Disclaimer: All Fushigi Yuugi characters belong to the great and powerful Yuu Watase. She's awesome.

Author's note: My first fic here ^^ so erhem. Go easy on me with the reviews. This is a Soi POV in her last moments when saving Nakago.

My Final Service to You

It was true. Suzaku had been sealed. The Suzaku seishi, our fated enemies, were left powerless. Now face to face, I feel the pity of their misfortune. I glanced sideways at Nakago. His face cold except for the apparent smirk of triumph on his face. Yui-sama suddenly stood up.

"I'm sorry Nakago. I'm going to have to grant your wish later," I heard her say. "Kaijin!" Nakago had his attention diverted to her. He questioned her actions.

Out of the corner of my eye, I saw. I saw the red-headed seishi of the Suzaku hurl a sword with a quick glint of metal as it shined in the afternoon sun as it made its way over.

I had no time to think. No rather, I had not needed to think. All my mind and heart screamed to my muscles to sheild him from the fatal blow. "Nakago, watch out!"

The seconds seemed to slow down. I threw myself in front of him, my love, my life. And I felt the sharp edge pierce thru my skin. Through my vital organs it mercilessly pushed ahead, until it made its outlet through my abdomen. My hair cascaded down my back. The blinding pain not only in my wound but my heart. At once, I remembered. The memory that I cherished deep within my heart for all of my life.

I had to run. I had to get away. But the man caught up, pulling me up by the collar. "You little brat! How dare you run away! You were sold to us by your parents! Can't you handle your customers? Hurry up and take your clothes off!"

Why did I have to live like this? Like an animal, existing only for the pleasure of men of disgusting and perverted minds. I felt helpless, when suddenly, I heard a blow fall and the man fall to the ground. I looked up to face a young man. His beauty took my breath away as I felt my heart surrender to my valiant hero. "Arigatou..."

I heard several other young men his age call out to him, "Doushite, Nakago? Hurry up!" He turned and started towards him. I gazed after him. "Nakago..."

"... Naka... go..." I rasped as I looked into my love's eyes.

His eyes widened in shock, "S... Soi..."

I saw within his eyes, the warmth, love, and now the grief, that I had so long to feel from him. I smiled a sad smile. I felt the tears in my eyes flow freely as my blood trickled out of my body. My strength leaving me. My heart breaking as I watched my love's pain-stricken, shocked face. I winced inwardly at the pain as I opened my mouth to speak again.

"Ever since... that day... I... wanted to see you... I wanted to... be with you..." I knew the clock was ticking for me as my breath grew short. "And as my... final service to you..."

With my remaining strength, I brushed my lips against his. "Ai... shite... ru..." My tears cascaded down my cheeks as I felt my strength leave my body. I collapsed into his embrace.

"Soi..." I heard him call my name distantly.

And I felt myself fall into the eternal slumber, finally, in the arms of that I longed to love... even in death... forever...

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Soi is one of my favorite characters in Fushigi Yuugi as well as Nakago. It was always something about the relationship and love that they shared. It always seemed so dormant on Nakago's part until this scene. I truly believe that Nakago did love Soi even if he had discovered it in her final sacrifice. Well, I hoped you enjoyed it. ^^ Please, review!

-bLisSfuL