Astral Love

by Amaterasu


Chapter Four : Journey

" So, how do we go back in time? "

Heads bowed and shoulders shrugged.

Chichiri raised his hand " How about that time that you guys sent Miaka back? I think, if we do that again, along with the other shichi seishi, Miaka and Yui, we should be able to send you guys back. "

" Yes, thats possible. Hmmm... How about we do it on Wednesday evening? Astral levels are lowered at that time. " Taiitsu-kun suggested

" Astral levels? " Nuriko and Hotohori asked in unision

" They are the barriers between the human and the spirit world " a voice said from the doorway

" Chiriko! "

" Hi guys! Chichiri-kun asked me to come, so I did. " Chiriko settled himself beside Nuriko.

" Good. Yes, that's good. So do you think our plan is plausible??"

" Hai! Don't worry about the others I'll contact them. "

" Arigatou Chiriko. So people, Wednesday, okay? "

" Hai!! "

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" Kourin, Rokou, come in here, onegai "

" Yes? What is it oneesan? " Kourin asked as she sat on Nuriko's bed

" Uh-oh this looks serious " remarked Rokou as he occupied the other end.

" I'm going on a journey. "

" Where? "

" Can I go with you? "

Nuriko couldn't help but grin at the two excited voices

" Are you sure you won't laugh? " she asked, eyeing her siblings seriously

Kourin nodded her head

" Of course not " replied Rokou

" I'm going to travel through time, to the past "

Silence fell like a heavy mantle

" They found you aagin, didn't they? "

Nuriko was startled by Rokou's statement " Who found me again? "

" Suzaku shichi seishi "

" You remember them? "

" Yes. Them and my cowardice "

" Oh Rokou, you were not a coward. You just did not understand it back then "

" Excuse me! But I'm kinda getting lost here "

So Nuriko told Kourin the whole story, from her life in China, to meeting Hotohori and the dreams.

" Isn't it dangerous? "

" It is. "

" Then why go? "

" Because I have to "

Nuriko looked at 2 pairs of eyes just like her own, begging for them to understand. With a final hug for the two of them, she rose and left the house.

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" Konbanwa, minna! " Nuriko called out

The group of people seated in Chichiri's living room greeted out hellos and dispensed hugs.

" I've already explained to them what happened. " Hotohori supplied as he helped her sit down

Nuriko nodded her acknowledgement

" Hey, you guys, are you sure? I mean this is pretty dantgerous. We don't have powers anymore you know. Neither does Taiitsu-kun "

Nuriko turned towards Tasuki, touched by the concern she caught in his gaze. Walking towards him, he gave him and Taka a big hug.

" Ow Nuriko! That hurts! " he complained as he rubbed his abused arms " How come you still have that? "

Nuriko chuckled "Iya. I don't have powers Fang-boy! You're just old! "

" Why you- "

" Yamete! The barriers are beginning to lower! " Chiriko admonished

" Okay, minna, focus your energy towards Nuriko and Hotohori. That's all we have to do. The rest, is up to them. " Chichiri announced as the group formed a circle around the two.

A great shaft of light came from the heavens and descended upon the raven-haired man and the chocolate-eyed lady.In a matter of moments, they were gone.


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" Where are we? " Nuriko breathed out as she gazed about around her. There was nothing but cloud and fog.

" Konnichiwa Nuriko-dono, Hotohori-san. " Two voices said in unision

" Amiboshi! Suboshi! What are you doing here? "

" We are the Keepers of the Gate. " Suboshi replied

" We've been waiting for you " Amiboshi added

" You mean, you knew we were coming? "

" Hai. Nuriko-dono, Hotohori-san, the gate will transport you back to the time of creation. There's only one thing to do. Make sure that Izanami eats this before she gives birth. " Amiboshi handed her a small fruit

" And make sure that Izanagi wears this " And handed Hotohori a pair of silk gloves

" You mean we will be seperate beings from them? " Nuriko asked

" Hai. "

" But a word of warning though. The moment you give that to Izanami and Izanagi, everything will change. History will be wiped out and another one will be created. In that history, you might not be even born. You might not meet each other. It all depends. Are you sure you want to do this? "

Nuriko stared into the golden gaze " Aishiteru " she whispered gently

Hotohori smiled " Aishiteru, itsumo "

Happiness bubbling inside of her, Nuriko's smile turned radiant a second before his lips touched hers.

" What if we die there? "

" Then we die together, my love. "


*Notes
jap terms

onegai = please
konbanwa = good evening
minna = everyone
aishiteru = i love you
itsumo = forever

@ Haha! isn't that sappy?

@ Again, I'm reminding everyone that this is FICTION.

@ I don't know why I included the twins here. I just wanted to see them that's all!!

@ Last chapter coming up! Whoooo! What's gonna happen? evil snicker { Maybe I'll kill them? Or maybe not? Maybe I'll erase their names from history??}

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