Chapter 6

Sanzo's POV

I could've sworn that Homura's hideaway was much closer than this. I've been traveling since dawn and I'm sure that I'm not even half way through. I've passed this desert-like place already (which was sweltering hot!! I'm just glad I passed it mid morning… I'd hate think on what would happen to me if passed that damned place when the sun is high), then there was this town I had to go (which made a fuss of me… Yes, another place a previous Sanzo had visited!! Oh the pains…) and lastly this wide river I had to cross… (Would you believe it?!! It caused my robes to get fucking wet!! Fortunately for me, I had multi purpose robes and beneath its billows I found another pair. Lucky, lucky…)

And it's nearly noon now, I said to myself as I raised my hand to shield my eyes from the harsh sun light and wiped my sweaty brow. I'm now in a forest and had accumulated numerous scratches in my face and arms due to the thick brushes of plants I had to go through.

But then again, I thought to myself, the last time I went there, I was riding Hakuryu and Hakkai was driving like mad. Unfortunately, because of my stubbornness, I've left them behind. I didn't even stop to think of borrowing Hakuryu for a ride!! Hmmm… I don't think Hakuryu would go with me alone though. I distinctly remember hearing Hakkai say that Hakuryu won't let others drive him.

I trudged a sloppy uphill and cursed. First, Homura takes my Goku away and now he's making me very, very tired. And no one makes Sanzo tired, no one. Tens of thousands of youkais didn't make me. Why shouldn't Homura be the same?

I reached a clearing and noticed that across it, stood the former palace of Kougaiji. I smirked. It seems that I have good memory. I said to myself as I admitted that indeed Homura's place is closer than I exaggerated it to be.

My eyes glinted from behind my place behind the bushes, bidding Homura an early goodbye.

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Goku's POV

I was jolted awake when pin pricks of red attacked my closed lids. I pried open my eyes but was blinded by the harsh sun light streaming directly at me from the only window of the room.

I looked around the place to find out where I am. To my dismay, I found myself exactly at the place I least wanted to be. And I thought I'll never see this goddamn awful place again! I said to myself irritated.

Until the last possible minute, when I was jolted awake and was immediately aware that my hands are up above my head and was probably secured by metal chains and felt the cool, solid, rough wall behind my back, I was hoping that I'd dreamed the whole episode that Homura had gotten me again.

I sighed loudly while inside I was berating myself for my stupidity. Why the hell didn't I break free from Homura's grasp…? Not bragging but I have enough power to fight him off. But what did I do? I froze and let Homura do whatever he so desires. Fuck me and my monkey brain.

I immediately tensed when I heard the tip taps of footsteps. I looked up to see…. Guess who? Yup, Homura and his two flunkies.

"Yo, Homura! Nice of you to invite me here." I spat sarcastically at him.

"I would watch my mouth if I were you." Homura said threateningly as he made low deliberate steps towards me.

"Tell me… Why did you bring me here again? To persuade me to join you again? I'm sorry but I don't think…"

"That is not the reason I brought you here." Homura said menacingly as he took the few steps to close the distance between us.

"The reason?" Homura asked Zenon not me. Zenon smirked as he and Shien exchanged meaningful looks.

"Homura wants Konzen broken." He said half laughing. He thought what he said was amusing. I didn't think so.

"If you want Sanzo, then why'd you kidnap me? Why not Sanzo?" I asked confused. And I thought I was dumb, well I just met someone dumber!! Yay!!

"It's not enough for Homura to kill Sanzo. There are other ways of breaking far more effective than death." Shien said patiently, as if afraid that if he goes any faster, I won't get a thing he's saying. Which is right of course. Duh?

"So you get me instead! That puts two and two together, really!!" I said sarcastically. Okay, given there are other ways… What do I have to do with all of it?

"My, my you're as innocent as always, aren't we Son Goku?" Homura chided as he turned his attention on me once again, satisfied with the two flunkies' participation.

"No, I'm not!! You're just dumb!!! I don't have anything to do with this!!" I said as I tried vainly to break from the restraining chains.

"Tsk. Tsk. Well, if I can't explain it… I just have to show you myself…" He said menacingly as he raised his hand to touch the chains restraining my hand.

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Sanzo's POV

Grrr…. Show it to you myself, my ass!!!! I gritted to myself as I continued to watch the scene before me. Homura's making me royally pissed big time. Good thing, I went here early and laid the plans… But even so, even if I know that I'll get him for this, I can't help getting irritated about his smugness. If only he knew I had the upper hand.

I hitched myself higher upon the ridges of the side of Homura's castle. I really don't see the logic of putting a window so high… Well, okay I see the logic, it's supposed to be a dungeon of some kind and they had to place the window to its highest possible extent to lessen the 'prisoners' route to freedom, but damn!!! It's just a little hard and a very uncomfortable place to snoop!!!

My aching tendons and hands are getting to its toll from hanging on to dear life at the wall and only the adrenaline, the jealous attack and rush are keeping me here. I squinted my eyes to see what's happening next.

I gasped when I saw Homura advancing on my Goku, pure lust on his face. My head boiled and blood came rushing to my cheeks in rage, causing me to stumble a little on my precarious position. I righted myself and breathed hard, forcefully claming myself down. Easy, Sanzo… You know perfectly well that that blasted kami won't ever lay a finger on your Goku. You had that covered. I said to myself as I anticipated my state of the art mischief.

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Goku's POV

I closed my eyes when I finally got what Homura was up to… But then he might be just joking right? He must be pulling my leg… Yeah, that's it… He's just playing a joke.

"Ne, Homura… You're just joking right?" I said as my voice broke. I sounded like I was whimpering and goddamit!! Since when have I been so scared? I berated myself as I saw Shien and Zenon laugh at my pitiful form.

"I guess not…" Homura said menacingly as he brought his hand to touch the metal chains… When…

"OWWWW……" Homura was blasted 10 feet away when he touched the chains. My eyes widened. I must really have good luck!!! Shien and Zenon gasped, obviously surprised. Homura on the other hand who was spread eagled on the floor was livid.

"Shien, Zenon!! What happened?!!" He thundered as he tried to stand up… only to fall down when his feet got tangled in his own chains

"Uhh… you were blasted away?"

"I know!! Do I look stupid!! Check him out!!" Homura said angrily as he tried to stand up but ended falling again as he tripped over his own chains.

"Hehehehe…" I laughed to myself as Homura reddened even more. Shien and Zenon were looking at him too and they had huge smiles on their faces.

"What re you smiling at?!!! Didn't I say go check on him?!!" He bellowed angrily as he finally managed to stand up. Shien and Zenon shook their heads still smiling. They went to me and touched the chains then… BLASSSTTT!!!

Shien and Zenon were blasted away too and landed near Homura's feet. It was time of Homura to smile.

"Huh!! So what is it?" He asked them eyeing me and the chains.

"Looks like it has electricity, uh, very high electricity surging to it." Shien said as he smoothed his robes and stood up, offering his hand to Zenon as he did so.

"Electricity?!! How?!!" Homura asked Shien as his eyes went wide as saucers.

"You tell us. You're the one tinkering around in this dungeon." Zenon snorted as he reached for his pocket for a smoke.

"Are you telling me that I did that?" Homura raged as he took Zenon by the collar.

"No. I'm telling you that we don't have a fucking clue on why that fucking chain is tampered, okay?"

"Fine. Then I think you're going to tell us why that chain is tampered." Homura said as he turned his attention back at me.

"How the hell should I know?" I said.

"If you're not going to tell us… then I have to force it out of you!!!" Homura said angrily as he strode towards me when…. POOOOT…

Homura stopped walking and looked as red as a tomato. I froze for awhile before dawning on me what happened.

"Woooow…. That was some mighty fart Homura!!!" I said as I collapsed in a fit of giggles. Shien and Zenon looked at each other before sinking down to their knees, banging the stone floor with their fists and rolling with laughter.

"Ahahahahaha….. Homura…. Ahahahahaha…." The two laughed uproariously.

"Hehehehe… you know what? You beat Gojyo's hands down!!! Wahahahahahaha…." I laughed. It was hard. I wanted to clutch my aching tummy but I can't. Tears rolled down my face as I laughed harder when Homura looked redder in the face.

I raised my head to laugh harder when I saw something moving from the window… Looks like Sanzo… I tilted my head to squint against the harsh sunlight but was distracted when…. POOOOOT!!!!

"Homura…. Ahahaha, If you need to get in, Ahahaha…. the bathroom… Don't be so shy!!! Ahahha…" I squeezed the word out as me, Shien and Zenon laughed even louer.

"URUSAI!!!" Homura screamed. But for all its worth, he sounded like he was whispering.

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Sanzo's POV

Damn!! That was close. I thought Goku has spotted me… Hmmm… But then it was worth the peek!! Hehehe… Good thing I'm good at making noises! I said to myself satisfied.

But Homura, it's just for starters… Wait till you see the rest.

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