Hi guys! Aurora's POV
Sorry for not updating last night my wifi wasn't up for it. Anyway a new character is introduced into this chapter. His name is Temeraire and he was inspired by the character under the same name in Naomi Novik's books. The original Temeraire belongs to Ms. Naomi Novik. Aurora nicknames Temeraire with the Tem. He's like Kirara having a small form as well as changing into a larger form. ^^ Now on with the show!
"Bloody hell" I growled as I opened my eyes. After I escaped from Kutou with Tama I had blacked out. I sat up and looked around me. I was in some kind of room that seemed to have floating clouds in it. I also looked down and my whole torso was covered in bandages like a tube top, luckily I had on pants which were black.
"Ahh you're awake" a familiar voice said getting me to look up. In front of me was Taiitsukun and she looked relieved to see I was alright.
"It's good to see you again Taiitsukin what on earth happened?" I asked the ruler of this realm.
"You were brought here by Chichiri and don't you worry about Tamahome he is alright his wounds are all healed" I breathed a sigh of relief. Tama got the worst of the injuries.
"I thank you for taking care of me Taiisukun" I thanked the elderly woman. Taiitsukun smiled kindly at me before she continued to talk.
"In Seiryu's shrine Aurora do you remember the dragon statue?"
I nodded. How could I forget such a magnificent creature.
"That statue was actually a dragon that was imprisoned the emperor of Kutou had it sealed away, until learning of the Priestess of Suzaku the emperor ordered for your sword to be stolen to wake up the beast within the stone"
"So you mean a real dragon was released?" I couldn't believe what I was hearing.
"Temeraire come out" Taiitsukun said. My eyes widened as a small and adorable black western dragon hopped onto Taiitsukun's head. The dragon gave a cry of excitement and flew off from Taiitsukun's head and flew into my arms.
"Hi there!" the dragon greeted me by the tone of his voice this dragon was a male.
"You see Aurora the reason your sword was stolen was because the emperor of Kutou wanted to use Temeraire, however only the chosen wielder of "Flame of Suzaku" can use the blade and wake up Temeraire each priestess that has come to this realm was given both a weapon and a companion by the gods they represent and Suzaku gave you the sword and Temeraire"
"So that's what the sword is called Flame of Suzaku now at least I know what to call it where is it anyway?" I inquired suddenly panicked realizing my sword was missing.
"It's safe child" Taiisukun reassured me.
"I can actually become much larger than this form you see me in now" Temeraire said to me. I looked down into the dragon's beautiful golden eyes.
"I look forward to seeing you in that form you are freaking cute!" I squealed as I hugged Temeraire close to my chest like a plush toy. The dragon licked my cheek affectionately as Taiitsukin snapped her fingers and my clothes appeared on the bed along with my leather jacket.
"I'll give you some privacy Temeraire will lead you to the room where you need to go" with that Taiisukun left. I was glad my black cosplay outfit was fixed if that stupid blonde had ruined it I would be furious. I removed my bandages and the pants I wore and changed back into my cosplay outfit. I put my hair in a braid before I threw on my leather jacket. Temeraire then hopped off the bed and took flight in the air. I followed my dragon partner into a room that had the biggest mirror I ever seen.
"Aurora!" Tamahome suddenly rushed over to me and hugged me.
"Oh thank god your okay I was worried that damn dragon refused to let me visit you"
"I heard that!" Temeraire snapped at Tama. I briefly returned Tama's hug before the two of us separated and looked to Taiitsukin.
"Taiitsukun what happened to Yui in this world three months ago?"
"I will show you but I'm afraid you might not like what you see, the mirror allows me to see all around this world" the old woman said.
"I don't care what happened I just need to know"
"As you wish Aurora" Taiitsukin said as Temeraire hopped onto my left shoulder. Taiitsukin then commanded the mirror to show us what happened to Yui three months back as she raised her staff in the air the mirror sparked to life. I watched intently as Yui was walking through the slums of Kutou. She was confused and also lost. Yui then turned to see two men admiring her. She then gave chase and I immediately turned around knowing what Yui had went through. No wonder Yui was so angry she had been raped by those two creeps
"Turn it off Taiitsukun" I said the ruler of this realm.
Later
After Taiisukun showed Yui's fate I needed a breather so I went to back to the room where I woke up in. Temeraire came with me and he sat in my lap. I stroked his scales as I was in deep thought.
"Aurora how are you feeling?" I looked at Taiitsukin who floated in front of me.
"I'm better but finding out what Yui went through isn't something I'm gonna forget easily" I replied to the old woman. Taiitsukun floated closer to me.
"Why don't you look in the mirror Aurora perhaps this might calm your nerves a little bit" Taiitsukun must really loved mirrors I thought. I looked into the mirror she had conjured and it glowed. The next thing I knew I was in the sky hovering over Konan. I recognized the palace below me and I saw leaning against the railing was Hotohori.
"Am I an astral projection?" I asked Taiitsukun as I flew down my ghost like form until I came next to Hotohori.
"Indeed you are" Taiisukun replied. Hotohori looked like he was in deep thought one of his hands was resting underneath his chin. I snorted when I saw Nuriko was back dressing as a woman.
"Please sire you need some rest you haven't eaten for days and that isn't good for your health"
"My empire is facing a foreign invasion and all I can think about is Aurora's safety my appetite won't return until she does"
I felt tears come to my eyes as Hotohori said this.
"You worry too much about her sire, remember she fights well and she has Tamahome and Chichiri with her" Nuriko reassured Hotohori.
"Your right I know she will return soon" as Hotohori said this I felt myself being returned to my physical body. I stood up so quick I got dizzy when I got off the bed. I had accidentally knocked Temeraire off of my lap.
"Sorry Tem" I apologized to my dragon partner. Temeraire only huffed before he opened his wings and flew onto the top of my head.
"I'm ready to return to Konan I'm still the Priestess of Suzaku and I'm to find the rest of the Suzaku Seven"
"Well said Aurora" Taiitsukun praised as I flashed her a grin before I headed to the doors that led to my room.
"Aurora are you okay?" Tama inquired as he hurried over to me. I smirked and pressed a finger onto his forehead.
"I am now brother let's blow this joint and get back to Konan eh?"
"Now that's the priestess I know and love!" Tama said happily as he patted my shoulder. Tem gave a growl at Tama , which he returned with a glare back at the dragon.
"You two quit it" I scolded the two males.
"Sorry" both Temeraire and Tamahome apologized in unison.
Back in Konan
It was night when he finally returned to Konan. I literally ran into the throne room excited to see Hotohori.
"Hotohori I'm back!" I called. Hotohori had been sitting in his chair and when he heard my voice he stood up.
"Aurora" he then hurried over to me quickly and brought me into a hug.
"Pray Suzaku for watching over you" I threw my arms around his neck.
"I really missed you while I was away" I said to the man I loved. Tama cleared his throat which got me to blush and I hesitantly let go of Hotohori.
"Hotohori this is Chichiri one of the Suzaku Seven" I explained to the emperor as I made a nod towards the monk. Chichiri said hi just as Temeraire suddenly hopped onto my head. Hotohori yelped and he fell.
"Oh geez are you okay Hotohori?" I asked. Hotohori chuckled before he stood back up.
"I'm fine Aurora who is this beautiful creature?" Hotohori asked as he began to stroke Tem's head.
"Awww shucks" Tem said pretending to be embarrassed. Temeraire then suddenly hopped off of my head and landed into Hotohori's arms.
"I think Tem can tell you who he is he seems to like you" I said to Hotohori.
"Unlike me" Tama growled. I shot Tamahome the bird before I heard Nuriko calling for me in excitement. I rushed over to the cross dresser who wasn't dressed a chick at the moment. The two of us did a similar girl moment like we did when we met back up a few days ago. Because I was tired I decided to head for my room for the night Nuriko walked with me so he could catch up on what happened after I ditched him back in Tama's village.
Later.
After I had a bath I briefly washed my cosplay outfit and changed into a purple tank top and black pajama shorts. Tem I think was still with Hotohori I had a feeling those two would be bffs. I was in the middle of reading a book when I heard a knock at my door.
"Come in!" I called.
"Hey Aurora" Tama greeted as he walked in.
"Hey bro what's up you look stressed"
"I am" Tama admitted as he sat on the bed beside me.
"Your worried about Yui aren't you" it wasn't a question but a statement. Tama nodded and admitted.
"I know I just met her but I'm worried about her safety" I set my book down and put my head against his shoulder. I had placed my left hand as I rested my head on his shoulder. Tamahome put one his left hand over mine. The doors suddenly opened to my room and both Tama and I hurriedly separated. I still sat on my bed while Tama stood up. In front of us was Hotohori and he looked mad.
"Your majesty" Tamahome greeted Hotohori. Hotohori suddenly took out his sword and held the blade at Tama's throat. I immediately stood up.
"Hotohori stop it isn't what it looks like!" I hurriedly got to my feet. Tama held his arm out letting me know he could handle this.
"I would like to know why you are in the Priestess's quarters this is an un excusable code of conduct" Hotohori said.
"I offer no excuses sire and but I will say this I will always be there for Aurora and anyone who breaks her heart will have to deal with me" Tama replied.
"TAMA!" I prot0ested. Hotohori's blade slowly inched closer to Tama's throat, then I noticed Hotohori smile gently before he removed his sword away from Tama's throat.
"You show great courage in the face of your kingdom's leader" Hotohori complimented. "Have no fear you are one of the Suzaku Seven I will not kill you but" Hotohori then gave Tama a look.
"However if you were not of the Suzaku Seven and we were both just ordinary men then there would be a reckoning, Aurora only one man can truly love you" Hotohori then put his sword back into his scabbard and left. Tears streamed down my face.
"Oh god he hates me"
"No he doesn't sis" Tama said as he came up to me and gently sat me back down on the bed.
Tama then used a single hand to wipe away the tears on my face.
"Hotohori I know loves you Aurora he would be a fool to reject you, anyone who will have you as their partner is lucky I know because of who you are"
"Tama!" I threw my arms around his neck. Tama chuckled as he returned the favor.
"I was serious when I meant I would kick anybody's ass if they broke your heart hot head" Tama said I smiled at his comment knowing well he would do anything for me and for that I was grateful to have him as my best friend.
0.0 uh oh Hotohori thinks Aurora loves Tama. He's in for a shocker in the next chapter and I know all of you have been waiting for it!