Part Two: Summoning the Gods

The light stopped glowing around Yui, Takako, and Suzuna. They all stared at each other wondering why they were still there. It was then that Yui noticed that Miaka still had the light around her and hadn't moved at all.

"Miaka?" Yui said confused as the warriors appeared.

"Lady Yui!" Suboshi called as he ran forward, "Are you all right?" he asked as Amiboshi joined him.

"Yes but look!" she pointed.

"Miaka?" Amiboshi replied.

Taka and the Suzaku seven stared in awe at Miaka's body as the other warriors gathered with their Priestesses.

"What's happening to her?" Hotohori asked.

"I don't know" Chichiri replied, "The light of Suzaku is really strong around her."

"Listen do you hear that?" Chiriko said.

"What is it?" Tasuki replied as Taka dashed forward towards the red light.

"Miaka!" Taka shouted.

"Tamakins!" Nuriko called as he ran forward.

"Taka!" Yui yelled as he ran into the light and grabbed her.

Tenkou saw this action and became enraged once more. He sent a blast of lightening down to the two of them, striking them both and making Taka scream in agony and Miaka wince in pain.

"NO!" Yui shouted, "Miaka!"

"Lady Yui don't" Suboshi pulled her back.

From in the heavens a loud screech was heard.

"There it is again" Chiriko replied.

"I hear it this time," Mitsukake said.

"Look there!" Nuriko pointed as a large red phoenix appeared screeching it's beautiful song.

"It's Suzaku!" Hotohori said.

"Not only that your majesty look!" Chichiri pointed to the east of the skies.

A loud roar sounded and a dragon appeared. Nakago and the Seiryuu seven stared up as Yui tried to control her tears as she saw Miaka and Taka collapse on the ground, him still holding onto her.

"Seiryuu" Soi whispered.

In the north another roar was heard and in the west a growl sounded. The large tiger and the two-headed turtle appeared as well.

"Genbu" Namame replied.

"And Byakko" Subaru added.

The four beast gods turned to Tenkou and each began to transform into their human forms. Tenkou stared angrily as Suzaku floated before him.

"This is not possible" Tenkou replied, "I sealed you away."

"Anything is possible when it comes to love Tenkou" Suzaku said, "And I am the beast god of love. Because of the sacrifice of those two down there, we have been revived."

"Because of the Priestesses sacrifices as well" Byakko growled, "Their willingness to give up their power to us."

"But this can't be. I am a god. I can not be so easily defeated."

"You are not a god" Suzaku replied.

"That's correct" Seiryuu said, "Many years ago you were a mortal. A prince who craved power and sought out the Universe of the Four Gods to gain more power. But you're followers thought you insane and so they had you executed."

"You sold your soul to a demon" Genbu continued, "And thus received the power you so much craved. However the one power you had no control over is love."

"And now we will send you back to oblivion" Suzaku said holding out his hands.

"No I won't let you!" Tenkou shouted sending his power forth, which the beast gods blocked.

The light glowed from the gods and the warriors and their Priestesses watched as Tenkou screaming, writhing in absolute pain disappeared from existence forever leaving behind four small treasures that the gods scooped up in their hands.

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The skies once more turned blue and cleared. The ground on which they stood transformed back into the top of the tower. Yui stared at the lifeless body of her friends and fell sobbing into Suboshi's arms.

The four gods came down and stood before the Priestesses. Byakko looked at Suzuna and smiled.

"Thank you Priestess" he replied, "For saving me."

"Your welcome" Suzuna said in a small voice as the warriors all bowed.

"As a token of my thanks here" he placed one of the treasures into her hand and she gasped, "This is the mirror of Suzuno Osugi. Her Shinzaho. I want you to look after it."

"I will" Suzuna nodded.

Genbu stood before Takako and Namame along with the warriors bowed before him.

"Priestess of Genbu. Thank you" he bowed his head.

"It was my pleasure" Takako bowed back.

"Take this" he handed her the treasure, "It is Takiko Okuda's Shinzaho. The necklace she wore when she summoned me."

"Thank you" she caressed the article.

Seiryuu landed in front of Yui who was still crying. The warriors and Nakago all bowed.

"Priestess have no tears. I present you with your Shinzaho."

"I don't want it" Yui cried, "I just want my friends back."

"Priestess of Seiryuu" Suzaku spoke up from where he was standing, "You needn't worry. Look for yourself" he pointed.

Yui blinked through her tears and once more saw the red light. Standing in the center as it dissipated were Miaka and Taka smiling. Yui moved forward a little and then couldn't control herself.

"Miaka!" she called as she ran and flung herself around her friend, "Oh Miaka you're okay!"

"Of course I am Yui" Miaka smiled looking at her, "It's all over. Tenkou is no more."

"Yes Miaka" Yui nodded, "You're right."

"And now will you accept it Priestess" Seiryuu asked politely holding out her Shinzaho.

"Thank you Seiryuu" Yui said taking the necklace, "I'll treasure it."

Yui looked at Taka and Miaka and returned to the other side as the Suzaku warriors gathered around them and hugged them both. Suzaku approached them slowly as the other gods began to ascend. The Suzaku seven all went to their knees as he looked at the loving couple.

"Miaka. Tamahome" he replied.

"Suzaku?" Miaka looked at him.

"I can't thank you enough for saving us."

"We can't thank you enough for what you did for us either Suzaku" Taka replied.

"Indeed. Miaka I have something of yours."

"Hmm?"

"Open your hand."

She opened it and he placed the ring into her palm. Miaka stroked it gently.

"My ring from Tamahome" she smiled.

"Yes. Keep it. It will always be a reminder of your love for each."

"This doesn't mean I have to go does it?" Taka looked at him confused.

"Of course not" Suzaku smiled, "You are Taka Suknami now. You belong in her world."

"Thank you Suzaku" Taka said smiling back as Miaka gazed at Takako and Suzuna who were holding onto Namame and Tatara, "I suppose we need to say goodbye to everyone now."

"Yes the time has come for them to return" Suzaku nodded.

"Suzaku" Miaka turned to him.

"Yes."

"May I have a word with you for a moment?"

"Of course. But a brief moment."

Miaka and Suzaku walked off to talk while Taka conversed a little with the Suzaku seven.

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Below Keisuke and Tetsuya noticed that the dark clouds were leaving.

"Come on mom!" Keisuke said grabbing her hand, "Now's our time to go up there!" they ran forward with Tetsuya and Mrs. Hongo behind them.

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Suzaku and Miaka walked back over and Suzaku looked at the other beast gods. Then he turned once more to the warriors.

"We can allow you fifteen minutes to say your goodbyes. But that is all. After that the world must return to normal."

(Till Next Time)

Authors Note: Okay I'm being anal about this but I need an even amount of chapters so, I will be writing two more after this so I get that! But the next two should be really short compared to the rest.

Next Chapter: Goodbye!