Saiyuki Fan Fiction ❯ Out of time ❯ How did it start? ( Chapter 3 )

 

 

 

 

Out of Time

 

 

I do not own Saiyuki.

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Sanzo opens the door and stares at Gojyo since he is woke and not sleeping as he expected. The kappa is looking at him with a small smile on his face. “Are you okay Sanzo? Oh, that's right; I'm not supposed to worry about you, am I?”

 

Sanzo snorts, “One thing I can say is that all of you, have big ears. Have you even heard the words `private conversation'? I told you before, stop worrying about me. You need to concentrate on you. How do you feel, do you need anything?”

 

Gojyo laughs and then starts to coughs as he holds his side. Sanzo looks down at him and shakes his head; he goes into the bathroom and comes out with a glass filled with water.

 

“Here, drink this. You are such an idiot. If you drink it to fast you're going too…” he takes the glass out of his hand since he is shaking with the effort and sits on the side of the bed. He puts his arm around his shoulders as he coughs with his head down. Sanzo puts the glass to his lips, “don't get crazy and try and drink it all. Take small sips.”

 

Gojyo takes a couple of sips and pushes the glass away, “Thanks, I know that must have been awful for you.”

 

Sanzo looks at him and throws the rest of the water in his face. “You are the most insufferable bastard, I have ever known! I don't know why I even bother with you!” He throws the glass against the wall and heads for the door. “I knew coming would be a waste of my time! Dealing with idiots is getting on my dam nerves!”

 

“You sensitive ass monk! You can't even take a joke! Sanzo, don't go, I'm sorry, wait, please.” He tries to get out of bed and falls back with a loud wail, “Ow, ow, ow! This shit hurts!”

 

Sanzo stops at the door and looks over his shoulder at Gojyo, trying to tell if he is really in pain or not. He watches as Gojyo squeezes his eyes shut and twists his lips. He walks over to the small vanity, picks up a dry towel, and carries it back to the kappa. He stands holding the towel as he looks at the water running down his face and feels guilty.

 

“Wipe your face and lie back down, and stop making stupid remarks and I won't throw water on you. Look at you, you're all wet, even your bedclothes.”

 

Gojyo takes the towel and wipes his face, as he looks over at the monk, “Will I sound stupid if I say you're the one that did this to me? I'm just asking.”

 

“You sound stupid because we both know that. Do you have a change of clothes, or at least another shirt?” He gets up and goes over to the drawer he seen Hakkai put something in earlier. He looks in the drawer, finds one of his many tee shirts, and takes it back over to the bed tossing it to him.

 

Gojyo looks up in his face, catches it, and lays it next to him on the bed. He looks down at the shirt he has on and sees it is soaked. He uses his left hand trying to pull it over his head and Sanzo stands by the bed watching him, wanting to laugh at his efforts.

 

Gojyo looks up at him, “Are you going to help me or are you just going to watch me in amusement?” He is talking through his shirt as he begins to pull it over his head. It is stuck on his shoulder and the front of his face.

 

The monk reaches out and pulls the shirt over his head as he tries not to laugh. He takes the shirt over to the window as he tries to suppress a smile.

 

“Hello, I need help putting this one over my head, so don't stop now while we're on a roll.” Sanzo looks at him over his shoulder and sees his broad chest covered in bandages and what looks like blood trying to seep through. He walks over to Gojyo and touches his injury.

 

“Leave the shirt off for now. I think Hakkai needs to see this. I'll be right back.” He looks at the kappa with a frown on his face and heads for the door.

 

“Are you coming back with him?” Gojyo sounds as if he is a child that is afraid to be left alone. Sanzo stops at the sound of his voice, “Of course, idiot.” He leaves out and heads next door to Hakkai's room.

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Kougaiji is flying back to Houtou Castle basking in the afterglow of being with the blonde priest. What Sanzo told him is true about it being futile, to think the two of them can ever have a life together. If only these were not dangerous times. He sighs as he remembers the time before most of the ikkou had lost their sense of self.

 

Ne-Jenyi screwed up the ikkou when he started trying to revise, Gyoumaoh. In his opinion his father lost a battle and was killed, he deserved nothing less. He was a real bastard and at the time, he thought he was at least rid of his cruelty. However, with his mistress leading the way and getting the majority of the ikkou on her side, now they want him revised.

 

She and the doctor were the only ones that could bring his mother back and he has to get the Maten Scriptures to aid them in their endeavours. Now he wonders if he can sacrifice his mother by not getting the scriptures. If it were anyone else holding them he wouldn't hesitate to take the scriptures, but with it being Sanzo…

 

He looks down at the terrain and remembers a time when he was a boy running through the trees having fun because he was so carefree back then. However, with the turmoil going on now those days are long behind him. Now it seems as if that was a lifetime ago.

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Lirin and Yaone are sitting at the small dining table when Kougaiji walks in. “Where's Dokugakuji? Isn't he here?”

 

“Hey big brother! Did you just get in?” Lirin looks up at her brother with merriment in her big eyes. “I think he went looking for you, didn't he Yaone?”

 

She smiles down at the small girl and looks over at the prince. “He went in search of you, Lord Kougaiji. He should be back shortly since you are here now. Have a seat and I will get your plate for you.” She turns to the side table and fixes him a plate while his sister tells him what she has been doing.

 

Dokugaku comes in smiling, “Hey there Kou! I was out looking for you. Did you run into the Sanzo party?”

 

“Yeah I did. They were in a fight with some ikkou earlier but they survived as usual. Did you see them at all?”

 

“No I didn't but maybe we should try and get the scriptures now that they are down.” He laughs as he takes a seat at the table and nods at Yaone to bring him a plate also.

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Sanzo knocks on Hakkai's door and he opens it quickly, “What is it Sanzo?”

 

“The kappa looks as if his wound has opened up again. I came so you can look at it. I saw blood and there is a lot of it.”

 

Hakkai steps out into the hall, “Did something else happen? He was fine when I saw him earlier.” He heads for Gojyo's room with Sanzo bringing up the rear.

 

“What the hell is that supposed to mean? Are you saying I did something to him?” Sanzo glares at his back.

 

Hakkai looks over his shoulder, “Whenever you're around he gets agitated he may have been moving too much. I'm not blaming you or anything because you are the one that saved him, am I right?”

 

“Whatever, just see what you can do for him, okay. He's in a lot of pain right now.” Sanzo lights a smoke as he follows the chi-healer.

 

“Was he upset when you told him about you and the prince? That may have caused him to open his wound.” Hakkai looks at him over his shoulder.

 

“Well it didn't, since I haven't said anything to him. He never asked me about it, for your information. Besides, it's none of his business, just as it's not yours. What I do with him or anyone else is my business and you will do well to remember this.”

 

Hakkai humps under his breath but says nothing. What Sanzo and Kougaiji do really isn't his business as long as it doesn't interfere with the mission. However, Gojyo is another matter. The kappa seems to feel that somehow Sanzo is not supposed to be involved with the prince. Gojyo is in for a world of hurt if he tries to come between the two.

 

For some reason Sanzo seems to care about Kougaiji and he seems to care for the monk in return. They are supposed to be natural enemies but somehow they have crossed that great divide. When he was in the hall with the both of them he could feel the tension between the two and when Kougaiji was about to leave he gave Sanzo a small smile which he returned.

 

The only thing that concerns Hakkai is the fact; Sanzo might allow his heart to overrule his head. They were given a mission and they way things are going Sanzo just may be persuaded to hand over the scriptures to Kougaiji.

 

He opens the door to Gojyo's room and walks over to the bed. “How are you feeling Gojyo? Are you in any pain?” He unwraps the bandage from around his middle. “How did you manage to open your wound?”

 

The kappa looks at Sanzo and gives him a smirk, “Sanzo made me do it.”

 

Hakkai looks at him and over at Sanzo. He turns back to Gojyo, “He told me he had nothing to do with this. Are you calling him a liar? You do know that's indecorous, Gojyo.”

 

Sanzo walks over to him and hits him on the head with the fan he pulls out of his sleeve. Gojyo throws his hands up covering his head and Hakkai looks at Sanzo in surprise. “What are you doing Sanzo? Is this why he's bleeding now?”

 

“See I told you he made me do it!” Gojyo is laughing and pointing at Sanzo as he growls under his breath.

 

“Since you're feeling none the worse for wear, I'll go back to my room and get some sleep!” He storms out of Gojyo's room cussing under his breath about lying water sprites.

 

“Wait monk, I was just kidding! Don't leave like that! You are so damn uptight!” Gojyo watches as he leaves out and regrets teasing him.

 

“What's with him? He gets upset over the least little shit! He knows I was just kidding with him. There must be something else wrong with him.” He looks at Hakkai, “Did he say if he talked with the prince. He might have said something to make him angry.”

 

Hakkai puts his hands over Gojyo's side, closes the wound back up and looks at Gojyo with a small smile. “I don't think Sanzo is upset by anything the prince could have said to him. In fact I would say he has made Sanzo very happy.” He stands as he looks down at Gojyo.

 

“What are you talking about Hakkai? What the hell did that bastard do?” He gets off the bed and pulls his pants on as he waits for Hakkai to answer his question. Grabbing up his lighter he lights his cigarette.

 

Hakkai looks at him with his head cocked to the side, “First tell me why you are so hung up on Sanzo and Kougaiji. Don't get me wrong, I think he should stay in his own camp too but…”

 

Gojyo blows out a stream of smoke, “I hate his arrogant ass attitude. One day I'm going to fight him instead of letting Goku do it. I want to beat him into a bloody pulp.”

 

Hakkai lifts one finger and tells him, “Hold on a minute. You didn't talk to Sanzo about him and the prince?”

 

“Well, no I didn't. We never got around to discussing that ass hole. I know he did something to Sanzo because he is on edge more so than usual.” He stares at Hakkai, “Spill what you know Hakkai.”

 

“Ahem, the monk and the prince have a very close relationship. I was told it is none of our concern and we should mine our own business.”

 

“I guess the prince is the one that told you that, huh? He's got some nerve sniffing around Sanzo the way he does…”

 

“Uh, Gojyo, Sanzo is the one that told me that. Kou said it too but I did hear it from Sanzo.”

 

“You got to be fucking shitting me! The monk said to keep our noses out too?! Fuck that shit! I have to hear this shit for myself!” Gojyo grabs a shirt and heads for the door.

 

“And what do you think you can do? I tried talking to him but he told me it is complicated and I wouldn't understand. However, if you think you can talk some sense into him then be my guest. I'm going back to bed. It's not every day we get our own rooms. Goodnight Gojyo and good luck.”

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Sanzo stands at the window wondering how he has managed to get himself so caught up with the prince. His companions are sure to let him have an earful when they hit the road in a couple of days. With Gojyo's injury it didn't look as though they are leaving in the morning as he had hoped.

 

He sighs as he lights another cigarette since the only thing he can do is smoke without having anyone's approval. He inhales the arid smoke deep in his lungs as he throws his head back. “Why did I take the bet with Kougaiji that night?”

 

He got drunk while having an argument with the hanyou over nothing. He stormed out of the bar and was headed back to his room when Kou stopped him. Losing to him was the last thing on his mind but he did. If he hadn't been drinking he would have never lost. However, it did provide an interesting evening and led him to Kougaiji without warning.

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Flashback on that night…

 

The prince was standing in his way, as he was making his way back to the inn and he stopped him unexpectedly. “You humans are all alike. You drink yourself silly until your defences are down. I could take the scriptures from you now, if I was so inclined.”

 

Sanzo stops and looks around, “And how do you plan on doing that, Lord Kougaiji? You seem to be as alone as I am.”

 

The prince reaches out, grabs Sanzo by the arm, and pulls him in the alleyway with him. Sanzo is shocked at the speed in which he pulls him. One moment he is standing on the sidewalk and the next he is pressed against the wall with Kou's eyes blazing into his own. His eyes are almost a mirror image.

 

“What the fuck are you doing?! He pushes against the prince with force.

 

Kougaiji steps back with a smirk on his face, “I told you before monk, when you get drunk you're off your game.”

 

Sanzo glares at him, “I'm never off my game, you ass-hole! You took me by surprise. How was I to know you would do something like this?”

 

Kougaiji takes a step closer and Sanzo takes a step back. He points his finger in the monk's chest, “How about we make a bet. If you can get off that wall while I'm holding you there than I will know you're okay. If not…you have to grant me one wish.”

 

Sanzo look up in his face with his brows winged, “What the hell do you mean, `a wish' are you crazy? I'm not giving you the Maten Scriptures, so forget about it.”

 

Kougaiji chuckles, “That is the last thing on my mind, monk. Will you take the bet or not?” He looks in Sanzo's eyes, giving him a penetrating gaze. He steps back folding his arms across his chest as he smirks in his face.

 

“What is up with this man? Does he really expect me to go along with something like this? He must have something up his sleeve if he doesn't want the sutures.” He leans against the wall and amethyst eyes peruse lavender. “What do I get, if I knock you on your ass…where you belong?”

 

He smiles at the monk, “You can have anything your heart desires…except my head that is.”

 

Now it is Sanzo's turn to smirk, “Fine, then let's see if you are really as tough as you think.”

 

Kou moves with lighting speed and pins Sanzo's arms behind him and he is taken by surprise once again. He can feel the prince's breath on the side of his neck as he gasps in surprise. He tries to push off the wall and struggles, as Kougaiji chuckles in his ear. “You feel like a kitten, struggling against me right now. Don't think I am allowing you to get away.”

 

Sanzo is so close to the wall he can feel the splinters press into his back. There is a snarl on his face as he grits his teeth, “You bastard! You're using unfair advantage in this.”

 

“Whatever do you mean monk? This is what you agreed to isn't it?” He takes in Sanzo's scent and has to stop himself from nipping him on the side of his neck. He knows what his wish is going to be but will the monk consent to it? He gasps as Sanzo pushes into him and his eyes fly open.

 

He pulls his head back, “If you keep struggling, you're going to cause some undue…dare I say…friction, between us.”

 

Sanzo stops, “Friction! There is already friction between us you fool! Get off me, now!” He can feel the prince's erection starting to grow and now realizes just what he means by friction. He blushes as it hits him and he looks in the prince's eyes. Those same eyes that gazes back at him and look so familiar.

 

He rips his eyes away from him and says in a husky voice, “What do you want, Kou?”

 

He lets up slightly and grins at the monk, “Can't you tell what I want, monk?” He presses against him and looks into his face while licking his bottom lip. “I want you and I want you willing. Can you do that?”

 

Sanzo searches his face, “You want me? What makes you think I will allow you to have me?” He suppresses a shudder as it runs down his spine and looks away from the lust he can see in the prince's eyes.

 

“Don't look away from me, Sanzo. You know you want me too. Admit it and this will be easy for the both of us.” He pulls back, takes Sanzo's face in his hand, and presses his lips against the monk's. He puts his hand on the wall behind his head, slides his tongue between them, and hears Sanzo moan into the kiss.

 

He whispers against his lips, “You will come with me won't you?”

 

Sanzo clears his throat and not trusting his voice he nods. He looks up at the prince and down at the ground. Kougaiji says nothing and starts to walk down the long alley that leads to the woods. Sanzo follows silently behind. Excitement and fear are raging inside him but excitement wins out. He has never been with a man before and he always thought if he were with one it would be Gojyo. However, fate has stepped in and decided for him.

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End of flashback…

 

Yeah, it would have been easier if it had been the hanyou but fate had other ideas. He walks over to his bed, leans back on the pillow, and takes in the lingering scent of the prince as he closes his eyes. “What the hell do I do now? Gojyo really does hate him so now I have to keep the two from each other the best way I know how. This is fucked up for real, shit!

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