Disclaimer: I don't own any Sailor moon and Fushigii Yuugi characters mentioned in this story. They all belong to their respective owners.
Author's notes: Thanks to all who reviewed, especially for those who voted for the pairing, and the winner is… Yui/Tamahome and Serena is paired with either Hotohori or Nakago, I'm not sure yet though some suggested that I'd make it into a love triangle. So let's just keep the space for Serena's partner open.
Chapter 5
Serena gaped outrage. Nakago heard the sound and opened the chamber doors. "Lady Serena." Nakago spoke looking at her. "How dare you!" Serena said in a strained voice her eyes radiating fury. "You lied to me." Serena said her voice rising while glaring accusingly at him. Her chi was rising too, dangerously.
"I did what I had to do, if you had resisted, we couldn't have risked hurting you Maiden of Seiryuu." Nakago said apologetically. Serena backed away, "That's it, I'm outta here." Serena muttered turning hastily and walking away. Before she could walk 2 steps, an invisible force stopped her. Serena turned sideways with loathing at Nakago's challenging glare. Summoning more power, Serena murmured a chant and broke through Nakago's shield. Nakago's eyes widened stunned. Serena threw him a triumphant glance.
However more soldiers came rushing towards them. Serena looked disdained. "Give up now, you may have one over my psychic barrier but you can't take down the whole Kutuo army and me and I believe that you don't even want to. Please allow me to explain about the maiden Lady Serena" Nakago said behind her. Thoughts were running over Serena's head. "I don't want to hurt all these soldiers, they're only doing their job, and besides I don't even know where to go or where Yui is." Serena reflected.
Serena sighed in defeat. Nakago walked over towards her. "Come with me." He ordered. She having no choice left followed him head bent down. Soi watched the two of them leave. Arriving at a sanctuary, Serena stared curiously. "Get inside." Nakago commanded again. The large door opened and inside was a shrine of a dragon. She gaped at her surroundings awed. Nakago went at the center and picked out a scroll and handed it to her.
"This is the scroll, As the maiden of Seiryuu you have the right to keep it," Nakago spoke. "I'm not your maiden." Serena said through clench teeth. "Nakago muttered something under his breath. "I don't think you understand…as the maiden you are granted 3 wishes by our god Seiryuu. Don't you have something that you want?" Nakago asked impatiently. Serena started to retort then swallowed. "If what he says is true, then there is something that she truly want…" Serena thought. Nakago saw her thinking and started to leave. "Tell me your answer tomorrow concerning the matter, though you may not have a choice, it would be better if you cooperate willingly." He said icily.
As soon as the doors were closed, Serena tried to open it but to no avail. It was bolted and locked with a large wood and a strong power. She sighed, she could destroy it using her power but decided to reserve her energy in case there was an emergency. Opening the scroll, she read it until she was sleepy. Closing her eyes, she dreams:
She was somewhere, though she can't identify where it was. Mists surrounded her and when it cleared up a voice spoke. "Welcome Lady of the Moon." The voice spoke and a figure appeared. "You know of my past?" Serena whispered curious. "Of course, gods know everything." The guy she presumed who was Seiryuu god of Kutuo said arrogantly. "Then Am I right in assuming that you are Seiryuu?" Serena asked. The god gave a slight nod.
"Why are you here, Princess of the White Moon? Have you not consented to be my maiden yet?" Seiryuu asked with authority. "You know that I have my responsibilities as well Seiryuu, for I too have my own responsibilities." Serena said looking away. "Ah, you're right, but when I summoned for a priestess, I wanted your sister, but you have taken her from me, and you must take her place." The god spoke in a light tone. "But…" Serena protested. "We as gods follow rules by our creator, you have yours and I have mine. I can give you the one thing that you long for…and I can do it if you become my priestess and wish for it." Seiryuu tempted.
"And what is it that I long for? Do tell me." Serena said softly. "Your friends and your prince, and freedom as well." Seiryuu promised. "Could you?' she whispered looking down. "So have you decided?" the god prompted.
Before Serena can open her mouth to respond, another figure appeared. Suzaku, god of Konan responded for her. "How dare you tempt a goddess?" Suzaku said angry. "She has the right to choose, since she took away from me my rightful chosen one and made her one of yours." Seiryuu said calmly.
"You know the rules Seiryuu, there's no dragging of other immortals into our fight, you just want to have an edge!" Suzaku raged. "I am merely giving her an option, by the laws of the heavens I am allowed to grant her any wish, even to release her from her prison, and resurrect her fallen comrades and lover." Seiryuu declared.
Serena spoke in a soft voice silencing them. "I've already accepted their deaths, and I don't want to disturb them from their rest…but there are things that I could ask for that would make my life and responsibilities easier…"Serena said her voice trailing off. "You're right, I could do that." Seiryuu agreed. "So do you agree to become my priestess?" Seiryuu encouraged her while Suzaku fumed. "I…" Serena was at loss.
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Yui woke up as the sunlight shone through her open window. Beside her Miaka was sleeping. Yui smiled softly, grateful that there's someone who could help her rescue her sister. After they finished dressing, they were summoned to the throne room. Hotohori was sitting patiently. When they arrived, he stood up. "Lady Miaka and Yui, You do know that there is a requirement of a test to see if which one of you would be the priestess." Hotohori said kindly.
"A priestess? I don't understand." Yui asked confused. "Miaka hasn't told you yet?" Hotohori asked surprise. Miaka grinned sheepishly. "Guess I forgot."
"When you are the priestess of Suzaku, you must gather all of his senshis and protect the country of Konan, you are given 3 wishes by the god Suzaku. I am one of your seishis, and so is Tamahome, Nuriko and Chichiri." Hotohori summarized.
Yui was silent. "She has no time to go on a quest; she needs to save her sister NOW! She started to say something then thought better of it. If she becomes this priestess, then she could just wish that her sister would be safe and they can all go back to their world." Yui thought smiling.
"What is this test?" Miaka asked beside her. Hotohori shook his head, "I myself don't know yet, we need to go to Taiitskun first." Hotohori told them. "Very well, then we'll get ready." Yui said bowing politely.
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~At the time gates.~
Hotaru and Amy bent down to the fallen senshi. "Hotaru, Ami…" Setsuna said weakly. "What happened?" Amy asked looking around. Setsuna coughed, "It all happened too fast, I was unprepared." Setsuna spoke her voice strained. "They're searching for her again…this time they want to rule the whole universe and every other dimension as well." Pluto said tired. Hotaru stood up and went over to the time gates.
"Wait…" Pluto called out trying to sit up. Amy supported her. "They've destroyed it already, messing up the fabrics of realities." Pluto told them "Hotaru sighed. "Then what can we do? We can't let our princess be unprotected." Hotaru said weary. "There's a book, that could lead you directly to the dimension where Serena is." Setsuna said coughing again.
"It can be found back at the National library near your old home Amy." Setsuna informed them. Amy nodded remembering the place. "Let's go." Hotaru said. Amy joined Hotaru, "Please protect her." Setsuna asked pleadingly. "We'd give our life to her." Amy responded her voice strong, they then teleported again.
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They arrived at an abandoned alley near the National library. They walked hurriedly to the library. Amy opened her mini computer finding the source of the energy gate for the opening of the portal. They walked upstairs to the restricted section of the library, opening the door; they found a book lying on the ground. "That must be it." Amy said turning to Hotaru. Hotaru nodded. They both picked the book up and then a light both enveloped them.
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Miaka was sharing a horse with Hotohori while Yui rode with Tamahome. Tamahome looked relieved that he doesn't have to put up with Miaka's empty chatter. Yui and Tamahome rode through the forest in silence. Yui was busy thinking about her sister unknowingly Tamahome was observing her.
"Are you and Miaka really best friends?" He asked breaking the silence. "Yeah." Yui replied staring ahead. "Why?" Yui asked. Tamahome shrugged. "I don't know…you guys are just so different you know?" Tamahome pointed out. Yui chuckled quietly. "That's why were so compatible with each other…I take care of her and she takes care of me." Yui answered lightly.
"Looks like she's the one who needs more taking care of." Tamahome said under his breath. Yui smiled to herself. "She makes me laugh a lot." Yui said softly answering his unasked question. "Well…do you need that then? To always laugh?" Tamahome asked. "What a weird question, everyone needs to laugh…It's just that she was there when I needed her." Yui responded glancing back at him.
It was soon sunset, "We'll camp here for awhile." Hotohori decided. Meanwhile, Taiitskun was watching them from her mirror.
"Two maidens…" Taiitskun murmured to herself. "But the question is, which one is more deserving?" she added. She focused her attention to Yui first. "Her heart is strong and pure but that too can be swayed, and her relation to the princess of the White Moon can complicate things if both of them agrees to be priestesses." Taiitskun commented.
She then focuses it to Miaka. "A happy go-lucky girl but a shadow of darkness corrupts her aura." She said staring intently at Miaka's antics. "Which one is worthy?" she asked again fading into the shadows.
Author's notes: Thanks to all who reviewed, I'm sorry if I can't make it as long as you wanted. As I've said I still haven't decided if who should be paired with Serena. I want you to now vote on who should be paired with Amy and Hotaru, Also if Serena will agree to become the priestess of Seiryuu or not. Can anyone give me an idea on what kind of test should I give to Miaka and Yui? Please review!