Title: Issues With Females
Summary: When resting in a small town, Gojyo encounters a strange woman. Somehow a spell is cast on him turning him into a woman. He only has until the next full moon to reverse the curse before it becomes permanent.
A/N: Crimson1, I was thinking that maybe a little something would happen between them. It wouldn't be too much, maybe just a kiss or something. We'll see, though. I am sorry for the lateness of this chapter, but I was rather busy with some things. But it is finally up. Well, here is the newest chapter. Hope you enjoy.
Chapter 2: Say It Isn't So
The woman broke away from the crowd, and before she could disappear around a corner, Gojyo was already walking quickly after her. She wound this way and that through different alleys, but he continued to follow her. He was more determined than he ever had been toward a chick. It was those eyes. They were hypnotizing and beautiful. They reminded him of something, but he didn't exactly know what. It didn't matter, though. He just wanted to meet this woman with the extraordinary eyes.
She finally stopped in the middle of a shady alley and turned to face him. Gojyo stopped and just stared into her eyes. He couldn't avert his gaze. Her eyes held him in place. The silence in the air seemed somewhat awkward. It was as if someone was going to say something soon, but it just wasn't coming. The water sprite waited in anticipation. He knew the mystery woman was going to say something. He just didn't know when. He couldn't wait to hear her voice, though. If her eyes were this entrancing, then who knew what she looked like or how melodious her voice must be?
"I had hoped you would follow," she finally spoke. Her voice was very euphonious, very beautiful. Slowly she reached up and unwound the cloth wrapped around her face. Bright red hair spilled down her back and in front of her eyes. She held the cloth delicately at her side. Gojyo was speechless. She was more beautiful than anything he had ever seen. In fact, he had to drop his jaw in awe at her, something he never did. He always kept his cool around women before. But if she was so beautiful, then why had she been covering her face? Looks as heavenly as hers should be flaunted, not hidden.
Gojyo regained his composure quickly and smirked. "Well I'm glad I did. You are extremely beautiful, has anyone ever told you that?"
'All the time,' she thought, annoyed. Instead she smiled sweetly at him. She turned around and grabbed a small container off of a sales stand. "Please, have something to drink," she said, turning back around to face him. She held the transparent green bottle tightly with one hand, while she removed the small cork that blocked up the bottle with the other hand. The woman walked slowly over to Gojyo, making sure to sway her hips excessively to catch his attention. Gojyo remained expressionless, entranced by this woman. When she handed him the bottle, she brushed her finger against his. This sent a spark through his body. The kappa held the bottle to his lips, about to take a sip, but kept his gaze on the woman. She smirked a little and took a step back.
He closed his mouth and let the bottle drop to his side. "What's your name, beautiful?" he asked.
"Hn." The woman unnoticeably clenched her teeth in frustration. 'Just drink the damn liquid,' she thought. Again, she smiled like nothing was wrong. "I am called Roshykio."
Gojyo smirked. "What a beautiful name for such a heavenly creature." He winked at her.
Roshykio smiled fake. "Why thank you," she said, in an annoyed voice.
"Is something wrong?" he asked, looking somewhat suspiciously at her.
"No. Not at all. You look parched, though. Please drink up," she coaxed.
Gojyo looked at her in silence for a moment then raised the bottle to his lips. 'This is it,' she thought, excitedly. 'Finally.' He gave one last glance her way then closed his eyes and downed the whole container. When he lowered the empty bottle, Roshykio laughed triumphantly. The water sprite looked at her in confusion.
"What's your problem, lady?" he asked. Suddenly, he doubled over, moaning in agony. "What the hell did you do to me?"
"You'll find out in a little while." Roshykio laughed cynically. Then, with a rush of wind, she vanished. Gojyo gasped and fell to his knees, clutching his stomach. What was going on? That woman was somehow able to get past his defenses. And what did she give him to drink? It felt as if his insides were rearranging themselves. He had to find the others, but he couldn't even stand from the pain. If he did somehow manage to find the others, would they help him? After all, he had gone off on his own and gotten into this mess on his own. He was the one that let his guard down. They wouldn't help him. They would make him suffer. But what if they did help, and they did solve the problem? What would they think of him after all of this was over?...
"Where the hell is he? We should have been gone a long time ago." Sanzo, Hakkai, and Goku loitered near the jeep. Hakuryuu had changed back when they had reached the outside of town. They had been waiting an hour for Gojyo to meet up with them, which he hadn't yet. They would have stayed at the well in the village, but the townsfolk were scaring Goku. After Gojyo had left to chase after a girl, the villagers had seemed to tighten their circle around the outsiders. Most had stopped whispering to one another and taken the liberty to just look at the three men. Others were looking worriedly toward a building overlooking the well. By then, Goku couldn't take anymore. So they quickly went outside the barrier of buildings to the outside of town.
"What could he be doing with that chick that is taking him this long?" Goku asked.
Hakkai and Sanzo looked at one another. Hakkai chuckled lightly and smiled. "Well Goku, you'll learn someday. Don't be too hasty."
"When you say it like that then I know exactly what you are thinking!"
"Hey guys. Sorry I'm late."
"Huh?" Hakkai and Goku looked over at the person who had addressed them. Sanzo slowly opened his eyes and gazed at the figure. Goku's eyes went wide. Standing before them was a woman with long, fuchsia hair and the same color eyes. She was rather tall for a female, but had a slim figure underneath her baggy clothes. A blue band was wrapped around her forehead, and a cigarette hung out of the side of her mouth. But something didn't seem right. The clothes she wore were exactly like Gojyo's, except they were oversized on her figure. Her eyes and hair looked like Gojyo, but her features were much more delicate and feminine.
"Who the hell are you, lady?" Goku asked.
The woman clenched her teeth and her hands balled into fists at her sides. "Lady? I'm not a woman, you dumb ass monkey?" she yelled.
Goku's eyes went wide again and he backed up a step. Hakkai's mouth dropped open. Sanzo even ruffled his brow in confusion. They just stared at this strange person in front of them. Could it be? No, it was impossible, wasn't it? It couldn't be. How in all the hells could something like this happen? It made no sense. It wasn't right. It just couldn't be true.
"Gojyo, is that you?"