Down
the cliff side part 4~
By
SW
Placing
his palm on the rock, Goku steadied him self. Fighting back the urge to go to
sleep right there. Sanzo…..He couldn't leave Sanzo. They had to find Hakkai and
Gojyo! No matter how worn out he was, no matter how much his muscles
complained. The lanky blonde in question was limping along side of him, one arm
around his shoulder for support. The
sun had set a while ago but they kept walking, desperate to find water. Lifting
his weary head Goku noticed something. "We're almost at the bottom!"
He cried joyfully, Sanzo almost smiled. The path just below them was only a few
feet from the forest. "We can cut
the walking time if we can slide down to the next slope." The younger man
pointed out. The monk stared at him for a moment. *I've never seen him this
serious, he's been so….so in control these past 2 days. * Goku swung his legs
over the side of the path. "Wait till I tell you to come down!" He
called over his shoulder.
Goku couldn't see straight, his back felt
like it was on fire. The ride down had been pretty rough. It hurt so much, it
was almost too much for him to handle. Swaying he stood and waved to Sanzo, the
monk hesitated before finally following his lead. His plans on slowing the
monk's descent failed. There was a rather painful collision, the demon waited
for his vision to stop moving. Only to notice how very awkward the position he
was in, was. Sanzo was sprawl on top of him. A blush involuntarily creped
across his cheeks, this was turning into a real bad idea. Gulping he smiled sheepishly at the
glowering monk. Who had yet to move. "Uh gomen?" More glaring. "Dumbass ape" The blonde couldn't help but notice how cute
the blushing Goku looked. After a long moment Sanzo got to his feet, offering
to help the demon up. "Look! We're almost there!" The boy grinned,
pointing at the trees nearby. Joining arms once more they headed toward the
woods.
"Sanzoooou…I'm sooooo thirsty!"
Wailed the spiky haired boy, his knees about ready to buckle. Sanzo quickly
helped hold up his companion, looking concerned. Head hanging limply the parted
bangs obscured the exhausted boys eyes. "Goku? Wake up were almost
there…..Opening you fucking eyes!" The monk attempted to rouse the kid, it
was getting hard to hold him up. Leaning the unresponsive demon against a
nearby tree trunk. Searching through the almost pitch black area he finally
found a tree branch. Using it as a
staff he hobbled in the direction of the water. Cursing as he stumbled every couple of steps, and the painful
throb of his ankle. Stumbling into the
clearing he spotted the water that was just a few feet away, thanking Buddha he
sank to his knees. Drinking hurriedly, he cupped his palms lifting up the
water. Carefully he made his way back, pushing aside the thought of his ankle.
Upon some merciful chance of luck he made it back to where he left Goku.
Dribbling what liquid he had managed not to spill into the parched lips. A
whimper escaping the boy his eyes fluttered open. "Sanzou?" He sighed
in relief at the signs of consciousness. "Hey…Come on we can walk over to
the stream." Getting back up weakly they continued there hobbling.
"I can hear running water!" The boy
quickened his steps, as they cleared the under growth to find a stream. Both dove at it, falling in headfirst. The demon sighed blissfully, drinking water
out of his palms. Sanzo was engrossed in the task of soaking his ankle in the
cool water. Satisfying his thirst, Goku sat down next to the monk. "Hakkai
said you should always wrap a hurt ankle." He pointed out. Pulling a strip
of cloth off his already ragged shirt, he reached for his champions injured
appendage. Receiving a death glare he pulled back. "Aw come on lemme help!
It'll feel better!" Giving him puppy dog eyes that'd melt even Sanzo's frost
bitten heart. Reluctantly he let the boy move his leg, setting it in the
concerned demons lap. With the utmost care Goku began wrapping the swollen
ankle. Stopping to admire his work, looking quite proud of himself.
"Hopefully that will help!" Placing a hand on top of the boy's head. "Good." Tilting his
head back he grinned up at the monk. "I'll take first watch ok?" He
didn't like how tired the older man looked. Sanzo opened his mouth to arguer,
but the demon shoved him backward. "I said I'd take first watch." His
tone left no room for argument. The disgruntled Sanzo didn't try to fight him
again.
Goku sat cross-legged next to the sleeping
monk, watching the play of moonlight across the pale features of the others
face. For a brief moment the image of enoughter persons face appeared
overlaying Sanzo's. Long blonde hair, with graceful arching bangs, who held the
same facial features as his companion. "Kozen……" He shook his head.
*No not Kozen, Sanzo.* Fragments of his forgotten past resurfaced every now and
then, ever since the fight with Homura. Names that were foreign to his tongue
would come to him. Faces he couldn't discern, dreams he couldn't remember.
People whom were probably long dead, just like Kozen. He shuttered, not because
of the cold air though. Mournfully he
stared up at the night sky, millions of stars dotting the endless black.
Daybreak--
Gojyo examined the tracks leading from the
mountain. "Oi looks like they came down from up there." Hakkai looked
towards the woods, which they had come from. "I guess we'll have to search
for them there." The half-breed groaned, slumping his shoulders. "Ah
fuck." The brunette gave him a warning look. Jeep raised its head and
cooed in agreement, curling its tail about its master's neck. Smiling he patted
the multi purpose pet, and began walking along the footprints. Cursing Gojyo
followed, glaring irritably at the blinding sun. "I'm beginning to hope
they did die."
Clearing--
Heavy lidded eyes slide shut for one
beautiful moment, jerking up right once more. He sighed rubbing tired gold
eyes. He hadn't slept all night, staying on guard. He had been afraid of what
might happen if he slept. He doubted he'd be able to get up again. Leaning over
the monk as he got ready to wake him, pausing to admire the blonde strains of
hair that glinted gold in the morning sun. He had always been impressed by the rare color, he always saw the looks
his companion got. Other people noticed it as well, pushing aside the trivial
thoughts he shook Sanzo's shoulder, the priest ignored him and rolled over, so
his back was facing him. Whining the monkey leaned over him awkwardly far
enough so he could see Sanzo's face. "Sanzooooooooou. Wake up!" Violet eyes opened and glared up at the boy
who hovered over him. "Stupid monkey." Pouting Goku turned around,
sitting with his back turned to Sanzo's. "Hmph fine sleep! See if I wait
for you to get off your lazy ass!" Sitting up the priest draped an arm
over Goku's shoulder, pulling the boy backwards so his head was on Sanzo's shoulder.
Also giving him the full view of the monkeys face. "Alright I'm up are you
happy?" Goku blinked repeatedly. "Sanzo, did you get a concussion or
somethin'?" The blonde man sweat dropped, rubbing his temples with his
free arm. "Baka." He muttered.
Getting up they started walking/limping once more. Heading further into
the forest.
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After many many death threats from Von-san here is part 4, undoubtedly there
shall be many more threats from her. She had better work on hers too! *glares
at fellow fic writer* Any woo more weird unsanzoish fluff! ^^ ******
