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Chapter 2: The truth… revealed
That night, they decided to camp in the woods since they didn't reach the next town before sunset. Gojyo was struggling to set up the three tents they had with them. Goku was getting firewood, Sanzo was smoking a cigarette, Hakkai was preparing their dinner and Shiey was in the clearing, alone. "Um, Shiey? Do you mind helping me with the bowls?" Hakkai said. Shiey stood up and walked over to Hakkai and helped him with the food. "I hope you like soup." Hakkai said. "It's okay. I'm not that picky when it comes to food." Shiey explained. Hakkai smiled and called his companions so that they could start eating. "Yey! Sit by me, Shiey!" Goku said. Shiey smiled and sat between Goku and Sanzo, then they started eating. Hakkai looked over to Shiey and noticed her full bowl of soup, not even a single bite was taken from it. "Shiey, are you alright?" Hakkai asked. Shiey scrambled out of her thoughts and nodded. "You haven't touched your food." Hakkai said. "I'm sorry, I'm just thinking. I'm sure the soup tastes good; I'm not rejecting it. I'm just not hungry." Shiey said. "Then, could I have it?" Goku asked. Suddenly, a paper fan hit Goku's head, "Mind your manners, monkey!" Sanzo yelled. Shiey smiled and said, "Here ya go, Goku. At least it won't be put to waste." Then she walked over again to the clearing and sat there, enjoying the beautiful sight of the stars. Hakkai, Gojyo and Sanzo looked at each other. "Someone should really go over there and talk to her." Gojyo said. "Why?" Goku said, sipping the soup and finishing it. "Isn't it obvious, monkey? She's feeling down." Gojyo said. "Okay, then. Let's settle this through rock-paper-scissors." Hakkai suggested. They played… and Sanzo lost. "Go on, man." Gojyo said. Sanzo narrowed his eyes and walked over to Shiey, not knowing what to say to bring her spirits up.
Shiey sat on the ground as a cool breeze swept by. Even though Sanzo didn't know that she was his sister, it made her feel happy just knowing that she finally found him. But he was also troubled because she wanted to tell him badly. But, she didn't know how. Suddenly, a figure sat beside her. She thought it was Hakkai and asked, "How will I tell him, Hakkai?" "Tell who what?" Sanzo inquired. Shiey suddenly stopped, realizing that it was Sanzo and not Hakkai. "What?" Sanzo asked again. "Nothing." Shiey replied. "Something's bothering you… and we can sense that. I just came here to ask you what it is." Sanzo said. "I was just thinking." Shiey said. "If that's it, then why did I even bother?" Sanzo replied, standing up to leave. "No! Wait… I was just wondering… if you don't mind… um, I mean, do you remember anything about your childhood?" Shiey asked. Sanzo rolled his eyes, "If I do remember something, why would I even tell you?" Sanzo said. "I was just curious." Shiey said, bringing her legs near her chest. Sanzo stood up to leave, "If that's all you have to say, then I'm going… the world is full of stupid idiots." Sanzo said. Shiey shut her eyes in disbelief; this wasn't the Kouryuu she knew. "Kouryuu… this isn't like you. Why are you like this?" Shiey said, not knowing that she said that out aloud. Sanzo turned to her and picked her up by the collar, "How do you know that name?" Sanzo demanded. Meanwhile, Hakkai had already told Goku and Gojyo that Shiey was Sanzo's sister. Then, he looked over to where Sanzo and Shiey was and saw what was happening. He stood up and was about to go there when Gojyo stopped him, "Leave them alone, Hakkai. Sanzo should be able to deal with this on his own." Hakkai replied, "I guess so." "How do you name me by that name?" Sanzo demanded. "Just let me go, will you!" Shiey said as Sanzo let go. "I know you don't remember me and I know you won't believe this, but believe it or not… I'm your sister." Shiey said, not knowing if it was the best thing to do. Sanzo's jaw slightly dropped, as he didn't know how to absorb all this. Was this girl telling the truth or not? "Don't you remember, Kouryuu? The days when we would play in the meadow? The days when we laid down on the ground making figures out of the clouds? Remember mother's smile?" Shiey said. Sanzo flinched at the last remark. "I had no mother. And even if I have, she didn't care about me." Sanzo said, sitting down beside her. "That's not true! Mother loved us very much. And it wasn't her fault that we were both taken away from her. Don't you remember, Kouryuu? It was Kazuma's fault. He hit you and you hit your head on a rock and he gave you some sort of medicine that made people lose their memory. Please, tell me you remember." Shiey said, who was now getting teary eyed. Sanzo didn't know what to do. Was Shiey telling the truth or not? "I don't believe it." Sanzo said. "But… it's true! All of it! I'm your sister, Sanzo. Please, believe me. I wouldn't lie to you." Shiey said. Sanzo stood up and left, leaving Shiey still sitting on the ground… crying. "Sanzo… Kouryuu… I'm begging you… please remember." She said as her tears uncontrollably fell down. "Sanzo, what happened? Why is Shiey crying?" Goku asked. No reply. Not even a yell or a hit on the head with his fan. He just simply passed by them and entered his tent. "What was that all about?'' Gojyo said. "He didn't understand… it takes time, you know." Hakkai explained. "Great… now where do I sleep?" Goku said. "Goku, you sleep with Gojyo for tonight, I'll sleep in the jeep. I think they both need a little room." Hakkai said. "So, you gonna cheer her up?" Gojyo asked Hakkai. "I'll try." Hakkai replied as he said good night to his companions and approached Shiey who was still crying.
"Shiey, are you okay?" Hakkai said. "I just don't get it, Hakkai. Why can't he just believe me?" Shiey replied. "Because these things take time, Shiey. You can't just make people believe that they're your siblings in one night. Just give Sanzo time to think it over." Hakkai said, as he turned to Shiey and wiped away her tears. "So, I guess we're sleeping together tonight, huh?'' Shiey said. "No. You can take the tent. I'll sleep in the jeep." Hakkai insisted. "N-no, um, it's okay, really. I don't mind if we sleep together. You're like my second older brother." Shiey said. "How old are you, anyway?" Hakkai asked. "I'm 20" she said as she leaned her head on Hakkai's shoulders. "Is it really okay if we share a tent?" Hakkai said. No reply came from Shiey. He looked down at her and saw that she was already sleeping. He smiled and brought her over to the tent and pulled up the covers. Then, he went over to the jeep, sat on the seat and slept.
The next day came, and Sanzo woke up. He got out of his tent and walked over to the clearing and stared at the rising sun, 'was Shiey telling the truth? Or was it all a lie? But, she sounded so much like it was true.' Sanzo thought. Just then, he heard singing from somewhere inside the woods, thinking it was a demon, he got his gun ready and went inside the woods. Just when he was about to shoot, he saw that it was Shiey. Sitting near a lake, singing.
(Ayashi no Ceres opening theme)
Haruka na hoshizora ni yume wa mada miemasu ka?
Osanai anohiyori azayaka desu ka?
Mune ni afurete tsunoru omoi nemuri wasurete jounetsu no iro
Tatoe tookute mo kitto tadoritsukeru tsuyoku shinjite'ta
Ano hino watashiga ima mo kokoro de nemutte-iru
Garasu no bara yori mo hakanakute moroi no ni
Yume miru koto wa naze sadame na no deshou
Futatsu no yume ga ai ni natte ai ni narenai koto mo ate
Hito wa hitori dato wakariaitai no ni nonte muzukashi
Kotoba wa muryoku de toki ni wa gin no naifu ni naru
"I don't think he'll believe me. I was so stupid to think that he actually would." Shiey said, as she stood up and left. Sanzo hid by the trees as he waited for Shiey to be out of sight. Then, he closed his eyes and cursed. "I hate being like this…" Sanzo said. "How will I even know if she's telling the truth or not?" he said as he walked back to camp.
Meanwhile, Shiey arrived at camp and was greeted by a cheerful Goku. "Good morning, Shiey!" he said as he smiled at her. Shiey smiled in return and said, " Good morning, Goku." "So, how're you feeling today?" Goku inquired. "Um, okay. Could you do me a favor? If Hakkai looks for me, tell him I'll be by the clearing. The one that overlooks the sea." Shiey said. "Sure…" Goku said as he smiled at Shiey and waved good-bye as she went over to the clearing.
She sat on the ground; her back leaned against a big rock. "I might as well give up." Shiey said as she let out a sigh. "Don't." a voice came. She looked up to see Gojyo. She smiled a little and looked back to looking at the blue sea. Gojyo sat beside her and said, "Look, Goku and I already know about you and Sanzo. And we believe you. Sanzo will believe it too, but it's going to take a lot of time. Who knows? His brotherly instinct might just come out when he realizes that you're in danger. Sometimes it's like that, you know? Just, don't lose hope. And if you think Sanzo's not showing you that he cares, well, he does. He just doesn't know how to show it." Shiey smiled at Gojyo and wiped away the tears that had previously occupied her brown and blue eyes. "Your eyes look beautiful." Gojyo complimented. Shiey blushed at his remark. "Come on, we better be heading back to camp, those guys might leave us." Gojyo said as he held out his hand and helped Shiey up. Shiey nodded as she walked back with Gojyo.