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A/N: Thanx to all the reviewers and here is the answer to that famous question YES I KNOW THAT NURIKO IS A GUY a very good looking one for that matter (not as hot as Tasuki ) but I also realize that he is a cross dresser- what a waste ^_~. But hey that's how the world id. I'm very happy with my story up til now so please keep reviewing. I know I'll make the chapters longer. PLEASE REVIEW!!!!!!!! -.-

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Tasuki's True Self

Chapter 3: LOST?!*** Just for the record Tasuki is the narrator in this one 2***

Our " love" or bond. how ever you what to call it was a wonderful thing, but then some unexpected things happened that changed everything.

We spend every moment together, you'll think it may be too much time but no, Cause we both had responsibilities as senshis to protect our priestess of Suzaku, these was a full time job. And that's were the unexpected things start .

It all started when Taka had to leave to the Qu-Dong empire for the sake of the Konan empire and specially Miaka. We had a plan for Taka and Miaka to meet at mid night. But that didn't go as planned (a/n: you guyz know what I'm talking about right, if not read the manga or watch the series ^_~) Chichiri, Miaka and I found our selves in the Qu-Dong empire looking for Taka. It was at night and everything was dark even a great bandit like myself could get lost, so something similar happened to me I got separated from them or maybe they just got lost ^_^ -ut it doesn't' matter wich way it happened- So as a true bandit I wondered of on my own.

The heavens were filled with different constellations, the moon was full and the sky was a deep blue color,. It was truly romantic I couldn't help but think about him. my Nuriko. I could picture it all the both of us together under the stars kissing.-I can be a pretty romantic guy if it is necessary - But all these thoughts didn't last long enough. I was interrupted by the responsibilities and the true reason I was there in the enemy's territory, But most of all I was interrupted by a sound . of someone's cry first I thought it was a song cause it was such a sweet and tender sound in a way but then I noticed that cry was full of sadness and hatred.

I couldn't help my self I had to find out who was that woman, because no man could make such sound full of all those different feelings. There under a tree was these beautiful woman crying her eyes out, It reminded me of the sound of Miaka's cries for Taka. Was she crying because of love? I got so carried away on my thoughts that I forgot this is the enemy I can't risk being seen it dosent matter how sweet or innocent this girl looks she could be the enemy. But it was to late I thought I was well hidden behind a bush but then when I noticed the bush only covered my legs- so much of being out of sight-. But then it happened our eyes met she had beautiful eyes although those eyes were sad and filled with tears. I couldn't help it I sat down beside her. There was an instant connection between us. I hugged her and she found comfort in my arms. But after a while we both realized that we didn't know each other. But that we had found true love and comfort for ever in some strangers embrace.

(a/n: this would be a perfect moment to end this chapter 0.o ...but I don't want to be cruel and beside I promised someone this chapter would be a little l longer ^_^ )

There was an awkward silence at first, but as we all know I can't stand silence so .

" Errrmmm., Hi I'm sorry.. I couldn't help it I heard you crying and I just. ^_^;;;." she was looking at me with concern and some kind of smile on her perfect flawless face. " Maybe I should leave after all it's none of my business I'm sorry"

" Oh please don't leave. Thank you for caring. even thought we don't know each other ^_^" she said

I was so relived that I didn't get rejected. I wouldn't what to miss getting to know this stranger that happens to be a beautiful girl That just by smiling she made me forget about everything else. There was more uncomfortable silence. I couldn't tell this girl who I was, Her smile makes me forget a lot of things but I could still remember that I was a Suzaku senshi and that I was supposed to find my friends and protect the priestess.But there is one thing that was always there, a voice on the back of my head that kept repeting the name of my Nuriko.. but I ignored it after all what could happen we're just stragers right?

She may be beautiful but that doesn't change my responsibilities and the fact that this is the enemy's territory. But what could I do she seems lonely. I have a heart you know so what was I supposed to do.

" Well maybe I should introduce my self properly since I was first since I asked you to stay. I'm Yui the priestess of Seiryu"

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A/N: Ok done kindda of a cliffy but hey. See I keep my promised these chapter was a LITTLE longer ^_^. So how you guyz like the story so far? Please REVIEW so I can keep writing I want to know what you guyz think.

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