A/N: Yes, I messed up in the prologue and accidentally typed America…twice…. *cries* It is supposed to be JAPAN…. though there is a recording studio in America mentioned in Gravi..and I do not own any part of Saiyuki or Gravitation, that would be Minekura Kazuya and Maki Murakami….please support these animes/mangas if you like them! :D
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There wasn't much inside. Sanzo kept his distance from Mr. Seguchi, as would anyone. "I apologize for those two by the way. They are working out some kind of argument with a game. If I'd known we were expecting visitors, I would have kept them rather busy." It was his smile, the way it hid a sweet darkness surreal enough to believe.
Goku walked closely behind Sanzo, quietly shivering. Even the monkey could sense the awful presence. "So, uh, what goes on here exactly?" He asked, less energetic than before.
"He just said ya monkey! Recordings." Gojyo sighed from the back. "If only there was women," the red head glanced around with hopeful eyes. Inside one of the recording studios, he noticed purple curls dancing to the beat her hands keyed on the synthesizer. "Hoowhee~," he exclaimed, entranced in the simple movements.
"Teacher, the sinking water sprite is peeping!' Goku tattled.
"Yes, and I am aware of it Goku." Hakkai calmly spoke, petting Hakuryu.
"Kyuu!" The small dragon squeaked from his owner's shoulder. Pounding footsteps came running at full speed from around the corner.
"Shacho!" He was somewhat taller than average, very dark, wearing a pair of glasses that instantly seemed to match his personality. "Shacho!" The man cried again, melting in front of Tohma.
"Uh, Sakano-san?" The blonde curiously asked, surprised.
"Shacho, Shindo and Hiro are….and then Ryuichi…." He gasped for air.
"Calm down," Tohma patted with a smile. Sakano suddenly noticed the four travelers, an intimidating blonde, a short brown haired boy, a tall brown haired man, and a taller red head.
"O-oh, sorry!" He bowed. "I humbly apologize for intruding in on business!"
"No, it's okay. These are travelers. I was just touring seeing as they were already here."
"Who is this idiot?" Goku laughed.
"Not sure, but he's so damn polite," Gojyo said a little irritated with it.
"Uh, you may call me Sakano-san! Producer and former manager for the new band Bad Luck! Nice to meet you."
Hakkai stepped forward, taking the first handshake. "Cho Hakkai. It's a pleasure." The man smiled as always.
"Ha! I'm Goku! I really like your glasses. Could I try them on?" The child attempted to take them.
"Stop it," Sanzo scolded, silently threatening Goku with his paper fan.
"But Sanzo!"
Ignoring the fighting in the back Gojyo introduced himself to the child-like producer. "Sha Gojyo, the lover of women, smokes, and beer."
"Ah, n-nice to meet you all!" He politely bowed again.
"Hey stop doin' that. It's not like we're important or anythin'," Goku smiled, taking his natural stance next to his sun.
"S-sorry!"
"And don't apologize so much," Gojyo said, turning away. "It's not good."
Tohma laughed at the situation. Really, it was quite comedic. "Would you care to listen to the band?"
"Right on!" The youngest instantly agreed, walking forward to Tohma's side. The other three decided they would have no choice but to follow. The narrow hallway echoed their footstops, Sakano still agonizing over whatever situation he was in. Most likely something to do with Shuichi.
"We have many studios, but the ones on this floor are the main ones." Turning the corner, the group entered through a rather large door, reaching the inside of the third recording studio. "This is Bad Luck."
"Heh, watch out Sanzo! Anymore bad luck and you might be in trouble for the rest of your life." Goku laughed. Sanzo glared. If Goku couldn't shut up, he would soon have a bullet in his head.
"Yes, well, they seem to be really outgoing. It didn't take them long to make it to the top charts." Silently, they went in, standing in front of the glass separating the recording from the actual recording equipment. The little pink haired teen currently singing his heart out noticed, but quickly finished the song instead.
Excited, he ran out through the small door. "Yuki!" Shuichi called happily, throwing his arms around the already angered priest.
"Get off me you brat!" Sanzo rudely pushed the boy off. "I am not this 'Yuki' person."
"Yuki number 2?" Purple eyes curiously stared.
"No."
"K-san?"
"No."
"Relative of-"
"No! Now shut up before I blow your head off!" Sanzo pulled his gun out.
"Sanzo! Don't do it! He is about as old as I am! You can't shoot a kid!" Goku protested, gun positioned in front of him.
"Want to try me?!"
"Heh, I think we should run for it," the teen traveler whispered to the other.
"Do we have to? I would like to know why he is being a lot worse today…the real Yuki is nicer compared to him, same with K!"
"Do you have a death wish?"
"Please, Sanzo, we don't really allow guns unless it is K." Of course, everyone there knew that blonde American was special. Though guns were technically illegal in Japan, he still got away with having them…perhaps because he was American. No one really wanted to question the reasons behind the madness.
From what he heard, this K guy sounded a little over the top…similar to himself he had the nerve to say so. It peeked his interest a little. "Take me to this K." Shuichu blinked.
"H-huh?"
"Take me to him. And this Yuki bastard you say looks like me."
"U-uh…O-okay…if you..really want me to."
"Oi! Can I come too Sanzo?" Goku's eyes twinkled. Damn, he just couldn't say no to this kid.
"I don't care."
"Yay!" He jumped for joy, smiling in Shuichi's face. Ryuichi walked past, somewhat aware of some kind of celebration going on in the room. He backtracked and hopped into the room.
"Hey, what's going on?" The dark haired obliviously smiled, as always.
"This kid's gonna take us to see Sanzo's personality, and Sanzo's looks!" Goku pointed to the man dressed in white robes.
"Hm?" Ryuichi carefully examined the man. Sure, he did resemble Yuki, but Yuki was never that pretty…was he? He also nothing that resembled K. After practically being kidnapped by the man to become a hit in America, he knew K's personality inside and out, no matter how questionable it was. "Well, K is currently above us in a helicopter, and Shuichi should know where Yuki is."
"Probably waiting at home. Writing his stories or something." Shuichi sounded disappointed. He was always doing that, even during their fights. Yuki never took anything else seriously.
"Well, we can at least catch K in a good mood, right?" Hakkai spoke softly. Even he had to admit this was interesting. He wanted to confirm if there were two people matching that of Sanzo.
"Yeah, let's go!" Ryuichi happily led the way, Tohma staying behind to take care of business. The travelers had a good enough tour at that point. Running back up to the roof, the boy glanced around to spot his former manager. "K-san!" The echo of the helicopter was clearly heard. Pounding their eardrums, it fully landed–not safely- on the side of the roof. The blades stopped as K jumped out, holding the big gun over his shoulders.
"Big news!" The man-uh, child- American called out as always. "Bad Luck has made number one on the charts for the second week in a row!"
"Really?"
"Yay! You made it Shuichi!" Ryuichi cried, hugging his rival-friend.
Sanzo walked up, staring K straight in the eyes. "So you're the rumored K?"
"Naidesu*!" He laughed.
"Oi, K-san, this guy Sanzo has a gun just like you!" Ryuichi sang.
"Really? A worthy opponent?" K's eyes gleamed.
"Hm…" Sanzo stood still, silver gun at his side.
"Uh-oh, I think they awakened him…" Hakkai whispered to Gojyo.
"Talk about scary," Gojyo responded.
"Go for it Sanzo!" Goku cheered.
"Uh?" Ryuichi and Shuichi both moved back to a safe distance, worried about what they just created.
The two blonde gun fanatics paused at a standstill, waiting for the other to make the first move.
A/N And a tumbleweed rolled between them while stereotypical Wild West music played in the background…..lol, j/k… anyway as to the *…
Naidesu is basically no in Japanese, and K likes to say that…it just wouldn't be the same if I just had him say "No!" Watch the anime, and you'll know why that phrase is funny….
Please bear with me until I have the next chapter out….. Gomen! ^.^; bows
