[Edited 5/4/21]

Standing on the docks as Burakku's crewmates gathered supplies and loaded them onto their ship. Burakku was talking to some of his crewmates and gave the scroll to Senerity. Humming slowly as Burakku tapped his wrist before walking away and coming closer to me. "Kur-sama," I nodded my head in response to him, "My crewmates and the ship is ready for departure. I am going to head out with my crew to bring the Thunderbird Deity back to their solar system and make sure they make it safely home."

I nodded my head as I looked over at the citizens handing little trinkets to Lenix and talking. Most likely asking questions and wishing for blessings on relics that will be passed down throughout their families for decades to come. "Just promise me you and your crew will return safely back home?" I spoke towards Burakku as I looked back to see him using one of his claws extended scrapping old crust off one of his antlers. 

He noticed my facial expression of wonder as he stopped what he was doing and sighed, "Yes it should just be a few days travel nothing more nothing less and I will rely upon the message to the other ships of mine about the imposing threats..... I'll have them check the key entry points of this solar system and return immediately to prepare for any other posing threats," Burakku gave another heavy sigh before having his claws retract and placing his clawed hand on the back of his neck. 

"Thank you, Burakku," I gave a soft smile, " for everything that you have done for this settlement. I am glad that you have come here when you did. I sure wouldn't know one thing about how to run an entire organization." Burakku gave a concerned look.

"That is not entirely true, Kur-sama," Burakku took his hand off the back of his neck and held his clawed hand out in front of me, "stuff like this comes naturally. Over time things take their courses. I'm sure everyone has a leadership role in them. Sometimes it's harder to express than others. But we work at our own paces. I'm sure with time and encouragement you would be the greatest solar system to us and others joining shortly."

Burakku gave a smile as he placed his clawed hand on my shoulder and gave a heaved breathe. "I understand, Burakku," I gave a smile as he gave a tired look, "I was just saying that the progress you made is nothing like mine when I first became a star. While it took decades for any settlement to form. Within a few decades, you have been able to get others to come here and create a village of wonderful citizens. I barely had much gone and I'm the oldest one here." 

Burakku chuckled shaking his head, "age means nothing when it comes to leadership, Kur-sama. Don't know where that came from but age is nothing to the tasks many take. Sure some tasks require a suitable age but at most age does not define who you truly are-" there was a slight rustle before the sound of something heavy hitting the wooden planks, "For fucks sake Guken don't lift that without the pully system now check it for any damages you sack of potatoes." Burakku's temper flared as he yelled at the one who dropped some cargo. "Pardon my yelling Kur-sama," he sheepishly spoke as he looked down. 

"It is alright, Burakku," I waved it off cause it was only a short shout nothing long so it doesn't bother me in the slightest. Though I feel bad for Guken when they get on the ship. An earful is waiting for them. Then again Burakku would only do the worse of making the poor demon do messy chores for a month. He would never wound anyone purposely for the sole meaning of punishments. That isn't part of his character in all honesty. "I suggest we see you off before the turning of the northern lights disappear."

Burakku nodded and placed his hand on my shoulder, "yeah, but I will be discussing the term leadership with you another day. That is a promise." I gave a nervous chuckle as he smirked. Turning around I watched as his crew untied the ropes to the ship off the deck as they hauled up the ramp and the final cargo boxes. Lenix was already on board talking to Senerity before looking down before waving. Waving back as I watched Burakku run by before jumping and grabbing a loose rope and swinging up onto the rail of the boat. "See you all in a few weeks, I will bring you more of that Chocolate for you to try Kur-sama. And make sure you keep your eyes out for the signs forewarned, Seimi."

Seimi waved from the other side and yelled back, "don't worry Burakku I will just make sure you come back in one piece." Everyone in the surrounding area chuckled as the crew did as well. I shook my head as I knew what many were thinking about. Such silly thoughts and silly ideas of make-believe. Though I should warn Seimi what others think of them. But before I could say anything Seimi's face lit up as he realized his actions, "would you guys stop. It's nothing like that!" 

Soon everyone was roaring with laughter as I just shook my head and Yudokuna was huffing and Lenix was holding their hand to their forehead. It was quite the show, to be honest.  Walking up next to Seimi I patted his shoulder. He looked over at me as I shook my head, "choice of words goes a long way Seimi...... they really do. Especially when you are speaking to a gay demon." I couldn't help but give a half chuckled sigh. "That is a tip that you may want to keep very close since Burakku is known to be a big flirt," I gave a smile to a now-beat red Seimi. Poor Lumerian. He didn't know better. 

Seimi began to stutter, "I-I knew t-th-that." Everyone was still roaring with laughter as the ship floated away from the dock. Burakku turned around before shouting and pointing in many directions as the ship began to move further and further away from the docks. 

It has been a few hours after Burakku and his crew left as I sat in the master bedroom that was located in the castle the citizens had built for me. Undressing from the usual attire I pulled on a simple kimono of the colors of charcoal grey with pomegranate purple trim as I pulled out a two-toned red obi before tying the kimono shut and walking over to the benched framed window. Sighing I sat down amongst the many pillows piled on the low sitting bench. Looking out above the little village I watched as one by one light go out and everyone settles down for the night. 

Smiling down at the village I looked up into the endless skies of the closest solar systems light, though it is millions of light-years away from my tiny light. Sighing as I pulled a book from the shelf that Burakku brought with him from his travels. I have always found peace in reading. Reading about faraway lands and even fairy tales. Or what I like to call, folklore. Opening to the page that was marked by a ribbon I had placed I picked up from where I left off. 

Snuggling down into the pillows I began to read the text in the book. This book was centered around the story of two families. One dispising the other but a spark of love happened between the son of the other family towards the daughter of the family on the opposite family. Quite the thrilling romance novel I have came across so far. Well other than the one about losing memory only to find out the one that was taking care of you was your significant other. Now that other one was a little extreme to say of the drama parts but I see nothing wrong with it. 

Understandably the story starts to climb in its plot. I sighed knowing with every climb of a plot there is always drama to be foretold. Humming softly as I kept reading I jumped hearing the sickening sound of glass shattering and screams echoing through the night. Jumping and turning towards the massive window I looked out and saw the whole village ablaze and a massive silhouette of a ship above the horizon. No. No. Not now. The only thought that occurred to me was to go get everyone to safety. The worn-down ships. They can't be set to sail but they can hold out for a moment's evacuations. 

I could see the silhouette of Seimi exit out of his home with the spear Burakku gave him as I saw him waving and directing others away from the burning buildings. Dropping the book I was reading as I turned to run towards the doors. My solar system is in danger I cannot just stand frozen in place I need to go protect everyone. What was it that Lenix said about the plan to suppress their attacks? But it wasn't coming to thoughts. I needed to be down there and help. Running down the halls and staircases I ran out the double doors and out down the entrance stairs as I watched some run away from the raging fires. 

Many were yelling towards me, almost begging me to turn back and head towards the docile ships. But it only occurred to me that many were injured and many of them deceased in loved ones' arms. The stench of burning clay and burning flesh brought a sense of queasiness and a dreadful feeling of loss. Why am I feeling this much grief? Why didn't we see the signs that the thunderbird warned about? Where was the patrol unit Burakku organized and made them dock a smaller boat than the cargo one? 

Many thoughts ran through my head as I ran towards the burning buildings. Wait I have seen everyone else besides Seimi, Kanro, and Yudokuna. No. No, it can't be. The possibility of the scouting crew being dead or injured can be more reasonable due to their tasks. But I can't surely imagine some of my well-known citizens being dead. No, I can't bear the pain of losing everything that was written in my being just because one becoming greedy and corrupted. 

I felt a warm wet feeling stream down my cheeks that were cold due to the air currency I was making by running. Stopping before placing a finger to catch this strange liquid. I moved my hand away from my face and saw a little droplet of water slowly dripping off my finger. Was this a tear? Am I crying? I have seen many things shed tears of sorrow. But could I possibly even do such things? It seemed so unreal to me. Why am I feeling all these unknown emotions much less expressing these feelings when it was barely an issue in the first place.

I was not meant to feel extreme joy nor sorrow. What is happening to me? A star such as myself should not be feeling these emotions. So why? Why am I feeling and expressing these strong emotions? Creator, please answer me. I have not a clue as to why I am like this. There was a loud screeching before the heat of fire blasted near me. Covering my face with my kimono sleeves I coughed as dust and smoke filled the surrounding area. Where is Seimi? Where are Kanro and Yudokuna? I must find them. Gritting my teeth I held out my hand as I felt the warmth from my core filled my body and form energy within my palm of my hand as I held back the fires from spreading. 

Eventually, the fires diminished and put themselves out. Coughing more I looked around for any signs of life among the fallen buildings. There's nothing. No one is around except the ones who died during the collapse of several buildings. This is no good. Where are they? I will not believe they are gone until I see them with my own eyes. I will not allow harm to any more of my solar system and its residences. I will not stand for this. There must be a way to stop them. 

Forcing my body to move forward once more. Running past collapsed buildings and debris-filled streets I finally made it to where I last saw Seimi from the castle. Onsight alone, I froze in place. I felt bile rise in my throat. Blood covered the debris and walkway along with several feathers which I could only assume belonged to the many lumerians caught in the crosshairs of battle. But what really made me want to turn into a squeamish mess was the bodies of two familiar lumerians in front of me. Kanro......Yudokuna......No. My vision blurred before I felt the rush of warm tears stream down my cheeks. No, how could this have happened?! 

My body felt stiff to move but still managed to bring my sleeve to cover my mouth. I felt ill. Kanro. Kanro was laying on the ground with tear-stained eyes with nearly half of her hip and torso missing. Yudokuna. She was pinned underneath a building with nearly her whole head split open. No. They barely made it out of the village. They never made it far. No, I just can't. I won't accept that they are.....no they can't..... they lost everything they knew.....they can't lose their lives...Not like this...

Seimi. Where is Seimi? Where did he go?! He couldn't have gone far...... I pray to Creator, themselves Seimi is still alive... He has to be! Scanning the surroundings I came across a path filled to the brim with debris and a trail of blood. Looking back at the bodies of Kanro and Yudokuna. The queasiness was still there and I felt something very unknown to me. A feeling of wanting to hurt those who caused this destruction and death. 

Forcing my body to move forward and ignore my stomach's urges to empty itself all over the bloodied pathway. Slow steps before I could force myself to run towards the trail of blood. I have to find Seimi. I can't lose more than what I have already lost. This can't be real. I don't want this reality. We should have listened to the Thunderbird. But I can't remember the advice they gave us. The shrill sounds of a masculine scream sent shivers down my spine. Seimi! Something is happening. Move. Forcing my limbs to move faster. My breathing became pants and erratic heartbeats. I need to get to Seimi. Seimi please be alive still. I am coming just a little bit more. 

The debris was clearing and the pathway was getting wider. The surroundings around me blurred as I tried to keep some hope that Seimi is alright. That I can make it to help fight the unknown foe. I need to move a little bit more. I need to save Seimi. Coming closer to the opening I felt the world around move faster than my limbs. Was I falling? What could be made me fall? Looking down where I knew was my footing I saw that I had tripped over a corpse. A poor demon that was caught in the crosshairs of a bloodied battle. 

I could feel the bile once again rise in the back of my throat. No this can't be real. I can't deal with this. Why is everything falling apart around me? Creator?! Why aren't you answering my questions? I need your guidance! Please. Please just tell me why? Why does evil exist when we have the tools to give to others? Are many just greedy and feel like enough is never enough? Creator..... Please. I need these questions that I have answered... Grunting as I felt the hard realization of burning pain burning through my side. I hit the gravel hard. Groaning in pain I forced myself to a kneeling position and scanned my surroundings. 

Seimi. Where is Seimi? Grunting as I stood to my feet. Hissing in pain as I placed my hand on my right side as burning pain shot through my side. "S-Seimi?" my voice sounded so alienated. My voice sounded like a soft broken music box. Low and soft about to give out but struggling to keep playing just for a little bit longer. I heard the sounds of muffled grunts before the heave of steel hitting the graveled pathway. Seimi!... Forcing my body to move aside from the pain. Moving my limbs just a little bit more. 

Please move your body just a bit more. "NO!" I could hear Seimi's voice scream in vain before a heart tearing sound that made bile rise once more. The sickening realization of metal slicing through flesh and bone as I could smell the strong smell of iron increase. Panting I broke through the debris as I watch Seimi's body slump to the ground. No. My body froze once more as I watch Seimi's body become stilled as his core became void. No. Not him as well. 

"Well, well look who we have here," I looked towards where two figures stood. They must be the corrupted ones. Gritting my teeth as my legs gave out as I fell to my knees. No limbs move I need to fight. Or else everything will be lost. "If it isn't the Neverland Star~ such a pleasure to watch faith fade from a celestial Star's eyes. I've always wondered if a Star could feel and express emotions. But then again many don't have that capability. You Neverland Star are a rare type." A shadowed being stepped forward as they moved a metal shield away from their face.

"W-who are you?" I choked as my voice failed me little by little, "what have I ever did? What has anyone ever did to use to cause this much sorrow and grief?" I could feel my chest constrict. I am crying. I know that as I felt the warm wet tears once more. Why am I this emotional? Am I coming undone? 

"Why? You ask?" The being chuckled before glaring down at me with piercing crimson red eyes. They walked closer to me, "Cause you stand in my way of total control over the vast galaxies. I will become the supreme. I will become a Celestial Creator after killing the existing one. You are merely a little step forward. Sorry, Neverland Star nothing personally. But then again maybe if you weren't the rare masculine-based Star in this existence then maybe things would have been sweeter~" My eyes widened at what he said. 

"Now, now. Men make sure to kill the Neverland Star I need to have my beauty sleep" the figure patted their hand above their mouth as others surrounded me as the figure walked away cackling madly. No. No. Nononono. I clutched my chest as I felt a wave of being closed in. But along with feeling the emotion of fear and being able to express it. But something that feels hotter than fire. Something scary but it feels right. What is this feeling? The figures closed in on me. Gritting my teeth more but something in me just snapped. 

I felt numb. My body moved on its own. I raised from my knees as I gave a deep breath as let this burning feeling rise to the surface. But as I let my body move on its own I could hear a sound of shattering of Glass... At the sides of my vision bits and pieces from my hair ornaments representing my star fall away from my head. Is my star falling apart? But I feel no pain? One of the figures lunged at me. But before they came any closer I just glared up at them. 

I watched in a haze as their body tore themselves apart. Rage. That's what this new feeling was, an unspoken feeling that makes your decisions rash and unreasonable. Many feel this but should be not felt within higher Celestials. But I feel it. It's burning and I just won't release brashly I will target the ones that harmed me and wishing harm on anyone else. Gritting my teeth as the burning grew as my body moved on its own and shock waves of rage.  

My hands came in front of me as unknown, uncontrollable power came from my core to form a dark pull of energy. Putting my rage towards them it felt so relieving to do so. Watching them tear apart one by one felt satisfying. My tears welled forward as the last one tore apart. I heard the engines of the invaders' ship roar to life. Looking up I watched as the heartless bastard took off. No. Nononono. My rage turned violent they got away without punishment. I'll hunt them down. 

My emotions ran through my body as I screamed at the top of my lungs as everything went dark.......

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Leaving this as a cliffhanger cause I am doing an A/N next chapter cause I do wanna explain something before I continue cause it is important to me and I wish to welcome anyone's thoughts and ideas. So see you in the A/N, Bye~