The race is a reincarnation fic-
You're a failure rewritten with better concept...I hope. Enjoy. Usual disclaimer applies. Character might be a bit OOC.
The Race
Chapter 1: The Beginning of the End
I could see him struggling, perspiring profusely. His breathing was short and labored, as though the very act of life itself was a heavy task. I couldn't stand the sight. I wanted to remember him, as he once was, the Tasuki I knew, the strong, energetic bandit from the hills who never backed out of a challenge, the brave fanged warrior who was gentle and caring towards to closest to him.
Not like the way he was now, a shadow of his former self. He was weak and pale; the sparkle in his eyes gone, replaced by a sad dullness. In him, I saw nothing that even resembled my dearest friend. The last of my Suzaku brothers was dying. I was trembling inside, afraid of the pain that I knew would come; the terrible heartache and the guilt. I didn't want to relive those terrible emotions I once felt when I lost my sweet bride and Hikou. I heard a soft mumble, forcing me to return back to reality. Ravens had started to circle the skies above us.
I had to think of a possible solution. The sound of the river reminded me of a certain spring where my life was renewed. It was where my wounds were healed, just by washing them with the water. Than it struck me. If it could work for me…
I quickly rushed up to the heavens and sought Taiitsukun's permission to bring him up. My heart was filled with hope. I never wanted to lose my friends again. And Tasuki was the only friend I had left.
I ran across the vast hallways and corridors, calling out her name. There was no response. Finally she appeared, her face lathered in green cream.
What the hell! Is she trying to be a beautiful beast?
She slowly opened her eyes. When she realized who I was, she grew extremely irritated.
"What do you want? Hurry! I haven't got all time you know…"
"Tasuki is dying no da. I want to bring him to the..."
Before I could complete my sentence, she stopped me. Rolling her eyes upwards before she responded, I kind of figured her response. Yet in my heart, I was desperately hoping and praying I was wrong.
"Quiet! I know he's dying..."
"Please?" I pleaded, trying my best to put up a brave front for the sake of diplomacy. I couldn't cry. Men don't cry in public. Her reply came swiftly and struck my heart.
"No. You cannot."
I was appalled. My friend's life is on the line here!
"What do you mean? His life is..."
"It's his time." She replied, her back facing me as she walked away without even glancing at me.
I stood there, rooted to the ground, unable to think clearly. My thoughts were all muddled up. As I stood there, I wished I could kill her there and then. I finally stormed out of the room, feeling disgusted with her. The creator. If she could manipulate time and foresee the future, why couldn't she inform me! Why! Anger from the depths of my soul; unexpressed anger from the past, all accumulated, creating an immense explosion. I was enraged, angry at the world, at life and more so at her.
I couldn't even save my friend. Not even my last brother. My spirits were low as it dawned on me. I was a failure...
"Chi...Chi...Chi..chiri...I'm...so...sorr...sorry...I...I don't..."he mumbled.
His feeble attempts to speak were painful to watch. It was even worse to hear his gruff loud voice reduced to a soft whisper. Seeing him, I could do nothing but weep. It was all her fault! I was unprepared to watch him collapse to the ground hard. It jolted me from my grief and I rushed to lend him the needed support. He reached out his hand, and caressed my cheek. His affectionate gesture was the last straw. I had been trying, desperately trying to hold back the stinging tears but now they fell like a steady stream of river.
The river...Hikou.
For a brief moment in time, I thought I saw him in Tasuki. I blinked in disbelief. My heart felt heavier and I the tears started to fall more heavily, down my cheeks.
Tasuki tried to wipe away my tears with that hand of his. Indirectly telling me to stop. He looked into my eyes and I saw them gleaming in happiness. "They...They're...here..."
For once I was glad. Our brothers were among us, bringing a sense of comfort to me. He collapsed quietly in my lap as he breathed his last. He left me with a peaceful and satisfied look on his face. I didn't realise until it was too late.
I didn't even managed to say goodbye...
It's been 5 years since that incident. I was the last seishi left if the conflicting reports that Subaru and her husband were dead wer true. Those stupid messenger boys can never be trusted. All they can think of is money...
"Greedy money grubbers..."
There was a knock on the door.
"Who could it be at this godforsaken hour!" I mumbled.
"Coming!" I cried, with a hint of irritation.
The bloody idiot kept knocking and knocking. The incessant knockings became extremely irritating that I was tempted to swear at the bugger.
I opened the door to find a girl of maybe 10.
"What you want you little brat!"
I'll try to update it. The fic 'I'm a failure will be taken down AFTER I've done the 2nd chapter. And yes, its the same story...Review this please coz I need them to supplement my diet.
