I will always love you

Written by: Hoshihikari4ever

Disclaimer: I do not own Fushigi Yuugi.  Nothing belongs to me!

Summary: A reincarnation fic.  Five years after the TV series. (No OVA!)  Miaka and Taka are a week from marriage.  Miaka walks in on something unexpected, causing them to break apart.   What happens when a person who Miaka thought she lost forever, shows up to comfort her.

Parings: slight Mia/Tama, Tama/Yui, Tetsu/Yui implied, main couple Miaka/Hotohori

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Metajoker: Thanks for reviewing.  I'm not sure what to do with Taka and Yui yet. About 'She fumbled the sword, wondering what it meant.  Finally she understood.  "Thank you Hotohori…."' You'll have to find out.  I'll explain it as time goes on.

 

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Chapter 3

            "Miaka…where are you going?"  Keisuke asked as Miaka headed for the door, her hand carrying the holy sword.  Miaka did not reply.  "Miaka…"  "Anno, I'm going to take a walk.  You know to rid my mind of all that has happened…"  Keisuke glanced at the sword.  Miaka looked at it.  "What…"  "Would you mind if I took it…you know, just to be sure you won't do anything stupid."  "What makes you think that…"  "Well you've had these situations happen before while in the book, and as far as I know you come to quick decisions never thinking properly when something like this happens…"  "like…"  "your stomach getting you in to trouble and the times you tried to kill yourself after Tamahome left you so many times before…"  Miaka smiled.  "Alright…I promise not to do that, but I'm keeping the sword.  There's no way I'm going to let it out of my sight…It's the only thing, that Hotohori left personally for me…I hope you understand that…."  The two nodded.  "Well then Miaka…alright I trust you…just make sure you are back before dinner, so that the three of us could eat together…so that you won't have to suffer being with yourself, you know back to the old times, before any of this stuff started."  Miaka nodded.  "Alright…I'll come back at night…I'll call if there are any changes."  "Ok…."

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            A hand tap his shoulder.  The man turned his head to the person.  "Anno Sai, what's wrong.  You've been awfully quiet."  The man forced a smile before letting his gaze fall back on two certain stars.  "It's odd, is it not.  There are two stars shining in broad daylight.  I thought stars only come out at night."  His companion gazed at the stars.   "Did you know, those stars they belong to the Southern Constellations…."  Sai turned and gaze directly at his friend, his eyes bore into him, trying to find answers.  "Chi we've know each other since we were small kids…and you always surprise me of the knowledge you know….the thought of you wearing a mask over that scar of yours…and hiding secrets…."

A mask…A mask with a smiling face I used to wear.  Do you not remember.  We were more then friends in a past life time no da.  We were Seishi…Suzaku's Seishi…

            Chi turned and fixed his gaze on the stars once again.

            What does this mean no da?  Why is Miaka and Sai's star shining so brightly now, not to mention in broad day light.  What happened to Taka, and what about me.  If Chiriko was here, perhaps he would be able to explain this, after all his knowledge comes from the stars.

            "Maybe no da…but this is not the time or the place for explanations…."  Sai's brow shot up in a questioning expression.

            No matter how you remind me of him…you are not him, until your memories return…hopefully soon. 

            "Well anyways, lets go back to that fencing club of yours eh?"  "Alright Chi, I suppose we've been away long enough.  I should check up on those students of mine…"

             The two of them walked in silence, heading for Sai's fencing arena.

            "Hey Taka!  Come on, lets go shopping…"  "Alright Yui…" Chi stopped dead, recognizing Tamahome and Yui's voice.  Quickly Chi pulled Sai and headed off behind a car.  I crept down low.  "Chi, what the.." Chi placed a hand covering his mouth.  "Quiet no da…"  Sai nodded, Chi released him. 

            Then slowly Chi saw them.  Tamahome and Yui walking hand in hand. Miaka was nowhere in sight.  "Alright Yui…whatever you say…" He bent down and kissed her on the lips.  Chi glanced at Sai, hopping for some reaction, and that was what he saw.  Sai's eyes squinted and then his body shook slightly.  Other then that, there was nothing else that was special. 

            Tamahome and Yui?  That doesn't make sense! He kissed her!  Kissed Yui!  What happened to Miaka…

            Chi glanced at Sai once more. 

            Same old guy.  Maybe he might not remember, but his feelings for Miaka never changed.   

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Miaka ventured through the streets of Tokyo.  She was not leading herself.  Somehow she felt a strong force from the sword pull her towards an unknown place.  She trusted Hotohori…and so she let his sword guide her, knowing that he never led her wrong.  His spirit was guiding her.  With each step she took, the stronger the invisible energy tugged at the sword.          

Hotohori, where are you leading me?

Soon she found herself inside a huge building.  She went inside and saw a huge arena.  The sounds of sword clattering among each other attracted her attention, bringing her back to her last days in Konan, when Konan and Kuto were at war.

I'm such a Baka.  I unwilling left Konan because of Yui's stupid wish.  I left my Seishi, the whole Konan empire needed me most.  Because of her, I wasn't even there when Mitsukake died, nor was I there when Konan lost their emperor.  I wish so badly, so badly that I could have been with Hotohori before he died.  It hurt me so much.  Now, now that the war is over, I wonder how Tasuki and Chichiri are doing.  I hoped they could cope.  I wonder how much time has past.  I wonder if those two are still alive…I wonder so much.  I wish I could see them again.  

            "Hey miss…did you come to learn how to fence?"  A tall women asked.  Miaka seemed taken aback.  "Fence" she asked quietly.  "Yes, what did you expect.  This isn't a party house…" the women gestured to the other people.

            So this is where Hotohori's led me.  Why though?  Does he hope that I learn to defend myself with it.  Is he suppose to protect me like this.

            Miaka glanced down at her sword, which vibrated at her touch.  " I already know how to fence…" she blurted out, before she could stop herself.

            I do not!  Baka Miaka, why did you lie.  Why did I say something that I don't know about.  I've never even used a sword, well once, when I defeated Soi…

"I see, then why did you come…"  "To teach of course…."

Opps!  I can't even use a sword!  How the hell am I suppose to teach?

"Teach?"  The women frowned.  "We already have a great master.  He can handle it himself.  He and is best friend…."  "Please….please….please…." Miaka begged.

What the hell is going on.  Why can't I stop myself from answering properly.  No, I don't want to teach!!  I can't…!

"Yeah, that's right, I came to teach others how to fence…"  The women scoffed.  "I bet you I can!  I'll take all you guys down!"  "Really!!"  "Yup! If I can, then would you hire me…"  "Alright, you can try, but I doubt that would happen…."

Oh Shit!  Look what you got yourself into Miaka!  More troble…Oh great…Hotohori help me out…

Miaka dressed herself quickly.  She placed on the helmet took out Hotohori's sword and went over to the women.  "Alright, who can I start with…" "Hmm that doesn't matter.  Just pick anyone and start…"  "Fine!"  With that Miaka walked up to the closest free dueler.

~two hours later~

Miaka panted hard. She was sweating from head to two.  "Wow girl!  You sure can duel!"  Miaka caught her breath.

Man!  That was close.  What the hell, I never thought I could duel at all.  I never even leared…Wait, maybe Hotohori's sword has something to do with this.  Maybe it's his spirit that's helping me out…

"That was everyone right?"  "Well everyone besides the master here…"  "What about his friend…" "Oh, he helps out but doesn't fence…"  "I see…do you think he'll meet me, or duel me?"  The women smiled.   "Perhaps…I'll go see, be back in a few minutes alright…"

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            "So Sai, it's time for you do have your daily duels with your students…"  "Chi said.   "Later…they need a lot of practice before anyone gets out of 'beginners stage'."  "Beginners stage?  That's not true.  They are all among the top ranks of the top duelers."  Sai took a sip of his coke.  "You don't understand Chi, those are just the basics…they are nothing compared to me…"  Chi nodded in agreement.

            Of course they are nothing compared to you.  You were and still are the best swordsmen. After all, that is your Seishi skill.

            There was a knock.  The two looked up to see Sara standing at the door.  "Hey Sara no da…"  "Hey Chi…" she greeted, before turning to Sai.  "Sai, would you mind dueling now…"  "Nah, later Sara…"  "but this might interest you…" "What…."  "Well this women came and well she wants to duel you…"  Sai frowned.  "Did she duel everyone else."  "Yup, and in less then two hours, she defeated them all!"  "She did?  Why did she come?"  "Well I suppose she is looking for a job or something, says she wants to teach…" "Teach?"  "Hai, does that disappoint you…"  "No…actually I'll love to duel someone like that…about teaching, not sure, it depends…" "Maybe it's not such a bad idea no da…If she can really fence, and is willing to teach, then you should be glad to not have to do everything youself…"  "Hai, Chi I'll take that into consideration after the duel…"

~Sai's Pov~

            I place on all the fencing gear.  I walked out of the room stopping as I entered the fencing arena. I stopped observing the room, seeing my students all on the floor.  "Master…" they mumbled trying to get up.  "Hey don't move…" I said.   Then slowly my eyes averted to the lone stander.  Instantly my heart ached with a new feeling, an unknown feeling sprouted within me.  I took in my opponent's appearance. Though her face was covered by the helmet, her body figure was so familiar.  I had the strange feeling that I've seen her before, like she was the faceless women which occupied my dreams, longer then I could remember.

~Chi's Pov~

            I stood behind the door, which separated the two rooms. This way no one could see me, while I could watch everything.  I stared at Sai's opponent.  Somehow I was very interested in knowing who it was that was hidden behind that mask, that helmet.  I studied his opponent, before my eyes landed on the sword that she was carrying.  Instantly my body began to freeze.  That sword, I could recognize it anywhere.  

~Miaka's Pov~

            I stared at my opponent, taking in his body features.  Somehow my heart trumped loudly. 

            "Are you the one Sara says wishes to challenge me to a duel?"  The man's voice struck one of her cords.  He sounded so much like the person she missed so much especially after Tamahome left her. "Hai, I am…I'll be honored…." The man nodded.  "I gladly accept…"  The people who stood moved to the side, leaving a clear path between us. I walked up to the man, standing before him.  We stared at each other, or at least I tried to look into the helmet.  My opponent bowed and I returned one.  "Just to let you know.  I don't go easy on anyone.  If you can't handle it, drop your sword and I'll know when to stop."  I gritted my teeth.  "We'll see.  This might be my first, but I won't back down."  The man nodded. We jumped back, pulled out our swords and charged at each other.

            I swung Hotohori's sword this way and that, concentrating at the battle.  Yes, this was a battle, and yes, this was my opponent.

            I charged at him, swinging the sword this way and that.  A force guided me, and I let the sword swing wherever it please.  Somehow I had the feeling I wasn't fighting alone, that Hotohori was right here with me, guiding me. 

~ Sai's Pov~

            I watched as she charged at me, her sword swinging at me from the left.  I dodged to my right, before charging at her.  Our swords met in mid air.  I jumped back, slicing her on her right arm.  I paused for a moment and glanced at her injured spot, letting out a huge sigh of relive, seeing that only her sleeve was sliced open.

            Why was I so worried about whoever this opponent of mine was.  My students always got injured, but I would not stop and think about it…Why now?  Who is this women.  Why do I hesitate so much.  Why do I fear injuring her.  We've never even met before…or have we…?  Her body, she so reminds me of someone…but who.  Oh yes, that's right, that faceless women that occupies my weird dreams.

            My sword hit on to hers once more.  There was a moments pause, before she pulled back. I concentrated hard.  She charged to my right, my left, swinging in the oddest ways.

            Then a thought ran through my mind.

            She duels exactly like I does.  Her style and mines are exactly the same, which is odd.   Our moves are exactly the same.  We're using the same, the exact same set.  If we continue this way, this duel we'll never end.

~ Miaka's Pov ~

            Fear and curiosity crept over me as the duel continued.

            It's odd.  He duels exactly like me, no exactly like Hotohori.  I've seen him practice so many times before.  I never bothered him, just watched.  I suppose that was how I learned.  How, how come this man duels the same.  I better change my style if I wish to win, or at least use Hotohori's special technique, no one can ever stand that…

~ Chi's Pov ~

            Everything seemed odd to me.  The way they dueled, it seemed as if all was rehearsed. Every move was exactly the same.  Ever counter attack was the same.  It struck me that perhaps these two were taught by the same person.  I glanced at the sword of Hotohori's opponent. 

            How, how could his sword end up in some strangers hand? How could she duel the same was as Hotohori?

            That was instantly answered as another thought swept through me.

            Could she possibly be Miaka?  That 15 year old who used to hide behind that tree and secretly watch him practice.

            I chuckled at that thought.

            The way she would trick Tamahome that she wanted to be alone and then sneak up and hide behind that tree just to watch Hotohori practice?  That look on her face, the different way she acted between those two…Sometimes I wonder if it was possible that she returned the emperor's love…Well it's too late now  Tamahome's reincarnated, to be with her…there's no way Hotohori will have a chance or is there…

I frowned at the thought of seeing Tamahome and Yui together. 

            Where was Miaka anyways…?  If he found Yui, then Miaka must be here nearby.  This is getting weird.  Wait, no da…maybe Tamahome left Miaka…no I shouldn't think that.

            I glanced at Sai once more, a smiled formed on my face.

            Well if that is true, then maybe he does have a shot at her.  Maybe that was what the stars meant.  Hotohori and Miaka's star glowing next to each other in broad daylight.

            I was pulled out of my thoughts when I noticed the sudden change in battling style.  Both of them charged at each other.  Then they jumped in the air, did a summersault.  Both swords hit during mid air.  My one eye widen, seeing that it was the exact same attack, the special one and unique attack of Hotohori.  The two landed a few feet away and all movement stopped.

            "Wow!  You surprise me…"  They said at the exact same moment. "I have to admit you are very skilled."  Sai began.  "Hai, you too…"  "Thanks…."  Sai replaced his sword.  "I suppose we should end here.  At this rate, neither will win.  It's surprising we fought the same way…"  "Hai, I agree…"  Sai's opponent returned her sword.  She turned to leave.  "Wait…"  Sai called out.  "Yeah…" she turned back.  "Well it's been a long duel, you probably are hungry…and I was wondering if we could get lunch together…you and my friend…"  "Hai, I'll love to…"  "Great…I'll meet you outside then, after we change…"  "Yup…"  I watched as the women disappeared with Sara. 

Sai came up to me, taking off his helmet, letting his long black hair fall.  "So Chi, you were watching…" "Yeah Sai…"  "So what you think…"  "I think it was a great idea to meet her for lunch no da…"  "yeah…I really want to meet her, see her face, she so reminds me of someone, someone…"  "Who…."  "I don't know…each time I try to think, I get a huge headache…" "I see no da…"

Is that why you can't remember? Is Suzaku blocking the past from you?  I hope not…

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            Miaka waited outside, tapping her feet on the floor, waiting to meet the one whom she just dueled with.

            "Miss, shall we get lunch now?"  A voice said from behind her, the voice startled her, as she recognized it belonging to the one she just dueled and also the voice of her lost lover.  Slowly she turned around.  "Hai….I…." she stopped seeing those two men. "Hotohori….Chichiri???!!!" 

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            Done!  Sorry it took so long.  Hope you all liked it!  Sorry.  I don't fence, so can anyone help me on that…Like information about fencing, the equipment used and etc….Thanks!!!  Read/Review!!! ^_^!!!