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A/N: Hmm.....I don't have any. Imagine that. Oh well. Story time.
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Chapter 3:
Follow Me
"You? You're-,"
"Nayami? Yes."
The four were speechless. Even Sanzo couldn't think of anything to say, snide remark or not. She looked so much like Kanzeon. Her hair wasn't in a ponytail, but it was the same color, reaching her hips. And instead of her bangs only covering half of her forehead, hers covered hers entirely, except her chakra. Her dress was black with two straps connecting from a collar to the actual dress that covered her chest and reached down to her ankles which were covered with gold bracelets.
She had sleeves exactly like Sanzo's, and eyes like his as well. But by looking at her face, you could swear you were looking at the Merciful Goddess. "What do you want?" Sanzo sneered, regaining his cool. Nayami gave a smirk. "Why, to see you of course. You've grown so much since I saw you one thousand years ago."
A bullet was fired at her face, but like the other Gods, it just made a ripple effect. It didn't to a damn thing. "Shit," Sanzo growled. Nayami just chuckled. "So this-," she studied Sanzo. "-Is how my son is now, eh? A monk of high order who acts more like a demon of low class," three more shots, three more ripples. Nayami chuckled. "How many times are you going to try to shoot me before you figure out its useless?"
This time it was Sanzo's turn to smirk. "I know it's useless, but it's making me feel better," the Goddess stop chuckling and she frowned. "No respect, eh? Some monk," now Sanzo frowned and Nayami smiled. "I have an idea," she said, floating up and crossing her legs. "Let's play a game!" Sanzo growled. "How about, 'No'?"
"What's the matter? Afraid you'd lose? Of course, if you don't want to play, I could always just get rid of your prize now."
"And what prize is that?"
"Why, my sister of course. And the Heavens since that makes the stakes higher. Hm. And the world because I can take over that with the Heavens," Sanzo was getting pissed. He could tell Nayami was trying to make him angry. With her thumb and index finger on her chin, and eyes tilted upward, she was trying to think of everything she could stake on that would cost Sanzo dearly if he lost it.
"Fine," he said. "I'll play your 'game'."
"I knew you'd see it my way. But I'm not sure of what you can do so I'll test you first. You will have to go through test, think of them like levels in a game. Each one will be more difficult than the last. Just imagine as missions or something. Level one.....you have to reach my castle to reclaim something dear. I am testing you three," she pointed to Goku, Gojyo, and Hakkai.
"It isn't there yet, but it will by the time you're there."
"And just where is this 'castle' of yours?" Sanzo hissed. "Patience, my son. Patience." Sanzo was really getting mad. If she called him 'son' one more time-
"South," she said, an orb of water, it seemed, appeared in her hand. "From this spot you will turn and head south," the water seemed to show the path they would travel on. It then showed mountains, went up them, and stopped at a small town. "This town is the only one you'll see along the way. It's the halfway point to my castle. Keep heading south and you'll arrive," she clenched her fist and the orb seemed to pop and disappear.
It didn't show what was beyond the mountains. "If you win, you'll get your prize for level 1."
"And what's level two and its prize?" Gojyo asked. The Goddess of Rage snickered. "You'll have to show me you can get level one's first," The water sprite frowned. "You're on!" Goku shouted. "Just don't go back on your word win we beat you!" Nayami laughed a hearty laugh.
"Very well then, I promise. BUT- I also get a prize if I win."
"Eh?" Goku blinked. The Goddess floated down and stood, arms crossed. "If I win," she looked at Sanzo. "I get your little friend's limiter," she pointed to Goku. "WHAT?!" Sanzo shouted. "You don't get a say in the matter. I've chosen what I want."
"Like hell if I care! You-," Sanzo's voice went away once the Goddess snapped her fingers. "YOU don't get a say in it, my dear boy, but your demon friends do; depending on if they can make it through. But I suggest you start preparing yourselves. Can you trust each other? Though it's true I'm testing you three DEMONS, as it were- in the end it will be you two," she motioned to Hakkai and Gojyo. The two stood, unscathed by her words, yet curious.
"Are you two faithful and strong enough to carry your friends' burdens with ease and confidence?" She floated upwards, the mist surrounding her once again. "Or will it be your fault everyone dies by your weakness?" They all glared at her, but she never smiled. "Think about it," She disappeared.
They all just stood there, each not knowing what to say. Sanzo lit a cigarette, breaking the silence. He then walked over to the door and opened it. "You coming?" he asked, turning to face the others. Goku blinked. "Huh? Coming where?" A vein popped on Sanzo's forehead. What an idiot. "Where do you think dumb ass?" He walked out the doorway, not bothering to wait.
"The faster I get to that sadist bitch's castle, the sooner I can kill her," they all looked at each other, then at the doorway, then at each other, then at the doorway. "SANZO, WAIT!" they rushed out after him.
~*~
The most astounding thing ever to happen in Saiyuki history. They've been driving for 12 hours, and neither Goku nor Gojyo have said a word. They were driving through a prairie of dead grass with some animals every here and there, but nothing big. Gojyo drank beer, Goku slept, Sanzo preoccupied himself doing various things like gazing at the scenery, and Hakkai just drove away with a smile.
The smile faded. "HOLY-," Hakkai slammed on the breaks, causing everyone to veer. Goku was awakened by the impact of his head crashing into Sanzo's, while Gojyo was holding on to the back of the seat for dear life. "What the hell?" the water sprite shouted. "My thoughts exactly," came Hakkai's shaken voice.
They all looked out on the road.....and sweat dropped. "You've got to be kidding me," Sanzo said. Sitting there, legs crossed, meditating was an old man wrapped in god knows how many cloaks. "Who's this freak?" Gojyo's eyebrow twitched simultaneously. "Got me," Goku said, rubbing his bruised forehead. "Hey, ya old fart! Do ya mind getting' your business OFF THE ROAD?!" the half demon shouted. The man seemed oblivious.
"Hey, I'm talking to you!"
"No need to be so rude Gojyo," Hakkai said, patting the red-head's shoulder. "Hey, I've been crammed back here with this monkey and haven't said one swearword, and I can't stay calm with all this quiet!"
".....Okay, you make no sense. You chose to be quiet," Hakkai blinked at a vacant seat. "Where'd Goku go?"
"Hm?" they all looked to where the boy was, but he was gone. "What's with this weirdo?" they all turned to see Goku poking the old man with a stick. WHACK! Sanzo hit the saru on the head hard with his fan. "Will you knock it off?!"
Suddenly, the man seemed to move as he looked up at the group. They could now see his face. It was somewhat tanned, about Gojyo's skin color, with gray bushy eyebrows and a beard. He blinked at them. "Hm? Who're you all?" they fell over.
"Um, hello sir," Hakkai said. "Would you mind moving out of the road? We're in a hurry."
"Oh, alright," the man said, uncrossing his legs. He crossed them again. "On one condition," they all fell down again. "This is ridiculous," Sanzo growled, pressing his hand to his face. "Could you take me to the village in the mountains?" he asked. They all looked at him. "Sure," Hakkai replied. Fall down. "Are you crazy?" Gojyo shouted at Hakkai. "I am not about to be crammed up next to some old guy who meditates in peoples' way to get a lift!"
"Then I guess you're walking then," they all turned to Sanzo. "Because he's coming. Get in the car," the man bounced into the back seat. He was rather athletic for his age. Goku and Gojyo sat on each side of him and scooted as far to the edge as they could get. This old guy was humming and leaning his head to and fro with a smile.
Hakkai started up the car and they headed off.
~*~
Goku and Gojyo were REALLY getting creeped out. They had been driving for hours and this guy had not ceased the humming or the head bobbing. The two weren't sure whether they should jump out of the car and run instead; or to just scream and kill themselves to rid their minds of the hummed song that was now stuck in their heads. Sanzo and Hakkai were even getting aggravated.
Their debate of what to do about the guy:
Sanzo:
1. Shoot the guy in the head to make him shut up 2. Just throw the guy out of the jeep and pray that the song leaves his thoughts
Hakkai:
1. Stop the car, saying Hakuryu needs a break; get the man to sit somewhere else and rest and then drive off with the others. 2. Wait for the others to do something. 3. Blast him to pieces and pray that the song leaves his thoughts.
"Uh, could you please stop?" Hakkai said, trying a non-violent alternative. It worked. The man stopped humming and ceased moving. A few moments of silent went by before the guy's head drooped and he began to snore. They all sweat dropped.
"Well, at least he's quiet," Hakkai said. They all nodded to that one.
~*~
They took a break once, not bothering to wake the man, and then headed on their way. It was dusk and they all were getting tired. "Hakkai, can't we stop and take a break?" Goku whined. "Not until we get to the town, Goku."
"Do you even know where it is?" Gojyo asked. "It can't be that hard to spot mountains on a prairie," came the reply. "You have absolutely no idea, do you?"
"Not a clue."
"Mountains?" the old man shot up, causing a spasm for Goku and Gojyo. "You creep me out more and more with every passing second," Goku said. "You mean those mountains?" the man pointed a little to his left, and the others traced his finger to a group of mountains.
"Yup, those are the ones!" Hakkai turned the jeep and headed towards the halfway point, unaware of a disturbing surprise waiting for him and the others.
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End of chapter 3! Tell me what 'cha think! PLEASE R&R! Thank you. Bye. Bye.
A/N: Hmm.....I don't have any. Imagine that. Oh well. Story time.
************************************************************************ Please, no flames
Chapter 3:
Follow Me
"You? You're-,"
"Nayami? Yes."
The four were speechless. Even Sanzo couldn't think of anything to say, snide remark or not. She looked so much like Kanzeon. Her hair wasn't in a ponytail, but it was the same color, reaching her hips. And instead of her bangs only covering half of her forehead, hers covered hers entirely, except her chakra. Her dress was black with two straps connecting from a collar to the actual dress that covered her chest and reached down to her ankles which were covered with gold bracelets.
She had sleeves exactly like Sanzo's, and eyes like his as well. But by looking at her face, you could swear you were looking at the Merciful Goddess. "What do you want?" Sanzo sneered, regaining his cool. Nayami gave a smirk. "Why, to see you of course. You've grown so much since I saw you one thousand years ago."
A bullet was fired at her face, but like the other Gods, it just made a ripple effect. It didn't to a damn thing. "Shit," Sanzo growled. Nayami just chuckled. "So this-," she studied Sanzo. "-Is how my son is now, eh? A monk of high order who acts more like a demon of low class," three more shots, three more ripples. Nayami chuckled. "How many times are you going to try to shoot me before you figure out its useless?"
This time it was Sanzo's turn to smirk. "I know it's useless, but it's making me feel better," the Goddess stop chuckling and she frowned. "No respect, eh? Some monk," now Sanzo frowned and Nayami smiled. "I have an idea," she said, floating up and crossing her legs. "Let's play a game!" Sanzo growled. "How about, 'No'?"
"What's the matter? Afraid you'd lose? Of course, if you don't want to play, I could always just get rid of your prize now."
"And what prize is that?"
"Why, my sister of course. And the Heavens since that makes the stakes higher. Hm. And the world because I can take over that with the Heavens," Sanzo was getting pissed. He could tell Nayami was trying to make him angry. With her thumb and index finger on her chin, and eyes tilted upward, she was trying to think of everything she could stake on that would cost Sanzo dearly if he lost it.
"Fine," he said. "I'll play your 'game'."
"I knew you'd see it my way. But I'm not sure of what you can do so I'll test you first. You will have to go through test, think of them like levels in a game. Each one will be more difficult than the last. Just imagine as missions or something. Level one.....you have to reach my castle to reclaim something dear. I am testing you three," she pointed to Goku, Gojyo, and Hakkai.
"It isn't there yet, but it will by the time you're there."
"And just where is this 'castle' of yours?" Sanzo hissed. "Patience, my son. Patience." Sanzo was really getting mad. If she called him 'son' one more time-
"South," she said, an orb of water, it seemed, appeared in her hand. "From this spot you will turn and head south," the water seemed to show the path they would travel on. It then showed mountains, went up them, and stopped at a small town. "This town is the only one you'll see along the way. It's the halfway point to my castle. Keep heading south and you'll arrive," she clenched her fist and the orb seemed to pop and disappear.
It didn't show what was beyond the mountains. "If you win, you'll get your prize for level 1."
"And what's level two and its prize?" Gojyo asked. The Goddess of Rage snickered. "You'll have to show me you can get level one's first," The water sprite frowned. "You're on!" Goku shouted. "Just don't go back on your word win we beat you!" Nayami laughed a hearty laugh.
"Very well then, I promise. BUT- I also get a prize if I win."
"Eh?" Goku blinked. The Goddess floated down and stood, arms crossed. "If I win," she looked at Sanzo. "I get your little friend's limiter," she pointed to Goku. "WHAT?!" Sanzo shouted. "You don't get a say in the matter. I've chosen what I want."
"Like hell if I care! You-," Sanzo's voice went away once the Goddess snapped her fingers. "YOU don't get a say in it, my dear boy, but your demon friends do; depending on if they can make it through. But I suggest you start preparing yourselves. Can you trust each other? Though it's true I'm testing you three DEMONS, as it were- in the end it will be you two," she motioned to Hakkai and Gojyo. The two stood, unscathed by her words, yet curious.
"Are you two faithful and strong enough to carry your friends' burdens with ease and confidence?" She floated upwards, the mist surrounding her once again. "Or will it be your fault everyone dies by your weakness?" They all glared at her, but she never smiled. "Think about it," She disappeared.
They all just stood there, each not knowing what to say. Sanzo lit a cigarette, breaking the silence. He then walked over to the door and opened it. "You coming?" he asked, turning to face the others. Goku blinked. "Huh? Coming where?" A vein popped on Sanzo's forehead. What an idiot. "Where do you think dumb ass?" He walked out the doorway, not bothering to wait.
"The faster I get to that sadist bitch's castle, the sooner I can kill her," they all looked at each other, then at the doorway, then at each other, then at the doorway. "SANZO, WAIT!" they rushed out after him.
~*~
The most astounding thing ever to happen in Saiyuki history. They've been driving for 12 hours, and neither Goku nor Gojyo have said a word. They were driving through a prairie of dead grass with some animals every here and there, but nothing big. Gojyo drank beer, Goku slept, Sanzo preoccupied himself doing various things like gazing at the scenery, and Hakkai just drove away with a smile.
The smile faded. "HOLY-," Hakkai slammed on the breaks, causing everyone to veer. Goku was awakened by the impact of his head crashing into Sanzo's, while Gojyo was holding on to the back of the seat for dear life. "What the hell?" the water sprite shouted. "My thoughts exactly," came Hakkai's shaken voice.
They all looked out on the road.....and sweat dropped. "You've got to be kidding me," Sanzo said. Sitting there, legs crossed, meditating was an old man wrapped in god knows how many cloaks. "Who's this freak?" Gojyo's eyebrow twitched simultaneously. "Got me," Goku said, rubbing his bruised forehead. "Hey, ya old fart! Do ya mind getting' your business OFF THE ROAD?!" the half demon shouted. The man seemed oblivious.
"Hey, I'm talking to you!"
"No need to be so rude Gojyo," Hakkai said, patting the red-head's shoulder. "Hey, I've been crammed back here with this monkey and haven't said one swearword, and I can't stay calm with all this quiet!"
".....Okay, you make no sense. You chose to be quiet," Hakkai blinked at a vacant seat. "Where'd Goku go?"
"Hm?" they all looked to where the boy was, but he was gone. "What's with this weirdo?" they all turned to see Goku poking the old man with a stick. WHACK! Sanzo hit the saru on the head hard with his fan. "Will you knock it off?!"
Suddenly, the man seemed to move as he looked up at the group. They could now see his face. It was somewhat tanned, about Gojyo's skin color, with gray bushy eyebrows and a beard. He blinked at them. "Hm? Who're you all?" they fell over.
"Um, hello sir," Hakkai said. "Would you mind moving out of the road? We're in a hurry."
"Oh, alright," the man said, uncrossing his legs. He crossed them again. "On one condition," they all fell down again. "This is ridiculous," Sanzo growled, pressing his hand to his face. "Could you take me to the village in the mountains?" he asked. They all looked at him. "Sure," Hakkai replied. Fall down. "Are you crazy?" Gojyo shouted at Hakkai. "I am not about to be crammed up next to some old guy who meditates in peoples' way to get a lift!"
"Then I guess you're walking then," they all turned to Sanzo. "Because he's coming. Get in the car," the man bounced into the back seat. He was rather athletic for his age. Goku and Gojyo sat on each side of him and scooted as far to the edge as they could get. This old guy was humming and leaning his head to and fro with a smile.
Hakkai started up the car and they headed off.
~*~
Goku and Gojyo were REALLY getting creeped out. They had been driving for hours and this guy had not ceased the humming or the head bobbing. The two weren't sure whether they should jump out of the car and run instead; or to just scream and kill themselves to rid their minds of the hummed song that was now stuck in their heads. Sanzo and Hakkai were even getting aggravated.
Their debate of what to do about the guy:
Sanzo:
1. Shoot the guy in the head to make him shut up 2. Just throw the guy out of the jeep and pray that the song leaves his thoughts
Hakkai:
1. Stop the car, saying Hakuryu needs a break; get the man to sit somewhere else and rest and then drive off with the others. 2. Wait for the others to do something. 3. Blast him to pieces and pray that the song leaves his thoughts.
"Uh, could you please stop?" Hakkai said, trying a non-violent alternative. It worked. The man stopped humming and ceased moving. A few moments of silent went by before the guy's head drooped and he began to snore. They all sweat dropped.
"Well, at least he's quiet," Hakkai said. They all nodded to that one.
~*~
They took a break once, not bothering to wake the man, and then headed on their way. It was dusk and they all were getting tired. "Hakkai, can't we stop and take a break?" Goku whined. "Not until we get to the town, Goku."
"Do you even know where it is?" Gojyo asked. "It can't be that hard to spot mountains on a prairie," came the reply. "You have absolutely no idea, do you?"
"Not a clue."
"Mountains?" the old man shot up, causing a spasm for Goku and Gojyo. "You creep me out more and more with every passing second," Goku said. "You mean those mountains?" the man pointed a little to his left, and the others traced his finger to a group of mountains.
"Yup, those are the ones!" Hakkai turned the jeep and headed towards the halfway point, unaware of a disturbing surprise waiting for him and the others.
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End of chapter 3! Tell me what 'cha think! PLEASE R&R! Thank you. Bye. Bye.