Hey guys, here's chapter six! I would like to thank those who reviewed: Storm Dragon Girl, AvengerRevengeVengeanceSisters, Illusions of Myth, Chris-Redfield26, kwaiiChan-chan and all those who read/reviewed my fic whom I wasn't able to mention. To Illusions of Myth, I'm really sorry but I've set the plot already and I've decided to end this story at seven chapters. And about your suggestion for an alternate ending, I wanted to set a definite ending to the story. Hope you understand.

I really like making this fic; even I'm excited about the ending (and I'm the author. Weird.) I hope you guys like this chap too! Review please and thank you!

Chapter six: Tears of the Sky

Hakkai hurried out into the rain. Water splashed around him as he ran into the forest. His monocle was getting soaked and his eyesight was getting blurry. Never mind that now. It will be useless anyway. He dived right in the forest and was soon surrounded by towering trees shielding him from the outside world. The rain was pouring harder now, closing in around him. Just like that same, fateful night. Now it's my turn to go. He stopped running and looked up. The sky was not showing any signs of stopping. He slowed down to catch his breath. It's time.

Hakkai stood up. The branches of the trees were swaying violently as the wind passed by them. Raindrops hung on the leaves. It seemed like the sky itself was crying for him…

Is this the right thing to do?

Hakkai jolted upright. Why is he thinking of this now, when the plans were already in place? I've come this far. I came all the way here to do what I have to do. He sighed deeply and reached inside his clothes for something.

No! Kanan wouldn't want me to do this!

Hakkai stopped. His conscience was bothering him again.

But you wanted to be with her…

Yes, but I'm sure she would have understood…

Would you rather suffer than be with her then, Hakkai?

Hakkai was breathing heavily. He was confused. His emotions were tearing him apart. But it's too late to turn back now. I have already made the choice.

And who says you couldn't change your decisions? This is your life, Cho Hakkai. No one's going to do your choices for you. You have to do it on your own.

But what about Kanan? His mind was screaming. She needs me!

But what about you? And your friends? And Yaone? Don't waste your life. Live!

"Live?" Hakkai whispered, the words unfamiliar to him. "With her blood on my hands?" I can't live anymore. I've endured the pain for years now. I don't have a right to continue my life.

No, Hakkai! Don't do this! Think about it! Your friends---the bonds that tied you all together---what about it? Hakkai!

But Hakkai would no longer listen to reason. It was the realization of Kanan's blood on his hands that did it. He would have to go.

I can't take this anymore. I need to finish this now.

He took out a small silver blade from underneath his clothes and stared at it. Tears were streaming silently down his face. He remembered all the adventures he had gone through with the rest of the Sanzo-ikkou. He remembered the many people he encountered who had touched his life. He remembered the many people who died…and he remembered Yaone…

With a quick breath Hakkai raised the dagger up in the air. He paused for a moment. This is the end. I would have liked to stay, but…He brought it down quickly, aiming for his own midsection. The sky seemed to fall silent, watching his every move…

Suddenly, something silver shot past Hakkai and hit the dagger. Metal to metal clashed, and the dagger flew out of his hands and fell down on the wet ground. Hakkai, surprised at the sudden turn of events, looked around to see who had stopped him.

"I did tell you dying won't change anything, Hakkai."

Hakkai stared. A figure was emerging from the shadows from one of the trees. He recognized that voice. It was Sanzo.

"Sanzo?"

The leaves behind Sanzo rustled, and out came Goku and Gojyo, panting slightly, but staring straight at Hakkai with a serious expression on their faces.

Hakkai stared at them for a moment. Then with great difficulty he turned away, trying to hide the tears that were now streaming nonstop down his cheeks. "What are you doing here?"

"What are we doing here? What are you doing here?" Goku asked quietly.

"It's none of your business," Hakkai said bitterly. "Leave me alone." He turned away from them and headed towards the dagger.

"It is our business," Gojyo remarked. Hakkai stopped dead in his tracks. "Because we're your friends."

Hakkai laughed nervously. "I feel honored. Well then, as your friend, I am entitled to make my own decisions, right? And I have chosen mine. Please do not try to interfere."

Goku was surprised. "Your decision? You aren't even sure about it! Admit it, Hakkai, you want to live but you don't have the courage to!"

Hakkai rounded angrily at him. "You don't understand." He said quietly, tears streaming down his face. The rain was pouring harder now. "You don't understand."

"Of course we do," Sanzo replied coolly.

"You still haven't gotten over Kanan's death," Gojyo said quietly. "And you're still blaming yourself for it. Hakkai, listen, it's not the way she wants it to end. She wants you to go on with your life."

"No…" Hakkai was saying, his voice shaky. "You don't get it…"

"It's fate, Hakkai!" Goku said, looking straight at him. "Accept it and move on!"

Hakkai was trembling now, his vision a blur. "No…" I…I still want to live, Kanan! But I'm longing to be with you again…

"You deserve to live, Hakkai," Sanzo said quietly. "You deserve to go on with your life."

"No…" Hakkai was confused. He felt a longing to stop this insanity and continue their journey to the west. But then he felt a strong desire to see Kanan again…

"I DESERVE TO DIE!" Hakkai shouted, tears streaming down faster now. "I DESERVE TO---"

"---die…"

It all happened too fast. Before he could do anything, a spear hurtled out of the shadows and hit Hakkai right in the midsection. Hakkai looked surprised as he fell down, slowly, as if someone had set the frames in slow motion, on the cold, hard earth. He could hear movement around him, and voices calling his name. He looked down at himself. The spear had been thrown so accurately that a great amount of blood was already surrounding him. He looked up. The sky was engulfing him in its tears, silently washing away all the blood. His emerald green eyes were fast becoming a blur. He was breathing very hard. He could hardly feel anything at all. His pulse was already slowing down.

I'm coming home, Kanan. Wait for me.

He smiled slightly at the dark clouds now hanging over him, feeling the rain falling down quietly, just like that same night in the woods...

Someone else determined my destiny. He slowly closed his eyes, smiling for the last time at the sky and waited for it to pass…

Author's note: How was it? Don't you think Hakkai was a bit different here? Sorry if this chapter is a bit shorter than the previous ones, and sorry too if the previous chapters weren't that good (I'm specifically referring to the 2nd chapter, I honestly think that was the worst chap I did.) I'm gonna work on the final installment soon, but before I do, I need to ask you guys a question: DO YOU WANT HAKKAI TO DIE? I've already got an idea but I'd like to hear your opinions first. Reviews please, and please read the ending…coming soon!

I might upload the finale next week, coz the exams are approaching and I do need to study. Thanks to all those who continue to read my fic; your positive reviews encouraged me so much!