Sigh.
Man, all 'a you are so mean. No one except one person has reviewed, and it's the SEVENTH FREAKIN' CHAPTER! No fanfic writer should have to suffer through this! –sob- GOD! YA'LL ARE GONNA GIVE ME A COMPLEX! TRAUMATIC EFFECTS CITY! – sniff –
This chapter is mostly about Miaka and how her first day in 'Naruto' went. Her feelings, stuff like that.
So that pretty much means it's going to be a short chapter, but I'll try to make it as long as I can. And this chapter wasn't in the original script, so I'm pretty much writing this from the top of my head.
Warnings – none. There are none. All of you are sucking the peppiness of out me. Soon I'm going to be as dry and as flaky as Kankuro's hair! …if he even has any. You can't tell by his outfit in the Anime.
Disclaimer – I don't own them. I will never own them. …Sad…
Sasuke – pouts – Don't be sad DDB, you've got us.
Kakashi – yeah. I've got those yaoi tapes you recorded… I know a way to make you feel better…
- Flies to Kakashi – I love you so-sexy-teacher-Kakashi! – hugs -
Sasuke – blinks – Wait – you don't love me? – hurt –
- Rushes over to Sasuke and kisses him. – Yes! I love you too Sasuke, 'cause you're so damn cool!
Neji – trying to suppress jealous anger – DDB… get off Sasuke. Now.
- Oblivious to Neji and cuddling Sasuke – I love you so much Sasuke! I love you and Kakashi!
Neji – seriously angry – DDB –
- Speaking loudly to cut off Neji – IN FACT, SINCE I LOVE YOU SOOOOOO MUCH, I WON'T KILL OFF NEJI, IN MY FANFIC!
- Neji swallows his tongue, eyes wide. Sasuke smiles. -
Sasuke – thanks DDB. You're sweet. Are you feeling better now?
- Smiles – Yes! Thank you very much Sasuke! Both you and Kakashi! Now on with the fic!
The Eighth Celestial Warrior
Chapter Seven – Lai Lai
Miaka seated herself on the bed with a sigh, looking around her temporary home.
"You'll stay here until we can find someone to shack you up with." The Hokage had told her cheerfully after Sasuke and Neji had left when they had arrived at the one-bedroom apartment. "Don't worry – everyone in Konoha is very kind and generous – I'm sure we'll find you a place in no time!"
Sure, whatever. Miaka thought. I don't WANT to stay here – I want to get back with Tamahome and Hotohori. They must be worried sick about me.
But then again, Tai Yi Jun DID say I had to find the Eighth Celestial Warrior – but she never told me how. What symbol does he have? And where?
Ah – this is insane! I'll never find him like this! Miaka then shook her head vigorously and hit herself on the forehead. No – don't think like that! High spirits Miaka – high spirits! You can do this! You're the priestess of Suzaku! If there's a celestial warrior around here, then they're going to show up eventually – whether they want it or not! She then looked at her clasped hands in thought again. But who could it possibly be?
A picture of Sasuke flashed through her mind, and she shook her head again.
What? No way – I won't bother him with this! He'll just think I'm crazy and besides that, he's plain rude! I would've said something if he hadn't been the one who rescued me!
But he DID seem powerful. Missions, casualties, spies… they all seemed like something someone powerful would be a part of.
Besides, he certainly LOOKS powerful. With the muscles and the tan and – ARGH!
More head bashing. No way! Not again! TAMAHOME! TAMAHOME! THAT IS THE ONE YOU LOVE! HE IS THE ONE YOU'D DIE FOR! HE IS THE ONE WHO IS IMPORTANT TO YOU! NOT SOME RUDE GUY THAT SAVED YOU FROM CERTAIN DEATH! TAMAHOME HAS DONE THAT PLENTY OF TIMES! AND HE'S SO MUCH NICER!
Miaka quieted once again and stood up, walking to the window and looking up at the sky. So pretty tonight…
"Miaka?" She looked to her right to see a small girl in pigtails floating in the air beside her, eyes bright against the dark.
"Lai Lai! So Tai Yi Jun sent you?" Lai Lai nodded.
"Yes! Tai Yi Jun said Miaka needed help!" Another Lai Lai appeared beside the other.
"So Lai Lai here to help! We come to advise!" Miaka smiled, resting her forearms on the windowsill.
"Alright then Lai Lai, advise me." The two Lai Lai smiled.
"Eighth celestial warrior IS here," the first one said.
"But Miaka must look!" The second finished.
"But look WHERE? Is he somewhere in this village?" The first Lai Lai nodded.
"Hai Miaka – he here. He just hiding. He know not of power himself! Miaka must be calm – gentle – patient. Or he retaliate. When he retaliate – bad things happen! Miaka must not let it!" Miaka nodded.
"Okay, how do I break it to him? Do you know WHERE he is exactly?" Both Lai Lai shook their heads.
"No – Tai Yi Jun not know. Warrior's powers dormant."
"Will they awaken soon?"
"Tai Yi Jun not know. All blank." Miaka sighed in frustration. God, I hope it's soon! I need to get back!
"How do I get back to your world?" the Lai Lai glanced at each other.
"Tai Yi Jun working. Will have solution soon."
"Will you stay with me until then?" It kinda scares me to be alone here with no friends! I feel so out of place! The Lai Lai shook their heads.
"Gomen Miaka – cannot. We have not enough divine power. But here is message from Tai Yi Jun." Together, they chorused –
"From the heavens to the earth –
"There is one you must seek.
"The eighth warrior – eyes of blood –
"With a steel forehead he keeps."
"What does that mean?" Miaka asked. "Steel forehead?" The Lai Lai smiled.
"That it for message Miaka. Now we must go." Miaka nodded and held out her hand to the Lai Lai.
"Right – thank you for coming. I feel much better now. And please tell Tai Yi Jun and all the others that I'm fine and trying my hardest, and they needn't worry about me! And tell Tamahome that I love him!"
The Lai Lai nodded. Together, they placed their hands on hers, and in a flash of heavenly light, they were gone.
Hmmm… that was strange.
The orange book's pages flipped as he read. The Eighth Celestial Warrior… who could that be? Was that burst of light Chakra? No – it was too pure – like heaven. Those two weren't ordinary girls – they were floating in the air for goodness sake.
A few moments passed, and another page turned. He stifled a giggle at the contents and felt himself blush. This must be Jiraiya's best work yet…
He looked up from the book and glanced over to the window the Hokage had asked him to guard to see the girl staring at her crossed arms, looking a little defeated. I wonder what's going through that girl's head. Hmmm… I don't thinks she's a threat. She can't be. She's only… looks like a fifteen-year-old. And she has no Chakra whatsoever that I can sense. She's harmless. Nevertheless…
"Sasuke took a big risk by letting that girl into Konoha Kakashi," Naruto had said. "I know she looks innocent, but you can never know. Just keep an eye on her for a few days – make SURE she's okay."
Fine Naruto – I'll do that. But I tell ya it's a waste of time. But then again… He looked back to his book. I haven't been able to get a good dose of my favorite book for a while now. Sure Naruto – I'll watch the girl. But I can't help but wonder… he looked back to Miaka.
She told us her name – but who is she, REALLY?
Miaka slumped against the windowsill, replaying the riddle in her mind. Eyes of blood…
She shuddered. But then she picked herself up and stared at determinedly into the night. I can't fail. She thought. They're counting on me! I have to find the eighth celestial warrior! No matter what!
But little did she know she already had.
End of Chapter 7 – Lai Lai
Okay, not much going on in that chapter – but it's a really important one!
Heh, I feel stupid. I think this chapter just kinda gave away who the eighth warrior is. But hey – for those who figured it out – how could it be anyone else, right?
For anyone who doesn't know – Lai Lai are Tai Yu Jin's messengers. There are many of them and they all possess a limited amount of divine power. I'm not really acquainted all that well with the Lai Lai, but I THINK I got the way they talk down. At least I tried anyway… they talk so cute!
Oh, yes, now that the chapter's over, I have an announcement to make.
IN HONOR OF THE PUBLICATION OF CHAPTER SEVEN – THE LUCKY NUMBER – AND HER EVER-RIGHTEOUS REVIEWS IN A SEA OF NON-REVIEWERS, I DEDICATE THIS CHAPTER TO –
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Until next chapter!
Ja ne!
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