Fushigi Yuugi: Kurai Kiseki
By: Rika Hitoshi
Disclaimer: I do not own Fushigi Yuugi. However Kiki and Niko are mine so booya!!
Chapter 3 - Hibi Tatakatte - To Fight The Days
~~'I do worry about you though and it's all I can do to protect you and make sure your safe. I love you Kiki and all I want is to be by your side, watching you smile and protecting you.'
A flash of memories...
'Don't cry, I will find a way to go to your world. That way I can keep my promise to you.' 'What if you can't? I'll never be able to see you again. I- ' He leaned in and kissed her, cutting her off. 'I'm sure there is a way. Trust me no da...' He pulled a strand of her hair out of her face, smiling at her. She nodded, 'I trust you...'~~
Kiki sat up quickly, her heart pounding fast. Glancing at the alarm clock next to her bed the bright red numbers read two o' one in the morning. Staring down at her bed sheets she quickly recalled her dream. "Chichiri..."
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"Kiki-chan!! Ohhhhh Kiki-chan!!!" Niko yelled running into the small coffee shop almost running several people over. Kiki quickly apologized to the confused and angry customers.
"Niko-chan what is it?"
The bubbly girl was smiling, her pink hair tied back into a braid, "Wanna go see that new shrine on your lunch break with me? It looks like a nice place to eat."
"I guess so..." she replied wiping one of the small wooden tables and pushing in the chairs around. "I don't see why not."
"Yay!! I'll come and get you then O.K.? I have a few errands to run, Kouji- kun is actually waiting for me outside."
"K-K-Kouij-kun??" Kiki asked looking very confused, but interested none the less.
"Hai," she blushed a bright shade of pink, "he kinda asked me out when he dropped me off home from the festival last week..."
"I see... well you shouldn't keep him waiting then should you? I actually get off early today, around noon."
"Right! We'll come and pick you up then. See ya!!" Niko said cheerfully and walked out waving.
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The sun shined brightly down on the Kiseki Shrine grounds. Its rays of light warmed the earth and gentle breezes blew leaves in its current. Birds sang high pitched notes and filled the air with their happy songs. As the Kiki, Niko and Kouji walked up to the main gate they were greeted by one of the shrine workers who was cleaning the leaves off the ground, but she looked to be no older than twelve years old. She smiled at them and continued working. The three headed over to an area dappled in shade by a large sakura tree. It's blossoms had fallen off months ago and now it's bright green leaves were all it had.
"I'm going to look around for awhile." Kiki said and walked off.
Walking over to the gift shop she looked over some of the charms and other small items. Spotting something shinging she picked it up. "This looks like the necklace Chichiri gave me..." she held up the small crystal on the golden chain around her neck.
"Those are called "Tamashii Inochi" crystals."
Kiki tensed slightly and turned around to see the same woman from earlier. Her long black hair was pulled back traditionally, a simple ribbon holding it in a ponytail. She wore a white kimono type top and black baggy pants. Her purple eyes shined happily.
"It is said that they can bring back the dead. Although the person who wishes to use it must love that other person dearly. Otherwise it won't work. But that is just the tale passed down from one shrine miko to the next. My name is Miyuka. I am the co-owner to this shrine."
"My name is Kiki."
"That's a nice name. Short and sweet. Your crystal... it does not shine like it should."
Kiki blinked and compared it to the shrine one. It was true, the shrine's crystal gleamed brightly in the light, while hers...
"Your heart is filled with saddness." Miyuka said softly.
"Nani?"
"The only reason why it wouldn't shine is because there is no light for it. The light that makes it shine is created by the happiness in ones heart. You are missing someone close to you aren't you? You search for him, but can't find him anywhere. All you can do is hope and pray to see him again. But-"
"Miyuka stop messing with the visitors already..."
Both girls looked over to the door that led to the shrine grounds. A young man stood there casting a shadow in the doorway. His black hair and purple eyes matched those of Miyuka's.
"You are no fun Mamaru." Miyuka said plainly and walked out.
"Please excuse my onee-chan, she likes to really get into her role."
"That's ok. I have to be going back to my friends now, so if you'll excuse me..." Kiki walked over to the door, but Mamaru didn't move. His dark purple eyes stared deep into hers. For some reason she couldn't look away and as he grinned he felt her body tense up.
"Suzaku no Miko be alert..."
"Nani? How do-"
"Just watch yourself, there are those who wish to harm you."
He walked out leaving her in there confused. After a few minutes she decided to head back. As she started walking back to the sakura tree she saw the figures of Niko and Kouji. Her heart skipped a beat and she tried to call out to them, but her voice had gone. Suddenly they vanished and the scenery around her changed to a huge open glen surrounded by large trees and brush. 'What's going on?!' Kiki thought, her mind racing. Two figures suddenly appeared at the other end of the glen across from where Kiki stood.
"So we finally meet Suzaku no Miko. It's a pleasure." A soft female voice said and the figure on the left walked out into the light. She had long silver white hair that had been placed into several tiny braids that were pulled up into a ponytail by a few of the other braids. Her eyes were a dark purple color and she wore a long silvery cape that fastned at her right shoulder with a black clasp.
"I have been waiting for this moment for so long..." the figure on the right stepped out next to the woman. This one was a man though, but his hair was black like night and was pulled back into a long ponytail. His eyes were silver and he wore a long dark black cape which fastned at his left shoulder with a silver clasp.
"I must apologize though for we weren't going to attack until some time later, but I couldn't wait any longer."
"So here we are... Hikoru... return her voice."
"Naze?"
"Just do it!" the woman snapped.
"Fine, as you wish Shiina..."
The man raised an arm up and Kiki got a sight of what looked like heavy battle armor under his cape. He snapped lazily.
"There..."
"Arigato Hikoru, now Suzaku no Miko, your probably wondering who we are and what we want from someone such as yourself aren't you?"
Kiki nodded slowly. "H-h-h-ai..."
The woman sense her fear and smiled darkly, "I am Shiina, seishi of the light. My brother here is Hikoru, seishi of darkness. We were created for one special purpose. To destroy all evidence of the Universe of the Four Gods. For several years we have traveled this planet searching for it, to prevent any traces of it appearing in the real world. Suzaku, his seishi, Taiitsukun, the Lai Lai and that bandit boy were supposed to remain in the book world. But your mother caused one seishi to be reborn and now you have broughten the rest to this world, one which they don't belong in!"
Hikoru cut in, "So now we must eliminate all those who have know anything about the Universe of the Four Gods. Since you still hold Suzaku you shall have to die first. Although I'm sure you wouldn't last long anyways wiether we killed you or not."
"Nani?"
Shiina's smile grew more, "Suzaku uses your life force to help sustain him. He cannot remain in the body of the miko for long for she evetually grows to weak to carry him any longer. When that happens, the miko dies and Suzaku returns to the book. Then the book will look for a new miko and it'll keep going, affecting many more innocent people. So now we must destroy the book and all who have to do with it. Now we can just simply kill you with one deadly blow and you wouldn't feel a thing..."
"Or we could tortue you until your last drop of life force is bled from your body."
Kiki was still trying to take all the information in, but was finding it difficult too. She could only think of one question to ask, "Who created you?"
Hikoru glared down at her, "That is none of your business!!" He advanced on her, his black Ki flaring around his body. Shiina threw her arm out in front of him.
"We were created shortly after the Universe of the Four Gods was. The man who created that book also created us. He realized the danger he made and we were born, but we had no powers at first so we had to wait and by the time we could fully take on our mission the book had disappeared. Now enough talking, it's time to end this all once and for all. How do you wish to die Suzaku no Miko?"
"I won't!"
Hikoru glared more, "That is not an option!!"
"I don't care! I can't die yet..."
Shiina grinned, "Not until you see your precious loved one right?"
Kiki didn't answer her. Hikoru glanced down at Shiina who just nodded her head once, causing an evil smirk to spread across his face. Kiki saw this and started to back away as Hikoru stepped forward, his black Ki flaring around his body. She broke into a run and made it to the edge of the glen before Hikoru appeared in front of her, Ki forming into an orb in his left palm. Kiki skidded to a stop, but couldn't dodge the attack. Her body was flung several feet and hit the ground hard. Slowly she stood up, her shirt and jeans ripped, cuts and gashes bleeding. Her breathing was heavy and labored.
"Your still alive? Guess I'll have to hit you harder then won't I?" Hikoru asked powering up another attack. He smiled pleased as he launched it at her, sending her to the other side and into one of the large trees. Kiki let out a small scream of pain as her body collided with it. Tears streaked her face and her entire body felt like it was burning as it fell over onto the ground. Again she tried to get back up, but could barely move her arms.
"Not dead yet? Damn why are you miko's so god damn hard to kill off?!"
"It's Suzaku... he's keeping her alive so he can continue to exist... just kill her Hikoru..."
"Naze? She's practically dead, let her suffer in pain until she dies. She is way too gone for Suzaku to save her."
"Just finish her dammit!"
"Fine... but the next one we kill my way."
"By all means we can kill the rest your way, just kill the miko off now."
"Can I make it flashy?
"As long as it ends her life."
Hikoru smiled at that and threw his arms up creating a large black orb. It flashed and a large gun took its place. He grasped it with one hand and brought it over his shoulder, taking aim at Kiki. "Sayonara Suzaku no Miko, it was a pleasure killing you today." Pulling the trigger a enormous Ki blast flew at Kiki's body. She closed her eyes waiting for everything to end, but no such thing took place. Hearing a large explosion and seeing a flash a light from under her eyelids, she slowly opened them. Looking up she saw someone standing in front of her.
"Kiki... try to hold on..." a familiar voice said.
She just nodded weakly, but the last thing she saw was Hikoru and Shiina vanishing as her head collapsed on the ground and everything went black.
By: Rika Hitoshi
Disclaimer: I do not own Fushigi Yuugi. However Kiki and Niko are mine so booya!!
Chapter 3 - Hibi Tatakatte - To Fight The Days
~~'I do worry about you though and it's all I can do to protect you and make sure your safe. I love you Kiki and all I want is to be by your side, watching you smile and protecting you.'
A flash of memories...
'Don't cry, I will find a way to go to your world. That way I can keep my promise to you.' 'What if you can't? I'll never be able to see you again. I- ' He leaned in and kissed her, cutting her off. 'I'm sure there is a way. Trust me no da...' He pulled a strand of her hair out of her face, smiling at her. She nodded, 'I trust you...'~~
Kiki sat up quickly, her heart pounding fast. Glancing at the alarm clock next to her bed the bright red numbers read two o' one in the morning. Staring down at her bed sheets she quickly recalled her dream. "Chichiri..."
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"Kiki-chan!! Ohhhhh Kiki-chan!!!" Niko yelled running into the small coffee shop almost running several people over. Kiki quickly apologized to the confused and angry customers.
"Niko-chan what is it?"
The bubbly girl was smiling, her pink hair tied back into a braid, "Wanna go see that new shrine on your lunch break with me? It looks like a nice place to eat."
"I guess so..." she replied wiping one of the small wooden tables and pushing in the chairs around. "I don't see why not."
"Yay!! I'll come and get you then O.K.? I have a few errands to run, Kouji- kun is actually waiting for me outside."
"K-K-Kouij-kun??" Kiki asked looking very confused, but interested none the less.
"Hai," she blushed a bright shade of pink, "he kinda asked me out when he dropped me off home from the festival last week..."
"I see... well you shouldn't keep him waiting then should you? I actually get off early today, around noon."
"Right! We'll come and pick you up then. See ya!!" Niko said cheerfully and walked out waving.
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The sun shined brightly down on the Kiseki Shrine grounds. Its rays of light warmed the earth and gentle breezes blew leaves in its current. Birds sang high pitched notes and filled the air with their happy songs. As the Kiki, Niko and Kouji walked up to the main gate they were greeted by one of the shrine workers who was cleaning the leaves off the ground, but she looked to be no older than twelve years old. She smiled at them and continued working. The three headed over to an area dappled in shade by a large sakura tree. It's blossoms had fallen off months ago and now it's bright green leaves were all it had.
"I'm going to look around for awhile." Kiki said and walked off.
Walking over to the gift shop she looked over some of the charms and other small items. Spotting something shinging she picked it up. "This looks like the necklace Chichiri gave me..." she held up the small crystal on the golden chain around her neck.
"Those are called "Tamashii Inochi" crystals."
Kiki tensed slightly and turned around to see the same woman from earlier. Her long black hair was pulled back traditionally, a simple ribbon holding it in a ponytail. She wore a white kimono type top and black baggy pants. Her purple eyes shined happily.
"It is said that they can bring back the dead. Although the person who wishes to use it must love that other person dearly. Otherwise it won't work. But that is just the tale passed down from one shrine miko to the next. My name is Miyuka. I am the co-owner to this shrine."
"My name is Kiki."
"That's a nice name. Short and sweet. Your crystal... it does not shine like it should."
Kiki blinked and compared it to the shrine one. It was true, the shrine's crystal gleamed brightly in the light, while hers...
"Your heart is filled with saddness." Miyuka said softly.
"Nani?"
"The only reason why it wouldn't shine is because there is no light for it. The light that makes it shine is created by the happiness in ones heart. You are missing someone close to you aren't you? You search for him, but can't find him anywhere. All you can do is hope and pray to see him again. But-"
"Miyuka stop messing with the visitors already..."
Both girls looked over to the door that led to the shrine grounds. A young man stood there casting a shadow in the doorway. His black hair and purple eyes matched those of Miyuka's.
"You are no fun Mamaru." Miyuka said plainly and walked out.
"Please excuse my onee-chan, she likes to really get into her role."
"That's ok. I have to be going back to my friends now, so if you'll excuse me..." Kiki walked over to the door, but Mamaru didn't move. His dark purple eyes stared deep into hers. For some reason she couldn't look away and as he grinned he felt her body tense up.
"Suzaku no Miko be alert..."
"Nani? How do-"
"Just watch yourself, there are those who wish to harm you."
He walked out leaving her in there confused. After a few minutes she decided to head back. As she started walking back to the sakura tree she saw the figures of Niko and Kouji. Her heart skipped a beat and she tried to call out to them, but her voice had gone. Suddenly they vanished and the scenery around her changed to a huge open glen surrounded by large trees and brush. 'What's going on?!' Kiki thought, her mind racing. Two figures suddenly appeared at the other end of the glen across from where Kiki stood.
"So we finally meet Suzaku no Miko. It's a pleasure." A soft female voice said and the figure on the left walked out into the light. She had long silver white hair that had been placed into several tiny braids that were pulled up into a ponytail by a few of the other braids. Her eyes were a dark purple color and she wore a long silvery cape that fastned at her right shoulder with a black clasp.
"I have been waiting for this moment for so long..." the figure on the right stepped out next to the woman. This one was a man though, but his hair was black like night and was pulled back into a long ponytail. His eyes were silver and he wore a long dark black cape which fastned at his left shoulder with a silver clasp.
"I must apologize though for we weren't going to attack until some time later, but I couldn't wait any longer."
"So here we are... Hikoru... return her voice."
"Naze?"
"Just do it!" the woman snapped.
"Fine, as you wish Shiina..."
The man raised an arm up and Kiki got a sight of what looked like heavy battle armor under his cape. He snapped lazily.
"There..."
"Arigato Hikoru, now Suzaku no Miko, your probably wondering who we are and what we want from someone such as yourself aren't you?"
Kiki nodded slowly. "H-h-h-ai..."
The woman sense her fear and smiled darkly, "I am Shiina, seishi of the light. My brother here is Hikoru, seishi of darkness. We were created for one special purpose. To destroy all evidence of the Universe of the Four Gods. For several years we have traveled this planet searching for it, to prevent any traces of it appearing in the real world. Suzaku, his seishi, Taiitsukun, the Lai Lai and that bandit boy were supposed to remain in the book world. But your mother caused one seishi to be reborn and now you have broughten the rest to this world, one which they don't belong in!"
Hikoru cut in, "So now we must eliminate all those who have know anything about the Universe of the Four Gods. Since you still hold Suzaku you shall have to die first. Although I'm sure you wouldn't last long anyways wiether we killed you or not."
"Nani?"
Shiina's smile grew more, "Suzaku uses your life force to help sustain him. He cannot remain in the body of the miko for long for she evetually grows to weak to carry him any longer. When that happens, the miko dies and Suzaku returns to the book. Then the book will look for a new miko and it'll keep going, affecting many more innocent people. So now we must destroy the book and all who have to do with it. Now we can just simply kill you with one deadly blow and you wouldn't feel a thing..."
"Or we could tortue you until your last drop of life force is bled from your body."
Kiki was still trying to take all the information in, but was finding it difficult too. She could only think of one question to ask, "Who created you?"
Hikoru glared down at her, "That is none of your business!!" He advanced on her, his black Ki flaring around his body. Shiina threw her arm out in front of him.
"We were created shortly after the Universe of the Four Gods was. The man who created that book also created us. He realized the danger he made and we were born, but we had no powers at first so we had to wait and by the time we could fully take on our mission the book had disappeared. Now enough talking, it's time to end this all once and for all. How do you wish to die Suzaku no Miko?"
"I won't!"
Hikoru glared more, "That is not an option!!"
"I don't care! I can't die yet..."
Shiina grinned, "Not until you see your precious loved one right?"
Kiki didn't answer her. Hikoru glanced down at Shiina who just nodded her head once, causing an evil smirk to spread across his face. Kiki saw this and started to back away as Hikoru stepped forward, his black Ki flaring around his body. She broke into a run and made it to the edge of the glen before Hikoru appeared in front of her, Ki forming into an orb in his left palm. Kiki skidded to a stop, but couldn't dodge the attack. Her body was flung several feet and hit the ground hard. Slowly she stood up, her shirt and jeans ripped, cuts and gashes bleeding. Her breathing was heavy and labored.
"Your still alive? Guess I'll have to hit you harder then won't I?" Hikoru asked powering up another attack. He smiled pleased as he launched it at her, sending her to the other side and into one of the large trees. Kiki let out a small scream of pain as her body collided with it. Tears streaked her face and her entire body felt like it was burning as it fell over onto the ground. Again she tried to get back up, but could barely move her arms.
"Not dead yet? Damn why are you miko's so god damn hard to kill off?!"
"It's Suzaku... he's keeping her alive so he can continue to exist... just kill her Hikoru..."
"Naze? She's practically dead, let her suffer in pain until she dies. She is way too gone for Suzaku to save her."
"Just finish her dammit!"
"Fine... but the next one we kill my way."
"By all means we can kill the rest your way, just kill the miko off now."
"Can I make it flashy?
"As long as it ends her life."
Hikoru smiled at that and threw his arms up creating a large black orb. It flashed and a large gun took its place. He grasped it with one hand and brought it over his shoulder, taking aim at Kiki. "Sayonara Suzaku no Miko, it was a pleasure killing you today." Pulling the trigger a enormous Ki blast flew at Kiki's body. She closed her eyes waiting for everything to end, but no such thing took place. Hearing a large explosion and seeing a flash a light from under her eyelids, she slowly opened them. Looking up she saw someone standing in front of her.
"Kiki... try to hold on..." a familiar voice said.
She just nodded weakly, but the last thing she saw was Hikoru and Shiina vanishing as her head collapsed on the ground and everything went black.