InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Indestructible love ❯ Chapter 6: Seperation ( Chapter 6 )

[ Y - Young Adult: Not suitable for readers under 16 ]

A/N- Yo all! Thanks for your reviews and sorry about the wait on this...didn't mean to take this long...


Anyway, right now I am minus a computer so I am having to use my dad's...which isn't very often...


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'thoughts'


This was not how Kagome had expected her morning to go.


She had been sleeping soundly, dreaming her happy dreams of Bankotsu when she was rudely thrust into wakefulness with a bucket of ice cold water to the face.


Her screams had rent the air for several moments before Kagome’s body and mind finally caught up with one another.


Before her stood her father and by the look on his face, he was not happy. Gulping uncertainly, Kagome pulled her soaked blankets up to her chin, shielding herself with the flimsy piece of cloth.


“Fa…father?” Kagome had tried to make her voice sound outraged and angry, but it only came out as a whisper. She had never seen her father look or act like this in her life and frankly, it was scaring her.


But to Kagome’s surprise and concern, her words seemed to have struck a chord within her father, because as soon as she had spoken his face melted and he sank into a sitting position at the foot of her futon. He had buried his face in his hands as his body shook.


Unable to see her father like this, Kagome crawled the few feet to her father’s side and placed a hand gently upon his shoulder, “what’s wrong? What has happened father…please…tell me…”


At her touch, her father lifted his head and gave her a completely devastated look, “you were gone for two weeks and I have no idea where you were…Kagome, I love you, I really do but you should have told me where you were. I was so worried that I almost sent my personal guard out to find you. Besides, don’t you trust me?”


Feeling her confusion and worry blow out the window at her father’s words, Kagome blushed as she gave her father a sympathetic look, “I am sorry father…I should have returned…but…” Feeling her blush only deepen, Kagome silently repeated Kaede’s words in her mind, ‘I would refrain from telling your father, he would not understand.’


Seeing that his daughter had paused midsentence, King Takaya could tell there was something she wasn’t telling him, call it a sixth sence or something…but there was definitely something that Kagome was hiding from him and he was determined to find out just what it was.


Preferably, before the meeting with Lord InuTashio and his sons.


“Kagome, what is it that you are not telling me?” Jerking at her father’s sudden serious tone of voice, Kagome looked up at him and felt like she was on display for the whole world. ‘Think Kagome, think!’


“I…uh…when I was gone, I happened upon a wounded child and I couldn’t just leave him there, so I took care of him until he was better. Once he was I took him home to his parents. I…I just didn’t want you to worry father.”


Kagome hoped that her father would accept her story, she hated lying to him but she didn’t want him to be angry with her.


Takaya watched his daughter closely as she spoke and knew that she was still holding a little back from him, but seeing how uncomfortable she seemed to be he decided that he would wait for her to tell him of her own free will.


“I see, I didn’t mean to hurt your feelings Kagome it’s just that I am your father and I worry about you…but enough of that. I see that Kaede has given you the pendant, did she tell you anything about it?”


Letting out the breath she didn’t know she had been holding, Kagome smiled lightly before nodding her head, “yes, she said that someone has asked for permission to court me and that you have given your consent. Is this true father? Have you really decided on this without asking me?”


Takaya sighed as he wrapped an arm about his daughters shoulders, pulling her into a one armed hug as he burried his nose into her hair, 'she is so like her mother in looks and demeanor, Asami...you would be proud if you could see her now...'


Knowing that his daughter was still awaiting his answer, Takaya pulled back and flashed a sympathetic smile into the confused sapphire eyes that were curently staring up at him, "yes and I am sorry, but I am going on in years and I need an heir. Your little brother is still too young and I cannot rely on him as of yet. So yes, I did allow a sutor the right to court you but I have set some rules that he must follow and you as well."


Narrowing her eyes, Kagome looked away from her father and let her gaze lock on some random point on the wall, "I see...what are these rules father and just who is this sutor? Kaede wouldn't tell me..."


Having expected a reaction of this sort, Takaya gave Kagome a light squeeze before letting go and getting to his feet, holding his hand out to her. Kagome blinked a couple times in confusion before she took his hand and got off the bed as well, "come, you will meet him but first I want you to get dressed, then I will tell both you and him the rules that I have set...alright?"


Nodding her head dutifuly, Kagome flashed her father the best smile she could and after receiving a kiss to the forehead, she watched her father exit her room. Her shoulder's immediately drooped as she walked over to her wardrobe and pulled out a dark blue green kimono, within minutes she was dressed and after a few tugs with her brush, she was ready.


Taking a deep breath, Kagome straightened her shoulder's and stood tall as she exited her room, 'forgive me Bankotsu...'


Meanwhile...


"Achoo!"


Rubbing his nose, Bankotsu glanced behind him at his brother's and smiled, 'I'm glad they said they'd meet Kagome, I just hope she's alright and that I get there in time.'


"Anaki! When are we going to get there? We've been walking for what seems to be forever and I'm getting bored!" Jakotsu's voice was so loud that it filled the vicinity they were in and a few birds took to the air, scared by his high pitched voice.


Groaning, Bankotsu shook his head as he continued forewards, "The cave is just ahead and from what Kagome told me, her home is a few hours from there...so, while I'm gone, I want you all to stay here...is that understood?"


Turning his head, Bankotsu sent every one of his brothers a serious look, a tug on his hand made him glance down at his side. Shippou was looking up at him with a confused expression, "are you going to get Kagome?"


Chuckling lightly, Bankotsu tousled the child's hair before giving a firm nod of his head, "yes and she is going to be very happy to see you...so that's why you need to behave while I'm gone, okay?"


Shippou smiled widely as he nodded his head emphatically, happy to see this, Bankotsu matched his smile as he looked up and to his surprise he sighted the cave just ahead. "There is the cave, come, let us hurry."


Within the next ten minutes, Bankotsu had lead them to the cave but they were having a little trouble getting inside.


Walking up to where Suikotsu was standing, holding his burnt hand as he eyed the cave before him, Bankotsu set his hand upon his brother's shoulder. "What is wrong Suikotsu, how did you get that?"


Looking up at Bankotsu, Suikotsu motioned his head towards the cave, "there is a barrier, when I tried to pass through the entrance, I was burned. How are we to get inside now Anaki?"


Scratching his neck ruefully, Bankotsu walked up to the cave entrance and merely touched the barrier. It wavered for a moment before shattering, a smile crossed his lips as he turned around and motioned for his brother's to follow him.


Within minutes, they were all well set up inside the cave and Shippou had long since fallen asleep. Lifting the little kit from where he was slumped against one of the walls, Bankotsu carried his gently to the futon that he himself had used during his time in this cave and laid the child down upon it.


He couldn't help but smile when Shippou snorted and rolled over in his sleep, burrowing his head into the material below him.


'I wonder if Kagome is like this when she sleeps...' Shaking his head at where his thoughts were leading him, Bankotsu gave Shippou one more thurough once over before turning and looking about at his brother's.


Each one of them were either nodding off, sharpening their weapon's or watching him. Sighing, Bankotsu strode over and sat with a small huff of air next to Suikotsu and Jakotsu. It seemed those two were the one's that were really worried about him and Bankotsu didn't want anyone to worry.


"What's wrong with you two?" Glancing at them, Bankotsu found that Jakotsu had turned away slightly while Suikotsu was staring right back at him, "are you sure this is what you want?"


His brows knitting, Bankotsu tilted his head in confusion, "what do you mean, I don't understand." Suikotsu just shook his head and motioned to the cave that surounded them, "all this and her. Are you really willing to go this far for this woman Anaki?"


Sighing, Bankotsu adverted his eyes and focused instead upon the floor at his feet, "hai, Suikotsu, hai I am. She saved my life and to top it all off, after being stuck here with me all that time, she still wished to stay with me. I promised her that I would return for her and I won't let anything stop me from fufilling that promise."


Understanding flashed through Suikotsu's eyes and he merely placed a hand upon Bankotsu's shoulder, "I understand Anaki and I wish you luck. If she is truly worth it to you then I won't stand in your way."


Bankotsu's lifted his head and flashed his brother a greatful smile, nodding his head he straightened his shoulder's and held his head high, "thank you Suikotsu, I'm glad to know that you finally understand." With that said, he turned towards Jakotsu and tilted his head slightly, letting a crooked smile cross his lips.


"Well...what about you Jakotsu, any last words before I'm off?" Jakotsu just snorted before he shifted until his back was facing Bankotsu, shaking his head at his brother's stubborn behavior, Bankotsu placed one hand on the ground and used it as support as he swiftly got to his feet.


Dusting off his hakama's, Bankotsu strode over to the entrance and lifted his beloved banryu, slinging it over his shoulder easily. Sparing one last glance behind him, Bankotsu made to leave but was stopped when a pair of arms suddenly wrapped about his waist.


"Anaki! I'm sorry, I can't stay mad at you. Please, don't be mad at me. I really do wish you luck as well and I hope you return, just don't hate me. Please!!" Closing his eyes, Bankotsu tilted his head back slightly as another crooked smile appeared on his face.


"I don't hate you Jakotsu, could never hate you. Thank you for wishing me luck, I need all the luck that I can get. I won't be gone long, so please stay here and be careful until I return with Kagome. Alright?"


Feeling Jakotsu nod against his back, Bankotsu chuckled lightly. He could then feel Jakotsu slip his arms free and take a step back. Turning, Bankotsu winked before striding from the cave and into the forest once again, only this time he destination was the exact opposite than last time.


'Wait for me Kagome, because I'm on my way.'


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