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Neptune Princess
Chapter two: Suprises "Aaahhh!" Miaka's screamed as her body suddenly appeared and fell right into Tasuki's arms. "Unh. Oh, hi Tasuki," the priestess said as she threw her arms around him. "It's so good to see you! How've you been? I missed you guys so much!" While she was talking, the startled Tasuki looked behind Miaka at his friend with a look of jealousy. Miaka noticed this and turned around. Facing her was her lover, Tamahome, in a fighting stance. The look of jealousy he had on his face quickly changed to happiness when he saw her face. "Konichiwa Tamahome!" Miaka squealed as she ran to him. ' I better wait until after I hug her one last time to tell her the news' Tamahome thought as the priestess launched into his waiting arms. " Konichiwa Miaka. It's been a while hasn't it?" " It has. I've missed you so much Tamahome! I was wondering if you had forgotten me. I know it's been five years for you and that's a long time to be apart." " Yes it is. Too long"
Tasuki watched on in disgust. He knew what had really happened during those five years. Tamahome, heart-broken that Miaka had left, had given up on her and went abroad. On his journeys he met and eventually married a girl named Chi Fong three years after Miaka's departure. They even had a daughter which they named Kegani.
' Damn it, I can't stand this. He's gonna break her heart when she finds out, but it's for the best.'
" Better stop playing with her and tell her the truth Tamahome," Tasuki yelled. Tamahome looked over at Tasuki and glared.
" What does he mean Tamahome?" Tamahome stared into the eyes of innocence as he looked at her. They looked so innocent and probing, he just couldn't do it. " Nothing. Tasuki doesn't mean anything right now. Let's go inside."
" Inside?" For the first time Miaka noticed her
surroundings. They were in the middle of the palace courtyard in Konan.
" Oh"
A frown came upon her face as she remembered Hotohori
and how he died. This was also the place were Miaka had first met him.
Tasuki, noticing this said, " Hey Miaka, just because he's not here physically doesn't mean he's not here in spirit. Besides, everyone'll be happy to see you. Prince Boushin has grown. He talks a lot now."
" Really?"
" Yeah. Come on I'll take you to you're old room."
" Okay." As Tasuki walked off with Miaka, Tamahome couldn't help but wonder what Tasuki was going to say to her.
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Miaka sat sobbing on her bed while Tasuki gently cradled her in his arms. While they were walking to her room, Tasuki told her all that had happened during the five years she had been away. " Miaka, just forget about him, he's no good. You know, he gave up on you, but I knew you'd come back," Tasuki said in a reassuring voice.
" Thanks for helping me Tasuki. Without you I don't know what I would've done." Miaka snuggled even closer to Tasuki, all the while not noticing the color rising in his cheeks.
' She's so fragile and gentle. Poor girl, that baka Tamahome doesn't deserve such a lovely woman.' Tasuki's thoughts were interrupted as he noticed Miaka looking up at him. ' Her eyes are so beautiful, even with the tears.' Tasuki thought to himself.
' His eyes, the feel of his arms, the sound of his voice, they're so gentle. I never felt such a feeling before, even with Tamahome I never felt this.' Miaka and Tasuki stared at each other for what seemed like an eternity. The door to Miaka's room opened, but only when the servant spoke did Miaka and Tasuki break their gaze.
" Priestess?"
Tasuki, embarrassed, took his arms off of her and got up. " I gotta go. Loads of stuff to do." And with that Tasuki walked past the servant and out the door. ' Oh Tasuki' Miaka found herself thinking about him when the servant spoke.
" Priestess," the servant said again. " There is a festival in the city tonight in your honor. "
" Thank you for telling me. I guess I'll be there."
" One more thing Priestess. His Highness would like to speak to you about why you are here."
" Really! Where is he?"
" Follow me please." Miaka and the servant walked out the door and down the corridor to Hotohori's room. " He's in here. You may go in now," the servant instructed. As soon as the doors opened, Miaka noticed a young boy of about seven and a transparent man in imperial robes. (AN:What a hottie!)
" Hotohori!" Miaka said as she rushed to the man, preparing to hug him. CRASH! Miaka has gone straight through him and tripped, falling face first onto the floor. " Itai!"
" Apparently you haven't changed much," Hotohori chuckled. He gazed at the girl he once and still did love very much. She was as beautiful as ever, even more so now. Then he remembered what Tamamhome had done and frowned. His thoughts were interrupted as Miaka and his son Prince Boushin started talking.
" Konichiwa Prince Boushin," Miaka said with a bow.
" It's nice to see you again Priestess," Prince Boushin replied.
" You haven't already forgotten me have you?" Hotohori asked with a smile.
" Oh, sorry Hotohori. The servant said you wanted to talk to me about why I am here."
" Yes. You see, when we killed Nakago we thought we were done, but it turns out he had a twin brother that no one knew about. His name is Zakago and he is planning revenge on you. Suzaku wants you to summon him once more and build a new empire in Kutou. Of course you must stay here to build the new empire. You cannot go back to your world once you have summoned Suzaku."
Miaka looked up, tears in her eyes, and asked, " Is that all you wanted to tell me?"
" Yes, you can go if you wish." Miaka ran out of the room and straight into Tasuki's arms. He had been standing outside the whole time and knew why she was crying. " Come on Miaka," he said in a soft gentle voice, " let's get you to your room. After you rest we can go to the festival and forget all of our troubles for awhile."
" Oh Tasuki, thank you," the Priestess said weakly. Then, just as the rounded the corner she collapsed. " Miaka! Miaka! Daijobou des ka? Onegai, stay with me!" Tasuki gently picked up the unconscience girl and took her to her room.
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