Hi, everyone! I'm so sorry it took me so long to get this chapter out!!!
I was suffering from a classic case of writer's block - I hope you can
forgive me! Anyway, if you're a Mitsukake fan or know one, please read
and/or recommend this chapter to others, as I've given him (drumroll,
please) a PERSONALITY!!! Er, well, it's a start on one. Yea! Let's hear
it for the Suzaku healer!!!
Disclaimer: If you do not know by now that the amazing Yu Watase is the creator and owner of Fushigi Yuugi by now, I can't help you. That's all I'm saying on the matter, now or any other time.
Oh, and any dialogue in [] is English, and anything in () is me, k?
Chapter 6
"Your Highness, I wondered if I might ask a favor of you."
Hotohori was surprised to hear such a request from Kayami. However, he immediately replied, "Of course."
She smiled gratefully. "Thank you." Pulling a folded piece of paper from her pocket and holding it out, she said, "Would you please give this to Tenwei? I am sure she'd be happy to know that I'm back in this world."
Back in this world? Hotohori's curiosity was awakened; Kayami had been here before? Well, that was obvious, since she knew Chichiri. But how? When exactly was this? And who was Tenwei? The emperor's mind raced.
"Your Highness?"
Kayami's voice roused Hotohori from his thoughts. The woman was peering at him concernedly, probably because he'd not yet given her an answer. "Forgive me; I was distracted," he apologized swiftly. Taking the paper, he continued, "I would be happy to give this to. . .Tenwei, was it?"
"Yes, Your Highness," Kayami replied. After a moment's hesitation, she inquired quietly, "Your Highness, do you know who Tenwei is?"
For a second, Hotohori was tempted to exclaim, 'Of course! Who doesn't?!' However, he was not a man who told untruths. Instead, he answered, "I'm afraid that I do not."
An emotion flickered over Kayami's face. Hotohori thought it might have been disbelief or maybe anger. But it disappeared far too quickly for him to get a clear look; Kayami was once again outwardly calm.
"She is a maid in your palace, Your Highness. I thank you in advance for seeing that she receives my note." Kayami's voice was serene, with not a trace of any other emotion. She bowed to Hotohori, who nodded once in return, his eyebrows furrowed slightly.
Then, it was time to leave. Everyone waved good-bye to Hotohori as the ship pulled away from Konan. He held one hand up in a farewell gesture, while the other gripped Miaka's teddy bear, all the while praying to Suzaku for their safe return, the Priestess especially.
When Hotohori was just a tiny dot on the horizon, Kayami turned away. A thought had occurred to her, and it presented a potential problem.
"Is something wrong? You look.troubled."
Kayami looked up to meet Mitsukake's eyes. They were full of concern.
Kayami smiled a little. "I'm fine," she told him. "It's just that I was wondering if this boat has enough room to accommodate two more women. Or rather, one more, if need be. I would be willing to give up my bed for Rayna; she needs the luxury. But I myself can sleep anywhere."
Although this really was one of Kayami's worries, she was just talking to be talking. Her thoughts were of Tenwei and Hotohori. I don't know why I'm annoyed. Hotohori is the emperor; he doesn't have to concern himself with commoners like Tenwei. His main priority is Konan's well-being.
But he should, her conscience whispered. An emperor should have connections with everyone, especially those within his palace. Come on, admit it, Kayami. You're angry because Hotohori doesn't view Tenwei or the other servants as real people. They're just pieces of property that obediently and automatically do his bidding.
That isn't true, Kayami answered herself, irritated with her own feelings.
Isn't it? Came the reply.
"Well, I'm sure there will be plentiful accommodations for both of you ladies," Mitsukake said, his voice breaking into her thoughts.
When Kayami merely nodded distractedly, he asked, a little more urgently, "Are you sure you're all right?"
Brown eyes met brown eyes for a moment, and then Kayami spoke. "Mitsukake, you just met me. No offense or anything, but why are you so concerned with my well-being?"
He smiled faintly. "I'm a healer. Any wounds, physical or mental, are ones that I strive to mend. Also, I look after everyone's well-being, whether I've known them for 5 minutes or 5 years." (A/N: Does this just sound totally insane, or is it okay? Tell me, s'il vous plait!)
Kayami smiled a bit shyly in return. "Thank you for your thoughtfulness, Mitsukake," she said, genuinely grateful. "But this is a problem I need to solve on my own. If I need someone to talk to, I know where to find you. After all, we are stuck on a boat."
Tama meowed, and Mitsukake chuckled. Smiling fully now, Kayami reached out to pet the little cat perched on his shoulder, excused herself, and moved away.
I'm imagining things, she told herself. Hotohori is a good man, or else he wouldn't be the emperor of Konan. I'm just being too hard on him. Rayna does say that I'm too much of a feminist sometimes.
Satisfied, she began to walk toward Chichiri, to talk with him and catch up. It would be a lie to say that she wasn't completely happy to be within his company again. However, her inner voice took this realization and ran with it.
Don't get too close, it chided. He may be a friend, but he's still male. Beware! Always remember to keep your distance!
For a split second, Kayami paused, unsure of what to do. Just be on your guard, she commanded herself. Then she was moving forward again, vowing to do just that.
She finally reached Chichiri and had opened her mouth to speak when her phone rang again. Closing her mouth, with an apologetic look to her friend, she answered it. Please, let it be someone other than Miku...
"Hello?"
"Hi, Kayami!"
"Oh, hey, Keira! What's up, girlfriend?"
"Oh, Kayami, you'll never guess what Perushi did today!!! He is SOOO sweet!!!"
As the two women began to discuss the current happenings of Keira's love life, Chichiri turned to look out at the sea, never allowing his disappointment in not being able to speak to Kayami show. (And if you're thinking, DUH, HE HAS A MASK, think outside of the box, k? ^_^)
~*~*~
Miaka's stomach declared it to be lunchtime sometime later, so everyone went inside to the dining room of the spacious boat. The twins (aka the sisters) marveled at the fact that the boat had almost all the comforts of the Konan palace, although it was, of course, much smaller.
"Hotohori went all out on this trip, didn't he?" Rayna asked Tasuki, who happened to be standing next to her.
The redhead shook his head, "No, I think this is the boat he uses for everything. He is the Emperor, ya know."
"I know," she replied. "But..still." Tasuki just shrugged.
Everyone sat down, and Kayami found herself seated in between a monk and a child prodigy. Rayna had a bandit on her right, and a healer on her left. What a combination, both sisters thought simultaneously.
Miaka attacked her food with her usual display of manners (ha ha, NOT) while everybody else ate a bit more delicately. All, thanks to Nuriko, proclaimed the meal excellent. When the plates were empty, Kayami and Rayna stood up and started to clear dishes away. They soon noticed that everyone was still sitting, looking at them.
Rayna glanced around, then continuing what she was doing, casually asked her sister, "[Is there something I should be aware of? Some ancient Chinese tradition we're breaking?]"
Kayami looked up and answered, "[I don't think so. Just be cool.]"
This made Rayna smirk. Quoting Ninja Turtles, she yelped, "[Cool?! Daddio, we are FROZEN!]"
Her sister couldn't help but laugh. Switching back to Chinese, she asked, "You still remember that? That was so long ago."
Indignantly, Rayna said, "Of course! The only show I watched more than Ninja Turtles back then was Sailor Moon."
"Which you still watch on occasion, I might add."
"Hey, you watch with me, so you can't say anything."
Kayami put her hands up in surrender. "Okay, okay, I give. Sheesh."
Rayna decided then to be her usual bold self. She put her hands on her hips, looked around at the Priestess and her seishi, and asked loudly, "What's up with you people? Why are you looking at us like we have three heads or something?"
Looking a bit sheepish, Nuriko answered, "I think we were all waiting for servants to do it. I guess we forgot there aren't any here."
The sisters looked at each other for a long moment.
**I knew it.**
**Calm down, Mi-mi. They can't be blamed for their upbringing.**
**You're right. ::mental sigh:: Sorry.**
**It's okay. I know how you feel about this stuff.**
Out loud, Kayami asked cheerfully, "Who's up for dessert?"
"ME!" (All in chorus)
"Okay, but you have to wait until I make it, all right?"
(Identical groans)
"Sorry, but these things don't just pop out of thin air, you know?"
~*~*~
Rayna volunteered to help Kayami make dessert, leaving everyone else where they were. Coincidentally, both sisters were now gone, making it possible for the others to talk about them. (Hey, like you don't talk about people when they're not there! And it's not like gossip!)
After they were out of earshot, Tamahome turned to Miaka and asked, "So, how do you know those two?"
"Well," Miaka began, "Kayami is my English teacher in my world. She teaches us how to read and write English. Kayami also teaches my dance class. I know Rayna because she comes into class sometimes, and we've become friends."
"English?" repeated Nuriko, bemused. "Dance class? What are those?"
"Uh..well..ummm.."
As Miaka tried to give an explanation that made sense, Chichiri was deep in thought. He had felt an unusual power dwelling within the two sisters, and it puzzled him. Then again, there was something remarkable about Miaka's chi as well. Come to think of it, the power stored in the three females had an extremely similar feel to it..
~*~*~
Meanwhile, in the kitchen Kayami and Rayna were looking around, a bit dismayed. Neither one of them had found anything that they could make dessert with so far.
"Why don't they have any sweet food on this boat?!" cried Rayna, frustrated. "I don't think any of us need a diet right now!"
Kayami sighed. "I admit it is a little strange ("A LITTLE!"), but what can we do about it?"
Rayna froze, and then turned around slowly to face her sister, a mischievous look on her face. "You know, Mi-mi," she said, her expression becoming more impish, "we could..help out with the boat's dessert supply."
Kayami shook her head emphatically. "No way, José. Don't you remember that one time when you wanted some ice cream? You summoned so much it RAINED ice cream!"
Rayna smiled dreamily, recalling that day fondly. "Yeah. Remember the looks on the kids' faces? They were so excited."
"Their parents weren't. And, it was in news and headlines across America! 'Ice Cream Rain in Arizona is a Treat for All;' 'And today in Arizona, a strange phenomenon occurred: ice cream instead of rain fell from the sky, can you believe it, Ted? No, I can't, Jackie, it's absolutely amazing!'"
Rayna snapped back to the present. "Okay, I admit I overdid it a little, but that was like a lifetime ago ("What? That was last YEAR!"), and anyway, I'm a lot more advanced now."
Kayami was quiet for a moment, and then let out a sigh of defeat. "You're right. Go for it. But if it starts raining éclairs, I can't be blamed."
"Fair enough," agreed her twin. Grinning, she rubbed her hands together. "This should be fun."
~*~*~
Chichiri looked up abruptly as he sensed a rather large burst of power. He tried to clear his mind so he could identify its source. Nuriko noticed his concentration and asked, "What's going on, Chichiri?"
"I just felt a large outburst of ki, no da," he replied.
"Oh. Is that bad?"
"I'm not sure yet, no da."
Just then, Rayna reentered the room, pulling a single earphone out of her pocket and inserting it into her left ear as she walked. The earphone was connected to her MP3 player, also in her pocket, and she turned it on. The 17-year-old hummed along as Saves the Day's "At Your Funeral" began to play.
Rayna reached her seat and flopped down into it, sprawling comfortably. Chichiri debated whether or not to ask her if she knew anything about the ki burst, but then decided against it for the time being.
Tasuki glanced over at the girl seated next to him. She was moving her head to the beat of the music, apparently uncaring that everyone was staring at her. Then it occurred to him that she had wanted to help with dessert, and yet here she was, sitting at the table, when the dish was obviously not finished. So why..? And then the answer came to him.
"You got kicked out of the kitchen, didn't you?"
Rayna turned to see Tasuki smirking at her, fangs and all. She decided to play Ms. Attitude. "What's it to you?"
His grin widened. "I bet you made a huge mess in there."
Against her will, her lips curled in a grin much like his own. "Unbelievably huge. You should've seen the look on Mi-mi's face!"
Both teens laughed.
As Rayna sat there, laughing with him, there was only one thought going around in her mind: Tasuki doesn't have to be angry to look hot!
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Well, there you have it - the long awaited chapter 6. Hope I get chapter 7 up a lot sooner! ::hugs:: That's for all of my reviewers, I love you guys! Look, I've got over 30 reviews!
Okay, as promised, here's my little advertisement for a few fics I think are awesome! Okay, so there's a lot of 'em - so sue me, I love a lot of fics!
*By the one and only Shadow Hawk:
Amber & Amethyst: I Will Always Be With You, and it's sequel, Amber & Emerald: Full Circle and One Wish, Five Lives (an unrelated story)
*By the lovely Fiery-Ice:
Where Do I Belong?
*By the talented Smack:
Wishful Thinking
*By the incredible Asty:
Hikari no Futari: A Couple's Guiding Light
*By the awesome TA Maxwell:
The Daughter of Suzaku
*By the wonderful Ai Yuukan:
Star Lovers (This one made me like Nakago more, READ IT if you don't like him, it helps!)
*By the angelic SacredAngel: (^_^)
Loveless Girl
*By the fantastic duo that is Ali Marie:
Modern Miko
*And by the remarkable Touki Yume:
Reunited - unfortunately, she has decided not to continue this one, but still read it; it'll blow your mind!
I'll probably be promoting even more fics in Chapter 7, but do yourselves a favor and check these out for now, okay? That's all for right now, so I'll see you later!
Don't forget to review, now, people! ^_^
~Cortney~
Disclaimer: If you do not know by now that the amazing Yu Watase is the creator and owner of Fushigi Yuugi by now, I can't help you. That's all I'm saying on the matter, now or any other time.
Oh, and any dialogue in [] is English, and anything in () is me, k?
Chapter 6
"Your Highness, I wondered if I might ask a favor of you."
Hotohori was surprised to hear such a request from Kayami. However, he immediately replied, "Of course."
She smiled gratefully. "Thank you." Pulling a folded piece of paper from her pocket and holding it out, she said, "Would you please give this to Tenwei? I am sure she'd be happy to know that I'm back in this world."
Back in this world? Hotohori's curiosity was awakened; Kayami had been here before? Well, that was obvious, since she knew Chichiri. But how? When exactly was this? And who was Tenwei? The emperor's mind raced.
"Your Highness?"
Kayami's voice roused Hotohori from his thoughts. The woman was peering at him concernedly, probably because he'd not yet given her an answer. "Forgive me; I was distracted," he apologized swiftly. Taking the paper, he continued, "I would be happy to give this to. . .Tenwei, was it?"
"Yes, Your Highness," Kayami replied. After a moment's hesitation, she inquired quietly, "Your Highness, do you know who Tenwei is?"
For a second, Hotohori was tempted to exclaim, 'Of course! Who doesn't?!' However, he was not a man who told untruths. Instead, he answered, "I'm afraid that I do not."
An emotion flickered over Kayami's face. Hotohori thought it might have been disbelief or maybe anger. But it disappeared far too quickly for him to get a clear look; Kayami was once again outwardly calm.
"She is a maid in your palace, Your Highness. I thank you in advance for seeing that she receives my note." Kayami's voice was serene, with not a trace of any other emotion. She bowed to Hotohori, who nodded once in return, his eyebrows furrowed slightly.
Then, it was time to leave. Everyone waved good-bye to Hotohori as the ship pulled away from Konan. He held one hand up in a farewell gesture, while the other gripped Miaka's teddy bear, all the while praying to Suzaku for their safe return, the Priestess especially.
When Hotohori was just a tiny dot on the horizon, Kayami turned away. A thought had occurred to her, and it presented a potential problem.
"Is something wrong? You look.troubled."
Kayami looked up to meet Mitsukake's eyes. They were full of concern.
Kayami smiled a little. "I'm fine," she told him. "It's just that I was wondering if this boat has enough room to accommodate two more women. Or rather, one more, if need be. I would be willing to give up my bed for Rayna; she needs the luxury. But I myself can sleep anywhere."
Although this really was one of Kayami's worries, she was just talking to be talking. Her thoughts were of Tenwei and Hotohori. I don't know why I'm annoyed. Hotohori is the emperor; he doesn't have to concern himself with commoners like Tenwei. His main priority is Konan's well-being.
But he should, her conscience whispered. An emperor should have connections with everyone, especially those within his palace. Come on, admit it, Kayami. You're angry because Hotohori doesn't view Tenwei or the other servants as real people. They're just pieces of property that obediently and automatically do his bidding.
That isn't true, Kayami answered herself, irritated with her own feelings.
Isn't it? Came the reply.
"Well, I'm sure there will be plentiful accommodations for both of you ladies," Mitsukake said, his voice breaking into her thoughts.
When Kayami merely nodded distractedly, he asked, a little more urgently, "Are you sure you're all right?"
Brown eyes met brown eyes for a moment, and then Kayami spoke. "Mitsukake, you just met me. No offense or anything, but why are you so concerned with my well-being?"
He smiled faintly. "I'm a healer. Any wounds, physical or mental, are ones that I strive to mend. Also, I look after everyone's well-being, whether I've known them for 5 minutes or 5 years." (A/N: Does this just sound totally insane, or is it okay? Tell me, s'il vous plait!)
Kayami smiled a bit shyly in return. "Thank you for your thoughtfulness, Mitsukake," she said, genuinely grateful. "But this is a problem I need to solve on my own. If I need someone to talk to, I know where to find you. After all, we are stuck on a boat."
Tama meowed, and Mitsukake chuckled. Smiling fully now, Kayami reached out to pet the little cat perched on his shoulder, excused herself, and moved away.
I'm imagining things, she told herself. Hotohori is a good man, or else he wouldn't be the emperor of Konan. I'm just being too hard on him. Rayna does say that I'm too much of a feminist sometimes.
Satisfied, she began to walk toward Chichiri, to talk with him and catch up. It would be a lie to say that she wasn't completely happy to be within his company again. However, her inner voice took this realization and ran with it.
Don't get too close, it chided. He may be a friend, but he's still male. Beware! Always remember to keep your distance!
For a split second, Kayami paused, unsure of what to do. Just be on your guard, she commanded herself. Then she was moving forward again, vowing to do just that.
She finally reached Chichiri and had opened her mouth to speak when her phone rang again. Closing her mouth, with an apologetic look to her friend, she answered it. Please, let it be someone other than Miku...
"Hello?"
"Hi, Kayami!"
"Oh, hey, Keira! What's up, girlfriend?"
"Oh, Kayami, you'll never guess what Perushi did today!!! He is SOOO sweet!!!"
As the two women began to discuss the current happenings of Keira's love life, Chichiri turned to look out at the sea, never allowing his disappointment in not being able to speak to Kayami show. (And if you're thinking, DUH, HE HAS A MASK, think outside of the box, k? ^_^)
~*~*~
Miaka's stomach declared it to be lunchtime sometime later, so everyone went inside to the dining room of the spacious boat. The twins (aka the sisters) marveled at the fact that the boat had almost all the comforts of the Konan palace, although it was, of course, much smaller.
"Hotohori went all out on this trip, didn't he?" Rayna asked Tasuki, who happened to be standing next to her.
The redhead shook his head, "No, I think this is the boat he uses for everything. He is the Emperor, ya know."
"I know," she replied. "But..still." Tasuki just shrugged.
Everyone sat down, and Kayami found herself seated in between a monk and a child prodigy. Rayna had a bandit on her right, and a healer on her left. What a combination, both sisters thought simultaneously.
Miaka attacked her food with her usual display of manners (ha ha, NOT) while everybody else ate a bit more delicately. All, thanks to Nuriko, proclaimed the meal excellent. When the plates were empty, Kayami and Rayna stood up and started to clear dishes away. They soon noticed that everyone was still sitting, looking at them.
Rayna glanced around, then continuing what she was doing, casually asked her sister, "[Is there something I should be aware of? Some ancient Chinese tradition we're breaking?]"
Kayami looked up and answered, "[I don't think so. Just be cool.]"
This made Rayna smirk. Quoting Ninja Turtles, she yelped, "[Cool?! Daddio, we are FROZEN!]"
Her sister couldn't help but laugh. Switching back to Chinese, she asked, "You still remember that? That was so long ago."
Indignantly, Rayna said, "Of course! The only show I watched more than Ninja Turtles back then was Sailor Moon."
"Which you still watch on occasion, I might add."
"Hey, you watch with me, so you can't say anything."
Kayami put her hands up in surrender. "Okay, okay, I give. Sheesh."
Rayna decided then to be her usual bold self. She put her hands on her hips, looked around at the Priestess and her seishi, and asked loudly, "What's up with you people? Why are you looking at us like we have three heads or something?"
Looking a bit sheepish, Nuriko answered, "I think we were all waiting for servants to do it. I guess we forgot there aren't any here."
The sisters looked at each other for a long moment.
**I knew it.**
**Calm down, Mi-mi. They can't be blamed for their upbringing.**
**You're right. ::mental sigh:: Sorry.**
**It's okay. I know how you feel about this stuff.**
Out loud, Kayami asked cheerfully, "Who's up for dessert?"
"ME!" (All in chorus)
"Okay, but you have to wait until I make it, all right?"
(Identical groans)
"Sorry, but these things don't just pop out of thin air, you know?"
~*~*~
Rayna volunteered to help Kayami make dessert, leaving everyone else where they were. Coincidentally, both sisters were now gone, making it possible for the others to talk about them. (Hey, like you don't talk about people when they're not there! And it's not like gossip!)
After they were out of earshot, Tamahome turned to Miaka and asked, "So, how do you know those two?"
"Well," Miaka began, "Kayami is my English teacher in my world. She teaches us how to read and write English. Kayami also teaches my dance class. I know Rayna because she comes into class sometimes, and we've become friends."
"English?" repeated Nuriko, bemused. "Dance class? What are those?"
"Uh..well..ummm.."
As Miaka tried to give an explanation that made sense, Chichiri was deep in thought. He had felt an unusual power dwelling within the two sisters, and it puzzled him. Then again, there was something remarkable about Miaka's chi as well. Come to think of it, the power stored in the three females had an extremely similar feel to it..
~*~*~
Meanwhile, in the kitchen Kayami and Rayna were looking around, a bit dismayed. Neither one of them had found anything that they could make dessert with so far.
"Why don't they have any sweet food on this boat?!" cried Rayna, frustrated. "I don't think any of us need a diet right now!"
Kayami sighed. "I admit it is a little strange ("A LITTLE!"), but what can we do about it?"
Rayna froze, and then turned around slowly to face her sister, a mischievous look on her face. "You know, Mi-mi," she said, her expression becoming more impish, "we could..help out with the boat's dessert supply."
Kayami shook her head emphatically. "No way, José. Don't you remember that one time when you wanted some ice cream? You summoned so much it RAINED ice cream!"
Rayna smiled dreamily, recalling that day fondly. "Yeah. Remember the looks on the kids' faces? They were so excited."
"Their parents weren't. And, it was in news and headlines across America! 'Ice Cream Rain in Arizona is a Treat for All;' 'And today in Arizona, a strange phenomenon occurred: ice cream instead of rain fell from the sky, can you believe it, Ted? No, I can't, Jackie, it's absolutely amazing!'"
Rayna snapped back to the present. "Okay, I admit I overdid it a little, but that was like a lifetime ago ("What? That was last YEAR!"), and anyway, I'm a lot more advanced now."
Kayami was quiet for a moment, and then let out a sigh of defeat. "You're right. Go for it. But if it starts raining éclairs, I can't be blamed."
"Fair enough," agreed her twin. Grinning, she rubbed her hands together. "This should be fun."
~*~*~
Chichiri looked up abruptly as he sensed a rather large burst of power. He tried to clear his mind so he could identify its source. Nuriko noticed his concentration and asked, "What's going on, Chichiri?"
"I just felt a large outburst of ki, no da," he replied.
"Oh. Is that bad?"
"I'm not sure yet, no da."
Just then, Rayna reentered the room, pulling a single earphone out of her pocket and inserting it into her left ear as she walked. The earphone was connected to her MP3 player, also in her pocket, and she turned it on. The 17-year-old hummed along as Saves the Day's "At Your Funeral" began to play.
Rayna reached her seat and flopped down into it, sprawling comfortably. Chichiri debated whether or not to ask her if she knew anything about the ki burst, but then decided against it for the time being.
Tasuki glanced over at the girl seated next to him. She was moving her head to the beat of the music, apparently uncaring that everyone was staring at her. Then it occurred to him that she had wanted to help with dessert, and yet here she was, sitting at the table, when the dish was obviously not finished. So why..? And then the answer came to him.
"You got kicked out of the kitchen, didn't you?"
Rayna turned to see Tasuki smirking at her, fangs and all. She decided to play Ms. Attitude. "What's it to you?"
His grin widened. "I bet you made a huge mess in there."
Against her will, her lips curled in a grin much like his own. "Unbelievably huge. You should've seen the look on Mi-mi's face!"
Both teens laughed.
As Rayna sat there, laughing with him, there was only one thought going around in her mind: Tasuki doesn't have to be angry to look hot!
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Well, there you have it - the long awaited chapter 6. Hope I get chapter 7 up a lot sooner! ::hugs:: That's for all of my reviewers, I love you guys! Look, I've got over 30 reviews!
Okay, as promised, here's my little advertisement for a few fics I think are awesome! Okay, so there's a lot of 'em - so sue me, I love a lot of fics!
*By the one and only Shadow Hawk:
Amber & Amethyst: I Will Always Be With You, and it's sequel, Amber & Emerald: Full Circle and One Wish, Five Lives (an unrelated story)
*By the lovely Fiery-Ice:
Where Do I Belong?
*By the talented Smack:
Wishful Thinking
*By the incredible Asty:
Hikari no Futari: A Couple's Guiding Light
*By the awesome TA Maxwell:
The Daughter of Suzaku
*By the wonderful Ai Yuukan:
Star Lovers (This one made me like Nakago more, READ IT if you don't like him, it helps!)
*By the angelic SacredAngel: (^_^)
Loveless Girl
*By the fantastic duo that is Ali Marie:
Modern Miko
*And by the remarkable Touki Yume:
Reunited - unfortunately, she has decided not to continue this one, but still read it; it'll blow your mind!
I'll probably be promoting even more fics in Chapter 7, but do yourselves a favor and check these out for now, okay? That's all for right now, so I'll see you later!
Don't forget to review, now, people! ^_^
~Cortney~
