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Sorry for such a late update guys! The reason for it is due to school, mainly three research papers I had to do, they were all given at about the same time and where due extremely close to one another.

Thanks for reviewing:

FFchick – Thank you! Ya I tend to make some kind of problems in any of my fics having romance. I can't write sappy fics… at least not any that are good. Lol. But hey, a bit of strife makes for added fun, no?

Everqueen– Well I couldn't have my character die so close to the beginning now could I. Lol. Whether Keara will die later on will remain a mystery, one that may bug many. Lol. Chichiri is one of those characters I think romance has to come slowly to, after all he does blame himself for his tragic past.

Chichiri's Wanderer– Lol. Sorry, I tend to do many cliff hangers just because their fun for me to type and it fun to read to, though they're also annoying at times XD

Crimson Firefox – Sorry for keeping you waiting. But ya, Keara is safe thus far! And Chichiri is slowly falling for her… though I don't think he know that yet. Lol.

lady-of-the-cats– I hope I didn't endanger your sanity! The chapter is here now! And thanks for the complement :)

Jen-beyblade- fan– Thanks. I have returned! … erm… ya. Lol. I hope you like this chapter as much as the last.

Warning: beginning might seem a bit rushed since I felt there was no need to go over everything the anime had.

Enjoy!

Chapter 11

Chichiri and many others sighed in relief as the two Genbu worriers, Hikitsu and Tomite, stopped with their fighting and tests. The monk could understand why the two worriers acted as they did, but that did not mean he cared much for it.

He looked down to the unconscious girl in his arms and barely withheld another sigh, one that wished to come out more that the last. There was no doubt in his mind, he was glad that Keara was going to be alright, but he could not help but worry over her. Her skin had regained its healthy color and her breathing was completely normal for one in her current state, yet there was something that played on his mind. Something that warned of trouble; future perils that had yet to reveal itself.

"You alright Chichiri?" Tasuki asked as he looked over his shoulder to his older friend.

The monk looked to him before nodding, "Hai."

They all moved forward, through the massive door at the other end of the cave. Miaka was visibly excited, as was the entire group, and it made perfect sense, they were about to get the shinzaho that would enable them to summon Suzaku. There adventure would finally come to end; they could go about their lives peacefully once again.

Or so everyone had thought.

"You do know you need two shinzaho's for the summons of your god," Tomite said.

Simple words caused the once happy aura to fall dramatically to a shocked and depressed one. Tamahome was obviously the one most affected by the news, it seemed as if the ground had opened up right under his feet and swallowed the once energetic teen.

"It's alright," Miaka said after a moments shock, "We'll just go to Sairou and get the other one." She smiled softly, "Then we can summon Suzaku."

Her words softened everyone expressions and determination once again filled the aura around the group. "Seiryuu will most likely be after it as well," Mitsukake said calmly.

"So let's go get it!" Tamahome cried as he threw his fist into the air, a completely different attitude plastered on his face than just moments before.

Turning on their heels everyone left the chamber only to stop outside of it. They watched in slight amazement as the two Genbu warriors disappeared before them, but not before telling them that their duty was now over and that they could finally go to heaven and rest.

Miaka looked down at the Shinzaho in her hands and smiled, 'I only need one more to bring Yue back to me,' she thought gleefully, 'and then I can stay here with Tamahome.' The last thought brought a blush to her face.

"Are you alright Miaka, you're turning red," Tamahome asked in concern, "Are you cold?"

The miko shook her head, blush growing ever deeper, "No, I'm alright." Her gaze fell upon the only other female on the group, "How is she Chichiri?"

"She's alright no da," Chichiri said with a smile, "Her body just needs to recuperate na no da."

"The strain in which her body underwent was unquestionably foreign to her," Mitsukake pointed out. "Her spirit needs time to heal and that is something I cannot hasten."

Miaka nodded and looked back down at the Shinzaho as the sun greeted her face. Suddenly there was a sharp pull and the object was taken from her hands quicker than she could react. With a light cry she looked up only to find Ashitare in wolf form staring at her out of one eye, the Shinzaho held tightly in his sharp jaws.

"Give that back!" Miaka cried, but Ashitare turned and ran through the wood. "Wait!" She cried and ran after him.

"Miaka!" Tamahome screamed and took off after her.

"We should probably follow them, "Chiriko said as he took a step forward, Chichiri's staff still in his hands.

The others made to follow but after one step they were brought to a sudden halt and they all fell to their knees. Lightning crackled all around them, paralyzing all but their voices, making them well aware of who was now in their presence.

Soi walked out of the forest and into their view, a satisfied smirk twisted on her lips. "Ashitare might have the shinzaho to deliver to Nakago, but the real prize was left behind."

"What?" Tasuki growled through clenched teeth.

Chichiri suddenly realized what her words had meant, "You can't have her."

The lightning Seiryuu laughed, "You can't stop me from taking what I want." She briskly moved forward, only to stop right in front of the paralyzed monk who was glaring at her from beneath his mask. He felt helpless, a feeling he wished more than ever to rid himself of. He wanted to protect the unconscious girl in his arms, but it was impossible with his body stuck as it was; he could not even clench his fingers to tighten his grasp.

Soi roughly took Keara from Chichiri's arms and slung the unconscious girl over her shoulder. With yet another smirk and the whip of her hand the helpless monk was thrown backwards several feet by a surge of electricity. A light cry escaped from his lips as he was hit and landed harshly on the snowy ground on his side.

His body still did not cooperate with him as he mentally screamed for it to move. He wanted to keep Keara from trouble, but if the Seiryuu female took her she would be thrown right into peril.

"What do you want with her?" Tasuki growled.

"It's not what I want," Soi said with a smirk, "It's what Nakago wants.

"But she's not a miko!" Chiriko cried.

Chichiri struggled with the energy that bound him to his position, managing to lift himself about a foot from the ground with the use of his arms. Soi took note of this and hit him with yet another electrical attack, causing the helpless monk to clench his teeth to prevent from screaming and falling back down.

Soi laughed one last time before vanishing from sight with Keara, knowing that her mission had been to retrieve the girl, not toy with the Suzaku seshi.

Uh oh. Soi's made off with Keara! What is the gang going to do?

Find out next time! (which I'm planning to be in a week, or a few days after that)

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