Chapter 6: Thank You

After the so called 'awakening' of Sora's past Chichiri, Tasuki and Sora were worn from both their wounds and hearts. Moments after Sora engaged her powers and had fainted Ti-Yi-Jun had the Shonyan put them all to sleep. Chichiri and Tasuki awoke before Sora had. They found themselves in a walless white room and they were dressing in 'fluffy' white cloths. Their wounds had been healed.but only from their body.

Chichiri awoke without his mask and his hair pulled out from its pony tail. Tasuki still had very small cuts on his lip and cheek. Sora lay, still unconscience, in a light white dress. Her eyes still brimmed with tears she slept with an uneasy look about her.

"I hope she is all right no da..after she's."

"Been through so much." Tasuki breathed out. He kneeled over by Sora and smoothed his hand through her hair. Chichiri placed his hand upon Tasuki's shoulder. "How can we help her when we don't even know our enemy no da." Ti- Yi-Jun appeared. He looked really upset and sad. He floated over towards the three with the Shonyan behind him.

"I have been meditating all week."

"All week?" Tasuki questioned.

"It has been hard on you all and I thought a long rest was in order before I have you set out on your hunt." Chichiri stood and huffed his chest. Tasuki jumped up as well and began to yell at Ti-Yi-Jun.

"Who in the hell do you think you are to be putting so much onto Sora!!! You are the bastard that caused her to remember her.."

"DON'T TALK TO ME LIKE THAT! You said you didn't want her to die right? She WILL die if you don't do this!"

Tasuki sat back down by Sora and Chichiri sat down as well. Both holding Sora's hands. "Now I would like to explain what I have discovered. Sora's brother's name is Kurai. He resurrected himself into Sora's world so he could make her his again. Unfortunately she didn't remember anything about her past and he would have had more fun tormenting her WITH her memory."

"That sick asshole."

"Be that as it may he is still more powerful then you two.but Sora may be able to beat him.at least the old Sora would."

"What do you mean no da? Are you suggesting we get in touch with Sora's past self?"

"Yes. Her old form was Kana. I have an idea but I don't know how you will accomplish what I must ask of you but I have faith."

"Ok ok.I'll do anything." Tasuki yelped.

"You must find the corpse of Kana and if at all possible her brother as well. Somehow Sora needs to convince Kana to come back to this world and help destroy her brothers' spirit. I'm not sure what part Kurai's corpse plays in all this but I highly believe that desecrating it will be of some help." Tasuki jumped up very pumped and began to preach victory.

"That mother %^$&*# is gonna see who's the boss! All right! Let's find these corpses and resurrect some shit man!" Chichiri stood and grinned. It was nice for him to see Tasuki in good spirits but.

"Um.no da.where do we look no da?"

"Look for the lake still red with blood and the air that smells of rotting flesh."

"OK then we'll set off tomorrow!" Tasuki picked up Sora and placed her on his back. Chichiri helped to hold up her long gown and they walked to Tasuki's room. Being the only room that wasn't destroyed by Sora's powers they had to all stay there. Chichiri and Tasuki got back into their cloths and had begun to pack for the nest few weeks. Sora lay on Tasuki's bed and began to stir. When the men heard her moan they rush over to her. When she opened her eyes they were blurry and made her wince. It was bright and Sora was afraid once again. She began to struggle against Tasuki and Chichiri as though she was in a nightmare. When her eyes cleared she saw both people starring at her concerned. She sighed and held the bed sheets close to her chest. She was left speechless. Chichiri gave Sora a kiss on the forehead and walk from the room to continue packing.he also knew that Tasuki and her might want to be alone.

"I don't expect you to be back to yourself quickly and I certainly don't think the past event will leave you sane but I do want you to know that Chichiri and I won't let you go through this alone." Sora stared up at Tasuki with dazed eyes and she opened her mouth slightly as if to speak though no words came. She stared downward and her face crinkled as if though she were about to cry. Tasuki placed his hand on her right cheek and gently kissed her left whipping away her tears. He brought her close to him and she laid her face on his shoulder. She gently whispered in his ear, "Thank you."

She fell into a dazed conscienceness. And thought blank thoughts in her mind. Tasuki on the other hand did have thoughts of his own. 'Suzaku.please let me protect her. Please let her smile once more. Please oh please let this moment last just a while longer.'

Chichiri entered the room again ever so quietly. He smoothed his hand over Sora's hair and Tasuki looked up at him. Chichiri grinned at Tasuki and gave him a pat on the head. He gave him a look that said, "Don't pet me like a dog." Chichiri looked at Sora.

"You know.see you two is like seeing Miaka and Tamahome again. It does my heart good no da."

"Shut up."