Author's notes...
Hi there everyone! This is my first serious Fushigi Yuugi fanfic. It's set in the time after Suzaku is summoned but before Tamahome appears in Miaka's world. I hope it turns out okay *crosses fingers* In case you don't know, I have a strict two time no review no update policy. Pretty much that means when I post a fic and I don't get reviewed I update once more and if I don't get reviewed again that's the end. So if you like a story, review it!!!
Oh, and I apologize in advanced if characters get out of personality and I make grammar errors. I proof read my stories but there's always SOMETHING that escapes me. So, here's the story!
Disclaimer: I OWN EVERYONE!!!
Muses: No you don't -_-
DARN IT!!!
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Going Back
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"I'm so hungry I can't concentrate..." Miaka muttered as she lied her head down on her desk. Her entrance exams were in a couple weeks but Miaka found it harder than ever to concentrate. Her hand wandered over to the picture of her and her seishi. Chiriko, Tasuki, Mitsukake, Chichiri, Hotohori, Nuriko... Tamahome. She stared at the picture for a moment. I miss you all so much. When will we meet again? Especially... Miaka paused for a moment at the thought of her four deceased friends. She felt her eyes water. How did I let that happen to you four? You all...you were trying to protect me... Miaka looked at the picture of her friends for a moment longer.
"Miaka!" her mother called from down stairs.
"Hai?"
"Telephone! It's Yui."
"I've got it," Miaka replied as she picked the phone up. "Moshi moshi Yui-chan!"
"Konban wa Miaka! What have you been up to?" Yui asked.
"I was trying to study, but I can't think straight."
"Really? I was about to go to the library. Would you like to come?" Miaka paused for a moment. "Well?"
"The librbary?"
"Yes Miaka. The library. What about it?"
"Well, I've just been thinking about Tamahome and everyone. About what happened to them all..."
"Miaka, we can't changed what happened in the book."
"You're right. Never mind. It was a stupid thought."
"So you'll meet me at the library?"
"Sure. I'll get Onii-chan to give me a ride."
"Okay, I'll see you in a while then. Jaa!"
"Jaa," Miaka said and placed the phone back on the receiver. We're going to the library...where it all started...
"Ne, Onii-chan! Can you give me a ride to the library?"
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"Don't get sucked into another book Miaka!" Keisuke said and grinned as Miaka climbed out of the car. Miaka stuck her tongue out at him and thanked him for the ride. She hurried up the steps where Yui was already waiting for her.
"Ne, what took you so long Miaka? Stop to eat?" Yui asked.
"No, I couldn't get Onii-chan to give me a ride. He wanted to watch TV," Miaka answered. Yui laughed as she pushed to door of the library open. Miaka followed her into the library. As they walked passed the check out counter Miaka looked at the staircase leading up to the restricted section. I wonder if the book is still there...
Ne, Miaka! Hurry up!" Yui called.
"Coming!" Miaka answered and ran to catch up with her friend. Yui had already found a vacant table to study at, and was currently in the process of picking some books off the shelves. Miaka joined her, but she found it hard to concentrate. The book was so close...she knew if she could get her hands on it she could find away to re-write everything so they could all be together. Stop thinking about it! she shouted mentally. You can't change anything! That was the way things were intended to happen! But... Miaka sat in silence for a few moment longer, lost in her own thoughs. I have to save them. I have to.
"Yui," Miaka whispered. "I have to change it." Yui looked at her with a confused expression. "I have to save them! Nuriko, Mitsukake, Hotohori, Chiriko...I have to save them!"
"Miaka, are you serious?" Yui whispered harshly.
"Yes, I'm going to find a way to go back into the book and change their fate!"
"You can't do that!"
"Why not? I know what will happen. I can keep them from dying," Miaka grabbed her bag and stood up.
"Miaka!"
"Yui, stay here! If you get taken into the book again, we'll just have to relive everything! Call Onii-chan and tell him what's going on! I'll see you soon!" Miaka replied and took off running. She passed the vending machines and ran up the staircase. At the very top, was a door with the words "Restricted Section" across the front of it. Miaka carefully approached it. She jiggled the door knob and the door opened. Miaka quietly walked in and looked for the familiar book.
"Ah ha!" Miaka whispered in triumph as she picked a book labeled "The Universe of the Four Gods" up of the shelf. She flipped it open; the pages were all blank. She slowly opened the book to the front page.
"This is the story of a girl who gathered the seven Seishi of Suzaku and gained omnipotent powers. The book itself is an incantation. Whoever finishes reading it will also receive these powers. When the page is turned, the story will become the truth and begin," Miaka read aloud. Please Suzaku. Please let this work... Miaka lifted an trembling finger and turned the page. A red light engulfed her body. She could feel herself being drawn into the book yet again...
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Miaka slowly opened her eyes. She looked around. "I'm in Konan!" she exclaimed. She stood up and surveyed the land around her. "There's the capital!" she cried as she spotted a large city in the distance. Without thinking, Miaka sprinted towards the city. If I really am able to redo everything Hotohori will still be alive! I have to find him!
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"She did WHAT?" Keisuke's voice cried from the other side of the phone.
"She told me to call you and tell you she was going back into the book," Yui answered.
"What is she thinking?" Yui could tell Keisuke was exasperated.
"She wants to keep everyone from dying."
"She's trying to alter time that much? Does she have any idea how many problems that could cause?"
"I tried to stop her but she told me not to go anywhere near the book. She doesn't want me to be taken into the book again."
"That makes sense but still... the idiot," Keisuke sighed. "I'll be up there in a minute."
"Okay, see you soon."
"Jaa."
"Jaa," Yui hung up the phone. What was Miaka THINKING? She really is an idiot. It will be a miracle if she can get through this again.
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Miaka looked up at the gates of the city. "Sugoi... they're so big..." she said to herself. "I don't think I've been in this part of the city before." She slowly crept through the gates, careful not to let the guards see her. I don't want them to find me just yet.
As she entered the city, she saw exactly why she had never been there before. This must be the slums of the city...
"Hey there," a man said as he and a couple other men walked out of a bar. "Care to have a little fun with us?"
Shimatta! Miaka thought. They're going to... Miaka went with her first instinct; run.
"Hey! Come back here!"
How can this be happening? I just got here?How can this be happening? I'm the MIKO for Suzaku's sake!
"There's no escape for you now," one of the men said. Miaka looked around to find that she had run into a dead end.
"Now then..."
Tamahome...save me!
"Come on, we won't hurt you if you cooperate..."
Tamahome!
"Is that anyway to treat a lady?"
Miaka's green eyes widened with a mixture of surprise and happiness. "Tama..."
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Ew.. you know what I don't really like how that turned out... eck. Oh well, if you like it and want me to continue REVIEW!! Come one, click that little button! You know you want to!
-Meika
::For the one I adore::
