Fushigi Yuugi Fan Fiction ❯ Firebird ❯ Secrets Revealed ( Chapter 16 )

Vera-chan: Welcome to another exciting chapter!

Avia-san: Oh nee-chan………we've got a surprise for you………

Luna-sama: ::opens nearby door, and a bunch of chibi bishies flood out.:: You wanted chibis…

Avia-san: You've got chibis………

Vera-chan: But these are your chibis………

Luna-sama: You never said you wanted yours…..

Vera-chan: I know how to fix this! ::Pulls out cell phone, and calls 1-800-MY-CHIBI::

::Knock at door.::

Delivery Guy: I've got a box here for "Vera-chan".

Vera-chan: YAY! ::Takes box, opens it revealing her bishies.::

Avia-san: Chibi Sano, sic Chibi Kenshin!

Kenshin: Oro? ::Begins trying to climb up Vera's leg::

Sano: ::Chasing him with Zan-batou.::

Vera-chan: I never thought I'd say this, but………go Battousai on him!

Kenshin: :: Turns to face Sano with Battousai gleam in eye.::

Sano: ::Screams, drops Zan-batou, and tries to climb Avia's leg.::

Kenshin: I think it worked, that I do! ^_^

Vera-chan: It sure did! ::Cuddles Kenshin.::

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"Firebird"

Ch. 16 "Secrets Revealed."

"Would you stop saying that?" Nakago asked his captive.

"Saying what, no da?" Mire asked.

"That.........That no da phrase!" He growled.

"Am I saying no da, no da?" She asked Amiboshi and Suboshi, who were laughing on the other side of the room.

"No, no da." They replied, then erupted again at the glare the blonde senshi was giving them.

"See, no da?" She smiled innocently. If she had to stay here, she could at least have some fun.

"If you don't stop right now………" Nakago growled. "I'll let Soi give you a makeover."

"What's a `Soi'?" Mire asked, a little intrigued.

"Soi!" Nakago called. A moment later, Soi entered. "This is Soi."

Mire gave a small squeak of fear, and promised to be good.

(AN: Sorry for the lack of seriousness of this threat, but I couldn't think of anything better………plus, it's random Soi bashing, and that's always fun.)

* * *

Chichiri and Okami appeared at the palace, looking for anyone to help. Luckily they soon came across Washi and (a now conscious) Tasuki.

"Look, I get the point! You love me!" She looked more annoyed then usual. (AN: I didn't know that was possible.) "Now leave me alone!"

"Washi, no da!" Okami and Chichiri called. "Tasuki, no da! Something bad has happened!"

"What?" Washi asked, looking concerned.

"It's Mire, no da!" Okami said, slightly panicked, "She was kidnapped by Naka-baka, no da!"

"How did this happen?" Tasuki asked.

"He showed up and took her, no da." Chichiri replied.

"Hi guys!" Hotori beamed, walking in, Aoi close behind. "What's going on? Who took who?"

"Nakago took Mire, no da!" Okami said.

"What?" Both brother and sister asked, jaws dropped.

"What are we going to do?" Aoi asked.

"Simple." Hotori replied. "We're going to get her back!"

"What?" Everyone else asked.

"Yeah, Miko-Sama, we will." Washi replied. "But this doesn't necessarily include you."

"She's my little sister!" Hotori replied. "I have to go!"

"Look, Nee-san, If it makes you feel better, I'll go." Aoi promised. "I'll make sure we get her back."

"But-!" Hotori protested.

"But nothing." He replied. "There's no sense in all three of us being there."

Hotori looked like she was going to protest again, but Aoi gave her a determined smile, and she said. "Hurry home with Mire."

It was agreed and they left, somehow all fitting under Okami and Chichiri's kasas.

* * *

Nakago paced. He was becoming more and more worried that Suzaku's miko wouldn't show, and the last two years had been wasted.

"She should be getting here." He ranted. "We've got her sister, it should've been a fool proof plan!"

"Nakago," Amiboshi said, calmly sitting by Mire. "Call me crazy, but isn't it possible Mire-san is our new Miko? She fits all the requirements."

"It is possible!" The look on Nakago's face slightly scared Mire. "We must consult Seiryuu-sama to be sure."

He left the room. Mire and Amiboshi shrugged and followed.

Meanwhile, the group of Suzaku's appeared.

"There she is!" Aoi said. "Let's go get her!"

"Wait, we can't." Tasuki said. "He just took her into the Seiryuu Shrine."

Aoi didn't take time to listen to his idol; he had already emerged from their hiding place, and headed for the shrine. Everyone winced, expecting him to be forced back at the door. Much to their surprise, he entered with no trouble.

"How, no da?" Okami asked.

"I'm not sure, no da." Chichiri answered.

The four Suzaku Senshi left their hiding place, and headed cautiously towards the shrine. A moment later, Aoi came back out pulling Mire with Nakago close behind, but he stopped in his tracks when he saw Washi.

"Don't worry, Naka-Baka, I didn't come here to kick your but………for once." She replied. "Just let us have Mire and we'll be going."

"But you can't have her." He replied. "She's our Miko……and he's our seventh Senshi."

"I promised Miko-Sama I'd bring her back………" Washi began to advance. "And I plan on keeping my word."

"Washi-san" Aoi said, coming up. "Don't fight them. We'll be safe here, just go back and let Nee-san know."

Washi frowned for a moment.

"If you get two of our people………we get one of yours!" She called out to a guy walking at the other end of the hall. "Hey you! Yeah you, the ugly one! Come here!"

"Does she know he looks like her, no da?" Okami asked quietly.

"I don't know, no da." Chichiri replied.

Aoi went to protest that kidnapping wasn't what he had in mind, but they were gone.

* * *

Hotori was a nervous wreck by the time the senshi returned. She saw the all too familiar kasas appear, and ran up to greet her siblings………who weren't there………

"Where are Mire and Aoi?" She demanded looking from senshi to senshi then to some guy that looked like Washi. "Who's he?"

"A hostage I guess." Washi shrugged.

"You were supposed to bring back two people who look like………well, they look like Okaa-san, but that's besides the point. " She was very frustrated. "Not one that looked like you! I knew I should've gone!"

"You had to stay here for three good reasons, Miko-Sama." Washi replied. By now, the noise had drawn everyone else into the room.

"And those reasons would be………?" Hotori asked.

"You're the Miko, you're the Empress, and………" Washi looked from her to Hotohori. "You two should know the last reason."

"The rest of us don't!" Nuriko replied.

"To put it simply………" Tsuru stepped forward, and began to explain. "We will soon have an heir for the throne."

"What?" Hotohori asked, paling slightly.

"I knew there was something I forgot to do." Hotori said. "Well, you see Dear, I was going to tell you………but then Mire got kidnapped………and now Aoi's gone too…and I want them back………why aren't they back?"

"Well you see, Miko-Sama……….your sister is a Miko-Sama too now." Washi explained. "Seiryuu's Miko-Sama………and Aoi's a new Senshi."

"Why wasn't I told?" The `Hostage' asked. "I'm a Seiryuu after all!"

"You're what?" Everyone else asked.

"Oops………" He then turned to Washi. "You're face reminds me of my mom………"

"And you remind me of my dad………" Washi added. "I hate my dad! Come to think of it, I hate my mom too!"

"Hey, I know where I've seen you before!" Hotori exclaimed. "You were at that roadside stand!"

"Um………yeah………my parent's own it." He replied. "Now, would someone tell me why I'm here?"

"We had to improvise!" Washi replied. "I didn't want to leave empty handed."

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After everyone had been introduced, and everything explained, Hyo (The `Hostage') and Washi went off to catch up………there would be a lot of catching up considering they'd never met. Meanwhile, Hotori was getting ready to go visit her parents.

"Oh great, Okaa-san to Otou-san ( AN: "to" means "And" Sorry…I was in a Japanese mood………) are going to kill me." She was ranting. "Mire hasn't even been here a day and I've lost her………to Seiryuu!"

Nuriko was going with her for moral support. Together the two left for the Suzaku shrine, and then headed to Miaka's time.

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Mire soon found herself in a room full of people she didn't know, and some of them she didn't want to. (AN: Miboshi and Tomo.) Nakago had insisted she meet all of her Senshi.

A girl who appeared to be in her early twenties introduced herself first.

"My name is Ume." She smiled. "There's no easy way to describe my abilities………unless I show them to you."

She then transformed from a woman with black hair and blue eyes to a large black wolf with the same blue eyes, and then into a raven, then back to herself.

Mire was speechless as the girl stepped back and three more approached. The had white hair down to their lower backs and dark pink eyes.

This is Kuma, Hina, and Ari." Nakago took the liberty of introducing them. Each girl gave a small nod at her name.

"I hold the power of telekinesis." Hina stated. "As well as the ability to create illusions."

"I can control Electromagnetism." Kuma added.

"My powers are a little less defined." Ari stated quietly. "I can use my chi in various ways………"

The three girls moved back and a man about 20 stepped forward. He had dark green hair and light brown eyes.

"My name is Sukuro." He bowed. "And I have the power of hypnosis."

"You look like Tsuru!" Aoi burst out, startling everyone.

"Hai, I'm not surprised I do." Sukuro smiled sadly. "She's my sister."

Nakago stepped forward before the conversation could progress.

"I'm sure you already know Aoi." He smiled as sweetly as he could, which wasn't very sweetly. "I would introduce you to the last of your Senshi, but that blasted Washi took him!"

"Hey, leave Washi alone!" Aoi said, glaring. "From what I've heard, she's kicked your butt more then once."

Nakago glared back, but didn't say anything. He turned and looked at the small crowd of Seiryuu Senshi. They all looked back, some appearing ready to laugh.

"Well? What are we waiting for?" He asked. "We've got a lot to do in a little time!"

The crowd cleared out. Mire went over to her brother.

"I hope Nee-sama isn't too worried." She said.

"I'm sure she isn't." He replied. "They can't do anything to a Miko, after all."

She nodded, and they left the room together.

* * *

"Okaa-san, Otou-san………" Hotori started, sheepishly standing before her parents. "There's a few things I need to tell you………"

"Sit down Hotori." Miaka smiled. "There's no rush. Tell me dear, how are Mire and Aoi?"

"That's why I'm here." Hotori said, still nervous. "They were………um………well, they………"

"Come on, what is it?" Tamahome asked.

"They're with Nakago." She blurted out. Her parents looked shocked. "But they're safe."

"How could they be safe with that mad man?" Tamahome asked. "We've got to go get them."

"We can't." Hotori sighed. "Mire is the new Seiryuu no Miko, and Aoi is a Senshi."

Miaka nearly fainted, but Hotori caught her.

"Was there………anything else………dear?" she asked her daughter.

"Yes, but it's not as important." Hotori replied.

"Sure it is, Nee-chan." Nuriko smiled. "You're going to be grandparents."

"What?" Tamahome yelled, and everyone else sweat dropped.

Hotori was trying to figure out which piece of news angered him the most, but she abandoned the thought as the four of them reentered the book.

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Vera-chan: That's all for Chapter 16. Okay, I'm sure the new Seiryuu senshi got a little confusing, so here's a run down:

Ume is Ashitare's counterpart

Sukuro is Miboshi's counterpart

Hina is Tomo's counterpart

Kuma is Soi's counterpart

Ari is Nakago's counterpart

And although it wasn't even remotely stated, Hyo is Suboshi's counterpart, and Aoi is Amiboshi's counterpart.

I hope that cleared up a little of the confusion. Also please keep in mind the powers may not be identical, as is the case with Ume. I didn't want two wolf beasts running around wild, so she has the power to change into animals. If you read Harry Potter, think of her as an Uber-Animagis. That's all! Ja!