Disclaimer: I don't own any of the Suzaku Seishi, as much as I wish I did. I especially don't own Chichiri or Tasuki. I do own Mydrial and her Seishi. Thank you and enjoy the story na no da!
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Prologue
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Three years had passed since the ladies Miaka and Yui had entered the Universe of the Four Gods to take their roles as the priestesses of Suzaku and Seiryu, and now all four gods were gathered once more to discuss the fate of their warriors, and the book itself.
"The story is complete. We have no more need for the book, or the world itself." Byakko spoke, his feline-like voice echoing through the chambers of heaven.
"I agree with brother Byakko, we have no more use for the book, since the warriors have completed their purposes." Genbu, the great turtle god, responded, nodding his head in approval.
"Agreed. We have our powers; we don't need the warriors or mikos anymore." Seiryu, the blue dragon spoke, smirking at the phoenix god who was shaking his head in disgust.
"Well I think you three are fools. Our warriors and mikos have fought hard, most losing their lives in the process. We cannot simply erase their world, not after all the sacrifices made to ensure the demon Tenkou was locked away." Suzaku allowed a tear to fall at the memory.
"Miaka was willing to sacrifice herself for our sake. She and the others need that book, even if the tale is finished. Besides, you lost all of your warriors, didn't you brother Seiryu? As much as I am angered by Nakago's actions, every warrior was essential in the story. We can not simply wipe away their lives and purpose."
As the four gods continued to argue, Taitsukun, Lord of life and death, appeared holding the hand of a young girl dressed in black and silver silk.
"Silence, all of you." Taitskun spoke, with a voice as loud as thunder. "Have any of you besides Suzaku thought of the reprocussions that coincide with destroying the book for good? That is exactly what I have tried to prevent! I will not have my children acting like this universe I created is a simple plaything."
Seiryu snarled at Taitsukun, saying "We are not younglings anymore Taitsukun! We have grown enough to decide for ourselves what it we want done is. And not even you have power over us anymore!"
Byakko, Genbu, and Suzaku grimaced simultaneously as they watched their youngest brother fly across the sky, thanks to the power of Taitsukun.
"Baka, should have known I have more power than he ever will…" Taitsukun muttered under her breath, ignoring the gaping mouths of the other gods. "Now then, to business. I have brought you all together to inform you that the story has not finished yet."
Suzaku couldn't believe what he was hearing. After all that his beloved warriors and miko had gone through, the story was still incomplete? Impossible!
At this point, Seiryu had returned, and caught sight of the young girl dressed in the black celestial garments. "Who are you?" He asked angrily. "It is a sin to impersonate a holy being!" BAM! Once again Seiryu went flying, this time by the girl. She smiled at Byakko, Genbu and Suzaku. "Konnichiwa niisan!" The girl in black silk spoke cheerfully, running toward Suzaku, and grabbing him in a hug.
"err….who is this Taitsukun-san?" Suzaku asked worriedly.
"Ah, niisan, my name is Mydrial!" The girl spoke up, looking up at Suzaku with a smile.
"Mydrial is your sister goddess, I have been caring for her for awhile. You see, I noticed that there are several tribes in the center of the world who have no affinity to you or the others, so Mydrial is their goddess." Taitsukun spoke, slightly amused by Mydrial's antics.
Mydrial straightened up, and continued "Hai, Taitsukun made me the goddess of sacrifice, wanderers and children." She spoke regally, replacing her spazzy behavior with that of an older goddess.
"So, if Mydrial is one of us, that would mean she must have seven warriors of her own, ne?" Byakko asked.
Mydrial nodded. "Hai. Taitsukun noticed that there were seven stars not inside the regions of North, South, East, or West. So they are my stars!"
All four of the older gods sighed. This meant that there was another priestess to be called, seven more warriors to be found, and if experience had taught them anything, an evil force to be fought. All this added up to the conclusion that all four had realized, there was more to the book than what they knew, and the story was far from over.
From that moment, the stars of Mydrial began to move into their own ring, and became noticeable to those in both worlds.
The stars came to be named as followed:
-Tamtaki
-Shuichi
-Kurama
-Mikoto
-Namida
-Yugi
And
-Kouyuu
The story continues…the play is set in motion once more, and the warriors of the Suzaku seven must face one of their greatest challenges ever…
Next time: A Prophecy of Misfortune
We can only hope they gather in time…