Fushigi Yuugi Fan Fiction ❯ A Love Betrayed ❯ A Love Known ( Chapter 3 )

A/N: Third chapter is in the house!! Thanks for reviewing people! Now, between you and me, I got the inspiration for this chapter while I was, now wouldn't you believe it, IN THE TOILET! So don't forget to tell me if this chappie `stinks' in your reviews! Bu-bye!

 

To Tasukigirl78 (and anyone else curious): the tattoo is for me to know and you to find out! So, please continue reviewing and reading!

 

By the way, from this chapter on, it might be a little bit confusing but please bear with me people! Now, there will be an addition to the story, it is as follows:

In certain page breaks (a very long `……………..') there will be a very long asterisk (*) divider (**********************), this means that there is a scene going on in the same location but with different characters or it is fast forwarded to the next scene, if you see another one, it means the scene is over. Got it? Good! Now, on with the story!

And by the way, I had writer's block, here and there during the writing of this chapter, if you get my drift…

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“Miaka, I will not allow you to travel to Mt. Reikaku alone and that's final!” exclaimed Hotohori,

 

“But, I'm going with Tasuki remember!? Please can I go? Please!!!!” Miaka begged,

 

“It's the fact that you're going with him that worries me, to be honest,” he looked up from his papers and gazed into Miaka's eyes, her hazel eyes wide with anticipation,

 

“But Tasuki's responsible, and you and I both know that! He'll take care of me! I know he will! Pleeeeeeeeaaaseeeeeeeee Hotohori!!!” Miaka was know hopping in front of him and she might ruin Nuriko's kimono, he knows when he's beaten, he let out a long sigh,

 

“Fine, you can go. But only for one week Miaka!” he said, turning to look at the guard standing next to him, “Bring Tasuki to me please, I'd like to have a word with him about the purpose of this journey.” Miaka didn't know whether to be happy or sad, she was happy that Hotohori let her go but upset because he didn't trust Tasuki, she pouted and looked at Hotohori, “What? I'm letting you go aren't I? Be grateful.” He gestured to one of the maids and told her to tell the chef to prepare food for two weeks journey, “I'm not letting you eat bandit food! With your appetite, one week's supply of provisions wouldn't be enough. You might get sick and I forbid you to have any drinking competitions with Tasuki's bandit friends! Suzaku knows how much alcohol these things drink!” he shuddered as he said this. Tasuki arrived and Hotohori gestured for the guard to escort Miaka outside and closed the door behind them.

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Why oh why couldn't we give each other friendship bracelets like normal friends? Yui thought as she frantically rummaged through her jewelry box. Oh Miaka, I hope you're okay! Thought Yui as she flopped down on the bean bag next to her dressing table. She heard a knock on the door,

 

“Come in,” she said, Tetsuya popped his head in,

 

“I'm going now, Taka's still here though, do you want me to take him?” he asked, Yui shook her head,

 

“No, I'd like to have a little word with him,” Yui stood up and walked past him, making her way towards the living room of her apartment. Tetsuya gladly obliged and left. Inside, Yui sat across from Taka and crossed her legs,

 

“If you want to kill me, just get it over with Yui, or do you want me to take the cleaver for you?” he said, his gaze fixed on the floor.

 

“Me? Kill you? Oh, no! Of course I won't kill you!” she put her hand to her heart in mock surprise, “the best way to make you pay for your actions is to let you suffer, alone, with no Miaka… For me, that's enough payback!” she added. She stood up and paced around Taka, “And to think, I was ready to kill Miaka to get my hands on you! Make you mine! Remember that Taka?” She questioned, Taka drew back a stifled sharp breath as he recalled the memory of almost losing Miaka,

 

I loved her, everybody knew that! Oh god! Why am I using past tense? I still love her! I still do! The thought disturbed him; he stood up abruptly and left, leaving a confused Yui in the apartment.

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Miaka strolled aimlessly around the palace and found herself in front of Suzaku Temple.

 

A little prayer before our trip couldn't hurt! Thought Miaka, as she walked up the steps to the temple. She slowly pushed the door open and found Chichiri praying, she was about to leave when Chichiri spoke,

 

“Come in Miaka,” he said in a calm tone of voice, “come, sit, and let us pray to Suzaku for your safe journey to Reikaku.” Miaka looked at him puzzled,

 

“How'd you know I was going?” she asked,

 

“Eh, just a hunch,” he said, his upper lip turned into a semi smirking smile, he ended his prayer and turned to look at Miaka, she lost almost all of her childish features and were replaced with strong, mature ones but you could still sense the childishness in her, “You know… Oh, never mind.” He turned away and stood up, he just picked at her curiosity and she just wasn't going to let him keep it a secret, If only you knew Tasuki's real feelings for you, he thought before he felt a strong tug and he fell down; rubbing his sore backside, he turned to look at Miaka, “What'd you do that for?” he asked angrily,

 

“What did you want to tell me? Tell me Chichiri!” she begged,

 

“No, it's a secret, you'll just have to wait and see,” he said as calm as he could,

 

“Is it a surprise? I love surprises!” she exclaimed, clapping her hands together, Chichiri grinned and walked away, not saying a word,

 

It's more of a surprise than you'll ever expect! Miaka turned to face the Suzaku statue, closed her eyes and started her prayer to protect her and Tasuki on their journey to Reikaku and also thanking him for transporting her back to Konan, meeting her celestial warriors has helped her get rid of a little bit of the pain in her heart, for a moment she thought she heard a faint `I'm sorry, my priestess', she opened her eyes and saw the statue glow a faint red, she smiled and said that it was alright and left the temple .

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That night, Suzaku came to Miaka in her dream, she looked up at him; his face glinted with sweat, fiery red eyes burnt with fire that would never die, the mark on his forehead burnt red, along with his hair that had an undying sheen to it. Miaka's lips curled forming a smile as he held out his arms, gesturing her to approach, she obeyed. Pulling the priestess into an embrace, he planted a kiss on her cheek that left a warm, tingling sensation,

 

“My priestess, how have you been doing?” he asked, caressing Miaka's cheek lovingly,

 

“I'm good, I suppose…” she replied,

 

“I know what you're thinking about,” He said coolly, “its Tamahome isn't it?” he added, she didn't reply; he tucked a finger under her chin, forcing her to meet his fiery gaze, “There is a fire inside you that burns with the love for that seishi, my priestess, I feel it…” his voice trailed off, putting his hand over her heart, he said, “But what is this I feel? Has that loving fire been put out? And is it being re-lighted with… another seishi?” he looked at Miaka, she was positively flushed now, her heart was thumping wildly in her ribcage, gathering up all her courage, she replied boldly,

 

“No Suzaku, I still love Tamahome, but I am trying to move on. I don't want to take it too fast; I might wind up getting hurt again.” He smiled at Miaka,

 

“I understand, you are still heartbroken, I know, I am after all, the God of Love. I know the contents of everyone's hearts, don't forget that,” he tapped Miaka's nose lightly, “So, how do you like it here so far?” he questioned,

 

“I love it! I missed everybody and I'm glad to see them again!” she exclaimed happily, but her expression changed and she looked up at Suzaku, “But, I miss everyone back in the real world, Yui, Keisuke.” Everything was silent before the god spoke again,

 

“That is why I came here tonight,” he said, “I have a proposal, why don't you live here, forever? I want to make it up for you, it was my idea to transport Tamahome back to your world, so that I knew you would always be safe and loved by someone who cares,” Miaka's eyes widened and a myriad of emotions passed inside her, “And he ended up breaking your heart, I am truly sorry.”

 

Stay here? Forever? She asked herself, But, Yui, Keisuke, Taka… I won't be able to see them anymore. She was about to shake her head at the proposal when Suzaku spoke again,

 

“Of course, if you decide to stay, I can transport you back to your world whenever you want to, you just have to make this world your permanent home,” Miaka's eyes lit up at this remark, “But if you decide to do otherwise, I will allow one of my warriors to live with you as a protector. So, which one is it?” He looked down at Miaka, her eyes clouded with indecisiveness.

 

“I cannot decide…” Miaka said quietly, the God smiled and looked at her,

 

“I understand but think about my proposals, if you have made your decision just go to the temple and say `Suzaku', I'll be there. But remember, once you decide, there's no going back,” with one last peck on the cheek, he disappeared and Miaka woke up and found herself in bed. She touched her cheek where Suzaku pecked her, it was warm and tingling.

 

It wasn't a dream, she thought as she drifted asleep again.

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A/N: So? What do you think? Hope it doesn't stink! I suddenly had an inspiration burst in the toilet of all places! *slaps forehead* Hope you like it and don't forget to review!

 

P.S: Actually I do not know if Gods actually come to you in a dream while you're asleep… but, it was worth a shot and hope you liked it.

P.P.S: to Kristall; if you are reading this, I hope that you do not mind me taking an excerpt of your review to use here as direct speech… and if you're mad, I'm sorry…