InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Bankotsu&Kitra: The Begining ❯ Four ( Chapter 4 )
[ Y - Young Adult: Not suitable for readers under 16 ]
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)
Most importantly I would like to give a BIG shout out and HUGE thanks to my beta Frog Lady! :)
Chapter 4:
Next morning:
Kitra woke up and rolled out of bed. She stretched and walked into the kitchen to make breakfast. Just as she was setting the food on the table, the guys walked into room. Bankotsu yawned looking at her and greeted, "Morning, Kit."
Kitra smiled greeting cheerily, "Morning, Ban."
Darius hugged her saying, "Smells delicious!. Thanks Kit." sending her a fond smile.
She hugged him back replying, "Any time, Dar. Now eat up, guys." eager for their trip.
The trio sat down and ate breakfast together. Kitra gathered their dishes to wash and dry them and got ready to go to town. Darius and Bankotsu sat in the living area waiting for her.
Kitra walked into the living area, looked at them and stated excitedly, "Ready when you are, guys!"
They nodded and the trio left the hut. They started walking down the road. Darius looked at his sister and warned her, "The village we are going to is quite a few miles away. Are you sure you are up to it, Kit?"
Kitra nodded at her brother and informed him, "After being cooped up in the hut so long, I’m quite looking forward to the exercise." The guys laughed and nodded eyes full of laughter.
The trio set out with Kitra in the middle for safety reasons. As they walked along they saw plenty of trees on either side. They walked together peacefully for several hours, until the village came into view. Kitra spotted the village not far off and sighed then exclaimed, "Finally!"
Darius laughed as he looked into her eyes and said amused, "I told you, sis." Bankotsu chuckled.
They walked into the village together and went directly over to the material stand. Kitra smiled at the lady behind the counter and asked, "May we please see your best materials?" The merchant woman shrugged and pulled out a silky white, a silky blue purple mix, and a silky red. Kitra looked at her brother and asked, "How much can I get?"
Darius laughed and said seriously, "Kit it has been almost two years since we did this; get whatever you want." with serious eyes as he held her gaze.
Kitra's face lit up and she smiled asking, "Are you sure, Dar?" to double check.
Darius nodded answering, "Positive." He knew his sister wasn’t one to waste money frivolously, and intended for her to have whatever she needed.
Kitra beamed at him. Facing the merchant she instructed, "Okay, we’ll take the silky white, the silky blue purple mix, and the silky red- the complete bolts. I’ll also need several spools of thread to match each bolt."
Darius looked at his sister and raised a brow questioningly. Kitra smiled sweetly at him. Bankotsu watched the exchange and threw his head back, laughing. He looked his friend in the eye and said amused, "Hey, you told her whatever she wanted, Dar."
Darius looked at his friend and said, "I know." Facing his sister he questioned curiously, "Hey Kit, why so much?"
Kitra stared him in the eye and pointed out, "Obviously you two are growing again and will need new clothes soon enough."
Bankotsu grinned at her and guessed, "So you’re planning on making us new outfits, huh, Kit?"
Kitra smiled while looking into his captivating blue gaze mentioning, "Don't I always?"
Darius grinned and stated happily, "At least we’ll be well dressed." Un ashamed that his sister made their clothing. Kitra laughed and nodded, her eyes shining with happiness.
The merchant woman gathered their purchases and set them on the counter. Darius paid the lady then looked at his companions suggesting, "Alright, let's get going."
Bankotsu looked at his friend and asked, "Do we need anything else while we’re here?"
Kitra shook her head answering, "Nope, we can leave anytime." He nodded as he gathered up and carried their purchases.
The trio turned around and set out to return to their hut. After an hour of walking, Kitra said, "I can't believe how tired I’m getting already," with a serious look in her eyes.
Darius laughed and knelt down in front of her. Kitra looked at him with a brow questioningly. Darius said happily, "Climb on, Kit, and I’ll give you a piggy back ride for a bit."
Kitra grinned nodding, and climbed on to her brother's back. Darius stood up carefully as he held onto her and they set off again.
An hour later, Bankotsu looked at Darius and said, "Hey Dar, why don't you take this stuff and I’ll carry her a bit?"
Darius nodded and knelt down; Kitra climbed off his back as Bankotsu set their purchases down. Darius picked up them up as Bankotsu knelt down in front of Kitra. She climbed onto his back, and they set off towards home again.
Kitra was tired and grateful for the guys carrying her. Bankotsu was happy to carry her for a while. Darius was happy his best friend and sister seemed so happy.
An hour later, they arrived home and Kitra had fallen asleep on Bankotsu's back. Darius looked over at Bankotsu and noticed Kitra had fallen asleep. He chuckled, setting down their stuff, and gently lifted Kitra off Bankotsu's back.
She sighed and curled into her brother's chest, getting more comfortable; before falling into a deeper asleep. Bankotsu saw this and chuckled, stating, "Wow! We must have really worn her out with all that walking today."
Darius chuckled agreeing, "Yeah, remember she doesn't have our stamina and all, so it really worked her over." He carried his sleeping sister to her room and gently laid her on her bed.
Walking back into the living area, he looked at Bankotsu and suggested, "We might as well do the hunting now while she is napping, right?"
Bankotsu nodded saying, "That’ll make her happy because then we won't have to leave her again while she is awake," with a smile towards her room.
Darius grinned suggesting, "Okay then, let's go, Ban." The guys took off and went hunting while Kitra napped for an hour. They slew several big boars and a few rabbits, and returned to the hut with their prey to skin them; cutting the meat into good sized chunks for stews.
Kitra woke up yawning, and stretched while rolling out of bed. Walking outside, she saw the guys cutting up the meat and went to gather the cut morsels of boar. She cleaned all the meat and stored some of it away for later use.
She carried the rabbit meat into the kitchen and pulled out the pot, filling it with water and noodles. She put the meat inside to boil with the herbs, while she finished storing the boar meat away.
Kitra smiled at the guys and mentioned happily, "I see as always the two of you had a successful hunt."
Darius grinned exclaiming, "You know it," eyes full of delight. Knowing it wouldn’t be long before they had a mouth watering meal.
Bankotsu asked eagerly, "So, when’s dinner?" eyes also eager. He loved her cooking, that was for sure.
Kitra laughed answering, "The meat is cooking as are the noodles. So whenever it's done, we can eat."
Bankotsu grinned at her saying, "Good! I’m starving!" eyes lit with anticipation.
Kitra laughed asking, "So, what else is new? You two always claim to be starving," slight amusement in her tone.
Darius mock scowled and said defensively, "Hey we’re still growing you know." eyes laughing.
Kitra laughed and said, "Believe me, you can't miss it! Speaking of which, when are you two gonna let me take measurements for your new outfits?"
Bankotsu looked at her answering, "I’m going to go soak in the hot springs. Call me when the food gets done."
Kitra nodded and said, "Have fun." Bankotsu waved and set off towards the hot springs.
Darius looked into his sister’s hazel eyes and suggested, "How about tomorrow, Kit?"
Kitra smiled at him and answered, "That's fine, Dar." She was eager to get the measurements before their next tour of duty to the headman, so that she could sew up their new clothes. Darius nodded and left to go bathe in the river.
Kitra finished putting away the meat and washed her hands. She turned to the day's purchases and put away the bolts of cloth, as well as the threads and needles as well. She returned to the kitchen and finished making the stew.
Darius finished bathing and dressed. He walked back to the hut and entered the kitchen. Looking at his sister, he asked, "How’s it coming?"
Kitra smiled at him answering, "By the time you get back from telling Ban, it’ll be done. So scoot," as she shooed him off. Darius chuckled and walked off to inform Bankotsu the food was done.
The guys arrived just as she was placing the food on the table. The trio sat down and ate their dinner. The guys had seconds.
Bankotsu eyed Kitra and questioned, "Aren't you gonna have some more, Kit?"
Kitra laughed and said, "Ban, if I have any more, I swear I’m gonna pop."
Darius laughed and said, "Leave her be, Ban. She’s obviously full." Bankotsu shrugged and went back to eating.
Kitra smiled adding, "Knowing you two, it’ll be gone before bed, anyway." The guys laughed and nodded. Kitra informed them, "I’m off to the hot springs. Just set the dishes aside and I’ll clean them when I return."
The guys nodded, and finished eating. Kitra turned around and walked off to the hot springs and this time, Darius guarded over her, like Bankotsu had the previous night.
After bathing and washing her hair, she climbed out and dressed. She returned and cleaned the dishes, after which the trio sat in the living area talking a while.
Kitra looked at the guys and stated, "Okay, so tomorrow after breakfast, you two let me take measurements for your new outfits and I can start sewing them in a couple of days."
Darius smiled nodding. Bankotsu sighed and said, "Alright, but after that I’m going babe watching again." with a cheeky grin.
Kitra and Darius rolled their eyes at him. Kitra stared into his sapphire blue eyes and queried, "Don't you ever think about anything besides 'babes' and food, Ban?" He gave her a ‘are you serious’ kind of look, before grinning and adding, "Battles! But other than that, why would I?"
Kitra quipped amused, "Okay Neijin, I’ll start with you then so you can 'babe watch' while I’m doing Dar's." Bankotsu grinned and nodded. Kitra turned to her brother and asked, "Afterwards Dar, can I watch you sparring again?"
Darius laughed and exclaimed happily, "Of course! It wouldn't be worth doing without my number one fan there to cheer me on!" it was obvious to everyone how much these two thought of Kitra.
Her whole face as well as her eyes, lit up and she hugged her brother. Darius laughed hugging her back. Bankotsu laughed, and looked into Kitra's eyes teasing, "It's a good thing you’re his sister or people would think you had the hots for him." earning a scowl from his favorite redhead.
She informed him seriously, "If he wasn't my brother, I would still watch all the time because he’s so great at it!" while holding Bankotsu's gaze.
Darius grinned at his sister with eyes full of love and happiness. Kitra added, "Besides being the best swordsman in this village, he’s dedicated to his training and protects our people with his skills."
Feeling a little slighted, Bankotsu scowled and demanded, "Hey, what am I - chopped liver?" hands on his hips.
Kitra laughed and lightly scolded, "Naw, but you could become so much better if only you put half as much effort into your sword practice as you did your 'babe watching'; seriously Ban! You may even one day match his skills." Darius threw his head back laughing and Bankotsu scowled at her. Kitra smiled at him saying, "Sorry, Ban, but it's the truth."
Darius kept laughing, enjoying this little scene. He looked directly at Bankotsu, adding amused, "She's got you there, Ban!"
Bankotsu sat down pouting, and mumbled, "Yeah, yeah, whatever."
Kitra chuckled and said, "Well, night, guys. I’m gonna hit the sack." still tired from their long walk.
The other two replied in unison, "Night, Kit."
Kitra walked over and hugged Darius, who hugged her back. They kissed each other's cheeks. She walked over to stand in front of Bankotsu querying sweetly, "Do you want your hug tonight, Ban?"
He huffed and she said, "Okay, suit yourself," shrugging a little. She bent down, kissing his cheek, and stood up going into her room.
Bankotsu sat there; arms crossed, and glowered at her retreating form. Darius looked at his best friend chuckling and stated, "Ban, don't be too upset with her. You know how she is- blunt and to the point like always."
Bankotsu sighed heavily and questioned seriously, "Do you think all I do is 'babe watch' as well!?"
Darius held his gaze and replied with a smile, "No, but I’m beside you in those battles and she is stuck here at home. She doesn't see you in action at all anymore, so she doesn't know how good you really are!” adding as an afterthought, “However, she does have a point. Why not forgo 'babe watching' for a while and let her see your skills for herself? I bet she would stop harassing you about it then."
Bankotsu looked into his friend's green eyes and queried wryly, "You think so, huh?"
Darius nodded and answered, "I’m sure of it!" he knew his sister’s comment upset Bankotsu, and hoped his friend would take the hint and practice.
Bankotsu sighed, "I’ll think about it." he really wanted to scope out the chicks, but he didn’t like Kitra of all people thinking he was become rusty with his skills.
Darius nodded and said, "Good, now I’m gonna head to bed as well- night, Ban," as he stood up and walked to his room.
Bankotsu nodded and said, "Night, Dar." He sat there a few minutes considering Darius's suggestion, then decided to turn in for the night as well and stood up. He walked to his room and went to bed. Everyone slept peacefully throughout the night.
Author's Note: Okay guys and gals there is chapter four 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 4:
Next morning:
Kitra woke up and rolled out of bed. She stretched and walked into the kitchen to make breakfast. Just as she was setting the food on the table, the guys walked into room. Bankotsu yawned looking at her and greeted, "Morning, Kit."
Kitra smiled greeting cheerily, "Morning, Ban."
Darius hugged her saying, "Smells delicious!. Thanks Kit." sending her a fond smile.
She hugged him back replying, "Any time, Dar. Now eat up, guys." eager for their trip.
The trio sat down and ate breakfast together. Kitra gathered their dishes to wash and dry them and got ready to go to town. Darius and Bankotsu sat in the living area waiting for her.
Kitra walked into the living area, looked at them and stated excitedly, "Ready when you are, guys!"
They nodded and the trio left the hut. They started walking down the road. Darius looked at his sister and warned her, "The village we are going to is quite a few miles away. Are you sure you are up to it, Kit?"
Kitra nodded at her brother and informed him, "After being cooped up in the hut so long, I’m quite looking forward to the exercise." The guys laughed and nodded eyes full of laughter.
The trio set out with Kitra in the middle for safety reasons. As they walked along they saw plenty of trees on either side. They walked together peacefully for several hours, until the village came into view. Kitra spotted the village not far off and sighed then exclaimed, "Finally!"
Darius laughed as he looked into her eyes and said amused, "I told you, sis." Bankotsu chuckled.
They walked into the village together and went directly over to the material stand. Kitra smiled at the lady behind the counter and asked, "May we please see your best materials?" The merchant woman shrugged and pulled out a silky white, a silky blue purple mix, and a silky red. Kitra looked at her brother and asked, "How much can I get?"
Darius laughed and said seriously, "Kit it has been almost two years since we did this; get whatever you want." with serious eyes as he held her gaze.
Kitra's face lit up and she smiled asking, "Are you sure, Dar?" to double check.
Darius nodded answering, "Positive." He knew his sister wasn’t one to waste money frivolously, and intended for her to have whatever she needed.
Kitra beamed at him. Facing the merchant she instructed, "Okay, we’ll take the silky white, the silky blue purple mix, and the silky red- the complete bolts. I’ll also need several spools of thread to match each bolt."
Darius looked at his sister and raised a brow questioningly. Kitra smiled sweetly at him. Bankotsu watched the exchange and threw his head back, laughing. He looked his friend in the eye and said amused, "Hey, you told her whatever she wanted, Dar."
Darius looked at his friend and said, "I know." Facing his sister he questioned curiously, "Hey Kit, why so much?"
Kitra stared him in the eye and pointed out, "Obviously you two are growing again and will need new clothes soon enough."
Bankotsu grinned at her and guessed, "So you’re planning on making us new outfits, huh, Kit?"
Kitra smiled while looking into his captivating blue gaze mentioning, "Don't I always?"
Darius grinned and stated happily, "At least we’ll be well dressed." Un ashamed that his sister made their clothing. Kitra laughed and nodded, her eyes shining with happiness.
The merchant woman gathered their purchases and set them on the counter. Darius paid the lady then looked at his companions suggesting, "Alright, let's get going."
Bankotsu looked at his friend and asked, "Do we need anything else while we’re here?"
Kitra shook her head answering, "Nope, we can leave anytime." He nodded as he gathered up and carried their purchases.
The trio turned around and set out to return to their hut. After an hour of walking, Kitra said, "I can't believe how tired I’m getting already," with a serious look in her eyes.
Darius laughed and knelt down in front of her. Kitra looked at him with a brow questioningly. Darius said happily, "Climb on, Kit, and I’ll give you a piggy back ride for a bit."
Kitra grinned nodding, and climbed on to her brother's back. Darius stood up carefully as he held onto her and they set off again.
An hour later, Bankotsu looked at Darius and said, "Hey Dar, why don't you take this stuff and I’ll carry her a bit?"
Darius nodded and knelt down; Kitra climbed off his back as Bankotsu set their purchases down. Darius picked up them up as Bankotsu knelt down in front of Kitra. She climbed onto his back, and they set off towards home again.
Kitra was tired and grateful for the guys carrying her. Bankotsu was happy to carry her for a while. Darius was happy his best friend and sister seemed so happy.
An hour later, they arrived home and Kitra had fallen asleep on Bankotsu's back. Darius looked over at Bankotsu and noticed Kitra had fallen asleep. He chuckled, setting down their stuff, and gently lifted Kitra off Bankotsu's back.
She sighed and curled into her brother's chest, getting more comfortable; before falling into a deeper asleep. Bankotsu saw this and chuckled, stating, "Wow! We must have really worn her out with all that walking today."
Darius chuckled agreeing, "Yeah, remember she doesn't have our stamina and all, so it really worked her over." He carried his sleeping sister to her room and gently laid her on her bed.
Walking back into the living area, he looked at Bankotsu and suggested, "We might as well do the hunting now while she is napping, right?"
Bankotsu nodded saying, "That’ll make her happy because then we won't have to leave her again while she is awake," with a smile towards her room.
Darius grinned suggesting, "Okay then, let's go, Ban." The guys took off and went hunting while Kitra napped for an hour. They slew several big boars and a few rabbits, and returned to the hut with their prey to skin them; cutting the meat into good sized chunks for stews.
Kitra woke up yawning, and stretched while rolling out of bed. Walking outside, she saw the guys cutting up the meat and went to gather the cut morsels of boar. She cleaned all the meat and stored some of it away for later use.
She carried the rabbit meat into the kitchen and pulled out the pot, filling it with water and noodles. She put the meat inside to boil with the herbs, while she finished storing the boar meat away.
Kitra smiled at the guys and mentioned happily, "I see as always the two of you had a successful hunt."
Darius grinned exclaiming, "You know it," eyes full of delight. Knowing it wouldn’t be long before they had a mouth watering meal.
Bankotsu asked eagerly, "So, when’s dinner?" eyes also eager. He loved her cooking, that was for sure.
Kitra laughed answering, "The meat is cooking as are the noodles. So whenever it's done, we can eat."
Bankotsu grinned at her saying, "Good! I’m starving!" eyes lit with anticipation.
Kitra laughed asking, "So, what else is new? You two always claim to be starving," slight amusement in her tone.
Darius mock scowled and said defensively, "Hey we’re still growing you know." eyes laughing.
Kitra laughed and said, "Believe me, you can't miss it! Speaking of which, when are you two gonna let me take measurements for your new outfits?"
Bankotsu looked at her answering, "I’m going to go soak in the hot springs. Call me when the food gets done."
Kitra nodded and said, "Have fun." Bankotsu waved and set off towards the hot springs.
Darius looked into his sister’s hazel eyes and suggested, "How about tomorrow, Kit?"
Kitra smiled at him and answered, "That's fine, Dar." She was eager to get the measurements before their next tour of duty to the headman, so that she could sew up their new clothes. Darius nodded and left to go bathe in the river.
Kitra finished putting away the meat and washed her hands. She turned to the day's purchases and put away the bolts of cloth, as well as the threads and needles as well. She returned to the kitchen and finished making the stew.
Darius finished bathing and dressed. He walked back to the hut and entered the kitchen. Looking at his sister, he asked, "How’s it coming?"
Kitra smiled at him answering, "By the time you get back from telling Ban, it’ll be done. So scoot," as she shooed him off. Darius chuckled and walked off to inform Bankotsu the food was done.
The guys arrived just as she was placing the food on the table. The trio sat down and ate their dinner. The guys had seconds.
Bankotsu eyed Kitra and questioned, "Aren't you gonna have some more, Kit?"
Kitra laughed and said, "Ban, if I have any more, I swear I’m gonna pop."
Darius laughed and said, "Leave her be, Ban. She’s obviously full." Bankotsu shrugged and went back to eating.
Kitra smiled adding, "Knowing you two, it’ll be gone before bed, anyway." The guys laughed and nodded. Kitra informed them, "I’m off to the hot springs. Just set the dishes aside and I’ll clean them when I return."
The guys nodded, and finished eating. Kitra turned around and walked off to the hot springs and this time, Darius guarded over her, like Bankotsu had the previous night.
After bathing and washing her hair, she climbed out and dressed. She returned and cleaned the dishes, after which the trio sat in the living area talking a while.
Kitra looked at the guys and stated, "Okay, so tomorrow after breakfast, you two let me take measurements for your new outfits and I can start sewing them in a couple of days."
Darius smiled nodding. Bankotsu sighed and said, "Alright, but after that I’m going babe watching again." with a cheeky grin.
Kitra and Darius rolled their eyes at him. Kitra stared into his sapphire blue eyes and queried, "Don't you ever think about anything besides 'babes' and food, Ban?" He gave her a ‘are you serious’ kind of look, before grinning and adding, "Battles! But other than that, why would I?"
Kitra quipped amused, "Okay Neijin, I’ll start with you then so you can 'babe watch' while I’m doing Dar's." Bankotsu grinned and nodded. Kitra turned to her brother and asked, "Afterwards Dar, can I watch you sparring again?"
Darius laughed and exclaimed happily, "Of course! It wouldn't be worth doing without my number one fan there to cheer me on!" it was obvious to everyone how much these two thought of Kitra.
Her whole face as well as her eyes, lit up and she hugged her brother. Darius laughed hugging her back. Bankotsu laughed, and looked into Kitra's eyes teasing, "It's a good thing you’re his sister or people would think you had the hots for him." earning a scowl from his favorite redhead.
She informed him seriously, "If he wasn't my brother, I would still watch all the time because he’s so great at it!" while holding Bankotsu's gaze.
Darius grinned at his sister with eyes full of love and happiness. Kitra added, "Besides being the best swordsman in this village, he’s dedicated to his training and protects our people with his skills."
Feeling a little slighted, Bankotsu scowled and demanded, "Hey, what am I - chopped liver?" hands on his hips.
Kitra laughed and lightly scolded, "Naw, but you could become so much better if only you put half as much effort into your sword practice as you did your 'babe watching'; seriously Ban! You may even one day match his skills." Darius threw his head back laughing and Bankotsu scowled at her. Kitra smiled at him saying, "Sorry, Ban, but it's the truth."
Darius kept laughing, enjoying this little scene. He looked directly at Bankotsu, adding amused, "She's got you there, Ban!"
Bankotsu sat down pouting, and mumbled, "Yeah, yeah, whatever."
Kitra chuckled and said, "Well, night, guys. I’m gonna hit the sack." still tired from their long walk.
The other two replied in unison, "Night, Kit."
Kitra walked over and hugged Darius, who hugged her back. They kissed each other's cheeks. She walked over to stand in front of Bankotsu querying sweetly, "Do you want your hug tonight, Ban?"
He huffed and she said, "Okay, suit yourself," shrugging a little. She bent down, kissing his cheek, and stood up going into her room.
Bankotsu sat there; arms crossed, and glowered at her retreating form. Darius looked at his best friend chuckling and stated, "Ban, don't be too upset with her. You know how she is- blunt and to the point like always."
Bankotsu sighed heavily and questioned seriously, "Do you think all I do is 'babe watch' as well!?"
Darius held his gaze and replied with a smile, "No, but I’m beside you in those battles and she is stuck here at home. She doesn't see you in action at all anymore, so she doesn't know how good you really are!” adding as an afterthought, “However, she does have a point. Why not forgo 'babe watching' for a while and let her see your skills for herself? I bet she would stop harassing you about it then."
Bankotsu looked into his friend's green eyes and queried wryly, "You think so, huh?"
Darius nodded and answered, "I’m sure of it!" he knew his sister’s comment upset Bankotsu, and hoped his friend would take the hint and practice.
Bankotsu sighed, "I’ll think about it." he really wanted to scope out the chicks, but he didn’t like Kitra of all people thinking he was become rusty with his skills.
Darius nodded and said, "Good, now I’m gonna head to bed as well- night, Ban," as he stood up and walked to his room.
Bankotsu nodded and said, "Night, Dar." He sat there a few minutes considering Darius's suggestion, then decided to turn in for the night as well and stood up. He walked to his room and went to bed. Everyone slept peacefully throughout the night.
Author's Note: Okay guys and gals there is chapter four please remember to read and review thanks.