Yoriv.Hikari

Chapter 3

A/N: I wrote another chapter for this one and I wanted to update this for a while as well. Please, don't be afraid to review. Just don't flame me because you think it sucks. I never received one, and I don't want one either. Helpful advice is nice to receive. Give me your opinion, I'll read it and I'll put my reply in the next chapter. My approach in this Fanfic is how the Sanzo-ikkou would act and behave around two women that travel with them.

And like I said in the first chapter, if you don't like straightness then this story is not for you. I'm tired of seeing Gojyo X Sanzo, any of the guys hooked up together. Well anyway, those who are checking this out, thanks.

Disclaimer: Don't own Saiyuki…none. I only own the plot of this Fanfic, Yun, Khan, and any other crazy stuff in this story!

Reviews:

SaiyukiNoKoneko: Its okay, hey look at how long it takes me to update. Glad to hear it's good so far, and to keep going.

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"Welcome back." Sora said cheerfully smiling at Yun.

"Have a nice nap?" Gojyo whispered smiling at her.

"I bet! You slept right through our complaining and Sanzo's shouting." Goku said with a grin.

"I did?" She exclaimed with wonder at this.

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Heh than again, I'm a heavy sleeper. It's strange…I've never slept so well since…Flashes of a certain young man smiling at her, flowed through her mind, and Yun seem to be tuning everything out—a blank look in her depths.

Seeing her go into this once before, Sora panicked and grabbed hold of Yun shouting "Yun! Come on snap out of it!" I don't want to see her cry and be depressed like long ago…I'll never forgive Shuyin for what he did to her. No other guy is gonna do that to her as long as I am around. She declared quietly.

"Huh? What?" Yun muttered coming to. She inwardly cursed at herself for thinking like that. "Thanks, Sora." She whispered a small smile on her lips.

"Let's go eat." Sanzo said as he and Hakkai came out approaching them.

With a wide grin Goku cheered "ALRIGHT! FOOD! I'M-"

"Hungry." Everyone replied teasing Goku, and also declaring what their stomachs protested.

"Sorry Goku, it was too easy. Besides we're hungry too." Sora and Yun grinned both of them giving him a hug as well. "Now, let's go eat!" Sora exclaimed happily.

Yun watched her and Goku run off to the restaurant. Turning her attention to the others Hakkai was unloading, and she decided to give him a hand.

"Want some help?"

Sanzo seemed to stare for a few minutes in boredom by her question. Hakkai smiled and it seemed to grow silent. The rebel priest just walked off in the direction of the restaurant, Hakkai simply said "Sure, some help is always appreciated."

"Count me in as well." Gojyo replied grabbing a few bags and walking in. More time to spend with Yun—even if it's with Hakkai as well.

Hakkai glanced at Gojyo knowing what his friend's reason was. The kappa just glared at him silently telling the dark haired youkai to keep his mouth shut. Yun was completely obvious to their looks as she just wanted to finish and go eat. Hakuryu transformed becoming a small white dragon landing on Hakkai's shoulder.

The little creature stretched his wings, and relaxed after chirping happily. Hakkai stroked the mane of his creature gently, as they went to join the others. Yun was the first to spot the three, Hakkai and Gojyo just followed her, and they took their seats. She sat beside Sanzo, knowing he wouldn't do anything, Hakkai sat between her and Sora, and Gojyo sat beside Goku.

The group was enjoying their meal that is until Gojyo decided teasing Goku as usual.

"Damn Kappa! Give it back!" Goku snapped trying to get a meat bun out of his reach.

"I don't see your name written on it, now do I?" Gojyo smirked teasing the boy.

"Do they do this often?" Yun asked smiling nervously at the two.

"Yes, unfortunately…" Hakkai replied knowing how this will end.

"Shouldn't we stop-"

Before Yun could finish her sentence, Sanzo beat her to it. He pulled his fan out, and whacked the two over the heads—hard.

"Damn it! Just give him the goddamn meat bun!" He snapped after whacking the two.

Yun couldn't help but quietly giggle at this, finding it somewhat funny.

"Oh did I hear a giggle from Yun-chan?" Sora teased poking her friend in the side.

The four males watched the two wondering what they started. Yun poked Sora back, thus starting a poking fight. They smiled and laughed at each other, oblivious to the four males at the table. Sanzo raised an eyebrow at this display, Hakkai found it rather amusing, Goku was confused, and Gojyo just…stared.

The two stopped when they felt eyes on them.

"What?" The two asked looking at the four questionably. Sanzo sighed in frustration and lighted a cigarette, Goku just sat there, and Hakkai just smiled and shot a look at Gojyo. The kappa just shrugged and lit a cigarette.

I wonder…could I make her smile and laugh like that? Gojyo thought as he gazed at Yun and Sora. I've never seen emotion like that before…usually it was fake, but now I want to see it more.

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"There's a little problem…we were only able to get four rooms. Four of us will have to share two rooms." Hakkai declared as they walked towards the Inn.

"I'll share with Yun." Gojyo said putting an arm around her shoulders.

"Yun and I can share a room." Sora growled seeing the looks he was giving Yun. Hell no is he getting a room with her.

Sora and Gojyo argued, not even letting Yun decide on the matter of whom she shares a room with. The sound of two gunshots was heard in the night air, shutting the two up and bringing their attention to the rebel priest.

"I'll share a room with Yun. End of story." Sanzo snapped glaring at the two telling them don't start with him. "Sora will share a room with Hakkai." He sighed after in frustration, but knew this was a good way to see if they were assassins sent to kill them.

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Well, this is gonna be great. Yun thought with a hint of sarcasm as she headed for bed. Luckily the room had two beds. The rebel priest was sitting on his bed looking out of the window, his top bare of the Sanzo robe and scripture—a cigarette between his lips. She just seemed to smile for some reason unknown to her, and just shook it off. Yun looked him over, and her artistic skills took over—telling her to sketch him. She scanned the room for a pen and paper and soon found her desired materials.

I hope he doesn't mind but that pose he's in is too good to pass up! She silently told herself. He was completely on the bed, his arms leaning on his knees, his feet bare, his head half directed at the window, his violet depths void of any emotion.

Damn it! It's gonna rain soon…I guess we'll be stuck here for a while. Hakkai and Goku can go shopping for supplies—besides I'm low on cigarettes too. He thought as he still gazed out the window. She's awfully quiet…good thing I decided to share a room with her.

Good, he hasn't noticed yet. Almost done—just a little more shade, some shadow…THERE! DONE! She smiled happy with her creation. She glanced up to look at Sanzo, his gaze still out the window.

"Deep in thought, are we?" She asked trying to start a conversation with him.

He turned his attention to her, his violet eyes staring coolly into her hazel orbs. "Yeah. You?" He replied taking a puff.

"Yes or no…just sketching something."

Sanzo raised a blond eyebrow, pondering if it was a wise idea to talk with her in the first place.

Sketching? She some type of artist? "Let me see it." He demanded more than asked.

"Sure, after all…you were the subject." She muttered handing him the sketch.

She drew this?! Shit! How long was she doing this? His expression was still blank but he was…impressed inwardly. "Hn." He muttered handing it back.

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"Sanzo wouldn't do anything, would he?" Sora asked out loud.

"No. He wouldn't, Sanzo's not like that." Hakkai stated pulling his Chinese shirt off and laying it upon a chair, along with his sash too.

She bit her bottom lip, thinking about Yun. A hand on her shoulder brought her out of her thoughts. Hakkai gave her a calm but serious look.

"Endoh-san, don't worry. I've known Sanzo for three years, and he won't do anything to Okajima-san."

She gave him a small smile, knowing she couldn't really do anything right now. The two said goodnight, and turned in.

"Who are you?" I asked seeing a figure appear before me.

The lips of the figure was moving but, either I was deaf at the moment, or the figure was on mute. Before I could ask anything else the figure vanished. One word echoed, only confusing me more.

"Darkness."

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The group awoke to the sounds of a storm approaching. They stayed for a couple of reasons, one was they all disliked the rain for individual causes, they needed to restock on supplies, and the last—why get caught in a storm, if you have shelter?

Hakkai, Goku, and Sora went to town and did the shopping. Yun told what she wanted to Sora, and made a list for the two of them. The two suddenly paused and checked for any cash in their pockets, but before they could so much as pull out two Aspect credit cards, Hakkai merely said they could put it on Sanzo's gold card.

The two gave a confused glance at the priest, and he merely said "Do whatever, buy what is needed—not wanted." They nodded and the list consisted of some books, a journal, sketchpad, two pistols, and some combat gloves. After making their list, the three went out—bent on getting done before it pours.

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Yun went out with Gojyo finding it a good way to pass the time. Sanzo stayed at the Inn, perfectly fine with reading the paper. The two just walked around, to see if anything interesting was happening.

So far the two of them were only getting looks and not exactly friendly ones either. Men shot daggers at Gojyo, as they wish for the attention of Yun. Women…heh, they were silently wishing looks could kill.

Yun here sure can attract attention…good thing I'm with her then. Funny, that I'm getting these dirty looks from passing females. Jealous bitches they are, plain and simple. The kappa thought as the two of them walked through town.

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Sora was successful in finding everything on her list. She was able to buy pistols for Yun, and the two even came with a belt holster as well. She bought herself a pair of leather gloves, protection for her hands, thinking she could use her combat skills for defense.

She put them on, the sound of leather stretching as she continued to clench and unclench her palms.

"Find what you needed?" Hakkai asked as he approached her, Goku beside him items for the journey in hand.

"She uses guns? Heh, she is just like Sanzo then!" Goku said a playful grin on his lips. "Did it come with banishing bullets?"

"Banishing…bullets?" She questioned her mind coming up blank for an answer.

"Yeah, normal bullets won't have any affect on youkai. Banishing bullets are the way to go if you plan on fighting youkai." Hakkai stated and shortly added "I could always ask Sanzo, he could supply her with some."

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"Want some ice cream, Gojyo?" Yun asked as she spotted a vendor selling the frozen treat. Before she could pull out her gold card, she felt his hand on her shoulder.

"Sure but my treat." He said a warm smile on his lips.

What the hell is this feeling in the pit of my stomach? I feel kinda warm, but it only seems to happen around… He glances to the woman beside him, and then straight ahead again. Even looking at her…I don't feel empty or cold. What's happening?

So, after buying two frozen treats, eating them on a park bench, the two soon were relaxing on a bench.

"Thank you, Gojyo…that was delicious." She said smiling at the kappa.

She didn't know why, but she felt…alive in someway.

I haven't felt like this in ages—I can't remember this feeling I'm experiencing. She thought her gaze downcast. I feel like I'm here to love but…who?

Yun felt liquid drip down her cheeks and she realized she was crying. I'm crying…I'm so weak to be crying, when I told myself not to let people see me like this! I'm such an idiot when I cry! She inwardly groaned clenching her palms into fists on her lap.

"Yun are you okay?" Gojyo asked placing a hand on her shoulder. Please don't be crying I can't handle women when they cry. He inwardly hoped as she turned to look at him. Two tiny shimmering trails of tears were falling down her cheeks, as she bit her bottom lip trying to hold it all in.

Before he could react she buried her head in his chest, slowly staining his white shirt.

"I'm sorry…just let me stay like this…for a little while." She mumbled as she clung to his shirt.

Gojyo sat there in confusion at first, never having a woman do this before. He slowly wrapped his arms around her shaking form, calming her slowly after. He didn't say anything, because he didn't know what to tell her.

Soon he heard light and even breaths, Yun had doze off. He rubbed her back unconsciously and she smiled. His eyes widen in surprise and he couldn't help but stare at her peaceful face. Gojyo held back the desire to kiss her, not wanting to scare her off.

Seeing a girl cry always torn him inside, seeing his step mother crying when she was going to kill him…he never wanted to see that again. Never see another cry like his mother did that horrid day.

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Hakkai, Goku, and Sora soon headed back to the Inn when the sky started to darken, thunder rumbling shortly after.

Sanzo was sitting at the table newspaper in hand, blocking his view of the three. Hn, so they return…where's the stupid kappa and the wench? He pondered as it started to pour. They probably found shelter, or they'll show up soon.

"Sanzo, have you seen Yun?" Sora asked as she set her items down.

"She and Gojyo went out a while ago, and that's the last I've seen of the two." Sanzo stated his violet orbs glancing to the window.

Yun probably found somewhere to take cover from the rain. Uhh, I hate the rain… "Always tires me out…" Sora groaned passing out on one of the beds.

"Heh seems we have someone else who dislikes the rain as well." Hakkai responded rubbing the back of his head.

"She was full of energy before, so the rain drains her or somethin' like that?" Goku asked his gaze switching between Hakkai and Sanzo.

"If you were listening, stupid monkey…You wouldn't have to ask." The priest snapped whacking Goku with his paper fan.

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"Woo--good thing you spotted this, or we be soaked now." Gojyo smirked as he watched the rain pour down.

The two were sitting in a little café in a booth close to a window. Yun was gazing out the window as well, resting her cheek in one palm waiting for the rain to clear.

"Yeah…" She muttered as she zoned off now and then.

The kappa couldn't help but steal glances at the beauty across from him, finding it hard not to. The onna was doing the same, as she found him attractive too.

Heh he reminds me of one of my characters…Hmm, I wonder if he could pose for a portrait… She quietly laughed at the thought.

"What's so funny?" He asked gazing at her. She simply shook her head and said "it was nothing."

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"Wow! Sanzo, who drew this?!" Goku exclaimed happily waving the sketch in front of him.

"Let me see Goku." Hakkai asked holding out his hand. He handed Hakkai the sketch, eyes sparkling with excitement.

"My, this is very good." He said glancing at the sketch in amazement.

Yun probably drew this, since she signed it on the bottom…I wouldn't mind having my portrait done seeing as we have an artist among us. The dark haired male thought as he studied the sketch.

"If you must know, Yun drew it." Sanzo said harshly annoyed by the monkey's question.

"Awesome I hope she wouldn't mind draw'n me. Seen' as how she drew Sanzo, I bet she would love to!" Goku chirped bouncing with excitement.

"Still I would ask first, Goku." Hakkai stated nervously knowing how the saru can be.

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"Who are you?" I snapped into the dark abyss my response echoing.

"Oh, I just want…" An older reflection of me started as she examined her nails. "To be let out." She smirked her gaze on me completely.

"I asked who you are. Tell me, now." I growled glaring at this figure.

"If you must know—I'm Khan." She huffed. She had the same body build as me, except her wings were bigger, her eyes icy blue, and short silver white hair.

"Why are you here? What are you?!" I asked eyeing her as she approached.

"I know why I'm here, but I'm not the one to tell you. Don't worry though, you and Yun will find out soon enough." Khan stated coolly as she looked at me from the corner of her icy depths.

Heh, fates writing an interesting story, ne?

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Gojyo and Yun made it back to the Inn; bad thing is they were soaked. Yun went into the shower, threatening if anyone peeks, especially the kappa…she kill them without a second thought.

"Heh what's this?" Gojyo muttered spotting the sketch on the table. He got up and walked over, picking the piece of paper up, and glancing at it with interest.

Hmm, so Yun is the artist, eh? Heh, heh, if she drew the damn monk—she probably love to draw a sexy guy like me. He pondered a cocky grin on his lips.

Yun came out of the bathroom drying her hair with a towel, still wearing her previous outfit—minus the boots.

Gojyo couldn't help but stare at her legs, impure thoughts running through his mind.

She ignored the kappa's looks, and glanced at the rest of group. She shook her head at Sora knowing how the rain affects her friend. Hakkai just smiled and offered tea, accepting the hot liquid. Sanzo glanced at her for a moment, and then went back to reading the paper, all the while taking a sip of his tea. Goku looked like he wanted to ask her something, but was unsure to risk it.

"What do you want Goku?" She asked taking a sip of her tea before sitting down at the table.

"Um, well I saw your sketch and was wondering if you…draw me?" He replied rubbing the back of his neck nervously.

Hearing the monkey's request brought Gojyo back to reality. Sanzo just sighed in frustration at the two.

"Yeah, you're really good. Could you…" The kappa started as he got up and put an arm around her shoulders. "Draw me as well?" He asked winking at her.

"I hate to be a burden, but could you draw me as well, Okajima-san? I'll go last of course, but please?" Hakkai asked chuckling softly a smile on his lips.

Eheheheh…I didn't realize I left it there. I guess I could…it'll be fun to draw these three. Hopefully I can draw a pose that fits their personalities—without them knowing until I'm done. Yun smiled with the idea and said "Sure, drawing you three will be fun to do."

Goku jumped up and down with excitement, until Gojyo tried to calm him down—only to start an argument. Sanzo stopped the two with a threat and whacks to the head by his paper fan.

Yun decided it was a good time to check on Sora, as the others were distracted. Sora woke with a start sweat rolling down her brow. Yun gazed, worry in her hazel depths. Hakkai, Goku, and Gojyo gave her a look of concern.

"It's nothing—just a bad dream that's all." She said waving her hand to say she was okay.

The three nodded and bought it, as Yun looked at her knowingly. Damn it, she saw through it.

Yun gave her a hug and whispered "Just tell me when you're ready—okay?"

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"Damn it—I'm soo hungry!" Goku whined watching the group eat. He was sitting to the side, trying to sit still for Yun, but was having trouble as Gojyo kept teasing him.

Yun wasn't trying to torment him, but he just wanted her to draw him—and he chose it around lunch time. She finally finished and couldn't hold back giggling at the profile she did. He looked like a monkey who had his banana taken away.

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Later on that evening, Sanzo and Yun were still up. He found himself not annoyed but, still wanting to get some sleep. Even though, he gets it on the road most of the time.

Why is she talking? I didn't ask her anything. He pondered raising an eyebrow at her.

"I hope the rain is cleared from the skies tomorrow, I want to keep going." She said stretching as she looked out the window. She stretched until she heard a pop, and then plopped upon her bed—gazing up at the ceiling.

"I never thought I'd be traveling with four guys, with my best friend too! I guess I gonna get use to the four of you, seeing as how we're stuck traveling together. Heh, you guys are interesting though."

What? Us interesting?! What's so great about a whiny monkey king, a perverted kappa, a dark haired demon, and a rebel priest? ...stupid onna. Sanzo thought taking a drag of his cigarette.

"Hn." Was the response the onna received from the priest.

"I'm probably boring the crap out of you…I'll stop then." She stated more than asked and fell asleep shortly after.

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The next day the Sanzo-ikkou was heading out once again. Hakkai checking to see everything was there, Sora and Goku helping him. Yun was checking out her pistols as the rebel priest approached her. He tossed her a small box of banishing bullets. She loaded her pistols shortly after.

Soon the group was on the road, Hakkai and Sanzo in the front, Goku, Gojyo, Sora, and Yun in the back.

"Thanks for the pistols Sora, they're perfect." Yun whispered to her.

She smiled at her friend "well you did ask for them and the list help too."

"Ah what a nice day were having! The blue skies definitely adds to the nice mid-day." Hakkai smiled to himself as he drove through the forest.

"Ch." Sanzo muttered his arms crossed over his chest.

They continued on, everyone was in their own thoughts. As they drove on the group hit a mud hole. The more Hakkai tried to drive out, the more the jeep sunk. The rear was sinking in first, the front raising more as the vehicle continued to sink in the mud trap. Goku, Sanzo, Gojyo, and Hakkai jumped out. Hakuryu transformed but the girls were already half-way stuck in the trap.

Summoning his Shakujo, the kappa yelled "Grab hold of this! I'll pull you out!" shortly after commanding the chain of the scythe to wrap around Yun's outstretched arm.

Sora wrapped her arms around Yun's waist, holding on tightly. He pulled them over slowly but quickly. But, Sora's hold slipped suddenly. Yun grabbed hold of her friend with one hand, but her grip on the chain slipped.

Hakkai jumped in without thought, and shortly disappeared after the two.

Goku and Gojyo were about to do the same, if it weren't for Sanzo grabbing their collars, stopping them.

"Idiots, that's probably what the enemy wants us to do." He snapped still holding their collars. "And I'm not going after you two morons if you jump."

"But—my friends!" Goku whined pointing at the mud hole.

"My woman!" Gojyo stressed staring at the mud hole as well.

"Idiots." Sanzo snapped the two shortly following him.

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"HIS WHAT?!" Sora shouted her eye twitching with annoyance. He did not just say that about Yun! Hell no! She quietly fumed ready to kill the kappa.

"I'm his…what now?" Yun muttered to herself as she glanced around. "Whatever, now where's an exit…"

They fell into a cave, as it was cold and damp. She continued to look around the cave for a way out.

"Ma, ma…Endoh-san calm down." Hakkai said calmly but nervously.

Sora still slightly fumed, but calmed after a little while. Yun saw that her friend wasn't going to anything rash seeing what the situation was. Hakkai was looking around as well, and it seemed he found something.

"Hakkai did you find an exit?"

A/N: Well, that's chapter 3! Boy was this chapter long! Um, I want at least one review for this story to be updated!