Sekowari: Some talking here! Enter full Sanzo-ikkou! xD Anyways, I might not have explained our world very well. Doesn't matter though, all of you readers are up to date...right? Anyways, R/R!

Chapter 10 -- My World and Yours

Ritsuki took a long breath and began to tell other three guys about how the Ichiban-ikkou got into Tougenkyou.

"Well, to start off, I must tell you all that what you're about to hear might not make much sense at all, but it's very true. So first, believe it or not, the four of us are from a futuristic, different reality and world." She paused to see what the Sanzo-ikkou's reaction would be. Not counting Sanzo with them, however, to Kohaku's extreme dismay. Anyways, the three guys were expressionless. They just stared at Ritsuki.

"G-Go on…" Hakkai said slowly.

Yasuko snorted. "I told you this wouldn't work. I'll say it."

She proceeded by explaining, "Well, to emphasize the point, we are way from the future. From the 21st century, in fact. (Sekowari: Okay, I doubt my fanfic will still be here in the 22nd century, so at least it won't seem outdated. xD) Now the strangest thing about this is that we're also from a different reality, as Ritsuki said. In our reality, the Journey to the West, or Xtreme, which you guys are on, is actually a show in our world, known as Gensoumaden Saiyuki. This is categorized into a Japanese animation called 'anime'. So, you guys don't actually exist in our world, but a person has created you as characters in anime, and your adventures, etc are put as a show. Anyone who watches Saiyuki will know about you four guys. In other words, you're pretty famous in our reality as well. Are you all with me?"

Again, the Sanzo-ikkou just stared.

Kohaku groaned. "Now you're getting me confused. Lemme take a shot at saying this."

"So here's the biggest part. We were just living our ordinary, everyday lives. That is, until the four of us won the lottery! I have no idea why, but the four of us were somehow transported into your anime world of Tougenkyou, Saiyuki. Our lotto ticket is the key to getting us here and back. Now, just recently, the lotto ticket was lost. Right now, we have no idea where it is, only the fact that it flew West. Hmm, maybe that's why we just happened to have a chance meeting with you guys! AHAHA! Yes, anyways, that's how it is right now. Yesterday, we were in the forest behind this village. I talked with Goku using the computer, as you know. Though I have to admit, getting through the forest was difficult enough. We were really lucky not to have met any youkai. We don't know how to fight or defend ourselves against dangers, mind you. You getting me?"

As you've probably predicted – the Sanzo-kkou had no reaction whatsoever. Ritsuki continued.

"We need to ask you, the Sanzo-kkou, a huge favour. We want to know if the four of us can travel West with you guys. I promise we won't be much trouble. After all, if we can find that ticket faster, we'll be able to go back to our time; then you can continue on your journey to retrieve the sutra. It's the only way. You can say that we're four people in the wrong place and time. Shikata ga nai. It can't be helped."

Finally, Hakkai said something. "Well, about traveling West with us, you'll have to ask Sanzo about that. He isn't here right now, by the way." Kohaku pouted at this.

"In general, if I'm correct, you're trying to say that the four of you are from a futuristic reality; and that the Sanzo-ikkou doesn't exist, but only in a so-called 'anime' show. Also, your only way of getting back to your world is through a lottery ticket, which you, apparently, have lost."

Arizu nodded happily. "Exactly! Wow, this makes things much easier to explain! And, about the lotto ticket, you can totally 100 blame it on Kohaku. She blew it out the window using a hairdryer. Hahahaha!"

Kohaku glared. "It was Ritsuki who opened the window!" She pointed accusingly at her friend. Ritsuki blinked in surprise. "But you told me to open it for you! Anyways, it was Yasuko who sat down beside it!"

"Oi! Who says I can't sit beside windows?"

"I say you can't sit beside windows that are conveniently opened wide, invitingly waiting for a lotto ticket to fly through." Objected Kohaku. The three kept blabbing on, while Arizu and the other three guys just looked at them in amusement. At that moment, the almighty Genjyo Sanzo came walking in. The three girls ceased their arguing. Kohaku just gaped in awe. Sanzo looked even better in real life!

He immediately saw the four girls, and turned to the other three guys.

"Who are they?"

Yasuko sat back in her chair and crossed her arms. "I'm not saying it all over again!"

Hakkai turned to Sanzo and briefly said what the girls had told him. "…and in conclusion, they want to ask if they can travel West with us. What do you say?"

There was immense tension as no one said a word.

"The answer is no." Hearing this, Yasuko wailed. "How are we supposed to get back home?"

Sanzo looked at her coldly. "Deal with it. Your issues are none of my problem." Yasuko sniffed in response. She thought to herself – 'What's up with this guy? I don't know what Kohaku sees in him…'

All this time, Goku had been silent. Now, he said, "Why are you so anxious to get back to your world? What's it like?"

Arizu beamed. "There's no youkai at all!" The four guys looked at her. They had never known a world without the existence of youkai.

Yasuko laughed. "There are no youkai, unless you count our Socials teacher."

Kohaku grinned and said, "Oh man, she's evil!"

Ritsuki continued by saying, "Well, in our reality, there are definitely a few differences. For example, there are a lot of cars and other transportation everywhere. Cities have huge towering buildings and busy traffic. Anyways, that's just naming a few things. I can't really say it all to you. Maybe we could show a picture some time."

Sanzo pondered over this quietly. After awhile, he said, "Seems like there's an obvious time gap between Tougenkyou and your world huh? Whatever, you're coming with us. Any sign of trouble, you're on your own."

The four girls cheered with excitement. "SUGOI!"

Goku laughed along with them. "Just a question. Since our land's called Tougenkyou, what's yours called?"

They blinked. "Erm…Earth? Ahahaha! We don't actually have a name for it. I mean, there are so many places!"

Gojyo grinned. "Speaking of places, I gotta be somewhere right now. A lady's waiting for me upstairs." –wink-

Kohaku frowned. "See Yasuko? Why do you favour him over Sanzo?" Everyone was silent. They couldn't believe that anyone would like Sanzo more than Gojyo.

Arizu joined in. "Quit talking! Obviously, Goku's better! Anyways, I looked up last week that Goku scored highest on the Sanzo-ikkou popularity scale! Beat that!"

Ritsuki – "It's Hakkai. The End." The Sanzo-ikkou just stared. Then Goku said, "Are you our fans or something? You did say that we're pretty famous in your world."

"Of course we're your fans! WHOOT!"

Later, in the middle of the night, Yasuko flipped on her bed for the millionth time. A lotta noise was going on in the other room, ever since Gojyo was in there with his 'date'.

"Hey guys. Is it just me, or has he been going on for hours?"

Ritsuki stirred slightly. "You know how he's like. Just ignore it."

"I can't! They're like two screeching Chinese monkeys in there!"

Kohaku sat up and chuckled. "How do you know there are only two people?"

"ARGH!" Yasuko faced the wall and yelled, "SOME PEOPLE SHOULD TURN DOWN THE VOLUME IN THERE!" She proceeded by flopping down and covering her ears with her pillow. And Arizu…she slept through it all. –snore-

Sekowari: About the Japanese phrase I used, I'm not sure if it's correct. Ah well, I just happened to see it on a book. Hehe..R/R!