Unique Blood

Chapter 9

When morning arrived, everyone was feeling energize as they packed up and hit the road. The path going west had the group driving along the river banks. The sun was up and everyone was in a good mood. Goku and Gojyo had a rare conversation without arguing or shouting. Even Sanzo kept quiet as he sat back and enjoyed the passing scenery. Hakkai focused on the road ahead as he felt unusually contented and loved. He was amazed to find Hakuryu draped across his chest when he woke up. It was as if the white dragon was hugging him like a lover. Hakuryu was in top form as the jeep speeded its way along the slightly rough road. It remembered the events of last night. In its true form, he held his beloved in his arms as the healer peacefully sleep. When Hakkai repositioned his body so that he was on his back, the Dragon King found himself lying on top. The desire to remove the clothes so that he could feel the soft flesh was strong as one of his hands made its way on top of a nipple. He felt it getting hard as he took a finger and lightly tease it through the shirt. It took every ounce of will to keep his lust in check. He must keep his precious Hakkai safe at all cost. Thinking of what he will do to him tonight when they reach the next village had him very excited as the jeep speeded up.

The group stopped for a quick break as everyone stretched their muscles and ate a light lunch. Dark clouds began to form as the group found a bridge to cross. Once on the other side, the winds suddenly picked up so that visibility was down to a few yards.

“Hey Hakkai”, yelled Goku over the winds. “When will we reach the town? I’m getting soak here.”

“What! You afraid of water!” responded Gojyo. “You need a bath so this will save you the trouble.”

“Are you telling me that I stink you water sprite!”

“I never met a sweet smelling monkey!”

“Speak for yourself, you stinking cockroach! I hope we don’t share a room tonight!”

“My thoughts exactly!”

“Would you two shitheads shut up”, yelled Sanzo as he pulled out his Banishing gun. “Hakkai. How far are we to town?”

“According to the map, it’s on the other side of this mountain”.

“If we find any shelter, we’ll stay there until the rains lets up.”

Hakkai nodded as he urges the jeep to speed up. The rains continued as the jeep carried the four until they reached a wooded area. They was about to give up the search for shelter when they approach what look like a castle. The jeep pulled up to the huge solid wood doors as a figure came out holding a lamp.

“Hey!” yelled the figure who happens to be a man in his late 30’s. “What are you doing out here in this storm? Come inside and get yourselves died and warm.”

The man went back inside and opened the huge doors. Once the jeep was inside, the doors immediately closed and bolted. The jeep pulled up to the doors of the building as there was two more figures waiting. Gojyo immediately hopped out of the vehicle and ran up the stair towards one of the figure. He stopped and smiled as he took hold of a pair of hands and gave it a gentle squeeze.

“I never thought I see you again”, purred Gojyo as he was ignoring the others. “Don’t you work at that inn back in the last town?”

“Oh, I’m the manager of a few inns. I was traveling with my master. I never thought I run into you again.”

“Well, we’re traveling west and we got caught in this storm on our way to the next village.”

“Well, I’m glad that you stopped here for a while.”

“Umm…Gojyo? Do you know this lady?” asked Hakkai with a smile.

“We met in the last town. So I hope your master wouldn’t mind having us to spend the night.”

“My master loves to entertain travelers and always have the doors opened to all.”

“Is there food”, moan Goku as his stomach produced a loud growl.

“Plenty. In fact, the master was about to have his evening meal while entertaining a guest. I’ll have one of the servants to show you to the bedrooms while I inform the master of your arrival. Dry clothes will be provided and your vehicle will be placed in a nice warm and comfortable building. Your supplies will be replaced with fresh dry stock.”

Goku and Gojyo cheered and followed the two servants inside as Sanzo and Hakkai brought up the rear.

“Hakkai”, spoke Sanzo in a low voice. “Stay alert for trouble.”
“Do you sense something Sanzo?”

“Yeah. Yet I can’t determine if it’s evil or not.”

“I sense something, but it’s giving me a slight headache. It could be due to all of that driving and getting soaked in the rain.”

“The last thing we need is for you to get some shitty cold that will keep us here. Tomorrow when the rains stop, we’re leaving.”

“Yes, Sanzo.”

A servant came up to the four and led them up the stairs and down a hallway until they reached a series of doors.

“Do anyone wishes to share a room?” asked the servant with a smile.

“I and Goku will share a room. You two are on your own.” Spoke Sanzo to the joy of Goku.

“Well, I want a room for myself”, grin Gojyo. I’m going to talk to that beautiful manager after dinner.”

“Well, I guess I’ll have a room to myself”, responded Hakkai that had a hint of sadness in the tone.

“Very good”, nodded the servant as he opened one of the doors.

“Sir, you and the young lad will stay in this room. Someone will bring you dry clothes. As soon as you finish changing please go downstairs and wait for another servant to escort you to the dining hall.”

Sanzo and Goku immediately enter the bedroom and closed the door. Hakkai and Gojyo followed the servant down the hallway until they reached another door. The servant turned to Gojyo and smiled.

“This will be your room. There are clothes in the closet that you can wear. Please go downstairs after you finished changing. Your escort will be waiting to take you to the dinning hall.”

“Thanks. Hakkai, I’ll see you at the table.”

Gojyo entered the bedroom and closed the door. Hakkai followed the servant down the hallway and around the corner until they reached two huge doors.

“This will be your room. A servant will come and assist in your clothes change. Then, he will escort you to the dinning hall for the evening meal. If you have need of anything, please don’t hesitate to summon a servant.”

“I have a white dragon that came with us. He gets very lonely when we’re apart. Is it possible to have him come inside?”

“Sure”, smiled the servant. “My master loves all types of animals. He will be quite pleased to meet your white dragon. I’ll have the animal brought to this room immediately.”

“Thank you.” Smiled Hakkai as he opened the door and went inside the bedroom.

The servant nodded his head as he made his way towards the stairway.

‘Master. They are in the bedrooms.’

‘Very good, Hugh. Where did you place the one I told you of?’

‘In the master bedroom. A servant will be sent to prepare him for the evening.’

‘Excellent. You have done well.’

‘Master. He has asked to have his pet, a white dragon, to be by his side.’

‘I see. Let the dragon be with him. I will attend to the creature so that it won’t disturb us this night. As for the others, they will be placed in a position in which they will not think of the healer this night. What do you think of him now that you have seen him?’

‘He’s very beautiful, Master. He will be an excellent addition to the clan. My concern is the ones who want his blood. If this one’s blood is that precious then we should not give him over to wake up a dead Ox Demon King. Its properties could be use to our advantage.’

‘I agree. It’s something that we can look into later. That puppet isn’t the only one who can conduct research. The only difference is that we don’t mix it with dark magic because what we do is pure magic in itself. But enough of that. It’s time to make the Healer mines.”

The servant called a few of his co-workers and gave them some instructions. Once done, he proceeded towards the kitchens to have a very special meal prepared for their special guests.

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Things were starting to get heated in each bedroom.
- Sanzo was taking his time drying Goku’s body as he slowly stroke the boy’s dick until it became rock hard. Just as he was about to kneel down to suck on the erected piece of fruit, there was a knock at the door. Placing a towel around Goku’s waist, the priest asked who was at the door. A female servant entered carrying a stack of clothes. The servant told the two that the meal will be ready shortly and that they should dress to meet the lord of the castle. When the servant left, the two immediately got dressed which consist of tight pants and loose fitting cotton shirts. Sanzo promised Goku that they will continue where they left off after dinner. Smiling, Goku wrapped his arms around Sanzo’s neck as he placed his lips on the priest giving him a tongue stroking deep kiss.

- Gojyo quickly dried himself and wrapped a towel around his waist. He walked across the room until he reached a door. When he opens it, he was in awe to see very fashionable clothes folded neatly on racks. Pulling out a pair of tan colored, loose fitting slacks and a white tight fitting shirt, he climbed into them. Checking himself in the mirror, he nodded in approval as he went to the door to leave the room. He was whistling a tune as he made his was towards the steps. He was looking forward to re-acquainting himself with the beautiful blond-haired manager.

- Hakkai was about to get undress when there was a knock at the door. He told them to enter, and in walked two male servants carrying clothes and towels. After introducing themselves and the reason why they are there, the Healer told them that he can dry and dress himself. As if they didn’t hear him, the two proceeded to remove the wet clothes. Seeing that it would be useless, he kept silent and allow them to dry and place the clothes on him. He was amazed at how gentle they were as their touch was sending sensual signals to his brain. The servants giggled as they placed a pair of tight fitting black pants and a loose fitting, light green silk shirt. After combing the hair, there was another knock at the door. He yelled enter, and the door was opened. In flew Hakuryu to the surprise of the other servants. The white dragon landed on his master’s right shoulder as it rubbed its face on Hakkai’s cheeks. After petting its head, Hakkai told the servants that he was ready. They bowed as they lead the Healer and his dragon out of the bedroom and to the dinning hall to join the others to meet the master of the castle.

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The Sanzo party was gathered in a very huge hall that had a huge table placed in front of a huge fireplace. There was a nice fire going as they watched some servants setting the table for seven.

“Damn!” yelled Gojyo as he smiled at his traveling companions. “You guys look like you’re ready to go out on the town. I mean you, Sanzo, can get any woman you want. The Monkey actually look like a real cute human. And you, Hakkai. You can put any beautiful woman to shame.”
“Thank you, I think”, responded Hakkai with a smile. “You look very stylish yourself, Gojyo.”

“Yeah. The closet was loaded with some great clothes. A guy could get use to this.”

“Our room is really big”, chirped Goku. “The bed is really big.”

“Oh yeah”, smiled Gojyo. “You and the monk is going to need it tonight.”

“Don’t even go there you damn cockroach”, growl Sanzo.

“How about you Hakkai? What type of room did you get?” asked Gojyo with a smirk.

“Well, my room is very big.”

“And?” pressed Gojyo.

“And servants came and undressed me.”

“What??” yelled Gojyo.

“Don’t worry. Nothing happen. They dried and dressed me. They even brought Hakuryu.”

“Wow”, gasped Goku. “They’re treating you like a ruler.”

“I guess you could say that”, responded Hakkai with a chuckle.

“I’m glad that everyone is satisfied”, came a voice that caused all the heads in the hall to turn. Entering the hall was two figures in which Gojyo recognize one immediately.

“IT’S YOU!!!” yelled Gojyo with surprise written all over his face.

“I take it that you know this guy”, spoke Sanzo in a cold tone.

“Do I!! He’s the healer that tended to Hakkai back at the village!!”

“It’s nice that you remember me. I see that your companion is doing fine but do I detect a bit of something coming over you. Possibly a cold?”

The gentleman walked up to Hakkai and looked deep into the green eyes.

“Yes, you’re coming down with something. Please tell me that you were covered up when you arrived.”

“I’m afraid that our jeep doesn’t have any covering for bad weather”, responded Hakkai as he couldn’t tear his eyes away from those light brown eyes.

“My servants informed me that all of you were soaked through when you arrived. Even your beautiful dragon was soaked although his kind loves the water. This cold weather is not good for him.”

The gentleman gently stroke Hakuryu’s head which brought a purring sound from the dragon.

“Cousin, I think we should introduce ourselves”, spoke the other figure that was standing beside Goku. “I’m Sora. I’m a merchant of rare plants and herbs.”

The three took note that Sora could be the exact twin of the host except for the hair color. It was deep brown.

The other gentleman smiled as he spoke to Hakkai. “My name is Takehiko. I’m a healer for both humans and youkais. At your service.”

Something clicked in Hakkai’s mind as he automatically took the man’s hand and spoke as if he was in a dream state. “My name is Cho Hakkai. Nice to meet you.”

“A pleasure to meet you. May I call you Hakkai?”

“Sure. This fellow here on my shoulder is my only companion, Hakuryu.”

“Hello, Hakuryu. Let us become friends, alright?”

The white dragon let out a happy chirp which made Hakkai smile.

“Why don’t you introduce me to the rest of your traveling companion”, spoke Takehiko as he placed a hand on Hakkai’s left shoulder.

“Sure”, Hakkai responded as he introduced Sanzo, Goku, and Gojyo. Sanzo was a bit reserve while the others happily greeted their host and cousin. At that moment, the female manager entered the hall wearing a very tight purple gown. She came up to Sora and gave a lite kiss on his cheek.

“I see that you have met my other cousin, Kin.” smiled Sora as he watched her walk over to Gojyo.

“Indeed I do”, smiled Gojyo as he looked at Kin.

“Well, since everyone’s here let’s eat.” spoke Takehiko as he motion everyone to the table. The servants presented the rich meal as everyone was enjoying themselves. Sora and Kin was laughing at the battle of food between Goku and Gojyo. Takehiko chatted with Sanzo on the mission the group was assigned while keeping his eyes on Hakkai. When dinner was finished, everyone exited the dinning hall and entered a huge room that had another huge fireplace with a roaring fire going on, and plush couches placed in a semi-circle in front of the fireplace. Everyone took a seat and made themselves comfortable. Goku snuggled up against Sanzo. Gojyo wrapped his left arm around Kin’s shoulders. Takehiko and Sora sat together and watched Hakkai seated by himself petting Hakuryu’s head. The group talked about the youkai situation.

“In this region, youkai and humans co-exsists. Sure the madness has hit but it was not as severe as the rest of Shangra-La. We noticed that the ones that are effected were the ones that had a certain gene removed from their bodies. If we can find out how it is leaving the body and restore it, many youkais could be saved.” Spoke Takehiko with concern on his face. “So, I wish great success on your mission, Sanzo. If you have need, just call us anytime.”

“Thank you. We will.” Nodded Sanzo.

“Takehiko, I think one of your guests is ready for bed.” spoke Sora as he look at Hakkai peacefully sleeping along with Hakuryu curled up on his lap.

“Poor guy”, nodded Gojyo. “All of that driving plus the rain finally caught up to him.”

“He didn’t look good at dinner”, responded Goku.

“Damn!” growl Sanzo. “He said that he had a small headache.”

Takehiko rose from his seat and went over to Hakkai. He placed a hand on his forehead then checked the eyes.

“He has a slight temperature.” nodded Takehiko. “I’m going to put him to bed. Sora, could you take care of Hakuryu? Kin, please tend to our guests.”

He lifted the sleeping Healer into his arms while the cousin carefully cradle the white dragon. As he left the room, a grin formed on his face.

‘At long last, you are mines.’