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money so it would be impossible for me to own it.
Summary of last chapter: Miaka and Tamahome find out that the piper woman is called Kina. Before she leaves she casts a spell on Miaka that causes Miaka to become seriously ill. What will happen to Miaka? Will she live to find out why Kina placed the spell on her?
Chapter 4
Nuriko raced down the hallway. He was headed to Chichiri's room and then Tasuki's room before going to Hotohoti's because knowing him; he would not be in the best of moods to be waking up the other two Suzaku Seven. Nuriko stopped at Chichiri's door and pounded. After about a minute Chichiri finally answered the door.
"What is it Nuriko?" Chichiri asked tiredly.
"I don't have time to explain. Just come with me, we have to get Tasuki and Hotohori," Nuriko said as he grabbed Chichiri's arm and started to dash down the hall again.
Once they reached Tasuki's room Nuriko repeated the same thing she had done to Chichiri. Tasuki answered the door, angry to have been woken up so early in the morning.
"What the hell is it? What do you want so damn early in the morning?" Tasuki yelled.
"Chill out and come on. We have to get Hotohori and then hurry back to Miaka's room," Nuriko said grabbing Tasuki by the arm and dragged both men down the hall to their last stop.
"Nuriko would you mind telling us what the heck is going on here?" Chichiri asked as they continued down the hall,
Nuriko stopped for a moment and turned to face the two Suzaku Seven.
"I woke up to Miaka's screaming. I walked into her room thinking she was probably just having a bed dream. When I entered the room Tamahome was by Miaka's bed. I asked him what was wrong. He said he didn't have time to explain. He told me that Miaka had become fatally ill and to get the three of you as fast as I could. Miaka looked so pale. She almost looked dead. I woke you two up first because even though he knows Miaka loves Tamahome he still worries about her like a little sister and I don't want to be alone when I tell him. So.. um. we got to get going," Nuriko said and grabbed the men by the arm and raced back down the hall.
Chichiri and Tasuki sighed and then became serious again knowing now that their priestess was in danger. Finally they reached Hotohori's room. Nuriko went up to the door and knocked on it like she had to Chichiri's and Tasuki's doors. Hotohori answered the door pretty quickly.
"What is it Nuriko? Chichiri? Tasuki?" Hotohori asked slightly yawning.
"Um. your Highness. we've been sent by Tamahome to inform you that Miaka has fallen ill again," Nuriko said seriously.
Hotohori didn't say a word as he rushed past them and ran off toward Miaka's room. Nuriko, Tasuki, and Chichiri followed closely behind him.
****Meanwhile****
Tamahome watched over Miaka closely, trying to keep her as comfortable as possible. He had dampened the cloth on her forehead twice since he had sent Nuriko to get the other three members of the Suzaku Seven. She was breathing deeply and was sweating a lot. Her fever had rose quickly and now was very high. No matter how hard he tried he couldn't seem to get her temperature down. He felt so helpless. The door flew open to Miaka's room and there stood Hotohori, Nuriko, Chichiri, and Tasuki, all out of breath. They all entered the room somewhat quickly. Outside the sun was slowly beginning to rise. All of them gathered around Miaka's bedside.
"Tamahome, what happened?" Hotohori said his gaze never leaving Miaka's pale form.
"There was a woman, the same woman that had called Miaka out of the palace the night before. I know Miaka told you all that she was just sleepwalking. But it was because she didn't want you all to worry about her. Anyway, the woman called Miaka out again last night, but this time she cast some sort of spell on Miaka. She said something about seeing Miaka soon in Hades. Miaka started to get and a fever and by her actions I'm guessing her stomach is hurting her too," Tamahome told them.
"Well, what are we going to do? If it's a spell, then medicine isn't going to work. You're going to need a counter spell," Tasuki said.
"I got it!" Nuriko said as he clapped his hands together, "Why don't we go through Chichiri's hat and visit Taiitsukun on Mt. Taikyoku."
"Ok, but your Highness, you will have to stay here. If the palace wakes up to find you gone there will be complete chaos. We will go and return soon with news about Miaka. Is that ok with you?" Chichiri stated.
Hotohori hesitated a minute and then answered, "Very well, but please inform me as soon as you know anything."
With that Tamahome uncovered Miaka and picked her up, cradling her close to him. Chichiri took off his hat and placed it on the ground. Tamahome walked over to the hat and climbed in with Miaka. Nuriko and Tasuki followed closely behind them. Chichiri was the last one to go.
"Don't worry your Highness. Everything will be all right. We'll inform of the news as soon as we can," Chichiri said as he bowed and then climbed into the hat leaving Hotohori by himself in Miaka's room.
*~*Miaka's POV*~*
'What's going on? Where am I?'
Miaka looked around to find darkness all around her.
'Am I dead? No, I can't be dead yet. I still have to find the last two Suzaku Seven.'
She sat up. Everything was silent. She felt like she was just falling down a never-ending hole.
'Is this what dieing feels like? No, I can't be dead yet. I can still feel the pain in my stomach. If I'm not dead, then where am I? Where's Tamahome?'
"Hey is anyone out there?" Miaka tried to say, but was surprised when she couldn't hear her own voice.
'What's going on?'
*~*Normal POV*~*
Tamahome felt himself being pulled through the warp, his eyes were closed, and soon he felt his feet touch solid ground. He opened his eyes to find himself in Taiitsukun's house. He turned around just in time to see Nuriko and Tasuki some through the wrap and soon after them Chichiri popped his head out.
"We're here, but where's this Taiitsukun?" Tasuki asked.
"Ah, the Priestess of Suzaku and four of the Suzaku Seven. It good to see you all again," Taiitsukun said as she came into view.
Tasuki was about to say something, but Nuriko put a head over his mouth to keep him quiet. Tamahome stepped forward with Miaka.
"Taiitsukun, someone has cast a spell on Miaka and we need to know if you or anyone." Tamahome said and then paused for a minute, "can cure her."
Taiitsukun stepped forward and looked closely at Miaka. She moved her hands a little and then a bed appeared.
"Place her on the bed. What happened to her?" Taiitsukun said as Tamahome made Miaka comfortable on the bed.
"She was called out in the middle of the night by a piper named Kina. Kina placed some sort of spell on her and then disappeared saying she'd meet her in Hades soon. Then Miaka fell to the ground in pain," Tamahome said his eyes still locked on Miaka.
"By what I'm seeing, this is a very deadly spell. I believe it's only been perfected in Kutou," Taiitsukun said as she heard some gasps, "This is a very powerful spell, but takes an extreme amount of life force to perform. Even if the person who performs it is very powerful they most likely will still have to give their life to perform it. That's why anyone rarely ever uses it. Kina must have thought that if she could kill Miaka she could help out her country a great deal, so she scarified herself to do so."
"Is there a cure though?" Tasuki asked.
"Yes, but it in turn is almost as harsh. It will take a lot of life force to perform, but not as much as it takes to cast the spell. I know the counter spell, but one of you has to be willing to offer their life force," Taiitsukun stated.
"I will," Tamahome said stepping forward. Tasuki and Nuriko gasped in the background.
"Are you sure Tamahome? There is s good chance that you will die," Taiitsukun said looking closely at him.
"I don't care as long as Miaka is ok," Tamahome said turning his gaze to the ground and closing his hand into a fist.
Taiitsukun studied Tamahome closely and then said, "Very well, Chichiri will you please come here. It will take less life force if both of us can say the spell."
Chichiri nodded and walked over to Taiitsukun. Meanwhile Tamahome walked over to where Miaka lay. He touched her cheek with his hand. Slowly he leaned down and gave her a kiss on the forehead.
As he pulled away he whispered, "Please be okay Miaka."
***Miaka's POV***
Miaka was stilling floating around in the darkness. It was starting to get quite cold. Miaka was worried.
'What's going on? Is everyone else okay? Am I okay?'
Thoughts raced through Miaka's mind. Suddenly though she stopped. It was small, but she felt a warm sensation run through her body. It started on her forehead and slowly warmed her, but just as fast as it had come, it was gone. Miaka blinked. Even though most the feeling was gone, there was still the feeling inside of her heart.
'What could that have been? Could it have been Tamahome?'
At the thought she smiled slightly.
***Normal POV***
Tamahome watched Miaka's face. For a moment he swore he saw her smile.
"Tamahome, are you ready to begin?" Taiitsukun said.
Tamahome turned around to face Taiitsukun and nodded.
"Very well," Taiitsukun said as a green bubble pulled Tamahome inside itself, "Then lets begin."
*~*~* Author's Notes: Chapter Four is finally done! Now I don't know if anyone is even reading this, but I'm NOT making Chapter 5 unless I get at least 10 reviews. I know my writing isn't the best, but I want to know what my readers think. I'll even accept flames as long as they're light. Please review!!!!!!
One Last Note: I'm thinking of putting the tunes that Kina plays on a website so you can have somewhat of an idea of what they sound like. I'm getting them off the Escaflowne Movie soundtrack. I don't own any of them. Also on one maybe two there might be the background noise of another instrument. So I thought I'd just let you know that. The website address they'll be on will be: http://www.angelfire.com/anime4/animelinks
They will hopefully be up by 12/5/02 as long as I get the chance to put them up. Okay I'm done now. Hope you're enjoying my fanfic.
Summary of last chapter: Miaka and Tamahome find out that the piper woman is called Kina. Before she leaves she casts a spell on Miaka that causes Miaka to become seriously ill. What will happen to Miaka? Will she live to find out why Kina placed the spell on her?
Chapter 4
Nuriko raced down the hallway. He was headed to Chichiri's room and then Tasuki's room before going to Hotohoti's because knowing him; he would not be in the best of moods to be waking up the other two Suzaku Seven. Nuriko stopped at Chichiri's door and pounded. After about a minute Chichiri finally answered the door.
"What is it Nuriko?" Chichiri asked tiredly.
"I don't have time to explain. Just come with me, we have to get Tasuki and Hotohori," Nuriko said as he grabbed Chichiri's arm and started to dash down the hall again.
Once they reached Tasuki's room Nuriko repeated the same thing she had done to Chichiri. Tasuki answered the door, angry to have been woken up so early in the morning.
"What the hell is it? What do you want so damn early in the morning?" Tasuki yelled.
"Chill out and come on. We have to get Hotohori and then hurry back to Miaka's room," Nuriko said grabbing Tasuki by the arm and dragged both men down the hall to their last stop.
"Nuriko would you mind telling us what the heck is going on here?" Chichiri asked as they continued down the hall,
Nuriko stopped for a moment and turned to face the two Suzaku Seven.
"I woke up to Miaka's screaming. I walked into her room thinking she was probably just having a bed dream. When I entered the room Tamahome was by Miaka's bed. I asked him what was wrong. He said he didn't have time to explain. He told me that Miaka had become fatally ill and to get the three of you as fast as I could. Miaka looked so pale. She almost looked dead. I woke you two up first because even though he knows Miaka loves Tamahome he still worries about her like a little sister and I don't want to be alone when I tell him. So.. um. we got to get going," Nuriko said and grabbed the men by the arm and raced back down the hall.
Chichiri and Tasuki sighed and then became serious again knowing now that their priestess was in danger. Finally they reached Hotohori's room. Nuriko went up to the door and knocked on it like she had to Chichiri's and Tasuki's doors. Hotohori answered the door pretty quickly.
"What is it Nuriko? Chichiri? Tasuki?" Hotohori asked slightly yawning.
"Um. your Highness. we've been sent by Tamahome to inform you that Miaka has fallen ill again," Nuriko said seriously.
Hotohori didn't say a word as he rushed past them and ran off toward Miaka's room. Nuriko, Tasuki, and Chichiri followed closely behind him.
****Meanwhile****
Tamahome watched over Miaka closely, trying to keep her as comfortable as possible. He had dampened the cloth on her forehead twice since he had sent Nuriko to get the other three members of the Suzaku Seven. She was breathing deeply and was sweating a lot. Her fever had rose quickly and now was very high. No matter how hard he tried he couldn't seem to get her temperature down. He felt so helpless. The door flew open to Miaka's room and there stood Hotohori, Nuriko, Chichiri, and Tasuki, all out of breath. They all entered the room somewhat quickly. Outside the sun was slowly beginning to rise. All of them gathered around Miaka's bedside.
"Tamahome, what happened?" Hotohori said his gaze never leaving Miaka's pale form.
"There was a woman, the same woman that had called Miaka out of the palace the night before. I know Miaka told you all that she was just sleepwalking. But it was because she didn't want you all to worry about her. Anyway, the woman called Miaka out again last night, but this time she cast some sort of spell on Miaka. She said something about seeing Miaka soon in Hades. Miaka started to get and a fever and by her actions I'm guessing her stomach is hurting her too," Tamahome told them.
"Well, what are we going to do? If it's a spell, then medicine isn't going to work. You're going to need a counter spell," Tasuki said.
"I got it!" Nuriko said as he clapped his hands together, "Why don't we go through Chichiri's hat and visit Taiitsukun on Mt. Taikyoku."
"Ok, but your Highness, you will have to stay here. If the palace wakes up to find you gone there will be complete chaos. We will go and return soon with news about Miaka. Is that ok with you?" Chichiri stated.
Hotohori hesitated a minute and then answered, "Very well, but please inform me as soon as you know anything."
With that Tamahome uncovered Miaka and picked her up, cradling her close to him. Chichiri took off his hat and placed it on the ground. Tamahome walked over to the hat and climbed in with Miaka. Nuriko and Tasuki followed closely behind them. Chichiri was the last one to go.
"Don't worry your Highness. Everything will be all right. We'll inform of the news as soon as we can," Chichiri said as he bowed and then climbed into the hat leaving Hotohori by himself in Miaka's room.
*~*Miaka's POV*~*
'What's going on? Where am I?'
Miaka looked around to find darkness all around her.
'Am I dead? No, I can't be dead yet. I still have to find the last two Suzaku Seven.'
She sat up. Everything was silent. She felt like she was just falling down a never-ending hole.
'Is this what dieing feels like? No, I can't be dead yet. I can still feel the pain in my stomach. If I'm not dead, then where am I? Where's Tamahome?'
"Hey is anyone out there?" Miaka tried to say, but was surprised when she couldn't hear her own voice.
'What's going on?'
*~*Normal POV*~*
Tamahome felt himself being pulled through the warp, his eyes were closed, and soon he felt his feet touch solid ground. He opened his eyes to find himself in Taiitsukun's house. He turned around just in time to see Nuriko and Tasuki some through the wrap and soon after them Chichiri popped his head out.
"We're here, but where's this Taiitsukun?" Tasuki asked.
"Ah, the Priestess of Suzaku and four of the Suzaku Seven. It good to see you all again," Taiitsukun said as she came into view.
Tasuki was about to say something, but Nuriko put a head over his mouth to keep him quiet. Tamahome stepped forward with Miaka.
"Taiitsukun, someone has cast a spell on Miaka and we need to know if you or anyone." Tamahome said and then paused for a minute, "can cure her."
Taiitsukun stepped forward and looked closely at Miaka. She moved her hands a little and then a bed appeared.
"Place her on the bed. What happened to her?" Taiitsukun said as Tamahome made Miaka comfortable on the bed.
"She was called out in the middle of the night by a piper named Kina. Kina placed some sort of spell on her and then disappeared saying she'd meet her in Hades soon. Then Miaka fell to the ground in pain," Tamahome said his eyes still locked on Miaka.
"By what I'm seeing, this is a very deadly spell. I believe it's only been perfected in Kutou," Taiitsukun said as she heard some gasps, "This is a very powerful spell, but takes an extreme amount of life force to perform. Even if the person who performs it is very powerful they most likely will still have to give their life to perform it. That's why anyone rarely ever uses it. Kina must have thought that if she could kill Miaka she could help out her country a great deal, so she scarified herself to do so."
"Is there a cure though?" Tasuki asked.
"Yes, but it in turn is almost as harsh. It will take a lot of life force to perform, but not as much as it takes to cast the spell. I know the counter spell, but one of you has to be willing to offer their life force," Taiitsukun stated.
"I will," Tamahome said stepping forward. Tasuki and Nuriko gasped in the background.
"Are you sure Tamahome? There is s good chance that you will die," Taiitsukun said looking closely at him.
"I don't care as long as Miaka is ok," Tamahome said turning his gaze to the ground and closing his hand into a fist.
Taiitsukun studied Tamahome closely and then said, "Very well, Chichiri will you please come here. It will take less life force if both of us can say the spell."
Chichiri nodded and walked over to Taiitsukun. Meanwhile Tamahome walked over to where Miaka lay. He touched her cheek with his hand. Slowly he leaned down and gave her a kiss on the forehead.
As he pulled away he whispered, "Please be okay Miaka."
***Miaka's POV***
Miaka was stilling floating around in the darkness. It was starting to get quite cold. Miaka was worried.
'What's going on? Is everyone else okay? Am I okay?'
Thoughts raced through Miaka's mind. Suddenly though she stopped. It was small, but she felt a warm sensation run through her body. It started on her forehead and slowly warmed her, but just as fast as it had come, it was gone. Miaka blinked. Even though most the feeling was gone, there was still the feeling inside of her heart.
'What could that have been? Could it have been Tamahome?'
At the thought she smiled slightly.
***Normal POV***
Tamahome watched Miaka's face. For a moment he swore he saw her smile.
"Tamahome, are you ready to begin?" Taiitsukun said.
Tamahome turned around to face Taiitsukun and nodded.
"Very well," Taiitsukun said as a green bubble pulled Tamahome inside itself, "Then lets begin."
*~*~* Author's Notes: Chapter Four is finally done! Now I don't know if anyone is even reading this, but I'm NOT making Chapter 5 unless I get at least 10 reviews. I know my writing isn't the best, but I want to know what my readers think. I'll even accept flames as long as they're light. Please review!!!!!!
One Last Note: I'm thinking of putting the tunes that Kina plays on a website so you can have somewhat of an idea of what they sound like. I'm getting them off the Escaflowne Movie soundtrack. I don't own any of them. Also on one maybe two there might be the background noise of another instrument. So I thought I'd just let you know that. The website address they'll be on will be: http://www.angelfire.com/anime4/animelinks
They will hopefully be up by 12/5/02 as long as I get the chance to put them up. Okay I'm done now. Hope you're enjoying my fanfic.