Tomorrow's Always Another Day

By: Shindou Shuuichi

Goku bounded down the hallways, looking for his Sun, Konzen Douji. The path twisted and turned, monks scattered about. Goku was running so fast, he almost ran into some of them. Right when he thought he saw Konzen, he jumped into the outstretched arms of his Sun, which wrapped around him tightly. Or so he thought. He stared at the clothing the person was wearing. A black cape..? He looked up, to see Kenren.

"Hah, I got you now, monkey," Kenren grinned.

"Ken…Nii-chan? Where's Konzen?" Goku asked.

"Oh, that prick? He's in his office. I was just about to take you to him," Kenren explained.

"Why?"

"Because you obviously did something to get Goldilocks mad."

"I did?"

"I guess so. Now move your ass, or he'll get even more pissed."

"…Kennii-chan?"

"What?"

"…Can you let go of me?"

In Konzen's Office

Goku shyly walked into Konzen's office. He looked around, and found him, sitting at his desk; filing papers, looking awfully angry…

"Konzen? I'm here…" Goku said in a squeaky voice.

Konzen looked up from his paperwork. His frown seemed to deepen, if possible.

"About time," he grunted.

"What do you need?"

"Some of the people here are complaining about how you keep bringing…Pets into the temple; then you hide them in Boyou's closet."

"Oh…THOSE pets…But they're only little doggies! They can't hurt anyone!"

"Yes, but aren't there MORE than just dogs?"

"Uh…Yes…Th-there's a snake or two…"

In Tenpou's Office

"Oi, Tenpou!"

Tenpou looked up from his work. Kenren? At this late hour? Well, anything was possible…

"Come in!"

Kenren sauntered in, sighing. He ran a hand through his sleek black hair, and sat down on Tenpou's desk.

"What's wrong? How come you're here so late?" Tenpou questioned.

"That stupid monkey got in trouble again," Kenren moaned, "and I always have to find him."

"Goku? Why…What did he do this time?"

"He's been putting animals into Boyou's closet. Goldilocks found out, and both Boyou and Konzen are pissed."

Tenpou sighed. Animals? What will Goku think of next? The field marshal didn't even want to find out. Gensui rubbed his temples, exasperated.

"And WHAT exactly are we supposed to do about it?" he asked.

Kenren thought about this for a moment, then grinned. "Hey…I have a plan to stop Goku's antics AND keep both Goldilocks and Goku busy," he said with a glint in his deep blue eyes.

Tenpou stared at him, a questioning look on his face.

In Konzen's Office

Goku bowed to Boyou, and picked every animal up from foxes, birds, cats, dogs, snakes, monkeys, and even a small pony from the closet. He dragged them all outside, feeling ashamed, and then after coming back in bowed once again to Boyou.

"I'm sorry he caused you so much trouble," Konzen said stiffly.

"It's fine. Just make sure the brat doesn't do it again."

"I'll see to it that he doesn't."

"Good, thank you." Boyou bowed, and took his leave.

After he had left and closed the door, Konzen glared at Goku. Goku shrank back in apology, sitting on the bed.

"I can't believe you did that! Then I made a fool of myself by stooping so low as to bow to someone like him!" Konzen glowered.

"I'm really sorry, Konzen! I didn't mean to! The animals looked like they needed a home, so I brought them here!"

"Just because they LOOK like they need a home, doesn't mean they DO! Animals are SUPPOSED to be in the wild. Especially ponies!"

"But…"

"No buts. Get your ass in bed and go the fuck to sleep."

Goku whimpered, and got under the covers with his tail between his legs.