Saiyuki 100 Word Challenge

For the second week in a row, the Sanzo-ikkou have smelled victory with 10 points. No points ave been awarded to the Kou-tachi or the Homura-tachi.  How long will the Sanzo-ikkou reign undefeated??

The prompt for this week is #5 - Scar

Scars can be anywhere on a body or even on a landscape - but the worst scars are the ones you can't see.  However you interpret the prompt, write it in just 100 words.