Note: Just because I was crazy in my last stories, doesn't mean I'm going to be just as insane in this story. Some characters are altered to benefit the story. Like some of the Byakko and Genbu warriors *which I have no idea what their power is so Im going to make it up if you dont mind!!!* So don't shoot me!! I didn't finish the whole series!! Im almost done. :)
Fushigi Yuugi: Internal Conflict
When you turn the page..the adventure begins....
Chapter 2: Reuniting as One
Miaka was amazed at the Suzaku warriors alive again. All of them well and look just like she had first seen them. They seem to be ageless with passion in their line of duty. She smiled at Tamahome's young and brilliant face that still was beautiful as ever before. She kept walking till they finally went into a tavern. She saw the rest of the Suzaku seven on the left side of the tavern as they all looked towards the door. Curious to know who came in.
"MIAKA!!!" Chiriko said as the little boy ran to hug her.
"HEY!! Its Miaka! Miaka's back guys!" Tasuki said as he walked over in great surprise. The rest greeted her as well as Miaka was tackled by a thousand hugs by the rest of the Suzaku warriors. Yui smiled to see that Miaka had a warm greeting towards her. Tamahome put a hand on her shoulder as she looked up at him a little startled.
"Are you ok?" Tamahome asked her. Yui nodded unsure and looked down. Miaka was so happy to see all of her friends again. EVEN THE MITSUKAKE'S KITTY HUGGED HER!!!! ^_^!! When the hugs finally cleared she could only see a distraught Hotohori sitting at a table in the corner...he was drinking it seemed. Miaka's smile turned into a frown. He seemed to be thinking very deeply about something. She walked over with Tama in her arms and tapped Hotohori softly on the shoulders. The rest of the Suzaku seven watched Miaka.
"Ten bucks says she can snap him out of that mood.." Tasuki said to Tamahome.
"You are betting with me?? Like I would take that deal! Im not that stupid.." Tamahome said.
"No..maybe not, probably cheap though," Tasuki said to Tamahome. Tamahome punched Tasuki really hard for that comment.
"Hotohori...its so nice to see you again," Miaka said softly. Hotohori looked up finally while twirling his long, soft brown hair back. It shined beautifully in the light, yet it seemed that his face was grim. He looked to Miaka quietly and then for no reason, he jumped off his seat and then fell backwards onto the floor. Miaka stared at him with a very confused look.
"MIAKA!!! How in the world did you get here?? When did you get here??" Hotohori said as he jumped up off the floor immediately.
"Uh, just a couple hours ago I guess," Miaka said to him with a sweat drop.
"I'm sorry I ignored you, I have run into troubles lately," Hotohori said turning away. He seemed ok, yet how many times did he drink over being depressed?? It wasn't like his character to be like that. It was as if his character was off whack because, of this conflict.
"I heard," Miaka said quietly as Hotohori's face dropped to a very depressed one, yet he did not show his face to Miaka. He just walked out of the Tavern silently. Everyone cleared the way and watched him leave as he decided to walk around. No one dared to stop him, it was his problem and he wanted to be alone to figure how to solve it.
"DARN IT! Why didn't I take that deal??? I could of won some money!!! But no! I had to be so stupid!" Tamahome said as he stomped the floor. Everyone stared at him.
"Uh...it was nothing..really. Go back to whatever you guys were talking about," Tamahome said embarrassed.
"Ha ha!" Tasuki laughed as he sat down by Miaka. The rest did the same as they gathered around tables near Miaka. Miaka seemed sad that Hotohori was like this way. She looked at the last glass he had before he left as it still had a little bit in it. She petted Tama softly and looked at the others.
"Will Hotohori be all right?" Miaka asked. The rest nodded.
"He will be fine I am sure," Chiriko says.
"So what exactly is this unbalanced force thing any way?" Yui asked. They all turned to Yui.
"You see, we got word recently that one of the gods is missing. The other gods feel he has been imprisoned by a stronger and more evil force. Yet we don't know why or how this could happen. This madly upsets the balance because, now Seiryuu is trying to take over the land that is unguarded by the region's god. Byakko has been warring with Seriyuu for a while and this gives Byakko an excuse to fight Seiryuu to prove his more superior self. This will in time brew into a huge war and disaster will strike in all regions. If one god is missing, the balance starts to shift and the four seasons start to twist backwards into the year. War will plague the land for many years and life will start to die. So far it doesn't look so bad, yet I bet it will be terrible," Chiriko says.
"Well said Chiriko," said Chichiri.
"Thank you!" Chiriko said.
"The question is, what can we do about it to help restore the balance?" Mitsukake asked. Yui looked down. It was all because, of Seiryuu that this was happening. Why did she had to represent such an evil and selfish side such as this?
"We could always go to war with Seiyuu. I got some unfinished business with blondy over in Kotou," Tamahome said smacking his hand with his fist.
"That wouldn't be wise ya know! Seiryuu's seven warriors are very powerful and we already know that. They have much magic in their party and can out win us any day if we just charge in like mad men, ya know," Chichiri said.
"How about joining forces with Byakko," Mitsukake offered.
"Too risky. Byakko has a reputation of being a little risqué in keeping alliances," Chiriko said.
"How would you know that?" Tasuki asked.
"You are forgetting that I studied everything. Including the nature of the four gods," Chiriko says.
"What can we do to prevent war?" Miaka asked.
"Who is missing any way?" Yui asked curiously after Miaka.
"Genbu is missing," Nuriko responded.
"You mean that serpent turtle?" Miaka asked. They all nodded towards Miaka.
"The only way to prevent war, is to some how convince Seiryuu to not fight with us and help us search for Genbu, ya know," Chichiri said, answering Miaka's question.
"Not all....of the seiryuu seven..is evil," Yui commented.
"Maybe so..but I bet you they will fight for the god that bred them into champion celestial warriors," Tamahome said seriously.
"How can we even convince a god to do something any way?" Miaka asked.
"Hmph...The only way is to get our god to convince them," Tasuki said. Everyone agreed.
It all of a sudden grew quiet as it seemed the problem was resolved for now. All they were doing was waiting for Hotohori's return so they can tell him what they were discussing. Hopefully they will all feel better once this problem was resolved.
"Who could possibly want to capture genbu..." Yui wonders.
"Genbu is the wisest of the rest, maybe there is something important he knows that the other gods do not," Chiriko tells Yui.
A candle was on the table flickering slightly. Its reddish flame was quiet as it was melting the wax from the candle onto a small bronze plate that was underneath it. They all sat around quietly until they heard a voice. They all jumped and looked around intentively. Who was it? They then turned to each other since it was coming from the center of the table. Tasuki looked under the table, Mitsukake looked over the table. Then a burst of energy from the flame shot into the air as they all jumped from where the candle flickered down to a low and calm flame once again. The voice spoke, it was gentle, yet over toned. It was smooth, yet powerful. It had the sound of a righteous young male, yet it had the booming of a large man in the mountains. It was the voice of a god. Their god, Suzaku. They all gathered around the flame quickly to hear what this god was planning to tell them.
"Suzaku Seven....I have come to tell you that a small group of the seiryuu force is heading your way. Avoid conflict for they are not moving towards their destination to battle. They are coming for the Priestess of Seiryuu which you have in your possession," he said to them.
"They are coming? No kidding!" Tamahome said grinning as he gets up off his chair, throwing a practice punch in the air.
"TAMAHOME OF THE SUZAKU SEVEN! YOU SHALL NOT ATTACK! YOU WILL AVOID CONFLICT AT ALL COSTS!" Suzaku roared from the flame as it must of shot up almost to the ceiling with fury. Tamahome jumped back in fear and gave a sweat drop.
"I was only joking..uh..sir.." he said as he sat down grumbling.
"HA HA HAHAHA!!! What a loser!" Tasuki said laughing as he fell off his chair. Tamahome grabbed Tasuki by the shirt collar as Tasuki and him started fighting.
"IM NOT A LOSER!" Tamahome growled.
"LOOOOOOOSER! With a capital L!" Tasuki said as he was laughing while Tamahome was chasing him. EVeryone gave a sweat drop of embarrassment, including Suzaku's flame.
"What will happen to Yui? Will she be ok?" Miaka asked suzaku.
"Priestess Yui shall be fine among the Seiryuu Seven," Suzaku responded.
"Is everyone alive under Seiryuu?" Yui asked.
"That is correct," Suzaku responded.
"I see...including Nakago," Yui said in frustration.
"Priestess Yui...Your Nakago is a troublesome creature. You must take total control of him and watch his every move. He is very calculative and deceptive. Please take great caution and care with him," Suzaku responded.
"I know! I know!" Yui said looking down. Miaka walked over to comfort her about the situation. They all stood silent as they turned around to see people in the tavern staring at all of them. Were they nuts?? Talking to a fire?? Chasing each other?? What was up with that? They must all be a little on the crazy side. They all turned back and stood silent towards each other.
"I think we better talk about this in a more silent place, ya know," Chichiri said while Tamahome was trying to strangle Tasuki in the background. They all agreed as they got up to go to the door. They heard horses outside and a carriage of some sort pull up near the door. Nuriko opened it slowly to see who could possibly be out there. Miaka took a quick look and then shut the door immediately.
"Its..its...Nakago.." Miaka said with a scared face.