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Chapter 29: Suzaku and Seiryu
Jade opened the book with a sigh. "Tamahome killed Suboshi with the help of his dead family. Inside the book, the bandits still held off the Koutu forces gallantly..."
Tasuki and Kouji slashed at the attacking soldiers from their horses. "Yo Genrou, you still holdin' out over there?" Kouji called. "Damn right I am! It'll take more than some stupid war t' kill me! Besides, I have something t' fight for..." the redhead grew silent, looking at the wolf madallion around his neck. He glanced around worriedly. "What's wrong?" the other bandit asked. "I don't see His Majesty anywhere..."
Hotohori and Nakago stood, staring each other down. "I've heard a lot about you...the famous general from Koutu, or should I say, Nakago, the Seiryu seishi, correct?" The blond general said coldly "None other. And you are Saihitei, fourth emporer of Konan. Of course, if you prefer, I could call you Hotohori of the Suzaku Seven. I find it truely admireable that you, the ruler of this pitiful country, came out here to fight for your people. Where is your Celeste Warrior? Shouldn't she be fighting? After all, she is your main general, correct?" Hotohori's eyes narrowed. "You know perfectly well that she was taken back to her own world, your Celeste Warrior wished it to be so. Because of that wish, one of my fellow seishi has no desire to continue living, let alone fight. This is all because of you!" Nakago smirked at the younger man's outburst. "Hmph. You could have lived your life out inside the safety of the palace, but instead, you choose to die here. I will retire my armies now."
"What?!"
"I have no desire to capture your pathetic excuse for a country any longer. I have a much larger goal that needs attending to. I planned on uniting the four countries: Sairou, Hokkan, Koutu, and Konan so that I could conquer this world, but I found another world that is much more desireable. Besides, I wish to crush to Koutu once and for all. The Emporer only has a few hundred troops protecting him, so it will be an easy feat. You should rejoice, an enemy land will be desroyed." Hotohori could not believe what he was hearing. "What are you saying?! That this war is all so you can destroy Koutu?! Think of all the innocent who died from your selfish act!!!" Nakago merekly smirked and turned away. "And this world you wish to conquer...can it be..." the young Emporer continued, fearful. "Heh. I'll make sure to say hi to your beloved Priestess and Kokyu for you if I run into them..." Nakago said quietly. Hotohori drew his sword. "Not while I still live you won't! I won't let you!!!" He charged at the Seiryu seishi, who raised his hand and blasted him easily. "Imperial fool..."
Tasuki, Chichiri and Kouji whipped around. "Wha-?!" They rode as fast as they could towards the two fighting seishi.
"SUZAKU, I WILL FOREVER SERVE YOU!!! GIVE ME YOUR STRENGTH!!!" Hotohori cried as he managed to stab Nakago. The furious general hit him with his full power, sending the Suzaku warrior flying. 'Miaka...' the emporer thought weakly before hitting the ground hard. Nakago turned and rode away as the two seishi and Kouji ran over to Hotohori. Chichiri knelt beside him and looked him over. Suddenly, they heard Miaka's voice above them. "Mi...aka..." Hotohori whispered. "Hotohori, Tasuki Chichiri!!! Can you hear me?!" Miaka asked. Tasuki and Chichiri looked up. "Miaka?! Yes, we can hear you, no da!" the monk cried, while bandit looked hopeful. "Where are ya? Is Jade there too?!" There was a pause. "Tasuki...sorry, but Jade returned to her home country, America. I live in Japan, which is very far from America. I could try calling her though! Maybe she can talk to you!" They heard her press buttons, and a long silence followed. "Can ya talk t' her?!" Tasuki called impatiently. "She isn't there..." The bandit hung his head. "Anyway, I can't get back! I don't know what to do! How can I help you guys?!" Hotohori moved his head before saying weakly "Miaka...Koutu has withdrawn it's army, so Konan is safe again...I just regret that I couldn't stop Nakago in time..."
"Don't blame yourself, Hotohori! Stop talking like you're going to die!!! You'll get better, you have to!"
"Miaka...we will all see each other again someday...and my son...he will become the next emporer...I wish I could see his face...But you all have given me such joy...and you Miaka...you taught me how to live..." His eyes slid shut for the last time.
"NO!!!! HOTOHORI!!!!" Jade screamed. Numerous passengers looked over at her oddly. Tara sweatdropped. "Don't mind her, she just gets into her books..." The dark haired girl shot a look at the sobbing girl. "Jade, what's wrong?" she asked, her anger melting away at the sight of her best friend sobbing brokenheartedly. "H-hotohori-sama just died...Nakago killed him...and Hotohori was the first person I really cared about in the book...before Tasuki...and now, the two seishi I'm closest to...they could be next...Tasuki...Chichiri..." Tara hugged her best friend comfortingly. "Hey, don't worry! We're on our way to Tokyo! You'll see them soon...tell me all about Tasuki. It'll make you feel better..." So, the firey haired girl began to describe her fiance between sobs, slowly calming down. "A-and he's really sweet...damn, I miss him..." she sniffed, wiping her eyes. Jordan leaned over the seat in front of them. "Sounds like a really great guy...are you two really engaged?" Jade nodded and gently took off the ring, handing it to her brother, as well as a note. "That night...he also gave me this. He told me everything in it...about his awful family, what he did to become a bandit, anything that might spoil our relationship...so that I knew what I was getting into. But I told him that it didn't matter, that the past was behind us now. That I still loved him...and would marry him once the war was over...but we were ripped apart. It's no one's fault...the book already knew what it was doing, so it's up to us to end it properly. Even if I never see Tasuki again, it'll put my heart at ease to know he's safe in the book." Zach, who had also been listening, smiled sadly. "We'll get you back in there, I promise..." She smiled and settled back, slowly falling asleep as the others conversed softly in the backround.
"Attention passengers: We will be landing shortly. Please buckle your seat belts as we may encounter some slight turbulance when we land. Thank you for flying Concord, have a nice trip." the announcer said smoothly over the intercom. Jade yawned and buckled her seat belt. The plane landed, and the passengers began to file off of the plane. Her brothers and sister got off first, waiting for her and Tara. Then, they hailed a taxi. As they got in, Jade checked over the book. "Shit, he's here! He's fighting Tamahome right now! Driver, Yamiko Corp., now!" she cried. (A.N. I have NO idea where the fight took place...so I just made something up.) The six somehow managed to fit as the driver sped off into the city. Jade read to them, keeping them updated. "No! Nakago just blasted Tamahome!!!" The taxi suddenly stopped. "What's the holdup?! Keep driving!!!" the Suzaku Warrior snarled. "I'm sorry miss, but the road's blocked up! I can't go any further!" Jade threw open the door and began running down the street. The others ran after her, Jordan paying the driver quickly. 'Please let me get there in time...' she pleaded silently. A trail of smoke hovered nearby, a sign that the fight was close by. A huge group of people stood watching. "Let me through!" Jade cried as she tried to push her way through, but the people didn't move. "Let me handle this..." Tara said before changing into a grizzley. She roared and charged forward, sending the people scattering. The Suzaku Warrior ran ahead, making her way through. Suddenly, she saw the fight. Miaka was unconcious on the ground, being supported by Chichiri. Nakago, on the other hand, was focused on fighting..."TASUKI!!!" Jade screamed happily. She began running towards him, but her happiness turned to horror as Nakago raised his hand. As if time had slowed, she screamed as the chi blast hit the redhead and sent him crashing to the ground. She fell to her knees next to the bandit. His motionless head lolled to one side. "No...Tasuki..." she whispered, tears pouring down her face as she cradled his head gently. Then, her body began shaking. "You. You did this. I'll never forgive you." she said coldly, standing up and turning to face Nakago. Her eyes glazed over red. "I'll kill you, just like you killed him!!!" she snarled as she reached behind her head and gripped the hilt of her sword. The pain coursed through her body, but she still slowly drew the sword out of it's sheath. Nakago watched, stunned. 'That is a holy weapon of Suzaku! She shouldn't even be able to touch it! Is her love for that weakling bandit really that strong?!' Her hair stood out from her face like an evil halo, and she leveled the glowing sword at his chest. "Prepare to die, bastard." she hissed. The blond general laughed coldly. "Idiot onna, you are doing something foolish. Are you not aware I am a God now? That pathetic excuse for a Priestess wished it to be so. After all, she did promise it to me...I suppose, if you wish to join your beloved fiance, I can easily manage that..." he said, drawing his own sword. Jade only said three words: "So be it." She dove at him and the catalasmic battle began.
Jordan, Zach, Tara, Adam, and Keiko rushed up as the two seishi clashed swords. "Jade! Get out of there! You don't have your powers anymore!" Jordan cried, but it fell on deaf ears. Tara suddenly screamed out, and her body was hit with a blue beam of light. The Stevens watched as she slowly changed. Scales spread up her body, and her eyes glowed blue. A huge blue dragon soon reared in front of them, Seiryu. "Tara?!" Adam gasped. The dragon launched itself into the air and coiled around a building. Jade fiercley attacked Nakago, not caring that she was just a normal human being again. The blond general found himself fighting for his life. She was furious, and it was said, in sheer desperation and fury, warriors found hidden stength. She was about to stab him when she heard a voice. "The four palaces of the heavens, the four corners of the earth. In the name of sacred law, faith, and virtue, I summon Thee, Suzaku, Guardian of the South!" The Celeste Warrior whipped around, eyes wide. Miaka was glowing with a red light. The symbols of her warriors glowed on her body in their designated places. "I beseech you, to appear on Earth for the sake of those who here adore you and await your presence! Come to us, and with your mighty power, destroy all that is evil that threatens us. Save us, and grant us our wishes. Decend to us now, from the heavens above!!!" the Priestess cried, her body glowing brilliantly. Jade's charaters flared up, and power coursed through her body. "Suzaku!" she gasped. She turned to face Nakago, glowing red as well. "Now I can properly destory you!" she snarled, but before she could move, a red light pulled her upward. She was floating in the air, surrounded by red light. A handsome young man with crimson hair and pheonix wings stood before her. "I am Suzaku Sekun. You are my Celeste Warrior, Kokyu, correct?" Jade nodded in awe. "Suzaku..."
The Pheonix God closed his eyes. "You will be given my holy power to use as you wish two times. Also, I must use you to unite with me and take on my beast form to defeat Seiryu. When you with to use my power, merely say 'Kai-jin and your wish shall be granted." The Celeste Warrior frowned. "But Suzaku, what about Nakago?!"
"Tamahome will take care of that. Now, are you ready to unite?" She paused. "May I make a wish then?" He nodded. She took a deep breath and braced her body. "I'm ready..." The God turned into a red light and hit her in the chest. She screamed out as he united with her. "Kai-jin!" she cried as soon as the God had settled inside of her. Her symbols glowed. "Please...please let Tasuki be alright!" Then, her body began to change as well. Red feathers spread over her body, her legs turning into deadly talons, and she sprouted a beak. A Pheonix hovered where she once was, and the red light around her disappeared. She was flying over the fight, where Miaka made her first wish for Yui to be returned to her. Then, the Suzaku Warrior saw the blue dragon coiled in the air. Jade?! Is that you?!the dragon cried into her mind. Tara! We get to fight again. Fun, huh?The dragon seemed upset. But I don't want to fight you again!Jade grinned from inside the pheonix. Just imagine we're wrestling for fun or something like that.
But you always win!
Exactly.The pheonix and dragon began to fight each other, not really trying, but serving their god as best they could.
On the ground, Tasuki slowly began to stir. "W-what happened?" he asked hoarsely. "Hmph. Your pathetic Priestess summoned Suzaku, and your Celeste Warrior attemped to fight me." Nakago said coldly. The redhead's eyes grew wide."Jade's here?! Where is she now? What did you do to her?!?" he growled, getting shakily to his feet. "How should I know? She's probably that pheonix up there, fighting Shoshi." Amber eyes shot up to the sky to see the two beasts fighting. "No..." he whispered, but looked down at his arm. His symbol was glowing brightly. "Suzaku..." Chichiri came up beside him. "Miaka just summoned him, no da!" Jade tapped into Miaka's head. Miaka, what's your second wish?
I'm going to seal up Seiryu!The Suzaku Warrior then spoke to Tara. Use your second wish! Miaka's going to seal up Seiryu!The Seiryu Warrior nodded and made her second wish silently. Miaka was slumped on the ground, holding her chest in agony. Tasuki and Chichiri rushed over to her and were about to lend her some of their strength, when they were struck by another chi blast. He smirked as he levitated a huge chunk of concrete and sent it flying at the Priestess. She cringed and waited for it to hit her, but it never came. She looked up in awe to see Nuriko holding the chunk. The seishi winked at her. "I couldn't let you just get killed, could I?" Nakago then sent two cars at them, but Hotohori stopped them with a red shield. "So we meet again...Miaka..." he said quietly. The Priestess couldn't believe her eyes. Tama-Neko hopped off of Zach's shoulder and ran over to Mitsukake, who picked him up and put him on his shoulder. "Have you been a good boy, Tama?" he asked. Beside him, Chiriko smiled. "Hey guys!" Tasuki's eyes went as wide as they could go. "C-chiriko! You're okay!" The youngest seishi sweatdropped. "Well, I did die..." The two living seishi and Miaka had a joyus reunion with their dead comrades. "Say, where's Tamakins and Jade? They're here aren't they?" Nuriko asked. Miaka turned away. "I don't know..." Nakago began firing chi blasts at the group, causing Chichiri to throw up a shield. "Heh. Pitiful fools. You are already dead, but you still come to aid your Priestess. This must be what they call friendship. Still, it is not enough. Say your prayers!" He raised his hand and started to charge his most powerful blast. Suddenly, a red chi blast flew out of nowhere and hit a nearby building. Tamahome walked up as the dust settled. "It wasn't my time to die yet...it's yours, Nakago."
Wow...only one more chapter guys! But don't worry, I'm redoing the OVAs and spicing them up! And if any of you were worried that Nakago killed Tasuki, why on earth would I kill off my favorite bishie? Tune back for the last chapter of Celeste Warrior!
Chapter 29: Suzaku and Seiryu
Jade opened the book with a sigh. "Tamahome killed Suboshi with the help of his dead family. Inside the book, the bandits still held off the Koutu forces gallantly..."
Tasuki and Kouji slashed at the attacking soldiers from their horses. "Yo Genrou, you still holdin' out over there?" Kouji called. "Damn right I am! It'll take more than some stupid war t' kill me! Besides, I have something t' fight for..." the redhead grew silent, looking at the wolf madallion around his neck. He glanced around worriedly. "What's wrong?" the other bandit asked. "I don't see His Majesty anywhere..."
Hotohori and Nakago stood, staring each other down. "I've heard a lot about you...the famous general from Koutu, or should I say, Nakago, the Seiryu seishi, correct?" The blond general said coldly "None other. And you are Saihitei, fourth emporer of Konan. Of course, if you prefer, I could call you Hotohori of the Suzaku Seven. I find it truely admireable that you, the ruler of this pitiful country, came out here to fight for your people. Where is your Celeste Warrior? Shouldn't she be fighting? After all, she is your main general, correct?" Hotohori's eyes narrowed. "You know perfectly well that she was taken back to her own world, your Celeste Warrior wished it to be so. Because of that wish, one of my fellow seishi has no desire to continue living, let alone fight. This is all because of you!" Nakago smirked at the younger man's outburst. "Hmph. You could have lived your life out inside the safety of the palace, but instead, you choose to die here. I will retire my armies now."
"What?!"
"I have no desire to capture your pathetic excuse for a country any longer. I have a much larger goal that needs attending to. I planned on uniting the four countries: Sairou, Hokkan, Koutu, and Konan so that I could conquer this world, but I found another world that is much more desireable. Besides, I wish to crush to Koutu once and for all. The Emporer only has a few hundred troops protecting him, so it will be an easy feat. You should rejoice, an enemy land will be desroyed." Hotohori could not believe what he was hearing. "What are you saying?! That this war is all so you can destroy Koutu?! Think of all the innocent who died from your selfish act!!!" Nakago merekly smirked and turned away. "And this world you wish to conquer...can it be..." the young Emporer continued, fearful. "Heh. I'll make sure to say hi to your beloved Priestess and Kokyu for you if I run into them..." Nakago said quietly. Hotohori drew his sword. "Not while I still live you won't! I won't let you!!!" He charged at the Seiryu seishi, who raised his hand and blasted him easily. "Imperial fool..."
Tasuki, Chichiri and Kouji whipped around. "Wha-?!" They rode as fast as they could towards the two fighting seishi.
"SUZAKU, I WILL FOREVER SERVE YOU!!! GIVE ME YOUR STRENGTH!!!" Hotohori cried as he managed to stab Nakago. The furious general hit him with his full power, sending the Suzaku warrior flying. 'Miaka...' the emporer thought weakly before hitting the ground hard. Nakago turned and rode away as the two seishi and Kouji ran over to Hotohori. Chichiri knelt beside him and looked him over. Suddenly, they heard Miaka's voice above them. "Mi...aka..." Hotohori whispered. "Hotohori, Tasuki Chichiri!!! Can you hear me?!" Miaka asked. Tasuki and Chichiri looked up. "Miaka?! Yes, we can hear you, no da!" the monk cried, while bandit looked hopeful. "Where are ya? Is Jade there too?!" There was a pause. "Tasuki...sorry, but Jade returned to her home country, America. I live in Japan, which is very far from America. I could try calling her though! Maybe she can talk to you!" They heard her press buttons, and a long silence followed. "Can ya talk t' her?!" Tasuki called impatiently. "She isn't there..." The bandit hung his head. "Anyway, I can't get back! I don't know what to do! How can I help you guys?!" Hotohori moved his head before saying weakly "Miaka...Koutu has withdrawn it's army, so Konan is safe again...I just regret that I couldn't stop Nakago in time..."
"Don't blame yourself, Hotohori! Stop talking like you're going to die!!! You'll get better, you have to!"
"Miaka...we will all see each other again someday...and my son...he will become the next emporer...I wish I could see his face...But you all have given me such joy...and you Miaka...you taught me how to live..." His eyes slid shut for the last time.
"NO!!!! HOTOHORI!!!!" Jade screamed. Numerous passengers looked over at her oddly. Tara sweatdropped. "Don't mind her, she just gets into her books..." The dark haired girl shot a look at the sobbing girl. "Jade, what's wrong?" she asked, her anger melting away at the sight of her best friend sobbing brokenheartedly. "H-hotohori-sama just died...Nakago killed him...and Hotohori was the first person I really cared about in the book...before Tasuki...and now, the two seishi I'm closest to...they could be next...Tasuki...Chichiri..." Tara hugged her best friend comfortingly. "Hey, don't worry! We're on our way to Tokyo! You'll see them soon...tell me all about Tasuki. It'll make you feel better..." So, the firey haired girl began to describe her fiance between sobs, slowly calming down. "A-and he's really sweet...damn, I miss him..." she sniffed, wiping her eyes. Jordan leaned over the seat in front of them. "Sounds like a really great guy...are you two really engaged?" Jade nodded and gently took off the ring, handing it to her brother, as well as a note. "That night...he also gave me this. He told me everything in it...about his awful family, what he did to become a bandit, anything that might spoil our relationship...so that I knew what I was getting into. But I told him that it didn't matter, that the past was behind us now. That I still loved him...and would marry him once the war was over...but we were ripped apart. It's no one's fault...the book already knew what it was doing, so it's up to us to end it properly. Even if I never see Tasuki again, it'll put my heart at ease to know he's safe in the book." Zach, who had also been listening, smiled sadly. "We'll get you back in there, I promise..." She smiled and settled back, slowly falling asleep as the others conversed softly in the backround.
"Attention passengers: We will be landing shortly. Please buckle your seat belts as we may encounter some slight turbulance when we land. Thank you for flying Concord, have a nice trip." the announcer said smoothly over the intercom. Jade yawned and buckled her seat belt. The plane landed, and the passengers began to file off of the plane. Her brothers and sister got off first, waiting for her and Tara. Then, they hailed a taxi. As they got in, Jade checked over the book. "Shit, he's here! He's fighting Tamahome right now! Driver, Yamiko Corp., now!" she cried. (A.N. I have NO idea where the fight took place...so I just made something up.) The six somehow managed to fit as the driver sped off into the city. Jade read to them, keeping them updated. "No! Nakago just blasted Tamahome!!!" The taxi suddenly stopped. "What's the holdup?! Keep driving!!!" the Suzaku Warrior snarled. "I'm sorry miss, but the road's blocked up! I can't go any further!" Jade threw open the door and began running down the street. The others ran after her, Jordan paying the driver quickly. 'Please let me get there in time...' she pleaded silently. A trail of smoke hovered nearby, a sign that the fight was close by. A huge group of people stood watching. "Let me through!" Jade cried as she tried to push her way through, but the people didn't move. "Let me handle this..." Tara said before changing into a grizzley. She roared and charged forward, sending the people scattering. The Suzaku Warrior ran ahead, making her way through. Suddenly, she saw the fight. Miaka was unconcious on the ground, being supported by Chichiri. Nakago, on the other hand, was focused on fighting..."TASUKI!!!" Jade screamed happily. She began running towards him, but her happiness turned to horror as Nakago raised his hand. As if time had slowed, she screamed as the chi blast hit the redhead and sent him crashing to the ground. She fell to her knees next to the bandit. His motionless head lolled to one side. "No...Tasuki..." she whispered, tears pouring down her face as she cradled his head gently. Then, her body began shaking. "You. You did this. I'll never forgive you." she said coldly, standing up and turning to face Nakago. Her eyes glazed over red. "I'll kill you, just like you killed him!!!" she snarled as she reached behind her head and gripped the hilt of her sword. The pain coursed through her body, but she still slowly drew the sword out of it's sheath. Nakago watched, stunned. 'That is a holy weapon of Suzaku! She shouldn't even be able to touch it! Is her love for that weakling bandit really that strong?!' Her hair stood out from her face like an evil halo, and she leveled the glowing sword at his chest. "Prepare to die, bastard." she hissed. The blond general laughed coldly. "Idiot onna, you are doing something foolish. Are you not aware I am a God now? That pathetic excuse for a Priestess wished it to be so. After all, she did promise it to me...I suppose, if you wish to join your beloved fiance, I can easily manage that..." he said, drawing his own sword. Jade only said three words: "So be it." She dove at him and the catalasmic battle began.
Jordan, Zach, Tara, Adam, and Keiko rushed up as the two seishi clashed swords. "Jade! Get out of there! You don't have your powers anymore!" Jordan cried, but it fell on deaf ears. Tara suddenly screamed out, and her body was hit with a blue beam of light. The Stevens watched as she slowly changed. Scales spread up her body, and her eyes glowed blue. A huge blue dragon soon reared in front of them, Seiryu. "Tara?!" Adam gasped. The dragon launched itself into the air and coiled around a building. Jade fiercley attacked Nakago, not caring that she was just a normal human being again. The blond general found himself fighting for his life. She was furious, and it was said, in sheer desperation and fury, warriors found hidden stength. She was about to stab him when she heard a voice. "The four palaces of the heavens, the four corners of the earth. In the name of sacred law, faith, and virtue, I summon Thee, Suzaku, Guardian of the South!" The Celeste Warrior whipped around, eyes wide. Miaka was glowing with a red light. The symbols of her warriors glowed on her body in their designated places. "I beseech you, to appear on Earth for the sake of those who here adore you and await your presence! Come to us, and with your mighty power, destroy all that is evil that threatens us. Save us, and grant us our wishes. Decend to us now, from the heavens above!!!" the Priestess cried, her body glowing brilliantly. Jade's charaters flared up, and power coursed through her body. "Suzaku!" she gasped. She turned to face Nakago, glowing red as well. "Now I can properly destory you!" she snarled, but before she could move, a red light pulled her upward. She was floating in the air, surrounded by red light. A handsome young man with crimson hair and pheonix wings stood before her. "I am Suzaku Sekun. You are my Celeste Warrior, Kokyu, correct?" Jade nodded in awe. "Suzaku..."
The Pheonix God closed his eyes. "You will be given my holy power to use as you wish two times. Also, I must use you to unite with me and take on my beast form to defeat Seiryu. When you with to use my power, merely say 'Kai-jin and your wish shall be granted." The Celeste Warrior frowned. "But Suzaku, what about Nakago?!"
"Tamahome will take care of that. Now, are you ready to unite?" She paused. "May I make a wish then?" He nodded. She took a deep breath and braced her body. "I'm ready..." The God turned into a red light and hit her in the chest. She screamed out as he united with her. "Kai-jin!" she cried as soon as the God had settled inside of her. Her symbols glowed. "Please...please let Tasuki be alright!" Then, her body began to change as well. Red feathers spread over her body, her legs turning into deadly talons, and she sprouted a beak. A Pheonix hovered where she once was, and the red light around her disappeared. She was flying over the fight, where Miaka made her first wish for Yui to be returned to her. Then, the Suzaku Warrior saw the blue dragon coiled in the air. Jade?! Is that you?!the dragon cried into her mind. Tara! We get to fight again. Fun, huh?The dragon seemed upset. But I don't want to fight you again!Jade grinned from inside the pheonix. Just imagine we're wrestling for fun or something like that.
But you always win!
Exactly.The pheonix and dragon began to fight each other, not really trying, but serving their god as best they could.
On the ground, Tasuki slowly began to stir. "W-what happened?" he asked hoarsely. "Hmph. Your pathetic Priestess summoned Suzaku, and your Celeste Warrior attemped to fight me." Nakago said coldly. The redhead's eyes grew wide."Jade's here?! Where is she now? What did you do to her?!?" he growled, getting shakily to his feet. "How should I know? She's probably that pheonix up there, fighting Shoshi." Amber eyes shot up to the sky to see the two beasts fighting. "No..." he whispered, but looked down at his arm. His symbol was glowing brightly. "Suzaku..." Chichiri came up beside him. "Miaka just summoned him, no da!" Jade tapped into Miaka's head. Miaka, what's your second wish?
I'm going to seal up Seiryu!The Suzaku Warrior then spoke to Tara. Use your second wish! Miaka's going to seal up Seiryu!The Seiryu Warrior nodded and made her second wish silently. Miaka was slumped on the ground, holding her chest in agony. Tasuki and Chichiri rushed over to her and were about to lend her some of their strength, when they were struck by another chi blast. He smirked as he levitated a huge chunk of concrete and sent it flying at the Priestess. She cringed and waited for it to hit her, but it never came. She looked up in awe to see Nuriko holding the chunk. The seishi winked at her. "I couldn't let you just get killed, could I?" Nakago then sent two cars at them, but Hotohori stopped them with a red shield. "So we meet again...Miaka..." he said quietly. The Priestess couldn't believe her eyes. Tama-Neko hopped off of Zach's shoulder and ran over to Mitsukake, who picked him up and put him on his shoulder. "Have you been a good boy, Tama?" he asked. Beside him, Chiriko smiled. "Hey guys!" Tasuki's eyes went as wide as they could go. "C-chiriko! You're okay!" The youngest seishi sweatdropped. "Well, I did die..." The two living seishi and Miaka had a joyus reunion with their dead comrades. "Say, where's Tamakins and Jade? They're here aren't they?" Nuriko asked. Miaka turned away. "I don't know..." Nakago began firing chi blasts at the group, causing Chichiri to throw up a shield. "Heh. Pitiful fools. You are already dead, but you still come to aid your Priestess. This must be what they call friendship. Still, it is not enough. Say your prayers!" He raised his hand and started to charge his most powerful blast. Suddenly, a red chi blast flew out of nowhere and hit a nearby building. Tamahome walked up as the dust settled. "It wasn't my time to die yet...it's yours, Nakago."
Wow...only one more chapter guys! But don't worry, I'm redoing the OVAs and spicing them up! And if any of you were worried that Nakago killed Tasuki, why on earth would I kill off my favorite bishie? Tune back for the last chapter of Celeste Warrior!