Disclaimer. Fushigi Yuugi isn't mine (in case you didn't know ^_^). It belongs to Watase-sama! Oh, yeah, and Tokyo Television, Bandai, Flower Comics, Pioneer, and some others.

In the young man's eyes, he had beaten the freak and gone on his way home. He had laughed about it with his buddies. And for the past few days, had gone about his life. But in reality, he had only beaten one of Tomo's alter-egos. Then as he left, Tomo trapped him in an illusion. For the past three days, he'd been in that field far away from the closest town.

Tomo smiled down at the young man. "You were foolish to think you could beat me. And you will pay for that foolishness." He knelt down and looked at the man. "You are lucky, though, that I find you attractive. Because of that I let you die happily." He watched as the young man's eyes closed and he fell over sideways, without a sound.

Tomo stood, closing his shin. It had been a little over two years since he had killed Byuki. Over that time, he had found it quite pleasurable watching others slowly die. Torturing others was far more enjoyable than sex, but then again, he'd never particularly enjoyed sex. Well, except when he used his shin, but he had no longer found the need for that. He smiled down at the body. No, this was far more enjoyable. The feeling of power was exhilerating!

He heard the sound of horsehooves and the jingling of harnesses, but didn't turn around. He had no fear of any. He had the power to destroy an entire army, if he so chose. He heard one horse drawing near him. "Did you kill this man," asked a slightly deep voice.

"Hai." Tomo had no reason to lie. What could they do to him? He turned and froze at the site of the person on the horse. The man had the lightest colored hair he'd ever seen! And his eyes! Tomo had never seen anyone with blue eyes before. Those eyes seemed to see right into him, hypnotising him. *Surely, there can't be another who's more handsome!*

"What's your name?"

"Ryou Chuin," He replied, then blinked. He hadn't told anyone his name in over two years! Tomo, straightened his shoulders and crossed his arms over his chest. "I am Seiryuu Seishi, Tomo."

"That freak's a seishi," one of the guards, with the blond, asked another. The other laughed.

A moment later, the one who made the comment was knocked off his horse by several rocks. And the one who laughed cried out in pain as a feather slashed his cheek. They both looked as Tomo, who glared coldly at them. They both shuddered, and the one knocked off his horse got back on.

The blond studied him. Tomo felt a quiver run through him. What was it about this man that set his insides quaking? He hadn't had feelings like this in a long time. The blond got down off his horse. "Is that your only power?"

Tomo held out his hand, showing his shin. "I have this as well." Without further word, he focused his chi onto the clam.

Nakago blinked as he saw himself in the Kutou Palace. People were gathered around, all bowing down before him. He looked down and was he wore imperial clothing. He looked up and focused his own chi.

Tomo saw that the blond was looking directly at him. *He can see through my illusion! But how??* A blue character glowed on the man's forehead. Tomo gasped. *Another Seiryuu Seishi!* A moment later an energy blast hit him in the chest. He was sent flying backwards and rolled across the ground for several feet.

Tomo, shakingly, got to his hands and knees. For the first time in two years, he felt frightened. No one had ever been able to defeat his powers! *I can't beat him! What do I do?* He heard footsteps and a pair of boots appeared infront of him. He slowly looked up and couldn't help but admire the man's physique. How could he be attracted to, yet frightened of someone?

The blond knelt down and held out his hands. He held Tomo's crown and shin. Tomo retrieved them, expecting to be attacked at any moment. But, instead, the blond stood and moved back a little. "I am Seiryuu Seishi, Nakago. Your powers are impressive, but never try that on me again."

Tomo nodded, too frightened to actually answer. He tucked the shin away, then began to painstakingly clean his headdress. He sat on the ground, cross-legged as he made sure there wasn't any dirt on the crown. He was fully aware that Nakago was watching him. For some strange reason, this excited him. *What's the matter with me??*

"I want you to come with me. I can help you improve your powers." Tomo looked up, through his long bangs at Nakago. Nakago looked into the younger man's eyes. *He should be easy to control. Hatred, anger, and fear. Very easy to manipulate.* "Seiryuu no Miko will come and will need all her seishi. Will you come to the capitol with me?"

Tomo could feel his heart pounding. "I will come," he said softly. He threaded his long hair through the headdress and set the crown in place on his head. He stood and dusted himself off. He looked at Nakago levelly, who nodded. Tomo retrieve his own horse and mounted. He was confused as to why he felt the desire to be with this man. *No matter the reason, I must follow.*
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Three months later, they rode into the capitol of Kutou. Tomo looked around in disgust. The buildings were in desparate need of repair. The streets were filthy and the people didn't look much better. *And I thought the towns and villages were bad. This place is surely one step away from hell*

They went straight to the emporer. "I have found another Seishi, Emporer," Nakago said, as he and Tomo knelt before the head of Kutou. "He is Tomo."

He motioned them to stand then walked up to Tomo. "And what are your powers?" Tomo held up his hand and a moment later, the emporer disappeared. Nakago ordered the guards to remain as they were. He told them the emporer was safe.
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The emporer looked around. He was the only one in the palace. "Guards!" No one came. He looked around. "Where is everyone??" He saw a young man, standing before him. He wore a simple robe and his long hair was pulled up into a ponytail, with bangs that almost covered his hazel eyes. He had a soft face like that of a girl. *Very pretty,* the emporer thought, running his eyes up and down the young man. "And who are you?"

The man bowed. "I am here to serve you, Emporer," he said, in a slightly high-pitched voice.

The emporer drew closer. "Serve me?" He took the young man's chin and looked him in the eyes. "And how do you intend to do that?" The emporer looked him over again. "I'm sure I could find some use for you."

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Nakago watched Tomo. In the past three months he had helped the younger man to develope his powers. Tomo had learned how to put a clone into the illusions instead of himself. He saw the younger man's eyes harden and his jaw clench. He moved closer to Tomo and looked at the shin. He saw what the emporer was doing.
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"I have brought you a gift", the younger man said.

"A gift?" He stroked a finger along the young man's face. "Well, this is certainly a good one."

"No, Emporer. Over there." The emporer turned his head to see a beautiful girl standing nearby, wearing a robe. She dropped the robe to reveal she had nothing on underneath. "She is yours."

"I like your style, boy." He moved away from the young man and went to the woman. "Come, my dear."
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The emporer appeared again, only without a shirt on. Servants ran forward, draping a robe over him. He looked around in confusion. Where had the woman gone? "What the hell is going on?"

"Did you like the illusion, Emporer?"

The emporer glared at Tomo. "You! You did that!" He got up and moved menancingly at Tomo. "I'll make you pay for that!"

Nakago stepped in front of Tomo. "Emporer. Do you not agree his powers are impressive?" The emporer stopped. He looked at Nakago uneasily. He looked back and forth between to the two seishi.

"Hai," he said, backing away a little. "Very impressive. Find him a place to stay here in the palace."

"Arrangements have already been made, Emporer. I shall take him there myself."

"Good, you do that, Nakago." He stepped closer to them once more. Looking Tomo over, he smiled. "I must say I find you very impressive. *Shame he hides his face behind that makeup.* The emporer licked his lips as his eyes ran the length of Tomo. Tomo shuddered in revulsion. "You are dismissed."

Nakago and Tomo bowed again and left. Outside, it had already gotten dark. They walked in silence along the palace walkways. "You needn't worry," Nakago said, breaking the silence. "You are too old for his tastes."

Tomo looked over at Nakago. *Too old?* His hands clenched inside the sleeves of his coat, as he looked away. *He likes little boys then. Disgusting!*

"Nakago?" The voice was destinctly female. "I was told you had returned." Leaning against the walkway railing was a young woman. Tomo guessed she was younger than him. She was dressed in rather revealing clothes and her long red hair was braided, with a loop on top of her head.

Tomo's eyes met the woman's. Instantly recognising a rival, they glared at each other. Nakago, not noticing the look, or maybe not caring, spoke up. "Soi, I have found another seishi. This is Tomo. Tomo, this is Soi. She is also a seishi." The two continued to glare at each other. "Soi." She broke the stare and looked at Nakago. A moment later, she nodded.

The three walked a short distance further. "Here are your chambers, Tomo. If you need anything, let me know in the morning and I'll see it taken care of." Nakago and Soi continued on. Soi looked back at Tomo for a moment, smug look on her face.

"Bitch," Tomo hissed, under his breath. He entered his chambers. They were already furnished and his belonging had been brought there. What few belongings he had. He set everything on the dressing table in the bedroom.

He took his costume off and hung it with great care. He put his bedclothes on. A simple white shirt and a dark pair of breeches. Sitting at the table, he began to take the makeup off. He, then, undid the band, letting his hair fall loose. He brushed it out, enjoying the feel of the brush going through his hair. *I wonder what it'd be like to feel his fingers in my hair?*

Chuin set the brush down, with a sigh. After Bada had left him, he didn't think he'd ever fall in love again. But there was something about Nakago that made him tremble. Made him long to be with the man. He gave up trying to figure it out. What he had to do was think of how to get Nakago. It wouldn't be easy, especially with that woman in the way!

Chuin got up from the dressing table and went to the bed. He slid in-between the covers. Putting his hands behind his head, he stared at the ceiling. *I have to think of some way to win his heart. No matter how long it takes, Nakago will be mine!* "Kakakakaka."