Author's note: I do hope you like it as it is my 1st story.
Please be nice though if there are any complaints of any sort, do
tell me.politely, of course! =)
Disclaimer's note: I do not own and Saiyuki thought I wished I did! Oh Sanzo!!
Everything belongs to Kazuya Minekura.
CHAPTER 1
The sun was setting and the night was turning colder. Hakkai was at the wheel of his jeep (actually transformed from a small silver dragon called Hakuryuu) down a small path which divided the forest trees and wild bushes. Next to him sat Genjo Sanzo, quiet. Sha Gojyo and Son Goku sat behind in the passenger seat. Tall, forest trees, wild flowers passed them and the sweet wild smell of Mother Nature filled their nostrils as they zoomed down the path. Night finally came and a full moon came out, shining their way (though they did have Hakuryuu's headlights). They were looking for an inn to stay for the night. Sanzo, as usual had his arms crossed together and his face; a typical morose look planted on it. He looked disturbed as though he had a lot on his mind. His eyebrows were crossed and his eyes were closed as though deep in thought. His head hung down slightly letting his blond cropped hair fall into his face as he sat thinking. Gojyo lit up a cigarette and blew a smoke ring. Next to him sat Goku who was whining in impatience for he was hungry.
"Hara hetta, hara hetta, hara hetta." moaned Goku laying a hand on his now grumbling stomach.
Hakkai laughed while Gojyo rolled his eyes heavenward in his annoyance. "Hai, hai. Please hold on. According to the map, there's a hotel nearby. We can stay there for the night before we continue to the small village up ahead," said Hakkai in his normal cheerful way. Suddenly Hakuuryu gave out a small "Kyuuuu!!!" and stopped abruptly and resulting in Gojyo and Goku being plunged forwards.
"Oi Hakkai! What's with the sudden stop?!? There's nothing in fron-" grumbled Gojyo, rubbing his nose (as he had hit it against Hakkai's seat) in annoyance which suddenly turned to surprise, for ahead of them all four saw a figure blocking their way. The figure had its back against a tree and its legs laid stretched out limply out onto the road. The figure had shoulder length, straight dark hair and its head was cast down. The figure's left hand was clutching its right arm. From the dim light of the jeep, dark and thick blood could be seen trickling down from the deep and ugly gash on the arm of the wounded figure. The figure did not seem to notice the travelers though the figure looked familiar to them.
Goku suddenly pointed to the figure and said, "It's Homura!" Gojyo snickered and slapped Goku's head saying, "Baka!"
"Ouch, you horny kappa!!" cried Goku who was about to pull Gojyo's hair when suddenly Sanzo, who had been quiet the whole time opened his eyes and cried in an irritable voice, "Iyurusai!!! That's not Homura, you idiots! (Oi, Sanzo-sama! You mean 'idiot', not 'idiots'- Gojyo) Really!! You're so stupid!"
Hakkai laughed and said, "Sanzo, you really shouldn't get angry so quickly. You'll soon get wrinkles-" "-and girls won't be falling for you," continued Gojyo smiling his trademark cheeky smile.
"Ch!"
Hakkai got out of the car and walked towards the figure who was a lady and kneeled down next to her. "Sumimasen, miss. Daijoubu desu ka?" said Hakkai.
She did not speak and did not move. Hakkai looked at her in doubt. The stranger finally rose up her head letting a mass of dark hair fall back and still clutching her arm, tried to stand up unsteadily. It was as though she was drunk and couldn't balance for she kept stumbling to steady herself. She finally stood up and a voice under the mass of dark hair said: "I'm fine. Go away." much to Hakkai's surprise.
She then wrapped her dark blue cloak that hung on her shoulders around her and slowly walked up the road with Hakkai, Gojyo, Sanzo and Goku staring after her. The light from jeep's headlights shone her way down the path but after a short distance she started to sway sideways and fell down face ward onto the road. Hakkai quickly ran to her and brought her to her feet by putting his arm around her waist and wrapping her arm over his shoulder.
"You do not look too good, miss. Come. There is a nearby inn and over there, you can heal and rest." She did not refuse but let Hakkai lead her to the jeep. When both of them reached the jeep, the wounded lady caught Sanzo's attention and he looked up at her for she somehow looked familiar. The stranger, sensing that someone was staring at her opened her eyes to reveal a dark pit. Her eyes caught Sanzo's dark violet eyes and they grew wide in surprise but it slowly closed. "Genjo.?" she murmured softly in surprise before she passed out.
So she is no stranger, thought Sanzo.
"Kanojo wa dare desu ka?" asked Hakkai as he, Gojyo and Goku stared at Sanzo in surprise but Sanzo just looked away and stared at the trees. Without turning his head, he just said curtly, "Oi Hakkai. Just heal her and leave her here." Hakkai rejected this suggestion. "Leave her here in this dark forest? It's safer in the inn and she was attacked; from the looks of her wound. The attackers will strike a second time if she is left here," he said. "And it seems that she knows you," he continued.
Sanzo gave out a sigh of impatience and said quickly, "We will bring her to the inn with us then. Quick. It's getting late." Hakkai smiled and Gojyo and Goku gave way to the young lady in the back seat. Once they were all done, Hakuryuu then drove to the inn which was shown on Hakkai's map. Once they reached it, they all went in.
At the front desk of the inn.
"Ano.we would like 3 rooms please," said Hakkai, smiling at the receptionists. She gave a nervous smile and said, "Oh, I'm sorry, mister! But there are only 2 rooms available."
"I'll take both," said Sanzo, slapping down his gold 'Three Buddha's Bankcard' credit card onto the counter. "You three can sleep outside," said Sanzo.
"Nani?!? No way!!" said Goku and started to whine.
"Idiots! Leave me alone!" cried Sanzo irritably.
"Oi Sanzo! There are two rooms for us to sleep in!" said Gojyo, looking annoyed.
Hakkai smiled and held up his fore finger and said, " Correction! There's only 1 room!" Sanzo ignored them and says, "I have had enough of being with you pathetic people. And the other spare room is for that wounded lady." Gojyo and Goku pressed their faces against Sanzo and start complaining loudly. In a flash, Sanzo had whipped his 'holy paper fan' out from his robe and thwacked- PAK! PAK! - Goku and Gojyo on the head.
"OW!!!" grumbled Gojyo and Goku.
"Ano.I can lay out three mattresses on the floor. That way, you can all sleep together," said the receptionists suddenly.
"NANI???!!!!! SHARE??!!" cried all of them in horror.
* * *
"How is she?" asked Sanzo, taking a deep breath from his cigarette. Hakkai looked at him and said, "She is fine now but that deep gash on her right shoulder was slashed by a black samurai. You know how poisonous they are. Skilled dark hands made those weapons and it is deadly once taken out from its sheath. One slash, even if it was only a cut could put one's life at stake. But you saw her wound; it was ugly and deep. She is strong; mentally and physically though I do not know why a young maiden like her would be in the forest alone at night where there are many fell and foul beasts around. She carries some sort of power in her that I know now about."
Sanzo glanced at her. "Also, she mentioned your name earlier on. Do you know her?" asked Hakkai. Sanzo did not say anything and Hakkai looked at him dubiously.
"You both have something in common. I can tell," said Hakkai.
Sanzo walked towards the door.
"Sanzo! Where are you going?" asked Hakkai.
"To see her."
"But she might be dangerous," said Hakkai, concerned. "Ah Hakkai.just go and join Gojyo and Goku downstairs. Make sure both of them don't finish all the food," said Sanzo and left.
Sanzo walked into the room where she was resting. The room was small with only a single bed on the right side of the room, two windows, and a chair across the bed. He closed the door behind him quietly and slowly. He did not come any closer but stood up looking at her. She was lying on the bed stretched out with her arms on either side of her. Her right shoulder was fully bandaged. Her eyes were closed but her face looked calm.
"Genjo.?" she said, suddenly stirring but without opening her eyes.
"You're awake. Hai. It is I. It's a surprise to see you out here.Misty," said Sanzo. Misty opened her eyes slowly and looked at him.
"Yes, is it not? It has been 5 years since we met," said Misty and tried to get out of bed but was unsuccessful so she finally settled herself by leaning against the wall where the bed was leaning. She winced in pain as she did that.
Sanzo who was leaning against the wall across her, looked at her and he switched his gaze to the floor.
"The memory still burns brightly in my mind. Those 3 years ago, you saved me. I was wounded and you found me just like what happened today. You carried me and you healed me." she said slowly. "I remembered you used to cook such terrible food while you were healing me," she continued, smirking. "Damn you."
"I used to." said Misty softly and turned away softly. None of them talked nor made any signs of talking but Misty broke the dead silence that hung in the air.
"Anyway, what was with the 'welcome' just now? 'Leave her here'?" she asked sarcastically. Sanzo's head shot up to answer her but she suddenly laid a finger on her lips and pointed to the door.
Sanzo walked in a slow manner towards the door and waited for a few seconds before he quickly yanked the door open. Hakkai continued with Gojyo then Goku fell crashing in and fell to the floor on top of each other with a loud crash. Both Hakkai and Gojyo quickly stood up, their cheeks red with embarrassment. Goku was busy eating a fried chicken drumstick.
"Err. I just wanted to check on her to see if she is fine now," said Hakkai scratching his head with one hand and smiling nervously.
"Arigato gozaimasu," said Misty bowing her head to show her thanks. "I do not feel as much pain as before. You have got healing skills. The way you healed me. are the ways of Kikou arts. Right, am I not?" continued Misty.
"Hai," said Hakkai smiling at her.
Sanzo turned his accusing gaze towards Gojyo whose face had gone as red as his hair.
"What? Is it wrong to check on a pretty lady?" said Gojyo who was holding a can of beer in his hands. He smiled cheekily at Misty. (Misty: sweat drop)
"Liar! You said you wanted to sp- grreuummphhh!!" shouted Goku but was quickly shut off as Gojyo clamped a hand around Goku's mouth and gave him a punch on the head.
"He didn't mean anything, honestly. This idiot monkey doesn't know what he's talking about. He always talks crap," said Gojyo, sniggering.
"Don't call me monkey, you horny water demon!" shouted Goku.
"What did you say, you baka??" asked Gojyo, an annoyed grin on his lips and glaring angrily at Goku.
Gojyo and Goku start to bicker.
Hakkai noticed Sanzo glaring at the ground, his eyes twitching and his knuckles clenched together so tightly it turned white. A large vein was seen throbbing on his temple.
PAK!! PAK!!
"Iyurusai!!!" roared Sanzo.
Hakkai scratched his head and laughed at Goku and Gojyo who had started sulking. Misty turned her attention to Sanzo and said, "Genjo. Can I talk to you privately outside in the garden?
"Are you strong enough, Misty-san?" doubted Hakkai.
"Yeah, I am. Don't worry."
Sanzo walked out of the room giving no answer. Misty sighed and got out of bed and followed him. Once out of earshot, Gojyo stared in disbelief and said, "Since when has our Sanzo-sama ever talked to a lady so nicely?"
Please be nice though if there are any complaints of any sort, do
tell me.politely, of course! =)
Disclaimer's note: I do not own and Saiyuki thought I wished I did! Oh Sanzo!!
Everything belongs to Kazuya Minekura.
CHAPTER 1
The sun was setting and the night was turning colder. Hakkai was at the wheel of his jeep (actually transformed from a small silver dragon called Hakuryuu) down a small path which divided the forest trees and wild bushes. Next to him sat Genjo Sanzo, quiet. Sha Gojyo and Son Goku sat behind in the passenger seat. Tall, forest trees, wild flowers passed them and the sweet wild smell of Mother Nature filled their nostrils as they zoomed down the path. Night finally came and a full moon came out, shining their way (though they did have Hakuryuu's headlights). They were looking for an inn to stay for the night. Sanzo, as usual had his arms crossed together and his face; a typical morose look planted on it. He looked disturbed as though he had a lot on his mind. His eyebrows were crossed and his eyes were closed as though deep in thought. His head hung down slightly letting his blond cropped hair fall into his face as he sat thinking. Gojyo lit up a cigarette and blew a smoke ring. Next to him sat Goku who was whining in impatience for he was hungry.
"Hara hetta, hara hetta, hara hetta." moaned Goku laying a hand on his now grumbling stomach.
Hakkai laughed while Gojyo rolled his eyes heavenward in his annoyance. "Hai, hai. Please hold on. According to the map, there's a hotel nearby. We can stay there for the night before we continue to the small village up ahead," said Hakkai in his normal cheerful way. Suddenly Hakuuryu gave out a small "Kyuuuu!!!" and stopped abruptly and resulting in Gojyo and Goku being plunged forwards.
"Oi Hakkai! What's with the sudden stop?!? There's nothing in fron-" grumbled Gojyo, rubbing his nose (as he had hit it against Hakkai's seat) in annoyance which suddenly turned to surprise, for ahead of them all four saw a figure blocking their way. The figure had its back against a tree and its legs laid stretched out limply out onto the road. The figure had shoulder length, straight dark hair and its head was cast down. The figure's left hand was clutching its right arm. From the dim light of the jeep, dark and thick blood could be seen trickling down from the deep and ugly gash on the arm of the wounded figure. The figure did not seem to notice the travelers though the figure looked familiar to them.
Goku suddenly pointed to the figure and said, "It's Homura!" Gojyo snickered and slapped Goku's head saying, "Baka!"
"Ouch, you horny kappa!!" cried Goku who was about to pull Gojyo's hair when suddenly Sanzo, who had been quiet the whole time opened his eyes and cried in an irritable voice, "Iyurusai!!! That's not Homura, you idiots! (Oi, Sanzo-sama! You mean 'idiot', not 'idiots'- Gojyo) Really!! You're so stupid!"
Hakkai laughed and said, "Sanzo, you really shouldn't get angry so quickly. You'll soon get wrinkles-" "-and girls won't be falling for you," continued Gojyo smiling his trademark cheeky smile.
"Ch!"
Hakkai got out of the car and walked towards the figure who was a lady and kneeled down next to her. "Sumimasen, miss. Daijoubu desu ka?" said Hakkai.
She did not speak and did not move. Hakkai looked at her in doubt. The stranger finally rose up her head letting a mass of dark hair fall back and still clutching her arm, tried to stand up unsteadily. It was as though she was drunk and couldn't balance for she kept stumbling to steady herself. She finally stood up and a voice under the mass of dark hair said: "I'm fine. Go away." much to Hakkai's surprise.
She then wrapped her dark blue cloak that hung on her shoulders around her and slowly walked up the road with Hakkai, Gojyo, Sanzo and Goku staring after her. The light from jeep's headlights shone her way down the path but after a short distance she started to sway sideways and fell down face ward onto the road. Hakkai quickly ran to her and brought her to her feet by putting his arm around her waist and wrapping her arm over his shoulder.
"You do not look too good, miss. Come. There is a nearby inn and over there, you can heal and rest." She did not refuse but let Hakkai lead her to the jeep. When both of them reached the jeep, the wounded lady caught Sanzo's attention and he looked up at her for she somehow looked familiar. The stranger, sensing that someone was staring at her opened her eyes to reveal a dark pit. Her eyes caught Sanzo's dark violet eyes and they grew wide in surprise but it slowly closed. "Genjo.?" she murmured softly in surprise before she passed out.
So she is no stranger, thought Sanzo.
"Kanojo wa dare desu ka?" asked Hakkai as he, Gojyo and Goku stared at Sanzo in surprise but Sanzo just looked away and stared at the trees. Without turning his head, he just said curtly, "Oi Hakkai. Just heal her and leave her here." Hakkai rejected this suggestion. "Leave her here in this dark forest? It's safer in the inn and she was attacked; from the looks of her wound. The attackers will strike a second time if she is left here," he said. "And it seems that she knows you," he continued.
Sanzo gave out a sigh of impatience and said quickly, "We will bring her to the inn with us then. Quick. It's getting late." Hakkai smiled and Gojyo and Goku gave way to the young lady in the back seat. Once they were all done, Hakuryuu then drove to the inn which was shown on Hakkai's map. Once they reached it, they all went in.
At the front desk of the inn.
"Ano.we would like 3 rooms please," said Hakkai, smiling at the receptionists. She gave a nervous smile and said, "Oh, I'm sorry, mister! But there are only 2 rooms available."
"I'll take both," said Sanzo, slapping down his gold 'Three Buddha's Bankcard' credit card onto the counter. "You three can sleep outside," said Sanzo.
"Nani?!? No way!!" said Goku and started to whine.
"Idiots! Leave me alone!" cried Sanzo irritably.
"Oi Sanzo! There are two rooms for us to sleep in!" said Gojyo, looking annoyed.
Hakkai smiled and held up his fore finger and said, " Correction! There's only 1 room!" Sanzo ignored them and says, "I have had enough of being with you pathetic people. And the other spare room is for that wounded lady." Gojyo and Goku pressed their faces against Sanzo and start complaining loudly. In a flash, Sanzo had whipped his 'holy paper fan' out from his robe and thwacked- PAK! PAK! - Goku and Gojyo on the head.
"OW!!!" grumbled Gojyo and Goku.
"Ano.I can lay out three mattresses on the floor. That way, you can all sleep together," said the receptionists suddenly.
"NANI???!!!!! SHARE??!!" cried all of them in horror.
* * *
"How is she?" asked Sanzo, taking a deep breath from his cigarette. Hakkai looked at him and said, "She is fine now but that deep gash on her right shoulder was slashed by a black samurai. You know how poisonous they are. Skilled dark hands made those weapons and it is deadly once taken out from its sheath. One slash, even if it was only a cut could put one's life at stake. But you saw her wound; it was ugly and deep. She is strong; mentally and physically though I do not know why a young maiden like her would be in the forest alone at night where there are many fell and foul beasts around. She carries some sort of power in her that I know now about."
Sanzo glanced at her. "Also, she mentioned your name earlier on. Do you know her?" asked Hakkai. Sanzo did not say anything and Hakkai looked at him dubiously.
"You both have something in common. I can tell," said Hakkai.
Sanzo walked towards the door.
"Sanzo! Where are you going?" asked Hakkai.
"To see her."
"But she might be dangerous," said Hakkai, concerned. "Ah Hakkai.just go and join Gojyo and Goku downstairs. Make sure both of them don't finish all the food," said Sanzo and left.
Sanzo walked into the room where she was resting. The room was small with only a single bed on the right side of the room, two windows, and a chair across the bed. He closed the door behind him quietly and slowly. He did not come any closer but stood up looking at her. She was lying on the bed stretched out with her arms on either side of her. Her right shoulder was fully bandaged. Her eyes were closed but her face looked calm.
"Genjo.?" she said, suddenly stirring but without opening her eyes.
"You're awake. Hai. It is I. It's a surprise to see you out here.Misty," said Sanzo. Misty opened her eyes slowly and looked at him.
"Yes, is it not? It has been 5 years since we met," said Misty and tried to get out of bed but was unsuccessful so she finally settled herself by leaning against the wall where the bed was leaning. She winced in pain as she did that.
Sanzo who was leaning against the wall across her, looked at her and he switched his gaze to the floor.
"The memory still burns brightly in my mind. Those 3 years ago, you saved me. I was wounded and you found me just like what happened today. You carried me and you healed me." she said slowly. "I remembered you used to cook such terrible food while you were healing me," she continued, smirking. "Damn you."
"I used to." said Misty softly and turned away softly. None of them talked nor made any signs of talking but Misty broke the dead silence that hung in the air.
"Anyway, what was with the 'welcome' just now? 'Leave her here'?" she asked sarcastically. Sanzo's head shot up to answer her but she suddenly laid a finger on her lips and pointed to the door.
Sanzo walked in a slow manner towards the door and waited for a few seconds before he quickly yanked the door open. Hakkai continued with Gojyo then Goku fell crashing in and fell to the floor on top of each other with a loud crash. Both Hakkai and Gojyo quickly stood up, their cheeks red with embarrassment. Goku was busy eating a fried chicken drumstick.
"Err. I just wanted to check on her to see if she is fine now," said Hakkai scratching his head with one hand and smiling nervously.
"Arigato gozaimasu," said Misty bowing her head to show her thanks. "I do not feel as much pain as before. You have got healing skills. The way you healed me. are the ways of Kikou arts. Right, am I not?" continued Misty.
"Hai," said Hakkai smiling at her.
Sanzo turned his accusing gaze towards Gojyo whose face had gone as red as his hair.
"What? Is it wrong to check on a pretty lady?" said Gojyo who was holding a can of beer in his hands. He smiled cheekily at Misty. (Misty: sweat drop)
"Liar! You said you wanted to sp- grreuummphhh!!" shouted Goku but was quickly shut off as Gojyo clamped a hand around Goku's mouth and gave him a punch on the head.
"He didn't mean anything, honestly. This idiot monkey doesn't know what he's talking about. He always talks crap," said Gojyo, sniggering.
"Don't call me monkey, you horny water demon!" shouted Goku.
"What did you say, you baka??" asked Gojyo, an annoyed grin on his lips and glaring angrily at Goku.
Gojyo and Goku start to bicker.
Hakkai noticed Sanzo glaring at the ground, his eyes twitching and his knuckles clenched together so tightly it turned white. A large vein was seen throbbing on his temple.
PAK!! PAK!!
"Iyurusai!!!" roared Sanzo.
Hakkai scratched his head and laughed at Goku and Gojyo who had started sulking. Misty turned her attention to Sanzo and said, "Genjo. Can I talk to you privately outside in the garden?
"Are you strong enough, Misty-san?" doubted Hakkai.
"Yeah, I am. Don't worry."
Sanzo walked out of the room giving no answer. Misty sighed and got out of bed and followed him. Once out of earshot, Gojyo stared in disbelief and said, "Since when has our Sanzo-sama ever talked to a lady so nicely?"