DA-Hey peeps!!!
Hakkai- Wow, you're updating this story pretty quickly, DA.
Sanzo-Ch. Probably gonna be the only one she updates for a while…..--
Goku-Hey guys….I'm hungry…..
DA-(Anime vein) Sanzo….may I borrow your Harisan for a moment?
Sanzo-Sure…..what ever…… (hands over fan)
DA-(Smacks Goku)
Gojyo-(laughing) Stupid monkey…..XD
Hakkai-I don't believe the disclaimer is necessary, as it was already mentioned in the first chapter….
Sanzo-Then lets stop this crappy "before story" chat and get on with already…..ch….
// Thoughts
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Chapter 2-On the Edge of Life and Death
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In Shangri La
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Sanzo and the others where making their way out of Gyuamo's castle. Everyone had already begun to feel the effects of Hakkai's magic, as their wounds started to heal. They were all still in a hell of a lot of pain, and some of the wounds were still open.
The group found an anxious Hakayru waiting outside, who came up to Gojyo, the one carrying Hakkai's body. The little dragon circled around Gojyo and his fallen master.
"It's no use Hakayru." Gojyo said to the dragon. "Hakkai is gone."
The group of six (Yaone, Lirin, and Kougiji included) then sat down, feeling exhausted.
"I don't get it." Sanzo broke the small silence. "Hakkai's magic doesn't normally cause drowsiness when used for healing." He said with a yawn.
They looked around at each other, Hakkai was in the center. "I can still heal his wounds with a little of my own chi." Yaone started, the Sanzo party looking at her with hope. "Unfortunately, It won't help him return to life…." Gojyo looked at her, his eyes starting to feel heavy. "Just do it, ok Yaone, even if it doesn't bring Hakkai back." Yaone looked over at Kougiji, who simply nodded, and with a small amount of magic, she closed the wounds on Hakkai's body just before she and the others fell into a dreamless sleep.
In the Heavens
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Kanan watched as her lover appeared in the dividing point of Heaven and Earth. She knew in her heart that Hakkai had to return to Shangri La, no matter her emotions.
"Kanan, you're worried about him, aren't you?" Tenpo said as he came up behind her. Tenpo glanced into the reflection pool of heaven, looking down upon his reincarnation. The merciful goddess had ordered that Cho Hakkai should return to Earth, an order that Tenpo knew would be hard for Hakkai to obey. He put his arms around her and kissed the top of her head lightly. "Kanan, we should probably wake him up now, the goddess wants him to return as soon as possible."
Kanan nodded, and the two of them descended down to the dividing point of Heaven and Earth. Tenpo walked over to Hakkai's sleeping form, and with a gentle shake, woke him. Hakkai opened his eyes slowly, and saw above a pair of eyes that matched his own, without his monocle. A better look showed Tenpo, who smiled at him.
"Well, looks like sleepy-head here is finally awake." Tenpo said, helping Hakkai to his feet. Hakkai looked around the vast endlessness of the dividing point. "Where am I?" Hakkai asked. "You are on the line of life and death, my love." Kanan said approaching Hakkai, whose eyes widened. "K-Kanan….." He whispered, as he embraced her. He smiled as he looked into her eyes, but was taken back by the sadness that showed in her face. "Kanan, what's wrong? Aren't you happy to see me?" Hakkai asked, frightened by the look in her eyes. "Of course I'm happy to see you Hakkai." She responded, as she tried to keep herself from crying. Hakkai was concerned about her tears, and looked to Tenpo for answers. "Hakkai, there's a reason you are on the line of life and death." Tenpo said, his eyes turning serious. Before Hakkai could ask, Tenpo continued "The Merciful Goddess has decreed that you are to return to Shangri La; back to your friends."
Hakkai was astounded. Surely the goddess knew how much he suffered while on Earth? Why then was she forcing him to go back? "Why is it she wants me to go back, Tenpo?" He asked, anger surging through his body. Tenpo was unfazed by the rage, pain, and frustration in Hakkai's voice. "There is a new mission that you must help your friends with. I do not know exactly what it is, but I know the goddess doesn't stop people from entering the heavens unless it is important. Hakkai looked at Kanan with despair. She met his eyes and said to him "Hakkai, you have someone down there that really loves you and is worried. They need you more than I do." She put her hands in his, and looked up at him. "Please, open your heart to love again. Your friends need you, and the goddess has demanded you help on this mission. Please Hakkai…..return to Shangri La…"She whispered, her head against his chest. Hakkai looked upon Kanan, and realized the importance of this command. He looked at Tenpo with stern and ready eyes, and said to Tenpo "Tell me what to do." Tenpo smiled at his reincarnation, and placed his hand on Hakkai's chest. "I'm increasing your Chi. Now you can heal yourself and others, and feel less drained." Hakkai felt a great amount of strength surge through his body. Tenpo then created a door out of the energies floating around the dividing point. He looked once more at Hakkai and said "Go through that door to Shangri La. The goddess will send Sanzo more information about your next mission." Hakkai nodded, and with a final glance at Kanan, walked through the door of life.
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DA- See? A much longer chapter this time!
Hakkai-Please review!!!
Gojyo/Goku-(fighting over a meatbun)
Sanzo-(anime vein, shoots a warning shoot) Quit it morons…--