NEVER LET GO

Disclaimer: Let me get this short: I do not own Saiyuki.

Summary: Upon an evil scientist's advice, Homura swore to himself that he'll never let go of his precious things; which involved a certain golden eyed heretic boy… And this time he went a bit too extreme… What will a certain blonde monk react? Sequel to Never Too Late.

Author's Note: Hi minna!! Nice too meet you all!! Here comes the sequel of Never Too Late! It's technically nearly the same as its prequel, only with addition of Nii and Kougaiji-tachi... Well, I don't really have anything to say here, so just enjoy this story!!

P.S: Special thanks to my kind beta, Peeps17!

PROLOGUE

WHISPER OF EVIL

at a forest near a river, midnight.

Homura stood silently by the river banks, watching the river flow peacefully. But his mind wasn't as peaceful as near as peaceful as the river before him. He kept on asking himself what to do, what will be the next step. It was uncommon to see the War Prince Homura having such uneasy thoughts.

"My my, so even the Toushin Taishi has a problem, ne?"

Homura turned to the source of the voice. His mismatched golden and sapphire eyes met a pair of dark, sinister eyes of an evil scientist.

"You. You're the human from Houtou Castle, am I right?"

Nii Jen Yi chuckled, "Your memory serves correct, Toushin. And if my memory

serves me well, you looked less troubled the last time we meet, Toushin Homura Taishi."

Homura gritted his teeth. "What do you want?"

Nii hid his face behind his bunny doll, "Oh, don't be so scary, Homura-sama! I have no intention to do anything to you…"

"Liar. You want the Seiten Scripture, am I right?"

Nii laughed, "Oh no, Homura-sama! I don't want to take back the scripture! I still value my life, thanks. It is you who are after the scriptures, am I right? You're after Genjo Sanzo's Maten Scripture, hn? Ah… let me correct myself… the scripture isn't the only thing you want, right? Let's say, you're also after a boy… with golden eyes," the evil scientist smirked, "am I right?"

What…? How can this man… know about my true intention…?? Homura thought, "How'd you…"

Nii shrugged, "Well, it proved necessary to examine our opponents' data. Anyway, Homura-sama, I have a proposal for you…"

"Not interested," Homura started to walk away. It was clear he didn't want to waste his time with this crazy scientist. He didn't care that the scientist has found out about his true intentions for the Sanzo-ikkou, especially about Son Goku. He disliked being spied upon, and more than that, he disliked the thought of his Goku being spied upon by this crazy scientist. The said scientist just smirked as he raised his voice.

"Even if it's for getting your precious Goku?"

Homura stopped in mid-step before turning back to the scientist. "Excuse me?"

He said he'll get Goku for me? He must be kidding… Goku has a way too strong of a bond with his guardian… that fucking Kon—I mean, Sanzo. Even I couldn't sever that bond…

Nii's smirk grew, "I can help you to get the boy, Homura-sama. I can make Son Goku seek only you look at you with his adoring eyes, finding comfort in you, seeing you as his sun. And yes…" Nii stopped as the half-heretic's eyes widened in disbelief and amazement, "I can make him forget Sanzo, forever."

The Toushin's eyes widened. What is he talking about? There's no way Goku woull ever forget Sanzo… even my spells couldn't do that… But… if it's true… if he truly can make Goku become mine…

Homura stared at the scientist for a moment, "Very well. And, what do you want?"

Nii chuckled at Homura's question, "Like I've said before, I don't have any…"

"Liar. Stop pretending. I know you wouldn't help me without payment," Homura cut off coldly.

Nii sighed, "Alright, alright, I should've known that I could never fool a Toushin Taishi…, you're right, there's something I want for in return don't worry, it's very simple, certainly not challenging for someone of your caliber…"

"Enough babbling, just tell me what you want!" the half-heretic losing his patience.

"Alright," Nii's voice got serious, "After you finished the ceremony on making your new world, I want the Seiten and Maten Scriptures."

I should've known that he would ask that, Homura thought. "And if I refuse?"

Nii laughed, "Oh, you have no reason to refuse, Homura-sama. After the ceremony you'll have your new world and your Son Goku. You won't need the scriptures anymore, so why don't you just give them to me?"

Homura stared at Nii for a brief period of time before answering, "Very well. I accept. You're right, I won't need the scripture once I finished. But if you want to help me to get Son Goku, you have to promise me one thing…"

Nii looked childishly confused, "What is it, Homura-sama?"

"You mustn't do anything to harm Son Goku. If he gets hurt in any way, you can expect consequences. I'm the only one who's allowed to touch him. Is that clear?" The Toushin said, his voice dark and serious.

"Very well, Homura-sama," Nii chuckled.

No need to worry, Homura-sama. I'm not going to hurt the boy… you're the one who will do it…

Author's Note: Ookay... I know this is short Plus rather cliffy... ehehehe...

Anyway, please tell me what you think! Any comments will be appreciated! Hope to see you in the next chapter!!

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