Warning: Lemon scenes, but nothing too vivid... I really suck at writing them. Need to practice... *grumble grumble* It's a little fluffy and romantic (?) and just one dark spot just to finish it a little more in my style. Oh yeah - LONG ANSWER TO REVIEWS! Sorry but last chapter, couldn't resist...
Written: June 09 2003
A/N: So this is it. The end of this journey through strange pairings. Unless I continue it, but honestly I have no ideas. If someone suggests something interesting though... Maybe it's better to leave it like this. I have alot to do already!
Oh and stop making fun of me! *runs to corner of room sobbing* I made a simple mistake between June and July! As if I would make you guys wait a whole year! *sniff, sniff*
Spain was wonderful - to everyone that asked - and I am going to make my sister die with envy when she sees my tan! ^^Now I am feeling sorta moody (I got the curse when I arrived - guys don't ask) and so that's why this chapter might be weird and include all emotions on the human scale.
Response to reviews might seem very long winded, but I love you all, and would never have made it through this mess without you, so... Anyway, thanks to:
Isil: I guess you can have Homura's blue eye (I don't want to know what you will do with it, and anyway the golden eye is nicer.) But I need him for No Regrets & Only Alive so don't hurt it. Thanks for all the support you've given me. I wish I could do the same for you! *gives Homura's blue eye*
sanzo-chan: I guess since Homura really loved Goku but knew that Goku loved Sanzo, he wanted to help him. He wants Goku to be happy and so he made Sanzo confess his love. Yeah, he was a bit (ok a lot) OOC but then... *pats OOC wand with evil grin* And stop making fun of me..i meant july *pouts*... Thanks alot *gives chibi sanzo chocs*
nan: I always wonder why you have such a weird nick... thank you for reviewing even though you were a little bit crazy. Your reviews expressed my feelings exactly! ^^ *gives Homura shaped chocs*
chris: *pouts angrily* you don't deserve chocs. You = meany who makes fun of me. BUT... I am willing to forgive you since you are one of my fav reviewers and I almost feel like I know you. Of course, that's me just being weird. *gives a Sanzo-ikkou shaped choc, a Kougaiji-ikkou shaped choc, and a Homura-ikkou shaped choc* (Out of lack of knowledge of which is your fav character ^^;;)
Genjo Sanzo: thank you for reviewing and supporting me! *gives Goku hugging Sanzo chocs* I didn't think Homura could be nice either, I was experimenting. I think I'll be doing it again! ^^
Chinoz: Goku is always kawaii... except for when I try draw him. *pretends to vomit while looking at funny stick figure* I loved forcing Sanzo to confess his feelings too! I felt very evil! ^^ *gives chibi goku chocs*
Yoong: I agree, Homura did have a short appearance. I was experimenting and I like him nice too. I think I'll be writing more about him being nice, maybe in Only Alive or in No Regrets... or both... ^^I might become a Homura fan soon! Actually, I already am... *drools over pic of Homura* Thanks alot for reviewing! *gives chibi homura chocs*
gallatica: You want romance? There's some more in this chapter! I didn't think I'd be any good at that stuff, but it's easier then lemon... *sigh* I'm so pleased a great author like you has followed me through this story ^^ *gives chocs box : Every Possible Sanzo/Goku position* um... hehehe *innocent blink*
--NC--: Job? What job? Me = no job - hahaha! Well.. student. Enough of a job. *sigh* I want to read all of your stories! *jumps up and down in excitement* Thanks for everything. I still wonder why you chose to put those "--" things, but oh well. *looks around room* Oops... I ran out of chocs... oh well then I'll... *magically makes NC have a week of vacation* ^^
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Chapter 8 - Closed Circle
"Saru…" Sanzo said quietly after they had sat there for a few moments.
"Yes?" Goku peered up timidly.
"You're heavy."
With that, Goku let out a laugh and tried to get up, but only succeeded in falling on to the floor. "Ouch!" He stood up shakily, blinking to try clear his head from the sleeping draught.
"Bakazaru." Sanzo muttered quietly, and then he made Goku lean against him. "Let's go, Hakkai and Gojyo are waiting for us."
"K…" Goku muttered, still slightly lethargic. Then he added, "Don't worry Sanzo, I'll be wide awake when we get to the inn."
"What's that supposed to mean?" Sanzo stared down at the boy as they walked, raising an eyebrow.
"Nothing." Goku blinked innocently. Sanzo smiled to himself in wry amusement. He was glad that the saru was not as innocent as he pretended to be.
"So you found him in the end. What a pity. I would have loved to have gone back and had some fun." Hito was leaning against a wall to their right and smoking.
"I might just have to call my friend Homura over here to speak to you. He's a god, you know?" Sanzo spoke sweetly and venomously, enjoying the pale shade the villain's face had turned. "But I think I'll just deal with you myself."
Letting go of Goku and making sure the saru could stand on his own, Sanzo advanced menacingly upon the man. He stood in front of Hito quietly for a few moments, peacefully, and then in a rapid succession Sanzo punched the villain on one side of the face and kneed him in the stomach.
Hito collapsed on to the ground, coughing and spraying up some blood. "Basta-" [1] he managed to say, before Sanzo kicked him and sent him flying against the wall. Sanzo turned to Goku, who had been jerked awake by what he had just seen. "Let's go."
They continued walking down the street as if nothing had happened, until curiosity got the best of the saru. "Homura's your friend?" Goku muttered questioningly up to the monk, "You don't even admit that we're friends."
"Because we're not." Sanzo looked down with a smirk, as Goku's stomach did a sudden back flip. Sanzo coolly continued, "We're something else." And Goku knew what the monk meant, and smiled happily.
When they had nearly reached the inn, Goku looked up with pleading eyes, "Ne, Sanzo?"
"What?"
"There's a really good restaurant down the corner and-" Goku's eager outburst was cut off by a loud thwack.
"Bakazaru!" Sanzo growled, but a smile lurked on his face.
"Goku! You've found him!" Hakkai rushed over with Gojyo in pursuit. The healer opened his mouth to say something and then stopped, ashamed and feeling guilty.
"Um… Hi, Goku." Gojyo said uneasily.
"Hey ero kappa. Haven't seduced Hakkai yet, I see, or you two wouldn't be here!" Goku grinned, and then he turned to Hakkai, "Sorry for making you worry and stuff."
"Who are you calling an ero kappa?" Gojyo looked ready for a fight, a weight lifted from his heart when he saw how cheerful the saru was.
"I did and you can't touch me!" Goku stuck his tongue out.
"Oh yeah?"
"Yeah! Because Sanzo won't let you, right Sanzo?"
Sanzo glanced down coldly at Goku as if the very idea suggested was absolutely ridiculous. Gojyo, however, saw through the act.
"Hey Hakkai!" He nudged the healer, "these two are finally together!"
"Urusai!" Sanzo growled as Goku flushed slightly. He turned to Goku angrily, murder on his face.
"Sanzo don't be mad at me, please don't!" Goku hugged the monk around his waist, wailing and enjoying the embarrassed look Sanzo gave him. With a sly grin, Goku, unnoticed by anyone, rubbed his body against the monk's and increased the red on Sanzo's face.
"You-are-coming-with-me!" Sanzo muttered in one breath, feeling his libido rise. He grabbed Goku's ear and dragged him in to the inn.
Hakkai and Gojyo watched the pair go, grins on their faces.
"Why don't we go in too?" Gojyo suggested, a peculiar glint in his eye. Hakkai chuckled and let himself be escorted in to their room.
"You know," the healer remarked thoughtfully, "I never told anyone, but when Sanzo and I- no, maybe it's better not to say anything because you'll make fun of him."
"All the more reason to tell me, Hakkai." Gojyo purred as he pressed the healer against the wall.
"Well he complained that I called out for you, but-"
"Did you really?" Gojyo was surprised, "He can't be good enough to make you think he's me, right?"
Hakkai ignored the question, "Anyway, he… he called out for Goku."
Gojyo burst out laughing, and then became serious once more. "Imagine how complicated this all got just because I comforted Goku…" with a sexy grin the kappa continued, "Anyway, I'll make sure you don't call out for anyone but me…" and then he nibbled Hakkai's ear gently, sending shivers down the healer's spine.
"Let's see you try." Hakkai smiled teasingly. His smile only grew wider when Gojyo took up his challenge and threw them both on the bed.
Alone in the room, Sanzo and Goku felt slightly uncomfortable. After everything that had happened, it seemed absurd to try and do what they had always wanted to do - love each other. The silence lay between them, as thick as glue and weighing them both down. Suddenly, a very loud moan from the other side of the hall made them both start, and Goku looked at Sanzo. The monk had light a cigarette, muttering to himself about inconsiderate, noisy, horny people.
"What?" he asked Goku, irritated.
"Nothing…nothing…"
"Ch'. Then why were you staring at me?"
"Because you remind me of the sun. Because you're so beautiful." Once again those words had slipped out of Goku's mouth before he could even think.
Sanzo smirked, "You've said that before, haven't you?"
"Yes…" Goku closed his eyes and remembered the scene, the pain, the hurt… the loneliness. He opened his eyes and yelped when he sound Sanzo standing right before him, face inches from his own.
"Well I think I like them better the second time around." Sanzo remained in front of him, motionless. Is he going to kiss me? Goku thought, trembling. But then the monk pulled away and sat down on the bed, enjoying the flush that crept over the saru's face.
Goku stood up decisively and walked over to Sanzo. "You know what, Sanzo?" "What?"
"If you're too scared to take the first move, then I will." And with that bold statement Goku leaned in and kissed Sanzo on the lips.
Sanzo pulled him down on to the bed, kissing him back savagely as he ripped away clothes. He traced Goku's muscled chest with his wet mouth, running his fingers through silky brown hair.
Sanzo looked up, face ravaged by lust, and he purred, "If you've taken the first move, then I think I'll have to take all the other ones, right?"
"Yeah…" Goku managed to mutter, overwhelmed by the rush of pleasure that kindled his body everywhere they touched. Then he continued, "You're worse then the kappa…"
Sanzo raised an eyebrow, "You won't be thinking of him for long."
"I love you, Sanzo." Goku whispered softly as he touched the silky, pale skin. And then images, or memories, flashed through his head and he remembered having said something similar a long time ago…
Goku approached the man timidly, and to the brusque "Yes?" he responded, almost frantically, "I… I love you Konzen!" and the man stiffened.
And then the man was lying next to him, and Goku ran his fingers through the long, blond hair lovingly and repeated the words once more. The blond smiled and kissed his forehead.
And then he was kneeling beside the man's body, crying and shaking him, "Konzen, don't die! Please… I love you…" He whispered the last part softly, tears staining the pale skin below him, and knew that it was too late.
"Goku! Goku!" Sanzo shook him furiously until Goku snapped out of his daydream. "Are you alright?"
Goku realized he was still crying over that man - Konzen - whoever he was. All Goku knew was that he had loved him… but he was dead and now there was Sanzo.
"Goku?" Sanzo questioned, wrapping his arms around the lean body before him and trying to ignore his rising libido. "We don't have to, if you don't want…"
Goku smiled suddenly and wiped his eyes, "No. I'd rather do it then cry over a dead person." To stop any further questions Goku pressed his body tightly against the monk's. Then he smiled sneakily, "And if I didn't let you, you'd kill me afterwards."
Sanzo lost all his control and resumed where they had left off, but not before teasingly licking off the remaining tears on Goku's face.
Gojyo and Hakkai lay together, limbs tangled in a confusing knot, panting slightly. "Is that-?" Gojyo sat up as he heard someone moan. "Yep," he settled back down, "they've finally started."
Hakkai chuckled. "Does it really interest you that much?"
"Of course it does." Gojyo's eyed glowed softly, "We have to beat them."
"What's the score?"
"Two to zero." Two loud cries joined together, and then silenced reigned over the hall. Gojyo frowned in mock horror, "They're catching up! It's two to one now! Well," he looked down at Hakkai with a smile, "we better get working."
"You know what, Gojyo?"
"What?"
"Things sort themselves out, in the end."
Gojyo looked at him for a long moment and smiled, "Yes, they do."
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[1] Basta in Italian actually means stop or enough. Just to clear any confusion for italians (if any), Hito was about to say bastard.
