To Wish For Something Unattainable
Another Gensomaden Saiyuki fanfiction by enervate
Author's Note Hey minnasan! Well, thnx for the reviews,... I've received many which made me laugh, seriously,... Well, for those who guessed that the 'gift' is going to be a kiss or even more deadly actions from out beloved blond priest, =) you never knew if you're right, ne? After all, this story is categorized under 'Romance/Humor'... but I'm not giving spoilers here... either way, Goku would have been REALLY brave if he is so daring enough to request a kiss from the priest himself... =) Imagine this, "Sanzo, can you give me a kiss?" =P
But still, I guess Sanzo should be appreciating all our opinions here,... hehehe!
Sanzo: What did you say?
enervate: Oh well, urm,... hehehe! I guess that you should appreciate the fact that all of your fans wants you to lock lips with your monkey, Sanzo-sama.
Sanzo: fires several times into the air with his gun Do you ALL want to die earlier??
enervate: nervously Urm, hey, it's going to be your birthday,... it is not good to kill so many people before such an important date... it will add to the number of sins you're doing...
Sanzo: glared daggers at enervate Who the hell are you, anyway? And what does killing have to do with my birthday or sins or whatever???
enervate: gulped I'm outta here! grabs her computer, modem, whatever related, and ran
I guess I'll do better without hearing more gunshots for the day,... or I'll die of heart attack...
Review after reading this, ne? I really enjoy reading all the feedbacks. You people make the sun shine ten degrees hotter!
As a reply to Missing Link's review, it has been a habit of mine to put translations beside those Japanese words I use in my fanfics. A little habit of mine, ne?
Disclaimers, Genre Refer to the first document.
To Wish For Something Unattainable
Part Two ::: More Ideas On The Gift
Goku groaned as he turned over in his bed, clutching the coverlet tightly. "... I guess I shouldn't have ask Sanzo for a birthday present. My head hurts after a whole day of thinking." Goku pressed his throbbing temples lightly, grimacing as he did so. A mild headache has developed within the corridors of his head since yesterday. It has been already two days since he asked Sanzo for a gift in conjunction of his birthday.
Two days, futile efforts of thinking. Goku groaned again. He realized that now, with only two days remaining to April 6th, he would as well as admit his defeat in this little game. As today was April 4th,... tomorrow will be game over if he fails to answer.
Suddenly he heard a knock on his door. "Goku? Are you still awake?" Came Hakkai's soft voice questioning from behind the wooden door. Goku got up from his bed, and opened the door. "Oh, Hakkai, what brings you here?" Goku asked, sounding weary but yet cheerful at the same time. Hakkai smiled. "I heard you tossing and turning in your room, Goku. I wondered what was bothering you. It is already past twelve midnight, you know?"
"Hmm, really? Oh, I guess I was much carried away by thinking, Hakkai. Nothing much. Sorry if I disturbed your sleep." Goku said, and stifled a yawn. Hakkai shook his head. "Its all right, Goku. Oyasumi nasai [Good night]. Don't spend too much time thinking, all right?"
"Sure." Goku bade Hakkai good night, and shut the door. "... I guess I need sleep now..." Goku went back to his bed, and slept quite uncomfortably with those three 'rules and regulations' haunting his dreams.
* * *
Sanzo was not asleep either. He was more likely to staring out at the moonlit skies, smoking his time away slowly.
"I wonder what will that baka saru [stupid monkey] ask from me... or more likely, will he be able to think of a gift?"
"Probably not." Sanzo's lips curled into a smug smile.
* * *
Another morning. As the sun shone through the blinds that covered the window, Goku could only heave a huge sigh as he turned over, pulling his coverlets over him to hide himself from the sun. "I need more sleep,..." moaned Goku. But the sun seems to mock his request, for it shone much brighter then. Annoyed, Goku threw aside his blanket, and glared at the sun. "It is all your fault! If you did not give such stupid rules for the present..."
Goku pouted, and watched the sun for a moment. "No, I'll prove it to you that I can think of a gift! Wait and see, Sanzo..." Goku jumped out from his bed and got himself properly dressed. With renewed determination he rushed downstairs for breakfast, a much more enthusiastic smile adorned his face after two days of continuous sulking and deep frowning.
He swore that he will prove it to his taiyou [sun], Genjo Sanzo, that he is not always the baka saru [stupid monkey] that he knew...
But will he be able to? For today is the 5th of April... and his answer will be due before midnight...
* * *
"????" Goku was puzzled as he joined his usual companions for breakfast. Sanzo was not present.
"Ne, Hakkai, Gojyo, where is Sanzo?" Goku asked as he reached out for a pork bun. Gojyo shrugged. "It seems like the corrupt monk decided to skip breakfast."
"Hmm, which gives us much privacy for our strategy meeting here today." Hakkai quipped, winking at Gojyo. Gojyo replied with a hearty grin. Goku looked up from his plate [which was apparently mountain-high stacked with buns and dumplings] and looked at them curiously. "Strategy meeting? Why? Another youkai [demon] attack? Or something to do with Sanzo that you guys did not want him to know?"
"Goku, Goku,..." Hakkai shook his head, and smiled. "We're helping you with your thinking of the gift, baka [idiot]." Gojyo replied as he helped himself to another steamed dumpling.
"Who are you calling stupid, you pervert water monster!?" Goku snapped back, glaring daggers at Gojyo.
"Baka ni tsukeru kusuri wa nai [There's no cure for stupidity], idiot. Just admit it. You're one stupid person." Gojyo said, smiling smugly.
"Dame! [Stop it!] I'm not stupid!" Goku said indignantly.
"If you are not stupid, then why can't you think of even one single present to ask from that corrupt monk???" Gojyo asked, his face flushed with triumph. There. Goku could not answer that one.
"Ah, Gojyo, isn't that why are are helping Goku now?" Hakkai questioned, still smiling out of amusement. Gojyo smiled smugly. "I'm not trying to help this baka saru [stupid monkey], Hakkai. I told you, I just want to see that corrupt monk eat up his words. Speaking about it," Gojyo slumped back comfortably into his seat. "... shall we start our meeting now?"
"Definitely." Hakkai nodded, and seated himself nicely on his chair.
"So, Goku, can we know what you've considered as your gift, so far, that is?" Hakkai inquired politely. Goku pouted. "Well, I can only think of roasted chicken, pork buns, steamed dumplings, urm,... dim sum, noodles, urm,... I think that is, so far..."
"But those are all food!" exclaimed Gojyo. "I know! Thinking too much makes my metabolism rate goes higher, so I will have to eat more to generate my brain,... so I can't help thinking of food." Goku explained. Gojyo and Hakkai exchanged looks with one another. "Now I think we will have to help him, or else he won't be able to think of anything." Hakkai said, smiling nervously. Gojyo nodded.
"Hmm, have you consider asking for something you need, Goku? Something out of the context of food or edible products, that is..." asked Hakkai. Goku stared off at a distance, thinking. "Now that you've mentioned,..."
"There is something? What is it, Goku?" Hakkai leaned forward, curious to know about it. Gojyo got closer too, equally curious.
"... Well, nothing. I need nothing so far..." Goku answered. Gojyo looked like as though as he planned to strangle Goku any moment. Hakka sighed. "It's all right. We'll help you think of something."
"Hmm, do you need new clothes?" asked Gojyo.
"No." Goku answered.
"New Nyoi staff?" inquired Hakkai. Gojyo frowned. "Hey, Hakkai, that thing is gifted to Goku since birth. How are you supposed that the corrupt monk could get him a new one? Even with all the money in the world, where could he find someone to make that thing?"
"Urm, he's a monk,... maybe he could ask the gods or something." Hakkai suggested weakly. Gojyo grimaced at the thought of Sanzo asking Kanzeon Bosatsu to help them.
"MASAKA [No way!]! I will never want to meet that woman again!" Gojyo protested, waving his hands wildly in a sign of 'no'. Hakkai smiled grimly. He was not much fond of the idea either. He did not like it very much when he witnessed Kanzeon Bosatsu locking lips with Gojyo once during their journey.
"Well, either way, I'm quite fond of my own Nyoi staff, thank you." Goku said, smiling. "Any other suggestions?"
"Urm, how about asking him for a handphone? Those things are quite in-trend now." Gojyo suggested. Goku stared at him blankly.
"What is a handphone? Are they edible?"
"You idiot! If it is edible, why would I suggest it? Hakkai, you explain to him what it is. I am getting a headache here... I'll be off to get some aspirin." Gojyo got up and left the table. Hakkai gulped. Goku stared at him, wide-eyed. "Hakkai, what is a handphone?"
"Urm, it is some sort of a modern gadget, where you can call someone even though they are really far away. All you have to do is to press in a series of digits, which you call the 'telephone number', then you dial to the place, then someone receives it, and you can talk to the person. It is quite costly, because you will have to pay for the bills every month. Even so, now you have the prepaid service, where one could pay in advance before using. Let's say you bought a prepaid of fifty dollars, so you could call until you ran out of airtime credit." explained Hakkai with much details and elaborations. "Urm, do you understand?"
"Not at all." Goku answered.
"Oh well, forget about that idea..." Hakkai said.
Gojyo walked back towards them, holding a glass of water and some aspirin. After swallowing them, he asked. "So? Did he agree on it?"
"He does not even understand what is a handphone, Gojyo." Hakkai said, smiling.
"Damn. I thought we could ask Goku to ask Sanzo for a Nokia 6250 or maybe the 8855, or maybe the Motorola V70, you know, the one with the 360-degree-turn cover? I'll fancy seeing Sanzo's eyes widen at the sight of the price tag." Gojyo explained his purpose of his suggestion. Hakkai sighed. "He has the Sanbutushin [the Three Buddhas] to pay, remember? Such price wouldn't much scare him..."
"Okay,... how about a sports car, Goku? That will be much fancier and much expensive." Gojyo said, smothering a grin. Goku frowned. "What for?"
"Well, you can save time if you plan to travel to the West. Sports car can go up to 150 kilometers per hour. So, we'll be at Tenjiku in no time." declared Gojyo with a mighty grin. Goku frowned even deeper. "What about Hakuryu?" Hakuryu [who was present at their meeting too...] chirped in agreement. It seems like it hated the idea of being replaced by a REAL vehicle as the Sanzo-ikkou's mode of transportation.
"Oops..." Gojyo grinned. "Sorry Hakuryu... I forgot that you've contributed prime-time to us." Hakuryu whistled in forgiveness.
"Hmm, how about diamonds and gold? Those are expensive." contributed Hakkai. Gojyo and Goku shuddered at the thought of it. "Hmm, actually, come to think of it, that is not a bad idea..." said Gojyo, thoughtful.
"Are you crazy?" Goku said, eyes wide opened. Gojyo smirked. "No. You'll look nice, you know? Imagine diamonds adorning your hair as you fought all those demons, the gemstones gleaming as you ascended the steps of victory..." Gojyo and Hakkai laughed. The idea of Goku decked with jewelry was hilarious. Goku pouted. "That is very not funny."
"C'mon, where is your sense of humor?" Gojyo asked, grinning. Hakkai smiled. "Hmm, but those stuffs are truly unworthy to him, Gojyo."
"Okay, how about a PlayStation 2?" Gojyo suggested mischievously. Hakkai slapped his forehead. "Oh no, Gojyo, don't suggest all those modern things, please. I'll get a headache if I am supposed to explain what it is again..."
"I'll get you an aspirin." Gojyo offered helpfully. Hakkai declined. "It's all right. I am still okay."
Goku looked at them, curious. "What is a PlayStation 2?"
"Oh no..." Hakkai groaned. "You answer him this time, Gojyo."
"Fine." Gojyo grinned. "Look, a PlayStation 2 is a gaming console. You can play games using it."
"Really?" Goku's eyes lit up. "What kind of games?"
"Many." Gojyo said, grinning. "Many?"
"Yes." Gojyo affirmed. Goku smiled. "But, what is the purpose of playing those games?"
"Well, for one, you can always get yourself absorbed into those games so you will not quarrel with me in the backseat, baka [idiot]." Gojyo grinned even wider. Goku frowned. "Well, you started the fight first."
"Me? It seems like you are the one who provoked me into starting it." replied Gojyo indignantly.
"What??? You could have ignored whatever I do, right? But you seem unable to keep yourself from fights."
"You idiotic monkey!"
"Ah, what about our meeting here, minnasan [everybody]?" Hakkai said above the boiling pandemonium. Goku and Gojyo stopped.
"Urm, either way, Gojyo, he needs a television to attach the PlayStation 2 to." Hakkai commented.
"Well, ask the monk to get him one." Gojyo answered, grinning. "That will add to the bill."
"But, where are we to put the TV? Hakuryu is no MPV, you know?" Hakkai asked.
"Oh,... okay. Cancel the idea, saru [monkey]. Stop dreaming of games before you're playing them!" Gojyo said, smirking. Goku pouted. "I am not dreaming of games, you pervert water monster! I don't even know what the hell is a PlayStation 2!"
"Well, our conversation here seems to go nowhere..." Hakkai pointed out. Gojyo nodded in agreement. Hakkai smiled. "I guess we could use some other ways in figuring out the best present from Sanzo... hmm, how about asking questions to one another? Instead of questioning only Goku, we can ask amongst ourselves too. This way, we will have a much wider perspective of what to get from Sanzo, right?"
"Hmm, I couldn't understand much of what Hakkai mean, but go ahead anyway." Goku said.
"Well, it is like this. One of us will ask the others one question, then they answer." Hakkai explained. Goku frowned. "You better start first, Hakkai. I still couldn't quite get it yet..."
"Because you are a stupid person." Gojyo remarked.
"What??" Goku glared at Gojyo.
"Ah, can I start???" Hakkai cleared his throat to catch their attention.
"All right..." Goku said.
"Okay, here's my first question. What would you want from Sanzo, Gojyo?"
"Me? Oh, let's see,... how about a bar filled with gorgeous women and overflowing liquor?" Gojyo's eyes gleamed. Hakkai smiled. "Well, I don't expect Goku to ask that from Sanzo..."
"Hmm, I sort-of understand how this question thing goes now..." commented Goku.
"All right, now I'll be asking." Gojyo said, grinning. "Hakkai, Goku, what would you give to someone who has no other intentions in his life else than to eat?"
Obviously he was referring to Goku there, but Goku did not seem to notice. Goku pondered deeply. "Hmm, this one is hard."
"I guess I'll give him more food." answered Goku at last. Hakkai and Gojyo exchanged amused glances.
"Well, I guess,... how about a nice expensive set of cutlery?" Hakkai suggested. Gojyo raised one eyebrow. "Why?"
"Well, the person likes to eat, right? So he could have eat in style, you know, silver forks and spoons?" Hakkai said, smiling. Suddenly Goku realized that they were talking about him.
"Ooi! You all,... you are not referring to me, aren't you?" Goku said, frowning. Hakkai and Gojyo held their hands in surrender, their face plastered with mock innocence. "No. It was just a suggestion." said Gojyo, grinning.
"I swore I could have imagined that they were talking about me..." Goku muttered under his breath.
And so their conversation continued, eating the time from morning to night. But nothing came up as the best solution for Goku.
"Ah, I know!" Suddenly Hakkai declared triumphantly. Gojyo and Goku looked at him curiously. "What is it?"
"Well, Goku, are you still indignant on eating a hundred pork buns?" Hakkai asked, his emerald eyes shining. Goku nodded. "Much certainly, yes."
"Okay. How about asking Sanzo for your own credit card, or how about cash?" suggested Hakkai. Goku grinned. "You're smart, Hakkai! With the money I could have bought anything I fancy. And money is something inedible, right?"
"Yes." Hakkai smiled. He was happy to see the young kid jumping up and down gleefully. Goku was grinning his head off. Gojyo frowned.
"Ooi, saru [monkey], don't be so happy yet." Gojyo said.
"Why? I've found the answer to what I wanted." Goku said, grinning. He was too happy to be offended by anyone.
"Wait. The monk will be much suspicious if you ask for either of that two things." Gojyo explained. Hakkai frowned. "Hmm, true... but how then?"
"I've had a better idea. Ask him for a gold bar or a gold chain or a diamond or whatever gold items."
"What do you want me to do with it? Wear it like you previously suggested in the morning?" Goku snapped.
"Hmm, speaking about morning,... now is already night. Have you seen Sanzo?" Hakkai inquired, looking around. Goku and Gojyo frowned. "No. Wherever he is, he'll better prepare to lose." Gojyo said, lighting a cigarette. "Hey, you haven't explain about your suggestion, Gojyo." Goku said.
"Ah, yes,... about my marvelous idea... you see, diamonds and gold objects fetch a high value. Get Sanzo to get those things for you, then sell them away at a pawn shop. There, from the money you've obtain, go pamper yourself with a thousand pork buns." Gojyo declared victoriously. Hakkai smiled. "Nice idea, Gojyo. There, Goku, your problem is solved."
"Okay." Goku grinned. "But wait. As the clock does not strike eleven, I'm not up to finding Sanzo yet. In case any better idea comes along."
"Good. Shall we call for dinner?" Hakkai suggested. Everyone agreed.
Goku was happily consuming his dinner when suddenly a thought came across his mind. He put down his rice bowl, and looked at Gojyo and Hakkai.
"Ne, Hakkai, Gojyo, remember the 'question' thing we played to figure out what present I should ask?"
"Yeah, who couldn't remember? You did not ask even a single question. I guess you are too stupid to even figure one out, saru [monkey]." Gojyo replied, grinning.
"No! Baka ni suru na! [Don't make a fool out of me!] Anyway, I've figured a question here." Goku said casually. Gojyo raised one eyebrow. "Interesting. I never knew that monkeys are capable of thinking. Fire away, Goku."
"Well, if you are to give someone that you love something, what would it be?"
Both of them looked at Goku curiously, surprised.
"You answer first, or shall I?" Gojyo asked Hakkai, who was stunned by the question. "Urm, you first." Hakkai answered, trying to hide his laughter.
"Well, I will first give the person a kiss, and then more kisses, and more,..." Gojyo grinned. "... and finish the whole course with a nice sleep, with the person together, that is. What about you, Hakkai?"
"Me? Urm, maybe something sweet, like chocolates or flowers, or something romantic like a walk in a garden,..." Hakkai smiled. Gojyo shook his head. "You are a hopeless sap, Hakkai."
"I know. And you're hopelessly passionate person, ne?" Hakkai remarked, smiling. Gojyo winked. "Agreeable. Now, now, I must admit that something is fishy here, Hakkai. Why would all of a sudden, our favorite monkey here will have such thoughts?" Gojyo smiled mockingly at Goku. Goku glared.
"It was a sudden thought, honestly! You don't expect me to ask Sanzo for a walk in the park or a kiss, right?" glared Goku.
"Well, life is unpredictable." Gojyo said, grinning.
"And I am planning to stick to the gold thing!" Goku said indignantly. Gojyo raised an eyebrow. "Really?"
"Yes."
"No regrets?" inquired Hakkai.
"No." affirmed Goku.
"Okay. We'll see how things turn out then,..." Gojyo said as he lit another cigarette, the last one of the whole box that he smoked throughout their conversation for the entire day. And he couldn't wait to see Sanzo eat up his words,... gold could be pretty costly, you know?
End of Part Two :: More Ideas On The Gift
Author's Note ::::: Will everyone's favorite monkey keep up to his words? What will Genjo Sanzo respond to whatever Goku asked? Who will have the last laugh? And why Goku had sudden thoughts on the gift he was about to request? But with Goku's honesty, he might really ended up asking for something gold-and-diamonds...
All revealed in the last chapter, "Part Three :: Unexpected Request". Keep logging in, fellow readers! The answer will be all revealed in the last episode, scheduled to make its appearance on Fanfiction.Net on 29th November 2002. And remember, buy Genjo Sanzo a cake, will ya? He's celebrating his birthday on that very day.
Sanzo: I don't need cakes.
enervate: Then tell me what do you need. grins mischievously
Sanzo: Why should I tell you? glares at enervate
enervate: Aww,... I do know that you need Goku, isn't it so? grins wickedly
Sanzo: Go to hell. sounds of gunshot
enervate: vanished without a trace
Sanzo: puzzled I swore I did not shot her yet,...
enervate: off in another place, safe from gunshots Well, folks, it seems like we have to wrap Goku up in a nice box, tied with a nice ribbon, and present him to Sanzo. That corrupt monk is just too shy to admit what he truly wants. grins
Review, onegai! All reviews will be subjected to a kiss from Genjo Sanzo, that is, if he is ever willing... JK!
Luv,
[- e n e r v a t e -]
24th November 2002.