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. :)
2nd Note: Im describing the story in more depth for now on because, my wonderful friends have NO idea what Fushigi Yuugi is about and have been complaining that they need more detail! SO please don't die when I go into detail. We all know the story.
Fushigi Yuugi: Internal Conflict
When you turn the page..the adventure begins....
Chapter 3: Suzaku Speaks of Only Danger
They felt a slight pressuring at the door as it tried to open on them. Miaka tried her best to keep the door shut. Nuriko decided to help out with his super human strength. Finally the door stopped trying to be pressured open and a call was heard from the door way.
"Let us in!" it yelled. It was a soft voice yet it was low.
"No way! You are not getting in!" Tamahome said as he put his hand on the door as well. He peeked through a hole. It was Nakago and he seemed to have only brought three others with him.
"Grrr...Nakago," Tamahome growled under his breath as his ever green hair pushed back a little from the wind that came threw the eye hole.
"We are not here to fight. We are here to escort Lady Yui back to Kutou," another voice called. It was a younger voice behind the tall blond warrior that stood outside the doorway.
"That sounds like...suboshi," Yui said as she walked towards the door.
"Tamahome, who did you see out there with Nakago?" Miaka asked. Tamahome turned to her.
"ITs just Suboshi, Amiboshi, and Tomo that is with him," Tamahome said crossing his arms. Miaka was delighted to hear that Suboshi and Amiboshi were here, but frowned when she heard Tomo was here as well.
"Let them in, I think we can trust them," Miaka said to Nuriko as the young purple haired man opened the door. People in the background quieted down to the thought of crazy people in . Only when Nakago looked around to view the Suzaku seven in front of him, he gave a slight smirk and walked in slowly like a spider looking at many tasty butterflies.
"I see we meet again," he said as he gave a slight laugh. His metal armor gleamed pale in the light as he flipped back his long blond hair just to torment them that he was more beautiful then they ever were.
"GRR JUST GET THIS OVER WITH!" Tamahome said as he glared at Nakago. They were really bad enemies, yet Miaka felt Tamahome's levels of anger sky rocketing for no reason. He hasn't even caused a hint of violence and Tamahome seemed to be almost going berserk. IF it wasn't for the creation of the fist..she thought he would of used some other form of suppressing his anger and that scared her.
The rest of the Suzaku seven were very cautious against Nakago as they kept their guard up just in case he tried anything foolish. They had a close eye on every movement that he did. Suboshi bolted from behind Nakago and hugged Yui immediately.
"LADY YUI!!!" he said happily. Yui was surprised and she almost fell over at the same time, yet Suboshi's strong arms kept her from doing so. Amiboshi gulped and smacked his forehead. Nakago grabbed him and pulled him next to him.
"Suboshi really...have a little more class," Nakago said as he pushed him back. Suboshi glared at Nakago as Amiboshi had to calm him down and grab him before he tried to hit Nakago.
"Lady Yui, you must come with us back to Kutou where you were meant to be sent," Nakago told her.
"How did you know I was here?" Yui asked him.
"Seriyuu told us you were coming and where you would be located. We took a lucky guess where you were at and searched Tamahome's rampaging power level when it lit up like a light," Nakago said looking at him. Tamahome looked at him awkwardly. When did he let his power level rise? Wait!! While he was chasing Tasuki! He smacked his forehead in disappointment in himself.
"Hmph, what a fool," Tomo replied with a sneer on his white, blue, and black painted face. He twisted his head back a little to crack his neck sending the long brownish feathers from his gold crown to move into a series of fluttering and soft movements.
"We wont let you take Yui back!" Tamahome said to him, knowing that last time she was told a lie by Nakago which turned her against Miaka.
"No...its my duty to go back," Yui said as she looked at Nakago's blue eyes which seemed to have a settle surprise to them and yet he did not smile or frown. This seemed easier than he thought it would be. Maybe he should of came by himself instead of bringing in some close reinforcements. He didn't bring the others in because they were a stronger threat to the Suzaku seven in experience. So he brought Suboshi because of his love for Yui, he brought Amiboshi because he knows unfortunately that he is fond of Miaka and the Suzaku Seven (Sort of like a peace bringer?), and he brought Tomo for his use in illusion magic just in case for some weird reason they needed to retreat. Nakago was powerful enough to take them all down if he wanted to probably. Yet his energy is low at the moment from the training he did before he came to this location and he did not replenish his energy with Soi before he left.
"Then I guess we will leave then," Nakago said as he turned around and with a fling of his bluish cape, walked out immediately.
"Yui are you sure about this?? Will you be ok?" Miaka asked her. Yui nodded and reassured her she would be just fine.
"It is ok Miaka, I will make sure that nothing happens. Especially between us," Yui said smiling softly. Miaka looked so worried she almost looked sick. Yui waved good bye to her friend and started to walk out the door with her short blond hair getting a gust of wind in it. Suboshi walked up to her before she left and started to talk to her. He then helped her in a carriage that was drawn by four beautiful brown mongolian horses. Two black and white armored stallions were tied to the sides of the carriage. Suboshi helped Yui in the carriage as he then jumped out of it. Nakago and Tomo went inside and sat on the opposite side of the carriage facing Yui. Right then, Suboshi and Amiboshi jumped on the black and white horses and untied their reigns from the sides of the carriage. The carriage then took off with the crack of a whip from an old chinese man and the horses moved. Suboshi and Amiboshi waited for the carriage to move ahead of them before they took off by pulling on their reigns and waved good bye to the Suzaku Seven which waved good bye with a lot of unassurance.
"Well what do we do now, now that Yui is gone??" Tamahome asked.
"Oh calm down Tamakins! ITs nothing that we can't handle!" Nuriko said trying to come him down.
"We need to leave and find another place to chat," Tasuki said as he pointed to the people who had already backed up to the wall in fear. The Suzaku seven decided to leave the small Tavern as they paid their bill and went along their way. Miaka grew quiet over her friend leaving with the Suzaku Seven. Will she be all right? Miaka sincerely hoped so. Tamahome looked at Miaka to see if she was feeling all right. He put an arm around her to comfort her yet he couldn't stop thinking about Nakago and why he was here. It angered him a bit. They walked to a more quieter area outside of the main city. IT was a large rural area and it would be several miles before they could get to the next town. After they were out, Miaka noticed something about the warriors.
"Aren't we missing some one?" Miaka asked. The others stopped and gave an odd expression when they all noticed that Hotohori wasn't with them. They all looked at each other.
"HOTOHORI!!" They all yelled as they ran back into the main city to see if they can find him.
Hotohori arrived back at the Tavern only to find none of his friends were there. Hotohori sighed.
"Left behind again I guess! Why do I always have to be the one left behind?" he wonders as he walks out of the tavern and starts wandering aimlessly on the streets. He only had to walk close to a corner where he practically got ran over by Tasuki running around the corner. They slammed into each other and both fell over.
"HEY!! I found you! all right!" he said as he jumped up and helped Hotohori up as well,"How's my favorite depressed emperor huh??? huh???"
Hotohori would of punched him out for that, yet that was Tamahome's job right? He got up and brushed himself off from the sand and dirt that soiled his outfit.
"I don't understand why I have to be here while my wife and kid remain in the palace..." Hotohori groans as he looks at Tasuki who didn't even know what he was talking about,"Forget about it."
"Well the others are waiting for you Mr. Sunshine! So why don't we hop over there and we can finally get going!" Tasuki said to him as he put an arm around him. Hotohori nodded solemnly and walked towards the west gate of Konan where the others seem to be standing around after having no luck in find Hotohori. They all turned to see him there with Tasuki.
"Hey! Look what I found!" Tasuki said to the others. All of their faces brightened up when they saw Hotohori.
"Hotohori!!!" Miaka called out.
"You are finally back safe!" Mitsukake said. Hotohori Nodded.
"Well we should get going," Tamahome said as he started walking out of the gates. The others nodded as everyone starting walking out of the west gate onto the dirt road. They all started walking down and went to a more quiet place in the forest that they headed into. There, they would be safe for a while from people that don't understand them. Chichiri stayed close to Miaka and started to talk to her.
"You know..they sound a bit different don't they?" Chichiri asked Miaka. Miaka looked up at him curiously because he was whispering to her.
"What do you mean?" Miaka asked. Chichiri just shrugged and kept walking. Miaka looked oddly at him. Soon it was night fall and they made a fire to keep them warm as well as to keep the wolves away from the camp. Miaka sat next to Tamahome quietly resting against him. Tamahome put an arm around her and looked out into the wilderness quietly.
"Its been a long time since we saw each other," Miaka said quietly. Tamahome looks down at her and smiles as he looks into her eyes. Miaka looks up at Tamahome and smiles softly, they were about to kiss when an uproar came within the flame. The campfire became a lot bigger in that instant and an imaged walked out of the fire onto the ground. They all stared as the image of Suzaku was among them, they all gulped and looked down.
"I have come to talk to you about some very important things," he started. They all looked up at him to listen. They knew he wouldn't just come unless something important was to be told.
"Like I told you earlier, conflict has arisen. Now the problems are only against the Kingdom of Sairo and the Kingdom of Kutou in this case. Yet we are effected as well. No matter it is not our problem, it WILL become our problem if we do not step in to referee this fight," Suzaku said. The others nodded.
"Uh..Mr. Suzaku..sir...who does this effect Konan?" Miaka asked. Suzaku turned to Miaka.
"It effects it in many ways. If Seiryuu wins the war, and I have no doubt that Seiryuu is powerful, Seriyuu can go after us. Seiryuu for some reason has grown very power hungry over the centuries and it disturbs me greatly. Besides, if Seiryuu takes control of the Genbu seven, then that will be the end for everyone for sure," Suzaku said.
"Take control?? How??" Miaka asked.
"There is a way to take control over deceased warriors if the priestess does not come to claim them for her own use," Suzaku told her. Miaka looked puzzled.
"Lets hope Seiryuu won't do it," Mitsukake said seriously.
"I have all faith that he will attempt it," Suzaku told Mitsukake. Mitsukake took Tama in his hands and petted him softly with a deep dissatisfaction in that answer.
"Any way, there will be a priestess meeting in the area where the four regions meet. Its a small section up in the mountain area where you will need to go. Tomorrow it will be held at dusk. You all HAVE to be there," Suzaku said. All of them to Suzaku, reassuring he will be there.
"Priestess, I expect you to be there too. Your friend Yui will be there for sure. From there we will talk to the other gods and try to convince them to stop the battling and to help search for Genbu. I can't believe they are squabbling over land when they could be trying to find out why Genbu is gone," Suzaku said frustrated.
"Dont worry about it sir! We are here to take care of that ya know!" Chichiri said as he stood up.
"That's RIGHT! We will be there tomorrow! They will go our way or we will defiantly kick some dragon butt!" Tasuki said. Tamahome stood up as well.
"I agree! IM ALL FOR FIGHTING!" Tamahome said with a grin.
"We will settle this tomorrow," Mitsukake said wisely.
"We will go convince Byakko and Seiryuu to concentrate on saving Genbu! That shouldn't be so hard!" Chiriko said.
"Meow!" Tama implied.
"You got it! Im all for it!" Nuriko said getting up as well.
"I agree too. We should take this seriously. This could determine Konan's fate as a battle ground or a peaceful kingdom," Hotohori said.
"Then that settles it! We will meet tomorrow at the point where the four regions meet!" Miaka said finally standing up too.
"Thank you..." Suzaku said as he disappeared quietly into the darkness....leaving
only a trail of a smile on his lips.