Lighter (fic; Saiyuki)

Title: Lighter
Author: opalmatrix
Rating: PG or PG-13
Warnings: Worksafe (very mild m/m interaction; a couple of swear words)
Pairing(s): a bit of 585, a hint of 393
Spoilers: a bit about Goku's origin
Notes: This started, I think, with this picture. Things were also nourished along by some discussions this past couple of weeks with kispexi2, who also provided the Beta read. Thanks!
Summary: You can't always get what you want, but sometimes you get what you need.

( It was a cool, bright day in early autumn... . )

Overcrowded (ficlet; Saiyuki)

Title: Overcrowded
Author: opalmatrix
Warnings: Swearwords. Worksafe.
Rating: PG or PG-13
Pairing(s): n/a
Spoilers: none
Notes: For saiyuki_time challenge #4: Opposites. Time given: 45 minutes. I'm not very happy with this: it went overtime (about an hour), and I lost any ending I had in mind somewhere in the middle of it.
Summary: Four tired travelers and a noisy, busy taproom. Heaven, or hell?

"Well, I must say that the only thing wrong with this inn is the lack of vacancies," said Hakkai ...