Always and Forever

Written by: HoshiHikari4ever

Disclaimer: I do not own Fushigi Yugi

Summary: Miaka and Tamahome never exchanged rings, in the real world (Miaka's world). Hotohori never married. Takes place at the end of Fushigi Yugi T.V series, after the last wish, but before Tamahome appears in Miaka's world.

Parings: Sorry Tamahome/Taka or Houki fans! Not a Tamahome/Taka and Miaka or Hotohori/Houki fan! This is a Hotohori/Miaka fan fiction! Got that? Good, now lets continue….

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Chapter 2

Miaka's body shook. That voice, she knew it by heart. She felt arms wrap around her body, still keeping her eyes close. "Miaka…." The voice whispered. She did not reply, nor open her eyes, afraid that when she did, he would disappear. She felt her body being lift up and gently placed on her bed. Her body tightens. "Sh….Miaka, it's all right….relax….." Miaka did so, feeling safe and secure, savoring his scent. The fingers brushed through her hair, and her face. Bending down, he kissed her lips.

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"Keisuke" "Yeah Yui?" "I Miaka doing alright….I mean after all that happened…." Keisuke sighed. "No, not doing well at all." "Now common sense, I mean Tamahome's gone, course she isn't all right…." Tetsuya added. Kesike sighed again. "I know….poor Miaka….." "It's my fault, I should be the one to blame….I broke them up…." "No Yui, don't blame yourself…." Tetsuya hugged her.

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Miaka savored this kiss. Pulling herself closer to him, she kissed back. "I've missed you Hori, I've missed you so…so much…." "Me too, Miaka," Hotohori paused. "Tell me what's wrong, you look so upset, so depressed…" Miaka smiled. "I hate him…I hate him, for the way he left me…. He didn't even bother to reassure me, to comfort me like you do…" He kissed her again. "It doesn't matter now. I love you. I've loved you since Suzaku knows when, I still love you now, always and forever. I only love you. Till the day I die, and after that." Tears rolled down her cheeks. "Oh, Hotohori, stay with me, stay with me always…" "Sh, I'll stay with you tonight…" "and…" Miaka hoped he'll say forever. He kissed her, stroking her hair. "And forever right? You promised, that fateful day that bastard…that slut killed you." "And so I did…yes, we will meet again, and until then, Wo Ai Ni Miaka…."

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"Fine, I won't then…won't blame myself…" Tetsuya hugged Yui. Keisuke titlted his head back, thinking back to the times when Miaka and Tamahome were together. The times when his sister was happy. "Hmm…" he stood up startling the other two. "I'll go check up on Miaka." They nodded and he headed upstairs.

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Hotohori heard footsteps coming toward the room. "Miaka, someone's coming. I'll go now." "No Hotohori don't go…" "Sh…sleep tight…"

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Keisuke heard voices coming form Miaka's room. Someone was with Miaka, he knew it. Taking a deep breath, he opened her room and gasped. Red light surrounded the room. He shut and then reopened his eyes but the light was still there. "Miaka…" he called out, but another voice overtook his. "We will meet again. Until then Wo Ai Ni…" With that the red light disapeared.

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"Look Yui red light!" Tetsuya cried. Yui jumped up. "Miaka…" they ran up to her room seeing Keisuke hugging her.

"Miaka…" Keisuke ran up to his sister, relived that she was still there. He hugged her. She pounded his chest, while tears rolled down her eyes. "Baka! You all are Bakas!" Why did you guys come…You guys chased him away… chased him away!" Keisuke was confused. "Who, what…Miaka who, what happened?" He pulled her closer, remembering the red light. He smiled. "Did they visit? Did Tamahome…." Yui gasped, her heart still raced whenever Tamahome was mentioned. "Don't…Don't…Don't any of you say that bitch's name again…" Miaka spoke slowly. "What Miaka…" Yui began. She looked around that room and noticed a sword on the floor. "Miaka, does this person have anything to do with this sword?" "Sword…what?" she replied confused. "Was it Nagako did he try to kill you with it?" Yui teased, throwing her the sword. Miaka caught it, reconginig it at once. More tears came pouring down. Yui knew at once that she made Miaka cry again. "I'm sorry…" but Miaka wasn't listening. She fumbled the sword and notice a note attached to it. "Yui, what does this say?" She handed her the letter, which was written in Chinese.

Miaka,

You are my most precious person. You are always at the center of my heart. You are my universe, my reason for living. Without you I have nothing. Yes, I know that you love Tamahome and I accept that. But, why, why can't you ever love me. Why can't you just pretend. Am I not good enough for you? What does he have that I don't? What do you see in him, in a peasant, when I can offer you much more. What does a commoner that an emperor does not? Why? Why him…I never understood that and I suppose that I never will…Still, as long as you are happy then I am too. I just wanted to let you know that I was the one who was always here for you and not Tamahome. Can't you see that? You never gave me a chance, but oh well, this is fate. Like you yourself said before, you cannot force anyone to change their ideas, opinions and love for another. I know thaw now. I'll always remember it. Why else, why else do you think I let you go, and did not pressure or persuade you, why you ask. The answer is simple: I love you. It all comes down to this. I loved you Miaka. I still love you. I prayed for you, your happiness. I pray for you now. My love for you is boundless, you know that. You are the only one who knows and understands me, the real me, the man beneath the crown…

Well still it is too late now. All I ask is to let me protect you, to love you forever, even after life. How you ask me? Well I have given you my sword. Use it. It will protect you like before, if I physically cannot…You know what I mean.

Anyway, I was glad I was able to see you again tonight. Do not be so depress. I know that we will all meet again. Remember that I love you Miaka.

~Your humble servent,

Saihitei Fourth emperor of Konan

Hotohori Suzaku Seishi leader

A.K.A The most beautiful man in the World

Yui, Tetsuya and Keisuke's mouth fell open. None of them really understood the emperor. "You never told us that he loved you." "What did he mean, 'The most beautiful man in the world'?" "Why did you need Tamahome when you could have had the emperor…" They all stared at Miaka. She clutch the sword tightly. "Hotohori…Hotohori…" she wispered as more tears ran down her cheeks.

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Hotohori reopened his eyes. He looked around. He was inside the shrine of Suzaku, the one in Mt. Taikyoku. He was on his knees, bowed low towards the statue, praying for Miaka. "Miaka, We will meet again, I'm sure of it. Until then, Wo Ai Ni."

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Alright, Chapter 2 done! Tell me what you think. Read/ Review! ^_^