Fushigi Yugi
The Miaka & Taka Series
Story #5 "Searching for Nuriko"


"Hotohori!Welcome back!"Miaka squeels with delight.
Hotohori smiles at her."In this world they call me Sei.Like my star symbol."Hotohori say as his symbol glows
softly."Suzaku told me that I can call you by your real names,as can the other warriors."Miaka smiles
happily.Hotohori eyes widen at hearing about the god."Suzaku came to you in this world?"Hotohori
asks.Miaka holds out the orb that helped find him to him."Uh-huh!He gave me this orb to find the warriors
in my world."Miaka informs him.

At her words,the orb glows again,another symbol showing up.
"Another symbol's appearing Miaka!"Taka exclaims,pointing to the orb.
The symbol of Chou Ryuuen glows softly.Nuriko's near.
"It's Nuriko's symbol!"Miaka cries with happiness.

"Hey,do you think Nuriko got his wish to be reborn as a woman?"Taka asks nosily.
SMACK!!!
Miaka smacks him over the head."Tamahome...."Miaka says alittle peeved.
A suped deformed Taka with a huge sweatdrop over his head stands up slowly.
"Sorry Miaka,only kidding!"Taka teases.
Miaka just gives him a slilly smile.

Hotohori smiles at them."I see you two still bicker every now and then."Hotohori smiles.
"You know that Miaka always bickers."Taka says sticking out his tounge playfully.
"I do not bicker all the time Tamahome!You do!"Miaka says playfully,taping his nose.
Miaka leans up to give him a kiss when the orb begins to glow.

Hotohori looks into it,with wonder,seeing a symbol appear within it.
"The willow....Nuriko's near."Hotohori whispers.
Miaka looks into the orb as it glows brighter.
"You're really strong mister!Do that again!"A young girl cheers on a young man.
"Alright little lady!"The man smiles as he lifts a bench with one finger,smiling.
The little girl hops up and down with joy.

Miaka looks at Taka and Sei."Nuriko!!"They exclaim at once.
Thet run over to where the young man is with the girl.
"Look!This man can lift that with only his finger!"The girl exclaims happily.
The orb glows brightly as the get closer.
"Thank you mister!"The little girl says and runs off.
He waves to her as she runs off.

Miaka and her two warriors stop infront of him.
"N....Nuriko?It's me....Miaka!Remember me?"She asks nervously.
"M..Miaka....that name sounds so.....familiar...to me."He says,holding his head,a long purple pony-tail
falling over his shoulder.

The orb shoots a red beam at his collarbone.
The sign of Chou Ryuuen appearing,glowing softly.
"M...Miaka?Is that you??"Nuriko asks.
Miaka takes his hand in hers."Yes Nuriko,it's me.Welcome back."Miaka says near tears.
Nuriko has been awakened.

Nuriko flings his arms around Miaka.
"I'm so glad you're ok!!"Nuriko cries on her shoulder.
Miaka holds him gently in her arms.

Nuriko lifts his head up to see two familiar faces.
"Hey Nuriko,how ya been buddy?"Taka asks,smiling.
"Welcome back Nuriko-sama."Sei says with a smile.
"Tamahome....Hotohori?"Nuriko asks nervously.
Taka and Sei nod in agreement.
Nuriko kneels down before Sei."Your highness."Nuriko says.

Sei laughs slightly."No need for that Nuriko,in this world I'm a commoner."Sei says gently.
Nuriko stands up,smiling."In this world they call Ryuuen, or Chou,like my star symbol."Nuriko informs,
reveling his symbol.
"I'm called Taka."Taka tells Nuriko.
"And I am called Sei."Sei smiles.

"And I'm still little 'ol Miaka Yuki!"Miaka smiles,giving the peace sign.
A sweatdrop appears over Nuriko's head."As always huh?"Nuriko jokes to her.
Miaka laughs at the joke.
"Hey,did you get your wish to be reborn as a woman Nuriko?"Taka asks,very nosy.
WHACK!!
"Tamahome....you still act like a total jerk in this world even!"Nuriko says,whacking him over his head.
Taka stands up,super deformed."What is this?Whack Tamahome Day?"Taka asks all of them.
"Yep!"Miaka laughs.

"I've been smacked by Taiitsukun,Miaka and now you!"Taka whines,jokingly.
They all laugh like friends once again.
Miaka sweeps them into a group hug."I'm so happy we're back together!"Miaka squeels with delight.
Nuriko gives her a playful noogie.
"Owww!Watch it!"Miaka says with a laugh.
Taka laughs and gives her a big,yet playful noogie, and runs off laughing.

"Hey!!Get back here Tamahome!!"Miaka yells as she chases him.
Sei and Ryuuen laugh at them.
"Ya know you can't keep up with me!!"Taka yells playfully.
"Wanna bet?"Miaka laughs,leaping up and landing on his back.
Taka falls face first,with her on his back.
Miaka puts her face beside his,smiling."Gotcha,Taka!"Miaka smiles.

Taka smiles slyly and turns under her fast,holding her in his arms."No,I got you."He smiles,tapping her
nose.Miaka smiles at him,her eyes shining with love.
Taka smiles and kisses her gently.
Miaka closes her eyes,enjoying it.

The sound of loud cursing can be heard near by.
The orb reacts to it,glowing slightly.
Miaka and Taka look at each other,thinking the same thing....
"TASUKI!!"They say together.


Next Time:"Searching for Tasuki"

Disclaimer:None of these characters belong to me,except for future created ones.
All originals belong to Yu Watase,Flower Comics,Bird Studio and many other great companies.
This story is copyrighted by me,Maudie-chan (C) 1999
Written and compleated on Monday,August 09,1999