Authors Notes: Well this is another Hakkai/Sanzo story. Who else would I write about in Saiyuki? I just love these two bishonen! Anyway I couldn't help but do this idea, as it just seemed too funny to pass up and poor grumpy Sanzo must be tortured into falling into a stupid trap by a certain someone. In any case it is very much an AU story and probably a bit of OOC for everyone...maybe...not sure...never good at this stuff. Hope someone might like it. ^_^;

Three Demons and a Baby!

"Merciful Goddess, is something the matter?"

"No, nothing at all."

* Towards the West - In a cave *

"So why are we here again?" Came a voice belonging to a tall figure smoking a cigarette.

"Because Goyjo, the villagers heard rumours that demon's haunt these caves." A melodious voice spoke as it belonged to another tall man. This man then summoned a chi ball for some light.

"Yeah but they're rumours Hakkai and who would believe stupid humans anyway?" That comment received a glare from a golden haired monk, the only human in the group.

"I'm hungry..." *whack* "Ow, what the hell was that for?" The shortest yelled at the man holding a harisen.

"Fine, we can settle this quickly. Monkey, can you smell anything?"

"No and don't call me monkey you stupid pervy water sprite!"

"URUSAI!" Gun shots were fired and the redhead half demon and the golden eyed boy cowered.

"Now, now Sanzo, we have two passages to go down and we need Goyjo and Goku for this and you know it." Cool amethyst eyes turned to stare at the smiling face of Hakkai.

"Fine, we'll split up. You two moron's go that way and we'll head in this direction." Sanzo spoke while lighting a cigarette.

"What? Why the hell do you get to go with Hakkai monk?" Goyjo yelled, becoming irritated with Goku complaining he was hungry.

"Because..." Sanzo replied as he placed the barrel of his gun right at Goyjo's nose, looking into slightly wider ruby coloured eyes.

"You got a problem with the arrangement?" Sanzo spoke while narrowing his eyes at the tallest demon in their four man group.

"Goyjo just go with Goku. The sooner we check out these passageways the sooner we can leave."

"But I still don't understand why I have to be with the chimp!"

"And I don't understand why I have to be with the pervy water sprite either. Why can't I go with you Hakkai?" Large gold eyes stared up at Hakkai who just placed his hand at the back of his neck, trying to think up a decent enough reason as to why he should stick with Sanzo.

"My, aren't you the popular one." Came a sarcastic dry voice as the three demons watched Sanzo head off into the passageway on the left with his burning cigarette as his only light source.

"Goku, take the fire torch and lead Goyjo through the cave so you can find out if there are any demons in here or not. If you two do this quick enough we'll be able to get to the village faster. Then you can eat whatever you want Goku and you Goyjo can then go cruising for chicks okay?" Hakkai spoke with his usual smile on his face.

"Alright..." The other two demons spoke simultaneously and Hakkai watched them head down the other passageway.

"Hakuryuu, please help guide them." His pet dragon 'kyuued' and then flew off to perch on Goku's shoulder. He turned to head down the other passageway, a chi ball lighting his way and found Sanzo standing in the dark, arms crossed over his chest waiting for him. Its not like his human companion could actually go any further in the darkness anyway. Hakkai caught up to their unorthodox leader and fell into step with him. After a long moment of silence it was Sanzo that broke it.

"So, what do you think of what the villagers said?"

"Truthfully, I think we shouldn't be in here. Something doesn't feel right to me at all." Amethyst eyes side glanced at his emerald eyed companion wondering what Hakkai meant by that. He was just about to reply with a cynical comment when,

"Welcome Genjo Sanzo." Sanzo and Hakkai quickly turned around, Sanzo with his gun out and Hakkai in a Qi Gong stance ready for any attack. He was just a little in front of Sanzo but still off to the side, there to protect if needs be but not there to get in Sanzo's way.

"Sanzo?"

"Yeah, I heard it too." Sanzo grumbled softly to Hakkai and there eyes scanned the vacant cave.

"This was way too easy to get the four of you here. I really should have some fun." There was a grunt from behind Hakkai and he swiftly turned to eye Sanzo and could only watch as the golden haired monk clutched his shaking body.

"Sanzo! Sanzo!" Hakkai yelled at the monk and then gripped Sanzo's shoulders, eyes widening in sheer disbelief as large and innocent amethyst were staring up at him.

"Sanzo? What's happening to you?" Hakkai could do nothing but stare wide eyed at a now ten year old Sanzo. The robes now fell around the youngster and crumpled in a heap on the dirt floor of the cave. Emerald grew even wider as Hakkai had to leap forward to catch a small bundle in his arms. Hakkai peered down at the bundle making out the gold hair and the large amethyst eyes.

Sanzo was a baby!

"This cannot be good." Hakkai muttered to himself and all he could hear was the echo of laughter. Quickly he grabbed Sanzo's robes and the maten scripture and headed for the exit.

* Outside the cave *

As Hakkai sat outside the cave entrance, the sun beat down on his sitting form as he waited in the dirt for the other two demons and his pet dragon to return. Minutes passed and finally he heard the arguing of his companions as they came jogging out of the cave, but still he kept his back to his friends even though he now stood up from the ground.

"Yo Hakkai, been waiting long? Sorry, but the stupid monkey got us lost in there."

"I did not you pervy water sprite! Hey Hakkai, where's Sanzo?" Goku spoke while looking around not seeing his guardian.

"Um, we have a small problem." Hakkai remarked in a soft voice and turned around to face his companions with the bundle wrapped in his arms and in Sanzo's robes.

"Oh, what's that?" Goyjo and Goku questioned as they moved closer to have a better look. Hakkai shifted the bundle in his arms and lifted it into the air to face the two curious demons in front of him.

"Goyjo, Goku, say hello to Sanzo."

"EHHHHHHHH..."

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To be continued...

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