Disclaimer: I seriously do not own Fushigi Yugi. Sorry, if the characters are not as they seemed.
Author: S3rp3ntin3
Title: Fushigi Yugi Revisited
Date: 19 September 2008
Chapter 1
High up in the heavens on Mount Taikyoku, two gods faced off, a dragon and a phoenix. "Listen here!" the dragon roared angrily at the phoenix, "Suzaku, I thought YOU represented love! And now, are you contradicting yourself?! Are you proving that just because you hate me, means MY warriors and priestess deserve no love!" The dragon glared menacingly at his so-called brother, Suzaku. They had been having the argument for the last few years about whether or not the dragon's followers should deserve love or not. And every time, the argument just gets more heated up than the previous. With every shout, the windows of the castle on Mount Taikyoku would shatter. And with every shout, energy would released sending shockwaves around the castle, reforming anything that was broken. The Lai Lai stood by feeling entertained for the argument was always entertaining. And the so-called mother, Taiitsukun would seat by and sigh heavily.
(Disclaimer: The gods are in their human form.)
"Well, that's exactly my point, dear Brother, Seiryu," Suzaku calmly replied the dragon which then, brought heavy dark clouds above the mountain, "Because I hate you! And your followers are as dim-witted as you! You scale-headed jerk!"
"So, that's how you want to play it, eh feathered brain!" Seiryu snarled at Suzaku who simply shrugged his shoulders and sighed heavily, "Well, then…I'll assure you that YOUR warriors will be so pathetic, weaker than the mortals. They'll not inherit any power or strength from you, no matter how hard you do it! And I'll ensure my warriors and priestess gain the powers to crush your little humiliating followers as if they're only sticks!"
"You wouldn't dare…" Suzaku whispered coldly at his brother who narrowed his eyes to tiny slits, "If that were to happen, your warriors might be as powerful as the gods. And that little blonde of yours would probably turn his back on you."
"I don't give a fig for that at all…" Seiryu growled and turned his head away, "If you're still stubborn, then allow your stubbornness to kill you…" Seiryu transformed into his dragon form and flew away leaving his brother to dwell on his thoughts and make up his decisions.
"Fine…We'll turn the time backwards to the time our priestesses found the book," Suzaku made up his mind and his brother spun around and smirked, "But…We'll have the priestesses decide on it…"
"But Seiryu, Suzaku," their so-called old, haggard mother, Taiitsukun, warned them earning an annoyed look from both gods, "If time were to turn back, I shall either erase the priestesses memories or the warriors memories…And if time really returned, I can only wish that no harm will come forth and a happy ending might end the story for once and for all…" The two gods turned to each other and nodded. They knew that once the story is turned backwards, they can only hope that things would turn for the better. And yes, as gods hope, may no harm past by and so, the so-called mother called upon the other two gods, Genbu and Byakko. They started fixing the bodies of the warriors and revived the dead.
Down, down into earth, two girls sat across each other in their school cafeteria. "Miaka, I've regretted many things over these past few months," Yui bit her bottom lips, hoping that the tears that threatened to fall would retreat. She avoided her best friend's curious gaze and continued to bite her bottom lips nervously while playing with the rim of the cup. Miaka, being the goody little best friend, looked concerned and curious at the unusual movements of Yui. "I'm just wondering, given a chance, would you wish for time to turn backwards?" Yui blurted her thoughts which she had confined in herself for the past few months since the end of the horrible twisted romantic adventure.
"Huh? Hmm, I guess I would love to so that I could do better in my exams and then, be with Taka forever," Miaka exclaimed and Yui felt left out. True, she had loved Tamahome or perhaps, better known as Taka, but she realized that Tamahome was actually not the one that she had desired for so long, or better off, since the start of the twisted misleading journey.
"No, no, I mean," Yui shook her head and forced a smile even though just thinking of his death on her conscience made her feel sick. Her smile turned out to be a sad smile but since it is a smile, Miaka thought she better not ask and dwell on it. Yui had been crying and crying since his death, it is good to see her manage even a tiny sad smile. "Oh, I meant, if time were to travel backwards to the moment…" Yui asked hopefully but stopped herself before she started crying again. She dreaded the answer Miaka might give to reply her. Why should Miaka wish for time to return to the past when she has everything she want? What more can Miaka ask for? She's got a good boyfriend, a good school, a loving family and most of all a romantic and bright life. Yui thought bitterly as she thought of her future. What does she have? Good brains, not too loving family, no boyfriend and most of all, no romance and no one till she's gone from the world. Maybe, even then, she still won't experience romance. Tears welled up in her eyes as she hastily excused herself to get away from the topic. ,wll not entirely.
"Yui? What's wrong?" Miaka being the dumb girl and oblivious to her best friend's emotion stood rooted not knowing what to do. Ever since the story ended, she and Yui had lost their friendship,well not entirely. They were no longer able to sense each other's emotions and thoughts, or at least Miaka can't sense Yui's because Yui had expertly blocked out everyone from penetrating and reading her like an open book. "What did Yui really mean by to the moment? Does Yui really wish to return to the world of the book and meet him once more? Maybe, she wants to save his life. Could it be?"
In the meantime, Yui had dashed off with tears rolling off the side of her face. "Not again…Why am I always crying? Since the last time until now! When will I learn to stop shedding tears?" She cursed herself as she continued to run aimlessly, not caring about what passers-by thought about her behavior. "Let them think as they wish!" She swore angrily only to break down on a bench in a nearby park.
Dark clouds gathered like an army of mosquitoes. Lightning whizzed through the clouds, representing a yellowish dragon circling in the air. The thunder roared with all its might as if the dragon was releasing his wrath to show how powerful nature can be. Rain droplets fell from the sky like little shooting stars. Humans scuttle helter around like confused mice trying to escape from the fierce grasps of a tom cat.
She didn't keep track of time, only to look around her when it started raining heavily. "Yui!" Miaka called as she ran towards her best friend with an umbrella in her hand. Seeing her, Yui started to run away. "Yui, please wait! Please!" The girls started the chase, dodging and pushing people who intercepted their paths. Miaka continued calling and Yui continued to ignore. The chase continued until Yui threw herself into the National Library, the place where everything started to change drastically for the two girls. "Yui…This place…" The two girls walked beside each other, feeling so familiar with the surroundings.
"Yea…It's where it all started…"
"Tell me, why you're always crying when we discussed about that?"
"Because I could save their lives…especially his…But…" Yui hanged her head and Miaka dragged her to a seat, "But I didn't…I couldn't…I didn't know how to…"
"So…you want time to turn around and give us a second chance?" Miaka gulped down a lump of saliva in her throat. What if things change? So what if time returned, the same mistakes would be done, right? It can't be changed if they're destined to die, right? She'll just face the same terrible memory and it will only be worse. She'll keep blaming herself because she already knew the plot, the problem, the everything, yet, she couldn't do a thing. "Yui, I think it isn't a good idea…" Miaka chose her words carefully, afraid of tasting the wrath of her best friend, "Because if they are destined to die, then we should not fight against the destinies laid out for us by the gods."
"…" Yui stood up and stride away while Miaka caught up with her. Placing a hand gently on the stiff shoulders of Yui, Miaka panted slightly. "What if it was Tamahome who died?! Won't you wish for time to return and allow you to at least try once more to save his life?!" Yui barked at Miaka and shoved her aside. Miaka stood there shocked yet she knew Yui was right. If Tamahome were to die and was unable to be by her side, she would have worshipped all the gods and prayed for a miracle to happen. Even if it means for time to turn backwards and force her to go through so much sufferings.
Do leave a comment or two about this story. Oh yes, and vote for who should be Yui's so-called partner. The character 2 will cchange to Yui's so-called partner. Choose someone easy for me to write, thanks! Flames are appreciated!