AN: After Nakago killed the emperor of Kutou (I'm not sure if he did or not but for the sake of this fic he did) he was going to become the emperor, but since he died his brother took over as emperor.


The Second Chapter of Suzaku
Neptune Princess


Chapter four: The Confession

" Nuriko!" Miaka screamed. Tasuki couldn't say anything, and just stared.

" Miaka, Tasuki!" Nuriko replied with as much excitement. Miaka ran straight for him with Tasuki at her heels. " Nuriko, you're not dead, you're alive! What happened?"

" Well, I was a spirit when I heard you were back, and that there was going to be a festival in your honor. I had decided to come already just to see how you were. Then, while I was on my horse (AN: in my fic spirits can ride horses.) I saw a red and blue light. After I looked back up to see what they were I realized that I could breath and feel the horse. That's when I knew I was alive."

As soon as Nuriko had mentioned the blue and red light Miaka remembered her dream earlier. She remembered that Seiryu had said that all of her dead seishi were alive. " So it's true," Miaka murmured. She hadn't intended for Nuriko and Tasuki to hear it, but they did.

" Nani? What do you mean Miaka?" Tasuki asked. " Oh, uh nothing. We can all discuss it later. Right now let's just enjoy the festival."

" Right," Nuriko said. " Uh Nuriko could you come here for a sec? Miaka wait right there," Tasuki said as he pulled Nuriko away from her. " Nuriko listen, now there's only one way to say this, could you please let me and Miaka enjoy the festival together, alone? I need to tell her something."

" Oh," Nuriko said with a knowing tone. " Right, okay sure thing. Have fun."

" Arigato Nuriko. I won't forget this. Oh choto, meet us at the palace kay?"

" Wakata," Nuriko replied. As he watched Tasuki's retreating back he couldn't help but regret what he'd done. He still loved Miaka, but she belonged with Tasuki. He even knew that when Miaka was with Tamahome. All Tamahome did was make Miaka cry, but Tasuki could always cheer her up.

As if on cue, Nuriko spotted Tamahome following Tasuki and Miaka. " Tamahome!" Nuriko called. Tamahome turned around and his jaw dropped. There stood Nuriko in the same robes he had died in, and his hair was still short.

" N..N..Nuriko! You're alive too?" he asked as he ran toward Nuriko. " Yup. I'm alive, now what do you mean too? Is Hotohori alive?"

" Yeah as a matter of fact. He's at the palace right now. We thought it might be too much of a shock if Miaka ran into him here." Tamahome stopped and looked at Nuriko and sighed. " She already saw you didn't she?" Nuriko nodded. " Oh well." Tamahome looked back to see where Tasuki and Miaka had gone. " Damn, I lost 'em."

" That's okay Tama, you can walk around with me. We can catch up on some stuff."

' This way I can make sure Tamahome doesn't ruin Miaka's night.' Though Nuriko had been a spirit he still knew that Tamahome was married and had a child. " Let's go watch that play!"

' This should by Tasuki plenty of time.'

" Tasuki, where's Nuriko," Miaka asked after swallowing her food.

" He had something he had to do, but he told me he'd see us at the palace." Tasuki and Miaka walked down the streets together happy as ever, passing hundreds of other happy people. Tasuki stole a glance at Miaka and blushed. Her cheeks were flushed from all the laughter and there wasn't a trace of sadness on her face at all.

" Come on Miaka, I want to show you something." Tasuki lead Miaka away from all the booths and lights and headed toward a hill just outside the city. He was a little worried about what Miaka would say and she would react, but he needed to do this.

They walked for about ten minutes before they came to the hill. " What are we doing here Tasuki?"

" Well, this is the best place to see the fireworks, and honestly, I have something to tell you."

" Really? It's funny. I have something I have to tell you too."

" Well you go first. You know ladies first."

" Okay." The couple walked up the hill and sat down, waiting for the fireworks. " Tasuki, this past day has been so crazy. First I learn Tamahome married Chi Fong, then I have to stay here after I summon Suzaku again, next all of my seishi are now alive, and finally I feel in love with you." At this Tasuki turned and looked at her.

" I mean, with all these things happening you were there for me. I feel that you would do anything for me."

" You're right, I would," he said in a whisper. Miaka and Tasuki looked at each other and realized what was happening. Their lips met in a passionate kiss. ' This is different, I've never been kissed like this before' Miaka thought as she continued to enjoy the feel of Tasuki's lips on hers.

Tasuki pulled Miaka closer to him as he felt her mouth open wider. They pulled slowly apart and looked into each other's eyes. It was as if they now had a connection deeper than anything else. When they looked into each others eyes it was like looking into each other's soul.

" That was," Tasuki began, but Miaka pressed her mouth onto his again and he couldn't finish his sentence. This time the kiss was more intense. Tasuki slipped his tongue into her mouth and a soft groan escaped from her. Their tongues danced as Tasuki held her head in his hands. The kiss ended and TAsuki and Miaka were gasping for breath.

Neither of them noticed the fireworks or the spy at the bottom of the hill behind them. Miaka leaned closer to Tasuki as he put his arm around her. " Aishteru Miaka" Tasuki whispered in her ear.

" Aishteru Tas," at that moment Miaka fell asleep. ' He, she must be very tried after today. I wouldn't blame her. She's had it rough.' Tasuki brushed a wisp of hair out of her face and gently picked her up. " Guess I should take her back," he said while walking down the hill towards the palace. The spy watched Tasuki leave and ran in the other direction; towards Kutou. It took him all night, but he made it.

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" Heka," the spy said to a blonde haired, green-eyed man sitting on the throne, " have done as you ordered and confirm it. The Priestess is now with a seishi known as Tasuki."

" Good," the man replied. " Now that she doesn't have the protection of Tamahome, it will be much easier for me to kill her. Nakago was a great brother, at least from the little memory I have he was, and she took him away from me. Now she will pay dearly for that." Zakago stood and raised his hand. And energy beam shot from his hand and straight through the spy.

" It's so hard to find good help these days," he said with a smirk. Zakago walked out of the throne room and into his chambers to meditate on his plan. ' You will die Priestess.'

Just then Miaka woke up. ' Zakago is out there trying to get me, but I won't let him. I must stay alive.' Miaka finally realized she was in her room and in her pajamas. ' I must have fallen asleep, and TAsuki brought me back here. Tasuki! Where is he?'

Miaka looked frantically around and saw Tasuki sitting on a chair next to her bed with his head on the pillow sleeping. She felt something in her hand and looked down. It was Tasuki holding her hand like he never wanted to let go. ' He's so cute and nice. I don't think he would ever make me cry. In fact, I've noticed that he hates to see me cry.'

Miaka looked at Tasuki's face and smiled as she saw that he was awake. " Ohayo Tasuki. Did you sleep well?"

" Of course I did, but who cares about me? Did you?"

" For one thing I care about you, and yes I slept fine."

Tasuki sat up and said, " I'll leave you now. You and I both need to change so I'll see you at breakfast."

" Okay," Miaka replied. Tasuki got up from his chair and walked out of the room. What he didn't know was that Hotohori was just around the corner. He had been listening in on their conversation and knew that Miaka had once again slipped through his fingers. " Ohayo Hotohori!" Hotohori jumped and turned around.

" Nuriko, you startled me! Don't sneak up on me like that!"

" So, you now know what's going on between Tasuki and Miaka ne?"

" Hai. Choto, how did you know they were together? And how are you alive?"

" Firstly, I saw them at the festival last night. Tasuki loves her very much sire. Even more so than you, me, or Tamahome. So I encouraged him and he made his move last night."

" You mean you love her, and Tamahome, as well as me?"

" Hai. There are reasons why she cannot be with us, but there is every reason why she should be with Tasuki. Let's go to breakfast. That's probably when all of these matters will be discussed and cleared up."

" We might as well. Being dead sure gives you an appetite." The two walked off just as Miaka was coming out of her room dressed in her high school uniform. " Ah. It's a beautiful morning," Miaka said to herself. ' Maybe later I can enjoy it with Tasuki.' She giggled at the thought. She had been so miserable the day before but now she had someone to help her.

Miaka had started walking towards the dining hall when she bumped into Tamahome. She had been so caught up in her thoughts that she wasn't looking up. " Oh. Gomene Tamahome. I wasn't watching where I was going. Anyway, let's get going I don't want to be late for," Miaka started to say but Tamahome had pressed his lips against hers.

Miaka backed away and screamed, " Tamahome, what are you doing, you have a wife and child!"

" Miaka, I'm sorry please forgive me. I realize now what I did was wrong. Please forgive me. I need you again, I'll do whatever you want just please, give me another chance."

' Tasuki, please come quick I need you' Miaka thought. Tasuki sat waiting in the dining hall when his heart stopped. ' Something's wrong with Miaka' he thought as he jumped out of his chair and flew past Hotohori and Nuriko, who had just made it to the dining hall.

" I wonder what that's about," Hotohori said as he watched Tasuki run down the hall. " Let's go find out, " Nuriko said in a mischievous voice. Hotohori nodded and they ran after Tasuki.

" I'm sorry Tamahome, I've moved on. It just can't work anymore." Tamahome stepped forward and took her hand when they heard Tasuki yelling, " Get away from 'er Tama!" Tamahome dropped her hand and stepped towards Tasuki. " Ohayo Tasuki," Tamahome said in a would be innocent voice.

" What do you think you're doin' with Miaka? You're married remember?" Tasuki asked as he reached Miaka.

" Looks like you are a bit more protective of Miaka since last night," Tamahome said with a glare.

" Hey Tama remember the fight we almost ahd? Let's have it now."

" You got it Tasuki, and you're gonna wish you had never touched Miaka." The group moved into a clearing for the fight.

" Miaka, whatever happens don't cry okay?" Tasuki said with a smile.

" All right," Miaka said. " I'll try at least."

" That's my girl." Tasuki kissed Miaka on the cheek and turned to face Tamahome.

" Let's get this over with."

" Miaka come over here so you won't get hurt," Nuriko said as he pulled Miaka over with him and Hotohori. After Miaka was out of the way Tamahome charged at Tasuki.

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AN: This plot is an original idea so I don't need anyone trying to say that I ripped off their idea because I didn't.