Does anyone else find it intriguing that so many of these have to do with death?
* Always by Ryuen. Introspection. The author calls this “a short fic about a promise even death couldn't shatter”.
* The Call by Caroline. Introspection. Nuriko returns to earth to protect his priestess in her moment of need.
* Hotohori by Mearl Dox. Introspection. Nuriko’s dead, and Hotohori is jealous. TOP FAVORITE.
* Tears of a Child [alternate link] by Quicksilver. Introspection. Chiriko watches Nuriko’s death with horror as he mourns the man who could have been his aniki. Two chapters. Warning: Violence.
* To Die Twice by Quicksilver. Introspection. Mitsukake could have saved everyone… if he had made it in time. TOP FAVORITE.
* Tracks in the Snow by Chaotic Serenity. Essay. On Ashitare and his role in Nuriko's death. Reasonable and well argued. TOP FAVORITE.
* Windsong, Rainsong by Luriko-Ysabeth. Introspection. Nuriko finally sees his little sister again.
It's okay to be old and ugly,
as long as you can turn young and
pretty again at a moment's notice.
* Dark Dream by Neko-ane. Introspection. Chiriko struggles against the demon possessing his body. Perceptive interpretation. Warning: Violence.
* Final Comforts by Appaku. What If? A thoughtful rewrite of Chiriko's death scene. Warnings: Alternate Universe, Violence.
* Shots by Kianang. Reincarnation. Chiriko’s mom can’t figure out why her toddler is terrified of getting his shots. Warning: Alternate Universe.
* You’ll Be There, Ne by Sansele. Introspection. Chiriko knows that Nuriko is waiting for him.
Mitsukake Dies
* Kagayaku by Ashura. Introspection. Chichiri mourns the death of his hero, Mitsukake. NOTE: Must highlight text to read.
* No Time for Tears by Yume Arashi. Introspection. A short Chichiri fic, commenting on Mitsukake’s death.
* Tears by Night-Mare-Chan. Introspection. The worst part of death is when you can't even cry about it.
* The Way It Works by MearlDox. Introspection. “There is no magic cure-all.” A Mitsukake fic.
* Wo Ai Ni, Shouka by Ri Aikyo. Mitsukake x Shouka. Introspection. Shouka gives the seishi the strength to die with dignity.
Amiboshi “Dies”
* All the Things She Said by Kaen. Suboshi x Yui. Introspection. A rather confused and violent interpretation of Suboshi's mind. I love it. :) Warnings: Implied Sex, Violence. TOP FAVORITE.
* And I Let Go by Kaze-chan. Introspection. Amiboshi starts to see a pattern. Warning: Violence.
* Dark and Cold by Kang Xiu. Introspection. Amiboshi’s thoughts as he falls into the river. Interesting insights.
* Fall by Sara Jaye. Introspection. An Amiboshi angst fic. :D
* The Day the Music Died by Eris Langley. Introspection. Suboshi reacts to his Aniki’s death.
Tamahome’s Family Dies
* A-ni by Kuonji. Introspection. Suboshi’s thoughts as he prepares to kill Tamahome’s family. Exceptionally insightful. Warning: Violence.
* Broken by Kylie-Chan. Introspection. Suboshi struggles to reconcile his feelings during and after the murder of Tomahome’s family. Warning: Violence.
* Jealous Sides by Appaku. Introspection. Chuuei's jealousy for his older brother determines the course of his life. Warning: Violence.
* Kodomo no Omocha by Quicksilver. Introspection. Suboshi tries to think clearly, but his blood and death keep getting in the way… Warning: Violence.
* Older Brother by Jessica Orr. Introspection. Chuuei waits for his brother to come home. Warning: Violence.
* Penance by Mearldox. Introspection. Suboshi is forced to live through day after macabre day with his victims. Warnings: Alternate Universe, Violence. TOP FAVORITE.
* Tears by Yami No Tenshi. Introspection. Suboshi explains things to Yuiren before he kills her. Warning: Violence.
* They Smell Like Mother by Kianang. Introspection. Suboshi, in the midst of slaughter, is reminded of his parents’ death. Warning: Violence.
* Why by Kang Xiu. Introspection. Suboshi decides to avenge his brother. (Smirk.)
* With or Without You by Kouri Arashi and Karasu Yurei. What If? Tamahome decides not to buy gifts for his family and arrives home in time to stop Suboshi from slaughtering his family. He is killed during the battle. The extremely lonely and suicidal Suboshi survives to wallow in guilt. Seven chapters. Warnings: Alternate Universe, Violence. TOP FAVORITE.
Suboshi Forces Amiboshi to Drink Bohkyaku
*All It Took by Futago no Seishi. Amiboshi / Suboshi. Introspection. Suboshi force-feeds Amiboshi the bohkyaku potion. Two chapters. Warning: Incest.
* Farewell by Dodger-chan. Introspection. A sad little Suboshi fic in which he leaves his aniki to his new life.
* Regret by Sara Jaye. Introspection. According to the author, this is a standard “Suboshi angsts about drugging Amiboshi” fic. That pretty much sums it up.
* Ruined by Ashura. Missing Scenes. Suboshi watches Kaika from his hiding place in the trees.
* Run Away by Ami-chan. Suboshi / Amiboshi. Introspection. Suboshi angsts about abandoning his brother. Warning: Incest.
* Watching You Go by Sansele. Romance. Suboshi makes an irreversible decision.