Twin Rivalry
Disclaimer: I do not own any Sailor Moon or Fushigi Yuugi.
Last Chapter: After encountering Hotohori, Nuriko, Mitsukake, Chichiri, and Chiriko, Minako and Amiboshi, who claims his one of the Suzaku's Warriors, head to Konan. There, the thought of Usagi makes Minako depressed and Amiboshi helps reduce it by playing his flute. Usagi is taken to Seiryuu's palace were she starts to have feelings for a certain brown head.
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Chapter 4: Food and Feelings
Usagi looked straight ahead with stars glimmering in her sapphire eyes. Right before her was a table filled of food. None of it looked gross to the blonde. With steam coming out of each meal signifying it was hot, it looked very delicious to eat. The long rectangle table was pilled with the magnificent meal and it was all for her. All for her just because she was the priestess of Seiryuu. Although Usagi had no clue what it meant.
Shocking the heck out of the Seiryuu Warriors, the emperor, and some high- equality men, Usagi gobbled down what was on her plate in just seconds.
"Yum, yum, this is so good!" Usagi commented as she gulped down her rice with sweet and sour sauce.
"Uh..." the emperor said, still in his stunned form. He was holding his golden cup in mid air, close to his wide open shocked mouth. The emperor was going to take a drink of his red wine when he was caught off guard by the girl's appetite.
"Man she eats a lot" Suboshi heard Miboshi whispered to Soi.
"Precisely. That's what you call a pig." Soi commented rudely, not making Suboshi happy.
'She's not a pig!' he countered in his mind as he gave her daggered looks.
But Soi did not get the young boy's glare for she had her eyes on her priestess. She then darted her eyes to Nakago who wasn't paying attention to anything.
The general was about the only one who didn't have the same expression as everyone. He was concentration on plans for Konan. Nakago had received words from one of his men that Suzaku had found their Miko. He had to think of a plan to kill her.
"Why so quite?" the blonde general heard a feminine voice say seductively close to his ear.
He looked up to meet eyes with Soi. But instead of greeting or answering back, he was not in the mood for her.
"Go away Soi. I'm in no mood for your foolish games" he said coldly before getting up and walking away from the dinning room.
Soi became hurt by her leader's words. The hurt turned into angry as her eyes glanced over at the pigtailed Usagi. She saw her picking up a boiling bowl of soup.
"Uh... Usagi... I don't think that's such a..." Suboshi tried to say. But he was too late when the blonde poured the steaming liquid in her mouth.
"AHHHHHH!!!!!" Usagi screamed frantically, jumping up and down and waving her hand in her mouth. Her tongue was sticking out. She had burned it and she had nothing to cool it down with.
"I tried to warn you" Suboshi said softly when Usagi finally got hold of a jug of cold water and gulped it down.
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The moon set high in the sky, letting some of its light inside the palace of Konan. It was past midnight and a certain blonde was walking down the dim hallway. Minako couldn't sleep very well and had decided to go take a walk.
Seeing that she was the only one awake, other than the palace guards, Minako headed outside to admire the stars. The night cool air wasn't as bad. The wind caressed her warm soft skin as the Miko of Suzaku took a seat on the balcony ledge. She was amazed at how many shimmering stars the sky held that night.
'Usagi... I just hope you're ok.' Minako thought bitterly.
At dinner earlier, Usagi's face came into her mind when seeing all the food. She was sure that if Usagi had seen all of it, she would have devoured it liked a pig.
Minako wished she could have Amiboshi play his flute for her again. His music was so beautiful and soothing. It calmed her down instantly when he began to play in her room.
As if her wish was granted, Amiboshi's music filled the night air. Minako spun around to see Amiboshi a few feet behind her as he played. A smile spread across the blonde's face as she relaxed.
Amiboshi had not been able to sleep that night either and had seen Minako walking in the halls. He immediately followed her as curiosity got the better of him. The Seiryuu boy had seen her expression and knew what the matter was.
When the music was over, Amiboshi went up to the balcony ledge to join the priestess of Suzaku.
"Amiboshi, what are you doing here?" Minako asked softly, tranquil by the melody.
"Just came to play you a song" the boy answered.
"What's the matter Minako?" Amiboshi finally asked when a minute of silence slowly passed.
Minako didn't answer immediately. She first thought before getting the right words to say.
"My sister. She's missing and I don't know where she is" Minako answered, making Amiboshi very interested.
"Is she here or in your world?" he asked.
"I'm not sure. I know she came with me when we fell into this book. But... she was nowhere in site when I awoke."
Amiboshi thought back at dinner. Minako had explained to the Suzaku warriors how she came to this world. She had said something about a library and a book. But she had not mentioned anything about her sister during the conversation.
He understood what the blonde beauty was going through. He was sure he would die of worry if this ever happened to him and Suboshi. Amiboshi snapped out of his thoughts when he saw a small teardrop fall from Minako sapphire eyes.
"Don't worry Minako. I'm sure she's fine." The flute player comforted as he placed his hand on her shoulder.
Drying the tear away, Minako tried to stop. She had never cried in front of anyone before. Not even her sister. She didn't even quite know this boy next to her. But there was just something about him that made Minako let out her feelings.
"Thank you Amiboshi" Minako meekly said as she got off the railing of the balcony.
"I better go. Hotohori said tomorrow's going to be a big day. I'll see you later." Minako started walking back to the direction of her room, making Amiboshi's warm hands slip away from her shoulder.
"Sleep well priestess." Amiboshi softly said as the blonde disappeared from sight when turning the corridor.
He gazed one last time at the stars and then headed back to his room.
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Usagi paced back and forth in her room. She was completely board and had nothing to do. She rested her hands on the top of her head as she had an irritated expression planted on her face. Everyone she knew was busy with something else ever since the sun appeared in the blue sky.
Even Suboshi was busy. He had told her that he was going to a very important meeting with the other Seiryuu Warriors. Usagi had mostly been thinking about this meeting. She was very carouse what it was about. If it had to do with her she had every right to be there. After all, she was their priestess.
Usagi looked at her watch after pacing her room for the hundredth time. She was surprised that she was awake. Usually back home she and Minako would sleep all morning unless their mother came to wake them up. On schooldays was a totally different story.
Usagi remembered what Suboshi, Nakago, and the other Seiryuu Warriors told her before she was allowed to go to bed last night. It had to do with her job as their Miko. Something about calling forth the blue dragon, Seiryuu, and making a wish for their country to win the war. Usagi hadn't really paid attention that night since she was extremely tired after eating her dinner. Suboshi even had to help her to her chamber afterwards.
Her watch said 10:00 a.m. in the morning. The pigtailed girl remembered Suboshi said that the meeting would end around that time. He then promised her to take her around in the market for fun. Usagi slipped on her shoes and buttoned up her gray vest. She soon headed out the door in search for where the meeting was held.
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The bright sun shinned high in the sky just like Kutou as the emperor of Konan, the Miko of Suzaku and the rest of the Suzaku Warriors got ready for a long journey ahead.
That morning at dinner, Minako was left with the choice to go in search for the last Seishi or to relax until she was ready. Minako had made the decision on going as soon as possible. The sooner, the better, Minako had thought. It meant she could go find Usagi faster.
Minako was able to have her own steed this time as she gripped the reins of her magnificent white horse. She had taken horseback riding when she was very young with her friends and so as a result, was very skilled.
She gave her horse a light kick at the side as he jolted forward after Hotohori and Chichiri who were leading the way. Minako was guarded on each side so no harm could be done. Hotohori and Chichiri were in front of her, Nuriko and Amiboshi on each side, and Mitsukake and Chiriko at the rear.
They traveled awhile in the forest as Minako was caught in conversations with the purple haired Suzaku Warrior. Sometimes, the others would pitch in the conversation but Minako had noticed that Amiboshi was silent the whole way. It made her wonder a bit.
Chichiri stopped his horse, making Nuriko's brown horse run into him by accident.
"Do you mind?" Nuriko asked with an annoyed tone.
"Hush, I hear something" the monk said, placing his index finger near his lips.
Everyone's eyes darted around frantically on guard.
"What is it?" Minako asked in whisper as she started to feel a bit alarmed.
No one answered her as Amiboshi looked around to his right. 'I bet Nakago sent one of his assassins' spun in his mind as he went to reach for his flute.
If Nakago did send one of Seiryuu's assassins then he would have no choice but to kill him. If he didn't, the others would suspect why he didn't try to save their priestess. Deep down inside, Amiboshi felt like he didn't want anything to happen to Minako either.
Moments passed by as each warrior guarded Minako's side.
"Hotohori?" Nuriko asked, glancing at his emperor. He already had his sword in his hand as the other held on his horse's reins.
"Be on guard and don't let anything happen to Minako" Hotohori ordered as he darted his eyes forward.
What ever dark presence they felt was now in view. It was a figure with a black cloak covering his whole body; his eyes were the only sign of humanity.
"Get him!" Nuriko commanded as he jolted his horse forward the cloak figure.
"Nuriko, No! Stay near Minako's side!" Hotohori yelled.
But his order was too late as an open space was left on Minako's left. An arrow soon went flying at Minako as she gasped. She let out a painful cry as she gripped her left arm. The blonde was able to react quickly and move to her side so the arrow wouldn't have struck her heart.
"Minako!" Amiboshi yelled with worry, as he moved his horse closer to her. He could see a painful expression on the priestess's face as gritted her teeth together.
Soon enough, more arrows come soaring by as the Seishi had to maneuvers their horses away from the airborne weapons.
"Hold on Minako" Amiboshi said as he got off his horse, helped Minako off hers and yanked the arrow out of Minako flesh. She let out a painful scream.
"Hold her still" Mitsukake ordered when approaching them with Chiriko. He lingered his hand on Minako bleeding wound. A green light glowed out of his hands as her gash began to disappear.
While the tallest Suzaku Warrior, Chiriko, and Amiboshi were treating to Minako's wounds, Hotohori, Chichiri, and Nuriko, were fighting the cloak figures that had leaped out of the trees.
"Get all of them!" Chichiri said, slamming one of them on the head with his staff.
Nuriko got off his horse in a hurry and went to pick up a boulder close by. Once the huge rock was in his grip, he flung it at the enemy, smashing their bones.
Hotohori fought with his sword as he swung this way and that way. He went to glance at Minako to see if she was alright when he saw one of the cloak figures ramming into them with his sword held in front.
"Watch out!" he shouted, making Amiboshi spot the enemy after hearing Hotohori.
"Cover your ears!" the Seiryuu Warrior ordered, quickly taking out his flute. He began to play a tune, making the assassin stop right in his tracks.
The others obeyed Amiboshi as Chiriko covered Minako's ears with his robe. The small warrior was able to cover his ears with his arms. Shortly after, the enemy let out a high pitch shrike as he fell to the ground dead.
When the music stopped, all of Minako's companions gathered around her with worry in their eyes.
"Minako, are you alright? Please forgive me for my actions" Nuriko apologized as he gave her a hug.
"I'm fine... really... and there's nothing to be sorry about Nuriko" Minako answered as she grimaced a bit. Sure the cut was gone but a slight pain had formed on her arm and plus Nuriko's superhuman strength didn't help much.
"We got to get out of here, no da" Chichiri acknowledged while looking around. The horses were speared during the short battle but the supplies had gone everywhere.
Hotohori got up after seeing his Miko was safe and examined his surroundings. "We camp here" he finally said when reaching the perfect spot to set camp.
When the sun set and the night sky appeared again, the camp was all set up with the fire and all. Minako sat on a log as she rubbed her sore arms. She was amazed at how Mitsukake healed her wound and how the others fought.
But what made her shocked was how Amiboshi was able to use his beautiful music into a weapon. It goes to show that not all things are good. Right at the moment of thinking of the handsome flute player, Amiboshi came up to her.
"How're you feeling?" he asked when seeing her rubbing her upper arm.
"Ok, it just kinda stings a bit." Minako admitted as Amiboshi took a seat next to her on the log.
Hotohori and Chichiri soon went towards the two as the emperor of Konan spoke to his priestess.
"It's getting late Minako. Why don't you go and get some rest. We'll have to continue our search tomorrow.
Minako nodded as she felt tiredness overwhelm her. She was helped up by Hotohori as he led her to her own tent.
"Amiboshi, you stand guard tonight. Then I'll take your place when the times up" Mitsukake explained as he got up from his position.
Amiboshi got up and nodded in agreement as he said, "Right."
Once everyone was in their tents, Amiboshi sat back down again. He had placed some more firewood in the fire so the flames wouldn't die out.
As he sat by himself, he thought quietly. What if the Suzaku Warriors found the two remaining warriors? Then they would definitely find out his real identity. He started to feel bad for what he was doing. He felt like he was betraying them. As if they were his friends for eternity.
He was snapped out of his thoughts when hearing a twig snap close by. Amiboshi instantly got up and reached for his flute. He kept his eyes open for any surprise attack but none came.
The warrior waited for fifteen minutes before sitting back down. Amiboshi shrugged the noise off by thinking it was just an animal that had made it instead.
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Suboshi waited in his Miko's room as Usagi was in the middle of taking her bath. The maids had arrived earlier to help the blonde. Leaning on the wall with his arms crossed, Suboshi was in the middle of his thoughts.
Today, after the meeting with the emperor and the other Seiryuu members, he found Usagi wondering in the halls looking for the meeting room. She had told him that she was going to wait for him until he was ready to take her around but instead had gotten lost.
Following their encounter, he took her to the market place where she bought thousands of things with the money the emperor gave her. She even treated him to lunch at a small eatery after their time at the market.
Suboshi laid his head on the wall as he looked up the ceiling. He was feeling something for his priestess but couldn't explain it. At first he thought it was a crush but then as time went by, he figured it was love. He wasn't sure about this though since he had never experienced it before.
The youngest twin shook his head to get the thought out. He decided to go to Soi for advice, even if it would make him look like a fool. His mind then wondered around his brother. Was Amiboshi alright? Did the Suzaku warriors figure out his identity? Suboshi would never know and was left feeling sick because of it.
He slid down the wall to the ground as he sat in the floor. He decided to wait until Usagi was finished before he left.
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To Be Continued.........
Disclaimer: I do not own any Sailor Moon or Fushigi Yuugi.
Last Chapter: After encountering Hotohori, Nuriko, Mitsukake, Chichiri, and Chiriko, Minako and Amiboshi, who claims his one of the Suzaku's Warriors, head to Konan. There, the thought of Usagi makes Minako depressed and Amiboshi helps reduce it by playing his flute. Usagi is taken to Seiryuu's palace were she starts to have feelings for a certain brown head.
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Chapter 4: Food and Feelings
Usagi looked straight ahead with stars glimmering in her sapphire eyes. Right before her was a table filled of food. None of it looked gross to the blonde. With steam coming out of each meal signifying it was hot, it looked very delicious to eat. The long rectangle table was pilled with the magnificent meal and it was all for her. All for her just because she was the priestess of Seiryuu. Although Usagi had no clue what it meant.
Shocking the heck out of the Seiryuu Warriors, the emperor, and some high- equality men, Usagi gobbled down what was on her plate in just seconds.
"Yum, yum, this is so good!" Usagi commented as she gulped down her rice with sweet and sour sauce.
"Uh..." the emperor said, still in his stunned form. He was holding his golden cup in mid air, close to his wide open shocked mouth. The emperor was going to take a drink of his red wine when he was caught off guard by the girl's appetite.
"Man she eats a lot" Suboshi heard Miboshi whispered to Soi.
"Precisely. That's what you call a pig." Soi commented rudely, not making Suboshi happy.
'She's not a pig!' he countered in his mind as he gave her daggered looks.
But Soi did not get the young boy's glare for she had her eyes on her priestess. She then darted her eyes to Nakago who wasn't paying attention to anything.
The general was about the only one who didn't have the same expression as everyone. He was concentration on plans for Konan. Nakago had received words from one of his men that Suzaku had found their Miko. He had to think of a plan to kill her.
"Why so quite?" the blonde general heard a feminine voice say seductively close to his ear.
He looked up to meet eyes with Soi. But instead of greeting or answering back, he was not in the mood for her.
"Go away Soi. I'm in no mood for your foolish games" he said coldly before getting up and walking away from the dinning room.
Soi became hurt by her leader's words. The hurt turned into angry as her eyes glanced over at the pigtailed Usagi. She saw her picking up a boiling bowl of soup.
"Uh... Usagi... I don't think that's such a..." Suboshi tried to say. But he was too late when the blonde poured the steaming liquid in her mouth.
"AHHHHHH!!!!!" Usagi screamed frantically, jumping up and down and waving her hand in her mouth. Her tongue was sticking out. She had burned it and she had nothing to cool it down with.
"I tried to warn you" Suboshi said softly when Usagi finally got hold of a jug of cold water and gulped it down.
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The moon set high in the sky, letting some of its light inside the palace of Konan. It was past midnight and a certain blonde was walking down the dim hallway. Minako couldn't sleep very well and had decided to go take a walk.
Seeing that she was the only one awake, other than the palace guards, Minako headed outside to admire the stars. The night cool air wasn't as bad. The wind caressed her warm soft skin as the Miko of Suzaku took a seat on the balcony ledge. She was amazed at how many shimmering stars the sky held that night.
'Usagi... I just hope you're ok.' Minako thought bitterly.
At dinner earlier, Usagi's face came into her mind when seeing all the food. She was sure that if Usagi had seen all of it, she would have devoured it liked a pig.
Minako wished she could have Amiboshi play his flute for her again. His music was so beautiful and soothing. It calmed her down instantly when he began to play in her room.
As if her wish was granted, Amiboshi's music filled the night air. Minako spun around to see Amiboshi a few feet behind her as he played. A smile spread across the blonde's face as she relaxed.
Amiboshi had not been able to sleep that night either and had seen Minako walking in the halls. He immediately followed her as curiosity got the better of him. The Seiryuu boy had seen her expression and knew what the matter was.
When the music was over, Amiboshi went up to the balcony ledge to join the priestess of Suzaku.
"Amiboshi, what are you doing here?" Minako asked softly, tranquil by the melody.
"Just came to play you a song" the boy answered.
"What's the matter Minako?" Amiboshi finally asked when a minute of silence slowly passed.
Minako didn't answer immediately. She first thought before getting the right words to say.
"My sister. She's missing and I don't know where she is" Minako answered, making Amiboshi very interested.
"Is she here or in your world?" he asked.
"I'm not sure. I know she came with me when we fell into this book. But... she was nowhere in site when I awoke."
Amiboshi thought back at dinner. Minako had explained to the Suzaku warriors how she came to this world. She had said something about a library and a book. But she had not mentioned anything about her sister during the conversation.
He understood what the blonde beauty was going through. He was sure he would die of worry if this ever happened to him and Suboshi. Amiboshi snapped out of his thoughts when he saw a small teardrop fall from Minako sapphire eyes.
"Don't worry Minako. I'm sure she's fine." The flute player comforted as he placed his hand on her shoulder.
Drying the tear away, Minako tried to stop. She had never cried in front of anyone before. Not even her sister. She didn't even quite know this boy next to her. But there was just something about him that made Minako let out her feelings.
"Thank you Amiboshi" Minako meekly said as she got off the railing of the balcony.
"I better go. Hotohori said tomorrow's going to be a big day. I'll see you later." Minako started walking back to the direction of her room, making Amiboshi's warm hands slip away from her shoulder.
"Sleep well priestess." Amiboshi softly said as the blonde disappeared from sight when turning the corridor.
He gazed one last time at the stars and then headed back to his room.
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Usagi paced back and forth in her room. She was completely board and had nothing to do. She rested her hands on the top of her head as she had an irritated expression planted on her face. Everyone she knew was busy with something else ever since the sun appeared in the blue sky.
Even Suboshi was busy. He had told her that he was going to a very important meeting with the other Seiryuu Warriors. Usagi had mostly been thinking about this meeting. She was very carouse what it was about. If it had to do with her she had every right to be there. After all, she was their priestess.
Usagi looked at her watch after pacing her room for the hundredth time. She was surprised that she was awake. Usually back home she and Minako would sleep all morning unless their mother came to wake them up. On schooldays was a totally different story.
Usagi remembered what Suboshi, Nakago, and the other Seiryuu Warriors told her before she was allowed to go to bed last night. It had to do with her job as their Miko. Something about calling forth the blue dragon, Seiryuu, and making a wish for their country to win the war. Usagi hadn't really paid attention that night since she was extremely tired after eating her dinner. Suboshi even had to help her to her chamber afterwards.
Her watch said 10:00 a.m. in the morning. The pigtailed girl remembered Suboshi said that the meeting would end around that time. He then promised her to take her around in the market for fun. Usagi slipped on her shoes and buttoned up her gray vest. She soon headed out the door in search for where the meeting was held.
~@~@~@~@~
The bright sun shinned high in the sky just like Kutou as the emperor of Konan, the Miko of Suzaku and the rest of the Suzaku Warriors got ready for a long journey ahead.
That morning at dinner, Minako was left with the choice to go in search for the last Seishi or to relax until she was ready. Minako had made the decision on going as soon as possible. The sooner, the better, Minako had thought. It meant she could go find Usagi faster.
Minako was able to have her own steed this time as she gripped the reins of her magnificent white horse. She had taken horseback riding when she was very young with her friends and so as a result, was very skilled.
She gave her horse a light kick at the side as he jolted forward after Hotohori and Chichiri who were leading the way. Minako was guarded on each side so no harm could be done. Hotohori and Chichiri were in front of her, Nuriko and Amiboshi on each side, and Mitsukake and Chiriko at the rear.
They traveled awhile in the forest as Minako was caught in conversations with the purple haired Suzaku Warrior. Sometimes, the others would pitch in the conversation but Minako had noticed that Amiboshi was silent the whole way. It made her wonder a bit.
Chichiri stopped his horse, making Nuriko's brown horse run into him by accident.
"Do you mind?" Nuriko asked with an annoyed tone.
"Hush, I hear something" the monk said, placing his index finger near his lips.
Everyone's eyes darted around frantically on guard.
"What is it?" Minako asked in whisper as she started to feel a bit alarmed.
No one answered her as Amiboshi looked around to his right. 'I bet Nakago sent one of his assassins' spun in his mind as he went to reach for his flute.
If Nakago did send one of Seiryuu's assassins then he would have no choice but to kill him. If he didn't, the others would suspect why he didn't try to save their priestess. Deep down inside, Amiboshi felt like he didn't want anything to happen to Minako either.
Moments passed by as each warrior guarded Minako's side.
"Hotohori?" Nuriko asked, glancing at his emperor. He already had his sword in his hand as the other held on his horse's reins.
"Be on guard and don't let anything happen to Minako" Hotohori ordered as he darted his eyes forward.
What ever dark presence they felt was now in view. It was a figure with a black cloak covering his whole body; his eyes were the only sign of humanity.
"Get him!" Nuriko commanded as he jolted his horse forward the cloak figure.
"Nuriko, No! Stay near Minako's side!" Hotohori yelled.
But his order was too late as an open space was left on Minako's left. An arrow soon went flying at Minako as she gasped. She let out a painful cry as she gripped her left arm. The blonde was able to react quickly and move to her side so the arrow wouldn't have struck her heart.
"Minako!" Amiboshi yelled with worry, as he moved his horse closer to her. He could see a painful expression on the priestess's face as gritted her teeth together.
Soon enough, more arrows come soaring by as the Seishi had to maneuvers their horses away from the airborne weapons.
"Hold on Minako" Amiboshi said as he got off his horse, helped Minako off hers and yanked the arrow out of Minako flesh. She let out a painful scream.
"Hold her still" Mitsukake ordered when approaching them with Chiriko. He lingered his hand on Minako bleeding wound. A green light glowed out of his hands as her gash began to disappear.
While the tallest Suzaku Warrior, Chiriko, and Amiboshi were treating to Minako's wounds, Hotohori, Chichiri, and Nuriko, were fighting the cloak figures that had leaped out of the trees.
"Get all of them!" Chichiri said, slamming one of them on the head with his staff.
Nuriko got off his horse in a hurry and went to pick up a boulder close by. Once the huge rock was in his grip, he flung it at the enemy, smashing their bones.
Hotohori fought with his sword as he swung this way and that way. He went to glance at Minako to see if she was alright when he saw one of the cloak figures ramming into them with his sword held in front.
"Watch out!" he shouted, making Amiboshi spot the enemy after hearing Hotohori.
"Cover your ears!" the Seiryuu Warrior ordered, quickly taking out his flute. He began to play a tune, making the assassin stop right in his tracks.
The others obeyed Amiboshi as Chiriko covered Minako's ears with his robe. The small warrior was able to cover his ears with his arms. Shortly after, the enemy let out a high pitch shrike as he fell to the ground dead.
When the music stopped, all of Minako's companions gathered around her with worry in their eyes.
"Minako, are you alright? Please forgive me for my actions" Nuriko apologized as he gave her a hug.
"I'm fine... really... and there's nothing to be sorry about Nuriko" Minako answered as she grimaced a bit. Sure the cut was gone but a slight pain had formed on her arm and plus Nuriko's superhuman strength didn't help much.
"We got to get out of here, no da" Chichiri acknowledged while looking around. The horses were speared during the short battle but the supplies had gone everywhere.
Hotohori got up after seeing his Miko was safe and examined his surroundings. "We camp here" he finally said when reaching the perfect spot to set camp.
When the sun set and the night sky appeared again, the camp was all set up with the fire and all. Minako sat on a log as she rubbed her sore arms. She was amazed at how Mitsukake healed her wound and how the others fought.
But what made her shocked was how Amiboshi was able to use his beautiful music into a weapon. It goes to show that not all things are good. Right at the moment of thinking of the handsome flute player, Amiboshi came up to her.
"How're you feeling?" he asked when seeing her rubbing her upper arm.
"Ok, it just kinda stings a bit." Minako admitted as Amiboshi took a seat next to her on the log.
Hotohori and Chichiri soon went towards the two as the emperor of Konan spoke to his priestess.
"It's getting late Minako. Why don't you go and get some rest. We'll have to continue our search tomorrow.
Minako nodded as she felt tiredness overwhelm her. She was helped up by Hotohori as he led her to her own tent.
"Amiboshi, you stand guard tonight. Then I'll take your place when the times up" Mitsukake explained as he got up from his position.
Amiboshi got up and nodded in agreement as he said, "Right."
Once everyone was in their tents, Amiboshi sat back down again. He had placed some more firewood in the fire so the flames wouldn't die out.
As he sat by himself, he thought quietly. What if the Suzaku Warriors found the two remaining warriors? Then they would definitely find out his real identity. He started to feel bad for what he was doing. He felt like he was betraying them. As if they were his friends for eternity.
He was snapped out of his thoughts when hearing a twig snap close by. Amiboshi instantly got up and reached for his flute. He kept his eyes open for any surprise attack but none came.
The warrior waited for fifteen minutes before sitting back down. Amiboshi shrugged the noise off by thinking it was just an animal that had made it instead.
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Suboshi waited in his Miko's room as Usagi was in the middle of taking her bath. The maids had arrived earlier to help the blonde. Leaning on the wall with his arms crossed, Suboshi was in the middle of his thoughts.
Today, after the meeting with the emperor and the other Seiryuu members, he found Usagi wondering in the halls looking for the meeting room. She had told him that she was going to wait for him until he was ready to take her around but instead had gotten lost.
Following their encounter, he took her to the market place where she bought thousands of things with the money the emperor gave her. She even treated him to lunch at a small eatery after their time at the market.
Suboshi laid his head on the wall as he looked up the ceiling. He was feeling something for his priestess but couldn't explain it. At first he thought it was a crush but then as time went by, he figured it was love. He wasn't sure about this though since he had never experienced it before.
The youngest twin shook his head to get the thought out. He decided to go to Soi for advice, even if it would make him look like a fool. His mind then wondered around his brother. Was Amiboshi alright? Did the Suzaku warriors figure out his identity? Suboshi would never know and was left feeling sick because of it.
He slid down the wall to the ground as he sat in the floor. He decided to wait until Usagi was finished before he left.
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To Be Continued.........