Written by: Hoshihikari4ever
Disclaimer: I finally noticed I forgot to put one. Whops! Just to let you guys know, none of this belongs to me. I don't own anything!
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
Chapter 4 The Ogre Returns
"Heikia…" Miaka paused as the oldest advisor caught up with her. "Yes…." He bowed once before standing up. "Did you call for me?" "Yeah…." Miaka looked around to see if anyone was in the halls. "Can I talk to you somewhere private…?" "Of course…" The advisor then led her to his room.
"What is it?" "Well, can you tell me about that Shou Tendo guy…." "Yes, of course…." He paused. "but before we go on, where is he…." "well he bid farewell after he came, didn't even bother to stay…." "eh?" Miaka nodded. "That is good, I suggest that you stay away from him. He is dangerous…." "Yes, so I've heard…but can you tell me more about him…"
"Well Heikia had siblings. Two older brothers, a younger brother and two younger siblings…." "Wow! I never knew…." "He does not usually speak of them. They were never close. In fact, both his older brothers revolted against him before, that is before you arrived." "Oh, god, civil wars…." The man nodded. "They all wished to be emperor, they had a hunger for power." "I see, so Shou Tendo revolted against Hotohori….what kind of brother is that??" "Hekia does not speak of them, as far as he is concerned he has no siblings…."
No one spoke for a while. "I fear there was more to his sudden return then it appears. As you see, after Heikia's death, he was suppose to have been first in line. He was suppose to become emperor, if anything ever happened to…to Heikia…" "So..so…he's going to revolt…." "perhaps, but we do not know his true intentions yet….it is possible that he has come back because of this…." "Dam him…"
At that moment, Hotohori's sword began to glow, flicker with red light. The two stared at it. Miaka took hold of it, and the light died down. "He calls for you…." Miaka nodded. "I must find them all again….soon, I fear if I don't start soon, something bad will happen." "What do you mean…" "I'm afraid if I don't search for the rest of my Senshi, Konan will be doomed." "but they died…." "no, reincarnation, I'm sure of it…and I have the weirdest feeling that if I don't find them soon, someone else someone evil might…." "I see…." Miaka griped the sword, pulling it out. "The Seishi and I are leaving first thing tomorrow…I'm going to gather the Seishi…" "but…" "no buts…" "that Shou Tendo guy is a threat, do you think you could hold up the palace while we're gone?" "Yes…" "Good…."
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"Chichiri….how are we going to find the next Seishi?" There was no reply. "Chichiri….?" "huh what no da?" "How are we suppose to find the Seishi like this?" "Well there is that mirror, the one that Taiitsukun gave…remember when, we are close to one, the symbol shows?" Tasuki nodded. "Yeah, I remember….Miaka do you still have it…" She pulled it out. "Nothing…" she mumbled. At that moment, her stomach growled.
"Hehe!" She spanked her horse and sped off. "Miaka!!!!" They both called after. "I need to get food!" "Wait up, the fog is too thick! You'll get lost!" It was too late, she had already disappeared. "Shit! Baka!! Her stomach is bound to get her into trouble!!" "Come on then no da!!"
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A boy watched as a horse galloped passed him. Looking about he saw that a women sat on top of a white horse. She was alone, however she carried a long sword. His heart pounded. The sword and the person looked awfully familiar.
Who, who, is this women? Why does she look so familiar?
The child frowned as if trying to remember something.
Well, it doesn't matter. She seems rich. If I could get some of that money, I could add it to my collection.
He took out a string of yen and started counting. "1,2,3…." Ten minutes later, he was still counting. "305,306,307…" At that point another horse sped past him, making his yen fall.
"Shoot! Now, I'm got to count my money all over again!" He whined a bit, before picking up his money that was scattered and put it all in his pocket again.
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"Alright guys lets stop for a while…after the horse gets some water, we can then find a place to eat and stay…" There was no reply. She looked behind her to see neither of her Seishi in sight.
Ops! Must have left them behind in the fog. Shoot! I'm lost again.
Miaka stopped the imperial horse by a well. She got off and let the horse drink.
Well, I suppose I'll wait for them here…
Out of nowhere a shadow appeared. Miaka immediately dived for the sword, which she had stupidly left on her horse. She was too slow, for the shadow took hold of her sword and a pouch of gold that was place on the horse. The shadow then began racing away.
Dam it! Hotohori's going to kill me! I lost his sword and money.
She hastily mounted the horse. "Well come on!! There's no time. Please hurry. Hotohori's going to kill me, if he finds out!" The horse neighed, and Miaka galloped after the thief.
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"Na no da!" The monk sighed. "Where the fuck did Miaka go Can't you just teleport us there monk boy!" "Da…I would, but I can't unless you quiet down. I need to concentrate no da…" "Alright…alright…." The two got off their horses and sat down next to a huge tree.
~Thirty minutes later~
"Ah hah no da!" The bandit glanced at the monk. "According to my chi, Miaka is suppose to be right here, within seeing distance…" "What the fuck?" The bandit stood up and gazed about the village. "Nobody people who are suppose to be here…."
He was cut off, when a child dashed passed them. A child that was holding a sword. "Hey watch it kid!!" Tasuki yelled. "It's odd, he's carrying a sword that's way too big for him no…da…"
"Tasuki! Chichiri!" They turned to see Miaka galloping towards them. "There you…." "Talk later! After that thief! He stole Hotohori's sword and my money!!" They both gasped and jumped onto the horses. "Baka! How come we didn't notice it was Hotohori-sama's sword!" "Cause he was fast no da…"
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The kid ran as fast as his little legs could carry him. Finally he ran up a hill, just outside of the village, where he lived with his father and siblings.
"Papa! Help me…Save me…Aniki!!" The boy rushed into his house, yelling and screaming. An older teen came up to him. " Quiet down!" He glanced at his younger brother. Stay here…I'll go check it out…Don't bother Dad, he's sick you know…"
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Miaka, Tasuki and Chichiri stopped a hundred feet from the house. They watched as an older teen came out from inside. The glare from the sun prevented them from seeing who he was.
"Tut, tut, tut…." They saw stones fly into the air, before he caught it with his bare hands. "Three against one…why don't we make the odds more even…"
Miaka's heart pounded.
That, wasn't that Tamahome's opening move? The first time Yui and I met him.
She did not have time to think however when the teen charged up against her, holding a hand back as if ready to pouch. Tasuki and Chichiri immediately charged forward, to protect their Miko. To their surprise the shot never hit.
The power of the teen, was forcibly held back as he realized who he was up
against. "Hekia??" he asked surprised.
Miaka too froze as she watched the teen bow down on his knees. A hundred thoughts rushed through her at once. The monk and bandit noted the sudden change. "Miaka??" She did not reply. All she did was point a finger at the teen before her. Speaking in a surprised, low and trembling voice, she muttered his name. "Tama….Tamahome?!"
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Done! So Tamahome appears! What did you think? Was it easy to guess who it was? Do you guys like it? Suggestions for improvements? Hehe Remember to Read/Review!!! ^_^