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Mystique Enshrined
Chapter 3:Truth
"Look out,guys!!!"Tasuki yelled as he ducked aside.Mitsukake could not get out of the way in time and was hit by Suboshi's ryuuseisui.He fell onto the ground,unconcious.Suboshi was about to attack Mitsukake again when an arrow blocked the oncoming ryuuseisui with its powerful impact.
"Now yer really got me pissed off!!!"Tasuki whipped his Tessen out of his coat."LEKKA SHINEN!!!"
The rocket flames were diffused in no time,just by a raise of Suboshi's hand.He shook his head at his opponents and laughed.
"He is protected by a great power.No ordinary attack can hit him,"Chichiri looked over at his fellow Seishi."Tasuki,let's combine our Seishi powers now!I will use the ki built up to break his protective barrier!"
"Heroes, concentrate on building up your ki.I will avert his attention.",the girl sent an arrow whizzing into the trunk of a small tree,which fell onto Suboshi."Chiriko,lead Mitsukake out of here!"
An enraged Suboshi at once focused his ryuuseisui on his attacker.The girl cleverly darted off and aimed her bow once again at Suboshi.Chichiri and Tasuki were in silent medidation,and as they did,a red light began to cover them.
All this while Senka was rooted to the ground,watching her comrades fight.Being her first time invovled in a battle situation put her at a loss.The girl with the bow was slowly losing her strength as she was constantly attacked by the swift ryuuseisui.Chichiri finally shot out the built-up ki at Suboshi.The ki,in the form of a bursting red light,rushed at its target instantly.
To the Seishis' horror,the built-up ki,like Tasuki's Lekka Shinen,was diffused by Suboshi's barrier.The latter was barely scratched by the Seishis' effort.
"Impossible...how did Suboshi acquired such a strong power?!"Chichiri exclaimed.Very soon,he and Tasuki,together with the female archerer,were sent crashing to the ground in defeat.Upon seeing that snapped Senka into action as she activated her Suzaku powers for the first time.She forced herself to remember what Taiitsukun taught her.The sounds of the battle disappeared gradually as silence closed in.The warm flicker of a spark in Senka grew rapidly into a threatening fire.Her heart began to thump profusely.Suppressing the pressure no longer,she released the ki within her.
"Suzaku!Lend me your power!!!"A red meteoric-like flame rocketed towrds Suboshi.A Spilt second later,there was a deafeaning explosion and Senka was engulfed in a red aura of light.As it slowly faded,the sounds of her surroundings returned.
Senka looked in front of her.The damaged she did was tremendous.The trees within at least 7 metres radius were burnt to a crisp,not to mention the houses nearby.Suboshi,being seriously wounded by Senka's attack,escaped leaving a pool of blood behind.
"Sugoii...how did you manage that?!",Tasuki came up to Senka."We pissed 'is ass off!!!"
"Senka,Senka,daijoubu?!You knew how to use the Suzaku powers,no da!"
"Daijoubu dai-yo Chichiri..."
Chichiri nodded knowingly and turn his attention to the archerer who was still sprawled on the ground."You are injured.Let's get some aid ,quick."He said as he carried Senka on his back and held out a hand to the archerer.Tasuki went over to the now concious Mitsukake and Chiriko. Their depature was interrupted by a series of clapping.
"Very good,Suzaku Seishi.You have a strong ally with you......right SENKA?"
'Who was that...how did that voice knew my name.....?'
A young girl stepped out of the debris.
"I have something interesting to show you..."A thin smile formed on her lips,one which held evil. As the young girl lifted up her hand,a vision formed gradually in front of the company.
----Senka stepped out of the window.After a short pause,she leaped off the window.
"No...stop it..."
---She lay motionless on the ground,and following that a red light covers her.A another image saw Senka coming to another world as an infant.
"You saw that?You were dead.You ended your life,and brought to this world by 4 pathetic creatures who called themselves Gods.Drop the idea of helping them.Even if you go back to your original world,you cant continue your life.You are already dead.You dont belong to either world..."With that ,Soiru left,and so did the Kus.
"No....She's lying,it cant be.."Senka dropped to the ground in exhaustion.
2 days later----
"She still wont eat?This can't go on..",Chiriko mumbled,a worried look on his face.
The Seishi,together with Rie,were busy repairing the damage done to the village in this 2 days,and giving time to Senka to get over the terrible truth behind her.
"Let me take care of it."Chichiri took off his mask,a serious yet determined look on his face.
Chichiri entered the dim and stuffy room quietly.
"Go away."a voice cracked.
"Senka.."
"Now I know why I had those nightmares and flashbacks of my...previous life."
"Senka...you think you are the only one facing pain and difficulties?"
He walked over and sat by her side.
"Ever wonder where I got this?"Chichiri pointed to his scar.
"Senka-chan isnt eating,and we cant go on with the mission."Chiriko sighed,as he rested his weary head on his hands.
The rest of the Seishi were resting in Rie's house,which was one of the few houses left undamaged.Mitsukake and Chiriko had just finished treating the wounds of the villagers,while Tasuki was at another corner of the small hall sipping sake.
Rie gave a snort.
"She deserves it."
The rest of the Seishi,including Rie's good friend Chriko,could not help frowning.Rie has been giving stabbing remarks and piercing comments aimed at Senka even since the latter was introduced to her.
"And you are one snappin',sickenin' bitch.You can't be that holy if you yerself are snappin' at others like that."Tasuki threw his cup of sake on the floor."I'm sick of earing' you babblin all the time!!!"
"You are no better yourself.You are a robber and murderer,so steer away from me."
Rie's words sparked a dangerous fire in Tasuki's eyes.
"You..."He started.
"Rie,Tasuki,stop!"Chiriko stepped in between the two,who looked ready to explode any moment.
Rie paused for a moment,the intense anger fading slowly from her eyes,drop by drop.
"As if I will bother about him."She walked over to an wooden dresser and brought out a chess set."Chiriko joining?"
"Let me!"Tasuki shouted out suddenly as he straightened himself."I will snap yer poisionous mouth shut."
Rie gave a sideway glance at the red haired bandit in front of her.
"You...know how to play chess??"
"His favorite pastime these days is chess,aside from sake of course."Mitsukake joined in.
"Honto,Tasuki?"Chriko giggled."Tasuki have become more mature and refined,ne?"
*****
"Demo,how could you endure all this pain...by yourself?"Chichiri had just finished telling Senka the tragedy behind his scar.The latter looked at him with disbelief held in her large brown and innocent eyes.
"Senka,you can too..Brace up,Senka...I will always be there for you...zutto..wakatta?"Chichiri cuddled the girl in his arms protectively.Senka felt the warmth of his embrace,warmth that she had never felt in a long long time....so long that she had almost forgot how it feels...
"Let me cry...one last time.."
Rie calmly placed a chess piece on the board.
"Checkmate.You've lost again."
"!@#$%^&!!!"Tasuki slammed his fist into the table,which shook tremendously in reply."I dont understand it!!Another round!!!"
Rie shrugged her shoulders.
"Fine."
*****
Senka narrowed her sleepy eyes as sunlight seeped through the tiny window.Yawning,she began to step out of bed.A shuffling sound made her tuen.Senka realised that she was still wrapped in chichiri's arms,though looser by now.
'He must be worn out,looking after me the whole night.'She can't stop smiling as she watched his sleeping form.'He looks like a child when he's asleep.'Chichiri opened his eyes just in time to see Senka's lips settling down softly upon his.
Taiitsukun entered the shabby dwelling where the Seishi resided in the morning,.The Deity choose another person to protect Senka,aside from the Seishi.Tasuki was grumbling endlessly about Taiitsukun's choice when he learnt of the news from Chiriko.
"IT ISN'T FAIR!!!!TAIITSUKUN NO BAKA!!!How can she give that brat Suzaku powers?!!!"Tasuki's amber eyes blazed with fury.
"Who are you calling a brat."Rie glared at the agitated Seishi,not reflecting any of his fury in herself.
"It is obvious,isnt it?!"You might be good at chess and arrows,but let me tell ya this:YOU CAN NEVER LIVE UP TO THE SEISHI'S POWERS!!!"
Tasuki was about to say more when an arrow slammed into the wall beside him,cracking the mortar instantly.
"Jerk."Rie narrowed her eyes menacingly at the startled bandit.
"Chotto.What are you two making a din about early in the morning,no da?"Chichiri stepped into the small hall,with a blushing Senka in tow.
"Taiitsukun gave HER powers she dont deserve."Tasuki said pointedly at Rie."With those,we can see no end to her arrogance."
"You.."Rie and Tasuki were about to embark on a heaty arguement when Senka stepped in front of Rie with a blank expression on her face.
"Rie Taheki,why are you here too...?"Senka's eyes widened with immense shock as she choked out the words.
Rie was astonished for a split moment.Then it dawned on her.
"You finally regained your memory...ne Senka Hidezawa?Thanks a lot for dragging me into this mess with you."
"What's happening???"The other Seishi asked in unison,a puzzled expression on their faces as they listened to the weird conversation of the two young ladies.
---I came from a complicated family background.When I entered high school for the first time,I was often looked down upon because I was poor.Senka Hidezawa,on the other hand was smart and popular,and the most of it is that her parents dote on her.I vow to do better than her and make everyone accept me the way they accept her.But,no matter how much I try,everyone else just wont look at me in the same light...I hated her and them...I hated everyone..."
---One day,I was supposed to pass some assignments to Senka.When I reached her room,I found her crouching at the window.I tried to grab her...but it was too late..A red light covered the place...and I was pulled into here...against my will..."
"Why did you try to save me?Didn't you hate me?"Senka demanded
"I don't want to be accused of anything to do with your death."Rie rose and walked towards the direction of your room.She stopped at the door and turned around.
"You have everything a girl could desire...yet you were foolish enough to choose death....I am your assigned Protector by Taiitsukun now,but after that,I wish to return to my original life,and have nothing to do with you anymore,lest you drag me into any more mess."Rie entered the room and shut the door.
A/N:END OF CHAPTER 3!!!(Actually i've already written out the draft of the entire story)How is it?I know it is rather short...but it covers most of how Senka and Rie came about.(Any enquires pls do inform me!)Why is Tasuki being so mean towards Rie?Tasuki is a rather proud guy,he was bitter when Rie delibrately shamed him by defeating him in chess.Plus,Tasuki is a loyal person-he sees Senka as another Miko,who came to save his world.He really respects her,only he did not show it.Thus he was really pissed off when Rie kept being rude towards Senka,for no reason.As you guys can see it,there's something going on between Chichiri and Senka!However,a third party will enter in the next chapter..and will cause alot of pain and misunderstanding in the nearing chapters..the person is...Tomo! Well!Next chapter will be one of great progress as many more characters are revealed,the rest of the Suzaku Seven and Tomo!Also,how long can Rie put up with the abusive Tasuki?Their relationship makes a great turn!So be sure to catch the new chapter!!
Mystique Enshrined
Chapter 3:Truth
"Look out,guys!!!"Tasuki yelled as he ducked aside.Mitsukake could not get out of the way in time and was hit by Suboshi's ryuuseisui.He fell onto the ground,unconcious.Suboshi was about to attack Mitsukake again when an arrow blocked the oncoming ryuuseisui with its powerful impact.
"Now yer really got me pissed off!!!"Tasuki whipped his Tessen out of his coat."LEKKA SHINEN!!!"
The rocket flames were diffused in no time,just by a raise of Suboshi's hand.He shook his head at his opponents and laughed.
"He is protected by a great power.No ordinary attack can hit him,"Chichiri looked over at his fellow Seishi."Tasuki,let's combine our Seishi powers now!I will use the ki built up to break his protective barrier!"
"Heroes, concentrate on building up your ki.I will avert his attention.",the girl sent an arrow whizzing into the trunk of a small tree,which fell onto Suboshi."Chiriko,lead Mitsukake out of here!"
An enraged Suboshi at once focused his ryuuseisui on his attacker.The girl cleverly darted off and aimed her bow once again at Suboshi.Chichiri and Tasuki were in silent medidation,and as they did,a red light began to cover them.
All this while Senka was rooted to the ground,watching her comrades fight.Being her first time invovled in a battle situation put her at a loss.The girl with the bow was slowly losing her strength as she was constantly attacked by the swift ryuuseisui.Chichiri finally shot out the built-up ki at Suboshi.The ki,in the form of a bursting red light,rushed at its target instantly.
To the Seishis' horror,the built-up ki,like Tasuki's Lekka Shinen,was diffused by Suboshi's barrier.The latter was barely scratched by the Seishis' effort.
"Impossible...how did Suboshi acquired such a strong power?!"Chichiri exclaimed.Very soon,he and Tasuki,together with the female archerer,were sent crashing to the ground in defeat.Upon seeing that snapped Senka into action as she activated her Suzaku powers for the first time.She forced herself to remember what Taiitsukun taught her.The sounds of the battle disappeared gradually as silence closed in.The warm flicker of a spark in Senka grew rapidly into a threatening fire.Her heart began to thump profusely.Suppressing the pressure no longer,she released the ki within her.
"Suzaku!Lend me your power!!!"A red meteoric-like flame rocketed towrds Suboshi.A Spilt second later,there was a deafeaning explosion and Senka was engulfed in a red aura of light.As it slowly faded,the sounds of her surroundings returned.
Senka looked in front of her.The damaged she did was tremendous.The trees within at least 7 metres radius were burnt to a crisp,not to mention the houses nearby.Suboshi,being seriously wounded by Senka's attack,escaped leaving a pool of blood behind.
"Sugoii...how did you manage that?!",Tasuki came up to Senka."We pissed 'is ass off!!!"
"Senka,Senka,daijoubu?!You knew how to use the Suzaku powers,no da!"
"Daijoubu dai-yo Chichiri..."
Chichiri nodded knowingly and turn his attention to the archerer who was still sprawled on the ground."You are injured.Let's get some aid ,quick."He said as he carried Senka on his back and held out a hand to the archerer.Tasuki went over to the now concious Mitsukake and Chiriko. Their depature was interrupted by a series of clapping.
"Very good,Suzaku Seishi.You have a strong ally with you......right SENKA?"
'Who was that...how did that voice knew my name.....?'
A young girl stepped out of the debris.
"I have something interesting to show you..."A thin smile formed on her lips,one which held evil. As the young girl lifted up her hand,a vision formed gradually in front of the company.
----Senka stepped out of the window.After a short pause,she leaped off the window.
"No...stop it..."
---She lay motionless on the ground,and following that a red light covers her.A another image saw Senka coming to another world as an infant.
"You saw that?You were dead.You ended your life,and brought to this world by 4 pathetic creatures who called themselves Gods.Drop the idea of helping them.Even if you go back to your original world,you cant continue your life.You are already dead.You dont belong to either world..."With that ,Soiru left,and so did the Kus.
"No....She's lying,it cant be.."Senka dropped to the ground in exhaustion.
2 days later----
"She still wont eat?This can't go on..",Chiriko mumbled,a worried look on his face.
The Seishi,together with Rie,were busy repairing the damage done to the village in this 2 days,and giving time to Senka to get over the terrible truth behind her.
"Let me take care of it."Chichiri took off his mask,a serious yet determined look on his face.
Chichiri entered the dim and stuffy room quietly.
"Go away."a voice cracked.
"Senka.."
"Now I know why I had those nightmares and flashbacks of my...previous life."
"Senka...you think you are the only one facing pain and difficulties?"
He walked over and sat by her side.
"Ever wonder where I got this?"Chichiri pointed to his scar.
"Senka-chan isnt eating,and we cant go on with the mission."Chiriko sighed,as he rested his weary head on his hands.
The rest of the Seishi were resting in Rie's house,which was one of the few houses left undamaged.Mitsukake and Chiriko had just finished treating the wounds of the villagers,while Tasuki was at another corner of the small hall sipping sake.
Rie gave a snort.
"She deserves it."
The rest of the Seishi,including Rie's good friend Chriko,could not help frowning.Rie has been giving stabbing remarks and piercing comments aimed at Senka even since the latter was introduced to her.
"And you are one snappin',sickenin' bitch.You can't be that holy if you yerself are snappin' at others like that."Tasuki threw his cup of sake on the floor."I'm sick of earing' you babblin all the time!!!"
"You are no better yourself.You are a robber and murderer,so steer away from me."
Rie's words sparked a dangerous fire in Tasuki's eyes.
"You..."He started.
"Rie,Tasuki,stop!"Chiriko stepped in between the two,who looked ready to explode any moment.
Rie paused for a moment,the intense anger fading slowly from her eyes,drop by drop.
"As if I will bother about him."She walked over to an wooden dresser and brought out a chess set."Chiriko joining?"
"Let me!"Tasuki shouted out suddenly as he straightened himself."I will snap yer poisionous mouth shut."
Rie gave a sideway glance at the red haired bandit in front of her.
"You...know how to play chess??"
"His favorite pastime these days is chess,aside from sake of course."Mitsukake joined in.
"Honto,Tasuki?"Chriko giggled."Tasuki have become more mature and refined,ne?"
*****
"Demo,how could you endure all this pain...by yourself?"Chichiri had just finished telling Senka the tragedy behind his scar.The latter looked at him with disbelief held in her large brown and innocent eyes.
"Senka,you can too..Brace up,Senka...I will always be there for you...zutto..wakatta?"Chichiri cuddled the girl in his arms protectively.Senka felt the warmth of his embrace,warmth that she had never felt in a long long time....so long that she had almost forgot how it feels...
"Let me cry...one last time.."
Rie calmly placed a chess piece on the board.
"Checkmate.You've lost again."
"!@#$%^&!!!"Tasuki slammed his fist into the table,which shook tremendously in reply."I dont understand it!!Another round!!!"
Rie shrugged her shoulders.
"Fine."
*****
Senka narrowed her sleepy eyes as sunlight seeped through the tiny window.Yawning,she began to step out of bed.A shuffling sound made her tuen.Senka realised that she was still wrapped in chichiri's arms,though looser by now.
'He must be worn out,looking after me the whole night.'She can't stop smiling as she watched his sleeping form.'He looks like a child when he's asleep.'Chichiri opened his eyes just in time to see Senka's lips settling down softly upon his.
Taiitsukun entered the shabby dwelling where the Seishi resided in the morning,.The Deity choose another person to protect Senka,aside from the Seishi.Tasuki was grumbling endlessly about Taiitsukun's choice when he learnt of the news from Chiriko.
"IT ISN'T FAIR!!!!TAIITSUKUN NO BAKA!!!How can she give that brat Suzaku powers?!!!"Tasuki's amber eyes blazed with fury.
"Who are you calling a brat."Rie glared at the agitated Seishi,not reflecting any of his fury in herself.
"It is obvious,isnt it?!"You might be good at chess and arrows,but let me tell ya this:YOU CAN NEVER LIVE UP TO THE SEISHI'S POWERS!!!"
Tasuki was about to say more when an arrow slammed into the wall beside him,cracking the mortar instantly.
"Jerk."Rie narrowed her eyes menacingly at the startled bandit.
"Chotto.What are you two making a din about early in the morning,no da?"Chichiri stepped into the small hall,with a blushing Senka in tow.
"Taiitsukun gave HER powers she dont deserve."Tasuki said pointedly at Rie."With those,we can see no end to her arrogance."
"You.."Rie and Tasuki were about to embark on a heaty arguement when Senka stepped in front of Rie with a blank expression on her face.
"Rie Taheki,why are you here too...?"Senka's eyes widened with immense shock as she choked out the words.
Rie was astonished for a split moment.Then it dawned on her.
"You finally regained your memory...ne Senka Hidezawa?Thanks a lot for dragging me into this mess with you."
"What's happening???"The other Seishi asked in unison,a puzzled expression on their faces as they listened to the weird conversation of the two young ladies.
---I came from a complicated family background.When I entered high school for the first time,I was often looked down upon because I was poor.Senka Hidezawa,on the other hand was smart and popular,and the most of it is that her parents dote on her.I vow to do better than her and make everyone accept me the way they accept her.But,no matter how much I try,everyone else just wont look at me in the same light...I hated her and them...I hated everyone..."
---One day,I was supposed to pass some assignments to Senka.When I reached her room,I found her crouching at the window.I tried to grab her...but it was too late..A red light covered the place...and I was pulled into here...against my will..."
"Why did you try to save me?Didn't you hate me?"Senka demanded
"I don't want to be accused of anything to do with your death."Rie rose and walked towards the direction of your room.She stopped at the door and turned around.
"You have everything a girl could desire...yet you were foolish enough to choose death....I am your assigned Protector by Taiitsukun now,but after that,I wish to return to my original life,and have nothing to do with you anymore,lest you drag me into any more mess."Rie entered the room and shut the door.
A/N:END OF CHAPTER 3!!!(Actually i've already written out the draft of the entire story)How is it?I know it is rather short...but it covers most of how Senka and Rie came about.(Any enquires pls do inform me!)Why is Tasuki being so mean towards Rie?Tasuki is a rather proud guy,he was bitter when Rie delibrately shamed him by defeating him in chess.Plus,Tasuki is a loyal person-he sees Senka as another Miko,who came to save his world.He really respects her,only he did not show it.Thus he was really pissed off when Rie kept being rude towards Senka,for no reason.As you guys can see it,there's something going on between Chichiri and Senka!However,a third party will enter in the next chapter..and will cause alot of pain and misunderstanding in the nearing chapters..the person is...Tomo! Well!Next chapter will be one of great progress as many more characters are revealed,the rest of the Suzaku Seven and Tomo!Also,how long can Rie put up with the abusive Tasuki?Their relationship makes a great turn!So be sure to catch the new chapter!!
