Chapter Four: Four Tongues of Fire
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A/N: Just found out the name 'Haku' is also from a movie called 'Spirited Away'. Great movie. (The name is not mine. *a paper fan thwacks head* T-T Itai!) Some unknown characters are used to emphasize the evil that is going on here so you don't need to bother about them.
Disclaimer: Trumpet blows and soldiers fire. When the smoke clears and the ceased fire is given, we see a white flag waving in the air with 'All right! I admit it I don't own Saiyuki now go away!' on it. Minekura Kazuya comes out of the tank in the front line victoriously.
By: Yamamoto Kou
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Thanks to Hakkai and the gods, Haku's injuries were gone when he woke up in his own bed in his apartment. It was Sunday and it was not a work day. He had just picked up his sunglasses when there was a knock on the door. He opened it.
Rinrei: Ano... Goku...
Haku: Call me Haku.
Rinrei: Oh. Sorry. I forgot. Anyway, we were wondering if we should reveal ourselves to god and maybe go back to Heaven... But we don't know if it's safe. Li Touten is not going to ignore this. (Yes, Li Touten was the one who sentenced Rinrei's transmigration and appointed Homura as the fighting god.)
Haku: Is that all? Don't worry. I took care of that greasy haired slime ball. Personally.
Homura: *who was behind Rinrei* You did?
Haku: Yup. And trust me, it wasn't pretty. God should be glad to have you guys. If he's not, then I'll back you guys up. And if you want to know how, get some of the gods to fill you in.
Homura/Rinrei: *sigh with relief*
Haku: *looks away and mumbled* Besides, they had been looking for more excuses to party anyway.
Homura: What was that?
Haku: *turned his gaze back towards them* Nothing. Anyway, are Zeon and Shien alive?
Homura: I... I don't know. I don't think they are. *looks slightly downcast*
Haku: *smiles* Cheer up. I'm sure they'll turn up sooner or later. In the meantime, if you want to go to Heaven, you might want to make yourselves a little more recognisable and maybe take that spell off. You're not going to need it.
Rinrei: *looks happy* Thanks for the info Haku.
Homura: We'll be going back to Heaven in a few days time. It'll take a little longer to get the spell off.
Haku: Don't mention it. Now if you don't mind, I'd like to get going. *steps out and locks the door behind him*
Homura: Sou. *goes back to his place with Rinrei by his side*
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From the tip of North, South and East, three tongues of fire rekindled themselves. They then hovered a little, and floated gently towards the one waiting in the West.
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Meanwhile in Heaven, a meeting was called to order.
God: According to Haku, an elemental disturbance has been caused in the spirit world.
Kanzeon Bosatsu: But then, how? Youkai's and humans can't even get the gateway into view. And it can't be a god.
Yosuki: Might I suggest that it's something like what happened over a thousand and five hundred years ago?
Jiroushin: Sou! Like a Minus Wave that affects spirits. But how can that be?
Teia: Even with magic and technology put together, it can't be done.
Nataku: It seems like we're dealing with something very powerful here.
God: Why didn't we get Haku to join us? He'd probably know a bit more.
Nataku: *shakes his head* Iie. He says he's got something important to do today and he doesn't want to be disturbed. Just for today though.
God: Now that's odd.
Kanzeon Bosatsu: Should we announce this to all of Heaven?
God: *nods head* Mm. They need to know. And we should be prepared. Nataku's right. We are dealing with something unknown as well as powerful. Heaven has been attacked and this is a serious matter. We need to make sure everyone is prepared.
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Geography Info: The Saiyuki world is an odd one. Ever since the first launch of the first rocket, the phenomenon lived on. It turns out that the other half of the world is barren land. No trees. No jutting rocks. No sand and not even water. The place was vast and barren. It was more lifeless than the West, which is still a habitable place despite the conditions. There are those who had tried to dig on that ground but it turns out to be as hard as diamond.
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Haku stopped a few metres in front of a small mysterious tongue of fire and waited. The sand around him was still as there was no wind. Then the sands all suddenly picked themselves up and hurled themselves around as if a hurricane had picked up. Haku stood his ground. And by the looks of him, it was like the most natural thing in world. The tongue of fire only flickered once.
In the horizon behind Haku, three small tongues of fire floated closer and took their positions. North, South, East and West. They had positioned themselves, as they would like the four main letterings in a compass.
Why West? It's because it is mostly known as the beginning and end of all great stories.
The sand was still clashing against every other grain in their way in the air. But the sand soon started to fade along with almost everything else. The only things that had remained are the four fires and Haku. They were now cloaked in a small patch of space that presented itself with a bluish hue.
Haku himself had no idea why he was doing this. It was like an android being drawn to a homing device. You can't block out the signal and you must obey it and follow it back to its source. He found himself following instructions that had never crossed his mind. Then he heard it. Or to be more precise, in his head.
The darkness.
Haku: *turns around* Huh?
The only way.
Haku: What way?
Choose.
Haku: ......... [What's this all about? Choose what?]
Change.
Haku: *noticed that the flames are about to put out*
He's waiting.
The old backdrop is starting to fade back into view.
You're waiting.
Those were the last words before the flames had completely diminished themselves. The whole scene looked like nothing had happened. If you can compare this scene to the one before the sand acted up, it would be exactly the same.
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Ever wondered why Lirin is not jumping onto Sanzo?
Kougaiji and Jiroushin had managed to get a hold of Lirin and are making sure that she can't leap onto their backs.
Kou: Oi, why don't you leap on Sanzo's back?
Jiroushin: Sou ka! Why the sudden targeting of new victims!?
Lirin: Well...
Kou/Jiroushin: Spill it!!!
Lirin: It's because Baldie Sanzo has that new fan!!!! *obviously lying*
Kou: Lirin. *eyeing her*
Jiroushin: *cocked up an eyebrow*
Lirin: He's older?
Kou: No.
Lirin: He's meaner?
Jiroushin: *shakes head*
Lirin: *lips quivered* Because Jiroushin looks like a goldfish?
Jiroushin: -_-+++ Speak for yourself. *shows her the photo that was taken when she realised that Haku was Goku*
Lirin: Okay, okay!!! *bursts into tears* He told me that if I leap on him even one more time, a curse will be on me!!!!!!!!!!
Kou: What curse? *looks concerned*
Lirin: *crying out loud* THE DREADED CURSE OF NO MORE MEATBUNS!!!!! *wails*
Jiroushin: So that's how he's keeping her away. *beady eyed and is also sweat dropping at the sight of a wailing Lirin*
Kou: *beady eyes accompanied by sweat drop and slouched position* [Why didn't I think of that?]
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It's been a few days after the confession of 'why I'm not leaping onto Sanzo' incident and two surprise visitors have come.
Homura and Lirin had gotten themselves some outfits that almost completely resemble their old ones. The gods were nonetheless surprised but welcomed them back warmly. Sanzo and the others were surprised. God was shocked but pleased that they had made it this long under their noses. He introduced his wife and daughter before they all sat down with a cup of tea and Homura and Rinrei's story of what happened was retold.
78% of the gods complimented them highly for their dexterity, 15% called them sneaky while 7% were speechless. But of course, 100% out of all of them agreed that this calls for a celebration.
But then this little question sneaked its way into everyone's minds.
God: How come you guys don't have a kid yet?
Homura: *silent*
Rinrei: *silent*
Teia: Come on. I know you guys had to do it.
Homura: *flat toned* We didn't.
Kanzeon: What do you mean you didn't? After all these years too!
Rinrei: *flat toned* We didn't share the same bed.
Homura/Rinrei: *blushed so hard that their faces looked like bursting ripe tomatoes ready to erupt in a glory of ketchup*
Kou: Why? *sneaky grin on face*
Gojyo: Are you guys having a little problem? *evil grin*
Homura: ...... Why don't you guys tell me what happened to Li Touten?
Gojyo: *in an oily tone* After you tell us the answer.
Hakkai: *smiling away with a good reason now*
Sanzo: *outside smoking but is really eavesdropping*
Yosuki: *pretending to have no interest when all ears are wide open*
Lirin: *knows what's going on* He he. *is smiling wide*
Everyone (besides Sanzo/Yosuki/Homura/Rinrei): *smiling so wide that guys can crack for no reason*
Homura: *blushing far more furiously than before* ALL RIGHT ALL RIGHT!! *takes a deep breath* WEDIDN'THAVETHEGUTSTODOIT!!!!!
Everyone (including Sanzo and Yosuki but they said it under their breaths): WHAT!? I DIDN'T HEAR YOU!!!!
Rinrei: *went way redder than Homura (if that's possible) and yelled a little too loudly* WE DIDN'T HAVE THE GUTS TO DO IT OKAY?!?!?!?
Everyone (except Sanzo and Yosuki): *wooed them*
Homura/Rinrei: *had reached an impossible shade of red*
When the wooing is over, they told them both about what happened that night.
Homura: So that's why his limiter was different.
Rinrei: I'm glad someone did it.
God: What was your opinion about Li Touten.
Homura: Why do you ask?
God: Just tell me.
Homura: I'd say he's hideous and way too evil to even be a demon.
Rinrei: He's very damn gross and I spite him.
God: When it was all over, we heard a lot of comments. Yours are not much different than the ones that night but Haku was the one who gave a more suitable description.
Homura: And that was?
God: Ugly beyond all reason. (This is taken off the movie 'The Emperor's New Groove'. Not originally made on my part and I don't own it.)
Homura/Rinrei: *laughed*
Rinrei: You're right! That was the best description of him I had ever heard!
Homura: But how did you, Sanzo and the rest came back anyway?
Kou: You'll have to ask Nataku for that. And Homura, I want to have a match with you! *fighting stance*
Homura: Which reminds me, had you settled your match with Haku?
Kou: Yup. And he won. And did you know that Sanzo decided to challenge Haku too?
Homura: Oh really?
Kou: Yup. Sanzo uses his harisen while Haku tied one arm and one leg behind his back and is blindfolded. He's also going to challenge him barehanded.
Homura: And let me guess. Konze-, iie, Sanzo won right?
Kou: That was what we all thought. Until Haku used two fingers to steal Sanzo's fan and manages to knock him out with it.
Homura: That's gotta be embarrassing.
Kou: Yup.
Suddenly, something shiny came down onto Kou's head.
Kou: *rubs the bump* Itai!
Sanzo: *holding his platinum harisen menacingly* I heard that.
Homura: How did you get that!? OO;||| *looks at shiny platinum paper fan*
Sanzo: Won it in a contest.
Homura: That's... nice... *can't stop staring at the fan*
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And so the celebration became another a success even when it had just begun. Haku didn't come. Homura was looking around the prize booth for something that can defend him from Sanzo's new fan. Rinrei won second place in the chilli-cooking contest while Teia won one title in the origami contest (Most paper birds made in the shortest time), Sanzo finally found out that he has a slight immunity to the effects of demon wine after two years of not touching it (he can last one and a half barrels during his first try), Yosuki is winning the knife throwing contest, Hakkai won the entire cooking contest, Gojyo won quite an amount of money at the gambling side, Lirin won the eating contest, Yoane made a new batch of potions that were a hit (including love potions), Doku had entered the Truth or Dare games and ended up with the most prickles on his pants (due to a little dare that involves cactuses), and Kou was the king of the dance floor. God is participating in the Battle of the Glove Puppets, Kanzeon Bosatsu is participating in the beauty contest, Jiroushin is knocking out the nearest gods with his stick and The Three Buddhas were running a contest called 'Do you wanna win $100,000,000,000,000,000'.
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Haku had came back to his apartment and finally found shelter from the drizzle outside when he realised that he forgot to buy the evening newspaper. He took his black umbrella with him this time.
It was evening before he headed back (I'm just to obvious. -_-). He decided to purchase some Chinese takeaway while he was at it. It was raining heavily now. He was lucky he brought the umbrella along. The rain battered down like stone falling from the sky. He was also wearing his sunglasses.
Whatever happened this morning, he was sure it meant something.
And he has that feeling that it won't be long before something bad happens.
He knew about the celebration but he didn't want to come.
Because he wants to be prepared for the upcoming crisis.
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AFN: What do you think? Oh ya. There will be one part in the next chap that has Haku saving Lirin in it for Ruby-san. It will also give you guys a new little info on Kanzeon's history. PLEASE READ MY BIO FOR A VERY IMPORTANT UPDATE.
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A/N: Just found out the name 'Haku' is also from a movie called 'Spirited Away'. Great movie. (The name is not mine. *a paper fan thwacks head* T-T Itai!) Some unknown characters are used to emphasize the evil that is going on here so you don't need to bother about them.
Disclaimer: Trumpet blows and soldiers fire. When the smoke clears and the ceased fire is given, we see a white flag waving in the air with 'All right! I admit it I don't own Saiyuki now go away!' on it. Minekura Kazuya comes out of the tank in the front line victoriously.
By: Yamamoto Kou
===============================================================
Thanks to Hakkai and the gods, Haku's injuries were gone when he woke up in his own bed in his apartment. It was Sunday and it was not a work day. He had just picked up his sunglasses when there was a knock on the door. He opened it.
Rinrei: Ano... Goku...
Haku: Call me Haku.
Rinrei: Oh. Sorry. I forgot. Anyway, we were wondering if we should reveal ourselves to god and maybe go back to Heaven... But we don't know if it's safe. Li Touten is not going to ignore this. (Yes, Li Touten was the one who sentenced Rinrei's transmigration and appointed Homura as the fighting god.)
Haku: Is that all? Don't worry. I took care of that greasy haired slime ball. Personally.
Homura: *who was behind Rinrei* You did?
Haku: Yup. And trust me, it wasn't pretty. God should be glad to have you guys. If he's not, then I'll back you guys up. And if you want to know how, get some of the gods to fill you in.
Homura/Rinrei: *sigh with relief*
Haku: *looks away and mumbled* Besides, they had been looking for more excuses to party anyway.
Homura: What was that?
Haku: *turned his gaze back towards them* Nothing. Anyway, are Zeon and Shien alive?
Homura: I... I don't know. I don't think they are. *looks slightly downcast*
Haku: *smiles* Cheer up. I'm sure they'll turn up sooner or later. In the meantime, if you want to go to Heaven, you might want to make yourselves a little more recognisable and maybe take that spell off. You're not going to need it.
Rinrei: *looks happy* Thanks for the info Haku.
Homura: We'll be going back to Heaven in a few days time. It'll take a little longer to get the spell off.
Haku: Don't mention it. Now if you don't mind, I'd like to get going. *steps out and locks the door behind him*
Homura: Sou. *goes back to his place with Rinrei by his side*
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From the tip of North, South and East, three tongues of fire rekindled themselves. They then hovered a little, and floated gently towards the one waiting in the West.
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Meanwhile in Heaven, a meeting was called to order.
God: According to Haku, an elemental disturbance has been caused in the spirit world.
Kanzeon Bosatsu: But then, how? Youkai's and humans can't even get the gateway into view. And it can't be a god.
Yosuki: Might I suggest that it's something like what happened over a thousand and five hundred years ago?
Jiroushin: Sou! Like a Minus Wave that affects spirits. But how can that be?
Teia: Even with magic and technology put together, it can't be done.
Nataku: It seems like we're dealing with something very powerful here.
God: Why didn't we get Haku to join us? He'd probably know a bit more.
Nataku: *shakes his head* Iie. He says he's got something important to do today and he doesn't want to be disturbed. Just for today though.
God: Now that's odd.
Kanzeon Bosatsu: Should we announce this to all of Heaven?
God: *nods head* Mm. They need to know. And we should be prepared. Nataku's right. We are dealing with something unknown as well as powerful. Heaven has been attacked and this is a serious matter. We need to make sure everyone is prepared.
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Geography Info: The Saiyuki world is an odd one. Ever since the first launch of the first rocket, the phenomenon lived on. It turns out that the other half of the world is barren land. No trees. No jutting rocks. No sand and not even water. The place was vast and barren. It was more lifeless than the West, which is still a habitable place despite the conditions. There are those who had tried to dig on that ground but it turns out to be as hard as diamond.
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Haku stopped a few metres in front of a small mysterious tongue of fire and waited. The sand around him was still as there was no wind. Then the sands all suddenly picked themselves up and hurled themselves around as if a hurricane had picked up. Haku stood his ground. And by the looks of him, it was like the most natural thing in world. The tongue of fire only flickered once.
In the horizon behind Haku, three small tongues of fire floated closer and took their positions. North, South, East and West. They had positioned themselves, as they would like the four main letterings in a compass.
Why West? It's because it is mostly known as the beginning and end of all great stories.
The sand was still clashing against every other grain in their way in the air. But the sand soon started to fade along with almost everything else. The only things that had remained are the four fires and Haku. They were now cloaked in a small patch of space that presented itself with a bluish hue.
Haku himself had no idea why he was doing this. It was like an android being drawn to a homing device. You can't block out the signal and you must obey it and follow it back to its source. He found himself following instructions that had never crossed his mind. Then he heard it. Or to be more precise, in his head.
The darkness.
Haku: *turns around* Huh?
The only way.
Haku: What way?
Choose.
Haku: ......... [What's this all about? Choose what?]
Change.
Haku: *noticed that the flames are about to put out*
He's waiting.
The old backdrop is starting to fade back into view.
You're waiting.
Those were the last words before the flames had completely diminished themselves. The whole scene looked like nothing had happened. If you can compare this scene to the one before the sand acted up, it would be exactly the same.
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Ever wondered why Lirin is not jumping onto Sanzo?
Kougaiji and Jiroushin had managed to get a hold of Lirin and are making sure that she can't leap onto their backs.
Kou: Oi, why don't you leap on Sanzo's back?
Jiroushin: Sou ka! Why the sudden targeting of new victims!?
Lirin: Well...
Kou/Jiroushin: Spill it!!!
Lirin: It's because Baldie Sanzo has that new fan!!!! *obviously lying*
Kou: Lirin. *eyeing her*
Jiroushin: *cocked up an eyebrow*
Lirin: He's older?
Kou: No.
Lirin: He's meaner?
Jiroushin: *shakes head*
Lirin: *lips quivered* Because Jiroushin looks like a goldfish?
Jiroushin: -_-+++ Speak for yourself. *shows her the photo that was taken when she realised that Haku was Goku*
Lirin: Okay, okay!!! *bursts into tears* He told me that if I leap on him even one more time, a curse will be on me!!!!!!!!!!
Kou: What curse? *looks concerned*
Lirin: *crying out loud* THE DREADED CURSE OF NO MORE MEATBUNS!!!!! *wails*
Jiroushin: So that's how he's keeping her away. *beady eyed and is also sweat dropping at the sight of a wailing Lirin*
Kou: *beady eyes accompanied by sweat drop and slouched position* [Why didn't I think of that?]
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It's been a few days after the confession of 'why I'm not leaping onto Sanzo' incident and two surprise visitors have come.
Homura and Lirin had gotten themselves some outfits that almost completely resemble their old ones. The gods were nonetheless surprised but welcomed them back warmly. Sanzo and the others were surprised. God was shocked but pleased that they had made it this long under their noses. He introduced his wife and daughter before they all sat down with a cup of tea and Homura and Rinrei's story of what happened was retold.
78% of the gods complimented them highly for their dexterity, 15% called them sneaky while 7% were speechless. But of course, 100% out of all of them agreed that this calls for a celebration.
But then this little question sneaked its way into everyone's minds.
God: How come you guys don't have a kid yet?
Homura: *silent*
Rinrei: *silent*
Teia: Come on. I know you guys had to do it.
Homura: *flat toned* We didn't.
Kanzeon: What do you mean you didn't? After all these years too!
Rinrei: *flat toned* We didn't share the same bed.
Homura/Rinrei: *blushed so hard that their faces looked like bursting ripe tomatoes ready to erupt in a glory of ketchup*
Kou: Why? *sneaky grin on face*
Gojyo: Are you guys having a little problem? *evil grin*
Homura: ...... Why don't you guys tell me what happened to Li Touten?
Gojyo: *in an oily tone* After you tell us the answer.
Hakkai: *smiling away with a good reason now*
Sanzo: *outside smoking but is really eavesdropping*
Yosuki: *pretending to have no interest when all ears are wide open*
Lirin: *knows what's going on* He he. *is smiling wide*
Everyone (besides Sanzo/Yosuki/Homura/Rinrei): *smiling so wide that guys can crack for no reason*
Homura: *blushing far more furiously than before* ALL RIGHT ALL RIGHT!! *takes a deep breath* WEDIDN'THAVETHEGUTSTODOIT!!!!!
Everyone (including Sanzo and Yosuki but they said it under their breaths): WHAT!? I DIDN'T HEAR YOU!!!!
Rinrei: *went way redder than Homura (if that's possible) and yelled a little too loudly* WE DIDN'T HAVE THE GUTS TO DO IT OKAY?!?!?!?
Everyone (except Sanzo and Yosuki): *wooed them*
Homura/Rinrei: *had reached an impossible shade of red*
When the wooing is over, they told them both about what happened that night.
Homura: So that's why his limiter was different.
Rinrei: I'm glad someone did it.
God: What was your opinion about Li Touten.
Homura: Why do you ask?
God: Just tell me.
Homura: I'd say he's hideous and way too evil to even be a demon.
Rinrei: He's very damn gross and I spite him.
God: When it was all over, we heard a lot of comments. Yours are not much different than the ones that night but Haku was the one who gave a more suitable description.
Homura: And that was?
God: Ugly beyond all reason. (This is taken off the movie 'The Emperor's New Groove'. Not originally made on my part and I don't own it.)
Homura/Rinrei: *laughed*
Rinrei: You're right! That was the best description of him I had ever heard!
Homura: But how did you, Sanzo and the rest came back anyway?
Kou: You'll have to ask Nataku for that. And Homura, I want to have a match with you! *fighting stance*
Homura: Which reminds me, had you settled your match with Haku?
Kou: Yup. And he won. And did you know that Sanzo decided to challenge Haku too?
Homura: Oh really?
Kou: Yup. Sanzo uses his harisen while Haku tied one arm and one leg behind his back and is blindfolded. He's also going to challenge him barehanded.
Homura: And let me guess. Konze-, iie, Sanzo won right?
Kou: That was what we all thought. Until Haku used two fingers to steal Sanzo's fan and manages to knock him out with it.
Homura: That's gotta be embarrassing.
Kou: Yup.
Suddenly, something shiny came down onto Kou's head.
Kou: *rubs the bump* Itai!
Sanzo: *holding his platinum harisen menacingly* I heard that.
Homura: How did you get that!? OO;||| *looks at shiny platinum paper fan*
Sanzo: Won it in a contest.
Homura: That's... nice... *can't stop staring at the fan*
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And so the celebration became another a success even when it had just begun. Haku didn't come. Homura was looking around the prize booth for something that can defend him from Sanzo's new fan. Rinrei won second place in the chilli-cooking contest while Teia won one title in the origami contest (Most paper birds made in the shortest time), Sanzo finally found out that he has a slight immunity to the effects of demon wine after two years of not touching it (he can last one and a half barrels during his first try), Yosuki is winning the knife throwing contest, Hakkai won the entire cooking contest, Gojyo won quite an amount of money at the gambling side, Lirin won the eating contest, Yoane made a new batch of potions that were a hit (including love potions), Doku had entered the Truth or Dare games and ended up with the most prickles on his pants (due to a little dare that involves cactuses), and Kou was the king of the dance floor. God is participating in the Battle of the Glove Puppets, Kanzeon Bosatsu is participating in the beauty contest, Jiroushin is knocking out the nearest gods with his stick and The Three Buddhas were running a contest called 'Do you wanna win $100,000,000,000,000,000'.
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Haku had came back to his apartment and finally found shelter from the drizzle outside when he realised that he forgot to buy the evening newspaper. He took his black umbrella with him this time.
It was evening before he headed back (I'm just to obvious. -_-). He decided to purchase some Chinese takeaway while he was at it. It was raining heavily now. He was lucky he brought the umbrella along. The rain battered down like stone falling from the sky. He was also wearing his sunglasses.
Whatever happened this morning, he was sure it meant something.
And he has that feeling that it won't be long before something bad happens.
He knew about the celebration but he didn't want to come.
Because he wants to be prepared for the upcoming crisis.
===============================================================
AFN: What do you think? Oh ya. There will be one part in the next chap that has Haku saving Lirin in it for Ruby-san. It will also give you guys a new little info on Kanzeon's history. PLEASE READ MY BIO FOR A VERY IMPORTANT UPDATE.