A/N: Hi everyone. This is a Saiyuki story me and my friend, Katie wrote. We are both co-authors in this so comments and constructive critisism go to both of us. We hope you enjoy this. Critisism is welcome but please no flames. Thank you so much and enjoy the first chapter!

Saiyuki: A New Beginning

Chapter 1

In the depths of lost and the ones who become lost. The answer is never near but is not far off from the truth of those who were saved. The journey is never over for those willingly to do something...The Path is Open. The Door to Heaven and Hell...Is Opened...

In the small West Town, two unlikely pair of people strolled the streets. Natasha and Rayne were travelers from nowhere, and were on a mission to find the key. Natasha was a woman in search of the key to her freedom, to find out who she was and to find out what happened to her, and Rayne her companion on this journey was helping her, but Natasha never knew why this strange woman had wanted to help her.

"Well," said Rayne smiling to the woman beside her, "We've searched the east, north, and south-so perhaps this West shall be the final stop..."
"Maybe," Natasha replied, doubt laid heavily in her voice.

Rayne glanced at Natasha but just smiled as they wandered the bustling town. Natasha saw the local tavern and knew she needed a drink. She glanced at Rayne before she made her way over there. Rayne followed silently. They entered the tavern, the sounds of many voices floating to their ears. Especially a group of rather loud voices.
"Hey you stupid monkey! That was my sushi! Give it back!"
"No way, you perverted water sprite! You took my octopus so we're even!"
"If you two don't shut up I will kill you now!"
"Now, Now. Let's not make a mess here..."
Natasha sighed a little annoyed and Rayne just smiled like usual. Natasha studied the group. A monk, a half demon, and two other demons. Her gaze lingered on the half breed and the monk just a little too long.

Gojyo rubbed the back of his head, 'Damn monkey.' He thought as his eyes trailed the tavern. His gaze locked with another, a beautiful girl. A grin formed on his face as he looked her up and down. Gojyo glanced at the woman's friend. 'Not bad,' he thought smirking.

"Hey Babes," said a drunk as he wrapped his arms around the two girls, "Wanna have fun?"

The woman his gazed had met earlier rolled her eyes, "Rayne…He's pissing me off…"

Rayne half smiled," Oh yes…"

"Babes..." the drunk started to say but a fan smacked him in the face, sending him flying into the wall. Gojyo watched in amazement, that girl reminded him of Sanzo with the fan. He glanced more closely at her…Her eyes were purple, like Sanzos'.

"Oops, I think I over did it…" said Rayne smiling, "What do you think, Natasha?"

'Natasha?' Gojyo thought sensually.

Natasha just smirked.
"It's all right...at least you didn't kill him."
Sanzo had been watching the two closely. His eyes kept glancing at the girl who looked oddly like him. Though every now and then he looked at the one called Natasha. She was quite attractive. He cursed himself silently. He was not Gojyo.

Hakkai had glanced at Sanzo and the girl, seeing the connection but he didn't say anything. He himself kept looking at Rayne. She was quite stunning.
Meanwhile, Goku was eating but was also staring at one of the girl's, Natasha. Not because he was attracted to her but because he reminded her of someone he just couldn't remember who. Gojyo had come up to the girls a grin on his face.

"Hey ladies, good job on getting rid of that drunk. Can I offer you two a drink?"

Natasha half smiled, "No thanks," she said simply, but in her cold tone.

"Look, it's just a drink, not sex, but if your..." he started but Natasha's gaze stopped him, "Right, right..."

Rayne shook her head, "Don't mind her-we would love to have a drink." she said grabbing Natasha's arm.

Natasha glared at Rayne but she didn't say anything and let Rayne drag her towards the bar.
Gojyo smirked and ordered them both a drink. He then started to slip his arm around Natasha's waist but a fan came out of no where and slapped him on the head. He held his head as he looked at an angry Sanzo, confused that he had interfered.

"What the hell was that for Sanzo!" snapped Gojyo.

"Stop fooling around," Sanzo replied, his anger reaching its limit, "We're leaving."

"Leaving? You can go ahead, I'll--OWw- damnit man!" Gojyo said as he was hit by Sanzo's fan again.

Rayne glanced curiously at the monk; something about him was so familiar.

"Freaks," mumbled Natasha bitterly as she took a sip out of her glass.

"Hakkai-I'm hungry!" came Goku's plea.

"Shut up ya stupid monkey!" shouted Gojyo as he threw his glass at the monkey, where it shattered on the young boy's head.

Rayne's eyes widened as she rushed over to Goku. Hakkai was already by his side. The young demon was rubbing his head where the glass had shattered. It didn't hurt him but it was still painful.
"Stupid water sprite!" Goku yelled. Hakkai glanced at Rayne and smiled.
"Thank you for your concern but Goku will be fine. My name is Hakkai by the way." Hakkai smiled pleasantly.

"It's nice to meet you...I'm Rayne." Rayne smiled back.
Natasha just rolled her eyes as she watched the fighting monkey and water sprite.
"You both remind me of someone..."
Natasha looked over to see the angry monk beside her. She just shrugged though she wanted answers to her past.

Sanzo had been watching Rayne but he kept glancing at Natasha, his eyes wandering to her gold bracelets which were obviously power limiters.

"Take a picture, it'll last longer," Natasha said, noticing Sanzo.

"Whatever," he replied.

"Well, anyways sweetheart, before we were interrupted," Gojyo said wrapping his arm around her waist, "Lets-"

She gazed at him fully now, a cold stared at him. Her eyes...

"Look," said Natasha half smiling again, "Not interested."

"That's what they all say...'Not really. Most women fall into my arms at the chance. She's a challenge'" he thought afterwards as he eyed her. Gojyo never turned down a challenge.

"So, you really are okay?" Rayne asked again, she felt bad.

"Yeah, I'm fine," said Goku.

"Well...oh," said Rayne as Natasha grabbed her arm.

"We're leaving," she said simply.

"Bitter aren't we?" Rayne asked softly, "Oh Goku-I'll cook you something-come to room 131 at Konoho Inn!" shouted Rayne as Natasha hurried them out.

"Isn't that the Inn we're staying at?" Hakkai asked as he watched Rayne leave. Gojyo grinned. He would get another chance. He didn't seem to notice Sanzo's glare at him.
Goku couldn't help but try to think who those girls reminded him of. But one member of the group knew and the monk wasn't telling anyone. He would have to keep a close eye on them...especially Homura's sister.

Rayne and Natasha had entered their two bedroom room, sighing and relieved. They were finally going to get some rest. Natasha plopped down on one of the beds, her gaze going up to the ceiling.
"Something bothering you?" Rayne asked as she sat down on her bed, "You did you seem bitter..."
Natasha rolled over on the bed, facing Rayne, "I'm just tried. Sides, I'm..."
A knock came at their door.
Rayne sat up, "It must be Goku..."
"Why did you have to invite them over?" Natasha asked bitterly again as she rolled back over closing her eyes, "And, have you seen Cat?"
"Who is it?" Rayne called out before opening the door.
"It's me Goku, the stupid little-I mean nice monkey..." Came a very high pitched voice, not in the least bit sounding like Goku.
'I knew it,' thought Rayne as she looked through the little peep-hole, seeing Gojyo.
"Aren't you going to let me in?" asked Gojyo still trying to sound like Goku.
Rayne turned to her friend, "Natasha, it's for you."
"You let him in you're going to regret it..." Growled Natasha loud enough for Gojyo to hear.
"Hey! Come on ladies! I think we got off to a bad start...let me make it up to you, Natasha..." He let her name roll of his tongue sexually.
"So what should we do Natasha? We need to leave anyways to go look around the village some more..." Rayne said.
Natasha grumbled as she tried to get off the bed but a small black kitten jumped on her, stopping her.
"There you are, Cat." Natasha smiled as she petted Cat on the head. Cat was the one companion who knew her memories but unfortunately he couldn't speak.
"So, are we going to leave?" Rayne asked as she heard an angry Gojyo yelling at what she assumed was Goku.

"What are you doing here you!" came Goku's voice.

"What does it look like I'm doing! Selling Girl Scout cookies!" Gojyo snapped back.

Natasha petted Cat some more before she placed him on the bed, "Yeah-but let's go through the window."

Rayne shrugged, "Why not."

"Well sure looks like it with you in that outfit!"

"Your dead monkey!"

Rayne shook her head as she followed Natasha to the window, "Things are different."

"Too different," Natasha replied jumping out.

Gojyo and Goku's arguments were still going on as she herself perched on the window panel, jumped out...She closed her eyes, liking the sensation of falling. She landed gracefully on the ground.

"Show off," said Natasha smiling as she grabbed Rayne's arm, "I'm hungry now-buy me sushi."

A/N: Well the first chapter is up. We have written much more but we are now just waiting for reviews. So read and review if you want more. Thank you all!