Sooo, I just found out this story has a follower. As it is, here's a new chapter to show how grateful I am for that.

DISCLAIMER: If I owned Fushigi Yuugi, Hotohori would be a woman, so that this annoying triangle that takes place in the first episodes would never happen!

A small sigh escaped Hisoka's lips as she entered the palace grounds. Business was going so well these days, that only now did she find time to act on her plan. Thank the Gods the guards were quick to let her enter at the mention of urgency for the Priestess.

Swiftly, she made her way to the Emperor's chambers. At least, that was the destination until she passed a certain corridor. A small crowd was gathered there, and while most people would stick their nose in to see what the commotion was about, she just ignored it. *Curiosity killed the cat, they say* she thought as she quickened her steps.

However, she had to go through them. As she reached the center, there were 3 people standing there. A girl with strange, soaking wet clothes, a guy with teal hair and a ... well, it looked like a stunningly beautiful woman, but Hisoka's eyes could see past that, thanks to her power as a Genbu Warrior.

All the attention now was on her. Great, just what she needed. Ignoring them, she continued walking, not a single trace of her annoyance showing on her face. Her eyes, however, betrayed her, as she unconsciously stared at the woman's chest, knowing there was nothing there.

The glint in those blue eyes went almost unnoticed by Nuriko. Almost. Who the hell was this guy? He observed him as he silently made his way, ignoring everything and everyone around him. His black hair was tied up with a blue ribbon, one that matched his deep blue eyes and pale complexion. He wore pants and a tight coat. He looked foreign, and the way he moved was full of confidence and some kind of grace.

*He knows* the cross-dresser gritted his teeth, referring to his secret. *How does he know?! *

Just as the stranger passed him, he caught a whiff of geranium, and wondered why would a guy smell so ... flowery. Grabbing the guy's collar, he stopped him just in time to question him "Hold it right there! Who are you? "

The guy turned slowly, and in a bored tone replied "Takahashi Hisoka. " . His voice was deep, but not at all manly.

"A Japanese? What are you doing here? "

Hisoka shrugged "None of your business. I want to talk to the Emperor, and I would like to be in his chambers before he goes to sleep, so let go. "

His facial expression hadn't changed at all, which only pissed Nuriko more. He twitched "Well, I'm Nuriko and you are not allowed to just wander in here. Especially when you look so ... gay, and are bound to try and seduce him! "

"Yeah, I've been told that before" Hisoka wasn't the least bit offended. "You are one of Suzaku's Warriors, then? Fine by me, I just needed a person of authority to bargain my services. The Emperor was the first that came to mind, seeing as I would gladly throttle the Priestess if it was her. "

Tamahome instinctively stepped in front of Miaka, which didn't escape Hisoka's eyes. She stared at them "Seeing as you just got in a defensive mode after I mentioned the Priestess, this girl must be her. Makes sense, her clothes are weird. "

"How ... ? " Miaka gaped at her.

"Such is my power as a Genbu Warrior. I am Urumiya, born under the star of the Roof Top. I can see through people, analyze them to their very core. "

"A Genbu Warrior? " Tamahome growled. "What does someone like you have to do with us? "

A small flicker of emotion showed as she glared at him "The God of the North Cardinal Point wants to atone for his previous mistakes and offers me, his warrior, to Suzaku's service. "

"That's great! " Miaka's face lit up.

"Hardly" Hisoka's face became cold, and so did her voice. "I'm not giving any of my services until I make sure my father is being well taken care of while I'm away with you people. "

"Your ... father? " the brunette blinked.

The black head nodded "He's a wandering merchant from Japan. I wish for him to stay in this palace as a guest during my absence. "

"Why didn't you say so earlier? " Miaka grinned and took off, leaving dust behind her.

Hisoka blinked at this "I ... definitely have to analyze her better. "

Tamahome patted her on the back "Don't worry about it, buddy. That's Miaka for you. " . To which Urumiya simply nodded.

Only Nuriko was standing aside, glaring holes at the Genbu Warrior - even though he probably knew but just chose to ignore it. An impending doom took over the purple head's mind. For he knew, that with Hisoka around, his secret was nowhere near safe ...

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"Stay the fuck away from my father. "

"Takahashi Hisoka, watch your language! You weren't born in the streets! "

Next Chapter: Urumiya's awakening

A little heads up. When Hisoka is referred to as "he", it means it's from a point of view other than her and her father, like Miaka's, Nuriko's or anyone else's.