Fushigi Yugi
Chapter Two

Disclaimer: I don't own Fushigi Yugi, although I wish I did own a certain character from it….anyway, please don't sue me! I'm just writing this in honor
of the goodness that Yu Watase created

AN: maybe it will get a little bit more interesting…maybe, it might be a few chapters, but don't give up on it yet…and the name Kagami is appropriate
though why I can't say yet…oh, and Kagami won't be paired with Chichiri heh. One of my friends would murder me in my sleep if I did that . I was
thinking more along the lines of Tasuki or Nuriko…then again maybe no one….



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The four silent figures sat around a small fire as the night began to set in. Nuriko's gaze was set sternly into the flames as they danced in the dark and
made mysterious shadows all around. Miaka was leaning against a large tree, and was staring out into the seemingly endless darkness that surrounded
them. Kagami's dark, plum eyes were closed as she meditated in a deep trance. This was her form of sleep. Yuiren lay in Nuriko's arms, her breathing
was slow and gentle, and eyes were closed. She dreamed of nothing but her brothers and sister.
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Nuriko glanced at Miaka, 'She looks so sad…' he thought and sighed, 'Tamahome should get back by morning, that should be enough time to grieve
and bury his family'. Turning his head he lay backwards and closed his eyes, "We should get some sleep, Miaka. Tomorrow will be a long day of traveling."
Yuiren stirred slightly then rolled over on top of Nuriko, still sleeping peacefully. Miaka nodded, not moving her gaze or making any noise. After a few
moments the Priestess let out a deep sigh and took her auburn hair out of it's traditional buns and let its tresses fall to her shoulders. Then she lay on her side,
back towards everyone and the fire.
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Miaka's eyes closed but her mind could not stop working. It kept focusing on Tamahome's horror stricken face and tears flowing all around her. She couldn't
fall asleep no matter how hard she tried. "Tamahome…" she whispered as a new wave of tears gently trickled down her cheeks.
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The light brought by the morning was welcomed by Miaka. She hadn't slept at all. She now faced Nuriko, who slowly opened his violet eyes, "Miaka…"
She sighed and looked into his eyes as the man with incredible strength gathered his thoughts, "Is Tamahome back yet?" When Suzaku no Miko shook
her head, he sighed, "Maybe we should just go…and let him have some time by himself with Yuiren…" Just as she was about to agree, Tamahome popped up
from the bushes smiling, "Are we ready to go sleepy heads?"
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The two looked at each other in slight awe at Tamahome's attitude. "Well, we were gonna go but…" Nuriko trailed off as Yuiren's eyes opened and she
ran to Tamahome who took her into his arms. The other two stood up and Miaka gave Tamahome a small hug, happy that he was feeling better.
Kagami's eyes opened and she rubbed sleep from them, "Feeling better?" She inquired as she stood. Tamahome looked over at the filth and blood covered
girl, "Yes, I am. Thank you for taking care of Yuiren, I'm very grateful," he said, his smile still hadn't faded. Kagami shook her head, "No thanks needed! So,
you all are going to the capital, eh?" After the three of them nodded, she continued, "Well I'm heading that way myself! Mind if I join you?"
Nuriko looked from Miaka to Tamahome, and shrugged, "It's okay with me…" Miaka smiled, "We would love to have you with us! Finally, another REAL girl!"
she giggled as Nuriko's cheeks reddened with mock anger and embarrassment. "What's that supposed to mean?" Kagami blinked in confusion.
"Oh nothing! Nothing at all!" Miaka covered as she smiled at a glare that Nuriko sent her. Shrugging, Kagami turned and began heading
down the road, "Well, whatever!" Tamahome held Yuiren tightly in his arms as he, Miaka and Nuriko followed the strange girl down the dirt path towards the capital.