Princess Knight
Chapter Seven: A Ladies Fight!
A/N: I'm so sorry I haven't updated this fic! Which is funny since I like it a lot ^^;; Blame my writers block!! Blah!! It's haunted me all summer and that's a shame!! T_T;;
Minna help me kill it onegai? I must find a muse!! ;__;
*****
"Miyako!" her father cried, pushing his daughter towards their home, "Get inside! Your brothers and I must--"
"But Father!!" the frantic girl protested, hanging onto his sleeve, "Please let me help by--"
"Miyako!" Kozue shouted at his daughter. "I can't let a young girl like yourself, out when we're being attacked! Now get inside and comfort your poor mother!" Ignoring the crushed look on his daughter's face, he quickly turned to a stunned Miki and pleaded, "You are a warrior, please help us defeat the Akuso and save this village!"
"H-Hai!" Mimi responded quickly, sweat dripping off her brow. The fire was flaming high into the night sky and she could hear screams and crude orders being shouted through out the small village.
"Arigato!" Giving her a firm pat on the shoulder, Kozue ran into the burning streets, his sons already gone to fight and left the two girls to themselves.
Taking a hold of her sword, Mimi was about to follow when Miyako's sob caused her to stop. Turning to the girl, she questioned worriedly, "Daijobu Miya-chan? It'll be all right! Your father, brothers and I will fight hard and the village will be fin--"
"Why doesn't he believe in me?!" she cried out suddenly, shutting her friend up in surprise. Grabbing fistfuls of her kimono, Miyako's tears rolled down her cheeks as she mumbled, "He never...never trusted me...believed in me...just because I'm a girl?! I'm not made of glass!!"
Taking a step toward her, Mimi reached out a hand in sympathy, her heart going out to the girl, "Miya-chan...I'm sure...I'm sure you father loves you a lot!"
"But why can't he have faith in me then?!" she met the other girl's eyes, years of anger swelling in them. "He...I won't forgive such a thing! I must show him! I will show him that I can be something besides a thing to look at!! Father!" making up her mind, she furiously wiped her tears away and dashed towards her quarters.
"Miyako!!" calling after her, Mimi watched helplessly as her purple haired friend ran out of sight and she was left all alone amidst the chaos. Slumping her shoulders, she sighed in frustration. "Mou! Will someone just wait up a moment?!"
"Tachikawa-san!" Just then one of Miyako's brothers called out to her, his face flushed red. Waving her over, to the middle of the village, his voice shouted, "Please come!! My father has been injured and the bandits have taken up hold in the town center!!"
*****
"Yamato! I see fire!!" Taichi cried, pointing towards the nearing village. "What's going on?!"
"Hurry!" Yamato commanded, not taking his eyes off the burning homes. Clutching the reins of his bridle tighter, his mind raced as he thought, 'Miki!! Has your murderer struck down other innocents this night? I won't allow it. I wont allow him to kill you and further people like this! Don't worry. I won't let them get away.'
"Who could've done this?" Sora gasped, her hand flying to cover her mouth. When they were almost at the town's gates she wondered mournfully, 'Oh, Miki! Do not let me find your charred body tonight. I.I wont forgive the fiend who has done this to you and these people!!'
*****
"Inoue-san!! Inoue-san!!" Mimi shouted, battling through the winning flames. Waving her sword through the air, she tried to slice through the heat with magic, but they just kept forming, causing her to shout in alarm, "What will we do? The whole town if going to burn to a crisp!!"
"I will go and fetch my mother and sister! I am afraid my father has been lost and must save them!" Nodding resolutely, to his companion, the young Inoue sprinted back the way they came, deserting Mimi in the middle of an inferno.
Lightly cursing at her predicament, she ventured on, hoping to find any civilians who had been trapped in the fire. When she arrived directly in the middle of the village, Mimi was about to turn back when hollering and shrieks up ahead halted her steps. Running further on, to see what was up, she was taken aback to find the whole Akuso group, clustered around Kozue.
Hiding behind, pieces of what used to be a house, she listened to their jeers. "So Inoue! How do you like this? My bandits and I have your men running, women crying and children fried!! Hahaha!!!" Shaking with cruel laughter he continued, "Now what will you do? Oh strong clan leader? How will you defend your family?! You cant!! They will die along with the rest of you weaklings. You had the chance to merge with us but your failure to accept will be your death!! Where is your holy legend Ninja Hawk? Why hasn't he come to rescue you all?"
This taunt caused the whole crew of outlaws to snigger loudly and Kozue to bow his head down. Gripping his bloody arm, he whispered quietly, "The Ninja Hawk.is but a man. Even he is sometimes too weak to save everyon-"
"For the Honor and Virtue you have lost! I will reprimand you to the depths of hell and bring divine justice!!" the shrill voice cut him off, causing Mimi to fall over and ruin her attack. "For love and the purity of life! You will be punished! Hyaaa!!" they cried and soon a dark figure was seen flying through the night sky and landed a kick directly against the Bandit leaders head.
"Gahhh!!" he yelped angrily, falling off his horse. Jumping to his feet the next moment, sword in hand he grunted, "You sonavabitch!! I'm gonna kill you!!"
Standing before him, a few yards away, the Ninja Hawk glared at the disgruntled criminal. Covered in dark purple clothing from head to toe, he lifted his arm to reveal a pair of brass nunchakus' and replied, "You insult me with your face! I wont let you get away with the evil you have done! I will not let you get away with burning down my home!!"
'My home?' Mimi repeated, still hiding. Watching things unfold, it suddenly clicked who the Ninja Hawk was and she gasped, "No way! It can't be!!"
"You ass! I'm gonna cut you in half!!" the bandit barked, charging at the lithe figure. Avoiding him easily, the ninja leaped over his back, using his skull as a step and slammed the fool across the backside of his collar. Howling in pain, the man dropped to the ground and his men all bounded down from their horses to help threatening, "Why you little-"
"Halt right there!!" A deep voice ordered, and caused heads to swivel in its direction. Positioned in a line of three, Yamato stood in the middle, his sword drawn and shouted, "I'm here only for Ninja Hawk but!" he put emphasis on pointing to the bandit captain and continued, "We will deal with you ruffians first for attacking this village!!"
"So there are more idiots like this guy around here!" a bandit snorted, pulling out a long dagger. "Why don't you newbies join the rest of this town in ashes!!" he screeched before coming at Yamato in assault.
Sidestepping him easily, the blonde knight let the man pass before swiveling around to knock him out with the handle of his weapon. "Stupid!! I hate when I have to fight stupid people!!" he yelled before charging at the rest of them with a battle cry of, "For Miki!!"
Sweat dropping, Taichi shook his head in embarrassment before pulling out a short sword of his own and mumbling, "You're the stupid one," and darted after him.
Not a fighter, Sora hurriedly rushed to the injured Kozue and led him away from the initial battle. Summing together her energies, she glowed red, stunning the older man and began to heal his wounds, thinking, 'Miki.Miki if only I was there.I might been able to have healed you.Miki.'
In the background, startled by her friend's sudden appearances, Mimi gaped in shock. What was going on? 'Yamato.Taichi.Sora.What are you guys doing here? And what did he mean by for Miki?!'
Finishing off the rest of the bandits easily, Taichi sheathed his blade while Yamato still stood in battle stance. Glaring severely at the only other opponent left for him, the fair-haired warrior challenged, "Now it is your turn murderer. For the death my friend.I will execute you!"
"Wait!" Kozue suddenly spoke and hobbling over, beseeched him, "Spare this man's life for he has saved mine. Why are you after him? He is a symbol of justice to our people and only fights on the side of good!"
"Phooey!" Taichi grunted, eyes barely slits, "This jackass slayed our friend Miki! We can't just let him get away with that!"
"Wait." the man tried to reason but was cut off as Yamato swung up his sword and shouted, "No buts!! This man shall die for his dishonor!!"
"Wait!!" a new voice barked, causing everyone else to stop his or her actions entirely. Running into the clearing, arms raised in panic, Mimi yelled, "Please stop!!"
"Miki," Yamato uttered, his voice but a whisper and let his blade drop. Staring in complete shock, he soon dropped his sword to the ground and ran and hugged the girl fiercely saying, "Miki! By the Gods you aren't dead!"
"I." blushing madly in his arms, Mimi muttered softly, "Iee.I'm sorry I worried you all."
"Miki!" Sora cried the next instant and sprinted to them, tears sliding down her face. Hugging the other girl with all her might, she sobbed into Mimi's shoulder, "Oh, Miki! Miki!! I can't believe it! I'm so glad!"
"Sora," Mimi hugged back a bit uncomfortable and patted her head clumsily, trying to soothe her and murmured, "Shh.Shh.I'm fine. I'm fine. Stop crying please?"
"Miki-san," Kozue breathed, taking everything in. "We found Miki-san two days again at the entrance of our village. I do not know the whole story but I'm sure our great hero did not-"
"Father," the ninja unexpectedly said, causing everyone to turn to him. Taking a hold of the hood of the costume, he pulled the fabric off his head to reveal thick strands of lavender hair and a determined face. "I am the one. It's true. It was me who kidnapped Miki-san and brought him to the village."
"Miyako!" Kozue gasped, stumbling back in bewilderment. Gawking at his daughter, he was quick to question, "What is the meaning of this? Stealing that suit from my chambers and taking on this task. You know I only become the Ninja Hawk when things are serious and your brothers are the only ones who are to touch it!"
"I should've known." Miyako spat, gazing into the fire around them. "Even when I do something tremendous like saving your life, you can only look down upon me because I'm a female. No matter how hard I try to please you.you never once told me you were proud."
Listening in silence up to that point, Mimi had had enough. Breaking away from her friends, she stomped up to Miyako's father and in a second of fury.planted a firm slap to his cheek. "You idiot! How can you call yourself a father? Pushing away your child just because of her gender? She has done amazing feats today and you toss them away like something to be shamed from!! I bet what she has done today, none of your sons or yourself can compare! Miya-chan saved a life at the risk of her own. What can you say for your actions?"
"Miki." Miyako said softly, her eyes wide in shock.
Wearing the same expression as his daughter, but masked in shame, Kozue bent his head low. Bringing a hand to his forehead, he rubbed it in contemplation before finally agreeing, "You're right. Miyako.Miyako is a true ninja. And I am the fool of a father who has just yet to understand the wonder that is my daughter."
Standing to meet her eyes, Kozue stared straight into them before bowing before her. Frozen and flabbergasted by his actions, Miyako's tears began, trailing rivers down her face as she cried, "Otou-san!!"
Watching the touching scene, Mimi smiled along with Yamato and Sora before saying, "I'm so glad.so glad for you Miya-chan."
"This is just all fine and dandy," Taichi but in, a hint of alarm in his voice, "But the town is still fricken burning!! Can we please escape now and have a touching moment when we're not about to die?!"
*****
"Father are you sure it is what you wish?"
"Yes, my daughter. I have confined you to this land for too long. It is time.to find your own destiny."
"Otou-san.Arigato. I will be sure...sure to come home someday!!"
*****
"All ready?" Sora questioned, securely seated on the back of Palmon.
"Yea, let's head out. The sea port of Oceania is next up!" Yamato nodded, hopping onto his own horse.
Taking slow trops, away from the hustle and bustle of people rebuilding their homes, the quartet of travels set off, into the distance and new adventures! But not even five yards away from their departure, a piercing voice called them back, "Wait!! Wait!! Miki-kun! Everyone!!"
Bringing Palmon to a stop, Mimi turned her head to see what it was and almost fell to the ground when she saw a fiery young ninja girl, waving her arms around and riding a brown and white horse towards them. "Mi-ya.chan?" she choked, when she reached them.
"Miki-kun! Sugoi! Sugoi! Guess what!!"
"W-What.?" Mimi stuttered, afraid of what was coming next.
"Father wants me to go with you all!! I am to go out and see the world, so I can bring knowledge back to the rest of the clan!!" Miyako beamed, patting her steed. "And oh, yea this is Hawkmon."
"Wait, we already have enough people though," Taichi argued, trying to get rid of the loud woman, "And what do you have to contribute to the group anyhow?
"Well let's see." digging into her saddle bag, Miyako pulled out a small object, wrapped in dark purple silk. "Father gave me this to aid us on our journey. It's called the Limestone Tear and he said it has been with our clan for centuries. It is supposed to be a holy article, which contains mystical powers. I'm also going to figure out what exactly it does."
"It can't be." Yamato gasped and swiped the object from her hands. Unwrapping the cloth, he exposed a tiny rounded stone, which shined the color of an emerald. Gaping at the small item settled in his palm, Yamato's eyes widened and he exclaimed, "I can't believe it!! This is one of the Maiden Pieces!!"
"N-Nani?!" the rest cried out, minus Miyako who had no idea why they were so fascinated with the ancient old 'rock' as she called it. Beaming at her, Mimi's smiled glowing in happiness as she praised, "You really are amazing Miya-chan!!"
"Ah.A-Arigato!" Miyako stumbled, still not sure why they were so ecstatic. "So can I come?"
"We'd be honored to have you along," Yamato stated, wrapping their first Maiden Piece and placing it in his pack. "Minna, we are finally one step closer to reaching our goal."
"Hooray!" Mimi cheered, while persuading Palmon to move. "Now to Oceania! The city of Endless Blue!!"
--TBC.?
A/N: I had a better ending but my comp froze and deleted it --;; I had to re-write it this morning and I'm disappointed in myself for not remembering what I had written. T_T
If you would like you would like me to continue this fic, please REVIEW and tell me what you think. I'll only update if I get at least 10. Arigato!
-Hikari no miko
Chapter Seven: A Ladies Fight!
A/N: I'm so sorry I haven't updated this fic! Which is funny since I like it a lot ^^;; Blame my writers block!! Blah!! It's haunted me all summer and that's a shame!! T_T;;
Minna help me kill it onegai? I must find a muse!! ;__;
*****
"Miyako!" her father cried, pushing his daughter towards their home, "Get inside! Your brothers and I must--"
"But Father!!" the frantic girl protested, hanging onto his sleeve, "Please let me help by--"
"Miyako!" Kozue shouted at his daughter. "I can't let a young girl like yourself, out when we're being attacked! Now get inside and comfort your poor mother!" Ignoring the crushed look on his daughter's face, he quickly turned to a stunned Miki and pleaded, "You are a warrior, please help us defeat the Akuso and save this village!"
"H-Hai!" Mimi responded quickly, sweat dripping off her brow. The fire was flaming high into the night sky and she could hear screams and crude orders being shouted through out the small village.
"Arigato!" Giving her a firm pat on the shoulder, Kozue ran into the burning streets, his sons already gone to fight and left the two girls to themselves.
Taking a hold of her sword, Mimi was about to follow when Miyako's sob caused her to stop. Turning to the girl, she questioned worriedly, "Daijobu Miya-chan? It'll be all right! Your father, brothers and I will fight hard and the village will be fin--"
"Why doesn't he believe in me?!" she cried out suddenly, shutting her friend up in surprise. Grabbing fistfuls of her kimono, Miyako's tears rolled down her cheeks as she mumbled, "He never...never trusted me...believed in me...just because I'm a girl?! I'm not made of glass!!"
Taking a step toward her, Mimi reached out a hand in sympathy, her heart going out to the girl, "Miya-chan...I'm sure...I'm sure you father loves you a lot!"
"But why can't he have faith in me then?!" she met the other girl's eyes, years of anger swelling in them. "He...I won't forgive such a thing! I must show him! I will show him that I can be something besides a thing to look at!! Father!" making up her mind, she furiously wiped her tears away and dashed towards her quarters.
"Miyako!!" calling after her, Mimi watched helplessly as her purple haired friend ran out of sight and she was left all alone amidst the chaos. Slumping her shoulders, she sighed in frustration. "Mou! Will someone just wait up a moment?!"
"Tachikawa-san!" Just then one of Miyako's brothers called out to her, his face flushed red. Waving her over, to the middle of the village, his voice shouted, "Please come!! My father has been injured and the bandits have taken up hold in the town center!!"
*****
"Yamato! I see fire!!" Taichi cried, pointing towards the nearing village. "What's going on?!"
"Hurry!" Yamato commanded, not taking his eyes off the burning homes. Clutching the reins of his bridle tighter, his mind raced as he thought, 'Miki!! Has your murderer struck down other innocents this night? I won't allow it. I wont allow him to kill you and further people like this! Don't worry. I won't let them get away.'
"Who could've done this?" Sora gasped, her hand flying to cover her mouth. When they were almost at the town's gates she wondered mournfully, 'Oh, Miki! Do not let me find your charred body tonight. I.I wont forgive the fiend who has done this to you and these people!!'
*****
"Inoue-san!! Inoue-san!!" Mimi shouted, battling through the winning flames. Waving her sword through the air, she tried to slice through the heat with magic, but they just kept forming, causing her to shout in alarm, "What will we do? The whole town if going to burn to a crisp!!"
"I will go and fetch my mother and sister! I am afraid my father has been lost and must save them!" Nodding resolutely, to his companion, the young Inoue sprinted back the way they came, deserting Mimi in the middle of an inferno.
Lightly cursing at her predicament, she ventured on, hoping to find any civilians who had been trapped in the fire. When she arrived directly in the middle of the village, Mimi was about to turn back when hollering and shrieks up ahead halted her steps. Running further on, to see what was up, she was taken aback to find the whole Akuso group, clustered around Kozue.
Hiding behind, pieces of what used to be a house, she listened to their jeers. "So Inoue! How do you like this? My bandits and I have your men running, women crying and children fried!! Hahaha!!!" Shaking with cruel laughter he continued, "Now what will you do? Oh strong clan leader? How will you defend your family?! You cant!! They will die along with the rest of you weaklings. You had the chance to merge with us but your failure to accept will be your death!! Where is your holy legend Ninja Hawk? Why hasn't he come to rescue you all?"
This taunt caused the whole crew of outlaws to snigger loudly and Kozue to bow his head down. Gripping his bloody arm, he whispered quietly, "The Ninja Hawk.is but a man. Even he is sometimes too weak to save everyon-"
"For the Honor and Virtue you have lost! I will reprimand you to the depths of hell and bring divine justice!!" the shrill voice cut him off, causing Mimi to fall over and ruin her attack. "For love and the purity of life! You will be punished! Hyaaa!!" they cried and soon a dark figure was seen flying through the night sky and landed a kick directly against the Bandit leaders head.
"Gahhh!!" he yelped angrily, falling off his horse. Jumping to his feet the next moment, sword in hand he grunted, "You sonavabitch!! I'm gonna kill you!!"
Standing before him, a few yards away, the Ninja Hawk glared at the disgruntled criminal. Covered in dark purple clothing from head to toe, he lifted his arm to reveal a pair of brass nunchakus' and replied, "You insult me with your face! I wont let you get away with the evil you have done! I will not let you get away with burning down my home!!"
'My home?' Mimi repeated, still hiding. Watching things unfold, it suddenly clicked who the Ninja Hawk was and she gasped, "No way! It can't be!!"
"You ass! I'm gonna cut you in half!!" the bandit barked, charging at the lithe figure. Avoiding him easily, the ninja leaped over his back, using his skull as a step and slammed the fool across the backside of his collar. Howling in pain, the man dropped to the ground and his men all bounded down from their horses to help threatening, "Why you little-"
"Halt right there!!" A deep voice ordered, and caused heads to swivel in its direction. Positioned in a line of three, Yamato stood in the middle, his sword drawn and shouted, "I'm here only for Ninja Hawk but!" he put emphasis on pointing to the bandit captain and continued, "We will deal with you ruffians first for attacking this village!!"
"So there are more idiots like this guy around here!" a bandit snorted, pulling out a long dagger. "Why don't you newbies join the rest of this town in ashes!!" he screeched before coming at Yamato in assault.
Sidestepping him easily, the blonde knight let the man pass before swiveling around to knock him out with the handle of his weapon. "Stupid!! I hate when I have to fight stupid people!!" he yelled before charging at the rest of them with a battle cry of, "For Miki!!"
Sweat dropping, Taichi shook his head in embarrassment before pulling out a short sword of his own and mumbling, "You're the stupid one," and darted after him.
Not a fighter, Sora hurriedly rushed to the injured Kozue and led him away from the initial battle. Summing together her energies, she glowed red, stunning the older man and began to heal his wounds, thinking, 'Miki.Miki if only I was there.I might been able to have healed you.Miki.'
In the background, startled by her friend's sudden appearances, Mimi gaped in shock. What was going on? 'Yamato.Taichi.Sora.What are you guys doing here? And what did he mean by for Miki?!'
Finishing off the rest of the bandits easily, Taichi sheathed his blade while Yamato still stood in battle stance. Glaring severely at the only other opponent left for him, the fair-haired warrior challenged, "Now it is your turn murderer. For the death my friend.I will execute you!"
"Wait!" Kozue suddenly spoke and hobbling over, beseeched him, "Spare this man's life for he has saved mine. Why are you after him? He is a symbol of justice to our people and only fights on the side of good!"
"Phooey!" Taichi grunted, eyes barely slits, "This jackass slayed our friend Miki! We can't just let him get away with that!"
"Wait." the man tried to reason but was cut off as Yamato swung up his sword and shouted, "No buts!! This man shall die for his dishonor!!"
"Wait!!" a new voice barked, causing everyone else to stop his or her actions entirely. Running into the clearing, arms raised in panic, Mimi yelled, "Please stop!!"
"Miki," Yamato uttered, his voice but a whisper and let his blade drop. Staring in complete shock, he soon dropped his sword to the ground and ran and hugged the girl fiercely saying, "Miki! By the Gods you aren't dead!"
"I." blushing madly in his arms, Mimi muttered softly, "Iee.I'm sorry I worried you all."
"Miki!" Sora cried the next instant and sprinted to them, tears sliding down her face. Hugging the other girl with all her might, she sobbed into Mimi's shoulder, "Oh, Miki! Miki!! I can't believe it! I'm so glad!"
"Sora," Mimi hugged back a bit uncomfortable and patted her head clumsily, trying to soothe her and murmured, "Shh.Shh.I'm fine. I'm fine. Stop crying please?"
"Miki-san," Kozue breathed, taking everything in. "We found Miki-san two days again at the entrance of our village. I do not know the whole story but I'm sure our great hero did not-"
"Father," the ninja unexpectedly said, causing everyone to turn to him. Taking a hold of the hood of the costume, he pulled the fabric off his head to reveal thick strands of lavender hair and a determined face. "I am the one. It's true. It was me who kidnapped Miki-san and brought him to the village."
"Miyako!" Kozue gasped, stumbling back in bewilderment. Gawking at his daughter, he was quick to question, "What is the meaning of this? Stealing that suit from my chambers and taking on this task. You know I only become the Ninja Hawk when things are serious and your brothers are the only ones who are to touch it!"
"I should've known." Miyako spat, gazing into the fire around them. "Even when I do something tremendous like saving your life, you can only look down upon me because I'm a female. No matter how hard I try to please you.you never once told me you were proud."
Listening in silence up to that point, Mimi had had enough. Breaking away from her friends, she stomped up to Miyako's father and in a second of fury.planted a firm slap to his cheek. "You idiot! How can you call yourself a father? Pushing away your child just because of her gender? She has done amazing feats today and you toss them away like something to be shamed from!! I bet what she has done today, none of your sons or yourself can compare! Miya-chan saved a life at the risk of her own. What can you say for your actions?"
"Miki." Miyako said softly, her eyes wide in shock.
Wearing the same expression as his daughter, but masked in shame, Kozue bent his head low. Bringing a hand to his forehead, he rubbed it in contemplation before finally agreeing, "You're right. Miyako.Miyako is a true ninja. And I am the fool of a father who has just yet to understand the wonder that is my daughter."
Standing to meet her eyes, Kozue stared straight into them before bowing before her. Frozen and flabbergasted by his actions, Miyako's tears began, trailing rivers down her face as she cried, "Otou-san!!"
Watching the touching scene, Mimi smiled along with Yamato and Sora before saying, "I'm so glad.so glad for you Miya-chan."
"This is just all fine and dandy," Taichi but in, a hint of alarm in his voice, "But the town is still fricken burning!! Can we please escape now and have a touching moment when we're not about to die?!"
*****
"Father are you sure it is what you wish?"
"Yes, my daughter. I have confined you to this land for too long. It is time.to find your own destiny."
"Otou-san.Arigato. I will be sure...sure to come home someday!!"
*****
"All ready?" Sora questioned, securely seated on the back of Palmon.
"Yea, let's head out. The sea port of Oceania is next up!" Yamato nodded, hopping onto his own horse.
Taking slow trops, away from the hustle and bustle of people rebuilding their homes, the quartet of travels set off, into the distance and new adventures! But not even five yards away from their departure, a piercing voice called them back, "Wait!! Wait!! Miki-kun! Everyone!!"
Bringing Palmon to a stop, Mimi turned her head to see what it was and almost fell to the ground when she saw a fiery young ninja girl, waving her arms around and riding a brown and white horse towards them. "Mi-ya.chan?" she choked, when she reached them.
"Miki-kun! Sugoi! Sugoi! Guess what!!"
"W-What.?" Mimi stuttered, afraid of what was coming next.
"Father wants me to go with you all!! I am to go out and see the world, so I can bring knowledge back to the rest of the clan!!" Miyako beamed, patting her steed. "And oh, yea this is Hawkmon."
"Wait, we already have enough people though," Taichi argued, trying to get rid of the loud woman, "And what do you have to contribute to the group anyhow?
"Well let's see." digging into her saddle bag, Miyako pulled out a small object, wrapped in dark purple silk. "Father gave me this to aid us on our journey. It's called the Limestone Tear and he said it has been with our clan for centuries. It is supposed to be a holy article, which contains mystical powers. I'm also going to figure out what exactly it does."
"It can't be." Yamato gasped and swiped the object from her hands. Unwrapping the cloth, he exposed a tiny rounded stone, which shined the color of an emerald. Gaping at the small item settled in his palm, Yamato's eyes widened and he exclaimed, "I can't believe it!! This is one of the Maiden Pieces!!"
"N-Nani?!" the rest cried out, minus Miyako who had no idea why they were so fascinated with the ancient old 'rock' as she called it. Beaming at her, Mimi's smiled glowing in happiness as she praised, "You really are amazing Miya-chan!!"
"Ah.A-Arigato!" Miyako stumbled, still not sure why they were so ecstatic. "So can I come?"
"We'd be honored to have you along," Yamato stated, wrapping their first Maiden Piece and placing it in his pack. "Minna, we are finally one step closer to reaching our goal."
"Hooray!" Mimi cheered, while persuading Palmon to move. "Now to Oceania! The city of Endless Blue!!"
--TBC.?
A/N: I had a better ending but my comp froze and deleted it --;; I had to re-write it this morning and I'm disappointed in myself for not remembering what I had written. T_T
If you would like you would like me to continue this fic, please REVIEW and tell me what you think. I'll only update if I get at least 10. Arigato!
-Hikari no miko