Ayame Claim Set 1 Theme #51 Take
Second Stage
When the battle officially began Ayame grabbed the two children and ran away from the fray.
Let the adults fight their war; the children were her only concern.
Kouga would want these two away from the battle.
Tsuki did not seem pleased by this.
“Why are we running away?” she asked.
“It’s called a tactical retreat,” she countered. “I’m making sure I can protect you two first and foremost.”
“What about Aniu?” Tsuki asked.
“He can handle himself. Besides, he’s got your army behind him, Tsu-chan. He won’t give up until he wins this. The warriors and the brides, they are all behind him. He knows what he has to do. My job is to make sure we can all go home together. If the God even tries to attack us, he’s going to be sorry he did.”
“What are you going to do, Lady Ayame?” Kai asked.
“Put up a barrier to try and fend off the Moon God if he gets wind of our second stage. It’s going to take a lot of concentration.”
“I can help with that,” Tsuki said.
“No. You and Kai-kun take charge of the other troops back home. You’re a very important symbol to all of us, Tsu-chan. The clansmen need to know you hear them. They need to have faith in the Maiden of the Moon.”
“Anee-chan, don’t you dare get hurt on account of me!”
“I can’t make that promise, Tsu-chan. I will protect you, even if it means I’ll get hurt. This is a war and right now, this is my role as your guardian. Do what you have to do for the good of everyone! So please, sing your prayer so that the others can understand your will. I know you can do it!”
“Right,” Tsuki said gently. “I’ll do my best for you, Anee-chan.”
“That’s my girl!”
The Maiden of the Moon was not a symbol of war, but a symbol of peace. It was her kindness that drew the dead to her, that made her shed the tears they could not. Right now, she needed to let her feminine strength shine through.