AN: Hi ^_^! I want to cry!!! Sorry, but I just finished watching Yami no Matsuei, and poor Tsuzuki, and Muraki! I know Muraki is a bastard, but I still like him . Important announcement here, school is starting tomorrow. I won't have time to update any of my stories, since I made a deal with my parents, if I can get above 90% on all of my exams, they'll get me an DVD player. And they are going to confiscate the mouse when school starts, so I may be able to update a little on long weekends or during March break, but I'm still not sure. I'm sorry to all those people who are reading my stories. But I promise that I won't forget to write ^_^

Thanks to: Eclipse_of_starz , Fleur de Lys ( Wow, I'm just the exact opposite, I hate the French, too many exceptions to memorize. ^_^ Well, Naka and Usa are both blond ^_^), Usa-chan (*blushes* now that I've updated, do you want Shugotenshi Hiiro back? Or can I keep him?), JLSCORPIO78, Jade Diggory (Hehe, you'll just have to wait and see ^_~), aya_mikage2002, Akiko-chan (I love it when Chichiri goes SD), Tenshi Cat, Bunny Winner (Love circle? Hum, it's kind of hard to do when Naka is Usa's brother O.o), Aidenn-chan ( Let's see, I'm making Naka do a little more than just an over protective brother ^_~), Blue Angel (congratulations! You just got the whole story plot! -_-, I don't know if it's good or bad thing ^_~. You'll just have to wait and see what the sailor senshi are going to do, and sorry about not posting the new Naka/Usa fic, I'll try to have it out by March break ^.^;;), Sue, Bluejello, Ivory-chan ( *blushes* Thanks, I don't know what to say ^_^. More Hoto/Usa moments? It'll be in the next chapter ^_^), adb, and Dani (well, here's the next chapter!)

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Chapter 2

"Usa-chan, remember what I told you," Nakago instructed, leading his imouto through the mazes of the Kutou palace. "When we see the Emperor, let me do all the talking, and don't do anything that will make him notice you."

The bunny nodded, eyes wide in awe as she looked around the lavish palace. She had seen pictures of grand places like this, in a thick book full of words and pictures, she remembered.

Everyone, from servants to soldiers stopped their work to stare at the blonde girl walking by their shogun. Not only did the new girl have blonde hair and blue eyes, but she also bore a startling resemblance to Nakago. And her manners! No proper girl should gawk like that! But if Nakago-sama wasn't going to say anything, there was nothing that they could do either. In fact, to the surprise of all, the shogun was actually smiling as he watched the foreign girl.

"Nakago-sama," a servant girl bowed. "His highness will see you now."

The blond general nodded curtly to the servant, and gave his imouto's hand a gentle squeeze, before he led her into the throne room.

"Ah Nakago, you have the guts to crawl back after you got defeated by that Child who rules Konan?"

A gasp of anger was heard behind the Seiryuu seishi as Usagi felt a wave of anger swept through her. How dare the man speak to her nii-chan like that ? Her nii-chan put his life in danger fighting, and all he got was being called a coward. Before Nakago could stop her, Usagi stepped up from behind him, standing in all of her dangerous beauty. He cursed silently as the familiar lust shinned in the Emperor's eyes. The lecherous old man was known through out the four kingdoms for his harem, which was full of beautiful young girls, and sometimes even young boys. It was enough that he had to go through the humiliation, but he wasn't going to let his imouto be tainted either.

"Where did you find such a beauty Nakago? Is she one of the Han? You are forgiven for your crimes Nakago, for finding me this lovely girl," the Emperor announced in glee, racking his greedy eyes down usage's body. "Take her to the baths…"

"Your Majesty," the shogun's cold voice cut through his emperor's eagerness. "This girl is the Seiryuu no miko."

"What?!?!"

"It is true Your Highness. She fell from the heavens the day of the battle. Both Suzaku and Seiryuu appeared before the battle field, fighting for her. That's why I retreated that day Your Highness, to capture the miko who will protect Kutou. And that is also why Your Majesty will have to overlook your pleasures, for the miko must remain pure to be able to summon the Beast God."

"Is that true Nakago?"

"I assure you, Your Highness. Not only I, but everyone at the battle field saw the beast god Seiryuu descending from his heavenly palace with this girl," Nakago said smoothly, beckoning Usagi to come back to his side.

"Well, I guess there are no other choices then. She shall remain in your care from now on Nakago. Make a proclamation to the nation, tell the people that the Seiryuu no miko has been found." The emperor commanded, looking regretfully as his desired object was forbidden to him. "You are dismissed Nakago."

The shogun bowed and left, his imouto quickly followed, but not before giving the lecherous old man a chilling glare.

The emperor chuckled at the dirty look the miko threw him before she left. She should be an interesting collection to add to his harem. The emperor felt a rush of energy surging through his body as he thought about the blonde beauty. He hadn't felt this young in years, even since he got Nakago. Now, to think about it, the Seiryuu no miko did resemble his commander of his armies, but would she be as good as the blond man in bed? He licked his lips, "soon, after Seiryuu is summoned, you will be mine."

~*~*~*~

"Imouto, let me introduce you to some of your seishi," Nakago said, walking towards the quarters which were allotted to the celestial warriors. He had spent the last few years combing the country to search for the seishi, so that when the miko came, they could immediately summon Seiryuu.

"Nii-chan?" the blonde girl asked hesitantly, stopping in the empty hall. "Do I have to be the Seiryuu no miko?"

Slightly surprised, the shogun turned to stare at his imouto. "Why do you ask? Do you not want to be the miko? You will be granted unlimited power and wealth by the Emperor and Seiryuu." And you would also have to chance to avenge our okaa-san, he added silently to himself. He could never forget the shame he had to suffer through to survive, so he could live and find his lost imouto, and to get revenge for their mother and tribe.

"No. I feel as if I have no control over the things that are happening around me. I don't remember much, but I still can feel the pressure of my life being controlled by others. I think it is from before, in the other place. I felt so trapped, by the people around me, by the things going on, and by my own destiny," Usagi confessed softly, not daring to look up at her nii-chan.

"I see. I don't want to push you to be something you don't want to, but it's for your own safety."

"My safety?" the bunny looked up confused.

"If you refuse the position of the Seiryuu no miko, you automatically loose the protection granted to the chosen one. With my current power, not even I can save you if the Emperor should desire you.

"Everyone and everything in this country belong to him, nothing is ever denied to him…except for the miko. Hundreds of young girls like yourself have been chosen for the Emperor's harem. Believe me, it is not a life I would chose for my imouto.

"There are ears everywhere, no one can be trusted. One wrong word, and it will be the end. I've seen girls in the Emperor's favour one day, and be executed the next. And girls who slowly wither away from their luxurious prison. I don't want to loose you like that Usa-chan," Nakago whispered, brushing back the bangs that covered her watery sapphire eyes.

"I'm sorry nii-chan," the bunny wrapped her arms around the shogun, sobbing into his chest. "I'm sorry that I'm so much trouble. Don't worry, I'll be the Seiryuu no miko, for you nii-chan."

"No imouto…for us, and for our okaa-san," the blonde young man whispered quietly, stroking the golden head resting against his armour.

"Stop those tears Usa. They don't suite you."

Usagi wiped the droplets from her cheeks, managing a shaky smile for her nii-chan.

"Be happy and proud Usa, for in this country, you are second to none. Not even the Emperor could order you. When you summon Seiryuu, you will be granted three wishes from the god. The wishes are for you to use anyway you want."

"Really? Can I wish that we will stay together forever?" The young girl cried out happily, eyes glowing with hope.

"Silly girl, do you really want to waste a wish like that ? Don't you already know that we will always be together now? No matter what happens?" Nakago chuckled. "Come now, I want to introduce you to someone. He's your age, so he be a better companion for you than me."

"No he won't! Why can't I just stay by your side? I don't need another companion." Usagi pouted.

"I would love to have you around imouto, but I'm also the commander of His Majesty's armies. I have a lot of work to do. Besides it will be good for you to make some new friends here, especially with someone your own age. You can practise all the sword moves I taught you on him."

Usagi giggled happily, and caressed the sword attached to her jewelled belt. On their way back to Kutou's capital, the filled their days with teaching Usagi how to use a sword. It was a light weapon, one which she would be able to handle easily, and would be the most efficient in a fight. Now she was a pretty good sword's woman, her strong point lies within her speed, not her strength. Even Nakago was surprised how quickly she mastered the techniques.

Before they arrived at Kutou, Nakago had made a sword for his imouto himself. The handle was curved from a single piece of jade, in the shape of the head of a dragon. The blade itself was taken from the finest metal ore, a dragon was engraved on both sides of the shinning length, sapphires embedded at the tip for the eyes. He spent three weeks making this gift for her in secret, it wasn't easy to do, since Usagi insisted to stay by his side during most of his time. But he had managed to surprise her before they ended their journey. To see the delight shinning on her face was worth the sleepless nights when he worked alone on the sword.

"So what is he like?" Usagi asked curiously.

"I thought that you didn't want a companion Usa." Nakago chuckled at the pout on the bunny's face. " Like myself, he is also a Seiryuu seishi, sworn to protect the Seiryuu no miko." He finished ans opened the door at the end of the hall.

"Usagi-sama, meet Suboshi."

The blonde girl blanked in confusion when she heard her nii-chan address her with such formality, before she turned her gaze onto the kneeling figure in front of her.

"Usagi-sama, I am Suboshi, one of the seven seishi destined to serve you," the figure said lifting his head to look at his miko.

"Nii-chan…he's…he's only a boy!" The bunny gasped out in surprise as she realized that the boy Suboshi was just around her age.

"Don't worry Usagi-sama, he may be young, but when it comes to fighting, he is still much more experienced than you."

"Nii-chan! I can protect myself! And plus…"

"Sorry Usagi-sama, but I have to go talk to the Emperor about the war with Konan. I'll send a person to show you your new quarters later." Nakago interrupted his imouto before she could whine anymore. "I'm sure that you will get along with Suboshi just fine. And Suboshi, don't leave the miko's side, if I find that she's harmed in any way…"

The violet eyed young man swallowed nervously, nodding meekly to the shogun's back. Looking at his miko, Usagi gave him a mischievous wink, which immediately gave him a bad feeling.

"Ne Suboshi-kun, I'm bored," Usagi said, sighing.

"What do you want to do Usagi-sama?" the young seishi asked uneasily.

"Why don't we go to the city? There must be something that we can do there! And nii-chan just gave me a purse full of gold coins," the miko grinned maidenly, waving around the small leather bag, the coins clinkering inside.

"But Usagi-sama…"

"Just Usagi-chan or Usagi is fine Suboshi-kun, Usagi-sama makes me feel old!"

"Usa…Usagi-chan," Suboshi blushed a little, "it's not safe in the city. Nakago-sama will not be pleased if you are hurt."

"Don't worry so much Suboshi-kun. Leave nii-chan to me. Now let's go!" the miko said grabbing his hand.

"But…"

The bunny didn't allow him to finish as she practically dragged the poor boy away from the palace.

~*~*~*~

"Chichiri, are you sure that this is the only way?" the young emperor of Konan sighed.

"Yes Hotohori-sama. I've felt the presence of the other seishi when the miko appeared in our world, no da. But after Kutou took her, the Suzaku seishi' kis disappeared again. I only had time to find your majesty, no da. But the only way that we can find the other Suzaku seishi, is to first find out miko, the seishi will be drawn to her by their destiny, no da."

"I see. So there is no other way. It's just that Konan has always been a peaceful country. I don't want the people to suffer if something went wrong," a troubled look momentarily crossed the young emperor's beautiful face. "I will make the necessary preparations for the coming war right away. We can not fail."

"Hotohori-sama, we will not fail," the monk said, taking off his mask.

AN: *sweat drop* Sorry it was so short, and not enough action. This will be the last chapter in a long time ^.^;;; I hope that my brief retirement from writing will improve my work a little, so see you guys in March ^_^, or a little sooner if I have a long weekend, and my parents are nice enough to give me back the mouse ^_~.