Saiyuki Fan Fiction ❯ Living on Empty ❯ Who kicked your ass? ( Chapter 9 )

 

 

 

Living on Empty 9

Gojyo

 

A/N: I am posting this somewhat early because some of you are rather passionate about Kou and Sanzo being together. However, you must know you people make my day. Keep the reviews coming because they inspire me to work quickly.

Akasha721

 

 

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Chapter 9

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Sanzo sits at the table after finishing his supper when he looks at the chopsticks and decides to keep them with him. Right now, all he can think about is using them on Kougaiji, maybe poke his eyes out or something.

 

He leans back and lights a cigarette. He blows smoke over his unfinished food and chuckles at what he has left untouched. If Goku were here, the table would be clean and he would be asking for seconds and thirds. The food is cooked remarkably well, for it to be made by ikkou and he has no complaints, as far as the food goes, but the prince is another matter.

 

Sighing he thinks about the others and wonders if they are looking for him while running into dead ends. The prince pulled a good one, bringing him here, and if what he says is true, no one knows about this place but him.

 

He thinks about the spells he knows the ones that may stun the ikkou for a while but he doesn't know how many ikkou are in the stronghold. There could be five or fifty and he doesn't know how far he is from civilization. Sanzo has not seen anyone on this stretch of road in all the time he's been gazing out the window. Hell, he hasn't seen any animals and as he thinks about it he didn't see the dragon carrying the prince fly past. That has to mean he went in the opposite direction. He must have gone east if the sun is any indication.

 

When he finally breaks out, he will go that way. If he runs into any of the ikkou, he can hide in the brush since it is so thick. He walks back over to the bed and lies back on it, closes his eyes and thinks about Gojyo. Wishing he were in the hanyou's arms only makes him angry and frustrated. He puts his fingers to his lips as he remembers the last kiss and has to stop himself from moaning as his mind plays tricks on him.

 

He sits up quickly and grips the side of the large bed. He looks over his shoulder and wants to destroy it. This is where he betrayed the only man he has deep feelings for. Gojyo is the only one that can make him frown and smile in the same breath. When he gets back to Gojyo he is going to make up for what he has allowed the prince to do to him. That is, if Gojyo wants him after this ordeal. He knows in his heart that he will make his way back to the hanyou, one day.

 

Making love with a man for the first time was new and confusing, but Gojyo made it seem natural somehow, as if the two were destined to be together. The monk wraps his arms around his slim waist and puts his head down, moaning with his need for the hanyou. He looks down at his jeans, stained with his tears. He bites his bottom lip trying to stop the tears with pain but it does not work. His heart is breaking except he doesn't know this, all he knows is his stomach is doing a somersault of emotions and this feeling is new to him.

 

Sanzo falls back on the bed and puts his arms over his face, hearing the door open he stays in the position he is in. It is probably the servants coming to clean up the supper he has not finished. He raises his arm, confirms it's them and not the prince sneaking back in, with him unaware.

 

More than likely the prince has to put in an appearance so his companions are not suspicious about his long absence. He must have planned this for some time since everything went so smoothly for him. The ikkou they fought had to be under Kou's command and they had to have come from the palace. I hope someone will let it slip I was kidnapped.

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Gojyo gets up and walks over to his brother, “How are you so sure the stinking prince doesn't have Sanzo?” He glares at him, as the cigarette between his lips threatens to fall.

 

Lirin is about to say something when Doku puts his hand up and silences her. “I have not left the palace and if he were there we would already have the scriptures. Why would Kou do something like this to him? We are not in the kidnapping business. The only reason he wants the scriptures is so his mother is released from her unnatural state. He doesn't care whether or not Gyoumaoh is resurrected. His only concern is Lady Rasetsunyo and she is his top priory.”

 

“That's not telling me shit! You and I both know why he wants to have Sanzo alone.” He looks around, pulls his brother out of earshot of the others, and walks him over to a large tree.

 

“Remember when you asked me if the monk and I were in a relationship? Well, we are and while you and I were up stairs talking, he made a move on Sanzo. That's why, when we came downstairs he was holding a gun on that ass-hole. What reason did that bastard give you?”

 

“Well, he didn't tell me he made a move on the monk, that's for sure. I thought Kou hated Sanzo, at least that's the feeling I get from him.” Doku puts his hand under his chin. “You know he was gone all day yesterday. He told us he was in the chamber with his mother and fell asleep but now, I don't know. What time did this happen, Gojyo?”

 

The hanyou looks at him with wide eyes as he processes this information. “We left the inn early and we had to have run into that ambush about noon. We've been without him almost a day and a half now and I tell you that damn prince got him. I can feel it in my gut!”

 

“I need to check something out and if I'm right I will find out the truth about whether or not Kou is the one behind this. If I find out where he is hiding him, if he is hiding him, I'll let you know as soon as possible but I have to get back to the palace, right now. You go to the next village and wait until you hear from me, okay? I'm not saying he has him, but I think I know a way to find out for sure.”

 

Gojyo grabs his brother's arm, “I love him big brother and I will kill anyone that stands in my way. That especially goes for your lord and master, too.”

 

Doku pats his hand and smiles at him, “I don't think Kou would do something like this, so what I'm doing is proving you wrong, but if he has him, I will let you know.” He walks off, calls Lirin, and tells her they are leaving.

 

She follows him and looks over her shoulder at the Sanzo party. “I thought we were going to help them find baldy. What gives, why did you change your mind?” She jumps on the dragon behind him as she waves to Goku.

 

Hakkai turns to Gojyo, “What happen that he is leaving instead of helping us, Gojyo? He sits behind the wheel looking up at his friend.

 

“He says the prince was missing for a while and he is going to check something out and he will get back with us at the next village. Let's get out of here. There's nothing more we can do here. We might as well find an inn. I need to have a drink.”

 

He looks over at Goku and smirks, “And the monkey can get something to eat. I have a good feeling about this. He is going to find out his master is a pervert and a kidnapper.”

 

Goku looks at him and laughs; he slaps him on the back of the head. “He is a pervert if he has Sanzo. I know he is giving them all a hard time. I'll be happy when he is returned to us.” He looks up at the sun as it sets in the west thinking Sanzo is like the rising sun to him and since he's been away, everything seems just a little darker.

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Kougaiji sits in the room that holds all of the Apothecary Yaone's medicine and defensive weapons. She binds his wounds as she tries not to look at his rippling muscles. Her lab holds all her experiments and the usual ointments that she uses for their cuts and bruises. She has explosives balls and smoke bombs in her arsenal. As she bandages his chest, she notices some of the smoke bombs are missing and decides to make a count when the prince leaves. She smiles at him and tells him she is finish and he should maybe rest until he heals. The cut on his chest is not as deep as she thought but the one on his arm is pretty deep.

 

“Thank you Yaone. I'll retire to my chambers, I want to be alone and when Dokugaku and Lirin return, inform them of my orders.” He rubs the back of his head and turns to her. “Do you have something to help me sleep? I feel a headache coming on and I'd rather sleep then feel the pain of it too.”

 

She walks over, pulls a jar down with a pink powder, and pours some in a small cup. She hands it to him while saying, “Take a small amount with a glass of wine, Lord Kougaiji. If you take too much, you may sleep all day tomorrow. I will tell the others you are not to be disturbed.” She bows her head as he leaves out.

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Kou goes into his chambers and steps in the waiting tub. He eases his body down in the water but sits up trying to keep the bandages dry. As he washes the dirt and dried blood off, he thinks about the different ways he is going to kill Gojyo. He hates him with a passion that matches the one he feels for the monk. He hates being on the defensive with anyone, because it offends his aristocratic pride.

 

He isn't use to lying to others about the things he does since, no one ever questions his motives or his actions. Well maybe sometimes Doku will question him, but then it is only out of fear for his well-being.

 

He lays back and thinks about Sanzo in the eastern stronghold waiting. Although he is not waiting happily, he is nonetheless waiting. He looks down at the bruises on his chest, cups his hands, and splashes water on his face. He gets out of the tub, grabs a towel, and dries off. He puts on a robe, walks over to his table, picks up the wine, and pours a drink. He takes it over to his bed and sits on the edge as he sips it. He looks over at the table with the sleeping potion on it and wonders if he should give it to the monk when he sees him.

 

It's not that he wants the monk drugged but he doesn't want him trying to escape when he is not in attendance. He sips on his wine and waits for Doku and Lirin to return. He knows Doku is coming to his room, no matter what Yaone tells him and when he comes and goes, he will leave for the night.

 

After all, he can't keep the monk waiting for too long. He strokes his swelling erection and chuckles, “The mere thought of you makes me aroused, monk. You really don't know what you do to me. You will never know how you make me feel. It took me this long to have you and you were worth the wait. If I could, I would take you away from this and live in a cave if you said you wanted me. I can't stand this any more.” He groans as he falls back on the bed letting the glass slide from his fingers and fall to the thick, Persian rug.

 

At that time, there is a knock at the door. He doesn't move because he knows who it is without answering. He says nothing and he hears the ikkou call his name.

 

“I said I was not to be disturbed! I will talk to you tomorrow, now leave me in peace.” He reaches out and picks up his wine glass from the rug where it landed.

 

“As you wish, Kou. I just wanted to tell you we did not locate the monk. Yaone did tell me not to disturbed you but I wanted to see your injures for myself. I'm only worried, Kou.”

 

The prince sighs, stands walking over to the table, and puts some of the powder in his wine glass. He pours a small amount of wine in his glass and walks over to the door opening it. Doku comes in closing the door behind him. He looks at the prince as he yawns.

 

“You want to see my injuries then take a look. I am going to bed since I've taken some of Yaone's sleeping potion. When I said I didn't want to be disturbed I meant it. Whatever else you have to say can wait until tomorrow. I'm tired right now Doku, I'm sure you know how much pain I'm in right now.” He cuts his eyes at his old friend.

 

“I do know and I'm apologetic that it was my brother who put you through this. He confessed tonight that he is in a relationship with the monk.” He watches for some reaction from the prince but he says nothing. The prince's face looks as if it is made of stone.

 

He is about to put the glass to his lips and remembers he put half the powder in it. He looks at his second in command, “So, I guess he did lie to you didn't he. I knew I felt a shift in the way the two of them were acting around each other. Well it's of no consequence since he doesn't know where he is, right?”

 

“He told me, the monk sleeps in his arms every night and he is in love with him.” He watches the prince closely for any type of change.

 

“Did he tell you the monk is in love with him?” Kou turns his back and looks to the large window, staring at the sunset as it sprays gold and red-orange colors all over the darkening sky.

 

The ikkou watches his back as he answers, “He says, he and Sanzo will be together after their mission is over. They way he made it sound, it was as if the two of them were going to be together forever. Sanzo made the first move so I guess he is, wouldn't you say?”

 

Kou's hand is trembling as he snaps the stem on his wine glass. He looks down as the wine spills and the glass shatters, hitting the hard wood floor. He looks down at it in surprise, wondering what happen. The prince turns as Doku rushes to his aid, grabbing his hand.

 

“Are you all right, Kou?!” He looks down at it, searching for glass. He leads him over to the bed and Kou sits down, staring at his hand wondering why he lost his composure the way he did. Then he remembers, Doku said Sanzo made a move on Gojyo! `There is no way that is the truth! He is to inexperience to do something like that!”

 

“Look Doku, just clean that up and leave. I want to lie down I have a headache and I need to sleep. I'll speak with you in the morning.” He waits for him to clean up the mess and then Doku backs out pulling the doors close behind him.

 

He gets up, pulls his clothes out, and gets dressed. He was going to go later but he has to see him now! There is no way he made the first move! Not with the way, he was acting with him. He is not use to making love with a man or with anyone else for that matter! He would know if he is the type to do something like that. However, he was calling out to the damn hanyou when he had fallen asleep so maybe…

 

Kou sticks his head out into the hall and pulls his door up locking it. He sprints down the hall to the transportation area. He pulls his dragon out jumps on his back and takes off for the stronghold and the man that holds his wicked heart, in his hands.

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Dokugakuji looks up at the prince as he takes off on the dragon. `Now where could he be going this late when he says he has a headache? The direction in which he is going is unfamiliar. Does he actually have Sanzo hidden somewhere? The time line fits if what Gojyo says is true. He knows he has an unnatural fixation with the monk lately. When he thought him and Gojyo might be intimate he ask him to confirm. The lies he told him about Gojyo and the monk must have worked, to have him rushing out of the palace the way he has.

 

The only thing is how he is going to tell his brother he thinks the prince might have the monk. He watches as the dragon turns into a silhouette as the distance catches up with them. He shakes his head and walks back inside. Tomorrow will be soon enough to tell his brother about his suspicions and right now that's all he has. He knows how arrogant the prince can be and he hopes Sanzo is not made to suffer for it. Hopefully, he has some feelings for the monk and he is not holding him out of some sense of revenge and anger.

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Sanzo is lying on the lounger smoking a cigarette when Kou opens the door. He walks in, locks it behind him, and stands at the door staring at the blonde priest.

 

The monk has his head back, looking up at the ceiling as he blows smoke towards it. He ignores the prince as he walks over to him. Kougaiji sits on the side of the lounger and that's when the monk looks at him. The first thing he notices is the bruises on his face and his lip is freshly swollen. He smiles as he takes the cigarette out of his mouth. He can see one eye has a red mark in the corner and he seems to be sitting rather stiffly.

 

“Who kicked your ass? No wait; I should see the other guy, right?” He sits up, swings his legs over the side, and stands. He puts his hand on Kou's chin and tilts his face up. When he hit him he didn't bruise this easily so it has to be another ikkou that did this too him.

 

Sanzo drops his hand and smirks. He walks over to the table and pours out a glass of wine. The monk has drunk practically all of the wine so he takes the glass over to Kou and hands it to him. The prince takes it and puts his head down as he takes a sip. This is the first time Sanzo has ever shown him kindness. His heart is racing so fast and noisily, he is sure the monk can hear it, since it's roaring in his own ears.

 

Sanzo lights another cigarette and folds his arms across his chest. “Are you going to answer my question? When I hit you yesterday I barely made a scratch on you.” He takes the cigarette out of his mouth and squints his eyes at the prince. “You know what I'm thinking?”

 

Kou looks up in his face as he sips the wine, “No, but I'm sure you will be pleased to enlighten me.”

 

“Sanzo points his cigarette at him, “I think you got into a fight with another kappa. Now we both know none of the ones around you will dare touch you. They bow down and kiss your ass, when they see you coming. That leaves only one person that doesn't give a fuck, who you are. You ran into Gojyo, didn't you? He accused you of holding me, you denied it, and so he kicked your ass. Am I right, Lord Kougaiji?”

 

He looks at the prince and chuckles as he walks over to the table and pulls out a chair. “It had to be Gojyo because the other two would have killed you, there is no stopping Goku once he gets started.”

 

“Did your flunkey come to your rescue and talk his brother down. It's just a matter of time before someone comes and finds me, you know? You need to give up this sick obsession you have and I won't tell the others what happen.” He watches the prince since he is quiet right now.

 

Kou turns the glass up and finishes the wine and walks over to the table, picks up the bottle shakes it and walks over to the door. He opens it, tells the guard to bring him more, and hands him the empty bottle.

 

He stands by the door staring at Sanzo as he waits and when he hears a knock, he opens it and nods at the servant. He takes the wine over to the table, pours two glasses, and hands one to the monk.

 

He takes the glass back over to the lounger and sits down. He lays his head back as he sets his glass on the floor. He looks over at the monk because he knows he is watching him. He sighs and picks up his glass and takes a sip. “You're right; I did have a fight with the hanyou. He charged into me before I could get a word in edgewise. He must really love you, to fight me they way he did while he was ranting and raving. It was all I could do to defend myself. However, he still doesn't know where you are. I convinced him and the others that I haven't seen you, Sanzo.”

 

“Don't get your hopes up that they will be charging in here anytime soon. I told my people I didn't want to be disturbed and locked my chamber door. I came now because I heard some disturbing news.” He looks at the monk as he sits up and reaches for his glass. “I was told you made a move on Gojyo. Is that true Sanzo, did you make the first move?” He looks at him over the rim of his glass.

 

Sanzo sits up in his seat and glares at him, “I don't think that's any of your damn business. What I do and whom I do it with doesn't concern you, ass-hole! How long do you think you can keep me here before your own people start to doubt you? I guess the one who told you that is Dokugakuji, because I can't see you having a conversation with Gojyo. He will never tell you something like that. What are you, in grade school?” He picks up his wine, takes a small sip, and sets it back on the table.

 

Kougaiji looks over at Sanzo and lets out a sigh, “Will you come sit next to me if I promise not to try anything?” His eyes are imploring him to trust him.

 

Sanzo gets up and stands in front of the table, he does not know if he should go to him or not. He turns his head to the side and sees that he is holding his chest. Sanzo smirks as he thinks he must have some broken ribs to go along with those bruises. `Way to go Gojyo! Why didn't you torture him to make him tell you where I am?'

 

“If I come over there I don't want you to touch me because the pain you feel now will be nothing, when I add to it.” He walks over and sits on the lounger next to the prince. Kou has his head back and he begins to speak in an inaudible voice.

 

“I apologize for doing this to you Sanzo. When I decided to take you I didn't think it through.” He rubs his hands together and splays his fingers out as he looks at them. “It was never my intention to cause you any pain and for that I am truly remorseful. However, you must understand how I feel about you. I realize I acted as if I were a savage beast and you would rather be with that damn hanyou but I don't know if I can let you leave me just yet. I recognize the fact I cannot keep you against your will forever, as I said I did not think this through.”

 

Sanzo looks at the wine and then looks at Kou with his head bowed down. Could he be telling him he wants to release him? Is that what he is trying to say? He did say he has feelings for him so he just might mean, he wants to let him go. That is the only thing he wants to hear out of his mouth. He wants to hear him say he is taking him back to his companions. End of conversation.

 

“Well since you came up with this half ass plan without thinking it through, what are you going to do about it?” He brings the glass to his lips and sips on the wine as he watches the prince.

 

Kougaiji watches Sanzo as he sips on the wine. He smiles and brings his own glass to his lips. “I am contemplating whether or not I should release you. I want to keep you here all to myself but I also want to set you free. You'll like that wouldn't you?”

 

“What the hell do you think? Why would I want to stay here waiting on your kappa ass! I fucking hate you! I don't plan on staying here any longer than I have too. The first chance I get, I'm escaping and if I have to take you down in the process that will be icing on the cake.” He turns the wine glass up and swallows all the contents.

 

Kou gets up, walks over to the table, picks up the wine bottle, and pours more into his glass. He turns around and smiles at the monk. “Do you want another glass, monk?”

 

Sanzo looks down at his glass and back at the prince, “Did you…”

 

Kou sips on his wine and looks at Sanzo with a wicked smile on his face. “Did I what?”

 

“Damn, I hate you. I always fall for the same…shit. You're going to pay…” the monk lies back on the lounger and puts his hand over his face. “Why do you have to do this?” He looks over at Kou. “I suppose you're not affected by the drugs since you're still drinking that shit.”

 

“What drugs? I don't know what you're talking about. The wine is fine to me. It's a little stronger than you're use to but no drugs I assure you.” He walks over too the monk and leans down looking in his face.

 

“How do you manage to stay as beautiful as you are, as mean as you are? I would think you would have bad skin and wrinkles by now.”

 

“I guess looks are deceiving then. It must be in my genes, I didn't have anything to do with it. My looks always get me in trouble. Either they like them or they hate them but I don't care myself.”

 

Kou reaches out and takes his hand from his face and Sanzo looks up in his eyes. The monk chuckles as he closes his eyes and turns his head. “I never noticed before but your eyes are almost the same color as mine. Maybe they are a little lighter but close enough.”

 

The prince smiles down at him, “You are just now seeing the color of my eyes, Sanzo? I feel insulted that you've never looked at me that closely. I've noticed everything about you, including the color of your eyes. However, now I know the taste of your lips and the feel of your skin under my fingers. I know what makes you cry out and I know where all your sensitive parts are. I know you prefer my lips more than you do my fingers and I know how hot you are inside. I know everything about you and I notice everything about you too.”

 

“Well, aren't you the observant one. I'm sorry I don't notice these things about you, but if you want me too I can tell you what I do notice about someone else if you want to hear it.” He looks in Kougaiji's eyes waiting for some type of reaction.

 

Kou stands and pulls Sanzo up with him. He sways on his feet and puts his hands out to catch his balance. Kou grabs him around the waist and steadies him.

 

He puts his hand to his head and looks over at the prince. “I felt better when I was lying down.”

 

Kou leads him over to the bed and he sits down on the side pulling Sanzo down with him. He pushes him back gently and he falls back with a laugh. Kou looks down at him, marveling at his laugher. He didn't know he could laugh. So far, all he has heard is a sardonic chuckle, or a snort.

 

He shakes his head, “You find your condition amusing, monk? I have never heard you laugh before, you must be drunk.”

 

“If I am it's your fault. I don't usually get drunk I only get a buzzzz.”

 

Kou laughs, “Why don't you get in the bed and get some rest. I promise not to take advantage of you. I have to leave early anyway. Plus I'm in to much pain to fight you tonight, so your virtue is safe for the time being.”

 

Sanzo looks over at him, “Do you honestly think I'm going to believe you. The way you've been acting, I find it hard to trust you but right now, I guess I have no choice.”

 

He crawls to the middle of the bed, slides his pants down, and throws them over the side of the bed. He gets under the covers and pulls it up to his waist. He turns his back on him and puts his arm under his head.

 

Kou walks over picks up his pants and puts them on the lounger and goes back to the bed, he lies back next to him and says goodnight.

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TBC