Author: Deathangelgw

Disclaimer: Not mine….no sue…yadda yadda

Warnings: Sap, angst, some yaoi, some humor, dark, language, het, death?

Pairings: various with the guys, and in this one Seiji/OFC

Rating: NC-17 for lemon situations of the het kind, violence, and language

Note: Ok, so this is what I get for watching the DVDs… Enjoy and please review or some such!

‘thoughts’

/telepathic speech/

*~flashback~*

Other realm

Sighing softly as she leaned her head back against the tree she had taken refuge under, Genaisa closed her eyes on the fatigued tears that threatened to spill forth once more from her violet eyes. It had been a close call, but her desperation had motivated her into doing whatever she could after that last battle.

*~flashback~*

"Byakuen! Genaisa! Hold on!" Shu cried as they ran to their two fallen friends. Touma supported Genaisa as she struggled to remain upright, though her insides were screaming in protest from the blow they'd sustained, while Ryo and Shu tried to steady Byakuen.

Leaning forward abruptly, Genaisa held onto Byakuen as she panted through her pain. /Hold on, Byakuen! I will take us to safety and treat your wound!/ she urged him as she scratched behind his ears soothingly.

He looked up at her, groaning in pain. /Iiee, my friend. You are too weak and injured yourself,/ he replied painfully as he panted lightly.

/Not enough to hinder me, my friend. Hold on!/ she retorted acidly before looking at the others. "Take hands, all of you and one of you put your hand on me. I will teleport us to a cabin nearby," she ordered crisply, sharply as she shifted carefully to her knees.

"Iyah, Genaisa! You are injured too!" Touma protested as he tried to stop her while the others hesitantly followed her orders.

"Just do it, Touma! We don't have time!" she cried, tears rolling down her face as she stared at his stunned face. He swallowed hard and nodded before taking Jun's hand and placing his own hand on her arm. With a nod, Genaisa let her mind roam until she found what she was looking for and glowed brightly, the glow swiftly spreading to the others before they vanished. They all cried out in surprise as they looked around, disoriented with the different surroundings. Genaisa slumped forward, breathing heavily as she trembled before she spoke. "All right, listen up. Nasuti, I will teleport you to your jeep. Go back down the path and you shall find a fork in the road to the left. Take it…it will lead to this cabin," she instructed, nodding as Nasuti nodded in understanding before she vanished.

"Genaisa you have to rest! This isn't good for you!" Shin protested as she leaned heavily against Byakuen, shaking even harder.

"Now is not the time, Shin! Seiji, outside in the forest you will find these herbs," Genaisa stated as she looked over at Seiji, her eyes glowing as she showed him mentally what he was looking for. He nodded sharply and smiled at her as she sighed in relief. "Clip two of the first and three of the second and bring them in. Nasuti will know what to do with them. Touma." She looked over at the blue haired young man and waited until he looked at her. "In the kitchen, boil two cups of water. You'll be mixing in the herbs once they are mashed to make a paste. Then I'll need a bowl of boiled water for cleaning. Shin, Shu, I need you to find cloth and make strips. Take Jun with you," she ordered finally.

"Demo oneesan! I want to stay here!" Jun cried in dismay as he hugged Byakuen's large head.

"Now is not the time, Jun…onegai! I need you to go!" Genaisa berated him sharply, then relented as she saw the hurt in his eyes. "Onegai, Jun. I don't want you here for this…onegai," she whispered softly, shakily. He nodded reluctantly, then followed after Shin and Shu in their search for cloths.

"I'm sorry…Byakuen I'm so sorry…"

She looked over and felt her heart break as she saw Ryo bent over Byakuen, clutching the furry mane of her friend as he shook with silent sobs. Byakuen was licking Ryo's face, trying to soothe him in his pain, but she could tell that Ryo's guilt was heavy even without her powers. She placed her hand on his clenched fist. "Ryo…I need you to be strong for me," she whispered quietly, smiling faintly as he looked up at her in surprise, his face streaked with tears. "I need your help…I can't do this alone. You have to be strong for me and Byakuen, ok?" He nodded, then shifted over to help her with her preparations to heal Byakuen.

*~end flashback~*

Sighing weakly, Genaisa didn't stop the tears that finally rolled down her face. It had taken her two hours to heal Byakuen enough to her satisfaction that he could heal safely on his own, but they both knew that, if they were to get Ryo's swords, there was going to have to be some sacrifice. Her heart ached for Ryo, but she knew that he didn't have the emotional strength to do what needed to be done. He was going to need a push to do what had to be done, but the cost was going to be very high.

Starting as a body fitted itself next to her, Genaisa looked up into gentle lavender eyes and smiled slightly as Seiji wrapped his arm around her, drawing her close. He pressed a kiss to her head as she leaned into him, snuggling close as he rubbed her back. "Seiji."

"Hey…why are you out here alone?" Seiji asked in reply as he nuzzled her head tenderly.

"I needed to just…rest. Without any of you near. It's easier that way so I can focus myself," Genaisa explained softly as she rubbed her nose into his chest, curling into him.

"You are still injured," Seiji murmured as he rubbed around to her front and cupped her stomach, hearing her hiss in pain. "Bruised, huh? That was quite a hit you took from Kenbukyou," he commented as he held her close. She moaned as his hand began to glow softly, spreading warmth into her and healing her enough to dull her pain.

"Arigato…" Genaisa whispered in relief as she sagged against him, holding onto him tightly as he rubbed her stomach soothingly. She moaned again, this time in pleasure as she was soothed by his touches and she nuzzled his chest. "You feel so good…so warm…" she mumbled as he shifted his hand and pulled her onto his lap, holding her close. He chuckled as he rubbed her back while they sat in silence, content with each other. She moved suddenly, brushing her lips along his neck before leaning up and looking at him, searching his curious gaze as she shifted closer to him. She sighed and looked down, tears in her eyes as she realized that she might end up breaking her promise to be with them soon. Almost blindly, she looked up and kissed him softly, threading her fingers in his blond hair as he wrapped his arms around her and returned the heated kiss. She wanted to give him so much…to keep her promise to herself and them, but she couldn't.

Moaning breathily as his fingers massaged along her back, Genaisa arched against him, her tongue playing with his as she rocked closer to him. He groaned and rocked against her, filling her with delight at how excited he was and her hand trailed down to open his fly and slip in to caress his hardness there. She gasped in his mouth as his hand squeezed her ass before moving over her hip and under her shorts to caress her entrance. She whimpered as she rocked, then cried out softly as he pressed a finger inside of her. She rocked, then rocked again, faster as she felt him push in a second finger, thrusting them inside of her as he watched her move on his fingers. She trembled, tears of pleasure and love running down her cheeks at the gentle touch he gave to her and the silent joy in his eyes as he observed her.

But she wanted more…so much more. Something to give her a lasting memory until they met again. She reached down and gazed at him. "Onegai…Seiji onegai. Inside me please…I want to feel you fully. I want to be one with you fully," she pleaded longingly as she clenched her one hand in his shirt and her other hand caressed him.

Eyes widening, Seiji shook his head. "We are waiting, remember? The…the guys…"

She brushed her lips over his, stopping his protests. /Onegai, Seiji my love…I need something…something to hold onto in these dark times. I almost lost Byakuen and Ryo is upset and I…I am losing you and the guys. Onegai…onegai…/ she pleaded, sobbing into his mouth as she pleaded.

He moved his mouth to her neck as he hugged her close, then shifted them so they were laying out, her underneath him. "Ai shiteru, Genaisa…ai shiteru…" he whispered as he pushed down her shorts and panties while she undid his pants and pushed them out of the way. He wrapped one of her legs around his waist and positioned himself at her entrance. He gazed at her before leaning in and kissing her so passionately that it stunned her as he pushed inside of her in one thrust. She cried out as she was breached, but it was swallowed by his mouth as he stilled within her, caressing her soothingly while she trembled with the shock of losing her virginity. He slowly then began to rock against her, moving inside of her in long slow thrusts as he continued his loving kiss, groaning in sync with her as they began to move together in the ancient rhythm.

Her head fell back in pleasure as he picked up speed and depth, clinging to his arms as he braced himself above her, their bodies writhing together as they sought the edge of bliss with each other. She whispered to him loving words as she clung to him desperately, her legs wrapping tightly around his hips as they pistoned into her, filling her repeatedly while his own voice echoed her sentiments with tender phrases and repeated assurances of his love. He suddenly began moving frantically, causing her to arch in pleasure as he pushed her legs up more, allowing him to go farther into her as they neared their climax. He kissed her hard again as he thrust rapidly in her, growing frantic as she tightened around him. They muffled each other's screams as they climaxed as one, arching into each other as they clung to one another while shaking with their release.

They collapsed together, panting hard as they trembled occasionally from aftershocks of their explosive release, but soon calmed as satiation washed over them in the afterglow. Seiji leaned up and brushed his lips over hers before kissing her deeply, drawing a loving moan from her as he rubbed her back soothingly. /You were wonderful, my Genaisa,/ he whispered to her as they kissed.

/I feel you…oh Seiji…ai shiteru…/ Genaisa replied adoringly as she smiled up at him before snuggling close. They drifted off together into a light nap, but Seiji had a feeling that something was wrong. For under the sated glow, he could sense in her a resignation and sorrow that he feared would bring doom.

*~~**~~*

The moon touched Genaisa's face as she woke up from her sleep and she sighed sadly. She leaned up and gazed down at Seiji as he slept next to her before she leaned in and caressed her lips over his cheek in a silent farewell. After they had woken from their nap, they had returned in time for dinner, but the melancholy in the group had been palpable. Ryo was distant with them, lost in his own contemplations, and the others were tiptoeing around him warily. After that, they had sat together for a while before parting for bed and Seiji had joined her not long after the others had gone to bed, making love to her again before they fell asleep curled around each other.

But now…it was time. Carefully, she silently slipped from the bed and got dressed in her nightgown, then donned her subyoroi before going outside and to the door that led to Ryo's room. She smiled sorrowfully as she saw Byakuen pace out before transforming into his humanoid self and meeting with her under the large pine that was in front of the cabin. She hugged him tightly, feeling his strong arms wrap around her as they silently held each other in both sorrow and support. She looked up at him finally as Kokuen's challenge floated out, earning a growl of menace from Byakuen as he looked over.

Reaching up suddenly, she cupped his face, causing him to look down at her slowly. "Wait for me if it comes to that…" she whispered softly, sadly.  "I wish we didn't have to leave them, demo…"

"It is the only way to make Ryo realize what he must do. The Youjakai won't be so lenient," Byakuen answered softly before turning his face to nuzzle her hand. "Genaisa…I…I always wanted to tell you…" he stopped, hesitating.

"I know. I love you too," Genaisa whispered softly, then sighed as he leaned his head in and kissed her deeply. They let the silence of the night wrap around them in this brief moment of peace, taking refuge in each other before they had to do what they must. But soon, reality cut through them again and they parted slowly, tasting each other tenderly before gazing at one another sadly. He caressed her face tenderly, tears in his eyes, which she brushed away with a loving hand. "Go…quickly. Good luck and…and try not to die. Ryo needs you," she stated as she looked down.

"They all need you too, Genaisa," Byakuen murmured before kissing her gently again. He transformed once more and took off at a loping run, feeling her gaze on him as he passed out of sight.

With a sigh, she turned back to the cabin and stepped forward, resolved. She heard Ryo calling out for them, then saw him get up hastily and rush for the door. Her eyes glowed as she came into view just before the door slammed shut and the house glowed. She went up the stairs and came to the door as Ryo pounded on it. Time to speak…

*~~**~~*

Cursing as he hit the door full force, Ryo pounded on it as his panic soared. "Genaisa! What are you doing?! Genaisa!!" he shouted as he began ramming the door with his shoulder, trying to break it down.

"Ryo…listen to me, onegai."

Genaisa's plea stopped him and he stilled, leaning his head on the cool door as he trembled. "Genaisa…please what are you doing?" he pleaded as he put his hand on the door, sensing somehow that she was doing the same thing.

"What we have to. Ryo, listen. Your heart is confused…troubled. You need to focus. Byakuen and I…" He flinched as he heard her sigh sorrowfully before she continued. "We are going to get the Go Retsu Ken for you, Ryo. It's going to be tough…but use our sacrifices to find your way again, Ryo no Rekka."

"Nani?! Yadda!! Genaisa you're both injured! You'll get killed!!" Ryo shouted as his alarm flew out of control and he pounded on the door again.

"We know." The simple words sent a chill through Ryo, stilling him once more as he stared at the door tearfully. "We'd do anything for you, Ryo…for you and the Troopers. Because we believe in and love you." She sighed again, causing his heart to ache and his longing to touch her and hold her come to the fore. "Never forget how much I love you, Ryo. Tell the others…ai shiteru. Sayonara, Sanada Ryo."

"Yadda! Genaisa YADDA!!" Ryo screamed as he pounded on the door, feeling her presence leave the door and be replaced by an icy dread that was almost choking. He called on his subyoroi and began ramming the door again, never realizing he was sobbing desperately as he tried to break down the door and stop his two friends from doing something so drastic.

"Ryo! What's going on?" Shu demanded as they all ran in, woken by his scream.

"Where's Genaisa?" Seiji demanded as he ran a hand through his hair, ignoring the glances his lovers gave to his tousled appearance.

"She went…to fight…Kenbukyou…for…the swords!" Ryo explained frantically as he rammed the door, each slam punctuating his words. He barely heard them gasp in horror as he pushed on the door, shaking. He screamed as he pounded the door, sliding to the floor. "Genaisa…GENAISA NO BAKA!!"

*~~**~~*

Genaisa ran swiftly through the woods, following the sounds of the tigers battling before she finally came to a cliff side. She felt her heart drop to her stomach as she saw Byakuen collapse with one of the swords in his mouth. "Byakuen!" she shouted before running to him, kneeling as she held his large furry head. "Baka! You weren't supposed to get injured again!" she hissed out through her tears as she held him.

/It's…up to you…now…/ Byakuen whispered to her as he dropped the sword in her lap.

"Arigato, Byakuen…wait for me…" She stood up slowly, glaring at Kenbukyou as she held the sword steadily after calling on her yoroi. "And now, Kenbukyou…you shall battle me," she stated clearly as thunder rolled around them and the rain began to pour down.

"And where is Rekka? I challenged him. Are you saying that a tiger and a girl must fight his battles?" Kenbukyou scoffed as he swung his sword in challenge.

"Iiee…demo sometimes people need to know what they are fighting for when it is lost," Genaisa replied softly before leaping to the attack with a cry.

"And you expect him to learn from your deaths, is that it?" Kenbukyou demanded as he slashed at her, their swords clanging within the thunder and sending sparks onto the wet pavement. He slammed his fist into her gut, sending her flying to roll a few times before he attacked her again.

She grinned up at him as she blocked his blows, spitting out blood on the side. "Exactly. I will not go down without taking someone else with me to hell," she declared before pushing him off of her and springing up, only to come slashing at him again.

"You are an excellent fighter, Reikon. Join me and we shall become the greatest warriors in the Ningenkai and Youjakai that there ever were!" Kenbukyou declared as they slashed, parried, thrust, and swirled in a dance of death.

"GENAISAAAAAA!"

Genaisa smirked as she stood, swords locked in a move of strength on either side. "Iyah, I shall never join you. I fight…for my soul of love," she whispered proudly before growling and pushing him back a bit. Roaring in rage, Kenbukyou became fierce as he slashed at her, hitting, kicking, and slicing her as they fought, while the Troopers, Jun, and Nasuti arrived and went to Byakuen's side.

Her fight couldn't last and didn't as, with a final blow that sent her flying into the nearby cliff, Kenbukyou had her pinned, sword at her neck as she woozily looked up at him. He laughed in triumph. "The great Reikon! Dying for love!" he mocked.

But she only smirked at him before reaching over and touching the sword that she had been using…the sword she had retrieved with Byakuen for Ryo. Her hand glowed as she whispered, "Fight now, Ryo no Rekka…for all that is lost and all that is to be gained."

"YADDA!!" Ryo's scream echoed around the cliff side and was echoed weakly by the other Troopers as she relaxed and slipped unconscious, her yoroi fading off of her and leaving her in just a nightgown that was plastered to her battered body. He took up the sword, anguish and fury sparking in his eyes as he snarled. "You'll pay for this, Kenbukyou!"

Laughing as he stepped back from Genaisa, the Majin tilted his head mockingly. "Oh? And do you think you have the heart to defeat me? I want the shiroi yoroi, Rekka. Bring it to me so we might battle!"

"Ryo we can all take him!" Seiji protested softly as he turned to his friend.

"This is my battle, Seiji. Keep out of it," Ryo replied coldly before leaping to the battle.

"Ryo!" Shu cried as he made to move forward, but was stopped by a hand on his arm. "Nani? Touma!"

"Iyah…this is Ryo's battle. They sacrificed themselves for him…it is up to him to avenge them,” Touma snapped out sharply as they watched Ryo battle fiercely with Kenbukyou.

But it was obvious who was the better fighter as Ryo was thrown into the cliff wall and crashed down, landing near Genaisa. He struggled up, groaning in pain as Kenbukyou flew into the air. He crawled over to Genaisa and held her close. “Genaisa…gomen ne. I failed you…” he whispered softly as he felt the beginnings of Kenbukyou’s ultra attack.

“R…yo…”

Looking down at Genaisa, Ryo felt his breath catch as he saw her looking up at him through barely opened eyelids. His eyes widened as the ground trembled around them when the attack hit, but, upon looking up, he saw a shield shimmering in place, blocking the attack. But even as he watched it bucked against the power, cracking here and there as it fought to hold. He looked back down at her, eyes spilling tears as she smiled up at him. "Ryo…there is no shame in what you do…" she whispered softly, her voice barely carrying above the attack and the others' shouts. She flinched and trembled as the shield buckled more, but she gritted her teeth as she cupped his face, her own face soft with love. "Fight for it, Ryo…protect this world! You are Rekka…and no matter what happens…always remember the love that is within you. I give my…life…willingly…for you. Take it…it's yours."

"Genaisa yadda!" Ryo cried, but could say no more as the shield cracked and gave way, shattering as the powerful energy strike hit them full force. He screamed in agony while her voice echoed his faintly in pain before the blinding flare of the other four yoroi joined his own in a rush of power and wind. Those that were watching in horror shielded their eyes from the glare and looked over swiftly as it cleared.

Gasps and cries of shock flew out from them as they saw Ryo, clad in Kikoutei, floating down to the ground. In his arms he carried the bloodied form of Genaisa as she lay limply in his hold. He gently placed her down before glaring up at the sneering Kenbukyou. "Come and fight me, Kenbukyou," he snarled out before jumping into the air.

"So you finally attack with your full strength, Rekka?" Kenbukyou mocked as he called upon his attack, emulated by Ryo as he too called upon Kikoutei's ultimate attack. They met in midair, once more blinding all with the dust and light that swirled around them. Silence fell upon the gathered as it cleared and the two warriors landed. But only one was the victor. Grunting, Kenbukyou looked at his empty hands in surprise before falling forward. "It would…seem…Rekka…that you…are the master…" he groaned out in pain as he collapsed.

Ryo went slowly over to Genaisa and tenderly gathered her into his arms, nuzzling her head as he held her close. Tears rolled down his face onto her head as he whispered, "I did it, Genaisa…I did it."

/I'm so proud of you…Ryo…/

The voice trailed off in a whisper as he came over to his lovers and friends, his heart breaking as Jun sobbed hysterically over Byakuen's body. He knelt and laid her down tenderly, holding her hand as he placed his hand on Byakuen's shoulder. "Byakuen…forgive me…" he whispered brokenly as he bowed his head.

But fate seemed to take pity on them as a soft glow surrounded the tiger, surprising them. Byakuen hummed before shifting and looking up at the shocked Jun. He leaned up and licked Jun on the cheek and a joyous cry left the little boy's lips as he hugged the shaggy head. Smiling in gladness, the Troopers crowded close. Suddenly though, they all seemed to stop breathing as a once familiar presence left their bond, tearing a part of them away as it was abruptly snuffed out.

Looking down at Genaisa slowly, ignoring the confused looks from Jun and Nasuti, Ryo touched Genaisa's face shakily, willing himself to feel a pulse as he slid his fingers to her neck. His head shook in disbelief as he stared at her peaceful countenance, shaking with the horror that he refused to acknowledge despite the evidence. "Iyah...iyah Genaisa..."

"Iyah!" Seiji shouted as he moved swiftly and knelt next to Ryo, taking her into his arms as he touched her face. "You promised to be with us! Genaisa!!" he cried as he struggled to find the glow that had been her spirit within her body.

Suddenly, Shin was kneeling next to them and forcing Seiji to lay her on the ground. Without a word, he breathed air into her before compressing her chest in the start of CPR. Touma quickly came in as well and Ryo and Seiji moved back a bit to give them room as Shin breathed life-giving air into Genaisa while Touma pumped her heart.

*~~**~~*

A bright golden light surrounded Genaisa as she floated within the between realm. She looked around uncertainly, not sure that she was dead yet also confused as to where she was. She heard her name being called gently and looked forward. "Who's there?" she called out as she shaded her eyes while trying to focus through the blinding light before her.

"Genaisa Tasaki...you must return to the living. It is not your time yet," the voice stated softly around her, confusing her as she looked around.

"Not my time? Who are you?" Genaisa called out and found herself floating in one spot, not moving either way. "What's going on here?"

"Genaisa...you have to go back."

Blinking in shock, Genaisa stared ahead as four figures materialized before her. Her eyes filled with tears as they solidified. "'Tousan...'Kaasan...Shinji...Kaos..." she whispered in joy before she tried to float towards them, reaching out for their touch.

"Iiee, Genaisa. You have to go back. It's not your time," Genaisa's mother said kindly as they stayed just out of her reach.

Sobbing slightly, Genaisa reached desperately for them. "Yadda! I want to be with you! I miss you so much!" she cried urgently as she tried to move towards them.

"Iiee, oneechan! You've got guys who love you back there! We'll be together again!" Shinji replied with a bright smile as he waved.

"You must go back, my daughter. Your destiny is not yet fulfilled," her father added with a sad, yet firm smile.

Curling up a bit as she covered her face with her hands, Genaisa wept. "Yadda! I don't want to go back! I don't belong there!"

"That is no longer true, my child. Genaisa...hear what is waiting for you," Kaos ordered gently as the chiming of his staff rang out around them suddenly.

/Genaisa! Don't die!/

Looking up, Genaisa held her breath as she heard the anguished plea. "Shu?"

/Genaisa! You promised to be with us!/

Gasping on a sob, she held herself. "Seiji!"

/Genaisa....don't abandon us now.../

"Ryo!" Genaisa choked on her tears as she ducked her head while hugging herself tightly.

/Hold on, Genaisa!/

/Hang in there! You can do it!/

"Touma! Shin! Minna!" Genaisa wailed as she covered her face while tears poured down her cheeks. She trembled inside, feeling her heart break at the pain that was coming from the men that she loved. She straightened and wiped her face as she felt the warmth of their love wash over her. "I can't abandon them...I understand now," she whispered in conviction as she gazed at her family and mentor.

"Matte ne, oneechan," Shinji responded cheekily with a wink and a wave.

Nodding as she grinned back, Genaisa blew them each a kiss as she began to fall backwards. "I will be with you someday!"

"We're proud of you, Genaisa!"

"Good luck!"

Beaming at her parents' words, Genaisa nodded before focusing on Kaos one last time. "I will protect them, Kaos."

"You will and your destinies are now on the correct path. Follow them until the end of your days," Kaos responded before the bright light flared around her.

*~~**~~*

Despair was setting into the Samurai Troopers as Shin and Touma's efforts continued to not yield anything. All felt the numbness of denial setting in, but suddenly a soft gasp followed by Genaisa's body arching in spasm broke through their grief. Stunned, they stared at her as she turned to the side slightly, coughing as she gasped for fresh air. Then, all hell broke loose.

Whooping for joy, Shu and Ryo lunged in as the others laughed in amazement. Shin gathered Genaisa to him as tears of elation rolled down his cheek, mirrored by the others as they stared at her, firing question after question at her.

Smiling weakly at them, Genaisa looked at them one at a time as she lay limply in Shin's arms. "Tadaima," she whispered faintly, grinning as they blinked, then started laughing as they hugged her and each other. Jun hugged Genaisa tightly and she sighed happily. She was indeed back. "Let's go back to bed," she suggested hoarsely, winking at them as they grinned.

"Hai," they all replied softly, triumphant in both their victory and their miracles.

TBC in Destiny’s Wheel Chap. 3: Pasts Reunited!!