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Sosei, Reincarnation's Sequel
Chapter 7-Awakening
Kirika:
I woke up suddenly only to find myself in my bed again. I ran my hand through my hair and yawned. Was last night a dream?
"Ah good to see your awake, Kirika."
I blinked and discovered Myou, standing just a few inches away from the edges of my bed. Yeah, last night as not a dream.
"When did we get back to Kyuuden?" I asked.
That was something I didn't remember too well, if not at all.
"I carried you back when you fell asleep. You were shivering a lot."
Hmm…that wasn't good. I was bound to get sick anytime now and it wouldn't be pretty.
"Thank you, but I doubt I'll feel good for the rest of the morning."
Myou gently grabbed me by the waist and lifted me out of bed as if I were a baby to be cuddled. I allowed him to do that only once, seeing as I wasn't a baby and I wasn't light. He planted a small kiss on my forehead and carried me down the hallway. The breakfast table was set and a large platter of eggs with a small serving of meat all around it. Everyone else was at the table, patiently waiting for me. Myou sat me down in the chair on the end, letting my delicate bedroom robes fall down around me. However, that moment of gracefulness passed very quickly and my stomach answered with an untimely heave.
"Excuse me," I squeaked as I darted out of my chair and down the hall to the bathroom.
And I almost didn't make it. So far, all I had gained this morning was an untimely emptying of my stomach. I wiped my mouth and got to my feet slowly. My feathery hair clung to my face and danced in front of my eyes loosely. Good morning world, I thought bitterly. I shouldn't have stayed outside so long. My body couldn't tolerate the long exposure to it. But of course, no one told you to have sex in the snow either, I thought with a grin. It wasn't long before I returned to the table where everyone was engrossed in their food. I was glad they didn't wait for me to eat.
"Feeling better?" Kuja asked.
"Yeah, my body's just behaving like it always does when exposed to cold for a long time," I answered, sitting down in my chair again.
"Kirika, you know better than that."
I blinked, not exactly ready to hear Kuja's scolding. It was rare when he did scold so I had to wonder what I did to prompt this.
"Also, Dr. Tot wants to see you later on this morning, that is if you can keep the appointment."
I always valued my time with Dr. Tot, but…I wasn't sure if I needed to go today.
"Um…I'll think about going. It depends on how I'm feeling later on."
That didn't sound like me at all, but that's how I felt.
"It's been too quiet lately."
"Yeah…do you think Garland and Mikoto are up to something?" Zidane asked.
Who didn't think they were up to something?
Beneath the Black Mage Village
Mikoto:
The turn of the weather in the Black Mage Village signaled that I had been down here too long. I couldn't complain due to the fact that my genomes were emerging from their vials for the firsts time. I had to thank Kirika when I see her next. Without her energy, my children would not be born. I smiled as two girls and a small boy walked in and knelt at my feet. They each sported gray trails and gray/silver hair modeled after Kuja and Kirika's DNA. To put it plainly, they were perfect…well almost perfect. They didn't have the power of the Life Crystal or the protection of the Iifa. That would change soon.
"Get up, my children."
They rose silently and stared at me.
"Mommy wants you to do something for her. I will send you to Treno, City of Nobles to find a certain Kirika Tribal. I want you to lace her food with this."
I tossed a small pouch to the little boy and smirked.
"It needs just a small pinch. Do not put more that's needed, understand?"
The children nodded.
"Good, you are dismissed."
Once they left, Garland seemed to appear out of nowhere.
"You're pushing it, Mikoto. Lacing food isn't exactly smart."
"Shut up, I have everything planned down to the time frame. I can still access Kirei's mind without her knowing so I can oversee the plan," I snapped.
"I worked too hard to get that energy to waste it on your sorry children!"
I snarled and took the chance to leave the room. I didn't have to follow that idiot. I just didn't have to. Soon enough, Garland. Soon you won't have a reason to exist on Gaia. I'll see to it.
Myou:
"Are you sure you'll be ok on the way to Dr. Tot?" I asked.
Kirika sighed and wrapped herself in a gray cloak.
"I know you're concerned, but I'm fine."
I wondered if I could believe her. After all, I had reason to after being thrown up on twice. But I knew Kirika would be fine without my help.
"I'm not going to argue about that. But please come home safe," I whispered and kissed her cheek.
Kirika grinned weakly and pulled a hat over her head.
"I'll try. If you need me, call my cell phone. Oh, and try to keep peace in the house."
I nodded and watched her leave.
Kirika:
I hated to leave Kyuuden without making sure Kuja didn't get volatile. If there was one thing I know, it was that Zidane and Kuja often had violent fights between each other. Not only that, but Kuja's powers often misfired, causing mass destruction throughout Treno.
I walked up the steps to the top of Dr. Tot's tower, noting at how things for him didn't change. The door at the top was wide open, welcoming those who wished to see it. I gathered up the edges of my robes and stepped in.
"Good morning, Lady Kirika. I trust you have been well?"
I laughed.
"Actually, I've been sick all morning," I muttered.
"Oh, the body thing right?"
I shrugged and settled into a nearby chair.
"It may be something else as well."
"So, what do you know about Terra right now?"
"Well so far, all I've had is dreams about it, but also, I found out that I was the source for Terra's co-existence with Gaia."
Dr. Tot leaned back in his chair and crossed his arms.
"How do you know that you are the source?" He asked.
"The Life Crystal exists between both worlds. Since the crystal is contained within my heart, I possess the life needed to keep Terra alive."
"You know that if you die, Terra dies, correct?"
"No, I believe that theory is wrong. I am the child of Iifa and as long as Terra exists, I will not die."
Dr. Tot stroked his beard and yawned.
"That may be true, Kirika. I believe your spirit will not vanish so quickly off Gaia."
I smiled and folded my arms over my chest.
"So…Dr. Tot when can you get me that doctor's appointment?"
"Well, I may arrange it with your father so that when you get ready to leave again I can accompany you."
I nodded.
"That will be fine with me, of course."
"Good."
Zidane:
"Hey Kuja."
I stared at my blanket-covered brother, who was currently huddled in a corner. He was paler than normal, if that's possible. It seemed to me that we needed to start traveling again. We had only spent two days in Treno for some well needed rest and relaxation.
"What is it, Zidane?"
"He lives…heh, heh."
Kuja shot me a glare that could melt entire cities. I ignored it and pulled the blankets off of him.
"You know your irritating right?"
I laughed.
"Yes, thank you."
Kuja covered his face with his hands and sighed.
"Go make yourself useful."
"I should say the same thing to you, Kuja. You know it's not good for Kirika to be here long. Trouble is bound to happen."
Kuja took his hands away from his face and stood up.
"Who are you to tell me what I should do for my daughter?" He snapped.
"I'm your brother, you idiot! I happen to know that Kirika's vulnerable here."
"No, she's not, Zidane."
"If you haven't noticed, Kirika's probably pregnant. When have you known her colds to get that serious to the point when she can't eat?"
Kuja blinked and ran his hands through his hair.
"How did you know?"
"It wasn't hard to figure out. I just asked Myou about it."
"Did you ask Myou about how committed to Kirika he is?"
There was venom in Kuja's voice.
"They both love each other dearly, Kuja. But I can understand your concern on that issue."
"Don't go there, Zidane."
I smiled.
"Come out and have a drink with me. It'll relax you."
"Fine, Zidane, but you know my limit."
I smirked. What limit?