Have you ever wished there was a girl on the Suzaku side? I have definitely
wondered why they didn't have one. But then I remembered that if they had a
girl, more of the romance would have been gone. After all, they're all
supposed to fall in love with Miaka, right? A girl obviously can't, unless
she's lesbian. Sure, Mitsukake and Chiriko don't fall in love with Miaka,
but other than those two, the other five do. This, of course, is in my
opinion. To others, Chichiri and Tasuki may not act like they're in love.
Therefore, I have taken the liberty to changing one of the characters to a
female. That character should be obvious. ^_^
*Disclaimer: Fushigi Yuugi and all its characters belong to Yuu Watase. The events that follow will resemble the story, but will differ to fit the changes I have made. Therefore, this disclaimer is also to warn you about MAJOR spoilers!
In this story, I will be using the manga names, not anime. At the bottom of each chapter, I will be including manga to anime translations for most of the names used. This list won't be complete because I haven't seen the complete series for the anime yet. ^^;
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Suzaku no Shichi Seishi Mitsukake
"Yeap, the old boss's dead as a doornail," Huan-Lang replied.
"Oh no! Now what are we going to do?"
Huan-Lang shrugged. "Go look for th' next seishi, I s'ppose."
Miaka turned to Hotohori. "What's going to happen if I only have six Constellations?"
Hotohori looked blank. "I'm sorry, Miaka, I don't know. But my guess is that you won't be able to summon Suzaku. We may have to ask Tai Yi-Jun on that question."
"Why don't we worry about Tasuki later and search for the next Constellation?" Nuriko suggested.
"There's th' village near by called Chang-Hong. Maybe you'll fin' yur next Constellation there," Huan-Lang put in.
"But."
"Miaka, let's just go there for now," Hotohori said.
"I-I guess." She looked downcast for a moment then brightened. "No matter what, I'll find a way to summon Suzaku!"
Hotohori smiled. "That's the Miaka I know and love. Let us leave now." He turned to leave. "Miaka?"
She rubbed her stomach. "I'm hungry."
Everyone fell over.
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"Nuriko, when do you think we'll find that village Huan-Lang was talking about?" Miaka asked.
"Don't know. Ask Hotohori," Nuriko lazily replied as he lounged in the shade of the willow.
Miaka walked over to Hotohori, who had been watching the sun set in the distance. He turned when he heard Miaka's footsteps behind him.
"Miaka, what is it?"
"Um, I was wondering when we would reach the village Huan-Lang was talking about. I really want to find all the Constellations so Tamahome may come back to us."
Hotohori frowned slightly at the mention of his archrival for Miaka's love. However, he turned away so she wouldn't see his frown. He sighed deeply. "Perhaps it depends on how many rests we take and for how long."
Miaka colored. "Oh! I'm sorry, Hotohori. I didn't mean to take breaks so often."
He smiled at her. "No, Miaka, it is I who must apologize. I am just very frustrated right now that Tasuki could have died before you could summon Suzaku. My guess is that we'll reach the village in about one to two days."
Miaka nodded and left Hotohori to contemplate over his mixed-up thoughts. Why, Miaka? How can you prefer Tamahome over me, the most beautiful emperor to ever grace the throne of Hong-Nan?
Hotohori joined Miaka and Nuriko. "Let us leave now. I wish not to tarry any longer. The sooner we gather all the Constellations, the sooner Tamahome will be able to return to us." He helped Miaka up then led the way.
The next day, the three of them spotted a village below them. "You guys! I bet that's Chang-Hong!" Miaka cried and started running down the hill.
"Miaka," Nuriko started to say. He looked at Hotohori. "Bet Miaka's going to get in some sort of trouble."
Hotohori chuckled. "No, most likely she smelled the aroma of food and can't wait to eat!"
Nuriko groaned and followed Miaka's lead. After a few moments of running, the three of them arrived at the village gates. Miaka took out the crystal ball Tai Yi-Jun had given her and contemplated it for a moment. "Hotohori, there's a character floating inside. The next Celestial Warrior's in this village!"
Hotohori came over to her. "Miaka, we must look for someone who can heal. This character is the Chinese word for 'doctor.' "
Miaka nodded, then marched inside the village and entered the marketplace. She stretched her arms and inhaled the delicious scent of just cooked meals. "Hotohori, Nuriko-"
"Oww!"
"Miaka looked down and noticed she had knocked a beautiful girl over. "Omigosh! I'm so sorry!"
Nuriko helped the girl up. By accident, her thick black hair brushed by his nose and the scent of lilies wafted by. He found himself staring at her clear violet eyes and blushed when he realized what he was doing. "I-I apologize for my companion. What's your name, Miss?"
She bowed a little. "M-my name's Shao-Huan. And pray may I ask what the three of you are doing in the humble village of Chang-Hong? We do not receive outsiders very often."
"Oh, we're searching for a Constellation of Suzaku! My name's Miaka and this is Nuriko. Hotohori, hey Nuriko? Where's Hotohori?"
Nuriko sweat dropped. "He's over there." He pointed to Hotohori, who was inspecting himself in a jeweled mirror.
"..."
Nuriko nodded in agreement. Shao-Huan laughed a little.
"Hotohori, this is no time to stare at yourself in the mirror!" Miaka turned to Shao-Huan. "As an apology, would you like me to take you home?"
Shao-Huan hesitated. "Ah, it's not too far. I could just walk home. Thank you for the offer. But would you like to stay for dinner at my home?"
Miaka's eyes brightened. "Food?! Me want food!" She ran off.
"Um, Miaka? It's that way."
Miaka stopped running and did a mid-air turn. "Oh. Heheh. Lead the way, Shao-Huan!"
Shao-Huan led the three of them to a red mansion. She bowed to them again. "This is where I live. Please, come in."
Miaka gaped at the sweeping arches above the door. "Wow."
Shao-Huan stopped them at the door before Miaka could open it. "Wait. Let me inform Nioh-An's parents that I have guests." She pulled the door open. "Miao Sifu! Miao Tai-Tai! I have guests!"
An old man and woman looked out from the dining room. The woman asked, "Ah, Shao-Huan, you have returned! How did Market Day go? Did-"
The old man interrupted. "We have wonderful news for you!"
"Miao Sifu, Miao Tai-Tai, these three people are Miaka, Hotohori, and Nuriko. They are new acquaintances of mine. Would it be all right if the three of them were to stay for dinner?"
Miao Sifu smiled. "It is no problem. Dinner shall be ready in a few moments. But back to what I was saying before. Nioh-An has finally asked for your hand in marriage! And after all these years, too. Now you shall finally truly belong to our family!" He hugged Shao-Huan tightly. "Daughter- in-law."
Shao-Huan gently removed Miao Sifu's arms from her and took them. "I'm not your daughter-in-law until Nioh-An and I are wed." She looked down and smiled to herself. "After ten years, Nioh-An and I shall finally be united." She briefly glanced at Miaka and the others. "Why don't we introduce Nioh-An to my friends?"
Miao Tai-Tai eagerly nodded her head. "Yes, yes! We must do that, shouldn't we?" She called out the room, "Nioh-An, we have guests!"
A young man appeared at the head of the stairs and began descending down two steps at a time. "Shao-Huan, has Father and Mother told you the news?"
She smiled brightly. "Yes." Then she lowered her eyes. "Nioh-An, when shall the wedding be?"
He cupped her face with her hands and lifted it. "Would the day after tomorrow be all right?"
"Yes. As you know, my family is no longer with me. Therefore, the arrangements shall be much simpler than if they were still alive." She looked downcast for a moment.
Miaka, Hotohori, and Nuriko looked at each other questioningly. Finally, Miaka asked, "Shao-Huan, how did your family die?"
Shao-Huan changed the subject. "Miaka, how would you and your friends like to attend Nioh-An and mine's wedding? It won't be too fancy, but I suppose you may like it."
"Sure! I love weddings!" Miaka happily cried. "Could I help you with your outfit? I have a pretty excellent sense of fashion!"
Nuriko poked her. "Miaka, I think I should help her. You don't know how the Chinese dress."
"But you're a boy!"
"So? I can just help her choose the outfit! It's not like I'm going to watch Shao-Huan every single moment! I'm not that perverted."
Everyone raised an eyebrow and watched Miaka and Nuriko continue arguing.
"Hey, are you trying to insult me?"
"Yeah, since you're so stupid! But you probably need someone to tell you when someone insults you!" Nuriko stuck his tongue at Miaka.
"Could the two of you please stop arguing? I appreciate both your offers to help me, but I think I'll ask Miao Tai-Tai to help me," Shao-Huan quietly interrupted.
Nuriko and Miaka gave each other sheepish looks. "We're sorry, Shao- Huan."
"Shao-Huan, you still haven't introduced me to these three," Nioh-An pointed out.
'Oh! I'm so sorry! This is Miaka."
Miaka cheerfully smiled and waved her hand.
"This is Nuriko. And this is Hotohori. Miaka is searching for a Constellation of Suzaku."
"Oh! Shao-Huan, by the way, do you know if there's anyone here with a character on his body? And he should be a doctor or something."
Shao-Huan gave her a confused look. "Hm? No. Not that I know of. But- "
"Oh. that sucks." Miaka brightened. "But there's still you and Nioh- An's wedding! I can't wait to attend!"
"Thank you, Miaka. But Nioh-An's a-"
Miaka continued talking. "I can't wait to eat the food! Bet it's going to taste dee-li-cious!"
"Miaka.." Hotohori groaned.
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Huan-Lang - Genrou
Shao-Huan - Shouka
Miao Nioh-An - Myo Juan
Tai Yi-Jun - Tai Itsukun
Hong-Nan - Konan
Miao Sifu - Translated to English, this would be Master Miao. It is used for kung-fu teachers.
Miao Tai-Tai - Something to call a married woman. "Tai-Tai" means "wife."
*Disclaimer: Fushigi Yuugi and all its characters belong to Yuu Watase. The events that follow will resemble the story, but will differ to fit the changes I have made. Therefore, this disclaimer is also to warn you about MAJOR spoilers!
In this story, I will be using the manga names, not anime. At the bottom of each chapter, I will be including manga to anime translations for most of the names used. This list won't be complete because I haven't seen the complete series for the anime yet. ^^;
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Suzaku no Shichi Seishi Mitsukake
"Yeap, the old boss's dead as a doornail," Huan-Lang replied.
"Oh no! Now what are we going to do?"
Huan-Lang shrugged. "Go look for th' next seishi, I s'ppose."
Miaka turned to Hotohori. "What's going to happen if I only have six Constellations?"
Hotohori looked blank. "I'm sorry, Miaka, I don't know. But my guess is that you won't be able to summon Suzaku. We may have to ask Tai Yi-Jun on that question."
"Why don't we worry about Tasuki later and search for the next Constellation?" Nuriko suggested.
"There's th' village near by called Chang-Hong. Maybe you'll fin' yur next Constellation there," Huan-Lang put in.
"But."
"Miaka, let's just go there for now," Hotohori said.
"I-I guess." She looked downcast for a moment then brightened. "No matter what, I'll find a way to summon Suzaku!"
Hotohori smiled. "That's the Miaka I know and love. Let us leave now." He turned to leave. "Miaka?"
She rubbed her stomach. "I'm hungry."
Everyone fell over.
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"Nuriko, when do you think we'll find that village Huan-Lang was talking about?" Miaka asked.
"Don't know. Ask Hotohori," Nuriko lazily replied as he lounged in the shade of the willow.
Miaka walked over to Hotohori, who had been watching the sun set in the distance. He turned when he heard Miaka's footsteps behind him.
"Miaka, what is it?"
"Um, I was wondering when we would reach the village Huan-Lang was talking about. I really want to find all the Constellations so Tamahome may come back to us."
Hotohori frowned slightly at the mention of his archrival for Miaka's love. However, he turned away so she wouldn't see his frown. He sighed deeply. "Perhaps it depends on how many rests we take and for how long."
Miaka colored. "Oh! I'm sorry, Hotohori. I didn't mean to take breaks so often."
He smiled at her. "No, Miaka, it is I who must apologize. I am just very frustrated right now that Tasuki could have died before you could summon Suzaku. My guess is that we'll reach the village in about one to two days."
Miaka nodded and left Hotohori to contemplate over his mixed-up thoughts. Why, Miaka? How can you prefer Tamahome over me, the most beautiful emperor to ever grace the throne of Hong-Nan?
Hotohori joined Miaka and Nuriko. "Let us leave now. I wish not to tarry any longer. The sooner we gather all the Constellations, the sooner Tamahome will be able to return to us." He helped Miaka up then led the way.
The next day, the three of them spotted a village below them. "You guys! I bet that's Chang-Hong!" Miaka cried and started running down the hill.
"Miaka," Nuriko started to say. He looked at Hotohori. "Bet Miaka's going to get in some sort of trouble."
Hotohori chuckled. "No, most likely she smelled the aroma of food and can't wait to eat!"
Nuriko groaned and followed Miaka's lead. After a few moments of running, the three of them arrived at the village gates. Miaka took out the crystal ball Tai Yi-Jun had given her and contemplated it for a moment. "Hotohori, there's a character floating inside. The next Celestial Warrior's in this village!"
Hotohori came over to her. "Miaka, we must look for someone who can heal. This character is the Chinese word for 'doctor.' "
Miaka nodded, then marched inside the village and entered the marketplace. She stretched her arms and inhaled the delicious scent of just cooked meals. "Hotohori, Nuriko-"
"Oww!"
"Miaka looked down and noticed she had knocked a beautiful girl over. "Omigosh! I'm so sorry!"
Nuriko helped the girl up. By accident, her thick black hair brushed by his nose and the scent of lilies wafted by. He found himself staring at her clear violet eyes and blushed when he realized what he was doing. "I-I apologize for my companion. What's your name, Miss?"
She bowed a little. "M-my name's Shao-Huan. And pray may I ask what the three of you are doing in the humble village of Chang-Hong? We do not receive outsiders very often."
"Oh, we're searching for a Constellation of Suzaku! My name's Miaka and this is Nuriko. Hotohori, hey Nuriko? Where's Hotohori?"
Nuriko sweat dropped. "He's over there." He pointed to Hotohori, who was inspecting himself in a jeweled mirror.
"..."
Nuriko nodded in agreement. Shao-Huan laughed a little.
"Hotohori, this is no time to stare at yourself in the mirror!" Miaka turned to Shao-Huan. "As an apology, would you like me to take you home?"
Shao-Huan hesitated. "Ah, it's not too far. I could just walk home. Thank you for the offer. But would you like to stay for dinner at my home?"
Miaka's eyes brightened. "Food?! Me want food!" She ran off.
"Um, Miaka? It's that way."
Miaka stopped running and did a mid-air turn. "Oh. Heheh. Lead the way, Shao-Huan!"
Shao-Huan led the three of them to a red mansion. She bowed to them again. "This is where I live. Please, come in."
Miaka gaped at the sweeping arches above the door. "Wow."
Shao-Huan stopped them at the door before Miaka could open it. "Wait. Let me inform Nioh-An's parents that I have guests." She pulled the door open. "Miao Sifu! Miao Tai-Tai! I have guests!"
An old man and woman looked out from the dining room. The woman asked, "Ah, Shao-Huan, you have returned! How did Market Day go? Did-"
The old man interrupted. "We have wonderful news for you!"
"Miao Sifu, Miao Tai-Tai, these three people are Miaka, Hotohori, and Nuriko. They are new acquaintances of mine. Would it be all right if the three of them were to stay for dinner?"
Miao Sifu smiled. "It is no problem. Dinner shall be ready in a few moments. But back to what I was saying before. Nioh-An has finally asked for your hand in marriage! And after all these years, too. Now you shall finally truly belong to our family!" He hugged Shao-Huan tightly. "Daughter- in-law."
Shao-Huan gently removed Miao Sifu's arms from her and took them. "I'm not your daughter-in-law until Nioh-An and I are wed." She looked down and smiled to herself. "After ten years, Nioh-An and I shall finally be united." She briefly glanced at Miaka and the others. "Why don't we introduce Nioh-An to my friends?"
Miao Tai-Tai eagerly nodded her head. "Yes, yes! We must do that, shouldn't we?" She called out the room, "Nioh-An, we have guests!"
A young man appeared at the head of the stairs and began descending down two steps at a time. "Shao-Huan, has Father and Mother told you the news?"
She smiled brightly. "Yes." Then she lowered her eyes. "Nioh-An, when shall the wedding be?"
He cupped her face with her hands and lifted it. "Would the day after tomorrow be all right?"
"Yes. As you know, my family is no longer with me. Therefore, the arrangements shall be much simpler than if they were still alive." She looked downcast for a moment.
Miaka, Hotohori, and Nuriko looked at each other questioningly. Finally, Miaka asked, "Shao-Huan, how did your family die?"
Shao-Huan changed the subject. "Miaka, how would you and your friends like to attend Nioh-An and mine's wedding? It won't be too fancy, but I suppose you may like it."
"Sure! I love weddings!" Miaka happily cried. "Could I help you with your outfit? I have a pretty excellent sense of fashion!"
Nuriko poked her. "Miaka, I think I should help her. You don't know how the Chinese dress."
"But you're a boy!"
"So? I can just help her choose the outfit! It's not like I'm going to watch Shao-Huan every single moment! I'm not that perverted."
Everyone raised an eyebrow and watched Miaka and Nuriko continue arguing.
"Hey, are you trying to insult me?"
"Yeah, since you're so stupid! But you probably need someone to tell you when someone insults you!" Nuriko stuck his tongue at Miaka.
"Could the two of you please stop arguing? I appreciate both your offers to help me, but I think I'll ask Miao Tai-Tai to help me," Shao-Huan quietly interrupted.
Nuriko and Miaka gave each other sheepish looks. "We're sorry, Shao- Huan."
"Shao-Huan, you still haven't introduced me to these three," Nioh-An pointed out.
'Oh! I'm so sorry! This is Miaka."
Miaka cheerfully smiled and waved her hand.
"This is Nuriko. And this is Hotohori. Miaka is searching for a Constellation of Suzaku."
"Oh! Shao-Huan, by the way, do you know if there's anyone here with a character on his body? And he should be a doctor or something."
Shao-Huan gave her a confused look. "Hm? No. Not that I know of. But- "
"Oh. that sucks." Miaka brightened. "But there's still you and Nioh- An's wedding! I can't wait to attend!"
"Thank you, Miaka. But Nioh-An's a-"
Miaka continued talking. "I can't wait to eat the food! Bet it's going to taste dee-li-cious!"
"Miaka.." Hotohori groaned.
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Huan-Lang - Genrou
Shao-Huan - Shouka
Miao Nioh-An - Myo Juan
Tai Yi-Jun - Tai Itsukun
Hong-Nan - Konan
Miao Sifu - Translated to English, this would be Master Miao. It is used for kung-fu teachers.
Miao Tai-Tai - Something to call a married woman. "Tai-Tai" means "wife."