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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Chapter 4
"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???!!!"
~Miaka's Pov~
Without even thinking, I ran up and jumped into the very startled arms of my lost emperor. "Hotohori…Hotohori…it's you…it's really you…." I clung on to him tightly, burying my head in him, tears of joy rushed through me.
I felt my body being pushed away, as the man stepped back. "Anno, Excuse me, who are you, have we met?" I glanced into his golden eyes, questioning him.
Do you not remember me? Hotohori…do you not remember me? It's me, it's Miaka…
A hand gently touched my shoulder. I turned to see Chichiri looking at me, his face glowing with a broad smile. I stared into his scar for a while, tracing it with my eyes. I walked up to him also giving him a hug. "Chichiri…!" I felt a nod. A small whispered came from the monk only loud enough for me to hear, "Miaka…it's good to see you again…no da…Hotohori doesn't remember anything…no da…" I felt a jab of pain rush through me. "What do you mean" I whispered back. "I'll tell you later no da…" Then I felt Chichiri pushed me away. "Excuses me no da…who are you…how do you know my name no da?" I stared at him with a questioning glance, but understood as he winked towards me. "I'm sorry you guys…You guys just reminded me of someone of my friends from a long time ago…."
~Sai's Pov~
Is there such a person who looks exactly like us. Impossible! There's no way there can be two of me…that look a like must be a fraud. There's no way there's another man alive as beautiful as I!
"It's alright…" I said, keeping a smile on his face. "That happens a lot…" I paused. "and let me guess, their names were Hotoclori, Hoto what was that…sorry, I don't know what's with me, I can't remember…" "Hotohori…" she replied. "Hotoflori…Hotonori…" "Hotohori…" she repeated once more. "Hotolori…Hototori…" "Hotohori…" I tried again, but I kept getting the name wrong.
What the heck? How come I can't even say a name properly? Man, I'm making a good first impression. I can't even say her friends name properly. She must think I'm a jerk.
"I'm sorry, I really am…I have no idea what's wrong with me. I can't just remember that name." She smiled. "It's alright…" I smiled relived that she wasn't angry at me. "anyways…..so you thought that I looked like that Hoto guy and my friend looks like a guy name Chichiri…what a coincidence, that's his name too…" She patted my back. "Yup, what a coincidence…."
Not knowing what to do next I stretched out my hand and she gladly shook it. "The name is Saihitei Seishuku, but you can call me Sai. This is my best friend Houjun Ri, though he prefers to be called Chichiri, I call him Chi for short." "Chichiri…Hoto- Sai it's nice to meet you…My name is Miaka Yuki."
I felt as if something important was being blocked from me. I don't know what it was, but the name Miaka Yuki hit a chord. I tried to focus, and think of a connection. It was impossible. My head only ached with pain.
~ Miaka's Pov~
Hm…why can't he say his own name. What's keeping him from remembering? Interesting enough, they took back their names from the book. Saihitei Seishuku…Hotohori's imperial name… This is odd indeed. Chichiri remembers but Hotohori doesn't. Why? It wouldn't have minded if it was the other way around.
I mentally slapped myself.
What am I thinking? Why do I care, as long as both of them are back. I should be happy. Chichiri remembers, that makes explaining a lot easier. Still why can't it have been Hotohori who has his memories intact. Why couldn't it have been the one I've loved all along?
I jumped up as I realized that fact.
Oh gosh! I do love Hotohori…I really still love him. Maybe I've loved him all along. Maybe that's why I've stalked him so many times in the past. Then why didn't I realize this sooner?
My answer came in a flash, as the smiling face of Tamahome flashed through me.
Tamahome, you…it was you who kept us apart! I hate you!
I was jerked back to reality when a hand touched my shoulder. "Are you hungry Miaka?" I smiled shyly, as my stomach gave a loud growl. "I'll take that as a yes…" I nodded. "Very well, let's get something to eat no da…"
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"Hmm…I'll take two colossal cheeseburgers, a large vanilla milkshake and french fries…!" "Wow, Miaka…you sure can eat…" Sai said. His hands involuntary wrapped around Miaka's waist. A pleasurable sensation filled Miaka, as she scooted herself closer to him. "Hmm…What would you two like?" "I'll take the same as Miaka…Chi how about you…?" "Nah, I'll be fine no da…" Sai look on with concern at his best friend who sat across from them. "You sure Chichiri?" "Yup no da…" "very well that will be all…."
~Sai's Pov~
"Um…you guys, I'm going to go take a walk no da…" He stared directly towards Miaka. "You want to come Miaka?" Miaka scooted closer towards her emperor. I grasp onto her. "There's something important that I need to talk to you about…" Miaka shook her head. Chi pulled her up. "Chi, where are you taking her? If she doesn't want to go…then so be it…" I said. Chi looked pleadingly into her eyes. "Alright Chichiri, I'll go with you. Sai you won't mind would you?" I did mind. A sense of jealously rushed through me. "No, just be back soon…." I watched as the two left the store.
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Chichiri lead Miaka down to an alleyway a few blocks away from the store. "Miaka, this is important…" "What is it Chichiri…" "Well, I have to return to Konan soon…" "You're leaving…" "I'm sorry Miaka, I've got to…Tasuki's waiting for me. I promised him…" "How is Tasuki?" "He's fine no da…but you understand, I have to leave no da…my duty was just to make sure Hotohori was reunited with you and Tamahome…" he paused. "Where is Tamahome? Is he going out with Yui?" Miaka nodded. "We broke up. He cheated on me again…how did you know?" "We saw them this morning…together…" he pulled her into his embrace. "It'll be alright now…you know Hotohori's here now…."Miaka held on to him. "I know, I miss him so much…." The two let go of each other. "You know, I'm sure deep down he feels the same thing. I know he does. He just needs time to remember…" "You think so…" "No, I know…no da…" he stroke his Miko's hair. "You heard the tone of jealousy in his voice, like when I asked you to come out…" "Yup…." "He still loves you, still cares about you…and you know what, I think he deserves a chance…you should give him a chance, especially since Tamahome left you…You know as well as I how mush he loves you…" "Yes…I do…" "Then give him a chance no da…" Miaka smiled.
"Anyways, Miaka…I must be leaving soon…" "you can't, won't he ask me what happened to you…." "he won't remember a thing no da…" "What do you mean…" "he won't remember me…once I disappear, his memories of me will be disappear…." "can't you persevere his memories of the past somehow, like help me bring them back…" "sorry no da…I tried to feed him little by little but he's not taking anything from his former life in…I think the only possible way for him to remember is you…no da…Miaka you understand…you are the only person who can do that…" Miaka nodded. The monk flashed her a smile. "I'm sure that it'll work out. Just give him some time no da…" "Thanks, I'm sure I'll find a way." "Sure you can…now Miaka…I must be going…" Miaka reluctantly nodded. "Take care of yourself Chichiri…send my regards to Tasuki…" "I will…no da…take care of yourself Miaka….stay strong…" He patted her back. "I'm sure we'll meet again…"
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"There you are Miaka, you're food's getting cold you know." Miaka sat down across from Sai. "Sorry, I took so long…" "No problem…" He watched her gobble down her cheeseburger in record time, with a small smile on his face. "Done!!" Miaka said as she finished the last french fry. "You know Miaka…you should slow down…" "Sorry, I must have looked like a sloppy pig in front of you…" "Nah, it's alright…you know, you kind of remind me of someone I once knew….it's just I can't remember who…." "Really, wow, I never knew there was someone else who eats like me…." Sai chuckled. "So Miaka, since, we're done with lunch, what would you like to do?" "Don't you have to teach fencing?" "Teach fencing??? You have to be kidding me! Go back to that place when I could spend my whole afternoon with such a beautiful women…" Miaka blushed, causing him to blush as well. "Alright Sai, come one…then…lets go have some fun."
Sai paid before the two went out. "Well, Sai where do you want to go?" "Hm…there's a special place I want to take you…" "Really, where?" "It's my place…" "your place…Sai, I just met you…..You think I'm just going to go to some dude's house….?" Sai seemed taken aback. "Miaka I'm sure you won't regret this…just trust me…." Miaka stared into his golden brown eyes for a long time, staring into Hotohori. "but no funny thing alright…"
Hehe…this is Hotohori…I could see him reflected in Sai. I'm sure he wouldn't do anything…he just isn't that type.
The emperor smiled. "Miaka you know you can trust me. Come on we should hurry…" He steered her to his car. Miaka hesitated but relaxed once she saw his comforting gaze. "Sure, I'll love to Sai….I'll love to spend the rest of the day with you…"
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"Wow! Sai! You live in such a mansion…you're so rich…." "Yup! This is private land you know…1500 acres of land all together…all belongs to me…well it used to belong to my parents but after they passed away, I inherited everything…." "There's two swimming pools, an indoor and outdoor one…my private fencing arena, practically anything you can think off!" he paused. "It's just you know none of these things matter….I'm always so lonely….true, I've got maids, and servants and stuff…but I've got a lonely life…."
It so reminds me of the palace. Hotohori's past life. He always said he was lonely. Why Suzaku, why did you give him all this stuff? Don't you understand. It's not what he wants. You can give him the whole world, but that isn't what he wants…what he needs is a friend. What he wants is…what he needs is…is me.
Miaka realized that it was her who was the missing link.
If he has me, then he'll have everything…If he doesn't well…all this would be meaningless. I'm sure he'll give it all up just to have me love him. Do I love him. I can't answer that. True, Taka left me, but am I ready…No…not yet. I'm not ready to fall in love with anyone yet. Not Taka…not Sai…
Sai parked his car. "I'm glad you came Miaka…what would you like to do first? A tour or something else…" "Hm…swimming…I haven't done that in a long…long…time…in fact, the last time was with my brother Keisuke." Sai smiled. "Swimming it is then…."
So, the two spent the rest of the day laughing smiling and playing at Sai's place. Sai, having beat Miaka at everything they played or did. He was way faster then her, that is except when they ate. She always beat him at that. Soon, the day, drawled to an end.
"Miaka….I want to take you to somewhere special for dinner…." "Really, where Sai…." "Just up the hill, I'll bring some food. We can eat up there." "Why….?" "You'll see…."
Miaka was stunned at the spectacular sight she saw. "Sunset….it's beautiful." "yes, it sure is, isn't it…Miaka…" Miaka nodded. The two sat down on the grass, chewing on their dinner as they watched the sun set. When they finished eating, they just sat and admired the view. Sai, pulling her close to him. "I used to come up here all the time….I stopped when I grew older, I haven't been up here for a long time…" "why?" "its different….the feeling of sitting up here alone and being with someone like you….watching it together…" he paused. "since I met you this morning, I feel as though I was reborn. I felt whole again, felt feelings that I've never felt before…" "like what…" she turned to face him. "like this.." he bent over and gave her a long passionate kiss, which Miaka gladly returned. Finally the two broke apart. He gently laid her head down on his lap, took off his jacket and placed it on top of her. He stroke her hair softly, murmuring her name. Hours and hours passed as they enjoyed the company of each other.
The mood was slightly distracted when a cell phone rang. Sai looked down to see Miaka resting peacefully. Not wanting to wake her, he searched out her phone and held it in his hand. The caller ID read 'Keisuke Yuki'. Putting the phone next to his ear, he answered it. "Keiskuke Yuki, Miaka would be alright. I guarantee your sister will be safe with me…" With that he hung up, turning off the phone, not wanting it to disturb them.
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"What the hell?" Keisuke said as he slammed down the phone. "What's up Keisuke… Where's Miaka…" "I don't know Tetsuya…I don't know…A guy picked up the phone and said she's safe with him…." "What???!! Who…??" "No idea…but we need to find out soon…that guy knows who I am…and he has Miaka…." "this isn't good…you think it could be Taka…" "No, he sounds different….besides…why would Miaka be with him?" "Don't know…but whatever the case, I think we should find her…"
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High above Sai and Miaka, the stars glowed brightly. Two of them, which belonged to the southern constellations, glowed ever so brightly, the two which belonged to the emperor and the miko of Suzaku.
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