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Chapter five: Warmly welcomed
Miaka and Tamahome were getting near their destination. They were happy and most importantly. . . safe, but for how long? They can finally see the shadowy cave, the famous red cave. They couldn't take the horse inside so they just tie it up outside the cave; they were quite surprised for what they saw.
"It's getting quite dark, Tamahome" Miaka whispered while she grab her lover's arm
"Just hold onto me, Miaka" Tamahome held her hand, assuring her with a sweet smile
Miaka handed Tamahome her flashlight "Here, let's use this, it might come in handy"
They then proceeded deeper into the cave, when the silence was broken by. . .
"Mi. . . Miaka!. . . choke, Miaka! My. . . my. . . swe. . . sweet and lo. . . loving choke daughter!" A deep voice broke the silent that also scared the hell on Miaka
"Ta. . .Tamahome, did, did you hear that?" asked Miaka shakily
"What? Are you sure?" replied Tamahome
But then they both were surprised when somebody blocked their way; actually, something blocked their way. First of all, it was really messy; its body was covered with bandages, which were also bloody, and it has this awful smell while holding an ancient knife!
Miaka screamed while Tamahome blocked himself for Miaka's protection
"My. . . My daughter. . . Why have you. . . abandoned me?!" It stepped closer to Miaka
"Back off!!! I tell you! Back off!!!" Tamahome warned while readying himself for an attack
"My. . . daughter. . . come with me" He ordered while giving her his hand
". . . Who. . . are. . . you. .?" Miaka asked still frightened
"Why, I'm your father, you're loving and understanding father, I protected you from him, I even killed him just for you, my daughter, aren't you glad?" He then laughed wickedly
Miaka and Tamahome was shocked, They think they know who he was, He's Cleo's father, the killer punished by Suzaku, but, why has he returned? Why now?
"Back off!!!" Tamahome shouted at him
It then turned its attention to Tamahome "You!!! It was you who stole my daughter away from me!!!" He screamed at Tamahome
"Wha. . .?" Tamahome asked rather confused
He was ready to attack; he raised his knife and ran at Tamahome. Fortunately, Tamahome kicked his wrist, which made the dangerous knife drop to the floor; Tamahome quickly retrieved it and pointed it at him
"Stay away at Miaka! Or else!" Tamahome once again threatened still pointing the knife at him
He ran away "My. . . daughter I'm going to retrieve you! I swear by my dead stinking body!"
Tamahome threw the knife away then quickly faced his lover "Miaka. . . I. . ." but something stopped
Miaka was pale white, she was shaking, and there were tears by her rosy cheeks, she was really frightened.
Tamahome felt guilty inside, if only he could do something to cheer her up, and to see the old Miaka back. Miaka's knees suddenly gave in. Luckily, Tamahome caught her and flashed a sweet smile
"Miaka, I'll protect you, I promise" Tamahome gazed into her teary eyes then gently locked her into his warm arms
"Ta. . . Tamahome, Thank you" Miaka whispered then smiled, she felt warm and safe, once again, "We better get going, Tamahome, I'm not going to allow some psycho to stop us from getting the rings!" Miaka cheerfully replied
Tamahome was impressed by Miaka's positive attitude that he kissed her passionately and proceeded deeper to the Red Cave
. . .to be continued. . .