Prologue to The Wizard Of Suzaku
The various Celestial Warriors and other supporting characters are backstage putting on their costumes and getting their makeup done. There is a lot of tension in the air as show time draws nearer, and a few of them are upset about their roles.........
Tasuki:: Grumbling:: Chichiri, tell me again why we're doing this. It's stupid!
Chichiri: Because there are a lot of people who like to see things like this, you know.
And in any case, we have a lot of fans who want to see us in a story like this,
you know.
Tasuki:: Waving away the Nyan Nyan doing his makeup:: But still!!! I don't see why I
have to be the Cowardly Lion!! It's degrading! I should get to be someone better!
Chiriko: Like who, Tasuki?
Tasuki:: Grinning:: Like the Wizard of Suzaku, that's who! Everyone
knows I'm the best suited for the part!
Nakago:: Wearing a dark colored suit and hat:: You were cast for the
role most appropriate for you, so you should stop complaining.
Tasuki:: Angrily:: And just what's that s'pposed ta mean?!
Nakago:: Doesn't answer, just smirks::
Tasuki: Grrr... I'll fry that stupid smirk of yours right off yer
face!
:: Grabs for his Tessan::
Mitsukake:: From where he's getting his farmer's costume on:: Calm
down, Tasuki. After all, the Cowardly Lion isn't really cowardly...
he only thinks that he is, and so there is no shame in playing that
role.
Hotohori: Besides, the Wizard of Suzaku is supposed to be regal,
powerful, and beautiful..... and so I am obviously the most suited
for that role.
::Everyone sweatdrops::
Tamahome:: Grumbling:: We'd better be getting paid good money for
this embarrassment!
Nuriko:: Getting his purple hair done up in Dorothy's pigtails:: Oh,
you're impossible!!! Is that all you ever think of?!
Miaka: I still can't believe that you got cast for the starring
role, Nuriko!
Suboshi: There's no way I'm going to go out there as a stupid midget
and sing some dumb song!
Tasuki to Hotohori:: Exasperated:: Oh, give it a rest already!!
Hotohori: How dare you address your emperor in such a manner?!
Yui:: Dressed in a witch's outfit with green face-paint and a wart
on her face:: You guys should be happy with the roles you've been
cast for! You guys at least get to live for more than 5 seconds of
the movie! I get crushed by a house before anyone sees me! And after
that, all that they see is my arms!!!
Suboshi:: Holding up his weapon:: Shall I give the authors a taste
of my Meteor Balls, Lady Yui?
Ashitare:: Growling:: I don't see why you're all complaining... I
have to play the part of a week little dog!!
Tenkou:: Angry:: I have been demoted from the role of a demi-god to
the role of a servant!!!
Tasuki: C'mon, Hotohori! I can take ya on any day!
::Tasuki pulls out his fan and waves it at Hotohori, who has
drawn his sword. They face off. Suboshi has started looking for the
authors with his Meteor Balls out and ready to mangle::
Chichiri:: holding up his hands placatingly:: Calm down, you know!
There's no reason to get so violent and emotional over this, you
know! All of our roles are important!
::Everyone stops and looks at Chichiri::
Chichiri: Let's not fight, you know! Tasuki, the Cowardly Lion is a
very popular character! Yui, you have an important role, you know!
Without the Wicked Witch of the East's dying, the Wicked Witch of
the West wouldn't have any reason to go after Dorothy! Suboshi, the
munchkins are also important and well-liked characters so calm down,
you know!
Tasuki:: Suspiciously:: How come he's defending the author's so
much?
Tomo: Isn't it obvious? It's because they're girls. He's just trying
to impress them, although I really don't see why, as girls have
never held much interest for me.
::He finishes putting on his monkey costume, and practices
making doubles of himself with his illusions::
Tasuki: o.O;; Uh... no comment.......
Chichiri:: Turning to them:: I'm not showing off, you know! I'm just
trying to keep the peace, you know!
Youthened Tokake: I'm far more appealing to the girls, anyway!
Hotohori:: Scornfully:: I don't see how that could be...
Soi: You're a married man, Tokake... I'd hate to be you if Subaru
heard you say that...
Miboshi:: Smiling as though he thinks his idea is funny:: Yeah, then
she'll feed you to Ashitare here!
Ashitare:: licking his lips:: Yes... young flesh is so very
tender... and I could use something to eat!
Tokake:: Turns pale and shuts up::
Tomo:: Evilly:: What? Nothing more to say? Ha! So you're not so sure
of yourself after all! ::Laughs his trademark Tomo laugh::
Amiboshi:: Anyway... our roles aren't really that bad.
Tomo: You're the one to talk. You don't have to play the part of a
bunch of flying apes!
Tasuki: I say we go get Miss Watase to get the authors... she at
least gave us all good parts. These girls don't know anything about
casting people! ::Grumbling:: Girls ain't nothin' but trouble!
:: At this point the two authors walk in::
Drachen Yami/Narrator: What was that, Tasuki?
Tasuki:: O.O;;; Jumps:: GAH!!! Don't do that!! You near about gave
me a heart attack!!
Drachen Yami/Narrator: Good! It serves you right, you pyromanic
bandit!
Patti/Author 2: We just came in to see how you guys (and girls) were
doing. Show time is coming up soon!
Chichiri: We're doing just fine, you know! We're almost ready!
Drachen Yami: That's good, I'm glad that everything is going well.
^_^
Tamahome: When are we getting paid for this, anyway??
Patti: Umm...... ^_^;;;
Chichiri: -_-;;; Would you quit worrying about money for once in
your life?!
Tamahome: Why should I? Cold Hard Cash...... It's my first love!!!
After all, money makes the world go rou....
:: He is interrupted by Chichiri hitting him on the head with
his Shakujou (staff) , knocking him out::
Drachen Yami: Thank you, Chichiri. ^_^ By the way... the straw of
your outfit doesn't bother you, does it?
Chichiri:: Cheerfully:: No, it's fine, you know!
Drachen Yami: That's good. ^_^
Tomo:: To the others in a carrying stage whisper:: I think that
Chichri's buttering up the authors worked... I think that that girl
has a crush on him!
Drachen Yami: =O.O= ...........
Patti:: Laughs::
Tasuki: Ha ha! No wonder she's here! That also explains why Chichiri
got one of the leading roles!
Yui: Then I bet the other girl likes Nuriko, right? As he's the
star?
Patti: =O.O= .............. Uh.....
Drachen Yami:: Stifles a laugh, still embarrassed::
Nakago: Well, if that's the case, then what about you? You have one
of the leading roles, as well. Does that mean that one of them likes
you as well?
Tasuki: uh....
Nuriko: Well, if all of this is true, then I have a lot more fans
than any of you! They must really like me, as I'm the star! ^_^.
::Everyone looks at Nuriko::
Nuriko: And I don't blame them... after all, I'm the strongest, most
talented and the most beautiful one here aside from his highness!
^_^.
::Everyone sweatdrops::
Miaka: I thought you gave up on all of that!
Amiboshi: Uhmmm... well... what about Tasuki, then?
Tomo:: Points to the narrator:: Well... as she likes Chichiri....
Youthened Subaru: And she likes Nuriko...
Tasuki: We're not talking about them! What about me?!
Drachen Yami: =o.o= what does it matter, you don't like girls
anyway, right?
Tasuki: .......
Chiriko: Clearly, they both like you, Tasuki. And the same goes for
Mitsukake!
Tama: Meow!
Patti: =o.o= Let's just drop the subject for now, ok? The show is
due to start here soon! We can always discuss this later!
Suboshi:: Stubbornly:: So I take it that if that's how we were cast,
then you two must not like those of us who were cast as munchkins
very much!
Patti: Suboshi, we like the munchkins!
Drachen Yami: So chill out, ok?
Suboshi: Why shou....
Amiboshi:: Interrupting:: Brother, we shouldn't worry about it! I
think they're telling the truth, so we should believe them!
Drachen Yami: Yes. You were cast to either fit your characters or
for comical purposes. So please relax, ok? So if everyone's
happy......
Tenkou: Wait a moment! I will NOT play the part of a lowly
servant!!! I am practically a god for crying out loud, and you cast
me as a servant?!
Suzaku: You are not a god, Tenkou... have you already forgotten
that? We four gods only let you out of your prison so you could have
a break, and be part of a show for a short time again...so do not
press your luck, or your punishment will be worse.
Seiryuu, Genbu, and Byakko: That's right... we have had plenty of
time to think of a new type of punishment for you.... and we can
guarantee that you won't like it!
Tenkou: O.O
Drachen Yami: It serves you right for what you did to Chichiri,
Tasuki, Miaka, Tamahome and the others, so just live with it! So
listen to what they said!
Tenkou: I will no...
Drachen Yami: You WILL! If you don't, I'll have Suzaku turn you into
one of the monkeys, and you can help Tomo! I'm sure he wouldn't mind
at all! And you won't be changed back at the end either! Do I make
myself clear?!
Tenkou:: Thinks dark thoughts, but says nothing more::
...................
Chiriko: I agree completely. Let's finish getting ready, and get
the show rolling!
Chichiri: Yes, we should continue, you know.
::He goes back to getting his costume on.::
::There is a banging on the door::
Koji: Knock knock. Who's there? It's Genrou's buddy Koji, here with
the extra makeup that was ordered. Oh, Koji, come on in! Thank you.
:: The door opens to reveal Koji already in his costume,
bearing a tray with extra makeup on it, and everyone sweatdrops at
his self-held-conversation.::
Patti: Anyway, we'll let you guys finish getting ready...
:: The two authors turn to go::
Nyan Nyans:: Popping out of the air and jumping about excitedly::
We'll help! We'll help! Make you look cool! Fix up your makeup!
We'll..... AIIIIEEEeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!
::The Nyan's are booted out of the room into orbit by
Taiitsukun::
Taiitsukun: Humph. We can manage just fine without your help, thank
you!
Drachen Yami: Ummm.... Taiitsukun... we needed those Nyan Nyan's for
the Lullaby League, and you just booted them into orbit! Now what
will we do?!
Chichiri:: Cheerfully:: ^_^ Don't worry, you know! I'll get them
down in a minute, you know, so don't you worry about a thing, ok?
Drachen Yami:: Relieved:: Thank you, Chichiri. ^_^
Patti: Yes, thank you, Chichiri.
:: They leave::
Tamahome:: Just waking up:: Thank goodness they're gone. Hey! They
never answered my question!!
Miaka: Why do you still care so much about money anyway, Tamahome?
Tamahome: Because I have to take care of you now, don't I?
Miaka:: Dreamy like:: Tamahome.......
Tamahome:: Dreamy like:: Miaka.......
Tasuki:: Makes gagging noises::
Everyone else sweatdrops...............
Introducing the Wizard of Suzaku
Drachen Yami/Narrator:: Steps up onto the lighted stage into the
spotlight and takes a deep breath:: Ladies and gentleman, boys and
girls, anime fanatics, Wizard of Oz and Fushigi Yugi fans alike.... We
are proud to present..... DADADADA!!!!!
THE WIZARD OF SUZAKU!!! The characters of Miss Watase's
popular Fushigi Yugi manga, video and OVA series have been gathered
and cast in this story for your entertainment purposes! We will
even be adding in scenes that the producers cut out of the original
version of the Wizard of Oz due to funding and length problems, as
well as some other elements from other shows. So you'll be getting
that extra bonus along with some Bishounen actors!
::Wild cheers and clapping::
::Patti joins Drachen Yami on the stage::
Patti: But just as a warning: We cannot be held responsible for
accidental fits of favoritism... we are human, after all. By no
means is the Wizard of Suzaku a part of that infamous genre of anime
known as hentai. We will use perversions as we see fit. Nuriko!
Nuriko! C-Can I have your autograph? Better yet, why don't you come
a little closer...... ::Purrs::
Drachen Yami: ^_^;;; Thank you, Patti! And with that in mind, we
shall now hand the show over to that Bishounen and talented guy
Chichiri and his comrades!!!
Tomo:: Stage whisper from behind the curtain that carries through
the theatre:: I told you she has a crush on him! And that the other
girl does too! :: Cackles::
Drachen Yami: =^_^= Eh.... Um....
Patti:: Stifles a laugh:: =^_^= On with the show!
Drachen Yami: Um... yes! On with the show!
Drachen Yami and Patti: And so, without further ado, we present: The
Wizard of Suzaku!!!! Enjoy!!!
::Audience laughs, and claps wildly as the authors make their way
off-stage::
The various Celestial Warriors and other supporting characters are backstage putting on their costumes and getting their makeup done. There is a lot of tension in the air as show time draws nearer, and a few of them are upset about their roles.........
Tasuki:: Grumbling:: Chichiri, tell me again why we're doing this. It's stupid!
Chichiri: Because there are a lot of people who like to see things like this, you know.
And in any case, we have a lot of fans who want to see us in a story like this,
you know.
Tasuki:: Waving away the Nyan Nyan doing his makeup:: But still!!! I don't see why I
have to be the Cowardly Lion!! It's degrading! I should get to be someone better!
Chiriko: Like who, Tasuki?
Tasuki:: Grinning:: Like the Wizard of Suzaku, that's who! Everyone
knows I'm the best suited for the part!
Nakago:: Wearing a dark colored suit and hat:: You were cast for the
role most appropriate for you, so you should stop complaining.
Tasuki:: Angrily:: And just what's that s'pposed ta mean?!
Nakago:: Doesn't answer, just smirks::
Tasuki: Grrr... I'll fry that stupid smirk of yours right off yer
face!
:: Grabs for his Tessan::
Mitsukake:: From where he's getting his farmer's costume on:: Calm
down, Tasuki. After all, the Cowardly Lion isn't really cowardly...
he only thinks that he is, and so there is no shame in playing that
role.
Hotohori: Besides, the Wizard of Suzaku is supposed to be regal,
powerful, and beautiful..... and so I am obviously the most suited
for that role.
::Everyone sweatdrops::
Tamahome:: Grumbling:: We'd better be getting paid good money for
this embarrassment!
Nuriko:: Getting his purple hair done up in Dorothy's pigtails:: Oh,
you're impossible!!! Is that all you ever think of?!
Miaka: I still can't believe that you got cast for the starring
role, Nuriko!
Suboshi: There's no way I'm going to go out there as a stupid midget
and sing some dumb song!
Tasuki to Hotohori:: Exasperated:: Oh, give it a rest already!!
Hotohori: How dare you address your emperor in such a manner?!
Yui:: Dressed in a witch's outfit with green face-paint and a wart
on her face:: You guys should be happy with the roles you've been
cast for! You guys at least get to live for more than 5 seconds of
the movie! I get crushed by a house before anyone sees me! And after
that, all that they see is my arms!!!
Suboshi:: Holding up his weapon:: Shall I give the authors a taste
of my Meteor Balls, Lady Yui?
Ashitare:: Growling:: I don't see why you're all complaining... I
have to play the part of a week little dog!!
Tenkou:: Angry:: I have been demoted from the role of a demi-god to
the role of a servant!!!
Tasuki: C'mon, Hotohori! I can take ya on any day!
::Tasuki pulls out his fan and waves it at Hotohori, who has
drawn his sword. They face off. Suboshi has started looking for the
authors with his Meteor Balls out and ready to mangle::
Chichiri:: holding up his hands placatingly:: Calm down, you know!
There's no reason to get so violent and emotional over this, you
know! All of our roles are important!
::Everyone stops and looks at Chichiri::
Chichiri: Let's not fight, you know! Tasuki, the Cowardly Lion is a
very popular character! Yui, you have an important role, you know!
Without the Wicked Witch of the East's dying, the Wicked Witch of
the West wouldn't have any reason to go after Dorothy! Suboshi, the
munchkins are also important and well-liked characters so calm down,
you know!
Tasuki:: Suspiciously:: How come he's defending the author's so
much?
Tomo: Isn't it obvious? It's because they're girls. He's just trying
to impress them, although I really don't see why, as girls have
never held much interest for me.
::He finishes putting on his monkey costume, and practices
making doubles of himself with his illusions::
Tasuki: o.O;; Uh... no comment.......
Chichiri:: Turning to them:: I'm not showing off, you know! I'm just
trying to keep the peace, you know!
Youthened Tokake: I'm far more appealing to the girls, anyway!
Hotohori:: Scornfully:: I don't see how that could be...
Soi: You're a married man, Tokake... I'd hate to be you if Subaru
heard you say that...
Miboshi:: Smiling as though he thinks his idea is funny:: Yeah, then
she'll feed you to Ashitare here!
Ashitare:: licking his lips:: Yes... young flesh is so very
tender... and I could use something to eat!
Tokake:: Turns pale and shuts up::
Tomo:: Evilly:: What? Nothing more to say? Ha! So you're not so sure
of yourself after all! ::Laughs his trademark Tomo laugh::
Amiboshi:: Anyway... our roles aren't really that bad.
Tomo: You're the one to talk. You don't have to play the part of a
bunch of flying apes!
Tasuki: I say we go get Miss Watase to get the authors... she at
least gave us all good parts. These girls don't know anything about
casting people! ::Grumbling:: Girls ain't nothin' but trouble!
:: At this point the two authors walk in::
Drachen Yami/Narrator: What was that, Tasuki?
Tasuki:: O.O;;; Jumps:: GAH!!! Don't do that!! You near about gave
me a heart attack!!
Drachen Yami/Narrator: Good! It serves you right, you pyromanic
bandit!
Patti/Author 2: We just came in to see how you guys (and girls) were
doing. Show time is coming up soon!
Chichiri: We're doing just fine, you know! We're almost ready!
Drachen Yami: That's good, I'm glad that everything is going well.
^_^
Tamahome: When are we getting paid for this, anyway??
Patti: Umm...... ^_^;;;
Chichiri: -_-;;; Would you quit worrying about money for once in
your life?!
Tamahome: Why should I? Cold Hard Cash...... It's my first love!!!
After all, money makes the world go rou....
:: He is interrupted by Chichiri hitting him on the head with
his Shakujou (staff) , knocking him out::
Drachen Yami: Thank you, Chichiri. ^_^ By the way... the straw of
your outfit doesn't bother you, does it?
Chichiri:: Cheerfully:: No, it's fine, you know!
Drachen Yami: That's good. ^_^
Tomo:: To the others in a carrying stage whisper:: I think that
Chichri's buttering up the authors worked... I think that that girl
has a crush on him!
Drachen Yami: =O.O= ...........
Patti:: Laughs::
Tasuki: Ha ha! No wonder she's here! That also explains why Chichiri
got one of the leading roles!
Yui: Then I bet the other girl likes Nuriko, right? As he's the
star?
Patti: =O.O= .............. Uh.....
Drachen Yami:: Stifles a laugh, still embarrassed::
Nakago: Well, if that's the case, then what about you? You have one
of the leading roles, as well. Does that mean that one of them likes
you as well?
Tasuki: uh....
Nuriko: Well, if all of this is true, then I have a lot more fans
than any of you! They must really like me, as I'm the star! ^_^.
::Everyone looks at Nuriko::
Nuriko: And I don't blame them... after all, I'm the strongest, most
talented and the most beautiful one here aside from his highness!
^_^.
::Everyone sweatdrops::
Miaka: I thought you gave up on all of that!
Amiboshi: Uhmmm... well... what about Tasuki, then?
Tomo:: Points to the narrator:: Well... as she likes Chichiri....
Youthened Subaru: And she likes Nuriko...
Tasuki: We're not talking about them! What about me?!
Drachen Yami: =o.o= what does it matter, you don't like girls
anyway, right?
Tasuki: .......
Chiriko: Clearly, they both like you, Tasuki. And the same goes for
Mitsukake!
Tama: Meow!
Patti: =o.o= Let's just drop the subject for now, ok? The show is
due to start here soon! We can always discuss this later!
Suboshi:: Stubbornly:: So I take it that if that's how we were cast,
then you two must not like those of us who were cast as munchkins
very much!
Patti: Suboshi, we like the munchkins!
Drachen Yami: So chill out, ok?
Suboshi: Why shou....
Amiboshi:: Interrupting:: Brother, we shouldn't worry about it! I
think they're telling the truth, so we should believe them!
Drachen Yami: Yes. You were cast to either fit your characters or
for comical purposes. So please relax, ok? So if everyone's
happy......
Tenkou: Wait a moment! I will NOT play the part of a lowly
servant!!! I am practically a god for crying out loud, and you cast
me as a servant?!
Suzaku: You are not a god, Tenkou... have you already forgotten
that? We four gods only let you out of your prison so you could have
a break, and be part of a show for a short time again...so do not
press your luck, or your punishment will be worse.
Seiryuu, Genbu, and Byakko: That's right... we have had plenty of
time to think of a new type of punishment for you.... and we can
guarantee that you won't like it!
Tenkou: O.O
Drachen Yami: It serves you right for what you did to Chichiri,
Tasuki, Miaka, Tamahome and the others, so just live with it! So
listen to what they said!
Tenkou: I will no...
Drachen Yami: You WILL! If you don't, I'll have Suzaku turn you into
one of the monkeys, and you can help Tomo! I'm sure he wouldn't mind
at all! And you won't be changed back at the end either! Do I make
myself clear?!
Tenkou:: Thinks dark thoughts, but says nothing more::
...................
Chiriko: I agree completely. Let's finish getting ready, and get
the show rolling!
Chichiri: Yes, we should continue, you know.
::He goes back to getting his costume on.::
::There is a banging on the door::
Koji: Knock knock. Who's there? It's Genrou's buddy Koji, here with
the extra makeup that was ordered. Oh, Koji, come on in! Thank you.
:: The door opens to reveal Koji already in his costume,
bearing a tray with extra makeup on it, and everyone sweatdrops at
his self-held-conversation.::
Patti: Anyway, we'll let you guys finish getting ready...
:: The two authors turn to go::
Nyan Nyans:: Popping out of the air and jumping about excitedly::
We'll help! We'll help! Make you look cool! Fix up your makeup!
We'll..... AIIIIEEEeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!
::The Nyan's are booted out of the room into orbit by
Taiitsukun::
Taiitsukun: Humph. We can manage just fine without your help, thank
you!
Drachen Yami: Ummm.... Taiitsukun... we needed those Nyan Nyan's for
the Lullaby League, and you just booted them into orbit! Now what
will we do?!
Chichiri:: Cheerfully:: ^_^ Don't worry, you know! I'll get them
down in a minute, you know, so don't you worry about a thing, ok?
Drachen Yami:: Relieved:: Thank you, Chichiri. ^_^
Patti: Yes, thank you, Chichiri.
:: They leave::
Tamahome:: Just waking up:: Thank goodness they're gone. Hey! They
never answered my question!!
Miaka: Why do you still care so much about money anyway, Tamahome?
Tamahome: Because I have to take care of you now, don't I?
Miaka:: Dreamy like:: Tamahome.......
Tamahome:: Dreamy like:: Miaka.......
Tasuki:: Makes gagging noises::
Everyone else sweatdrops...............
Introducing the Wizard of Suzaku
Drachen Yami/Narrator:: Steps up onto the lighted stage into the
spotlight and takes a deep breath:: Ladies and gentleman, boys and
girls, anime fanatics, Wizard of Oz and Fushigi Yugi fans alike.... We
are proud to present..... DADADADA!!!!!
THE WIZARD OF SUZAKU!!! The characters of Miss Watase's
popular Fushigi Yugi manga, video and OVA series have been gathered
and cast in this story for your entertainment purposes! We will
even be adding in scenes that the producers cut out of the original
version of the Wizard of Oz due to funding and length problems, as
well as some other elements from other shows. So you'll be getting
that extra bonus along with some Bishounen actors!
::Wild cheers and clapping::
::Patti joins Drachen Yami on the stage::
Patti: But just as a warning: We cannot be held responsible for
accidental fits of favoritism... we are human, after all. By no
means is the Wizard of Suzaku a part of that infamous genre of anime
known as hentai. We will use perversions as we see fit. Nuriko!
Nuriko! C-Can I have your autograph? Better yet, why don't you come
a little closer...... ::Purrs::
Drachen Yami: ^_^;;; Thank you, Patti! And with that in mind, we
shall now hand the show over to that Bishounen and talented guy
Chichiri and his comrades!!!
Tomo:: Stage whisper from behind the curtain that carries through
the theatre:: I told you she has a crush on him! And that the other
girl does too! :: Cackles::
Drachen Yami: =^_^= Eh.... Um....
Patti:: Stifles a laugh:: =^_^= On with the show!
Drachen Yami: Um... yes! On with the show!
Drachen Yami and Patti: And so, without further ado, we present: The
Wizard of Suzaku!!!! Enjoy!!!
::Audience laughs, and claps wildly as the authors make their way
off-stage::
