InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Bankotsu&Kitra: Past Relations ❯ Three ( Chapter 3 )
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By: kittyb78 
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Anime/Manga: InuYasha Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Adventure | Type: Fanfiction Sequel | Uploaded On: 07.30.2008 | Updated On: 03.27.2009 | Pages: 4 | Words: 5.2K | Visits: 123 | Status: Work In Progress
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Anime/Manga: InuYasha Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Adventure | Type: Fanfiction Sequel | Uploaded On: 07.30.2008 | Updated On: 03.27.2009 | Pages: 4 | Words: 5.2K | Visits: 123 | Status: Work In Progress
Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha! I do own Kitra, Darius, Kou, Nenji, and Tao, and the plot, and story line... There. I said it. (sighs)
Most importantly I would like to give a BIG shout out and HUGE thanks to my beta Frog Lady! :)
Chapter 3:
They walked until they came across another village thirty minutes before sunset. The village was medium sized and had an inn and tavern and several huts spread out here and there. The village had no redeeming features.
Kitra, who wasn't used to quite so much walking at one time-yet alone two days in a row, sighed in relief.
Bankotsu announced, "Okay, looks like we’re all in luck. We’ll take rooms at the inn for a few nights." He and the others walked up to the inn keeper and requested, "We’d like three rooms for the next few days and nights."
The inn keeper replied, "Sorry, sir, we only have two rooms."
Bankotsu sighed. "Fine we will take them." he said. The inn keeper nodded and handed him the keys after he paid.
"Jakotsu, Renkotsu, Suikotsu," Bankotsu said, "you three are gonna have to share a room. Kitra and I will share a room, so as to ensure she comes to no harm." Kitra sighed relieved and nodded, she trusted him, so she’d rather have stayed with him.
Bankotsu handed Jakotsu their room key and held onto his and Kitra's key. He said, "Alright, let's set our stuff in the rooms and then eat." Everyone nodded. Jakotsu, Renkotsu, and Suikotsu went up to their room.
Bankotsu unlocked the door to his room and ushered Kitra in. She took off her bow, arrows, and katanas, but left the daggers on. Bankotsu settled his Banryu against the wall, then turned to his companion and asked, "Are you ready to go eat?" She nodded and he led them out of their room locking it behind them.
The two of them walked into the tavern and every head in it turned. All the men eyed Kitra and all the women eyed Bankotsu. Bankotsu, who was used to this kind of attention, ignored it. Kitra, who wasn't used to it, felt really uncomfortable and edged closer to Bankotsu. He hid a smile and hugged her into his side.
He took them over to an empty table and they sat down together. Bankotsu smiled and teased, "Don't tell me you aren't used to men staring at you by now."
Kitra held his gaze and answered, "I’m not. Usually Dar or Jumal were with me, so they pretty much left me alone." hazel eyes serious.
"Well then get used to it, Kit," Bankotsu said, amused. "You’re a very attractive woman and every man in the vicinity will be admiring you from afar."
Kitra groaned, "Great, that’s the last thing I need right now." feeling worse.
Bankotsu nodded and assured her, "I'm here, so they won't try anything with me around." She smiled at him and nodded.
A barmaid walked over and turned to Bankotsu, batting her eyes and said, "Name's Sura. What can I get for you, handsome?" She had on a typical barmaid's dress that was tan colored and showed her busting cleavage. It hugged her hips, flaring out and fell to her ankles. Sura also had shoulder-length straight black hair that fanned around her face, shoulders and back.
Bankotsu smiled charmingly at her and answered, "Sake’, and two plates of food."
She smiled and raked her eyes hungrily over his face and the width of his shoulders. "Anything for you, big man," she cooed seductively. Kitra rolled her eyes and began looking around the room. The barmaid walked away, swaying her hips seductively.
Kitra's POV:
Getting annoyed at the obvious way that the woman was practically undressing Bankotsu with her eyes and the way that I was being ignored by both of them, I decided to dance instead of watching the strange woman practically throwing herself at Bankotsu.
Regular POV:
Kitra mentioned, "Hey Bank, I’m gonna go dance until the food comes."
Bankotsu's gaze followed the sway of the barmaid's hips. Rolling her eyes, Kitra stood up and walked onto the floor.
A villager had spotted the woman with vibrant red hair, and curves in all the right places standing alone and decided he would take his chances. He was relatively tall, yet skinny, with a handsome face, straight shoulder-length black hair and brown eyes. He wore black hakamas and a blood red haori.
He walked over and greeted, "Hey there, sweetheart, wanna dance?"
Kitra smiled and answering, "Sure."
He put his hands on her back, her hands circled his neck and they began to dance. The villager asked, "So, beautiful, what’s a gal like you doing in a place like this?"
Kitra blushed slightly answering, "Just passing through."
The villager queried, "So what's your name?" staring into her hazel eyes.
She smiled. "It's Kitra," she replied.
"Mine's Lovu," the villager responded.
"It's nice to meet you, Lovu," she said, smiling.
Lovu smiled charmingly adding, "You as well Kitra." He stated, "So, Kitra, tell me, what kind of husband abandons such a beauty in a place like this?"
Kitra blushed deeper and mumbled, "Oh, I'm not married." Lovu put his hands on her hips, pulling her into him, and grinned.
Bankotsu's POV:
I was about to ask Kitra a question, but when I looked over to where she’d been sitting, I found her missing. My eyes immediately began scanning the tavern. I gasped in shock as I spotted her. I knew damn well it was her because of her very rare hair color. She was on the dance floor with a scrawny man who, in my opinion, was holding her way too damn close.
I scowled thinking, “That prick had better not try anything! Why the hell is she dancing with him, anyway? And why didn't she tell me she was gonna go dance? Damn it! She should’ve at least told me before she left!” I decided it was time to put an end to the dancing and stood up walking over to them.
Regular POV:
Bankotsu noticed Kitra wasn't sitting with him anymore and immediately began scanning the room. He spotted her dancing with some man and didn't like how cozy they looked, so he stood up and walked over. Clearing his throat loudly he said "Kitra," in a stern voice.
She sighed lowering her arms and said softly, "Thank you kindly for the dance, Lovu," knowing it was time to go back.
Lovu grasped her delicate hand in his larger one and lifted it to his face. Kissing it, he replied sweetly, "Any time, beautiful Kitra."
Bankotsu scowled at Lovu, then reached out claiming Kitra's hand and lead her back over to their table. She sat down, and Bankotsu sat across from her demanding, "Why didn't you tell me you were leaving the table?" obviously not pleased with her.
Kitra held his gaze and replied evenly, "I did, Bankotsu. Apparently, you were too busy checking out the barmaid's ass to pay attention." Bankotsu scowled at her.
Kitra sighed adding, "All we did was dance and exchange names, Alright? I was bored and wanted to dance."
Bankotsu sighed. "Next time make certain I know before you take off." he scolded.
"Fine, but if you weren't so wrapped up in the concubines," Kitra retorted, "You’d have heard me."
Not liking her reprimand, Bankotsu scowled and argued, "I’m only trying to protect you, Kitra."
Kitra sighed heavily, not wanting to get into an argument, and said softly, "I know. I'm sorry to have worried you."
The barmaid sauntered over and made sure to show Bankotsu her ample cleavage while she placed the plates of food on the table, followed by the sake’. Bankotsu's eyes stayed glued to Sura's visible cleavage.
Bankotsu's POV:
I sat there staring at the barmaid's enticing cleavage since she was obviously trying to entice me, thinking “Well it has been some time since any of the guys and I have gotten laid, and this wench is so obvious! Maybe I’ll just give her what she wants.”
Regular POV:
Kitra sighed heavily and began eating while Bankotsu continued to eye the barmaid's assets.
Kitra's POV:
I sat there eating my food and trying to ignore the fact that that barmaid was flirting with Bankotsu. What bothered me the most was the fact that he seemed to have eyes only for her. I knew from childhood he’d always had his eyes on the girls, but never actually in front of me. I decided to leave them alone and head to bed. I didn't want to sit there any longer than I had to watching them flirt.
Regular POV:
The barmaid flirted shamelessly with Bankotsu. Kitra finished eating. "I’m tired, Bank, I’m gonna go to the room, okay?" she said, not even looking at him. Bankotsu nodded, then stood up with her and escorted her up to their room.
Kitra walked inside. "Night, Bank," she said as she unhooked her belt and daggers and climbed into the bed.
"I’m gonna go back down for a while," Bankotsu announced.
Too tired to care anymore, she nodded, yawned and fell asleep. Bankotsu closed and locked the door, then returned to the tavern.
Back in the tavern:
Scowling, Bankotsu returned to his table and continued drinking his sake’, growling and shaking his head.
Bankotsu's POV:
After escorting Kitra to our room, I returned to the tavern and continued to drink my sake’ Thinking, ”Hmm, Kitra sure has been quiet since we arrived at the tavern. Aside from when she was dancing with that guy earlier, I have yet to see her smile since we arrived here.” I scowled. “Why is that anyways? Does she like that guy?” I began to really despise him.
I growled lowly thinking, “No, that can't be it. Maybe she just needed something to take her mind off of everything that she’s been through? But why him? Oh well, I know damn well she’s still hurting over losing Dar. Most likely she won't even consider getting into a relationship of any kind, until after she starts healing from Dar's loss. I’m really not looking forward to when she does!”
Taking a drink I thought, “I mean, we grew up together, for Kami's sake! I saw her grow from just a toddler into a child and a preteen. She’s my best friend and has been like a little sister to me, and no man likes seeing his little sister get involved with a man. But she’s definitely not a kid any more…” I sighed heavily “And eventually she will get involved with someone; it's only a matter of time- damnit!” I shook my head trying to clear it and drank some more sake’
Regular POV:
After a while, the barmaid sauntered over asking, "Hey there, sugar, where’s your little friend?" noticing the red head was missing.
"She went to sleep already," Bankotsu replied.
The barmaid grinned at him seductively, then crawled onto his lap and began kissing his neck. He hungrily kissed her neck and captured her lips with his own. They began making out right there at the table.
She reached over to his ear, whispering, and suggested going to her room. Bankotsu nodded and she led him over by the hand. They entered her room and screwed against the wall.
Renkotsu was in the barn screwing another barmaid. Suikotsu was screwing another barmaid behind the barn. Jakotsu was sleeping in his room.
2 hours later:
Bankotsu stumbled up the stairs to his room. Kitra was awakened by the door knob being shaken as well as mumbled curses. She sighed heavily, getting up and opened the door. Bankotsu looked at her saying, "Hey baby." He stumbled into the room and threw his shirt on the floor.
Kitra closed and locked the door. She was spun around and crushed into his naked and sculpted chest. He quickly threw off her shirt and began to suck and kiss on her neck. She sighed heavily, shoving him off, and snapped, "Get off, Bankotsu! You're drunk."
He slurred, "Ima not dddrrrunkkk." trying to glare at her.
"Suuure," she replied sarcastically. "You're not one bit drunk. Bankotsu, you can't even talk right now." She grabbed his waist, flinging his arm over her shoulder and ordered sternly, "Come on, big man, its bedtime."
She led him over to the bed and he crashed onto the bed, pinning her beneath him. Bankotsu smirked saying, "Heh, now then," lowering his head he began kissing her neck and fondling her full breast with his large hand.
Kitra became frustrated and shoved him off. She stood up, and glared at him. "You’re not touching me while you are drunk!" she snapped angrily. "Now behave and go to sleep."
He sat up long enough to pull her back into his lap, and then rolled over pinning her underneath him. He settled his head on her chest like a pillow, tightly hugging her waist and mumbled, "Night." Then he fell instantly asleep.
Kitra let out a sigh of frustration, undid his braid and began running her fingers through his hair. She wrapped her arms around him, closing her eyes, and fell asleep shortly afterwards. She was still exhausted from the last two day’s strenuous activities and her body was recuperating.
Next morning:
Bankotsu awoke with a severe headache, opened his eyes, and groaned. He realized his was sleeping on a woman's naked chest. He lifted his head and looked at her face, and gasped.
He looked at Kitra's pale neck and saw a very prominent sanguineous spot there and his eyes widened in shock. Bankotsu ordered, "Damn it, Kitra wake up!"
Kitra woke up feeling a breeze across her chest, looked down noticing her chest was bare and immediately moved to cover it, blushing. Bankotsu yanked the sheet away and demanded, "What the hell happened?" staring down at her.
"Nothing happened," Kitra answered evenly.
"Then explain why I woke up on your naked chest, and why you have that!" Bankotsu demanded, pointing to her hickey.
Kitra sighed and explained, "You came in reeking of sake’ and perfume, threw both our shirts off and started kissing and sucking on my neck. I shoved you off and said you were drunk. You argued that you weren't, I put my arm around you and helped you over to the bed where you collapsed pinning me underneath you and then you fell asleep." she stared him dead in the eye. "Nothing happened, I wouldn't have allowed a drunk man to do anything like that!" she screamed, glaring into his eyes.
Bankotsu exclaimed relieved, "Thank Kami that nothing happened!"
Bankotsu's POV:
After Kitra assured me that nothing had happened between us, I felt immensely relieved and somewhat disappointed as well. I shrugged of the confusing disappointment and exclaimed, "Thank Kami nothing happened!"
Regular POV:
Kitra looked as if he’d just slapped her across the face after hearing his statement.
Kitra's POV:
After hearing Bankotsu's statement, I felt as if he’d just slapped me across the face. I mean, I’ve always secretly yearned to be with him, but that statement only confirmed what I’d expected all along- he’ll never see me as a woman.
I heard him yelling at me to get dressed and felt my anger beginning to rise, as I quickly jumped up and grabbed my shirt.
Regular POV:
He stared at her naked chest and demanded, "Get dressed- now!"
Kitra jumped up, picking up her shirt, and yanked it on. She threw his shirt directly and none-too-gently at his face and stormed out the door. Bankotsu cursed and hastily pulled his shirt on, storming out the door after her.
She walked into the tavern and sat at an empty table.
2 minutes later:
Bankotsu looked around and spotting Kitra stormed over to her table and sat down. She crossed her arms in front of her and looked away. He sighed heavily and grabbed his aching head with both hands.
"A hangover, huh?" she lightly scolded him. "Serves you right, Next time, don't drink so damn much."
Not liking being treated like a child, especially by someone he’d practically raised, Bankotsu glared at her. "Shut up, wench!" he snapped angrily and immediately regretted doing so.
"Don't ever call me that vile name again!" Kitra yelled, glaring at him.
Bankotsu grabbed his head and moaned loudly in pain. Kitra sighed and said softly, "I'm sorry for yelling."
She ordered breakfast and some orange juice. Reaching over she put her hands on the sides of his head. For about five minutes, he felt a tingling sensation and then she removed her hands asking, "Do you feel better now?"
Bankotsu sighed in relief and nodded. Kitra said, "Good." waiting for her food to arrive.
He looked into her eyes and asked, "How did you do that?" surprise on his face.
Kitra sighed and answered, "While you were gone, Dar and I discovered I’ve some very unique healing capabilities. Most times I can heal someone just by touching them, others, I have to concentrate on it completely."
"Nice," Bankotsu said in awe. "I bet it comes in handy a lot."
Kitra lowered her head and answered sadly, "Yeah it does; however, even I cannot heal fatal wounds. If only I could, Darius, and even Jumal would still be alive," she looked away trying to fight back her tears. The food arrived and they started eating in silence.
Sura sauntered over to Bankotsu and purred silkily, "Last night was amazing, love," draping herself over his shoulder.
Bankotsu hesitantly looked at Kitra, whose face looked shocked, and then she quickly looked away again. Sura kissed Bankotsu fully on the lips and whispered, "See you again tonight, big man."
Losing her appetite, Kitra stood up and declared evenly, "Ugh- I'm not hungry. I’m going to get some fresh air." She walked outside and decided to walk over to the river.
Bankotsu sighed heavily, standing up and followed after Kitra. Suikotsu, Renkotsu, and Jakotsu passed him on the way in, nodding to him and sat down, then ordered breakfast.
At the river:
Kitra spotted a large rock and climbed on top of it. She sat there just thinking about her beloved brother and their childhood. A few minutes later she was staring off into space and Bankotsu climbed up and sat beside her.
He started to explain softly, "Kitra, I..."
Not wanting to hear whatever he was about to say, she cut him off as she asked, "Remember when we were kids? When you and Dar would take turns giving me a piggy back ride, because I didn't have the stamina to keep up?"
Bankotsu sighed heavily and answered, "Yeah, I remember that." wondering what she was getting at.
"Those were the good times," Kitra said softly. "Now everything has changed. I’m not a child any more, Dar is dead, so is Jumal, everything is changing so fast."
"Not everything has to change Kitra," Bankotsu corrected her. "I'm still here."
"Yeah," Kitra replied sadly, "But someday you’ll want to settle down and have a family, then what? What’ll happen to me then?" feeling lost.
Bankotsu snorted and assured her, "You don't have to worry about that. I'm not the type to want to settle down."
Kitra sighed heavily and confessed, "I'm up in the air about it. A part of me wants to someday have a husband and kids; the other part just wants to be free. Dar and I... we left to start over somewhere new, ya know.”
Bitterness crept into her voice as she said, “But then, Kou followed us and all hell broke loose. When Dar was alive, all we wanted was to find a new place to start fresh and live in peace. Now... Now I don't know what I want any more. What I do know, is I don’t want to end up alone!" she was tired of being alone.
Bankotsu sighed heavily and reminded her, "You’re not alone, Kitra! I’m here."
She smiled sadly and answered, "I know, but I also know that everyone eventually leaves." staring off to nowhere.
Bankotsu turned her around, looked her directly in the eyes, and stated, "Listen to me, Kitra! I’ll never let you end up alone- never! Understand?"
She nodded. "I understand. Ban, It's just... that I..." she said, her eyes filled with sadness as she trailed off.
Even after all these years, she was afraid to admit her true feelings to him. She knew he’d always seen her more as a sister, and truth be told he’d been much like a second brother to her. She’d accepted long ago that he’d never see her as more than a sister or his best friend's little sister, but she’d always harbored other feelings for him as well; feelings that were more than a brotherly figure or friend.
As a young teen, she'd had the biggest crush on him but never told anyone other than Lissa about it. She’d secretly hoped that one day he’d see her as more than a friend and maybe even have returned some of her feelings. But a few years back, she’d accepted he’d never feel the same way and had tried to rid herself of her crush and look at him as only a friend or brotherly figure.
Last night and that morning, however, had only confirmed that as hard as she’d tried to make herself get over her crush, she still had the other feelings for him. Those feelings were of the variety that a woman held for a man.
Her heart ached with the knowledge that he’d never return her feelings; still, she loved him with all of her heart and knew nothing would ever change that.
She sighed heavily and suggested, "Never mind, let’s just get back before the others start getting worried." She stood up and needing to chase away her gloomy look, Bankotsu scooped her up bride style, and then jumped off the rock.
"Climb on my back," he offered, "and I’ll give you a piggy back ride."
Kitra laughed saying, "Don't be silly, Ban! I’m way too old for that."
Bankotsu scoffed demanded, "Says who? Everyone needs to still have fun once in a while. Now stop fussin' and climb on," he ordered much as he would’ve when they were kids.
She sighed and climbed on to his back. Bankotsu firmly held her in place and started running around, acting like a kid again.
She laughed felt happy and carefree as she had when she was a child. Bankotsu felt happy as he’d always done so when carrying her as a child.
After twenty minutes or so, Bankotsu gently set her down and said, "There now, admit it, Kit! You had as much fun just now as when we were kids."
Kitra smiled and nodded. Bankotsu grinned asking, "Now then, was that so bad?" she grinned and shook her head. She quickly threw her arms around his waist. Bankotsu wrapped his arms around her waist.
She blushed warmly when she felt his hand caress the small of her back, bringing their lower bodies together; which in turn made her gasp in surprise and made him elicit a small guttural groan of pleasure. Giving in to his curiosity and his strongest urge to taste her lips just one time, Bankotsu, closed his eyes and quickly lowered his lips to hers. Kitra was surprised but couldn't control her reaction as she instinctively closed her eyes.
He ran his tongue along her lips and nibbled her bottom lip. She gasped in shock and, as soon as he felt her mouth open up, he slipped his tongue into her mouth. He began to gently explore the inner recesses of her mouth and quickly found himself craving more. Kitra had never been kissed this gently before and had secretly longed for him to kiss her. She couldn't help but wrap her arms around his neck moaning and lean further into the kiss.
Bankotsu heard her moan and felt her lean into the kiss. He shifted his mouth so it was fully over hers and deepened the kiss. Kitra was hesitant at first but then eagerly kissed him back.
As he continued to kiss her, his hands began to roam and soon found their way to her shoulders, though not without copping a feel of her curvy backside. He gave her shoulders a light push, separating their well fit bodies, and giving him access to what he desired. His hands slid down languidly between the space he’d created, that separated their bodies, and he brought them down until they were perched over the tops of her breasts.
He kept them inert for a while, gagging her reaction to his intimate touch. When she made no move to push him away and simply gave a slight moan against his lips and arched her back so that he could palm her breasts easily, he proceeded with his advances.
He massaged her breasts slowly and gently at first, through the thin material of her top, her nipples becoming hard instantly and protruding stiffly through it. Pretty soon, though, her hot sexy moans of pleasure against his mouth drove him on, and he was suddenly massaging her roughly, with quick and deliberate strokes. Kitra could barely catch her breath as he continued to ravish her mouth, while at the same time continuing to massage her breasts wantonly.
Bankotsu was starting to lose control and pretty soon his hands abandoned her breasts, which in return received a small sound of disappointment from Kitra. He allowed his tongue to sweep her mouth one last time, in which she elicited one last moan like he knew she would, memorizing her taste, before he pulled back abruptly.
“I’ve barely even gotten started and she was already on the verge of screaming my name,” he thought smugly as he took note of her labored breathing and the results of his earlier ministrations along her breasts and lips, getting a severe ego boost from the sight of his handiwork.
She slowly opened her eyes and touched her fingers to her lips, and breathed, "Wow," Bankotsu smirked at her awed reaction.
She whispered a bit shakily, "That was my first real kiss. I never knew it could be so... nice."
Bankotsu scoffed and replied, "Nice? That's all you can say? And what do you mean your first real kiss?" staring at her shocked.
"When Kou kissed me, he always pinned me to a wall or something and shoved his tongue down my throat to the point I would end up gagging. It was never like this! Your kiss was... sweet and gentle, even at the end," she answered.
He smirked and teased amused, "Who knew you would be awed by such a simple kiss?"
She snapped angrily, "Unlike you Mr. Neijin, I don't have very much experience when it comes to kissing or anything like that," she spun on her heel and stormed back into the village, then into the tavern and joined the others at their table.
Bankotsu stood there in shock at what he’d done, how she’d reacted, and what she’d just said for a minute, then grinned and followed after her. A few minutes later, he strolled in and joined the others. Everyone ate breakfast, and then spent the day just roaming around the village.
Author's Note: Okay guys and gals there is chapter three please remember to read and review thanks.
Most importantly I would like to give a BIG shout out and HUGE thanks to my beta Frog Lady! :)
Chapter 3:
They walked until they came across another village thirty minutes before sunset. The village was medium sized and had an inn and tavern and several huts spread out here and there. The village had no redeeming features.
Kitra, who wasn't used to quite so much walking at one time-yet alone two days in a row, sighed in relief.
Bankotsu announced, "Okay, looks like we’re all in luck. We’ll take rooms at the inn for a few nights." He and the others walked up to the inn keeper and requested, "We’d like three rooms for the next few days and nights."
The inn keeper replied, "Sorry, sir, we only have two rooms."
Bankotsu sighed. "Fine we will take them." he said. The inn keeper nodded and handed him the keys after he paid.
"Jakotsu, Renkotsu, Suikotsu," Bankotsu said, "you three are gonna have to share a room. Kitra and I will share a room, so as to ensure she comes to no harm." Kitra sighed relieved and nodded, she trusted him, so she’d rather have stayed with him.
Bankotsu handed Jakotsu their room key and held onto his and Kitra's key. He said, "Alright, let's set our stuff in the rooms and then eat." Everyone nodded. Jakotsu, Renkotsu, and Suikotsu went up to their room.
Bankotsu unlocked the door to his room and ushered Kitra in. She took off her bow, arrows, and katanas, but left the daggers on. Bankotsu settled his Banryu against the wall, then turned to his companion and asked, "Are you ready to go eat?" She nodded and he led them out of their room locking it behind them.
The two of them walked into the tavern and every head in it turned. All the men eyed Kitra and all the women eyed Bankotsu. Bankotsu, who was used to this kind of attention, ignored it. Kitra, who wasn't used to it, felt really uncomfortable and edged closer to Bankotsu. He hid a smile and hugged her into his side.
He took them over to an empty table and they sat down together. Bankotsu smiled and teased, "Don't tell me you aren't used to men staring at you by now."
Kitra held his gaze and answered, "I’m not. Usually Dar or Jumal were with me, so they pretty much left me alone." hazel eyes serious.
"Well then get used to it, Kit," Bankotsu said, amused. "You’re a very attractive woman and every man in the vicinity will be admiring you from afar."
Kitra groaned, "Great, that’s the last thing I need right now." feeling worse.
Bankotsu nodded and assured her, "I'm here, so they won't try anything with me around." She smiled at him and nodded.
A barmaid walked over and turned to Bankotsu, batting her eyes and said, "Name's Sura. What can I get for you, handsome?" She had on a typical barmaid's dress that was tan colored and showed her busting cleavage. It hugged her hips, flaring out and fell to her ankles. Sura also had shoulder-length straight black hair that fanned around her face, shoulders and back.
Bankotsu smiled charmingly at her and answered, "Sake’, and two plates of food."
She smiled and raked her eyes hungrily over his face and the width of his shoulders. "Anything for you, big man," she cooed seductively. Kitra rolled her eyes and began looking around the room. The barmaid walked away, swaying her hips seductively.
Kitra's POV:
Getting annoyed at the obvious way that the woman was practically undressing Bankotsu with her eyes and the way that I was being ignored by both of them, I decided to dance instead of watching the strange woman practically throwing herself at Bankotsu.
Regular POV:
Kitra mentioned, "Hey Bank, I’m gonna go dance until the food comes."
Bankotsu's gaze followed the sway of the barmaid's hips. Rolling her eyes, Kitra stood up and walked onto the floor.
A villager had spotted the woman with vibrant red hair, and curves in all the right places standing alone and decided he would take his chances. He was relatively tall, yet skinny, with a handsome face, straight shoulder-length black hair and brown eyes. He wore black hakamas and a blood red haori.
He walked over and greeted, "Hey there, sweetheart, wanna dance?"
Kitra smiled and answering, "Sure."
He put his hands on her back, her hands circled his neck and they began to dance. The villager asked, "So, beautiful, what’s a gal like you doing in a place like this?"
Kitra blushed slightly answering, "Just passing through."
The villager queried, "So what's your name?" staring into her hazel eyes.
She smiled. "It's Kitra," she replied.
"Mine's Lovu," the villager responded.
"It's nice to meet you, Lovu," she said, smiling.
Lovu smiled charmingly adding, "You as well Kitra." He stated, "So, Kitra, tell me, what kind of husband abandons such a beauty in a place like this?"
Kitra blushed deeper and mumbled, "Oh, I'm not married." Lovu put his hands on her hips, pulling her into him, and grinned.
Bankotsu's POV:
I was about to ask Kitra a question, but when I looked over to where she’d been sitting, I found her missing. My eyes immediately began scanning the tavern. I gasped in shock as I spotted her. I knew damn well it was her because of her very rare hair color. She was on the dance floor with a scrawny man who, in my opinion, was holding her way too damn close.
I scowled thinking, “That prick had better not try anything! Why the hell is she dancing with him, anyway? And why didn't she tell me she was gonna go dance? Damn it! She should’ve at least told me before she left!” I decided it was time to put an end to the dancing and stood up walking over to them.
Regular POV:
Bankotsu noticed Kitra wasn't sitting with him anymore and immediately began scanning the room. He spotted her dancing with some man and didn't like how cozy they looked, so he stood up and walked over. Clearing his throat loudly he said "Kitra," in a stern voice.
She sighed lowering her arms and said softly, "Thank you kindly for the dance, Lovu," knowing it was time to go back.
Lovu grasped her delicate hand in his larger one and lifted it to his face. Kissing it, he replied sweetly, "Any time, beautiful Kitra."
Bankotsu scowled at Lovu, then reached out claiming Kitra's hand and lead her back over to their table. She sat down, and Bankotsu sat across from her demanding, "Why didn't you tell me you were leaving the table?" obviously not pleased with her.
Kitra held his gaze and replied evenly, "I did, Bankotsu. Apparently, you were too busy checking out the barmaid's ass to pay attention." Bankotsu scowled at her.
Kitra sighed adding, "All we did was dance and exchange names, Alright? I was bored and wanted to dance."
Bankotsu sighed. "Next time make certain I know before you take off." he scolded.
"Fine, but if you weren't so wrapped up in the concubines," Kitra retorted, "You’d have heard me."
Not liking her reprimand, Bankotsu scowled and argued, "I’m only trying to protect you, Kitra."
Kitra sighed heavily, not wanting to get into an argument, and said softly, "I know. I'm sorry to have worried you."
The barmaid sauntered over and made sure to show Bankotsu her ample cleavage while she placed the plates of food on the table, followed by the sake’. Bankotsu's eyes stayed glued to Sura's visible cleavage.
Bankotsu's POV:
I sat there staring at the barmaid's enticing cleavage since she was obviously trying to entice me, thinking “Well it has been some time since any of the guys and I have gotten laid, and this wench is so obvious! Maybe I’ll just give her what she wants.”
Regular POV:
Kitra sighed heavily and began eating while Bankotsu continued to eye the barmaid's assets.
Kitra's POV:
I sat there eating my food and trying to ignore the fact that that barmaid was flirting with Bankotsu. What bothered me the most was the fact that he seemed to have eyes only for her. I knew from childhood he’d always had his eyes on the girls, but never actually in front of me. I decided to leave them alone and head to bed. I didn't want to sit there any longer than I had to watching them flirt.
Regular POV:
The barmaid flirted shamelessly with Bankotsu. Kitra finished eating. "I’m tired, Bank, I’m gonna go to the room, okay?" she said, not even looking at him. Bankotsu nodded, then stood up with her and escorted her up to their room.
Kitra walked inside. "Night, Bank," she said as she unhooked her belt and daggers and climbed into the bed.
"I’m gonna go back down for a while," Bankotsu announced.
Too tired to care anymore, she nodded, yawned and fell asleep. Bankotsu closed and locked the door, then returned to the tavern.
Back in the tavern:
Scowling, Bankotsu returned to his table and continued drinking his sake’, growling and shaking his head.
Bankotsu's POV:
After escorting Kitra to our room, I returned to the tavern and continued to drink my sake’ Thinking, ”Hmm, Kitra sure has been quiet since we arrived at the tavern. Aside from when she was dancing with that guy earlier, I have yet to see her smile since we arrived here.” I scowled. “Why is that anyways? Does she like that guy?” I began to really despise him.
I growled lowly thinking, “No, that can't be it. Maybe she just needed something to take her mind off of everything that she’s been through? But why him? Oh well, I know damn well she’s still hurting over losing Dar. Most likely she won't even consider getting into a relationship of any kind, until after she starts healing from Dar's loss. I’m really not looking forward to when she does!”
Taking a drink I thought, “I mean, we grew up together, for Kami's sake! I saw her grow from just a toddler into a child and a preteen. She’s my best friend and has been like a little sister to me, and no man likes seeing his little sister get involved with a man. But she’s definitely not a kid any more…” I sighed heavily “And eventually she will get involved with someone; it's only a matter of time- damnit!” I shook my head trying to clear it and drank some more sake’
Regular POV:
After a while, the barmaid sauntered over asking, "Hey there, sugar, where’s your little friend?" noticing the red head was missing.
"She went to sleep already," Bankotsu replied.
The barmaid grinned at him seductively, then crawled onto his lap and began kissing his neck. He hungrily kissed her neck and captured her lips with his own. They began making out right there at the table.
She reached over to his ear, whispering, and suggested going to her room. Bankotsu nodded and she led him over by the hand. They entered her room and screwed against the wall.
Renkotsu was in the barn screwing another barmaid. Suikotsu was screwing another barmaid behind the barn. Jakotsu was sleeping in his room.
2 hours later:
Bankotsu stumbled up the stairs to his room. Kitra was awakened by the door knob being shaken as well as mumbled curses. She sighed heavily, getting up and opened the door. Bankotsu looked at her saying, "Hey baby." He stumbled into the room and threw his shirt on the floor.
Kitra closed and locked the door. She was spun around and crushed into his naked and sculpted chest. He quickly threw off her shirt and began to suck and kiss on her neck. She sighed heavily, shoving him off, and snapped, "Get off, Bankotsu! You're drunk."
He slurred, "Ima not dddrrrunkkk." trying to glare at her.
"Suuure," she replied sarcastically. "You're not one bit drunk. Bankotsu, you can't even talk right now." She grabbed his waist, flinging his arm over her shoulder and ordered sternly, "Come on, big man, its bedtime."
She led him over to the bed and he crashed onto the bed, pinning her beneath him. Bankotsu smirked saying, "Heh, now then," lowering his head he began kissing her neck and fondling her full breast with his large hand.
Kitra became frustrated and shoved him off. She stood up, and glared at him. "You’re not touching me while you are drunk!" she snapped angrily. "Now behave and go to sleep."
He sat up long enough to pull her back into his lap, and then rolled over pinning her underneath him. He settled his head on her chest like a pillow, tightly hugging her waist and mumbled, "Night." Then he fell instantly asleep.
Kitra let out a sigh of frustration, undid his braid and began running her fingers through his hair. She wrapped her arms around him, closing her eyes, and fell asleep shortly afterwards. She was still exhausted from the last two day’s strenuous activities and her body was recuperating.
Next morning:
Bankotsu awoke with a severe headache, opened his eyes, and groaned. He realized his was sleeping on a woman's naked chest. He lifted his head and looked at her face, and gasped.
He looked at Kitra's pale neck and saw a very prominent sanguineous spot there and his eyes widened in shock. Bankotsu ordered, "Damn it, Kitra wake up!"
Kitra woke up feeling a breeze across her chest, looked down noticing her chest was bare and immediately moved to cover it, blushing. Bankotsu yanked the sheet away and demanded, "What the hell happened?" staring down at her.
"Nothing happened," Kitra answered evenly.
"Then explain why I woke up on your naked chest, and why you have that!" Bankotsu demanded, pointing to her hickey.
Kitra sighed and explained, "You came in reeking of sake’ and perfume, threw both our shirts off and started kissing and sucking on my neck. I shoved you off and said you were drunk. You argued that you weren't, I put my arm around you and helped you over to the bed where you collapsed pinning me underneath you and then you fell asleep." she stared him dead in the eye. "Nothing happened, I wouldn't have allowed a drunk man to do anything like that!" she screamed, glaring into his eyes.
Bankotsu exclaimed relieved, "Thank Kami that nothing happened!"
Bankotsu's POV:
After Kitra assured me that nothing had happened between us, I felt immensely relieved and somewhat disappointed as well. I shrugged of the confusing disappointment and exclaimed, "Thank Kami nothing happened!"
Regular POV:
Kitra looked as if he’d just slapped her across the face after hearing his statement.
Kitra's POV:
After hearing Bankotsu's statement, I felt as if he’d just slapped me across the face. I mean, I’ve always secretly yearned to be with him, but that statement only confirmed what I’d expected all along- he’ll never see me as a woman.
I heard him yelling at me to get dressed and felt my anger beginning to rise, as I quickly jumped up and grabbed my shirt.
Regular POV:
He stared at her naked chest and demanded, "Get dressed- now!"
Kitra jumped up, picking up her shirt, and yanked it on. She threw his shirt directly and none-too-gently at his face and stormed out the door. Bankotsu cursed and hastily pulled his shirt on, storming out the door after her.
She walked into the tavern and sat at an empty table.
2 minutes later:
Bankotsu looked around and spotting Kitra stormed over to her table and sat down. She crossed her arms in front of her and looked away. He sighed heavily and grabbed his aching head with both hands.
"A hangover, huh?" she lightly scolded him. "Serves you right, Next time, don't drink so damn much."
Not liking being treated like a child, especially by someone he’d practically raised, Bankotsu glared at her. "Shut up, wench!" he snapped angrily and immediately regretted doing so.
"Don't ever call me that vile name again!" Kitra yelled, glaring at him.
Bankotsu grabbed his head and moaned loudly in pain. Kitra sighed and said softly, "I'm sorry for yelling."
She ordered breakfast and some orange juice. Reaching over she put her hands on the sides of his head. For about five minutes, he felt a tingling sensation and then she removed her hands asking, "Do you feel better now?"
Bankotsu sighed in relief and nodded. Kitra said, "Good." waiting for her food to arrive.
He looked into her eyes and asked, "How did you do that?" surprise on his face.
Kitra sighed and answered, "While you were gone, Dar and I discovered I’ve some very unique healing capabilities. Most times I can heal someone just by touching them, others, I have to concentrate on it completely."
"Nice," Bankotsu said in awe. "I bet it comes in handy a lot."
Kitra lowered her head and answered sadly, "Yeah it does; however, even I cannot heal fatal wounds. If only I could, Darius, and even Jumal would still be alive," she looked away trying to fight back her tears. The food arrived and they started eating in silence.
Sura sauntered over to Bankotsu and purred silkily, "Last night was amazing, love," draping herself over his shoulder.
Bankotsu hesitantly looked at Kitra, whose face looked shocked, and then she quickly looked away again. Sura kissed Bankotsu fully on the lips and whispered, "See you again tonight, big man."
Losing her appetite, Kitra stood up and declared evenly, "Ugh- I'm not hungry. I’m going to get some fresh air." She walked outside and decided to walk over to the river.
Bankotsu sighed heavily, standing up and followed after Kitra. Suikotsu, Renkotsu, and Jakotsu passed him on the way in, nodding to him and sat down, then ordered breakfast.
At the river:
Kitra spotted a large rock and climbed on top of it. She sat there just thinking about her beloved brother and their childhood. A few minutes later she was staring off into space and Bankotsu climbed up and sat beside her.
He started to explain softly, "Kitra, I..."
Not wanting to hear whatever he was about to say, she cut him off as she asked, "Remember when we were kids? When you and Dar would take turns giving me a piggy back ride, because I didn't have the stamina to keep up?"
Bankotsu sighed heavily and answered, "Yeah, I remember that." wondering what she was getting at.
"Those were the good times," Kitra said softly. "Now everything has changed. I’m not a child any more, Dar is dead, so is Jumal, everything is changing so fast."
"Not everything has to change Kitra," Bankotsu corrected her. "I'm still here."
"Yeah," Kitra replied sadly, "But someday you’ll want to settle down and have a family, then what? What’ll happen to me then?" feeling lost.
Bankotsu snorted and assured her, "You don't have to worry about that. I'm not the type to want to settle down."
Kitra sighed heavily and confessed, "I'm up in the air about it. A part of me wants to someday have a husband and kids; the other part just wants to be free. Dar and I... we left to start over somewhere new, ya know.”
Bitterness crept into her voice as she said, “But then, Kou followed us and all hell broke loose. When Dar was alive, all we wanted was to find a new place to start fresh and live in peace. Now... Now I don't know what I want any more. What I do know, is I don’t want to end up alone!" she was tired of being alone.
Bankotsu sighed heavily and reminded her, "You’re not alone, Kitra! I’m here."
She smiled sadly and answered, "I know, but I also know that everyone eventually leaves." staring off to nowhere.
Bankotsu turned her around, looked her directly in the eyes, and stated, "Listen to me, Kitra! I’ll never let you end up alone- never! Understand?"
She nodded. "I understand. Ban, It's just... that I..." she said, her eyes filled with sadness as she trailed off.
Even after all these years, she was afraid to admit her true feelings to him. She knew he’d always seen her more as a sister, and truth be told he’d been much like a second brother to her. She’d accepted long ago that he’d never see her as more than a sister or his best friend's little sister, but she’d always harbored other feelings for him as well; feelings that were more than a brotherly figure or friend.
As a young teen, she'd had the biggest crush on him but never told anyone other than Lissa about it. She’d secretly hoped that one day he’d see her as more than a friend and maybe even have returned some of her feelings. But a few years back, she’d accepted he’d never feel the same way and had tried to rid herself of her crush and look at him as only a friend or brotherly figure.
Last night and that morning, however, had only confirmed that as hard as she’d tried to make herself get over her crush, she still had the other feelings for him. Those feelings were of the variety that a woman held for a man.
Her heart ached with the knowledge that he’d never return her feelings; still, she loved him with all of her heart and knew nothing would ever change that.
She sighed heavily and suggested, "Never mind, let’s just get back before the others start getting worried." She stood up and needing to chase away her gloomy look, Bankotsu scooped her up bride style, and then jumped off the rock.
"Climb on my back," he offered, "and I’ll give you a piggy back ride."
Kitra laughed saying, "Don't be silly, Ban! I’m way too old for that."
Bankotsu scoffed demanded, "Says who? Everyone needs to still have fun once in a while. Now stop fussin' and climb on," he ordered much as he would’ve when they were kids.
She sighed and climbed on to his back. Bankotsu firmly held her in place and started running around, acting like a kid again.
She laughed felt happy and carefree as she had when she was a child. Bankotsu felt happy as he’d always done so when carrying her as a child.
After twenty minutes or so, Bankotsu gently set her down and said, "There now, admit it, Kit! You had as much fun just now as when we were kids."
Kitra smiled and nodded. Bankotsu grinned asking, "Now then, was that so bad?" she grinned and shook her head. She quickly threw her arms around his waist. Bankotsu wrapped his arms around her waist.
She blushed warmly when she felt his hand caress the small of her back, bringing their lower bodies together; which in turn made her gasp in surprise and made him elicit a small guttural groan of pleasure. Giving in to his curiosity and his strongest urge to taste her lips just one time, Bankotsu, closed his eyes and quickly lowered his lips to hers. Kitra was surprised but couldn't control her reaction as she instinctively closed her eyes.
He ran his tongue along her lips and nibbled her bottom lip. She gasped in shock and, as soon as he felt her mouth open up, he slipped his tongue into her mouth. He began to gently explore the inner recesses of her mouth and quickly found himself craving more. Kitra had never been kissed this gently before and had secretly longed for him to kiss her. She couldn't help but wrap her arms around his neck moaning and lean further into the kiss.
Bankotsu heard her moan and felt her lean into the kiss. He shifted his mouth so it was fully over hers and deepened the kiss. Kitra was hesitant at first but then eagerly kissed him back.
As he continued to kiss her, his hands began to roam and soon found their way to her shoulders, though not without copping a feel of her curvy backside. He gave her shoulders a light push, separating their well fit bodies, and giving him access to what he desired. His hands slid down languidly between the space he’d created, that separated their bodies, and he brought them down until they were perched over the tops of her breasts.
He kept them inert for a while, gagging her reaction to his intimate touch. When she made no move to push him away and simply gave a slight moan against his lips and arched her back so that he could palm her breasts easily, he proceeded with his advances.
He massaged her breasts slowly and gently at first, through the thin material of her top, her nipples becoming hard instantly and protruding stiffly through it. Pretty soon, though, her hot sexy moans of pleasure against his mouth drove him on, and he was suddenly massaging her roughly, with quick and deliberate strokes. Kitra could barely catch her breath as he continued to ravish her mouth, while at the same time continuing to massage her breasts wantonly.
Bankotsu was starting to lose control and pretty soon his hands abandoned her breasts, which in return received a small sound of disappointment from Kitra. He allowed his tongue to sweep her mouth one last time, in which she elicited one last moan like he knew she would, memorizing her taste, before he pulled back abruptly.
“I’ve barely even gotten started and she was already on the verge of screaming my name,” he thought smugly as he took note of her labored breathing and the results of his earlier ministrations along her breasts and lips, getting a severe ego boost from the sight of his handiwork.
She slowly opened her eyes and touched her fingers to her lips, and breathed, "Wow," Bankotsu smirked at her awed reaction.
She whispered a bit shakily, "That was my first real kiss. I never knew it could be so... nice."
Bankotsu scoffed and replied, "Nice? That's all you can say? And what do you mean your first real kiss?" staring at her shocked.
"When Kou kissed me, he always pinned me to a wall or something and shoved his tongue down my throat to the point I would end up gagging. It was never like this! Your kiss was... sweet and gentle, even at the end," she answered.
He smirked and teased amused, "Who knew you would be awed by such a simple kiss?"
She snapped angrily, "Unlike you Mr. Neijin, I don't have very much experience when it comes to kissing or anything like that," she spun on her heel and stormed back into the village, then into the tavern and joined the others at their table.
Bankotsu stood there in shock at what he’d done, how she’d reacted, and what she’d just said for a minute, then grinned and followed after her. A few minutes later, he strolled in and joined the others. Everyone ate breakfast, and then spent the day just roaming around the village.
Author's Note: Okay guys and gals there is chapter three please remember to read and review thanks.