Naruto: *Reads over second chapter* You really follow the animes or mangas?
Kida: *Nods* Yes, and it can be a total pain in the ass.
Tamahome: *Mutters* Explains why you were crabby yesterday when you wrote this.
Kida: *Glares* What was that?
Tamahome: *Laughs nervously* N-nothing, Kida.
Kida: *Rolls eyes* Baby. Now, Emperor Hotohori!
Hotohori: Yes, Kida?
Kida: *Smiles* It's your turn to do the disclaimer.
Hotohori: With pleasure. Kida Tenshi does not own Naruto or Fushigi Yuugi, only her OC Aika Hitsubasa and any future OCs. Please enjoy!
Kida: *Grins* You heard the hot Emperor! Read on, loves!
One day, Aika Hitsubasa, an average Leaf Village civilian, agreed to go to the library with her friend Naruto. There she saw a fantastic vision, a bird of burning red. She followed its trail to a rarely used reference room and found a book of Ancient China-The Book of the Universe of the Four Gods. Naruto joined her and as soon as they started reading the book, she found herself in a strange and foreign world. Perhaps she was led there by the book's magical power. It's hard to say. There she met a young man with an ogre symbol on his forehead who helped her out of a tough situation and then disappeared. So the Lady Aika left for the city of Konan Empire to look for the young man. The same young man who was there to help her once again.
Aika looked at Tamahome who stood across from her as she sat down next to the wall.
"I thought it was you," he said to them. "What are you doing? It's not safe here," he said as tears gathered in Aika's eyes. She got up and ran into his chest, sobbing softly and needing comfort from the scary situation she had been in. Tamahome was taken back by it.
"I was scared," Aika sobbed a bit. Tamahome felt sympathy for the girl and closed his eyes.
"You're safe now. I got rid of them. You don't have to worry about that gang anymore," he assured her. "Oh yeah, I heard you were looking for me," he said to them as Aika soon pulled away, wiping her tears.
"That's right, I am. I just thought you might help me get back home," Aika said to him.
"Huh? Well, where are you from?" Tamahome asked her. Aika looked down, a little hesitant to say. Tamahome sighed a bit and placed a hand on her head. "Hey, you can trust me." Aika looked at him for a moment and nodded.
"Sorry, I'm normally very cautious….I'm not from this world. I know it sounds crazy, but it's true! I was at the library with my friend and suddenly I saw a big red bird that led me to a reference and suddenly I'm here in a book! Please believe me!" Aika pleaded. Tamahome was surprised to hear her say that. There had been a part of him that thought she was either crazy or playing a joke, but he saw the sincerity in her brown eyes. He also realized she said 'red bird'.
'Could the red bird she's talking about be Suzaku? No way, that can't be. Those are just stories, aren't? Besides, I don't even know if she's really the Priestess! But she's not making any of this up. It's clear as day in her eyes,'he thought as he looked at her. "Alright, I believe you. I'm Sou Kishuku, but people call me Tamahome," he said to her. Aika smiled a bit.
"Tamahome? My name is Aika Hitsubasa. It's nice to meet you," she said to him. Tamahome smiled at her name.
"'Love Song', huh? You must be a singer if you're named that," he said to her. Aika blushed a bit and shook her head.
"N-no, I'm not! I-I mean, I've only hummed. I don't really sing so…" she trailed off embarrassed. Tamahome chuckled at her and patted her head.
"Only kidding. So, if you were brought here, what about your friend?" He asked her. Aika frowned a bit as she thought about Naruto.
"I-I don't know. He was reading with me and suddenly the book glowed red and I was brought here. I don't know if he's still back at the library or if he was brought here. He could be somewhere else…I just hope he's okay," Aika said to him.
"He?" Tamahome raised an eyebrow.
"Yeah. Naruto's one of my best friends. Well, more like a big brother really," Aika said with a soft smile as she remembered brother figure. Tamahome smiled a bit at that.
"The fact that you consider him a big brother makes me curious as to what he's like," he said to her.
"Oh! He's a big goof and loves ramen. But he is always protective of his friends and will do anything to save and protect them. To me, he's a boy with a heart of gold. There's always room in his heart for more people," she smiled at him. Tamahome smiled more as he listened. That Naruto guy sounded interesting. He offered Aika his arm and she smiled as she placed her hand in the crook of his elbow. She then began walking with him.
"What about home? What's that like?" Tamahome asked as they walked.
"Oh! It's called the Village Hidden in the Leaves. It's beautiful there, always nice weather. The people are nice too," she replied.
"Why is it called that?" Tamahome asked confused on why it's called Village Hidden in the Leaves.
"Oh, well, the Hidden Leaf Village has a Genjutsu-an illusion-around it to hide it from enemies. You see, back home, it's a ninja village. Almost everyone there is a ninja. The leader of the village is called the Hokage. Anyways, the village is still getting fixed up seeing as a war happened two years ago now," she mused.
"A war? What war?" Tamahome asked surprised.
"It's known as the Fourth Great Ninja War. My friend Naruto fought in it with his teammates and we one. I was too young and only a civilian so I couldn't fight. I had to go into hiding with some of the other civilians," she said to him. Tamahome placed a hand on hers and smiled a bit.
"Good, even though you can fight from what I saw, you don't need to be put in that kind of danger," he said to her. Aika blushed a bit and scratched her cheek a little.
"W-well, I helped a little bit with the war. Contributing weapons, healing remedies, and other things to help the ninjas. So, I guess I was still a part of the war, just in a different aspect," she said.
"Then yeah, you were still a part of the war, but you helped in giving weapons and other things they would need. You didn't fight in it," he said to her.
"Well…." Aika trailed off as she remembered the white Zetsus. Some had gotten to the village and she helped defend some of them off with the Genin. Before she could finish, there was suddenly some soldiers riding on horses as they escorted a palanquin down the path. "Wow, what's the parade for?" She asked
"It's for the Emperor," Tamahome replied as he watched the soldiers and the Emperor in the Palanquin.
"The Emperor?" Aika asked. She's never heard of that considering they didn't really have Emperors in her world. They had Kages and Kings of Nations.
"Uh huh. You see the one riding on that fancy palanquin is none other than the Emperor of Konan," Tamahome pointed to the palanquin.
"It's so beautiful," Aika whispered.
"Oh man, I wish I could have that Imperial crown or even just one of the jeweled ornaments on him would be alright with me," Tamahome said with a small smile, thinking of the money he could get from it. Aika smiled.
"Is he nice?" She asked him with curiosity.
"Well, I've never heard anything bad about him," Tamahome answered. Aika smiled more. So, the Emperor was a kind ruler compared to most. She's known many great rulers, or at least read about them or heard stories. It was all so interesting to her to learn about. Aika has always found these kinds of things interesting. Learning about rulers, new cultures, and many other things. She had been offered a position to teach at the Academy and was pretty tempted.
"Let me go!" She heard. She looked over to see some men grabbing a woman and trying to take her away down an alley. Aika frown and ran over. She jumped and flipped over the palanquin which surprised Tamahome.
"Aika! Come back!" Tamahome called to her. But she didn't.
"Hey! Let her go!" Aika shouted. The two men laughed.
"And what are you gonna do about it, girlie?" One of the men asked smirking.
"Kick your sorry asses," Aika growled. She did a high kick and knocked one guy out before punching the other. "Get out of here before I rip you limb from limb, you disgusting pigs!" She glared harshly at them. The men were shocked at her speed and strength. They nodded in fear before running away. She looked at the woman. "Are you alright, ma'am?" She asked her, She was suddenly hugged by the woman.
"Thank you. Thank you so much," the woman said to her. Aika smiled and hugged her back a little.
"It's no problem, really," she replied. Suddenly a man was calling for the woman. Her husband. She pulled back with a smile and thanked Aika before running off. Aika smiled at that and went to make her way back to Tamahome until some guards grabbed her.
"You are to be punished for your assault on the Emperor! I'll cut you apart!" one of them said to her. Aika glared.
"You idiot! I jumped over the palanquin to save the girl! Are you so stupid or blind as to not see, you dumbasses?!" She asked kicking her foot up and getting him in the face considering how flexible she was. If there was one thing she hated, it was being accused of something she didn't do. From her outburst, every one of the guards was surprised. Not only at the outburst but also her fighting skill. Suddenly there was three smoke bombs going off. Aika was grabbed and in Tamahome's arms as he jumped away.
"Are you completely nuts?! Do you wanna get yourself and your friend killed or something?!" Tamahome shouted at her.
"Sorry, but that woman needed help! I wasn't about to sit there like nothing was happening!" She glared. Tamahome looked slightly hurt by the glare, but he understood. But the hurt in his lavender eyes made Aika's expression soften. "I'm sorry." He smiled a bit.
"It's alright. I like your guts so I'll help you look for a way home," he said to her.
"Do you mean it?" Aika asked slightly surprised.
"Yeah," Tamahome smiled at her.
"How can I ever repay you?" Aika asked with a smile, glad he would help.
"Don't worry about it. I know how," Tamahome smiled a bit more before softly kissing her forehead which made Aika blush.
"Here they are!" A solider shouted.
"Prepare yourselves for death! Attack now!" Another shouted before going to attack. Aika then suddenly started glowing red.
"W-what's happening to me?!" Aika asked scared as she saw her hand disappear.
"Try to-!" Tamahome tried to say as he was almost blinded by the light.
"Turn the Emperor's palanquin!" A soldier ordered.
"At once!" Another agreed as they did so.
"Wait!" The Emperor said. "What's this all about?" He asked them.
"A reddish light suddenly engulfed the criminals, your Highness," a soldier replied.
"A reddish light?" The Emperor asked surprised.
"Look at that! The female in the man's arms is disappearing!" A soldier shouted.
"Tamahome!" Aika called as she disappeared.
"Aika!"
"What's happening now?" Aika asked scared as she saw red lights everywhere.
"There girl was wrapped in a radiant red light and she-."
'It's Naruto!' Aika thought as she saw her friend reading the book. "Oh it's you! Naruto, I'm here in the library now! Great! I'm so glad to see you! Look at me, Naruto! I'm here! Naruto! Naruto!" Aika shouted until the red bird reappeared and she was suddenly covered with red lights again. A sparkling red feather landed on her head. She was suddenly back in Tamahome's arms. The soldiers and such were shocked.
"Guard," the Emperor said.
"Sir?"
"Arrest that girl now. And the young man, quickly," the Emperor ordered.
"Aika, what was-?" Tamahome was going to ask until the spears were at their necks. Aika was grabbed. Aika was thrown in first and was knocked out as Tamahome was thrown in.
~0~
"By the order of the Emperor the girl was arrested and put in jail with the young man," Naruto read.
~0~
"Naruto! Naru!" Aika called as she ran through the grass. She found Naruto at the training fields, sparing against a dummy. "Man, I'm so glad to see you again!" Naruto looked at her.
"So, ready to learn the ways of the ninja?" Naruto asked acting like nothing ever happened. Aika looked at him slightly confused. Suddenly her father took his place.
"I'm sorry, Aika. You can't," he said to her.
"Papa, I-!"
"No, it's impossible now," her father said before disappearing.
"Papa, wait! Don't go!" Aika shouted as she tried to reach for her father. She was suddenly falling. She woke up to see she was hugging Tamahome.
"Are you alright?" Tamahome asked frowning. Aika suddenly blushed at how close they were and backed up.
"S-sorry! I-I didn't mean to do that. Please forgive me!" Aika said to him with embarrassment.
"It's okay, Aika. Really," Tamahome said to her.
"Oh no…were we really captured and brought here by the soldiers of Konan Empire?" Aika asked frowning. Tamahome nodded.
"Anyway, tell me now who you really are and what's with that weird red light you were given off, huh?" Tamahome asked the girl. The two stayed silent. "Fine, you don't have to tell me if you don't want to."
"My friend…" Aika whispered making Tamahome hum in question. "Naruto's in his own world," she said with relief.
"Oh, so he wasn't brought here?" Tamahome asked making Aika nod.
"And I couldn't make it back there," Aika said looking down. Tamahome's eyes softened.
"Don't cry now, Aika. You don't have to worry. I'll find a way to get you out of here," he said with a small smile.
"Oh, do you mean it?" Aika asked looking at him.
"Well, you gave me that promise of a reward, so…" Tamahome smiled as he gently poked her forehead.
"Dummy…" Aika mumbled as she looked down, blushing with embarrassment.
~0~
"Sire, we should execute that girl and the fellow with her right away," one man said.
"I heard the girl gave off a strange light and almost vanished," the other said.
"She might be a witch or worse!"
"We're waiting for you judgement, Sire. And your command."
"Calm down please. The clothing the girl wears is foreign. Are you not curious about her origins? Or her purpose here?" The Emperor asked.
"But, Sire-!"
"Please listen, it may or it may not be so. But I believe the girl may be the Priestess of Suzaku," the Emperor told them.
"What?!"
"Are you saying, Sire, that she is the Girl of Legend?"
"Yes," the Emperor answered.
~0~
Aika sighed to herself as she tried to think of a way to get her and Tamahome out of there. 'Well, I could use the Shadow Clone jutsu, but that will make it too crowded in here,' she thought. She then smirked. 'But there's still one basic jutsu that Sakura taught me that tends to come in handy…' "Tamahome, listen to me for a second," she whispered to Tamahome. He looked at her.
"What is it?"
"I have a plan," Aika smirked. "I'm going to transform into something. You just act like I'm going to eat you, the guard will get scared, we'll get the keys, then we're free," she said to him. Tamahome was a little skeptical, but nodded.
"Alright, I'm trusting you with this. Good luck," he said to her. Aika smiled a bit and nodded. She then did a hand seal.
"Transform!" She called. A puff of smoke appeared around her and suddenly there was a white tiger in her spot. She winked at the surprised Tamahome who then smirked. He ran to the cage door looking scared and panicked.
"Help! Please! I-it's gonna eat me!" He shouted in fear. The guard ran over and suddenly saw the hissing white tiger. The guard stood there in fear. Tamahome smirked and punched him, knocking him out. "Got it!" He grinned. He then laughed a bit. "We're out of here now. Hey, alright! You did good, kid!" He smiled at his friend. Aika changed back.
"Really? Do you think so?" She asked smiling.
"Yeah, it was pretty amazing how you did that. I take it it's something ninjas in your world can do?" He asked as he unlocked the door.
"Yup. That's just a basic technique for beginners though," Aika said as they walked out. The two then started sneaking around, being quiet as they went to look for a way out. After a bit, they hid behind one of the wall pillars. Aika suddenly heard footsteps. "Someone's coming," she warned. Tamahome looked for a door quickly and found one.
"Aika, over there," he said taking her hand and running over with her. Once in, Aika looked through the crack of the door.
"Well, it looks like we lost them. For now at least," she mused. What she didn't was that Tamahome was looking at something.
"Aika."
"What is it?" Aika asked.
"Look at that," Tamahome said making Aika turned and gasp at what she saw.
"That's the one! The bird from the book!" She said surprised.
"It's Suzaku," Tamahome said making Aika look at him.
"Suzaku?"
"One of the four gods that guard the cardinal points," Tamahome replied as he walked up to it. "The Guardian God of the East is called Seiryuu. The Guardian God of the North is called Genbu. The Guardian of the West is Byakko. And the Guardian God of the South is called Suzaku. The Konan Empire has Suzaku as its Guardian God, so the other three Gods protect and serve Empires in each of the other directions." Aika suddenly smelled something delicious. Her favorite, pork on rice. See as she hasn't eaten in a whole day, her nose took control and led her away to the kitchen. "Anyway, the first thing we have to do is get you out of here like I said I would," Tamahome smiled as he turned to see Aika. "Aika? Hey, where'd you go?" He asked looking around.
~0~
Aika made it to the kitchen and made sure not to disturb the cooks as she snuck up to the food. She saw the food there and was surprised. She smiled and began eating what she could quickly before leaving the area. She stretched a bit.
"Amazing. That was perhaps the best thing I've ever eaten. Though I better not let Naruto or Mr. Teuchi hear me say that….They'll be stuffing me with ramen until I'm not but ramen myself!" She exclaimed. She suddenly blinked and looked around. "Oh no! The bird! And Tamahome! I left them behind! Dammit! Which way?! I can't remember which way I came from! This is so not good! Dammit all! Great Sage of the Six Paths, can't you grant me mercy one time?!" She shouted to the sky. There was suddenly a beautiful laugh that made her stop and turned to the source of the sound. She then saw a man dressed in robes with long brown hair and ember eyes. She was surprised such a guy could be so beautiful. The man pointed to the right.
"Are you alright? It appears as you could be lost. There is a gate in that direction. You could find your way out through there," he smiled at her. Aika blushed a bit.
"T-Thank you," Aika stuttered before she started to leave, acting like everything was normal.
"Tell me, are you the one they arrested earlier?" He asked making her freeze. "It seems I guessed right. They say you tried to tackle the Emperor's palanquin." Aika let out a nervous laugh. She had a closed eye smile and rubbing the back of her head like Kakashi would when he was nervous or something.
"W-what? No, I-I don't know what you're talking about. I was just out for a stroll and passing by. Uh…see you later!" She said before going to leave.
"Don't worry. I'm on your side," the man said making her stop. "I'm not going to summon the guards. Believe me. You have my word of honor." Aika looked at him with her warm brown eyes.
"You promise me?" She asked, a slight blush coming back. The man smiled and nodded.
~0~
Tamahome ran up some stairs and stopped to look in both directions as he tried to look for Aika.
"What an idiot!" He said thinking about Aika. "Where'd the hell did she go?!" He asked before running to the left. He suddenly saw the guards. "Oh no!" He shouted before running the other way.
"Hold it right there!"
"A spy! Get him!" Tamahome kept running to get away from the guards.
~0~
The man looked at Aika as he got up.
"You want to find your friend?" He asked them.
"You see, it's my fault he's involved in all this. Even if I found away, I wouldn't be able to go back to my own world until I know he's free," Aika said.
"Your own world?" The man asked her. Aika nodded. "You mean that you do not live in this realm, that you are from some other world entirely?" He asked.
"Yeah, that's right," Aika replied. 'Damn. No one's ever going to believe me. In fact, they'll suspect me more. Maybe lock me up again,' she thought. She almost anime fell at the excited expression the man gave.
"Fascinating," the man said to her. The man smiled. "Oh, it's great! So you're from another world, huh? I want you to tell me everything about it," he said to her. He saw a bit of worry on Aika's face. He gently cupped it with his hands. "Do not worry, please. My name is Hotohori though I'm not always called that." Aika blush a bit.
"My name's Aika Hitsubasa, but just Aika," she said to him.
"I'm glad that it's someone like you," Hotohori said making her blush more. "Is something wrong?" Aika smiled shyly.
"No, no, nothing. I just couldn't help in thinking just how beautiful you are."
"People always say so," Hotohori stated. Before he could continue, he heard footsteps.
"Keep moving, buddy!" He heard one of the soldiers say. The three looked over and saw the guards. Hotohori looked at Aika.
"Hurry, hide!" He said gently pushing them where to hide. One of the guards grabbed Tamahome by his hair.
"We want the witch! Where are they?! Where's the girl hiding?! Now start talking!" The soldier shouted. Tamahome groaned.
"Who knows?" He asked before the soldier grabbed him by the throat.
"Who you tryin' to fool, ya jerk?!"
"I mean it! I really don't know!" Tamahome stated. "Maybe she escaped while you stupid lugs were too busy chasing after me!" Aika growled a bit and ran out.
"Aika, stop!" Hotohori called.
"You!" The man growled.
"Stop!" Aika shouted.
"Aika!" Tamahome said with wide eyes.
"No! Don't hurt him! Please!" Aika shouted.
"Idiot, stay away!" Tamahome shouted at her. "No, wait, what are you doing here, Aika?! They'll capture you again!"
"I can't! I can't just leave you here alone!" Aika shouted until she was grabbed by a soldier.
"Aika!" Tamahome shouted.
"Tamahome!" Aika shouted as she struggled and tried to fight. The symbol on Tamahome's forehead started glowing red. Hotohori saw it and were surprised. Tamahome broke free of the ropes and attacked the guards. He then ran up to the one that was holding Aika and punched him before standing in front of the raven haired girl.
"Listen to me! If you even touch her, I'll kick your ass! All of you at once, I swear!" Tamahome growled surprising Aika.
"Stop! I command you! Leave them be!" Hotohori shouted at his guards. Everyone looked at him. "No one is to touch them without my permission, do you understand me?" He asked the guards.
"Hotohori?" Aika asked while everyone was surprised just as she was.
"W-who the hell are you?" Tamahome asked him.
"I-it's the Emperor!" The guard said before all guards bowed.
"Sire!" They all said.
"Y-you're a real Emperor?" Tamahome asked nervous. Hotohori smiled and nodded. Tamahome bowed. "Sire." Aika stayed standing, but bended her waist like she would for the Hokage.
"Milord," she said with respect. "I-I'm sorry if I was rude in anyway, sir," she said to him.
"Do not worry, Aika. It's quiet alright," Hotohori chuckled.
~0~
Soon the two ex-prisoners were on their knees in front of Emperor Hotohori.
"Forgive me, Aika. I didn't mean to deceive you. I wanted to determine your purpose and your personality. And I found out you're not a witch at all or our enemy," Hotohori smiled, dressed in his royal garb.
"So you won't punish us?" Aika asked.
"No, I gave you my word of honor," Hotohori replied. Tamahome was surprised as Aika smiled. "However, I do have a favor to ask. Aika, will you save our Konan Empire? There's an ancient prophecy that tells of a time when an Empire is in danger of being ruined by a colossal disturbance. A girl from another world appears. And through the power of Suzaku, eradicates the catastrophe."
"You know, I think you've mistaken me for someone else. I'm just a civilian who can't even live up to the standards of the average person in my world! It's a flook I'm here!" Aika said standing.
"And so you don't want the power of Suzaku. Could it be you have nothing at all to wish for?" Hotohori asked her.
"To wish for?" Aika asked confused.
"To make her dreams come true after possessing the Seven Stars of Suzaku. And many powers were bestowed upon her. The story itself is a spell. And the one who reads it through will be given the powers and granted a wish just like the girl in the story," Naruto's words ringed in her head.
"You mean if I read the book and become a heroin, my wishes would come true?" Aika asked. "You mean…I could finally be happy? Open my shop and…have my family back?" She whispered. The two men heard her and frowned.
"If that is what you wish, Aika. The entire world is yours if that's what you desire," Hotohori said to her.
"I'll do it! I'll take the part of the Priestess of Suzaku! I do want my dreams to come true!" Aika told him, determination burning in her eyes. Hotohori smiled and stood.
"Then let it be proclaimed that here is the one we have waited for; Aika Hitsubasa, the savior of our Empire. The Priestess of Suzaku!" Hotohori announced. Soon the curtain opened and revealed everyone bowing to Aika.
~0~
"The girl consented to receive the power of Suzaku. Hundreds of courtiers paid their homage and pledged allegiance to her. To them, she was the savior of their Empire," Naruto read to himself. He smiled a bit. "I knew there was something about you. It seems you were more special than we thought, Aika."
Kida: *Grins* Job well done I say!
Naruto: *Blinks* I just realized...this is why you had me take Chinese?! Don't you know Ancient Chinese is hard to learn?!
Kida: *Shrugs* Hey, you're the one who has to read the book, not me. I don't know what that thing says.
Tamahome: *Raises an eyebrow at Naruto* Are you saying I sucked at teaching you?
Naruto: *Pouts* No...but you're not exactly the best teacher. Kakashi-Sensei's better.
Tamahome: *Tick mark* Why I outta-!
Kida: ENOUGH!
Tamahome&Naruto: *Gulps*
Kida: I hope you all enjoyed the story. Please favorite and comment, loves! See you in the next chapter!