Disclaimer:I do not own Fushigi Yuugi or any of the characters in Fushigi
Yuugi.
Other than that,the rest of the characters(Senka,Rie and Soiru) in my story
belongs to me.
Mystique Enshrined
Chapter 1: A Chance Encounter and a fateful mission
A copper-blonde headed girl was running along a dirt road in the rural area of Kouan.Panting heavily,she tried her best to hold up the hems of the red beaded wedding garb which kept her almost tripping over several times.Shrieks and yells could be heard nearby.
"Oh no,they are catching up with me,"she thought frantically.
Just as she was trying to find a way out desperately,the girl spotted the figure of a monk,seated quietly by a pond. Chichiri pitted himself by the clear waters of Kouan and adjusted his fishing rod.It was 2 years ever since the Suzaku was summoned,bringing Miaka and Tamahome to the other world.His mind slowly wandered to the memories of his childhood.
"We had been so happy then..Hikou,Kouran,are you resting in peace?"he thought. Chichiri's thoughts were interrupted by an abrupt thug on his sleeve.He spun around to find a young girl in a bridal gown in front of him,panting heavily.
"Daijoubu,no da?"he questioned the girl as he studied her.
The bride's hair was messed up and her make-up stained by the beads of perspiration on her face.Fear flashed in her hazel-brown eyes.
"Help...forced...marriage.."she managed to speak out between gasps of air. Before Chichiri could say a thing,a whole group of villagers came charging towards them.
"Wretch!Get back into the sedan chair this instant!",one of the villagers shouted.
The girl simply shook her head and hid behind Chichiri.His face took on a thoughtful expression,then he spoke up. "Village folks,if the marriage is against the lady's wishes,it is of no use to force her into it,no da.Fate itself comes gradually,no da."
"Stinkin' monk,she is our money tree!Ya better not poke ya nose into this,or else!"the man growled as he took out a bamboo pole.
"Aye,seems like i do not have a choice!"Chichiri said,and lifted up his kusa.Holding the young girl's hand in his,he shut his eyes."Da!"
The girl clutched at the monk's hand tightly as a poof of smoke came up,immersing her in complete darkness.The darkness was replaced almost as quickly as it covered her.She looked around her in amazement.A large temple stood on the hill in front of them,with countless rocks and greenery as the backdrop.Not too far away was a small river,its clear waters flowing slowly.The entire place seemed to be bathed in an aura of faint red light.
'It almost seems like heaven,"she said breathlessly.
Chichiri released the girl's hand."This is Mt.Taikyoku.This is where I usually stay to medidate,no da."The girl did not reply,for she was too overwhelmed by the breathtaking scenery.
"Oh,I haven't introduce myself yet,no da.I am Chichiri no da,and you are?" The girl turned to the monk with a small smile."Senka."
"Senka!Yokatta-ne!What a kawaii name,ne Chichiri!"a voice echoed in the distance.A aged lady appeared from behing,startling the both of them.
"Taiitsu-kun!"Chichiri exclaimed.
"I have been waiting for you,Senka-sama.",Taiitsu-kun's face took on a serious expression.
******
"You came from the Other world?"
"Hai Taiitsu-kun.I grew up in this world,but I know I lead a life in the Other world.The world I originally lived in,and I want to go back.I don't belong here..."Senka trailed off.
"Taiitsu-kun,Senka seemed to come from the same world as Miaka-sama did."ChiChiri spoke.
"I have heard of the No Miko returning back to their original lives,Taiitsu- kun,onegai,bring me back to where i came from!Onegai!"
"The Universe of the 4 Gods book is sealed..however,it is not impossible to call upon the 4 gods once again."Taiitsu-kun said solemnly.
"You mean there's a chance that I can return to my original life?"Senka asked hopefully.
"Hai,Senka-sama.Come with me."Taiitsu-kun instructed before leading them into a big room,grandly furnished.
Pointing to a pedestal where 3 ornaments laid,she spoke again. "This is the Shinzaho of the 3 gods.Gendou,Byarro and Suzaku.These are the items left by the No Mikos after summoning upon the animal gods and returning to their world.The Shinzaho have the power to summon the gods upon the world once again."
"But Taiitsu-kun,there are only 3 Shinzaho-"Chichiri observed.
"Hai.That's is why I brought you here,Senka.You are to find the 4th Shinzaho,the Seiryuu Shinzaho,which is in Kutou Country.Once the Shinzaho is found,the 4 gods could be called upon once again."
"I don't understand,Taiitsu-kun.Why is the 4 gods'power needed just to transport me back to my world?"Senka questioned.
"After the last 2 miko called upon the gods,the book world,as you called it,was thought to be in peace for good.However,it did not turn out this way.The number of monsters and natural disasters have been multiplying through time.Thus,it is needed for the 4 gods to combine their strength and place a barrier on the world,and give it eternal peace.Then of course,you will be transported back."
"So you mean,in order for me to go back,I have to complete a mission?"
"Yes.You will need the strength of the Suzaku Seishi to complete the task.4 of them had been killed during the war against Kutou,but because of Suzaku's mercy,they were resurrected.Another of the Seishi,Tamahome have been reincarnated into another world.You are to find the six Suzaku Seishi in order to borrow their power.Beside you is one of them." Senka looked at ChiChiri in surprise.
He faced her,a cheery grin painted on his face,and bowed. "Hai,Senka-sama.I am Chichiri,one of the seven Suzaku Seishi,no da."
"Since Chichiri is the first Seishi you meet,he will also become your Protector."
"But Taiitsu-kun,how am I going to find the rest of the Suzaku Seishi?"
"That I cannot answer.You will have to find them with your own effort.That is it for now,you will set off tomorrow.But before leaving-" Senka felt a rush of heat around her.The room seemed to be bathed in a warm red glow.Senka narrowed her eyes from the bright crimson light.When the light faded,she opened her eyes only to find Taiitsu-kun and Chichiri gone,leaving her in the room with a group of faeries.
Note:Remember how Miaka had to obtained the Genbu and Byakko Shinzaho(Shen Zhuo Bao)in order to summon Suzaku?The Shinzaho are items left behind after the Gods are summoned.This story takes place after the Suzaku and Seiryuu have been summoned.Senka,the main character of the story have to find these 2 Shinzaho to attain her goal.
***
"Senka-sama!We are Nyans Nyans,ordered by Taiitsu-kun to give you a thorough bath!"They chirped. Before Senka could protest.she was already lifted up from the floor by the surprisingly strong faries,who led her along the wide corridor of the huge temple.
Chichiri peeled off his mask and placed it on a marble stand.He stepped into the tub.and sanked into the hot water,allowing himself the luxury of a sigh as he shut his eyes. The Nyan-Nyans chatted excitedly among themselves as they carried Senka into the bathroom.Senka looked down and gasped. She was practically floating in mid air.The faeries came to a halt in front of a door and one of the Nyan Nyans spoke,"Senka-sama,enjoy your bath!".Then as she spoke,she opened the door and pushed Senka in.The door slammed behind her.
Senka landed on the floor with a thump.She looked up and found herself in a steamy room.Through the warm fog,she saw a vague figure at the end of the room.At once she knew something wasn't right.Her heart began to beat rapidly as she rose and moved nearer.She soon regretted this action of hers when the figure became clearer.A man stood in front of her,an expression on his face as stunned as she was.Senka felt heat rushing up her cheeks as she pry her eyes away from the man who did not have a single stitch of clothing on him.Something else caught her eye.Astonishment took over her as the kesa and mask registered in her mind.Spinning her gaze to the man again,she thought.
"Could this be..?"
Realising that she had been in the bathroom too long a time,she managed a quick bow"Gomen,honto gomen-nasai!,",she shouted and made her way to the exit.Senka,in her fluster,did not notice the bar of soap on the ground and stepped on it.She slipped and her head hit on a pedestal hard.
"Itai!"she managed to shriek out in pain before passing out.
Senka looked around her in astonishment. Am I back in my world? As if in a trance,she slowly walked towards the open window of the room.She began to climb through it. No,what am i doing?Stop it,stop it!! Senka tried to control her actions,but to no avail.To her horror,she stood at the windowsill for a spilt second before leaping off the window. NOOO!!!!!
"NO!!!Stop it!STOP!!!"Senka shrieked in horror.
"Senka-sama!Senka-sama,Daijoubu???",a voice called out to her.
Senka felt a firm grasp on her shoulders and opened her eyes slowly. Chichiri and a group of Nyan-Nyans were sitting beside her on a bed,a look of concern on their faces.
'Whew,it's only a dream.',Senka thought,much to her relief.
Seeing that the monk and the faeries'worried expressions had not faded one bit,Senka smiled brightly. "Daijoubu.Gomen,it is only a nightmare and I got you all so worried."she said,trying her best to sound assured.
"Yokatta-ne,Senka-sama."Chichiri said as he smiled at her. Senka looked at Chichiri and felt a sinking disappointment.She remembered what happened just before she fainted.Chichiri had such a beautiful face behind the mask.Why did he have to hide it?
"Senka-sama?"
"Huh?"Chichiri looked at her questionly.It was obvious she had just missed a question he asked. . Sensing that,he repeated the question patiently."Senka-sama,do you want to head for a meal first before we set off to find the other Suzaku Seishi,no da?"
Senka shook her head in reply."I am not hungry."
"If that is the case,I shall take my leave to get things readyI will see you in the main hall of the temple,no da.",said Chichiri,as he closed the door behind him.
Senka remained rooted on the same spot where Chichi left her. What have I gotten myself into?
"Chichiri-sama!Here are the provisions you wanted!",a group of Nyans Nyans chirped as they handed a large cloth bag to the monk.
"Arigatou,Nyan Nyans no da."Chichiri repiled back cheerfully,and added a small bag of medicine next to the provisions.
"Ne Chichiri-sama,you must make use of the chance with Senka- sama,wakatta?",the little girls said and collapsed with giggles. Chichiri was about to give the faeries a light smack with his staff when Senka approached.Turning his attention to the girl,he spoke "Senka-sama,anything you need before we set off no da?"
"Arigatou,but I think I am as ready as I can be."
"Horse's waiting!",the voice of a Nyan Nyan called from outside the temple.
Chichiri mounted the horse gracefully,his kesa flowing behind him. "Hop on.",he said,taking Senka's hand.
"But I dont know how to--"
Before Senka could complete her sentence,Chichiri hoisted her up the horse with sudden strength. "Hold on tight no da.",he said cheerfully,as he drew the reins.Senka looked behind her at the mountains as it slowy faded from view.'I have a feeling this mission is going to be tough..'
A/N:This is my very first published fan fiction,and I really hope reviews from you readers can come,whether they are critics or compliments or just comments.I will be more than happy to listen to your views on my 'still very much room for improvement' writing.
Mystique Enshrined
Chapter 1: A Chance Encounter and a fateful mission
A copper-blonde headed girl was running along a dirt road in the rural area of Kouan.Panting heavily,she tried her best to hold up the hems of the red beaded wedding garb which kept her almost tripping over several times.Shrieks and yells could be heard nearby.
"Oh no,they are catching up with me,"she thought frantically.
Just as she was trying to find a way out desperately,the girl spotted the figure of a monk,seated quietly by a pond. Chichiri pitted himself by the clear waters of Kouan and adjusted his fishing rod.It was 2 years ever since the Suzaku was summoned,bringing Miaka and Tamahome to the other world.His mind slowly wandered to the memories of his childhood.
"We had been so happy then..Hikou,Kouran,are you resting in peace?"he thought. Chichiri's thoughts were interrupted by an abrupt thug on his sleeve.He spun around to find a young girl in a bridal gown in front of him,panting heavily.
"Daijoubu,no da?"he questioned the girl as he studied her.
The bride's hair was messed up and her make-up stained by the beads of perspiration on her face.Fear flashed in her hazel-brown eyes.
"Help...forced...marriage.."she managed to speak out between gasps of air. Before Chichiri could say a thing,a whole group of villagers came charging towards them.
"Wretch!Get back into the sedan chair this instant!",one of the villagers shouted.
The girl simply shook her head and hid behind Chichiri.His face took on a thoughtful expression,then he spoke up. "Village folks,if the marriage is against the lady's wishes,it is of no use to force her into it,no da.Fate itself comes gradually,no da."
"Stinkin' monk,she is our money tree!Ya better not poke ya nose into this,or else!"the man growled as he took out a bamboo pole.
"Aye,seems like i do not have a choice!"Chichiri said,and lifted up his kusa.Holding the young girl's hand in his,he shut his eyes."Da!"
The girl clutched at the monk's hand tightly as a poof of smoke came up,immersing her in complete darkness.The darkness was replaced almost as quickly as it covered her.She looked around her in amazement.A large temple stood on the hill in front of them,with countless rocks and greenery as the backdrop.Not too far away was a small river,its clear waters flowing slowly.The entire place seemed to be bathed in an aura of faint red light.
'It almost seems like heaven,"she said breathlessly.
Chichiri released the girl's hand."This is Mt.Taikyoku.This is where I usually stay to medidate,no da."The girl did not reply,for she was too overwhelmed by the breathtaking scenery.
"Oh,I haven't introduce myself yet,no da.I am Chichiri no da,and you are?" The girl turned to the monk with a small smile."Senka."
"Senka!Yokatta-ne!What a kawaii name,ne Chichiri!"a voice echoed in the distance.A aged lady appeared from behing,startling the both of them.
"Taiitsu-kun!"Chichiri exclaimed.
"I have been waiting for you,Senka-sama.",Taiitsu-kun's face took on a serious expression.
******
"You came from the Other world?"
"Hai Taiitsu-kun.I grew up in this world,but I know I lead a life in the Other world.The world I originally lived in,and I want to go back.I don't belong here..."Senka trailed off.
"Taiitsu-kun,Senka seemed to come from the same world as Miaka-sama did."ChiChiri spoke.
"I have heard of the No Miko returning back to their original lives,Taiitsu- kun,onegai,bring me back to where i came from!Onegai!"
"The Universe of the 4 Gods book is sealed..however,it is not impossible to call upon the 4 gods once again."Taiitsu-kun said solemnly.
"You mean there's a chance that I can return to my original life?"Senka asked hopefully.
"Hai,Senka-sama.Come with me."Taiitsu-kun instructed before leading them into a big room,grandly furnished.
Pointing to a pedestal where 3 ornaments laid,she spoke again. "This is the Shinzaho of the 3 gods.Gendou,Byarro and Suzaku.These are the items left by the No Mikos after summoning upon the animal gods and returning to their world.The Shinzaho have the power to summon the gods upon the world once again."
"But Taiitsu-kun,there are only 3 Shinzaho-"Chichiri observed.
"Hai.That's is why I brought you here,Senka.You are to find the 4th Shinzaho,the Seiryuu Shinzaho,which is in Kutou Country.Once the Shinzaho is found,the 4 gods could be called upon once again."
"I don't understand,Taiitsu-kun.Why is the 4 gods'power needed just to transport me back to my world?"Senka questioned.
"After the last 2 miko called upon the gods,the book world,as you called it,was thought to be in peace for good.However,it did not turn out this way.The number of monsters and natural disasters have been multiplying through time.Thus,it is needed for the 4 gods to combine their strength and place a barrier on the world,and give it eternal peace.Then of course,you will be transported back."
"So you mean,in order for me to go back,I have to complete a mission?"
"Yes.You will need the strength of the Suzaku Seishi to complete the task.4 of them had been killed during the war against Kutou,but because of Suzaku's mercy,they were resurrected.Another of the Seishi,Tamahome have been reincarnated into another world.You are to find the six Suzaku Seishi in order to borrow their power.Beside you is one of them." Senka looked at ChiChiri in surprise.
He faced her,a cheery grin painted on his face,and bowed. "Hai,Senka-sama.I am Chichiri,one of the seven Suzaku Seishi,no da."
"Since Chichiri is the first Seishi you meet,he will also become your Protector."
"But Taiitsu-kun,how am I going to find the rest of the Suzaku Seishi?"
"That I cannot answer.You will have to find them with your own effort.That is it for now,you will set off tomorrow.But before leaving-" Senka felt a rush of heat around her.The room seemed to be bathed in a warm red glow.Senka narrowed her eyes from the bright crimson light.When the light faded,she opened her eyes only to find Taiitsu-kun and Chichiri gone,leaving her in the room with a group of faeries.
Note:Remember how Miaka had to obtained the Genbu and Byakko Shinzaho(Shen Zhuo Bao)in order to summon Suzaku?The Shinzaho are items left behind after the Gods are summoned.This story takes place after the Suzaku and Seiryuu have been summoned.Senka,the main character of the story have to find these 2 Shinzaho to attain her goal.
***
"Senka-sama!We are Nyans Nyans,ordered by Taiitsu-kun to give you a thorough bath!"They chirped. Before Senka could protest.she was already lifted up from the floor by the surprisingly strong faries,who led her along the wide corridor of the huge temple.
Chichiri peeled off his mask and placed it on a marble stand.He stepped into the tub.and sanked into the hot water,allowing himself the luxury of a sigh as he shut his eyes. The Nyan-Nyans chatted excitedly among themselves as they carried Senka into the bathroom.Senka looked down and gasped. She was practically floating in mid air.The faeries came to a halt in front of a door and one of the Nyan Nyans spoke,"Senka-sama,enjoy your bath!".Then as she spoke,she opened the door and pushed Senka in.The door slammed behind her.
Senka landed on the floor with a thump.She looked up and found herself in a steamy room.Through the warm fog,she saw a vague figure at the end of the room.At once she knew something wasn't right.Her heart began to beat rapidly as she rose and moved nearer.She soon regretted this action of hers when the figure became clearer.A man stood in front of her,an expression on his face as stunned as she was.Senka felt heat rushing up her cheeks as she pry her eyes away from the man who did not have a single stitch of clothing on him.Something else caught her eye.Astonishment took over her as the kesa and mask registered in her mind.Spinning her gaze to the man again,she thought.
"Could this be..?"
Realising that she had been in the bathroom too long a time,she managed a quick bow"Gomen,honto gomen-nasai!,",she shouted and made her way to the exit.Senka,in her fluster,did not notice the bar of soap on the ground and stepped on it.She slipped and her head hit on a pedestal hard.
"Itai!"she managed to shriek out in pain before passing out.
Senka looked around her in astonishment. Am I back in my world? As if in a trance,she slowly walked towards the open window of the room.She began to climb through it. No,what am i doing?Stop it,stop it!! Senka tried to control her actions,but to no avail.To her horror,she stood at the windowsill for a spilt second before leaping off the window. NOOO!!!!!
"NO!!!Stop it!STOP!!!"Senka shrieked in horror.
"Senka-sama!Senka-sama,Daijoubu???",a voice called out to her.
Senka felt a firm grasp on her shoulders and opened her eyes slowly. Chichiri and a group of Nyan-Nyans were sitting beside her on a bed,a look of concern on their faces.
'Whew,it's only a dream.',Senka thought,much to her relief.
Seeing that the monk and the faeries'worried expressions had not faded one bit,Senka smiled brightly. "Daijoubu.Gomen,it is only a nightmare and I got you all so worried."she said,trying her best to sound assured.
"Yokatta-ne,Senka-sama."Chichiri said as he smiled at her. Senka looked at Chichiri and felt a sinking disappointment.She remembered what happened just before she fainted.Chichiri had such a beautiful face behind the mask.Why did he have to hide it?
"Senka-sama?"
"Huh?"Chichiri looked at her questionly.It was obvious she had just missed a question he asked. . Sensing that,he repeated the question patiently."Senka-sama,do you want to head for a meal first before we set off to find the other Suzaku Seishi,no da?"
Senka shook her head in reply."I am not hungry."
"If that is the case,I shall take my leave to get things readyI will see you in the main hall of the temple,no da.",said Chichiri,as he closed the door behind him.
Senka remained rooted on the same spot where Chichi left her. What have I gotten myself into?
"Chichiri-sama!Here are the provisions you wanted!",a group of Nyans Nyans chirped as they handed a large cloth bag to the monk.
"Arigatou,Nyan Nyans no da."Chichiri repiled back cheerfully,and added a small bag of medicine next to the provisions.
"Ne Chichiri-sama,you must make use of the chance with Senka- sama,wakatta?",the little girls said and collapsed with giggles. Chichiri was about to give the faeries a light smack with his staff when Senka approached.Turning his attention to the girl,he spoke "Senka-sama,anything you need before we set off no da?"
"Arigatou,but I think I am as ready as I can be."
"Horse's waiting!",the voice of a Nyan Nyan called from outside the temple.
Chichiri mounted the horse gracefully,his kesa flowing behind him. "Hop on.",he said,taking Senka's hand.
"But I dont know how to--"
Before Senka could complete her sentence,Chichiri hoisted her up the horse with sudden strength. "Hold on tight no da.",he said cheerfully,as he drew the reins.Senka looked behind her at the mountains as it slowy faded from view.'I have a feeling this mission is going to be tough..'
A/N:This is my very first published fan fiction,and I really hope reviews from you readers can come,whether they are critics or compliments or just comments.I will be more than happy to listen to your views on my 'still very much room for improvement' writing.
