Broken Promises
~ Seshiri Kou
Disclaimer:
Hullo! Well uh, I recommend that you only read this after you've seen most (if not all) of Fushigi Yuugi O.o;; because there are MAJOR spoilers…. OKI um all of the characters except Seshiri and Nanuri are copyrighted by Watase Yu, and um… yeah… O.o you use any of my characters (Seshiri) and OR any characters belonging to my friend (Nanuri) Without permission an you are very very dead as in X_X get it? ^.^ good!Chapter 1
Name: Seshiri Hayashi
Age: 15
Occupation: Taiitsukun's Apprentice (soon to be Chichiri's)
Hair: Light blue
Eyes: purple
Powers: Magic abilities
Seshiri slowly walked down the path singing. "Tokimeki no doukasen ga, karada juu o hasitteku, bara bara ni naranai you ni" She uninterestingly prodded the soft dirt with her staff. "Taiitsukun-sama didn't say that it would take me THIS long to get to the palace!" Seshiri frowned, sighing, and continued walking at a slow pace.
Taiitsukun, why did you send me away? What could I possibly learn from a MONK? Even if he WAS a student of yours I'm sure I could learn much more from you….. But still, at least I will get to meet the Suzaku no miko. Hmm I don't think I'm going to like her at all-if she's as baka as Taiitsukun describes her…
Name: Taiitsukun
Age: Hundred, Thousands, who knows
Occupation: Pretty much ruler of the universe
Hair: Gray
Eyes: Black
Power: Magic, ruler of universe
Name: Nyan-Nyan
Age: Unknown
Occupation: Taiitsukun's helper
Hair: Green
Eyes: Blue?
Powers: Magic Abilities + healing
Seshiri looked up and saw the gates. "WAI! KONAN! I'm FINALLY HERE!" Seshiri turned chibi and did a victory dance. "WAI! WAI! WAI!" The people passing through the gates stared at her. "WAI! WAI! WA-" Seshiri stopped yelling and looked around nervously. "Ehehe… Just so excited to be here." Her voice trailed off.
All eyes were on her as she quickly walked through the gates into Konan. Her eyes grew larger and larger. "Wau!! It's so big here!! So many people!" Seshiri nervously pushed her way through the crowds.
Wau! This is scaryyyy! So many people! All of them are pushing around and-
"AAAAHH!!!!!" Chibi-Seshiri tripped over some ones foot and fell flat on her face. "AaaAAaaahhhh! I don't think I like Konan…"A paranoid civilian heard this remark and began shouting. "THIS GIRL DOESN'T LIKE KONAN! SHE MUST BE A KU'TOU SPY!" Seshiri looked up bewildered. "Nani?!?" The crowd had formed a big circle around her.
Seshiri slowly stood up. "N-no! I'm not a Ku'tou spy!" people began to whisper. "She doesn't like Konan! If she doesn't like it here then she must be against us!" Out of nowhere a pack of guards hustled through. "Alright what's the commotion?" "A Ku'tou SPY!" someone called out.
The guard eyed Seshiri. "SEIZE THAT WOMAN!" The guards all ran in and grabbed Seshiri's arms, lifting her up. Seshiri screamed, "AAH WHAT TH' HELL DO YOU THINK YOU'RE DOING!?!? PUT ME DOWN!"
Seshiri tried to fight off the guards, but they eventually 'escorted' her to the palace.
"Ah! The palace! Is THAT where you were taking me in such a rough manner? Good, I need to speak with the Emperor." The guard growled at her. "I'm sure you do." He turned to the others saying, "Take her to the jail, I will tell the Emperor we have a Ku'tou spy." Chibi-Seshiri kicked at the guard. "NANI!? BAKA I'M NOT A SPY!"
The group of guards carted her to the jail and threw her inside. "Stay in there an shaddap!" Chibi-Seshiri glared at the guards and stuck her tongue out at them. "Baka guards! I HATE Konan!" Seshiri sat down an sulked in her cell.
Seshiri sat on the ground and thought to herself. Taiitsukun! This wasn't part of the plan! I was s'posed to come here and meet up with Chichiri-sama and finish my training! I wasn't s'posed to be thrown in jail! The baka guards here are so DENSE they don't know an innocent person when they see one! Psh… A Ku'tou spy, how dare they.
Seshiri hugged her knees and looked down at the floor. "The least they could do is give me something to eat…" She began to sing softly, "Maiagare, Suzaku miracle la…Densetsu ga ugoki dashite….Hontou no watashi ga hirogaru-" Seshiri looked up as the door opened.
She quickly got to her feet and ran to the door of her cell. The guard from before walked in with another person. He stood in front of her door and glared at her. "On your knees wretch! The Emperor has come to make a personal call!" Seshiri glared back at the guard. "I bow for no one, much less the Emperor of Konan."
The person the guard was with slowly stepped out of the shadows laughing. "Fiery thing isn't she." Seshiri turned to the person. He spoke again. "I didn't think that Ku'tou was using young girls as spies."
Seshiri glared at the figure. "They AREN'T you baka, I am here from Taiitsukun to complete my training with the Suzaku Seishi Chichiri!" The Emperor cocked his head at her confused, which seemed a very strange thing for the Emperor of Konan to do, and said,
"Guard, would you release this girl and send her to my chambers?" The guard stared at the Emperor "Y-yes your highness, at once." The Emperor nodded and quickly walked out of the jail. The guard unlocked Seshiri suspiciously and led her quickly to the Emperors room. "I don't know what sort of witchcraft you are using on the Emperor, but I've got my eye on you!"
Seshiri only nodded, too lost in thought to care. Why in the hell am I being sent to his CHAMBERS!? That's awfully private isn't it? Is it possible that Hotohori-sama, the Emperor, figured out who I am? Maybe he isn't as baka as the rest of his country. The Guard opened the door to Hotohori's chambers. He muttered, "Inside." And showed her in.
Hotohori was already waiting for her. "Leave us" He commanded. The guard bowed and backed out of the room. Hotohori stood still for a few minutes, completely silent.
Gods SAY something already! Oi this is awkward! Why's he so damn quiet?
Hotohori smiled and turned his back to Seshiri. He snapped his fingers and suddenly he became Chichiri. "Ahh it's very tiring to do that for a long time no da!" Seshiri's jaw dropped. "Ch-ch-chichiri-sama?Seishi Name: Chichiri
Age: 24
Hair: Light Blue
Eyes: Brown
Power: Magic Abilities
Chichiri nodded. "Hai no da! Taiitsukun sent you here to become my apprentice correct no da?" Seshiri nodded, staring uncertainly at Chichiri. "Chichiri-sama, would you mind telling me WHY you are masquerading as Hotohori-sama?"
"Hotohori-sama is off with the others looking for the remaining Suzaku Seishi no da. He couldn't stand being here so I volunteered to take his place no da!" Seshiri nodded. "Very clever! Did Taiitsukun-sama teach you that trick?"
"Hai no da. And I am supposed to teach it to you, ne?" Seshiri nodded. "Hai Chichiri-sama." "Well then we should get started no da! We have a long time ahead of us no da."
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Chibi-Chichiri/Hotohori stood on his head.
"Eee this job gets PRETTY boring no da!" Seshiri was sitting curled up in a chair reading a book. "I didn't know that there were so many incantations!!!!!! It's overwhelming!" One of the assistants walked into the room. "Highness, the miko has just returned, with the Seishi." In an instant Chichiri/Hotohori was gone. "Er… Emperor?" the assistant looked around, bewildered. Seshiri sighed. "Go ready a feast, I am sure they will all be very hungry."
There goes all my fun. No more studying, from what I hear about Miaka it's impossible to get ANY work done! And if I ever want to become like Chichiri I HAVE to study! Oo Ding-dong whose THAT?
Seshiri had just walked into the courtyard where all of the Seishi were gathered, and a strikingly handsome Seishi caught her eye.Miaka looked up, "Oooo Chichiri-san! Whose your friend?" Chichiri turned to Seshiri. "This is Seshiri-chan. Taiitsukun-sama sent her here to study as my apprentice no da!" Chibi-Miaka ran up to Seshiri. "I'm the Suzaku no miko! And I'm so glad you're going to be with us!"
Name: Miaka
Age: 15
Occupation: Suzaku no Miko, student
Hair: Brown
Eyes: Brown
Powers: Suzaku no Miko
Seshiri stared at Miaka startled. She's not anything like Taiitsukun-sama said, so far, she seems kinda nice! Chibi-Seshiri smiled. "Pleased ta meet you Miaka-sama! But-" she pointed to the others. "Who are they?"
Seishi Name: Hotohori
Age: 18
Occupation: Emperor, Suzaku Seishi
Hair: Brown
Eyes: Green
Power: Sword fighting abilities
Seishi Name: Nuriko
Age: 18
Occupation: Suzaku Seishi, Works in the Harem
Hair: Purple
Eyes: Purple
Power: Strength
Seishi Name: Mitsukake
Age: 22
Occupation: Suzaku Seishi, Doctor
Hair: Black
Eyes: Brown
Power: Healing
Seishi Name: Chiriko
Age: 15
Occupation: Suzaku Seishi
Hair: Dirty Blond
Eyes: Blue/Green
Power: Can control his life energy and attack others by focusing through his flute.
Seishi Name: Tasuki
Age: 17
Occupation: Suzaku Seishi, Bandit
Hair: Orange/Red
Eyes: Brown/Green
Power: Agility, has a tessen that shoots fire
Miaka smiled and said, "WELL Chiriko is the guy with the flute, Nuriko is the gay guy with purple hair, Hotohori-sama is the emperor, you know Chichiri, Mitsukake is the big strong medicine guy, and Tasuki is the fanged person with the tessen."
Seshiri grinned and bowed. "Happy to make you're acquaintance." His name's Tasuki? Eeeee he's damn hot! Seshiri shook her head. "But Miaka, that's only six, where's the other guy?" Miaka looked at the ground. "Tamahome…." Seshiri nodded. "Wow that really tells me a whole lot about where he is."
Name: Tamahome
Age: 18
Occupation: Suzaku Seishi
Hair: Dark Blue
Eyes: Gray/Green/Blue color
Powers: Martial arts/life force blasts
Miaka smiled. "He's in Ku'tou right now." Seshiri quirked an eyebrow. "Mmm-hmmm……" A servant came up behind Seshiri and bowed. "The feast is ready."
Seshiri grinned, "I had the liberty of telling them to get you some things to eat!" Seshiri walked into the dining room, trying to seem polite. "You can all have uh.. whatever hehe" Chibi-Seshiri walked around to where she was sitting, but managed to trip.
Seshiri went falling right into the ground. "……." Miaka stared at Seshiri "Man, an I thought those things only happened to ME!" Nuriko walked over to Seshiri. "It's ok, I can help you up!" He smiled an pulled Seshiri up. "Arigatou gozaimasu!" Nuriko grinned. "Noooo problem, our Miaka does that all the time, I've quite gotten used to picking people up…"
Chichiri involved himself in a conversation with Hotohori, while Miaka and Nuriko discussed something. Mitsukake and Chiriko where in a deep conversation about healing, and Tasuki was busy stuffing his face with food, and guzzling sake.
Seshiri smiled to herself. Ding-dong. He IS a good looking guy isn't he… Now if only his personality was as great as his looks!
Seshiri tried to be apart of the Miaka, Nuriko conversation, while trying to keep her eyes off Tasuki, and it wasn't quite working. "So you guys have carriages, without horses?" Nuriko stared at Miaka in awe. She nodded smugly "YUP! AND we have PLANES!" Seshiri glanced at Miaka "Planes?" "Yes! Planes! They can fly through the air!"
Chibi-Seshiri's eyes got large "No way!" Miaka nodded. "It actually FLIES?" Miaka laughed. "Well there ARE better inventions than THAT you know, like the Television!" Nuriko quirked an eyebrow "Television?" "YUP! Tons of shows that come out of this little box!" Seshiri shook her head. "Uh-uh Miaka-sama, Now you're just making stuff up." Seshiri quickly glanced back at Tasuki, but he was too busy with his sake to notice.
Seshiri sighed and continued to talk to Nuriko and Miaka.
Hotohori stood up. "I don't know about all of you, but I am greatly exhausted from our trip and would like to get a good nights sleep before we recover Tamahome." Miaka's eyes lit up. "Good idea Hotohori-sama!" She quickly stood up. "Sayonara! I'm off to bed!"
One by one the Seishi all left the table. Soon it was just Seshiri and Tasuki. "Aren't ya gonna go to bed?" Tasuki looked at Seshiri with his eyes half closed. Seshiri did her best to keep from laughing at his expression. "Hai, I will, soon enough." Tasuki smirked and poured himself yet another glass of sake. "Uh… Tasuki-sama, don't you think you should lay off on the sake? You're gonna have one hell of a hang over in the morning."
Tasuki shrugged. "Well ya get the good with the bad, an sometimes ya just gotta take it!" Seshiri and Tasuki stood up. She muttered "Sayonara, Tasuki-sama." Seshiri walked around the table and tripped. Instead of the floor, she fell into Tasuki's arms. Seshiri's eyes grew wide "GOMEN NASAI!!! Ah this is embarrassing!" Seshiri stood up quickly, hoping he didn't notice her blush.
Tasuki laughed at her saying, "No problem Seshiri-chan, any time."
He walked out of the room leaving Seshiri alone.
Seshiri began the long walk back to her sleeping quarters. Baka, baka, baka, BAKA! You just HAD to trip didn't you, you just HAD to fall into him didn't you! Well that just totally ruined every chance I could have possibly had with him! He's going to think I'm some desperate girl who did that on purpose! I certainly messed everything up tonight… Seshiri sighed. Baka…
She reached her room and walked in, closing the door behind her. She leaned back against the door. You have to admit it was kind of nice though….. She paused for a second. Yes well good job Seshiri, baka, once again I messed it up!
Seshiri climbed into bed and stared at her ceiling, trying not to think. It doesn't matter. I probably didn't ruin anything. It's not like he could have possibly liked me anyway, so what did I mess up? Absolutely nothing. She closed her eyes, satisfied, and slowly fell asleep.
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Seshiri quirked an eyebrow at Chichiri. "So you and I will cast a spell so Miaka-chan can talk to that other guy?" Chichiri nodded. "Hai no da! We will arrange for a meeting place, and then we will get Tamahome-san back!" Seshiri smiled. "I get it… So I help you, so it will last longer?" Chichiri nodded. "Hai no da…. We better get started no da." Seshiri sat down next to Chichiri and followed his instructions.
Miaka raced into the room. Chichiri shook his head. "Women take so long to get ready no da! Tamahome has been waiting no da." Miaka smiled. "Sorry, sorry." Chichiri turned to the folding screen. "Here, look at the folding screen no da. You only have a short time, so get right to the point no da…"
Miaka kneeled down and sat in front of the screen. "Tamahome…."
Seshiri had her eyes closed concentrating. Hurry up Miaka-chan! We can't stay like this forever! Baka what happened to getting straight to the point?
Chichiri yelled, "Miaka-chan! The spell is running out!" Seshiri kept her eyes closed, trying to make the spell last.
"Times up!!!!!" Chichiri ended the spell. "But at least you were able to talk to him safely no da!……Miaka-sama?" Seshiri opened her eyes and tried not to laugh. Miaka was sitting there with her lips pressed up against the screen. "Miaka." Seshiri tapped Miaka. "The spell's over…"
Seshiri walked out of the room behind Miaka and Chichiri. Seshiri followed them into a room with the others and collapsed in a chair, exhausted. Miaka smiled, "Tomorrow Tamahome is going to be back with us! And we are going to summon Suzaku!"
Hotohori nodded. "Hai. Very well done Miaka." Chichiri stood next to Seshiri. "Very well done Seshiri! Arigatou! With your help we were able to finish the spell no da!" Seshiri nodded her eyes half closed. Chibi-Nuriko stood, towering over her. "I think someone's a little sleeeeeepyyyyy!" Chibi-Seshiri swatted at Nuriko. "Nuriko! I'm fine! I don't need a bed time!!!!"
Tasuki quirked an eyebrow at her. "Oh really, it looks to me like you're half asleep already!" Seshiri smirked at him. "Well, who asked you?"
Tasuki's jaw dropped. Chibi-Nuriko looked back and forth between them, not quite getting it. Chichiri tried not to laugh. "Tasuki-san…. Very nice teeth no da…" Tasuki quickly closed his mouth an turned his back to them, sulking.
Seshiri laughed. BAKA! WHY THE HELL DID YOU DO THAT!? I DON'T KNOW I JUST DID! BAKABAKABAKA! Seshiri rubbed her eyes and tried to drown out the voices of those laughing at them. Well he probably hates me now, no need to even TRY to be nice to him. Why the hell did I do that anyway? I didn't mean to say that! It just kind of popped out…. Seshiri stood up.
"I'm not that tired, although I may appear to be asleep." Nuriko stifled a laugh. "I don't know about you guys but I am going to have some sake to celebrate Tamahome-san's long awaited return!" Miaka cheered. "WAI! LET'S PARTY!" Chiriko smiled. "I shall strike up a lively tune and increase our happiness!" Seshiri blinked at Chiriko. "Uh…you do that…" She laughed and followed the others to where they could have a drink.
Seshiri sat down next to Miaka. She grabbed a bottle of sake and poured herself a glass. "So Miaka, what is it with you and this Tamahome guy?" Miaka smiled. "He was the first person I ever met. When me and Yui first got here… It was him, he saved us. Ever since then I was with him, even when Yui was sent back. I love him, and he loves me. But Yui loves him too. So it's very complicated."
Seshiri nodded, trying to understand. "Well, I've never had guy problems like that."
Tasuki began to eye the two, while paying attention to what Nuriko was saying.
Seshiri continued. "For one I started out with Taiitsukun-sama, and believe me, there aren't ANY guys there." Chibi-Miaka stared at Seshiri. "Yeah! We've been there! I didn't see a single guy!" Chibi-Seshiri nodded. "It was torture! You can't even imagine what it was like!" Miaka looked at Seshiri in horror. "I'm surprised you're still alive!" Seshiri erupted with laughter.
Miaka started talking to Hotohori, probably about the summoning of Suzaku, and Seshiri began to fall asleep. She put her head down on the table, and tried to keep her eyes open.
Mitsukake walked over to Seshiri. Laughing, he shook his head. "It looks like Seshiri was tired, just like Nuriko said." Nuriko looked over at them smugly "Of course I was right." Tasuki glanced over at Seshiri saying, "Should we wake her up?"
Nuriko shook his head. "No, she can't be THAT heavy! I bet even YOU could lift her Tasuki, weakling that you are!"
Chibi-Tasuki glared at Nuriko. "I am not a weakling!"
Nuriko tried not to laugh "Prove it!" Tasuki gave Nuriko the evil eye before standing up. "Ok then I will!" Nuriko nodded "Ok." Tasuki walked around to where Seshiri was sleeping. "Because I'm not a weakling!" Nuriko smiled "Ok then." Tasuki looked at Nuriko and picked up Seshiri.
"Bwah! See!? I am NOT a weakling!" Seshiri slowly opened her eyes, awoken by the change in her position. Nani…? "AAAH WHAT DO YOU THINK YOU'RE DOING?" Tasuki looked down at Seshiri, startled, and dropped her. Chibi-Tasuki said, "Ah nothing! Nuriko just called me a weakling because he said I couldn't pick anything up and-" Chibi-Seshiri whacked Tasuki on the head. "Baka! Why'd you drop me!? That HURT!"
Tasuki rubbed his head. "Gomen Seshiri-chan…" Tasuki held out a hand to help her up. Seshiri glared at him and stood up, ignoring the outstretched hand. Brushing herself off she said, "Sayonara everyone! Oyasumi."
She quickly left the room, and headed for her room. What was he doing? Was that really what happened or… She closed her eyes and shook her head. Baka, remember what Taiitsukun said, "Keep your eyes off the men! They may be good hearted, good looking, and funny but they are treacherous as snakes." I should really try to keep in mind Taiitsukun's teachings. Men will only make me stray from the path I have chosen.
She reached her room and closed the door. Quickly changing she lay in bed thinking. What the hell was that all about? Gomen Taiitsukun-sama, I'm trying not to think about it! I'm doing my best! But I can't help it… I can't seem to get him out of my mind! What am I gonna do about this? I can't just delete practically a perfect guy from my mind! Soon she became frustrated.
Come ON Seshiri! Get a hold of yourself! He's not THAT good looking, and he is DEFIANTLY not that nice!
She closed her eyes tightly and tried to fall asleep.
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Seshiri rolled over on her side. Gah… No.. Must not wake up… I'm sure I can go to sleep if I keep my eyes closed long enough!!!! She kept her eyes closed, but the sunlight crept through the windows, and the birds chirped VERY loudly. Seshiri pulled the covers over her head and continued to try and sleep.
Nuriko barged into her room. "Seshi-chan! Time to get up! You wanna be all ready for Tamahome's return right?" Seshiri turned over and looked groggily up at Nuriko. "How can you BE like that? Stop being so perky! It's not normal at this hour!" Nuriko shook his head. "Seshi-chan…It's almost noon." "NANI?" Seshiri sat up in bed. "Chichiri-sama needed my help! Gah I have to get ready!"
Seshiri stumbled out of bed. "Nuriko! Why didn't you wake me up earlier?!" Nuriko tried hard not to laugh. "Because, baka, Mitsukake said to let you sleep."
Seshiri grabbed some clothes from a drawer. "Well you know me, late to bed early to rise!" Nuriko laughed and walked out of the room saying, "You better hurry up Seshi-chan! Chichiri-sama was getting very impatient."
Seshiri quickly changed and raced out of her room. She ran through the courtyard to the main room where Chichiri was waiting. "CHICHIRI-SAMA!" She called out. She ran over to him stumbling and fell flat on her face at his feet. "Gomen Chichiri-sama!! Nuriko-chan didn't wake me up on time!"
Chichiri laughed at her. "It's ok no da! Just as long as you are ready now no da, I don't think we have that much time to spare no da!" Seshiri nodded. "Yeah I'm all ready! Um…." She blinked and looked around nervously. "Uh…What is it exactly that we are doing?"
Chichiri shook her head at her in disbelief. "Seshi-chan where have you been for the past few days!? We are preparing the spell to retrieve Tamahome-san no da!" Seshiri blinked and nodded. "Oh..Uh yeah.. I remember now. Um.. yeah that spell…" She laughed nervously, still totally clueless. She stood up and Chibi-Chichiri shook his finger in her face. "Seshi-chan! You need to drink less sake no da!! It's going straight to your head no da!"
Seshiri nodded. "Hai!"
Chichiri went over the spell with Seshiri one last time. "Do you have it NOW no da?" Chibi-Seshiri nodded smiling. "Hai! I actually have it!" Chibi-Chichiri cheered. "Wai no da! It only took you about an HOUR!" Chibi-Seshiri collapsed on the ground. "Brain in pain, do NOT make me think until we have to do the spell ok?" Chichiri laughed, "Very strenuous ne?" Chibi-Seshiri nodded. "Hai!!!!"
Seshiri stood up. "I don't know about you but I'm starved!" She walked out of the room and went into the kitchens. Chiriko was already there. He sat in a chair softly playing his flute. "Beautiful music Chiriko!" Chiriko looked up startled. "Seshiri! I didn't see you standing there!"
Seshiri grunted and sat down in a chair. "Well I'm pretty easy to miss!" Chibi-Seshiri glanced around. "Do they have any food left?" Chiriko nodded and handed her a bowl full of food. "I was snacking on these while I was trying to think up some new songs!"
Seshiri smiled. "Good for you Chiriko! I'm sure that they are masterpieces!" Chiriko smiled and looked at his flute fondly. He carefully brought it up to his lips and played a soft tune.
Seshiri's eyes began to close. As if in a trance her head slowly began to fall to her chest and she was starting to slump in her chair.
Tasuki barged into the room with Nuriko following. "Hai Nuriko, just a little sa-" Tasuki turned to face Seshiri, half asleep, with Chiriko quickly stuffing his flute into his pocket. Nuriko called out, "Oi Tasuki kinda hard to get in with you blocking the door ya know!" Tasuki nodded absent mindedly, trying to figure out what was going on.
Chiriko smiled up at Tasuki. "Hello Tasuki-san! I was just on my way out!" Chiriko stood up abruptly and brushed past Tasuki and Nuriko. Tasuki walked into the room and stood in front of Seshiri, who was still in a trance. Nuriko looked at Chiriko disappearing around a corner. "Nani? What was THAT all about?"
Tasuki shook his head. "I'm not quite sure but Chiriko sure is acting strange lately! Ever since we began talk of getting Tamahome back…" Nuriko nodded and walked over to Seshiri. "Seshi-chan?
"
Seshiri looked up, her eyes still half closed. "Hmm?" She rubbed her eyes at looked up at Nuriko and Tasuki, who were staring down at her questioningly.
"Nani?" Tasuki quirked an eyebrow at her. "What was Chiriko doing?" Seshiri rubbed her eyes again saying, "He was just playing a new tune he was working on, and suddenly I got all sleepy…"
What happened? Why did I suddenly wanna go to bed? Was it because I was up so late drinking sake last night? I don't THINK so… However it is possible, But then why did I start right when Chiriko started playing his new song?
She shook her head."I must have been more tired than I thought I was!" Chibi-Seshiri smiled up at them. "I should probably get some more sleep!" "Hai but not now!" Nuriko laughed at her. "You still have to help Chichiri with the spell!"
Seshiri nodded grimly. "Oh yeah….That thing….Oh joy.." Tasuki grinned. "I take it you aren't looking forward to it?" Chibi-Seshiri shook her head vigorously "Gods no! Besides when Tamahome-san comes back him and Miaka-chan will be all lovey-dovey…NOT NICE!"
Tasuki nodded. "Hai! I agree completely! Try to imagine Miaka-chan snuggling up to that guy!" Seshiri shuddered. "I'd rather not!" Nuriko looked back and forth between the two trying not to laugh. "Hmm very interesting" he said under his breath.
Seshiri yawned and smiled at them. "I am thoroughly exhausted so I think I'm going to have a short nap or something before I have to help Chichiri-sama." Tasuki nodded. "Hai, of course!" Seshiri glanced over at him, not sure if he was trying to be pert.
Seshiri stood up out of her chair and let Nuriko take her seat. "Ja ne!." She muttered and walked to her room.
Dammit Tasuki! You aren't making this anymore easy! Why you gotta be so damn nice when I'm trying to forget about you!? Dammit it's gonna be even harder with Tamahome around! With him and Miaka together they will be SO lovey-dovey, and then I'll wish I had someone to share it with and AGH
She sat down and curled up into a chair, falling asleep.
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Seshiri opened her eyes and straightened up. I guess it's time to go to the main room. She sighed. After we get Tamahome then we'll summon Suzaku and I'll probably have to leave all of them behind. She stood up, smiling slightly. I almost wish they wont summon Suzaku…. She walked out of her room and quietly walked to the main room where they would go to get Tamahome.
I wish I could stay while they got Tamahome. I'm not sure I want to go to Ku'tou. I have a bad feeling about this! Even if Chichiri does need my help I don't want to go.
She opened the door and walked in, the others were already there. "Are you ready Seshi-chan no da?" Chichiri said, turning to Seshiri. She nodded slowly, glancing over at Tasuki, who seemed busy staring off into space. Hotohori turned to Miaka saying "Take care of yourself." Chiriko stood up from his seat "Can't we go with her?"
"Can't they?" Miaka asked, turning to Chichiri and Seshiri. Chichiri shook his head, "The fewer people the better no da. They have a barrier no da. Even if I keep my chi down they can sense it no da! With Miaka-chan, Seshiri-chan, and me going it will be quite hard to maintain connection!" Tasuki shook his head and stood up. "I'll go." Seshiri turned to Tasuki, keeping silent. Miaka smiled. "Tasuki." Tasuki nodded "I wanna meet this Tamahome guy!" Miaka shook her head.
"Tasuki-san weren't you listening?" Chibi-Tasuki shook his head "Oh but what shall I do with this delicious Niku Manju!? And I wanted to give it to you!" Miaka waved her hands at Chichiri "Aw poor thing cut the guy some slack Chichiri-san!!! We should let him go!" Chichiri backed away from Miaka. "O..o..Okay no da!"
Tasuki grinned. "All right!" Miaka then latched onto his arm, eating the treat. Seshiri laughed at the Chibis. "Hey don't eat my arm!" He shouted. Chichiri turned to Seshiri "Ready no da?" "Hai." She said softly. Chichiri nodded. "Ok, begin no da!" Seshiri began concentrating on turning Chichiri's cloak which was on the floor, into a portal for Ku'tou.
Chichiri smiled and waved. "All right no da! Here we go no da!"
Miaka stepped into the cloak and began sinking in it. "Sayonara! We're off!"
Seshiri carefully stepped onto the cape, testing it out. Nodding she smiled and sank through the portal. Nuriko waved "Watch yourself!" Chichiri pushed Tasuki into the cloak and then stood on it himself. "Ja ne!" He waved and slowly they all disappeared.
Miaka muttered. "Chichiri.. Seshiri…Your magic is really great. It took only instants to transport us.. but couldn't you have picked a better spot?!" Seshiri looked down from the tree and tried to move. "Hey! Don't move!" Chibi-Tasuki was on top of Seshiri. "I don't wanna fall!" Chibi-Seshiri glared at him. "It's not like I wanted to be right here EITHER!"
Chichiri looked down at them from his separate branch. "Are you ok no da?" They yelled in union. "NO WE'RE NOT OK!" "AAH!" They all fell out of the tree in a big clump. Miaka looked up. "Hey! Mitsukake's cat is here!" Seshiri stood up, pushing Tasuki off and glanced down at the cat. "Yeah?"
Name: Tama-neko
Age: Unknown
Occupation: Mitsukake's cat
Hair: Um White with brown…
Eyes: Black
Powers: Unknown
"Well! Because Tamahome-san said to meet him near a big tree, surrounded by flowers! And animals have a great sense of smell, right?" "Oh I get it!" Chibi-Tasuki grinned and picked up Chibi-Chichiri. "Meow?" Chibi-Chichiri said. Seshiri laughed at Tasuki. "The cat's over here." Tasuki dropped Chichiri. "Uh.. I knew that!"
Tama-neko sniffed the air and began walking. "Hey kitty! Where are you taking us?" The cat led them through bushes, under bushes, and over bushes. Soon they came to a clearing. Where they saw a huge tree surrounded by flowers. Tama-neko stood in front of the tree purring.
Miaka cheered. "This is it! The meeting place! You're great kitty!" Tasuki nodded. "You have to admit that was pretty cool!" Seshiri smiled and looked around. "Uh.. Miaka, where's this Tamahome guy?" Chichiri looked up at the moon. "He did say when the moon was at it's highest no da… So where is he?"
What seemed like hours later Tasuki glared at the ground. "Making a girl wait.. Only an upper class guy would risk that… Or one whose afraid of being caught." Miaka turned to Tasuki, furious. "Tamahome-san's no coward! He'll come! He'll defiantly come!" Seshiri sighed.
This isn't very classy, where the hell is this guy? Why's he making the woman he loves WAIT here?????? Why do I have this strange feeling that something horrible is about to happen? Too many whys… What the-"
Seshiri stood up suddenly as a group of guards came out of nowhere. "Tama….home?" whispered Miaka.A girl with short blond hair and cold eyes glared at Miaka. "It's been a while Miaka." Miakas face fell. "Yui-chan." The girl smirked. "It really has been a while, Miaka. You look well." Miaka looked up bewildered. "Yui, why are you here?"
Name: Yui Hongo
Occupation: Seiryuu no Miko
Hair: Blond
Eyes: Blue
Power: Seiryuu no Miko
Seshiri stood next to Miaka, glaring at the guards. "What the hell is going on here?" a general stepped forward. "You fools. You should have known your Chi would alert us." "Miaka-chan, get back!" Tasuki stepped forward as Seshiri pulled Miaka back. "REKKA SHINEN!" Tasuki yelled, pointing his tessen point blank at the general.
Seishi Name: Nakago
Occupation: Seiryuu Seishi, General of Ku'tou
Hair: Blond
Eyes: Blue
Power: Life force blasts, magic abilities
The general smirked. "So you're Tasuki. I'm sorry, your powers are confined by my barrier." He raised his hand up. "So… Who wants to be the first to die?" Yui interrupted him. "Wait Nakago-sama. It will be boring to kill them so soon. They're our guests. Why not give them a special welcome?" Nakago lowered his hand saying. "I understand."
"Escort them to the dungeon." Miaka yelled, pushing Seshiri back and rammed into the guards. "Miaka-chan!" Seshiri yelled, falling back into Chichiri. "Guys! Get out of here!" Miaka struggled with the guards. Seshiri stood up. "Baka! We can't leave you!" "Hurry!" Miaka screamed.
Chichiri instantly transported himself and the others away.
From their hiding spot in a tree Chichiri turned to Tasuki. "Why so happy Tasuki-san?" He glared. "IM PISSED!" Seshiri nodded. "Why did you pull us away from Miaka-chan?" "There was nothing we could do. Not with our magic sealed no da…." Seshiri said, "But MY magic, it's not based on Suzaku therefor it's not sealed!" Tasuki nodded. "EXACTLY!" Chichiri shook his head.
"I have a feeling that general, Nakago, blocked all forms of magic but Seiryuu, making your magic useless when it comes to transporting out of his barrier…… We can not leave this barrier." Seshiri sat on the branch, trying to suppress her anger. "So what are we s'posed to do?" Tasuki said, throwing up his arms. "We sit and wait." Chichiri said, taking off his mask, revealing his scar. "We conceal our Chi and wait to make a move."
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"But if something happens to Miaka…" Seshiri didn't want to finish. Chichiri shook his head. "No. Miaka wont be killed. I'm sure of it. That girl, Yui, wont let it happen."
Chichiri-sama! Why are you so confident? What makes you think that Yui wont just chop off Miaka-chan's head for the fun of it? Dammit this is confusing! So many questions! Why wasn't Tamahome-san there? Did Yui-sama somehow find out and forbid him from coming?
She sighed and leaned up against the tree. Heh, I knew something bad was going to happen. And I have a feeling it is going to get worse, and soon. Seshiri looked around. An why the hell does Tasuki-san keep looking in my direction???????After what seemed like hours Chichiri sat up. "Ok no da, think it's time?" Tasuki sat up. "Finally!" Seshiri stretched. "Ah, I was starting to freeze like that Chichiri-sama!" Tasuki looked over at Seshiri. And asked Chichiri, "What's the plan?" Seshiri ignored Tasuki's glance. "Well no da, I was thinking that we could disguise ourselves!"
"Nani?" Tasuki asked, turning his glance back to Chichiri. "Well." Chichiri looked over at Tasuki and clobbered him, knocking him out. Seshiri stared at Chichiri. "Uh, as much fun as that was watching, why did you do that?" Chichiri looked over to her.
"My plan is simple no da! I change to look like Nakago, while you change yourself to look like me, and I tie you and Tasuki up to a pillar! I can take Miaka back from the guards, they think I'll be Nakago, and-" Seshiri nodded. "I get it! Ok! Let's go!"
Seshiri jumped down from the tree and looked up. Chichiri pushed Tasuki out of the tree. "Ok no da!" They dragged Tasuki to a pillar where Chichiri then changed his appearance. Seshiri quickly changed hers and stood next
to the pillar with Tasuki as Chichiri/Nakago tied and gagged them.
"Be back soon no da! Ja ne!" Chichiri/Nakago walked off.
This should be interesting! What happens if we're spotted by the REAL general? I don't even want to imagine what will happen THEN…
She kept on the lookout, waiting for Chichiri to return with Miaka. What's taking them so long? I hope they get back soon! These ropes are VERY uncomfortable…. Seshiri smiled as Tasuki struggled. Ehehe I guess he woke up! Too bad I can't tell him what's going on. He must be scared to death. Wait….Who's that? Chichiri?Chichiri/Nakago walked back dragging Miaka. He pointed to Seshiri/Chichiri and Tasuki saying something. "TASUKI! CHICHIRI!" Miaka called out.
"Hold on," Chichiri/Nakago said, raising his hand.
Miaka closed her eyes, as if bracing for the Chi blast. "Just kidding!"
Chichiri/Nakago grinned.
Miaka stared at Chichiri/Nakago "Just… kidding?" Chichiri/Nakago poofed into Chichiri, and Seshiri changed back into herself. Seshiri untied herself and Tasuki. "CHICHIRI! What's the big idea? Clobbering me then tying me up!"
Chibi-Chichiri glanced over at Tasuki and Seshiri. "But Tasuki, it had to look real!" Tasuki muttered and brushed himself off. Turning back to Miaka Chichiri said, "So Miaka! Good match?" He switched forms back into Nakago. Chibi-Miaka twitched on the ground. Seshiri laughed. "A little too good Chichiri-sama!"
Miaka stood up. "Hey Chichiri-san! What's the big idea disguising yourself like that!?" Chichiri shook his head "Sorry no da! It's just, disguised I could walk around freely no da.." Tasuki frowned and stepped towards Miaka. "Miaka, what's with you arm?" Seshiri's eyes widened, "You…It's broken!"
Chichiri looked at Miaka, concerned. "Who did that to you..?" Miaka laughed nervously, "Oh no one! Just when I was escaping I hurt myself!" Seshiri looked at Miaka. "We'd better get you back to Mitsukake so he can heal it! Chichiri can look for Tamahome." Chichiri nodded "Hai no da!"
He quickly transformed into Nakago and walked off briskly, on the lookout for Tamahome. "Hold still Miaka-chan." Seshiri kneeled down next to Miaka. Ripping a piece of her shirt off she bandaged Miakas arm.
Bullshit… Miaka didn't hurt herself like this! How the hell could she have broken her arm by herself? She looks pale as a ghost. Could it be that Tamahome guy? Did he do this to her?"
Seshiri shook her head banishing the thought."I'm sorry Miaka, if it weren't for Nakago's magic I would go with Chichiri and find Tamahome." Tasuki sat down sulking.
Miaka's eyes lit up and she pointed behind Tasuki saying, "LOOK NAKAGO'S OVER THERE DOING A STRIP!" Seshiri and Tasuki both turned to where Miaka pointed. "What the-" Miaka clobbered Seshiri, knocking her out, and grabbed Tasuki and tied them both to the pillar with the rope. Chibi-Tasuki kicked and yelled "MIAKA! WHAT THE HELL DO YOU THINK YER DOIN'?"
"Gomen Tasuki! Gomen Seshiri!" Miaka stood up and ran back in the direction of the tree.
Tasuki did his best to break himself free to no avail. Seshiri was tied up next to him, her head slumped down on her chest. Tasuki looked over at her whispering, "Seshi-chan!" He paused and yelled "SESHI-CHAN!" It was no use, Seshiri remained asleep and Tasuki gave up.
Tasuki looked up suddenly as a Chibi-Chichiri/Nakago came running
towards them.
"THE JIG IS UP NO DA!" he yelled. He stopped running in front of Tasuki. "Tasuki-san, where's Miaka-chan??" Tasuki shook with rage. "She did this to us! An then she ran towards that tree again!"
Chichiri quirked an eyebrow at Tasuki. "Miaka did this? Careless of you!" Chibi-Tasuki kicked at Chichiri. "I told ya I HATE women! They're mean an they don't play fair!" Chichiri shook his head. "Baka."
He snapped his fingers and the ropes disappeared. Seshiri slumped to the ground. "Nani? What did she do to Seshi-chan?" Tasuki knelt down next to Seshiri. "Well she wanted to tie us up, and probably knew that Seshiri could get out of that fix so the easiest thing was to knock her out."
Chichiri sighed and stood Seshiri up, holding her shoulders. "Seshi-chan! I order you to wake UP" He yelled into her ear. "NANI?" Seshiri's eyes opened quickly. "What's happening? Where's Nakago?" Tasuki smirked at Seshiri. "Baka, Miaka-chan got us both."
Seshiri blinked, startled. "Nani??? MIAKA???" Tasuki grinned "Hai." Seshiri shook her head. "Wau! I never thought I'd see the day!" Chichiri let go of Seshiri's shoulders "Enough talk no da! We have to go get Miaka!"
Seshiri said "Hai" and turned around to the direction of the tree. "She went this way, ne?" Tasuki stood next to her "Hai! How did you know?" Seshiri put her hands on her hips, smirking. "Oh just a hunch." "Come ON no da!" Chichiri ran off, following Miaka's trail.
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Seshiri ran after Chichiri. Miaka! What the hell did you do that for? Why did you do that, and then run back to that tree? Do you think Tamahome will be there? Maybe it's possible….. I doubt it, if he was coming he would have showed up the first time! Unless Nakago found out and was holding him hostage. Damn this is so confusing!!!!! What the hell!?!?
Seshiri nearly tripped over herself as a tall figure raised up nunchucks and was about to bring them down on top of Miaka's head.
Tasuki jumped in the way, taking the blow himself. Seshiri staggered and halted to a stop. "Tasuki!" She ran over to him as he set Miaka down. "Tasuki! Are you alright no da?" Chichiri knelt by Miaka. Tasuki nodded "Hai, but Miaka isn't!"
Seshiri tried to ignore the blood that slowly trickled its way down Tasuki's
face. She kneeled down next to the others saying, "She's fainted. She pushed herself too much with that arm!"
The man who hit Tasuki straightened up "Suzaku's guardians eh? Good. You save me the trouble of looking for you." Chichiri turned to face the man. "Tamahome! What are you doing no da!?"
Seshiri felt Miaka's forehead and held her into sitting position. Tasuki stood up slowly, trying to suppress his anger. "You….Tamahome.. You did this to her didn't you..?" Seshiri pleaded with Tasuki. "Tasuki! Calm down!" Tasuki turned to face Tamahome. "Not only her arm! You've broken her heart as well! After she was looking forward to seeing you so much!"
"I'm not going to forgive you for this!" Tamahome smirked. "Oh yeah? What do you plan to do about it?" Tasuki stood, ready to attack. "Tear you to pieces!" saying that Tasuki lunged at Tamahome.
Chichiri called out to Tasuki. "Tasuki! Stop it! Tamahome's one of us! He's a friend!"
Tasuki dodged blows from Tamahome. "He hurt Miaka! What kind of friend would do that?" Tasuki took a blow from Tamahome. Seshiri bit her lip and fought back tears. "Tasuki! Stop it! He's killing you!"
Tasuki took another blow. "Son of a bitch!" He yelled and threw some punches at Tamahome's head. He grabbed his tessen and straightened it into a blade. Thrusting it towards Tamahome, he fought the other Seishi back. Seshiri closed her eyes and cringed away from the battle. She called out to Tasuki, the sob evident in her voice, "Tasuki-san! Please… Stop!"
Tasuki…! Stop.. Don't do this! Every hit you take hurts ME! I don't want to see you killed!! Tasuki just this once lay off and stop fighting!!!
Tasuki did his best to ignore her cries. Tasuki was hit with the nunchuks and he pulled back. "If you're gonna use your toys I'll use mine!" Tasuki pointed his fan at Tamahome and yelled, "REKKA SHINEN!" Tamahome dodged the blazing fire easily.
Chichiri stared at Tamahome. The bandana wrapped around his head had come off, but his symbol wasn't appearing. "Tasuki! Stop it! That's Tamahome, but it ISN'T Tamahome!" "And THAT'S s'posed to make sense?!" Tasuki tried to back away from Tamahome, but the hit landed right where it was intended. "Damn it Chichiri! Stop distracting me! Rekka Shinen!" Tasuki pointed his tessen at Tamahome.
Miaka's eyes slowly opened. "..Tamahome..! Tasuki stop! Don't hurt Tamahome!" Seshiri looked down at Miaka. "Miaka-chan…"
Tasuki stared at Miaka, bewildered. Chuckling he put his tessen away. "Ok then. I don't need any weapon to fight you." Tamahome smirked and threw Tasuki back with the force of his nunchuks. "Stop it!" Seshiri yelled.
She stood up and kneeled next to Tasuki's unmoving figure. Seshiri glared up at Tamahome, her eyes full of hatred.
"Stop this right now! Don't hurt Tasuki! Tamahome, don't you understand? You're one of them! You're supposed to PROTECT the miko! Not hurt her!" Tamahome stood, staring at Seshiri blankly.
Seshiri stood up, still glaring at Tamahome. "How could you do this? How could you hurt one of your friends?" Tamahome lowered his hands. Seshiri slowly walked over to Tamahome. "Stop this right now Tamahome…"
Tamahome smiled. "I'm sorry…" Seshiri smiled with relief. "But I'm afraid you are mistaken." "What the-" Seshiri had time to see the nunchuks raised over Tamahome's head before they came crashing down on her. Tamahome's weapon hit her collarbone with a sickening thud and she slumped to the ground, overcome by pain.
Seshiri knelt on the ground, sobbing, trying to remain conscious while pain burned through her. Tasuki slowly stood up. "Bastard…." He growled. "What kind of man…" Tasuki worked his way in front of Seshiri, ready to intercept oncoming blows. "… Hits a defenseless woman?"
Tamahome sneered. "So it's not over yet." Tasuki smirked "You didn't think I was that easy did you?" "I hoped not." Seshiri closed her eyes tightly, and clutched where Tamahome had hit her. "Tasuki-san…. Don't… If you don't stop now then he'll kill you!" And I don't know what I would do if you died! She added silently.
Tasuki shook his head chuckling, "You think I'll let him go so easy after hurting you? He was in trouble before, but now he's in some deep shit." Tasuki glared at Tamahome. "Chichiri! Get Miaka and Seshiri out of here!"
Chichiri shook his head. "I can't! The general is back! He placed the barrier on us again!" Nakago appeared out of nowhere. "You think I'd let you go that easily?" Tasuki turned to Nakago. "Hah, fancy meeting you here! I've been looking for you…" Nakago shook his head laughing. "Use your head, you think I'd actually let you use your powers?"
Chichiri disappeared quickly with Miaka, hiding from Nakago to the best of his abilities. Nakago turned to the bushes and shouted "Chichiri isn't it? Don't think you can break my barrier, it is quite impossible."
Seshiri slowly stood up and leaned against the tree, catching her breath trying to ignore the searing pain. "Hmm… Perhaps over here?" Nakago blasted the bushes where he thought Chichiri and Miaka might be hiding.
"Knock it off!" Tasuki yelled. He walked up behind Nakago. "You were fighting me!" Tamahome came up behind Tasuki and put the chain of his nunchuks up to Tasuki's throat. "Hai, and you were fighting ME."
Tamahome wrapped his nunchucks around Tasuki's throat, pulling them tight, cutting off Tasuki's air.
Seshiri ran into Tamahome, forcing him to drop the nunchuks. Tasuki fell to his knees, gasping for air. Tamahome whirled around to face Seshiri. "That wasn't very nice." He brought his nunchuks up and advanced towards her.
Seshiri tripped and fell down onto her back. She crawled backwards away from Tamahome. He smirked and began to raise his nunchucks.
Somewhere in the background a flute began to play. "Now's our chance no da!" Chichiri, glowing red, appeared next to Tasuki's form with Miaka. Chichiri pulled Seshiri into the blazing red light.
Closing her eyes Seshiri tuned out to what Miaka was mumbling, and tried not to faint from the pain in her shoulder. They instantly transported back to Konan, where the other Seishi were waiting.
Seshiri lost consciousness and gave way to sleep, just as the others rushed towards them.