Where do I belong?
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Notes:
Ahahahahah! I finally updated really really quick! Aren't you all proud of me? Show me the looooooooove! Okay I'm slightly hyper now… but don't blame me if the chapter came out weird! Lol I just wanted to updated since I had time on my hands before my second to last bball match today! Wish me luck guys! AND Hope you guys like this chapter! Oh yeaaaaa! I've hit the 200th review mark! THANK YOU SONGWIND-SAN! One of my loyal reviewers! You are m 200th reviewer! Lol I want to dedicate this chapter to Songwind-san for being my 200th reviewer! Also I dedicate this chapter to the rest of you readers who have been reading my fic for soooo long! Thank you very much! I love you all!
~ Fiery-Ice ~
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Chapter 20
Desires Met
"Grant her one desire to give her, deserved happiness, we shall."
Kimiko arrived at school just in time before the bell rang. She ran quickly to her class and skidded to a stop in front of it. She dove into a seat as she saw her sensei arriving. Still in her mind swirled the confused pieces of her dream.
~ Kimiko ~
I recognise the guy from my dream… it was Tasuki… Tasuki from Fushigi Yuugi... Am I going crazy? It was just a dream… just a dream. I took a deep breath to calm my nerves.
Aikawa Hinoto, a girl who sat next to me, tapped me sharply on my shoulder. Only then, did I realise Sensei Kuruoagi had called my name twice.
"Hai! Present!" My eyes wide at being caught unawares.
Sensei Kuruoagi raised a suspicious eyebrow at me but continued with the roll call. I breathed a sigh of relief and took out my report knowing that he would want them in.
I scanned my report still not knowing where it came from. How? And why can't I remember anything about sleeping so long… A day and a half of sleep with no one discovering me. Seems so impossible but the dream seemed so real… yet it was only a dream. I stared at the report. It seemed to be done on myths of ancient china. Myths… Suzaku, the god of the South and Seiryuu, the god of the East. My mind went into a whirl but then Sensei Kuruoagi's voice rang loud telling us to pass our reports up.
I walked slowly towards the table and set the report firmly on the table trying to tear my gaze away from it. Why have this feeling at the back of my mind that there is something I should know. I tore my gaze away and sat back down at my desk, staring out of the window as the sensei went on about something really boring.
My seat was next to a window. For a moment I thought I caught a flash of a flame-like head peeking out from behind a tree. But as I blinked the head was gone. So familiar… I shook my head. Must have been a trick of the light and that dream.
The first few hours of school went by like a blur. Every once in a while I saw that shaded face with flaming hair. I think I might be seeing things. Maybe sleeping for one and a half days does that to you. Gym was the last class of the day. Slowly I changed into my sports uniform.
I entered the gym with the other girls. We were doing some sort of gymnastic things today. I stood in line waiting to use the bars as the gym coach barked out instructions to the guys who were using the basketball court next to the gymnastic equipment.
Finally, it was my turn. I got read and ran towards the spring board and soared on to the bars catching them in my hands and swinging. It felt like I was flying. I swung from the low bar to the higher one. I felt the wind rush through my hair as I swung in a large arc. The cool breeze felt chilly against my flushed skin.
Christmas break soon… Somehow the season made me notice how alone I felt because it was the time of snow and ice skating where couples would be snuggling close to their loved ones.
I was thinking on that train of thought when suddenly out of nowhere I saw a basketball coming towards me. I was in the air and upside down, falling head first before I knew what was happening. My arms were around my stomach where the ball had hit me. It was so familiar this feeling of falling. I'm gonna die… I heard the wind whistling in my ears. I threw out my arms in sheer desperation as if willing myself to slow down or to cushion my fall.
Miraculously I felt myself slow down my eyes were closed. Familiar arms wrapped around me, for a split second I opened my eye to stare into amber orbs. But just as fleeting as that was, the face was gone. I was left feeling as though I had imagined it all and that I was on the ground, safe without any injuries.
Faces of girls and guys hovered above me. I heard the chatter.
"Oh my god!"
"Daijoubu ka?"
"Are you alive?"
"That was amazing. There was a blur and suddenly you were on the ground again."
"What happened?"
"Woah.."
My eyes looked at the faces blearily. What had just happened? Was I imagining it? If I was I should have been carried off to the emergency room by now. I clutched my stomach certain that I would feel pain. I did… but then I felt a comforting heat being emitted by my hands and then I felt no pain. What was happening to me?
Breathing shakily, I sat up slowly. Someone, a guy I think scooped me up on the coach's order and brought me to the locker room. My school didn't have a nurse. I closed my eyes tying to clear my head as the guy left the locker room. Coach Aono came in to check on me then left after I told him that I just needed some breathing space.
I leaned against one of the lockers, still slightly freaked about what had happened. That was a close one… what had happened? Am I going crazy? First it was sleeping for one and a half days… then it was seeing the same face everywhere I go…now it's slowing myself down in mid air and feeling no pain?
I sighed in frustration. It's like something is blocking… blocking what? Ignoring the annoying confusion, I took a quick shower before the bell rang knowing that I had to be at work in about an hour after school was dismissed.
"KRRIIING"
The bell sounded just after I finished my shower and was gathering my things. Feeling the urge to avoid my classmates, I dashed out of the door and out of the school.
It was a very cool afternoon. My shift starts at 4. I have about half an hour to get there. "It might start to snow tonight," I mused aloud.
K'so… I need to get home to grab my uniform for work. I worked in a Chinese restaurant called Fung Hwa Long which was about 20 minutes from my apartment as a waitress. I walked quickly with my backpack banging against my hip roughly. Thank the gods that my apartment was near the school. Once reaching home, I slipped into my uniform.
The uniform wasn't so bad. It was a Chinese type of clothing, a red satin cheong-sam that reached my ankles and had slits on both sides up to just above the knees to allow us space to move easily. The tiny blue dragon circling the crimson phoenix logo was printed on the very short sleeves of the dress. Flames rose subtly from the hem of the dress. It's going to be cold. Walking out into my living room and grabbed a jacket which hung from a chair then slid it on.
"Kimiko…" A sexy male voice said lowly as though in disbelief.
Someone stepped out of the shadows of my living room. I gave a yelp of surprise and stumbled backwards tripping over the chair, landing on the floor. Startled and red-faced, I finally saw the intruder's face.
A man with fiery flaming hair, warm amber eyes and a small fang protruding slightly from lips with an expression of disbelief stood in front of me. A dark bluish purple trench coat outfit was what he wore with beaded necklaces, soft boots and red gemmed earrings hanging from his ears. He struck me as familiar but not anyone I knew.
Quickly I snapped into action, I scrambled into a frantic fighting mode.
"Who are you and how did you get into my house?"
"You don't remember anything at all?! Chikuso!"
I glared at him realising something. "You were the one I kept seeing today weren't you!?" I accused. Although I was angry, a nagging feeling kept pounding at the back of my mind.
He kept silent, observing me with his gorgeous amber eyes. K'so… I shouldn't be thinking of this… this PERSON like that!
"Please get out of my house! NOW!" I said tightly.
I shoved him out of the front door and slammed it shut. Then I realised that I was going to be late for work. I grabbed my backpack with extra clothes in it and stuck my head out of the door cautiously. The guy was nowhere in sight. Hastily, I locked my door and ran quickly to the bus stop. There should be one now.
Damn… I see it starting to leave. I sped up waving at it to stop. It stopped and I boarded it swiping my bus card. I felt sticky as I sat down. It would be a 7 minute drive to my stop. I watched the buildings pass us by.
The dream… that guy… so familiar… I have to find out what is going on! "Ding!" the bus bell sounded. I knew this was my stop and I climbed down from the bus and walked to my workplace, clutching my jacket closer as the cold wind blew.
I walked briskly through the staff side door and clocked in. Slipping my jacket off, I started on my duties. The décor of my workplace was done up in the typical Chinese pattern but with the main theme of dragons and phoenixes. Red and blue was the themed colour. For good luck, the owner, Lim-san says.
My whole shift was done as properly as possible but I always felt somebody's eyes on me. I could feel those eyes on the back of my neck making the hairs on the back of my neck stand up.
I ended my shift tiredly at 8 in the night. I clocked out then changed into black jeans and a long sleeved red t-shirt. Slipping on my jacket, I stepped out into the night air. The moon shone brightly. Tired, I trudged back home.
I cut through a sakura tree filled park. Shadows made by the trees made patterns on the ground. It was the end of autumn and sakura blossoms were falling. Suddenly a hand shot out grabbing me by the mouth and another strong arm holding me against my attacker. I tried to scream but the feeling I was getting from my attacker wasn't malice. It was comfort.
Confused, I stood still.
"Kimiko… remember… onegai…" a soft desperate voice sounded in my ears. My attacker had uncovered my mouth but I had no intention to scream. I had a hunch he knew what was going on.
I shivered slightly afraid.
"Remember what?" I whispered, bewildered.
The guy came to stand in front of me. The moonlight from behind him was causing his face to be shadowed. But his eyes glowed with warmth. He didn't answer but gathered me in his arms then tilted my chin up slightly. I was confused enough to be stunned.
I saw him hesitate for a split second before he bent his head slightly and pressed his warm lips to mine. I struggled in shock but found myself responding to his warm and sweet kiss. One of his arms slid around my waist pulling me closer wit his hand resting on the small of my back. The other slid into my hair, gently encouraging me. He deepened the kiss making me moan. Then as his kiss spread like a warm glow from my lips to the tips of my toes, something exploded in my head like backed up pressure that was blocked before.
I tore my lips away from his and groaned, holding my head. It felt like a strong current tide swept into my brain crashing into the sides causing whip like lashes in my mind. Memories… images… emotions… swept inside. My head felt like it was about to explode.
But I remembered… I remembered what had happened in the Shi Jin Ten Shi Sho like I was reliving it again. Tears fell as I felt the anguish at the near deaths and death of Tasuki. Gods… no… my head…Nuriko…Ayuru…Suzaku… Seiryuu… Tasuki… dead… Tou-san… Kaa-san… IIE… Tasuki!
"TASUKI!" I whimpered, sobbing. I felt my body collapse with emotion and my head fell against his chest. He was holding me up.
"Kimiko… shh… daijoubu… daijoubu…I'm here."
I didn't hear him. Gods, it hurts…
"I'm here… daijoubu…" He repeated soothingly.
My first feeling when the pain in my head started to ebb was fear. Who was here? Tasuki? I was still breathing heavily. Tasuki comforting me? It's not possible. This must be a horrible prank.
"Who are you?" I felt afraid. For what, I do not know. I lifted my head weakly from his chest and gazed confusedly at the man holding me in a familiar embrace.
"Tasuki?" I whispered tentatively, reaching up to caress the slightly rough cheek.
But…but… it's impossible. Tasuki's dead. How…
I shoved the man who looked like Tasuki away from me. Immediately, I felt the loss of security and warmth.
"Who are you? Tasuki's dead! It's not possible… not possible. How did you know about him? And why are you playing this horrible prank on me?"
Not possible… it came to my mind chanting over and over again. I gathered my knees close to my chest, rocking slightly.
How can I accept this? I saw Tasuki die in front of me… I told the gods to take away my immortality and powers. I am no longer a goddess. I wept silently. I felt the area around me fill up. Strong arms wrapped themselves around me holding me while I tried to get a hold of myself.
I remembered something. I still have some of my powers if what happened earlier was any indication. It felt like an eternity passed before my breathing finally evened out and my sobs ceased.
Again, I looked into this man's eyes that was like windows to his emotions. There I saw emotions swirling. Love? Answers… fear…
"How can you be here?" I questioned wonderingly. My heart filled with hope. Can this really be Tasuki?
He still managed to smirk at a time like this. That familiar sexy feral smirk.
"Believe me now? Kiss me first then I'll tell ya!" He grinned teasingly.
I recognise the teasing glint in his eyes. I suppose I still had doubts because my tear stained face leaned upwards to press my lips tentatively to his. He returned the kiss firmly but still gently. The moment his lips touched mine the emotions I felt threw me and I had no doubt that it was him.
I felt his fang poke me slightly and my senses felt him. I could smell his familiar scent. He gained his entrance to my mouth and explored it hotly. I could feel the chill of the night air being chased away as my body began to feel the heated glow of passion. Finally breaking away to pant lightly, I raised expectant eyes to Tasuki's.
"Oi…"
"Give me time to breathe woman!" He gave me another teasing smirk and breathed in deeply. I blushed slightly in satisfaction. I waited still sitting in the circle of his arms. I realised the craziness of the situation and the romantic night. I was sitting in his arms wearing a thing satin dress and jacket. The hem of my dress had risen to mid thigh and pink sakura blossoms were falling gently around us. I waited patiently rubbing my hands together because it was getting cold.
Big warm hands engulfed mine and pulled me upwards so that I was standing.
"Let's go to your apartment first. Then I'll tell you everything because ya don't wanna freeze out here do ya?"
"You're stalling." I pointed out bluntly while reaching for my bag.
"I prefer that your grandfathers don't kill me again just because I left you out here in the cold to freeze."
My heart stopped then I raised an eyebrow. "You know?"
"Hell yea. How do you think I am here? So hurry up if you wanna know the rest." Then he grabbed me when I didn't move and carried me in his arms as though I weighed nothing.
I gave a surprised yell. Then started laughing, "Put me down!"
"Yer too slow!"
"No I'm not!"
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Tasuki raced to Kimiko's apartment with her in his arms. They had quite a bit to talk about. The teasing banter was carried on all the way home and Kimiko felt blissful in his arms.
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Notes: WEEEE! He is back! Oh yea… my Tasuki is back! * jumps for joy * If the chapter turned out weird please tell me! And if you guys still haven't understood the fic or anything please feel free to ask I will be happy to answer! So sad this fic is gonna end… but I'm giving it a happy ending kay? I think there will be only one more chapter then an epilogue… Wellll if you guys wanna see more… perhaps a sequel… well give me suggestions and lets see what I come up with. Also if you really DO wanna see a sequel please encourage! Lol and I'll see if I do have an energy for another fic. Any suggestions for me to write on will be taken into consideration! Love ya all! Especially since you guys gave me the confidence to finish the fic and I've reached the 200 review mark! I'm shocked at that… I'd never thought I would have made it… so
Arigatou!
Matta ne!
~Fiery- Ice~
P.S: R/R onegai shimasu! Arigatou!!