-- Hello, hello! Two weeks in a row! Everyone celebrate!! Heh. I was just reminiscing about Saiyuki, and I remembered that I once lent it to one of my guy friends to read, and he gave it back, saying that it almost turned him gay. Yes, my friends. That is how sexy the men of Saiyuki are. Mwahahahaha!! …I freakin' love that series…
Chapter 50…Wowzer……
Disclaimer: I don't own Saiyuki. Wish I did…most people wouldn't approve…maybe…(evil, perverted grin)
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-Chapter Fifty-
As the men stared at her, Tai grinned sheepishly up at them.
"Uh…hey," she said as casually as possible.
"Sup?" One of the men – the one with long, red hair – covered in centipedes grinned at her.
"You know, I hardly think this is a good situation for you to be flirting," the brown-haired man said, nodding down at his own insect-covered body.
"It might be me, but that is one of the strangest fetishes I've seen," Tai commented flippantly. "But, unfortunately, I'm not into man-sex. That's Skye's thing. So, er, good luck and goodbye." She gave them the thumbs-up and turned to leave…only to find the guy with the pointy ears standing in her way.
He grinned widely. "Terribly sorry. I'm afraid I can't allow you to leave."
"Really? Huh." Without warning, Tai pulled back her right fist and threw it forward. The man, however, was prepared and went to block it. What he wasn't prepared for was Tai's left fist suddenly connecting with his jaw bone. He stumbled back, clutching his face. When he removed his hand, Tai was satisfied to see his jaw hanging slightly crooked.
"Hm. Impressive. I didn't expect you to feint." His voice was slightly slurred from the broken jaw, but he showed no signs of pain.
'Wait a second. Those squinty eyes…that grin…'
"Hey, do I know you?" Tai cocked her head at him.
The man looked slightly surprised and confused. "I've no recollection of yourself, so I would think not."
Tai blinked. "Huh? Oh, wait. You're that dude, aren't you?"
"Er…what…'dude'?"
"Your name's Chin Yisou, right? God, it's been so long." She sighed. "That's what happens when your loser friend who owns all the manga you read decides to go MIA in a fictional world." (A/N: That would basically sum up our relationship, eh, Sarah?)
"You…know my name?"
"Yeah. It's only 'cause Skye used to argue with me that you should've had a bigger role in the manga. I don't know why, but she has that fetish for freaks…especially ones with that creepy grin. Gin Ichimaru, that dude from Yu Yu Hakusho…Kurotsuchi. Well, he didn't have that grin, but I personally think his was even creepier…"
A groan sounded from one of the centipede-covered men. "Will you please shut up?" the blonde growled.
Tai stared at him for a moment, then started talking again. "Come to think of it, this scene is verrryyy familiar. Oh, yeah. I remember. With the centipedes, and you, and…where's Goku?"
"We have no idea," the redhead said.
"Wait. How do you know Goku?" the brunette asked.
"Uhhh…Oh, look! There he is! Right on time." Tai pointed, causing everyone to turn as a brown-haired boy with a golden diadem on his forehead limped out of the bushes.
"Sorry I took so lo-." He stopped, staring at the scene before him. A small, white dragon fluttered around him.
"Goku! Hakuryu!" The brunette man stared at Tai. "How…How did you know…?"
Tai shrugged as Goku suddenly faced Chin Yisou.
"You chased me off a cliff, you creep!"
The pointy-eared madman's grin was as enigmatic as ever. He turned to the brunette man.
"Well, Cho Gonou. I'm afraid I have to take my leave…But don't worry, I'm not through with you yet."
At that, he turned and leapt through the trees at an incredible speed. As he left, the centipedes seemed to evaporate.
"He's getting away!" Goku shouted.
Tai sighed. 'I really shouldn't be getting involved…Oh, whatever.'
"Not if I can help it," she said aloud. She raised her right arm, index finger pointed at the escaping villain. "Hado #4: White Lightning." An extremely fast bolt of lightning shot from her finger and into the trees. A moment later they heard a shriek of pain and irritation.
"Whoa. Nice aim," the red-haired man said.
"Thanks," Tai turned to the brunette. "He's not dead. I figured you'd want to finish him yourself."
"Um, y…yes. Thank you…" He blinked. "But who are you?"
Tai hesitated. Then she said, "The name's Tai. Tai Kitamura."
"Ah. I am-"
Tai waved her hand. "Skip it. I already know." She pointed to him. "Hakkai," – the blonde – "Sanzo,"- the redhead – "Gojyo," – the brunette boy – "Goku."
The white dragon fluttered up beside her.
"And Hakuryu." She scratched his tiny head.
"Cheep," he cooed.
"As I said before, I only wounded that guy. If you want to catch him, you should get moving."
"Tch. Let's go, Hakkai." Sanzo turned and ran off.
"Um, Gojyo – take care of Goku!" Hakkai quickly followed Sanzo.
"Wha?" Gojyo and Goku gaped. "They actually ditched us!"
"Hey, um, Tai," Goku said. "What do…? Huh?"
Tai had disappeared, already following the other two.
"Jeez. Her, too? Goddammit!" Gojyo grimaced. "Let's go, monkey."
"Quit callin' me a monkey, kappa!"
-End-
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-- Alright. Another week's chapter, awesomely done, if I do say so myself. R&R, if you please. Thank you all!
This is Draelya – signing out!
