Wow, that was better than I thought. Cool! Well, the guys are on their way to help the girls, and they don't completely understand why. This chapter will have them confused as hell. Hehe. Well, new semester in school so a new schedule. I have ONE study hall. One! And that's on Thursdays and Tuesdays. Which also means less time to works on this story. I may just start writing them on the weekends and post them on Tuesdays or somethin. Who knows? Anyway, time to thank the reviewers!

Devil-Angel- I'll try to make the chapter longer this time! Promise!

Doublelynn- Yeah, they all seem pretty much the same, but at the same time they are pretty different. You'll find out later on in the story! Hope you like this chapter!

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Steven- Ok, ok! It's up already. And no, it's not that you can't type, it's that you can't spell. Hehe!

Ok, now, on to chapter 4!

Chapter 4

"Bring it on," Kirashi said with a smirk.

"You got it. Here it comes!" Dokugakuji yelled as he rushed towards her. Kirashi was ready for him this time. Neither of them expected for Gojyo's blade to come between them, causing Dokugakuji to have to jump back to avoid it.

"Hey, Dokugakuji! What the hell do you think you're doing?" Gojyo yelled as he glared as his older brother.

"Well hey bro. Nice to see ya again. I'm just havin fun here with your woman. You don't mind do ya?" Dokugakuji asked, placing his sword over his shoulder with a smirk.

"My what? She's not my woman!" Gojyo yelled. What in the hell made him think Kirashi was his woman? He didn't have any interest in her…did he?

"I'm nobody's woman!" Kirashi yelled, a vein popping out of her temple.

"Really? Wow, Gojyo. I'm surprised you haven't made a move on her yet. She's quite the looker and strong to boot," Dokugakuji said as he looked at Kirashi in thought. She did look pretty good, and she wasn't weak like most women he came across that's for sure. "I'll tell ya. I would've already made a move on her if I were you, but if you have no interest in her then she's still on the market."

This really pissed Gojyo off, but Gojyo didn't know why. His brother was right in saying that she was still free to anyone, so why was he so upset that Dokugakuji wanted to make a move on her? It confused him to no end. He didn't know why, but he'd be damned if he was going to let him get his hands on Kirashi.

"You touch her, and I'll cut your arm off," Gojyo said, hold tightening on his staff.

Kirashi frowned at him while Dokugakuji laughed. "I don't think you have any say on what can happen to her considering she's not your woman. Unless, you're planning to make your move on her, little bro?"

"Enough of this. You're business is with me. Kirashi has nothing to do with our fights," Gojyo replied. He didn't need any of this. He was already confused as it was. Something had told him that Kirashi was in danger somehow while his mind was confused about his relationship with her. Was it just a friendship, or was there something more that was developing in the back of his mind, just waiting to surface? He didn't know, but he desperately wanted to find out.

"Sorry bro, but I got orders to kill this woman. Shame really. She looks like she'd be a blast in bed," Dokugakuji said with a smirk, looking Kirashi over.

"Perv!" Kirashi yelled as a faint blush colored her cheeks. This was weird. She had a guy saying she'd be a good person in bed and another saying that he wasn't going to let his older bro even touch her. What in the hell was going on?

"Your fight's with me now, Dokugakuji!" Gojyo yelled as he rushed towards his older brother. The fight between Kirashi and Dokugakuji became a fight between brothers. This was seriously messed up.

Sanzo and Goku ran through the crowd, following the tug in their minds, which seemed to grow even more as time passed. Something was wrong, and they had to find Hitachi and Julin. Why? They had no idea.

"Sanzo! Look!" Goku yelled, pointing up towards the buildings. Sanzo followed his gaze and blinked a bit. There, on top of the building, were Julin and Kougaiji, both standing on one end of the building facing each other. Well…Kougaiji was standing, while Julin was bouncing up and down on her heals like a child who had just found a puppy.

"Goku, go! I'll find Hitachi!" Sanzo said as he took off down the street.

"Right!" Goku relied as he ran towards the building. He had to get to Julin. Somehow he felt a strong need to keep her from harm. He didn't know why, but he'd figure that out later.

Julin had a wide grin on her face as she bounced on her heals. Kougaiji was really strong when going up against her alone. He was able to get in a few good hits, which left a good bruise on her left cheek. "You're really strong! Just like Hakkai said! You're really fun! Let's keep playing, shall we?" she said as she continued to bounce in he heals.

"Alright then," Kougaiji replied. She was right in saying that this was fun, even for him. He had never fought anyone as strong as him other than Goku. Having someone who had as much fun very as much respect in fighting as Julin did made it an interesting fight.

"Well, let's see how you do against this!" Julin yelled as she stopped bouncing and just stood in place. She didn't move nor did she make any sign of attacking. Julin hummed slightly, as though to clear her voice. Then, she closed her eyes and began to sing, her voice traveling with such sound and power.

It captivated Kougaiji in it's enchanting magic. He tried to fight it, but it was hard. One word came to his mind: songtress. She could drive one insane with the sound of her voice. Kougaiji quickly covered his ears, in an attempt to block out the hypnotizing sounds. It was so no avail. The song was like a snake, slithering through and into his mind. He had only one choice; he had to stop her from singing. Kougaiji prepared himself for the hardship of resisting the tempting voice as he attacked her.

"One shot," Kougaiji said before he let his ears go and rushes towards her, ready to stop her hypnotizing voice, but he never got the chance.

Julin yelped when someone tackled her from the side, just barely missing Kougaiji's attack. "Ow! Hey!" she yelled as she sat up and looked at the one who tackled her. It was Goku. "What did you do that for?"

Goku looked at her with some anger. "You were nearly decapitated! Were you not paying attention?"

"I can take care of myself! I don't need your help!" Julin yelled as she got back up.

Goku stood as well. "Well, then next time how about I just let you get yourself killed?"

"I'm not gonna get myself killed!" Julin replied as she glares daggers at Goku.

"Yes you are!" Goku yelled back, also glaring.

Kougaiji blinked as he watched the two bicker, the effect of Julin's song fading in his mind. These two fought like a married couple. Who knows, maybe they'll become a married couple one day.

"Don't get between my fights!" Julin yelled, bringing Kougaiji out of his thoughts.

"He's not your fight! Kougaiji has no business with you!" Goku yelled before turning to Kougaiji. He wasn't going to let him hurt Julin. "Kougaiji! I'm still waiting for that fight you owe me! You're fight is with me now!"

"Really? Well that suites me just fine," Kougaiji replied. He'd handle Goku first and then continue his fight with Julin.

"But this is my fight! Meanie!" Julin yelled as she pouted. There was nothin she could do to stop the two. It was now their battle, and she had to watch from the sidelines.

Julin wasn't the only one with problems. Hitachi and Lirin were jumping around, landing hits whenever they could and usually getting a pretty good hit every now and then.

"I'm gonna get you, ya hold bag!" Lirin said as she lunged at Hitachi like a cat.

"Bring it on, kid!" Hitachi replied as she readied herself for the attack. It had been a long time since she was ever able to face anyone who was as strong as her and could actually put up a good fight.

"Here I come!" Lirin said as she landed a punch on the side of Hitachi's face. Hitachi returned the attack with a kick to Lirin's side. The fight had gone on like this for a while. One hitting the other and the other returning the blow. Hitachi never drew her sword on Lirin, wanting a good and fair fight.

What neither of them expecting was for an interruption. As Lirin went for another hit, a gunshot rang out, the bullet stopping Lirin in her tracks as it landed at her feet. Both Lirin and Hitachi looked up to see Sanzo holding his smoking gun, aimed at Lirin.

"Back. Off." Sanzo said, voice sounding dangerous.

"Nya! You're ruining our fun!" Lirin said in her cute and pouting voice, arms crossed and lower lip stuck out.

"Leave Hitachi alone," Sanzo replied, ignoring the pouting face of the child. He knew Hitachi could handle her on her own, but he felt some type of need to help her. More of that feeling surfaced, but he quickly pushed it down, wanting to deal with it later on.

Lirin blinked, confused with his request.

"I can take care of myself, Sanzo!" Hitachi yelled. Why would he even bother to help in the first damn place? It's not like she couldn't take care of herself. She did, after all, take care of herself and the other three for years.

Lirin looked between the two, who were currently glaring at each other, willing the other to back down first. A thought came to her mind. "Oh! You two love each other! Nya!" Lirin yelled.

Hitachi nearly fell over. "W-wha?"

Sanzo facefaulted. "What the hell are you talking about? I don't have any interest in her!" Or do I?

"Oh, then why are you stopping us?" Lirin asked, bringing out that innocent face of hers. If they didn't love each other, then why was Sanzo trying to stop their fight?

"Just shut up! You're fight is with me! Hitachi has nothing to do with this, understand?" Sanzo said after he regained his composure. That was one statement he was not ready for.

"Fine! But after I defeat you, I have to defeat her! So let's go!" Lirin said as she lunged at Sanzo now. Hitachi frowned as she watched the two. Where did Lirin get an idea like that? And why exactly did Sanzo stop their fight? This was confusing.

While Sanzo, Goku, and Gojyo fought in the girls' places, Hakkai was busy looking for Maki. He didn't wanna believe it, but he could feel that pull again. The one he felt so long ago when he knew Kanna was in need of him. He felt it with Maki. Was that betraying Kanna? Or was it him learning to move on again? He didn't know, and right about now, he didn't care, so long as he found Maki. He'd sort out his mind later on. When he was able to find Maki, he didn't like what he saw.

Maki dodged another attack from Yaone. They had taken their fight to the rooftops, not wanting to involve the people below. There was no need for unnecessary deaths in a fight that was between two people.

"You're quite good, Miss Yaone," Maki said as she dodged another attack and gathered some chi in her hand.

"Thank you. You are also quite good yourself, Miss Maki," Yaone replied as she dodged the chi attack. It was strange how the both of them could still be so polite when fighting like this.

The fight had gone on with each one making compliments and suggestions while fighting one another. It was as though each one respected the other even though they were enemies. One had to die, but they would die with the utmost honor and pride that they had done their best and were always polite even through the end. They had an understanding of this and were both willing to uphold it. That was what made it such a grand battle between them. But even grand battles had their mishaps.

Yaone took hold of her weapon and jumped up, meaning to pierce Maki through the heart, giving her a quick death. As Maki looked up at Yaone, Hakkai had taken it upon himself to jump between the two and grab the end of the staff. He quickly moved and flipped Yaone over Maki's head.

Maki blinked, not knowing what had just happened, Yaone was in the same state, not expecting that at all.

"I'm sorry, ladies, but I can't allow for this fight to continue," Hakkai said as she stood back up, unharmed. He looked over at Maki and Yaone with a smile. "You see, Miss Yaone is not you're opponent, Miss Maki. She is my opponent, and I can't allow you to get hurt when it should be me fighting."

"What are you talking about? I'm not gonna get hurt," Maki replied, crossing her arms.

Yaone stood and looked at Hakkai. "Forgive me, but I have orders."

Hakkai turned to Yaone, smile still in place. "You may fulfill them, if you can get past me first. I cannot allow for Miss Maki to get involved like this."

"Very well then, I will fight you first and then move on to Miss Maki,' Yaone said, agreeing with Hakkai's point. Maki had no business with them. She was merely with the wrong people at the wrong time.

"Maki frowned upon this. This was her fight, so why couldn't she finish it? Something was up, and she wanted to know what.

But Maki wasn't the only one who noticed this. Someone else was keeping a close watch on the Sanzo group and their new companions. "Interesting. Very interesting. I think these girls may prove to be useful to me. Sanzo and the others have taken a liking to these girls. That will be their downfall."

Hehe, cliffy again! Sorry! I know this chapter sucked, but I couldn't think of any other way to put it. But it is longer! The ending was a bit rushed cause I promised it'd be up today and like I had only half an hour to finish it! The next one will be better I promise! And it'll be up before I leave for Florida! I'm not gonna leave yall here with nothing to read while I'm gone! So hurry and review!