Those Who Are Damned

Summary: She was as cold as death, but her sad smile held a certain warmth that drew him to her and her fatal beauty.

A/N: Ok, Here be Chapter Two. Sorry it took so long to get out, but I rewrote this chapter about 15 times before I finally got it the way I wanted it. It's a bit short, and I apologize. I'm going to start making the chapters a bit longer after this. I hope to have the next one out to you soon, so keep an eye out. I also I have one more little message.

No more flames people…. They're pointless, and they'll just be deleted, so don't waste my time or yours. You're not going to change anything about my story, so if you have a problem, either tell me what you think in a constructive way, or keep your mouth shut. I really don't want to hear it. If you don't like my story, don't read it… simple as that.

Also, like I said in my authors note, some major changes and revisions to the story. I left the first chapter as is, but from here on out things are going to be a tad different, so I hope you enjoy!

Disclaimer: Unfortunately, I don't own Sanzo and the guys so don't sue me…. Nor do I own the song in this chapter. It belongs to Amy Lee of Evanescence.

Chapter Two: Moonlight Serenade

After getting their rooms for the night and stopping by to eat a quick dinner, Sanzo had made his way upstairs with a bottle of sake in his hands. Placing himself atop the window ledge in his room, he drank as he stared out at the small surrounding city well into the night. Even after Goku had managed to stumble his way in and crash in a heap on the floor, snoring in what could only be a peaceful slumber.

Just as he had thought, the Lilith girl from downstairs had slipped from his thoughts after he had left to find his companions. Instead, her white hair and silver eyes had been replaced with the high walls of the temple and what would happen when they finally managed to get back. He knew Goku would stay with him, as he always had. He practically saw Sanzo as his older brother, if not as a father figure.

But what was to happen to Gojyo and Hakkai? Would they leave to resume the lives they had left behind when they first started this journey two years ago? Honestly, he had become so used to their always being around that the idea of them leaving after their return was a bit unnerving. It would defiantly take some time to get back in the habit of his semi-quiet lifestyle after they were gone. As much as Sanzo hated to admit it, he would miss Gojyo's and Goku's constant fighting and Hakkai's joyful attitude, though he would never admit that out loud to anyone.

Removing himself from his perch, Sanzo left the room to wander the halls of the inn and clear his mind of his thoughts. Their journey to the west had left his mind permanently bewildered and had changed many of his views on the world. But the constant second guessing of himself and his life exhausted him and he sought refuge from his plagued mind in the quiet of the night.

As Sanzo walked his way through the many twists and turns of the inn, he found himself turning his mind to the girl from before. She was absolutely stunning. Though as beautiful as she was, something about her had struck him as off when he had looked into her eyes. Maybe she was a demon?

When they had arrived and walked into the inn, none of them had sensed any demon presence within the building. They hadn't even noticed any when they drove through the town. But something about her didn't seem human in the least. They way she presented herself, as if she had been raised as royalty, and the wisdom that only comes with age that shone in her young eyes. None of it seemed to fit. But she didn't strike him as demon either. Besides the obvious lack of demonic presence, there was also the fact that she bore no power limiters. Well, as far as he saw she didn't wear any. There were her ears as well. They hadn't been extended and pointed like a demons either. Instead, they had been small and delicate like most humans.

All of these things thoroughly confused Sanzo as he made his way down the stairs and into the dinning room. But as he came through the door that leads into the inn entrance, all thoughts of the mysterious girl vanished as soft music floated to his ears.

'Who the hell would be up playing at this hour?'

The piano music seemed to be coming from one of the rooms down the hall, possibly a ballroom. Sanzo turned in the direction it seemed to be coming from and started walking, stopping to listen every so often to pin point which room.

Sanzo came to a halt in front of a set on intricate wooden double doors, one of which was open slightly, allowing the music to pour into the hall from the room beyond.

Trying to make as little noise as possible, Sanzo nudged the open door a little further, just enough to peer into the room and see who was playing. What Sanzo saw caused him to quietly gasp in astonishment.

Sitting at the white Grand Piano, with their back to the door, was Lilith. But gone were her kimono and the braid from earlier. Instead, a strange black and lavender dress hand taken its place, and her silver hair fell in waves down her back, the tips delicately brushing the floor as she moved with the music she was playing.

But what struck Sanzo most, was not how she looked, or what she was playing. What amazed him was that she was singing. Sanzo managed to open the door enough to quietly slip into the room and listen to her voice.

"I can't see your star.

I can't see your star.

Though I patiently waited, bedside,

For the death of today.

I can't see your star.

The mechanical lights of Lisbon

Frightened it away.

And I'm alone now,

Me and all I stood for.

We're wandering now.

All in parts and pieces, swim lonely,

Find your own way out.

I can't see your star,

I can't see your star.

How can the darkness feel so wrong?

So far away.

It's growing colder without your love.

Why can't you feel me calling your name?

Can't break the silence,

It's breaking me.

All my fears turn to rage

And I'm alone now,

Me and all I stood for.

We're wandering now.

All in parts and pieces, swim lonely,

Find your own way out.

Now, I have nothing worth fighting for.

We're wandering now.

All in parts and pieces, swim lonely,

Find your own way out."

As the song came to a close, Sanzo stared transfixed at the girl on the piano. The tone of her voice had held sadness and longing as she had sung, and it struck a chord deep in Sanzo, stirring up emotions he thought had long been blocked out. But, as he watched her slowly start to play a new song, he felt them brewing still within him.

Feeling he had overstayed his welcome, Sanzo quietly walked back to slip through the double doors and into the hallway again. As he ducked into the opening, his sleeve caught on the door, pulling it closed partially, and the resounding squeak rung through out the room.

Lilith's playing stopped as she jumped up and turned to see who had been watching her.

"Who's there?" she called out.

After managing to unhook himself from the door, Sanzo walked back into the room and bowed his head slightly to Lilith. "I apologize. I didn't mean to interrupt your playing."

A small kitten, the likes of which Sanzo had never seen before, stepped out from behind Lilith's dress, purring as it rubbed itself against her leg. The animal resembled that of a white Bengal tiger in its coloration and ice blue eyes, but instead of one slender tail and fur covered legs, there were two long, thick, silken tails, each of which was a solid white and black, and the legs were covered in black scales.

Lilith picked up the feline and sat back down on the piano bench facing Sanzo. The small animal curled up into her lap and resumed what had obviously been an interrupted nap.

"Oh, it's you Sanzo-sama. Don't apologize, it's alright. I'm sorry if my playing woke you." she apologized.

"You didn't… I was just taking a walk when I heard the music and came to see who the hell was up this late."

"Well, it seems we both have a problem getting to sleep," she said, "But if you'll excuse me, I have work to get done."

Gathering the kitten in her arms, she gave a small bow and excused herself from the room.

Sanzo watched her leave before walking up to the piano she had just been playing at. He ran his fingers along the ivory keys, plucking out a few notes along the way. The woman was definitely a strange one.

Shutting the case on the piano, Sanzo left the room and returned to Goku and his bed, determined to get some sleep tonight. He was leaving the inn, and the queer woman, first thing in the morning, even if the others weren't ready to leave just yet.

Ok, there ya have it. Chapter two is Finally finished. Sorry it took so long. I got stuck on how I wanted to write this. But, next one should be out soon. R&R!!

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