You Are My Super
Star
Chapter 16—Booms Away
by YYY
Sanzo wakes up in the morning and sees Hakkai and Gojyo reading newspaper while drinking coffee.
"Where is Joey?" Sanzo asks.
"He went to the Seto's agency already. He is going to perform his song to sell his single. He said he is going to record 2 versions of the song, and then he is going to perform the song at the afternoon. Afterward he'll head back to the Emperor with us." Gojyo says.
"I'm going to check on him and makes sure he is okay. He might get in trouble again." Sanzo says.
"You're awfully worried when it comes to Joey. Is it because he reminded you of a certain someone?" Hakkai asks. In a lot of ways, Joey is a lot like Gokuu, someone Sanzo once loved.
"I'm going to check on Joey." Sanzo says, "you two take a rest, I'll meet you at the performance. We'll all go home after Joey sing his song."
Hakkai stops Sanzo from leaving. "Sanzo, I know you miss Gokuu, but the heaven erased his memories. He won't be able to remember you anymore. Gokuu has a new life now, and so should you. You can't just live in memories." Hakkai says, "you're a very smart and very good looking person. There are a lot of people who will love to have the chance of going out with you. Why don't you give them all a chance."
"I don't need any other people. Gokuu is the only one I will ever need. I will go on with him memories. Please don't tell me to ever forget about Gokuu again." Sanzo leaves.
"I'm sorry." Hakkai says.
"Hey, Hakkai. Thank you for caring about me. You are a good friend." Sanzo says before he closes the door.
Sanzo arrive at the agency. Tristan and Duke are sitting there looking through all pictures of Joey. "I think I like this one more!" Tristan says as he picks out one of the pictures.
Duke picks up another picture. Tristan looks at the picture and says, "Oh, Joey is so cute in this picture. You have such good taste."
"Good morning, Sanzo. You like some coffee?" Tristan asks when he sees Sanzo coming in.
"No thanks." Sanzo asks, "what are you doing here?"
"We're picking out pictures for Joey's CD covers." Tristan answers.
"Where is Joey? I thought he is here recording songs." Sanzo says.
"He was. He finished his recording already. He even posted for all these photos for the CD covers. Seto and Joey went out to get something. They're going to be back soon. Why don't you have a seat and helps us design Joey's CD singles cover." Tristan asks.
"These are all really nice pictures." Sanzo says.
"They are, aren't they?' Tristan asks, "what a waste we can only choose one. I hate to see all the other photo go to waste."
"Why don't you make Bisho cards with these pictures?" Sanzo asks.
Tristan thinks for a couple of minutes and says, "you know, that's a really good idea! We can totally make a set of cards with these pics! We use all these photos, and then take some pictures from his last concert and the challenge. That's going to be really fun! We can even put some bisho cards into the singles as free gifts. The fan girls will go crazy for it!"
"Are these fan mails? Why don't you send a card of two to those fans as a thank you note?" Sanzo says.
"I will get right to the Bisho cards thing!" Tristan grabs all the pictures and goes to the scanner.
"Joey has so many fan gifts already?" Sanzo says impressed.
"He is really good though. He really captures people hearts and feelings." Tristan says. Sanzo looks through all the gifts.
"This box looks different." Sanzo says.
"How so?" Tristan asks.
"It's hand writing from a guy." Sanzo says, "these hand writing cannot be girls."
"So, fan boys can send gifts to Joey, right?" Tristan asks.
"Fan boys who have been working around bombs. This letter smells like sulfur and carbon." Sanzo says, "this guys had been doing explosive."
"Really?" Tristan looks at the small package.
"And I'm sure what's ticking inside is no music box." Sanzo says.
"What?' Tristan jumps up.
"Don't worry, I know how to disarm it. Let e take this to the roof." Sanzo says.
"Please be careful!" Tristan says.
Sanzo gets to the roof and puts the boom down. After making sure there is no trick wire attached to the lid, he opens the box and looks through all the wire. "This one goes here, this one goes here…so this one must be the main wire…Now if I cut this…" Sanzo cuts the wire and the bomb is disarmed.
"You got it?" Tristan says.
"I did. This is no joke. Whoever makes this bomb really wants Joey dead. There are enough explosives here to bomb the whole building down." Sanzo says.
"Come on, let's get back down to the agency. I will get you something to drink." Tristan says. The two of them get back to the agency. Duke gives Sanzo some tea while Tristan calls Seto to tell Seto what happened.
"He wants to talk to you." Tristan says to Sanzo. Sanzo thanks Tristan and takes the phone.
"Are you okay?" Seto asks.
"I am fine. Seto, demons or monsters stomp their enemies. They don't sneak around their enemies with cars and booms. Whoever is trying to kill Joey has to be human." Sanzo says. "You be careful out there, and come back as soon as possible."
"I'll get him back to the agency as soon as we're done." Seto says.
"I'll see you when you come back then." Sanzo says, "be very careful."
"Okay." Seto hangs up the phone. Joey looks at him and asks, "what's the matter?"
"Nothing is the matter, mutt. Let's go in and get the guy so we can get back to the agency." Seto says as he looks around. There are so many people around the street of Tokyo, and anyone of them can be Joey's killer.
(Who would want to kill Joey?) Seto thinks.
"Come on, Seto! Let's go in!" Joey says as he runs into a huge fashion store. The place is 3 stories high and filled with the most trendy clothes, shoes and accessories.
"It's Joey! It's Joey!" The shopkeepers scream, "Joey! We love your song! We love you!"
Joey blushes and rubs the back of his head. "You guys are too kind!" Joey says.
"Welcome! Welcome! Welcome to our store, the coolest fashion store in Harajuku! What can we do for you?" the shopkeepers ask as they all hover around Joey.
"I'm going to sing my song this afternoon, and I'm wondering if your boss can help me with what I'm gonna wear." Joey says.
"We'll go get him now!" All the girls shout and run to the back.
"Hmm…" The whole fashion store is suddenly empty.
A teenager walks down the stairs. "Good morning, Joey. It's nice to finally meet you. You were the only things the girls around here talk about for the last couple of days." The teenager smiles, "so, you have a show tonight?"
"Just one song. I was hoping you can go with me and gets my band's outfit together." Joey says.
"Sure! That sounds fun. Let me get my stuff together and I will go with you guys."
Joey beams, "thank you so much, Gokuu."
Gokuu follows Seto and Joey back to Starr. Joey runs up the stairs and says, "I'm home!"
"Welcome home!" Pegasus says, "so, you brought a friend?"
"Hello, Gokuu!" Tristan says.
"You know him?" Pegasus asks.
"All teenagers in Japan knows who this is. He is the most famous teen fashion model in Japan. He is also the most popular fashion designer in Harajuku." Tristan says, "all teen idols wore a Gokuu's design at least once."
"Joey, can I talk to you for a minute, in private?" Sanzo says as he pulls Joey away. He opens the first door he sees and pushes Joey into it.
"What's the matter, Sanzo?" Joey asks.
"Why did you bring him here?" Sanzo asks.
"Cause you want to see him!' Joey smiles.
"I don't want to see him!"
"If you really don't want to see him, I won't be able to find him! Your love linked you two together. I could find Gokuu cause your love guide me to him!" Joey says. "Seto says you were really sad when you heard my song last night. And I asked Hakkai this morning why. Hakkai told me you lost someone you love a long time ago, so you're depressed to see the lyrics."
"I lost him a long time ago. He doesn't even remember me anymore. There is no point of seeing him again."
"Why aren't you happy? I thought you will be happy to see Gokuu living well and enjoying life. Is there a reason why you don't want to see him again?"
"No."
"Are you afraid that he might remember you?"
'His memories are erased. He'll not remember me."
"Then there should be no problem then, right? You're going to leave tonight, and moon knows when will you have the chance to see him again. Just go and talk to him. Enjoy you last couple of hours on earth before going back to the Jade Emperor's castle."
Seto opens the door and says, "you two okay in there?"
"Yeah, sorry to drag your bunny away like that. I just wanted to ask him something." Sanzo says.
"I don't mine you talking to Joey. I just want to tell you that you're in the utility closet. If you want to talk some more you can use my office." Seto says.
Sanzo looks around and sees brooms, mobs and water buckets everywhere. 'Hmm…it's okay. I'm done talking to him. Let's get your show ready and we can get back to heaven." Sanzo says. He walks out of the utility closet and sees Gokuu standing there.
"Hey, Joey. Are you ready to try on your outfit?" Gokuu asks.
"Totally!" Joey beams. Joey, Tristan and Duke follows Gokuu down to Gokuu's van.
Gokuu opens the door to the back of the van. Joey exclaims, "wow! Gokuu! This place is huge! There must be a thousand outfit in there!"
"You even get a changing room and a make up table in there! Amazing!" Tristan asks.
"I do a lot of outfits for movie stars and models. So I get this van and turns it into a mobile store." Gokuu says.
"That's such a good idea!" Joey says.
"Come on up, I will show you the outfit I pick for you!" Gokuu smiles. He gets on the van and lost his footing. He is about to fall of the van but someone catches him.
Gokuu turns around and sees Sanzo holding him. "Be careful." Sanzo says.
"Thank you." Gokuu blushes. Sanzo looks so handsome it makes Gokuu's heart pounds.
"Don't mention it." Sanzo let go of Gokuu and walks away. Gokuu almost feel sad when he leaves Sanzo's arm. That feeling is so warm and so tender. It feels so right being in those strong arms.
"What's the matter, Gokuu?" Joey asks.
"I an not sure. I felt like I have been in his arms before, when He held me. That sounds silly, is it?" Gokuu asks.
"Nah, it's not silly. Maybe you really did, in another lifetime. Destiny is a strange thing, you know." Joey says.
"you wrote too many love songs, Joey. It's getting into your head." Gokuu laughs.
"Hey, you guys! Good afternoon!" Yugi and Yami come up to the car and greet.
"Yugi! Yami! What are you doing here?" Joey says.
"I figure since you're leaving, I better come and see you last performance and say goodbye." Yugi says.
"Don't be sad, Yugi. You'll still see me every night! You're going to the moon garden to see me, right?" Joey asks.
"Wouldn't miss it for the world." Yugi says.
Yami wiggles his nose, "what's that smell?"
Seto sniffs, "it smells like…"
"Gasoline! Get of that van! Now!" Sanzo shouts.
Tristan, Duke, Joey and Gokuu jumps off Gokuu's van at once. Seto shouts, "Go! Go! Go!"
Everyone run away from the van. The van explodes. "Joey!" Seto grabs Joey right before the explosion send both of them up in the air. Seto hits the ground with Joey in his arms.
"Seto! Are you okay?" Joey says. Seto used his own body to break the fall for Joey so that Joey will not be harmed.
"I'm fine, how is everyone else?" Seto asks.
"We're fine." Tristan says as he gets up. Duke gets up next to him.
"We're okay too." Yami says as he gets up. Yugi is in his arms.
Joey shouts, "Gokuu?"
Gokuu opens his eyes and sees that Sanzo is on top of him, shielding him from the moment of the blast.
"Are you okay?" Sanzo asks.
"Yeah." Gokuu says, "thanks again."
"What's going on?" Yami asks.
"Someone is trying to kill Joey, that's what going on. We got a bomb trying to blow up the agency. Now someone is trying to blow up the van." Seto says.
"You think it's the same person who were driving the red race car last night?" Yami asks.
"I don't know." Seto says.
"Sorry about your van. If I know it's gonna be dangerous, I wouldn't ask you to come here." Joey says.
"Nah, don't worry about it. It's just a car. A lot of car companies want to get me a new van anyway. I'll get back to my store and get some outfits for you. I will be right back." Gokuu says.
"Sanzo, why don't you go with him? It might not be safe for him to go back to his store alone." Seto says.
"I…hmm…" Sanzo looks at Gokuu. The teen model looks back at him.
"Fine, come on, let's go get the clothes." Sanzo leaves with Gokuu.
"Yami! You're bleeding!" Yugi shouts.
"It's just a scratch. No biggie." Yami places a kiss on Yugi's forehead.
"Let's get back and get him bandage up." Seto says.
TBC…