Disclaimer: And here we are with the fifth chapter. Remember folks, it's a time skip spanning three months! Oh, and I'll just recap a few things for you guys. Homura fought Goku and lost, and has left the group alone. Except we learned in the last chapter he raped Goku and got him pregnant, because Goku's a hermaphrodite. The Seiten Taisei, or Go for short now, isn't as insane as we've been led to believe, and has helped Goku through his depression. Hakkai, who Goku secretly likes, has helped Goku get better, and has become his personal doctor. He and the rest of the foursome have decided to stick with Goku through this rough time, which is only going to get rougher when they find out the new development that's occuring very soon, and the horrible secret that's driving the Warprince to his despicable actions. And Goku has decided to keep the child for reasons unknown to us and the others. Okay, now that the recap's over, let's get on with the story! Enjoy!

What Dreams May Come

Music of Choice: Linkin Park: Crawling

Chapter 5

Goku groaned, wishing he could roll over onto his stomach. He was tired as he lay on his back in the backseat of Jeep, but he couldn't sleep. His stomach was rolling at the constant motion of the vehicle, but he had nothing left in his stomach to throw up. Who knew being three months pregnant could be so horrible?! He groaned again, catching Hakkai's attention.

"If you need us to stop, Goku, we can." He said quietly, looking in the small mirror stationed in the windshield. (a/n: Does Jeep have a mirror? Well, it does now!)

Goku twisted a little, gulping down what tasted like bile. "No, I'm fine. I'm just tired, that's all." His tan hands drifted down to rest on his swollen stomach, a size that seemed much to big for just three months. But Hakkai hadn't said anything about it to him, so he didn't question it.

"We'll be in town in a couple hours; try to hang on till then, alright? Gojyo, please don't drink beer in Jeep; that's disrespectful to Hakuryuu."

Goyjo sighed; he was trying to find a good subsitute for cigarettes, since Hakkai had forbid them because they affected the health of unborn babies, but nothing could quite cut it. Even Sanzo was more irritable than normal because he couldn't smoke. Thankfully, though, it hadn't rained in weeks, so they didn't really need the cigarettes. He obligingly put the beer away, though, after meeting Hakkai's glare.

"Thank you."

Sanzo turned at Gojyo's sigh, also glaring at him. The hanyou quickly turned away, staring off into the distance. "Wow, it's really nice today, isn't it?" He asked, laughing nervously.

"Hey, Gojyo, pass me an orange, will you? I'm a little hungry." Goku asked, holding out a hand.

"Yeah, sure thing. Here you go."

Goku gratefully took the ripe orange, hoping it would quell the juice would quell his rolling stomach. He didn't bother peeling it; instead, he poked a hole on one side using a long nail, which had only grown longer during his pregnancy, and raised the orange to his lips. He sucked, drawing as much orange juice into his mouth as the hole would allow. It was an erotic display, one that forced the other three guys to look away. Surprisingly. He'd been right, though; the juice settled his stomach, and he breathed deeply in happiness.

"Damn, Goku, just suck that dry, why don't you?" Gojyo insulted, finally turning from watching the scenery fly by.

"Huh? I just did; what ya mean, Gojyo?" Goku asked; although he was much smarter with Go, he was still our stupid monkey kid. (a/n: He's just too cute that way!)

"Augh, nevermind. Hakkai, how much longer?"

"An hour and a half, Gojyo. Why don't you try napping, like Sanzo is, to pass the time?"

Gojyo nodded and leaned back, closing his eyes. Goku, giving him a grin, leaned foreword as much as his stomach would allow and rested his arms on the headrest of Hakkai's seat.

"Hey, 'Kai? Are you going to do my checkup when we check into the inn?" He asked; he'd grown used to the almost-intimate checkups his "doctor" gave him every few days. Normally it would be longer periods in between checkups, like weeks or a month in between, but with his body being a guy, Hakkai felt it better to be safe than sorry.

"Yes, Goku, I was planning on it. Why? Would you plan to wait another few days?" Hakkai glanced back at him, his one green eye unreadable.

"No, tonight's fine. It's just that you seemed a little worried last time, and I was wondering if you're expecting to find something. You know, something wrong with my cub." Goku's expressive face immediately became downcast, worried.

"Goku, if something was wrong with your baby, I would tell you. I promise you that. There's just something I need to confirm at your checkup tonight. If my suspicions are correct, I'll give you my thoughts. If they're not, then there's no need to say anything." Hakkai smiled, nodding when Goku looked relieved. "Now why don't you lay back and close your eyes. I'm sure you'll be able to rest if you just relax."

Goku nodded and did as he instructed; just as the other had said, he was asleep within moments. And he slept all through the rest of the ride, even through Hakkai and Sanzo's slightly animated conversation.

"Goku was right; something is bothering you, Hakkai. Spill."

Hakkai let out an uncharacteristic sigh, allowing Hakuryuu to drive for him while he turned to the unpriestlike priest. "You've noticed it too, I imagine, Sanzo. Goku's too big for being only three months pregnant. I'm worried about what's going on with his baby."

Sanzo shrugged. "It didn't matter as long as the bakasaru was fine, which he is. The extra weight doesn't seem to affect him, so I haven't worried about it. Is that what you're going to check out tonight?"

Hakkai nodded, rubbing his chin thoughtfully. "Yes. I don't really think anything is wrong with Goku in general; I'm just worried about the baby. If it dies..." He paused, and Sanzo spoke for him, albeit forcefully.

"It won't come to that. He'll be fine. He has to be." And he left it at that.

Goku woke up to Gojyo shaking him lightly, and rubbed his eyes tiredly. "Are we there?" He asked quietly, yawning.

"Yeah; Hakkai just parked in front of the inn. He wants us to get the rooms while he and Sanzo go shopping for only gosh knows what. I think he's still trying to think up new subsitutes for nicotine. Personally, I don't think he'll be able to."

Goku nodded and sat up with a groan, putting a hand on his stomach. He felt as if he hadn't slept at all, but he still got up. He allowed Gojyo to help him out of Jeep, who immediately turned back into his dragon form. After three happy months of being cared for by three attentive friends, he'd grown back into his cheerful disposition. Although, he was still fearful of being around strangers. That couldn't be helped yet.

"Just go sit inside while I get the money from Sanzo. Damn, it's hot out here."

Goku left Gojyo there complaining, grinning as he almost waddled into the inn. He ignored the weird stares he got from other people; he was used to them by now, even though they pissed him off. They just weren't used to seeing a man pregnant, not that he really cared. Yawning again, he carefully lowered himself into a chair, watching as the redheaded half youkai came into the inn, chugging down a water. He quickly got two connecting rooms, paying the innkeeper before hauling Goku up and leading the way.

"You're rooming with Hakkai, kay? But since they're out shopping, lets sit in my room and play some cards." Gojyo offered, holding up a set of cards.

"All right! We haven't played cards in ages! Rummy good?" Goku took the set nearest the window at the small table, eagerly awaiting Gojyo to cut the deck and deal.

"Yeah. You go first."

They played rummy for the next twenty minutes; surprisingly, it was Goku who won the game.

"Shit, man, how'd you beat me? Aren't you supposed to be just a stupid monkey?" Gojyo complained, reaching for a cigarette. But, hearing the door behind them open, he immediately retracted his hand.

"I guess you're just getting dumber, Gojyo. 'Kai, did you bring some food with you?"

Hakkai nodded and smiled, placing a bag of healthy food on the table. "Yes. We stopped at a noodle stand and I bought you some vegetable stir-fry; here it is. And there's apple juice for you to drink."

"Man, Hakkai, I'm getting sick of all these fruits and vegetables. When can I eat some good, cooked meat?" Goku complained, but obediantly opened the stir-fry box and dug in.

"Because, Goku, fruits and vegetables are good for the baby. Meat is good in small quantities, but not fried. You do want a healthy cub, don't you?" Hakkai fixed Goku with a stern eye, noticing the latter blushed slightly before ducking his head and nodding.

"Yeah. So, when I finish this, are you doing the checkup?"

"Yes. I thought we'd do it in our room, for privacy. Sorry, guys."

Sanzo didn't comment; Gojyo just waved him off. "We don't want to see Goku's fat ass stomach anyway."

Goku scoffed and threw a pepper at him, which stuck to his cheek.

"Oh, that's gross! You stupid little saru! If you weren't as big as a blimp right now I'd beat the shit out of you!"

Goku snorted, then erupted into full-blown laughs, practically cackling at the absurtity of what had just happened.

"Okay, I think that's enough. Goku, please finish your dinner. I'll be waiting in the other room. Come in when you're done."

Goku nodded and hurridly finished his stir-fry, gulping down the food with gusto. When he was done, he didn't even bother cleaning up; taking the apple juice with him, he walked into the other room and closed the door.

"Ah, that was fast. Come lay down over here, please, and if you would take off your shirt for me." Hakkai commanded, already calling his Chi to his hands.

Goku did as he commanded with only a small hint of hesitation, and carefully laid down on the bed. He drank the apple juice while waiting for the checkup to end. Hakkai's hands were slightly warm from the Chi flow as they moved over his large stomach, and he resisted the urge to shiver. Instead, he turned to look at the wall, stiffling the warm feelings that always arose within him every time he was this close to his crush. Of course, the impersonal way the other touched him helped that.

"Hm." Hakkai murmured thoughtfully, laying his hands fully on Goku's distended stomach as he willed away the Chi.

"What is it, Hakkai? Is...is something wrong with my baby?" Goku asked hesitantly, unconsciously laying his hands over the Chi master's.

"Oh? Nothing really; my theory was just confirmed. And Goku? I think you mean 'babies.'"

Goku froze, staring at Hakkai with wide eyes. What? What does he mean, 'babies?!' Does that mean...oh shit!

That's right, Goku. You're carrying twins. Funny little development, isn't it? I was going to tell you earlier, but I thought you'd have figured it out about now. Guess not.

Goku was still sitting there frozen. He just couldn't believe this! Not one, but two kids?! This was freaking unbelievable! What was he going to do now?

"Goku, I'm going to lay some blankets right here. Finish up another apple juice and try to get some more rest, all right? I'll go tell the others about this, if you're okay with that."

Goku nodded. What else was there to do besides sleep? Maybe tomorrow would be better than today. He hoped. Then again, every time he thought that, it usually turned out the opposite way, so maybe it was time to just not think. Yeah, that sounded good.

Rather abrupt ending, but I was starting to get a little blocked with where it was going. And in case you're wondering, I'm not putting Sanzo and Gojyo's reactions in the next chapter. You can probably guess them anyway; Sanzo just accepted it while internally freaking, and Gojyo just kinda drowned everything out in beer. Hakkai seemed to take it well, but he suspected it anyway. I'm thinking that Kou and his group might come back in the next chapter; that'll be interesting, yeah? So anyway, please review for me?

Ayame