On A Day Like Today (6)
Nataku>
I woke up again.....now answer me.....::in a soft voice::
Sanzo>
::hands him a towel, his eyes wandering over Hakkai`s body::
Hakkai>
::he starts to dry up his body:: I'm feeling so much better now. It
was hard to save Jien and I hope I did succeed.....
Kogaiji>
::smiles sadly:: You are very curious, aren`t you? ::he moves a bit
and winces from the rush of pain that goes through his body::
Sanzo>
::nods:: I still wonder what that stupid kami thought. Tz....
Nataku>
Yes....my name is Nataku. Who are you?
Hakkai>
What do you mean?
Kogaiji>
Kogaiji.... ::looks at him and suddenly frowns:: Na...Nataku?
Gojyo>
::he comes back into the room:: Thank you, Konzen.....
Sanzo>
::takes out a cig:: Homura. Guess it was too much for him to do for
one day.
Nataku>
Yes......::he smiles at him::
Hakkai>
I don't know what you are talking about.....
Konzen>
::stands up:: No problem. As I said, if you need anything, just say
it. Tenpo should soon be back, he will bring some medicine.
Sanzo>
::lights the cig:: Konzen said that Homura has some strong healing
powers. He could have done what you did in a few seconds. ::looks at him::
Gojyo>
::he sits down again:: That is good....::he takes his brother's
hand again::
Konzen>
::smiles at him and leaves the room, going back downstairs::
Hakkai>
That bastard! Jien nearly died in there! ::he shakes his head:: I'm
no doctor...
Kogaiji>
::he frowns at the boy, then shakes his head::
Nataku>
Now, why are you sad?
Sanzo>
::nods:: I saw Homura standing outside when I came back. I didn`t
know about it, but when I think of it now... that baka kami......
Tenpo>
::he arrives at his home:: So, here we are, Goku.....thank you for
coming with me....
Konzen>
::hearing Nataku`s voice, he takes a look inside the living room::
Shouldn`t there someone be in bed?
Nataku>
I can't sleep.....I have a bad feeling, Konzen.......::he looks at
him::
Goku>
Why? I didn`t do anything. ::opens the door::
Tenpo>
You did, you came with me, so I was not alone....
Konzen>
Okay, but don`t bother him. Shall I make some hot cocoa for you?
Goku>
::smiles at him::
Nataku>
Yes, please......
Kogaiji>
He doesn`t bother me, it`s okay.
Tenpo>
::he enters the kitchen:: Hi, I'm back.....
Konzen>
Okay then. ::he goes over to the kitchen:: Ten, did you get
something?
Kenren>
Fine, Hakkai is still in the shower.....Gojyo is with his brother
and the monk is somewhere....
Tenpo>
Sure.....::he puts everything onto the table::
Goku>
::enters the living room:: Hey Nataku.
Nataku>
Hi Goku......Hello Hakuryu.....
Konzen>
::he starts heating up some milk:: Good. I guess both our "patients"
could need some food after all. But I don`t know if they won`t spit it out
again.
Kogaiji>
::nods to Goku, still fixing Nataku::
Tenpo>
Jien should not eat solid food already....
Goku>
::sits down on the table:: That was strange, there was nobody in
the hotel......
Nataku>
Why do you look at me like that? You are scaring me.....
Kogaiji>
::looks away:: Sorry... ::he coughes again:: It`s just....
Nataku>
Just what?
Konzen>
::nods:: What about him? He seems to be better. ::points over his
shoulder at the living room::
Tenpo>
I guess he could need some food.....
Kogaiji>
::gives him a hard look:: It`s just that you seem to be the one
that killed or better sealed my father....
Goku>
::looks at Ko:: Hey, don`t try anything stupid!
Hakkai>
Well...it is too late to complain about that.......::he yawns and
puts the towel around his hips::
Nataku>
Yes, I am. And that was good. He was a terrible monster.....
Sanzo>
Yes, we should go to bed. There`s still time tomorrow. ::he opens
the door to him::
Kogaiji>
::balling his fists again, narrowing his eyes:: <w> Be
careful what you say.....
Hakkai>
Our beds are in the cabin, Sanzo......
Goku> ::jumps
up and looks down at Ko::
Nataku> I
know how he was! You did not, you were a small child! He wanted to destroy
the world!
Sanzo> Aw
yes... ::looks at him:: Then we should be on our way. It will take some
time till we`re there.....
Kogaiji> ::almost
screaming:: At least when he was still there nobody could simply walk in
and kill my mother and sister and the people I love!!!
Hakkai>
Maybe we can ask Konzen if they have a room for us here. I don't
want to leave Jien and Ko behind.....
Sanzo> ::hearing
the voice from downstairs:: Speaking about the latter.....
Konzen> ::comes
into the living room:: Hey, what is going on here?
Nataku>
Then explain to me how it was possible for a child like me to seal
him?
Kenren> ::follows
Konzen:: Hey, Ko, you should take the pills.....
Kogaiji> What
do I know? What do I care? ::he suddenly jumps up very quickly, grabbing
Nataku by his throat::
Hakkai> Oh
no.....::he walks down the stairs:: Kogaiji......you need rest, no
fights....
Goku> ::he
reaches out with his hand and his staff appears::
Nataku> ::coughes:: Lemme go.....Konzen!!!
Kenren>
::he grabs Ko:: HEY!
Konzen> ::takes
Nataku into his arms, turning to Ko:: Are you mad?
Nataku>
::tears are in his eyes. He is only a small boy and very tired::
Sanzo> ::lays
a hand on Goku`s staff and shakes his head to him::
Hakkai> ::he
makes Kenren release Ko and Ko lay down again:: Can't I leave you alone
for one moment? ::he takes the pills and gives them to Ko:: Take these....
Kogaiji> ::still
furious, he looks at Hakkai:: For what? I`m no damn human, that stuff only
makes me puke. ::shoves his hand away::
Goku> ::he
lets the staff disappear and comes over to Nataku, hugging him:: Shhh...
it`s okay. Let`s go to your room. I`ll stay with you, okay?
Hakkai>
No....They worked on you before.....now take them, stupid child. I
saved Jien today, I'm tired and my nerves are blank. Now take them....
Konzen> ::moves
his hand through Nataku`s hair:: I`ll bring you your cocoa. Go with Goku.
Nataku> Yes....::he
looks at Ko, scared::
Kogaiji> Then
go to bed if you are that tired. ::looks away::
Goku> ::lifts
Nataku on his arms and goes upstairs with him::
Konzen> ::he
sighs and walks over to the kitchen, taking the pot with the now hot milk
off the stove::
Hakkai>
::he throws the pills to the ground:: Fine....fine....::he stands
up:: Guess what? Fuck you, Kogaiji! Fuck you! I was standing there today,
with my hands inside a man's body, covered in blood. I'm sick of you being
a crybaby!
Sanzo> ::crosses
his arms::
Nataku>
He really is mean, Goku.....
Kenren> ::he
looks at Hakkai:: Oh....
Kogaiji> ::he
stands up and grabs for his jacket:: Don`t think I need your help, you
fucking murderer. ::he heads for the door::
Konzen> ::he
comes out of the kitchen:: Hakkai.....?
Hakkai>
::he sits down again, his face in his hands::
Goku>
::lets him down on the bed:: I guess he`s just angry because he
lost his family.... but he won`t hurt you. I would never let him. ::sits
down next to him::
Sanzo> ::fighting
the urge to just shoot Ko, he looks at Kenren:: Do you have a basement
here?
Konzen> ::he
lays a hand on Hakkai`s shoulder, trying to calm him a bit::
Kenren> Sure,
why do you ask?
Sanzo> Enough
space for a stupid yokai?
Nataku>
I can't sleep, Goku....I have a bad feeling.....
Kenren> ::he smiles brightly:: Oh yes......
Goku> Bad
feeling? ::frowns:: What do you mean?
Sanzo> ::nods::
Then lend me a hand. ::he turns and follows Ko outside::
Kogaiji> ::he
runs along the street::
Nataku>
It is the man....Kogaiji...he is the son of the monster.....my
father always told me one day the monster would come for me.....::he looks
scared::
Homura> ::he
suddenly appears just in front of Ko, causing that the yokai runs into
him:: Hello there... so what do we have here?
Goku>
::hugs him:: Nobody will hurt you. We will all protect you, Nataku.
Don`t worry...
Kogaiji> ::jumps
back:: YOU?
Kenren> ::follows
Sanzo, seeing Homura there:: Oh, you are the last one I wanted to see....
Hakkai> Konzen?
Gojyo> Please,
get well soon, big brother.....::still holding Jien's hand he falls
asleep::
Homura> ::gives
Kenren a mean smile:: Why? Did you think I would leave you the lil yokai
prince for yourself?
Konzen> ::leans
down:: Yes?
Kenren> You
asshole! You could have helped the yokai!
Sanzo> ::looks
at Homura:: Stop that stupid talk.
Hakkai> Could...could
we maybe stay here for the night? It is late, and I am exhausted.....
Homura>
What do I care about a yokai? ::he suddenly wraps his chain around
Ko`s neck and pulls him close::
Konzen>
Of course. We still have a free room. Come upstairs with me. I`ll
bring Nataku his cocoa and then make the room a bit more comfortable for
you. ::he stands up::
Kogaiji>
::struggling, he tries to breathe:: ...fuck...
Kenren>
::he jumps forward and punches Homura right in the face, not caring
much about Ko::
Homura> ::his
head flies back, but then he only grins at Kenren:: Is that all you can
give to me? ::his eyes glow and a harsh wind throws Kenren back::
Hakkai> I
thank you.....Sanzo can stay with me, we can share a room, we are used to
that....::he follows Konzen::
Konzen> Okay.
Guess Gojyo won`t move from his brother`s side. Nataku ::enters his room::
Here`s your cocoa.
Kenren> You
damned asshole! Fight like a man, not like a dog!!!
Sanzo> Kuso...
::he shoots at Homura, but without much success::
Nataku> Thank
you Konzen......::he tries to smile::
Kogaiji> ::he
suddenly lets himself fall down, moving around quickly, he kicks Homura`s
legs, causing him to fall down::
Tenpo>
::follows Konzen and Hakkai:: Dear, I'll go to bed......
Kenren> Thank
you....::he jumps onto Homura, choking him::
Konzen> ::nods
to Tenpo:: Okay, sleep well. Nataku, don`t worry. Goku will stay here and
protect you, there`s no need to be worried.
Kogaiji> ::breathing
hard, he looks at Homura:: Asshole...
Homura> ::he
also grabs for Kenren`s throat::
Zenon>
::he suddenly appears right next to them:: Stop it! ::he grabs
Kenren and pulls him off Homura::
Nataku> Okay.....::he
takes the cocoa::
Sanzo> ::he
grabs Ko`s arm and pulls him back::
Kenren> Let go
of me! That asshole let Gojyo's brother nearly die! Without Hakkai....I
don't want to know what would have happened....
Konzen> ::ruffles
his hair and smiles at him:: Sleep well, honey. ::he leaves the room and
guides Hakkai to another one::
Homura>
::looks up at them, a mad smile on his face:: Oh, I could pretty
much imagine.
Zenon> ::lets
go off Kenren and stares down at Homura:: What is he talking?
Kenren> He did
not help him!
Kogaiji> ::he
growls deeply and tries to get Sanzo off his arm::
Nataku> ::He
smiles at Konzen and then he pulls his blanket around him:: Come into the
bed, Goku....
Homura> ::stands
up:: Why should I? It`s only a filthy yokai. ::looks at Zenon:: Just like
those that killed your wife and you son.
Goku> ::crawls
under the blanket as well, opening his arms to Nataku::
Zenon>
::shakes his head:: It`s enough now, Homura. Go home.
Nataku> ::comes
to Goku:: Now I feel save.....
Kenren> If the
yokai dies, Homura, I swear you will follow him!!!!
Goku> ::smiles::
Good. Then you can sleep now. ::softly kisses his forehead::
Konzen>
::he opens the door, the room is held in some light colors, two
huge beds standing there::
Homura> What?
Shall I be scared now? Ha!
Hakkai> ::he
smiles at Konzen, still only dressed in the towel:: Oh, what a nice
room.....
Zenon> ::shakes
his head again:: You`ll never learn, will you? ::he grabs his gun from his
shoulder and smashes it hardly against the back of Homura`s head::
Sanzo> ::holds
Ko closer::
Konzen>
Fine if you like it. Hakkai, is everything...uhem...okay now?
::looks at him:: I mean, between you and Sanzo?
Homura> ::he
falls down, knocked out::
Kenren> Hey...that
was a good one!!! ::he laughes::
Zenon> ::picks
up Homura`s body from the ground and takes him on his shoulder:: Are you
allright? ::looks at them::
Hakkai> Yes....we
talked about it...he washed my back....we kissed....
Kogaiji> ::now
more holding onto Sanzo not to go down::
Kenren> We
are.....but we could really need him tomorrow. Could you help us to get
him, you know....
Konzen> Whouw,
that are good news. ::smiles at him::
Zenon>
::nods:: I`ll just have to tell Shien. Sorry, I didn`t know about
that.
Hakkai> ::he
sits down on one of the beds:: I again thank you for being so kind to
us.....I will wash my clothes tomorrow, they are still in your
bathroom....
Konzen> It`s
okay. ::he points at the wall and a dresser appears:: Take what you need.
I`ll leave you now. I`m pretty tired myself. Sleep well.
Kenren> I
mean, he went down with you and did see what happened and he did not
help.....Hell, Gojyo could be one of your best customers soon...
Hakkai> You,
too.....::he walks to the dresser and takes out shorts and a shirt::
Zenon>
Don`t worry, he`ll get a nice beating for that ::grins:: So far
then. ::he disappears::
Kenren> ::he
turns to Ko and Sanzo:: And you shall come home with us, now, Kogaiji.....
Konzen>
::walks out and over to Kenren`s room. He undresses and lies down
on the bed::
Kogaiji>
::just nods, hanging breathless in Sanzo`s arms::
Kenren> Guess
we don't need the basement anymore.....
Sanzo> ::nods::
But at least we should put on some security. ::he takes Ko over his
shoulder and starts walking back to the house:: Before he hurts the kid
again.
Hakkai>
::he lays down in one bed, feeling every bone in his body, but his
muscles are still relaxed from Sanzo's touches::
Kenren> ::walks
with him:: I guess Goku will sleep in Nataku's room.....Or do you want to
take him with you in your bed?
Konzen> ::he
rolls on Kenren`s prefered side of the bed, warming it up for his lover::
Sanzo> ::frowns::
The bakasaru? Don`t be stupid. ::arriving at the house, he walks inside
and lets Ko down on the couch:: So... ::he turns to Kenren:: Shall we tie
him down? Or do you have some valium here?
Kenren>
I have something that works better....::he looks next to Ko's
head:: Goddammit! What is that???
Kogaiji> Huh?
::moves his head::
Kenren>
::he hits Ko right in the face, knocking him out for the next
hours:: So, that was Dr. Faust.
Sanzo>
::looks at him:: Very impressive. ::rolls his eyes:: If he wasn`t
injured seriously before, he surely is now. Well, guess I should search
for Hakkai......
Kenren> I'll
show you your room....::smiles and walks upstairs::
Sanzo> ::follows
him::
Konzen>
::hearing Kenren on the floor, he smiles::
Kenren> So,
here is your room....this is mine....have a good night, Sanzo....I guess
Konzen made sure you have clothes for the night....::he nods to him and
enters his room::
Kenren> ::seeing
Konzen in his bed he looks at him, stunned:: Woah....you look hot!
Sanzo> Night...
::he enters the room and looks at Hakkai:: Hi......
Hakkai> ::in
a weary voice:: Hi.....
Konzen> ::gives
him a sly grin:: Aw well, when do I not?
Kenren>
::he hurries to get out of his clothes and comes into the bed:: Hi
babe.....
Sanzo> ::smiles
lightly:: We got him. You should sleep now. ::he walks over to him a
places a light kiss on his lips, then walks over to the other bed::
Konzen> Hi...
::he grabs him and kisses him::
Hakkai> <w>
Sleep well my love......::he closes his eyes and falls asleep::
Sanzo>
You too.... ::he crawls under the blanket and closes his eyes::
Kenren> ::returns
the kiss and then he looks at Konzen:: Babe.....as much as I want you
now....I'm no machine....and...uhem......
Konzen> ::smiles::
I`m tired as well. ::kisses him again, then lays his head on Kenren`s
shoulders::
Kenren>
::he holds him close and falls asleep soon::
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