Disclaimer: I do not own Fushigi Yuugi, I only own the plot.

I am writing this with my friend and we hope that you enjoy the story.

"Mom!? Dad!?"

"What!?"

"I'm hungry!"

"I swear. You have your mother's stomach."

"What the hell is that supposed to mean, Taka?"

"I'm kidding Miaka!" joked the guy named Taka.

He pulled at Miaka and planted a kiss on her lips.

"Ew! Gross! You can warn your son when you guys are about to do that, you know?"

Miaka was the first to pull away. "I'm sorry Tamahome," she said to her son.

"Are you excited about your big day tomorrow champ?" asked his father Taka.

"Don't call me that dad!"

"You are so lame Taka! He's turning sixteen tomorrow! My little baby boy!" Miaka caressed his face and pinched his cheek.

"MOM!"

Tamahome runs out of the room embarrassed and goes into his room.

"We're just kidding!" exclaimed Taka and Miaka in unison.

Tamahome loved his parents. He was just another happy ordinary teenager. He was popular; after all he had inherited his father's looks and unfortunately his mom's gullibility.

Tamahome went to his bed and stared at the star painted ceiling that his dad had painted with the seven constellations of Suzaku. At least that was what his father had told him. Ever since he was little his dad loved to tell him stories about a far away world where heroes from four places would collide with each other for power. But it was all bull shit in his mind. His parents were always playing around with him like best friends. Tamahome rolled around on his bed and instantly fell asleep, waiting for his big day tomorrow.

"Happy Birthday to youuuu," sang Miaka entering Tamahome's room. "Happy Birthday dear Tamaaaaa."

"Wake up squirt!" roared Taka, jumping on top of his son and tickling him.

"Ow, ow, okay, I'm up dad! I'm up!" laughed Tamahome. "What time is it?"

"It's almost noon! I don't know how you can sleep so much!" exclaimed Miaka, "You haven't even eaten breakfast!"

"Not everyone had to eat seven times a day, Miaka," Taka said taking a seat on Tamahome's bed.

"Actually dad, I am kinda hungry."

"Well then, why don't I go make you-" started Miaka.

"No! Taka yelled. "I'll make him something to eat!" He turned away from Miaka, "What do you want? Pancakes? Eggs and bacon?"

"It's time for lunch! This is no time to eat breakfast!" cried Miaka.

"Oh please… Like you're one to talk…"

Tamahome's stomach growled, " Can I have pancakes, some onigiris, and… a sandwich?"

Taka and Miaka looked at each other. Taka got up, "That's all?"

"Yeah," Tamahome looked through his closet for some clothes and started changing.

"Are you sure?" Taka yelled walking out of the room.

"Yeah," replied Tamahome.

"Actually, you think that can make me some-" started Miaka yet again.

"No! Today is all about Tamahome not you…"

Tamahome followed his parents to the kitchen and saw a Happy Birthday banner above the table and five presents.

"Your mom and I decided to have a competition on who can give you the better present. Two of them are from each of us, one is from my parents, another from Yui, and the last from your uncle, Keisuke." Taka said as he flipped a pancake and looked for some sandwich bread.

"Yes but we all know that I will win! I mean I am his mother and I do know him best!" Miaka called out from the cupboard where she was looking for some ingredients.

"Yeah right! A boy is always closer to his father…" Tamahome smiled affectionately at his parents as they continued arguing. They acted like such kids… He always wondered how they met. How could two people that argue so much fall in love? Some of his friends explained how their parents got together but every time he asked it would seem like whatever they were saying was all a lie. Supposedly, he met her while he was in college and she was in high school. Keisuke, Miaka's brother, had actually been the hookup. They would look at each other closely afterward and said that it was love at first site.

"-home…"

"Huh?" Tamahome shook his head to clear his thoughts.

"Aren't you going to open one of your presents?" Miaka shoved one of the presents in front of his face, her red hair bounced as she jumped toward him.

To: Tamahome

Happy 16th Birthday! Hope you have a wonderful day! See you soon!

Yui and Tetsuya

Tamahome looked at the small box wrapped in blue wrapping paper. He tore at the paper and in front of him was a brown box with a lid. He opened it and looked inside where a P.D.A. lay.

"Wow," he whispered. He took it out of the box and showed it to his mom. Taka put the pancakes, onigiris, and three sandwiches on the table.

"That's some gift, but it isn't even close to mine!" boasted Miaka.

"Sure, whatever," Taka rolled his eyes and grabbed some food. Three presents later and all the food gone left only his parents' gifts.

One was huge while the other was incredibly small. His mom smiled a brilliant smile as she handed him the bigger present.

Inside was the thing he had been bothering both is parents for these past six months. It was a laptop along with a small copier/scanner.

"Mom! I can't believe you got it! I thought you weren't going to get until next year!" He jumped out of his chair and hugged her tightly. "Thank you so much!"

Miaka laughed and hugged back, "I love you! Happy Birthday!"

Taka shook his head, "Hello? My gift is next!" He passed the small box to his son.

"I had one of these not too long after you were born, but I stopped wearing it. And I got you a new one."

"A pair of boxers?" asked Miaka.

"No!" exclaimed Taka.

Tamahome opened the box and gasped. Inside was a silver chain holding a silver encrusted bird. In its eyes were small red rubies, its wings opened and head turned to the sky. It looked like a phoenix- type bird-

"Suzaku," said Taka.

"Wow dad. Thank you," replied Tamahome speechless.

"Let me put it on you, son," Taka said carefully taking out the necklace and placing it around Tamahome's neck.

Tamahome touched the bird as it slid down his chest. "Thank you dad," said Tamahome, still amazed at his gift.

"Well… It seems like I win!"

"Yeah, yeah whatever," Miaka grumbled. She looked at her watch and giggled, "We still have one more present for you."

"Yup, it's in the living room," smiled Taka.

"Uh… Okay…" said Tamahome. He turned around, safely tucked his necklace underneath his shirt, and walked out of the kitchen and into the living room.

"SURPRISE!" yelled out a crowd of people in the living room. The room was decorated with banners and balloons.

"Oh crud! You guys almost gave me a heart attack!" laughed Tamahome.

Both of his parents walked in with bright smiles on their faces. "Are you happy?" asked Miaka.

"Yeah!' exclaimed Tamahome and rushed to his visitors.

"Our little boy is all grown up," Miaka said tearing up a little.

"Yeah, he is," Taka said putting his hand around her waist. "We finally have the happy life we wanted."

Tamahome was flooded by a wave of hugs, kisses, and pats on the back. His grandpa and grandma were there (Taka's parents), his uncle, Keisuke, Tetsuya, Yui, and a bunch of his friends were there.

"Hey Tama!" greeted one of Tamahome's friends.

"Wow Sei, I can't believe you brought all our friends from school!"

"Brought them? Dude, they all found out about your party. The girls are all crazy about you and wouldn't miss it for the world."

"Hey, Tamahome!" giggled a girl leading a group of others. "Were you surprised?" she asked shoving him playfully.

"Yeah, I was. Thanks for coming Rukia," grinned Tamahome. He didn't like it when the girls confessed their "undying" love for him when they didn't even know him. Rukia had been on of the brave few to talk to him, and they had actually become pretty good friends.

The rest of the girls threw jealous looks at Rukia as she handed Tamahome a birthday card. "I'm sorry. I couldn't think of what to get you…"

"I love it Rukia. Thank you," Tamahome smiled his dashing smile again. "Let's get this party started!"

Everyone was having fun. Tetsuya and Keisuke had gotten into a little dispute on bathing suit models and had accidentally dropped the drinks on the food. Even so, people were having a good time and Tamahome was happy to be with his parents, and friends.

"Hey I'll be back, I have to go to the restroom!" Tamahome shouted. Tamahome did his business and on his way back to his party, he saw a shadow coming from his dad's office. He opened the door discretely, and right in the middle of the room stood Rukia.

"Oh, hey Tamahome."

"Rukia, what are you doing here?"

"I thought that this was the restroom. When I looked in I saw all these books and I guess I was just curious," she said shyly.

"Oh." Tamahome starts looking around awkwardly.

"Yeah. Tama, there's something I've been wanting to tall you lately," she said edging closer to him.

"W- What is it?" he stammered, not liking where this was going.

Rukia slyly leaned up to his ear and whispered, "I love you."

Tamahome could feel his face get red, but before he had time to say anything, Rukia pressed her lips onto his.

He pushed her away and cried out, "What are you doing Rukia!? We're just friends!" He backed away and was stopped by the bookshelf behind him.

"I didn't have the nerve to tell you how I felt… until now," she said leaning in yet again for another kiss.

"I don't want to be here," Tamahome thought looking at Rukia's face with her closed eyes and pushed out lips.

Sweat trickled down his face. All of a sudden he saw a light flashing from a book in the bookshelf below his hand. A single touch to the book, and the whole room was flooded in light. Tamahome shut his eyes tightly to keep from looking at the blinding light. He opened his eyes and turned around staring at the tree behind him. His eyes widened and panic started to take over him. All around him was a field full of trees and grass.

"Where am I?"

Hey people! Have an idea where he's at? (wink, wink) Bet you're dying to know what happens next, huh? Hope you enjoyed and review!

Ciao

Samarama