I own nothing FY, as usual. Scarlet is mine though. Sort of.
I think this chapter turned out a lot better than the last one. I hope everyone enjoys!
Chapter three
Scarlet slipped slowly into consciousness and rubbed the sleep from her eyes. As her vision focused, she became acutely aware that she had no idea where she was. The room was scarcely decorated, but the walls and curtains on the windows were a soft pastel beige. On the hardwood floor was a large vanity, a bureau that almost reached to the ceiling, and a tiny delicate bedside table. All of it, along with the frame of the large soft bed she laid in, were of the same polished mahogany. Simple, yet it had an air of sophistication to it. All Scarlet knew was that it was not her room, and she had no idea where she was.
Her thoughts were interrupted as the door creaked softly. A pale face hesitantly peered in, before opening the door and stepping in. Scarlet's breath caught in her throat as the beauty smiled and slowly made her way to the side of the bed. This was the kind of woman men dreamed about, and women dreamed about being like.
As the woman reached the bed, she sat gently on the side. She laid her slender white hand on top of Scarlet's, and spoke in a soft voice, "I'm glad you are awake. What is your name?"
"S-Scarlet. . .Scarlet Sinclair. Most people call me Letty." Scarlet lowered her gaze, intimidated by the older woman, and studied the intricate embroidery on the soft white quilt.
"It is a lovely name. I am Korin." Korin smiled wider, and Scarlet was eased by her friendly demeanor. Korin looked over her shoulder towards the door. "It is a good thing no one was with you when I came in, or I would be in a world of trouble right now." She smile at the puzzled look on her new friend's face. "You see Letty, I am actually not supposed to leave the harem quarters without permission, but I just had to see if it was true."
"If. . .what was true, Korin?" Scarlet asked, her green eyes meeting Korin's violet ones.
Korin was startled by the sudden outwardness of her meek friend. When their eyes met, Korin was stunned, almost lost in the deep crystalline pools of her emerald irises. Tiny flecks of gold gave them a prismatic look, and the light seemed to bounce around within them.
She swallowed hard, realizing that Letty was waiting for an answer. Regaining her composure, she smiled. "That the girl of legend had come from another world to save Konan."
Letty raised her eyebrow. "Eh. . .what?" She was beginning to wonder if this woman was a raving lunatic. Of course, she had been absorbed by a book. Maybe she was the raving lunatic.
"Well, it is obvious that you don't come from around here, judging by your clothes, and. . ." "Yes, yes," Scarlet interrupted hastily. "It is true that I come from a world other than your own. . . but what is this about a girl of legend and saving. . .whatever land you said this is?
"Konan. And, you apparently do not know the legend of the Suzaku no Miko. You see, the stories say that the Suzaku, the phoenix, and the god of Love, guards Konan. And when the country is in trouble, a girl will appear from another world and bring peace to the land. It is obvious you are the one, with your clothes, and the fact that you showed up in town the same day that a bright red light flashed just outside of town. Appropriate timing, as well, considering there are rumors of a war with Kutou."
In her prattle, Korin failed to notice when the door opened enough for a maid to peer in and see the two women chatting. The maid then turned and ran to the throne room.
Hotohori had just gotten out of an intense meeting concerning the possible threat of Kutou. Why couldn't his military leaders agree on anything? Rubbing his temples, he barely noticed the maid who flew into the room like a bat out of hell until she was almost upon him.
"Heika! Heika-sama!" The maid shouted energetically. Hotohori groaned as the shouting increased his headache.
"Calm down. Now, what is the matter?"
"I just wanted to tell you that the girl has woken up." Hotohori's eyes lit up. He had been wanting to speak to the mystery girl all morning. He wanted to find out who she was, where she came from, and mostly, why did she intrigue him so?
Hurrying through the halls, his head became an endless stream of thought. 'Is she really the one I've. . .we've been waiting for? What is she like? Will she be sweet and kind and gentle, like I imagined her to be? . . .Will she be able to put me out of my loneliness, my misery?'
"What do you mean, you race horses? Surely the horses are faster than you, Letty, unless you have very slow horses in Ken. . .Kentuc. . .Ken-tuc-ky." Korin said, incredulously. Scarlet laughed. Her laugh was very clear and pleasant, like the tinkle of glass. . . where did that thought come from? Korin frowned darkly to herself.
"We do not race against the horses, you silly. We ride them, and. . . encourage them to keep . . .pushing themselves, so they. . . win." Scarlet struggled to put horseracing into words Korin might understand. "Perhaps I will have to show you some time."
"Perhaps. . ." Korin stated softly. A soft noise caught her ear, and she leapt up and hid behind the bureau.
"Kourin, what-" Scarlet cut off as the door swung open all most viciously. Scarlet's breath caught in her throat for a second time that day, as a. . . well, breath-takingly handsome man swiftly strode over to the bed and took the seat Korin had vacated moments before.
"How are you feeling?" The man's deep yet soft voice rang in her ears. Golden eyes settled on her with genuine concern. His gaze was almost hypnotic as he stared intently into her eyes.
Scarlet mustered up as much energy as she could and smiled. Waving a hand indifferently, she strove to expel all fears this man might have for her health. "Oh, don't worry about me. I'm just peachy. Takes quite a bit to put me out of commission for very long." She winked at Kourin, still lurking around the far side of the dresser. In perfect view, but quiet enough for her presence to go unnoticed. Luckily, the man didn't see the wink, and his gaze remained on Scarlet.
Scarlet raised her eyebrows. "Um, excuse my rudeness sir, but, who exactly are you?"
The man smiled winningly. Two women in the room almost fainted due to his charming good looks. This man was not handsome, he was gorgeous. "My name is Saihitei, but I am known as Hotohori. And you must be?"
"I'm Letty Sinclair. Scarlet Sinclair, to be exact." Scarlet turned her eyes away from Hotohori, much to his dismay. A strange feeling washed over him like ocean waves whenever she turned her brilliant green eyes to him.
"Um. . ." Hotohori attempted to find something to say to Scarlet. "Letty, where do you-"
Hotohori was cut off as one of the floorboards creaked behind him. He turned abruptly, and found one of the girls of his harem trying to sneak out of his room. What the hell was she doing there in the first place? "What are you doing here? Don't you belong in the harem, um. . . what is your name?"
"Korin. And I was only visiting the young miss. She seemed so lonely. . ." Korin stuttered, searching for an excuse.
"That is no excuse for you to sneak out of the Harem! I-" Hotohori was cut off once again by another, even stranger noise than before. Both the emperor and Korin gazed around warily as the wailing rang through the room.
Scarlet found her cell phone still clipped to the belt of her jeans. Pressing the button to answer it, she brought it to her ear. "Hello?"
"Letty, Why didn' you call me?"
"Oh, Rhonda. . ."
The others watching in awe as Scarlet seemingly held a conversation with the strange blue . . . thing. "Sorry, Rhonda, I got a little. . .sidetracked."
"That's oka-. . . not a bi-. . .deal."
"Rhonda, you're breaking up pretty bad."
"Yea, . . .talk to you later."
"See ya." Scarlet hung up, and stared at her cell phone. "How did it still work. . .even here? I'm pretty sure we are not in area. . ." She looked up at the other two, who were now whispering furiously. Hotohori then turned to her.
May I request something?" Hotohori's strong voice asked. His tone became serious. "Scarlet, can you help Konan?"
Her eyes narrowed. 'What is he talking about?'
"According to ancient tradition, when the country is in risk of destruction, a girl will appear from another world. The girl will possess the power of Suzaku and organize the country."
A girl with the powers of a god?? " Scarlet gave him an incredulous look when she realized he was talking about the same thing Korin had attempted to explain. "I think you have the wrong girl, sir. I'm no hero, I just race horses and try to pass my high school classes! "Then you do not want the power of Suzaku?" Hotohori asked in astonishment. "You have no wish for that?" He leaned forward, his gold and red imperial robes rustling quietly in the silent room.
His words struck a chord within her. "Wish?" Scarlet paused uncertainly as she remember the first page of that strange book. . .
"This is a story of a girl who obtained the Seven Shichiseishi of Suzaku. She obtained omnipotent powers and made her wishes come true. The story itself is an incantation. Those who finish reading it shall receive the power. As soon as the page is turned, the story will become the truth and begin."
Visions of the jockey's dream- the Kentucky Derby- danced through her head. 'If I summon Suzaku. . .' She saw her and Spitfire, racing through the finish line. . .she could almost taste the victory. . .
"Well, I don't see what it would hurt. . ."
Hotohori smiled. "Then you shall be the girl of legend- the Priestess of Suzaku!"
Finally another chapter! I should probably repeat, Scarlet is Miaka. . . sort of. Well, read and review onegai! Ja ne!
I think this chapter turned out a lot better than the last one. I hope everyone enjoys!
Chapter three
Scarlet slipped slowly into consciousness and rubbed the sleep from her eyes. As her vision focused, she became acutely aware that she had no idea where she was. The room was scarcely decorated, but the walls and curtains on the windows were a soft pastel beige. On the hardwood floor was a large vanity, a bureau that almost reached to the ceiling, and a tiny delicate bedside table. All of it, along with the frame of the large soft bed she laid in, were of the same polished mahogany. Simple, yet it had an air of sophistication to it. All Scarlet knew was that it was not her room, and she had no idea where she was.
Her thoughts were interrupted as the door creaked softly. A pale face hesitantly peered in, before opening the door and stepping in. Scarlet's breath caught in her throat as the beauty smiled and slowly made her way to the side of the bed. This was the kind of woman men dreamed about, and women dreamed about being like.
As the woman reached the bed, she sat gently on the side. She laid her slender white hand on top of Scarlet's, and spoke in a soft voice, "I'm glad you are awake. What is your name?"
"S-Scarlet. . .Scarlet Sinclair. Most people call me Letty." Scarlet lowered her gaze, intimidated by the older woman, and studied the intricate embroidery on the soft white quilt.
"It is a lovely name. I am Korin." Korin smiled wider, and Scarlet was eased by her friendly demeanor. Korin looked over her shoulder towards the door. "It is a good thing no one was with you when I came in, or I would be in a world of trouble right now." She smile at the puzzled look on her new friend's face. "You see Letty, I am actually not supposed to leave the harem quarters without permission, but I just had to see if it was true."
"If. . .what was true, Korin?" Scarlet asked, her green eyes meeting Korin's violet ones.
Korin was startled by the sudden outwardness of her meek friend. When their eyes met, Korin was stunned, almost lost in the deep crystalline pools of her emerald irises. Tiny flecks of gold gave them a prismatic look, and the light seemed to bounce around within them.
She swallowed hard, realizing that Letty was waiting for an answer. Regaining her composure, she smiled. "That the girl of legend had come from another world to save Konan."
Letty raised her eyebrow. "Eh. . .what?" She was beginning to wonder if this woman was a raving lunatic. Of course, she had been absorbed by a book. Maybe she was the raving lunatic.
"Well, it is obvious that you don't come from around here, judging by your clothes, and. . ." "Yes, yes," Scarlet interrupted hastily. "It is true that I come from a world other than your own. . . but what is this about a girl of legend and saving. . .whatever land you said this is?
"Konan. And, you apparently do not know the legend of the Suzaku no Miko. You see, the stories say that the Suzaku, the phoenix, and the god of Love, guards Konan. And when the country is in trouble, a girl will appear from another world and bring peace to the land. It is obvious you are the one, with your clothes, and the fact that you showed up in town the same day that a bright red light flashed just outside of town. Appropriate timing, as well, considering there are rumors of a war with Kutou."
In her prattle, Korin failed to notice when the door opened enough for a maid to peer in and see the two women chatting. The maid then turned and ran to the throne room.
Hotohori had just gotten out of an intense meeting concerning the possible threat of Kutou. Why couldn't his military leaders agree on anything? Rubbing his temples, he barely noticed the maid who flew into the room like a bat out of hell until she was almost upon him.
"Heika! Heika-sama!" The maid shouted energetically. Hotohori groaned as the shouting increased his headache.
"Calm down. Now, what is the matter?"
"I just wanted to tell you that the girl has woken up." Hotohori's eyes lit up. He had been wanting to speak to the mystery girl all morning. He wanted to find out who she was, where she came from, and mostly, why did she intrigue him so?
Hurrying through the halls, his head became an endless stream of thought. 'Is she really the one I've. . .we've been waiting for? What is she like? Will she be sweet and kind and gentle, like I imagined her to be? . . .Will she be able to put me out of my loneliness, my misery?'
"What do you mean, you race horses? Surely the horses are faster than you, Letty, unless you have very slow horses in Ken. . .Kentuc. . .Ken-tuc-ky." Korin said, incredulously. Scarlet laughed. Her laugh was very clear and pleasant, like the tinkle of glass. . . where did that thought come from? Korin frowned darkly to herself.
"We do not race against the horses, you silly. We ride them, and. . . encourage them to keep . . .pushing themselves, so they. . . win." Scarlet struggled to put horseracing into words Korin might understand. "Perhaps I will have to show you some time."
"Perhaps. . ." Korin stated softly. A soft noise caught her ear, and she leapt up and hid behind the bureau.
"Kourin, what-" Scarlet cut off as the door swung open all most viciously. Scarlet's breath caught in her throat for a second time that day, as a. . . well, breath-takingly handsome man swiftly strode over to the bed and took the seat Korin had vacated moments before.
"How are you feeling?" The man's deep yet soft voice rang in her ears. Golden eyes settled on her with genuine concern. His gaze was almost hypnotic as he stared intently into her eyes.
Scarlet mustered up as much energy as she could and smiled. Waving a hand indifferently, she strove to expel all fears this man might have for her health. "Oh, don't worry about me. I'm just peachy. Takes quite a bit to put me out of commission for very long." She winked at Kourin, still lurking around the far side of the dresser. In perfect view, but quiet enough for her presence to go unnoticed. Luckily, the man didn't see the wink, and his gaze remained on Scarlet.
Scarlet raised her eyebrows. "Um, excuse my rudeness sir, but, who exactly are you?"
The man smiled winningly. Two women in the room almost fainted due to his charming good looks. This man was not handsome, he was gorgeous. "My name is Saihitei, but I am known as Hotohori. And you must be?"
"I'm Letty Sinclair. Scarlet Sinclair, to be exact." Scarlet turned her eyes away from Hotohori, much to his dismay. A strange feeling washed over him like ocean waves whenever she turned her brilliant green eyes to him.
"Um. . ." Hotohori attempted to find something to say to Scarlet. "Letty, where do you-"
Hotohori was cut off as one of the floorboards creaked behind him. He turned abruptly, and found one of the girls of his harem trying to sneak out of his room. What the hell was she doing there in the first place? "What are you doing here? Don't you belong in the harem, um. . . what is your name?"
"Korin. And I was only visiting the young miss. She seemed so lonely. . ." Korin stuttered, searching for an excuse.
"That is no excuse for you to sneak out of the Harem! I-" Hotohori was cut off once again by another, even stranger noise than before. Both the emperor and Korin gazed around warily as the wailing rang through the room.
Scarlet found her cell phone still clipped to the belt of her jeans. Pressing the button to answer it, she brought it to her ear. "Hello?"
"Letty, Why didn' you call me?"
"Oh, Rhonda. . ."
The others watching in awe as Scarlet seemingly held a conversation with the strange blue . . . thing. "Sorry, Rhonda, I got a little. . .sidetracked."
"That's oka-. . . not a bi-. . .deal."
"Rhonda, you're breaking up pretty bad."
"Yea, . . .talk to you later."
"See ya." Scarlet hung up, and stared at her cell phone. "How did it still work. . .even here? I'm pretty sure we are not in area. . ." She looked up at the other two, who were now whispering furiously. Hotohori then turned to her.
May I request something?" Hotohori's strong voice asked. His tone became serious. "Scarlet, can you help Konan?"
Her eyes narrowed. 'What is he talking about?'
"According to ancient tradition, when the country is in risk of destruction, a girl will appear from another world. The girl will possess the power of Suzaku and organize the country."
A girl with the powers of a god?? " Scarlet gave him an incredulous look when she realized he was talking about the same thing Korin had attempted to explain. "I think you have the wrong girl, sir. I'm no hero, I just race horses and try to pass my high school classes! "Then you do not want the power of Suzaku?" Hotohori asked in astonishment. "You have no wish for that?" He leaned forward, his gold and red imperial robes rustling quietly in the silent room.
His words struck a chord within her. "Wish?" Scarlet paused uncertainly as she remember the first page of that strange book. . .
"This is a story of a girl who obtained the Seven Shichiseishi of Suzaku. She obtained omnipotent powers and made her wishes come true. The story itself is an incantation. Those who finish reading it shall receive the power. As soon as the page is turned, the story will become the truth and begin."
Visions of the jockey's dream- the Kentucky Derby- danced through her head. 'If I summon Suzaku. . .' She saw her and Spitfire, racing through the finish line. . .she could almost taste the victory. . .
"Well, I don't see what it would hurt. . ."
Hotohori smiled. "Then you shall be the girl of legend- the Priestess of Suzaku!"
Finally another chapter! I should probably repeat, Scarlet is Miaka. . . sort of. Well, read and review onegai! Ja ne!
