Red Weasel: Here is a wonderfully silly chapter for the OVA in Saiyuki Gaiden. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!

We don't own Gaiden.

OVA: What's Your Hobby?

"Hey! Hey Ten-chan! What is 'hobby'?"

The marshal turned around to face the child in his office with a curious stare. "What's with that out of the blue?" he asked.

"It's Ken-Nii-chan," the child replied with a smile. "He mentioned Ten-chan's weird hobby."

Tenpou shook his head, "He is still a rude man." Goku didn't hear him, more interested in learning what a hobby was. "Well, in short a hobby is a private enjoyable action that differs from each individual," Tenpou recited. "For example, my hobby is bringing back artistic items from the mortal world."

Goku's face lit up as he seemed to understand what the word meant now. Tenpou chuckled at the look and felt a bit proud knowing the young heretic was learning something.

"What about you Goku? What do you enjoy?" the marshal asked to engage the child.

"I like climbing trees, playing menko with Yuki, origami with Konzen, roasted sweet potatoes, drawing pictures then giving them to Yuki, playing catch with Yun Li, playing tag, hide and seek, meat buns," Goku named off but his mind continued down the food list, naming a few fruits as well.

Tenpou laughed at the list. Of course the young child didn't know the specific term for it but at least he got the main idea. "Hahaha!" Goku does have a lot of hobbies!"

Goku nodded enthusiastically then suddenly formed an idea. "Oh! What about Ken-Nii-chan! What's his hobby?"

"I'm not too sure," Tenpou replied, also feeling a bit curious. "How about we go ask him?"

And so, the two went off to find the rambunctious general.

"My hobby?" Kenren questioned back once the two found him walking in the hallway. "Fishing."

Tenpou was surprised by that answer. Usually his friend wasn't too patient and fishing called for it. Goku just stared at the man with a blank expression. He didn't know what that was exactly but it sounded boring.

Kenren noticed the bored look and spouted off why he enjoyed it. "Fishing is good. It's a battle separated by water with an unseen enemy. Furthermore, fish taste good whether they are eaten raw, cooked, or roasted. Oh, an alcohol must not be left out."

Goku still held his blank expression. All he got out of his friend was that fish became food. Tenpou shook his head with a light chuckle. "Do you not understand the meaning of 'thou shalt not kill'?"

Kenren shrugged his shoulders nonchalantly.

"What about Aya-Nee? What's her hobby?" Goku asked once the confusion simmered down.

The two men smirked at the question. They both knew what it was. So, the group of three went off to find the temperamental admiral.

The three friends peaked around the door to the shared kitchen for the Western's Army's squad. Their answer was clearly seen. Amaya was in the middle of baking a red bean cake. She was intensely focused on decorating it now, her brows furrowed in concentration. She didn't even notice her company walk in.

"Hey angel face! What'cha making?" Kenren broke the woman's concentration, nearly giving her a heart attack.

"What the hell Kenren?! You almost made me mess up!" Amaya growled out, glaring at her superior.

"Whatever it is, it smells amazing," Tenpou said as he sniffed the air again. It truly did smell wonderful and it made him remember he hasn't eaten for a while.

"Wow!" Goku exclaimed as he ran up to the woman to examine the cake closer. "You made this Aya-Nee?"

Amaya felt her cheeks turn a light shade of red. Only a handful of people knew of her hobby and she still gets embarrassed about it. If the rest of Heaven knew that the big bad admiral of the Western Army loved to bake and cook, she would be a laughing stock. Then again her squad would beat anybody up if they found out. They only wanted her cooking to themselves.

"Y-Yes," she finally managed to stutter out. "It's a red bean cake."

"Can I have a piece?" Goku asked, his mouth already watering.

"Us as well?" Tenpou asked as well with his own innocent smile.

Amaya sighed, "Sorry boys. It's for my family." Goku literally wanted to cry right then and there. The woman noticed and quickly added, "B-But I promise to make you one when I'm done with family business, ok?"

Goku perked right back up at that. He threw his hands around the admiral for a hug and yelled, "Thank you Aya-Nee!"

The woman shook her head in a playful manner as she patted the boy's head. "So, why are you guys here?" Amaya questioned her superiors.

"Goku wanted to know what your hobby is," Tenpou replied. "He even asked us and now you."

"Now you know Goku," Kenren smirked. "Our little princess's hobby is making us food."

Amaya shot another glare at the man but Tenpou interrupted the would be argument. "Speaking of hobbies, what about Chao Li? What's his hobby?"

"Oh. That's easy," Amaya said.

"Hobby? Why are you asking?" Chao Li asked the group who came up to him. He was in his ward's family house since his boss, the admiral's father, called him over. Now as he was on his way to head back to Amaya, he was approached by the group.

"Goku asked me and then he was curious about Kenren's and then Amaya's. Now, it is your turn," Tenpou answered.

Chao Li looked at the child staring at him with curious eyes. He then turned his attention to his ward and asked, "Should I really show him?"

Amaya shrugged her shoulders. "I think he will be fine with us around."

Chao Li let out a deep sigh and turned towards the exit. "Follow me."

The group followed the bodyguard to the squad barracks where everyone's rooms were. Chao Li opened his room and their questions were answered immediately. The man's room was filled with different types of weapons. Different designs of swords, spears, battle axes, and knives were scattered across the room neatly. The only normal thing in the room was a neatly made bed and a small black dresser.

Kenren and Tenpou looked around the room, taking in everything. "You know, I'm not too surprised," Kenren finally said, nodding his head in understanding.

"Same," Tenpou agreed.

Goku, however, was confused. Were they in some kind of weapon storage room? "Why are there so many weapons?" he asked innocently.

"That's my hobby," Chao Li replied. "I collect different assortments of weapons."

"I'm surprised you haven't been stabbed yet in your sleep," Amaya teased.

"At least my room isn't a fucking pigsty," the bodyguard retorted, his eyes going towards the marshal.

Tenpou ignored the stare and thought to the other bodyguard. "I wouldn't be surprised if Yun Li had the same hobby."

"Actually he's next door," Chao Li pointed out which surprised the group. "He likes to go there to think."

"Why is he there?" Kenren asked slowly, not sure if he's ready for this.

Chao Li closed his door and went to the next one to his right. He opened it to reveal an interesting sight. Yun Li was sitting on the edge of the window, looking at his book in his hand. Cherry blossoms flowed behind him making the scene more dramatic.

"I want to be your love for ever and ever,

Without break or decay.

When the hills are all flat,

The rivers are all dry.

When it thunders in winter,

When it snows in summer

When Heaven and Earth mingle,

Not till then will I part from you.[1]" Yun Li recited from his poetry book.

Goku, Kenren, and Tenpou looked at the bodyguard with shocked eyes. They never would have guessed the super serious aqua haired man would write such a romantic thing. Chao Li, however, was near tears since he was so deeply moved by the poem.

"Wow," Goku broke the silence, startling Yun Li out of his moment.

"Oh! How long have you been here?" Yun Li asked, his monotone still in play but his cheeks turning a light pink.

"We heard everything," Amaya answered for the still stunned men with a hidden smile. "You're getting better Yun Li. You brought Chao Li to tears."

The bodyguard's face brightened at the compliment. He's always been trying to improve his writing so to hear that brought him joy. "T-Thank you Amaya."

"Cute, smart, deadly, and can write poetry," Kenren smirked. "Where have you been all my life?"

Chao Li harshly nudged the general, throwing a vicious glare at him. "Don't get any ideas asshole."

Kenren rubbed his now sore arm then threw his hands up to show he meant no harm. "Don't worry big guy. I already have my eyes set on someone else," he said as he looked at the admiral who had a confused look on her face.

"Ken-Nii-chan! Are you talking about-MMPH!" Goku was cut off by a hand covering his mouth.

"Goku, is there someone else you would like to see?" Kenren interrupted, patting the child's head. He silenced the child because he didn't want the heretic to be the one to tell the woman he loved her. He wanted to on his own time.

Goku's attention went back to his adventure and nodded his head. "Yuki! What's her hobby?" he asked once he was let go.

The group looked to the woman's bodyguard who joined them. Realizing he was expected to answer, he said, "It's better to show you."

The slowly expanding group of friends returned to the sister's family home. They followed the bodyguard to the back of the house to an open yard. At the far right, they saw the kind woman they were searching for kneeling down on the ground.

Goku ran up to the woman, excited to see his favorite caretaker, yelling, "Yuki!" over and over again.

The woman was startled by the sudden yell but smiled brightly at the child running towards her. "Goku! Oh! You brought everybody else."

"Yeah! We wanted to see you!" Goku exclaimed, completely forgetting the reason behind searching for the secretary. He was just happy he got to see her.

"Awww, you're so sweet!" Yuki said, ruffling the child's hair gently. She then turned her attention to the adults behind the heretic. "Thank you for watching over Goku. I appreciate it deeply."

"It's not a problem sweetheart," Kenren answered. "We actually enjoy hanging out with the little monkey."

"Stop calling me that!" Goku huffed.

Yuki giggled at the interaction. "So, any particular reason to see me?"

"Ah!" Tenpou gasped. "Yes. Goku was wondering about all of our hobbies. Now, it is your turn."

Yuki was surprised to hear that. She did not expect that response. "Oh, well. You came at the right time."

The kind woman stood up and turned her attention behind her. There lay a small garden of different herbs and fruits. There was even a small bonsai tree in the top right corner. It looked near perfect. No weed or dead leaves in the tiny garden.

"This is my hobby," Yuki presented with a small proud smile. "I started this garden when I was a young girl. Father introduced it at first to Aya to help her calm down but I was the one who continued to care for it."

The young heretic looked over the garden with interested eyes as his friends watched him. "Did you ever consider expanding it?" Tenpou asked.

"I did but I decided against it," Yuki replied. "I like to have a small garden because I can keep an eye on each one of my plants. Having too many would mean some would be neglected."

"Yuki!" Goku yelled as he pointed at a plant. "This one is growing strawberries! Ah! And this one is growing tomatoes! Can we eat them?!"

"No my dear," Yuki said as she walked over to the child. "They are not done growing just yet."

Goku pouted a little bit at the news. "When can we?"

Yuki looked at the fruits and let out a small him. "They should be ready in about a week. I'll bring them to the office as soon as they are ready. Ok Goku?"

Goku's eyes shines brightly. "Yay! I'll get fruits and a cake!"

"A cake?" Yuki asked, wondering why the child said that.

"Aya-Nee-chan said she would make me one since I couldn't have the one she was making," Goku explained in innocence.

Yuki finally understood. Her sister was making the cake for their family meeting coming up and the boy just so happened to see it. "Well, you are in luck because Aya makes the best cakes in Heaven."

"I do not!" Amaya mumbled, her cheeks turning red from the praise. She felt an arm around her shoulders causing her to stumble a bit.

"And it's all for us ants!" Kenren jousted with his boyish smirk.

Tenpou shook his head at the childishness his friend took in. "So, we have just one person left."

"Left for what?" Yuki asked.

"To show us their hobby," Tenpou replied. "What is Konzen's hobby?"

The military officers and bodyguards didn't have a clue but Yuki and Goku automatically said, "That's easy."

That surprised everybody seeing as they didn't even have a guess but what can you say. These two hung out with the blonde more often.

And so, the group followed the mother and son duo to find Konzen.

Goku slowly opened the door to Konzen's office and smiled when he saw what he was looking for. He stepped out of the way so the officers could peak in and said, "Go look."

Amaya, Kenren, and Tenpou looked inside the room and had to hold back their laughter. Konzen was sitting at his desk, doing paperwork like usual, but every time he put on a stamp, he closely examined it. He let out a small hum when the stamp was perfectly aligned in the corner and continued to do so in silence.

"I knew he had tendencies but now I know he's an old man in disguise," Kenren snickered. "Now he just needs to play bingo every Friday."

"Kenren!" Yuki scolded lightly.

"Sorry sweetheart," the general apologized.

"But I must say that I'm not surprised either," Tenpou wondered. "He always was like this since I met him."

"And you like this old man, Yuki?" Amaya asked her sister.

Yuki blushed at her sibling's question. "Aya!" she whined.

As the group of friends continued to talk, they didn't realize that they were a bit too loud. The blonde in the room heard the commotion and his joy immediately disappeared. He saw his door open wide enough to see the group, feeling his eyebrow tick in annoyance.

Konzen got up from his seat, slowly making his way to the door. He slammed it open fully, grabbing his secretary's wrist to pull her away from the troublemaker's, and yelled, "Get the hell out of her you bastards!"

That was the officer's cue to leave. Amaya and Kenren jogged away, laughing hysterically as Chao Li and Tenpou followed behind them. "Thanks for having us! See you later Goku! You as well Yuki!" Tenpou waved.

Konzen watched as they left, happy that they didn't put up a fight. He then turned to his secretary and asked, "What was going on out here?"

Before the woman could speak, Goku tugged on the blonde's arm and started to retell the tale of his adventure. Konzen and Yuki quietly listened, saying their input here and there but wanted Goku to tell the full story. A servant walked by and saw the small family, smiling at the sight until annoyed purple eyes ushered them away. Goku didn't notice though. He was just happy he was with his two caretakers.

He could honestly say it was a long and entertaining day for him.

I hope you guys enjoyed! Even though it was extreme sadness last chapter.

Love you guys!

[1] A poem that came from Yuefu folk poems of Han Dynasty.