Brightening Twilight

The lands shook in fear
drenched by the blood of he mortals
The rivers ran deep drowning unseen horrors
The immortals unleashed the beasts within

Her smiles, her blushes, her gentle touches
Etched themselves in his mind
Her ruffled kimono his pressed haori
Hypnotized by her, he remembered not of the love awaiting his return
His heir growing colder with the distance

The canine warlord glided across the marble floor
The king's head bowed in defeat offered his only unclaimed treasure
His daughter willing to play sacrifice
After all it was one for the sake of many

Golden eyes locked on brown eyes
Silken strands weaved around her black tresses
His clawed hands entwined with her gentle ones
She had tamed the beast

A treaty signed for everlasting peace
He gave them his word
But gave her his heart
His love His mate His Izayoi.

Thank you for the review. I wouldn't mind more.

I really like this title because it can be used both ways that is (1) the beginning of a new day and (2) the darkness will now takeover.