Chapter 8
Goku's POV
I don't know what happened, but I was really surprised to find myself in a large luxurious bed. What was even more surprising was that outside my window were Sakura trees blooming. Funny really. I was sure that at this time of the year they don't bloom.
I blinked a couple of times to remove the sleep out of my eyes before I stood up. I better scout the area. I am sure this isn't the town we were in. I proceeded to the window to look at the sky. The sun was brightly shining down on the beautiful Sakura trees and the air here is so fresh.
I felt my heart ache at the sight of the light. Of the sun. I clutched my head in frustration as I sat down on the floor, fetus style. I wrapped my arms around myself as my eyes began to water.
Sanzo, where are you? I cried as I hugged myself tighter. Why did you leave me? Didn't I tell you that I'll always be by your side? That we'll always be together? What am I to do now? You're my reason for living and now that you're gone....
I rocked myself back and forth, trying to calm myself down. It was no use. This loneliness is killing me. What's worse is that I am all alone. I don't even have Hakkai and Gojyo for friends. And I can't do anything to avenge them both. I have absolutely no idea who kidnapped them.
Are they still alive? I wonder if I was wrong to conclude that they can't defend themselves to whoever kidnapped them. Now that I thought about it, Gojyo was right. As long as no bodies were found, there is still some chance that they are still alive and kicking. I hope so. But where to start? If only Sanzo had told me who the guy is.
Sanzo knows who had Hakkai and Gojyo. Too bad he wasn't able to tell me so. Well, I did ask him about it, but he won't tell. Maybe I knew the guy, that's why he won't say. I stood up and grabbed the banister to steady myself.
If there is still some chance, even if the probability is small, even if it's close to zero, I will still try. I have to save them. Have to save Sanzo. I know he's still alive. Wait for me Sanzo. I'll come and rescue you. I vowed to myself as I went out the room.
Hakkai's POV
I don't know what to say about Goku and Sanzo's dilemma. Imagine having to wait 500 years just to meet again. What's worse is that now that they had found each other again, all forces are against them. What did they do in the first place to deserve this?
If there is one thing that those two are guilty about, it is that they love each other so much. They would do anything to protect the other, would do anything to make the other happy. It is because they love each other so much it hurts.
I sighed as I sat down on one of the shades of the Sakura trees. It was unnerving to do so, since I felt that I had done something like this a long time ago.
I chuckled. Of course I did. I was Tenpou after all. And if Tenpou is anything like me today, then I am sure he sits here to think and to contemplate about things, just like what I am doing now.
I looked at Nataku's throne and stared at him for a few moments. From Kanzeon Bosatsu's story, Nataku sealed himself in with Goku's memory. But I wonder why he did that? He could just have sealed Goku's memory somewhere. Could it be that he has an ulterior motive? After all Toushin Taishi's are destined to die once they served their worth.
And by doing what he did, he had prolonged his life. He did fight that terrifying Gyumao and if heaven had more work for the killing puppet then he would be over. Could it be he is waiting for something to happen in the future? Now?
I knitted my brows together in confusion. Something was missing in Kanzeon Bosatsu's story. It was as if some part was purposely left off. Something doesn't make sense. I was off to think more about it when I felt a tap on my shoulder. I looked up to see Gojyo smiling down on me. I smiled back.
"What's with the long face? Aren't you happy we are alive and in one piece?" He asked as he sat down beside me.
"Of course I'm happy. I was just thinking about some things."
"Like what?"
"Like Sanzo. Don't tell me you forgot all about him. He was the reason in the first place we made it." Gojyo smiled wistfully.
"Ah. Indeed. And I was always thought that Sanzo-sama thinks about nothing but himself." Gojyo reached for his back pocket and produced some cigarettes. I got to hand it to him. Here he was in heaven smoking. But then Kanzeon Bosatsu told us that we were rebels 500 years ago. He took a long drag from it before continuing.
"You know what? I felt sorry for the corrupt monk. Maybe we should do something about it. It's not like we had given up, right?" He looked at me and I nodded back. Of course not. We are not the type to back down easily. Gojyo smiled as he looked at Goku's window before he continued.
"I hope the saru's doing okay. It's sad really. He was always deprived of happiness. Its really ticking me off that they had to wait 500 years to be reunited again only to be busted by some kami who thinks he's the only person deserving of happiness."
"It's not only Homura, Gojyo. There's Kagami remember? The two had overcome the Homura incident. I just hope that this will end up the same way with Homura." I said as I also gazed at Goku's window. I heard him snicker.
"What?"
"Oh nothing. Remember last time with Homura? We all thought Sanzo was a goner! And even more surprising was that the saru didn't go bananas when he took off his diadem." I smiled as I remembered too.
"Indeed. There is a saying that goes something like: Love conquers all. It really fits them well, ne?"
"Hahaha. So true. Hey want to go visit the saru? Maybe he has woken up. And knowing him, he's hungry already!" Gojyo said as he stood up and butted his cigarette out.
"That's our Goku. I hope he's feeling better. We have to plan Sanzo's rescue after all! And it couldn't be done without the lead star!" Gojyo looked cross at me mockingly.
"Hmmp. And I thought I was the lead star!" I caught up with him and gave him a peck on the cheek.
"Of course you are. Not in Sanzo life though." Gojyo put his arms around me and laughed.
"As if I wanted to be! I already got you, and it's plenty enough."
Goku's POV
I'm totally lost! Where the heck am I anyway? I rounded the corner only to find myself back the my room.
"Agggh!!!! I'm done for! And I was going to save Sanzo!" I shrieked to no one in particular as dropped to the ground and sat up Indian style with my hand on my chin. Think. Think. Think.
First, I can't ask anyone for directions because I don't see anyone around. I frowned confused. How come that this big, nice place has no residents? Surely there must be one or two. Maybe they're out or something.
Second, I haven't even been out on this... Ummmm... Palace yet. Well what do you call it? It so big that I can't even see myself out! Heck! This was even more difficult than going to the west!
Third, there are so many hallways here! How am I to figure out which one will lead me out of here? Kuso.... This is very frustrating. I grabbed my head to stop it from aching. Wait. At every intersection, I kept picking right. Maybe if I go to the left it will lead me to somewhere else!
Yosh! To the right it is! I stood up energized. I can feel it in my bones! I'm out of here in no time.
So that's what I did. I kept going to the left and after a few minutes of walking or rather wandering, I was out. I inhaled the fresh air and looked around. The place was a vast area of a garden. As far as my eyes can see, there were flowers everywhere, of different bright colors.
Not far away, I can see a pond. It was a clear blue with floating pink water lilies. I walked towards it entranced. I looked at the surface and it began to shine. My mouth dropped as I see moving shadows from it. I leaned closer to see it better.
When it was getting clear, but I still can't recognize any from it, I felt that something was watching me from behind. The hairs on the back of my neck were standing and I felt goose bumps all over. I turned around to see a kid with eyes like mine, sitting at a throne unmoving.
I walked towards him. I wonder why he doesn't move? I asked myself as I got to him nearer. When I was a few feet away from him, I felt a little déjà vu. I know him. I told myself, no wanting to get nearer. Something about him seems spooky. I looked at him closer when I felt my head hurt. BAD.
I fall to my knees clutching my head. "AHHHHH!!!!" I screamed aloud as I can't bear the pain any longer. I can see flashes in my head. A long, blond haired man smiling softly, a brunette in glasses and a lab coat handing someone books of brightly covered titles, a red haired lad with a cheeky grin and an attitude.
I rolled to my side clutching my head tighter. The pain was getting worse. Now I can the guy at the throne promising someone that he'd let him visit the secret places he knew around. Who is that someone? He kept flashing in my head. And that blond haired deity... he looks very, very familiar!
I managed to look at the boy at the throne one more time. I screamed as I saw his eyes shift and regain some life in them.
Gojyo's POV
Can't wait to see the saru! But I have to be all happy and genky before meeting him. He must be depressed about Sanzo. I hope the magic of our bickering will ease his mind for even a moment.
I looked at Hakkai and I can see him starting to smile as he whistled a happy tune. I smiled inwardly as I read his mind. We are thinking about the same thing. We have to cheer Goku up. That's one clear goal we had to fulfill. Goku was like out little brother. Nobody hurts him and gets away with it!
I felt my steps getting lighter as we slowly made our way to his room. I don't know what made me do it but I felt the sudden urge to look at Nataku's throne. My mouth dropped and I was shocked for a few moments before I recovered.
"GOKU!" I yelled as I ran towards him. The saru was writhing in pain at the foot of Nataku's throne. I vaguely heard Hakkai gasp before he followed suit.
I reach Goku in no time and pulled him away from the foot of the throne. I carried him all the way to the field of flowers, before he calmed down. He opened his eyes and I had to laugh at his expression.
"Seen a ghost saru?!"
"Gojyo, you're alive!!!" Goku said as he began to cry and hug me close. I don't really like mushy scenes, but since we are talking about Goku... And we all know about his large, puppy dog eyes; I melted in his embrace, hushing him to stop crying.
"Its okay. Of course I am alive!!! Nobody can kill me ne? I am invincible." I made a show of flexing my muscles and he starts to laugh softly. I smiled and patted his head.
"Yeah. I know. I'm sorry about crying but I can't help it! I'm so happy! I thought I was all alone."
"You'll never be. We'll always be beside you no matter what happens." Hakkai said as he caught up with us smiling genkily at Goku. Goku shrieked happily as he jumped up to hug Hakkai.
"Hakkai! I missed you! I'm so glad you're okay."
"Now, now. I missed you too, Goku." Hakkai looked at Goku up and down scrutinizing his thin frame.
"Tsk. Tsk. What have you been doing to yourself Goku? You've gotten so thin." Hakkai said to Goku disapprovingly. Goku smiled and looked at Hakkai with large, innocent eyes.
"Since you were kidnapped and everything, I hadn't had the chance to eat your food! Nothing seems to satisfy me anymore besides your delicious cooking!" Gojyo knocked Goku down big brother style as if starting a fight and started tickling him.
"Why you little... Sucking up to Hakkai! When you could have just said you were hungry!"
"Hahaha. Stop it Gojyo!!!! All right!!! HARA HETTA!!!!" Hakkai laughed in the background tutting to himself.
"What a happy day, ne?"
Homura's POV
I can't believe the nerve of Kanzeon Bosatsu! Bringing Goku and those filth here in heaven!
I walked around my room, my cape swishing after me. I gritted my teeth in frustration. It was a good thing Goku didn't spot me when he was looking at the viewing pond.
Lucky break that Nataku held his interest.
I stopped and looked outside, spotting the three happily reunited. I banged at my table hoping some frustration would melt away. It didn't of course. I plopped down on the bed seething.
All my hard work down the drain!!! This isn't part of the plan! Them being happy even for a moment is not allowed! Not when I am miserable. Not when I am deprived of any happiness. They should share the same fate as mine.
I stood up again and looked at them bickering happily. Goku was pulling at Gojyo's hair while Gojyo was putting as much food he can at Goku's mouth. So sickeningly happy and sweet. So sickeningly envious.
I walked out the room, determined. I still have the ace. Plan all you want. But when you go and rescue your precious little sun, all you'll find is a dead body.
My eyes glinted madly as I made my way to see Shien and Zenon. And I'll make sure that you won't be reunited after a hundred years. Never again.
t.b.c
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A/N:
Guys! Thanks to all those who reviewed!!! Really appreciated it... And it made me type faster too! Lol! ^____^
See? I've posted it much faster right? Hehehehehe....
Thank god for x-mas breaks!!! ~___^
And for all those wondering when Kagami will be killed... it'll be real soon! I promise!!! ^___^
Goku's POV
I don't know what happened, but I was really surprised to find myself in a large luxurious bed. What was even more surprising was that outside my window were Sakura trees blooming. Funny really. I was sure that at this time of the year they don't bloom.
I blinked a couple of times to remove the sleep out of my eyes before I stood up. I better scout the area. I am sure this isn't the town we were in. I proceeded to the window to look at the sky. The sun was brightly shining down on the beautiful Sakura trees and the air here is so fresh.
I felt my heart ache at the sight of the light. Of the sun. I clutched my head in frustration as I sat down on the floor, fetus style. I wrapped my arms around myself as my eyes began to water.
Sanzo, where are you? I cried as I hugged myself tighter. Why did you leave me? Didn't I tell you that I'll always be by your side? That we'll always be together? What am I to do now? You're my reason for living and now that you're gone....
I rocked myself back and forth, trying to calm myself down. It was no use. This loneliness is killing me. What's worse is that I am all alone. I don't even have Hakkai and Gojyo for friends. And I can't do anything to avenge them both. I have absolutely no idea who kidnapped them.
Are they still alive? I wonder if I was wrong to conclude that they can't defend themselves to whoever kidnapped them. Now that I thought about it, Gojyo was right. As long as no bodies were found, there is still some chance that they are still alive and kicking. I hope so. But where to start? If only Sanzo had told me who the guy is.
Sanzo knows who had Hakkai and Gojyo. Too bad he wasn't able to tell me so. Well, I did ask him about it, but he won't tell. Maybe I knew the guy, that's why he won't say. I stood up and grabbed the banister to steady myself.
If there is still some chance, even if the probability is small, even if it's close to zero, I will still try. I have to save them. Have to save Sanzo. I know he's still alive. Wait for me Sanzo. I'll come and rescue you. I vowed to myself as I went out the room.
Hakkai's POV
I don't know what to say about Goku and Sanzo's dilemma. Imagine having to wait 500 years just to meet again. What's worse is that now that they had found each other again, all forces are against them. What did they do in the first place to deserve this?
If there is one thing that those two are guilty about, it is that they love each other so much. They would do anything to protect the other, would do anything to make the other happy. It is because they love each other so much it hurts.
I sighed as I sat down on one of the shades of the Sakura trees. It was unnerving to do so, since I felt that I had done something like this a long time ago.
I chuckled. Of course I did. I was Tenpou after all. And if Tenpou is anything like me today, then I am sure he sits here to think and to contemplate about things, just like what I am doing now.
I looked at Nataku's throne and stared at him for a few moments. From Kanzeon Bosatsu's story, Nataku sealed himself in with Goku's memory. But I wonder why he did that? He could just have sealed Goku's memory somewhere. Could it be that he has an ulterior motive? After all Toushin Taishi's are destined to die once they served their worth.
And by doing what he did, he had prolonged his life. He did fight that terrifying Gyumao and if heaven had more work for the killing puppet then he would be over. Could it be he is waiting for something to happen in the future? Now?
I knitted my brows together in confusion. Something was missing in Kanzeon Bosatsu's story. It was as if some part was purposely left off. Something doesn't make sense. I was off to think more about it when I felt a tap on my shoulder. I looked up to see Gojyo smiling down on me. I smiled back.
"What's with the long face? Aren't you happy we are alive and in one piece?" He asked as he sat down beside me.
"Of course I'm happy. I was just thinking about some things."
"Like what?"
"Like Sanzo. Don't tell me you forgot all about him. He was the reason in the first place we made it." Gojyo smiled wistfully.
"Ah. Indeed. And I was always thought that Sanzo-sama thinks about nothing but himself." Gojyo reached for his back pocket and produced some cigarettes. I got to hand it to him. Here he was in heaven smoking. But then Kanzeon Bosatsu told us that we were rebels 500 years ago. He took a long drag from it before continuing.
"You know what? I felt sorry for the corrupt monk. Maybe we should do something about it. It's not like we had given up, right?" He looked at me and I nodded back. Of course not. We are not the type to back down easily. Gojyo smiled as he looked at Goku's window before he continued.
"I hope the saru's doing okay. It's sad really. He was always deprived of happiness. Its really ticking me off that they had to wait 500 years to be reunited again only to be busted by some kami who thinks he's the only person deserving of happiness."
"It's not only Homura, Gojyo. There's Kagami remember? The two had overcome the Homura incident. I just hope that this will end up the same way with Homura." I said as I also gazed at Goku's window. I heard him snicker.
"What?"
"Oh nothing. Remember last time with Homura? We all thought Sanzo was a goner! And even more surprising was that the saru didn't go bananas when he took off his diadem." I smiled as I remembered too.
"Indeed. There is a saying that goes something like: Love conquers all. It really fits them well, ne?"
"Hahaha. So true. Hey want to go visit the saru? Maybe he has woken up. And knowing him, he's hungry already!" Gojyo said as he stood up and butted his cigarette out.
"That's our Goku. I hope he's feeling better. We have to plan Sanzo's rescue after all! And it couldn't be done without the lead star!" Gojyo looked cross at me mockingly.
"Hmmp. And I thought I was the lead star!" I caught up with him and gave him a peck on the cheek.
"Of course you are. Not in Sanzo life though." Gojyo put his arms around me and laughed.
"As if I wanted to be! I already got you, and it's plenty enough."
Goku's POV
I'm totally lost! Where the heck am I anyway? I rounded the corner only to find myself back the my room.
"Agggh!!!! I'm done for! And I was going to save Sanzo!" I shrieked to no one in particular as dropped to the ground and sat up Indian style with my hand on my chin. Think. Think. Think.
First, I can't ask anyone for directions because I don't see anyone around. I frowned confused. How come that this big, nice place has no residents? Surely there must be one or two. Maybe they're out or something.
Second, I haven't even been out on this... Ummmm... Palace yet. Well what do you call it? It so big that I can't even see myself out! Heck! This was even more difficult than going to the west!
Third, there are so many hallways here! How am I to figure out which one will lead me out of here? Kuso.... This is very frustrating. I grabbed my head to stop it from aching. Wait. At every intersection, I kept picking right. Maybe if I go to the left it will lead me to somewhere else!
Yosh! To the right it is! I stood up energized. I can feel it in my bones! I'm out of here in no time.
So that's what I did. I kept going to the left and after a few minutes of walking or rather wandering, I was out. I inhaled the fresh air and looked around. The place was a vast area of a garden. As far as my eyes can see, there were flowers everywhere, of different bright colors.
Not far away, I can see a pond. It was a clear blue with floating pink water lilies. I walked towards it entranced. I looked at the surface and it began to shine. My mouth dropped as I see moving shadows from it. I leaned closer to see it better.
When it was getting clear, but I still can't recognize any from it, I felt that something was watching me from behind. The hairs on the back of my neck were standing and I felt goose bumps all over. I turned around to see a kid with eyes like mine, sitting at a throne unmoving.
I walked towards him. I wonder why he doesn't move? I asked myself as I got to him nearer. When I was a few feet away from him, I felt a little déjà vu. I know him. I told myself, no wanting to get nearer. Something about him seems spooky. I looked at him closer when I felt my head hurt. BAD.
I fall to my knees clutching my head. "AHHHHH!!!!" I screamed aloud as I can't bear the pain any longer. I can see flashes in my head. A long, blond haired man smiling softly, a brunette in glasses and a lab coat handing someone books of brightly covered titles, a red haired lad with a cheeky grin and an attitude.
I rolled to my side clutching my head tighter. The pain was getting worse. Now I can the guy at the throne promising someone that he'd let him visit the secret places he knew around. Who is that someone? He kept flashing in my head. And that blond haired deity... he looks very, very familiar!
I managed to look at the boy at the throne one more time. I screamed as I saw his eyes shift and regain some life in them.
Gojyo's POV
Can't wait to see the saru! But I have to be all happy and genky before meeting him. He must be depressed about Sanzo. I hope the magic of our bickering will ease his mind for even a moment.
I looked at Hakkai and I can see him starting to smile as he whistled a happy tune. I smiled inwardly as I read his mind. We are thinking about the same thing. We have to cheer Goku up. That's one clear goal we had to fulfill. Goku was like out little brother. Nobody hurts him and gets away with it!
I felt my steps getting lighter as we slowly made our way to his room. I don't know what made me do it but I felt the sudden urge to look at Nataku's throne. My mouth dropped and I was shocked for a few moments before I recovered.
"GOKU!" I yelled as I ran towards him. The saru was writhing in pain at the foot of Nataku's throne. I vaguely heard Hakkai gasp before he followed suit.
I reach Goku in no time and pulled him away from the foot of the throne. I carried him all the way to the field of flowers, before he calmed down. He opened his eyes and I had to laugh at his expression.
"Seen a ghost saru?!"
"Gojyo, you're alive!!!" Goku said as he began to cry and hug me close. I don't really like mushy scenes, but since we are talking about Goku... And we all know about his large, puppy dog eyes; I melted in his embrace, hushing him to stop crying.
"Its okay. Of course I am alive!!! Nobody can kill me ne? I am invincible." I made a show of flexing my muscles and he starts to laugh softly. I smiled and patted his head.
"Yeah. I know. I'm sorry about crying but I can't help it! I'm so happy! I thought I was all alone."
"You'll never be. We'll always be beside you no matter what happens." Hakkai said as he caught up with us smiling genkily at Goku. Goku shrieked happily as he jumped up to hug Hakkai.
"Hakkai! I missed you! I'm so glad you're okay."
"Now, now. I missed you too, Goku." Hakkai looked at Goku up and down scrutinizing his thin frame.
"Tsk. Tsk. What have you been doing to yourself Goku? You've gotten so thin." Hakkai said to Goku disapprovingly. Goku smiled and looked at Hakkai with large, innocent eyes.
"Since you were kidnapped and everything, I hadn't had the chance to eat your food! Nothing seems to satisfy me anymore besides your delicious cooking!" Gojyo knocked Goku down big brother style as if starting a fight and started tickling him.
"Why you little... Sucking up to Hakkai! When you could have just said you were hungry!"
"Hahaha. Stop it Gojyo!!!! All right!!! HARA HETTA!!!!" Hakkai laughed in the background tutting to himself.
"What a happy day, ne?"
Homura's POV
I can't believe the nerve of Kanzeon Bosatsu! Bringing Goku and those filth here in heaven!
I walked around my room, my cape swishing after me. I gritted my teeth in frustration. It was a good thing Goku didn't spot me when he was looking at the viewing pond.
Lucky break that Nataku held his interest.
I stopped and looked outside, spotting the three happily reunited. I banged at my table hoping some frustration would melt away. It didn't of course. I plopped down on the bed seething.
All my hard work down the drain!!! This isn't part of the plan! Them being happy even for a moment is not allowed! Not when I am miserable. Not when I am deprived of any happiness. They should share the same fate as mine.
I stood up again and looked at them bickering happily. Goku was pulling at Gojyo's hair while Gojyo was putting as much food he can at Goku's mouth. So sickeningly happy and sweet. So sickeningly envious.
I walked out the room, determined. I still have the ace. Plan all you want. But when you go and rescue your precious little sun, all you'll find is a dead body.
My eyes glinted madly as I made my way to see Shien and Zenon. And I'll make sure that you won't be reunited after a hundred years. Never again.
t.b.c
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A/N:
Guys! Thanks to all those who reviewed!!! Really appreciated it... And it made me type faster too! Lol! ^____^
See? I've posted it much faster right? Hehehehehe....
Thank god for x-mas breaks!!! ~___^
And for all those wondering when Kagami will be killed... it'll be real soon! I promise!!! ^___^