Chapter Ten: Taitskuyn's Truth

She appeared in front of the startled girl making Taka freak out completely.

"Ah!" he screamed, "It's a monster!"

Taitskuyn stared at him angrily then shook her head as he ducked behind Miaka.

"Because you can't really remember anything Tamahome I will let that slide, just this once."

"Huh?"

"Don't worry Taka" Miaka reassured him, "This is Taitskuyn."

"What?" he looked at her confused, "Taitskuyn?"

"That's right you dolt! Now pay attention!" Taitskuyn yelled, "As I was saying welcome back Miaka. And welcome to you as well Lady Yui and the Suzaku seven."

"Taitskuyn" Miaka began, "Do you know why we have come?"

"Yes" Taitskuyn nodded, "I have been expecting you for some time now. You want to know how you can get Tamahome's memories back, is that right?"

"Well that is partly the reason" Miaka replied, "However."

"I also know the other reason you have come to see me, but one thing at a time. Yes I do know how to get Tamahome's memories back, but it will be difficult. You see there is someone who doesn't want for him to get his memories back. In fact he is doing everything in his power to keep you and Tamahome apart."

"What creep is doing that?" Tasuki asked.

"And is Ren Shigyou one of his people?" Yui added.

"The person who is behind the trouble in your world is the same one who is causing trouble in this one. Did you think that your world was the only one that was in danger? Did you not think it was strange that the both of you were able to return to the book as well as Tamahome?"

They all looked at her as she continued.

"In answer to your question Yui, yes Ren Shigyou is involved with the plot against the four gods."

"The four gods?" Miaka said in surprise.

"That is right. As of now the four gods are in serious trouble. Someone is trying to revive and if that person succeeds then their power will cease to exist, not to mention that the world of the book would be no more."

"Taitskuyn" Hotohori spoke up, "Who is this person who is trying to revive?"

"It is the same person that the four gods sealed away about a year ago. Three months Miaka's time."

"You don't mean" Miaka began, "Tenkou do you?"

"Yes" Taitskuyn nodded, "He is trying to come back to power. And in doing so he hopes to seal the four gods powers away."

"What can we do to stop him?" Nuriko asked.

"The Suzaku seven must join with the other celestial warriors and find the legendary Stones of the Gods."

"Other celestial warriors?" Miaka replied.

"Stones of the Gods?" Yui said.

"Yes. In order to give the gods back their strength the four priestesses as well as their warriors have been summoned back to save them."

"You mean the Seiryuu seven are all alive as well" Yui's face fell slightly.

"Yes."

"But Taitskuyn" Chichiri replied, "How can the other celestial warriors and their priestesses be summoned again? They have been dead for years."

"Yes" Miaka nodded, "Are you saying that the Priestess of Genbu and the Priestess of Byakko are alive once more?"

"I know it doesn't make any sense but that is what has occurred. Surely you both have known for some time that the gods were in some kind of trouble?" she looked at Yui and Miaka.

"Miaka" Yui realized, "The dreams."

"Oh right. We did dream that they were in trouble. And I had a dream recently, with us. Two other girls were standing on the hill next to us, and we were all looking up at the sky at the four gods."

"I had one similar, mine was much worse though."

"That's why you didn't come to school the day of the election."

"Yes" Yui nodded, "The dream scared me so much."

"As it should. Tenkou is getting stronger and with each passing day, the gods are becoming weaker" Taitskuyn continued, "It is up to the 28 warriors and the four priestesses to set things right now."

She stopped talking and listened. She closed her eyes briefly then opened them abruptly.

"Taitskuyn" Miaka looked at her worriedly, "What's wrong?"

"We are not alone" Taitskuyn replied, "Someone is outside the barrier. I believe they are waiting for you Miaka."

"What?" Tasuki said grabbing his fan, "I'll go see."

"No Tasuki" Miaka shook her head, "I will look."

"Miaka" Taka started to protest.

"I'll be right back."

"I'll go with you" Yui added.

Miaka nodded and the two of them walked out of the barrier.



They were now in a rocky place where the wind was blowing gently. They looked around as the wind lightly touched their faces.

"See anything yet?" Yui asked.

"No" Miaka shook her head but gasped as a figure moved closer towards them.

His brown cloak shielded him from the wind and he stopped right in front of him. He lifted his head and they both caught a glimpse of a pair of familiar blue eyes.

"I finally caught up with you Priestess of Suzaku" he replied as he slowly removed his hood.

Both Miaka and Yui stared as the figure revealed himself, not believing who now stood in front of them.



Authors Note: Okay that's the end of Book One!

Next: Book Two: Two Worlds; One Quest

Miaka and the Suzaku seven journey to Hokkan to meet up with the Priestess of Genbu and the Genbu Seven. Yui and her warriors meanwhile journey to Sairou to find the Priestess of Byakko and her warriors. Along the way many dangers they will all encounter! See you there!