Akane Kaminiari. This was the birth name that was recalled shortly before the owner defected from the village that took her in and saved her from Death's embrace, in the search of her aunt, Kosuke Kaminiari. With the aid of her mentor and paladin, Akane strives for the strength needed for the imminent combat waiting in her future. Although...will she last for that long with suspension of her reunion with her Clan and more importantly, her brother hanging over her head? And as if things couldn't get any worse, visceral battles aren't the only things Akane has to brawl... Moirai has languidly seated itself in front row for the panoply that is Akane's life; its black, velvet dress obscuring the entirety of Akane's life; past, present and future. And it will not leave until an outcome has been reached... Join this emotion-twisting, gut wrenching journey with Akane as she battles love, fear, honour, secrets and a multitude of other ingredients that add to life's sinfully beautiful aroma. *Sequel to Red Lightning Guardian*