A Ghost Story

Chapter 14


The three of them sat at the kitchen table, clothes changed and hair dried. Gojyo still had his up in a towel since he believed that blow drying his hair caused to much heat damage. Goku played with the marshmallows in his hot chocolate, a little unnerved by the silence. Sanzo was staring down into his cup of coffee, deep in thought, brows hard in concentration. Gojyo twirled his beer can around in the air, his head resting lazily on his palm. Hakkai was in the living room, peeking around the corner and watching them. All three of them were silent when they came in and practically ignored him. He figured that whatever happened under the boards had them upset and it was best not to bother them. Goku was the one to break the long silence.

“Sanzo, what happened down there?” Sanzo was silent for a bit, then answered.

“I don’t know, Goku. Something wasn’t right…I heard voices above me.”

“Above you?” Gojyo questioned “But no one was in the house.”

“Exactly.” Sanzo clenched his mug. “I don’t know where those sounds were coming from or why, or what they were for that matter. It sounded like a bunch of men running from upstairs to down through here and out the back door.”

“W-what else did you hear?” Goku asked, shaking a bit at Sanzo’s retelling of the event.

“I heard children screaming, and a dog barking. Even some gun shots too.”

“This is strange.” Gojyo said, throwing his beer into the trashcan. “But you didn’t find a portal or anything, right?”

“No. There was nothing down there. Just a bunch of old junk.” he lift his head up as he had an idea. “Hakkai!”

/Yes Sanzo/’ Hakkai appeared in the kitchen, standing on the opposite side of Goku at the table.

“Try to go through the floor boards.” Sanzo pointed to the floor. “I need to check something, so just do it!” Hakkai looked down and leaned forward onto his stomach, but all he could do was float an inch or so above the floor.

/I can not…something is blocking me./

“That woman was right. Whatever is holding Hakkai here is in the cellar.”

/Holding me?/ Hakkai asked, curious. /What is holding me?/

“The force that’s holding you here on Earth” Gojyo said. “Its in the cellar” he turned to Sanzo “But how do we get rid of it?”

“I guess we have to get a priest.”

“What the hell can a priest do? Light a candle and chant a word or two?” Gojyo scoffed. “I think we should fight evil with evil. How about those ‘mediums’, or whatever they’re called?”

“I think we should try the priest first.” Goku suggested “Lets just see what he has to say and then we’ll go to a medium.”

“I agree with Goku.” Sanzo replied. “There’s a large church near the library. We’ll hit it up tomorrow.” He looked at his watch. “Shit, I’m going to be late for work!” he got up and took the keys to the truck, since his car was close to falling apart. “I’ll be back around three in the morning, don’t wait up Goku.”

“Okay.” Goku watched as Sanzo left and he looked at Gojyo.

/What is the matter, Goku?/ Hakkai asked him /You look forlorn. Is everything alright?/

“I don’t know…Sanzo’s just been very distant from me these past few days. I mean I know a lot has happened since we’ve moved here, but we had more things going on when we were at the apartment and we found time for each other! But now that he has this late job…I don’t really get to see him. Then he sleeps all day.”

/Maybe you too should get a job, Goku/ Hakkai suggested, floating over to stand next to him. /At least that way, your mind would not constantly be on Sanzo/’

“But Sanzo doesn’t let me work. He always had the job and I just stayed home”

/Well, maybe you should go to school./

“Nah, college is way to expensive. Besides, he has Sanzo to support him.” Gojyo said. “And me, since I’m letting them stay in the house.”

/It is getting awfully late. You two should head to bed before you catch chill from being in the rain./

“Yeah, that sounds good” Goku yawned. “I’ll see you two in the morning.”

Goku said and went up the stairs. Gojyo followed him up with Hakkai close at his side. Hakkai waited in the room while Gojyo finished in the bathroom, coming out dressed in only his pajama pants. Hakkai smiled and floated down on the right side of the bed. Gojyo returned the smile as he climbed in bed and settled down.

“Will I be seeing you tonight?” Gojyo grinned and wiggled his eyebrows, making Hakkai laugh. Gojyo had decided to put aside everything that has happened today so he could just enjoy Hakkai’s company.

/Yes, you will be seeing me tonight./ he winked /Hurry and fall asleep so I can see you./ Gojyo yawned and closed his eyes, eagerly awaiting sleep to claim him.

Goku laid in bed for a long while, staring up at the ceiling. Sleep was not coming for him, no matter how many meat buns he counted. He knew it was because he was scared. Scared of the reaction from Sanzo and everything else that happened to today. As he thought it over, he started to frighten himself more. He looked over to where Sanzo would be on his bed roll and sighed, holding his pillow more closely to himself. The silence and darkness of the room was beginning to get him. He could not take the shadows in the room and got up quickly to go and share a bed with Gojyo.

As he walked by the window, he stopped in his tracks and looked outside. He saw a white dog in the backyard, sniffing around the grass. Goku smiled and hurried downstairs, eager to get a closer look at the dog. He had always loved animals and had desperately wanted a dog of his own. The rain had stopped, it seemed, for a short bit so Goku threw on his coat and went outside before it started again. The dog was very white, he noticed, and seemed to have a very short length of fur. It looked to be a mutt, and there was no collar evident around its neck.

“Here doggie!” He whistled softly, but the dog did not seem to hear him. “Here doggie!
Doggie! Over here!” But the dog still did not hear him. “Hey dog-” he froze when he noticed that the closer he had gotten, the more transparent the dog had become.
Goku’s face turned white and he stood up slowly. The dog finally turned, looked at him, and growled. Its nose tightened as it bared its fangs at Goku. Goku gulped and started to back away slowly. He should have known not to come outside after a dog. The last time he had done it he had almost ended up flattened on the city street. The dog started walking slowly towards him, stalking him dangerously. Goku turned and ran back for the door, making it inside with ease. He looked out the window and saw that the ghost dog was gone. He had to wake Gojyo!

“Oh Gojyo!!” Hakkai panted as he raked his nails down Gojyo’s back. Gojyo held his shoulders down as he thrust roughly forward, striking Hakkai’s sweet spot with every one. “More…!” he managed to cry out between the hammering thrusts. Gojyo obliged and rolled them over so Hakkai was on the top.

“Ride me, little ghost!” Gojyo commanded and Hakkai did so, bouncing on the thick member that deliciously filled him in every way.

“Yes!!” Hakkai gasped out as Gojyo gripped his hips tightly, holding him still as he thrust up. “Oh Gojyo…I-I-”

“Cum for me, my little ghost!” Hakkai threw his head in a cry when suddenly the whole scene before him was literally torn to shreds.

“GOJYO!!” Gojyo sat up suddenly, knocking Goku’s head with his own. “OW!”

“OW! GOD DAMN IT! WHAT THE FUCK, GOKU!?” Gojyo hollered down at him “YOU DON’T JUST WAKE A MAN UP DURING THE BEST PART!” Goku trembled as he rubbed his head.

“But Gojyo! I got scared! There was a ghost dog outside!” Gojyo was still pissed of from being woken up and his groin ached with unsatisfied pleasure.

“A ghost dog? What the hell are you talking about?”

“It was a ghost! It was big and white! And I could see right through it! Then it chased me!”

“You went outside after an unknown dog?!”

“I didn’t mean too!” A sudden loud crash of lightly echoed and flashed inside the room “EEEK!” Goku jumped into bed with Gojyo and hid under the covers. Hakkai flew out from the walls, equally as pissed for being interrupted.

/What in the world is going on?/ Hakkai asked, his hands on his hips. Gojyo just rolled his eyes and pointed to the shivering body under the sheets.

“Goku said he saw a ghost dog outside and he’s scared.”

/A ghost dog?’ Hakkai thought

“Goku! Get out of my bed!” Gojyo hollered at him.

“No! I’m scared Gojyo! Please let me sleep with you tonight!”

“What?! Hell no! Out of the question!”

“But I’m scared Gojyo! Please, please, please?!”

/Gojyo, let him. He is clearly upset and frightened. I do not know about a ghost dog…for I have never seen it/’ Gojyo sighed and settled back down into bed.

“Alright, alright. You can stay here. Stupid scaredy monkey!” Goku just grumbled and settled under the covers, refusing to come out. Hakkai smiled at Gojyo and waved to him as he floated away to wait for Sanzo.

The rain had started again just as Sanzo had left the bar. He cursed low and fumbled in his pocket for his cigarettes. With one hand on the wheel, he managed to get one out with ease. He tried to ignite it with the cigarette lighter, but cursed as he found it was busted.

“Mother fucking cockroach.” He hissed and tossed the lighter to the floor. The rain began to fall more heavily on the windshield and he put the wipers up to top speed. The headlights were dim and Sanzo made a mental note to remind himself to tell Gojyo to get his damn truck fixed before someone dies in it. Preferably himself, since he was driving in perilous conditions with poor lights. Up ahead, he saw some orange lights flashing and a large ‘DETOUR’ sign. He cursed angrily and slowed up as he came to the activity, seeing four construction men and a police officer. Sanzo rolled down the window as one of the police men came up to him.

“Sorry sir, but this road is closed due to a motor vehicle accident. You’ll have to take the other two. Where are you trying to get to?”

“Locust Street.”

"Take the right road all the way down and then make a right. The road is very narrow and full of curves, so take caution. You’ll end up at the main street stoplight.”

“Alright, thank you officer.”

“One more thing, take your time going down that road, and be careful.” The guard told him in almost a warning tone, as if he knew something about the road. Sanzo raised his eyebrow and rolled up the window, making the right.

“Just my fucking luck. Stuck out on a deserted road in a rainstorm. Next thing I know a fucking monster will jump out or a serial killer!” He said sarcastically and continued down the road. There came a sudden sputter of the truck and an alarming noise as the vehicle came to a stop. “SHIT!” He watched as all the lights in the car went out. “Fucking piece of shit! I hate this truck!” He slammed his fists on the steering wheel and pulled out his cell phone to call Gojyo.

Back at the house, Goku shot up at the sound of the phone ringing, the noise having scared him out of sleep. Gojyo groaned as the sound echoed in his head.

“Gojyo! The phone is ringing!”

“No shit, Sherlock” he muttered “Go get it!”

“I’m scared to go alone!”

“Well I’m not going! Make Hakkai get it!”

“Hakkai’s a ghost!”

“Then let the machine get it!” they heard the ‘beep’ from the machine and then an angry voice followed.

‘Hey cockroach! Get your ugly ass out of bed and pick up the damn phone!”

“It’s Sanzo!”

“So go get it!” Gojyo yelled at Goku.

“But I’m scared to go alone!”

‘GOD DAMN IT! GOKU! GOJYO! I KNOW YOU’RE AWAKE! PICK UP THE DAMN PHONE! IT’S IMPORTANT!” Goku got up, regardless of his fear and ran down the steps, holding onto the banister as he twirled around and snagged the phone.

“Sanzo?”

‘About time! What took you so long?!’ Hakkai had appeared out of the kitchen, letting Goku be aware of his presence.

“I was scared to come downstairs! Something scary happened to me tonight Sanzo! I want you home! When are you coming home?”

‘I’m not! Gojyo’s truck broke down and I’m stuck on a deserted road and its raining like hell!’ Goku looked outside and ‘eeped’ as he watched the lighting flash.

“Well, what do you want us to do? You have the truck.”

‘I’m running low on battery. Call for a tow man and tell him I’m on the right side of the detour, got it?’

“Uh huh”

‘Repeat that back to me!’

“Call a tow truck and tell them you are on the right road from the detour.”
‘
Right, and tell that cockroach that I’m pissed off at him! And don’t wait up. I’ll probably be very late.’ Goku frowned but nodded.

“Okay Sanzo. Be careful.” He said and hung up.


Sanzo sat back in the seat, resting his boots up on the steering wheel. If there was one thing Gojyo did not like, it was people putting their feet on the seats or dashboard. Well, he was going to get him back for having a piece of shit car so he made sure to rub the soles of his boots all over.

The rain was still not letting up, nor was the lighting and thunder. Sanzo started to feel a tad bit nervous, but immediately pushed the feeling aside, knowing it was because he was so tired and worn out. He leaned forward on the steering wheel, folding his arms over the top and gazed out the windshield. His eyes widened as he saw a figure a few feet ahead of the car in a flash of lighting. He shook his head and looked out again, waiting as the next flash produced the same figure. Sanzo could not tell if it was a human or an animal. The next flash lasted a bit longer than the last two and he could see that it was clearly a person, most likely a woman by the long dress she wore.

Sanzo was not about to go out in the rain to see who or what she was, but remained in the car. The situation was a little too weird for his taste. She would have seen the truck by now and come to ask him for help if she was real. Given the ghost he lives with and the strange voices in the cellar, he would not be surprised if she was a ghost too. He read in the library books that this town was one of the most haunted. He froze then as she turned to look at him in the next flash of lighting. Sanzo felt his blood grow cold and he stood perfectly still. When the next flash came, he could no longer see her. He immediately looked around the area and just to be safe, locked his doors. He jumped when he saw flashing lights in the rear view mirror, then breathed a sigh of relief as he recognized them as the tow truck.