Fushigi Yuugi isn't mine, and belongs to Yuu Watase
Has slight language and a bit emotional
Pairing: Maio+Keisuke, Miaka+Taka, Yui+Tetsuya
Characters: Miaka, Taka, Keisuke, Maio, Yui, Tetsuya, Kaory, Hikary
Thirty years later- part 10
Yui and Tetsuya could not believe what they heard from Taka. Maio and Keisuke reconvened with them at their home, where everyone shared the latest news about Seiryu warriors and Takiko. Kaory was standing in the corner and waiting until all the commotion died down when Yui came up to her.
-I don't know if you should do it Kaory, we understand that you've been through enough, maybe we can find another priestess of Genbu.
-No-Kaory said firmly- I'm the only one who can do it, because my story was not over, not like yours.
Yui looked at her with sadness-Are you sure?-she asked again.
-Yes!-came the reply.
Miaka stood up and unbandaged her hand-Hikary? - She asked slowly- Can you hear me dear?
-Mom? Is it you?-the voice asked coming from her palm-Oh my god it's been a week, I thought I won't hear from you again, my scar's almost healed.
-Sorry it took so long dear, we are ready on this side to make a wish and unseal Seiryu -Miaka said, tears coming from her eyes.
-Now? Really? Everyone! It is time for the ceremony, get up here- Hikary's voice sounded enthusiastic as she called the Genbu warriors to her side-Uruki, where in heaven's name are you? Mom can you wait a sec, we have to prepare, it was kind of sudden…-she asked hurriedly.
- Of course-Miaka replied calming down as the thought of having come to the end of their mission gave her comfort. At the familiar name Kaory flinched. Miaka noticed Kaory's reaction and lifted her hand up as Hikary's voice came again- Here you are, stand here, we need all of you guys to concentrate. Everyone ready?-she asked
-Ready! - The warriors' voices boomed in unison, and tears came up to Kaory's eyes. She put her hands together in a prayer and simply said "Kaijin"
Shocked, Keisuke, Tetsuya, Yui, and Maio stood up from their seats and watched as Kaory got engulfed in a brilliant green light. Miaka was shaking, afraid to say anything as she put her arms down and looked at Takiko hoping that everything would be alright.
-From the seven palaces of heavens,
From the four corners of the earth,
In a name of sacred low, faith and virtue,
I summon the Genbu, guardian of the North.
Hear us Genbu, and with your mighty power
Destroy all evil which threatens us.
Come to us, and unseal the god Seiryu
So that the story may continue!.
As Kaory said those words, Yui could not stop her tears from flowing, she was on her knees while clutching her chest, and Tetsuya was hugging his wife tightly, trying to stop her from whimpering. Kaory on the other hand was screaming in pain, on the floor as Keisuke and Taka, tried their best to stop the blood gushing from her wounds.
-Miaka!-Taka screamed, bringing her back to reality -We need help here!
Miaka jumped and ran up to them- Oh my god she's bleeding, it shouldn't be that terrible! - she said confused.
-Yeah, we can't stop it-Keisuke said with the pain in his voice.
-I'll be alright-Kaory whispered smiling at them-It is nothing, after all I only had one wish.
Maio came up to her with a glass of water-here-she said giving Kaory a drink- you should rest, or you'll over exhaust yourself.
Kaory could not hear those words, her ears were ringing as a blue light came out from every corner of the room. Keisuke and Taka stood back and watched in horror as Kaory's body disappeared, and in a bright, red spark Hikary appeared in her place. She stood there as the light died down, and Miaka was immediately at her side, but Hikary did not seem pleased. Instead she flinched away from her mother's embrace and looked around, not fully understanding the situation.
-Why am I here?-She asked in disbelieve
-What do you mean dear?-Miaka asked smiling at her daughter, glad that she had her back.
-No, I can't be here, bring me back, bring me back now! - Hikary screamed, and frantically started flipping through the pages of the book, which had also appeared on the floor by her feet.
Taka ran up to his daughter, and ripped the book from her hands without a second thought-Don't touch it!-He said nervously-Honey, we were so afraid for your safety, and now you want to go back? Are you alright?-he asked hopefully.
-You don't understand, I have to go back, I have a life there, I need to…
-No!-Came Yui's voice-The life you think you have is a lie, you cannot go back into this book Hikary, It's not safe.
-You are not my mother to tell me what to do Yui!-HIkary yelled-and even she has no right to tell me anything after all she's done.
-This is going back to the library!-Taka said firmly, referring to the book in his hands. It has clearly destroyed your perception of things.
-Have you thought about Kaory?-Tetsuya asked realizing that the girl had vanished into a thin air- we called Ray she should round up some of the Seiryu seven, but…
-Seiryu seven!-Hikary jumped-If the Seiryu seven are here so are Suzaku! Right!? They can get me back there.
-Out of the question Hikary!-Miaka said-What is wrong with you?
-Hello can anyone hear me!-Tetsuya yelled at top of his lungs-Have you forgotten about a bleeding girl who obviously, just became the priestess of Seiryu?
All eyes turned to Tetsuya.
-Hikary! Tell me how can Kaory summon Seiryu without her warriors? Is there a shinzahou? - He asked clearing his thought.
-Yes there is an earring in Kutou's shrine, but she will need Maio's shinzahou too, and we don't know where it is
Taka put the book on the table and came up to his daughter with a concerned look- Is that why you were so worried Hikary?-he asked putting a loving hand on her head. Not wanting to disturb her father any more Hikary decided to agree, thinking that the calm attitude might grant her a way back into the book.
-OK, Maio do you remember what you wore or had on you when you summoned Suzaku?-Keisuke asked turning to his wife.
- Just a kimono, I wasn't exactly thinking about it, I had Miaka's ring and Hikary of course. - She responded pondering the question for a second.
-Hikary's done her job otherwise she would not be here, but the ring, could it be the shinzahou now? - Taka asked turning to Miaka.
-Well it was just a transport to get you into the book, like a connection, but it could be. - She responded
-I need to get it to Kaory now!-Hikary exclaimed, but Taka was too suspicious to trust his daughters newfound positivity. He took the book and looked at her narrowing his eyes- Oh no you don't! We will gather the Seiryuu seven and they can use it during the ceremony, you stay put.
Hikary put her head down, she did not want to see her parents or talk to them anymore, so she's done the only thing she could think of, walk out of their house without words, while they watched her realizing that their daughter just lost something very important.