A/N: Hey everyone, I'm back with chapter 7 of Trust. Things are going good and if you're reading this chapter anytime between today (4/12/05) and the beginning of school next year, then I either got my computer back or I snuck on to post just for you.
Trust
Continuation
Gojyo grumbled something into Hakkai's bare shoulder when he heard a loud knock at their door. Hakkai took the initiative to push himself up on his elbows so he could see the door to some extent. "Come in," he yawned.
The door opened and Sanzo stalked in, "Where the hell is Goku, he never came back last night and we're leaving today," he growled.
Hakkai rubbed his eyes, "How does your head feel?" he asked.
"Fine, now help me look for that monkey. You've had your little fuck-fest, but it's not last night anymore, time to get up and out of this place." With that the grumpy priest stalked out of the room and slammed the door behind him.
Gojyo hauled his body into a sitting position, "He looks and sounds like someone just shoved an icicle up his ass."
Hakkai threw back the covers and got up, "No, that's been there for a while, someone just twisted it around and jammed it up a bit more."
The hanyou chuckled lightly and pulled on his white tank top, "Too true, love, far too true."
It was a lovely, sunny morning on the town. Well, everywhere except the area directly over the head of Genjo Sanzo. First he had woken up (after a very short period of sleep) to find that Goku was still missing. Then he had gone to employ the help of Hakkai and Gojyo in his search for his stupid charge, and found them lying in bed, most likely after a night of fun and sex. Then, on top of all that, his eggs were sunny side up. HOW IN THE SEVEN HELLS DID THEY CONFUSE SCRAMBLED WITH SUNNY SIDE UP!
He vaguely noticed the guy at the table next to him give his scrambled eggs a puzzled look, but he took no notice. Hakkai and Gojyo were coming down the stairs, they looked as if they had just…engaged in a few morning exercises, seeing as how both of them were panting slightly and their hair was mussed.
Sanzo was silent as the two sat next to him and ordered their own and they got the right food. The fact that they could get the right food and he couldn't just grated on his nerves. The door opened and a gust of warm summer air blew in. Goku came in and sat next to Hakkai, "What's for breakfast Hakkai?" he asked as if he hadn't just been missing for the entire night and a good portion of the morning.
Hakkai glanced at Sanzo, who was bright red and shaking, his hands clenched on the table. Hakkai sweat dropped, "We'll get your food to go, Goku." He flagged down a waitress, "Miss, can we have some dried squid, scrambled eggs, toast, and some white rice to go? All in extra large portions, please."
The waitress nodded and yelled the order to the cook, who finished the meal in a very short amount of time. Hakkai gathered the food and ushered the group outside to the jeep, where their bags were already waiting.
Gojyo noticed Sanzo, who was chain smoking at and alarming rate, "So, bouzo, what got your panties in a twist today?" he asked.
Sanzo gave no warning, suddenly Gojyo was missing a nice chunk of hair from the side of his head and his bandanna had taken an unexpected trip to the ground.
Gojyo froze, then instead of saying something, quietly jumped into the back of the truck and grabbed a beer. Hakkai and Goku gaped at Sanzo's actions, then quietly followed suit and got in the jeep without any noise. Sanzo then opened his door and sat in his seat and lit a cigarette.
The other three glanced silently at the houshi, then at each other with slight fear, "DRIVE, DAMN IT!" Sanzo yelled. His companions all jumped, and the jeep shuddered. Then they were off.
After a few hours of complete silence, Sanzo seemed to have calmed down and worked himself into a really deep sleep, or a very deep meditation. Gojyo sighed, "Damn, that baka was fucking pissed this morning. Thanks Goku."
Goku glared at the hanyou, "It wasn't my fault no one wanted me around, so I went outside for the night. Maybe if you and Hakkai had decided to talk to me instead of snuggling this never would have happened," he retorted.
Gojyo snorted, "My fault? You were rooming with Sanzo last night, he was supposed to entertain your tiny brain."
No one had really noticed, but Hakkai had begun to turn bright red, "Maa maa," he mumbled, "Calm down, you two. Sanzo is not in a good mood today and I suggest you put off your fighting until tomorrow."
The two in the backseat glared at each other again, then at the back of Sanzo's head, then slumped down in their seats, "You're no fun, Hakkai," Goku muttered.
Gojyo grinned, "On the contrary, Goku dear, Hakkai here is very fun."
Now Hakkai resembled a ripe tomato on fire, "Go…" he mumbled.
The kappa just grinned and leaned forward to whisper in the youkai's ear, "You're beautiful when you blush." He made sure to blow softly on the shell of Hakkai's ear.
Hakkai shuddered, "Not now, Gojyo," he whispered back.
By now Goku was looking disgusted and trying not to stare at the couple, 'That is so gross,' he thought. Then, 'I kinda wish that was me and Sanzo…' Now Goku was turning red, one could only wonder.
Suddenly the jeep screeched to a halt, throwing the four men out and over the windshield and into the dirt. This did not help Sanzo's mood, especially since he had finally been getting some sleep, "KAMI-SAMA DAMN IT!" He yelled, rubbing his now sore ass.
Hakurryu had transformed back dragon form and was floating about Hakkai's left shoulder. Hakkai groaned and rubbed his shoulder which he was sure was sprained, "Why did you stop, little one?" he asked.
The dragon chirped and waved it's tail towards and old hag who was standing in their path, "Oh…" Hakkai muttered, then stood up, "Hello, ma'am, what brings you to these parts with no protection?" he asked.
The woman frowned, "I am quite sorry, I live nearby and was out searching for herbs and I seem to have hobbled in your path."
By this time the other three men had picked themselves up and Gojyo was about to start yelling, so Hakkai sent a quick silencing spell over his shoulder at the hanyou. Sanzo stood next to Hakkai and began to speak, "We're traveling west to stop the cause of the problems we have been having with the youkai population as of late. Have you seen anything odd around here?" he asked.
The hag shook her head, "Iie, the area around here has been void of youkai for many years," she informed them.
Hakkai frowned, something wasn't quite right about this woman. Goku butted in, "Hey, do you have any food? I'm starving!" the golden-eyed boy bounced up and down.
The woman laughed, "Hai, I have some food with me, but I am not heading back to my humble home quite yet, I have yet to find the plants I set out for."
"We'll help!" Goku exclaimed, eager for a meal.
Sanzo glared, Hakkai sighed, and Gojyo screamed silently from his position behind Hakkai. The hag nodded, "Very well," she turned, "Young one, do you know what poison oak looks like?" she asked.
Goku nodded, "Yeah…" his voice trailed off. He knew poison oak, alright, he had known to be wary of it ever since those stupid monks had told him it was safe to eat, he had been sick for weeks.
The hag nodded, "Very good, take these gloves and this bag, I would like you to find me some and fill the bag as much as you can," she handed a pair of heavy gloves from her rag-like attire and a small burlap bag.
Next she turned to Hakkai, "You look like an intelligent young man, could you find me some foxglove, parsnip, basil, and parsley?" Hakkai nodded and she handed him a few bags similar to the one she had given to Goku.
Sanzo was next in line, "I trust you can find some oak leaves without grumbling?" Sanzo grunted and took the bag shoved in his direction and stalked off, leaving the other three who hadn't begun to leave yet.
Hakkai shooed Goku off into the forest to collect the poison oak and stood by Gojyo, who still looked pretty pissed off. The hag glanced at Gojyo, "You can help him, he has much to do," with that she turned off and went her own way to search for whatever remained on her list of needs.
Hakkai removed the silencing spell from his love and grinned, "You deserved it, Go."
Gojyo glared at the youkai in front of him, "My ass, you just wanted to be annoying," he retorted.
The brown headed youkai grinned, the quickly reached down and pinched Gojyo's behind. Gojyo squeaked and ran after Hakkai, "You're mean, you know."
Hakkai smiled again, "I know, Go, I know."
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A/N: Blah, that was an icky chapter, I'm not happy with it at all, but it has to do, I promise a longer chapter next, I swear. These past couple chapters have served as stupid fillers that serve no other purpose than to fill the time in-between the exciting shit. I prose, next chapter everything'll get going. Next we get to find out who this hag is and what she means to do.