Strength of Crimson

Chapter 4

"Great. How are we gonna get out of this one?" Gojyo moaned, dropping on the small bed in the cell he was currently sharing with Hakkai.

The green-eyed healer glanced up from where he was sitting, leaning back against the wall. "I do not know."

"Come on, 'Kai, you always have some sort of plan brewing in that head of yours."

"Gojyo. . . right now, I want nothing more than to take off my limiters and decimate this town."

Gojyo went silent, watching Hakkai. His best friend was slumped against the wall, legs crossed, hands resting on his knees. His green eyes were shaded, half hidden under dark brown hair. Gojyo sighed lightly, moving to Hakkai's side. "Trust me man, I know what you mean."

"Sometimes I believe it is humans that are the true monsters." Hakkai leaned his head back against the stone wall, staring up at the ceiling.

"Yeah. I agree." Gojyo leaned his head back as well, letting the hair fall back from his face.

"I wonder. . .is there anyone in this world who is truly good? Is there anyone who has no inclination to harm people just for the fun of it?" Hakkai's head dropped to his chest again, staring at the floor.

Gojyo went silent, pondering Hakkai's question. "Well. . . I'd have to say. . .yes."

"Truly? Who?"

"Goku."

Hakkai's head shot up and he stared at Gojyo, then a smile pulled at the edges of his lips and he burst out laughing, one arm crossing his stomach, the other covering his mouth.

Gojyo laughed as well, glad he could lift Hakkai from the slump he had been in. The healer's laughter died down and he sighed slightly, leaning his head back.

"I guess I could say that you're probably right."

"'Probably right'?"

"Yes. Goku's good, except when he loses his limiter."

"Then he's as bad as the rest of us, eh?"

"Something like that." Hakkai smiled at Gojyo, then stood, brushing the straw from his pants, starting for the bed. "I'm going to get some sleep."

"Hey! How come you get the bed?" Gojyo rose as well, frowning. "I say we fight for it."

"Fine. Cards or Rock, Paper, Scissors?"

"Rock, Paper, Scissors. You're too damn lucky when it comes to cards."

Hakkai laughed lightly. "I guess I am."

"Fine. Let's go." Gojyo held out one fist, bouncing it in the air. Hakkai copied him, his eyes sparkling. "Rock, Paper, Scissors!"

Hakkai laid his palm flat in the air, while Gojyo kept his hand a fist. "Oh my. It looks as if I've beaten you."

"Oh hell no. Best two out of three!"

After the best two out of three, three out of four, four out of five and Hakkai's winning each match, Gojyo finally gave up.

"Gah. You friggin' win. Damn. I swear, you have the best damn luck of anyone I've ever met."

"Ah. I'm sorry about that. However, if you are that irritated about sleeping on the floor, you are more than welcome to share the bed with me." Hakkai replied, an impish smile on his lips, eyes dancing merrily.

"Oh hell no." Gojyo shook his head, shutting his eyes, dropping down to the floor, crossing his arms over his chest. "I told ya, didn't I? I only took a man to bed once. Never again."

"So you did." Hakkai looked over at the red headed man sharing a cell with him. "Come morning, we'll get out of here."

"God. I hope so. I need a fuckin' drink and a woman."

"Good night, Gojyo."

"'Night, 'Kai."

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Well...that was fun! ^_^

I had fun with Gojypo and Hakkai's talk. those two are too much fun! XD

Anyway thanks to duck113 and mimi