Ello! Ok so i apologize for the late update! It's because i have very high expectation's for this story and have had to rewrite so much of this chapter cuz i didnt like it...oi its sad...lol. yah so that's why it took forever. i'm picky with this story and only post it until im satisfied. so a lot of hardwork went into this! I hope you enjoy!!!

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-Chapter 2-

I had concealed myself in shadow. I took comfort in the darkness that wrapped around me protecting me from whatever was coming. Although I whispered a second verse in a tongue not known to men and soon appeared in another cloud of utter blackness but I knew that here was different then from where I was before.

So I stepped forward my right hand in front of me and waved it slightly from the left to the right quickly and in so doing allowed myself to leave my abode. I stepped forward into what seemed nothing to most human eyes but instead everything came into sight and I moved away from a tree's shadow and into another section of the forest that bordered a small town.

I smiled in spite of myself and walked slowly into the marketplace. Scents of herbs and fresh cooking filled the air about me and the noise of the bustling crowd roared. But I was silently apart of this mob of consumers and made my way through to some vendors.

My first stop was a small tent. I opened the flap and stepped in feeling the quick coolness as the air returned to me and the pressure of the people was gone. But I was immediately bombarded by a small saleswoman. She was small, and not very petite I might add, her hair fell softly to her shoulders in delicate curls and wisps. Her green eyes shined at me brightly and her smile was warm and welcoming.

"My, my." She said a small laugh at my appearance. "Could I perhaps interest you in some of the lovely outfits we offer?" She asked raising a hand to show the store's contents. "I'm sure I have something perfect for a young and beautiful traveler like you." She offered with flattery hoping to coax me. And to my own disapproval I nodded slightly just a faint smile gracing my own lips at the lady's smooth words.

I found myself whisked away once again but this time not by shadow but by a small hand that led the way deeper into the store. The young lady paused and looked at the folded clothes already having one in mind I guess. For when she saw the one she sought her smile grew, if that's possible, and she quickly reached out two small hands to pick up delicately the outfit. Its design still lay shrouded in the folds that were done so neatly and the care was seen through it.

"This I think you will enjoy!" The woman said now turning to face me.

I raised an eyebrow. At first appearance it seemed a little…ordinary? Why did she seem to be so excited in this particular outfit? The answer came as she undid the folds. My slender silver eyes widened at that décor of the simple yet elegant design. The outfit had durable yet light and comfortable material, the color as black as the shadows in which I concealed myself. It then came to a long sleeve shirt that matched the pants the sleeves snug for sufficiency. But over this black long sleeved shirt was a deep red shirt that contradicted the other accessories as it was larger fitting and loose for movement. It had one Chinese knot at the neck but it was what was upon the red shirt was that of which caught my interest. In what appeared to be the fire of the red emerged a black phoenix in all its glory.

"How much?" I asked softly turning my eyes off of the outfit and to the small sales lady. After she told me the price I paid simply for the outfit it not being any where near the cost I would have held it. I figured…in the land of Konan such things were expected to appear. But I placed the refolded outfit into my black pack. "Do you have anything else you wish to show me?" I asked.

After a little viewing I purchased another outfit. This one was simple and meant more for my ordinary travels. It was pure black but with a silver ribbon to tie about the waste and three silver Chinese knots at the top a pair of small black shoes was purchased with this. I thanked the store owner and departed.

As soon as I opened the flap to the tent I was once again reminded of the bustling marketplace but I seemed not too disturbed. I just watched as I walked about on my own path watching simple families exchange goods and couples walk about the streets and young children running about. I looked up at the sky to see dusk beginning to hang over and realized that the sun was already setting casting its golden rays about the people before the moon took over once again.

My next stop brought me to a cooking stand where the cooks seemed to also be performers. Their fire's rising high and the skillets danced dangerously above the lick of the flames to cook its contents to the desired perfection filling the market with scents to dazzle. Quickly as if in dance the spices were thrown in and the sound of sizzling made any man's mouth water. I noticed that they also had some of their provisions that were sealed and wrapped meant for travel. It is with out a great need for explanation that I purchased many of these along with a warm dinner. I carried my divine dinner about the clearing streets.

I exited the next street and set up a light camp on the outskirts under the trees that basked in the stars twinkling glow. Most people would have feared sleeping on the edge of a wood for what may lurk in the shadows…but such fears were not meant for me…it was meant for the people who dared to disturb me in the shadows.

I set up a brisk little fire not more then a foot high. Just enough to cast a little glow about me and I ate my dinner in the usual silence. My taste buds soaring to greater heights with each bite from the explosions of the spices from the food I had been served.

After I ate my fill I took from my bag a light blanket and spread it out under the great tree I resided by. I rested back relaxing and welcoming the cool breeze that caressed my face. I thought about all I had done today and the different people I had met and seen in the marketplace. I smiled slightly, just a little mind you, but I thought slightly pleased, 'These…are my people…' I thought of how I represented Suzaku and all of Konan. They were my people. With this thought silver shining eyes like the stars above me past the tree tops fell lightly closed and rested this way drifting me off into a peaceful sleep.

Chichiri searched the plains of Konan in a fruitless attempt. He had great cause of his reasons in his desperate search and pushed it to the limit until Tai Yi Jun her self commanded that he go to his priestess and…now. He seemed upset by the command but immediately was off and seemed just in time to save the Suzaku no miko from the Kuto assassins.

I had wandered around the country of Konan for quite some time now. With realization of them being my people I was curious to see the many different types. And so I spent my time trying different cosines and studying the people that bustled about the streets in the marketplace.

During my travels I tried to resist the natural pull to follow after the others. I knew where they were…and even against my will I prayed rigorously for their safety. But it came to a point…where I could handle it…no longer. I disappeared into my realm of darkness and shadow and upon my arrival in the new area I felt the tension build and eyes turn to face me.

I elegantly stepped out of a nearby shadow. Screams had arisen into the air as onslaughts of arrows were to be showered upon innocent people. My sleek eyes narrowed and the trace of anger flashed across them dangerously.

"What the hell?!" cried a man with purple hair upon a horse nearby.

I raised my hand swiftly and the arrows were enveloped into a shadow of darkness and with the close of my hand they vanished. I released a small breath, content and in no exact hurry to depart. I felt some of the chosen about me I even felt…her and knew where she was.

Chichiri had just pulled Miaka into safety and as his thanks he was bit in the hand by a rowdy teenage girl. "OW! That hurt no da!" Chichiri complained blowing on his hand lightly in hopes of removing the sting. 'This is the priestess….?!' He asked mentally sighing.

But he heard the commotion and then saw another life force coming towards them. The one that really distracted him though…was the all too familiar power he had sought was only a few paces away. He leapt up seeing a man come running towards Miaka ready to beat him if necessary but Chichiri dashed into the clearing knowing the priestess was safe. He arrived to see Kuragari standing about two steps in front of him.

I sensed Chichiri. Now having a chi I could connect to his name. I turned in his direction sliver eyes softening their metallic ice for a second. I took in his appearance. A simple monk so it seemed although he wore a mask. The mask explained half of my questions for me.

"Kuragari!" He whispered in shock and took a step towards me in my direction.

"I am sorry Chichiri…" I whispered back as I took a step as well but mine was back away from him.

"No wait!!" He yelled rushing towards me. To hear him call for me was heart braking but I moved my hand as if to block and with that shadows burst and encased me into their enclosure hiding me once again from the world. But Chichiri was determined and used his own spells to teleport off trying to find me once again.

I caused the Suzaku Seven that had been gathered thus far great turmoil and confusion. I knew so because I kept watchful tabs on them twenty four seven. Not that they noticed I was there mind you. But I played a silent role. Everything they encountered they could handle. I saw it…and knew it and Chichiri seemed to like playing my disappearing act as well. But he quickly joined the others. I looked at each of them one night as they slept. Nuriko, Hotohori, Chichiri, and then Tamahome had taken off in Kuto. I silently cursed.

I knew they had given him a drug which clouded my own head and thoughts…I could barely keep track of where his chi remained. But there…in that palace resided someone else with enormous chi a man I learned was named Nakago. Little did I know that he would be the least of my problems in the days to come.

I awoke in the tree I had slept in the night before. Although I looked down and smiled to see Chichiri sitting there fishing even though he knew that the pond, located next to this tree, contained no fish with in it. I found it ironic though that he was still looking for me and here I was above his head…not that he could tell.

The only problem was that just waking up makes you…not as graceful as you would like to be. This created a problem for me…a major problem. Seeing as that I moved to leave the tree and instead fell out of it. I screamed startled and landed right on top of poor Chichiri who was definitely not prepared for someone to land on top of him let alone for that someone to be me.

"K-Kura-" Chichiri stuttered and was about to say my whole name until I shushed him.

"Kura is good thanks," I said winking playfully and rolled off of him. "Sorry about falling on you…." I said dusting myself off. "That's what I get though for sleeping in trees…." I mumbled upset to myself.

Chichiri just remained gawking for a few more seconds. "Wait! Aren't you going to stay?!" Chichiri yelled as he jumped up and actually had the nerve to grab my hand.

"Uh…." I said nervously and tugged on my hand as a hint to let go. Too bad Chichiri was obviously not very good at picking up hints.

"You can't seriously leave!!" He said pleadingly as his hand tightened around mine.

"Chichiri…." I said coolly…you need to let go of my hand…." I said with another slight tug.

"But you'll leave." He said disappointingly and looking surprisingly very upset with that thought.

"Well yah." I said rolling my eyes but then quickly added, "Chichiri I gotta hurry! They're leaving!" I said tugging a little more hard and sounding a little more determined. He looked at me confused wondering who I was referring too. "The priestess! And there's people coming you idiot! Hurry up and change back into the emperor!" I said in a whisper but in more of a demand form.

This seemed to click in his head and he quickly poofed himself back into the emperor's form. That was when I tugged my hand away. "See ya Chichiri!" I said saluting him and laughing to myself as I grinned and fell back into a cloud of shadow that embraced me warm fully. From the shadows I followed the Suzaku people. I even changed into my little traveling attire and went into the inn that they had stopped in. I sat down at a table not too far from there's.

'Imbeciles…don't even realize there are bandits in here….' I told myself scolding them as I pretended to be waiting for some food even though none was coming. I leaned back in my seat and watched them out of the corner of my eye.

"Miaka…" Nuriko whispered as he looked at the priestess. "Something weird is going on in here….people are watching us…." He said motioning to some of the bandits. He didn't even notice that the food was being placed onto the table or the fact that Miaka was inhaling it like there was no tomorrow.

I now openly faced the eighth wonder of the world, the priestess and her unnatural talent of 'eating' food, with my mouth gaping and eyes widened. Which wasn't a very classy thing for me to do but I want to see someone who couldn't behave that way when watching her 'eat' like that for the first time. My concentration though was suddenly snapped as Nuriko shouted out, "Miaka don't eat that!!!"

"Too late…" I sighed as I saw the plates bare and sparkling clean. What happened next though startled even me. The bandits had attacked…just like I thought. Nuriko fought off the bandits…just like I thought. Hotohori came to the rescue….just like I thought…I saved the Suzaku no Miko….not on my agenda. I held the Priestess with one arm around her and she was kind of slumping.

"Miaka!!!" both Hotohori and Nuriko had yelled out.

"Ado." I said mysteriously and waved a hand my eyes flashing coyly and I had a smirk on as I was inhaled by my shadows. Another thing that I hadn't planned on was Miaka waking up in my realm.

A piercing scream, totally unnatural for something that size, emitted from her mouth. "AH! SHUT UP!!!" I yelled back at her glaring and even she could see the warning as my silver eyes flashed off of some unknown light source.

"W-who are you!?" She asked stumbling over every word.

I smiled down at this girl surprising myself I answered although not very pleasantly, "I am the guardian of Suzaku…"

She gasped and her eyes widened while my smirk grew. "Y-you're the woman…the mistress of shadow! The one that Tai Yi Jun told us of! Oh! You have to come with us!!! You're part of our group! You serve Suzaku!" She rambled.

"Little girl…." I said distastefully. "I am going…no where with you." I said my voice dripping with icy venom.

She looked at me indignantly at being called a little girl but didn't mention it as she said, "So…what do I have to do to earn your respect?" She asked.

"You….would have to be able to bring back the dead. Because of you and your damn legend…." I said not finishing the sentence. She didn't need to know…all she should know was that it was her fault that my dear brother was dead.

She looked dumbfounded and at a loss of what to do. "Th-Thank you. For saving me." She muttered more quietly after my shut down.

I scowled, "Are you so sure I saved you?" I asked jestingly.

"Yes." She said confidently causing my eyes to narrow at her. How dare she speak that way to me!?

"Do you know where you are?" I asked spitefully.

"No." She whispered her confidence dwindling slightly.

"You are in my realm. A realm of shadows. Something soft…but something that could slice you into millions of pieces with in seconds and all I have to do is command it. And you will be dead priestess." I whispered in hypnotic eerie tone as my voice carried on like a divine goddess through the shadows that surrounded us.

"If you wanted to assassinate me…you would have already." Miaka said casually. "That's why I'm not afraid of dying here."

I looked at her for a moment then replied, "Maybe you aren't that big of an idiot after all." I smirked as I began walking and she followed close at my heels. "You should go back to them." I said as I waved my hand opening a portal.

"But wait!!" She yelled as she turned to grab me but her hand reached only for a shadow upon the ground and she was embraced by Hotohori and Nuriko. I…had vanished.

So what did you think? Did you enjoy it? I hope so...lol. n-n. yah but hopefully the next chapter wont take as long. no promises though lol. but hey the romance will start to kick in next chapter wink wink. lol yep cuz out fav bandit is entering next chapter! yay!

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