Disclaimer: Sorry for

the late update, I'm sure this isn't that late considering I know that some stories don't update till like months or years later. hehe. but oh well, I've just suffered severe brain cramps, and I didnt know how I was going to make that whole fight scene look hot for both characters and make the victor come out victorious and the loser to come out honorable. So with that said hope you like my changes! Now on with the Show!

Same Feelings, Same Strengths:

The winds dying down, the two men stared down each other with fire in their eyes. The air grew tense with each in take of breath as the

atmosphere grew thick. Their surrounding trees encircling the two, a gust of wind disrupted the silence. "KOI!" He heard the other say as

he growled an answer. Taking out his weapon he sped towards the opponent, his fangs bared and his tessen held high,

"REKKA…SHIEEN!" He screamed out as he targeted the flames towards him. Nuriko rolled out of the flame's range, as he sped

towards the bandit. With his gauntlets ready, he ripped out the tree in the ground and dodged Tasuki's flames again, then quickly swung

the tree at the bandit, sending him flying into the air and on the ground on his back. The bandit quickly got off his feet as he charged and

landed a quick kick to his stomach, sending Nuriko flying. Hitting the ground, he rolled back up and dodged another flame attack.

"What's the matter Nuriko?" He mocked, while sending his flares towards Nuriko. "Can't do anything but duck and roll!" Tasuki laughed

harshly. "Ie Tasuki, I may not have a weapon or your speed," he huffed and smirked. "But I have patience and strength, to make up for

your attacks!" He stated confidently. "Heh, REKKA…SHIEEN!" Fire burst out of his tessen while he yelled, "Heh! Is that all you got

girly boy!" Leaping into the air, he dodged another flame attack, "Tasuki, if you don't concentrate your aim better," Nuriko landed on his

feet, disappeared. "You won't be able to stop me from attacking you," grabbing Tasuki's arm behind his back, he held him tight. "Nuriko!

Ya #$#$#$ FAG!" He yelled as he struggled to get out of Nuriko's grasp. Head butting Nuriko, he jumped out of his hold, forgetting his

tessen as well. "Dammit!" He cursed as he saw Nuriko fling the tessen high in the air, then watched it land somewhere away from his

reach. "Heh, I don't need the tessen to whip yer ass!" He smirked while wiping some blood off the corner of his mouth.

Rushing towards Nuriko he aimed a punch to his stomach, sending Nuriko flying backwards. Gasping for air from the blow, Nuriko

hardened his stance, as he prepared for Tasuki's attacks.


Holding her robes she rushed out of the stronghold. Her hair blowing in the wind, she quickened her pace, "I've got to stop them!" She

panicked, as she ran down flights of stairs then jumped the last three steps, landing on the ground with a soft thud. Picking herself up she

hurriedly dashed towards the secluded woods. 'Please…please let me get there in time!' she chanted in her mind then disappeared into

the trees.


'Heh, he's fast…who woulda thought?' He panted then continued to rush towards Nuriko with another flurry of fists and kicks.

An inch from getting a blow to the head, he dodged the punch and landed a quick kick to Tasuki's gut, sending another groan to the

bandit, as he held on to his own bruised body. "Tasuki…" Nuriko held himself while panting, "You're… pretty tough…" Forcing his eyes

to focus, he straightened up with a groan as he wiped the trickle of blood in the corner of his lips. Leaping up he charged towards Tasuki

with an overhand blow, but just as he was about to hit, Tasuki swung around and dodged, landing his fist in Nuriko's chest, sending him

sliding backwards. Nuriko while panting held himself strong, as he nursed his new shoulder and now chest. Straightening his stance he

charged and threw his fist towards Tasuki. Feeling the fist connect to Tasuki's Jaw he withdrew then jumped away from the bandit.

Tasuki's balance was thrown a bit from the punch as he stumbled back, spitting out blood in the process. Sapping the last amount of

strength left in him, Nuriko braced himself. As he stood there wiping the blood from his head, he looked up to see Tasuki doing the same.

Both men equally exhausted, panted for air as they each struggled to stay conscious. "Nuriko…how ya holdin up?" He wheezed as he

held himself up.

"Not…bad…you…" he answered his eyes going in and out of focuses slightly. "Na… Nuriko…ya… really must… love her…to have the

balls to… go at it with me…" Tasuki smirked, his head trickled some blood. Wiping it off he continued, " I've…never given up on a

fight…unless it's… a loss to begin with… so if ya think ya kin…make…Miaka…happy…" he standing up straight through his strained

muscles he walked over to where Nuriko stood. Still in his fighting stance, Nuriko held his guard. Tasuki scoffed and laughed a bit while

stumbling towards him. He held his hand on Nuriko's shoulder and smiled. "Alright Nuriko, I give…" then smirking he breathed deep.

"But if ya ever…make her cry, I'm gonna kill ya!" Tasuki stated as he hung his head in defeat. Nuriko lowered his hands and put his own

hand on Tasuki's shoulder, "Hai…I will make her happy, as a vow for both you… and Tamahome…" he smiled. "I'm…sorry that we…

had to do this. And…I'm sorry that…" but was interrupted by his weak laughter, "Na Nuriko…ya don't hafta be sorry, if I'm not meant

ta be with her, than…I'm sure glad its you," Tasuki smiled, one eye still closed.

"TASUKI, NURIKO!" A scream was heard from the clearing, smiling at the voice he turned to Nuriko, "Guess that's our cue ta split," he

smirked. "Hai…you know, Miaka is going to have a fit that we fought and almost killed each other," Nuriko joked. "Heh, you maybe

strong Nuriko, but ya can never take down the all mighty Tasuki!" He smirked.

Leaving Nuriko in the clearing he met up with Miaka. He could tell that she's been worried sick and ran all the way from the stronghold.

"Heh Miaka, no sweat…we just had a few swings," Tasuki smirked. Turning to face her he embraced her, "Miaka…before I turn ya over

ta okama there…there's something ya gotta know…" and before she could say anything Tasuki sealed Miaka with a deep kiss. With her

eyes open wide from shock she froze as Tasuki kissed her. Tears coming to her eyes, she felt her world falling. Holding her tight against

him whispered, "Miaka…I love ya…and…I wish ya both luck, and be happy," then smiled while letting her go to limped back to the

stronghold.


Watching him leave she felt tears run down her cheeks, then turning back to watch Nuriko in his battered form, ran towards him.

"Nuriko!" She cried as she crashed into him with a thud. Feeling his body weaken a bit he straightened his form disregarding the pain,

"Miaka, you never listen do you?" He smiled at her as he watched her tears spill in front of his eyes. "Miaka…I'm sorry that this

happened but, everything's alright now…" He smiled, "Tasuki and I just had some disputes, and so we kicked each other's asses to settle

them, "he said jokingly. Wrapping her arms around his battered form Miaka leaned against him, holding him for dear life.

Nuriko felt shock and overwhelming pleasure wash over him as she held him in place; embracing him, caring for him… with his strong arm

he held her to him. "Miaka… you might put me to death with your death grip," he joked as he smiled at her.

Looking up at him she could only stare at his battered form and his beautiful face, beaten and bruised. "Nuriko…I'm glad you are alright…I'm glad both of you are alright…" she cried. "Miaka, you are such a crybaby," wiping her tears he held her chin in his fingers.

Looking back at him she felt her tears continue to flow from her eyes. Gazing at those violet orbs she felt so safe, concern, care…love.

Feeling his heart almost jumping out of his chest from the closeness of her he leaned towards her. His eyes intense in her gaze she saw that

his eyes grew darker, serious…passionate. Feeling his face close to hers she closed her eyes.

Staring into her face he saw that her eyes begin to close and lean closer to his. Feeling the burning ache to claim her lips, he closed his

eyes and gently pressed his lips upon hers. Feeling his kiss she responded with her own, as she wrapped her arms around his neck pulling

him closer to her.

The night's stars glittered above them as the gentle night air graced the two, surrounding them with the fresh scent of pine and flowers.


Ok, sorry like i said above, but i've had a few interests come up from my sick bay in bed... other fanfics. I should at least get some kind of vacation from writing this fic, so I decided to read a few of my fav pairings. But don't worry i'm back on the story. So my original play is to be able to go to at least 50 pages when im done but i dont know, what do you think? I honestly think that the world needs more Nuriko/Miaka pairings so i want to make this one good and long lasting for people to model off or to simply get more N/M fics.

Well enough drabble so was the fight scene sexy? I tried if it wasn't that heart pounding. There was pretty much an all night fight fest with the two until they were pretty much in a bloody heap. They could still stand though since they ARE Suzaku Seishi. smiles So...Tell me what you think? And I wonder just what happened to Nakago and Soi, seriously, Nakago couldn't have given up his world dominations plans that easily right?

Well lets go find Out!

Now On with the Next Scene! Lights! Camera! Action!