Where do I belong?
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Oh dear lord! This fic is… 1 year and uhhh… 26 days old! Woah! My goodness I never thought I would have made it this far… and I would like to thank all my readers! But firstly I would like to apologise for the wait for this chapter as the usual interferences has held me up. Anyhoo, this is the last chapter of this fic! But don't worry there is an EPILOGUE! So watch out for that! Right now, I'm waiting for the results of my exam and it's a sort of holiday time! But still I've been an idiot to set me up some programs during this supposedly relaxing time… urgh.. I'm an idiot I know… but I think it's a matter of me sitting down to write the thing! Before it was stress preventing me from doing it but now I think its just laziness ahahahah! But I hope you will bear with me. Especially all of you who have discovered this fic and stayed on so loooooong. I think I'll be having a LONG AUTHOR'S NOTE in my epilogue chapter… But for now, ENJOY THIS LAST CHAPTER and still I appreciate your comments which are welcomed.
~ Fiery-Ice ~
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Chapter 21
Finale: Where Do I Belong?
Tasuki wrapped his arms around Kimiko as he put her down in front of her apartment. Grinning, he took her face gently into his palms and kissed her sweetly.
~Kimiko~
I blinked as Tasuki's face pulled away gently. I still felt as though this were a dream. Mmm… he tasted of pure heaven… love…
I couldn't help smiling a genuine blissful smile. I took my key out of my bag and unlocked my apartment door.
He followed me into my apartment and a thought occurred to me.
"Gen-chan… were you the one who caught me today at gym?"
He cocked his head, "Hai…"
"I should have known." He rose at eyebrow at this.
We settled onto the bed in my bedroom with me in his embrace with my back to his chest. I leaned back against his shoulder just relaxing into the moment. His fingers were entwined in mine. It was like he knew I just needed to be close to him. For some reason I felt him in my senses.
I felt almost sleepy, lulled by the sense of security I felt. Warm air was blown into my ear as he called, "Kimiko?"
"Mmhmm…"
"Shall I start?"
"Huh? Oh… right…"
Unconsciously, my fingers tightened around his. Then he started.
"When you stood over my body, the gods watched you, as did I. I don't know how to explain being just in spirit. I thought that you as a goddess would be able to hear me but somehow I was behind Seiryuu-seikun and Suzaku-seikun. They prevented me having contact with you. I tried calling out to you but there was no reaction. Then I heard you when you whispered, like a wind in my ears. When you made your decision to give up being a goddess, the gods sent you back without your memory as you wished it so but they did not take away your powers. They only took away your immortality. Your powers are weaker now but still stronger than any mage."
I fell completely silent. I felt like I was suffocating. Only then did I realise that I was holding my breath all throughout his speech. I heaved and slowly let out the breath.
"Sou ka?" I'm definitely a mortal human now then.
I didn't realise Tasuki had continued speaking. "And they used your immortality to resurrect me. You're a part of me…" He finished.
I turned around in his embrace. "That's how you came back?" I asked quietly. That explains why I can feel him. This connection.
"Hai…. Feh! Did you know that your oyajis are really protective over you? The first thing Seiryuu-seikun said was that if I ever hurt you, I would have no where to escape the wrath of the gods."
That broke the tension. I laughed at the insulted and annoyed way he said it.
"Che, what's so funny woman!"
I started choking and tears of laughter rolled down my cheeks. Gradually, I stopped then he started speaking again not entirely to me.
"They gave me a condition. That I had to somehow make you remember me within the day or else you would continue thinking that all was just a dream and I would have had to go back to the Shi Jin Ten Shi Sho. I would have lost you forever." He spoke quietly in his low Kansai accent.
I shivered at his thick sexy baritone. His manner so unlike him but somehow still like him. He is always portrayed as the loud bandit but somehow I got to see this side of him. He is so unpredictable.
I didn't know what to say at this. I wasn't a heroine of a soap opera. So I just stroked his palm absently and snuggled into his embrace.
"Kimiko, I have to leave tonight at midnight."
I turned around and nodded. I knew his question and he knew my answer I didn't have to say anything. There were a few hours before midnight.
"Tasuki, let me just get some of the important things. Sleep for a while if you want." Reluctantly, I left his embrace and left him on the bed.
I have my powers… I think they will be diluted now but let's try something. I willed some clothes and necessities into the bag along with some food. I looked slightly amazed at the rushing of the things into the bag. Woah…. This could go to my head. Need to set a rule here. No use of unnecessary magic… well for most times anyways. I glanced up at the clock. Two more hours…
So much I've been through. So much he's been through… I haven't told him about Nakago and the nature of my relationship with Nakago.
I walked back and sat on the bed a bit uneasily. I had turned on the radio with a Fushigi Yuugi music cd on low volume on my way there hoping some music would calm my nerves.
"Ano… Gen-chan? You know Nakago? Well… I went back into the past once and sort of looked after him as a kid which is why the emperor is scared of Nakago. The reason why I went back in time was because Seiryuu-seikun gave me a choice to change the fate of one of the seishis. And I … I chose him…. Then he thought he was love with me but I know he isn't. He should be in love with Soi and… and… you're not mad right?" I spoke quickly with my eyes downcast. I was afraid to see the horror in his eyes.
I could feel him watching me, beside me, boring a hole through me. The bed moved as he shifted pulling me into his lap. I looked up in shock.
"Feh! Firstly, I went through so much trouble to get you so why would I let you go now? Secondly, as long as the blondie didn't touch you I'm fine with it because I would have ripped him to shreds. And I know that you have a reason for choosing him and that you don't love him…. Do you?"
Okay… I'm not going to tell him about Nakago kissing me then. I felt a warm glow as his words washed over me.
"Iie… I don't…"
His head jerked up slightly as some familiar music filled the room. Then he looked at me and grinned that sexy feral grin. He started singing at that moment as the song's lyrics started up.
moetsukita you ni shizumu
yuuhi sae hitori sa
daiichi ni mo, unabara ni mo
dakareru koto naku
Even the setting sun that sinks like it was burning out
is alone,
unable to embrace
the earth or the deep seas.
I breathed a sigh of wonder. His deep voice sent shivers up my spine. It sounded better than the singer.
fukai kokoro no soko de
nemurasete iru no ni
FUI wo tsuku akane'iro no
setsunai jounetsu
Though it's been sleeping
at the bottom of my heart,
the red, painful passion
takes me by surprise.
He caressed my lips and cheek and I leaned into his touch.
KIMI no namida miru tabi
tamaranaku natte
ushiro kara omoikiri
dakishimetaku naru
Whenever I see your tears,
I can't stand it.
It makes me want to
hold you close from behind.
He wrapped his arms around me and continued singing in a husky tone while running his fingers up and down my arms.
kowareru hodo SUKI sa
donna kotoba mo tarinai
kesshite koe ni shinai
itoshisa mo aru n' da
I love you to the point it breaks me.
No kind of words are enough,
because I also have a love
that I can never give voice to.
I could feel his warm breath tickling my ear. I closed my eyes and enjoyed the small pleasure. There was a short instrumental and I felt his lips brushing my cheek and his fangs lightly nibbled on my ear lobe.
umareochita dake de wa
otoko ni wa narenai
hontou no tsuyosa wa kitto
ai kara hajimaru
Can't become a man
just by being born.
True strength surely
starts with love.
It was as though he was reassuring me. He sang his comforting tones in my ear.
KIMI no namida no saki ni
egao ga aru nara
tanomoshii YATSU no mama
mimamotte iyou
If there's a smile
beyond your tears,
I'll watch over you
like the dependable guy I am.
I smiled a soft smile at this. I know… he is dependable… fiery tempered but always dependable.
kowareru hodo SUKI sa
donna kotoba mo tarinai
kanawanai koi naraba
shiawase wo negau dake sa
I love you to the point it breaks me.
No kind of words are enough.
If it's a love that can't be granted,
then I'll wish only for your happiness.
I raised an eyebrow at his last two lines. Really? Hm… but my lips curved upwards as he ran his fingers gently over my lips.
yuuhi ga mata shizumu
jounetsu wo daita mama
hitoshirezu nemuri tsuku
setsunakutemo...zutto
The setting sun sinks again
As it embraces its passion
It reaches its inward rest
Even though it's painful...always
He held my chin in his fingers and turned my head to face him and he stared into my eyes. I felt like the room had gone up in flames for it was very warm. I saw the glow that surrounded us but paid no attention to it. All my attention was on him. His velvety baritone had lowered to almost a whisper as he sang the last line, trailing off. Then he lowered his head and captured my lips as he had already captured my heart. I fell into the moment. He explored my lips and mouth, making my body feel as though it were going to burst into flames. Finally, we parted from each other grinning.
"Hm… I should sing more often… to get a response like that." He teased. "How come this world has that song? That's a song that I used to sing back in the mountains. My sisters were singing it one day and forced me to learn it saying that I would need it some day."
I stared at him. Of course… he was supposed to like Miaka wasn't he? I sighed.
"This world has your song because there is anime about you guys remember? And everything you guys do is told in this world… and… that song… Watase Yuu the creator of your anime meant it for Miaka… in the anime… you were supposed to think that you loved Miaka… we never figured out whether you really did." I trailed off slightly sad.
He stared at me for a moment then pecked me on the lips before saying, "Aishiteru yo Kimiko. No other…"
I smiled then looked up at the clock. Dear Suzaku! It's nearly midnight. Time passes so fast. Unconsciously I took Tasuki's hand. The clock struck midnight and a bright light filled the room. Red and blue. Suzaku and Seiryuu. A portal formed right there in my room. The moment we were sucked into the portal, I remembered I had left my bag. I cursed loudly all the way through the portal. Tasuki laughed at me all the way through the portal. But there was no way to get my bag.
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Kimiko and Tasuki dropped into Konan-koku palace. Literally.
~Kimiko~
Aaaah! Chik'so! Couldn't Oji-sama come up with a different way of transportation!
"Oof!"
Ow… Oops…. I landed on top of Tasuki. Quickly I got up and looked around. I heard shrieks of laughter as I stood up. Suddenly a purple head pounced on me.
"Kimi-chan!"
"Itai! Nurikooo! Get off me!"
"Hello Kimiko." Hotohori's warm tones greeted me.
I finally managed to get Nuriko off me. I stood up and took in my surroundings. Then I caught sight of Nuriko. Wow…
"Nuri-chan? Don't tell me… you're the empress of Konan now?!?" I jumped in glee.
She grinned and nodded happily. Hotohori came up from behind and embraced his wife smiling contently.
"Where are the others? How long as it been here since I've gone?"
Hotohori answered me, "Tamahome has been reincarnated to Miaka's world, Chichiri is wandering, Chiriko is working here at the palace and Mitsukake has set up a clinic in Konan."
Nuriko jumped in, "You guys have been gone 6 months!" Then I noticed something about Nuriko. There was a strange radiant happy glow about her. Also there was a noticeable bulge in her stomach. I looked at her stomach to her face and to her stomach again with a shocked expression.
Nuriko noticed this and laughed, "Yes Kimi-chan. We are going to have a little Heika-sama running around here in 4 more months."
"Koi, how many times do I have to tell you? Call me Saihitei."
"Sai-sama!"
"Hai… hai… that will do as well!" Hotohori chuckled.
Tasuki came up behind me then stood next to me. I fitted myself against his side. Then I thought of something.
"Ano… Hotohori-sama… how is Kutou doing?"
"They have formed alliances with us and we are helping them form a new nation under the rule of their new emperor… Nakago."
I felt relief and requested, "Hotohori-sama… could we take a carriage and check out Kutou without the extra guards this time? I don't really like the attention."
"Hai. I'll make the necessary arrangements."
I turned to Tasuki, "Do you want to come with me? Or would you like to go and visit Mount. Reikaku?"
"I'll come." Then he said in a husky teasing voice in my ear, "But no promises that I won't attack Nakago… and I want you to come with me to Mount. Reikaku after all this is done."
The corners of my mouth lifted and I nodded. I could hear the serious note under his teasing.
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Kimiko and Tasuki made their way to Kutou only after they had bathed and Kimiko had changed into her clothes which she had bought when she first came to Shi Jin Ten Shi Sho at the insistence of Nuriko for her other world clothes would have attracted too much attention. It was quite eventful but on the way they saw the improvements to Kutoukoku. Fewer beggars on the street and most rundown houses and shops were being built up. Tasuki told Kimiko of Mount Reikaku and his family. She knew a little but not much. Soon they arrived in Kutou.
~Kimiko~
I felt nervous. For the first time in my life I felt really nervous. How would Ayuru be doing?
Finally we reached Kutou-koku's palace. I stepped out of the carriage with Tasuki standing a tad bit too protectively beside me. I could see a tinged look of anger on his face. After Nakago has done many terrible things to him and his country.
I looked up at the palace uncertainly because I still did not know whether this was the right thing to do. Guards were at the palace gates but we got past them because our carriage bore the crest of Suzaku meaning we were allies from Konan.
Okay time to face the music. I walked up the steps and we were met by Kutou guards. Some seem to have recognised me because they shrank back slightly in fear. Hoping to put them at ease, I smiled and said, "I'm not going to harm you. Just take me to your heika-sama."
They still looked tense and as we followed them, Tasuki whispered into my ears, "What did you do to them? They are so jumpy."
I shrugged. He gave me a mischievous grin before saying lowly in an evil teasing tone, "Watch!"
I nodded and saw him creep up behind the two guards leading us before laughing loudly, "DAHAHAHA!"
The guards squeaked, yes they SQUEAKED and scrambled all over each other to run off. I started laughing uncontrollably.
"Hahaha! T-they squeaked! S-squeaked! Hahaha!" I collapsed against Tasuki laughing. He hooted with laughter holding me up.
After a while, my laughter died down but I was still chuckling. I stood up and smooth down my violet trimmed with red, Chinese style blouse with pants outfit. Then quickly I made sure my plaited hair was in place.
"Gen-chan, we have to find the throne room now. I think I remember where it is. Iku yo!"
"Gahahaha! Must we? Che… hai... hai!"
I started walking briskly, hoping that I remembered where the throne room was. I still couldn't help grinning at the thought of those two guards running away.
Tasuki and I came to a stop in front of huge open double doors.
"Ah… this must be it."
We walked through the doors and walked straight up to the throne where Nakago was seated and Soi was standing to his side wearing the Royal clothes of the Royal Family and NOT her armour. I see that both she and Nakago are wearing blue robes trimmed with silver but unlike Hotohori and Nuriko, Nakago doesn't wear the imperial box hat type of crown. I can see he got fed up with it and opts just to have his hair pulled back.
"Kimiko, I see you have chosen to announce yourself with scaring two of my imperial guards." Ayuru's voice resounds deeply throughout the room.
I grinned, feeling relaxed, "Hey, I didn't do that! Those guards are jumpy from the last time I visited." I felt a hand entwine in mine possessively and I see Ayuru arch one fine blonde brow.
I knew rather than saw Tasuki shooting poison filled looks at Nakago. I switched the subject, "So Ayu-… iie heika, I see that Soi is your empress now?"
"Hai… she is." He favours Soi with a loving glance and she returns it stroking the back of his palm which was resting on the throne's arm. My… how he has changed. I felt a sorta of happy satisfaction at Ayuru having a happy ending and that I was right that he does love Soi.
Not forgetting my own koi, I turned to Tasuki smiling at him reassuringly. I was surprised that he kept to his word.
I interrupted the Kutou's emperor and empress, "Heika, how is the rebuilding of Kutou now? I trust that everything is going fine and less negligence?"
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The meeting in Kutou lasted for a while and they were invited for dinner but Tasuki declined that invitation for both of them. (A/N: Lol I betcha all know in what manner he did that)
~Kimiko~
It was twilight. The sky has darkened and stars have come out to play. Tasuki and I are in the carriage, going back to Konan. Drowsy, I felt so drowsy. I leaned my body against Tasuki while gazing out into the night sky. His arm was wrapped around my waist.
Tasuki and I relaxed in a comfortable silence. And I was drifting in and out of dreamland when a husky low voice spoke into my ear sending shivers through my body, "Kimiko, we're here."
I rubbed my eyes sleepily and sat up. "Huh? Oh okay." Blearily I stepped out of the carriage. I was expecting to be in front of a palace but what met my eyes was a village, a brightly lit village at the base of a mountain.
"Eh? Doko? Where are we?"
Tasuki smirked, "We're at my home village."
"I thought we are supposed to be at the palace?" I stared at him blankly.
"I made the arrangements with the driver. He will give the message to Heika-sama that we will not be returning to the palace for a while." At that moment the carriage set off and I whirled around only to see it moving away.
"Ah… so what are we doing here then?"
"I just wanted you to meet my family…" Is he hiding something? He looks like he is.
His family? My mind went blank and all of a sudden I felt really nervous.
"Um… okay!" My voice went strangely high.
Quietly, I followed him, I could feel him tense up as we drew nearer to a comfortable warm looking house and a large farm behind it.
"Ano… Tasuki? Daijoubu des ka?"
He hesitated then in grim determination he pushed open the door to the house and pulled me in by the wrist as well.
"Tadaima!" He yelled.
* BAM! * a large log of wood came sailing at his face.
"ITAI! Aidouuuuuuu!"
I stood by his side, first staring in shock as he held his injured face then trying to stifle laughing at the comical expression on his face.
A whole crowd of women, children, men came rushing out. But a young flame headed woman in her twenties reached us first. I'm guessing that this was Aidou
"That's for running away from home and not visiting, Fang Boy! Be lucky that you didn't get more!" Aidou smirked. Her deep amber eyes glowed with an inner mischief.
The crowd of women who I think are his mother and sisters crowded round him fussing about him and I watched amused seeing him teased and bullied by his sisters. I think they haven't noticed me yet. Phew…
An old but with a kind expression man suddenly appeared at my side, "Who are you? They didn't notice you, huh? Well they'll notice you soon enough!" He grinned an older looking grin of Tasuki's.
"Ooh my baby is home!" A generously chested woman was hugging Tasuki to her chest. I guessed she was his mother. "Oi Ji-san! Help me out here, will ya?!" Tasuki a.k.a Shun'u, yelled.
I grinned at Tasuki but at his yell for help from his father, the small but enthusiastic crown turned their attentions on me.
Uh oh…
"Shun'u, who is this you've brought home to meet us, hmm?" sang one of the sisters.
"Your girlfriend?"
"Your wife?"
Those were from two other sisters, Tasuki wasn't given a chance to answer.
Tasuki's mother had already come up to me peering at me as if sizing me up. I felt slightly worried then she beamed which put me slightly at ease and said with satisfaction, "Shun'u, she will bear you fine children!"
At that moment my mouth dropped open and I blushed scarlet.
"Ma! Don't say things like that especially in front of guests!" Tasuki went red as his hair as well in embarrassment.
"Oi Shun'u! Introduce us already!" Aidou smacked Tasuki upside in the head.
"Itai! Stop doing that!" He snapped in annoyance.
"Hurry up with it!" She smacked him again.
Finally, he stood next to me and introduced me to his family, "This is Kimiko. Kimiko, this is my ma, my oyaji and that's Aidou, Mai, Jiang, Li'An and Pa'Liu. All of them are married although they certainly don't act like it. Iteeeeeee!" He rubbed his head and glared at all five of his sisters who had whacked him hard in the head.
I didn't manage to stifle my laughter, "You deserve it, ya know."
Aidou laughed and exclaimed, "I like her already!"
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With the tension broken, the Kou Sisters whisked Kimiko into the bustling frenzy of the Kou household. They tried to pry and tease Kimiko about her relationship with Tasuki to which she blushed suddenly feeling shy. Soon after Kimiko felt the need to escape for a little quiet time. She found just the place sitting on a fence near the forest of trees behind the house, looking up towards the stars.
~Kimiko~
The night was cold but it felt good on my flushed heated cheeks. It is amazing how much I blushed tonight. His sisters are very interesting people and they love to tease. I settled myself as comfortably as I could on the fence. I could still see the constellations of the seishi in the clear night sky.
It was spring in Konan and the year in the Shi Jin Ten Shi Sho had gotten off to a peaceful start. I sent a silent prayer of thanks to my grandfather Suzaku for the beauty and peace of his country.
As I was lost in my thoughts, drinking in the quiet splendour of Konan's night sky, two warm arms slid around my waist and a well muscled chest pressed itself against my back. At first I tensed, then I relaxed knowing the well-known embrace of the man I loved.
Love… it doesn't seem so hard anymore. It isn't hard anymore to trust… to endure… to desire… to accept… and… to love… him. I smiled, an expression of happy satisfaction spreading across my face. He blew a stream of warm air tickling my ear as he breathed.
"Everything okay? It's dinner time."
"Ah… hai!" I made to swing my legs over the fence to get down but his arms tightened.
Startled, "Gen-chan? Aren't we supposed to go in?"
"Wait…"
I felt confused and tried to turn around but being on top a fence and someone arms holding me place, it wasn't as easy task but I managed it. I could see a shadowed version of Tasuki's features. Only his bright hair and smouldering eyes were visible because I was blocking most of the moonlight.
I looked at him questioningly. He seemed troubled or just nervous. Tasuki? Nervous? That's weird. I've been having weird vibes off him for the past few hours. It's like he wants to tell me something but can't spit it out.
"Ano…" Sensing his hesitance, I reached out a caressed the smooth skin of his cheek. My curiosity peaked and I nodded to show that I was ready to listen.
"I know I'm not exactly the perfect guy but I promise to take care of you and I won't hurt you ever and I'll try to make sure you're happy and… and… I'll love you forever." He said at such a speed it took some time for my brain to understand what he was saying. I think my face still held a blank look and so he stared at me as though trying to get me to comprehend.
He heaved a huge breath and let it loose in one great gust, "I'msayingIwantyoutobewithmeforever!"
My eyes went wide as comprehension dawned on me. In a small, uncertain and disbelief filled voice I asked tentatively, "Tasuki, was that a proposal?!"
His expression confirmed my suspicions. All of a sudden I felt my cheeks damp. I was crying. The intensity of emotions filled me. Tears crept down my cheeks and sobs wracked my body.
Tasuki panicked, "You can take time to think about it! I take it back!" Then he touched my face tenderly wiping away the tears, "Why are you crying? Is it because you don't wanna marry me?"
He looked so miserable, I couldn't stop myself.
With one awed whispered word, "Tasuki…" I pushed myself off the fence, launching myself into his arms. I buried my face into his chest and wrapped my arms around his neck clinging tightly.
My words were slightly muffled, "Baka! I'm crying because I'm happy!" Then I turned my head up to look into his eyes.
He gazed at me and I had no doubts about his feelings for me because his eyes always expressed everything he felt. With a little hesitation he asked again, "So you will…?" His unfinished question trailed off. My eyes shone with joy as I laughed with tears still falling from my eyes. Only one word formed in my mind.
"Yes!"
Tasuki expression became one of disbelief and I could see my answer caused the corners of his mouth to turn up into a sexy smile, fangs and all. My eyelids slipped shut as he brought his head down and pressed his sweet, firm lips against mine. Never giving me a chance to breathe as he conveyed his joy with a fiery passion which sent sparks zipping through my veins.
At that moment, I knew that the age old question of my belonging to somewhere was answered. Where do I belong? Well, I've found my place… right there in his arms. With that thought in mind I smiled against his lips.
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Notes: Hahahaa! I hope I didn't make Tasuki OOC! But I'm so happy! I've finally got them engaged YA HOOO! Last chapter… * teary eyes * Don't worry people! I've already started to try and get the epilogue done… and one or two reviewers have requested for a SEQUEL… I'm sorry but I'm not sure if I'll be doing that… cause it depends on the reader's response to the idea of a sequel and whether I have a GOOD plot for it cause if I don't there really isn't any point in writing it is there? Also another factor is that next year I'll be taking my "O" levels which is a public exam… VERY IMPORTANT..… But I hope you lovely readers have enjoyed my little writings... and guess what? This fic is more than 200 pages worth… geez… and I thought some authors were crazy! Ahahah but please do hold on and don't go away yet for there is an EPILOGUE! So do watch out for that!
Arigatou!
Matta ne!
~Fiery- Ice~
P.S: R/R onegai shimasu! Arigatou!!