*********************************************** 3x3 Eyes Fanfiction - "What If ... OF COURSE" Written by: Mr. Kaiyanwang Email: Sanjiyan82@hotmail.com Website: http://www.geocities.com/mr_kaiyanwang *********************************************** Copyright info: The cast of "3x3 Eyes" belongs to Yuzo Takada, Pioneer, and other copyright holders. "Mr. Satan", "Satan City", etc belongs to Akira Toriyama, Toei, and other copyright holders. "Neko-chan" belongs to me, Mr. Kaiyanwang. "OF COURSE a human can be made Sanjiyan by the Humanity Ritual!!!" Chapter Twenty One: Radio: I'm tearing away ... Pieces are falling, I can't seem to make them stay ... You run away ... Faster and faster you can't seem to get away ... Previously ... Benares (waits): What is the plan, sir? Shiva (points at Benares): You, of course! Good old Benny, you can easily distract Yakumo Fujii, Houasyou, and the Magic Merchant while I'm away performing the ceremony! My word! How obvious was that!? Benares (nods in agreement): Very obvious, Kaiyanwang-sama! I'm surprised I didn't think of it myself! But one problem ... how are we going to lure Parvati and Sanjiha-- umm, how are we going to lure Parvati into the Humanity Ritual ceremony? Shiva (rubs chin): Hmm ... how did we do it last time? Benares (rubs chin): I believe you just asked her, sir. Shiva (smirks): Very well, then! I shall ask her again and see if she'll go for it this time! Benares (nods): Kaiyanwang-sama, you are a genius! * * * Youko and Haan greeted Sanjiyan and Yakumo at the front door. Sanjiyan walked over to the couch and promptly tossed the unconscious Sanjihaan onto the couch. The dude began to snore as he slept like a little baby. Youko (curious): So guys, what brings you back here?? Sanjiyan (folds arms): I know that with Yakumo and I gone, Kaiyan would take the chance and try to perform the Humanity Ritual ceremony. That's why we came back. Youko (nods): Ohh. Well, not that I have a problem with it or anything. Haan (grins): Yeah! Now that you two are back, how about some more poker games?? Yakumo, Youko, and Sanjiyan ignored him. Not because I couldn't think of a good joke for this scene, but because they noticed Benares was walking down the staircase and towards their direction. Sanjiyan (points): Benares! Benares (bows): Parvati, Kaiyanwang-sama would like to have a word with you. Sanjiyan (suspicious): And what would that be? Benares (shrugs): I don't know. I suggest you find out yourself. Sanjiyan turned to Yakumo, who nodded and flashed her an "okay!" sign. She looked back at Benares, of whom pointed at the staircase. Sanjiyan walked up and looked for Shiva. She found him down the hall. He had also changed from his purple stripe t-shirt and faded jeans to his powerful "Kaiyanwang" outfit, along with face mask and all. Uh-oh, this was serious ...... Sanjiyan (smirks): Heh, I see you're playing dress-up, Kaiyan. What's with the costume? Kaiyanwang (eyes Sanjiyan): Your clothes are too vulgar for this occasion, Parvati. It's time for a makeover. Kaiyanwang raised a finger and pointed at Sanjiyan. The point of his finger glowed, and suddenly, Sanjiyan's clothes changed from a red sweater and white skirt to the majestic clothing of a Sanjiyan Unkara figure. Sanjiyan looked at the clothing in confusion. Sanjiyan (confused): Kaiyan, what are these clothes for?! Kaiyanwang (smirks): The Humanity Ritual, of course. You ... will join me, won't you? Sanjiyan (shocked): What?! No! Of course not! I'm here to STOP you from doing that! Kaiyanwang (folds arms): Don't be difficult, Parvati. You agreed the last time I asked you. Sanjiyan (annoyed): That was Pai! Kaiyanwang (closes eyes): Very well, then. I guess I will have to use the power of ... persuasion! At once, Kaiyanwang reached into his outfit's pocket and ... pulled out an orange Yo-Yo with yellow swirl on it! He slowly swings it back and forth in front of Sanjiyan. Kaiyanwang (swings): Look into my Yo-Yo!! Sanjiyan couldn't do anything but look. She couldn't help it, really; the neat design on the Yo-Yo was so beautiful and mesmorizing ... soon, she fell into Kaiyanwang's spell and was hypnotized. There were yellow swirls unlike the one on the Yo-Yo in her eyes. Kaiyanwang (smirks): Now, how about joining me in the Humanity Ritual, Parvati? Sanjiyan (hypnotized): Yes ... I ... will ... Kaiyanwang looked at the Yo-Yo and smirked. As long as he had it, Sanjiyan shall remain hypnotized for as long as he likes. Well, at least that's what that magician said. Kaiyanwang (grins): Then come! To the rooftop we will go! Kaiyanwang and Sanjiyan walked all they way back to the staircase. Kaiyan looked down to check if Benares was doing a good job of keeping the goodie-goodies occupied. He was. He grinned, and then made his way up. Sanjiyan followed him. Due to the high number of floors in Satan Mansion, it was quite the exhausting climb all the way from the second floor to the 10th. Sanjiyan really didn't have much of a problem since she was healthy, but Kaiyanwang on the other hand ... due to his body deteriorating from years of being weak, by the time he made it to the rooftop, he dropped to the floor like a senile old man. After resting for a few minutes, Kaiyanwang pulled himself up. He stretched, then noticed the beautiful view. It was a full moon, and there were no clouds in sight. Plenty of stars lit te sky. The night was almost Batman-ish. It was then that Kaiyanwang noticed that he forgot something. Kaiyanwang (!!): Oh, no! I forgot to bring that fool Sanjihaan! Damn it! Sanjiyan (points): Actually ... he's ... over ... there ... Kaiyanwang (?): Eh? Kaiyanwang looked at the direction Sanjiyan was pointing at, and indeed found "the most powerful Sanjiyan Unkara in the Universe" standing at the edge of the rooftop. What the hell?! How did he get up on the rooftop so fast, and why was he there?? Utterly confused, Kaiyanwang walked over to the dude ... only to regret it. Instantly, Kaiyanwang gagged in disgust. Although hypnotized, Sanjiyan was also curious as to what Kaiyanwang had seen. So she walked over to them and took a look. She blushed. Even though she wasn't in her right mind, she still had her common sense ... something that Sanjihaan clearly lacked even if he was not under Kaiyan's spell. Sanjiyan (blushes): Sanjihaan ... you ... you ... put ... that ... thing ... away ...! Sanjihaan was in a half asleep state, so he didn't realize that there were two people in the rooftop with him. So he continued to relief himself. At that point, Kaiyanwang had just about seen enough and gave Sanjihaan a little static shock to wake him up. Kaiyanwang (annoyed): Fool! Upon receiving that nice little jolt, Sanjihaan zapped awake and looked around. He saw both Sanjiyan and Kaiyanwang looking him with their eyebrows raised, and looked down to finally realize the embarrassing situation he was in. Instinct taking over, he quickly pulled up his pants and his face turned beet red. Sanjihaan (chuckles nervously): Heh heh ... oops? Kaiyanwang (raises eyebrow): What are you doing here anyway? Sanjihaan (shrugs): I dunno. I woke up a few minutes ago and had to use the bathroom, but I couldn't find it. So I just came up here and conveniently used the rooftop. Kaiyanwang (raises eyebrow higher): You couldn't have asked a maid? Sanjihaan (...): ........ Kaiyanwang (shakes head): Why am I not surprised? Sanjihaan (shrugs): Umm ... so what are you guys doing here?? Kaiyanwang (sudden smirk): We're here for the Humanity Ritual ceremony! I think it's about time we got on to performing it, and Parvati agrees as well. By the way, would you be interested in participating? Sanjihaan (scratches head): Humanity Ritual? Isn't that the ceremony where two Sanjiyan Unkara's get stripped of their powers so the third guy can have it? Kaiyanwang (nods): Indeed, you are correct! Sanjihaan (eyes widen): No way! No way in hell! I'm the most powerful Sanjiyan Unkara in the Universe! Why would I wanna just give away my powers for no reason?! Kaiyanwang (raises finger): But that's where you're wrong, Sanjihaan! The ceremony isn't going to be for me or Pai, but ... for you! YOU will be the one at the receiving end of the ritual while Parvati and I give YOU our powers. Sanjihaan (drools): Wow, really?? Kaiyanwang (nods): Hey, would you ever doubt someone like me? Sanjihaan (suddenly suspicious): Now that a think about it ... yeah! I would! This sounds just too good to be true! Sure, I may not know much about the ceremony and its purposes, but ... you're Kaiyanwang! The name implies evil already! And she's Parvati, born under the sign of the White Dragon! You two are supposed to be two of the most powerful Sanjiyan Unkara's in existence! Why the hell would you just give up your powers right here and now?! I smell something fishy going on here ...... Kaiyanwang crumbled his fist in extreme annoyance. Grr ... who would've thought that after all the stupid things he had done, this Sanjihaan fool actually had a brain in his head! But no matter, he's still no match for the wits of the almighty Kaiyanwang! Kaiyanwang (sighs): Alright, you got me. It's true, I, being Kaiyanwang, don't really want to give up my power ... even if it's for someone as powerful as you are. But then I have to realize that I'm senile beyond my years, and that I can no longer successfully carry out task that would've been no problem in my early years. Parvati agrees also, so we have decided to find a suitable person to take over the position of Kaiyanwang! Right, Parvati? Sanjiyan (nods): Kaiyan ... is ... correct ... Kaiyanwang (points at Sanjiyan): See? Even if you don't trust me, you can trust Parvati, right? Sanjihaan thought about it, and couldn't find any flaws in Kaiyanwang's words. It IS true, after all, that Kaiyanwang was aging and old beyond his years, and it made sense. And Parvati was, if Sanjihaan can recall from Haan's memories, one of Kaiyanwang's main enemies. Now if even SHE agrees, then it must be all true! Sanjihaan (rubs chin): Well, I guess it's alright, then. I mean, if she's going to be my wife soon, then I might as well trust her word, right? Kaiyanwang silently fumed at that last sentence. Wife?! Hah! It'll be a cold day in hell when Sanjihaan marries Parvati and becomes the new Kaiyanwang! But alas, for the purpose of the Humanity Ritual, Kaiyanwang shall endure it. Kaiyanwang (nods cheerfully): Yeah! You're in, right? Sanjihaan (snickers): Of course I'm in! Kaiyanwang (evil grin): Very well! It's settled, then ... * * * Back on the first floor of the mansion, Yakumo, Youko, Haan, and Benares were on the poker table playing poker. Even though Yakumo had lost quite a bit of money during the previous games, he was playing again. Why? Simply because Benares challenged him and everyone else with a large stack of cash! With Benares' intelligence rivaling that of a turkey, Yakumo was sure that he would win back all that he had lost -- and much more! Haan was just overjoyed that there was a new game to play and jumped in without much thought. Youko was bored so she thought she might as well play. Needless to say, the poker games were on! Benares (smirks): Oh yeah, one more thing -- I challenge you three to play all night. I mean, face it ... it wouldn't be poker if we didn't. Haan (excited): You mean like an old fashion boys night out?? Benares (nods): Exactly. How about it, Merchant? Haan (very excited): Damn right I'm in! Benares (looks at Youko): And you, Houasyou? You in or you out? Youko (chuckles nervously): Well, I'm by no means a boy, so I wouldn't really fit into the whole "boys night out" picture ... Haan (whimpers): Awww, come on, Youko! Please? Youko (blushes): Okay. Benares (points at Yakumo): What about you, boy? Yakumo (scratches head): I dunno ... I mean, Sanjiyan and I did come back, but we didn't expect to stay overnight. Benares (shrugs): Hey, the primary reason you two came back is to prevent Master and I from performing the Humanity Ritual ceremony, right? Well, lookie here -- I'm sitting right here before you. There's no way Kaiyanwang-sama would perform the Humanity Ritual without me being there. Yakumo (scratches head): Hmmmmm ... I guess not, but ... Haan (annoyed): Come on, Fujii! Are you a man?! Or are you a woman?! Don't be a woman because this is a boys night out! Youko (clears throat): Ahem! Haan (smiles): Heh, oops. Sorry, Youko. Yakumo (nervous look): Okay, okay, I'm in, I'm in. Benares (nods): Then it's settled! Let's play! Benares' smirk grew wider. Not only would this lure the good guys away from Kaiyanwang and the Humanity Ritual, but it would also provide plenty of good entertainment for himself. Yes, he was a genius, dispite what his outward appearances may tell you sometimes! * * * END OF CHAPTER 21