A/N: This fic is based on 'In the Available light' by Sar – kaz – m and the stories written by Alcestics.
The characters that have already been introduced in the stories belong to their respective authors. Sar – kaz – m owns Glen Ross (Tasuki) the NYC model and Yui the Fashion Reporter and their relationship. Kurt (Koji) also belongs to Sar – kaz – m.
Alcestics owns Nicholas Raine (Nakago), Stephanie Raine (OC), Andy Wong (Hotohori).
The rest of the characters that have already been introduced in the Anime or Manga belong to Watase Yu. I am only borrowing said characters to torture them for a bit. All the other characters that have been introduced in the story and the story belong to me.
The story so far…
Miaka and Nicholas Raine are married and living in Tokyo. Andy is a world-renowned rock star who travels a lot for his concerts. Glen and Yui kick it off in NYC and have been dating a long time. A lot has happened since the first time Miaka and Yui entered the Universe of the Four Gods which has changed them for the better.
For more details please read the two aforementioned fics before mine. Only constructive criticism please and happy reading.
Chapter 1: Leaving on a Jet Plane
'Today was supposed to be a good day. I was supposed to be promoted and recognized for all my hard work and extra service I had put in. it had been over a year since I had joined the company as a junior marketing executive. They told me I was the best in my field. But now….' Ryan Cameron thought to himself as he replayed the events that took place in the few hours that he had entered the office. He had poured himself a cup of coffee and had hardly sat in his cubicle when his boss called him to the room.
"Ryan, you know that you are the best junior marketing executive I've ever had. Right?" his boss had said as he looked away from Ryan and out of the French window that overlooked London.
"Yes sir" was all that he could say, not liking the direction that this conversation was headed. He hated when his boss looked away from him. He knew it was not something that he would like.
"Remember that marketing post that you applied for in the fall?"
"Yes"
"Well, em… er…."
"What is it Sir?" Ryan replied as he started to get annoyed.
"Well, you got the job." The boss looked at his junior with a serious look. "However it is in Japan" he finished.
The look on Ryan's face changed like the wind. From excitement to shock and what made worse were his boss's next words.
"You leave this evening at 7. Don't be late. They have made arrangements for your sister too. We know that she is the only family you have so they decided to fly both of you first class and arrange for your accommodation. You don't have to worry about a thing. It is all taken care of. Since your sister is still studying, they have made arrangements for her to study the same course at Tokyo University. All her paperwork is done. Now go and pack. Good bye Ryan. All the best and you will be missed."
'Is that it? Really? They sent me to Tokyo? God I hate switching countries.'
Hayden came home from school only to find her twin packing in a hurry. 'I hope he is not planning to run out on me again.' She pushed the door to his room that was already ajar only to find that he had packed her things too.
"What is going on Ryu?" [a nickname she gave him as a child.. dragons always fascinated him]
He looked at her, amethyst eyes widening in surprise. He did not expect his sister to be home so early from school. He had decided to pack everything and pick her up on the way to the airport so that he could avoid a conversation like this. He hated shifting. Ever since his parents died, he took care of his little sister. He even took up a job because his beloved sister wanted to study and go to college.
"We are going to Tokyo. I got transferred." He said unable to meet her sad turquoise eyes. He knew she hated to move but they had no choice. Before long he made sure she was ready and took a taxi down to Heathrow airport.
"I'll just be a minute." Hayden said as she ran off towards the ladies' room. It had been over ten minutes since she had gone and it was almost time for the check in. 'Where has this girl gone? I can't go looking for her in there. Damn it Hayden hurry up' Ryan got up from his seat at the terminal towards the ladies' room.
"… But Nicky try to understand. Give me some time and we will discuss this in person…. Aaghh…" She was walking almost running out of the ladies' room late for her flight. She had the most perfect body and anybody could easily mistake her for a model. Her waist length platinum blonde hair was tied neatly in a high ponytail. Her tight low strung light blue jeans coupled with a crimson v neck tee, navy blue peep toes from Jimmy Choo and the charcoal black Prada handbag that she held was an indication that she came from a wealthy family.
Ryan reacted almost on instinct as his hands automatically clutched her waist. His dark brown hair fell over his amethyst eyes as they met the misty grey ones of hers. It may have been a few seconds but it felt as if time had stood still as they locked in this tight embrace. They might have stayed that way if Ryan hadn't heard a slight familiar chuckle.
"Ahem…. I leave you for a few minutes and you go around embracing strangers." Hayden let out a giggle as her brother's face began to change colours.
"Huh?!... Oh I'm so clumsy… I'm s..sorry" Ryan managed to gather his breath as he held on to this young woman tightly on her waist. The moment he heard his sister he let go and picked up the blonde lady's cell phone off the floor before continuing, "I'm so sorry. I should have looked where I was going. My little sister here decided to take ages in the lady's room. I hope you are not hurt."
The blonde model smirked as she saw her rescuer change shades so quickly. "I should apologise too. Any way I need to catch my flight. It is already boarding. So see you soon?"
"Yeah…" Ryan began to say but the young woman vanished into the crowd. 'Who is that girl...?'
"Let's check in Ryu. You can day-dream about that blonde model later." Hayden managed to say before dragging a blushing Ryan towards the counter.
Meanwhile in Japan:
The delicious smell coming from the kitchen below was a sure indicator that her husband was awake long before she was and was sure that he prepared some of her favourite breakfast items. With that thought she moved a stray strand of russet hair that was covering her emerald green eyes. As she got off the bed she felt her stomach lurch. Something was wrong and she did not know what. She ran straight to the bathroom next door, burying her face in the commode as she threw up dinner. She had been feeling uneasy for a few days now but this was the first time she threw up. Barely able to stand as the room spun around her, this former miko struggled to remain upright without collapsing to a heap.
"Miaka…. Breakfast is ready…" came a deep voice from the kitchen below. She loved breakfast especially some made by her koibito. She struggled to reply fighting the urge to scream out to him in need. 'What is happening to me? Nakago… No I won't bother him.' She knew he would run to help her and fuss over her. 'I am not going to be a cry baby. I am 23 years old and not a child' she told herself.
"In a minute…" was all she could manage to say before she buried her head into the commode once more to empty the remaining contents of her stomach.
buzz….. buzz….. "Hello?" he said as he pushed himself up on the bed at his sister's voice. It had been long and she knew better than to ring up at 5 am.
"Hi Nicky? I believe I have some bad news" said a young woman with a thick American accent.
"Tell me Steph what it is this time?" said a bored Nicholas Raine as he jumped soundlessly out of bed so that he wouldn't wake his wife. He pulled on his robe and walked downstairs and sat on the couch.
"Mom called. This time it is serious."
"Serious? How?" he replied as a ghost of a smirk appeared on his face.
"Really bad. Dad is sick."
"What do you want from me?"
"We as in mom and me thought that it would be time for you to take over the family business."
"You know very well that I can't do that. I can't force Miaka to come and live in the USA and leave her family and friends behind. Her life is here so invariably I must decline. Then there is also the company I have worked so hard to build. I can't abandon everything and just come home. Besides that there's also the fact that the old man and me ..."
"I understand Nicky but you know the business better than anyone else. I have been managing the company on my own. I can barely keep it together. Please Nick I need your help"
"I'm sorry Steph. I can't be of assistance..."
"But Nicky try to understand. Give me some time and we will discuss this in person…. Aaghh…"
"Hello Steph? Stephanie Raine what do you think you are….." beep beep beep 'She hung up on me…' He decided to call her back. The number that you are trying to reach is currently switched off. 'She switched her phone off Sigh...' Nicholas rolled his eyes and glanced at the alarm clock – 6 am. "Better get breakfast started before Miaka wakes up..."
"Miaka, my love, are you all right? Normally before I finish saying the word BREAKFAST you are here" The former Seryuu seishi joked, his eyes turning a shimmering blue hue.
"I'm fine Nakago, there is nothing to worry about. Just as a precaution I think I'll make a visit to the doctor. Could u drop me off ?" Miaka asked as she tried to finish the pancakes that Nakago made so lovingly for her.
Nakago turned away so that Miaka couldn't pick up the half smirk on his face and pretended to clean his plate while he replied;
"I'm sorry Miaka. Something urgent has come up and I have to be at the office. I'm sure Keiskue won't mind if you drag him along. Don't forget to call and tell me what the doctor says, koibito. I'll be waiting. Now I got to go. Aishiteru Miaka."
"Aishiteru Nakago." She said as he gave her a warm kiss before he left for work.
'I hope it is not something serious. I just hope Keiskue is free.'
"Hello Keiskue? Its Miaka…. Yes I am ok…. Are you free in a bit? No I wanted to go to the clinic. NO nothing to worry. Just a check – up. The new clinic downtown? Perfect. Pick me up in 20? Thanks."
A/N: Special thanks to Tatiana, my dear friend, for helping me and editing and dealing with my nonsense.