Chapter One:

Welcome to the Village

Like any other night

Gayia walked down the village way like she usual does in a dark night. She goes down the same path to get to the inn that she recently worked in. Her brown hair tangling with the wind as she continued to walk down the damp street way. Everything was dark as it usually was. Everything dull as it usually was. She sighed heavily as the thought occurred to her…she was supposed to go to the shop.

She looked round her everything was dark and dreary. It made her sick the way the village was. The houses were so cramp and ugly that it made Gayia feel worse and Ill. The young girl wiped a tear as it escaped from her eye and with held her sadness. Gayia walked down an alleyway which leads directly to the shop.

The door at the end of the alley way was so dull a dark black/brown colour. She opened it and entered. The customers surrounding the place, she forgot that this was also a restaurant. She made a sad face as she walked up to counter where the clerk was usually standing.

"Gayia…haven't seen you here in like forever…so what you want?" Gayia made a big heavy sigh, depression and sadness getting the better of her.

"Just a…" she trailed for a minute as the thoughts continued to build within her mind. She shivered for a bit at the thought. The clerk looked at her confused and a bit puzzled as the noise around them continued to build.

"What's wrong Gayia?" Gayia looked up with her eyes closed. Then reopened them as she took a deep breath.

I can do this…I've done it before…forget about it…it's in the past…leave it be… she reminded herself as she looked at the clerk but before the words came out there was a slap on her shoulder. Gayia jumped and turned round to her horror it was someone who made her feel weak and defenseless.

"Didn't think I'd see your face here…even after our little chat…" it was a young man taller than her with black hair and dark black eyes. At this point Gayia has lost all things to say as her fear over came her. There was an immediate silence in the room.

"I…I…don't want to…cause…any…trouble…" she stuttered as her eyes widened in fear. He looked down on her and smirked at Gayia evilly.

"Sure you don't because we all know what a defenseless little bitch you are" Gayia winced a bit at those words, knowing that it was true. She stood there as she clenched the bag tightly. She didn't know what to do, what could she do? Could she run? Could she hide? No that's just what anyone would do in her situation.

"What's wrong cat caught your tongue?" the man laughed as Gayia slumped down to her knees and tears burst unto her face. This is the only thing that she's good for, that Gayia knew. She was a worthless good for nothing that couldn't even defend herself.

"'Scuse me outta the way" Gayia looked behind her to see a man with long red hair and crimson eyes. As they were locked unto her he made a little smirk as he lifted his head to the guy insulting her.

"Now that's no way to speak to a lady now is it? You idiotic bastard should really learn some manners" Gayia's eyes widened in disbelief this was the first time that anyone beside her brother has stood up for her. The man across from him made an angry face.

"You're an outsider aren't yeah? Don't get your red head involved in stuff you don't understand before we bash your skull into the…" before he could even finish, the red haired man grabbed his face and slammed it into the wall. Then smoothly letting go as the dark haired man's body slumped unto the floor. The red head looked back to her and raised a hand in front.

"Need a hand Miss?" Gayia blushed a bit as she gently held on and the man pulled her up.

"Thank you" she whispered as she wiped her tears away. The read haired man smiled at her pleasantly and waved his hand at her.

"No need for a thank you miss…I do it all the time…my names Sha Gojyo…what's yours?"

To Be Continued

Sanzo's Guardian Angel: Just felt like doing one I felt kind a depressed so I did one. Hope you like it and if you do please review.