I can't believe I got so many reviews for the first chapter. I luv you people! I'm soooooooooo happy right now 'cause I expected no one to review 'cause most of you have probably already read this and stuff, but I got so many! I luv you! So basically, I got extremely happy 'cause I went to Wonderland and had an awesome time getting hyper on cotton candy and then I got home and found all these reviews! Yes, this chapter is…well, I'll just let you read…

Reader's response:

Xo Kurai oX: Um…I don't think it mentioned her mother in this chapter, but yes, it is her adoptive parents and stuff.

Mint Drop: Glad you liked it! Yeah, I know what you mean. I remember what I wrote for the last beginning, and this one was much more descriptive.

Shizuka-kage: I know! LOL; poor you. Depression stinks, especially if it's about a story. I just wanted to get the story back on the track it was before it got deleted so I got working. LOL; (throws a party) yay! No grammar mistakes. I think that's a first. You and your perfectionist ways. (shakes head)

Mari Youma: Of course I'll keep Akai and the tam-thing stuff. It was comic relief. There's Akai in this chapter, just to tell you. Really?... I dunno about that rule, but whatever. Glad you like the story! (grins happily)

Chibi-face: It didn't delete my account; it just deleted the story and froze my account. Ooh; really? I figured since technically, Miaka and Taka are MUCH older in this one, Mayo wouldn't be in the school anymore so it wouldn't make any sense. I think Miaka and Taka will be about…35 or so in this story, so Mayo would be in her late twenties, and she wouldn't still be in high school and stuff, so I had to take her out. Hm…I'll be sure to use that suggestion. Sounds like a good idea, though I doubt I'll need it until I get to the Byakko group 'cause that's when the characters just seem to pile up.

Dark Priestess Kodachi: I reviewed your new story and explained stuff about your character, so read that and you'll know.

Anime: Taka IS an old croak. He doesn't SEEM like one. He IS one. I hate Taka. And yes, Keikomi is a gothic type person. I can't help it; it's just the way I imagined her to start with, so she'll be like that. Besides, I pretty much dress all in black and stuff like her anyway so it's just easier this way. I would update Celestial Wars once I figure out what I should have happen next…give me suggestions. I might use them.

Saturnsaturn: I KNOW! I had 64 chapters last time! And they took it down! It pissed me off to no end! Glad you still like it! (grins happily)

Aderine no miko: I'll try my best.

Mtgranola: Yep. Taka and Miaka bashing rocks. There'll be plenty more, believe me. And be prepared for more insanity, considering it's hot, it's summer and I'm bored. There'll be so much more insanity than usual, I can promise you that.

Fallenstar89: congratulations. You're officially the first reviewer for this story. Aren't you proud? And yes, eyeliner is fun. Linkin park rocks. Their songs are so good and pizzaaaa…I want pizza. All I get around here these days is rice. And that's it. I need proper junk food. (sigh) oh well…maybe I'll raid Kristen's fridge the next time I go to her house.

ON WITH CHAPTER TWO!

Keikomi looked around and wondered where exactly in hell she was. This had to be hell, she decided. Well, at least her version of hell. Everything was so damn pastel colored with floating little bubbles and giggling voices kept erupting around her. So damn…yep, she decided, this was definitely hell. And now she wanted out. Wondering if there was a way to get out of this way-too-happy-and-colorful hell and into the burning, fiery, painful inferno she had always been told she'd go to, she stood up and was interrupted by a stern voice telling her to sit down. She turned and saw an old woman…floating.

"Well, at least you aren't making comments about my face" she retorted, "Finally, someone who has self control" she peered at Keikomi, "Strange. From experience, most of those who arrive here usually pass out first. Guess they were right in choosing you"

"What the hell are you talking about?"

"Tell me, what is your name?"

"I don't see why I should tell you my name when I don't know yours either"

The woman chuckled with amusement, "Well, you certainly have the suspicion that the priestesses lacked, which led them to be tricked so easily"

"I'll take that as a compliment. You still haven't told me your name"

"I am Taiitsu-kun" the old woman said, peering at the raven haired teenager again, "Now; it is your turn to tell me your name"

"Keikomi"

"Well, Keikomi, I suppose you are wondering what you are doing here in my home"

"This is your home? I thought it was hell"

"Why would you think that?"

"Um…no reason" Keikomi said, raising her eyes to the ceiling to avoid the glare that Taiitsu-kun gave her, "So…why am I here again?...where is here anyways?"

"This is Mt. Taikyoku and if you promise to me that you won't scream my hearing out, I'll tell you exactly where that is"

Keikomi simply nodded.

"You are in an entirely different world from your own and you have been brought here by the four gods, Genbu, Byakko, Seiryuu and Suzaku to serve as their Warrior and help gather the seven warriors of each god, plus the four priestesses and summon the gods before it is too late"

Silence greeted her statement and Taiitsu-kun looked and found that the girl was staring at her like she had suddenly grown five extra heads and was wearing bright neon pink. Taiitsu-kun shook her head. This would take a long time…

After at least a half hour, she had finally managed to convince Keikomi that what she was talking about was true and she was now getting into the prophecy that she was to fulfill.

"A long time ago, a prophecy was made. In times of danger, in which even the priestess could not overcome herself, all four priestesses will arrive in this world. To bring them all into this world, another girl will come. She will be the Warrior of the Four Gods and will bring all the warriors together for the summoning ceremony…" Taiitsu-kun finished, "There is more, actually, but by law of the Four Gods, I'm not allowed to reveal it"

"So…as the warrior…" Keikomi started.

"Yes?" Taiitsu-kun asked.

"Do I get any weapons?"

Taiitsu-kun sighed and snapped her fingers. A long handled glaive appeared in front of Keikomi, who instinctively grabbed it. The old woman snapped her fingers again and a couple of small daggers and a scythe appeared, "There; enough for you?"

"Yes!" Keikomi said happily. Taiitsu-kun waved her hands over the weapons and they immediately began to shrink until they were the size of a small pebble and hung from silver chains, "They will go back to their original size when you have need of them" she said and then, snapped her fingers again. Keikomi cursed when she felt that same familiar falling sensation that she had grown to loathe. Damn it; why was she always falling in this world?

If anyone was actually around, all they would hear was the angry and violent swearing done by a single black haired girl but seeing as no one was around with the exception of the forest animals, nobody paid any mind.

Eventually, the swearing stopped and the girl sat on a rock. She appeared to be brooding and as she did, she let out one loud yell, "GODDAMNIT!" she shouted as loud as she could and the animals scampered away quickly.

"What inappropriate language for a girl" a voice said.

"Mind your own business" Keikomi answered without looking up to see who it was. Then, as if realizing that she was supposed to be alone in the forest, she looked around and saw no one. In fact, all she saw was a large shape heading…straight for her! She ducked quickly and watched with amusement as the shape crashed into a nearby tree. Then, she headed for it and poked at the fiery red bird that lay on the ground, looking quite undignified.

"The pain" the bird said in an overdramatic voice.

Though she was overcome with surprise that the bird could actually talk, Keikomi smirked and held it up in the air by the tip of its right wing, "Well, that is what you usually get when you crash head first into a tree"

"Shut up. You people from the other world talk too much"

"Well, fine; I guess if I talk too much…" she made to drop it but got a, "Nooo! Don't!"

"Well then…what the hell are you?" she poked at its stomach.

"The name is Akai and I have been sent by Suzaku to aid you help find the Suzaku warriors"

"Suzaku sent a flaming chicken to help me?"

"Yes, he sent a – hey! I'm not a flaming chicken! I'm a phoenix, one of the most trusted animals in Suzaku's court!"

"You sure don't look like it"

"Why you…"

Keikomi pulled something out of her pocket and said in a mocking voice, "Akai want a cracker?"

"Yes, that'd be quite nice – I mean, NO! I don't want a cracker!"

"You sure?" Keikomi grinned when she saw that Akai was eyeing the cracker with interest in his eyes, "You really really sure?"

"…maybe I'll take it" Akai said grudgingly, "But only 'cause I don't want to be rude"

"Suuureee" she answered in a disbelieving voice, "And I'm going to Heaven"

If it was possible for a bird to roll its eyes, Akai did it and glanced up at the sky, "Oh, why oh why, do I have to work with you"

"I share the same sentiments" Keikomi mumbled, "Why the hell do I have to work with a flaming chicken?"

"I'm a phoenix, damnit!"

"Suuureee you are"

"Just go that way, you idiotic girl. We're going to the capital"

"Hey!"

And it would have been nice to say that Akai and Keikomi worked out their differences and didn't argue for the whole time they made their way to the capital, but that would be hoping for too much. They argued the entire way to the bustling city and Keikomi was just about ready to strangle the bird, while Akai looked ready to hope that it was time for him to burst into flames so that he could take pleasure in burning the Warrior. But, then again, we can't all get what we want, can we?

RANDOM NOTE: Silver Pain does not take responsibility for insanity, randomness, disturbing flaming chickens that reside in Ancient China or heart attacks given by Taka. Come to think of it, Silver Pain will probably be soon sent to an asylum for insanity soon anyways. Visit me there.