Disclaimer: I do not own Fushigi Yuugi

Starting Notes: Well, this is actually my second story here in FY. And well, hope you enjoy it, as much as I enjoyed writing it! It's actually more on romance and humor with a twist of adventure and stuff!!


"As long as we're together"

By: Crystalgail

Chapter one: Invitation and Preparations

Dry leaves can be seen flying all over the famous Konan Palace. It's going to be winter soon; and the place will be covered with sadness and coldness, but still Tamahome and Miaka's great love for each other can give heat and just warmth within their hearts.

Meanwhile, in one of the balconies of Konan Palace, Hotohori secretly handed Tamahome a map, a sacred map, that was long hidden beneath the Konan palace.

"This is the sacred map, Tamahome, It has been on our hands for several generations. I want you to have it, go to that place indicated in the map. . .and take her with you" Hotohori showed then handed him the map

"Are you sure this is the safest path? I do not want anything to harm Miaka" Tamahome asked assuring

"That's the safest way, I know" Hotohori replied, "Besides, I trust our priestess to you, I know that Suzaku will guide you on your upcoming journey"

Hotohori, deep inside was of course, hurt. He lost the battle, she didn't even bother to repay his love yet he accepted it, Like a true man, and never ever mentioned about it again, he just want her to be happy for the path Miaka chose, yet still sometimes you can still see the sorrow and pain in his eyes; will he ever find true love?

They were then both silent for a while when. . .

"Hello Tamahome, Hotohori! Why so glum? Is there any problem" A cheerful Miaka entered the once quite scene

Startled, the two men backed away, as if they saw a ghost

"Miaka! Don't startle us like that, you're giving Hotohori a heart attack!" Tamahome stared at her then sweat dropped

"What! You're the one who was!!!" Hotohori argued back

"Gomen-ne! I just arrived so I didn't hear anything, so don't worry" Miaka sighed while calming them both down

Hotohori and Tamahome both sighed in relief

Just then, a maiden entered the balcony with grace and respect then bowed down for the Emperor

"Majesty, you are needed at the great hall" she delivered the news

"All right" Hotohori spoke sadly,"You know what to do, Tamahome, I trust you"

Tamahome nodded, while Hotohori bayed goodbye for the two of them. And now, Miaka and Tamahome are alone, with each other.

"What does that mean, Tamahome?" Miaka asked him with great interest

"Well, um, Miaka" Tamahome blushed while scratching his head "I have something to ask you"

"What is it?" Miaka asked

"Um, well. . . I'm going to this important or rather, dangerous place" He gulped, " Will you be available to accompany me on this journey?" Tamahome blushed harder

They were both silent for a while, Miaka was just staring at Tamahome

"I, Ah, mean, I need you to come" Tamahome stated clearly

"What do you mean you need me to come?" Miaka asked straight

"Well, um, because. . ." Tamahome tried to reason out stammering

"Don't worry, I'm coming" Miaka smiled

"You are?" Tamahome smiled in relief

"Of course, I would rather face danger as long as you're with me, right?" Miaka exclaimed

Tamahome flashed a handsome grin

"Wait, who are the other parties?" Miaka asked

"Well, I was planning, just maybe the two of us" Tamahome reasoned out

"Just the two of us? Are you sure its safe? It's a pretty long journey" Miaka asked, inside, she felt guilty because she don't have any powers that are useful for the trip

Tamahome saw the look on Miaka's face and just instantly hugged his lover tightly, her head landed on tanned chest. Miaka then looked up into his baby blue and innocent eyes. A kiss then proved that Tamahome would risk his life just to protect her. Miaka then hugged Miaka back

"Don't worry, I'll go with you, and I will promise to be useful in other ways" Miaka whispered then giggled

Tamahome just blushed

"I better go, my love, Got lots of packing to do you know" Miaka gave him a kiss on the cheek then ran off

"We'll go first thing in the morning, so better get ready" he then waved goodbye

. . .to be continued. . .


Finale Notes: Reviews please?