((Here's what you've
all been waiting for...CHAPTER 2: The Reunion. Again, I do not and
never will own Fushigi Yugi, though I wish I did.
But I do have
dibs on Tamahome…hugs him He's mine.
Now that that's all
cleared up…
It was a five-day trek across the southern terrain. They arrived at the capital about midday, and headed towards the imperial palace. At the gate a soldier asked, "State your business at the palace." "Hey! Don't you recognize us? Everyone knows us!" Tasuki said. "Um, no," replied the guard. "Argh! We're Suzaku warriors." Tasuki continued. "Yea right." Tasuki scowled at the man, and withdrew his iron tessen fan. "Listen, no weapons are allowed here, and I must ask you to leave." "I'm tired of this…Rekka Shinen!" he growled flicking the fan at the guard, releasing a puff of red hot flame. "AHHHH!" the guard said running around trying to extinguish the flames. "Jerk." Tasuki said as he walked his horse in through the front gates, the others followed.
"If you had been patient I would've just throw him over the wall and we could've proceed." "Nah, I prefer t'use my flames, it relieves stress." The twenty-three year old Nuriko looked over at him. "Whatever you say Tasuki." "I do." She laughed and looked over her shoulder at Chiriko. "So kid, how've you been since the last time we were together?" "Busy really." the boy answer in his child-like voice. "I decided to go into teaching, so I've been studying." "Old habits die hard with you." Tasuki said. "Well yes, I always have studied hard." "Just don't hurt yourself kid." Chiriko smiled, "Okay."
They turned the horses over to some handlers who DID recognize them and made their way through the richly decorated corridors to the throne room. The doors opened and before them was a young man sitting upon a high backed throne. "My friends, welcome back to my palace." Chiriko, Tasuki, and Nuriko bowed. "Majesty, it's nice to see you again." Nuriko said fluttering her eyelashes at him. The man smiled crookedly, "Nuriko, I thought you were after my reincarnated father." She snorted, "Him. Humph, he's being difficult so I think I'll make him jealous with you my majesty dear." Rolling his eyes the young emperor turned his attention to Chiriko. "Chiriko it's been a while since we last met." "Yes your majesty it has indeed." "You're fairing well." He nodded, and just then the doors to the throne room opened again.
In the doorway stood Chichiri, a seventeen year old Mitsukake and a twenty-four year old Hotohori. "Welcome all." Boushin announced in greeting. The three bowed and together the six warriors greeted each other. Chiriko was glad to see his old friends, and his memories of their times together prior to his death made him happy.
"My friends, I am sorry to interrupt this reunion, but I must tell you of the force that is threatening Konan. There is a man they call Tatsu, a man who claims to have all the powers of the god Seiryuu. He is leading an army of Koutu patriots who want revenge on Konan for devastating their land. He is on the move as we speak and we much find a way to stop him. That is why I have summoned you all here. As Suzaku warriors you much band together to stop him."
"We will do our best majesty, so save this land," the six of them answered. "And I too will assist them in this quest." a voice said from the doorway. "Tamahome!" Chiriko said, grinning. Tamahome walked over and put a hand on the boy's shoulder. "Hey Chiriko." "Taka! Hey buddy I've missed ya!" Tasuki said slapping Taka on the back. "Tasuki, you look old. Really old," Taka said slyly with a grin. "Hey watch it pops! I'm not the one with children!" "What you can't find someone to love you, I mean, you're not THAT ugly. Wait, yes you are." "Why you." POW! Tasuki punched Taka, who sat up with missing teeth and a black eye. (Remember folks this is anime.) "Sorry." The other laughed. "Now gentlemen, calm down. Tamahome, ah, Taka, it's a pleasure to see you again." "Same Emperor, you've certainly grown since I last saw you," he bowed. "Time has a habit of doing that. But you don't look much older at all. How long has it been since your last visit?" "Only 5 years majesty." "It has been thirteen here." "Yes time passes differently here then in my world. Miaka and I have two children now, Naoko and Taisuke." "Well you and Miaka have sure been busy eh?" Tasuki said slyly with a wink. "That's none of your business!" The red head shrugged. Tasuki didn't say it, but he still harbored feelings for the former priestess, but Taka was his friend and he knew there was nothing he, anybody could do. Chiriko noticed his friend's pain, but said nothing. "I'm sure you are all tired from your journeys, why don't you rest until the feast is ready," Boushin said. "FEAST! Yay! Some decent grub!" Tasuki quickly said to mask his feelings. Boushin smiled, excused them and then left the room. The other warriors were each led to their rooms to rest.
((Okay so that's chapter two. I know its kind've slow going but I kinda want there to be some background info before we get into the plot. Plus, I felt like writing some more while I finish planning this whole thing out in my head. I've decided that this will partly be about Tasuki too, only cuz I really like him and he's my friend's fav. So I hope you've all enjoyed my fic so far, and I promise to stop rambling now. So see ya next chapter, don't forget to R/R!))
