Chapter 2: Back to Heir Status

Haruki frowned as Yumoto tucked him into bed, they were staying in the mortal world for the night and the young heir spoke, "Is mama okay?"
"Y-yeah...I'm fine." Yumoto replied and Haruki yawned, "Is papa okay?"
"Yes, papa is okay."
Haruki frowned as Yumoto kissed his head, "Tomorrow, can we get candy?"
Yumoto smiled, "Of course."
"Okay." The five-year-old replied, completely exhausted. Yumoto smiled as Haruki fell asleep and he left the room.
He walked to the front of the palace and gasped as he saw Yukiteru and Gora standing there. "Papa, an-chan!"
Yukiteru frowned, "Hakone Yumoto...why did you not tell me that someone is after you?"
"I-It just happened! I-I didn't think about it...Araki is out looking for him..."
Yukiteru shook his head and Gora frowned, "Yumoto, papa and I talked...we..." he looked at Yukiteru and Yukiteru spoke, "I have decided to revoke your status as ruler...back to heir. I'm sorry...I feel like you don't feel ready still. Tell me if I'm wrong."

Yumoto looked down, "I-I don't feel ready at times papa...but I know I can rule!"
"I'm sorry, Yumoto, but your mother, brother, and I decided it would be better for you until this whole thing blows over."

"S-So...Haruki isn't next in line?!"
"No, you are again, Haruki is after you."
Tears filled Yumoto's eyes, "Please don't do this!"
"I'm sorry." Gora spoke, "We didn't want to...we're afraid of people getting you."

Yumoto turned on his heels and ran out of the room as he began to cry.
"Did you see that Park?"
"I did...finally, Scarlet doesn't deserve the title as ruler. Trust me Rider, this was for the better."
"Yeah...come on, we need to go back and tell everyone else."
Yumoto whimpered as Epinard stroked his hair, "Don't cry...it's just for now, Little One."
"B-But I am ready to rule! I've ruled for five years!"
Epinard shushed him gently, "Don't cry...please...Argent will be coming in the morning to see you."
"Is he?"
"Yes...he knew before we did."

Yumoto gasped as he heard Araki's footsteps, "A-Araki!" he rubbed at his eyes and bit his lip as he went to greet his husband. "W-welcome home!"
Araki frowned at his reddened eyes, "You've been crying..."
Yumoto looked down. "I-I'm the heir again..."
Araki froze and ran to hug him, "No..."
"Yes...Papa told me I am until Katashi is gone..."
Araki kissed his cheek, "Don't worry, I'll still love you."
"I-I love you too, Araki-kun!"
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Park rolled his eyes as Rider told Kitsune about how Yumoto was now the heir again.
"He deserves being the heir." Rider spoke and Vesta's voice hissed, "NOBUYUKI!"
"D-dad!"
Vesta stormed in and grabbed his son by the ear, "How dare you talk shit about Scarlet!"
Rider hissed in pain and tried to pull away, "Leave me alone dad!"
"NO! You know Scarlet has been hurt and talking like that is treasonous!"
Rider frowned, "SO?! You all act like he's so mighty and just because he's powerful doesn't mean anything!"
Vesta growled, "Scarlet is powerful because he's earned it! You try being the target of every demon since the day you were born." With that, Vesta turned on his heel and left the room.
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"Brother, we need to get that dumb Scarlet, now!"
"Yes, I know Mimi...that damn Yuudai..." Katashi hissed and his sister growled as she tightened her grip on her knife.

Miharu ran in, "Scarlet is now the heir once more. His father, the God of War has revoked his status!"
Katashi smirked and stood up from his chair.
"Yes...this is great news." He laughed and looked at a portrait of Yumoto in his coronation robe. He put a finger on his face, "I'll get you...I cannot wait to have you in my grasp."
Mimi growled, "Katashi! I want him now."
"Hush, Mimi...when I get Scarlet, I am taking him away from everyone."
Miharu looked at Katashi, "No, I'm taking Scarlet! I almost got him on his wedding day!"
Katashi scoffed, "I have been in love with him since my father kidnapped him when he was eight."
Miharu froze, "F-fine!"
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Yumoto sighed as Araki stroked his hair, "Araki-kun...Ibu-chan-senpai is coming over tomorrow...but...I have a fear that tomorrow will be bad. I've had drea-."
"Don't start on your dreams, Yumo-chan. You always have dreams that are bad."

Yumoto frowned and Araki shook his head, "Don't get upset...I'm sorry."
Yumoto turned away from him and laid on his side of the bed. "Good night..." he muttered and Araki frowned as Yumoto blew his candle out.
Araki looked at him and sighed, "Yumoto...please."
"It's fine..." Yumoto muttered and Araki kissed his head gently.

"Please, dear..."
"Don't start that..."
Araki frowned, "Yumo-chan..."
Yumoto rolled his eyes and picked up Wombat, who was laying on his legs. He cuddled the pink alien and ignored him still.
"Good night..." Araki spoke, "I love you."
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Katashi looked at Mimi, "We must attack again soon, my Red Angel must hate waiting for us to."
Mimi rolled her eyes, "I say we just take him in daylight."
"No, that's stupid. I have my eye on a certain...Battle Lover."
"Oh? And who might that be?"
"Battle Lover Park, the son of Cerulean. He has been showing resentment to the heir."
"Why him?"

"Well, my dear Mimi, he has a spear, and he can stab the heir...but we won't use him now. This is a plan for later, for now, we will try other methods." He smirked and Mimi nodded, "Of course...it'd be dumb to do that right away."
"Yes..." Katashi smiled at an orb showing a sleeping Yumoto, "My Red Angel...prepare yourself for me..." he laughed.