I swear
Written by: Hoshihikari4ever
Summary: Sequel to The Untold Legend (please read that)
According to Suzaku's legend, when the Konan is about to fall, a priestess will appear, gather the seven Seishi, summon Suzaku and save Konan, from destruction. According to Hotohori, the faceless Miko in his dreams was his destined mate, destined to bring him out of his loneliness as emperor, fall in love with him and become his empress.
Before either of these legends was fulfilled, disaster fell upon Konan. Now Miaka must learn to cope with the losses. Is Konan going to decline? Is it too late to save Konan and fulfill the legends, or is there still hope?
Spoilers Warning: OVA 3
Please Read and Review!
Parings: Miaka and Hotohori
Note: There is a gap in time between these two chapters.
Chapter 2 Because you are my best friend
Yui.So many things had happened. So much. I wish you were here. You were my best friend. No, you still are my best friend. We've known each other since kindergarten, since we were little kids. We've been through our toughest times together, we swore to remain friends forever, to attend the same high school.
Miaka stared down at a picture in her hands. A picture of Yui and her, in the other world. She had found it, while she had moved all her belongings into her new room, into Hotohori's private chamber, the chamber that was meant for two, yet, even now, only one occupied it.
Yet, we split up. We split up. Why Yui, why, why did that happened. What was it, who was it that changed you.
The answer came quickly.
Tamahome, is it because of him? Was he the one who stood in-between us. That does not make sense. True, I did love Tamahome, and you probably did to, but it's foolish to fight over a lover. But why did I not give up and Tamahome, and let Yui have him, I always had a gorgeous emperor swooning over me. If I did that, then will we still be friends. Would we still be friends? Would you be here to comfort me, I've lost so much, lost everything. Yui, do you understand that, do you understand, that I need you back, that I need a friend, someone beside my Seishi.
She clutched her fist, as she crossed out the thought of Tamahome being the reason. The real person who was the one that tore her apart from everyone she loved flashed through her mind.
Nagako! I hate you. You Baka. You took everyone I loved away from me. You took away my best friend, killed my Seishi, my lover. You are the reason to my failure in summoning Suzaku. You are the reason for everything that occurred.
Yui, don't you understand. Can't you see the truth. Can't you see, the pain he has caused me. Can't you see, he's using you, using you to get what he wants.
Oh, Yui, why, why can't you come back, why can't you be my best friend again.
Miaka smiled, as she made her decision. She was somehow going to get Yui back. She needed her best friend, she was not going to let Nagako win, let him take everything. She was going to fight, she was going to fight, for everything, everyone that was important to her.
A knock echoed through the door. "Miaka no da, got you some dinner, no da." "but it's still early, the sun's still out.." "just open up no da, don't want to waste food do we.."
Miaka went and opened the door for the monk. Chichiri walked in and set the food on the table. Tasuki was with him, and set himself down on a chair. They had come because they were worried about Miaka. She had been too quiet, locked up inside all day long, not her cheerful self anymore.
"Well, thanks you guys." Miaka said as she placed down the picture and gobbled up the food. The two smiled, seeing Miaka still had an enormous appetite.
Chichiri spoke when she was done. "So what's up Miaka. What's bothering you no da, it's been nearly two months since the deaths, it shouldn't be that hard to cope.." "Yeah, it still gets to me, especially Hotohori." Tasuki placed a hand on her shoulder, trying to comfort her. "but that isn't the reason is it no da.." Miaka nodded, admitting that there was something else on her mind, that she was no longer only grieving for her lover, though she occasionally did so, especially when she was alone, but for something else.
"It Konan.." She finally said. "I don't know what to do, I know the inevitable is approaching, the final war between the Seishi's, I can feel it so clearly now." "and so it is." "not to worry, Miaka, we aren't giving up! We going to fight the fucking battle to the end. Whop their stinking assess back to hell, and then celebrate with sake, until we're drunk as hell." Tasuki licked his lips as he mentions sake. Miaka smiled, her heart lifting slightly at the reassurance. "No one's going to mess with you, we aren't going to let them eh Chichiri?" Chichiri shook his head.
He then picked up the photo that Miaka had placed down on the table. "Hey, isn't that the Seiryuu no Miko, why the hell do you have that?" The monk glared at the bandit.
"It's Yui right.." Miaka nodded. "She's your best friend, and you're afraid to lose her right.." "Yes, she's my best friend.." "Awe! That piece of shit, you not telling me that she's your best friend.." "Tasuki!" the monk snapped sharply, before adding. "Miaka don't take that in mind no da, he's still drunk, I dragged him along anyway.." "It's just a little Sake, about 30 bottles..I'm not drunk.." Miaka raised her eyebrow, was about to say something, but held her tongue.
"Anyways, I don't want to lose my best friend. It's Nagako, he's the one tearing us apart, the evil, the destroyer." The two nodded. "and I want her back now, because, besides you two, she is the only one I got. We've been friends since we were babies, we grew up together, we swore to be friends forever, but..." Miaka started to choke on some new tears. "I want her back, Tasuki, Chichiri, I want all of them, I want Hotohori, Nuriko, Chiriko, Tamahome, Mitsukake, I want them all back." Chichiri too place a hand on her shoulder. "Sh..Miaka don't cry." "I want them back, I don't want to lose her, don't want to lose you guys." "It's alright Miaka..we won't be going anywhere."
"Maybe we could have arrangements made." "Of course, no da.." "You know, we are in a tough situation, maybe you can do a treaty with her, you have all political power now." "I'm not going to do a treaty with Nagako, or Yui..it's just like surrendering in." "Of course not.but you know, use that as an excuses to see her, then, probably then..." "I can speak with her.." Miaka nodded. "yeah I'll do that, but you guys have to come," "of course.and you can have a small group of guards too." "like that is going to stop Nagako.." "maybe not, but it shows who has the power.." "Alright, I'll right a letter, to Yui and have it delivered first thing in tomorrow."
* * *
"A letter from the capital of Konan, your eminence.." Suboshi spoke. Nagako raised an eyebrow. "How did you get it Suboshi.." "When I was out in circulation, conquering the border cities, an arrow shot out of nowhere. It had this letter, and a voice only said a letter from the capital, and for Yui." Nagako nodded.
"Yui, took the letter, and unfolded it, reading it out loud."
Yui,
Because of recent events, I am forced to admit that Konan cannot survive much longer, cannot win this on going war between Kuto.
I hope you realize the amount of innocent people who died and will die in this pointless war. On behalf of Konan, on behalf of its people I am willing to sign a treaty to end this war. For the sake of the people, I am willing to end this war, on terms under a treaty, which I shall send shortly to the Kuto emperor. I wish to go over these terms with you first, and come to an agreement before it is sent.
I hope you agree and consider my point of view.
I shall a wait your appearance in a week from today on the village Hakukou village.
Suzaku no Miko
Miaka Yuuki
"It's from Miaka.but why Miaka, she isn't the emperor," "it does not matter, perhaps we will find out when we attend." Nagako spoke up, he had and idea, why it was Miaka who wrote the letter, but kept it to himself. "Then we should go, I suppose Miaka is left with no other choice," she paused. "but don't worry, I'm not going to agree, going just makes both sides look good." "Yui, you mind if I come along.." "Come along Suboshi, Nagako, I'll need your help, your support."
* * *
A tent was set up, about a hundred miles away from Hakukou. A red flag hung high above it, waving in the wind. Another flag with Suzaku hung next to it. The guards patrolled about 50 yards diameter surrounding the tent.
Miaka, was stalking back and forth in front of the tent. "She's late.." "Patient, I'm sure she will come." "yeah, real sure that it is going to work out.."
* * *
"Hey, who are you? Leave women, you and your friends." "I am the Seiryuu no Miko, hear by request from Miaka to see here." "and them.." "my Seishi.." The guard nodded. "Come with me, Hekia-sama has been waiting to see you.."
* * *
A guard approached Miaka. "She is here sire.." Miaka looked up, behind him, and sure enough they were walking towards her. "Gather up.." The guard nodded to gather up the rest.
* * *
The three who worshiped Seiryuu watched, at the sudden change. The guards had gathered up and were now standing on either side of the tent. Miaka stood in front, while the two remaining Seishi stood behind her, on either side.
"I see, you have some political power.." Nagako smirked. Miaka smiled, ignoring the comment. "I assume you got my letter, and you know why you are here.." Yui nodded. "Very well, then please come in, we have much to talk about."
Once inside, Miaka sat down on the royal chair. Tasuki and Chichiri stood behind her. Yui sat down opposite of her, with Nagako and Suboshi stood on either side of her. A table lay between them,
When everyone was settled, Miaka spoke. "So lets begin." "Hey, wait, the emperor's not even here, you can't make decisions for Konan, you are only a priestess." Miaka sighed. "I'm afraid so, the table's have turned, and it is to my disadvantage here.." "Miaka, you did not answer my question, I don't want to repeat anything to the emperor later.." "He's not coming." Miaka whispered softly. "Everyone that needs to be here is already here, so let's begin." Yui thought she saw tears in best-friend- traitor's eyes. Nagako seemed to have seen it too. "Don't press on to matters of the past Lady Yui, it is obvious the Miko, or shall I say empress has not healed properly yet, you don't want that to happen to your former best friend.."
What is Nagako up to? How come he always seems to know everything?
Yui, looked up at Nagako and then at Miaka hopping for an explanation. "I presume they died shortly afterward, they were both weaklings. a pathetic emperor" Tasuki pulled out his tessen, flicking it open. "Say that again and I'll flame ya!" "Tasuki!" Miaka said sharply. "Put that away.." "Hey, he's messing with you! Talking about shit and trash! Flame him for that..I an't gonna sit back and swallow that, and neither should you.." "Tasuki!" Miaka turned to glare at him, with a look that gave him the chills, making him uncomfortable. He placed back his tessen. "Yup, that may be true, but never the less, I won't surrender Konan, all I will do is sign a treaty, at least for now.."
"and the terms..."if you retreat, then..." Miaka really didn't have an idea of what to say. She glanced at her Seishi, seeking for help and advice. "Well we were hoping that you just retreat out of your kind and good hearts, that you all have..no da.." Miaka nodded. Yui snorted. She stood up and turned to leave. "Deals off pal, I suppose I came all this way for nothing..come on lets go.." Yui stood up, and turned her back towards her former best friend. "Yui-chan.." Miaka called out. Yui stopped. "Now, what," she said, turning to face Miaka. "It's a while since we've seen each other huh?" "yeah so.." "well since you came all this way, why don't we sit down and talk, you know, have something to eat before you go..." Miaka glaced at Chichiri..who disappeared and instantly reappeared with a tray of the finest most elegant food. Tasuki placed down a large bottle of sake. "Care to stay, it'll be a waste.." She pointed at the food. Yui looked at Nagako and then to Suboshi then returned to her seat. Miaka glanced at the Seishi, "would you all please step outside for a while, I want to speak with her alone." No one moved. "I said now!" Chichiri and Tasuki moved and gently pushed their enemies outside, leaving the two alone.
No one spoke for a while. "When Yui-chan make yourself comfortable, eat something..it's not poisoned you know.." Miaka starting eating, setting the example, showing her friend that she was telling the truth. Yui, picked up her chopsticks and poked at it suspiciously, before eating silently. She had noticed that Miaka had changed, how she did not gobbled everything up at once, but instead, eating politely. Somehow, she felt her friend had grown, had matured
"It's been a while, hasn't it Yui, been a long time we've sat down together to eat.." She paused. "It's been too long.." Yui snorted. "Get to the point Miaka.what do you have on mind." Miaka ignored the comment, instead, continued on, as if talking to herself.
"Do you know why I chose to meet outside of Hakukou village?" "No, how should I know.." "That was Tamahome's village, the village where he had grown up to be loveable Seishi he is." Yui gasped. "Tamahome? Tamahome's village.." She said shakily. "Yes, the village of the my ex- lover, the one who we fought to have..so childish.." She paused. "Is he the reason why we are not still friends, because if it is, then I would gladly give up on him, and let you two be a couple if you could..." "yeah whatever..why would you do that..you love him!" "I loved him, true, that is true, but I have Hotohori, I always had him, and now, I would give Tamahome to you if I could, but it is too late.." "Too late?" "They've both died, my two two closest Seishi that I knew, Hotohori, Tamahome..." For some reason, Yui suddenly felt sorry for her ex- best friend.
Miaka, so that is what happened. You've changed so much. You've lost so much, and somehow, somehow I am sorry for you.
That thought quickly disappeared, as she remembered her losses, as she remembered what she went through the first day she arrived in Kuto. All sympathy vanished instantly.
Sorry? Why should I be sorry. Miaka, she deservers all this. She god dam deserves it. Why should I feel sorry for her, when she wasn't there for me. She derverves this! After all I've been through, all the abuse.
"So! So what! You sonofabitch! Serves you right! After what you made me go through, in the beginning, you only deserve a miserable life!" Yui yelled.
What I made her go through? What the hell did I do!
Suddenly Miaka realized the truth. Suddenly everything became crystal clear.
"Yui, listen to me.When you first went to Kuto..." "Don't start Miaka! Don't you dare tell me how sorry you were! You weren't there for me! Nagako was!" "Nagako! Exactly! He lied to you! You never were raped! Yui, listen to me, Nagako got there before those men could do anything to you!" Yui stood up and slowly backed away. "That's a lie!" "Listen Yui! Nagako's been using you, manipulating you! Can't you see that Yui, can't you see that he is the real enemy!" "I an't listening to you! You lying scum bag!" She turned and headed out the door. However, before she left, she heard Miaka whisper, "If you really were raped, then Yui, you can't be the Seiryuu no Miko, you wouldn't have been able to summon the beast god. We both know that the Miko must remain pure, a virgin. The beast god would accept anyone who was touched." Yui stopped, suddenly becoming extremely confused. She knew that what Miaka said, did make sense, but she did not want to admit it, did not want to admit that she had been fighting her best friend for no reason at all. Instead, she pretended, not to have heard the last comment, walking out of the tent, with a confused heart.
Miaka sat crying silently to herself, once Yui had left. She had tried her best, did everything that she could, and now it was up to Yui herself.
A hand pats her shoulder. She looked up to see Chichiri there. "You tried no da.did everything you could. I'm sure it would work out." He paused. "You make us proud Miaka," Miaka smiled. "I hope I did the right thing. I hope Yui listens.."
* * *
"Lady Yui, what is wrong?" Nagako asked, he held out his arms and hugged her. The two were alone in Nagako's tent.
"Nagako." Yui pulled away from him, staring at the floor. "answer me truthfully. Miaka say's you've been manipulating me. She says I was never raped, and it makes sense, I did summon Seiryuu after all. She says that you've been the one who tore us apart." Nagako smirked. "So you've finally realize the truth. I admit the first two, but in the end it was you who tore away from your best friend.." "You..you lied to me.? You.you lied to me. I thought you love me." "I do, Lady Yui, I do love you.." Yui slapped his face. "Don't give me that crap! I hate you Nagako!" He held onto him. "It's too late now. You're mines, and you will bid to my will!" Yui spat at him, unable to tear free.
Miaka, I'm so sorry. I caused you so much pain. It's my entire fault. Please forgive me. Please forgive me for what had happened. All I can do not is use my last two wishes for your sake. It is the least I could do.
"Ka-jin!" Yui yelled. "Seiryuu grant me my second wish!" Yui glowed blue, the light flashed. When it disappeared, Yui had gone so weak that she collapses into Nagako's arms.
Miaka, thank you, thank you so much. You will always be my best friend. I won't let Kuto win!
Before Nagako had a chance to ask, Yui had spoken up again. "I want, I want to seal away Seiryuu and destroy its Seishi forever.." "NO!!!!!!!!!" Nagako yelled. "Kai-jin!" Blue light engulfed the tent. When it disappeared, Yui, Nagako and Suboshi were gone forever, a blue dragon appeared, above the tent. However, not five minutes later, the blue dragon, was ripped apart limb, by limb. It gave a painful cry, before it disappeared.
"Look no da!" The monk pointed up to the sky. Miaka and Tasuki looked up. Blue light had come and surrounded a far off village. When it died down, Seiryuu appeared.
"Yui!!!!" Miaka yelled. Tears streaked, down her eyes, knowing that she had lost her best friend.
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Written by: Hoshihikari4ever
Summary: Sequel to The Untold Legend (please read that)
According to Suzaku's legend, when the Konan is about to fall, a priestess will appear, gather the seven Seishi, summon Suzaku and save Konan, from destruction. According to Hotohori, the faceless Miko in his dreams was his destined mate, destined to bring him out of his loneliness as emperor, fall in love with him and become his empress.
Before either of these legends was fulfilled, disaster fell upon Konan. Now Miaka must learn to cope with the losses. Is Konan going to decline? Is it too late to save Konan and fulfill the legends, or is there still hope?
Spoilers Warning: OVA 3
Please Read and Review!
Parings: Miaka and Hotohori
Note: There is a gap in time between these two chapters.
Chapter 2 Because you are my best friend
Yui.So many things had happened. So much. I wish you were here. You were my best friend. No, you still are my best friend. We've known each other since kindergarten, since we were little kids. We've been through our toughest times together, we swore to remain friends forever, to attend the same high school.
Miaka stared down at a picture in her hands. A picture of Yui and her, in the other world. She had found it, while she had moved all her belongings into her new room, into Hotohori's private chamber, the chamber that was meant for two, yet, even now, only one occupied it.
Yet, we split up. We split up. Why Yui, why, why did that happened. What was it, who was it that changed you.
The answer came quickly.
Tamahome, is it because of him? Was he the one who stood in-between us. That does not make sense. True, I did love Tamahome, and you probably did to, but it's foolish to fight over a lover. But why did I not give up and Tamahome, and let Yui have him, I always had a gorgeous emperor swooning over me. If I did that, then will we still be friends. Would we still be friends? Would you be here to comfort me, I've lost so much, lost everything. Yui, do you understand that, do you understand, that I need you back, that I need a friend, someone beside my Seishi.
She clutched her fist, as she crossed out the thought of Tamahome being the reason. The real person who was the one that tore her apart from everyone she loved flashed through her mind.
Nagako! I hate you. You Baka. You took everyone I loved away from me. You took away my best friend, killed my Seishi, my lover. You are the reason to my failure in summoning Suzaku. You are the reason for everything that occurred.
Yui, don't you understand. Can't you see the truth. Can't you see, the pain he has caused me. Can't you see, he's using you, using you to get what he wants.
Oh, Yui, why, why can't you come back, why can't you be my best friend again.
Miaka smiled, as she made her decision. She was somehow going to get Yui back. She needed her best friend, she was not going to let Nagako win, let him take everything. She was going to fight, she was going to fight, for everything, everyone that was important to her.
A knock echoed through the door. "Miaka no da, got you some dinner, no da." "but it's still early, the sun's still out.." "just open up no da, don't want to waste food do we.."
Miaka went and opened the door for the monk. Chichiri walked in and set the food on the table. Tasuki was with him, and set himself down on a chair. They had come because they were worried about Miaka. She had been too quiet, locked up inside all day long, not her cheerful self anymore.
"Well, thanks you guys." Miaka said as she placed down the picture and gobbled up the food. The two smiled, seeing Miaka still had an enormous appetite.
Chichiri spoke when she was done. "So what's up Miaka. What's bothering you no da, it's been nearly two months since the deaths, it shouldn't be that hard to cope.." "Yeah, it still gets to me, especially Hotohori." Tasuki placed a hand on her shoulder, trying to comfort her. "but that isn't the reason is it no da.." Miaka nodded, admitting that there was something else on her mind, that she was no longer only grieving for her lover, though she occasionally did so, especially when she was alone, but for something else.
"It Konan.." She finally said. "I don't know what to do, I know the inevitable is approaching, the final war between the Seishi's, I can feel it so clearly now." "and so it is." "not to worry, Miaka, we aren't giving up! We going to fight the fucking battle to the end. Whop their stinking assess back to hell, and then celebrate with sake, until we're drunk as hell." Tasuki licked his lips as he mentions sake. Miaka smiled, her heart lifting slightly at the reassurance. "No one's going to mess with you, we aren't going to let them eh Chichiri?" Chichiri shook his head.
He then picked up the photo that Miaka had placed down on the table. "Hey, isn't that the Seiryuu no Miko, why the hell do you have that?" The monk glared at the bandit.
"It's Yui right.." Miaka nodded. "She's your best friend, and you're afraid to lose her right.." "Yes, she's my best friend.." "Awe! That piece of shit, you not telling me that she's your best friend.." "Tasuki!" the monk snapped sharply, before adding. "Miaka don't take that in mind no da, he's still drunk, I dragged him along anyway.." "It's just a little Sake, about 30 bottles..I'm not drunk.." Miaka raised her eyebrow, was about to say something, but held her tongue.
"Anyways, I don't want to lose my best friend. It's Nagako, he's the one tearing us apart, the evil, the destroyer." The two nodded. "and I want her back now, because, besides you two, she is the only one I got. We've been friends since we were babies, we grew up together, we swore to be friends forever, but..." Miaka started to choke on some new tears. "I want her back, Tasuki, Chichiri, I want all of them, I want Hotohori, Nuriko, Chiriko, Tamahome, Mitsukake, I want them all back." Chichiri too place a hand on her shoulder. "Sh..Miaka don't cry." "I want them back, I don't want to lose her, don't want to lose you guys." "It's alright Miaka..we won't be going anywhere."
"Maybe we could have arrangements made." "Of course, no da.." "You know, we are in a tough situation, maybe you can do a treaty with her, you have all political power now." "I'm not going to do a treaty with Nagako, or Yui..it's just like surrendering in." "Of course not.but you know, use that as an excuses to see her, then, probably then..." "I can speak with her.." Miaka nodded. "yeah I'll do that, but you guys have to come," "of course.and you can have a small group of guards too." "like that is going to stop Nagako.." "maybe not, but it shows who has the power.." "Alright, I'll right a letter, to Yui and have it delivered first thing in tomorrow."
* * *
"A letter from the capital of Konan, your eminence.." Suboshi spoke. Nagako raised an eyebrow. "How did you get it Suboshi.." "When I was out in circulation, conquering the border cities, an arrow shot out of nowhere. It had this letter, and a voice only said a letter from the capital, and for Yui." Nagako nodded.
"Yui, took the letter, and unfolded it, reading it out loud."
Yui,
Because of recent events, I am forced to admit that Konan cannot survive much longer, cannot win this on going war between Kuto.
I hope you realize the amount of innocent people who died and will die in this pointless war. On behalf of Konan, on behalf of its people I am willing to sign a treaty to end this war. For the sake of the people, I am willing to end this war, on terms under a treaty, which I shall send shortly to the Kuto emperor. I wish to go over these terms with you first, and come to an agreement before it is sent.
I hope you agree and consider my point of view.
I shall a wait your appearance in a week from today on the village Hakukou village.
Suzaku no Miko
Miaka Yuuki
"It's from Miaka.but why Miaka, she isn't the emperor," "it does not matter, perhaps we will find out when we attend." Nagako spoke up, he had and idea, why it was Miaka who wrote the letter, but kept it to himself. "Then we should go, I suppose Miaka is left with no other choice," she paused. "but don't worry, I'm not going to agree, going just makes both sides look good." "Yui, you mind if I come along.." "Come along Suboshi, Nagako, I'll need your help, your support."
* * *
A tent was set up, about a hundred miles away from Hakukou. A red flag hung high above it, waving in the wind. Another flag with Suzaku hung next to it. The guards patrolled about 50 yards diameter surrounding the tent.
Miaka, was stalking back and forth in front of the tent. "She's late.." "Patient, I'm sure she will come." "yeah, real sure that it is going to work out.."
* * *
"Hey, who are you? Leave women, you and your friends." "I am the Seiryuu no Miko, hear by request from Miaka to see here." "and them.." "my Seishi.." The guard nodded. "Come with me, Hekia-sama has been waiting to see you.."
* * *
A guard approached Miaka. "She is here sire.." Miaka looked up, behind him, and sure enough they were walking towards her. "Gather up.." The guard nodded to gather up the rest.
* * *
The three who worshiped Seiryuu watched, at the sudden change. The guards had gathered up and were now standing on either side of the tent. Miaka stood in front, while the two remaining Seishi stood behind her, on either side.
"I see, you have some political power.." Nagako smirked. Miaka smiled, ignoring the comment. "I assume you got my letter, and you know why you are here.." Yui nodded. "Very well, then please come in, we have much to talk about."
Once inside, Miaka sat down on the royal chair. Tasuki and Chichiri stood behind her. Yui sat down opposite of her, with Nagako and Suboshi stood on either side of her. A table lay between them,
When everyone was settled, Miaka spoke. "So lets begin." "Hey, wait, the emperor's not even here, you can't make decisions for Konan, you are only a priestess." Miaka sighed. "I'm afraid so, the table's have turned, and it is to my disadvantage here.." "Miaka, you did not answer my question, I don't want to repeat anything to the emperor later.." "He's not coming." Miaka whispered softly. "Everyone that needs to be here is already here, so let's begin." Yui thought she saw tears in best-friend- traitor's eyes. Nagako seemed to have seen it too. "Don't press on to matters of the past Lady Yui, it is obvious the Miko, or shall I say empress has not healed properly yet, you don't want that to happen to your former best friend.."
What is Nagako up to? How come he always seems to know everything?
Yui, looked up at Nagako and then at Miaka hopping for an explanation. "I presume they died shortly afterward, they were both weaklings. a pathetic emperor" Tasuki pulled out his tessen, flicking it open. "Say that again and I'll flame ya!" "Tasuki!" Miaka said sharply. "Put that away.." "Hey, he's messing with you! Talking about shit and trash! Flame him for that..I an't gonna sit back and swallow that, and neither should you.." "Tasuki!" Miaka turned to glare at him, with a look that gave him the chills, making him uncomfortable. He placed back his tessen. "Yup, that may be true, but never the less, I won't surrender Konan, all I will do is sign a treaty, at least for now.."
"and the terms..."if you retreat, then..." Miaka really didn't have an idea of what to say. She glanced at her Seishi, seeking for help and advice. "Well we were hoping that you just retreat out of your kind and good hearts, that you all have..no da.." Miaka nodded. Yui snorted. She stood up and turned to leave. "Deals off pal, I suppose I came all this way for nothing..come on lets go.." Yui stood up, and turned her back towards her former best friend. "Yui-chan.." Miaka called out. Yui stopped. "Now, what," she said, turning to face Miaka. "It's a while since we've seen each other huh?" "yeah so.." "well since you came all this way, why don't we sit down and talk, you know, have something to eat before you go..." Miaka glaced at Chichiri..who disappeared and instantly reappeared with a tray of the finest most elegant food. Tasuki placed down a large bottle of sake. "Care to stay, it'll be a waste.." She pointed at the food. Yui looked at Nagako and then to Suboshi then returned to her seat. Miaka glanced at the Seishi, "would you all please step outside for a while, I want to speak with her alone." No one moved. "I said now!" Chichiri and Tasuki moved and gently pushed their enemies outside, leaving the two alone.
No one spoke for a while. "When Yui-chan make yourself comfortable, eat something..it's not poisoned you know.." Miaka starting eating, setting the example, showing her friend that she was telling the truth. Yui, picked up her chopsticks and poked at it suspiciously, before eating silently. She had noticed that Miaka had changed, how she did not gobbled everything up at once, but instead, eating politely. Somehow, she felt her friend had grown, had matured
"It's been a while, hasn't it Yui, been a long time we've sat down together to eat.." She paused. "It's been too long.." Yui snorted. "Get to the point Miaka.what do you have on mind." Miaka ignored the comment, instead, continued on, as if talking to herself.
"Do you know why I chose to meet outside of Hakukou village?" "No, how should I know.." "That was Tamahome's village, the village where he had grown up to be loveable Seishi he is." Yui gasped. "Tamahome? Tamahome's village.." She said shakily. "Yes, the village of the my ex- lover, the one who we fought to have..so childish.." She paused. "Is he the reason why we are not still friends, because if it is, then I would gladly give up on him, and let you two be a couple if you could..." "yeah whatever..why would you do that..you love him!" "I loved him, true, that is true, but I have Hotohori, I always had him, and now, I would give Tamahome to you if I could, but it is too late.." "Too late?" "They've both died, my two two closest Seishi that I knew, Hotohori, Tamahome..." For some reason, Yui suddenly felt sorry for her ex- best friend.
Miaka, so that is what happened. You've changed so much. You've lost so much, and somehow, somehow I am sorry for you.
That thought quickly disappeared, as she remembered her losses, as she remembered what she went through the first day she arrived in Kuto. All sympathy vanished instantly.
Sorry? Why should I be sorry. Miaka, she deservers all this. She god dam deserves it. Why should I feel sorry for her, when she wasn't there for me. She derverves this! After all I've been through, all the abuse.
"So! So what! You sonofabitch! Serves you right! After what you made me go through, in the beginning, you only deserve a miserable life!" Yui yelled.
What I made her go through? What the hell did I do!
Suddenly Miaka realized the truth. Suddenly everything became crystal clear.
"Yui, listen to me.When you first went to Kuto..." "Don't start Miaka! Don't you dare tell me how sorry you were! You weren't there for me! Nagako was!" "Nagako! Exactly! He lied to you! You never were raped! Yui, listen to me, Nagako got there before those men could do anything to you!" Yui stood up and slowly backed away. "That's a lie!" "Listen Yui! Nagako's been using you, manipulating you! Can't you see that Yui, can't you see that he is the real enemy!" "I an't listening to you! You lying scum bag!" She turned and headed out the door. However, before she left, she heard Miaka whisper, "If you really were raped, then Yui, you can't be the Seiryuu no Miko, you wouldn't have been able to summon the beast god. We both know that the Miko must remain pure, a virgin. The beast god would accept anyone who was touched." Yui stopped, suddenly becoming extremely confused. She knew that what Miaka said, did make sense, but she did not want to admit it, did not want to admit that she had been fighting her best friend for no reason at all. Instead, she pretended, not to have heard the last comment, walking out of the tent, with a confused heart.
Miaka sat crying silently to herself, once Yui had left. She had tried her best, did everything that she could, and now it was up to Yui herself.
A hand pats her shoulder. She looked up to see Chichiri there. "You tried no da.did everything you could. I'm sure it would work out." He paused. "You make us proud Miaka," Miaka smiled. "I hope I did the right thing. I hope Yui listens.."
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"Lady Yui, what is wrong?" Nagako asked, he held out his arms and hugged her. The two were alone in Nagako's tent.
"Nagako." Yui pulled away from him, staring at the floor. "answer me truthfully. Miaka say's you've been manipulating me. She says I was never raped, and it makes sense, I did summon Seiryuu after all. She says that you've been the one who tore us apart." Nagako smirked. "So you've finally realize the truth. I admit the first two, but in the end it was you who tore away from your best friend.." "You..you lied to me.? You.you lied to me. I thought you love me." "I do, Lady Yui, I do love you.." Yui slapped his face. "Don't give me that crap! I hate you Nagako!" He held onto him. "It's too late now. You're mines, and you will bid to my will!" Yui spat at him, unable to tear free.
Miaka, I'm so sorry. I caused you so much pain. It's my entire fault. Please forgive me. Please forgive me for what had happened. All I can do not is use my last two wishes for your sake. It is the least I could do.
"Ka-jin!" Yui yelled. "Seiryuu grant me my second wish!" Yui glowed blue, the light flashed. When it disappeared, Yui had gone so weak that she collapses into Nagako's arms.
Miaka, thank you, thank you so much. You will always be my best friend. I won't let Kuto win!
Before Nagako had a chance to ask, Yui had spoken up again. "I want, I want to seal away Seiryuu and destroy its Seishi forever.." "NO!!!!!!!!!" Nagako yelled. "Kai-jin!" Blue light engulfed the tent. When it disappeared, Yui, Nagako and Suboshi were gone forever, a blue dragon appeared, above the tent. However, not five minutes later, the blue dragon, was ripped apart limb, by limb. It gave a painful cry, before it disappeared.
"Look no da!" The monk pointed up to the sky. Miaka and Tasuki looked up. Blue light had come and surrounded a far off village. When it died down, Seiryuu appeared.
"Yui!!!!" Miaka yelled. Tears streaked, down her eyes, knowing that she had lost her best friend.
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