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? What happens when a mysterious person shows up at the palace?
Spoilers Warning: OVA 3
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Parings: Miaka and Hotohori
Note: There is a gap in time between these two chapters.
Chapter 3 An Unexpected Visitor
Yui slowly became conscious. She felt a cold towel draped across her forehead. Slowly her eyes flickered open, to see a pair of eyes stare down upon her.
"Lady Yui, are you alright?" a kind and gentle voice asked. Yui sat up. "Yeah, I'm fine, Suboshi, where are we?" Her Seishi shook his head. "No, Yui…." He gently stroke her forehead. "It's me…." Yui stared at him, for a long time.
It's definitely Suboshi alright. There is no doubt about it. His face, his clothes, the bandana…wait the bandana, it's blue, doesn't Suboshi wear an orange one?
She looked closer at him. Her eyes landed on a flute in the boy's hand. Suddenly she remembered who he was.
"Amiboshi?" she asked, her voice shaking slightly. "You're….you're dead…" "Hai, Yui, I died along with the rest of the Seiryuu Seishi, because of you're last wish…." "but, didn't you die before, in Konan?" He shook his head. "No, I did not, I was in Sairo, I hoped that if one of the Seishi died, then this war between Konan and Kuto would end. I…I….really don't want to fight them, the Suzaku warriors, especially their emperor Hotohori, he trusted in me, he god dam did, and so did the monk guy Chichiri. I think they, at least those two must have suspected something all along, probably knew, Chirichi being so powerful with magic and stuff, and Hotohori being the one other person besides Miaka, who knew Suzaku's legend so well, who knew by heart what each Seishi's name meant like Hotohori would mean emperor and sword, Nuriko palace and strength, Chichiri, monk and face, and Chiriko, the one who I tried to be meant wisdom, itellegence. I think they might have suspected me, and if I really had any wisdom, then I wouldn't, shouldn't have impose as Chiriko, or at least turn myself in, but I didn't. Those two, they gave me a chance, they trusted me, especially Hotohori, why else do you think he would have asked me to infiltrate the Seiryuu barrier, to rescue Tasuki, Chichiri and Miaka , for heaven sakes, he already knew, knew that being a Seiryuu Seishi, I would have easily weaken Nagako's barrier without being affected. Guess what though, you know what, I turn my back on them, god dam betrayed them. The worst part is, even now, I'm sure, I know they don't blame me…."
Yui listened silently. She had never knew, never heard such a story. "Yui, I know you might hate me, but I really don't want to be a Seiryuu warrior, I want to be Miaka's Seishi. I hate Nakago, hate Kuto…." Yui only smiled. "Hey, I'm glad. Glad that you are different, not one of them." Amiboshi beamed.
"So anyways, where are we?" "A room in Mt. Taikyoku, Taiitsukun, the Creator gladly accepted us, when I showed up with you in my arms, unconscious of course." His face darkened. "On condition that you apologize the Miaka and her Seishi…." "Of course I will, but her Seishi, they are um…dead, that is besides, Chichiri and Tasuki." Amiboshi smiled. "You know, we too are dead, only spirits who have a place to stay." "You mean they too are here?" He nodded, before pulling her into a hug. "You know, I'm proud of what you did. You made a tough decision, sacrifice yourself for Miaka's sake. It was worth it. I'm glad, I won't give anything for another ending." Yui held him close. "I did what I did, because Miaka is my best friend. I owe it to her, she believed in me all along…"
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"My lord, where are you going?" "Just pack everything. I'm going to be visiting the palace." "The palace?" "Yes, it's been too long. It is time I return…." "Hai…." When the other left, the man stared at the mirror for a while, before an evil grin spread across his face. "It's time, finally Konan belongs to me…."
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Tamahome was singing, to the tune that Chiriko was playing. Nuriko tried to smack the ogre, but was unsuccessful. "Stop singing! You are hella annoying! Some people are highly depress right now!" he pointed at the emperor who sat in the corner of the room, staring at empty space. "Oh, come on, Hotohori, cheer up, it's not like Chichiri and Tasuki are going to let anything happened to Miaka," The emperor smiled weakly.
At that moment another flute could be heard. The music was indeed smoothing. The group looked up to see Yui and Amiboshi there. "There now Hekia-sama, if you don't mind, I can play something to smooth your spirits…." Amboshi spoke as he lowered his flute.
"You!!!" "How dare you show up!" Nuriko and Tamahome jumped up and tried to punch the enemy. "Stop! We order you to stop!" Hotohori spoke up. The two looked at him, waiting for an explanation. "Amiboshi, has a good heart. He only wants to help, besides his music is smoothing…." He paused. "Why don't you play something….it's been a long time since we've met." Amiboshi nodded, stuck out his tongue at Tamahome and Nuriko, before playing a soft melody. Tamahome and Nuriko immediately began to talk. "You can't let him!" "Yeah, what if he suddenly tries to kill us again, only we can't die twice, it'll be sheer torture!" The emperor smiled. "I'm sure Amiboshi wouldn't do that. I trust him. He knows I do…." Hotohori paused. "I've trusted him, since we first met, when everyone else thought he was Chiriko, I knew otherwise…." "You what!!!" "I knew he was a Seiryuu Seishi all along…." Amiboshi lowered his flute. "See Yui, I told you he knew!" Yui only nodded. The emperor continued. "Besides he redeemed himself, after all I suppose I should thank you Amiboshi, you did save Miaka from rape from Tomo, saved her from his illusion, saved her from the forgetfulness leaves. I was so afraid that she was going to accept it…" Amiboshi's jaw dropped, so did everyone else. "How did you….how did you know, no one told you, not even Miaka…." Hotohori smiled. "I know a lot. You will be surprised at how much I know. I know everything that goes on. I know secrets, I know the past, I know the present, and sometimes, some parts of the future, like the fact that we will meet Miaka once more…." His eyes landed onto Yui's who recoiled a bit. No one spoke. "Well Amiboshi, back to the subject, where is the promised music…." "Hai, of course right away…."
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The meeting was coming to a close. It had been the first one that Miaka, had to lead. Hotohori had once in a while dragged her along to his meetings, but she had always remained silent, observing the scene, giving support to Hotohori. Now Miaka dragged her Seishi along, having them sit. Miaka could tell Tasuki was restless, but at least he did not make Miaka look bad, among the other people, and she was thankful for that. She secretly remind herself to award Tasuki as much sake as he pleased, just for doing that. Chichiri however was harder to tell, even without his mask. He seemed so solemn, with a stern face, that seemed to be hiding some things, that even Miaka could not tell. Perhaps she would ask him later. For now, the meeting was drawing to a close.
At that moment a guard entered and walked up to Miaka, bowing down before whispering, "Sorry to intrude, but there is a visitor who you cannot refuse….." Miaka frowned, but nodded.
"Well, the meeting is close." The people rose and one by one bowed towards Miaka, before leaving. The prime minister however stayed, behind. "Heika-sama….about what you said at first…." "I'm sorry, I got to discus that later…it seems to me that I have a visitor that I cannot refuse." "Who…" "I do not know…." "Then we'll come with you no da…." "Can you come to Tasuki…." The bandit yawed. "I'll promise you as many bottles of sake as you want…." Tasuki's eyes lit up. "You promised Miaka, can't go back on it…" Miaka stood up, "would you excuses us…." "Hai…" the prime minister bowed and watched as they left. A sudden uneasiness passed through him.
Who is that visitor anyway. How come I feel so uncomfortable. Oh well, I suppose, I'll ask afterwards.
His instincts told him otherwise. He quickly gathered the rest of Hotohori's advisors, and the group rushed off to where Miaka was to meet the visitor.
When Miaka had settled comfortably on the throne she glanced at her Seishi who were standing below the stairs. They each nodded. "Well bring the vis…."
"Wait….." The group of advisors came strolling in through a side door. "What?" "I don't have a good feeling about this….." the oldest spoke up. "What….Why…." "I do not know, but what I do know is that no one can make the emperor or empress see him/her…." Miaka nodded. "There isn't any harm is there…." "No, he's right no da….I have a bad feeling about this too…." "I do not like this presence that I am sensing…." "What presence…." "The presence of the visitor no da. I dislike it….I feel that whoever this is has a strong connection to Hotohori-sama….but I also feel a strong hatred between Hotohori-sama and his…." "Chichiri you're scaring me you know…." The monk shook his head. " Just be careful no da…Remember whoever is on the other side, is not Hotohori, just remember that…." "Of course, I know that, Hotohori, he's…he's…." she bit her lip slightly. "he's somewhere out there, watching over me now, probably laughing at us, at how we're afraid to see a visitor." The advisors smiled, before settling themselves down.
"Bring in the visitor!" Miaka watched as the doors swung open. A man slowly approached the throne, stopping a few feet from it before bowing low. When he looked up, a couple of gasps could be heard, one distinctly coming form Miaka.
Before her stood a man, about 19 or 20. He had long silky back hair, which he wore as a pony tail. On his left neck was a mark, a mark of a bird, perhaps Suzaku. In fact he overall resembled Hotohori. The only noticeable difference was his eyes. The golden brown eyes, which Hotohori had, had reflected love, sad and loneliness, but this pair was filled with loath and hatred, perhaps envy and jealously.
"Who are you?" Miaka asked, her eyes surveying the man up and down. "My name is Shou Tendo Seishuku, Saihitei's older half brother."
Hotohori he had siblings? He never said anything about them. The only time he spoke of his family was only about his mother and father, not about siblings.
She glanced at the advisors, who seem to also have a face of hate and distrust, then back at the man who was gazing at her.
"You must be the Suzaku no Miko…." Miaka could think of nothing, so only nodded. "She's the empress now, so don't you dare think about it…." One of the advisors spoke up.
The man nodded. "I suppose I should congratulate you…." The words came out forceful, sounding disappointed. "I thank you…." Miaka started to hate this man.
The man waived his hand at the two Seishi. "I suppose they are the Suzaku warriors…." "Hai….this is Chichiri…" she pointed at the monk. "and that is Tasuki…." "Nice to meet you…." "Nice to meet you too no da…." Tasuki only growled.
"Why are you here? Are you going to stay long?" "Maybe a few days…I did come all this way to congratulate and pay my last respects to my brother." The man's face darkened slightly, as if concealing something. "You won't mind, would you?" Miaka shook her head. "No, I don't…." She stood up. "I suppose we can go now…" her eyes caught her Seishi's, beckoning them to come along. The two nodded, before following her outside.
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When Amiboshi was done playing, Hotohori turned to look at Yui. "Yui is it…." Yui nodded. "There is no need to apologize, you're forgiven. You've done all you could, I suppose I should thank you…." The other Seishi look confused. "Done what? She is the reason why we are dead…." "and the reason why Suzaku can be summoned once more…." "What?!" They all shouted, confused. "Yui, please explain." Yui nodded. "Miaka told me the truth, so I made my last to wishes for her sake. The second wish for Suzaku to be summoned again, and the third to seal and kill the Seiryuu Seishi's forever." Jaws dropped. "You did that for us?" "Why….thanks…" was all they could say. Tamahome went and hugged her, kissing her slightly on her forehead. "I knew you'll pull through Yui, I'm happy for you….and Miaka…."
"Yes, we all are…." A voice spoke up before Taiistsukun appeared. "Taiitsukun" they greeted. The oracle smiled. "Because Suzaku can and needs to be summoned again, the Seishi must be gathered again…which means." "I'll see Miaka again!" Hotohori's spirits lifted immediately. "We all will…" Nuriko corrected him. "I'm glad…." "Hai…." "but you must hurry. Danger awaits…" "danger?" "yes…." "but what else threatens Konan." Taiitsukun looked at Hotohori. "He has returned, and is currently at the palace…." Hotohori jumped up, fury in his eyes. "Has he come to harm Miaka? Has he come to take over Konan again?" "Who?" Tamahome asked. "My older half brother…Shou Tendo. Two years before Miaka arrived he rebelled against me, I thought he died, but I suppose not." "You have siblings?" Nuriko asked. "Is he beautiful." "Of course not, but if you are interested, I can introduce you guys…." Hotohori joked. Nuriko stuck out his tongue. "Blah! No thanks! Not interested in him."
"Well Taiitsukun, can we get going?" "Yes, but I may add, memories will be lost…" "Lost?" "Yep. How else can you be reincarnated." "If you have anything to do, do it now, otherwise, I shall send you all now…."
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The group slowly approached the graveyard of the two Seishi.
"The graveyard is over there…." Miaka lead the way. She had been here so many times before. She bent down and prayed to Hotohori. Before she lifted her head, she noticed a red feather, and a note attached to it. She picked it up. Then she went to Tamahome's grave and did the same. Like before a red feather was on the floor with another note. She also picked it up.
When she was done, she moved aside and let the Seishi pay their respects. Finally Shou Tendo did the same.
As Shou Tendo was paying his respects, Miaka showed the feather and the notes to her Seishi, explaining what had happened. They nodded, understanding. Gently, Miaka opened Hotohori's note.
Be careful around Shou Tendo. Always keep my holy sword at hand, so that I can protect you. Remember Wo Ai Ni Miaka. No matter what we will meet again, perhaps sooner then you think.
The three looked at each other, confused. "It's a warning no da, from Hotohori-sama himself." Miaka nodded. She opened the second note, the one form Tamahome.
We will meet again. You must gather the Seishi again and summon Suzaku . Only then can Konan be saved.
Miaka and the Seishi looked at each other. "The Seishi has been reincarnated." "We'll see them again no da….." "Yeah…." Miaka smiled, and glanced at Hotohori's graveyard.
I swear I will find you again.
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