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Fic post from my archive.

Feed Them On Your Dreams

The Emperor is dying; Seien talks with both his fathers. Drama with Angst, I-4 (Significant Novel Spoilers)

Seien's anger made his voice a growl. "You spent years and years fighting to reunify the country, to break the power of the great clans until imperial law ruled everywhere again." His control slipped and he slammed a hand against the wall. "And you almost lost it all just because you ignored what was happening in your own inner courts! Why?!"

Date: 2007-03-28 07:24 pm (UTC)
ext_1114: (Default)
From: [identity profile] written-in-blue.livejournal.com
Oh, ouch. Ouch.

*chews on the previous Emperor some*

*and cuddles Shouka and Seiran both*

Date: 2007-03-28 07:49 pm (UTC)
ext_9768: (ninety-nine red balloons go by)
From: [identity profile] sparrow-wings.livejournal.com
"Don't You Ever Ask Them Why" -- ... I'm with Seien on this one: Senka's an asshole.

Although, in canon-continuity, Senka didn't entirely succeed, did he? If the Kou family could still halt the country on behalf of Reishin and Shuurei, and the Ran family could have propped it up indefinitely (if they wanted to).

"And Know They Love You" -- I like the sense of ceremony you've created here, the implication that Shouka and Seien's relations have become more adult, but not less loving.

Date: 2007-03-28 08:17 pm (UTC)
ext_9768: (literarily)
From: [identity profile] sparrow-wings.livejournal.com
I haven't any idea about the Ran. I think in the anime Shuuei said they prefer to stay out of active politics? Not that Shou and Senka would have been fooled by that. Maybe it had something to do with their intelligence networks, or maybe their leader just wasn't that much of a threat.

Honestly, I think he's the only reason Seien will be a good Emperor. As opposed to one entirely focussed on Shuurei and Ryuuki, do you mean? I do think he needs an authority figure he respects, and not just servants, people to protect, and the elder statesmen.

Oh, I meant to ask -- has Shoukun died by now? I mean, I assume so, since she hasn't shown up after "Peaches and Thorns", but I can't recall anyone mentioning it.

Date: 2007-03-30 03:11 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] grey-damaskena.livejournal.com
"on schedule" just seems . . . ::very amused:: Oh, dear. I have a very odd sense of humor, I am tickled quite pink.

Date: 2007-03-29 10:03 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] lady-readwolf.livejournal.com
I feel rather bummed after reading this... To completely ignore your other kids... [shakes head disgustedly] To try and fix up the country but completely ignore what's going on at home...

But Shouka. ^__^ Shouka's pretty cool, isn't he? I remember reading or seeing something about him and his grandmother... but I can't quit recall what it was. Is that what you're pulling from here? Wasn't it some skill he was able to do that only she could do, something that made him destined not to be a fit family head for the Kou?

So, that's it, is it? the old emperor's dead, the new one's about to take his proper place. [exhales] I get the strangest feeling that a lotta shit's about to be flying....

Date: 2007-03-30 03:13 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] grey-damaskena.livejournal.com
Was that in one of [livejournal.com profile] kagedreams's posts? It sounds familiar, but I don't recall exactly . . .

Date: 2007-03-30 03:03 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] grey-damaskena.livejournal.com
Ah, happiness, more AU! And more Senka, although disappointing that we won't be seeing more of him. What you've revealed of his past is quite intriguing. Really, one of my favorite things about Saiunkoku is the feeling that everyone has a story, just as fascinating as the ones currently going on. You've cashed in on that nicely here, and expanded it a little, though I find myself more curious than ever.

Seien's learning some hard lessons this time around, but hopefully this will serve to cement his dedication as Emperor. I don't imagine the recitation of Shouka's deeds was easy for either of them . . . and now on the eve of his ascension Seien knows some of the uglier aspects of rule. Which hopefully he'll be able to avoid . . . being a laid-back librarian, teacher, and father certainly suits Shouka best. :-)

Date: 2007-03-31 01:39 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] grey-damaskena.livejournal.com
There's always that. ::nods:: And hopefully the country has progressed to the point where an assassin on-call is no longer necessary . . .

Date: 2007-03-30 04:57 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] majochan.livejournal.com
The only good thing about having the net die on me for two days is that after pirating someone else's wireless, I have TWO ficcies to read instead of one!

Much ouchness in the good way, and many hugs for Seien and Shouka.

*hearts and squees*

Majo

Date: 2007-04-24 11:38 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] zyxinn.livejournal.com
O_O;;

owww, my heart.

Senka was sooooooo harsh! poor seien!!!!!!!

&&secondly: no ryuuki in this one~ (is sad)

mmmk. fic!love though. total fic!love~

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