Alone
What time is it?
Hakkai looked out the window and found that the sun had not yet risen.
Maa, I wonder I why I woke up so early. Sanzo and Gojyo are still sleeping. I bet Goku is too…
Hakkai looked at the bed next to Sanzo's on the opposite side. The pillow was on the floor and the blanket was in disarray. Hakkai smiled to himself.
He must have gotten hungry and went to look for food. I guess I'd better go look for him.
Careful not to wake Hakuryu, Hakkai got out of bed and changed.
It's so early, where could Goku have gone to get food? Well, I won't find him just standing here…
He opened the door and was greeted by the sight of Goku staring at the moon.
That wasn't so hard.
The ever present smile disappeared from Hakkai's face for just a moment as he looked at Goku.
His ki is totally off and he doesn't sense me at all. Something's wrong.
Goku let out a sigh and started staring at his hands as Hakkai approached him.
"Ohaiyo gozaimasu."
"eeEeeh!…," Goku turned around in shock at the sound of Hakkai's soft greeting to find Hakkai standing behind him with a smile on his face.
"Hakkai. Wha…why…I…"
"Daijoubu ka, Goku?"
You couldn't hide anything from him. Goku looked at him for awhile before turning his gaze away, sorting his thoughts, searching for the right words to say.
Finally, he lifted his hands again and stared at them before blurting out;
"It's cold."
Silence…Hakkai had expected Goku to start complaining about how he couldn't sleep because he was so hungry and how he couldn't find any food. The smile was gone and he waited for Goku to continue.
"Everyday, it's the same. To the west, no matter what - assassins, demons, gods or whatever. Then the night comes…and I feel so alone. It gets cold."
Even you feel that way then, ne, Goku…
Without saying a word, Hakkai gently put a hand on Goku's shoulder and then enveloped Goku's hands with his other. Concentrating, he emitted a small measure of energy to warm Goku's pale hands.
Goku gasped. Then he closed his eyes as he felt the warmth spread through his body.
"Arigatou, Hakkai…"
Alone? No, not anymore, Goku. We're in on this picnic together.
"You don't have to be cold anymore…"
"Huh? Did you say something, Hakkai?"
"Uh, no, nothing…hahaha"
Hakkai rubbed the back of his head with a sheepish expression on his face. Goku sweatdropped.
Looking more serious, Hakkai said to Goku conspiratorially;
"You must be hungry. What do you say I whip up a special breakfast for you?"
Goku's eyes started glistening.
"Yes, please…"
Hakkai chuckled.
Now, that's more like it.
"I'm sure you two would like to join us. Gojyo…Sanzo?" Hakkai offered as he turned around to face the other two.
"Aa, sounds good," Gojyo replied stifling a yawn.
"Sanzo? Gojyo? Why are you guys up so early?"
Sanzo stared at Goku's confused face, hard.
One word; why?
"Ne, Sanzo…Gojyo? Ore, did I wake you two up or something? Sor-"
*WHAM*
"Itai! Why'd you hit me for? I was just gonna' apologize."
"Urusai, baka-zaru!"
"Demo…"
Gojyo and Hakkai looked at each other and smiled.
Another day had begun…
Standard disclaimers apply
Notes : This fic. was inspired by the second end credits. Not to sure about the Japanese terms. Do review and don't hesitate to correct my mistakes.