Hello! Once again, I'd like to thank those who reviewed and to those who read this fic. Anyway, I'll be focusing on the Sanzo-Ikko and Kougaiji and Yaone in this chapter. Yay! ^_^

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Chapter 5: Rain

Dark clouds filled the sky, thus covering the bright sun and the blue sky. Kougaiji looked up into the sky as he felt a cold drop of water hit his face.

"We must find shelter soon, Kougaiji-sama."

Kougaiji nodded and looked around for shelter. Hiryu sped up as Kougaiji saw a cave behind the mountain. Kougaiji quickly got off as soon as Hiryu landed. He quickly helped Yaone get off and brought Hiryu inside. Soon, heavy rain poured outside. Kougaiji took some twigs from the corner of the cave and placed them down in the center of the cave. Not long after that, there was a magnificent fire, burning brightly in the cave. Kougaiji took out some food and gave some to Yaone and offered a little to Hiryu, which was gratefully accepted.

Soon, the sun had set, and still, the rain poured heavily. Kougaiji took out some warm blankets and covered Hiryu with them. He then took another one out and wrapped it around Yaone's body, which she gratefully accepted. He then took another one and wrapped it around himself.

"Kougaiji-sama, do you think the storm will stop by tomorrow?"

"I don't think so. With a storm like this, it will take about a week for it to pass. We shouldn't leave until the storm passes."

"Oh....."

A week passes, and the sky still weeps. Running footsteps startle the two. Kougaiji starts forming a fireball, and Yaone takes out her spear and explosives.

"Sanzo! Sanzo! I found a cave!"

Goku quickly enters the cave along with Sanzo, Hakkai and Gojyo. Startled, Kougaiji quickly releases the fireball, which hit Goku's shoulder.

"Ah!"

Hakkai quickly ran towards Goku with a concerned face. He looked at his burnt shoulder and healed it. Sanzo noticed Kougaiji and Yaone sitting on one of the large rocks in the cave.

"Kougaiji! What are you doing here?"

"I should ask you that!"

"Sanzo-sama! Kougaiji-sama! Please calm down!"

Goku walked towards a small rock beside the fire and rubbed his hands together. Sanzo sat on another big rock and took out a newspaper. He also took out a cigarette and lit it up. Gojyo also lit up a cigarette and sat down beside the warm fire. And Hakkai took out a small towel and began drying Hakuryu.

Gojyo grinned and said, "So Kougaiji, what are you two doing here? Aren't you supposed to be with Dokugakuji?"

"Dokugakuji is unfortunately sick. I had to take Yaone instead."

"So, how long have you two been in here?"

"Since the storm began."

"When was that?"

"Last week."

"You're so lucky. You got to stay in this cave with a beautiful woman for one week. Not to mention, she's hot. You two didn't do anything indecent did you?"

Kougaiji blushed and said, "What?! What are you talking about?! We just came here to take shelter from the rain!"

Goku smiled as he felt the heat from the warm fire. He turned around to face Kougaiji and asked, "By the way, what are you two doing here anyway? Aren't you supposed to be at home?"

"We were supposed to go somewhere. You?"

"Still heading west. But were gonna visit the Fire Dragon's cave."

"You know about the Fire Dragon? How?"

Hakkai walked towards Kougaiji and showed him the book he found about the Fire Dragon. Kougaiji examined it carefully and said,

"What's the use of going there if you know you can't release its power?"

"We just wanted to check it out. Anyway, how did you know about the Fire Dragon, Kougaiji?"

"I found a book in the castle's library. It was about the Fire Dragon. We were supposed to go to the cave, but as you can see, we can't because of the storm outside."

"Why would you wanna go there?"

"I was sent to release its power."

"But you can't if you're not the founder or the founder's son."

Yaone looked at Kougaiji and asked, "Kougaiji-sama, who is the founder anyway?"

"Gyumao."

"Gyumao-sama?! That means, you can release its power, Kougaiji-sama."

"Yeah."

"Ne Kougaiji, what will happen once its released?"

"I will be able to use it however I want."

"Cool!"

Soon, morning came. The storm had passed and the sun was bright. Kougaiji and Yaone got on Hiryu and soon flew away. Hakuryu changed into a jeep and the Sanzo-Ikko got in and Hakkai drove towards the west, towards the Ice Mountain.

To be continued.....

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Well..... Was it okay? Or was it boring? Anyway, please review and suggestions are always welcome. Thanks! ^_^