Hi minna-san, just thought of this idea one fine day while daydreaming away so I wrote it with Kazuki-san. Hope you all enjoy it.
This is the 2nd revised version make after some mistakes pointed out by UltraM2000-san. Honto Arigatou... I will work on the Sanzo language soon. Gomen about the 'u' thingie... seem like I am too used to shorthand. Anyway I have already change it. Sank you.
Anyway my DVDs I ordered from the net went missing for a month cos' I gave the wrong address to the person...hw stupid am I ...Sheesh... (slapped forehead). Sob~ Sob~ I want my Trigun and Yu Yu Hakusho DVDs...Wails~
Kazuki: I understand. I think I would cry...hehe
Ashura: Ya...(sobs louder) Sniff...Sniff...
Hakkai: There you go... (hands Ashura his handkerchief)
Ashura: Arigatou Hakkai-san...aaa...smell nice.... (blows nose and hands it back to Hakkai)
Hakkai : Are??? You can keep it... (sweatdropped)
Sanzo: Dirty girl...ch..
Goku: Ashura is a dirty girl (singing behind Sanzo's back)
Ashura: Urusai!!!!! (Thwacks paper fan on Goku's head)
Hakkai: Maa...maa...
Gojyo: Hahaha... hit harder...
Sanzo: Baka...
Goku: Sanzo!!!! Ashura chan hit me!!!
Sanzo: Urusai!! Don't complain to me.. go tell your new keeper.. Kazuki
Goku: Ka chan...Ashura chan hit me...(sobs)
Kazuki: Poor little Goku...daijoubu.. I 'll borrow Sanzo's gun and....*click*
Ashura: What are you doing, Kazuki?! (jumping around avoiding her shots)
Kazuki: Hehe...anyway Minna, don't bother about us here... just carry on with the fic... enjoy... (continues to shoot aimlessly)
Warnings: Too much 'ch'. Haha...
Disclaimer: We DO NOT own Saiyuki (Damn!). They are solely properties of Minekura Kazuya sensei. And o yes we DO NOT own the characters Yuki, Sasame, Zorro, Sanji and Seighart (Damn! Damn!) This fic is written solely out of interest and too much daydreaming. ^_~
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Part 1 -The Beginning
"Teme…" shouted a very frustrated Gojyo as he threw his drumsticks against the wall.
~Flashback~
"Ja, we are going to join the other band as we think it has a better prospective than this. At least that band had been signed up by Tower Records Company." The maroon haired guy smirked.
"Kougaiji is correct. Gomenasai." Yaone bowed apologetically at the two guys in front of him.
"I say, Gojyo and Hakkai, I don't think this band will be any big at this rate that we are going. Give it up." Kougaiji laughed sarcastically.
"Kougaiji, you…" shouted the redhead angrily as he tried to leap forward and punched Kougaiji. But before he could do that, he was stopped by Hakkai grabbing on his fist," Let them do whatever they want. We don't need band members like that. We play for our love of music and not for money." Hakkai said calmly, his voice quiet and serious. And he released his handgrip on Gojyo's fist.
"Hakkai, don't you regret this." Kougaiji said harshly, trying to force a smile. He then walked to the door and signaled Yaone to follow. "Gomenasai." Yaone apologized for the umpteen times before she left.
~End of Flashback~
It had been a week since their bass and lead singer left the band. They had tried almost every music pubs looking for suitable new members but to no avail. A frustrated Gojyo threw his drumsticks against the wall and pounded his fist against the wall, "It's not going to end like this."
"Yare yare desu ne, I guess we will have to continue finding. At this rate you have been hitting my room wall, I am either going to get a complain from my neighbours or the wall is going to crack soon." Hakkai smiled, leaning against the window sill. Seeing his smile, Gojyo calmed down and slumped down in a chair, "I guess we have no choice. Damn that Kougaiji and Yaone." He cursed.
Hakkai began to walk to the door. "Where are you going?" Gojyo asked curiously, taking a peep into the hallway.
"Going for a walk." Hakkai replied with a wave of goodbye and closed the door after him.
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It was a hot afternoon. The streets were filled with people of all sorts. The working people were rushing for their lunch, couples were dating and the school kids were hanging out in the arcade, along the streets and fast food restaurant. Hakkai was in the midst of the crowd, lost in his own thoughts, walking and walking without any leads where to go. Yaone, why did you have to go? I thought we were good friends and great band mates? Or Kougaiji meant more to you than our so many years of friendship?
Without realizing that a man who was scribbling something on a piece of paper, approaching him in the opposite direction, they bumped into each other almost sending each other flying back. "Itai." Hakkai winced. "Ch." Came the reply from the other man.
"Gomenasai. I am not watching where I was walking." Hakkai bowed apologetically and reached out his hand to help the other man up. The other man slapped away his hand refusing any help, stood up on his own and dusted his clothes. "Daijoubu ka?" Hakkai asked again, quite surprised with the blonde stranger's cold attitude. "Ch." the man said again, ignoring Hakkai's question. With that he walked away without saying a word.
Hakkai noticed a piece of paper and a pass lying on the floor. "Hey mister, you dropped something…" His voice trailed off as he turned around and found no sight of the stranger. "He sure disappears fast." He smiled and ran his hand through his soft dark brown hair while holding the piece of paper and the pass that he found with the other hand, "Mmm…Solitude…" He said softly after studying its contents. "Genjo Sanzo…Pierre Carte Restaurant…" he whispered.
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"Hey Hakkai, do you really think that guy is the one that we are looking for? I mean you don't even hear him sing before you know." Gojyo asked standing in front a very posh restaurant entrance. He was dressed in a black suit with a red shirt underneath with its top few collars unbuttoned. He had refused to wear a tie despite Hakkai continuous nagging before they came out. The bespectacled brunette that he was talking to was wearing a dark navy suit with a blue shirt matched with a black tie. Both of them looked very outstanding from the rest, attracting a few 'wow' from some ladies the moment they stepped out of Hakkai's car.
"Good evening, Sirs. My name is Goh, the manger for this restaurant. Can I help you?" A guy behind the reception asked.
"Yes. We have made a reservation for two at 7pm." Hakkai replied politely. "Chotto matte kudasai." Goh opened the reservation book and ran his fingers through today reservation list.
"Yes, you had made a reservation for two persons." Goh said after a minute. "Please follow me, Mr. Cho and Mr. Sha." He said politely, extending his left arm out in the direction to the main dining area as he ushered Hakkai and Gojyo to a table at the window view, which showed the whole night city view. "Enjoy your dinner, Sirs. Takako will bring the menus shortly." He then signaled a black shoulder length hair girl at the bar side to come over. With that he bowed and walked off.
"Mmm… it is not a bad idea to come here for dinner after all." Hakkai smiled and put his hands under his chin admiring the whole night city view from where he was sitting. I always wanted to bring you here for dinner. But it was too late now, Kanan. His emerald eyes shone with a certain cool sadness.
"Hakkai, you alright?" Asked a concerned Gojyo when he noticed how quiet Hakkai was.
"I am fine." Hakkai snapped out of his thoughts and forced a smile. "So what shall we order?" He quickly changed the subject before Gojyo could ask him anything.
Knowing that the brunette did not want to talk about it, the redhead did not probed further. "How about ordering that lady over there for me?" Gojyo asked cheekily, pointing to a lady dressed in red, sitting all alone sipping away her red wine at his 9 'o' clock direction.
"Gojyo!" A frown marred Hakkai's forehead. "Can you stop being a hentai yarou for once?" Hakkai shook his head and smiled.
"I can't help it, Hakkai. I'm a pure, hot blooded man!" Gojyo shrugged his shoulders as he said, flashing Hakkai a cheeky smile. "Besides, girls just love me! Probably because I am cool looking, handsome and…"
"And you are the most hentai person I've ever seen. You can't even sit for a minute near a woman without making a pass at her!" Hakkai interrupted and let out a soft chuckle. The things that his pal did always fascinated him, especially when it came to women.
"Teme...Hakkai…are you looking for a fight with me?" Gojyo glared at the brunette sitting in front of him who was still smiling.
Hakkai laughed out softly. "Tsk…tsk…you know very well that you can't win me, Gojyo." Hakkai pushed his spectacles as he said.
"Nani?? Why you…." The redhead protested, showing his fist to his companion.
Then suddenly, they were interrupted by loud sounds of applause .The center of attraction was a tall, blonde bishounen dressed in black suit carrying a violin walking up the small stage. "That's him." Hakkai told Gojyo excitedly.
"Huh? A violinist?" Hakkai, we are supposed to be looking for a guitarist or lead singer." Gojyo raised an eyebrow and asked in bewilderment.
"Hai, I know, and my sixth sense tell me that he is perfect for the lead singer role. And it wouldn't be bad to have a violinist in the band too." Hakkai answered, giving Gojyo his usual smile.
No…not that smile again. Hakkai had his way to get the things done the way that he wanted. Gojyo ignored that smile and turned to study the blonde violinist.
"Gojyo… you still haven't told me whether or not you approve..." Hakkai asked innocently. He knew Gojyo would eventually agree with his ideas.
"Okay, do what you want." Gojyo hung his head in defeat. Soon they were serenaded by sounds of beautiful music coming from the stage. Even Gojyo seem to be captivated by this music.
"He is kakkoi ne." They overheard the lady beside their table commented. "Hai. I come here every night just to see him play his violin." The other lady replied excitedly.
"Sirs, can I please take your order now?" A black hair girl asked politely.
"Hai. I will have a scotch fillet please." Hakkai said and looked up at the waitress, adjusting his spectacles.
Takako blushed, "Do you like it raw, medium or well done, Sir?" She asked as she scribbled the order on her small notebook.
"Mmm…medium done please." Hakkai smiled as he closed the menu book.
She scribbled something in the notebook, turned to Gojyo and asked, "How about you, Sir?"
"Mmm… what time do you knock off work tonight?" Gojyo winked. "Would you like to go for a midnight movie with me?" Gojyo placed his palm on the waitress soft white hand as he asked, flashing her his drop dead gorgeous smile.
"Are?" Takako blushed delicately.
"Gojyo!" Hakkai raised an eyebrow and rolled up his eyes. "That's why I said that you can't even sit still with a woman within five centimeters of your circumference without extending your hands!"
"Hai. Hai. I will have a lamb steak and a bottle of the best red wine you have here." Gojyo put on his best smile and removed his hand.
"That will be all, Sirs?" Takako asked for the last time, blushing hotly.
"Ermm…can I ask you something about that guy playing the violin?" Hakkai asked politely, pointing his hand at the blonde violinist.
"Oh you mean, Sanzo sama." Takako replied with a certain interest in her voice. "What would you like to know?" Takako asked smilingly.
Gojyo sweatdropped. Sanzo sama. That's a bit too much to address a person. "Oneechan, so he works here everyday?" Gojyo asked out of curiosity.
"Sanzo sama is a very quiet person. He comes and goes, as he pleases. He seldom spoke to the other staff here but then all of the female staff are big fans of him. When he performs, the restaurant will be fully booked. Women will flocks here just to get a look at him. Men are jealous of him because he attracts all the women in the restaurant..." Takako blabbered on.
"Ano...he's a musician?" Hakkai interrupted Takako.
Takako pondered for a moment, "Mmm… so far I have seen him play the piano and violin. He plays both very well."
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"Arigatou, Takako san." Hakkai smiled as he signed on the bill.
"Iie, it's my pleasure to serve the two of you." Takako blushed and shifted her feet uncomfortably.
"How about considering a date with me then?" Gojyo winked as he cornered Takako against the table attracting a few glances from the other side tables' guests.
"Etto…" Takako could feel her cheeks burning hot.
"Gojyo, let's go." Hakkai sighed and grabbed Gojyo by the collar, dragging him to the exit.
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"Hakkai, why do we have to wait here? It's freezing cold out here. Brrrr…." Gojyo whined as he hugged himself tightly.
"Because we are waiting for someone…" Hakkai voice trailed off when his eyes caught sight of a certain blonde with a scowling face who had just walked out of the restaurant. He smiled and waved at him. The blonde gazed disinterestedly at them and walked away in the other direction.
"Who does he think he is?!" Gojyo said angrily. "Hakkai, I think we will…Are?" Gojyo turned and found that his emerald eyes' friend had already ran after the unfriendly blonde. He let out a sigh and ran after him.
"Konbawa, Sanzo san." Hakkai greeted casually.
How in the world did he know my name? Nevertheless, Sanzo replied with a 'ch'.
"Still remember me? The one that bumped into you yesterday?" Hakkai smiled.
As if I would remember you. "No." Sanzo replied coldly without even giving it a second thought.
"Oh, you don't." Hakkai said sadly. "Anyway, here is the stuff you dropped yesterday." And he handed the pass and piece of paper to Sanzo.
Sanzo snatched the stuffs from him and said flatly, "Is that all?"
Not even a word of thank you. Gojyo eyed the blonde with very much dislike.
"Ano…gomen…I can't help but take a look at what is written in that piece of paper. And I must say they are great." Hakkai's radiant smile appeared again. "We are looking for a lead singer for our band and I am wondering if you could try it out." He pleaded. "And I have already filled in the melody for the lyrics that you had written. Here is the MD. We will be playing it tomorrow." Hakkai slipped a small black diskette into Sanzo's coat pocket.
What did he think he was doing? A pair of violet enigmatic eyes glared at the brunette as he slipped the MD into his pocket and let out another 'ch'.
Gojyo twitched at the mention of another 'ch'. Is 'ch' all he could answer? He was trying to keep his cool for Hakkai's sake but he wondered when his patience would reach its limit today.
"We will be performing at LIVEHOUSE tomorrow. I hope you can turn up." Hakkai insisted, trying his best to put on his usual smile despite Sanzo's cold attitude.
"I don't have time for this stupid thing. Go bother someone else. Ch." Sanzo shoot a cold stare at Hakkai and Gojyo and began to walk away, disappearing into the dimly lighted street.
"Hakkai, I can't believe that you are going to ask that kind of @#$%* guy to be our lead singer!!!!" Gojyo exclaimed, letting out his anger all in one go.
"Maa…maa…." Hakkai smiled. "I wonder if he will turn up." Hakkai's glasses glinted under the moonlight.
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Back at his home, Sanzo threw his violin case on the floor and slumped into his couch. He fumbled into his coat pocket and took out a cigarette, lit it and began to inhale the addictive nicotine into his blood streams and exhaling it with pleasure. Then he walked to the kitchen, took out a can of beer from his refrigerator and began to pour it down his throat. Sanzo felt so much better now. It had become a routine for him since the death of his sensei, the only one that he respected and admired the most.
Sanzo took his coat off and threw in onto the couch. Suddenly, a small disk that had dropped out of his coat caught his attention. He picked up the disk and studied it. "Baka." With that, he threw the disk into the dustbin.
Owari~
Next chapter: Will Sanzo go??? Can he sing???
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Ashura: If any of you out there had my DVDs delivered to your house, surrender or else *click*
Kazuki: Just gave her back if not she will go crazie...
Sanzo: Ignore them. Just review... *click*
Hakkai: Yare yare desu ne...
Goku: Mou Sanzo...Hara etta...
BANG
Gojyo: Teme Sanzo, what do you think you are doing???!!!!
Ashura/Kazuki : Anyway we are looking for suggestions for the band name. If you have a good one, pls drop a line and let us know...Arigatou... Gomen for all the spelling and grammars mistakes... do correct us if we are wrong... ^_~