AN: Well, I got a system now where I finish another chapter, I'll type up a chapter. Cause I'm three chapters ahead, so I'm set with where this story is going, and I read whatever I write to my best friend or my mother as I like keeping this good, original, and realistic as possible. I'm not going to have Sanzo doing something that I don't see him doing. Just as the other guys as well. This chapter I kinda used the lines in volume six of the manga, so if it sounds familiar that's why. So, on with the story!

Disclaimer: Don't own anything Saiyuki related, just some OCs, Yun, not Sora, direction the story is going besides them going west…Yeah!

Yori vs. Hikari

Chapter 10

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"Hello Sora, so good of you to come." Homura smirked.

"Oh, man…don't I feel like absolute crap." Gojyo mumbled as he came to. He looked at his comrades, wondering how they were fairing.

He got himself some water, and downed enough that he didn't feel as bad. Goku was up next and felt just horrible.

"It's called a hangover chimp, get used to it. Here drink a lot of water-should help." Gojyo commented as he handed the boy a glass of water. I'm never doing that game with Yun ever again! She's just as bad as Hakkai! He thought as he looked over the sleeping room once again.

Something was off, two more mats were empty, Sora, Haku, and Sanzo were gone. He decided to wake up Hakkai, since he didn't want a broken jaw from Yun. Hakkai woke up in a daze, wondering why his friend was so frantic. Before Gojyo could really explain, Hakuryu came flying in through the window, shrieking like there was no tomorrow. The creatures whining got Yun up, but she was peeved. She got some water, composed herself, and asked out loud.

"What the hell is going on?"

"Hakuryu says that Sanzo was kidnapped last night, Sora and him tailed the demon responsible, but Homura stopped them from going any further. He flew back as fast as he could-so now what?" Hakkai asked as he looked at her.

"The fact you can understand Haku is awesome, but the best thing to do is split up into two teams. Hakkai and Gojyo in one team, myself and Goku in another." Yun stated as she digested the information. Before the men spoke up, she raised a hand and finished with, "Goku and I help Sora, Hakkai-you and Gojyo help Sanzo. I put this together so there's a healer, and a good fighter as well. I know Gojyo will have your back Hakkai, and I know Goku will help me if I have trouble with Homura."

The three guys just stared at her, and she said, "Guys, I know how much water I need to help with a hangover, and I'm a goddess remember? Let's move, we have to get to our comrades now!"

If the guys didn't know better, she just acted like Sanzo, only a lot more calmer-and right after a hangover too. Then again, they did look to her for a plan-when they could have easily come up with one themselves.

We really do follow what Sanzo wants, don't we? The three thought as they followed through with the plan.

…..

"Yun, what do you think of Sanzo?" Goku asked as they ran to their destination.

She raised an eyebrow at the boy's question and said, "He's my comrade. Driven to get his mission done no matter what. In ways from the time I've traveled with you guys, I'm proud to call him a comrade. Heh, I'll admit I love pissing him off. Ha, listen to me ramble, where did that come from?"

"Oh, just wondering I guess." The boy replied shrugging his shoulders.

"Really now, were you hoping I say something different about the man? I just know that right now, is not the time for either myself or Sanzo to be distracted with emotions of love and lust for a relationship. Then again, maybe later when this is all over-won't be soo bad to do that." Yun muttered the last part to herself as she finished.

The man really didn't do anything that made her think he had a thing for her. A friend can hug a friend without it being sexual. If anything, she thought the two of them just respected each others strengths in this journey.

Besides, best not to get attached if the feelings aren't there, and if I can't stay when this is all over in the end. I don't want my last memory of this place be a sad one-especially if I can help it. She thought as she looked up at the sky.

When the two made it to Sora, she was laying on the ground passed out. Yun looked over her friend, checking for any injuries-found only minor cuts. She sighed with relief, and made to carry her on her back-when Goku beat her to it. She smiled at the boy, and said.

"Let's join up with the others-"

When Hakkai came driving up to the two of them. Sanzo was laying in the back seat sweating up a storm, a pained look on his face. Yun and Goku got in, and the group drove back to town.

"What happened Hakkai?" Yun asked as they lauded the priest down on a bed.

"When we confronted the demon, he said we were too late, Sanzo had the poison already ingested into his system. There's no antidote to the poison, I can only heal cuts-minor-fatal surface wounds. The Merciful Goddess already healed him once before, and-"

"That's why I'm here…that goddess didn't want to have to constantly come down here to do the dirty work. Let me try curing him." Yun stated interrupting Hakkai's rambling.

She sighed, knowing the only way to cure the poison out of his body-she was going to have to kiss him. Hakkai, Gojyo, and Goku were waiting on what she was going to do next. Sora was resting soundly on the other bed-her wounds healing up nicely. Yun brought her attention back to Sanzo, and she sat on the side of the bed.

This is only to help him, nothing more-nothing sexual at all. She chanted to herself as she lowered her head closer to his.

She pressed her lips gently to his, closing her eyes, so she could focus on getting rid of the poison. She didn't pull away until she knew all the poison was gone. When she did pull away, Sanzo looked much better. He wasn't pale, and she couldn't help but smile at his peaceful face as he rested.

Heh, even men look like boys when they sleep. She thought as she got up from the bed.

The three guys were glad to see that Sanzo was okay-hell he was more than okay. Judging by how he's been acting lately, and by that look on his face-the man had a little thing for Yun. Gojyo was definitely gonna get back at him, as the kappa wanted and liked Yun as well.

…..

Sanzo woke up later on that day, feeling as good as new. He couldn't help but smirk as he knew it was Yun that healed him with her kiss. He rubbed his temple in annoyance, because he enjoyed that kiss so much that he wanted her to kiss him again-and his comrades saw his peaceful face.

"You like her, don't you?" Gojyo asked, sitting by his bedside.

Sanzo glared at him and replied, "Don't know what you're talking about."

"Bullshit! I've seen you glance at her, your glares towards me when I talk with her, and how you looked after she healed you! Face it, I know you've fallen for her, just like me!" Gojyo snapped as he pointed at the priest.

"Yeah, but who stands a chance with her? Who did she sketch first? Who does she argue with, and smile at the most? Last time I checked, she hardly acknowledges you." Sanzo snapped back.

"She sketched all of us, you just happened to be the first! Woo-hoo, who can hold her in their arms without worry-me! Who can give her a committed relationship?" The kappa barked back.

"She doesn't want a relationship, because of our mission, idiot! I know you can never have someone like her! She doesn't need protection-she's strong and can stand on her own two feet! You're just lucky that the demons are after me, and not you! That's where you think you have a chance, because I would have to worry about her safety as well as my own! You really are aiming too high trying to grab Yun for yourself!" The priest ranted glaring hard at the kappa.

Before Gojyo could start up with another comeback, Goku interrupted.

"Good thing she didn't hear you two assholes! Neither one of you know how she truly feels! How dare you talk and argue about her acts of kindness, like she did them to grab your attention! If you both like her soo much, how about getting to know her best friend! Or even better, tell her how you feel! Stop treating her like she's a prize to be won!" The boy ranted glaring at the two hard. "By the way, she only thinks of you two as comrades-nothing more, nothing less." He stated as he stormed out the room.

The two men were surprised with Goku's rant, wondering when he grew up to say such things. He knew more about the woman even better than the two. They realized he could easily care about her, because that's all she was asking in return. Comrades…she was even more focused on the mission than Sanzo. She truly smiled when it came to Sora. She stopped at nothing to get her friend back, when Homura kidnapped her. She simply accepted going on her own when the priest forced her to leave-not really worried about being on her own. Healing them like new-no worry to her own well being. They both smiled to themselves as they remembered when she laughs real hard she snorts cutely.

The two of them looked at one another nodded and shook hands. Sanzo said, "Let's do this right."

"Yeah, may the best man win this woman's heart. As she's definitely somethin'n else." Gojyo ended.

…..

"Sora are you feeling okay? Homura didn't do anything to you, right?" Yun asked as she sat with her.

"I'm fine, Homura wanted a good last fight and that's what I gave him. In ways he helped me become stronger-even though it hurt like hell. Yun do you like being a goddess? Cause I don't mind it too much, being a demon-Khan really being my other half." Sora replied looking at her for a reply.

"I really haven't thought about it, but it definitely nice to be able to heal myself and others. When I really think about it though." She closed her eyes and placed a digit under her chin. "I feel like I can't be tempted into things that aren't holy and whatnot. But, I just did a drinking game and technically that's not pure, and I can still heal and whatnot. I really think I took the Merciful Goddess' place in healing the guys from fatal stuff. Besides Hakkai and you, I feel like I'm babysitting the group, kissing boo-boos, keeping Sanzo off my ass with my many moods, and making sure the priest stays focused-though I know he is." Yun sighed and said, "I bet I have a limit, I just haven't reached it yet. Watch I reach it in the next couple of days, because I'm stupid when it comes to worrying about everyone else-but myself. In ways though, I wish I could have been able to heal my mother, then she would still be alive, and well." Yun excused herself and made her way outside.

Stupid! No matter how much I wish, she'll never come back! I can't say I wish it was me instead, because than I wouldn't be here now to help. Will I really be happy with just memories of home-when I already lost it when mom died? Sure Sora has been good for me for soo long, but I have a feeling Hakkai will be able to take care of her, and then what do I have-"When this is all over? Hell with how everything is, I bet I'm stuck here-starting over from nothing! Sure I can make it on my own, but I don't want to be alone forever! But I don't want my loved ones dying because of me either!" Yun quietly cried to herself as she sat on the ground. I'm going to kill the bastard that's resurfacing my mom's death, and that nightmare! She quietly declared.

…..

"Oh, she's threatening me now, she definitely learned, but naughtily men for falling for her! She maybe a goddess now, but she's not worthy to be called anything so high and pure. Guess I was reborn to keep her in place-never to go outside the lines. Hmm, the next foe that group faces-ooo, she'll definitely reach her limit, that other goddess will heal her, and spill; this is definitely going to be good."

…..

Yun came back into the room, and decided to see how Sanzo was doing. The man was sitting at the table reading the paper. She smiled glad to see him up and around. But, just to be safe she asked,

"Sanzo, are you feeling better?"

He looked up at her, nodded, and would have gone back to the paper until he noticed her eyes and tear stained face. He got up and approached her. She jumped from how quickly he was approaching, and asked,

"What are you doing?"

He backed her up into a wall, put his hands on both sides of the wall, where her head was; blocking her from running.

"Why were you crying?" He asked quietly as he studied her face.

As she looked into his eyes, she saw that he was truly wanting to know what upset her.

"I thought I shouldn't expect help from you Sanzo, but it's nothing you need to worry about." She replied avoiding eye contact.

He sighed and gently grabbed her chin, to look at him. She knew he wasn't going to let her go, until she spilled, but normally don't comrades say that line "Tell me when you're ready-l'll listen."

Oh yeah, Sanzo isn't like that. He rather force it out, and be done with it. She thought as she continued to look into his violet eyes.

"Some sad memories came up, made me all teary eyed." She whispered.

He nodded, knowing he wasn't going to get much more. He couldn't help but stroke her chin shortly before letting go of it. She excused herself and left the room. He smirked, proud that he got her to open up, even if it was just a little. In ways he was surprised with himself as he never was one to do such things.

What is she keeping from everyone soo much? Maybe I'll keep with the small steps, and she'll tell me. He thought as he went back to reading the paper.

…..

Sora sighed as she saw her friend excuse herself, knowing the woman needed time alone. How she kept that to herself soo protectively. Unless, something else is bothering her. Sora was bound and determined to get Yun to start talking. Girl time was seriously overdue. She was able to corner the woman, and it was just getting her to talk took some time. Yun just shook her head, wondering why everyone was soo worried about her.

"Yun, I'm not gonna let you keep this act going on any further-spill; tell me what's going on!" Sora demanded eyeing her friend. "I know it's hard without your mother, but I'm still here for you! I always will be here for you, just as I know you are for me! Think about yourself more, though! You're not by yourself ever! Okay yeah were in a different world, but that's where you can just get stronger, and face new things-enjoy new experiences! I know your scared, because you don't want to lose anyone else, but think about the guys we're with! They're definitely different from what we're used to." She teared up a little. "Remember what you told me that I was special, and I'll find someone that will love me, well you were right! I know you said you wouldn't get attached, but you have, you care about Goku like he was family! I think Gojyo is a complete pervert, but he really isn't that bad, and I think he's starting to really care about you…then again, I really don't trust him with you."

"I can't help it, Sora…I-the fact that the memory resurfaced and I keep having it whenever I try to forget-I know the bastard is back! Maybe he's the one I have to defeat to go back home…heh, I don't have a place to run to anymore. I mean what I'm I supposed to do when I defeat him again? Fall in love? Not exactly easy to do that, when it comes to me, Sora! I was myself, and the guy flat out dumped me because his feelings changed overnight! I'm damaged goods, no one wants that!" Yun cried as she sobbed on her friend's shoulder.

Sora rubbed Yun's back comforting her, and letting her just cry.

"Remember you can always come to me. I'll always listen, Yun. Always."

…..

"I let that woman live for soo long, because I didn't know about her until it was too late…maybe I should make it a point that Yun can't be with ANYONE, but me. I should just really kill her, and then no one will have her-just gonna wait until the time is right."

…..

The group had to stop at the next town, as they have been traveling for a couple of days straight. Haku needed rest, as did the rest of them. Poor dragon got sick from traveling soo much, but it was good as they were that much closer to their destination.

"Rest well, you did a job well done." Hakkai said as he watched over the dragon.

Hakkai handed Sora a list, and told her to take Gojyo-since she would need help carrying bags. She didn't have too much trouble in doing the task since he had to watch over Haku. Yun stayed as she could help, if the dragon's condition got any worse. So, Sora dragged Gojyo off to get the shopping done.

The Kappa groaned, since he really didn't want to be doing this with Sora. Now if he had to shop with Yun, it wouldn't have been soo bad. Then again, this was a good way to know the woman's best friend.

"I know shopping is never really fun, but in ways this is nice for Hakkai, because before Yun and I started traveling with you guys-he was always the one doing this." Sora said as she looked for supplies.

"Sora, how did you get to know Yun? How did you meet?" The Kappa asked as they moved along.

The woman looked at him with a knowing, but glaring look-that he felt bad for asking. She smiled and laughed at the man's reaction, and said, "Met her when we were teenagers…And the rest is history, known her ever since."

"You're not gonna tell me more, are ya?" He asked with a defeated look on his features.

"Nope, since I know you really just want to get to know Yun-not me. Try a new approach, because I could easily read where you were going with that lousy question."

"Ouch, you sure know how to hurt a man's pride." He replied holding a hand over his chest. "So, I'll start over, and say this instead. So you've known Yun for a long time, sounds like you two are real close-almost like you're sisters. That's nice, that's always good to have a real close friend. Just like Hakkai and I." He smiled as he thought about those times.

"Really, how did you guys meet?" Sora asked with a smile.

He smiled as he finally was able to grab Sora's attention, and thought he could use it to know more about Yun. He told her all about how he found Hakkai half dead, nursing the man back to health, and even where Sanzo and Goku came to be known by the two of them.

"Okay, so you heard how Hakkai and I met, and I bet you're still not gonna say more than what you have, right?" He asked with a sigh.

"Correct, because it's really none of your business to know a lot about Yun or myself. Sure, we're definitely different than most women you've come across, but as I've been told we should be really focusing on our mission, than each other-as we're just all comrades in a group." She smiled as she outsmarted the man once again. "But, I'll give ya some advice, act more like Hakkai and maybe she'll come around." She ended walking ahead of him.

…..

Gojyo walked off on his own, just to think about his current situation. Sure it somewhat improved when the two women joined, but he felt he was still a chuckles errand boy. Even though, he was traveling with a group-he felt alone. He didn't take the boy's advice seriously. He really was trying to grab Yun's attention, without really thinking about her feelings.

I guess when I see her smile at Sora, or at Goku, I really want her to smile for me…too. Maybe, I'll try again, but with a way different approach. He decided to himself as he looked for Sora.

He heard some men talking smack, and decided to look as maybe beating up some stupid punks will cheer him up. When the man took a closer look, the men were crowding around a lone figure. Gojyo sighed as it was just a kid, but still decided to help the child. He made quick work of the street punks, having them running for the hills. The kid was grateful for the kappa's help, and the two talked for a little while. The kid asked some real personal questions that was starting to creep the man out. He checked the time, and excused himself from the kid.

Gojyo made it back to the inn, bags in hand. What he came to see, made him lose his hold on the bags and slump to the floor. A battle broke loose in this room, and his friends weren't the victors. He may have not really meant to say such bad things about them if this was to be their fate, sure they all get on each others nerves, but he never want them like this-lifeless, never to yell, nag, and whine again. He sighed a little, because Sora was missing, so this didn't happen to her, she was still alive, so he wasn't-alone again.

He quickly looked over his shoulder when he heard someone approaching, and calmed as it was only Sora. The woman ran to her friend, worry and concern coming off of her in waves. Shaking her friend trying again, and again to wake the woman-crying as she saw the lifeless look in Yun's depths.

Gojyo felt even worse as he watched Sora sob over Yun. When he heard a groan, he looked over at the priest, and smirked-the bastard was still kicking. Sanzo suddenly sat up quickly and looked around the room, his eyes lingering on Yun. And then he noticed Sora and Gojyo were unharmed. He closed his eyes and smirked, how fate plays things out.

They moved their comrades to the beds, so they were comfortable. Sanzo explained to the two what happened, and Gojyo realized it was the kid's doing. The Kappa decided to head out and see what info he could get, and go from there. The priest came along as well, since he dubbed Gojyo "the king of solo screw ups."

Sora stayed with the others, while the two men went into town to gather info. It didn't take the guys too long to find a lead, and soon the three of them were on their way to the mountain. As the three of them were walking, Gojyo spoke up.

"I wanna ask you something." He eyed the priest.

"Than ask." Sanzo replied.

Sora just shrugged her shoulders not really complaining that the men were ignoring her. No problem with just following Sanzo and Gojyo. Never thought I would be working with these two…Hopefully they behave themselves. She thought.

"Uh…climbing the mountain's dandy and all. But do you know where we're going?" The kappa asked.

"No." Was the other man's response.

"You son of a-"

"What? Put those feelers on your head to work." Sanzo stated cooly cutting Gojyo off.

"They're not antennae, you piece of shit priest!" Gojyo snapped.

Then the two of them were quiet-obliviously pissed off at one another. Sora sighed and decided to pipe in.

"How about we think about this more, you guys."

The men looked at her, Sanzo sighed, and Gojyo shrugged. When they discussed what info they have gathered, it sounded like the child was used-brainwashed into doing deeds. Gojyo commented that the child said he had "Kami-sama" on his side.

…..

Goku woke up to Hakkai and Yun shouting his name. Hakkai sighed in relief that the boy was okay, and Yun smiled. As Goku came around, he became aware of the barren wasteland the three were currently in. Thoughts of what happened before flashed through the trio's minds, Hakkai thinking they died and went to hell. But in ways Yun couldn't be here, unless…

"Hey, I maybe a goddess, but I've done things that hell would welcome me with open arms." She stated as the two guys looked at her.

"Pray tell, what did you do to be in the same boat as us?" Hakkai asked with a smile.

She sighed and quietly said, "I killed a man in cold blood." As she felt it get awkward, she changed the subject. "But, it should've took more than those weak attacks to take us out."

The guys nodded, and then black figures began to emerge from the ground around their feet.

"Oh, dear. Hell's guards are making their appearance." Hakkai stated.

"Guess we greet these guys with a hello?" Yun asked as they became surrounded by the black figures.

AN: And there's the end of Chapter ten! Told ya there were bits from the actual story because I couldn't really change it, cause then it wouldn't be realistic and that's my main focus. It's only in this chapter and chapter eleven so yeah! Most of my story is original, I just love the villains in Saiyuki! Look forward to another update next week, as I'll try typing another chapter every week! I'm glad a lot are looking at the story, and I know it's good because I seriously have some goodies for this story. Please, could I have one review? Just reading "this story is great, keep up the good work" would be nice! Because writing this is easier than typing because yeah…see ya hopefully in chapter eleven of "Yori vs. Hikari"!