InnerFan: HELLO PEOPLE OF FANFICTION. Say hello to chappy three of my wonderful story. Did you enoy the last chappy. I know some of you did and I would like to thank you for it. Merika if would you please.
Merika: Thank you to sakura2112 and kira86 for leaving comments and sorry for making you fustrated about who my love will be but that's part of the suspense, right?
InnerFan: Yes thanks and please now enjoy the next chappy. Also please Read, Rate and Review and remember that I do not own any of the orignal charcters in Saiyuki just the ones I add to it. :) ENOY :)
Chapter Three – Back to the Village
After lunch I helped Hakkai clean up.
"So where are you heading," I asked.
"West to stop the resurrection of a demon," said Hakkai.
"Oh that sounds fun," I say.
Hakkai stops and looks at me.
"Were you listening," he asked.
I stop and look at Hakkai.
"I'm sorry that's not what I meant. What I meant was that you get to travel with people who seem fun and accept you for who you are," I said smiling sadly.
"I never did get your name," says Hakkai.
"My name is Merika Loveless," I say.
"Loveless-san, are you on your own," asks Hakkai.
"Call me Merika and yes. I'm been by myself for many years now," I say.
Hakkai watches me and I look at him with a smile.
"Do not be sad by this Hakkai it has been this way for so long that I sometimes forget why I am alone," I say.
This only maker the silence greater but then suddenly Goku hugs me from behind.
"You have the best cooking ever," he smiles at me.
"That's very sweet of you to say Goku," I smile.
I then pat Goku on the head and bend to his level.
"Hey Goku have you ever played a game called clover," I ask.
Goku shakes his head no. I smile.
"Come over here," I say.
Goku follows me over to a patch of clovers.
"In every patch of three leave clovers is a very special clover it has four leaves. They say if you find one you will be lucky for a day," I say smiling.
"So all I have to do is find one," asked Goku.
I nod and soon Goku is searching through the clovers looking for a four leaf clover. I walk over to Hakkai and help finish cleaning the dishes. I sat on my bike after words and watched the group. The sun is slowly making its way down toward the west and I could feel myself gain strength. Sanzo walks over to me.
"How far is the town west from here," he asks.
"A couple miles I could lead you there but I will not enter the village. I have some business near the edge of it so I have to head that way too," I say.
"Merika you don't have to accompany us," says Hakkai.
"You saved my life and I have caused you to delay your trip west so think of this as payment for my dept to you," I smile.
"Yeah Merika-chan's coming with us," yells Goku who seems to forgot about the clover game.
Gojyo then hits Goku.
"Shut up you stupid monkey," yells Gojyo.
"I'm not a monkey you pervy water sprite," yells Goku.
I smile at this and watch as Sanzo hit them both with his paper fan.
"SHUT UP OR DIE," yells Sanzo.
Soon everyone is loaded up and I lead them to the village. I drive by the jeep.
"There is a nice hotel near the west end of the village that's cheap but they serve good food and have nice rooms. It would be best to head there first and get a room right away. If you want I can meet up with you later if not I will be on my way," I yell to Hakkai over my bike.
"Then we will meet you at the hotel but how will you get in," he yells back.
"I have my ways," I smile.
The village comes in to view and I wave them to go in before going off on my own. I put my bike into silent mode and head toward the house I use to stay at. I shut off the bike and go to a shed that had been untouched by the villagers. I open it up and find that the rest of my stuff is still inside. I grab the backpack and load it with food, spare cloths, books, spare bullets and my art supplies. I then grab a cloak and put it on covering my face. Then I take my pack and put it over my shoulder. Once back near my bike I push it to the west end of the village and hide it near the hotel I had sent Sanzo and the others to. I enter the hotel and found the guys by a table near the back.
"Don't mind if I join you guys," I ask Hakkai.
He turns and I lift my hood a bit so only he and the others could see that it was me. He then nods and I sit beside him.
"Sorry it took me so long I had something to take care of," I say quietly.
"That's alright and thank you for send us here it seems you were right about this place," says Hakkai.
I smile and go to speak but a pair of voices interrupts me.
"So you think that bitch is dead," says one of the villagers.
"I fucking hope so bitch took my wife from me," says another.
"She seemed so nice too but of course it's always the nice ones you have to watch out for," said the previous voice.
I seem to shrink into my seat trying to hide from the men.
"Are you sure your ok being here," asks Hakkai
I nod glad that Hakkai didn't use my name.
A waitress comes over and places a glass down in front of me.
"Here you are sir," she says.
I stiffen as the drink has an odd colour and odour to it.
"We didn't order this," says Gojyo.
"It's on the house and we also do it as a test. I'm sorry but it's to make sure the village is safe," said the waitress who then walks away.
"You don't have to drink it," says Hakkai.
"I have to or else they will get suspicious," I say quietly.
I then drink the whole thing in one gulp. It seems fine but I suddenly feel weak, I sit as if nothing is wrong.
"See you pass," says the waitress who has come back and takes the glass.
Suddenly a hand comes down on my shoulder.
"Sorry to hassle your friend here but we had some demon problems lately and we found that this drink is can easily affect the demon," said a male voice.
"That last demon was no demon she was a monster," said another voice.
"True it was lucky that the young man who came a few weeks ago gave us the tip about her or we would all be dead. He then gave us a list of stuff that we could slip to her kind sure it has no affect on real demons but from what the man told me it could easily kill her kind," said the voice with a laugh.
The pair of men then walked away and Goku who had finished his third meal turned to me.
"Are you ok," he asked.
"Fine but we should talk elsewhere," I whisper.
I could feel the drink causing havoc in my system but I acted as if I was fine. The group then head to bed but I head to the woods. As soon as I was far enough away I threw up.
"God damn him," I cried.
I sat there for a while trying to battle the poison in my system. Once I felt better I saw a rabbit hop by me. I reached to grab it but hear a voice calling for me. I stood up and walked away from the rabbit and the mess I made. Once away from it I sat in a tree and waited. Soon Hakkai come by and I smiled with relief.
"It's only you Hakkai," I say.
"Are you ok Merika," asks Hakkai.
"Yes I think I stay here for the night but I thank you and everyone for your kindness. I think I will head on my own for now," I say.
"About that me and the group wanted to know if you would join us on our journey," asked Hakkai.
I almost fell from the tree in shock.
"Are you sure," I asked.
"Yes our journey may be dangerous but everyone thinks that you should come with us for a while until we can find a suitable home for you," said Hakkai.
I smile and hop down from the tree.
"Thank you Hakkai, I would love to," I say smiling.
"Great Sanzo say that we leave early in the morning. We will meet you a bit away from the town," says Hakkai.
I smile again and watch Hakkai leave. I feel a warm feeling from deep inside and look at the night sky.
"Yuki, is this what you meant by finding happiness again," I asked the night sky before turning in for the night.
InnerFan: I think I need to make these chapters longer? Oh well hoped you like it!
Merika: Your worried about how long the chapters are and not about me nearly being killed. I think I need to kill you.
InnerFan: OH HUSH! Your still alive and just think it adds more drama to this wonderful story.
Merika: I feel abused. (walks of muttering about being unloved)
InnerFan: (Sweatdops) I think I hurt her feeling. OH WELL! Well hope you read and will rate and reveiw. See you next time. :)