A/N: Okay, I need to finish this chapter before my mom catches me in front of my computer again (Ya knoe, the usual "school's-going-to-start-so-quit-the-tv and computer-and-start-reviewing-your-lessons-" kinda thing). Okay, enough worrying about what's going to happen 'coz I'm going to mett it anyway, I'll just get on with this fic. By the way, thanks a lot to Lirin-Chan, Koinu-chan, and IRA for the reviews. Love ya all guys!!!!!!!!! By the way, can anyone please remind me to change the settings on my summary. I always forget to update what chapter I just uploaded! Arigatou minna-san!!!!
"You told them his hiding place?!?!?" Zenon asked with surprised eyes.
"Yes." Was the contented answer of the fighting god with a smile.
"Doushite?"
"Well, I gathered that as much as I want to get the sutra and Goku, I can't use this opportunity." His two subordinates stared at him in disbelief.
"I'm getting tired of subduing that phantom monk to do my bidding for a long time and I want him to get out of my plans. And since he's after Goku, he's in direct contact with the Sanzo-ikkou who now wishes nothing but to see him in ashes. And in that part I'm with Konzen so I helped them a bit. Of course they are going to kill that bastard and that leaves me lesser headaches."
"And after that?" Shien asked still doubting the kami.
"Our war with Konzen and the others will resume."
"Hey Hakkai, ya sure this is the right way? I can't see anything interesting save from vegetation."
"Really now, the only thing that interests you are gambling, alcohol, and women." Sanzo commented. Gojyo glared at him.
"Guys, we're nearing that said mountain. So can anyone come up with a plan?"
"Sure. We go in, rescue Goku, and kill his captor!!!!!" Gojyo announced triumphantly.
"Baka." Muttered the blonde.
Atop the monastery, a figure stood watching the arrival of the green jeep faraway. The monk knew their reason for coming here. He also knew who told them his hideout. It looks like a fight will soon arise. Good. It was a long time since he fought hard. He's longing for it now. Longing for the bloodshed, the cries, the pain. And now, it's coming close, closer than before. He needs to prepare. No, he has everything now. Everything.
"Come on, come here to meet your end. But I'm not going to make it easy for you to find your way." An eerie laugh escaped his mouth
Shrill cries rang throughout the halls. Goku's nightmares won't cease no matter what. He's imprisoned in his own mind. Can't do a single thing to fight. He's helpless, no one to save him. He's trapped. The outside world doesn't exist for him. He's surrounded with his worst fears. None exists. The arrival of his friends are unknown to him, none seems to matter. Only this world of utter wretchedness and foul things are alive. He's longing to get out, there are no doors. He wants to be free, there are no windows. He's searching for hope. But all is dark.
"Gojyo, Hakkai, Sanzo, taskete!!!!"
"I think we've already passed this specific spot before." Gojyo observed seeing a familiar rock to his right.
"Don't be dumb Gojyo." Spat the irritated blonde.
"Hakkai look! We've been here before right?" but the brunette kept his eyes on the road.
Another hour passed and still, the mountain seemed to be near, yet not near enough. Sanzo's violet eyes burned in impatience while Gojyo keeps on the lookout in case they pass that same spot again, and Hakkai, he's silent and his concentration is on the steering wheel but his eyes are looking around as well. Gojyo is now making a racket about seeing thatsame rock again and Sanzo was about to silence him when Hakkai stopped Hakuryuu.
"I think he's right Sanzo. We're going around in circles for about three hours. I kept on looking for other directions but can't find any, we always end up here."
"See?!?!? I told you!!!!"
"Shut up ero-kappa!!! What are we going to od now? Wait here like nuts? We have to save Goku!"
"I know, but we must first find our way out of this crazy situation."
"I can help!" said a cheerful voice behind them.
"Wha?!?!? Who said that?!?!"
They turned around and saw a girl with long silver hair and blue eyes that seemed strangely familiar. The girl smiled and hopped inside the jeep sitting across Gojyo.
"That bastard monk you're after uses a special chant that can make anyone who wanders this woods go in circles for kami knows how long. Sometimes he lets them out, but most of the time, the people who come here dies."
"That's not the kind of help we're expecting." Gojyo said matter-of-factly.
"I know, just want to relate some infos to you."
"So, how can we get out of this stupid thing???"
"Calm down Konzen, if we could trade places, I can show Hakkai how to get you guys outta here."
Sanzo moved to let the girl sit beside their trusted driver. A minute later, they started again, with Gojyo still looking around for that rock. An hour passed and they saw the foot of the mountain.
"I can't believe that, you've let us out!"
"My job Gojyo. I can't let anything happen to Goku. I'm not meant to meddle with the business of humans but when it comes to you guys, I'm glad to help." She smiled and Sanzo looked keenly at her.
They found a forest path that according to the girl leads to the monastery. It's a winding road that dangerously tilts upward and the way is muddy and rough. Two times, Gojyo nearly fell of the jeep if Sanzo didn't make a quick grab of the kappa's arm. After a grueling time, the road is again wide and smooth. The sun is beginning to descend and the four knew they better move fast in order not to be caught by the darkness.
The happenings did not escape the keen eyes of the watching monk. The appearance of the girl and how she helped the Sanzo-ikkou out of his accursed forest did not went unnoticed. They are now nearing his sanctuary but not a single tinge of fear throbbed in him. He's ready for them. Even with the help of a kami he will never let them win. He'll be ready when they come.
"Are we there yet?"
"Don't be stupid, we can't even see the monastery."
"A couple of minutes more, and then we're there. Are you guys ready?"
"Yeah. I have my gun loaded just for him!" the girl sighed in defeat.
"Er, I think this will be hard but you need to aboid looking him in the eye." The others ere startled.
"How the hell can we defeat him?!?!? If we attack with our eyes closed we might end up killing each other!!!" Gojyo reasoned out.
"Exactly! So you have to be alert and always keep your senses sharp when you're facing him." The others nodded.
"Like now, can anyone feel something strange?"
"This forest is creepy!"
"We already know that Gojyo anything else?"
"Someone's watching us." Hakkai said softly.
"It's him. He's watching us from the monastery." Added Sanzo.
"Right! He's right there on top of his monastery watching us ever since you entered his territory."
The ride lasted longer than they expected and the sun is now setting but they managed to arrive in front of the monastery.
"I think you're on your own now. I'm not allowed to go beyond this point. Order from the higher ones." She said getting down the jeep after Hakkai.
"Don't you want to beat that guy?" Gojyo insisted.
"I hellishly want to help you guys beat that monk into a pulp but that's not in my job prescription. So just take care and save Goku!"
"I really think she's one of the kamis who uses her position right and does a good job too." Hakkai said as the girl disappeared.
"Yeah. She sure deserves being the goddess of fate." Sanzo agreed.
"Good, they're now here and Ummei left. This is better than I thought." He smirked as he vanished.
"So, what are we supposed to do now? I suggest bringing this door down." Gojyo said with enthusiasm.
"I think there's no need for that. Come in, enjoy the place. Look around for this is going to your cemetery."
The heavy doors opened as a sinister laugh echoed all around. The other side of the door is dark, not a single light everywhere. But the Sanzo-ikkou moved in, ready for anything. They will face anything just to save their friend they, are ready. Or they thought they were…..
A/N: Okay, due to a storm, I decided to put an Ummei appearance in this chapter. I dunno, I think I missed that chara a lot after doing A Twist From Fate. Well, Last chapter's coming up so please watch out for it!!!! Again, love ya all guys!!!!!