1The bonds that bind us
Prologue: Teaser: In the dark
By: AmbrLupin
Rating: Pg-13. Might be an R later though.
Summary: Three years ago they defeated Nakago, three years ago, four warriors were reborn, three years ago they made a promise to never ever be apart again. Three years ago, one of their member was taken. Now...He's back and the suzaku seven can once again call themselves a family. Or can they? (AU. Set in the book.)
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HEY THERE! Welcome to the teaser of The bond that bind us, my newest plot bunny for the ever wonderful Fushigi Yuugi! YAYAYAYAYAY! Whatcha reading this for! GO READ AND REVIEW! I COMMAND THEE! MWAHAHAHAHAHAHA.
Disclaimer: I can draw, but no where near as good as Watase sensei. Nuff said.
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How long has it been now? A year? Two maybe...? However long it has been, I can still remember the day I was taken like it was yesterday. Koji fought so hard to get to me...I can sometimes still see his face in my mind as he hacked through the enemies separating us, hear him screaming my name...After that, all I can recall is black.
Black as the cell I reside in, black as the darkness that has slowly begun to override all else, black as his eyes as they raked over me, black as the venom that dripped from his words as he ordered them to drug me.
Again...and again...
How many times? How many times has that needle pierced my skin? How many times have I died, only to come back to myself just in time for yet another dose? How many times have I tried to think back on before my imprisonment, only to come up empty? How many times has that cell door-
Slowly, ever so slowly, the heavy metal door opens, pain searing through my eyes as a flood of light strikes them. I stir in the chains, the metal clicking over my head. I have hung here, by my arms, ever since they had first drugged me.
I no longer feel the pain of the dislocated shoulders, or the broken bones...haven't for a while now. Im not too sure if that's because Im so far gone, or because I just don't care about myself anymore. Doesn't matter, does it?
I used to fight back, I used to injure those who dared step in my cell; no one was able to get within five feet of me. No longer. Now I welcome their company, for I know they have it with them. The drug. I crave for it so much it is barely unbearable to live without it. Even if it only a temporary escape; its still an escape I can take.
My head rises slightly, my tired and watering eyes watch as a hand reached up to hold my arm steady as another brings the needle closer. Its nothing special really, just an ordinary needle filled with an amber-colored liquid.
But it does so much...It does soooo much.
The only pain I seem to be able to feel is that little prick as the needle sinks into my flesh and the drug flows into my blood. Fire flickers through me, head to toe, lightning crashed behind my eyes and a haze begins to overtake my sight. As I drift away, however, I once again see Koji's face...Hear him scream.
"GENROU!"
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whistlewhistle hmmm...good chappy. Very angsty.
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In chapter two: Questions are asked...
The warrior scratched the cat's head softly, "We'll be all right." He seemed to be assuring himself, as well as the other as tears streamed down his face. "W-We'll be fine...right...?"
Comfort is given...
The silent seishi drew the elder into his arms, comforting him as he sobbed. "Yes, Chichiri. Yes, It'll be all right. You'll see."
Promises are made...
"If it's the last thing I do, Gen. I swear I'll avenge you." Koji swore, reaching behind him to grab the well worn handle of a folded, covered fan that lay against his back. "I swear it on this tessen. I WILL avenge your death!"
And some of the past is revealed...
At that moment I saw red, pure, crimson red. "You monster." I hissed.
In chapter one: to avenge you.