Disclaimer: All Fushigi Yuugi characters are property of the awesome Yuu Watase. So, don't sue me. I'm innocent, I swear.

Author's Note: This is my take on one of my favorite scenes in the second OVA. It's the scene when Miaka crosses the worlds without any medium when Taka called to her. Miaka POV. *sniff* I love that scene. ^^

The Power of Love

"I didn't stop him. I couldn't stop him. I'm sorry. I know, since you're such a gentle person, that it'll be hard for you. But, please, try to forget about him. I'm the one that loves you," I stared into the eyes I knew and missed so much. It was true. He was Tamahome. The one I loved and missed.

But somehow, inside my heart, I felt like I was committing a crime. My head, no, my heart was swimming in a sea of emotions. Pulling me close and pushing me away at the same time.

"I promised that I would make you the happiest bride in the world, right?" I gazed into his soulful, warm, loving eyes. "Tamahome..."

"Wo Ai Ni..." Tamahome murmured softly before he leaned in to brush my lips softly against his.

Suddenly, my heart pulled away. 'No!' it screamed. 'Taka...' I pulled away from Tamahome. His eyes widened at my sudden resistance. With hurt written across his face, he called my name. "Miaka..."

I looked away from him, tears springing to my eyes, "That boy... It took me almost a month to call him Taka instead of Tamahome. I knew he was a little different from you, but still... but he always smiled. He never got angry at me. He always only loved me..." I saw Taka's bright smile. I felt his love in my heart and I knew I couldn't stay.

I watched Tamahome's face grow dark. He held my hands tightly, as if afraid he was gonna lose me. "Miaka, forget about him now. He doesn't matter anymore." He frantically tried to convince me. I shut my eyes tightly and clamped my handed around my ears. The tears were flowing down my cheeks. "Miaka, look at me, I'm right here!"

I shook my head no. I felt my heart long for Taka. I heard him call for me. Not through my ears, but in my heart. I felt his love. "You... you're not right. Something isn't right about you. You're Tamahome, but something's wrong! You're not the Tamahome that I loved."

"Nani ga, Miaka? Miaka, please!" He reached out to touch me again. I pulled myself away, pushing him away.

I heard Taka call my name inside my heart. I shook my head. My tears cascaded down my cheeks. "The one I look to now is him. He's calling me. I have to go to him." Then I saw him. I saw his open arms, his love, his voice calling to me. "Miaka, come home to me..."

"Taka!" I saw the red light rush past me and I was in my love's arms. "Taka... I heard you calling me. That's why I... that's why I came back."

"Miaka..." Taka held me close.

I felt the tears of love and happiness course down my face. I felt the power of love wrap me up in its warmth as I became one with my love... to never be separated again... for eternity...

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This is my fave scene in the OVAs. It is the most moving and beautifully made scene I have seen in most of my anime experience. I usually am not the biggest fan of the mushy gushy love that Tamahome/Taka and Miaka shared. But this scene was sheer beauty. I hope everyone enjoyed. ^^ Review?

-bLisSfuL