The Fox Goddess



So in Yuki's mind, there was no doubt that Yumie had the capabilities of really standing right beside her in terms of talents. And even if there was still room for development for Aika and Katsumi the same thing could be said for Yumie since she could still grow more. But for now, she knew that out of the three, Yumie was the most gifted three, there was nothing changing that at least for now, but maybe in the future. If given the right time, something could happen that changes the course of events and someday one of the two sisters would eventually surpass Yumie.

"Don't dwell on such things anymore. Just enjoy this moment since this is basically the last time you are going to see me." Yuki said as she picked up a glass of wine from one of the servants' trays and raised it as a sign of toast to everyone. She then smiled before taking a sip of it and when she did, she almost cursed because the wine that she had just drank was one of her own that she had been saving up for. But because it was a special time, she just let it pass, considering that her wine got out, there was only one person who knew of that, and that was Fumiko.

"Come on Yuki, why do you have to say that? You just brought down the lively atmosphere. It's better if you didn't remind them that you were going to leave." Ayame sighed as she couldn't help but pinch Yuki's waist for doing something bad like that. Everyone already knew that she was going to leave and all of them were sad when the news got to them, and if they were given the choice, they wouldn't want Yuki to leave since she was such an important asset for the Beast Kingdom. But of course, it is not their call. So being reminded of Yuki leaving their Heaven makes them sad.

"Why are you pinching me, Mom? I was just telling the truth…" Yuki retorted as she casually put away Ayame's finger that was pinching her, though it didn't hurt. She didn't like it because she felt like she was being treated like a kid. She really thought that what she said wasn't bad since she was just really telling the truth and there was nothing bad in saying it and because of that, she couldn't understand why Ayame would pinch her. But her thinking was just one aspect, she was only thinking rationally, and she didn't think of the emotions that would hinder her.

"Don't be like that… I know that you are blunt and are not afraid to tell what is in your mind. But please be mindful in the future because you might hurt someone without even knowing because of your bluntness." Ayame just sighed as she carefully said to Yuki, she then took one final look at her before hugging her tightly and whispering something in her ear, they were the only ones who were able to hear what she said because of the special Magic that she used.

"I don't want you to stay like that, because you are becoming more of a robot. Please don't, I hate that thought. Please be more emotional, it's okay to be emotional sometimes. Especially when you are in front of your family in the future." Ayame said emotionally as she hid her face from everyone to see because she was already a little bit teary, she was just a little bit emotional after thinking that Yuki might become someone who is completely cold other than to her Family, and she doesn't like that. She wants her to have friends like a normal person. Even if she has Family, having a friend is something different.

"Mother… This may be harsh, but I'll be honest once more. That is something I can't guarantee, but I will try. Try for your sake at least." Yuki replied as she lifted her arms and placed one behind Ayame's and the other one on top of her head. She then slowly pats her head to calm her down because she knows that she is being emotional right now and what's worse is that she was already crying.

"I'm glad… those words are enough for me to have hope that you are going to try your best. That is enough for me… I hope you can be happier than you already are, my dear daughter." Ayame was so happy to hear Yuki's words that she tightened her hug with her and just enjoyed the little moment. At this moment, she liked the feeling of getting a hug like this from her daughter.

"I love you, my daughter… till now and forever." When Yuki heard those words, her hand that was moving behind Ayame suddenly stopped as she was not expecting her to say such things, and in her heart, she felt a very warm but pleasant feeling. She hasn't felt that feeling ever since the clone of Ayame died back on Earth and feeling it again brought her back so many memories, and she involuntarily brought her head down back to her Mother's neck and rested on top of it.

"I love you too…"

After a few minutes of silence, the two finally separated and calmed down. Their exchange wasn't heard by everyone and it seems from the eyes of everyone that they were just having some talk that they don't want anyone to hear because the two were whispering with each other. And just like that the party continued and everyone had fun as they began to drink, eat, and chat with everyone in the room. Most of their talks were about Yuki and some even were concerned about what is currently happening to the Human Kingdom.

Yuki also had her share of fun, probably the most fun she had had for years. Just chatting, drinking, and eating was enough to make her content with her life. If none of this happened, she would have probably thought that she was crazy for thinking that she would be happy by just chatting with her family, but now that she has experienced it herself. She has no more words.

3 hours had passed since then and it was already midnight everyone who joined the party slowly said goodbye and left with smiles on their faces as they were now content with everything that happened and could only say the best for Yuki in the future. They now don't have any regrets and are just happy for Yuki, they even leave some parting gifts for her.

"Aika… It seems that you are not sleepy yet, did you have fun at this party?" Yuki smiled and asked the little girl, she then looked at the other two and motioned for them to get closer. At last, it was finally time to reveal the news and even if they were just joyous moments ago, all of it was now about to disappear because of what she was going to say.

"Yeah, it was a lot of fun! The party was so much more fun because everyone was here!" Aika said happily as she began to say the things that had happened. She was even happier because there were a lot of children there who were invited, so she made a lot more friends, though she was sad that she was going to be separated from her new friends. But that didn't stop her happiness from overflowing because she knew that she could just make some new friends while of course not forgetting the ones that were here.

"How about you two? Was it a great time for you?" Yuki just smiled after hearing the stories of the two and she then asked the two older sisters about their experience, and it was just the same with Aika. The two also made some friends of their own, even the introverted Yumie made some friends of her own, and Yuki could see that she was happier than before.

"Well… I'm glad to hear that all of you are having fun. But now… I will ask you something very important, okay? Try to calm down after hearing the question because of some reason." Yuki then took a deep breath before finally continuing without making it any harder by sugarcoating her words.

"Aika… you are not coming with us to Nightingale because you are now going to stay with Amane for a few years before we come to pick you up again."