Eyelids fluttered open, groggy violet orbs opened slowly

To follow in death

Part 2 ~ Lost

By SW

**Ok decided to add to this one****

Eyelids fluttered open, groggy violet orbs opened slowly. Groaning, his whole body ached. Idly he wondered what was on top of him. He blinked a few times, looking confused. "Goku? Hey baka zura! Get up will yah?" The boy was holding him, doubled over till his head rested on Sanzo's stomach. The priest growled in frustration, the kid wasn't getting up. He shoved Goku's shoulder, sending the boy falling backwards. And remained unmoving, Sanzo struggled to his feet. Massive blood loss was making his head spin. "What the hell is wrong?! Get up!.....G-Goku?" His voice wavered, something wasn't right. He moved closer leaning over the sprawled figure. "Goku...." He dropped back to the ground besides him. The slightly parted lips were stained red, trails of blood ran down the boys chin and neck. Sanzo's hands shook slightly as he supported the limp neck, he ran a hand through the blood-matted hair. Looking desperately for some sign of head wound. Violet eyes dilated slightly, and the tremors in his hands increased. An exit hole, there was an exit hole. Eyes falling upon the boy's hand, lifeless fingers were loosely wrapped about the familiar gun. "G-Goku........" Before he knew what was happening he had lost conciseness again.

Hakkai chatted with Gojyo, laughing quietly as they drove. As they entered the clearing Jeep pulled to a stop. "What the hell?!" Gojyo's startled yell caused him to look up. And his mouth hung open as he took in the site that lay before them. Hordes of yokkai littered the ground, blood splattered everywhere. It looked like something from a horror movie, the corpses ripped and mangled. It seemed too gruesome to have been done by a human, like the work of an animal. "Sanzo! Goku?!" The half-breed started yelling, looking panicked. He leapt out of the vehicle followed by Hakkai. Two familiar forms in the center of the massacre, lying next to each other. Feet kicking up dirt as they ran toward their friends, both kneeling besides them. Hakkai checked Sanzo's neck, smiling in relief. "He's alright! How's Goku?" He turned toward Gojyo when he didn't respond. "Nani? Gojyo?" The half-breeds face was chalk white, and he turned abruptly. Clamping a hand over his mouth, his stomach threatening to hurl its contents. Hakkai felt a rush, his voice unsure. "W-whats wrong? Come on! Goku's fine right?" He tired to laugh, but was unsuccessful. "H-hes dead...." Gojyo managed out after a moment. The brunette's mouth opened and closed, unable to form words. Desperately he felt the boy's neck for a pulse.....Nothing there was no flutter of moment, the body cold.

Sanzo opened his eyes and looked about, finding himself in a field of flowers. The sky was a blinding shade of blue, a child's laughter came from the side. A smaller and younger Goku bounded towards him. The child was wearing the same clothes he had found him wearing back at the cave. The boy flung his arms out his waist hugging him. "Konzen! Look I got these for you!" A small hand held up a bunch of reddish flowers. "Domo Goku." Sanzo or rather Konzen smiled down at the child. Closing his eyes for a moment, once they slid open once more. He noticed it was the older Goku he knew who was holding him. While he was once more wearing his customary black sleeveless shirt and robes.

"Sanzo! Come on we gotta go! Hakkai and Gojyo are waiting for us!" The boy tugged at his arm, a dazzling smile rooted on the young face. The priest allowed himself to be pulled along. "Can't it wait?" He asked, his usually stoic expression replaced by a warm smile. "No! They're waiting!" Goku pointed, to the too older demons standing a good 10 feet ahead. Being pulled further by their interlinked arms, Goku trudge on. Abruptly the boy stopped when they had almost reached their comrades. "Oi Sanzo I have to go!" The yokkai boy slipped free of the priests arm. "Goku? Where are you going?" He reached for the boy, trying to grasp the retreating arm. "I'll be back….They are calling me." The brown head turned towards a white hole that had appeared before him. "MATTE! Goku?? Aren't you coming with me?" The priest was growing increasingly distraunt, he had a bad feeling. Goku looked over his shoulder, a peaceful smile present. And warm golden pools looked back at him. "I always be with you…But I have to go….Ai shiteru Sanzou." Sanzo rushed after him, but his hand passed through the phantom Goku. "Matte! Matte! Goku?!" His voice staining, as he swiped vainly. The soft words floated back to him, as the form began to dissipate, melting into the white light. "Hakkai and Gojyo are waiting." And he was gone, leaving Sanzo sitting in the field with his arm outstretched. He could hear his name being called from behind. "Goku……" The faintest hint of moisture collecting at the corners of violet eyes.

***** OH HO HO HO HO!!!!!!!! Thought he was dead didn't you?! *********