InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Bankotsu&Kitra: The Begining ❯ One ( Chapter 1 )
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By: kittyb78 
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Anime/Manga: InuYasha Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Adventure | Type: Other | Uploaded On: 07.30.2008 | Updated On: 03.27.2009 | Pages: 4 | Words: 3.9K | Visits: 168 | Status: Work In Progress
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Anime/Manga: InuYasha Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Adventure | Type: Other | Uploaded On: 07.30.2008 | Updated On: 03.27.2009 | Pages: 4 | Words: 3.9K | Visits: 168 | Status: Work In Progress
Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha! I do own Kitra, Darius, Kou, Kio, Nenji, and Tao, Jumal and the plot, and story line... There. I said it. (sighs)
Bankotsu&Kitra: The Beginning.
Most importantly I would like to give a BIG shout out and HUGE thanks to my beta Frog Lady! :)
New Summary:
What makes these two anonymous individuals so important to Bankotsu? Where did Bankotsu grow up? What happens after his banishment? When does he find the legendary Banryu and how? Will they ever be reunited with Bankotsu? BanXOC Part 1 of 3 under revision!
Opening Flash back:
A pair of two year old boys wearing blue shorts and white shirts came running through the door way of the hut. "Mother, can we see her yet?" asked one of the boys while looking at his mom expectantly, who was in the middle of the living area.
She had pale almost ivory skin and brilliant red hair and green eyes due to her Irish heritage. Smiling at the boys, she held out her arms and showed her son the new baby girl who was wrapped snugly in a blanket.
The red haired boy grinned and his green eyes lit up as he said in awe, "My baby sister."
The mother nodded, laughed and stated, "Darius, meet your new sister Kitra."
The boy, eyes wide, said in awe, "Kitra, she’s beautiful, mother." He couldn't wait to show his friend his new sister. He looked over at his friend and hollered, "Hey, Ban, come look at my sister."
The other boy, who had black hair and blue eyes, walked over and looked at the baby then complained, "Aww, she’s a girl. Why couldn't she have been a boy, " pouting cutely.
The mother laughed and mentioned, "Girls aren't all bad," looking at her son and his little friend.
Having grown bored the boys decided to take off again and played outside until dinner time.
End Flash back
Flash back:
The boys were now five years old and Kitra was three years old.
Kitra looked at her mother and asked, "Mother, can I go play with brother and his friend?"
The mother smiled at her daughter and nodded. Kitra ran outside and found the boys playing and throwing rocks. She walked over and threw a few rocks as well.
Bankotsu looked her and said, "Hey brat. Go away and leave us alone," glaring at the younger kid.
Kitra looked at him and begged, "Please? I don't want to play alone," with puppy dog eyes.
Darius looked at his sister and said, "Alright, brat, but don't cause us any trouble."
Kitra jumped up and down excitedly, clapping her hands, and exclaimed, "Yay!"
Bankotsu shook his head then bent down and said, "Okay, Dar, this is what we do." Darius listened to his friend eagerly as he explained his newest plan.
Kitra was getting bored and suggested, "Come on guys, let's go swimming." Not waiting for an answer, she ran into the water and started splashing around happily. The boys looked at each other and shrugged.
They ran into the water and swam away from Kitra to where they knew she couldn't go. Kitra noticed this and whined, "Aww, no fair. You know mother doesn't allow me that far out."
The boys just laughed at her and after a minute Kitra got out and pouted on the bank. Bankotsu looked at his best friend and stated, "Finally. Man, your sister sure is a pain in the butt."
Darius looked at his best friend and said, "Tell me about it. I can't go anywhere without her wanting to go too."
Kitra grew bored and felt left out, so she decided to entertain herself. She stood up and walked around, gathering rocks until she had built a good sized pile of them.
Darius and Bankotsu were still in the water, watching her and they started getting cold. They decided to get out of the water. Darius swam over to the shore and climbed out so did Bankotsu.
Darius walked over to his sister and asked, "What are you doing now brat?" clearly confused.
Kitra looked at her brother and huffed, then informed him, "You two meanies left me alone, so I’m now entertaining myself."
Darius shrugged and yelled, "Hey! We are not meanies!" glaring at the little brat that was his constant annoyance.
Kitra yelled, "Yes you are! I only wanted to play with you and you left me alone! That makes you meanies!"
She turned around and ran off to her mother, then flung herself into her arms and cried, "Mother, Darius and Bankotsu are meanies. They left me alone and I wanted to play with them.” sniffling.
The boys entered the hut following the ‘cry baby’. The mother held her crying daughter, trying to soothe her, then looked at the boys and scolded, "You two boys know she hasn't got anyone else to play with. Couldn't you at least try to include Kitra once in a while?"
The boys, feeling guilty, lowered their heads shamefully then looked at the woman and nodded sullenly. The mother nodded, smiled and mentioned, "Now dinner is ready so get ready to eat. Bankotsu, you are welcome to stay and eat if you would like.”
Bankotsu's eyes lit up; he eagerly nodded and they all ate together.
End Flash back
Over the next five years the three kids became inseparable.
Darius and Kitra's mother explained that they were very special kids, because she was never supposed to have been able to conceive in the first place.
Bankotsu was an orphan. Darius and Kitra's mother and her husband, who was the village's best swordsman, had pretty much accepted Bankotsu as one of their own and as such; he pretty much lived with them, even though he had his own hut.
Flash back:
The boys were now ten and Kitra eight.
Kitra, who had her long red hair in a pony tail and wore a pale green haori and hakamas, looked at her brother with concern visible in her hazel eyes and asked, "Dar, when will mother and father return?" worry visible in her young eyes.
Darius, who had his long red hair in a pony tail flowing past his shoulders with a red haori and deep purple hakamas on, sighed and snapped, "How would I know!?" frustration evident in his green eyes.
Bankotsu, who had his long black hair in a tight braid flowing half way down his back and was wearing a light blue haori and deep blue hakamas; had grown weary of hearing her ask the same thing and looked at her with annoyance in his deep blue eyes then said exasperated, "Kitra, go play somewhere else and stop asking the same damn question!" becoming dangerously annoyed.
Lower lip trembling, Kitra instantly lowered her head feeling dejected, and kicked her feet walking off alone to sulk by a tree.
A few days later:
Kitra grew really nervous and looked at her brother, informing him, "I don't like this, Dar. They should have been back by now." Worry was written all over her face and in her eyes, even in the way she was pacing.
Darius looked at his sister, sighed heavily and said, "There isn't anything we can do but wait, Kit." In a softer tone, he too was becoming worried.
A few days later:
Kitra was in the middle of the village walking around trying to clear her mind when her parents' bodies were brought over on a wagon. Her eyes went wide with shock as she saw the bodies. She instantly recognized her parents due to the brilliant red hair on her mom and her dad's unique clothes.
Shaking violently, she screamed and Darius and Bankotsu ran out of Bankotsu's place to see why. They saw the wagon and exchanged a concerned look, then ran over to her and pulled her away from the wagon and into their arms.
Kitra broke down crying, feeling like her world had just collapsed and Bankotsu gently held her, while Darius walked over to the man to ask him who brought the wagon over as well as what had happened.
The man looked at him and said, "I don't know, son; I came across them along the road. Their wagon was in complete shambles." Darius's eyes watered and he nodded and thanked the man, then walked back over to his sister and friend.
For the next week Kitra barely ate and just curled into a ball on her bed in her room crying. Darius and Bankotsu took turns watching over her and making her eat. They started taking her with them to the training grounds every day, insisting it was time she learned to defend herself.
She watched them training and became instantly enthralled by their practices. From then on the three of them shared a single hut. Their fellow villagers asked them how they were doing whenever they saw them at the training grounds.
Being the village orphans, their bonds to each other became even stronger than before. The trio absolutely became each other's lifelines from that day on.
End Flash back
Flash back:
The boys were now thirteen and Kitra eleven.
Kitra was sitting with Darius talking, when Bankotsu yelled angrily from inside the hut, "Kitra! I am gonna get you, you little brat!"
Kitra's eyes widened and she gulped nervously, saying, "Uh oh." as she prepared to run if needed.
Darius sighed then stared into her eyes questioning, "What did you do now?"
Kitra started fidgeting and replied, "I ah, used charcoal and drew on his shirt," her cheeks tinting a slight pink.
Darius raised a brow questioningly and asked, "Which shirt?" fearing the answer.
Kitra gulped again and answered, "Umm, his favorite one," trying not to laugh.
Darius burst out laughing and stated, "You are in for it this time," with laughing eyes.
Kitra snapped her head up and defended herself. "He shouldn't have been so mean!" Fire was in her eyes, a sure sign her temper was getting up.
Darius chuckled and queried, "What exactly did you do, anyway?" wondering why his friend sounded so irate.
Kitra held his gaze and answered, "Umm, I drew two pink bunnies kissing each other, and colored the back of it pink as well." ducking her head shamefully.
Darius burst out laughing and announced, amused, "No wonder he sounds so angry. You are so going to be toast." feeling sorry for his sister, and highly amused.
Bankotsu appeared about ten feet away from them with his hands on his hips, clutching his ruined shirt in one hand. He glared at Kitra and informed her, "I see you, stupid brat!" anger in his intense indigo gaze.
Kitra saw her friend's eyes and squeaked, "EEP! Don't just stand there Darius, help me," looking at her brother with pleading eyes.
Darius shook his head and said, "Oh no! You’re on your own this time, sister dear. Now I suggest you run because he is seriously pissed off," looking from her to his furious best friend.
Kitra jumped up and took off running at full speed. Bankotsu chased her and yelled angrily, "You better run, you little brat! Because when I do catch you, you’re so toast!" He ran after her at his full speed. She ran through the woods, dodging through the trees with Bankotsu hot on her heels.
They ran around for two hours without breaking their strides. He chased her all around the outskirts of the village.
Finally, Bankotsu leapt at her tackling her to the ground. He held up the shirt and demanded angrily, "How the hell could you do that to my favorite shirt!?" while glaring at her and sitting on top of her.
Kitra huffed and yelled, "Serves you right for being such a jerk!" still miffed about the way he’d treated her.
Bankotsu got up, yanking her up to him and threw her over his shoulder like a sack of potatoes. "A jerk, am I? He queried, staring heatedly at her.
Face reddening from anger, Kitra yelled, "Damn right you are!" Bankotsu pinned her over his shoulder and stormed over to the river that was about ten feet away.
Spotting the river and guessing what he had in mind, Kitra instantly stiffened and warned, "Ban- don't you dare," voice promising retaliation.
Bankotsu smugly smirked at her saying, "Oh yeah?" amused by how fast she’d gone from angry to wary.
Kitra glared at him warning, "Bankotsu…" Bankotsu stopped right next to the river and instantly flipped her off his shoulder and tossed her into the ice cold river. Kitra squealed, "Ban-Chan," while waiting to land in the water.
Bankotsu glared at her and ground out, "Sweet talking me won't save you this time, brat." seriously pissed shed destroyed that shirt, the one all the girls went gaga over every time he wore it.
She hit the water screaming and surfaced, sputtering, "Damn you, Bankotsu you stupid jerk! This water is ice cold!" while glaring at him.
Bankotsu smirked and informed her, "You deserve it for being such a little brat and destroying my favorite shirt," crossing his toned arms over his already strong looking chest. Too pissed to look at her any longer, he turned on his heel and stalked off angrily muttering about his ruined and pink shirt.
Kitra swam to the shore and climbed out of the water. She was so mad the heat from her anger fought off the chill from her unwanted ice bath, as she stormed off to change clothes muttering about the ‘Stupid jerk’
Darius, who had been watching everything, just sat there laughing his head off.
A day later:
Kitra stood inside the door of the hut staring at the boys and informed them, "I hate it when you two get orders to leave and I get left behind." pouting her lower lip.
Not really wanting to leave her alone either, Darius looked at his sister and said, "Sorry, Kit, but the headman himself gave the orders."
Bankotsu reached over and playfully ruffled her hair adding, "Don't worry, Kit, we’ll be back in a few days." trying to cheer her up some.
She glared at him and shoved his hand off, then crossed her arms in front of her chest grumbling, "Meanwhile I have to stay here alone and bored. It isn't fair! I can't go just because I’m a girl." stomping her foot like a petulant child.
Ever since the day she’d discovered her parent’s bodies, she dreaded being alone. She was terrified she’d never see them again, whenever Bankotsu and Darius left.
Darius chuckled and suggested, "You could always ask the people in the village to play with you." knowing she’d immediately shoot that idea down.
Kitra glared at her brother, huffing and exclaimed, "I am not a child any more, Dar! I don't need to play!” looking at the ground she whispered, “I just don't like being left alone, that is all."
Raising her chin, Bankotsu looked into her eyes and assured, "It is only for a few days, Kit."
Darius held her gaze instructing, "Stay inside and you should be safe enough."
Kitra hugged them both tightly and ordered, "You two damn well better stay safe and return to me!" They laughed nodding, and promised to return while hugged her back.
Kitra sighed and sat in a corner of their hut and began taking an inventory of their herbs, weapons, and supplies. She made a list of the ones she needed to gather over the next few days.
Darius and Bankotsu left to meet with the headman's solders as they had been commanded to.
End Flash back
Current time: The guys are fourteen and Kitra is twelve:
Bankotsu had his long black hair in his signature tight braid flowing down his back, as well as captivating blue eyes. He wore an aqua blue top and dark blue hakamas.
Kitra had her wavy brilliant red hair in a pony tail that flowed down her back, and hazel eyes. She wore a cream colored haori and tan hakamas.
Darius had his brilliant red hair in a pony tail that flowed down his back, and vivid green eyes. He wore currently a forest green haori with dark brown hakamas.
They were all camped out under the stars just outside the village. The guys had just returned from another errand for the village headman earlier that day and decided to camp out with Kitra that night.
Kitra, who was lying on her blanket on her stomach, looked at the boys and exclaimed, "I can't wait until I’m old enough to travel with you two," staring at her friends.
Darius faced his sister while lying on his side on his blanket and asked, "Why do you say that, Kit?" curious why she’d brought that up again.
Kitra stared him dead in the eye and answered, "So you two won't be able to leave me behind anymore."
Bankotsu chuckled and said offhandedly, "Well it can't be all that bad." not understanding why she hated being alone so much.
Kitra glared at him and informed him dead seriously, "It is so! The headman's sons are starting to actually look at me and it is creeping me out," flames of annoyance dancing in her hazel eyes.
Bankotsu instantly sobered up sitting up. He stared her dead in the eye and demanded, "How long now?" not liking this at all.
Kitra sighed heavily and continued, "Since the last two times you two have been gone. They haven't tried anything yet, but they have this weird look..." not sure how to explain it.
Darius and Bankotsu exchanged a knowing look and Darius looked into his sister's eyes ordering dead seriously, "Kitra, I want you to remain inside the hut at all times when we aren't here from now on." for kids so young they were very smart.
Bankotsu held her gaze and added just as seriously, "Seriously Kit, even the headman doesn't know exactly where we live so it’s the safest option."
Kitra sighed heavily and agreed, "I know, but that's boring. However, I’d rather be safe and bored, than to be violated.” shivering at just the thought.
Darius and Bankotsu raised an eye brow each and angrily demanded, "How the hell do you know about that stuff!?" as their faces started turning red and their jaws clenched.
She sat up as well rolling her eyes, and informed them, "Even I occasionally hear the rumors running rampant in the village. You two are so over-protective of me and I am grateful for it- but I am not a child anymore."
Bankotsu looked his best friend dead in the eye and said angrily, "I think it’s time to start closely inspecting whom she is around, Dar." a muscle in his jaw ticking.
Darius held his gaze and said angrily, "No kidding, Ban." he faced his sister and questioned, "Seriously Kit, who told you about that!?"
She held his gaze and replied, "A few of the girls passing through the village with their parents told me." The guys shook their heads sadly, trying to calm down.
Darius looked into her eyes and queried, "Did they tell you what it means?" hoping they didn’t.
Kitra blushed, looking down and mumbled, "It means to be forced against your will or for someone to touch your umm... private parts without your consent." while fidgeting nervously, and blushing even deeper.
The guys grew very angry and clenched their fists, faces so red they almost glowed from anger. Darius looked at his sister and yelled, "You are too young to know about or even hear about this shit!"
Kitra snapped her head up to gaze at him, huffing and reminded them, "I‘m only two years younger than you are bro."
Bankotsu shook his head and held her gaze as he added, "I agree with Dar. You’re too young to be knowing and hearing about this shit!" anger rolling off both males. Kitra was just starting to develop into a woman and they were stubbornly trying to pretend she wasn’t, but they did know enough to know that she’d need protected from a certain someone.
Kitra growled and declared, "I hate it when you two treat me like a damn child! You two are going to have to accept me growing up someday!" She huffed, laying back down on her side facing away from the guys and went to sleep.
Darius and Bankotsu sighed heavily and stared off at the stars trying to calm down. Both were still angry about the conversation and not anywhere near ready for their precious Kitra to grow up yet. At this point any boy who tried to approach Kitra, would end up with a very clear warning to keep his eyes, and hands off her.
Author's Note: Okay guys and gals there is chapter one please remember to read and review thanks.
Bankotsu&Kitra: The Beginning.
Most importantly I would like to give a BIG shout out and HUGE thanks to my beta Frog Lady! :)
New Summary:
What makes these two anonymous individuals so important to Bankotsu? Where did Bankotsu grow up? What happens after his banishment? When does he find the legendary Banryu and how? Will they ever be reunited with Bankotsu? BanXOC Part 1 of 3 under revision!
Opening Flash back:
A pair of two year old boys wearing blue shorts and white shirts came running through the door way of the hut. "Mother, can we see her yet?" asked one of the boys while looking at his mom expectantly, who was in the middle of the living area.
She had pale almost ivory skin and brilliant red hair and green eyes due to her Irish heritage. Smiling at the boys, she held out her arms and showed her son the new baby girl who was wrapped snugly in a blanket.
The red haired boy grinned and his green eyes lit up as he said in awe, "My baby sister."
The mother nodded, laughed and stated, "Darius, meet your new sister Kitra."
The boy, eyes wide, said in awe, "Kitra, she’s beautiful, mother." He couldn't wait to show his friend his new sister. He looked over at his friend and hollered, "Hey, Ban, come look at my sister."
The other boy, who had black hair and blue eyes, walked over and looked at the baby then complained, "Aww, she’s a girl. Why couldn't she have been a boy, " pouting cutely.
The mother laughed and mentioned, "Girls aren't all bad," looking at her son and his little friend.
Having grown bored the boys decided to take off again and played outside until dinner time.
End Flash back
Flash back:
The boys were now five years old and Kitra was three years old.
Kitra looked at her mother and asked, "Mother, can I go play with brother and his friend?"
The mother smiled at her daughter and nodded. Kitra ran outside and found the boys playing and throwing rocks. She walked over and threw a few rocks as well.
Bankotsu looked her and said, "Hey brat. Go away and leave us alone," glaring at the younger kid.
Kitra looked at him and begged, "Please? I don't want to play alone," with puppy dog eyes.
Darius looked at his sister and said, "Alright, brat, but don't cause us any trouble."
Kitra jumped up and down excitedly, clapping her hands, and exclaimed, "Yay!"
Bankotsu shook his head then bent down and said, "Okay, Dar, this is what we do." Darius listened to his friend eagerly as he explained his newest plan.
Kitra was getting bored and suggested, "Come on guys, let's go swimming." Not waiting for an answer, she ran into the water and started splashing around happily. The boys looked at each other and shrugged.
They ran into the water and swam away from Kitra to where they knew she couldn't go. Kitra noticed this and whined, "Aww, no fair. You know mother doesn't allow me that far out."
The boys just laughed at her and after a minute Kitra got out and pouted on the bank. Bankotsu looked at his best friend and stated, "Finally. Man, your sister sure is a pain in the butt."
Darius looked at his best friend and said, "Tell me about it. I can't go anywhere without her wanting to go too."
Kitra grew bored and felt left out, so she decided to entertain herself. She stood up and walked around, gathering rocks until she had built a good sized pile of them.
Darius and Bankotsu were still in the water, watching her and they started getting cold. They decided to get out of the water. Darius swam over to the shore and climbed out so did Bankotsu.
Darius walked over to his sister and asked, "What are you doing now brat?" clearly confused.
Kitra looked at her brother and huffed, then informed him, "You two meanies left me alone, so I’m now entertaining myself."
Darius shrugged and yelled, "Hey! We are not meanies!" glaring at the little brat that was his constant annoyance.
Kitra yelled, "Yes you are! I only wanted to play with you and you left me alone! That makes you meanies!"
She turned around and ran off to her mother, then flung herself into her arms and cried, "Mother, Darius and Bankotsu are meanies. They left me alone and I wanted to play with them.” sniffling.
The boys entered the hut following the ‘cry baby’. The mother held her crying daughter, trying to soothe her, then looked at the boys and scolded, "You two boys know she hasn't got anyone else to play with. Couldn't you at least try to include Kitra once in a while?"
The boys, feeling guilty, lowered their heads shamefully then looked at the woman and nodded sullenly. The mother nodded, smiled and mentioned, "Now dinner is ready so get ready to eat. Bankotsu, you are welcome to stay and eat if you would like.”
Bankotsu's eyes lit up; he eagerly nodded and they all ate together.
End Flash back
Over the next five years the three kids became inseparable.
Darius and Kitra's mother explained that they were very special kids, because she was never supposed to have been able to conceive in the first place.
Bankotsu was an orphan. Darius and Kitra's mother and her husband, who was the village's best swordsman, had pretty much accepted Bankotsu as one of their own and as such; he pretty much lived with them, even though he had his own hut.
Flash back:
The boys were now ten and Kitra eight.
Kitra, who had her long red hair in a pony tail and wore a pale green haori and hakamas, looked at her brother with concern visible in her hazel eyes and asked, "Dar, when will mother and father return?" worry visible in her young eyes.
Darius, who had his long red hair in a pony tail flowing past his shoulders with a red haori and deep purple hakamas on, sighed and snapped, "How would I know!?" frustration evident in his green eyes.
Bankotsu, who had his long black hair in a tight braid flowing half way down his back and was wearing a light blue haori and deep blue hakamas; had grown weary of hearing her ask the same thing and looked at her with annoyance in his deep blue eyes then said exasperated, "Kitra, go play somewhere else and stop asking the same damn question!" becoming dangerously annoyed.
Lower lip trembling, Kitra instantly lowered her head feeling dejected, and kicked her feet walking off alone to sulk by a tree.
A few days later:
Kitra grew really nervous and looked at her brother, informing him, "I don't like this, Dar. They should have been back by now." Worry was written all over her face and in her eyes, even in the way she was pacing.
Darius looked at his sister, sighed heavily and said, "There isn't anything we can do but wait, Kit." In a softer tone, he too was becoming worried.
A few days later:
Kitra was in the middle of the village walking around trying to clear her mind when her parents' bodies were brought over on a wagon. Her eyes went wide with shock as she saw the bodies. She instantly recognized her parents due to the brilliant red hair on her mom and her dad's unique clothes.
Shaking violently, she screamed and Darius and Bankotsu ran out of Bankotsu's place to see why. They saw the wagon and exchanged a concerned look, then ran over to her and pulled her away from the wagon and into their arms.
Kitra broke down crying, feeling like her world had just collapsed and Bankotsu gently held her, while Darius walked over to the man to ask him who brought the wagon over as well as what had happened.
The man looked at him and said, "I don't know, son; I came across them along the road. Their wagon was in complete shambles." Darius's eyes watered and he nodded and thanked the man, then walked back over to his sister and friend.
For the next week Kitra barely ate and just curled into a ball on her bed in her room crying. Darius and Bankotsu took turns watching over her and making her eat. They started taking her with them to the training grounds every day, insisting it was time she learned to defend herself.
She watched them training and became instantly enthralled by their practices. From then on the three of them shared a single hut. Their fellow villagers asked them how they were doing whenever they saw them at the training grounds.
Being the village orphans, their bonds to each other became even stronger than before. The trio absolutely became each other's lifelines from that day on.
End Flash back
Flash back:
The boys were now thirteen and Kitra eleven.
Kitra was sitting with Darius talking, when Bankotsu yelled angrily from inside the hut, "Kitra! I am gonna get you, you little brat!"
Kitra's eyes widened and she gulped nervously, saying, "Uh oh." as she prepared to run if needed.
Darius sighed then stared into her eyes questioning, "What did you do now?"
Kitra started fidgeting and replied, "I ah, used charcoal and drew on his shirt," her cheeks tinting a slight pink.
Darius raised a brow questioningly and asked, "Which shirt?" fearing the answer.
Kitra gulped again and answered, "Umm, his favorite one," trying not to laugh.
Darius burst out laughing and stated, "You are in for it this time," with laughing eyes.
Kitra snapped her head up and defended herself. "He shouldn't have been so mean!" Fire was in her eyes, a sure sign her temper was getting up.
Darius chuckled and queried, "What exactly did you do, anyway?" wondering why his friend sounded so irate.
Kitra held his gaze and answered, "Umm, I drew two pink bunnies kissing each other, and colored the back of it pink as well." ducking her head shamefully.
Darius burst out laughing and announced, amused, "No wonder he sounds so angry. You are so going to be toast." feeling sorry for his sister, and highly amused.
Bankotsu appeared about ten feet away from them with his hands on his hips, clutching his ruined shirt in one hand. He glared at Kitra and informed her, "I see you, stupid brat!" anger in his intense indigo gaze.
Kitra saw her friend's eyes and squeaked, "EEP! Don't just stand there Darius, help me," looking at her brother with pleading eyes.
Darius shook his head and said, "Oh no! You’re on your own this time, sister dear. Now I suggest you run because he is seriously pissed off," looking from her to his furious best friend.
Kitra jumped up and took off running at full speed. Bankotsu chased her and yelled angrily, "You better run, you little brat! Because when I do catch you, you’re so toast!" He ran after her at his full speed. She ran through the woods, dodging through the trees with Bankotsu hot on her heels.
They ran around for two hours without breaking their strides. He chased her all around the outskirts of the village.
Finally, Bankotsu leapt at her tackling her to the ground. He held up the shirt and demanded angrily, "How the hell could you do that to my favorite shirt!?" while glaring at her and sitting on top of her.
Kitra huffed and yelled, "Serves you right for being such a jerk!" still miffed about the way he’d treated her.
Bankotsu got up, yanking her up to him and threw her over his shoulder like a sack of potatoes. "A jerk, am I? He queried, staring heatedly at her.
Face reddening from anger, Kitra yelled, "Damn right you are!" Bankotsu pinned her over his shoulder and stormed over to the river that was about ten feet away.
Spotting the river and guessing what he had in mind, Kitra instantly stiffened and warned, "Ban- don't you dare," voice promising retaliation.
Bankotsu smugly smirked at her saying, "Oh yeah?" amused by how fast she’d gone from angry to wary.
Kitra glared at him warning, "Bankotsu…" Bankotsu stopped right next to the river and instantly flipped her off his shoulder and tossed her into the ice cold river. Kitra squealed, "Ban-Chan," while waiting to land in the water.
Bankotsu glared at her and ground out, "Sweet talking me won't save you this time, brat." seriously pissed shed destroyed that shirt, the one all the girls went gaga over every time he wore it.
She hit the water screaming and surfaced, sputtering, "Damn you, Bankotsu you stupid jerk! This water is ice cold!" while glaring at him.
Bankotsu smirked and informed her, "You deserve it for being such a little brat and destroying my favorite shirt," crossing his toned arms over his already strong looking chest. Too pissed to look at her any longer, he turned on his heel and stalked off angrily muttering about his ruined and pink shirt.
Kitra swam to the shore and climbed out of the water. She was so mad the heat from her anger fought off the chill from her unwanted ice bath, as she stormed off to change clothes muttering about the ‘Stupid jerk’
Darius, who had been watching everything, just sat there laughing his head off.
A day later:
Kitra stood inside the door of the hut staring at the boys and informed them, "I hate it when you two get orders to leave and I get left behind." pouting her lower lip.
Not really wanting to leave her alone either, Darius looked at his sister and said, "Sorry, Kit, but the headman himself gave the orders."
Bankotsu reached over and playfully ruffled her hair adding, "Don't worry, Kit, we’ll be back in a few days." trying to cheer her up some.
She glared at him and shoved his hand off, then crossed her arms in front of her chest grumbling, "Meanwhile I have to stay here alone and bored. It isn't fair! I can't go just because I’m a girl." stomping her foot like a petulant child.
Ever since the day she’d discovered her parent’s bodies, she dreaded being alone. She was terrified she’d never see them again, whenever Bankotsu and Darius left.
Darius chuckled and suggested, "You could always ask the people in the village to play with you." knowing she’d immediately shoot that idea down.
Kitra glared at her brother, huffing and exclaimed, "I am not a child any more, Dar! I don't need to play!” looking at the ground she whispered, “I just don't like being left alone, that is all."
Raising her chin, Bankotsu looked into her eyes and assured, "It is only for a few days, Kit."
Darius held her gaze instructing, "Stay inside and you should be safe enough."
Kitra hugged them both tightly and ordered, "You two damn well better stay safe and return to me!" They laughed nodding, and promised to return while hugged her back.
Kitra sighed and sat in a corner of their hut and began taking an inventory of their herbs, weapons, and supplies. She made a list of the ones she needed to gather over the next few days.
Darius and Bankotsu left to meet with the headman's solders as they had been commanded to.
End Flash back
Current time: The guys are fourteen and Kitra is twelve:
Bankotsu had his long black hair in his signature tight braid flowing down his back, as well as captivating blue eyes. He wore an aqua blue top and dark blue hakamas.
Kitra had her wavy brilliant red hair in a pony tail that flowed down her back, and hazel eyes. She wore a cream colored haori and tan hakamas.
Darius had his brilliant red hair in a pony tail that flowed down his back, and vivid green eyes. He wore currently a forest green haori with dark brown hakamas.
They were all camped out under the stars just outside the village. The guys had just returned from another errand for the village headman earlier that day and decided to camp out with Kitra that night.
Kitra, who was lying on her blanket on her stomach, looked at the boys and exclaimed, "I can't wait until I’m old enough to travel with you two," staring at her friends.
Darius faced his sister while lying on his side on his blanket and asked, "Why do you say that, Kit?" curious why she’d brought that up again.
Kitra stared him dead in the eye and answered, "So you two won't be able to leave me behind anymore."
Bankotsu chuckled and said offhandedly, "Well it can't be all that bad." not understanding why she hated being alone so much.
Kitra glared at him and informed him dead seriously, "It is so! The headman's sons are starting to actually look at me and it is creeping me out," flames of annoyance dancing in her hazel eyes.
Bankotsu instantly sobered up sitting up. He stared her dead in the eye and demanded, "How long now?" not liking this at all.
Kitra sighed heavily and continued, "Since the last two times you two have been gone. They haven't tried anything yet, but they have this weird look..." not sure how to explain it.
Darius and Bankotsu exchanged a knowing look and Darius looked into his sister's eyes ordering dead seriously, "Kitra, I want you to remain inside the hut at all times when we aren't here from now on." for kids so young they were very smart.
Bankotsu held her gaze and added just as seriously, "Seriously Kit, even the headman doesn't know exactly where we live so it’s the safest option."
Kitra sighed heavily and agreed, "I know, but that's boring. However, I’d rather be safe and bored, than to be violated.” shivering at just the thought.
Darius and Bankotsu raised an eye brow each and angrily demanded, "How the hell do you know about that stuff!?" as their faces started turning red and their jaws clenched.
She sat up as well rolling her eyes, and informed them, "Even I occasionally hear the rumors running rampant in the village. You two are so over-protective of me and I am grateful for it- but I am not a child anymore."
Bankotsu looked his best friend dead in the eye and said angrily, "I think it’s time to start closely inspecting whom she is around, Dar." a muscle in his jaw ticking.
Darius held his gaze and said angrily, "No kidding, Ban." he faced his sister and questioned, "Seriously Kit, who told you about that!?"
She held his gaze and replied, "A few of the girls passing through the village with their parents told me." The guys shook their heads sadly, trying to calm down.
Darius looked into her eyes and queried, "Did they tell you what it means?" hoping they didn’t.
Kitra blushed, looking down and mumbled, "It means to be forced against your will or for someone to touch your umm... private parts without your consent." while fidgeting nervously, and blushing even deeper.
The guys grew very angry and clenched their fists, faces so red they almost glowed from anger. Darius looked at his sister and yelled, "You are too young to know about or even hear about this shit!"
Kitra snapped her head up to gaze at him, huffing and reminded them, "I‘m only two years younger than you are bro."
Bankotsu shook his head and held her gaze as he added, "I agree with Dar. You’re too young to be knowing and hearing about this shit!" anger rolling off both males. Kitra was just starting to develop into a woman and they were stubbornly trying to pretend she wasn’t, but they did know enough to know that she’d need protected from a certain someone.
Kitra growled and declared, "I hate it when you two treat me like a damn child! You two are going to have to accept me growing up someday!" She huffed, laying back down on her side facing away from the guys and went to sleep.
Darius and Bankotsu sighed heavily and stared off at the stars trying to calm down. Both were still angry about the conversation and not anywhere near ready for their precious Kitra to grow up yet. At this point any boy who tried to approach Kitra, would end up with a very clear warning to keep his eyes, and hands off her.
Author's Note: Okay guys and gals there is chapter one please remember to read and review thanks.