Fushigi Yuugi: Into The Universe Of The Four Gods [EDITED VERSION]

Chapter 06: Even If I Die...

*Narrator's POV*

Lady Miaka, the Priestess of Suzaku, became gravely ill due to the serious stress and strain caused by the drastic changes in her lifestyle, so the Emperor decided to send her back to her home, along with Lady Tsubasa, the Celestial Guardian of Suzaku, where they belonged, but nobody had the knowledge to do so, and the Emperor himself bore Lady Miaka and Lady Tsubasa to Taikyoku mountain to seek Taiitsukun; the wise being renowned as the one who controls the universe.

Lady Tsubasa was the complete opposite. She was completely unaffected because she was already familiar with the world of 'The Universe Of The Four Gods' back in her previous world of which she was born in.

Although, that does not mean that her fear of water has disappeared just because she is now living in a different world.

Or should I say another different world?

During the journey, Lady Miaka got lost in the wilderness and wandered into a strange mirrored world.

There, she discovered another Miaka; an uncanny likeness...except for her disposition.

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*Tsubasa's POV*

Tamahome made his way back to us with a frown and no Miaka by his side.

"Any luck?" Hotohori asked.

Tamahome shook his head. "No."

We heard a twig snap to the right, making us turn our heads in alarm, only to find Miaka walking up the path.

Well, the mirror version of Miaka, that was. The fake one. The real Miaka is trapped inside the mirror that's attached to the fake Miaka's waist on her left.

"Miaka?" Tamahome asked, looking very confused. "Where the heck have you been? What happened to you?"

The fake Miaka smirked. "Nothing." She walked right up to Tamahome and got very close to his face. "Were you worried about me, Tamahome?"

Tamahome was taken aback a little. "Uh...not really."

I stared at the mirror that was hanging by a string on the fake Miaka's shoulder. The real Miaka must be trying to break it as much as she can right about now. Problem is, how am I supposed to help the real Miaka without her hurting herself like she did in the anime and manga?

"Well, I for one, am glad you're safe."

The fake Miaka literally jumped on Hotohori, wrapping her arms around his neck and clinging onto to him for dear life. "Darling!" She looked deep into his eyes with a loving gaze. "Forgive me, darling~"

"M-M-Miaka!! What do you think you're doing?!" Nuriko yelled at her. I forgot that none of them know that she's not the real Miaka. I didn't even notice that Nuriko was shaking with jealousy until now, either.

The fake Miaka turned to Nuriko and smirked. "Oh, Nuriko, does this upset you?"

Nuriko glared at the fake Miaka and started stomping towards her. "Upset me?! Why, you-"

"Oh, come on. Isn't it about time you gave up on Hotohori? It's ridiculous. I mean, you are a man."

I held Nuriko's hand to stop him from doing anything stupid. "Calm down Nuriko. She's just messing with you, that's all."

Tamahome pointed at Nuriko with a raised brow. "Man? You're a fella?!"

Hotohori sweat-dropped. "Are you saying that..."

Nuriko yanked his hand out of mine and ran passed all of us looking very upset and embarrassed. "How could you tell them?! It was a secret!!" He ran through the forest, literally knocking down any tree he sees until he was completely out of sight.