Saiyuki Fan Fiction ❯ Living on Empty ❯ Kougaiji wants answers ( Chapter 3 )

 

 

 

 

Kougaiji

 

 

This is a companion piece to `living on empty'

 

 

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Kougaiji leans against the inn's back wall, waiting on Dokugakuji to finish speaking with his brother. As he waits in the shadows, he thinks about the last fight they had with the monk and the Ikkou. Rather a friendly fight really, since he had no desire to hurt any of them and it seems as though they felt the same way.

 

However, it seems as though, too him, something has changed in the way Gojyo was acting toward the monk. He seemed more protective somehow, almost to the point of being obsessive. His eyes stayed on the monk and he never left his side, not even once.

 

Now he knows the monk is the only human and can easily get hurt, but with the way Gojyo was acting a couple of days ago, you would think he was a helpless flower. He chuckles to himself thinking he might call Sanzo many things, but helpless is not one of them.

 

He is as stubborn as any of the youkai and if truth be told, he is worst. His movements are like a dancer, as he shoots and whirls around knocking off the ones in front and behind. He may be human but he is the fastest human he has ever known.

 

Watching the monk has become one of Kougaiji favorite pastimes. Watching that blonde hair whip around his face as he moves, makes him want to run his hands through it and watch his eyes as they darken in anger. His eyes show, much promise and his body cry out to be made love too. `If that Hanyou has touched my golden priest I will kill him!' Sanzo is mine to have or destroy and too hell with whether or not I get the Manten Scriptures!

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Sanzo looks at the two brothers and scowls, “What the fuck is this! Now you're having a family reunion. Take this shit outside! I don't want to hear it, Gojyo!”

 

“Give us a minute Sanzo; I'm sure this won't take long. Right Dokugakuji? It must be important for you to come all the way here.”

 

Sanzo glares at Gojyo and waves his hand as he walks out the door. “Don't take too dam long! I should already be in bed!” `Shit, now why did I say it like that! I hope it sounded innocent enough. What am I saying, how could Dokugakuji possibly know about us. Stay clam before you let everyone know what is going on.'

 

“I'm going out and have a cigarette and I'm only having one! So I expect the two of you to be finish by the time I flick it.” He is standing in the doorway and slams it when he goes out.

 

The older brother laughs, “Isn't he the high strung priest. How could you put up with that everyday?” He is watching his younger brother's reaction.

 

Gojyo looks at the door and smiles, “That's just the way he is. We're all use to it; hell if he was nice all of a sudden, then I might worry.”

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Sanzo is cursing about dam youkai and being thrown out of his room as he steps out into the courtyard, lighting a cigarette. He cups his hand around his lighter and as he lights his cigarette he sees a figure against the back wall of the structure. He inhales the smoke into his lungs and looks straight ahead. “Why are you creeping alone in the dark? Are Yaone and Lirin hiding somewhere too?”

 

“You're not worth hiding from, monk.” He sneers in Sanzo's direction.

 

“Then why are you down here and your henchman is upstairs?” Sanzo blows smoke up towards the moon lit sky. He sighs as he thinks he is wasting a full moon outside without Gojyo by his side.

 

“We're here on a fact finding mission.” He is watching the monk hating him and wanting him at the same time.

 

Sanzo turns and looks at him in the shadows, “Fact finding? What type of facts?” He has his brows winged.

 

Kou pushes off the wall and walks over to the blonde haired priest. “The fact that something has changed, in your little inner circle, priest Sanzo. Our last encounter had me seeing some changes I didn't expect.”

 

Sanzo blows smoke that is swept up and appearing to mingle with the clouds before it dissipates. He turns his head away from Kou and inhales again. “Whatever we do, is none of your fucking business, so back the hell off!” He turns towards the door as he tosses his cigarette away.

 

Kougaiji reaches out, grabs his arm and slams him against the wall of the inn. His body is hard-pressed against Sanzo as he looks at him with wide eyes. “Tell me, has the Hanyou tasted this yet?” He slides his hand down the side of the monk.

 

Sanzo has his gun in Kou's stomach, he hears him cock it before he feels it pressing against his ribs. He chuckles as he backs up releasing the monk.

 

“You would shoot me, monk? Do you hate me that much?” He drops his hands to his side. His smile belies what he is feeling on the inside.

 

“I don't care about you, one way or the other. I just don't like, people to touch me.” The monk has a menacing look on his face.

 

“I find that hard to believe, when I see Goku all over you sometimes. I guess that doesn't include your own Ikkou.” He is thinking about the Hanyou and the way he has been acting lately and he is the one that should be angry.

 

“That includes every fucking body, but especially you. If you happen to be able to touch me when we're fighting, then I understand but until then, don't think you can touch me when the mood hits you.”

 

Kou looks in the monk's eyes as they turn a dark violet. He knows he has crossed the line but there is no way he is going to apologize to the arrogant monk. His hands balled in fist at his sides, he is so angry. “And what is that supposed to mean, especially me! You're saying you're too good for my touch? Who in the hell do you think you are?”

 

Sanzo puts his gun back in his sleeve and is about to say something when Kougaiji grabs him by the wrists. He pulls his hands over his head, and hisses in his ear, “I will touch you when and where I desire. You're just a lowly human and your strength will never compare to mine.” He backs the monk up against the wall once more and this time shoureiju is out of reach. He tries to head butt the prince but he ducks in time and laughs at his efforts.

 

“Come on Sanzo, do you really think you can hit me.” He chuckles as the monk kicks out at him. “I'm going to kill you, you bastard! Sanzo arches his body off the wall and twists around, catching Kou by surprise and pushes into him, causing the youkai prince's hands to slip. He gives him a shoulder thrust and knocks him on his butt. He whips his gun out and Kou finds himself looking down the barrel of shoureiju. He throws his hands up and laughs.

 

“You're pretty spry aren't you monk? I give up, I won't touch you again.” He is laughing at himself and vowing not to underestimate the monk in the future.

 

Sanzo looks down at him with his eyes blazing. “I should just shoot you right now and save myself the trouble later.”

 

“I said I won't touch you again, so let me get up will you?”

 

He is trying to read Sanzo but right now, he is so angry that he thinks he just may kill him. The monk could not be trusted with his hair-trigger temper. He looks at Sanzo with the same fire in his eyes now.

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Gojyo is coming out of the inn with his brother when the two of them spot Sanzo holding his gun on the prince.

 

“What the hell is going on here? Sanzo are you alright!” He looks at the monk as his chest heaves and back at Kougaiji.

 

Dokugakuji hurries over to the prince and reaches out his hand. “What happen, Kou?” He turns and glares at the monk, he takes a step forward and Gojyo stands in front of Sanzo shielding him from his brother.

 

“No Dokugakuji, it's not the monk's fault.” He looks over at Gojyo as he stands in front of Sanzo and sneers. “I have all the information I need. Let's get out of here.”

 

“But Kou…he pulled a gun on you! He could have killed you.”

 

The prince brushes himself off, “He didn't, so let's go.” He turns to Gojyo and Sanzo, “How cozy the two of you seem. I guess my instincts were correct. I'll see you later, Priest Sanzo.”

 

Sanzo pushes Gojyo aside, “If you feel that way why don't you see me now, ass-hole! I've had enough of your innuendos, if you have something to say then say it!”

 

Kougaiji turns and walks away without saying a word. His fears have been confirmed. The two were involved or Gojyo wanted them to be. He will find out, one way or other. If the monk is interested in men then he should be the one he is with and not the Hanyou! The red-haired dog has nerve to think, he could take him and protect Sanzo from him. The next time they have a run in, he will make sure the Ikkou feels his wrath.

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As they get on the flying dragon heading back to the castle, Dokugakuji looks over at the prince. “You didn't ask me what I found out about the two of them, Kou. Is it because you already know?”

 

Kou sighs and looks ahead as the wind ruffles his hair. “Tell me what he said about the monk.”

 

“He told me it was none of my business. I tried reasoning with him but he would not give me a definite answer. However when the monk left, he watched the door with a smile on his face. My brother is known for chasing women and I wouldn't be surprise if he has had a man or two, but Sanzo. I can't see it, no way. I mean he is a cold fish.”

 

“You think so?” He glances over at the larger man and turn back so he can't see the relief in his eyes. `So it is wishful thinking on the hanyou's side, good.'

 

“Yes I do and it's a good thing he is a monk because I can't see anyone wanting to be with him.”

 

“Well to each his own I guess. Sanzo strikes me as needing someone that will break down his façade. You know he has lost everyone that was important to him. He has sealed himself off from everyone. I think he is afraid of getting hurt again, as in someone else leaving him.” The prince smiles as he thinks about capturing the monk and taking him by force if he has to.

 

Dokugakuji looks at the back of the prince with his mouth open. It never occurred to him that his master had given the monk that much thought or knew that much about him.

 

“I see you've given this a lot of thought Kou. You want to tell me why the monk was holding a gun on you and you sitting in the dirt. I don't think he wanted to shoot you, but I know something went on between the two of you before I came out.”

 

Kougaiji chuckles, “Let's just say, what you saw was a power of wills. The monk got the drop on me and he won't ever again. Next time I see him, I am going to wipe that smug look off his face and I hope Gojyo doesn't get in my way.”

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Sanzo stands by the bottom of the steps as Goku comes down rubbing his eyes. “I'm hungry again. You think we can get a midnight snack?” He looks in the monk's face and over to Gojyo. “Wait a minute are you eating without me! I wouldn't put it past you, you water sprite!” He jumps down the last three steps and lands on the hanyou's back.

 

Sanzo puts his fingers over his face as he peeps through them at the antics and groans. Hakkai is standing at the top of the steps as he calls down, “What is going on? I know Goku is hungry but I didn't think the two of you would be here too. I must say this makes for a pleasant surprise.” He smiles as he walks down the stairs. He moves out of the two fighting kappas way and walks over to the monk's side.

 

“I thought you were tired Sanzo, is everything alright? You look a little flush.” He puts his hand out. “May I?” He touches his head lightly and smiles at him, “Well you don't have a fever, so maybe you just over exerted yourself.”

 

“The high and mighty Kougaiji was here with Dokugakuji. He says he was here on a fact-finding mission. I want to leave first thing in the morning. I don't know what facts he was trying to find out but I don't want to be caught here in case he comes back with an army. Hakkai, could you make sure the monkey gets something to eat, I'm going to bed.” He looks over at Gojyo, sighs and heads upstairs.

 

Hakkai watches as the monk climb the stairs. Goku stops and yells at his back, “You're not going to eat with us, Sanzo?” He has his hand on the rail, looking up at the monk with concern.

 

“Nah, you eat, and make sure you get enough because we're leaving at first light and I don't want to hear any complaints!” He looks over his shoulder and glares down at the boy then turns heading for his room.

 

Gojyo says nothing as he looks at the monk with the rest of them. He knows Kou has upset him and he wonders what he said that would make the monk pull a gun on him as he did. Sanzo didn't want to talk about it so he knows it must be something bad. He is angrier than he is letting on. With his brother, asking him questions about Sanzo he knows it had to have come from the prince.

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