Fushigi Yuugi Fan Fiction ❯ Firebird ❯ Your Everything ( Chapter 12 )

Vera-chan: Fair warning: This chapter will be a song fic chapter meaning I've set it to a song. Also, The scenes are scattered throughout the fic up to this point, I hope it's easy enough to see what goes where.

Avia-san: Don't worry, it is.

Luna-sama: Don't forget, you've got to do a disclaimer for this chapter………

Vera-chan: I know, I know, but I don't really want to………okay………here goes………I do not own "Your Everything" nor do I own Keith Urban………but it'd be so cool if I did!

Luna-sama: Hey, he's mine!

Avia-san: Yeah, Vera, you've got Blake Shelton, remember? And, lucky me, I've got Joe Nichols.

Vera-chan: I know………I know.........but you gotta admit Keith's a hottie………

::All three trail off about various cute country stars.::

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"Firebird"

"Your Everything"

Hotohori sighed as he lowered himself into a chair in his room. It was so nice to have Hotori back, and since the last Senshi has been found, he could spend a lot more time with her. His mind began to wander, and soon he was lost in thought………more accurately, memories.

The first time I looked in your eyes I knew,

That I would do anything for you.

He recalled sitting in the garden with her as she stroked a sleeping rabbit. She looked up at him and smiled. When their eyes met he felt a spark………no, more like a jolt. His heart gave a great jolt at that exact moment, but he ignored it. After all, wasn't he supposed to love Miaka?

The first time you touched my face I felt,

Like I've never felt with anyone else.

He finally had the nerve to do it! He was finally ready to confess his love to Hotori. He walked up to her calmly, and spoke very steadily, although inside he was a basket case. The words came out smoothly, but his nerves were throwing fits and tying knots in his stomach.

"I love you too." She smiled up at him as he finished pleading his case.

They kissed, and he felt an all too familiar jolt run through him. This must be what true love felt like.

I wanna give back what you've given to me,

And I wanna witness all of your dreams.

Now that you've shown me who I really am,

I wanna be more then just your man.

Hotohori was walking down a small hallway when he heard someone crying from a side room. Upon investigating he found Hotori.

"What's wrong?" He asked, sweeping in to comfort her.

She looked up at him, but instead of being relieved, she looked embarrassed. Wiping her eyes, she proceeded to explain her tears.

"I was feeling a little tired, and Nuku-chan doesn't think I should take too many naps, do I ducked in here to get a little sleep." She explained slowly, and although she was no longer crying, she still sniffled occasionally. "While I was asleep, I had the worst dream"

"About what, Hotori?" He asked, an arm around her shoulders comfortingly.

"I dreamed Nakago came to the palace in the middle of the night and kidnapped me to be the Seiryuu no Miko." She went on. "But I refused to go at first and he-he killed everyone."

She began to shake with silent sobs.

"You, Nuku-chan………even Chiriko and Sakana, even though they were no match for him. They're smart kids, but not very strong." She wiped her eyes again, and finished. "He was laughing because I was so sad, then he told me it was all my fault, and I was the real killer. Hotohori, it was terrible."

"Shhh………it's okay. It was just a dream." He softly consoled her as he held her close. "Nothing like that is ever going to happen. I'll be here to protect you forever."

She smiled at him and they softly kissed.

I wanna be the wind that fills your sails,

And be the hand that lifts your veil,

And be the moon that moves your tide,

The sun coming up in your eyes,

Be the wheels that never rust,

And be the spark that lights you up,

All that you've been dreaming of and more,

So much more, I wanna be your everything.........

He briefly came back to reality, and walked over to the window. He looked out over the millions of stars and the beautiful full moon, he then shifted his gaze downward and he saw Hotori laying on her back in the garden. He found himself imagining her as his Empress. He shook his head and sat back down. She'd never be interested in a relationship that serious. He was soon lost in thought again.

When you wake up, I'll be the first thing you see,

And when it gets dark you can reach out for me.

I'll cherish your words and I'll finish your thoughts,

And I'll be your compass baby, when you get lost.

He recalled a time Hotori ventured farther, much farther into the expansive garden then usual. Night fell, and they still couldn't find her. He was helping the other Senshi search when he found her sitting beneath a tree.

"Hoto-sama?" she asked, smiling as she ran to meet him. He pulled her close, and she hugged him tightly. "I was so scared. I didn't think I'd ever find my way out. When it started getting dark I was worried."

He held her for a moment, enjoying the feeling of her so close to hm.

"No need to worry." He said after a moment. "I'll always find my way to you."

I wanna be the wind that fills your sails,

And be the hand that lifts your veil,

And be the moon that moves your tide,

The sun coming up in your eyes,

Be the wheels that never rust,

And be the spark that lights you up,

All that you've been dreaming of and more,

So much more, I wanna be your everything.........

He came back to reality and went back to the window. She was still down there, calmly watching the stars. His heart begged him to go down and tell her exactly what was on his mind. He wanted nothing more in this world then to show the complete devotion and love locked away deep inside, and he could think of no better way to do this then to make her his wife.

His mind made up, he left his chambers and proceeded through the hallways at an accelerated pace. If he didn't do this now, he'd loose his nerve and beat himself up for a week like he'd already done too many times since her arrival. He entered the garden and made his way up to him.

"Hoto-sama?" She stood up to meet him. "Why are you still up? You need to get some rest."

"I need to talk to you about something." He took one of her hands in each of his, and looked down into her sparkling green eyes.

"You know you can talk to me about anything………" She smiled. "What is it?"

He cleared his throat and prepared to tell her how much he really loved her.

Be the wheels that never rust,

And be the spark that lights you up,

All that you've been dreaming of and more,

So much more, I wanna be your everything.........

"Hotori when I first met you I felt something deep from within my heart," He began, feeling more nervous then ever although he hid it well. "It took me a while to figure out what that something was, but now I have."

"I'm not sure I follow you………" She looked up at him, trying to understand.

"I love you, and while you were seeking the sew Suzaku Senshi, I wanted nothing more then to go with you………" He let go of her hands and sighed. "But my duties as the Emperor of Konan prevented this. However now that you are back we can rule together. Hotori………I want you to rule by my side forever as my wife and the new Empress of Konan."

He pulled a ring out of his pocket and slipped it on her finger. Hotori was too shocked to respond at first.

"This ring belonged to my mother, and has been passed down through the family for ages." He sighed again, and finished. "If you want to be my wife, leave the ring on, otherwise remove it and I will understand."

They both stood there a moment, neither saying another word, then Hotori smiled.

"I always dreamed about this day………" She said. "But I never thought it would be this perfect or that I would feel so happy. I'd love to be your wife………I love you Hotohori."

"I love you too, Hotori." He smiled as they softly kissed beneath the light of the full moon.

Inside the palace, the love birds were being watched by not just a few people, but nearly everyone in the palace. Okami and Chichiri had stopped when the saw Hotohori approach her, and were soon joined by Washi, Tasuki, Chiriko, Sakana, Mitsukake, Tsuru, Yori, Koneko Nuriko and Sekai.

"Miko-Sama's getting married!" Washi announced as the entire hallway, although it might have been rather crowded, broke into cheers and applause as the couple kissed.

Below them however, the two were happily unaware of everything except their happiness at that exact moment.

I wanna be your everything………

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