Chapter Five: Miaka's Shinzaho

Amiboshi and Suboshi rode back to Kutou side by side. Amiboshi had many thoughts in head, mostly on what they discussed in the garden. Miaka had led them to the same spot where Suboshi and she had been moments earlier.

"Miaka what is this all about?" Taka asked, "What's going on?"

"It appears that Yui is the only one who doesn't remember? So we have to find a way to get her to regain it back."

"How exactly are we going to do that Miaka?" Amiboshi asked.

"I have something that will help" Miaka replied, "It's something from the past, but it is also something I received after this time period" Miaka slipped the ring from her left ring finger and placed it in Amiboshi's hand, "This is the ring that Tamahome gave me on the day we pledged ourselves to one another. It is my Shinzaho and it should help you find a way to make Yui remember."

"Miaka we can't take this" Amiboshi shook his head.

"Yes you can" she nodded, "I want you to. Give it to Yui. This a request from me to you Amiboshi. Please give it to her."

"All right Miaka" he agreed, "I'll take it to Yui. If that's what you really want."

She nodded.

"Suboshi we should go now" Amiboshi replied and Suboshi nodded, "Tamahome, your majesty. We will see you later."

"Of course" Hotohori nodded, "Safe trip back to Kutou."

"Thank you."

"Good luck" Taka added.

"Thanks. Miaka" Amiboshi embraced her, "I promise I'll do everything I can. We will reunite once more."

"I know we will" she smiled as he pulled away and joined his brother, "Be careful."

"We will" he nodded as they left the garden with Miaka waving goodbye, Taka holding onto her.

(Next Scene)

"The two Seiryuu warriors pondered about these things on the ride to Kutou" Tetsuya continued to read since Keisuke had stopped to grab a beer.

Mrs. Yuki had gone to bed once she heard Miaka was all right. Keisuke came back into the living room and sat down to listen.

"Yui" Tetsuya said out loud.

"Don't worry Tetsuya" Keisuke replied reassuring, "I'm sure she's fine. Just keep reading and we'll find out."

"Okay" Tetsuya nodded, "Suboshi and Amiboshi arrived at the Kutou palace later that morning. About one in the morning to be exact. Together they walked into the palace and straight to the Priestess of Seiryuu's room.

(Next Scene)

Suboshi opened the door to Yui's bedroom chamber and gazed in.

"She's not here" he replied, "I'm surprised."

"Do you think that she could be somewhere else?" Amiboshi asked.

"I don't know" Suboshi said, "I hope she's not with Nakago. She was with him a lot back then. But not this time of night."

"So where else could she be?"

"There you two are" Soi replied coming over, "Nakago wondered what happened to you?"

"Soi" Suboshi said, "Where is Lady Yui?"

"Lady Yui? I believe she is at the shrine with Nakago. Then again Nakago said he was going to bed. She's probably alone."

"Thanks" Suboshi nodded and the two brothers dashed towards the shrine.

"What's their problem?" Soi wondered, "Children."

(Next Scene)

They found Yui staring at the statue of Seiryuu in deep thought.

"Lady Yui?" Suboshi called out at the door.

"Suboshi? Amiboshi? What are you guys doing here?" she looked back in surprise.

"We came looking for you Lady Yui" Amiboshi replied.

"Did Nakago send you?"

"Not exactly" Amiboshi said, "Miaka did."

"What? What did you just say?"

"Miaka, he said" Suboshi replied.

"How dare you use her name in my presence. We are steadfast enemies. You know that!"

"No Lady Yui you're not" Suboshi shook his head, "That was a long time ago. You and Lady Miaka have become friends again since then."

"What are you talking about?"

"Lady Yui" Amiboshi said, "We're going to give you something right now" he pulled the ring from his pocket and took her hand, placing it in the palm, "Hopefully it will help you to regain your memory."

Yui looked at the ring in her palm a bit confused.

"What is this?"

"Miaka gave us that, for you. Do you remember what it is Lady Yui?" Amiboshi answered.

"It does look somewhat familiar. But I don't know how."

"Think about it Lady Yui" Suboshi urged with his fists in the air, "Think about it hard."

"This is a ring. But not just any ring" she looked up realizing, "This is a special ring of some kind."

"Yes" Amiboshi pushed her to continue.

"Oh" she held her head, "I don't know."

"Think about it Lady Yui" Suboshi repeated, "Think about it even harder."

"This ring, was given to Miaka during the crisis in our world. Tamahome gave it to her, to symbolize that they were man and wife. It was on her finger when she summoned Suzaku. Wait! Miaka summoned Suzaku? And I summoned Seiryuu! That's right! I summoned Seiryuu and Miaka when she summoned Suzaku saved me. Where am I? What is this place?" she opened her eyes wide, "Where's Miaka?"

Suddenly the ground began to shake and world began to swirl. Suboshi and Amiboshi surrounded Yui to protect her.

(Next Scene)

Meanwhile Miaka felt the earth shake and rose from her bed. But the strangest thing, it wasn't the room she had fallen asleep in. It was her room at the Konan palace.

"What is this?" she thought flinging off the covers, "Taka!" she dashed out of the room.

She found herself looking around at the palace of Konan. She ran to the throne room looking for Hotohori and the others. From the side she could see a bluish light flashing, like a lightening bolt.

"What is that?" she thought as Taka ran into the room closely followed by the others.

"Miaka!" he called, "Are you all right?"

"What's going on Taka?" she asked, "Hotohori. How did we get here?"

"I don't know" Hotohori replied, "But Houki is back in my room."

"What?"

"And my son he's returned as well."

"Then that means" Miaka realized and then looked back at the blue light, "Yui. Yui!" she called.

From out of the light, Yui, Suboshi, Amiboshi, Ashitare, and Miboshi appeared. They looked around them and Yui spotted Miaka.

"Yui" she ran forward and embraced her, "You're all right."

"Miaka? What happened?" she asked in confusion.

"It doesn't matter Yui. You're back" Miaka smiled.

"How in the world did that happen?" Amiboshi scratched his head.

"I think I know what happened you know?" Chichiri replied, "Once the Priestess of Seiryuu regained her memory, everything turned back to normal. We all came back to the Konan palace, because that's where we were trying to get back to you know."

"I see" Miaka nodded, "So Yui was the reason that everything was upside down."

"Precisely you know" Chichiri grinned.

"I'm still confused" Yui replied.

"Don't worry Yui" Miaka said happily, "We'll explain everything. Now who's hungry? Cause I am!" she laughed.

They all fainted.

"She never changes does she?" Tasuki grimaced.

"Would you want her to?" Nuriko chuckled.

(Next Scene)

That evening Yui found Miaka gazing at the stars happily from a veranda on the palace.

"Miaka."

"Yui? What is it?"

"I wanted to give this back to you" Yui handed her the ring, "I can't thank you enough for letting me borrow it. I know how important it is to you so, here" she handed it to Miaka.

"Don't worry about that Yui" Miaka smiled, "You're more important to me than any old ring."

"But Tamahome gave you this ring."

"I know. But you're my best friend. Taka understands that."

"Yea. Well I guess this means we can continue our mission."

"Mhm. But I still wonder."

"What's that?"

"Who in the world was the one who did this anyway?"

(Next Scene)

Ren Shigyou sat on a throne with a large purple pillow. Before him was another man bowing with his long brown hair touching the floor. Ren was frowning angrily as he spoke.

"The master wants this done right. You need to ensnare the Priestess of Suzaku from Tamahome. Use any means to accomplish this do you understand."

"Of course" the man said, "Leave everything to me" his dark brown eyes glinted with an evil look to it.

(Till Next Time)

Authors Note:

Next Chapter: The Sacrifice

Ren confronts Yui and Miaka as they search for the stones near the Mountains of Reikaku. While there Yui is given a choice that she either has to comply with or lose her best friend.