Saiyuki Fan Fiction ❯ Duplicity ❯ Flirting with the enemy ( Chapter 6 )

 

 

 

 

Duplicity 6

 

 

 

 

 

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Chapter 6

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Gojyo sits at the table and looks over at Goku, as he stuffs his face. “You sure you have enough food in front of you monkey?” He ducks as Goku swings at his head with one hand as he puts a slice of ham in his mouth with the other.

 

Hakkai chuckles, “You should know not to disturb him when he's eating. By the way, where is Sanzo? He went to wake the both of you up.” He looks towards the stairs and back at Gojyo.

 

The hanyou picks up his cup and takes a sip. “I left him in the room. He should be down shortly. Where is that server, I'm hungry and the monkey isn't letting anyone touch what we have. I might just pull back a nub if I'm not careful.”

 

Hakkai looks at him suspiciously. When Sanzo left their room this morning, he said he would wake them and for him to order the food. He didn't want to waste any time with them staggering out late. This way the food would be waiting on them when they all came down to eat.

 

He eyes Gojyo, “I ordered breakfast for all of us but Goku was the first to arrive. She should be bringing more shortly.”

 

Gojyo smirks and nods towards the entrance, “Oh look, here comes his holiness now. He watches as the monk heads for the table, thinking he is still the most beautiful man he has ever seen. He flicks his tongue over his bottom lip and watches the monk.

 

The server comes with another tray of food and a fresh pot of coffee. She sets everything down on the table as Sanzo takes the empty seat next to Gojyo without meeting his eyes. He picks up the pot and pours coffee in his cup. Gojyo leans over and puts his cup out for a refill. The monk pours him another, without lifting his eyes.

 

`I will not let him bait me. He wants me to refuse pouring him a cup and then make me look like an idiot for getting upset. And why is Hakkai looking at me like that! I swear if it weren't for this mission I wouldn't speak to the lot of them!'

 

None of this is lost on Hakkai however and he vows to keep an eye on the two of them. Why did it take Sanzo so long to come down after Gojyo? Something must have happen between the two of them alone in the room without Goku to overhear. He hasn't said a word to Goku about his table manners or to Gojyo about him being so forward and this is not like Sanzo.

 

Gojyo thanks the monk and fills his plate with some of the fish, rice and eggs. As he sips his coffee, he glances at Hakkai. He has his eyes glued to the monk, watching his every move. Gojyo chuckles to himself and raises his brow, “You're not hungry, Hakkai?”

 

Hakkai is staring so hard at the monk; he doesn't hear Gojyo. The hanyou snaps his fingers in front of his face. “Hello, earth to Hakkai, come in please!”

 

The chi-healer jerks back and looks at his best friend with his mouth open. “I'm sorry Gojyo, did you say something? I'm sorry I wasn't paying attention.” He looks down at his plate, embarrassed to have been caught watching Sanzo the way he was. He turns a bright shade of pink as he picks up his fork.

 

Gojyo laughs at him and looks at Sanzo, “What's wrong with Hakkai, did you do something to him last night? He seems to be spacing out. Maybe I should drive if you're tired, buddy.”

 

Sanzo chokes and sputters, “How the hell should I know! I didn't do anything to him. Maybe he's tired of hearing you ramble on about nothing, baka!”

 

Goku holds his rice bowl under his chin as he pauses with the chopsticks half way to his mouth, “He was staring at Sanzo, funny like. Are you sure you didn't do something to Hakkai, Sanzo?” He goes back to eating as he watches the others.

 

Hakkai looks down at his cup and then over at Goku, “I'm just wondering if we should shop before we leave. We didn't get supplies yesterday and we have a two day's ride ahead of us.” He smiles over at Goku, “We all know how hungry you get Goku and we can't have you biting on Gojyo while you're in the back seat. We need all hands on deck if we meet up with demons.”

 

Gojyo cuts his eyes at Hakkai wondering if he is sending him a message about Sanzo riding in front with him. He smiles and takes a fork full of eggs, “So you're worried about the monkey taking a chunk out of me? I have an idea, why don't you put his holiness in back with me. I'm sure the monk doesn't bite.”

 

Hakkai looks at Sanzo and back at Gojyo, in alarm, “I didn't…l didn't mean that! I just meant…”

 

“Calm down Hakkai, you and Goku go do some shopping after we eat. In fact, why don't we all go? That way when we finish we can get the hell out of here.” He glances at Hakkai before he glares at Gojyo.

 

“Hey, don't give me the evil eye! I was only making a suggestion. I mean if he's worried, I just want to put his mind at ease.” Gojyo can't help the smirk that comes to his lips.

 

Hakkai smiles wide, “Then it's all settled. We all go shopping and this way we can all get what we all want.” He inwardly breathes a sigh of relief.

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Standing in front of a stall, the ikkou and the monk look over the things they need to take with them. Sanzo stands slightly behind the others as they haggle over prices and quality. He lights a cigarette and exhales a cloud of smoke, looking at the hanyou.

 

`Why does he act this way? He knows Hakkai and I are lovers and yet he stills baits me in front of him. Maybe, if I just ignore him for the remainder of the day he will get the message. But him saying he couldn't do anything with a woman he picked up last night is ludicrous. The man is a male whore and no matter what he says, I'll never believe anything like that.'

 

“Hey Sanzo do you have enough cigarettes, I could get some for you when I get mine?” Gojyo smiles over at the monk and he nods his head.

 

Goku looks at the two of them and laughs, “You better watch it or Hakkai is going to get mad at you. For some reason whenever you talk to the water-sprite he gets spacey.”

 

Hakkai looks at him with a frown, “No I don't Goku. Here, carry this bag since you have nothing better to do.” He shoves several bags in the monkey's hands and gives Sanzo and Gojyo a fleeting look.

 

“Is it going to be a problem with me buying something for the monk, Hakkai? I don't have too if you don't want me too?” Gojyo stares at him with his red eyes burning. `Don't tell me he is this possessive of the monk! This is rich, even the monkey is starting to catch on. Watch it Hakkai, your jealousy is showing.''' He wants to laugh with the humour of the situation but he knows that would be inappropriate.

 

Sanzo glances at Gojyo and sees amusement in his eyes but he also sees anger. Now is the time for him to intervene so the two men don't say something neither can take back.

 

“Here take this. I can pay for my own smokes.” He gives Gojyo a couple of gold coins. “Get me a carton, that way I know I won't run out.”

 

Gojyo takes the money from him and smirks; he glances at Hakkai, nods his head and walks in the store. Hakkai looks over at Sanzo and see he is looking at him with his eyes narrowed.

 

He smiles, “You don't believe what Goku said do you?”

 

Sanzo watches as Goku and Gojyo are in the store and turns to Hakkai. “What he said does have merit Hakkai and with your declaration of love last night makes me rethink what we have. He spots a tree in the shade and glances at his lover. “Follow me.”

 

They walk over too the tree and Sanzo sits on the bench in front of it while Hakkai leans his back against the tree. “I guess this is where you tell me that it is over between us, am I right?”

 

The monk blows smoke up in the air, sighs as he drops his cigarette, and grinds it out with his foot. “I'm sorry Hakkai but I did warn you about this very thing.” He leans back and puts his fingers to his forehead, “You have the monkey commenting on the way you watch me and don't deny it. I feel your eyes on me whenever we're in the same room and at first; it was rather…forget it! It's over and that's all there is to it.”

 

He gets up and smoothes down his robe and turns to Hakkai. “I did enjoy myself with you but I think this is best for the both of us.” He looks over Hakkai's shoulder and sees the ikkou come out of the store and Gojyo looking around for them. Goku bounces down from the raised platform of a walkway and runs towards them.

 

“Gojyo brought a cigar and he said he is going to smoke it in the jeep! Tell him he can't smoke that smelly thing around us, Sanzo!” He stands behind the monk as he glares at the hanyou.

 

“Shut up monkey! This one smells as fragment as flowers. Who knows, Sanzo might want to try a puff…am I right monk?”

 

Sanzo cuts his eyes at him, “No thank you. Smoking cigarettes is enough for me. Let's hit the road.” He turns to Hakkai and tilts his head.

 

The chi-healer scratches the back of his head and smiles, “I guess that's my cue, huh?” He strokes Hakuryu's head and he flies off his shoulder, transforming.

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As Hakkai drives down the road to their next destination, a gang of demons are waiting on them. He screeches to a stop as everyone jumps out of the jeep.

 

Goku raises his hand and his nyoi-bo appears. He laughs as he yells too Gojyo, “Let's see who kills the most now!”

 

Gojyo swings his shakujou over his head, taking out two to his left, “You have to play catch up, monkey!”

 

Hakkai flips one on his side as he tries to keep and eye on Sanzo for safety. The monk is shooting youkai as they run towards him and not looking at the others because he knows they can all take care of themselves. He pauses to reload when one jumps at him and Goku slams him with his weapon and he falls at the monk's feet. He shakes his gun close, aims at another ikkou, and sends him into oblivion.

 

Hakkai forms a large ball of chi and yells to the others to stand back as he hits the remaining dozen or so ikkou, clearing the field as Sanzo and the others put their arms in front of their faces.

 

Gojyo lights a cigarette and leans on his shakujou as he looks around the clearing. Hakuryu flies from the near by tree and lands on Hakkai's shoulder.

 

Goku laughs as he looks over at Gojyo, “I think I got about thirteen, how about you?”

 

Gojyo blows smoke in the air, “I got about the same. If Hakkai hadn't brought out the big guns, I would have beaten you.” He looks over at his best friend and gives him a big smile.

 

“Well, if we had kept fighting we would have wasted the day away trying to deal with…Sanzo, watch out!”

 

An undead ikkou has grab Sanzo by the leg and before anyone can act he bites him causing the monk to sink to his knees before Gojyo dispenses him to hell. They all run to Sanzo as he lies on the ground in pain. “This shit hurts, dammit!”

 

Goku is the first one by his side, “Sanzo, are you okay!”

 

Gojyo rushes over behind Hakkai. “Don't move him Goku! If he bit him, he may have poison in it! Let me see first.”

 

Goku stands and he and Gojyo watch as Hakkai look at the wound. He puts his hand over it but he used most of his chi to take out the ikkou earlier. “Damn, I don't have enough energy to close it all the way now. We need to find a village and quick.”

 

He calls to the flying dragon to transform and Gojyo scoops Sanzo up in his arms and carries him to the jeep. He gets in with the monk cradled to his chest. “How far is the next village, Hakkai?! He has passed out!”

 

Hakkai gets behind the wheel and Goku gets in next to him. “It's a couple hours drive but we will have to take a detour. I'm sure Sanzo won't mind if it takes us a couple of days off our schedule.”

 

Goku looks over at Hakkai, “I thought you said it was a two days ride to the next village? What gives, Hakkai?”

 

“If we drive straight west it's a two days ride. There is a village past the mountains up ahead but it takes us out of our way. I didn't think we should stop there but we will now. I just hope that damn bastard didn't poison him.” He looks in the rear-view mirror and sees Gojyo smoothing the hair from Sanzo's face as if he is the most precious thing to him. He turns his eyes away because now he knows how his best friend feels about the monk.

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`I should have kept my eyes on him! I'm so sorry Sanzo please don't die! I wish I could bring that bastard back and kill him again' he looks down in the monk's face as his breathing evens out. He puts his arms around his waist, brings him up in his lap, and puts his head against his chest.

 

Hakkai looks in the mirror again and exclaims, “What are you doing Gojyo? Has he stopped breathing?!”

 

Gojyo slides him back down in his lap. “No, I thought he did. Can't we go any faster? He's bleeding heavily for this to be just a bite mark. I think something else is going on here. Why don't you pull over so you can look at it again?”

 

“I see some trees ahead, I'll pull over there. It may be a stream or river close by.” Hakkai heads for the trees, pulls up next to them, and gets out. “Can you bring him over to this tree, Gojyo? I can examine him better than if he is in the jeep.” He turns and heads for the grove of trees.

 

Goku stands by the jeep watching Gojyo as he gets out with Sanzo in his arms. To him it seems as if the hanyou is about to cry but he knows that is wrong…right? Why would he get this emotional about a bite mark? Sanzo has had worst injuries than this before so why are the two of them so worried.

 

He follows behind Gojyo as he lies Sanzo down and steps back. Hakkai rolls up his pants leg and looks at the wound. “It looks infected. I don't want to close up the infection in his leg because it may travel to his heart.” He looks up at Gojyo, “See if there is a river near by and bring some water back with you. I'm going to try something.”

 

Gojyo heads for the water with Goku following behind, “Ah, Gojyo, is something going on with you and Sanzo? I mean you act as if you wanted to cry when he got hurt. You know he's been hurt before, right?”

 

The hanyou grabs the monkey around the neck and ruffles his hair, “If something happens to him then this mission can't go on without him right?”

 

“Let me go, water sprite!” He's not really upset but he has to keep up the charade. He pulls away from the hanyou as he runs to the water. “I don't think the goddess would let him die. Remember before when he was beaten badly and she came and healed him herself? He didn't like it but she did.”

 

Gojyo rubs his chin, “Yeah you're right. When I teased him about her kissing him, he pulled his gun on me. I thought I was a goner for sure. Anyway, let's get the water and get back before we hear it from Hakkai.”

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Sanzo is propped against a tree with his eyes closed and his breathing shallow. Hakkai looks in his face and sighs. He brushes some of the stray locks from his face and he opens his eyes slowly. “What the hell happen? I feel as if I can't move my right leg.”

 

“You were bitten by one of the ikkou. We're taking a detour so we can get to a village. My energy is somewhat depleted and I think you may have been poisoned.”

 

“What the hell are you talking about? Poisoned, this is going to delay us even longer…umm…it hurts. Can I get…some water…I'm thirsty.”

 

“Goku and Gojyo will be back shortly with some, they went to the river. Just lie back for now and try to get some rest. I want you to conserve your energy.” He strokes the hair out of his eyes as he looks in his face trying to implore him to cooperate.

 

Gojyo and Goku walk up as he strokes the side of Sanzo's face. “Hey Hakkai, he didn't get any worst did he? We brought some water back.” He hands the water pouch to Hakkai and he takes it putting the pouch to his lips. Sanzo drinks a small amount as it drips down the side of his mouth.

 

Gojyo watches and has to turn away. He has never seen the monk in this condition before. Now he feels bad about giving him a hard time. He rubs the back of his head and looks over at Hakkai, “Let's get back on the road. The sooner we get to the next inn, the sooner he can get some proper rest.

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When they arrive at the village, Gojyo picks Sanzo up in his arms and carries him into the inn. They get three rooms because someone needs to be with Sanzo at all times. He lays him down on the bed and looks over at Hakkai. “Do you need me to do anything, Hakkai?”

 

Goku sits on the side of the bed as he looks down at Sanzo. He has tears in his big gold eyes and one falls on the monk. He reaches out to wipe it away when Sanzo opens his eyes slowly and says in an inaudible voice, “Are you crying…monkey? Do you…know something I…don't know?”

 

Goku calls out his name but he closes his eyes again. The other two move closer to the bed. Hakkai looks at his face and then at Goku, “Did he say something, Goku?”

 

“He asked if I was crying and wanted to know what did I know. Is he going to be okay, Hakkai?” He gets off the bed and Gojyo puts his arm around his shoulders, “He's going to be fine, Goku. He's to mean and stubborn to die. Hakkai is going to have him as good as new in no time.”

 

Hakkai looks down at Sanzo just as the owner knocks on the door. Gojyo walks over opening it and the innkeeper comes in with some bandages and towels. He hands the items to Gojyo. “I hope the priest will be fine. I'll have my daughters bring you folks up your dinner in a little while. If you will excuse me, please.” He leaves out and Hakkai turns to the others with a smile on his face.

 

“I need help getting him undressed. If he keeps going in and out like this, I think I can cure him. He's not as bad off as I thought at first and that's a good thing.”

 

Goku perks up, “If Sanzo is going to be okay then I'm ready to eat. I'm starving! I wonder what they have to eat here.” Hakkai and Gojyo laugh as they begin to undress the monk.

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Later on that night, Hakkai is in the room alone with the monk. He has not regain consciousness since he gave him some medicine for the bite and closed his wound. Hakkai sits in a chair by his bed with his arms folded and his head down taking a nap.

 

Gojyo comes in and taps him on the shoulder, “Hakkai…wake up.” Hakkai looks up at him and over at Sanzo, “It's three already? I didn't mean to fall asleep.” He gets up and stretches as he covers a yawn with his long slim fingers. “There hasn't been any change. I'm sure if he had awakened, I would have heard him. If there is any change come and get me okay?”

 

Gojyo nods and takes the seat he has vacated and props his feet on the bed. “Just try and get some sleep or you won't be able to help anyone.” He lights a cigarette and looks over towards the bed. “Maybe I should smoke this by the window.” He gets up and walks over to the window raising it a bit letting in a warm night breeze. He turns to Hakkai. “If something happens, I'll come and get you, so go to bed.”

 

“You're right; I'll see you in the morning.” He waves on his way out and closes the door behind him. Gojyo turns back to the window and as he looks up at the full moon, he sighs and takes a pull off his cigarette.

 

He looks over his shoulder at the monk as he sleeps. When he saw that ikkou reach for him, he almost froze. He was in shock at seeing that one of them was still alive and he was caught off guard. He had been watching the monk but he didn't want to make it obvious and that's how he was hurt. It was his entire fault; he is laying in bed now.

 

He turns back to the window and that's when he hears the monk's voice, “Can I have a cigarette?” Gojyo turns with a smile on his face and walks over to the bed. “You want a cigarette? You must be feeling better.”

 

Sanzo leans on one elbow and tries to sit up. Gojyo slides his arm around his waist and pulls him in a sitting position. He looks over at Gojyo, “Can I have that cigarette now?”

 

The hanyou hands him a cigarette and leans down so he can light it off the one in his mouth. While Sanzo lights it, their eyes meet. Gojyo pulls away and tells him he has to let Hakkai know he has awakened.

 

Sanzo leans against the pillows and takes a deep pull, “No…let him sleep. I'm feeling better. I don't need him hovering right now, so relax.”

 

Gojyo takes a seat across from him, “I'm sorry about this Sanzo. If I had been paying attention this wouldn't have happen. You can blame me if you want to blame somebody.”

 

Sanzo smiles, “Now you think I'm a helpless woman? You don't think I can take care of myself?”

 

Gojyo drops his head, “I didn't mean it like that. I just meant I should have been watching you. You are human after all and things affect you worst than they do the rest of us.”

 

Sanzo talks around his cigarette as he puts his arms behind his head. “You're half human too, Gojyo. What makes you think you can't get hurt?”

 

Gojyo chuckles, “I already know I can be hurt.” He looks directly at the monk when he says this.

 

Sanzo narrows his eyes, “Are you saying I hurt you?”

 

“What if I am?”

 

Sanzo smirks at him, “Then I guess I have to make it up to you and make the hurt go away, right?”

 

Gojyo stares at the monk, as a smile spreads across his face.

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