The Golden Phoenix

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 4

Hotohori,

Why didn't you tell me? Why didn't you mention that it was Nuriko who gave you Sei? You probably forgot didn't you…? You're probably wondering how I know…and how my Chinese improved so quickly. Anyways….its cause Nuriko showed up. Don't worry….he took the situation really easy. He's actually very happy…for both of us… We had a chat. Guess what? I've got a big brother now!! Another big brother. Yup that's right! Nuriko said he'll be my bro! Isn't that wonderful? Well, I think it is, especially since we've know each other for so long. He was one of the first, I've met here…

About Tamahome. I have no idea where he is. He left the group that night after we had our fight. I've kept the fight to myself, so one knows the truth, the other Senshi have no clue why he's gone. Sure, I really didn't think I'll need a telling twice. After what he did, and after what Nuriko said, and especially because of you… (Do note, I don't think I'm ready for what might be running in your mind now…I think I'll need some time, to think and reflect, and maybe know you better….) I think its time I gave him up….permanently. Actually, with him gone from my life, it isn't turning out that bad. With him gone, I actually got a chance to know the other Senshi better, each one of them.

Chriko, watching him and learning from his knowledge, practical knowledge, is just amazing. Watching Chichiri and spending time with Tasuki, is like mixing fire with water. They don't mix, but somehow, balance each other out. Mitsukake, is too quiet, he still keeps mostly to himself, but I'm trying to get to know him better. Well, with Nuriko, its been great. He's just the type of brother I need, the kind of person to talk to, one who does have my interest and won't thing I'm a drag.

On the topic of the summoning of Suzaku. I promise I won't let in bug me. I'm not going to mention much…. cause as I said before Nuriko's currently reading over my shoulders. Haha! You said not to tell anyone so I'll keep my mouth shut. Anyways, you are the third person to say kind of the same thing. First Keisuke, then the old towns head in Hokkan, and now you. I think there might be some truth in it after all…Don't worry, I won't let it bother me, however I'll keep it in mind, and keep my senses sharp and alert.

Well , not much to say now. I've already spent more then 2 hours writing this letter, with Nuriko keeping me company. It's getting late, and I'm tired. Besides, we're heading into the city tomorrow, to see if we can find some clues about the Shizaho. Tasuki and Chichiri already left ahead. Mitsukake and Chiriko are going to leave later on tonight. That leaves me and Nuriko to leave in the morning. Hopefully, this journey will end soon, its taking too long…I'll be happy when we end up back at the palace…

Oyasumi,

Miaka

Hotohori reread the letter a few times. He had hoped it to be a bit longer, since he, he had written a long lengthy one. He guessed he had expected the same, but was disappointed by it. Yet, he was happy. He was glad that Nuriko was taking over as a brotherly figure. He knew that Miaka needed someone like that, and he was glad that it was Nuriko who had took that obligation onto his own shoulders.

Anno…yes…it has been a while. Four years, four years time since I had ascended onto the throne. It actually wasn't that long ago, yet I've totally forgotten who had given me phoenixes. However I do remember what I said that day, and it seems that I wasn't the only one.

He gently pet Mika's head. "Would you like something to eat, while I write a response letter?" The bird chirped happily. Hotohori stood up, and Mika flew up to cling onto his shoulder. Slowly, the emperor walked back into his chamber.

"Hey!!! Hey!!! What the hell are you doing!!" "Please….please….please I…I have to see his majesty….please!!" "I'm warning you lady, get out of my sight before I lose my temper!!" "Please…please let me through….please…its very…very important…."

Hotohori sighed. The racket outside his room was disturbing his concentration. "Mika…its bothersome isn't it….why can't the palace be more quiet…." He turned slightly, but found that Mika was no longer on his shoulder. "Mika?" he asked. The birds cries let his attention onto the door. Mika was flying, swooping up and down, using its claw to attack the door, as if trying to open it. "Mika, what's wrong…." The phoenix, ignored him. Curiosity, grew in the emperor, for Mika had never acted that way before. Taking quick strides, he went to the door and opened it.

"No!! Get out of he--" The guard abruptly stopped as Hotohori stood at the door. "Your majesty…." The man said, as he bowed low, before standing up. "What's all this racket…." Hotohori asked, though he could hear from inside. "I'm sorry your majesty….but this woman wanted to see you….and I said no…." "and why not…" Hotohori asked, turning his head towards the man. "Uh…Uh…." "I will see her…." Hotohori muttered curtly. The guard seemed to be in aw for a brief moment, before recovering. "Yes your majesty…." He said, once more bowing, before excusing himself from the emperor's presence.

"Anno…I'm sorry for that…" Hotohori said kindly, now that the two were inside his room. Though there was another in his room, he was not looking at her, in fact had not even taken a look at her. His gaze was still outside the window. "Did you have something very important to say….?" He asked, reaching to pet Mika, but found her once again not perched on him. "Mika…." He muttered, extending his hand out. The phoenix, flew up to him, but instead of landing she swooped around him in a circle. Hotohori followed the bird, before finally noticing that she was perched on the newcomer.

"Nu….Nuriko!!???" He asked, shocked, that he hadn't noticed earlier that the one who was sitting before him was another Senshi. "How…how did you get back? Weren't you with Miaka and the others??" he asked again. "How is she…how is Miaka…"

"Anno…I'm sorry your majesty…but I'm not Nuriko…." The women before him said. "not Nuriko?" the emperor repeated. He squinted his eyes, and took in the women's appearance. The long purple hair, tumbled down her back, the light purple eyes. If it wasn't Nuriko then who could it be?

"Let me explain your majesty…." The women continued. "My name is Houki, I'm from your harem." There was another pause. "Yes…I know about Nuriko…and the reason I'm here is because of him…." Hotohori's eyes just grew in size.

"I think….I think he's in danger…."


Done! Short chapter! Oh well… Let's see…hmm…. Nuriko as Miaka's brother….and the appearance of Houki….hehe….things are starting to get going…..

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