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Chapter Thirty

She stared at the man in front of her. At first when she turned it seemed to be a bright red bird. Huge that seemed to hold fire at its will. But then she noticed it seemed to change to a human like form. She was stunned. The being was powerful but held the respect by bowing. She was stunned. The she realized who it was. Takari was stunned.

"You're the Phoenix god of the south Suzaku?" She asked after bowing to him. He laughed. Then grabbed her shoulder then chin lifting it to him. Nodding to her and smiled.

"Yes I am and I have come for my mate the day itself. For being a phoenix I can truly with stand the sun's heat and golden rays. You my mate are the day itself and are to be with me. I will wait till morning before leaving. I know how much your family will want to meet me." He said kissing her on the head. He also knew he was not the only one coming for her.

"Well I think the morning is coming soon. I have my powers coming back. Wait my brother wakes." She said and felt her brother running to her aide. Smiling at his rush. Thinking she is in trouble. Yaomi was running to help her. He had woken Inu Taisho and the rest of the family. Her gray hair blowing in the wind as it was blowing. Sensing her family coming. She leapt to the ground.

"I am in the gardens family. I can be found in my friends garden." She said and they came into view.

"Who is with you sis? I sensed great power." He said as his half dressed body came into view. His eyes glowing like normal. She laughed. But pointed to the enormous red and glowing phoenix. He lit the area with his light before turning to his human form.

"I am the power you sensed Yaomi and I am the one your sister will eventually be mated to. I hope anyway. I am one of two coming to take her hand. I am a god but which you have to figure out. But if I know this family you won't believe me. Nothing I do will prove it to you. The other coming will be a dragon. He is my rival." His wings on his back were spread. He sensed her powers coming forth. She would love to be with either but she knew already that this one is the one she would want. Her family would never believe her.

"Why did you not take her with you lord Suzaku?" asked Dawn bowing. Somehow she knew this was the real Phoenix god of the south.

"She would want to bid you fair well and I would not take her with out the okay of her father but I can tell he is not pleased yet. If he wishes to fight me…Seirryu please quit hiding she would love to see her other suitor." He said politely. They saw a eternally long blue dragon in the sky. They all thought Ryukotsei was long he had nothing on Seirryu.

Seirryu had long flowing blue hair he wore a beautiful blue kimono he also had a design of the ocean on it. His eyes a beautiful turquoise but she felt an aura that scared her and being near her his eyes held pain due to the type of power. He was for certain a dragon not for the sun. She felt the mix of darkness and holy energy and it was creepy. She didn't want to be near him at all.

Suzaku on the other hand had short red hair that was glowing with the raising sun. He held a regal presence even past that of her father and even though he asked not for it people worshipped him. She could even tell that her father approved of him more. He wanted to make her happy. She walked to him and ran her hand over the wings on his back. The feathers felt like silk and were tickling her hands. The redness was glowing in the morning light. She closed her eyes and petted the feathers. He was melting at the touch. His face relaxed, as did the rest of him.

"There so soft like silk. I love the feel. I like the aura of kindness. I also love that you are willing to let me go to the other if I chose to. But I can't go with him I am afraid of his aura. The extreme darkness and holy powers are too much. I would be crushed by that alone. Morning is to be free and loving not the dark and hidden secrets of night. If I had a twin sister I would say go to her but I don't my twin is a brother." She said and turned to her mother who smiled.

"So much like me yet so different. Unlike me you need someone who is similar I needed someone who is different. But I agree. My apologize Lord Seirryu but that aura of yours scares me to no end. I would not feel my child is safe with you. I want her happy and safe. If she feels safe then I need not worry." She said and smiled while bowing. Problem was he could not attack these people with out getting the tiger's attention. Also the phoenix was here so he would be over powered.

"I guess for now I will deal with it. Good day. Good bye for now Takari of the West and mate of the south." He said before leaving problem was that he would be back.

"He scares me and I know he has yet to give up. I don't want him. I fear his darkness and hatred will only hinder me. While you lord Suzaku would help me." The phoenix nodded and kissed her. He sensed the fear in her being and held her. He sensed the tiger and smiled.

"Why is lady Takari scared Suzaku." He asked still in animal form. The giant tiger was standing on all fours. Sesshoumaru was shocked and bowed to the enormous Neko. He was now on the edge for his child.

"My lord the Dragon god and his aura frightens me. He wishes for me to mate him yet I do not wish to because he would only hurt me. So I fear for my safety. I want to be safe with my mate. Also for my mate to be safe from me. With the day at my command I cannot be with just anyone. I have to have a being able to with stand the power." She said and bowed. The Tiger laughed.

"I guess you had no choice. Suzaku is the one for you. Only thing is now Seirryu wants you for your power. I will help guard you though. Every child of the west is protected by me and soon to be protected by the south since Suzaku is now going to mate you." He said and changed to his human form. His medium length white and black hair blew in the wind. His pale skin was glowing and his tail swaying in the wind. His kimono had a group of white tigers laying on a snow cover mountain. He walked to the western family and bowed.

"May me and my friend enter the palace to discuss this Lord Sesshoumaru?" He asked and Sesshoumaru bowed and nodded. I can't deny our god even though he is a cat. He thought and forgot the gods could hear his thoughts. Then rolled his eyes when he remembered. Takari walking hand in hand with Suzaku. The phoenix seemed to glow even brighter.

"Takari do you know why a phoenix can with stand your powers?" asked Suzaku. He knew the answer already. She was thinking and shook her head no.

"There is a legend in the south that says I was born from the sun it's self. I was sent to protect my people from the hardships ahead of them. But since I was alone and had three powerful enemies at the time I could not completely protect them. So the morning decided to give me someone to be with and give me the help needed. It created a more human form of itself and waited for me to come. Every time though it was mated to someone else so it decided to make itself to deadly for anyone but the phoenix it was to be with. That is why even if he wanted to be with you he could not. I am the only possible choice. Or a phoenix of your desire. So long as you mate a Phoenix. For we are the children of the sun." Said Suzaku. He kissed her and opened the door. In side they saw Sesshoumaru and Byakko talking.

"Takari I approve of you and your mate but you being…" Byakko silenced him.

"Your father was saying you should not be here I think differently. Since it is your life you should hear it. After what ever happens is going to affect you. " He said and Sesshoumaru was angered but agreed. Kagome laughed.

"Mate you wish not to be the bad parent yet you still play the role. You need to think of what you want and think of how people will react. You want her safe and mated to the right person. Yet you don't want her to here how we want to handle the problem. Now how will that make you the good parent and not the evil one?" She asked and received a growl. She growled back and smirked.

"Now that was handled well Kagome. Takari I will ask that while you remain here that you stay near Suzaku or me so that we may protect you. I know he will not risk a fight. Especially one he won't win. Also don't go into the East for he will get you then. Sesshoumaru you need to change your battle plans for now. Until they leave and mate. She will want to wait I assume." Takari nodded. She was certain she hardly knew the man she would be mating.

"I knew you would and that is understood but don't wait for to long. He will take advantage of anything he can." Said the tiger and then saw her leaning into the phoenix and he was glowing brightly. His powers were mixing with her not absorbing it like all guessed would happen.

"Interesting I thought you would be absorbing her powers not mixing them with yours. Your people must feel the difference." He nodded even being down here he could hear everything going on. He held her she was tired from being up all day. She was slowly falling asleep. Byakko smiled.

"She going to sleep?" Suzaku nodded and picked her up bridal style and carried her to her room. Their he laid her on the bed. Petting her head he walked out. And stood by the door.

"I have a few things to do. I will be back in a few hours. She should still be asleep when I return. Could you watch her?" Byakko nodded. Suzaku Disappeared after that. The tiger changed and went into the room. Laying near the little girl and taking a cat nap. He was worried that maybe they would never be left alone.

"Dawn could you go get me that book Tiorin showed you. I have something to look up." He remembered the parts he always heard and the legend pretty well. But he could have sworn it was only one that would truly want her as a lover not a power supply. When Dawn returned she had the book and Byakko changed human. He looked through the book and found his answer.

The morning will be loved by all but wanted by two. One the love of her life and the other her nightmare. She will then chose. But unknown to her the choice is made for her. Only one can stand her power. The phoenix will be her mate and the other destroyed by greed. For he will try anything for her power.

Byakko realized it then. He left and put the book away. He knew Seirryu was watching and waiting for his chance. But he didn't realize the danger he was putting himself in. They heard a scream and a crash. He ran to the sound to find Seirryu pinned to the wall by a spear of light.

"Seirryu that was stupid. You need to read the legend again but I guess it was doomed to happen you can't have her for she is meant only for the Phoenix of her choice. Phoenix's are the children of the sun and can handle the power of the morning." He said and laughed. Takari was truly scared considering she was nearly raped. Suzaku came back and ran to her. His kind energy calming her and his silk like wings protecting her.

"Don't be stupid Seirryu I saw you in pain as you stood next to her. You could not with stand being that close to her." He said and pulled her to him. I should have stayed but why… He looked at Byakko.

"Something came to mind. I reread the legend of the morning provided by the western daughter Dawn. It said the other would be destroyed by greed and I knew he was waiting for us to leave. So I walked away to put the book back. Heard her scream and him crash to the wall. Came in and saw him on the ground and her shaking now. I am no phoenix and her powers were radiating of her so I dared not go near her." He said and sat in the chair. Seirryu stood and looked at her.

"How could this happen?" He asked. Thinking it couldn't have happened.

"You are no phoenix and only wanting her power. Her body rejects you, as does the rest of her. You tried to force yourself on her and her power knew it so it fought you away and woke her. What can we do to get the point across? You will never have her." Said the angry Tiger. He growled and stood.

"Okay I get it but I need to have…" Seeing Tenku in the room looking worriedly at her little sister. She ran to Takari and held her.

"Sister I am here. Don't worry." Her aura filled the room and She calmed her little sister to sleep. Tenku was a miko like her mom and sister Dawn and Takari. The girls all had amazing Miko power and could responded to each other in ways they could not explain. Tenku was always Takari's second mom. She helped the girl get used to her powers and find out what they were.

"Tenku I…" The girl was asleep and in her sister/moms arms. Suzaku saw the multiple aura's rise in the room. Tenku activated hers and Dawn's sang, as did Kagome's. It calmed her and made her sleep in peace.

"We are connected we don't know why. I can activate theirs and mine but not hers due to the difference. But it calms her. She has always like the kindness in our powers. She has always been good at judging people. Now she needs rest." Said Tenku and Kagome came over and smiled at her daughter for her motherly presence to her kid sister. Sesshoumaru was watching the dragon near the wall and saw him watching Tenku with interest. The girl knew it and blew it off.

"Now lord Seirryu you are to leave her be. You can't with stand her powers. I can't and know it. I can go near her because she knows and her powers know I am family and would never hurt her. On the other hand she knows you to be dangerous. I know you to be as well. I also know that you are watching me with interest. I will not mate someone only wanting my powers and willing to rape me to get it." She said and her powers flared. She was not meaning to do it but her sister and mother's powers joined hers and Seirryu winced.

"No need I don't think that is what he wants. Only any way. He seems to be interested in you period. He can't move and he is allowing you to torture him. He could fight back and win." He said and she knew it to be true. Gods were unbelievably powered and could destroy her. But Seirryu didn't.

"I will need to think on this. Takari will be fine. You can remain if you can. She will be asleep till dinner when her powers are gone. The girl is exhausted." Suzaku nodded and held his love. Byakko left to handle some issues. As did Seirryu not before kissing Tenku's hand and bowing to her.

Suzaku's POV

I couldn't believe my lover was left alone but I understood that it needed to be done. She deserved to be safe and sound. I let my aura go to hers and mix. She relaxes even more into her sleep. I was happy. I lay next to her and hold her. I let rest claim me. I had a lot to do but needed to come get the girl that would remain by my side and that I love. She means a lot to me I don't want her to hate me for letting this happen.

"I love you Takari." I said and fell into I light sleep. I didn't need to sleep but for her I would. I knew she was asleep and closed my eyes and rested for the rest of the day. Hold my morning light. My Takari.

Takari later that evening

She woke rested and in the arms of a certain Phoenix god. Her soon to be mate. She knew she could not wait forever. She would wait though to get to know his people and the place he ruled over. She woke to see him awake and smiling.

"Good evening. You ready to go eat or can you wait." He asked and she smiled. She went to get up and was stopped by his hand.

"Are you mad that I left you?" He asked. She looked away.

"A little but I figure you had something to do. I know what it is like for father. He always wants to be with us but can't always be there. For he has to do things him self. I would love to always have you and him there but I know I can't. That can never happen. I will understand. I just wish you would have told me. I know I was asleep but I would understand." She said and he nodded.

"Let me escort you to dinner and we can talk with your family." He held his hand out and they walked to the dinning room. There her family was waiting. When she entered she saw Tenku gone.

"Where is Tenku?" She asked and Her mother smiled.

"She left at lunch and has yet to return. She is with Seirryu. He is different and not forceful with her. I think she may have found her mate. But this would me you will be left with yours." Takari nodded and hoped Tenku was safe. She sat with her mate to be and waited when her father ate some food they began.

"When will you be leaving to look at what he does?" Asked Dawn and she looked to him. He smiled.

"I wish to leave tonight and be back by tomorrow around this time. I wish her to see my people and followers." He said and Sesshoumaru nodded. For he knew that was a question to him. Takari was happy for the family being okay.

Suzaku nodded and then felt Seirryu's presence and looked to the door. Moments later Tenku walked through laughing and dressed in a blue kimono. Similar to Seirryu's but different. One being that it was a girls two it was darker. She kissed him and sat at the table.

"Thank you lord Seirryu. I believe I can say if I say yes I will be happy but I have to think of my family as well. Though my sister will be near I would never see my family again." She said and looked down.

"Darling I do believe he would let you see us when it was possible." Said Kagome and looked at Seirryu nodded.

"Plus Byakko would probably allow you to speak to them when he is not busy." Said Suzaku. Knowing that would hold his mate back as well. He already considered them mates. He was just waiting for the official part of it. He was happy with her.

"I guess I could at least court with him if you approve mother and father. As well as my brother's. Wait I have a disadvantage her my eldest brother is the lord of your lands no fair." Said Tenku and Sesshoumaru laughed as did everyone.

"Yes but he will look at it as a suitor for his sister. Not the god of his lands." Said Kagome knowing her son. She watched Tenku look to them and they all nodded.

"Well that means I am courting you." She said and Seirryu smiled. He had his mate that wouldn't kill him or fear him.

"I guess me and Suzaku should be leaving. I will see you all in tomorrow." She said and waved as Suzaku changed and flew out the door, and into the night sky vanishing from sight.

There you have it. Next chappie Midoriko will be in it. I need hope you like. Tenku should she be with The Dragon of the east or no? Will it happen your guess. Till next chappie. Fushigi Yuugi might come into play I will have to think about it.