Fushigi Yuugi Fan Fiction ❯ Blue Light ❯ Chapter 1

Title: Blue Light
Author: Mary Ann
Email: Suboshi_yui@yahoo.com
Rating: R (for violence and adult situations)
Disclaimer: I don't own. Don't sue.
Pairing: Suboshi/Yui; Miaka/Tamahome
Summary: This is the story of what would have happened if Suboshi had never died. Revised and updated from original.



Chapter One:

Nakago looked on as Yui disappeared in an intense ball of blue light. Suzaku's Miko, Miaka, was engulfed in a blue light as well. Just as she disappeared, Suzaku Seishi Tamahome ran and clung to Miaka. Both disappeared in a blue radiance. Nakago ground his teeth. Why did Yui have to pick now of all times to complete her revenge against Miaka? Nakago sighed. It was going to be a long day.

Suboshi stared at the place where Yui had stood. He didn't know what to feel. A slow emptiness began to seep into his soul. She had left without him. Who would be there to protect her without him around? He bowed his head, not wanting Nakago to see the tears that coursed down his cheeks. Why did she leave him? After she summoned Seiryuu, he had thought that Yui had begun to like him. He already knew he was desperately in love with her. She was everything to him, since his Aniki was gone.

At the thought of his brother, new tears began to fall. He missed Koutoku so much. His brother was always there for him. Until he had to go up against the Suzaku Seishi.

Suboshi shook his head and wiped the tears away. It was no good dwelling on it. There was a battle to win right now.

Yui walked along the streets of Tokyo, feeling despair consume her. Her plan had failed. Thinking that Miaka and Tamahome would be separated if Miaka returned to their own world, she had used one of her wishes to spirit herself and Miaka away. However, Tamahome had followed. How, she didn't know. And now what will I do that my plan has failed? Guilt consumed her. She was alone here, now. There wasn't any Suboshi to comfort her.

She blinked. Suboshi? Why would she be thinking of him? He was only a character in a book, after all. Like Tamahome. Her thoughts traveled to her errant Seishi. Suboshi was so loyal to her. She could scream and yell at him, but it never mattered. He never got angry with her. He would just look at her and nod his head. As if what she was saying was true even if it wasn't. He was always gentle with her, looking out for her needs above his own.

She flushed when she thought of the time he had kissed her. She was shocked when it had happened. Never in her life did she think he had feelings like that for her. She was half relieved, half disappointed, when Tomo interrupted them. Through the weeks that followed, she found herself thinking more and more of him. He really was quite attractive. With his greenish-blonde hair and his piercing blue eyes, he was a striking figure. Admit it, Yui. You like him. In fact, you think he's more than 'attractive.' He's downright handsome!

She sighed. What did it matter? She was back in her world. She'd probably never see him or Nakago again. At the thought of Nakago, Yui wondered about him. Did he feel anything for Soi's death?

At that moment, Yui decided she needed help.

Just as the battle was nearing an end, Nakago heard someone calling his name. He reached for the shin that he carried. He opened it; all he could see was Yui's face. She looked particularly upset. "Yui-sama."

Suboshi's face perked up. "Lady Yui?! Where?" he asked as he looked everywhere for her.

Nakago ignored him. "What may I do for you, Yui-sama?"

Yui explained all that had happened to Nakago and begged him to come to her world to help her. Nakago shook his head. "I would be honored to come and help you Lady Yui, however, I have work here to finish."

"What?! I thought you said you would always be by my side!"

"Calm yourself, Lady Yui. I cannot come, but I will send someone else who will be very pleased to come. Expect him shortly."

Nakago shut the shin and placed it in his cloak. Looking down at Soi, he sighed. He already missed her so. Closing his eyes, he beckoned to Suboshi. "Suboshi, I am sending you to Lady Yui. Protect her at all costs. Make sure no harm comes to her or you will face me." He glared at the young seishi. In a sudden burst of courage, Suboshi withstood the glare. Nakago was impressed. Rarely had Suboshi shown such courage towards him.

In a burst of blue light, Suboshi was gone.

The light hit him without warning. One moment he was on his horse, talking to Nakago; the next, he was spiraling in a dark void. No, that was wrong. It wasn't dark. It was desolate and beautiful at the same time. Spiraling out of control, he had nothing with which to hold onto. His mouth opened in a silent scream. Different colors of light swirled all around him. A blue tendril of light swirled around his body and coalesced into a dragon.

Seiryuu!!! Suboshi's mind screamed. He squirmed against the hold the dragon had on him. Seiryuu regarded the human in his grasp. He was worthy. This boy had experienced many good and dark moments. The dark ones intrigued the dragon. The boy had committed murder, yet was devoted and loyal to his Miko. He also saw the intense love the boy felt for his Miko. Seiryuu would have to think about that.

Seiryuu grinned at the young seishi. The grin, however, looked to be a snarl to the young boy. Suboshi started to struggle with renewed vigor, imagining himself becoming a light dinner snack. Seiryuu squeezed harder and snorted smoke into the young man's face. Suboshi quit squirming and started to cough.

Young one. Suboshi looked up at the voice in his head. It couldn't be any one other than the god.

I have looked into your heart and found you worthy. Your love and courage will serve you well in the hours ahead. Do not stray from them. I will need to call upon you soon. Be prepared. Guard my Miko well. Let nothing harm her. If you do this, then I may be prepared to reconsider my consuming of her.

Suboshi looked at him in awe. Seiryuu chose him?

Suddenly, Suboshi felt his body fall as Seiryuu unwrapped his body. Suboshi fell towards a large whole in the middle of the void. Light and darkness swirled inside the whole and as Suboshi fell through, he wondered where it would take him.

Yui sat on her bed at home, looking at the earring Nakago had given her. It had been only five minutes since she last spoke to him, yet she was wishing she could contact him again. Yui sighed as she got up and put the earring away in her jewelry box. She sat at her desk, trying to go over her homework. Writing out her English report, she never noticed a large blue hole in the ceiling. A bright flash alerted Yui. She looked around and saw a large void in her ceiling. What the hell…

Yui saw a body tumble out and land with a loud thud on her floor. She rushed over to find Suboshi unconscious.

Suboshi! She was so happy to see him. Gently lifting him, she took him to her bed. God, he was heavy! Yui laid him on her bed and covered him up. She brushed his hair away from his face. He looked so peaceful asleep.

Yui looked up guiltily as she heard her mother knock on the door. "Yui! Are you okay? I heard a noise!"

"Yes, Kasan! I'm fine. I just knocked over my chair is all."

"Are you sure?"

"Yes! I have to finish studying now." She heard her mother finally leave and she breathed a sigh of relief. No telling what her mother would say if she came in and saw a boy in her bed!

Yui listened to the door. No one. She opened the door and looked out. There wasn't anyone around. She quietly closed the door and went into the kitchen. She looked into the refrigerator. She found some leftover salad and dinner. She wished her mother would quit trying to be so creative. She enjoyed the odd American food, but pizza? Yui shook her head. She pulled out a platter of meatloaf that her mother had tried to make. Her father had hated it, but she thought it was good, for American food. She also pulled two Coke's out of the soda bin. She went to the cupboard, took out two glasses, and filled them with ice.

There. She had dinner for herself and Suboshi. She hoped he would like it. Looking for her mother, she found her in the living room, reading. Good. Yui took the platter out and placed the items on it. She then carried it to her room.

Suboshi was still asleep as she went inside and locked the door. It wouldn't do for her mother or father to come in. Yui placed the platter on her desk and pulled one of the cans of soda off the tray. She pulled the top and poured herself her glass of soda. It would be good to have something other than tea and water. While she was in the book, she never drank sake.

Suboshi's eyes snapped open at the sound of a loud pop. Yui looked over in shock. Then she laughed. "Suboshi! You finally decided to wake up!"

Suboshi blinked. "Yui-sama?"

Yui put her glass down and came to the bed. She gave him a big hug. "I'm glad you’re here."

Suboshi wrapped his arms around Yui. He could smell her hair. It smelled like fresh cut roses. She always smelled like a garden to him. "I came as soon as I could. Are you alright?"

Yui sat back on the edge of the bed. She smiled. "I am now. You'll help me, won't you?"

"Of course! Anything for you." Suboshi looked down. He finally noticed that he was lying in someone's bed.

Yui smiled at him. "So, how do you like my room?"

"Your…" Suboshi trailed off as he realized he was lying in her bed. "Iiee!!" he gasped as he jumped out of the bed, blushing furiously.

Yui laughed even harder at the look on his face. It was priceless! "Oh shut up and come over here. Pull up a chair and we'll have dinner."

He closed his eyes and controlled himself. Be calm, stupid. You've been in her room in Kutou. This isn't any different. He smiled at her as he sat down next to her at her desk. He looked at the platter on the desk and wondered what kind of food this was. He remembered her giving him what she called, 'candy bars.' They were delicious. He hoped this tasted just as good.

Yui took the other Coke in her hand and opened it. Suboshi realized that that was the sound that he heard when he woke up. She poured the contents into a glass with chunks of ice. He wondered what the meat was. Then he realized she was planning to serve him.

"Yui-sama, you don't have to…"

"Oh, hush. I know what you're thinking. You're in my world now, Suboshi. It is customary for the woman to serve the man. So shut up."

She then placed a large amount of the meatloaf and salad on a plate and gave it to him. "You'll have to use the knife and fork for this. Chopsticks don't work very well with meatloaf and salad."

Yui then gave herself a serving and sat down to eat. She picked up the fork and started eating her salad when she noticed that Suboshi wasn't eating.

"What's wrong?" she asked him as he sat and stared at his plate.

He blushed. "How do you use these things?"

Yui stifled her laughter. Of course! He's never used a fork and knife before. She showed him how to hold the fork to eat and how to hold the meat with the fork so he can cut it with a knife. Suboshi fumbles for a while, but he soon gets the hang of it. He tries the salad and it seems to be just vegetables. A lot like what they serve in Kutou. Then he tries the meatloaf.

It was like nothing he had ever eaten before. The meat seemed to be some sort of cattle. However, that wasn't what was so strange. There seemed to be pieces of onion in it. But it wasn't sour or tangy.

Seeing the strange look on his face, Yui starts to apologize. "I'm sorry if you don't like it. My mom made it and she isn't that great at making American food…"

Suboshi shakes his head. "No, Yui-sama! It's wonderful! I've never had anything like it. Do you have any more?"