***Note from author- Hello All! I would like to say.THANKZ FOR READING MY CONTINUING SAGA OF THIS FANFIC!!! Most likely you are wondering why mine are always soooooooooooooooooooooooooooo long. It's because each one is a different story or adventure, but I will try them shorter, *sigh* If that's what you really want then I will abide by your wishes. *Sniffle* I mean what's this writer's happiness? The readers are more important. *sobs heavily* *realization* OH yeah, by the way Hamatsu us based on my personality, habits, and crushes, and Miyoko is based on my best friend. But not my life in any way or form, I mean sure Ha-Chan's mother and mine are alike a lot, but...yeah you get my point. Basically, Ha-Chan & Miyo are just exaggerations of me and my best friend, get it? So, if you can't tell my favorite anime character and whom I love is HOTOHOTI a.k.a. Houni. There shall be no dissing of him in the reviews and please be nice in the reviews. Ta Ta for now.

Comment from Minako- Hamatsu-Chan I told you I would type up your stories for you since your have VERY limited access to the computers but I HAVE TO ADD THIS TO YOUR NOTE!!!! Ha-Chan, You can't say "Please be nice in the reviews." You want to know why? Because Fanfiction.net says you have to accept constructive criticism and IF it really isn't constructive advice and all they are doing is bashing your work, well they shouldn't even be at Fanfiction.net!!! Now if you don't like this little comment, Then tell me at school and I will go back to my computer and erase..As long as my computer hasn't died from all this crap on here.I mean it's been so slow lately! And we have only had it for a few months! ~Love, Kusanagi Minako~

P.S. I Love your stories!!!, And oh yea, Miyoko isn't based on me, If she had me in her story My name would be Minako. Hehe! Just call me Minako, for that is my first name lol or Mina-chan I like that nickname Mina-chan okay NOW I'll leave your script alone!

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Miaka stuck her tongue at Yui's last comment and mumbled with pizza in her mouth, "Ha ha. I'm content with this piece of beautifully made pizza right here." They all rolled their eyes at Miaka and Miyoko both stuffing face with the pizza Tamahome looked at the two in disbelief as he noted, "How come I always fall in love with the girls with the appetites the size of Texas.", then he looked over at Hamatsu sipping a glass of water, counting the calories she had had for today, he then continued, "...and how come his Majesty gets the girl who has an ego the size of a flea?" Houni gave a small smile and corrected "There is no need to call me the title of emperor since I am indeed just as poor as all of you now." Hamatsu whispered, "Um.dear I think it's best if you don't rub in our faces exactly how poor we are. Since Tamahome is a money grubbing.", she looked over her shoulder nervously to spy Miyoko giving her an evil look and warning. "You better watch your mouth, Ha-Chan or I could say something about a self-obsessed, mirror-collecting, used to be emperor." Hamatsu jumped across the room in fear.

Yui cleared her throat loudly and Miyoko & Hamatsu both stopped fighting, in fact everyone stopped what they were doing too. Yui pointed out, "can't you guys see? Our adventure in the Universe of the Four Gods is over as of now. We will never again see any of our friends or enemies ever. I'll never see Suboshi ever again for the rest of my life. And Miaka, you'll never see Amboshi again." Faces of sorrow crossed everyone..except Hamatsu, just confusion for her as she laughed, "That was random and depressing." Miyoko backhanded Hamatsu.

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Four years later. Hamatsu had made her self a huge sandwich and was about to bite into it when Tai-Yi-Jun appeared. Hamatsu stared blankly at her and said, "There is a strange ugly old hag floating in my kitchen. WAIT!!! Are you the Grim Reaper coming to take me to my demise? I heard you were ugly and scary, but this is ridiculous." Hamatsu got down on her hands & knees ,then starting pleading for mercy. Tai-Yi-Jun rolled her eyes and yelled, "NO YOU FOOL! I'M FROM THE UNIVERSE OF FOUR GODS AND I HAVE COME TO TELL YOU THAT HAVE SCREWED UP THE ENTIRE HISTORY OF THE UNIVERSE OF FOUR GODS. And that Houni or I mean Emperor Hotohori must return to the book. AND ITS YOUR FAULT BECAUSE HIS UNDYING LOVE FOR YOU CAUSED HIM TO REMAIN FAITHFUL TILL HIS END AND THEIR WAS NO HEAIR AND KUTOU IS TAKING OVER SO UNLESS HE GOES BACK AND HAS AN HEIR AND TAKES BACK HIS COUNTRY, THE BOOK WILL PERISH ALONG WITH ALL YOUR LITTLE FRIENDS." Before Hamatsu could ask another stupid question followed by a smart one she heard Houni call from the front door, "darling, I'm home" Hamatsu looked at Tai-Yi-Jun, blew a raspberry, and started to run to Houni, but stopped when the hag said "remember Toroki and what he sacrificed...you."

Hamatsu stopped in the doorway of the kitchen and said "I don't care about that anymore. Hotohori was my past and is my future." She ran out to him and hugged him tightly. Houni gave her a strange, but content look as he asked, "what's wrong, Darling?" Hamatsu looked up at him with tearing eyes as she asked laughing holding back her emotions, "Houni, Honey, sweetie If you got a chance to go back to the universe of Four Gods, Would you take it? And would you leave me? If your answer is the one I'm not looking for.PLEASE DON'T LEAVE ME!!!" She started bawling into his chest crying. She buried her face into as she cried. He raised her head and smiled "Unfortunately my dear I am devoted to you through and through and nothing can break that." Hamatsu looked at him and laughed as she walked back into the kitchen to make herself another sandwich.

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Back in Miyoko's apartment Miyoko and Tamahome were both playing the OS2 and Tamahome was winning. Miyoko grumbled something while Tamahome stated to do his victory dance when Miyoko stood up and shouted "I CHALLENGE YOU RO A GAME OF.....DDR.NO ONE CAN BEAT ME AT THAT." Tamahome tackled Miyoko to the couch then got up and started to play the game while she was struggling to get up. She pushed him over and they almost hit the TV. They both started to laugh really hard. Their phone started to ring and Miyoko & Tamahome race for it. Tamahome reached it first. *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*

Tamahome: Hello Kuritsuna residence. Miyoko's husband and slave speaking.

Houni: Oh...Hello Tamahome

Tamahome: Hi your majesty.... I mean Houni

Houni: I wish to consider your opinion on a problem I have obtained.

Tamahome: Sure lay it on me.

Houni: Good! As you know Hamatsu is with child and I must go on a trip to my little sister's wedding, so as you see my prob-

Tamahome: What she's preg- I mean I still your problem besides that Hamham is only 19 and that you have been married only 3 years.

Houni: You know what a danger she is to herself with being both slightly unintelligent and a klutz. I wish for you and Miyoko to baby sit Hamatsu while I am away.

Tamahome: Sure we would love to...baby sit Hamham.

Houni: wonderful, Oh and also will you drop me off at the library, my little brother is picking me up there, then we're going to head out to his wedding,

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When Tamahome hung up the phone Miyoko asked, "Who was that? I only heard your side and it sounded important." Tamahome hugged her and kissed her forehead, he said "That was Hotohori....Houni, Houni, Houni, Houni. That was Houni and he called to tell us that we need to watch Hamham while he's gone off to his sister's wedding. Oh yeah did you know that Hamham's pregnant." Miyoko's eyes almost bursted out of her head as she yelled, "WHAT!?!" Tamahome nodded and walked into the bedroom to get his car keys. Miyoko followed shortly behind him. He graded his keys and started to walk out the door be asked smiling "You didn't know? You mean to tell me your BEST friend didn't tell YOU?" he left Miyoko deep in thought as he left laughing.

Houni started to pack one of his bags and Hamatsu came running in and jumped on it and said flirtatiously "Your not going and you know I won't let you, so your just doing this to make little ol me worried, so that I'll beg you not to go and you'll agree not to go and then we will kiss and the world will stop for a moment in time. AWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW!!!!" Houni looked at her sincerely with pain in his eyes and replied, "NO, this is not Lifetime television for women, which you need to stop watching, my dear. I must go back and live that life that was meant for me, but I will come back after all I still do love you even though you hid the truth of what Tai-Yi- Jun said to you. I thought you trusted me enough to tell me the truth." Hamatsu sighed, then smiled holding back her tears, laughing. "Of course I trust you. Even with my life. Although what's a life without a brain. Ignorance is bliss, for me that is. But anyways you didn't tell me that the hag had told you before you came home and it was just a test for my trust, but for me it was a test of your devotion." Hamatsu jumped off the suitcase and walked over to the doorway and commented " your going to ancient China and you are taking a suitcase. You may look like him, act like him, and remember his memories, but you still our Houni and sadly can never amount to the masculinity of my one true love."

Hamatsu smiled and blew him a kiss on her way out. She closed the door behind her; she sank down to the ground, closed her eyes and cried. The doorbell to their apartment rang and she wiped her eyes and answered the door. Tamahome stood there and greeted her with the question, "So, Do you know if it's a boy or a girl?" Houni appeared behind Hamatsu and waved his arms as if to say "STOP!" or "NO!" Hamatsu just gave him a strange look and walked to the kitchen to make herself yet another sandwich. Tamahome looked around for Houni's bags, but there was none. Houni came out with nothing, but his cell phone. As he walked out he set down a piece of paper in front of Hamatsu stuffing her face with another huge sandwich. As the guys walked out, Hamatsu glanced at the paper. It was a Legal Name Change Form. When she looked at the paper is said from Houni Watashi to Hotohori Seishuku. Hamatsu laughed sincerely in disbelief at the paper.

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In the car, Tamahome asked, "Your headed back to Universe of Four Gods, aren't you? And Hamham doesn't know about herself.um.well...you know." Houni set his head down and said "Yes to both. I must go back for only a short time though, because if I don't Konan will be destroyed completely by Kutou and I am the emperor and I mustn't let that happen. It is my home and yours as well. As much as I love Hamatsu, so much has happened there. I cannot let it be decapitated by Kutou." Tamahome pulled over by the library and said "Fine, I'm going back with you to help fight off the enemy while you concentrate on a heir. You do realize in order to have an heir you must.don't tell me we have to have the talk. Listen if you feel bad about having an heir just take the baby Hamatsu's having now and when it's born send it to the Universe of Four Gods. If Hamham doesn't know that's she's you know now then just ell her simple that she dreamt the while ordeal of birth. Her tiny mind will believe anything." Houni was silent then stepped out of the car and asked, "How did you know that I wasn't going to a wedding?" Tamahome stepped out of the car and replied, "Because on the phone you first said your sister, then you said brother and I know your reincarnation, Houni is an only child. Oh yeah, and when we go back don't mention anything about being the reincarnation of Hotohori and that you have regained your memories of being the emperor himself. Just say your Hotohori, Emperor Saihitei or Emperor Hotohori or whatever name your people knew you as because technically you died, so you could get reincarnated into Houni and this is confusing enough, so just say your Hotohori."

Hamatsu walked over to Miyoko's apartment. She was smiling and when she rang the doorbell. Miyoko answered it with a warning look as she let her friend in. Hamatsu immediately headed for the kitchen, but Kiyoko grabbed her wrist and turned her towards the couch. Hamatsu nodded and sat down and smiled at her friend's furious face. Hamatsu waved nervously and then Miyoko asked, "Why didn't you tell me you were pregnant? I'm your best friend and might I add, YUCK TOO MUCH INFORMATION ON HA-CHAN THERE." Hamatsu got a confused look upon on her face as she answered, "What are you talking about? Do you know something I don't here?" Miyoko got an even more angry face, but before she could attack her best friend the phone rang. *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~

 Miyoko: What do you want?!?

Tamahome: Don't bite off my head!!!

Miyoko: Oh Hi Tamacakes. I thought you were some stupid people calling me.

Tamahome: From the tone in your voice Hamham is there and your frustrated about the you know.

Miyoko: DING-DING-DING. We have a winner!

Tamahome: Well, don't tell her, she is because she doesn't know. And Hotohori and I have decided we're not going to worry about the heir thing and we're just going to give Konan the baby Hamham's having, so she can't know anything about her being you know.

Miyoko: What are you talking about with Konan and heir and WHAT?

Tamahome: Houni has to go back to Konan, as Hotohori and have an heir to be the emperor of Konan and Hotohori has to save Konan from complete defeat by Kutou. Oh year I have decided to go back and help him, but we will be back. Bye.

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Miyoko was strangling the telephone when Hamatsu came up with a sandwich in her hands, asking, "SO what did Tamahome want? Did he call saying Hotohori go to." Miyoko tried to throw a nun chuck at her, but Hamatsu ducked it and added, " I guess you know about Hotohori going back and lemme guess your beautiful husband has gone with him. OH did I forget to tell you. Houni has done the most sweetest thing. He has changed his name back to Hotohori. So, now everyone has o call him hat and NOT Houni. I refuse to hear that name. I know I'm sounding like a complete jerk so far, but I.guess I jeep seeing him here in this time and I keep seeing all these girls giving him this attention and it makes me so.so.. frustrated to see him and then look at me and see this girl who doesn't deserve this beautiful sweet man." Hamatsu tried to keep smiling, but tears still streamed down her smiling, but quivering lips. Miyoko backhanded Hamatsu and said Hotohori is crazy about you, for some odd reason. He could have had any woman when he was the emperor, but he didn't. He died childless and alone. And then when he was reincarnated he still didn't have a girlfriend till he met you. Something in his heart wouldn't let him. And another thing, you aren't as ugly, dull, plain, stupid, well, maybe that one is true, but the others aren't. Now lets go get are men."

Tamahome and Houni stood there in the restricted section of the library. They both tried to keep from throwing up as Tai-Yi-Jun talked "Listen morons, Konan has changed. Your friends have changed. Except, Tasuki. Now, Houni to explain why you're back from the dead. Just tell them Suzaku gave you one more chance to help his country and to help you not slip into your Houni personality. I will erase all Houni's memories up until the point you regained your Hotohori's memories. So, Houni never existed, only Hotohori, and Tamahome, well, no one really noticed your absence. I shall grant you, your old clothing because if you show up in those frivolous garments you both will be the laughing stock of Konan." Immediately the royal roves appeared on Hotohori and Tamahome was in his old clothes.

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Miyoko kept checking her watch and sighing till finally she asked, "What on heaven on earth are you doing Ha-Chan?!?" Hamatsu sand from the kitchen, "I'm filling my backpack up with snacks and food. And with my sketchbook, my cell, my wedding pictures, my CDs, my CD player, a portable TV, camera, laptop, and any other necessities. I wasn't prepared last time, but I will be this time. I barely managed to survive with what I had in my backpack then, but now I am prepared. Do you think I can fit a go kart in here?" Miyoko pulled her accomplice's arm and headed for the door.

When they opened it, they spotted Yui and Miaka standing smiling. Hamatsu and Miyoko fell backwards in shock. Miaka helped Hamatsu and Yui helped Miyoko. Yui said, "We're coming with you. After these four years I have realized that maybe I may love Suboshi. I know it sounds stupid and corny being in love with a stupid character in a book." Miyoko and Hamatsu were giving her evil looks. She apologized for forgetting about both Tamahome and Hotohori. Miaka just explained that she just wanted to visit everyone back there. When Miyoko asked how the two found out since herself and Hamatsu hadn't decided to go till about half an hour ago. Hamatsu quickly started to slink away in fear for her life as Miyoko put everything together. Miyoko rolled her eyes and agreed to let them come.

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Hotohori and Tamahome had already arrive din Konan for two days now. Hotohori sat at the throne and said to Tamahome, "It was only four years there how could it have been 13 years here? I mean the beautiful country I ruled and loved is now filled with poverty, death, and crime all because of Kutou. They will pay for what they have done." Tamahome stood there nodding and asked, "Have you thought about what the hag told you before we were sent here?" Hotohori looked up into his face and said quietly, "Yes, I have. The fact that the children are twins completely changes the subject. I will be a father and I feel in my heart that I can't abandon my country, but I also can't abandon Hamatsu. I lover her with all my being and yet my people and this country had been my home for years then I died and found myself in Tokyo in a schoolyard seeing my dear Hamatsu accepting a courtship of another guy and then for the last four years I have lived with her and for the past three years we have been married. I must decide. But this has nothing to do with us, but you. Why have you come back here with me?"

Tamahome stood there for a moment, then two of the guards came running in "Your majesty, four intruders have entered the palace." Hotohori stood up and said "Catch them, get their names, and put them in the dungeon." The guards were off. *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~

They came back a few minutes later with two hand marks on both their faces. One of them spoke up, "Your Majesty, one of them claims to your wife and sh- " Hamatsu's face was red with anger as she stepped on the two guards. She said a little annoyed, "I love you, Honey. I missed you, Baby. Have a SEAT, SWEETHEART. No, you don't say any of that did you? You have me thrown in the freaking' dungeon. I swear, sometimes your such a-" Before she could finish, he hugged her and said, "My Dear, I have missed you. I had not known YOU were the intruder. If, so I would have had the guards be a little more gentle with you." Hamatsu smiled then went hysterical again, "What do mean, "be more gentle" that shouldn't have happened at all. Since-" Hotohori called for some attendants and said looking directly into Hamatsu's eyes, "you are right. Since I am the emperor and you're my wife that would make you the empress. And you should be treated as such."

Hamatsu fell to the ground and started throwing a tantrum; "I'm not graceful, smart, pretty, or manipulative enough for this. Let some other poor sap take the job, but not me. No, no, no, no, no. I refuse to accept such an important role in my husband's life." Miyoko came in and picked up her little friend and backhanded her to the ground again. Tamahome started to sneak away, but Miyoko called, "Moron, get your butt back here." Tamahome smiled nervously and tiptoed back over to Miyoko. He gave her the sweetest smile he could. Miyoko talked calmly, "Sweetie, what were you thinking abandoning me for Konan? I thought you had all your business here covered. If you wish to live, EXPLAIN YOURSELF!" Tamahome fidgeted nervously and then it hit him, she had come back for him. He leaned in and kissed her. Miyoko started to untense a little and said, "Fine, you're getting off this time, but---" He kissed her again and she just forgave him, no lecture what so ever. Hamatsu got up off the floor and said, "She's putty in his hands. He's got her trained the way I do Hotohori."

Two attendants came and Hotohori gestured towards Hamatsu and said, "This is Empress Hamatsu, and you will treat her the way you would treat myself. Make her feel and look her role. If anything happens to her it shall he your punishment." The two ladies picked up Hamatsu up by the arms and led her to the royal chambers to get her ready. Miyoko and the other two were laughing as Hamatsu was kicking as she was being led out. Yui scolded, "I think she's overreacting. She should be honored, even though she doesn't deserve this role. Miaka was now raiding through Hamatsu's overstuffed backpack and found the pocky and other goodies and started to eat. Miyoko backhanded Miaka and she said to Yui, "she's just afraid she won't be able to fulfill her duties as the Empress."

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A few minute later, Hamatsu came out with her hair all done, special empress robes and crown on, and make up done as well. She looked so graceful and elegant. Exactly how an empress should look. She spotted Miaka going through her backpack and raced towards her. The attendants clear their throats and the young empress immediately pulled back and walked up to her husband and bowed before him. He touched her face and smiled. He motioned for her to take her seat next to his throne. Hamatsu gazed at the chair in disgust and sat down reluctantly.

Hotohori and the others started to talk about what they were going to do about Kutou trying to conquer Konan. Hamatsu was getting impatient and she said abruptly, "I thought we would invite the celestial warriors of Genbu, Byakko, and Emperor Xochi, and I guess we could invite that twerp too. You know Emperor Saire. And we can't forget the rest of the Suzaku warri-" Miaka cut her off and said, "Empresses should be seen and not heard." Hamatsu was about to explode and yelled, "Oh, you wanna see a special finger of mine?"

Miyoko dragged Hamatsu off to the royal chambers and asked, "What's wrong with you?" Hamatsu paced back and forth angrily, "I hate this. I have to act all graceful, understanding, elegant, and most of all sweet and polite to EVERYONE! AND I GOTTA KEEP MY MOUTH SHUT. YOU KNOW HOW HARD THE IS FOR ME! This empress thing is the opposite of me." Miyoko laughed at her friend and replied, "Then, maybe do what you do best. Be yourself. You have never for as long as I've known you followed the crowd or expectations at that." Hamatsu and her friend hugged and walked back to everyone.

Hamatsu walked over to Hotohoti and hugged him from the side and just held her arms around him. A couple of the advisors were shocked by her unlady- like behavior in public, but Hamatsu just blew a raspberry at them and kept holding Hotohori.

After they all had talked everyone was about to go to bed when Tamahome approached Miyoko and asked if he could talk to her for a moment. Miyoko and him went outside, but before they could talk they heard a conversation between Hotohori and one of his advisors.

Advisor: Sir, we believe that you must have an heir now for in case of your death in battle we would be back to the same position we have been in for the past 13 years, your majesty. Why not choose one of the ladies in your harem. We have made sure that none of them are really men like the problem we had last time with the celestial warrior, Nuriko.

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Hotohori: There is no need to worry of an heir for the empress is-

Advisor: Then our country's future is safe?

Hotohori: Indeed. And I have decided to stay here in Konan after the battle is over. Me AND my family. Advisor: Sir, this is wonderful news we were expecting you to return to the underworld or from wherever you came back to us from. Are you sure this is what the empress wants as well?

Hotohori: The empress and I are very much in love and the both of us would do anything for the other. And she knows what this country means to me. She will stay...hopefully Advisor: but sir, you are the emperor and she is your wife. Just order her to stay. Those are two reasons shy she must obey you.

Hotohori: I not order her to do anything. I fell for the freedom, carefree, wildness in her. The fact that she is her own mind, but still wants your opinion, whether she will accept it or not. The woman who chases a fly around the house with a rag, until she has eventually killed it, a woman that will eat peanut butter right out of the jar, a woman who has emotions that will change faster than an untamed stallion, that it the woman I love and I will not crush that. Advisor: As you wish, your majesty. *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~


The advisor left with nothing, but a bow. The advisor knew he could not risk losing the emperor again, so he had an idea to ensure him staying. Miyoko came into the throne Miyoko came into the throne Miyoko came into the throne room with Tamahome trying to hush her. Miyoko yelled, "You think you have the authority to say that you know Ha-chan will stay here. She is not stupid enough to just leave her entire life and family for you...no. I think I knew her a little better then than that. I mean she is stupid, but not that stupid." Hotohori nodded, "Yes , you probably do know her better than me. That's because you are the only one she trusts fully. Even myself can't compete with her fest friend, but I love Hamatsu and she loves me and I know that she will not trample that love just for...I'm sorry I speak out of tongue. I'm going to bed." Miyoko stood there with rage. Tamahome came up behind her and hugged her from behind.

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Back in the Royal chambers, Hotohori was about to fall asleep when he heard a small growl came from Hamatsu's side of the bed. He walked around to the other side the bed, sat down, and asked, "Darling, What's wrong? I sense you're mad at me." Hamatsu sat up too and said "Well, how'd ya figure that out genius? I mean I felt..I feel like everyone is trying to turn me into something I'm not. I'm not the stereotypical empress. I'm me and if you cant stand that than I say." tears streamed down her face. He wiped away one of her tears and kissed her. She could feel his heart beating. The two knew they were in love and that nothing would change that. He spoke slow and steady, but voice hoarse and quivering. "I would never change you. You are mine and I am yours. I would follow you to the ends of the earth and back. I f I knew it would mean being with you." Tears of joy came running down Hamatsu's face as she kissed his cheek softly and went back to sleep. Hotohori joined her finding Rysi sleeping at the foot of the bed.

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The next morning, Hamatsu yawned and came into the dining area in her pajamas and Rysi following at her heels. The two attendants apologized for their negligence and attacked Hamatsu by putting an over-dressed morning robe on her. Hamatsu grumbled some inappropriate words and sat down at the table with the eyes of Yui, Miaka, Tamahome, and Hotohori staring at her in disbelief (notice how Miyoko isn't staring maybe because she is not shocked). Hotohori laughed, "Good morning, beautiful. How was your night?" Tamahome scoffed, "beautiful? She looks like something out of a horror novel. She could at least fix herself up a little before coming to breakfast." Hamatsu shot him and evil, yet tired glare. She patted her lap and Rysi jumped on it. Rysi gobbled up the part of Hamatsu's breakfast she didn't want. Hamatsu held the little dog back and ordered, "Save some for Satan, ya big pig." Miyoko stared at Rysi, then at Hamatsu and asked "How the hell did you fit that little bulldog in your backpack...WAIT! Did you say Satan? HE'S here?" Hamatsu yawned again and nodded. Miyoko squatted in the chair and braced herself onto the table as Hamatsu called for him. Hotohori held his plate to the table so nothing would break.

The ground began to shake as in came this 165 pounds, muscular, raven black, Newfoundland dog named Satan came running in. He ran p to Hamatsu and placed his front paws on the side of the chair. The group could hear the chair trying to hold the pressure of this monstrous dog. Hamatsu gave the remainder of the food to him. Miyoko couldn't figure it out, how did Ha- chan do it? How did she fit her sketchbook, cell hone, wedding pictures, CDs, CD player, portable TV, camera, laptop, food and snacks AND Rysi and this monster of a dog in that backpack of hers. It was a mystery that would never be figured out.

Satan laid down next to Hamatsu's chair with Rysi curled up next to him. The two attendants pulled Hamatsu by the arms to get her changed. The two dogs growled at the ladies, but only followed shortly behind them as they dragged their owner away. Hotohori said, "Now that she has left, I would like to say I have a surprise for her as well as all of you. On their way here any moment is Emperor Saire who is now 21, the rest of the Suzaku warriors, the Genbu warriors, and the Byakko warriors as well. They have all agreed to come and visit and help with the war. Sadly though, Emperor Xochi would not join us because I have been informed that he had died about seven years ago."

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Hamatsu came back in with yet another beautiful dress. She yawned one last time. Then, her hyper ness started to kick in. She grabbed one of the plates and ran outside with Satan and Rysi. One of the advisors whispered something to Hotohori and he reluctantly called after her. Hamatsu had a slightly annoyed look on her face along with the two dogs as well. Hotohori told one of the attendants to go exercise the dogs. Hamatsu walked over to the advisor and yelled, "ALRIGHT, YOU POMPOUS FOOL, IF I'M THE EMPRESS, WHAT GIVES YOU THE RIGHT TO TELL ME WHAT TO DO? EVEN IF IT IS THROUGH HIM. I DON'T CARE WHAT YOU TELL HIM TO DO, BUT I REFUSE TO ELT YOU BOSS ME AROUND AND ANOTHER THING, I MAY NOT BE VERY MANIPULATIVE, BUT BY THE TIME THIS STINKIN WAR IS OVER I WILL HAVE MY HUSBAND CAN YOU SORRY ASS." Everyone stared at the furious empress Hamatsu. Then, Hamatsu just got a big smile on her face and ran back outside to the dogs and the attendant. They all focused their vision at the advisor now. He went over to Hotohori and said, "Emperor Hotohori, Do you see now what I mean? If you want allies in facing this war against Kutou you will need to control the Empress Hamatsu. She is very..sir, if I were you I would tell her to contain herself. You have seen how she used to treat Emperor Saire. He is attendant today and if she treats him the same he will join Kutou and more people in Konan will die during the wav. Just remember, I am your advisor and am here to only advise you." He bowed and went back to his place. Hotohori walked to the outside and watched Hamatsu playing with the dogs. Miyoko and Tamahome joined him. Tamahome was first to say, "Your Majesty, I hate to agree with that guy, but he's right. Hamham needs a complete turn around in not just behavior, but also personality. Or you're going' to have to find another empress before tonight."

Miyoko backhanded him and disagreed, "No, she doesn't need to change. She knows when to behave. She knows when something is incredibly important. She will be on her best behavior, as long as it doesn't get boring, otherwise she is going to want o create her own little "fun". The problem with that "Pompous fool" in there is he is one really creating the trouble. He's such- " Miyoko was trampled by Satan and Rysi running for the Frisbee (really it was a plate from breakfast, but hey what are ya going to do?) Hamatsu came running up the stairs with the attendant chasing after the dogs, laughing. The attendant spotted the Emperor's look and stopped laughing and pulled Hamatsu as she said, "Come, Empress we must get you cleaned up real nice for tonight." Hamatsu asked as she was being pulled away, "What do you mean 'real nice'? I though this what you dressed have me in now was 'real nice?"

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Two other ones, who all started to "empressify" her, joined the attendant. Satan and Rysi stared in confusion as their owner was being treated like an international prized poodle. Miyoko came in when they were done and said "Wowee, Ha-chan. You look like an Empress alright. They got you looking ten times better than when we were dressed in the ceremony clothes for the Priestesses. You look real pretty. Although that could be the understatement of the century." Hamatsu looked in the mirror and tore the crown off and whimpered, "I hate it. Sure, I look pretty, but I don't feel like me. I feel like ..like...like someone else." Miyoko put the crown back on her friend's head and said, "Like an empress. That's how you have to feel and act like only for tonight. It's important because Emperor Hotohori has invited Emperor Saire with the Celestial warriors of Byakko, Genbu, and the rest of the Suzaku ones. It's going to be very---" Hamatsu whined, "It's going to be boring and you know it!"

When the two girls walked out of the room, Hamatsu locked Satan and Rysi into the Royal Chamber, so they wouldn't cause any trouble. Hamatsu and Miyoko walked into the throne room. Hotohori was already sitting there on his throne waiting for Hamatsu to take hers. When they walked in the room was filled with awes except Tamahome. Hotohori got down from his throne and walked over to Hamatsu and said, "You look better right now than you did on our wedding day, and then you were beyond words in beauty." Hotohori took her to their thrones and they sat down as they waited for the guests.

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The first to arrive was Emperor Saire, and his new Empress Minikoo. He was surprised to not have any comment from the Empress Hamatsu, So he said directing at Hotohori and Hamatsu, "wow, emperor Saihitei, you have really trained her tongue as well as her self-control. And to you Empress Hamatsu, I must say I would have never imagined from Priestess of Byakko to Empress of Konan. You have truly gained something more beautiful qualities and may I say you look simply gorgeous this evening. I bow to you both, me, The Emperor of Twerps, I if recall that is what you said to me once, Empress." Hamatsu held back a laugh and only smiled. Next came in the rest of the Suzaku warriors and the Genbu warriors, following them was the current emperor of Hokkan. When after all of them were seated. Then the fun began to start.


Hamatsu leaned towards Hotohori and asked, "Dear, I though you asked Subaru, Tokaki and the rest of them? Tell me you invited them!?!" Hotohori leaned into her and replied, "Yes. My dear. I did, it is their choice to come or not. Remember they do not know who my new empress is. I did not say your name on their particular invitations." Hamatsu nudged his arm playfully. The doors opened and in came Tokaki and Subaru. Tokaki whispered into Subaru's ear, "Listen, try and contain yourself. We're here to help and figure out how to stop this war. Not cause trouble because.." It was to late Subaru had already marched up to Hotohori, bowed and said calmly, yet still grinding her teeth, "Tell me Emperor Hotohori how does it feel to betray someone who loved you? I mean here you take this cupcake of a bride and backstab the Priestess of Byakko, Hamatsu. If you ask me, you don't deserve the help or power or me and Tokaki."

Hamatsu stood up and yelled, "Who are you calling a cupcake?" Hotohori hushed her and had her sit down again and Tamahome asked, "Well, Subaru, you of all people may tell his majesty. Since I hear that you were deeply in love with Toroki, now married Tokaki quite a change there. And another, obviously 13 years of not seeing the Priestess of Byakko. You do not recognize that the Empress is Hamatsu." Subaru and Tokaki both looked at Hamatsu. Subaru bowed and apologized. Tokaki's mouth was wide open as she said, "Hey, you're a knockout now, before you were just this stupid girl, but now you're an empress. Just remember I saved your like a few times that accounts for something." Subaru and Tokaki were shone to the dining area.

The door opened once more and this time it was Tatara, Kokie, Amefuri, and Karasuki, but still no sign of Toroki. The four couldn't believe their eyes. Amefuri said, "Wow, you really have became quite the lady, young priestess. We are all glad to see you again and also that you are happy, yet bored." Hamatsu gave him a coy look as they were taken to the dining area. Hamatsu looked at the door impatiently.

Hotohori whispered, "Hamatsu, we cannot wait any longer for him. It is obvious he is not coming. We must join the others in the dining room now." Then, the doors opened for the last time and in came Toroki. Hamatsu squealed, but didn't run to hug him because Hotohori was holding her hand gently. He approached Hotohori and Hamatsu and said, "The better man has clearly won. You need to appreciate what an angel and beauty you have. It's hard to find a girl with her particular personality. She can be compared only to a painting only a select few like it and only one can truly love it." Toroki bowed to them both and walked into the dining room. Hotohori looked at Hamatsu's blushing face, but when she looked at him it went away. She knew he was the one she wanted more. Whether it was the one who truly loved her or not she was with the one she wanted.

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Hotohori kissed her cheek and whispered, "If you do not want to come in you do not have to. Just go to our room and play with the dogs." Hamatsu said in her regular tone, "Are you crazy? I'm hungry, if there is food, then I'm there." They walked in and took their seats.

Hotohori kept pointing out if there was any way to settle the matter without war. Until finally Chichri pointed out, "Your majesty, think about it. They only have 7 celestial warriors while we still have 28, joined together, ya know. If we all become allies than that will be three countries to one. That is a three to one chance, ya know. Our army will be three times bigger." This whole discussion went on for a while and both Hamatsu and Miaka were falling asleep. An Attendant came in and whispered something of great importance into Hamatsu's ear. Hamatsu right away woke up and stood up in her chair and shouted, "What? Please tell me this is a joke!?!" The attendant shook her head shamefully. Hamatsu paced in the chair nervously. Miyoko and Yui looked at her in utter turmoil and panic. The rest of the group were confused by this sudden undignified behavior. Although everyone knew it was a matter of time before she reverted back to her normal self. Tasuki finally asked, "Hey, senorita what's up with you? I don't think this is how a new empress is supposed to act." Hamatsu gave a nervous apologetic look to everyone and excused herself. She jumped off the chair and ran out of the room, following the attendant.

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They stopped at the Royal Chambers door. Where she found a huge hole in it. The hole was made by Satan. This was hinted because out of the hole was Satan's head, chewing and barking at the same time. They could barely hear Rysi's barking in the back. The attendant asked, "Empress Hamatsu what do you wish me to do?" Hamatsu yanked at the dog's head and answered, "You need to stand guard because if my husband sees this or anyone else for that matter, we can forget about their alliance with us, and I'll get blamed. And Hotohori will be sooooooooooooooo pissed with me, it's not even funny. And Frankly, I like where I'm at with him. And if he finds out, I'll be out the door and you'll be serving a new empress. And I don't want to see my man with some two-timing, no good, two-bit floozy. He has me, he doesn't need another, so we what we gotta do is."

She heard someone clear there throat behind her. When she finally turned around slowly she face a small yelp to find the whole dinner party behind her including the one evil advisor standing there, chuckling and thinking, "She's gonna get it now." Nuriko spitted on his hands, rubber them together, and went to approach the stuck dog. Hamatsu bowed to the ground pleading, "I'm sorry.I'm sorry.I'm sorry.Hotohori...I'm sorry Everyone..I'm sorry Satan. I should of just stayed in my seat and kept my mouth shut and not run off.I'm sorry." Nuriko placed his hands on the dog's head and pushed gently. The dog went flying backwards and from what they could hear, it hit the bed. Hamatsu raised her head from the floor and looked towards the door. She got all anxious and scrambled to her feet. She ran to the door and flung it open. She found the dog laying on the ground. He laid on his side, tongue sticking out, and eyes shut.

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All of a sudden she got trampled by Satan. Hamatsu pushed the dog off and hugged him tightly and blew him between the eyes. Hotohori said to her, "Dear, you stay here and make sure he's okay. We shall go back to the discussion" Hamatsu agreed. The advisor stayed behind and walked over to her and said, "Nice show, Empress. I mean, you did a good job at the beginning of the evening, but let's face it, your not cut out for being and empress. Emperor Hotohori will just be cross with you. He many not act like it, but I know he is seriously thinking about not having you live here with him. He is going to stay here, by the real question is, is he going to send you back.well, I should be off..Empress Hamatsu." He walked out, snickering. Hamatsu stood up, and begun to think. She walked around the room and spotted the pajamas and robe that the attendants had laid out for her. She changed into them. She walked towards the door, clicked her tongue signaling the dogs to follow. Satan and Rysi followed her around the palace. She finally made herself to the entrance of the dining room. She poked her head in only a little, so they wouldn't see her. All of them seemed so into the debate over what they would do about the war. Even Miaka was into it. It all made Hamatsu feel just how stupid she really was. Hamatsu found herself outside in the courtyard.

She sat down on one of the fences and just let her feet dangle over the edge.. Satan and Rysi sat down by the fence. Hamatsu looked up at the stars and started to talk to her only listeners, "I feel so.so.so.so stupid and simple minded. I mean here I am, can't even stand to listen to a stupid, boring talk. You two are the only ones who know how I truly think and feel. I know Miyoko understands me a little, but I'm so afraid to tell anyone my REAL problems. Then, I found some guy who I thought I could tell everything, when that creepy guy told me that stuff I realized there is no one that can stand t hear me share or talk with them. I guess you guys could say I'm just pissed at everyone and everyone's pissed at me. The creepy guy is right, but before Hotohori lets me go, I'm gonna go him a favor and just leave. Since I don't know how to get back I'll have the grim reaper woman cause she'll know how. Well, I guess we're going home guys or I guess I could just make it easier on all of them, I fi just got rid of myself. That would surely get myself out of their hair forever and that's what they all want anyways" Hamatsu gave a small smile to the dogs and jumped down off the fence and walked back to the room. They all were still talking.

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Hamatsu gathered up her clothes, and other belongings. She changed into her own clothes. She wrote Hotohori and the others a letter and left it on a small table in the Royal Chambers. She opened the doors, lets the dogs out first, then walked out her self. She had her backpack slung over one shoulder. She crept out of the palace unnoticed.

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When everything was finished being discussed, it was really late. So they decided they would get everything ready tomorrow. They all went to there bedrooms. Miyoko went with Hotohori, so she could say goodnight to Hamatsu and see if the monster was alright. When they walked into the room it was spotless. All of Hamatsu's stuff was gone. There was no sign of her, the dogs, or her stuff. Miyoko called for someone to come. Hotohori skimmed over the letter and looked up and said "She wouldn't!?!"

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