InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Bankotsu&Kitra: Past Relations ❯ eleven ( Chapter 11 )
[ 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: 3 | Words: 3.0K | Visits: 127 | 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: 3 | Words: 3.0K | Visits: 127 | 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 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! :)
Chapter11:
Over the next four months, Bankotsu continued to focus on training Kitra. She became as good with her katanas, as her brother and father had been as swordsmen. Bankotsu trained her to be almost as good at hand to hand as he was himself. He trained her to use just about any weapon imaginable as well. They continued making love mornings and evenings before bed.
They’d just finished another training session and had returned to the camp. Kitra had just started making a stew when she sat down feeling dizzy.
Bankotsu saw this. "Are you feeling okay, Kit?" he asked, concern evident in his voice and across his features.
Kitra smiled and answered, "Yeah, I just feel a little bit dizzy is all. I’m gonna take a short nap. Wake me when the food is done, k?"
"Okay," Bankotsu said, and kissed her cheek. She went to nap. An hour later, Bankotsu walked into their cave, woke her up and said, "The food’s done, babe, come and eat."
"Thanks," Kitra nodded as he helped her stand up. They walked outside the cave and ate together.
Bankotsu asked, "Are you feeling better now?" still concerned for her.
Kitra smiled and answered, "Yes thank you, I guess I just overdid it a bit." smiling sheepishly.
"Well, just to be sure I want you to take it easy for the rest of the day," Bankotsu ordered firmly.
"Okay, Ban," Kitra smiled and agreed, "I will."
Bankotsu nodded and said, "Good."
Renkotsu walked over and queried, "Big brother, how much longer are we gonna stay here before we avenge the others?"
"Everyone seems to have healed completely. I want to make certain Kit is alright, so we’ll stay here at least a few more days." Bankotsu answered. "During that time, Ren, I want you and Ja to start gathering information from the surrounding villages."
Renkotsu and Jakotsu both nodded, and said, "Yes big brother."
Bankotsu ordered, "Suikotsu, I want you to go hunting tomorrow and bring back at least two big boars."
Suikotsu nodded and said, "Yes, big brother."
Kitra decided to pull out her dress she was making and continued working on it for the rest of the day while sitting by the fire.
Several hours after dinner:
Kitra put her dress she was making away and yawned. Bankotsu commanded, "Alright, Kit, bed time for you."
Kitra nodded and agreed sleepily, "Alright, I won't argue. I can barely keep my eyes open."
Bankotsu scooped her up into his arms bridal style. "Night, guys," he said.
"Night," They all said.
Bankotsu carried Kitra into their cave, gently laying Kitra on the futon and climbed on beside her. Kitra nestled into his chest and sleepily murmured, "Night, Ban-Chan."
Bankotsu kissed her head and whispered, "Night, my little Kitten." He pulled the blanket over them and they fell asleep shortly afterwards.
Three days later:
Kitra was fine and had been for the last several days. Bankotsu looked at his group and announced, "Okay, after breakfast I want everyone to prepare to leave! We’re going to avenge our fallen brothers."
Renkotsu questioned, "What shall we take with us, big brother?" eager to get revenge for his fallen comrades.
"Weapons and food," Bankotsu answered. "We’ve spent the last three days drying out the meat and it should be ready to pack up and take with us."
Kitra informed him, "It's already been bundled into the extra blankets, love, along with various nuts, and berries. The canteens have all been filled to the brim as well."
Bankotsu grinned and proclaimed proudly, "That's my girl- always planning ahead!" slightly amused.
"Yup," Kitra grinned and replied. "I know my man! I figured we’d be leaving within the next couple of days."
Bankotsu grinned his boyish grin. "You know me all too well, babe," he stated.
She winked and said, "I would hope so," causing everyone to laugh.
"Bring your katanas and your bow and arrows, Kit," Bankotsu reminded her.
"Will do," She nodded.
Bankotsu ordered, "Bring your gourd, Ren."
"Got it big brother," Renkotsu nodded and confirmed.
Kitra stated, "We’ll have plenty of food and should be able to refill the canteens along the way, also, we should take at least a blanket each."
"Alright, let’s gather our stuff and move out, people." Bankotsu nodded and ordered.
They traveled day and night for two weeks, stopping only to eat, refill their canteens, and sleep. Everyone was tired but continued on without grumbling as the men were eager to avenge their fallen brothers. Kitra especially tried to hide it, but Bankotsu always knew and made certain to stop.
They finally arrived at the spot where they’d been ambushed. Remains of arrows lay strewn across the ground and each man shivered at the memory. There was plenty of trees and bushes spread out on one side. On the other side was an enormous towering rock wall there was mostly dirt on the ground with sprinkles of grass mixed in here and there.
Bankotsu announced, "That castle over there will be the first to go." The guys all nodded.
Bankotsu faced the woman who’d always held a special place in his heart. "Kitra, you stay beside me at all times," he commanded. Kitra nodded.
"Make sure we get that warlord as well!" Bankotsu faced his men and continued. The guys all nodded.
They attacked the castle army. The men were eager to get revenge for their fallen brothers and hacked away excitedly. Suikotsu attacked men left and right with his metal claw weapons he’d strapped to his hands.
Jakotsu smiled evilly with a sadistic gleam shining in his eyes as he pulled out his sword and began slashing through more soldiers.
Renkotsu fired his shoulder cannon a few times, and then spat his fire concoction out of his mouth.
Bankotsu started slashing huge waves through the soldiers with his Banryu. Kitra stayed close behind Bankotsu, guarding his back and hoping she wouldn't have to kill anyone, trying to ignore all the bodies piling up. Her only goals were keeping her and the others alive and guarding Bankotsu’s back.
Bankotsu and Kitra walked inside the castle. It was huge. The walls were sort of thin, and the rooms and hallways were spacious and full of guards. Bankotsu took out all the guards with Kitra by his side. He wasted no time in tossing them head first into the ceiling and enjoyed every minute of it. Kitra stayed close to Bankotsu and just wished for it to be over with already.
They finally made it to the castle lord. All the guys were relieved to find that the lord hadn't snuck off. They were happy to finally get their revenge and Kitra was nervous and feeling ill from the smell of death that permeated the air around them, trying not to think of all the dead bodies and blood everywhere.
Bankotsu faced the lord of the castle and said, "Hey there, remember me?"
The lord stuttered, "B... But how? You’re supposed to be dead!" shaking in fear.
"I can assure you, I’m very much alive!" Bankotsu smirked and corrected cockily. "Now, you thought to wipe us out, and I’m here to return the favor." He then jumped into the air and began spinning his Banryu.
Kitra looked away as Bankotsu came down and sliced the lord and his servant in half. She closed her eyes not wanting to see anymore sliced bodies and feeling nauseated.
After getting the job done, Bankotsu faced his bride-to-be and suggested, " Kit, let's go join up with the others." They walked over to the next castle and repeated the process along with the third, and finally the last.
Kitra ended up having to use her dual katanas, when a guard attacked her. Without thinking she began fighting back and managed to kill the guard. She was shocked, and then felt regretful and extremely sick.
Bankotsu had just walked up to her as she had finished off the guard. He took her by the hand and led her outside to meet up with the others. He growled angrily, "When we find that damn warlord, he is mine!"
The guys all nodded. They were just walking away, as the warlord and his small army rode up on horseback. "What the hell have you done? Where is our lord?" The warlord demanded, while glaring at Bankotsu.
Bankotsu bounced his Banryu on his shoulder confidently. "Hey there, it's been a while," he greeted. He smirked and continued, "I hope you’re all ready to follow your lord." he jumped into the air, twirling his Banryu in one hand above his head really fast and brought it down as he slaughtered the entire army in one deft stroke.
He yelled, “Dragon Hammer!” A light encompassed the army and their eyes widened in shock, then they screamed in terror, knowing they were about to die. Kitra stood beside Jakotsu during all of this closing her eyes tightly, fighting off the nausea.
Bankotsu landed on his feet, smirking as he surveyed his handiwork. He spun to face his group and commanded, "We’ll find a place to camp for the night and head back tomorrow. Suikotsu, you have guard duty the first half of the night and Jakotsu, you have guard duty the second half of the night."
They nodded and everyone set off to find a place to make camp for the night. Kitra nodded, feeling sick from all the blood that was spread as far as they eyes could see as well as all the bodies.
As soon as they made camp, she entered the woods, running behind a big tree and began vomiting over and over. Bankotsu followed her and found her puking. He knelt beside her and rubbed her back soothingly as she continued to heave.
After she had finished vomiting for almost an hour, she mumbled in a whispering, quiet voice, "So much blood... it was just as bad as when the village was attacked and slaughtered by demons... I’m sorry, I got sick..."
"It's okay, Kit, you aren't used to this stuff," Bankotsu said, eyes softening.
Kitra said sadly, "I doubt I’ll ever get used to it."
Bankotsu sighed heavily adding sadly, "You should never have had to," staring at the sweet woman before him who looked frighteningly pale.
Kitra sat there with her head on her knees for a few minutes, breathing deeply. Bankotsu continued rubbing her back soothingly. After ten minutes, Kitra sighed heavily and moved to stand up. Bankotsu stood up and helped her to her feet. She put her hand on her stomach and bemoaned, "I feel so sick," praying she wouldn’t throw up again.
"We have to return to camp," Bankotsu nodded and stated. "Don't worry; I’ll stay with you all night."
"Good," Kitra nodded and said, "I’d much rather have you holding me tonight." Bankotsu nodded and hid a smile. He gently scooped her into his arms and carried her over to the river bathing both of them. He rinsed their weapons, dressed them both, and carried her back over to the others setting her gently on her feet.
The stew finished and he admonished sternly, "You need to at least try to eat some of this, Kit!"
Kitra sighed heavily, staring at the food and said, "Sorry, Ban, I just can't eat right now," pleading for him to understand with big hazel eyes. He sighed heavily and nodded.
He sat beside her and began rubbing her back soothingly again. He pulled her into his lap and tried to comfort her. He knew this had been a major shock for her. She wasn't used to battles and she had never even killed before today.
Eventually his attempts at soothing and consoling her, added to the exertion today and the weeks of walking all, took its toll and allowed her to drift into a dreamless sleep. He stayed there leaning with his back propped against a tree holding her in his arms and lap all night. Hours after she fell asleep, he too finally drifted to sleep.
Suikotsu stayed on guard another hour, and then Jakotsu took over guard duty and told Suikotsu to sleep. Jakotsu carefully and gently, so as not to wake the sleeping couple, put a blanket over their sleeping forms and resumed his guard duty.
The next morning:
Kitra awoke and realized in shock that she’d slept peacefully all night. She smiled and “I guess that was because I always feel so safe when he holds me.”
Bankotsu stirred and noticed Kitra was awake. He smiled and asked, "Hey sleeping beauty, how do you feel?"
Kitra answered, "Hungry," her stomach rumbling its confirmation, causing a light blush to flood her cheeks.
He laughed and replied, "Then I guess I’d better start breakfast, huh? I hope you don't mind stew?"
"That's fine," Kitra smiled and answered. "Thank you, Ban." Bankotsu nodded and made a stew.
They ate the stew and everyone woke up smelling the food. Bankotsu told Jakotsu to go eat and catch a couple hours of sleep while he and Kitra went to bathe. Then, they’d be heading out again.
Jakotsu ate and slept. The others all said a quick prayer for their fallen comrades to rest in peace. Bankotsu carried Kitra over to the river. Needing comfort from each other, to clear their minds, they made love a couple times, then bathed, got out and dressed.
They returned to camp and Bankotsu woke Jakotsu. He announced, "We’ve done what we came for- we avenged our brothers' deaths and slew the people who’d tried to slay us! For now, we’ll return to the caves for a while."
Everyone nodded and after refilling the canteens with fresh water, they all set off on foot towards the caves. For the week and a half, they stopped only to eat, refill their water canteens, and sleep. They came across the same village they had last stayed in.
Kitra faced her soon-to-be husband and requested, "Ban, can we stay at the village a couple of days? I’m not used to all this walking yet, and I’m feeling completely wiped out," weariness in her face as he looked at her.
Bankotsu nodded and stated eyes full of concern, "Kit, now I’m starting to worry. You seem so tired all the time. Are you absolutely sure you’re alright?"
"Remember I've never had the stamina you and Dar did," Kitra nodded and replied, "and we’ve done more walking in the last five weeks, than I have alone in the last year. I’m just tired, that's all."
"Alright, we’ll stay at the inn a couple days. But you’d better be okay!" Bankotsu sighed heavily and said sternly, looking her directly in the eye.
Kitra smiled and nodded while holding his gaze. Bankotsu and the group walked over to the inn keeper and checked them into the inn. They went to their rooms and placed their belongings by the walls and walked back down to the tavern to eat.
Afterwards, Kitra announced she was sleepy and Bankotsu carried her up to their room, gently removed her weapons, and put her in bed. He kissed her head and climbed in beside her. She fell instantly asleep and he just held her for a few hours.
Author's Note: Okay guys and gals there is chapter eleven 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! :)
Chapter11:
Over the next four months, Bankotsu continued to focus on training Kitra. She became as good with her katanas, as her brother and father had been as swordsmen. Bankotsu trained her to be almost as good at hand to hand as he was himself. He trained her to use just about any weapon imaginable as well. They continued making love mornings and evenings before bed.
They’d just finished another training session and had returned to the camp. Kitra had just started making a stew when she sat down feeling dizzy.
Bankotsu saw this. "Are you feeling okay, Kit?" he asked, concern evident in his voice and across his features.
Kitra smiled and answered, "Yeah, I just feel a little bit dizzy is all. I’m gonna take a short nap. Wake me when the food is done, k?"
"Okay," Bankotsu said, and kissed her cheek. She went to nap. An hour later, Bankotsu walked into their cave, woke her up and said, "The food’s done, babe, come and eat."
"Thanks," Kitra nodded as he helped her stand up. They walked outside the cave and ate together.
Bankotsu asked, "Are you feeling better now?" still concerned for her.
Kitra smiled and answered, "Yes thank you, I guess I just overdid it a bit." smiling sheepishly.
"Well, just to be sure I want you to take it easy for the rest of the day," Bankotsu ordered firmly.
"Okay, Ban," Kitra smiled and agreed, "I will."
Bankotsu nodded and said, "Good."
Renkotsu walked over and queried, "Big brother, how much longer are we gonna stay here before we avenge the others?"
"Everyone seems to have healed completely. I want to make certain Kit is alright, so we’ll stay here at least a few more days." Bankotsu answered. "During that time, Ren, I want you and Ja to start gathering information from the surrounding villages."
Renkotsu and Jakotsu both nodded, and said, "Yes big brother."
Bankotsu ordered, "Suikotsu, I want you to go hunting tomorrow and bring back at least two big boars."
Suikotsu nodded and said, "Yes, big brother."
Kitra decided to pull out her dress she was making and continued working on it for the rest of the day while sitting by the fire.
Several hours after dinner:
Kitra put her dress she was making away and yawned. Bankotsu commanded, "Alright, Kit, bed time for you."
Kitra nodded and agreed sleepily, "Alright, I won't argue. I can barely keep my eyes open."
Bankotsu scooped her up into his arms bridal style. "Night, guys," he said.
"Night," They all said.
Bankotsu carried Kitra into their cave, gently laying Kitra on the futon and climbed on beside her. Kitra nestled into his chest and sleepily murmured, "Night, Ban-Chan."
Bankotsu kissed her head and whispered, "Night, my little Kitten." He pulled the blanket over them and they fell asleep shortly afterwards.
Three days later:
Kitra was fine and had been for the last several days. Bankotsu looked at his group and announced, "Okay, after breakfast I want everyone to prepare to leave! We’re going to avenge our fallen brothers."
Renkotsu questioned, "What shall we take with us, big brother?" eager to get revenge for his fallen comrades.
"Weapons and food," Bankotsu answered. "We’ve spent the last three days drying out the meat and it should be ready to pack up and take with us."
Kitra informed him, "It's already been bundled into the extra blankets, love, along with various nuts, and berries. The canteens have all been filled to the brim as well."
Bankotsu grinned and proclaimed proudly, "That's my girl- always planning ahead!" slightly amused.
"Yup," Kitra grinned and replied. "I know my man! I figured we’d be leaving within the next couple of days."
Bankotsu grinned his boyish grin. "You know me all too well, babe," he stated.
She winked and said, "I would hope so," causing everyone to laugh.
"Bring your katanas and your bow and arrows, Kit," Bankotsu reminded her.
"Will do," She nodded.
Bankotsu ordered, "Bring your gourd, Ren."
"Got it big brother," Renkotsu nodded and confirmed.
Kitra stated, "We’ll have plenty of food and should be able to refill the canteens along the way, also, we should take at least a blanket each."
"Alright, let’s gather our stuff and move out, people." Bankotsu nodded and ordered.
They traveled day and night for two weeks, stopping only to eat, refill their canteens, and sleep. Everyone was tired but continued on without grumbling as the men were eager to avenge their fallen brothers. Kitra especially tried to hide it, but Bankotsu always knew and made certain to stop.
They finally arrived at the spot where they’d been ambushed. Remains of arrows lay strewn across the ground and each man shivered at the memory. There was plenty of trees and bushes spread out on one side. On the other side was an enormous towering rock wall there was mostly dirt on the ground with sprinkles of grass mixed in here and there.
Bankotsu announced, "That castle over there will be the first to go." The guys all nodded.
Bankotsu faced the woman who’d always held a special place in his heart. "Kitra, you stay beside me at all times," he commanded. Kitra nodded.
"Make sure we get that warlord as well!" Bankotsu faced his men and continued. The guys all nodded.
They attacked the castle army. The men were eager to get revenge for their fallen brothers and hacked away excitedly. Suikotsu attacked men left and right with his metal claw weapons he’d strapped to his hands.
Jakotsu smiled evilly with a sadistic gleam shining in his eyes as he pulled out his sword and began slashing through more soldiers.
Renkotsu fired his shoulder cannon a few times, and then spat his fire concoction out of his mouth.
Bankotsu started slashing huge waves through the soldiers with his Banryu. Kitra stayed close behind Bankotsu, guarding his back and hoping she wouldn't have to kill anyone, trying to ignore all the bodies piling up. Her only goals were keeping her and the others alive and guarding Bankotsu’s back.
Bankotsu and Kitra walked inside the castle. It was huge. The walls were sort of thin, and the rooms and hallways were spacious and full of guards. Bankotsu took out all the guards with Kitra by his side. He wasted no time in tossing them head first into the ceiling and enjoyed every minute of it. Kitra stayed close to Bankotsu and just wished for it to be over with already.
They finally made it to the castle lord. All the guys were relieved to find that the lord hadn't snuck off. They were happy to finally get their revenge and Kitra was nervous and feeling ill from the smell of death that permeated the air around them, trying not to think of all the dead bodies and blood everywhere.
Bankotsu faced the lord of the castle and said, "Hey there, remember me?"
The lord stuttered, "B... But how? You’re supposed to be dead!" shaking in fear.
"I can assure you, I’m very much alive!" Bankotsu smirked and corrected cockily. "Now, you thought to wipe us out, and I’m here to return the favor." He then jumped into the air and began spinning his Banryu.
Kitra looked away as Bankotsu came down and sliced the lord and his servant in half. She closed her eyes not wanting to see anymore sliced bodies and feeling nauseated.
After getting the job done, Bankotsu faced his bride-to-be and suggested, " Kit, let's go join up with the others." They walked over to the next castle and repeated the process along with the third, and finally the last.
Kitra ended up having to use her dual katanas, when a guard attacked her. Without thinking she began fighting back and managed to kill the guard. She was shocked, and then felt regretful and extremely sick.
Bankotsu had just walked up to her as she had finished off the guard. He took her by the hand and led her outside to meet up with the others. He growled angrily, "When we find that damn warlord, he is mine!"
The guys all nodded. They were just walking away, as the warlord and his small army rode up on horseback. "What the hell have you done? Where is our lord?" The warlord demanded, while glaring at Bankotsu.
Bankotsu bounced his Banryu on his shoulder confidently. "Hey there, it's been a while," he greeted. He smirked and continued, "I hope you’re all ready to follow your lord." he jumped into the air, twirling his Banryu in one hand above his head really fast and brought it down as he slaughtered the entire army in one deft stroke.
He yelled, “Dragon Hammer!” A light encompassed the army and their eyes widened in shock, then they screamed in terror, knowing they were about to die. Kitra stood beside Jakotsu during all of this closing her eyes tightly, fighting off the nausea.
Bankotsu landed on his feet, smirking as he surveyed his handiwork. He spun to face his group and commanded, "We’ll find a place to camp for the night and head back tomorrow. Suikotsu, you have guard duty the first half of the night and Jakotsu, you have guard duty the second half of the night."
They nodded and everyone set off to find a place to make camp for the night. Kitra nodded, feeling sick from all the blood that was spread as far as they eyes could see as well as all the bodies.
As soon as they made camp, she entered the woods, running behind a big tree and began vomiting over and over. Bankotsu followed her and found her puking. He knelt beside her and rubbed her back soothingly as she continued to heave.
After she had finished vomiting for almost an hour, she mumbled in a whispering, quiet voice, "So much blood... it was just as bad as when the village was attacked and slaughtered by demons... I’m sorry, I got sick..."
"It's okay, Kit, you aren't used to this stuff," Bankotsu said, eyes softening.
Kitra said sadly, "I doubt I’ll ever get used to it."
Bankotsu sighed heavily adding sadly, "You should never have had to," staring at the sweet woman before him who looked frighteningly pale.
Kitra sat there with her head on her knees for a few minutes, breathing deeply. Bankotsu continued rubbing her back soothingly. After ten minutes, Kitra sighed heavily and moved to stand up. Bankotsu stood up and helped her to her feet. She put her hand on her stomach and bemoaned, "I feel so sick," praying she wouldn’t throw up again.
"We have to return to camp," Bankotsu nodded and stated. "Don't worry; I’ll stay with you all night."
"Good," Kitra nodded and said, "I’d much rather have you holding me tonight." Bankotsu nodded and hid a smile. He gently scooped her into his arms and carried her over to the river bathing both of them. He rinsed their weapons, dressed them both, and carried her back over to the others setting her gently on her feet.
The stew finished and he admonished sternly, "You need to at least try to eat some of this, Kit!"
Kitra sighed heavily, staring at the food and said, "Sorry, Ban, I just can't eat right now," pleading for him to understand with big hazel eyes. He sighed heavily and nodded.
He sat beside her and began rubbing her back soothingly again. He pulled her into his lap and tried to comfort her. He knew this had been a major shock for her. She wasn't used to battles and she had never even killed before today.
Eventually his attempts at soothing and consoling her, added to the exertion today and the weeks of walking all, took its toll and allowed her to drift into a dreamless sleep. He stayed there leaning with his back propped against a tree holding her in his arms and lap all night. Hours after she fell asleep, he too finally drifted to sleep.
Suikotsu stayed on guard another hour, and then Jakotsu took over guard duty and told Suikotsu to sleep. Jakotsu carefully and gently, so as not to wake the sleeping couple, put a blanket over their sleeping forms and resumed his guard duty.
The next morning:
Kitra awoke and realized in shock that she’d slept peacefully all night. She smiled and “I guess that was because I always feel so safe when he holds me.”
Bankotsu stirred and noticed Kitra was awake. He smiled and asked, "Hey sleeping beauty, how do you feel?"
Kitra answered, "Hungry," her stomach rumbling its confirmation, causing a light blush to flood her cheeks.
He laughed and replied, "Then I guess I’d better start breakfast, huh? I hope you don't mind stew?"
"That's fine," Kitra smiled and answered. "Thank you, Ban." Bankotsu nodded and made a stew.
They ate the stew and everyone woke up smelling the food. Bankotsu told Jakotsu to go eat and catch a couple hours of sleep while he and Kitra went to bathe. Then, they’d be heading out again.
Jakotsu ate and slept. The others all said a quick prayer for their fallen comrades to rest in peace. Bankotsu carried Kitra over to the river. Needing comfort from each other, to clear their minds, they made love a couple times, then bathed, got out and dressed.
They returned to camp and Bankotsu woke Jakotsu. He announced, "We’ve done what we came for- we avenged our brothers' deaths and slew the people who’d tried to slay us! For now, we’ll return to the caves for a while."
Everyone nodded and after refilling the canteens with fresh water, they all set off on foot towards the caves. For the week and a half, they stopped only to eat, refill their water canteens, and sleep. They came across the same village they had last stayed in.
Kitra faced her soon-to-be husband and requested, "Ban, can we stay at the village a couple of days? I’m not used to all this walking yet, and I’m feeling completely wiped out," weariness in her face as he looked at her.
Bankotsu nodded and stated eyes full of concern, "Kit, now I’m starting to worry. You seem so tired all the time. Are you absolutely sure you’re alright?"
"Remember I've never had the stamina you and Dar did," Kitra nodded and replied, "and we’ve done more walking in the last five weeks, than I have alone in the last year. I’m just tired, that's all."
"Alright, we’ll stay at the inn a couple days. But you’d better be okay!" Bankotsu sighed heavily and said sternly, looking her directly in the eye.
Kitra smiled and nodded while holding his gaze. Bankotsu and the group walked over to the inn keeper and checked them into the inn. They went to their rooms and placed their belongings by the walls and walked back down to the tavern to eat.
Afterwards, Kitra announced she was sleepy and Bankotsu carried her up to their room, gently removed her weapons, and put her in bed. He kissed her head and climbed in beside her. She fell instantly asleep and he just held her for a few hours.
Author's Note: Okay guys and gals there is chapter eleven please remember to read and review thanks.