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(Yo, minna! Alright, this chapter is dedicated to paws_bells!!! Yah! New reviewers, thank you!!! I love you guys!!!)
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Chapter 16: Taiit-sikun
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Chirko:
"Ready minna?" Chichiri asked as he took his kasa off his back.
"Hai!" Everyone answered enthusiastically.
I stared as Miaka jumped into Chichiri's kasa. "Nani..... Uso......" I whispered to myself.
The other seishis followed suit. "Hey, Chichiri, you sure you mastered your landing? I ain't gonna land on a heap of people am I?" Tasuki asked worriedly.
"Just get in, Tasuki," was the only reply he got before he jumped in.
Chichiri turned to face me. "Well, Chiriko? I believe it's your turn now...."
"De-Demo!!!!!! Minna..... In a hat?! A kasa?! How..... Masaka!!!!!!" I squealed as I stood rooted to the ground.
Chichiri sighed before smiling kindly at me. "If this makes you feel better, I'll go with you". I watched in amazement as the kasa grew big enough to accommodate two people. He held it over both our heads before the kasa covered both of us. "Chotto!!!"
I squeezed my eyes shut tightly. "I'm gonna die......"
Miaka:
I looked around me. It's been such a long time since I've stepped into this place. When was the last time? It seemed eons ago........
"IIITTTTTTTTTAAAAAAAAAAAIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
I shriek out in pain as something landed on me. And it got heavier.
"ITAIIIIIIIIIIIIIII!!!!!!!!"
That wasn't my voice....
"Tamahome no baka! Get off me now!!!" I screamed.
"Can't! Your highness and Nuriko are on top!!!!!!!" Tamahome screamed back.
In matter of seconds, everyone landed on top of the pile of mess. Chichiri and Chiriko who were at the top scrambled to help everyone off me. Finally, Tamahome out stretch his hand to me. I gladly it took.
"Minna! Can you not do that again?!" I exclaimed angrily. Everyone merely pointed at Chichiri.
"Nani?! You guys are so mean!!!" Chichiri whined.
All of a sudden, a loud scream escaped from Chiriko's mouth.
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Chiriko:
A loud screeching scream escaped from my throat. Nani.... What are these creatures?!
I looked at one of them, who was tugging my sleeves. The other 'creature' floated in the air and tugged my ponytail. The creatures weren't like anything that I've ever seen before. They had neon green hair which was tied up in two bouncy ponytails. They wore a strange but cute pink costume. What surprised me the most was......
THEY WERE HALF MY SIZE!!!!!!!!!!
Shimatta! Am I really this short?!
"Chichiri! Help me!!!! Onegai!!!!!" I pleaded. These 'creatures' that closely resembled young girls were so full of.....
Innocence.
And.....
Cuteness......
"GET OFF ME!!! GET OFF RIGHT NOW!!!!!!!!!!!" I hollered. Surprisingly, no one came to my aid. In fact, they were all laughing. I could feel my cheeks turning bright red from embarrassment.
I could feel my self-confidence growing smaller and smaller with each passing second.
Kami-sama......
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Narrator:
The hungry werewolf licked its lips. It simply loved the taste of pure innocence blood last night. But that meal of two young girls were hardly enough for an appetizer. It was still hungry. And now, after it had tasted human blood again, it craved for more.....
Throwing back it's head, it let out a loud ear piercing howl.
Unfortunately, now that it was early in the afternoon, it couldn't hunt. The afternoon rays were too bright for the sensitive eyes that had been kept in the darkness for so long. He had tried making the meal last as long as it could. But with two heads and rows of sharp canine teeth, the meal lasted for mere seconds. It had been hunting the entire previous night but to no avail. Grumbling, the werewolf retreated to its inactive form, hiding in its own shadow.
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Tasuki:
I burst out laughing when I saw two young but weird looking girl playing with Chiriko, acting as if he was their toy.
'SMACK!'
"ITAI!!!!!!" I spun around, swearing that I would kill the person who did that. I screamed in fright at what I saw.
An old lady with countless wrinkles wearing a stupid looking green dress stared back at me. She wore a golden headdress which held her long grey hair in place. Long pink ribbons floated around her protectively. And she was......
Levitating?!
Could this be......
"ARE YOU THE SUNAKAKE-BABA CHICHIRI WAS TALKING ABOUT?!"
The only reply I received was another smack on my cheek.
"Urusai!" The old lady commanded. "Nyans, stop fooling around!"
The two bouncing girls giggled. "WE NYAN-NYAN. WE PLAY. WE FIX. TAIIT-SIKUN NEEDS FACIAL TREATMENT!!!!!!!!!!!" shrieked the Nyans loudly.
I watched in amazement as the pink ribbons smacked them on the heads.
"Taiit-sikun!" cried Miaka as she rushed forward. Miaka embraced the old floating lady who, was too proud to hug her back. Or was she too fat to hug back?
Chichiri calmly walked towards her towards Taiit-sikun and bowed humbly. "Taiit-sikun, my comrades and I came here, hoping that you can help us," Chichiri informed politely.
"Hpmh! That's all youngsters do nowadays. Always getting into trouble and seeking the old ones for help!" Taiit-sikun complaint. Gently pushing Miaka away, she turned to face the rest of us. "So what now?"
Chichiri explained the previous events in detail. Taiit-sikun however, merely nodded her head.
"That's it?!" She asked after Chichiri was done. "That's all you have to say? I thought you wanted my help for a real major thing like the death of the miko or something. But that's it?! All you want me to help you in is to tell you what to do?!"
Miaka lowered her head, staring at the polished marble floor. "It's my fault. It's all mine. Please don't blame them......" Miaka whispered softly. She lifted her head up, showing the pair of eyes that always shone. But this time, it shone because of her tears.
"Miaka...." Tamahome rushed to her side.
Taiit-sikun sighed as a ribbon reached out and wiped away Miaka's tears. "I don't remember saying that I won't help, did I?"
Miaka looked happily at Taiit-sikun. "So you will help?"
Taiit-sikun nodded. "But listen carefully. For this time, there is only one chance left for you. If you fail this, all hopes will be lost. To summon Suzaku without the aid of the sacred scroll, you must gathered two shinzaho. One of which is the Genbu no miko's necklace which she wore on the summoning of Genbu. The other, is the sacred item of the Byakko no miko's shrine. Gather this two items will allow you to summon Suzaku. But remember, do not fail!" Turning around to face us now, she said, "I will help you to upgrade yourself. I believe that this will help you to defend and fight against the Seiryuu seishis. Chiriko!"
Chiriko stepped forward timidly. He gasped as a small red bubble appeared before him. It burst, revealing a red scroll that was hidden inside.
"This scroll can open any portal doors. But use it wisely as it can only be used once," Taiit-sikun instructed.
Chiriko nodded vigorously.
"Mitsukake!"
Mitsukake stepped forward with Tama sitting on his broad shoulder.
A small red bubble appeared. It burst, this time revealing a small clay container with a cloth cover.
"This is a magical healing water that can be used endless of times. It can be used to help heal people who are sick or injured. It can also help to boost your healing powers."
Mitsukake thanked Taiit-sikun politely as he took the small token.
"Tasuki!"
"Eh? Uh, hai!" I stammered before standing before her.
I stared as my tessen appeared magically before me. "What the hell do you think you're doing?!" I asked as my tessen glowed bright red.
"There! I've improved your tessen you ungrateful brat! From metal, I changed its property to diamond. Now, it can never be broken!" She glared at me as I snatched back my tessen.
She did the same to others, giving them items to help boost their powers or to help them with their journey. The only two people who did not receive anything at all was Hikari and Tamahome. Man..... Taiit-sikun is mean!
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Chichiri:
"Now, the Nyans will escort you to anywhere you like at this sacred palace," As if on cue, six Nyans appeared. "However, Chichiri, Hikari and Miaka are to stay behind. I have something to say to the three of you".
The Nyans began dragging the rest of them away happily. Taiit-sikun turned to face us. I could see Hikari standing as still as a statue. In fact, she hadn't spoken a word ever since she got here. I stepped closer to her and place a hand on her shoulder. Gently squeezing her shoulder, I whispered in her ear, "Daijoubu. Taiit-sikun probably wants to tell us something unimportant". But Hikari stood there like a rock, not responding.
"Chichiri!" Taiit-sikun's voice rang in my ears.
"Hai!"
"Pay attention! Firstly, I want to speak to Miaka privately. So, I will be casting a spell on the both of you so that the both of you would not hear or see anything. Be ready for that," Taiit-sikun informed. I nodded.
I felt strange, as if the weight of the world was suddenly on my shoulder. I blinked my eyes a couple of times but I could see nothing but endless white.
Silence.
An absolute deafening silence.
I waited patiently for a few minutes. Just as suddenly as the spell was cast on me, it disappeared. I blinked a few times, trying to adjust to the bright room. I looked at Hikari who was standing beside me. Again, she remained still.
"Hika...." I began when Hikari collapsed. Luckily, I caught her just in time before she hit the ground. Miaka rushed to my side.
"Hikari?" I shook her shoulders. No good. She was out cold. "Hikari?! Daijoubu ka?!" I asked frantically.
I heard Taiit-sikun sighed behind me.
"I thought that this would happen. Go bring her to the gardens, somewhere outside of this place," Taiit-sikun instructed.
"Demo!" I protested. "She needs Mitsukake to help her now! She could be in danger!" I shot back at the ever so calm Taiit-sikun.
"CHICHIRI!!! Get a grip of yourself! Do as I say and report back here immediately. Miaka, you're dismissed," with those final words, Taiit-sikun exited the room.
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Hikari:
Pain shot through my entire body......
What happened?
Oh, that's right......
A shrine on top of a mountain........
Another shrine......
I slowly opened my heavy eyelids. I saw a worried Tasuki and Chichiri staring back at me. "Nani......?"
I tried to sit up but it was just too painful to move. It was difficult to breathe too. My breath came out in short pants. I could feel my ribcage move, my lungs acting as if it was forced to breathe.
"Hikari! Daijoubu ka?" Tasuki asked as he brought a hand up to stroke my face.
I nodded weakly. "Doko?"
"We're at the gardens. Can you sit up?" Chichiri asked.
I shook my head. "I can barely move..... Go.... Gomen...."
"Heiki! Don't worry about a thing! Just as long as you're awake now! Rest, okay?" Tasuki's fingers stroke my lips lightly.
Just then, a Nyan appeared, floating above me. Instead of the happy face she always had on her face, she now looked at me in disgust. No, she was.....
Frighten.
Of me.
Doushite?
"Anou.... Chichiri, Taiit-sikun wants you now," informed the Nyan in a serious tone. Chichiri seemed to have notice the change in the Nyan as well. But he silently nodded. Before he left, he planted a light kiss on my forehead. "Take care".
I nodded slowly.
I looked at Tasuki. He looked mad. About what? He seemed so worried just now! What happened? I realized that he was glaring at Chichiri as well.
Doushite?
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Chichiri:
I walked quickly away from the scene. I couldn't bear to sit there, seeing Tasuki gently caressing Hikari's face. I just couldn't. Tasuki.....
Does he?
Could it be?
That he is in the same situation as me?
I walked towards the room, deep in my thoughts. I stopped in my tracks suddenly. "Nyan?"
"Hai?"
"Why were you so afraid of Hikari just now?"
I looked down at the young girl. She let out a small whimper before shaking her head. "Iya, Nyan not tell. Nyan scared. Hikari..... Is impure......" she whispered in a dangerously low voice that I strained to hear.
Impure? What does she mean by that? But before I could ask, the Nyan disappeared.
I sighed. Looking at the doors before me, I entered the room where Taiit- sikun was waiting for me. Upon entering, the door slammed shut behind me.
"Anou.... Taiit-sikun, do you know what's wrong with........" Before I could finish my sentence, Taiit-sikun interrupted.
"Chichiri, do you want to......"
"Stop being a priest?"
Her sudden question shocked me.
"Boku wa......."
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Author's notes:
WHAT?!
WHAT CHA MEAN THE MAIN EVENT IS THE DISCLAIMER?!
Until I hire someone who can change the copyright laws, I still don't own Fushigi Yuugi. So, anyone for hire? I'll pay you a dollar per day. What?! Not high enough? Okay, $1.01!!!!
Reviewers: QUIT THE CRAP.
Okay, okay, sheesh!
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List of Japanese words :
Kasa - Chichiri's straw hat
Chotto - Wait
Tamahome no baka - Tamahome, you idiot
Shimatta - Oh no
Kami-sama - God
Iya - No (This word is 'stronger' than 'Iie')
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(Yo, minna! Alright, this chapter is dedicated to paws_bells!!! Yah! New reviewers, thank you!!! I love you guys!!!)
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Chapter 16: Taiit-sikun
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Chirko:
"Ready minna?" Chichiri asked as he took his kasa off his back.
"Hai!" Everyone answered enthusiastically.
I stared as Miaka jumped into Chichiri's kasa. "Nani..... Uso......" I whispered to myself.
The other seishis followed suit. "Hey, Chichiri, you sure you mastered your landing? I ain't gonna land on a heap of people am I?" Tasuki asked worriedly.
"Just get in, Tasuki," was the only reply he got before he jumped in.
Chichiri turned to face me. "Well, Chiriko? I believe it's your turn now...."
"De-Demo!!!!!! Minna..... In a hat?! A kasa?! How..... Masaka!!!!!!" I squealed as I stood rooted to the ground.
Chichiri sighed before smiling kindly at me. "If this makes you feel better, I'll go with you". I watched in amazement as the kasa grew big enough to accommodate two people. He held it over both our heads before the kasa covered both of us. "Chotto!!!"
I squeezed my eyes shut tightly. "I'm gonna die......"
Miaka:
I looked around me. It's been such a long time since I've stepped into this place. When was the last time? It seemed eons ago........
"IIITTTTTTTTTAAAAAAAAAAAIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
I shriek out in pain as something landed on me. And it got heavier.
"ITAIIIIIIIIIIIIIII!!!!!!!!"
That wasn't my voice....
"Tamahome no baka! Get off me now!!!" I screamed.
"Can't! Your highness and Nuriko are on top!!!!!!!" Tamahome screamed back.
In matter of seconds, everyone landed on top of the pile of mess. Chichiri and Chiriko who were at the top scrambled to help everyone off me. Finally, Tamahome out stretch his hand to me. I gladly it took.
"Minna! Can you not do that again?!" I exclaimed angrily. Everyone merely pointed at Chichiri.
"Nani?! You guys are so mean!!!" Chichiri whined.
All of a sudden, a loud scream escaped from Chiriko's mouth.
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Chiriko:
A loud screeching scream escaped from my throat. Nani.... What are these creatures?!
I looked at one of them, who was tugging my sleeves. The other 'creature' floated in the air and tugged my ponytail. The creatures weren't like anything that I've ever seen before. They had neon green hair which was tied up in two bouncy ponytails. They wore a strange but cute pink costume. What surprised me the most was......
THEY WERE HALF MY SIZE!!!!!!!!!!
Shimatta! Am I really this short?!
"Chichiri! Help me!!!! Onegai!!!!!" I pleaded. These 'creatures' that closely resembled young girls were so full of.....
Innocence.
And.....
Cuteness......
"GET OFF ME!!! GET OFF RIGHT NOW!!!!!!!!!!!" I hollered. Surprisingly, no one came to my aid. In fact, they were all laughing. I could feel my cheeks turning bright red from embarrassment.
I could feel my self-confidence growing smaller and smaller with each passing second.
Kami-sama......
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Narrator:
The hungry werewolf licked its lips. It simply loved the taste of pure innocence blood last night. But that meal of two young girls were hardly enough for an appetizer. It was still hungry. And now, after it had tasted human blood again, it craved for more.....
Throwing back it's head, it let out a loud ear piercing howl.
Unfortunately, now that it was early in the afternoon, it couldn't hunt. The afternoon rays were too bright for the sensitive eyes that had been kept in the darkness for so long. He had tried making the meal last as long as it could. But with two heads and rows of sharp canine teeth, the meal lasted for mere seconds. It had been hunting the entire previous night but to no avail. Grumbling, the werewolf retreated to its inactive form, hiding in its own shadow.
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Tasuki:
I burst out laughing when I saw two young but weird looking girl playing with Chiriko, acting as if he was their toy.
'SMACK!'
"ITAI!!!!!!" I spun around, swearing that I would kill the person who did that. I screamed in fright at what I saw.
An old lady with countless wrinkles wearing a stupid looking green dress stared back at me. She wore a golden headdress which held her long grey hair in place. Long pink ribbons floated around her protectively. And she was......
Levitating?!
Could this be......
"ARE YOU THE SUNAKAKE-BABA CHICHIRI WAS TALKING ABOUT?!"
The only reply I received was another smack on my cheek.
"Urusai!" The old lady commanded. "Nyans, stop fooling around!"
The two bouncing girls giggled. "WE NYAN-NYAN. WE PLAY. WE FIX. TAIIT-SIKUN NEEDS FACIAL TREATMENT!!!!!!!!!!!" shrieked the Nyans loudly.
I watched in amazement as the pink ribbons smacked them on the heads.
"Taiit-sikun!" cried Miaka as she rushed forward. Miaka embraced the old floating lady who, was too proud to hug her back. Or was she too fat to hug back?
Chichiri calmly walked towards her towards Taiit-sikun and bowed humbly. "Taiit-sikun, my comrades and I came here, hoping that you can help us," Chichiri informed politely.
"Hpmh! That's all youngsters do nowadays. Always getting into trouble and seeking the old ones for help!" Taiit-sikun complaint. Gently pushing Miaka away, she turned to face the rest of us. "So what now?"
Chichiri explained the previous events in detail. Taiit-sikun however, merely nodded her head.
"That's it?!" She asked after Chichiri was done. "That's all you have to say? I thought you wanted my help for a real major thing like the death of the miko or something. But that's it?! All you want me to help you in is to tell you what to do?!"
Miaka lowered her head, staring at the polished marble floor. "It's my fault. It's all mine. Please don't blame them......" Miaka whispered softly. She lifted her head up, showing the pair of eyes that always shone. But this time, it shone because of her tears.
"Miaka...." Tamahome rushed to her side.
Taiit-sikun sighed as a ribbon reached out and wiped away Miaka's tears. "I don't remember saying that I won't help, did I?"
Miaka looked happily at Taiit-sikun. "So you will help?"
Taiit-sikun nodded. "But listen carefully. For this time, there is only one chance left for you. If you fail this, all hopes will be lost. To summon Suzaku without the aid of the sacred scroll, you must gathered two shinzaho. One of which is the Genbu no miko's necklace which she wore on the summoning of Genbu. The other, is the sacred item of the Byakko no miko's shrine. Gather this two items will allow you to summon Suzaku. But remember, do not fail!" Turning around to face us now, she said, "I will help you to upgrade yourself. I believe that this will help you to defend and fight against the Seiryuu seishis. Chiriko!"
Chiriko stepped forward timidly. He gasped as a small red bubble appeared before him. It burst, revealing a red scroll that was hidden inside.
"This scroll can open any portal doors. But use it wisely as it can only be used once," Taiit-sikun instructed.
Chiriko nodded vigorously.
"Mitsukake!"
Mitsukake stepped forward with Tama sitting on his broad shoulder.
A small red bubble appeared. It burst, this time revealing a small clay container with a cloth cover.
"This is a magical healing water that can be used endless of times. It can be used to help heal people who are sick or injured. It can also help to boost your healing powers."
Mitsukake thanked Taiit-sikun politely as he took the small token.
"Tasuki!"
"Eh? Uh, hai!" I stammered before standing before her.
I stared as my tessen appeared magically before me. "What the hell do you think you're doing?!" I asked as my tessen glowed bright red.
"There! I've improved your tessen you ungrateful brat! From metal, I changed its property to diamond. Now, it can never be broken!" She glared at me as I snatched back my tessen.
She did the same to others, giving them items to help boost their powers or to help them with their journey. The only two people who did not receive anything at all was Hikari and Tamahome. Man..... Taiit-sikun is mean!
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Chichiri:
"Now, the Nyans will escort you to anywhere you like at this sacred palace," As if on cue, six Nyans appeared. "However, Chichiri, Hikari and Miaka are to stay behind. I have something to say to the three of you".
The Nyans began dragging the rest of them away happily. Taiit-sikun turned to face us. I could see Hikari standing as still as a statue. In fact, she hadn't spoken a word ever since she got here. I stepped closer to her and place a hand on her shoulder. Gently squeezing her shoulder, I whispered in her ear, "Daijoubu. Taiit-sikun probably wants to tell us something unimportant". But Hikari stood there like a rock, not responding.
"Chichiri!" Taiit-sikun's voice rang in my ears.
"Hai!"
"Pay attention! Firstly, I want to speak to Miaka privately. So, I will be casting a spell on the both of you so that the both of you would not hear or see anything. Be ready for that," Taiit-sikun informed. I nodded.
I felt strange, as if the weight of the world was suddenly on my shoulder. I blinked my eyes a couple of times but I could see nothing but endless white.
Silence.
An absolute deafening silence.
I waited patiently for a few minutes. Just as suddenly as the spell was cast on me, it disappeared. I blinked a few times, trying to adjust to the bright room. I looked at Hikari who was standing beside me. Again, she remained still.
"Hika...." I began when Hikari collapsed. Luckily, I caught her just in time before she hit the ground. Miaka rushed to my side.
"Hikari?" I shook her shoulders. No good. She was out cold. "Hikari?! Daijoubu ka?!" I asked frantically.
I heard Taiit-sikun sighed behind me.
"I thought that this would happen. Go bring her to the gardens, somewhere outside of this place," Taiit-sikun instructed.
"Demo!" I protested. "She needs Mitsukake to help her now! She could be in danger!" I shot back at the ever so calm Taiit-sikun.
"CHICHIRI!!! Get a grip of yourself! Do as I say and report back here immediately. Miaka, you're dismissed," with those final words, Taiit-sikun exited the room.
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Hikari:
Pain shot through my entire body......
What happened?
Oh, that's right......
A shrine on top of a mountain........
Another shrine......
I slowly opened my heavy eyelids. I saw a worried Tasuki and Chichiri staring back at me. "Nani......?"
I tried to sit up but it was just too painful to move. It was difficult to breathe too. My breath came out in short pants. I could feel my ribcage move, my lungs acting as if it was forced to breathe.
"Hikari! Daijoubu ka?" Tasuki asked as he brought a hand up to stroke my face.
I nodded weakly. "Doko?"
"We're at the gardens. Can you sit up?" Chichiri asked.
I shook my head. "I can barely move..... Go.... Gomen...."
"Heiki! Don't worry about a thing! Just as long as you're awake now! Rest, okay?" Tasuki's fingers stroke my lips lightly.
Just then, a Nyan appeared, floating above me. Instead of the happy face she always had on her face, she now looked at me in disgust. No, she was.....
Frighten.
Of me.
Doushite?
"Anou.... Chichiri, Taiit-sikun wants you now," informed the Nyan in a serious tone. Chichiri seemed to have notice the change in the Nyan as well. But he silently nodded. Before he left, he planted a light kiss on my forehead. "Take care".
I nodded slowly.
I looked at Tasuki. He looked mad. About what? He seemed so worried just now! What happened? I realized that he was glaring at Chichiri as well.
Doushite?
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Chichiri:
I walked quickly away from the scene. I couldn't bear to sit there, seeing Tasuki gently caressing Hikari's face. I just couldn't. Tasuki.....
Does he?
Could it be?
That he is in the same situation as me?
I walked towards the room, deep in my thoughts. I stopped in my tracks suddenly. "Nyan?"
"Hai?"
"Why were you so afraid of Hikari just now?"
I looked down at the young girl. She let out a small whimper before shaking her head. "Iya, Nyan not tell. Nyan scared. Hikari..... Is impure......" she whispered in a dangerously low voice that I strained to hear.
Impure? What does she mean by that? But before I could ask, the Nyan disappeared.
I sighed. Looking at the doors before me, I entered the room where Taiit- sikun was waiting for me. Upon entering, the door slammed shut behind me.
"Anou.... Taiit-sikun, do you know what's wrong with........" Before I could finish my sentence, Taiit-sikun interrupted.
"Chichiri, do you want to......"
"Stop being a priest?"
Her sudden question shocked me.
"Boku wa......."
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Author's notes:
WHAT?!
WHAT CHA MEAN THE MAIN EVENT IS THE DISCLAIMER?!
Until I hire someone who can change the copyright laws, I still don't own Fushigi Yuugi. So, anyone for hire? I'll pay you a dollar per day. What?! Not high enough? Okay, $1.01!!!!
Reviewers: QUIT THE CRAP.
Okay, okay, sheesh!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
List of Japanese words :
Kasa - Chichiri's straw hat
Chotto - Wait
Tamahome no baka - Tamahome, you idiot
Shimatta - Oh no
Kami-sama - God
Iya - No (This word is 'stronger' than 'Iie')
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