Note: Any and all original characters belong to Yuu Watase and
are copyright. I do not make any money from this, and write it for
the enjoyment of others.
Author's Note: This is the story
of a fanfic character named Sakoto. As the introduction says, she's
not one of the Mikos or one of the Seishi. She was brought into the
book before Miaka and Yui. Approximately, it's two years before the
two Mikos appear.
The power of a child: Part 7
Written by Blaze Van Wham 2006
Copyright Blaze Van Wham
Long ago, there was a young girl called upon by the fire god of
the Shi Ji Ten Sho...and forgotten. Her story is unknown to any, and
it is here that you will come to know of her story.
She was not a
Miko, or a Seishi, but she held a power greater than any others. You
see, the world of the four gods was coming to destruction. Help from
those of our world was needed, and the girl, Sakoto, was the only one
who could supply it. The young Japanese school girl did not know of
the power she held, until she was summoned by the god in her dreams.
She heard it and stumbled upon the Shi Ji Ten Sho, an unknown book
hidden in her local library. It was here that she began to read of
the world that was to come to an end, and found her and her true
powers revealed.
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He had to send out spies. It was the only choice. He wanted, craved, needed the power. Oh, he had enough of his own that was for sure and she had given him more. But this girl, this girl from another world, had more. He had felt her power, felt it all. And it felt so good but he hadn't attained it yet. Not completely. Her amount of ki would help him ten fold for when the Seiryuu no Miko made her appearance in his world. He had to find out what else he could about her.
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After having left the presence of So, Sakoto felt herself wandering back to where the forest and mountains where. To where Genrou was. She smiled at this thought.
Genrou…
She was torn inside but she had to make a decision. Stay in this world, with Genrou or go back to her own world, where her family was, where her mom and dad were, her older sister. She wondered if she could take Genrou with her. She thought about this. What if…What if she could bring him back to her world?
But then, she was reminded of how she would even get out of this world in the first place. She wanted to leave though, and take Genrou. She wouldn't have it any other way. She wished more than anything to head back home.
She pondered over this in her mind as she walked along.
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So kicked at the ground as he looked for a horse to take back to his village and take care of his family. There was no use in wondering about that girl anymore, no matter how much he felt her ki. She was annoying, stubborn and violent. Not attractive qualities at all to him. He kept his eyes peeled for dealers and when he managed to snag one, he'd get the horse and head back to his family.
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Chichiri looked at Taiitsukun.
"She's not meant to be here, not yet." He said to her.
Taiitsukun nodded back solemnly. "She was called in too early. She was meant to come in, to help with the events to come." She began. "In two years, the Miko's will arrive and a great war between the countries and the Gods will begin. Her role was to be then, but she cannot be now as she exists already. We have to send her back and never let her in, otherwise the Miko's will never arrive in this world."
Chichiri nodded solemnly. "Show me the mirror again, Taiitsukun. I'll find her and bring her back, send her back with your help to her own world, no da. Then things will be all right again and the Miko's will arrive."
"I know of the mistake that was made and it has to be fixed. Go to her and return with her Chichiri."
"I will, no da." And with that, Chichiri dissolved into his hat to search.
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Sakoto took a break and sat down. "Such a long walk." She said to no one in particular as she placed herself on a rock and sighed.
As she sat down, the image of her legs struck her. Her bruises were healing and appearing less and less. Less of a reminder of what the blonde haired man had done to her.
And then she saw the scar. She blinked back tears. What had happened when she was attacked by those two thieves? What exactly had gone on? She had hoped nothing horrible, but who knew?
She sighed to herself and looked at the forest around her. So beautiful, so ancient. In thousands of years, this would be turned into city, with brick buildings and paved streets. She wished she had some sort of a camera to take pictures while she was stuck in this other world to take back with her.
Her eyes flashed to her legs for the second time. What the thieves had done, or hadn't, would never compare to what the blonde man had done to her. He had taken her very essence away at that moment, and any possibility that she could be close with anyone. Even Genrou.
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Genrou gave up within himself. No matter how hard he tried to fight it, no matter how much, he couldn't deny it. He loved the girl.
He cursed silently to himself for falling in love with a girl. He disliked girls. Why this one? Why her?
The image of her popped into her mind and he felt the smile crawl onto his face as he thought of her. Why did he fight it so much? She was so beautiful, her silky brown hair, her light brown eyes so full of life. He still didn't know what had compelled him that first night, that first amazing night but he knew just being with her, beside her warm, naked body felt so wonderful.
It was at this point that Genrou let out a sigh and determined within himself to stop fighting it and admit that he had fallen in love with her, despite what he usually felt.
Now it was up to him to find her and let her know.
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A spy crept into the palace of Kutou, unseen by any but Nakago. He stopped where he was walking in the court and raised an eyebrow.
"You have news." He said, almost seemingly to the air.
The spy dropped down from the roof and in front of Nakago. "Nakago-sama." He bowed.
"What is it?" Nakago questioned.
"She's in the mountains of Reikaku, it appears searching. Again. She's alone this time, Nakago-sama."
Nakago nodded and raised his hand in dismissal to the spy. "Arigatou." He answered. The spy stood up and went on his way through the court.
Nakago smiled to himself as he pictured her and set on his way to plan her return.
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So walked in to find his brothers and sisters crying. Chuei stood above them all, acting in So's place while he was away. He turned around and looked up at So as he returned.
"Father…He's…" He sniffled out.
So said nothing and looked to his father, who was now bedridden. "Otou-san…."
His father coughed gently. He looked over at Chuei.
"It happened while you were away, So…Otou-san fell ill with something. We need you, big brother!" He cried out.
So nodded and knelt down to Chuei. "You've grown up quite a bit, but I'll stay with you until otou-san is well again, Chuei." He smiled and ruffled his fingers through his little brother's hair.
All thoughts of the strange girl from another world left So's mind as he centered it on his family.
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Sakoto strode into a tavern along the wayside after she had traveled a bit more. She sat down at a table by herself, watching the mix of people around her. She noticed their clothing as different, their hair, everything. Still such a strange world to her, but she was getting used to it. As long as she had Genrou, she knew she'd be all right.
A serving maid approached her, asking her what she'd like. "Water." She simply asked for. The serving maid nodded and ran off to get it.
Behind her, she suddenly heard a voice. A distinct voice.
"Sakoto?"
She didn't even have to turn around, she didn't have to do anything.
"GENROU!" she screamed happily and ran over, bowling him down.
Genrou rejoiced on the inside as she ran him down, then smiled at her from underneath her tackle and pulled her in for a hug.
Sakoto blinked, but smiled and whispered "Ai shiteru." Into his ear. She didn't expect a response, knowing Genrou and how he was. She looked at him, looked into his eyes.
"Ai shiteru." He repeated back.
She blinked. Genrou sat up, taking Sakoto back with him. She took this as her cue to stand up and sit back down at the table she had, Genrou joining her.
The maid returned. "Your water, miss." She said and placed it on the table.
"Thank you." Sakoto smiled in return and took a sip. She held the glass in her hand, and looked at Genrou again, still kind of stunned.
"Do you mean it Genrou?" She asked.
"Hai." He responded. "I mean every bit of it." He fang grinned. "Now then! I've made a plan…I'm gonna help you find a way to get back to your world, Sakoto. I know you miss it. I love you and I…I want you to be happy again. Not that you're not happy with me, I mean…" He put his hand behind his head.
"I know. I understand, Genrou." She smiled. "I don't belong here, I don't know why I'm here but I miss my home." She paused. "You can come with me Genrou! When we find a way back home, you can come with me! We can be together in my time and place, Genrou…Oh you'll love it there…" She trailed off happily.
"All right then! It's decided! We'll find you a way back home and I'll come with you!"
Sakoto pulled Genrou tight, and placed her water back onto the table.
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"She's in a tavern, Nakago-sama." The same spy told Nakago on the palace grounds. "We know her exact location."
"You know what to do." Was all he said and waved the spy away.
By this time tomorrow, her powers would be his.
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End of Part 7
