Love

Written by: HoshiHikari4ever

Disclaimer: I do not own Fy. I wish I did.

Parings: H/M

Note: Hotohori isn't mean. He's just doing his Emperor job. He's supposed to crack down on the crimes in his empire. He can't just sit back and watch, otherwise the empire would fall apart. Yeah, he gave the 'lightest' punishment that Miaka would approve of. I mean, if she had it her way, then she'll just let it slip. That's why she didn't attend. Besides, Hotohori is also doing it for their sake!


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Chapter 5

"You shall assassinate the Suzaku no Miko and the Emperor of Konan. Do I make myself clear?" "Yes Nagako." "Also, There is a purpled haried Seishi named Nuriko, see to it that he is brought to me unharmed." "Why, would that not cause a lot of problems," "No, I don't think so…" "Yes Nagako" "Then go Tamahome, I shall await your news."

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She sat at the Palace Lake, knowing that she could avoid her Seishis, especially the Emperor. She didn't want to see them right now. She was reflecting on her second Seishi's actions, about the way he punished Nuriko. In fact it was the first time she seen the darker curler side to him.

"Hotohori I thought you promised, promised not to hurt Nuriko too severely. Don't you know it hurts, it hurts to see an another one of my Seishi's in pain," She bent down to splash a bit of the water. "Hmm…Still, can't Nuriko understand, understand that he's only being protective. That Hotohori didn't mean it at all." "I mean, doesn't anyone know the pain in me, to see my Seishi fall apart. Tamahome, I hate you. This all began because of you, because you left me!" She splashed more water.

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He listened to her speak. A part of him felt sorry for her. Yes, it was true, he felt jealous of the lovers. She had stolen the emperor away from him. She had got everything from the beginning. Of course, he was jealous of her. "Miaka, why, why is it always you who gets everything." He slammed his fist onto a nearby tree, causing it to fall over.

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Miaka stood up startled. "Who's there? I demand you to show yourself!" A figure came closer. Miaka sighed, seeing who it was.

"Nuriko what a present surprise?" Humph, he snorted. "What you doing here?" "Reflecting on things, that's all…" she paused. "How are you anyway, did Mitsukake heal you, from what happened?" "No," he said bitterly. "Why?" "Cause your boyfriend wouldn't let." Miaka blushed rapidly. "I'll, speak with him later…" she mumbled, before sitting down. Nuriko sat next to her.

"You know I've been thinking about what had happened, and I think I've deserve it…" She looked up at him. "Yes, it is true that I am jealous of you and his majesty's relationship." "I know that…." "But I think I should give it up. Don't you think so?" "That's very sudden, I mean just two days ago, you were still upset…" "I'm sorry Miaka, if I was a little harsh, but…." "But what?"

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He stared down at them. He was in a tree. A bow and arrow in his hand. Pulling the arrow back, he aimed at the Suzaku no Miko, who's back faced him. It was a perfect shot. He was ready to release it.

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Nuriko stood up suddenly, standing behind Miaka. He pulled her into a hug. "Maybe because I overheard you talking to yourself at first."

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Shoot, Man, I was this close. Dam him, that purple hair guy. He held the arrow, waiting for another chance.

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Miaka blushed. "Yeah, I heard you talking about Hotohori-sama and then about me. I agree, it is our fault, the three of us. I should stop this, it's not good for any of us. Yes, it is breaking our bond up." "I'm glad you understand Nuriko." She waved for him to sit down. He hesitated. "Then we're friends?" "Yes, from now on…." "Good." Nuriko sat down.

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He watched happily. The guy had left her. He released the arrow. He watched the arrow fly at her back.

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Miaka cried out in pain. She felt an arrow pierce through her skin. Nuriko opened his arms as Miaka fell into them. He placed her next to him before standing up.

A familiar man jumped from the tree. "You!" Miaka cried, making her hand into a fist. "Hmm…Give me the Suzaku no Miko, otherwise I'll kill both of you" Nuriko laughed. "And if I do, then what do I get? Tamahome?" The man studied him intently. "You must be Nuriko, Nagako has an offer for you," "What?" He spat. "He'll help you kill both the Konan's emperor and the Suzaku no Miko…" "Tempting offer…and what would I have to do?" "Follow me back, and you'll find out. He has special plans." "Nuriko don't…." Miaka whispered. "And if I don't." "I'll kill both of you now!" He raised the bow placing an arrow, ready to attack pointing it at Nuriko's heart. Nuriko glanced down at Miaka. "Hmm…you got me into this. It's all your fault." "Frankly, I'll prefer saving my own skin. Besides, you nor the emperor has given me anything…." "No Nuriko…." "All right Tamahome, we'll come with you…" Tamahome lowered the bow. "Come this way…" Nuriko picked up a screaming Miaka. "You bastards! Both of you! HOTOHORI!!!!!!!!!!" She yelled as the three raced out of the palace.

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High above them, a blue hair monk, witnessed everything. Once they were out of sight, he jumped down and raced to find the emperor.

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All right Chapter 5 done! So what do you all think? Do you think I should make Nuriko evil or not? Please tell me! R/R ^_^