Chapter 7
Miaka was surrounded by her three warriors. Tamahome worried over her incessantly, irritating a certain crossdresser. Hotohori kept shifting his gaze between the unconscious females. while Nappa, Radtiz and Inu no taisho eye twitched in annoyance. He felt so torn between fretting over Miaka and Kagome. Nuriko could not bear the tense atmosphere any longer and twitched in annoyance,
"Will you morons stop your staring and look away! I need to examine both of them thoroughly." growled Nuriko
The two sayiens flinched even the great demon lord did as well. something about angry drag queens can make you fear for your life when they where angry. while Hotohori looked over to the three new people.
"Now, why do we need to look-?" asked Raditz
Raditze was cut off by Nuriko bonking him on the head he rubbed his head in annoyance. evil cross dresser. while he huffed and crossed his arms. he was just protecting the princess to their race thats all.
"You idiot! even though I don;t know who the three of you are. I can't do my job with you breathing over my neck. Besides, I'll have to remove their clothes to treat them properly. I don't think it's a good idea to undress them with you, men, watching." growled Nuriko
The other men grumbled and turned their backs to Nuriko so he would be able to do his job. while the three new people talked with hotohori and Tamahome so they could know each other. When the two turned away, Nuriko unbuttoned Miaka's blouse. Seeing the wound, he immediately ripped off part of his sleeve and began to wrap the girl's chest, trying to stop the bleeding. When he was done, he moved to Kagome's wounds. Eyes widened at the sight. Blood trailed down her face drenched most of her clothes. There were bruises, broken bones, puncture wounds and other form of wounds and claw marks?
'What did this girl get herself into?' thought Nuriko
Nuriko kept tearing pieces of his clothing but they didn't seem to help. Even Miaka kept bleeding. At this rate, they were going to die of blood loss. his hand brushed his Kagome face knowing that he would be broken if he and hotohori lost her.
"We have to do something! Their blood keeps pouring out." said Nuriko
The two warriors along with the two sayien warriors and the demon lord and nekko were by his side in an instant. Now that their clothes have been moved, it was clear to the both of them just how severe the situation was. Tamahome caressed Miaka's head and cursed under his breath while the Emperor gently took his Kagome's hand in his. while the sayien worries and inu no taisho was at her side as well. How could they have let this happen? They were supposed to protect them. Not the other way around!Taking the broken plate piece from Miaka's hands, Tamahome aimed it at his heart,
"I will give up my life if it means that they survive!" said Tamahome
Hotohori grasped his sword once again and readied to cut his wrist. while Inu no taisho was going to use his claws. and the sayiens was using a low energy blast.
"I will spill every drop of blood in this body to save them!" cried Hotohori
"If it would save my adopted pup I will give my blood to her!" said Inu no taisho
"We will give our blood to our prince Vegeta heir!" said Nappa and Radtiz
Simultaneously, Hotohori and Tamahome along with the demon lord and the two sayiens injured themselves and allowed their blood to drip on the two immobile females, hoping they would live they knew their lord vegeta would be broken if he lost his daughter. Nuriko watched and tried to stop himself from going into no movement from any of them, they started to panic. Frantically, they started to call out their names in hopes that they will hear their pleas. After a while of yelling, Miaka's hand seemed to twitch and then her eyes finally fluttered open and she smiled weakly at them,
Tamahome…Hotohori…Nuriko…Thanks." rasped Miaka
Miaka tried to sit up and groaned at the pain in her chest. After a few adjustments, she managed to sit up fully. Tamahome laid his hand on her shoulder, steadying her. As the other two fussed over miaka, Hotohori settled his eyes once more on Kagome who had Nappa and Radtiz and Inu no tasho with her/ She had not moved an inch and he began to fear the , there was an abrupt change of scenery. The trees and mountains were replaced with elegant, purple bubbles and a huge mountain with waterfalls adorning its sides. And, right in front of them, was a magnificent flight of stairs leading to one of the mountain tops.
"In honor of you and these three of your celestial warriors I shall tell you how to return to your own world."
Their gazes all turned to the shadowed figure resting on the stairs. The voice was old and rough as if belonging to an elderly woman. As the figure slowly walked nearer, they saw that it was indeed a small, old woman wearing rather extravagant yet elegant clothing. Her cheeks sagged and her pupils were beady, yet wise.
"It's…It's…It's…" mumbled Miaka
Miaka pointed with a shacky finger at the older woman. and Radtiz just figured out that was his youngest niece by the way she acted. his brother seemed to produce his brats with his brain cell's.
"The a ugly fat old Sand Witch!" cried Miaka
Radtiz whacked his niece in the head for what she had just blerted out. the elderly woman nodded her thanks knowing that he was her uncle. while Miaka glared at the man who smacked her.
"Do you want me to reopen your wound? Who are you calling the 'Sand Witch'?"
The old woman folded her arms in her clothes and looked at the rest of them. Then Nuriko was the first one to want to know if this was indeed the person they where searching for,
"Excuse me…uh…Are you Taiitsukun?" asked Nuriko
For some reason, they pictured the Great Sage quite differently. only her eyes softened when they landed on Kagome. it was something she would not hate. she was indeed her grandchild and she wanted her mate as well. that swords smith that left and never figured how to return.
"I am indeed the controller of this world…" said Taiitsukun
Taiitsukun turning to Hotohori who was one of her grandchilds mate she knew indeed who the other one was, Hotohori back was turned to her as if he didn't want to look at her.
"Hotohori, What are you doing?" asked Taiitsukun
Hotohori was covering his face as if he was disgusted by the sight of the elderly woman before him. while the others watched him with a arched brow in wonder what the hell the man was doing.
"I…I don't like looking at ugly things!" said Hotohori
Taiitsukun mercilessly hit him on the head with a big mallet she pulled from nowhere. while Nappa and Radtiz laughed and pointed at others sweat-dropped at the scene, Getting to more important issues,
"Aside from Nuriko, all of you are severely injured, especially my grandchild." said Taiitsukun
Taiitsukun floated over to her grandchild and kissed her forehead feeling guilty for what she had to put her through to test her to see if it was indeed who she was. she waited so long to meet her grandchild. The previous gloom began to hover over the group once more as they were reminded that Kagome had yet to wake up.
"I wanted to test how far you will go for the sake of each other. And I see that you care deeply for your priestesses and them, for their warriors. my grandchild however, has far surpassed my expectations as i expected. Come, you all need immediate treatment."said Taiitsukun
"Test…? You mean, that…other me…" asked Miaka
Taiitsukun only nodded but felt guilty from what she put her grandchild through though it seemed that she did well but it made her sad to put her in the same placw the ones who had harmed her.
"Yes, those shadows were Kaioshin spells."said Taiitsukun
"'Shadows'? There were more of them?" asked Miaka.
Miaka wondered what in the world her sisterly friend went through to make her look the way she looked. and so did the others as well. even the newly alive ones as well wanted to know they never got to see it.
"my grandchild. She also faced her shadow. and the shadows of the ones who harmed her. along with the dark lord, frieza and cell." said Taiitsukun
the two sayiens and inu no taisho growled along with hotohori. how could this woman done this to her own flesh and blood. even though it was a test it was wrong. Taiitsukun put her hands in front of her face and with an invisible force she magically placed the group on some sort of thin, yet sturdy, material. Startling those who were awake, the sage lifted them high up in the air. Kagome was safely in Hotohori's arms while nappa radtiz along with the demon lord and thenekko and Nuriko. Tamahome was busy attending to transportation took them higher and higher until they were gliding over a few waterfalls and those weird bubbles. Soon, they were able to see Taiitsukun's palace. Miaka marveled at the sight before them
"It's…amazing… This is so cool!" chiirped Miaka
"I can tell your my niece by the way you act brat. your to much like my dear brother." said Radtiz
Miaka blinked and wondered what in the world he meant. by that then it hit her this was her uncle Radtiz. she was happy to finally have met him and happy he changed for the better.
"So this is Mt. Taikyoku…" asked Hotohori
hKtohori kept his eyes on the scenery as made sure his beloved wont fall over the side. it seemed the whole carpert fitted them all on it perfectly. shocking he enough with how hise Nappa was.
"I hope we don't fall off on the way!" cried Nuriko
nuriko was stuck by nappa who was arching a brow at her. he was singling ghost nappa for some odd reason. while radtiz whacked him for being annoying.
"Only chosen people are allowed to come or actually see this place. So if an evil-hearted person were to venture this far, the mountain would not show itself to them and they would only see a rocky mountain." said Taiitsukun
They continued on their way to her palace so they could all be healed and send Miaka back home. and for her to bring the others back to this place so they could join them.
Meanwhile a little while later
They finally made it into the palace as they looked around beside Kagome since she was still zonked out and wasnt able to enjoy what was around her just yet. while Hotohori kissed her forehead.
"First, we need to treat those wounds. Nyan-nyan!" said Taiitsukun
Numerous pink bubbles emerged from a dark part of the room at Taiitsukun's call. They floated shortly before popping to reveal green-haired children in reddish garments. Hotohori, Tamahome, Miaka and Nuriko and the others watched in wonder. The little girls landed softly in front of Taiitsukun with big smiles on their faces. The sage nodded in the direction of the group.
"Treat their wounds immediately." ordered Taiitsukun
"Yes, ma'am!"
At once, they ran over to the group and chanted as they went to the person they where going to work with. while Nuriko looked like she wanted to hug one of them to ran their hands over the wounds and then started dragging Miaka away. Before she disappeared, the girl said over her shoulder,
"Taiitsukun, treat Kagome and the others before me please…" pleaded Miaka
"Quit your whining, Miaka and just go. We'll be fine…" growled Kagome
"yep that is Vegeta daughter." said Nappa
Kagome flipped them the bird. as they chuckled at the way she and her father acted. Kagome rolled her eyes from the moron. well it was what her father always called and the others turned their head to Kagome. She was finally awake. A hand placed itself on the Emperor's chest, signaling him to put her down now. Hesitantly, he obeyed and set her gently on the floor. Her wounds seemed less threatening then they previously were, but he was still unsure. Miaka's eyes widened as she was about to lunge at her friend, but the Nyan-nyans held her tightly, keeping the protesting girl away. Kagome shook her head and smiled. as they where all prepared to go and get ready to heal miaka.
Meanwhile a little while later
Kagome came out looking like she was clean. Hotohori went over and held her from around her waist while Tsmiled knowing she was finally happy and will indeed marry them while they where here.
"The method of returning to your own world is rather difficult and dangerous because all of you are too weak to even try." explained Taiitsukun
"I want to go home soon though." Then, she suddenly exclaimed, "Ah! I have an entrance exam to take!" said Miaka
Miaka was all up in Taiitsukun face. Radtiz yanked her back so she was not being rude to the old woman. while Miaka glared at her uncle for yanking her back like that.
"Your face is becoming pale from your blood loss. In your condition you could barely survive the process!I will transfer your blood to Miaka's wound through these spheres. Miaka, ready yourself This will be painful for the three of you, but bear with i" said Taiitsukun
And from all their wounds, blood gushed out and their faces were marred with pain and agony. Kagome remained silent and merely winced from time to time. It was a good thing that Taiitsukun let her wear her robe during all of this or else she would lose it. Kagome kept focusing on helping her friend that she was able to ignore most of the pain. Miaka watched as their faces contorted in the pain. She felt so guilty that they were doing all this, just for her. Then she heard heartbeats. Looking down at herself, she felt warm and noticed that her wound was closing almost instantly.
'I see…Their blood…It's their power I feel…I'm becoming one with the three of them…' thought Miaka
"All right. That's enough," said Taiitsukun
Taiitsukun lowered the spheres and released the four of them. Turning to the three behind the Suzaku no Miko, she quirked her dry lips. as taiitsukun was ready to send the girl back to the other world.
meanwhile a hour later
They all sat before Taiitsukun readt to head what they needed to do to send miaka back. she was given something to have everyone teleport back and forth betweeen worlds since the riddle was gone.
"Now that you are well, I shall tell you how to get home." said Taiitsukun
"Yes, ma'am!" chirped Miaka
The sage ordered them to make a formation similar to the one they did earlier. They seated themselves with Miaka in front of them behind her so they could get their orders.
"Do you understand, Priestess of Suzaku? You've been in this world for too long and opening a path for you to return will not be as easy as when you first came here." said Taiitsukun
"'Opening the paths'?" asked Miaka
"The path that connects your world with this one. At first, your strong will alone would've been able to take you home." said Taiitsukin
"But what should I do now?" asked Miaka
Miaka clutched the hem of her school uniform so she was able to let what the old woman sink in and wondered what I all meant. she knew the riddle was gone,
"There is something connecting both of our worlds," said Taiitsukun
"Something that is present in this world and your own…" said Miaka
Kagome knew what it was it but she wanted miaka to find out herself. taiitsukun eyes show her pride in her grandchild she knew she knew what she had said and she also knew she was the one who made the riddle disappear.
Meanwhile with Yui
"'Something that is present in this world and your own…'?" Yui then realized…the uniforms…
meanwhile with the others
"Yui's… and my…school uniforms!"
Meanwhile with Yui
"Of course! That's why everything that to them while wearing the uniforms happen to me! That's why Kagome's wounds didn't affect me now.
Meanwhilw with the others
kagome smiled at her sisterly friend at finally gotten what the old sage had said. while miaka looked waiting to see what she needed to do next. and what is the next set of orders.
"And it also requires a connection via strong feelings and emotions for you to be able to go home." said Taiitsukun
"Connection of strong feeling…" thought Miaka
Suddenly, she heard Yui's voice calling out to her kagome heard it as well. she smiled at the way yui was putting herself into sending miaka back. but then again she felt uneasy that something might happen.
"Miaka! I'm right here! Come back, Miaka!" cried yui
Miaka closed her eyes for a moment before opening them to reveal her determination. she was ready to go back and bring the others to this world. she was ready to be strong and brave.
"We are connected…Me and Yui! Strongly! Deeply!" said Miaka
"In truth it would be an easy matter to return you to your world with the power of all the Suzaku Warriors. Tamahome, Hotohori and Nuriko along with kagome and the other three… your power may not be enough. Aside from Nuriko, all of you are injured." said Taiitsukun
The others where ready and prepared to put their all to send Miaka back. while Taiitsukun seen that they where ready for the next task and orders. and she thought it wuld be hard but it seem not.
"All right. All of you sit around the Priestess of Suzaku and we shall begin. Concentrate your life force into the Priestess of Suzaku. Miaka, picture you're world inside your heart. Focus everything you have on it! Feel the life energy of your friends and take it in your body." ordered Taiitsukun
They all did as they where told and say around miaka and was pushing all their powers inside of miaka. while she was having a hard time concentraiting on what needed to be done. Miaka felt very unsure and scared. The mere thought of leaving them all behind, made her rethink her decision to go home.
"Miaka, you can do this. You'll be fine…" whispered Kagome
Kagome kept her eyes closed like all the others and proceeded to concentrate. A lightning bolt of some kind hit Miaka and made her shudder from the force that i was when it hit.
"You fool! Concentrate and don't let your mind wander. If you do, you may end up flying between the dimensions for all eternity!" scolded Taiitsukun.
"It's no use! I just end up thinking about everyone here!" cried Miaka.
"You idiot! When I say you come back, you come back!" There it was again. Yui! "Your mother and brother will be worried about you and…Haven't the two of us been together since kindergarten!" Memories flashed through Yui's mind as she stared eagerly at the book,
"Didn't you say that we'd enter that school together!?" Yui was on the brink of tears as she tried to make a connection with Miaka.
"We'll go together…We'll pass the exams TOGETHER!"
Miaka remembered all the years she spent with Yui as the blonde's voice tried to cross over to her. Feeling the energy of the others flowing into her, Miaka thought of her home and what she needed to do.
'I'm going home! I'm going back to where they all are! Back to my world!'
Everybody's concentration seemed to be working as Taiitsukun started to glow a thin sheet of red. All the others had their brows creased together as they meditated. not even knowing she left.
"MIAKA!"
'I'm going home!' thought Miaka
A familiar red light engulfed the Priestess of Suzaku and then she was gone… After a while, everyone opened their eyes and looked around. Miaka had disappeared. Hotohori turned to see tears run freely down Kagome's face. Everybody seemed to notice it, but remained silent. Kagome closed her eyes and clutched her chest and pasted out. hotohori kissed her forehead and left to the room that was given to them for their stay.
to be continued