InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Bankotsu&Kitra: Past Relations ❯ eight ( Chapter 8 )
[ Y - Young Adult: Not suitable for readers under 16 ]
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: 4.2K | Visits: 129 | 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: 4.2K | Visits: 129 | Status: Work In Progress
Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha! I do own Kitra, Darius, Kou, Nenji, and Tao, Sura, and Lovu and the plot, and storyline... 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 8:
At the tavern:
Renkotsu, Jakotsu, and Suikotsu, ate their food while Kitra and Bankotsu sat there waiting patiently. Bankotsu informed his group, "We leave after we eat guys." Everyone nodded. Bankotsu looked at Kitra and ordered, "You stay by my side while we’re traveling!" in his no nonsense voice. Kitra nodded.
Jakotsu faced his brother and asked, "I stay on your other side, right?"
Bankotsu nodded and continued, "Ren and Suk will bring up the rear! Everyone had better keep their eyes open!" Everyone nodded. They finished eating and went to their rooms to retrieve their belongings. They walked back over to the inn keeper, turned in their keys, and set off.
Stopping outside the village at a safe area, Bankotsu faced his group and announced, "Alright, we travel until night fall." Everyone nodded.
"So when will we start my training?" Kitra asked eagerly.
Bankotsu answered, "Once we’ve established a new hide out and can defend it properly." Kitra nodded her agreement.
Renkotsu looked at his leader and questioned, "Big brother, why does she travel beside you even though she’s the newest member?"
Bankotsu faced his brother and answered evenly, "With her beside me, I’ll know the instant anyone tries to attack her."
Renkotsu nodded and mumbled, "That makes sense, I guess."
Kitra faced the group and informed them, "However things are normally done, I know Ban is overprotective of me- He and Darius always were."
Bankotsu snorted and added, "Someone’s got to be!" staring at the vixen who seemed to attract trouble like a magnet.
Kitra sighed facing her friend. "I may be many things, Ban, but I’m NOT weak!" she stated, eyes dead serious.
"No you’re not weak, nor completely defenseless- but you are the weakest member of this group, and until I can train you properly; you must be guarded for your own protection," Bankotsu countered, eyes just as serious.
Kitra nodded and mumbled, "Hopefully things won't be this way forever."
"Forever hmm," Bankotsu said, with a brow raised questioningly.
Kitra blushed; embarrassed he’d heard her grumbling.
They continued walking along for several hours until Bankotsu announced it was time to stop for lunch. Kitra began making a fire. Jakotsu caught the fish. Renkotsu collected the wood. Bankotsu brought a few rabbits he’d caught over as well. Suikotsu stayed to guard the campsite. Kitra added the rabbits to the pot and Jakotsu smoked his fish. While waiting for the food to cook, everyone sat around the fire.
"Okay, so here is the plan: We keep traveling until we find a cave to stay in, then we set up perimeter defenses and hold up in the cave for the time being. Once the Daimyo's men give up on hunting for us, we can resume our work. Then, after a while, we’ll go back and wipe those traitors from the face of this earth, and avenge Kyokotsu, Mukotsu, and Ginkotsu's deaths!" Bankotsu announced eyes hard and voice serious.
Kitra faced her friend and asked, "What happened?" knowing it had to have been serious for such anger to be in his voice.
Bankotsu sighed heavily and, trying to suppress his anger at the remembered betrayal, he answered, "We were set up and ambushed by the Daimyo we had worked for. They killed three of our brothers, but the rest of us luckily made it out alive- but just barely!"
"Oh no," Kitra gasped, and then asked, "Why would they do that, Ban?" unable to believe they’d simply kill their help.
"They were determined to wipe us out because we became too powerful for them," Bankotsu answered bitterly, while clenching his fists.
"Are they still after you all?" Kitra queried concerned, looking her best friend in the eye.
Bankotsu held her gaze and answered, "We’re not sure yet, that’s why we must find a new hide out."
Kitra nodded and questioned, "Then why did we stop at the village for two days?"
Bankotsu answered evenly, "We all needed a break and you needed time to cope with what had happened."
Kitra's eyes widened in shock and she stated, "Oh, Kami! Ban, you’ve had things bad enough and now... I’ve done nothing but cause more trouble for you all- I’m so sorry, Ban... I-"
"Enough!" Bankotsu stated firmly. "You’ve been through hell yourself! We all needed the break!" not about to let her start blaming herself yet again. Kitra nodded.
Staring at every one of his companions, Bankotsu commanded, "We’re all in this together from now on, am I clear?" Everyone nodded obediently.
Bankotsu ordered, "Good, now pack up and let's get going!" Everyone did as told and they all set off again. No one spoke again until Bankotsu announced they were stopping for the night.
They began making camp and hunted for a few rabbits. The camp was an open area with some trees and the river nearby and a little further was a hill. Kitra cooked the food and remained quiet, contemplating what she’d just learned earlier that day.
After everyone ate, Kitra took off to the borderline of the camp site they’d agreed on and sat off alone on a hill top just staring at the stars. Bankotsu became restless and walked over in the direction Kitra had taken. Then, seeing her, he walked over and sat beside her.
"What is it, Kit?" Bankotsu asked, concerned. "It isn't like you to be so quiet."
Kitra sighed heavily and answered, "I’m trying not to cause any more problems than you all have as it is." hugging her knees tighter.
Bankotsu snorted and said, "You haven't caused any trouble!"
Kitra faced him and questioned, "Why didn't you tell me we needed to keep moving?"
"I know your inner strength better than anyone else," Bankotsu answered. "I knew you wouldn't keep us there for too long! I also know you’re still grieving for Darius- we both are."
Kitra sighed and grumbled frustratedly, "I wish I wasn't so damn weak all the time!" tired of burdening everyone around her.
Bankotsu stared her directly in the eye and stated, dead serious, "Kitra you are anything but weak! Once I train you, everything will be fine. You’ll be as strong a fighter as anyone else- even Dar and I!" he solemnly vowed.
"Promise?" she asked staring deep into the sapphire orbs she loved so much.
Bankotsu smiled and replied, "I promise! You have a spine of steel already, once you learn to fight under any circumstances, you’ll make one hell of an ally!" he boasted proudly.
Kitra smiled sadly saying, "I miss him so much," eyes welling with tears.
"So do I," Bankotsu agreed. "But he would want us both to be happy," he reminded her.
"Yeah, he would!" Kitra said. "But what do you think he would have to say about us... you know?" staring at him.
Bankotsu smiled sadly and answered honestly, "I think he’d be happy for us. He’d be glad that you’ve found a good, strong man to care for, love, and protect you; and he’d be glad that I’ve found a good woman to care for, and love me."
Kitra countered, "Yeah he would, just maybe not so happy that it’s each other, ya know?"
"Actually I think he always knew we’d end up together," Bankotsu confessed, remembering a time when they’d gone camping.
"What makes you say that?" Kitra asked, now curious.
Bankotsu answered, "When we were still kids, he told me I was the only person he’d trust your safe keeping to other than himself- under any circumstances."
Kitra was shocked. She smiled and said, "Dar... I just wish you could see us now, bro," gazing into the sky longingly.
Bankotsu added, "Me too, my old friend," also staring up at the sky.
She leaned into Bankotsu; he draped his arm around her shoulder and pulled her into his side. Kitra was happy to be with Bankotsu again, but sad because she missed her brother.
Bankotsu was happy to have Kitra by his side again, he’d missed her more then he’d admit over the last five years, but he was saddened by the fact that Darius wasn't with them anymore. They both enjoyed being together and having their feelings for each other out in the open.
Kitra, after falling quiet again, asked, "What are we going to tell the others?"
"Frankly, it isn't their damn business!" Bankotsu answered. "but we can tell them whatever you want."
Kitra stared into the sapphire eyes of the man she loved with her whole heart. "Does this mean we’re together now?" she questioned. "Or, was it a one-night thing?" she asked nervously.
Bankotsu held her gaze. "We’re together now, I guess, because it sure as hell isn't a one-night thing!" he answered, eyes filled with determination and conviction.
"All these years, I was hoping I’d see you again..." Kitra smiled and confessed.
"Same here, babe," Bankotsu replied. "I really wanted to see you and Dar again!" Bankotsu frowned and warned, "Renkotsu isn't gonna be too happy about this! But I think the others will be happy for us."
Kitra nodded and said, "I know Ja will! However, I’ve noticed Renkotsu doesn't seem to like me much."
Bankotsu declared fiercely, "He’ll just have to learn to deal with it!" He pushed her back on the grass, stretching out beside her, kissing her neck and declared huskily, "I’m not letting you go this time!" eyes promising a future together.
Kitra sighed and kissed him. He kissed her back and began running his fingers over the swells of her cleavage that her V- neck styled neckline kimono top had molded to. He leaned down and placed addictive butterfly kisses across her cleavage. She ran her fingers through his hair after releasing his braid, and arched into his kisses.
Jakotsu cleared his throat loudly, smirked and asked amused, "Am I interrupting something?"
Bankotsu sat up off of Kitra and, glaring at Jakotsu, demanded, "What do you want, Jakotsu?"
Jakotsu smiled and informed his leader, "Renkotsu was asking where you two had disappeared to, and is thinking about charging up here."
Bankotsu sighed heavily, standing up and helped Kitra to her feet. Jakotsu grinned at the new lovers as they held hands. Bankotsu leaned down to her ear and whispered huskily, "Later babe." Kitra's face spread into a smile and she nodded her agreement.
Jakotsu smiled and the trio walked back over towards the camp. As they entered, Bankotsu stood behind Kitra, wrapping his arms around her waist and pulled her back into him.
He cleared his throat and announced, "Kitra and I are an official couple now and you will treat her with all due respect! She’s now officially my woman." expecting his men to treat her as such-especially Renkotsu.
Suikotsu grinned and said, "I thought so,” cleaning his metal claws.
Renkotsu snorted and rudely stated, "I’d wondered why you would let her join us! Now I know for certain it was so you could fuck her!" Kitra gasped in shock and outrage.
Bankotsu moved so fast, everyone stared at the site before them, eyes widened in absolute shock.
Bankotsu had grabbed Renkotsu by the throat and held him off the ground with one hand. "Kitra is my woman and you will show her respect! Understood?" he growled, eyes filled with the promise of retaliation if he were to be disobeyed.
Renkotsu's eyes nearly bugged out as he nodded slowly.
"Don't you ever speak about or talk to her like that again- Got it!?" Bankotsu warned staring his second in command dead in the eye. Renkotsu nodded again.
"Good," Bankotsu said, then released his grip, dropping Renkotsu harshly to the ground. He whirled around to face the others. "If anybody harms Kitra in any way; you’ll answer to me!" he warned eyes and voice dead serious. He ordered, "Now go to sleep because we’re leaving before the sun comes up!"
Renkotsu sat there rubbing his abused and now bruised throat. Bankotsu walked back over to Kitra, scooping her up into his arms bride style and carried her away from the camp. Jakotsu and Suikotsu smiled to themselves and settled in for the night. Renkotsu sulked and settled in too.
Warning: Lemon here!
With Bankotsu and Kitra:
Bankotsu carried her over by a tree and gently settled her on the ground. "Thanks," Kitra said softly.
"Ignore that idiot! What matters is us" Bankotsu growled and stated, staring into the eyes of the woman whom he’d always loved.
Kitra nodded and mentioned, "They took it better than I expected." trying to lighten the mood.
Bankotsu held his feisty beauty's gaze and announced, "The only one I want you thinking about right now is me." He kneeled in front of her, then reached out and began undressing her and she sat up to help him.
Bankotsu nibbled her earlobe and whispered huskily, "Can you feel the effect you have on me, Kitra?" grasping her hand and running it down to his rock hard erection.
Kitra gasped and circled her hand around him. Not satisfied with the clothing in the way, she snaked her hand into his hakamas and cupped his heated erection. She was still adjusting to the fact that he held the same feelings she’d been hiding from him for years.
Bankotsu gasped as she slowly began feathering her fingers against it. He pulled her hand away and she pouted cutely. "Just until I can undress us," he assured her huskily. Kitra nodded and smiled at him seductively.
Bankotsu swiftly removed all their clothing and laid them down. Kitra once again lightly feathered her fingers against his impressive, rock hard erection. Bankotsu hissed and jerked his hips at the pleasure coursing through him while lying on his back, supporting himself with his elbows. Kitra giggled innocently and moved her hands to trace his taunt abdomen.
Bankotsu firmly laid her back and began a sensual attack on her nipples. Kitra inhaled at the pleasure and whimpered. He slid one hand down between them and started teasing her spot. Kitra gasped and he devoured her mouth in a heated kiss.
He slipped one finger inside her and began to thrust his finger in and out slowly. Kitra broke the kiss, gasping and lifted her hips to meet the thrusting finger. Bankotsu captured a nipple in his mouth and removed the one finger, replacing it with two and increased the pace of the thrusts.
"Ban...please..." Kitra whimpered.
Bankotsu removed his fingers, settling himself at her opening, captured her mouth in a fierce kiss and thrust himself fully inside her. Kitra lifted her hips to meet his thrust and he set a fast and furious pace. She met his every thrust by lifting her hips, urging his complete possession.
He could feel her release coming and quickened the pace even further. She screamed her release into his talented mouth. He broke the kiss and groaned out his own release as his seed filled her womb, then collapsed on top of her. She gladly held him close to her heart as they regained their breaths.
Bankotsu pulled out of her and rolled them on to their sides. Kitra snuggled into his warm, smooth chest and fell instantly asleep. He smiled, wrapping his top around them and followed her into a blissful sleep.
Warning: End Lemon!
Two hours before sunrise:
Bankotsu woke up and saw Kitra snuggled into his chest. His face spread into a charming smile and he kissed her cheek whispering, "Wake up, sleepy head."
Kitra stirred and asked, "What is it?"
"I thought you might appreciate a bath before we left," Bankotsu said. Kitra grinned and nodded eagerly.
Bankotsu chuckled and said, "Then follow me." They gathered their clothes and walked over to the spring. They made love again, and bathed together, washing each other's hair, then got out and dressed.
Bankotsu walked around waking the others and telling them to eat because they’d be heading out soon. Everyone ate breakfast and gathered their belongings, then set out together again. They continued on until around an hour before noon.
Kitra and Suikotsu stood talking.
Kitra asked, "So how did you meet Bankotsu?"
Suikotsu answered, "Well I was trying to save the life of a child while there was chaos around me, but a soldier killed her and tried to kill me. I killed him and went on a rampage. One day Bankotsu, Jakotsu, and Renkotsu walked up behind me. Bankotsu asked me to join and I agreed."
Kitra said, "Okay, do you have any family?"
Suikotsu replied, "Nope, Just the guys."
Kitra nodded and explained, "My brother Darius and Bankotsu are all I had! Mama and Dad died when we were pretty young, and the two of them pretty much took care of me. Although since Bankotsu was banished, it was all on Darius's shoulders; Kami I miss him so much," trying not to cry again.
Suikotsu said, "I'm sorry for your loss."
Kitra smiled and said, "Thank you. To be honest, I’ve always loved Bankotsu, I know he’s changed, but deep down he’s still the same guy I’ve always loved! But I’ll be honest: I’m saddened that you’re planning to take lives, but I also know Bankotsu won't be satisfied until he has avenged your fallen brothers. I’m not so innocent myself anymore."
Suikotsu nodded and replied, "True but big brother never does anything without having a reason for it." completely serious.
Kitra nodded and agreed, "He's always been that way," remembering how serious he’d been even as a kid.
Bankotsu spotted a cave and upon further inspection, saw three caves and the area around them looked easy enough to defend. He and Kitra found a river nearby as well.
Bankotsu faced his group and announced, "Alright, this is it, men! This will be our new hide out. Spread out and set up our camp site in front of the caves. Jakotsu, you go hunting today with Suikotsu. Renkotsu, you collect the fire wood. Kitra and I will start clearing out the caves." Everyone nodded and left to do as they had been instructed.
"You and I will take the first cave, Kit," Bankotsu said. Kitra nodded her agreement. Suikotsu and Jakotsu returned with boars slung over their shoulders. Renkotsu returned with a heaping load of firewood.
Bankotsu announced, "Kitra and I are gonna take this cave. Ja, you and the others can take one of the other caves. The third one will be a storage cave for our supplies." Everyone nodded.
Jakotsu used his sword and slashed the meat into edible-sized pieces. Kitra began gathering the meat, rinsed it, and put it in the pot to boil. After everyone ate, the guys left and started setting up perimeter defenses around the entire area and the surrounding trees.
Kitra gathered up all the meat, rinsed it, and wrapped it in the extra blanket and stored it in the storage cave. She walked around their camp being careful to stay on the given path and walked over to the river. She gathered herbs, berries, nuts, and fruits, and vegetables she found growing around the area, and stored them in the cave as well. She decided to sit and wait for some of the others to return.
While sitting there, she contemplated things a while. She thought about the fact that even though he’d become a ‘ruthless mercenary’, Bankotsu at heart was still the same caring person around her. She wondered how much things had changed.
She’d heard the rumors, of course, and found them hard to believe. After that display tonight though she had no doubts that given the circumstances, Bankotsu could indeed be deadly, but she also knew without a doubt that he’d never physically hurt her! She remembered how he’s always felt about betrayal and, even as kids, no one ever got a second chance with him.
She sat there remembering the past and trying to process all of the things that had changed. She thought about how she too had changed over the years; yes, she still had a big and mostly forgiving heart, but after being around Kou for almost a year and being cursed with his presence daily, she’d also grown harder in some aspects.
She still cared about those around her, but if pushed, she became even feistier than before. Her temper was also even more volatile these days. After the loss of so many people who’d been so dear to her, she’d become less likely to open up right away. With Bankotsu, it was easy like it always had been, and with Jakotsu it also became easier, like they really were sisters.
But with the others although she was courteous and even nice to a point, she didn't completely trust them.
The only one she completely trusted without a doubt at this time was Bankotsu and maybe Jakotsu. But she wanted to be able to accept them like Bankotsu had, so she was willing to give things a shot. As had always been the case she’d do anything for Bankotsu, just like she’d have for Darius; and she knew they’d have done the same.
She didn't want to change him; she just accepted him like she always had. She did, however, feel a little saddened to know that he and his men were planning to take lives. She had to admit it did bother her being that she had such a big heart, but she also knew that in order for him to be satisfied he would need to avenge his men.
Author's Note: Okay guys and gals there is chapter eight 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 8:
At the tavern:
Renkotsu, Jakotsu, and Suikotsu, ate their food while Kitra and Bankotsu sat there waiting patiently. Bankotsu informed his group, "We leave after we eat guys." Everyone nodded. Bankotsu looked at Kitra and ordered, "You stay by my side while we’re traveling!" in his no nonsense voice. Kitra nodded.
Jakotsu faced his brother and asked, "I stay on your other side, right?"
Bankotsu nodded and continued, "Ren and Suk will bring up the rear! Everyone had better keep their eyes open!" Everyone nodded. They finished eating and went to their rooms to retrieve their belongings. They walked back over to the inn keeper, turned in their keys, and set off.
Stopping outside the village at a safe area, Bankotsu faced his group and announced, "Alright, we travel until night fall." Everyone nodded.
"So when will we start my training?" Kitra asked eagerly.
Bankotsu answered, "Once we’ve established a new hide out and can defend it properly." Kitra nodded her agreement.
Renkotsu looked at his leader and questioned, "Big brother, why does she travel beside you even though she’s the newest member?"
Bankotsu faced his brother and answered evenly, "With her beside me, I’ll know the instant anyone tries to attack her."
Renkotsu nodded and mumbled, "That makes sense, I guess."
Kitra faced the group and informed them, "However things are normally done, I know Ban is overprotective of me- He and Darius always were."
Bankotsu snorted and added, "Someone’s got to be!" staring at the vixen who seemed to attract trouble like a magnet.
Kitra sighed facing her friend. "I may be many things, Ban, but I’m NOT weak!" she stated, eyes dead serious.
"No you’re not weak, nor completely defenseless- but you are the weakest member of this group, and until I can train you properly; you must be guarded for your own protection," Bankotsu countered, eyes just as serious.
Kitra nodded and mumbled, "Hopefully things won't be this way forever."
"Forever hmm," Bankotsu said, with a brow raised questioningly.
Kitra blushed; embarrassed he’d heard her grumbling.
They continued walking along for several hours until Bankotsu announced it was time to stop for lunch. Kitra began making a fire. Jakotsu caught the fish. Renkotsu collected the wood. Bankotsu brought a few rabbits he’d caught over as well. Suikotsu stayed to guard the campsite. Kitra added the rabbits to the pot and Jakotsu smoked his fish. While waiting for the food to cook, everyone sat around the fire.
"Okay, so here is the plan: We keep traveling until we find a cave to stay in, then we set up perimeter defenses and hold up in the cave for the time being. Once the Daimyo's men give up on hunting for us, we can resume our work. Then, after a while, we’ll go back and wipe those traitors from the face of this earth, and avenge Kyokotsu, Mukotsu, and Ginkotsu's deaths!" Bankotsu announced eyes hard and voice serious.
Kitra faced her friend and asked, "What happened?" knowing it had to have been serious for such anger to be in his voice.
Bankotsu sighed heavily and, trying to suppress his anger at the remembered betrayal, he answered, "We were set up and ambushed by the Daimyo we had worked for. They killed three of our brothers, but the rest of us luckily made it out alive- but just barely!"
"Oh no," Kitra gasped, and then asked, "Why would they do that, Ban?" unable to believe they’d simply kill their help.
"They were determined to wipe us out because we became too powerful for them," Bankotsu answered bitterly, while clenching his fists.
"Are they still after you all?" Kitra queried concerned, looking her best friend in the eye.
Bankotsu held her gaze and answered, "We’re not sure yet, that’s why we must find a new hide out."
Kitra nodded and questioned, "Then why did we stop at the village for two days?"
Bankotsu answered evenly, "We all needed a break and you needed time to cope with what had happened."
Kitra's eyes widened in shock and she stated, "Oh, Kami! Ban, you’ve had things bad enough and now... I’ve done nothing but cause more trouble for you all- I’m so sorry, Ban... I-"
"Enough!" Bankotsu stated firmly. "You’ve been through hell yourself! We all needed the break!" not about to let her start blaming herself yet again. Kitra nodded.
Staring at every one of his companions, Bankotsu commanded, "We’re all in this together from now on, am I clear?" Everyone nodded obediently.
Bankotsu ordered, "Good, now pack up and let's get going!" Everyone did as told and they all set off again. No one spoke again until Bankotsu announced they were stopping for the night.
They began making camp and hunted for a few rabbits. The camp was an open area with some trees and the river nearby and a little further was a hill. Kitra cooked the food and remained quiet, contemplating what she’d just learned earlier that day.
After everyone ate, Kitra took off to the borderline of the camp site they’d agreed on and sat off alone on a hill top just staring at the stars. Bankotsu became restless and walked over in the direction Kitra had taken. Then, seeing her, he walked over and sat beside her.
"What is it, Kit?" Bankotsu asked, concerned. "It isn't like you to be so quiet."
Kitra sighed heavily and answered, "I’m trying not to cause any more problems than you all have as it is." hugging her knees tighter.
Bankotsu snorted and said, "You haven't caused any trouble!"
Kitra faced him and questioned, "Why didn't you tell me we needed to keep moving?"
"I know your inner strength better than anyone else," Bankotsu answered. "I knew you wouldn't keep us there for too long! I also know you’re still grieving for Darius- we both are."
Kitra sighed and grumbled frustratedly, "I wish I wasn't so damn weak all the time!" tired of burdening everyone around her.
Bankotsu stared her directly in the eye and stated, dead serious, "Kitra you are anything but weak! Once I train you, everything will be fine. You’ll be as strong a fighter as anyone else- even Dar and I!" he solemnly vowed.
"Promise?" she asked staring deep into the sapphire orbs she loved so much.
Bankotsu smiled and replied, "I promise! You have a spine of steel already, once you learn to fight under any circumstances, you’ll make one hell of an ally!" he boasted proudly.
Kitra smiled sadly saying, "I miss him so much," eyes welling with tears.
"So do I," Bankotsu agreed. "But he would want us both to be happy," he reminded her.
"Yeah, he would!" Kitra said. "But what do you think he would have to say about us... you know?" staring at him.
Bankotsu smiled sadly and answered honestly, "I think he’d be happy for us. He’d be glad that you’ve found a good, strong man to care for, love, and protect you; and he’d be glad that I’ve found a good woman to care for, and love me."
Kitra countered, "Yeah he would, just maybe not so happy that it’s each other, ya know?"
"Actually I think he always knew we’d end up together," Bankotsu confessed, remembering a time when they’d gone camping.
"What makes you say that?" Kitra asked, now curious.
Bankotsu answered, "When we were still kids, he told me I was the only person he’d trust your safe keeping to other than himself- under any circumstances."
Kitra was shocked. She smiled and said, "Dar... I just wish you could see us now, bro," gazing into the sky longingly.
Bankotsu added, "Me too, my old friend," also staring up at the sky.
She leaned into Bankotsu; he draped his arm around her shoulder and pulled her into his side. Kitra was happy to be with Bankotsu again, but sad because she missed her brother.
Bankotsu was happy to have Kitra by his side again, he’d missed her more then he’d admit over the last five years, but he was saddened by the fact that Darius wasn't with them anymore. They both enjoyed being together and having their feelings for each other out in the open.
Kitra, after falling quiet again, asked, "What are we going to tell the others?"
"Frankly, it isn't their damn business!" Bankotsu answered. "but we can tell them whatever you want."
Kitra stared into the sapphire eyes of the man she loved with her whole heart. "Does this mean we’re together now?" she questioned. "Or, was it a one-night thing?" she asked nervously.
Bankotsu held her gaze. "We’re together now, I guess, because it sure as hell isn't a one-night thing!" he answered, eyes filled with determination and conviction.
"All these years, I was hoping I’d see you again..." Kitra smiled and confessed.
"Same here, babe," Bankotsu replied. "I really wanted to see you and Dar again!" Bankotsu frowned and warned, "Renkotsu isn't gonna be too happy about this! But I think the others will be happy for us."
Kitra nodded and said, "I know Ja will! However, I’ve noticed Renkotsu doesn't seem to like me much."
Bankotsu declared fiercely, "He’ll just have to learn to deal with it!" He pushed her back on the grass, stretching out beside her, kissing her neck and declared huskily, "I’m not letting you go this time!" eyes promising a future together.
Kitra sighed and kissed him. He kissed her back and began running his fingers over the swells of her cleavage that her V- neck styled neckline kimono top had molded to. He leaned down and placed addictive butterfly kisses across her cleavage. She ran her fingers through his hair after releasing his braid, and arched into his kisses.
Jakotsu cleared his throat loudly, smirked and asked amused, "Am I interrupting something?"
Bankotsu sat up off of Kitra and, glaring at Jakotsu, demanded, "What do you want, Jakotsu?"
Jakotsu smiled and informed his leader, "Renkotsu was asking where you two had disappeared to, and is thinking about charging up here."
Bankotsu sighed heavily, standing up and helped Kitra to her feet. Jakotsu grinned at the new lovers as they held hands. Bankotsu leaned down to her ear and whispered huskily, "Later babe." Kitra's face spread into a smile and she nodded her agreement.
Jakotsu smiled and the trio walked back over towards the camp. As they entered, Bankotsu stood behind Kitra, wrapping his arms around her waist and pulled her back into him.
He cleared his throat and announced, "Kitra and I are an official couple now and you will treat her with all due respect! She’s now officially my woman." expecting his men to treat her as such-especially Renkotsu.
Suikotsu grinned and said, "I thought so,” cleaning his metal claws.
Renkotsu snorted and rudely stated, "I’d wondered why you would let her join us! Now I know for certain it was so you could fuck her!" Kitra gasped in shock and outrage.
Bankotsu moved so fast, everyone stared at the site before them, eyes widened in absolute shock.
Bankotsu had grabbed Renkotsu by the throat and held him off the ground with one hand. "Kitra is my woman and you will show her respect! Understood?" he growled, eyes filled with the promise of retaliation if he were to be disobeyed.
Renkotsu's eyes nearly bugged out as he nodded slowly.
"Don't you ever speak about or talk to her like that again- Got it!?" Bankotsu warned staring his second in command dead in the eye. Renkotsu nodded again.
"Good," Bankotsu said, then released his grip, dropping Renkotsu harshly to the ground. He whirled around to face the others. "If anybody harms Kitra in any way; you’ll answer to me!" he warned eyes and voice dead serious. He ordered, "Now go to sleep because we’re leaving before the sun comes up!"
Renkotsu sat there rubbing his abused and now bruised throat. Bankotsu walked back over to Kitra, scooping her up into his arms bride style and carried her away from the camp. Jakotsu and Suikotsu smiled to themselves and settled in for the night. Renkotsu sulked and settled in too.
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With Bankotsu and Kitra:
Bankotsu carried her over by a tree and gently settled her on the ground. "Thanks," Kitra said softly.
"Ignore that idiot! What matters is us" Bankotsu growled and stated, staring into the eyes of the woman whom he’d always loved.
Kitra nodded and mentioned, "They took it better than I expected." trying to lighten the mood.
Bankotsu held his feisty beauty's gaze and announced, "The only one I want you thinking about right now is me." He kneeled in front of her, then reached out and began undressing her and she sat up to help him.
Bankotsu nibbled her earlobe and whispered huskily, "Can you feel the effect you have on me, Kitra?" grasping her hand and running it down to his rock hard erection.
Kitra gasped and circled her hand around him. Not satisfied with the clothing in the way, she snaked her hand into his hakamas and cupped his heated erection. She was still adjusting to the fact that he held the same feelings she’d been hiding from him for years.
Bankotsu gasped as she slowly began feathering her fingers against it. He pulled her hand away and she pouted cutely. "Just until I can undress us," he assured her huskily. Kitra nodded and smiled at him seductively.
Bankotsu swiftly removed all their clothing and laid them down. Kitra once again lightly feathered her fingers against his impressive, rock hard erection. Bankotsu hissed and jerked his hips at the pleasure coursing through him while lying on his back, supporting himself with his elbows. Kitra giggled innocently and moved her hands to trace his taunt abdomen.
Bankotsu firmly laid her back and began a sensual attack on her nipples. Kitra inhaled at the pleasure and whimpered. He slid one hand down between them and started teasing her spot. Kitra gasped and he devoured her mouth in a heated kiss.
He slipped one finger inside her and began to thrust his finger in and out slowly. Kitra broke the kiss, gasping and lifted her hips to meet the thrusting finger. Bankotsu captured a nipple in his mouth and removed the one finger, replacing it with two and increased the pace of the thrusts.
"Ban...please..." Kitra whimpered.
Bankotsu removed his fingers, settling himself at her opening, captured her mouth in a fierce kiss and thrust himself fully inside her. Kitra lifted her hips to meet his thrust and he set a fast and furious pace. She met his every thrust by lifting her hips, urging his complete possession.
He could feel her release coming and quickened the pace even further. She screamed her release into his talented mouth. He broke the kiss and groaned out his own release as his seed filled her womb, then collapsed on top of her. She gladly held him close to her heart as they regained their breaths.
Bankotsu pulled out of her and rolled them on to their sides. Kitra snuggled into his warm, smooth chest and fell instantly asleep. He smiled, wrapping his top around them and followed her into a blissful sleep.
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Two hours before sunrise:
Bankotsu woke up and saw Kitra snuggled into his chest. His face spread into a charming smile and he kissed her cheek whispering, "Wake up, sleepy head."
Kitra stirred and asked, "What is it?"
"I thought you might appreciate a bath before we left," Bankotsu said. Kitra grinned and nodded eagerly.
Bankotsu chuckled and said, "Then follow me." They gathered their clothes and walked over to the spring. They made love again, and bathed together, washing each other's hair, then got out and dressed.
Bankotsu walked around waking the others and telling them to eat because they’d be heading out soon. Everyone ate breakfast and gathered their belongings, then set out together again. They continued on until around an hour before noon.
Kitra and Suikotsu stood talking.
Kitra asked, "So how did you meet Bankotsu?"
Suikotsu answered, "Well I was trying to save the life of a child while there was chaos around me, but a soldier killed her and tried to kill me. I killed him and went on a rampage. One day Bankotsu, Jakotsu, and Renkotsu walked up behind me. Bankotsu asked me to join and I agreed."
Kitra said, "Okay, do you have any family?"
Suikotsu replied, "Nope, Just the guys."
Kitra nodded and explained, "My brother Darius and Bankotsu are all I had! Mama and Dad died when we were pretty young, and the two of them pretty much took care of me. Although since Bankotsu was banished, it was all on Darius's shoulders; Kami I miss him so much," trying not to cry again.
Suikotsu said, "I'm sorry for your loss."
Kitra smiled and said, "Thank you. To be honest, I’ve always loved Bankotsu, I know he’s changed, but deep down he’s still the same guy I’ve always loved! But I’ll be honest: I’m saddened that you’re planning to take lives, but I also know Bankotsu won't be satisfied until he has avenged your fallen brothers. I’m not so innocent myself anymore."
Suikotsu nodded and replied, "True but big brother never does anything without having a reason for it." completely serious.
Kitra nodded and agreed, "He's always been that way," remembering how serious he’d been even as a kid.
Bankotsu spotted a cave and upon further inspection, saw three caves and the area around them looked easy enough to defend. He and Kitra found a river nearby as well.
Bankotsu faced his group and announced, "Alright, this is it, men! This will be our new hide out. Spread out and set up our camp site in front of the caves. Jakotsu, you go hunting today with Suikotsu. Renkotsu, you collect the fire wood. Kitra and I will start clearing out the caves." Everyone nodded and left to do as they had been instructed.
"You and I will take the first cave, Kit," Bankotsu said. Kitra nodded her agreement. Suikotsu and Jakotsu returned with boars slung over their shoulders. Renkotsu returned with a heaping load of firewood.
Bankotsu announced, "Kitra and I are gonna take this cave. Ja, you and the others can take one of the other caves. The third one will be a storage cave for our supplies." Everyone nodded.
Jakotsu used his sword and slashed the meat into edible-sized pieces. Kitra began gathering the meat, rinsed it, and put it in the pot to boil. After everyone ate, the guys left and started setting up perimeter defenses around the entire area and the surrounding trees.
Kitra gathered up all the meat, rinsed it, and wrapped it in the extra blanket and stored it in the storage cave. She walked around their camp being careful to stay on the given path and walked over to the river. She gathered herbs, berries, nuts, and fruits, and vegetables she found growing around the area, and stored them in the cave as well. She decided to sit and wait for some of the others to return.
While sitting there, she contemplated things a while. She thought about the fact that even though he’d become a ‘ruthless mercenary’, Bankotsu at heart was still the same caring person around her. She wondered how much things had changed.
She’d heard the rumors, of course, and found them hard to believe. After that display tonight though she had no doubts that given the circumstances, Bankotsu could indeed be deadly, but she also knew without a doubt that he’d never physically hurt her! She remembered how he’s always felt about betrayal and, even as kids, no one ever got a second chance with him.
She sat there remembering the past and trying to process all of the things that had changed. She thought about how she too had changed over the years; yes, she still had a big and mostly forgiving heart, but after being around Kou for almost a year and being cursed with his presence daily, she’d also grown harder in some aspects.
She still cared about those around her, but if pushed, she became even feistier than before. Her temper was also even more volatile these days. After the loss of so many people who’d been so dear to her, she’d become less likely to open up right away. With Bankotsu, it was easy like it always had been, and with Jakotsu it also became easier, like they really were sisters.
But with the others although she was courteous and even nice to a point, she didn't completely trust them.
The only one she completely trusted without a doubt at this time was Bankotsu and maybe Jakotsu. But she wanted to be able to accept them like Bankotsu had, so she was willing to give things a shot. As had always been the case she’d do anything for Bankotsu, just like she’d have for Darius; and she knew they’d have done the same.
She didn't want to change him; she just accepted him like she always had. She did, however, feel a little saddened to know that he and his men were planning to take lives. She had to admit it did bother her being that she had such a big heart, but she also knew that in order for him to be satisfied he would need to avenge his men.
Author's Note: Okay guys and gals there is chapter eight please remember to read and review thanks.