DESTRUCTION OF SHIJINTENCHISHO
Disclaimer: I don't own Fushigi Yuugi. Yuu Watase owns them.
A/N: They're in Shijintenchisho…hehe…well it's time to split up…! Mikaru's kind of adjusting to the unfamiliar world of Shijintenchisho.
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Frostbite Wings – Shijintenchisho is the Book of the Four Gods of Heaven and Earth
Lavender Wings – I remembered some of my Chinese but I also looked some stuff up in my old Chinese notebook/file. I never thought my Chinese classes would come handy one day! Well I already showed you why I think Taiitsukun is a she
Chapter Four: Duty of Seishis
They went on their way to Taiitsukun…
"Tamahome, I don't remember this place as clearly as before anymore…" Miaka said.
"I'm not surprised." Tamahome replied plainly.
"What does that supposed to mean?" Miaka asked.
When they got to Taiitsukun's place, they were welcomed by Nyan-Nyans. Taiitsukun also came out to welcome them. She looked a lot older.
"Taiitsukun!" Miaka called.
"Ah, Miaka." Taiitsukun greeted.
"You…! You..are Taiitsukun…!" Takiko exclaimed, really shocked; her eyes were ready to pop out of their sockets.
"Ah, Takiko…I remember meeting you…when you were on your way to an inn…yes, I was young back then…hehe." Taiitsukun said.
Takiko and Rimudo blushed when they remembered the inn.
"I guess you are all tired. Go rest then we'll talk later." Taiitsukun said.
The Nyan Nyans all led them to their rooms.
"Miaka, do you remember this place…this exact room." Tamahome asked.
"No." Miaka answered.
"This is the same room where you punched me when you woke up and saw me…"
"Kyah! Stop that, Tamahome!" Miaka yelled, blushing as she remembered the incident.
After hours of resting, they all gathered before Taiitsukun.
"Taiitsukun, we've been having strange dreams for the past few days about the four gods and new mikos." Yui began
"Yes, there is a reason why you were called back. Do you know what it is?" Taiitsukun asked.
"We saw mikos being devoured by the gods and we thought perhaps we were called to destroy the Shijintenchisho." Suzuno said.
"Yes, your dreams has given you the right message…" Taiitsukun said.
"We also tried to destroy the Shijintenchisho but we failed. Is there something that can destroy the Shijintenchisho?" Takiko asked
"Yes there is. To destroy the Shijintenchisho, all four priestesses must gather the six seishis that were called back to life and a new seishi who will be the seventh seishi." Taiitsukun said as they all looked at Mikaru. "Yes it is her. She is the seventh seishi."
"Taiitsukun, who is her miko?" Rimudo asked.
"She is the seventh seishi. Her mikos are all four of you: Takiko, Suzuno, Miaka and Yui. Her main duty is to be the seventh seishi and to help the other six seishis to protect the four mikos." Taiitsukun said.
"After we gather, what should we do?" Mikaru asked.
"You need to find the scrolls that were used to summon the four gods. You will find them in the shrines that were built in all four empires. You will also need the Shijintenchisho and the original manuscript." Taiitsukun said.
"I have the original manuscript." Takiko said.
"You must also find a way to get the two scepters of fire and ice. It is currently in the hands of the leaders of the women living on the island of Nyosei." Taiitsukun said.
"I am not going back on that island!" Tamahome said, blushing.
"Why?" Yui whispered to Miaka.
"Long story, I'll tell you later." Miaka replied.
"When shall we leave?" Suboshi asked.
"Stay for the night then you may leave anytime you want from tomorrow." Taiitsukun said.
Before they slept, Miaka told Yui about her seishis experiences with the women of the Nyosei Island. The next day, everyone was ready to travel back to their home countries. Taiitsukun also provided them weapons. They talked and made a plan. All four priestesses would go to Nyosei Island to look for the scepters of fire and ice along with Mikaru. Since Nyosei Island is an island of women, Rimudo, Tatara, Tamahome and Nakago decided to head to their home empires to search for the scrolls along with Amiboshi and Suboshi.
"Mikaru, don't tire yourself." Tamahome said, getting a little concerned since she was the only one who can protect the mikos freely.
"Don't worry, Takiko is with them." Rimudo said, knowing that Takiko was skilled at using her spear-like weapon.
"I will go with the mikos." Amiboshi said.
"It's dangerous." Tatara warned.
"I know but I will just follow the mikos from a distance, to ensure that they are safe." Amiboshi said.
"I will go with you." Suboshi said.
"You wouldn't want to get caught…you would be killed or something worse…" Tamahome said.
"Shimpai suruna." Suboshi said.
So they all went on their way. Rimudo went to Hokkan; Tatara went to Sairou; Tamahome went to Kounan; Nakago went to Kutou. Takiko, Suzuno, Miaka, Yui and Mikaru headed for Nyosei Island, followed by Amiboshi and Suboshi. Since Mt. Taikyoku was in the middle of the four empires and Nyosei Island, it would take about three days for all of them to reach their destination. On the way to Nyosei, Takiko and Suzuno talked about their experiences as a miko.
"It was difficult to let go of Tatara when I had to go back to earth…"
Suboshi stayed close to Yui.
"Yui-sama, did you…" Suboshi stammered.
"Hmm?" Yui asked.
"Did…you…did…you get married…?" Suboshi asked.
"Uhm, no…" Yui answered.
Amiboshi chatted with Miaka along the way while Mikaru stayed close to Miaka.
"Kaika, do you remember when Tomo intended to kill me?" Miaka asked.
"Yes." Amiboshi replied.
"What happened to you after that?"
"Well, Suboshi returned me to my adoptive family."
"I see…"
"You seem really close…hehe…how cute." Mikaru said.
"Yes, I owe Kaika so much." Miaka said.
"Haha, I almost married Miaka…hehe…but I am glad she found her way back to Tamahome-san. I truly loved Miaka though." Amiboshi said.
"Hehehe!" Miaka laughed.
On the second day, they entered a forest and later in the evening, they reached a pool of water – onsen-size. The women decided to take bath while Amiboshi and Suboshi went to gather wood to create fire.
"Miaka-san, did you really meet Subaru and Tokaki?" Suzuno asked.
"Un, they were the ones who took Tamahome in." Miaka said, smiling.
"Oh I miss them!" Suzuno exclaimed as they heard a strange sound.
"Miaka! Mikaru! Takiko-san! Suzuno-san!" Yui screamed.
Takiko rushed to her clothes and put them on quickly, followed by Mikaru and the three mikos. Out came from the woods were eight hungry wolves. Takiko took out her spear-like weapon and pointed it at the wolves while the four other girls dressed up. While Takiko was fighting one of the wolves, another one came rushing behind her.
"Takiko-san!" Yui exclaimed.
Takiko turned around to find the second wolf rushing towards her. She knew she was trapped between the wolves. Fortunately Mikaru finished dressing up and came to her aid.
"Takiko-san, I'll take care of this! Please lead the other mikos away from here! Please find a safe place to hide!" Mikaru said with urgency.
"Un, wakatta." Takiko said as she lead the other mikos away.
Mikaru took her sword and the sign on her fingernails once again glowed purple. After killing all eight wolves, Mikaru grew tired to the point that she was gasping desperately for breath. However, more wolves came out from every corner. There were about twenty five of them.
"Kaika!" Miaka cried.
"Suboshi!" Yui called.
In no time, Amiboshi and Suboshi came running towards them.
"Wolves attacked us!" Suzuno said with a trace of fear in her voice.
"Mikaru stayed to fight the wolves in order for us to escape." Yui said.
Amiboshi and Suboshi immediately rushed back to the onsen-like pool. By this time, Mikaru has already killed ten of them. Her body was getting tired and her seishi power was weakening. When she was about to fall over to the ground, a powerful whip hit the wolves and she was caught by Amiboshi in time. Suboshi hit the wolves with his whip more until they fled away.
"Mikaru, daijoubu ka?" Amiboshi asked.
"…Yes…arigatou…" Mikaru said, gasping for breath.
"KYAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHH!"
"Yui-sama!" Suboshi exclaimed.
"Let's go." Amiboshi said.
All three of them ran back to the mikos, who were surrounded by the wolves. It happened that, the wolves decided to attack the mikos instead when Suboshi shooed them away. There are more wolves now, about thirty…
Dictionary:
Miko: priestess
Shimpai suruna: don't worry
San/kun/chan: used after people's names
Un: yes
Wakatta: I got it
Daijoubu ka: are you alright?
Arigatou: thank you
A/N: It's a long way to Nyosei Island…four mikos and three seishis… Oh yeah, if I forgot to translate any Japanese words included in any of my chapters, please tell me. Anyway, the next chapter will follow if I receive reviews.
The wolves are desperate to get their dinner, aren't they?
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