Messing with Washuu's Inventions Has Advantages

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Tsumi: Hello, once again, fateful readers (or whoever's left T_T). Told ya that I was on a writing streak. Chapter five out in just days instead of . . . two months! Well, anyway, not much to say (but then again, when do you care about what I say?). So, um, onto the fic! (I gotta make that my slogan or something)

Chapter Five: Threats and Hints and One Blonde Jerk

Ryoko and Nuriko approached Miaka's room stealthily, trying not to make any noise that would awaken the miko. Opening the door silently, they crept into the room, seeing the girl still asleep in bed. With one glance at each other and an evil grin, they quietly walked over to the bed, their shadows falling on Miaka's face. Miaka slowly opened her eyes and looked up, seeing Nuriko's impression of a scary face, and Ryoko with a mask that was a near replica of her 'Oni' face. (A.N.: OVA ep. 1)

With a scream, she grabbed the nearest object and clobbered Nuriko with the nearby desk, while Ryoko simply floated into the air to avoid being hit by anything. After a few stunned seconds, Nuriko pushed the desk off him. "What is your problem, Miaka? I come to see how you were doing and this is what I get." Ryoko slapped both of her hands over her mouth in order to not start laughing.

"Sorry, I thought you were a monster." Miaka said as Nuriko started to apply his make up to his face. Ryoko couldn't hold it any longer and burst out laughing.

"And here I was bringing you a gift." Nuriko said, standing up before glaring. "Ryoko, shut up!" He added, looking up at the demon.

Ryoko still continued laughing, this time clucthing her stomach as she gave her excuse. "But the, ahhahaha, look on your, hehahee, face, ahhahahah!"

Nuriko growled before climbing up on the desk (which was right side up now), grabbing Ryoko and hurling her into the nearest wall. Dusting off his hands, he turned back to Miaka taking out something wrapped in material. "Here."

Immediately, it was down her throat. "Down the hatch!" Miaka said, a smile on her face.

"You don't eat it!" Nuriko said before removing it from his miko's throat and taking off the material. As Miaka studied it, Nuriko smiled. "It's a Lover's Doll. The story behind it's sorta childish, but it says that if you write the name of the boy you like and your name on the dolls then bury them in the ground where no one will find them, it'll make the love you share eternal." Nuriko sighed as Miaka caught sight of the papers attached to it. "Unfortunately, it doesn't work for gays."

Nuriko suddenly froze as he felt a presence behind him. He very slowly turned around to face a very angry Ryoko. He laughed nervously. "H-hi Ryoko . . ." He said, scratching the back of his head.

"SHI NE!!!!" Ryoko bellowed, calling her laser sword to her hand. Nuriko paled, backed away three steps before running out the door, Ryoko hot on his heels, swinging the sword like a madwoman. "If I get my hands on you, I swear I will make you watch as I slice off your braid and burn it!" She yelled, increasing her flying speed.

Suddenly, Nuriko stopped and ducked, making Ryoko, who had just tried to go through with slicing his braid off, miss and tumble into the person Nuriko had stopped to prevent running into. Once the two stopped tumbling, Ryoko looked into the face of who she had run into and was met with a set of fangs, liquid amber eyes, and flaming orange hair.

Tasuki.

One arm snaked across her waist and her hands pressed up against his chest . . . it almost seemed like a cliche romantic moment. But that was stupid right? She was in love with Tenchi! And besides, she and Tasuki were just friends, right?

Then why had Tasuki's arm tightened around her?

A cough interrupted the two's moment, and looking up, they saw Nuriko standing over them, hands on his waist, a teasing grin on his features. "You two should really get a room."

Instantly, Ryoko floated off him and Tasuki climbed to his feet, both of them with their cheeks slightly red. "Sorry 'bout runnin' into you." Tasuki mumbled before stalking off.

Ryoko watched him vanish down the corridor, and noticed muffled giggles from Nuriko. Clenching her fists, she looked over toward the braided seishi. "Nuriko, I swear it to you now, one word about this to anyone or myself, I will make you regret it."

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Another crack of the whip. Another strangled whimper. Nakago's patience was wearing thin. This girl that he had found about a week prior had an amazingly strong will, despite her willowy figure. Nakago narrowed his eyes at the girl.

Kiyone's breath came out in harsh rasps as her chin laid on her chest. How much more of this she could take was beyond her. She never felt anything as painful as being struck by a whip, and that was saying a lot. And this torture had gone on for two days! How did Tamahome stand this?!

After Nakago had found Kiyone in Tamahome's room, he had taken her down to the dungeons to the exact room that she had seen Tamahome be whipped in. Nagako had then stripped her down to her waist, having at least one gentleman bone in his body to leave her bra on, before he had whipped her unconscious. When she awoke from her painful slumber, she noticed that Nakago was just unlocking the door to her cell, his black whip in his hand. /God no! I can't take much more of this!/

Whiplash after whiplash struck across her already broken and bloodied skin, but she refused to either answer any of his questions or give him the satisfaction of her scream. But her will to maintain such a promise was slowly dissolving with every lash.

"Tell me, where is it that you come from?" Nakago asked coldly, eyeing the pitiful mess Kiyone had become. Kiyone looked into his eyes for a brief moment before summoning all her strength and turning her head to the side. Another refusal to talk. Nakago's eyes narrowed as he brought back his whip to strike her again.

Finally, as the fourth lash struck, Kiyone lost all will and screamed. Nakago smirked at the sound before striking her again.

/Someone, anyone, please help me!/

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Chichiri looked up from his meditating position with a startled look on his masked face. "Nani?" He asked out loud. Was it his imagination, or had he heard someone yell for help? Checking around the room, he sighed. "I must have imagined it, no da." He said. Taking a look outside, he noticed how late it had become and, grabbing his kesa, walked out of his room to meet with the other seishi. It was time to go to Kutou to retrieve Tamahome, Kiyone and Suzaku's Universe of the Four Gods.

Everyone had agreed that the 'rescue party' would consist of Chichiri, Miaka, Ryoko and Tasuki. At first, Chichiri had objected to the last two joining, saying how much strain it would put on his barrier, but Miaka pointed out that Kiyone would be less likely to join them if she didn't see a familiar face. Chichiri had to agree that it was logical.

"Please, be careful." Hotohori said.

Miaka smiled. "We will!"

"Are you sure we can't come?" Chiriko spoke up.

"You heard Chichiri, it put way too much strain on the barrier." Ryoko said. Chichiri gave her a smile before spreading his kesa over the ground. One by one, each of them disappeared into the cloth, before Chichiri jumped on and dragged it with him to the other side.

The remaining Suzaku Seishi looked at the place where the four had been. "I hope they'll be alright." Nuriko said quietly.

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The four managed to land on a very weak branch of a tree. "Damn it, Chichiri, can't you pick a better place to land?!" Ryoko yelled at the mage.

"Ah, Miaka don't squirm!" Tasuki yelled before the branch broke.

As Tasuki and Miaka landed in a messy pile on the ground, Ryoko and Chichiri joined them. "Well, we're alright, na no da." Chichiri said, happily.

"Well, we're not alright, na no da." Tasuki and Miaka replied.

Tasuki felt something licking his face and opened his eyes. "Huh. Mitsukake's cat followed us."

Miaka immediately brightened. "This is perfect then!"

Ryoko looked at her. "And exactly why is that?" She asked.

Miaka blinked and looked up at the moon. "Because I promised Tamahome that we would meet under a tree in the garden surrounded by sweet smelling flowers when the moon has risen to its highest." Miaka smiled. "You see, cats have the ability to smell better than humans!"

"Ah, I get it!" Ryoko replied.

Tasuki reached over and said, "Well, let's get going, cat."

"Meow." Chichiri said.

"The cat's over here." Miaka said pointing to Ryoko, who was holding the cat. Both Tasuki and Chichiri had large sweatdrops run down their heads.

As the four followed Mitsukake's cat, Ryoko sighed. "It's like following Ryo-Ohki trying to find carrots."

Miaka blinked. "Ryo-Ohki?" She asked.

Ryoko smiled. "My cabbit and spaceship."

Miaka looked confused. "What's a cabbit?"

Ryoko sweatdropped. "A cat/rabbit. My pet, in other words." Miaka nodded.

After what seemed like ages, they reached the tree Tamahome had described. And so they were, a half hour later, waiting for Tamahome to show up.

"I hope this doesn't take too much longer, no da." Chichiri said. "I don't know how much longer I can shield our presence from Nakago, na no da."

"Nakago?" Ryoko asked.

"Also called the blonde bastard." Tasuki said.

"Oh! The one you really want to fry the crap out of, right?" Ryoko said, pulling an innocent act. Tasuki smiled, showing one of his fangs and nodded.

Tasuki growled. "This Tamahome guy's must really be stuck up, to have girls waiting for his arrival. I bet he's just chicken to catch Miaka cheating on him--"

"TAMAHOME'S NOT A COWARD!!!" Miaka yelled, making Tasuki bump into Ryoko.

Just then, they heard rustling grass and Miaka turned around. "Tamahome!" She exclaimed.

Spears were pointed at the four as Kutou soldiers became visible as well as a blonde man in blue armor and a girl with short blonde hair and the same uniform as Miaka.

"It's been a while, hasn't it, Miaka?"

Miaka gasped. "Yui . . ." She said.

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Yes, another cliffhanger!

Okay, people, I want to know what exactly happened. I only got two reviews for the last chapter! I know it took forever to update, and I'm wondering if you all forgot about me! T_T

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