Nine
Nakago
I tell kaasan about the mass executions caused by me. I just want a good government. I don't want to go. It's the last time I can see her, Fairy said she would have to enter the wheel of reincarnation. I want to stay!

"You cannot. As seishi of Seiryuu, your destiny is to be with your companions and the miko."

"This time, perhaps, war will come in order to prevail peace. It is unavoidable." It's my fault! I should have pushed aside my selfish desires to rule the world! What use is it to me if I can't be with kaasan... I don't want to leave! However the place is now dark. I become conscious. Tears have soaked the pillow. Fairy materializes, smiling, she looks so pretty.

From now on Mother will come only in deep slumber. I can't get over it but I am strong. I can do this, face Fate bravely. Soi, Tomo they will always be with me. Besides the way the emperor runs Kutou is despicable. I will die trying to replace his corrupted moves. My comrades will die. The other day Soi was hoping I would call it off. I know but I can't. if it is Fate then I can take over the world, if not I will be reunited with all in heaven. Pray that I'll reach that place.

I have decided not to marry Soi, pondering over this. That way Tomo won't be hurt so deeply. I love them equally. I make Soi a letter and an amulet I have worn when young. Everybody is unique... I spend as much time as possible with the two of them, quality time. Our kindred spirits before darkness falls.

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Nakago dies as Tamahome finally stabs him. He doesn't sidestep because he's going to die anyway, all foretold by the Gods. Softness light fading. Singing. So many songs.

Soi, Tomo. They have been waiting. Then he sees such a brightened radiance beside the blue glow of Seiryuu. A redhaired maiden with uncanny green eyes. She's from the Gods after all, Suboshi is confiding. He give each of his closest mates a kiss on the lips. Nakago/Ayuru owes them so much.

I am what you are. Your strength courage and love. I simply reconcile them together. Sorry about the deceiving I made on Earth. Tomo's long hair unbound over his naked chest. He bows to her. No more jealousy of the human heart, no more pain. The duty as seishi to the miko had been fulfilled and one day they'll reincarnate and if fate would, meet in different lives, parallels.
End