Gaiden FIC
By: Blitz_ace312 and Trashmouth
Disclaimer: We don't own Saiyuki. Don't sue us. We're pooooooooor!!!!
CHAPTER 2
"Ohayo, Konzen-kun, how was the dinner?" Tenpou Gaishu entered Konzen's office and realized the room somehow getting colder as soon as the question was asked. "Don't. Ask." was the mere reply. "A-ano...that bad?" Konzen turned around and took off the cloth that was covering the back of his head, revealing several strands of his hair sticking together in a dark clump of contrasting brown against his golden tresses. Tenpou suppressed a chuckle. "I see. I'm going to...go now," he stepped back and out the door, making sure it was closed before bursting out into uncontrollable fits of laughter. His laughter ceased as the unmistakable anger of Konzen was heard in his voice coming from the other side of the door. "THE DOOR IS NOT SOUNDPROOF! I CAN STILL HEAR YOU!!!" Tenpou stared at the door for a few seconds before hurrying back into the safety of his library.
Konzen resumed to his paperwork and was feeling better each second of uninterrupted peace and quiet as the door once again flew open. "OHAYO KONZE--" seeing the death glare Konzen shot him Goku stopped in midsentence and took a few retreating steps backward, colliding with someone. "Oops, watch it kid, I'm not that hard to miss," the tall man said with a grin and entered the office. "Hey, have you seen Tenpou around? They said he'd be here," Kenren stated showing no signs of respect in the least. He then bent forward to examine a clumpy patch at the back of Konzen's head. "Hey bozou, what happened to your hair? You might not have heard of it but it is called a shower," he snickered at his witty comment. Goku acknowledged the penetrating looks in Konzen's eyes that promised no good.
"Eh...I'm gonna go look for breakfast now!" he let them know and disappeared from the office. Ignoring the earlier comment, Konzen turned towards Kenren. "I want you to find out where the monkey's going. He's up to no good." "Me?" Kenren raised his brows. "If you're so interested in what he's doing then go find out yourself," he exclaimed as if it were the most obvious thing in the world. Konzen shot him one of his 'do-it-or-die' looks and that was enough to squeeze every inch of sarcasm out of Kenren's voice. "Okay, okay, I'm going, I'm going," he left the room hurriedly. Konzen was glad to end this interruption and return to his work as Kenren's head popped back into the doorway. "I'm gone!" his head disappeared from the doorway just as quickly as it had appeared just in time to dodge an inkbottle that then smashed against the door and splattered into an unattractive blotch of black.
"GOKU! GOOOKUUUU!!" the red-headed general of the West Army searched through the corridors of the temple hallways. Then, he heard the slight pattering of feet coming from around the corner. He decided to check it out and saw Goku disappear into one of the rooms. Just as he was about to follow the monkey into the room, a soft humming sound came from the room adjacent to it. His attentions were diverted and he listened to the voice of what sounded like a woman singing to herself in a sweet, singsong melody. Curious and eager to find out who was the lovely female being creating such a mind-blowing harmonious tune, he checked the doorknob to find it unlocked. He twisted it open slowly and quietly as he peeked through the crack of the door.
The woman inside, unaware of his presence, slipped out of her robe, revealing her in her undergarments, her delicate curves being accented by the sunlight. There was no doubt she was indeed a Goddess. (Note: This is NOT hentai...just wait and see *evilsmirk*) Her graceful, flowing movements along with the soft melody, stopped abruptly as she slipped her robe back onto her shoulders and turned towards the door.
Kenren's first instincts told him to run. But his legs seemed to be rooted to the spot and every single nerve of his body seemed to be disconnected from his brain, no longer following its orders. He felt paralyzed, and felt the warm sensation of his sweat trickling down his neck and the side of his face. He wished he could have just sunken into the floor and disappeared from that spot. //She saw me...she's coming towards me...WHY AM I STILL NOT MOVING?!// His eyes grew wide as her face neared his, a seductive smile forming upon her features. Before he could move or talk or even think, she gently ran her hands over his cheeks, sliding upwards, then enclosing her small warm hands around his ears, pulling him in, as the door closed behind them. (Note: And again, THIS IS NOT HENTAI! Read on...be brave...)
She let the blinds down, all the while not averting her gaze from his. "You've had your fun..." she said in a low, soft voice, "It's my turn now..." she began sliding the coat off his shoulders, leaving him bare-chested. His muscles contracted as his thoughts went wild. //Score! This was SO meant to be, it was fate that made sure I didn't move from that spot, I was meant to stay and experience this ecstatic fantasy....// He regained his composure and began to slide off her robe as well. "Uh-uh-uh! My turn, and my turn alone..." she purred into his ear playfully and slid her robe back on. He nodded obediently, his senses leaving him as she tenderly went on with her business. He loved the soft feel of her hands against his skin, the way it felt as the last piece of clothing was removed from his body. She tiptoed so that her eyes directly met his.
He remembered seeing a faint twinkle in her eyes as she suddenly threw the door open, pushed him out and slammed it shut. (Note: We told you it wasn't hentai! .....it's far worse than that.) But it wasn't until he heard 'That's what you get for peeking on girls, you pervert! Enjoy your day!" piercing through his ears, followed by the click of the lock, that he realized his um...'situation'.
To Kenren's horror, he heard a soft tapping of feet behind him. He turned around to see Goku, his eyes huge and innocent, questioning this...predicament. Kenren cupped his hands over his little general and turned about 50 shades of red. "How come you're standing there naked, Ken-niichan? Don't you feel cold?" he asked ever-so innocently. "Yes. I feel very cold. Go and get me some clothes!" he ordered. "O-okay," Goku shrugged and left. On the way, he saw Nataku hiding behind the large Ming vase in the hallway.
"NA-TA-KU!!!!! WHACHA DOIN!??!" he yelled scaring the wits out of the prince. "SHHHHH!!!" Nataku jumped up and down waving his hands. "Whacha doin?" Goku repeated in a whisper. "Hiding, what does it look like! Don't make so much noise!" he whispered sharply and pulled him behind the vase as guards, who seemed to be looking for him passed by . "Phew... I'd thought they'd find me! Hey, wanna come with me? I saw this neat python that Shien found! Come with me!" Nataku said excitedly. Goku stopped, there was something he was supposed to do. He pondered on it for a while. "Are ya coming?" Nataku asked him again. "YES!" he said without second thought, shrugging the thought of this important 'something' away....
Minutes, and even hours passed. Still no sign of Goku returning. Suddenly he heard voices. He knew this was going to happen eventually. He had been lucky that not many passed through this hallway. But now the inevitable was happening. He had to get out of there. Fast. He grabbed a potted plant, standing by one of the doorways, and held it in front of himself. The monkey wasn't going to show, so he had nothing to lose. He rushed through the halls, making his way towards his room. But just as he reached the corner, he spotted several men outside his door. "Kenren Taisho! Show yourself!" they yelled and banged against his door. "Just my luck." he muttered and turned to see his only way out of this ordeal. Tenpou's library. He turned the knob and to his relief found it unlocked. He slipped into the dark safety of the room and closed the door behind him.
He found himself in the mess that was supposed to be the library. He saw books lying everywhere, but not a sign of Tenpou. "I will find him buried under these books one day..." Kenren shook his head. Then, he saw the brunette reading in a corner. "Tenpou!" he called his friend. Just as Tenpou looked up, there was a quick flash of horror on his face before his eyes darted back into his book. Then, he glanced back again before covering his face with the book once more. "I was hoping that wasn't real..." he muttered. "TENPOU, you gotta help me! I need you here!" Kenren cried out desperately. "You know, there are other ways to come on to me...you're scaring me." Tenpou stepped off the table, backing away from him with the book still covering his vision. "I'M NOT COMING ON TO YOU! This girl! DAMN! She.. SHE STRIPPED ME! Of my clothes.. my pride... and everything else that comes with it!"
Tenpou removed the book from his face, took one look at Kenren and burst out laughing. "This is good! First Konzen, then you-! Now my day is perfect!" "You're about to get yours now!!!" Kenren clenched one of his fists while the other kept the plant in place. "Uh-uh-uh, you ARE aware that you are asking for MY help," Tenpou grinned. "S-sure...FRIEND..." Kenren emphasized the word 'friend' through gritted teeth. "I do have something that might ... temporarily help your....... condition," Tenpou searched through the bookcase. "If its a book on how to deal with traumatic experiences, I'm gonna hurt you and I'm gonna like it," Kenren interjected.
"Here." Tenpou tossed him a bundle of clothes. "Thanks!"
Kenren accepted it and looked at Tenpou expectantly. "What are you waiting
for?" Tenpou gave shot him a questioning look. "I'm waiting for you to turn around..." the red head
replied. "Good god...." Tenpou sighed exasperatedly before turning
around and burying his nose in his book. While he was doing that, Kenren was
struggling with the clothes. "Hey, Tenpou!"
"No."
"I haven't even--"
"No."
"But-"
"I said no."
"How can you say 'no'?! I haven't asked the question yet!"
"After what you just asked me to do... I don't want to take any more
chances..."
"Aw, shut up you wise-crack and hear me out!"
"Fine. What?"
"Go to my room and get a change of clothes!"
"I knew I was going to regret this."
"COME ON! I need something better to wear! I mean give me a break...
PAJAMAS!?!" Kenren exclaimed as he stepped in front of Tenpou. "What's wrong with pajamas?"
Kenren gave him a disgusted look. "BUNNY PAJAMAS?!?!" he blurted and pointed at the
little bunny patterns imprinted on the cloth.
Meanwhile, back in Sakura's room, Ayami wasn't all too happy. "Sakura, you went too far this time!" Ayami scolded her with her hands on her hips. Little sulking Sakura pouted, "He deserved it!" "But you still gotta return his clothes! What are you gonna do with them anyway? Put em' on fire?" Ayami eyed her. "Now there's an idea," Sakura nodded in agreement. "GAH! Sakura--" "Fine, fine. I'll do it. I'll return it..." then her serious expression transformed into pure evil. "Ngahaha! I hope many people saw him!!!" she snickered. "SAKURA!" Ayami gave her a warning glare. "Alright alright!" Sakura grabbed the bundle of clothes and left the room. "I better make sure she doesn't put them on fire..." Ayami mumbled as she followed closely behind.
As she stepped out of the room, Ayami saw Sakura stopping one of the guards. "Hey have you seen a
naked dude around?" Ayami thwacked her in the head. "WHAT!?! I'm
trying!" Sakura whined and rubbed the bump that was forming on her head. "You
don't just ask people if they've seen naked guys around!" Ayami shook her head. "Sorry sir, but do you know
where... what's his name...?" she turned to Sakura who shrugged. "Oh
great! Just great!" Ayami sighed in frustration. "Describe him."
she ordered her friend.
"Hmm...let me see...he's about this tall, has red hair, no clothes..." "SAKURA!" she
received another blow on the head. "I know someone with red hair..."
the guard answered and grinned, "...and I can surely imagine him without
clothes in the company of women!" "That's definitely him!" Sakura
agreed. "His name is Kenren Taisho. Everyone seems to be looking for him now, we
can't seem to locate him. Maybe you should ask his superior, Tenpou Gaishu. He's
the military tactician of the West Army. He might know something. He's usually
in the library, down the hall to the right. Big doors, can't miss it," the
guard continued.
"Thanks," Sakura waved goodbye. //Hmm. Kenren huh?// As they finally arrived there, sure enough there was the big door in front of them. "Sakura..." Ayami glanced at her friend and pushed her towards the door. "Hai, hai..." Sakura grumbled and lightly tapped on the door. Miraculously, Tenpou answered it (Note: Honestly, when have you EVER seen him answer that door?). "Hai? May I help you?" he asked with a smile. "Uhm, do you know a man named uh... Tenpou Gaishu? He's supposed to be some sort of military guy..." Sakura asked in a serious tone. "That's me," he stated, still smiling. "Ehehehe.. funny guy ain't ya? Seriously," she giggled. "...I'm serious..." Tenpou's smile faded. "I'm sorry. My friend can be quite rude at times," Ayami glared at her. "Ehehehehe, sorry?" Sakura let out a nervous laugh. "That's okay. I know what you mean, I have one of those friends too--OW!" Tenpou flinched at the impact of a small pocket book knocked against his skull. "So? How may I help you ladies...?"
"Do you happen to know where this... uhm...man named Kenren is?" Sakura asked. "Yeah, as a matter of fact--OW! GOD DAMMIT KE--!" he almost blew his friend's cover as another pocketbook came sailing by. Then, he broke into a plastic smile, "Ehehehehe... no I don't know where he is.." Ayami and Sakura glanced at each other, then, reverted their glares towards Tenpou. "How stupid do you think we are? Now step aside and no one gets hurt. Maybe Kenren, but..." "SAKURA..." Ayami gave her another glare. "Fine. Fine. If he doesn't wanna come out... here. I got his clothes--" before Sakura even had a chance to hand them over, a big blur of red came running towards them. "MY CLOTHES!!!!!"
He reached for them but Sakura quickly pulled them away so he staggered forward and fell out of the doorway right onto the floor. Several passersby stopped in their tracks to stare, and laughter soon filled the halls of the temple accompanied by several exclamations of 'BUNNY PAJAMAS!'. Kenren turned bright red, snatched the clothes and marched straight away to his room, slamming the door shut. He did not emerge for the rest of the day.
"That was great Nataku! The snake was so cool! It even said goodbye to
me!"
"It stuck its tongue out at you..."
"It's his way of saying goodbye!!!"
"Oh shit. I better go. They're looking for me again...See ya."
"BYE!!!"
As soon as Nataku was out of sight, Goku skipped back towards the end of the hall. Then, he stopped in his tracks. He just remembered something very important that he had forgotten to do. He stood a while pondering on what it could be that had slipped his mind. Then, the realization hit him, "I FORGOT TO TELL HIM MY NAME AGAIN!"
