Hehe, mysteries are so much fun, especially when the author is the only one who really knows what's going on the whole time. Hakkai's got a plan, wanna know what it is? Well then, read and find out, but first, a thanks to the reviewers!!

C.T.- It's alright that you left two reviews. I have people who do that sometimes, but I don't mind all that much. And yeah, I guess Kirashi would be suited for Gojyo. Well, if you want that to happen, then let me know in your next review! And thanks for the compliment towards my friend. She created Maki! Anyway, you'll see what a manipulative illusionist can do soon! Thanks for reviewing!

Devil-Angel- Thanks. Took a long time to figure out what to call her type of youkai. Rita helped me create the characters. Check out her stories! Her name is Star Blaze1. And I only own volume 2 right now. Volume 1 belongs to Rita. Waiting to get some money to get volume 3. Anyway, thanks for the review!

Ok, now on to the story!!

Chapter 4

Darkness clouded the halls of the quiet inn. Moonlight shone through the windows without a sound. Silence was all that was heard, except for the footsteps in the dark halls.

Hakkai hadn't told any of the guys exactly what his plan was. All they knew was that he had Sanzo replace the charm onto Kirashi's neck and dismissed her. But instead of just letting her go, he waited a few moments before following her. He knew that if she had seen them, she'd probably stop and bow till they asked her to do something.

They followed her down back towards the main building of the inn. Her eyes had become dead once more and she looked nowhere else but where she was going. She never strayed from her path. Sanzo and the others followed her making sure to keep out of sight. Kirashi rounded a corner and continued on down the hall before stopping at a small side table that was set against the wall in the hallway. There she stood waiting for something.

Hakkai looked around the corner and watched her.

"What is she doing?" Goku asked in a hushed voice.

"I'm not sure. Seems she's waiting for something," Hakkai replied in his own hushed voice. He continued to keep his eyes on Kirashi. She still stood waiting by the small table.

"What exactly is your plan, Hakkai?" Gojyo asked.

"Well, I knew that if they kept falling asleep but not remember anything even when we see them during the day, then something must be going on during the night. We're going to find out by following and find out where she goes during the night and why," Hakkai explained, his eyes never leaving Kirashi.

It didn't take long till before she was met with Maki. They stood side by side looking at the wall. After a few moments, Hitachi came and stood on the other side of Kirashi. Following their example was Julin. She came and took her place next to Maki. All four youkai stood there and waited for something.

"What are they doing? They're just staring at the wall," Goku asked. He was starting to get confused about why they would want to stand there and just stare at a blank wall.

Hakkai looked at Goku and was about to answer when he was interrupted by the sound of something scraping against the floor. All eyes turned to the girls. Hitachi had moved the small table aside and stood back up. She then took her place again beside Kirashi. Then, one by one the girls walked towards the wall, but instead of running into it, they went through it.

Goku blinked. "Wha…!?"

"How in the hell?" Gojyo asked. "What are they? Ghosts?"

"No, I think it's an illusion," Hakkai said as he stood. He slowly walked over and gently laid his hand on the wall. It was solid. He frowned slightly and starts to slide his hand towards where the girls had disappeared. It seemed solid enough, till the wall suddenly felt like air and his hand went right through it. "I see."

"What is it?" Sanzo asked as he came up behind the youkai.

"It would seem that someone has set up an illusion along this wall for some reason," Hakkai answered as he removed his hand from the illusion.

"Well then, let's go down there and find out what's so special about this area," Gojyo said as he walked over with Goku.

"It might not be a good idea to just barge in. We have no idea what's going on. If we're going to go in then we must be careful," Hakkai said.

"Yeah, yeah. Let's go and find out what exactly happens to these girls," Gojyo said as he walked through the illusion wall. Goku quickly followed. Sanzo sighed and followed with Hakkai.

As the illusion wall fell away, the guys were met with a dark hallway that was barely lit up by the candles on the wall. A set of stairs led down the hallway towards the darkness at the end. The gang carefully made their way down the stairs, making sure to make as little noise as they could. The stairs led down to another hallway, lit poorly with the candles on the walls. The smell of old blood was in the air from down the hall.

"Man, this place reaks," Goku complained as he covered his nose.

"It does smell unpleasant, but we'll have to bare it if we want to unravel this little mystery we'd stumbled on," Hakkai said with his usual smile. He then started down the hall. The others followed his lead. No doors or windows could be seen, and not a sound was made. The smell continued to grow the farther they went down the hallway. It was then that they could see a Japanese screen door at the very end of the hall. Hanging next to the door on hooks were the girls kimonos. Their shoes were placed neatly on the floor and out of the way of the door.

"I don't like this you guys," Goku said. The smell had gotten pretty bad and was coming from behind the door.

"Well, it seems what we're looking for is behind that damn door. So let's go for it," Gojyo said as he opened the door. They were hit hard with smell of decay and blood. Gojyo instantly covered his nose. "Oh, man. That reeks."

"Gross!" Goku said as her covered his nose yet again.

"Come on," Sanzo said as he walked through the door. The others followed, trying their best to keep the smell from making them vomit.

The door lead to yet another hallway, but this one was made of stone instead of polished wood. No candles hung on the walls. At the end of one hall, a door was closed with a light burning behind it. The gang slowly made their way towards the door. Sanzo gently took a hold of the handle before pushing it open gently enough to look side the lit room. What met his eyes was not something he had expected.

Hehe, sorry! Had to give another cliffhangar. Suspense!! What is it Sanzo saw? Wanna know? Then click on the little button and leave a review! I'm already workin on chapter 5! So hurry and review so I can put it up as soon as possible!