Chapter 3
Hotohori stared intently at the girl she has been the one he had been waiting for since he was a child. Tamahome just opened and closed his mouth in utter shock, imitating a fish. Miaka looked as if she already knew about all this. plus then again when was their lives not was defeated but at a terrible price she had to suffer and be harmed by him in all kinds of way's. as well she was left with his powers and a cursed marking on her back. four of her children was under his rain and two of them where his and the other two was Inuyasha. dark look crept unto Kagome's face as she remembered that day she was turned into a shadow inu with tenchi powers wit her miko powers mixed with her sayien blood. plus she had to live through out time but one regret she had was she had abadon her son with his father because the old bitch thought she was the devil she only wanted her son not his twin sister. Regaining his composure, Hotohori shook his head slightly. Glancing back at the girl, he noted her creased eyebrows
'It seems that even she does not know the enormity of her status...' thought Hotohori
Closing his eyes, the Emperor had to remember the story its been awhile since he had read it. he always got a turn on by reading her story and his heart felt lighter with the images.
"There is an old legend one that speaks of a deity who had four souls. It was said that it represented the balance of this world. The god had taken the form of a Jewel and had given himself to mankind, so that they may have their fate in their own hands. Hence, it was given the name Shikon no Tama the Jewel of Four Souls. It reflected the hearts of whoever held it. If a person's heart was pure, the god will remain unsullied, but if a person's heart was tainted and evil, the god becomes corrupted. Like the other four gods, it was able to grant wishes and choose its own priestess, but whoever possessed the Jewel was destined to have hardships and trials that surpass those of the other priestesses and that she was to face it alone. She is only granted one wish whereas the others have three. Unfortunately, its power was too much for a normal human to withstand and it was brought to the hands of many powerful mikos until it disappeared from history. Suzaku was said to have vowed to find that god and bring it here along with its chosen priestess to help save his people and make her his emodiment. However, it is possible that the legend is inaccurate as a few details were lost and modified over the years." explained Hotohori
Hotohori saw Miaka try to process the information from the corner of his eye, but his full attention was on Kagome who was deep in thought as her face held a blank look as if her mind was somewhere else.
"Where's the proof?" asked Tamahome
Tamahome still doubting that this girl is a priestess of that legend. It was just too unbelievable. He knew that Kagome was special, but not that special. He was still tentative to accept it. Kagome pulled out the Jewel hanging from her neck and it glowed gently at her touch. She even let her other hand emit the same pink, showing them her miko energy in a bow as well she let her glamor drop and stood in her demonic and tenchi glory. She hoped it was enough proof for them. She didn't really want to go into detail about her 's eye's widened. So it was true...
"Very well then, I must ask you to attend a proclamation regarding your appearance here. After all, your story has been passed down through generations. It is almost as famous as the legend of the Four Gods," said Hotohori
At Kagome's tentative nod, Hotohori smiled again this was the best day of his life. she was finally here now. and he was going to release all the royal consorts and only leave two as maids since they had no where else to go.
"Why don't we continue this conversation inside?" said Hotohori
Hotohori clapping his hands gently, two servants suddenly appeared and began ushering Kagome and the others inside the palace and into, what seemed like the throne room. The three of them were amazed at the extravagance of the place, not noticing that the Emperor had had called for the audience of his advisers, all of the council members, and courtiers to witness this fateful day. and have them to release all the royal consorts and only the two he promisd their gfamily he would keep them on as staff before they passed. When he reappeared before the trio, he had already changed his clothes and put up his hair, looking more like the Emperor he is. Acknowledging his authority, the three knelt before him.
"I am sorry for deceiving you, but I had to make sure that you were not fakes. We had not expected the both the Priestess of Suzaku and the Priestess of the Shikon no Tama to appear before us today. However, it must also be fate as we are facing a terrible crisis. May we ask for your assistance?" said Hotohori
Kagome only nooded to tell him she agreed to what he asked. while Miaka looked blankly at him as if she was playing the Kakarot card again. well she was the moron sayiens daughter after all.
"What could I do to help? I mean, Kagome is powerful already but I-I don't think I have what it takes. A-and-" said Miaka
Kagome cut her off gently something her father was known to do on his good days when he talks to Kakarot. but then again the man dooes drive you bonkers some times.
"Do you know why we're even here in the first place? Suzaku appeared because of you." said Kagome
Miaka *huffed* indignantly acting like her mother when she was pissed off about something. ChiChi anger rivals her own mother in the department. even her father is affraid of her mothers anger. ,
"So you're blaming me!" grumbled Miaka
Kagome shook her head at the daughter of kakarot it seemed his brain cell's moved to his kids. hotohori watched the woman he waited for with sparkly eyes she was finally here and will be his.
"No, I mean that he appeared and called you. It just so happens that I was with you and he also decided that I tag along. Besides, you did create a red light and it enabled you to go to…wherever it was you did, didn't you? That should be proof enough." said Kagome
Miaka still looked unconvinced as she pondered the idea. Hotohori decided to give her a boost since he seen the angelic kagome getting annoyed and sadly he was getting annoyed as well.
"As I have mentioned a while ago, when you become the Priestess of Suzaku, you shall have the power to grant your own three wishes." said Hotohori
kagome groaned into her palm tamahome only patted her back to tell her it was ok. That was all it took for Miaka's eyes to widen and a dreamy look to cross her face just like when she geets when she sees food.
"Really? Does that mean that I could wish for a body like a super model's so I can have all the boys drooling at my feet? Can I wish to be the toughest girl and be the ultimate pro-wrestling champion? And I can have all the food I want anytime!? Oh, and of course be super smart to pass Jonan's entrance exam..." cheered Miaka
Tamahome rolled his eyes but let a small smile appear on his face. as he patted Kagome's back still it seemed she was getting a head ache from all this. and he couldn't blame her either.
"I'm sure that those are petty wishes and are of no significance but, yes, it is possible, as long as you gather the seven Warriors of Suzaku." said Hotohori
"I'll do it! I'll do it! I'll do it!" cheered Miaka
Kagome and Tamahome sweat-dropped and shook their heads in an exasperated manner. but Kagome was pounding her head into the floor for the ,Not offended by her enthusiasm, Hotohori smiled and declared
"Let it be known that the Priestess of Suzaku and the Priestess of the Shikon no Tama the embodiment of suzaku, the saviors of our empire, have appeared! They have already pledged themselves to us. Now, the courtiers and the members of the council must do the same!" ordered Hotohori
A door opened behind them to reveal numerous people bowing down to the two girls. Kagome and Miaka were both nervous and flabbergasted at what was going on. but kagome took it in stirde she was used to something like this.
"We pledge our allegiance and service to the Priestess Suzaku and the Priestess of the Shikon no Tama the embodiment of suzaku! Please bestow on us your wise council and save our great nation!"
Kagome *groaned* they think kakarot brian here is wise of they are in for a real treat. and that will not go over to well with ChiChi since she would make Miaka to finish what she was made to do.
Meanwhile the fallowing day
Kagome, Miaka, and Tamahome were given their individual suites in the palace. oddly she was given the rooms in the royal wing of th palace. Right now, Miaka was supposed to be waking up, and Tamahome was sent by Kagome to look after her sisterly freind. Of course she had to pay him so she gave him a key chain that happened to be in her trench coat pocket pocket and a few pieces of candy, too. It was really a ridiculous sight to see the young man analyze the trinkets… As for Kagome she met a freind last night who was ex royal consort byut now a maid she also felt some kind of power off her as if it matched to tamahomes., she was wandering the halls until she came across a room she had never seen before. Curious, Kagome opened the door quietly only to see the Emperor inside with his advisers. Deciding to see what's going on, she snuck in silently went to his bed and sat down on it and watched as the Emperor look at himself in the mirror. He was examining his face at every angle and it made Kagome wonder what he was thinking. His advisers were looking at him intently, as if waiting for him to make an important statement.
"I'm so beautiful, it scares me." said Hotohori
Suffice to say that that was not what the old men were expecting they where bouncing all over the place and shot around the room as well waving their arms. . Hearing a giggle from where hotohori bed was, they saw Kagome clutching her sides as she rolled all around on his bed. Tears started to form in her eyes as she tried to compose herself. Hotohori raised an eyebrow in amusement. After a while Kagome fell off the side of the bed from all her laughter after a while Kagome was able to speak,
"And here I thought you were in the middle of a very serious conversation, but i guess I am wrong!" chirped Kagome
She caught the the advisers faces. it seemed they where thinking something perverted.. Apparently, they were thinking the same thing. As she was trying to calm herself down, the Emperor had ordered his advisers to leave the room and focused his attention back to the girl who was smiling at him.
"That's the first time I've laughed so hard in months! Thank you." chirped Kagome
"Really?" asked Hotohori
Hotohori wondered why there was so much sadness within her ice blue eyes. she seemed to be in thought about something that means alot to her or as if someone hard her.
"Yep. It's been a while since there was something to laugh about." said Kagome
Kagome thought about her son who she tried to see when he was asleep but it seemed that it didn't work to well. his grandmother was in the house heading to a meeting with the man she thought she loved.
"Well I kinda cant see someone who is special to me. someone is keeping him away since im the devil woman in her eyes." said Kagome
Kagome only got to see him for a second before the staff of the house came in but atleast she was able to drop her gift off to him. she just hoped that her son loved it she been sending him gifts her saddened look, Hotohori bowed his head. It seems he made her remember some terrible things,
"I apologize. I did not mean to cause you distress." said Hotohori
Kagome waved dismissively something her father made sure she did since she is a princess of Vegeta well now earth was planet Vegeta somewhat since the sayiens where brought back,
"Oh, don't worry about it . i really am used to itt by now i just hope no more harm to come to him." whispered Kagome
Hotohori stood up and nodded, understanding that there was more to it than what she was letting on but decided not to force her to tell him. Kagome, who was preoccupied at the moment thinking about the one time her son was placed in the icu from his grandmothers beating and hired someone to molest her son. she wanted to kill the old woman one day. her mother and father along with his siblings never met him yet. but what funny is that his half sister and two half brothers where in the same club. did not see the young Emperor near her slowly until he enveloped her in a comforting hug. She was shocked but returned the hug gratefully. He felt so warm...Then a big 'THUD' was heard. Breaking apart slightly, they saw a familiar girl with her hair up in two buns on each side, lying on the floor, followed after Miaka 'entered'. Lifting herself up, Miaka laughed sheepishly and rubbed the back of her head. After shaking his head at the girl, Tamahome looked to see Kagome's hand resting on Hotohori's chest and His Highness's hand wrapped around her waist.
"Uh, I see both of you are, uh... We'll just come back later." said Tamahome
Tamahome as he was about to drag Miaka out of the room but was stopped when he met the ceiling of the room as if he was floating by magic. he looked down to see kagome with her arms crossed.
"Now be a good boy and think what you said you pervert!" said Kagome
Kagome flipped her hair over her shoulder as if she thought nothing about it. Hotohori smirked oh she a little spitfire as well. god his heart was already hers long ago.
"You wanted to inquire about something?" asked Hotohori
Miaka jumped hearing his voice he was still holding Kagome as if he was being possessive over something he thought was his. then again she could tell how much his hearted wanted Kagome.
"Oh, I just came here to ask how will find the rest of the Warriors." said Miaka
Hotohori let go of Kagome even though he missed her warmth he even watched her sleep for a while lastnight before he went to bed himself. she was down the hall from him. he went to retrieved something from behind his dressing table
"This is a scroll passed down by the first Emperor, Lord Taiso. It is called The Universe of the Four Gods." explained Hotohori
Miaka nodded while Kagome sat back down on his bed well after she let tamahome down and let him face plant the ground so he was able to listen properly about what was about to be said.
"It was given to him by a being called Taiitsukun. He is the one that rules and governs this world, he was even said to have created this world. He was also the one who gave this to the Emperor in order to prepare his line to serve the Priestess of Suzaku. You see, there are 28 constellations which are divided into four. There are seven constellations for each kingdom. Suzaku is the general term for the names of the seven constellations in the South. They are: Tasuki, Nuriko, Chichiri, Tamahome, Chiriko, Hotohori, and Mistukake. Each of them are names of the seven warriors and all have marks one their body to prove that they are one of the seven. I am Hotohori, the sea snake," explained Hotohori
Hotohori revealed the red glowing symbol at the side of his neck before covering it again to show them that he was indeed one of the suzaku seven and the symbol was the proof
"You are Tamahome, which means 'crab'. You are to protect the Suzaku no Miko and the shikon miko since she is the embodiment of any god. but she is suzaku. and bring them strength and power as well as exhibit it. The story is about a girl who gathered the seven Suzaku Warriors. If you find them all then you will be able to make your dreams come true." exlained Hotohori
Kagome was deep in thought thinking about her new freind she snapped her fingers and knew who it was now. it seemed that she was a suzaku warrior. she popped out of there with out no one noticing.
Meanwhle a little while later
Kagome popped back into the emperors room with the purple haired female. the three of them wondered where this person came from and why was she in the room with Kagome.
"Um I have someone here to show you. her name is Korin but her real name is Nuriko." said Kagome
Hotohori nodded and wondered if this woman was a suaku warrior or not. while Nuriko showed her marking to prove that she was indeed a Suzaku Warrior. Tamahome smirked pervertedly.
"'Willow'…" whispered Hotohori
"I am known as Korin but my given name is Nuriko." said Nuriko
Kagome crossed her legs knowing she did a good job at finding the Suzaku Warrior. Hotohori seen the smug look on her face and knew that she was the one to figre it out she a genius as well.
"So you're the third warrior!" chirped Miaka
Nuriko was to busy looking over at Kagome the woman who she heard stories about as a child, the person who stiole her own heart away like no one else had ever done before. she just hated the Priestess Of Suzaku and the emperor since they where taking her away from her Miaka felt a wave of happiness wash over her. Kagome found a warrior and she was right here in the palace! It was easier than she thought!Tamahome was smiling suspiciously in the background.
"What are you so happy about?" said Hotohori
Hotohori went over and sat next to Kagome on the bed and placed a arm around her. Kagome only blushed deeply while Nuriko eye twitched in annoyance the pompous jackass emperor was not going to take her Kagome away.
"Oh, nothing" said Tamahome dreamily
Miaka reached out a hand for the new warrior to shake since it was polight to do so, but Nuriko merely passed her and went straight for Tamahome imaging him as that and no other warning, Nuriko cupped Tamahome's face and kissed him soundly on the 's mouths dropped at the unexpected sight. Even Kagome who titled over and laid on hotohoris lap from fainting from what she was seeing she knew this wont go over to well with miaka. and it seemed she was correct when she kicked something and it cut her leg. Kagome *sighed* and bandaged it. '
meanwhile later that day
Kagome was in her room and went over the events in her head while Miaka was pacing back and forth as if she wanted to kill someone for taking the man she wanted away from her.
"Does your leg still hurt?" asked Kagome
Miaka looked over at her sisterly freind who in turn snapped her book shut;. its not like she was getting any reading in while she was watching Miaka was pacing and grumbling.
"Actually, it's a lot better. That salve you gave me is working wonders," chirped Miaka
Kagome smiled brightly. something she learned while she lived in the wizarding world. and still have houses around the area since she was a Malfoy but not married to one since it was left to her in his will so she and her children and grandchildren would live in it.
"Something you learn in the Wizarding World. there are loads of things you could learn with potions to spell's." said Kagome
"Everyone knows you're such a klutz. something you got from Kakarot. only time he isnt kluting out is when he is fightng" chirped Kagome
Miaka bowed her head in shame but then again it was her own faught she did kick the vasr but lucky enough not to crack it and made the picture on the wall to fall down and smash into her leg. The door suddenly opened to reveal a frantic Tamahome.
"Kagome help me from the devil woman!" cried Tamahome
Tamahome blushed deeply to see Kagome was in her shirt. and Miaka looked at him he *gulped* he had to admit he was becoming obsessed with Kagome. Miaka was turning into of a boyfreind girlfreind type of thing.
All if a sudden a rope wrapped itself around his feet causing tamahome to fall flat on his face. Kagome started to burst out laughing from what she had just seen it was all to funny to her. Nuriko's head peeked in the room looking so giddy.
"Oh, there you are Tama-kins! I'm sorry ladies, Tama-kins and I were playing and now it's his turn to get tied up." chirped Nuriko
Kagome still laughing her head off thinking that sounded like a perverted game,. she knew it wasnt a game poor Tamahome ran to her in terror. and he was still giving her a pleading look to help him from the devil lady,
"Right, Tama? , we'll be going now! Come on, Tama! That's it!"chirped Nuriko
Nuriko dragged Tamahome out of the room as if he was a dog to her. while Kagome was still snickering about what she had just seen even though she was going to sell her sould to help her sisterly friend she went and got dressed into something more comfy to do what ever the evil bitch she had in mind. while Miaka went somewhere to fume out her anger.
Meanwhile a little while later
Kagome stood in front of Nuriko as if she was really selling her soul now. while she was sitting on a tied up Tamahome so he don't leave again. and why does it smell like someone just got sucked off in here.
"You want to be my servant in exchange for something that will not benefit you at all?" asked Nuriko
She was rubbing her hand. Tamahome's whole body was covered in wrappings making it impossible to move. To top it off, Nuriko was sitting on him. He was trying to protest and get her off but to no avail. He had even tried to get Kagome to help him, but she just sent him a mocking smirk. She had made a bargain: she will be Nuriko's personal servant and will do anything she's told. In return, Nuriko must promise to pledge her allegiance and service to Miaka.
"I don't ask nor do I need you to understand. I just need you to agree," said Kagome
Nuriko smirked and looked up to meet her face she has the woman she loved right before he and can make her do what ever she wanted. but she slipped out of her perverted thoughts.
"All right. But on one condition." said Nuriko
"And that is?" asked Kagome sweetly
Kagome can out surger someone as the best. something that she and her sister have gotten from their mother. plus her mother was the best in making people piss themselves even the mighty sayiens when she was angree. Nuriko grabbed Tamahome from under her and hugged him tightly
"You will never disturb me for any reason while Tamahome I with me," said Nuriko
Nuriko giggled like a school girl who got a hot guy. Tamahome was trying to wriggle himself out of her grip while feeling voilated from what the crazy chick had done to him.
"Stop it. Stop it!" cried Tamahome
Both of them ignored him and Kagome looked at Nuriko, fire burning in her eyes, ready to take on any challenge something she and her father shared when it came down to a challenge.
"I wouldn't dream of it." said Kagome
Kagome had venom dripping in her voice when she had said that. she wanted to kick this bitchs ass for being a bitch. but she had to maintian her temper for Miaka sake.
"Okay, let's start with you fixing my hair." ordered Nuriko
Kagome fingers flinxhed wanted to kill this whore. oh she was started to hate her now. she was so nice when they first met and now she just turned into someone who you wad to kill.
"Yes, ma'am" drawled Kagome
Kagome neared Nuriko who sat in front of her mirror and started handling her hair with great care and soft movements. Nuriko couldn't help but compliment her on her work then again the woman she loves has the most beautiful hair a bluish bacl with a ice blue hightlight and tips.
"Hm. Impressive. But you still have a long way to go before you-" said Nuriko
Kagome snapped her fingers and planced a silencing sharm on her until she was done. and went back to work it seemed Tamahome was passed out in the corner from being strangled to death.
Meanwhile later that afternoon
Kagome finally finished cleaning her room this was completely beaneth her but she would do it to help Miaka thank kami that her father and Sesshomaru wasn't here. she would get her ass kicked for real.
"Oh, Kagome, I want you to give this hallway a do-over. It's a big mess," called Nuriko
Nuriko as she pointed to the floor. Kagome folded her sleeves and began to work. Nuriko was behind her and started to spill dirt everywhere, and she knew the bitch did it herself to.
"Oh, it's dirtier than ever! I thought I told you to clean it not make it worse! Oh, and look at this table it's so dirty!" cried Nuriko dramatically.
Kagome turned behind her and merely sighed and started cleaning it. The table, however, was thrown towards her and she only had the time lessen the impact with her hands before it knocked her over and activated the cursed marking on her back. She lay there for a moment, tired, sore and irritated and in alot of pain and she was sooo not going to clean her blood off this floor.
"Hey! Stop your bullying Kagome!" yelled Tamahome
Tamahome was still bounded head to toe as he tied to look like he was going to freak Nuriko out. he didn't like how this chick was treating Kagome and it was going to stop now.
"I hate it when you-" growled Tamahome
Nuriko started tearing up and sobbed and asked broken-heartedly. Kagome wanted to strangle this bitch since she really made the mark hurt worst than she felt in a while event hough she vision was blurring she still able to hear.
"You mean you hate me?" asked Nuriko
Tamahome shook his head as Nuriko screamed with joy knocking them to the ground on top of Kagome. when Tamahome saw the blood and noticed they where indeed ontop of a wounded Kagome.
"OH SHIT! TAKE HER TO THE EMPEROR NOW NURIKO!" ordered Tamahome
Nuriko paled from wat she was seeing. as she lifted the girl into her arms and mad a made dash to the emperor study since thats where he is at this time of day. she knew that she would never be forgiven by this. she bursted into the office making Hotohori look up.
"Nuriko what is it that you have to kick in my office door?" asked a annoyed Hotohori.
Nuriko shuffed around knowing this was going to be a punishment for her, maybe she might ger lucky and get away with a warning. she did feel bad since she loved Kagome.
"Um well I was making Kagome here to be my servent and well I threw a table at her. and then me and Tamahome fell on top of her and saw the blood. I'm sorry." said Nuriko.
Hotohori *gasped* and went to the woman who he loved dearly and took her into his arms. and pointed Nuriko out he was displeased with her he was only going to let her slide with a warning. he sat back down in his chair as he lifted her shirt of and hissed there was the mark on her back,, he remembered her saying Naraku cursed her. as he took her to his chambers if he has it his way he would be with here everyday and night with her. as he covered up up with his blankets and kissed her lightly and he climbed in behind her the work for the day was done.
Meanwhile later that evening.
Miaka saw the whole thing and went to a covered area by a pond to think. She hated Nuriko for doing that to Kagome and for hogging Tamahome. but hoping she was ok she knew all about the marking on her back. Hearing someone crawl towards her, she saw Tamahome nearing her and still covered in bandages inching to her like a angry worm,
"Tamahome, what're you doing here? I thought you were supposed to be with Nuriko," asked Miaka
She helped him get out of those irritating bonds. When he was free, Tamahome stood up and faced Miaka who was sitting on the floor with her back facing him not wanting him to see her sadness.
"I escaped when she went out." said Tamahome
"I thought you liked her." said Miaka
"I can never like a girl like that. She gets on my nerves." said Tamahome
"Shame. You make a beautiful couple," said Miaka sadly
There was a moment of silence before they started to talk again. the two of them didn't even notice the people watching them from where they sat and stood. well two of them where watching Kagome sitting in a tree.
"Do you know what you're saying? Do you really think that?" asked Tamahome
Miaka hugged her knees tighter towards her as she heard the hurt in his voice. It was like she offended him. She replied lowly, but loud enough for him to hear, Miaka heard his footsteps as he started to leave. She panicked. She didn't want him to leave just like that. She wanted him to reassure her that everything will be all right and that he'll be there. For her. Not thinking clearly, Miaka stood abruptly and aggravated the gash on her thigh,
"Tama-!" cried Miaka
Miaka face planted the ground hard. she was hoping tamahome comes back and help her like a gentlemen would. Kagome shook her head the girl needed some help in the flair of dramatics.
"You dope. You know you shouldn't move like that. Come on. Let me re-bandage it for you." said Tamahome
Helping her sit on the railing and stretch out her injured leg, he fixed the bandages with the left over bandeges that he was bound with. he couldnt even believe she sucked his cock with out letting him know.
"Hold still." ordered Tamahome
Miaka was mentally thanking whatever gods listened to her and smiled as Tamahome took great care of her leg. while king kai and the supreme kai and elder kai was giving her a thumbs up. Unknown to them, they had an audience. Well, three, actually. Nuriko was listening to them behind a tree and Kagome was watching them from the tree she was in with a small smile on her face. hotohori wondered where she went when he woke up and found her in a tree.
to be continued