The man from the hot-springs and the river only WITHOUT horns XD
The art belongs to Heise, his/her pics are AWESOME. I don't draw guys so I'll use Heise pics (I chose some good ones)
"I think we should stop here and put up a camp,Sanzo. According to the map, there should be a river close by."
As they started getting things from the Jeep Hakkai looked at Gojyo who was still sleeping soundly.
"Could you just lay him somewhere? I'll go get water." Sotona smiled to Hakkai throwing him her lighter to start the fire and went to look for the river.
It wasn't that hard to find, since only after few steps she heard the water splashing against the rocks. Sotona carefully approached the edge and dipped the bucket in. She put her hands in the water and washed her face.
'Feels nice. Today was a pretty hot day for autumn.' she thought to herself taking of her knee-length boots and socks.
She dipped her toes in the river sitting at the edge. The water was cold enough to make her shriek slightly but after a while she got used to the temperature and happily swayed her feet in the river.
"There you are."
Berry turned around to find Gojyo who appeared from the woods. She wasn't startled because she heard the cracking of twigs earlier. She was sure that whoever was coming her way wasn't trying to sneak up on her so she felt safe.
"Sleeping beauty finally woke up?" she chuckled as he sat next to her "Try it, it feels good after a journey." she encouraged the man splashing the water with her feet.
He looked at the water and then back at her taking out a pack of cigarettes.
"You're not scared?" he asked lighting his cig.
"Nope. At least as long as I don't actually have to get in." she smiled taking out her own pack and motioning for him to lent her his lighter. She puffed a cloud of smoke out of her mouth and added "Hakkai's got mine."
"Couldn't he just get Sanzo's?"
"Sanzo? Share???"
They both laughed but stopped as something on the other shore caught their attention. The man standing there was very well visible thanks to the full moon bathing him in its light. The couple examined him carefully. He had handsome features, dark trench coat falling to his ankles and elegant shoes (definitely not destined for strolling in the woods).
"You again." Sotona whispered to herself looking closely at the man's long braided silver hair. After a moment Gojyo noticed something. The stranger didn't pay any attention to him. However, he refused to take his eyes off Berry's and vice versa.
"Again? You know him?" Gojyo questioned her but to no avail.
The two stared at each other. The red-head had a feeling they were having a conversation only that no one spoke. At first, both of them had blank expressions on their faces, then Berry smiled warmly while the man on the other side first looked surprised but then a smug look graced his features. This, however, seemed to be a mistake. Suddenly Sotona's face became frigid. She wasn't furious, just deathly serious. Gojyo never saw her like that but he was sure he didn't want to see it again.
"Mine." she spoke in a blood freezing voice. Gojyo could swear he saw a puff of smoke/vapour coming out of Sotona's mouth but it was neither that cold nor did she inhaled a cig for the last five minutes.The man's face became stern and he left disappearing in the wood.
"I'm sorry, Gojyo. You said something?" Berry turned to her lover smiling cheerfully.
"You know this guy?"
"Hn... no,not really."
"Then what was this all about?"
"How should I know?" she laughed as she dried her feet and putting her socks and boots back on "Come on. Hakkai is going to worry."
The couple stood up and made their way to the rest of the group. How surprised they were hearing bickering coming from the camp. Approaching the fire set up by Hakkai the two noticed Goku and Lirin fighting over something with Hakkai and Yaone trying to tear them apart. Kougaiji was sitting with Gojyo's brother on one of the fallen logs and Sanzo sat away from the whole group cranky as usual.
"Took you long enough." the priest sneered at the couple.
"I was dipping my feet in the river." Sotona explained "What happened?"
"We got attacked. Both groups." Hakkai answered holding Goku away from Lirin "Are you two okay?"
Berry looked surprised at Gojyo and nodded.
"We're fine." she said standing in between the two fighting children "What are you two arguing about?"
"He," the little girl cried pointing at Goku "didn't let me go look for Berry-nee-san!"
"Hakkai said Berry and the perverted Water Sprite need 'time alone'!"
"But someone might have attacked them!"
Berry leaned down placing her hands at her knees for balance and spoke smiling warmly.
"I know how to defend myself and besides Gojyo would protect me. However, thank you for your concern."Sotona petted the girl's hair earning a cheerful smile from the youkai princess."So, it's safer to stay in a larger group?" she asked looking from Yaone to Hakkai. When both of them nodded she let out a sigh of relief."Good. Now, anyone want to play poker?" she asked taking the deck of cards out of her backpack and shuffling it.
"Only if it's a strip-poker and you're playing." Doku joked laughing as he stood up.
"Watch it,bro." Gojyo growled putting his arm around Sotona.
Berry and Doku both sniggered.
'Looks like Doku found a perfect topic to tease his little brother about.' she though rolling her eyes as a smile still lingered on her lips.
For a few hours Doku, Gojyo, Sotona and Hakkai played until both Goku and Lirin became drowsy and couldn't keep up with the game. Berry sipped coffee from hers and Gojyo's mug finally putting her cards down.
"Sorry. I need to hit the sack. Don't stay up too late, Gojyo, or you'll sleep in the Jeep again." Sotona smiled patting Kappa's shoulder while going to get a blanket.
"I'll join you in a moment. I just need to win this game." Gojyo grinned at his brother and best friend.
Doku's curiousity made him pick up the girl's cards and he opened his mouth.
"You're leaving when you had a royal flush?!?"
"Sssh..." she hushed him theatrically pressing a finger to her lips.
"Sorry guys. I'll follow the lady."Gojyo stood up immediately finishing the coffee and joining Berry.
"What happened to him?" Doku asked no one in particular.
"Looks like we were abounded." Hakkai chuckled watching Gojyo getting under the same blanket Sotona covered herself with pulling her to his chest and whispering something which made her giggle and smirk.
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