-surprise, Sapphire tripped on a tiny pebble, causing her to fall back.

Ren looked up from his crouching position and reached forward, once again cushioning Sapphire's fall with his own body. Ren groaned at the sudden weight on his upper torso, where Sapphire had landed.

A sharp gasp came from above, making the two look up. "Are you alright?" Pirika said in a panicky voice. "And Sapphire, are you feeling alright? You look pale."

Sapphire blinked in surprise. Dabbing her face with her palm, she tilted her head to her left. "No, I feel fine," she said, straightening her back. She immediately regretted doing so, because from below, a rather loud scream-like groan was emitted.

"Yea, ask if she's okay while I'm suffocating here," Ren said, his voice dripping with sarcasm.

Sapphire shrieked as if someone found a spider crawling down her shirt and bounced back into a standing position. Extending a hand to the fallen Ren, she asked with concern, "Are you okay? I'm so sorry!"

Ren took her hand and heaved himself up, making Sapphire stagger under the extra weight. "Thanks," Ren mumbled inaudibly as they stood under the quiet sky, with Sapphire making it more awkward with her nervous smile.

"The sky…" Sapphire said out of the blues. Ren raised his head sharply and joined Sapphire's gaze towards the sky.

"Beautiful, isn't it?" Ren whispered. His eyes softening and his breathing were calmed.

"Very. Just like that night in yo-"
"Hey, are you guys okay?" Pirika's voice interrupted, jerking both their heads back down

"Yup!" Sapphire cheerfully said, skipping towards her friend. "Let's get inside, I'm sooooo tired!"

Pirika smiled and the three made their way inside, where they found the crew watching Exorcism of Emily Rose in the living room with the lights off.

"Boo," Sapphire whispered, making everyone scream. Of course, our ice queen wouldn't allow herself to drop to such immature behaviour.

"What was that for, Sapph?" Horohoro yelped, hugging his pillow closer to his chest. Anna, who happened to sit next to him, kept her eyes on the screen, following

The sugar-high Sapphire left, clenching her side. Hollering that she's going to bed early, everyone believed gullibly.

"Ichigo," Sapphire hissed in the unlit hall. She heard her fox growl in reply and smiled, heading to a certain room, passing by a door with Sapphire printed neatly on it.

Alright, I know it's short… fine, VERY short… but…I don't know what pairing you people want! So please include in a review!

MUST TELL ME WHAT PAIRING YOU WANT! I'M MAKING A SEQUEL SO I MUST KNOW! THANKS! REMEMBER TO REVIEW!