Written by: Hoshihikari4ever
Summary: Miaka exchanges letters with someone "back home" during her and the Seishi's journey to obtain the Shinzaho. The story is mostly told through Miaka and her correspondent's point of view.
Spoilers Warning: the whole series….major spoilers from season 2 and up and Fushigi Yuugi Gaiden novels….Suzaku Hi Den (Hotohori's novel….I only read the summary so please forgive me if it is inaccurate, it would help if anyone can be so kind to give me a translation of it in English!)
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Parings: Miaka and Hotohori
Chapter 2
Hotohori,
I've received your letter. Please excuse my poor Chinese, and the sloppy writing. Chriko's taught me a bit, and I promise you I'll learn more, just so that I could read your letters….
That phoenix which sent me the letter is very beautiful. I hope its counter part its keeping you company, when I could not. Hehe…Did you name these magnificent birds? If you haven't I've got a few suggestions…Anyways… I'm glad that we'll be able to keep in touch this way.
Much has happened since the Senshi and I set off to find the Shinzaho. We've finally reached Hokkan. Throughout the journey, we've only been attacked once. Don't worry, I'm alright though. I fought Soi, the only female Seiryuu Senshi, off with your Holy Sword. IT was my first battle, but quite successful.
However, another thing has come up. I didn't tell any of my Senshi yet, but I'm dying to get some feedback. Well, I think I've told you before, that I have an older brother name Keisuke. Well, somehow, he and I were able to talk, during the ship journey. The other Senshi have no idea, cause I was alone in my room at the time. Anyways, an interesting topic came up. Like any older brother might be, he's been very, extremely worried about me. I told him, I was ok, and that you and the other Senshi would take care of me. It took some time to convince him, but I think I was able to do so. He's even worst then Tetsuya…oh that's his best friend…
Well…the topic of summoning Suzaku was brought up. Do you know anything about it? No…not the part of how to summon, and what is to be done during the summoning. I want to know if you know anything of what happens after the summoning. Do you know anything about that? Like if I'm going to be…to be…consumed by the beast God…? Or would I just return to the other world…I don't want either of those things to happen…I don't want to leave any of you…and especially not the first one…I don't want to think of it like that…
There's one more thing…I…I…I…had a fight with Tamahome again. It's really recent, and so far the worst one I've had with him. Don't laugh, but we fight over the most ridicules subject. I…I don't know who to turn to…the other Senshi have no idea. I know you might be tired by now…tired of me running to you with my problems. It's just that I feel comfortable talking to you about them. I hope you know what I mean….
Well, the fight, which I had with Tamahome, was really stupid. It happened, right before your phoenix appeared, just as you would if you were here…Whell, as you might know Tamahome 's been a little overprotective and I think he's jealous about something…perhaps about losing me…
Anyways, after my battle with Soi, using your sword, he's been making a big fuss over it. Oh please! He should be happy like the other Senshi…. celebrating or so…about me being safe and my battle. No…. He isn't, and hasn't been please about it at all. In fact, we had an argument over it…Just that, that simple thing about 'who' gets to rescue me, and how he should be the 'only' one to protect me and stuff… He goes on and on…. rants on and on about it….
That's still aside the point. It's not my fault, of him ranting and all. I could as easily shut myself out from it, and not be offended by any of it. I tried that…except it kept getting worst and worst. Something so small, suddenly flamed into something really big. My temper just went. I totally snapped after he started disking you. He really blew it after that. All the you being his 'love rival' and stuff…. and that's only the beginning of it. I'm not going to say anymore…. cause I think its inappropriate for me to even consider rewriting all those words that he used…
Then afterwards, when your bird showed up…and started 'attacking' me…really I thought she was doing so…. he just stood there and watched coldly, muttering something like 'Why don't you pull out that sword of his and swing at it. Maybe some miracle would happen and this time prince charming would magically appear out of thin air and rescue you from….let me see…an attacking bird…!' That really blew me off…that was my last straw.
Jesus! I don't know how long I can stand him…It's just getting worst and worst.
Still I think you know what I mean. I think our relationship has ended. There's no way I'm going to go out with someone who's going disrespect my friends………
Well…I think I've ranted on long enough. Enough about me….
How are you? I hope you're alright and not missing me so. That teddy bear which I gave you…I hope its keeping you company…
This journey, it might not take too long after all. I can't wait until we return back to Konan. As I said before, the Senshi and I have already made it to Hokkan. This is the place where the Genbu Shinzaho is supposed to be. Once we find it, we can move southwest to Sairo, where the Byakko Shizaho is.
Take care of yourself Hotohori…I don't want you worried sick about me. I promise you I'll be alright. The other Senshi…minus Tamahome's been really good to me and to each other. I think our bond grew stronger, and its still growing…
Miss you,
Miaka Yuuki
He closed his eyes, after rereading the letter. Finally he reopened his eyes, folded the letter. He walked over to one of his drawers, and pulled it out. After searching a bit, he found what he was looking for. A box, with Suzaku engraved on it, quite protectively. He opened the box, slipped the paper inside and then replaced it within his drawer.
In a way, Hotohori was happy that he had received the letter. Yet some, information was quite disturbing, especially the part about Tamahome.
Tamahome…you better not be hurting Miaka in any way. I won't forgive you for it…
Opening another draw, Hotohori took out stacks of scrolls.
The legend of Suzaku, and its Miko, I know so well…Yet Miaka's sudden question, I have no answer to…I must do some research. After all, she has entrusted me with a task…I must accomplish it.
With that in mind, Hotohori started flipping through book after book, trying to find a decent answer for Miaka.
Hmm…interesting…I've never thought about that question. What would happen to the Miaka once Suzaku is summoned? The legend says that she'll return to her world. Yet, I do not wish her to do so…I wonder how much Keisuke knows about the legend. What in the world, did he mean, when he said that the beast God would consume her? Is she like a tribute? I must answer to questions…must find it for not only Miaka's sake and safety, but for me as well….
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Done….Short chapter I know….Hope you all liked it! Read/Review!!!
