InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Secret Lovers ❯ Secret Lovers ( Chapter 1 )

 

 

 

 

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Kagome lay upon her mat pretending to sleep as Inuyasha grumbled to him self. Just as Kagome thought he'd never stop grumbling she heard Inuyasha jump up and bound away. Sitting up wide eyed she stared at the sight of Inuyasha running after glowing lights. One word escaped her mouth as a feeling of overwhelming sadness filled her soul. “Kikyo...” Kagome's eyes watered as she thought, “No matter how I look at it Inuyasha's heart will always belong to Kikyo.”


Sighing Kagome gathered her bag fighting back the tears. Quietly so as not to waken anyone else she slipped off into the night towards the hot springs. Upon arriving at the springs her breath hitched in her throat as her eyes landed on the form on a man with his head bowed sitting on top of a boulder.


“Who is he and why does he seem so sad?” she thought taking in his hunched shoulders and clenched jaw.


The young man with long silky black hair that hung in a tight braid down his back and impressive looking arms looked up at the sky and sighed. “Damn, I can't believe they are gone again already,” he thought reflecting on the news the Saimyosho had relayed to him of his fallen comrades earlier that day. His hands went to the jewel shards in his neck. “At least I have these and with them I will avenge their deaths!” His fists clenched into tight balls on his thighs.


Kagome's breath hitched as she stared at the man. “He has jewel shards in his neck... but why?” she asked herself. Searching his face all she could see was pain and hurting inside. She couldn't help but wonder what could cause him such pain.


Bankotsu sighed and stood up lifting his face to the sky taking a deep breath.


Kagome's breath hitched as her eyes saw his naked, toned, chest that had been exposed due to the wind that blew and his open haori. Her eyes drank him in greedily and the grip on her bag was lost.


Hearing the bag drop, Bankotsu swung to face the direction of the sound fully exposing his chest to the young girl who stood there staring at him.

His eyes fell on her face noticing the faint track of tears. “Why was she crying?” the fleeting thought entered his mind. Shaking it off his eyes slipped to her pale delicate throat, then down to her white top that clung to her body emphasizing her round breasts. Next they slipped to her hips and down to take in her long pale legs. “What kind of strange clothing is this?” he asked himself as his blue eyes slid slowly back up to her face and locked with her deep chocolate ones.

After taking in the beauty before him Bankotsu found his voice. “What's wrong wench… why are you crying?”


Kagome's cheeks turned red, and her fists clenched at her sides as she tried to keep her temper in check. “My name is Kagome, not wench! Ka—go—me. Got it?!” she exclaimed.


Bankotsu thought amused, “So she's a feisty one eh?” his face slid into a deadly smirk. “Alright Ka—go—me,” he replied smirk widening as he slowly moved her to stand in front of her.


Kagome smiled. Bankotsu suggested, “Tell me Kagome, why are you crying?” his cerulean eyes searched hers.


Staring into his eyes she asked softly, “Why did you look so sad?”


Bankotsu scoffed. “I'm not the one with tears on my face,” he spoke softly as he reached out to trace the tracks down her cheek marveling at how soft her skin was to touch.


Kagome inhaled a shocked breath at the feel of his finger tracing her cheek, neither broke eye contact. She couldn't believe she was letting a total stranger touch her, or that he was being so gentle.

Bankotsu whispered, “Who would be stupid enough to cause a beauty such as you such misery?”

Kagome's heart skipped at the tenderness in his voice. “You think I'm beautiful?” she asked unsure.

Bankotsu said assuredly, “You're the most beautiful girl I've ever seen,” staring into her eyes.

Kagome smiled. “Why were you so sad earlier?” she asked softly as her hand unconsciously went to cup his cheek. Bankotsu inhaled as her smooth hand cupped his cheek. Forgetting to think he leaned into her touch and drank in the sounds of the night around them.

Kagome continued, “You were so sad and even now when you are trying to hide it, I can still see the pain in your eyes.”

Bankotsu asked wryly, “You can huh?”

Kagome nodded answering sadly, “No one is immune to pain and heartache.”

Bankotsu sighed then asked, “Does that include you?”

Kagome whispered looking away, “Especially me...” Bankotsu overwhelmed with sadness at the despair in her voice reached out grabbing her arm as she was about to walk away.

“Stay with me a while…” he asked looking into her surprised eyes. Touched by how sweet he was Kagome nodded. Bankotsu smiled and after retrieving her bag they walked back over to the rock and sat down.

Bankotsu looked at the girl before him and asked, “So what brought you out here tonight?”

Blushing slightly Kagome answered, “Actually I had come to relax in the hot springs...”

Bankotsu's mind instantly filled with pictures of her naked body gliding through the water towards him and he felt his member harden. His eyes slipped to her fully kissable lips and he licked his own dry ones in anticipation of just how good she would taste.

Kagome was shocked at the sheer hunger that filled his eyes, driving out the pain that had been there previously, as he focused on her lips.

Unable to stop him self and not really wanting to either he reached our cupping her face with both hands and his lips descended on hers in a bruising kiss.


Shocked at the pressure and feeling of his lips on hers, Kagome moaned as his tongue slid along her lips. Taking advantage he slid his tongue inside and began tasting and exploring her mouth. Kagome moaned as his tongue danced with hers. Not satisfied Bankotsu slipped one hand to tangle in her hair and deepened the kiss as his other hand wrapped around her waist bringing their bodies closer together.

Kagome's eyes widened as she felt his hips grinding into hers. She felt tingles run throughout her body. She was more than a little surprised at the unknown feelings this stranger evoked in her. Breaking the kiss she thought fleetingly, “Inuyasha never kissed me or made me feel like this.”

Not to be deterred Bankotsu began to suck and nibble on the pulse point of her neck and all thoughts left her except what he was doing to her. After a while he moved back to her lips and she hungrily kissed him back.

He slowly lowered them to the ground and removed his haori. He ran his hands along her sides and up to cover her soft mounds keeping them inert long enough to judge her response. Kagome arched her back thrusting her chest up till his palms settled against them and moaned breaking the kiss and turning her head to the side.

“Damn I must taste her brests!” he thought as his fingers slipped beneath her shirt. Kagome ached for his touch and sat up to make it easier for him to take off her shirt. Cerulean eyes filled with desire quickly became puzzled as yet another barrier kept him from what he sought.

“How do I remove this...whatever it is?” he demanded huskily as he looked into her desire filled eyes. Taking a moment to clear her passion hazed mind she looked down and blushed. She grabbed his hands and led them to the hooks at the back. After realizing what she had done Bankotsu wasted no time in loosening the back and ripping it off her breasts. He tossed it to join their shirts.

Kagome gasped and moaned as his rough hands cupped her heated mounds and she whimpered as his thumbs pinched her nipples before he slipped one into his mouth continuing his sexual onslaught. Her nails dug into his broad shoulders as his mouth feasted on her breasts greedily. The feelings coursing through her body were both frightening and exciting, almost as exciting as the feeling of being wanted that he evoked in her.

Bankotsu moved his way back up to her mouth kissing her passionately as his hands slipped down and without a though ripped her skirt off tossing it over his shoulder to join the growing pile of clothes. His hands then slid along her inner thighs massaging lightly. Kagome moaned into his mouth.

Bankotsu slipped his hand slowly up her inner thighs expecting to find her bare flesh, he pulled back, confused and a little inpatient as his eyes widened with shock at yet another barrier in his path. He growled and hooking a finger in her panties ripped them down her legs tossing them carelessly over his shoulder as he kissed her inner thigh smirking as he drank in deeply the smell of her blatant arousal. “Heh, just like I thought, no woman can resist me!” he thought pleased as his mouth closed over the prize he sought most of all.


Kagome gasped in shock as her eyes shot wide open, only to close and moan as she felt his tongue dive inside her nether lips. Her hips thrust up as his tongue moved expertly inside her. Bankotsu continued to stab his tongue deeply, craving the sweet honey she would soon give him as he drove her passions higher and higher. Kagome panted as she used her elbows to support her weight and continued bucking her hips frantically feeling as if she just might explode. Bankotsu released a moan inside her as her juices began to flow and Kagome threw her head moaning as well as she felt her body explode blissfully. Bankotsu eagerly lapped up her juices making sure not to waste even a single drop.

Unable to wait any longer he slipped out of his hakama. Hooking his hands on her thighs he spread her legs and slipped his raging hard on inside her slowly, surprised at how tight she was. His eyes flew wide open as he felt a barrier that couldn't be mistaken. “So she's a virgin?” Smirking, he mentally corrected himself, “Heh, was a virgin.” Rearing back he slammed himself inside her fully and held still waiting for her gasp of pain and the nails digging in his back to ease. When Kagome felt him break through her barrier her eyes filled with unshed tears and her nails dug into his flesh.

He nibbled her neck in an attempt to make her forget the pain he had just caused her. Kagome feeling his lips against her neck began to relax. Bankotsu continued kissing her neck and whispering sweet nothings as he waited for her signal to continue.

Feeling the pain ebb away Kagome lifted her hips and kissed his neck. Taking that as his queue he began to slip in and out of her slowly at first. Then feeling her panting beneath him and kissing him he urged their bodies into a faster tempo.

His hands reached down to cup her buttocks as he sat on his knees still pounding into her tight little body. Kagome moaned as the feelings began to swirl over her even stronger then the last time. She began bouncing with him and arched her back driving him to go faster and deeper.

Bankotsu squeezed her ass firmly and bit her shoulder lightly enough not to mark her but he was so overcome with the need to drive into her as deep as he could his own breath panting as harshly as hers. Kagome's hands clutched his shoulders in an attempt to try to control the feelings that were quickly carrying her away. She pulled herself close enough to fasten her mouth to his drinking him in greedily and thrilled that she could evoke such passions from him.

One of her hands traveled down to trace the outline of his chiseled abs and Bankotsu shivered in ecstasy as he felt her gentle fingers trace his muscles. He laid her back down on the ground. Supporting most of his weight on his elbows Bankotsu began slamming into her faster and faster as he deepened their kiss trying to drink in everything about her.

Kagome could only lift her hips to meet his every thrust and kiss him back with everything in her. She screamed her release into his mouth as he hungrily kissed her feeling his own release not far off. Breaking the kiss they both panted and Bankotsu groaned out his own release before rolling her so they were on their sides, Not wanting to leave her body yet he held her close and she clung to him as they struggled to regain their breaths.

After regaining their breaths he moved them so he was on his back and she lay draped over him their legs still entwined. Kagome settled her head on his chest and felt herself slip off to sleep from utter exhaustion thinking, “WOW!”

Bankotsu lay there with her in his arms and marveled over how such an angel could exist. He stared at her drinking in her beauty and committing every detail of her face to memory. After hours of staring and marveling at the beauty that lay sleeping peacefully in his arms his eyes slipped closed and sleep overcame him.


The Next Morning…

Kagome awoke to the sun shining. Expecting to find the gentle and passionate man from last night she was shocked to see herself alone. No trace of the man from last night other then her sore body, slightly torn clothes, and vivid memories remained.

Sighing somewhat saddened she gathered her clothes and slipped into the springs, bathing as she relived her glorious night. She pulled out her shampoo and began lathering her hair. “Where could he have gone? And more importantly who was he?” she wondered as she continued cleaning herself. Her fingers slipped up to run along her lips as she remembered his soul searing kiss. “Will I ever see him again?” she couldn't help but ask herself as she slipped from the water to get dressed.

She gathered her belongings and walked back to camp where everyone was just waking up. She began her day as normal and made breakfast. Inuyasha who had seen her return to the camp stormed up to her demanding, “Where the hell have you been?”

Kagome glared at him and argued, “I'd ask the same thing, except I already know you ran off after Kikyo last night.” Inuyasha's eyes widened and his head bowed in slight shame at having been caught. Kagome moved past him to dole out the food and everyone ate before preparing to leave.

As they were getting ready to leave Inuyasha said, “Something's different about you.” Kagome sighed and moved past him.

Inuyasha ran up behind her as he demanded, “Stop ignoring me and tell me where the hell you were!”

Kagome sighed. “Inuyasha it's none of your business where I was. I don't answer to you. Besides, you're the one who took off after Kikyo when you thought everyone was asleep.”

Inuyasha barked, “Stop avoiding the question wench!”

Face red from anger Kagome glared at him and yelled, “Sit boy!” and turned around walking off as Sango and Miroku wide eyed caught up with her wondering what had gone on.

Sango caught up asking, “Kagome what's going on?”

Before she could answer there was a loud explosion off in the distance. Shippo sniffed deeply saying, “That smells like gunpowder.”

Inuyasha jumped up stiffly from his body sized crater, sniffed deeply and added, “Not only that I smell lots of blood, there's no mistake the Band of Seven must be up ahead.” Forgetting his anger temporarily, Inuyasha ordered, “Climb on Kagome,” forgetting her own anger Kagome jumped on and they took off in the direction of the explosion.


After running a while they came upon a castle wall. “Kagome jump off!” Inuyasha ordered not waiting for her questions he bounded down the wall the jumped over it unsheathing Tetsusaiga. Sango, Miroku, Kirara, Shippo, and Kagome began to walk towards the gate to be there in case their help was needed.


A short time previous with Bankotsu…

Bankotsu sat on a wooden platform with his best friend beside him. His deep blue eyes took in the sight of dead bodies and blood littering the ground. Bankotsu sighed. “Not a single person alive? That's rather inconvenient.” Turning to face his best friend he added, “You weren't really thinking Jakotsu, were you?”

Dipping his bowel into the bucket of sake beside him he lifted the bowl to his lips draining it in one swallow. After wiping his mouth dry he stared into the eyes of his friend. “You could have at least left a woman or two alive to pour our drinks.”

“How can I think of little things like that big brother? I've got much more important things to worry about,” Jakotsu replied as he looked away and a dreamy look came over his face. “Like when am I going to see my beloved Inuyasha again?” he asked longingly.

Renkotsu, who had been standing close by, spoke up, “You mustn't worry, Jakotsu. Inuyasha has a keen sense of smell,” staring at his companion.

Bankotsu smirked. “That's true. All we need to do is sit patiently and Inuyasha will follow the scent of blood right to us,” he informed them as he lifted his refilled sake bowel to drain it once again.

“You think so? Well I guess we just wait then,” replied Jakotsu before draining his own bowel of sake.

Renkotsu decided now was as good a time as ever to try to weasel some information from his leader. “Big Brother…”

Bankotsu who had thought fleetingly of his night with the raven haired beauty looked up at his second in command. “Hmm?”

Renkotsu faced him fully questioning, “Are you not worried about Naraku?”

“What about him?” the young leader asked while leaning carefree on the bucket that held his precious sake, blues eyes locked studiously to the grey ones of his companion still holding his sake bowel.

“Why do you think he brought us back from the dead?” queried Renkotsu genuinely puzzled.

“To help him get rid of his enemies such as the ones named Inuyasha and Koga, that's why,” answered Bankotsu hoping to lay the subject to rest.

Renkotsu refusing to drop it just yet pressed forward. “Big Brother, you're the only one of the Band of Seven who has met Naraku. Do you think you could tell us a little bit more about what he's actually like?”

Bankotsu smirked. “Listen Renkotsu, we've been resurrected and can wreak havoc just like the good ol' days. Isn't that good enough for you?” his eyes clearly stating to drop the subject.

Renkotsu gulped. “Yes Big Brother.” Turning away he deduced in his head, “Big brother is determined not to tell me anymore. Why?”

Jakotsu and Bankotsu drained their sake bowels in unison. Bankotsu's thoughts returned to last night and he wondered, “Who was that angel last night? Will I ever see her again? And why can't I get her out of my head?”

Jakotsu after draining his sake adapted a dreamy look once again and stated out loud in a dreamy voice, “Inuyasha... I really hope that you get her soon.” Bankotsu lost in his own thoughts barely registered Jakotsu's confession.

Suikotsu who had been standing guard outside the gate, stared a moment then announced slightly confused, “It's some kind of whirlwind.”

Within a minute Koga had blown through the open gate and stepped clear of his whirlwind mouthing off cockily, “I assume you're the Band of Seven?”

Jakotsu smiled and greeted, “Oh hey there Koga.”

Hearing the name Bankotsu snapped out of his thoughts and replied smirking, “Well… well… well, so the wolf gets here before the dog I see.”

Koga snapped, “Quit acting so smug! I know for a fact you're in cahoots with Naraku!” Growling angrily he demanded, “So tell me where he is!”

Bankotsu scratched his head pretending to be confused. “Gee, it seems that this Naraku character has made enemies of a lot of people.”

Koga repeated angrily, “Tell me where he is!”

Turning to his most trusted comrade Bankotsu ignored Koga and questioned, “It really makes me wonder...do you think he can be trusted?”

Jakotsu replied incredulously, “Why are you asking me? You're the only one who's met him, Bankotsu.”

Not one bit happy about being blatantly ignored Koga snapped, “If you refuse to tell me.” Leaped into the air ready to strike he finished voice furiously, “I'll kill you!”

Jakotsu, not pleased with the wolf, jumped up drawing and swinging his snake like sword at the wolf that barely dodged in time. Jakotsu mentioned, “Right I nearly forgot... we still have a match to finish,” glaring at the wolf and standing in front of his leader who was carelessly drinking more sake acting as if nothing had happened.

Koga landed on his feet as he snarled, “I already know about that snake-like sword of yours, and it ain't gonna work.” He quickly jumped into the air to avoid cannon blast from Ginkotsu then ducked and rolled away from the snake-like sword again

Having grown bored Bankotsu stood up, cracking his fist and lifted his beloved Banryu smirking. “Hey you're a quick one aren't you? I think it must be because of the Shikon jewel shards in your legs.”

Koga growled while tightening his fist and shaking it at the leader, “Why you...”

Bankotsu smirk widening added smugly, “That reminds me... Naraku asked me if I would take them for him,” raising his halberd, ready to strike at the wolf.

Koga sensing something not quite right about his newest opponent jumped out of the way just before Bankotsu's weapon could touch him. Bankotsu smirked thinking, “So he's running away already eh?”

Koga landing on the roof thought, “I don't get it... There's something different about this one.”

Bankotsu ordered his men, “Hey everyone, don't let him get away.” Ginkotsu began firing at the wolf. One after the other the remaining members attacked towards the wolf who barely dodged their attacks sweat now rolling down his face from all of the rapid movements to keep ahead of his enemies.


Annoyed that the wolf kept dodging his comrades attacks Bankotsu leapt into the air spinning his halberd in one hand. Glaring at the wolf he shouted, “Quit jumping around!”


Present time:


Before Banryu could connect with the wolf demon Inuyasha came flying over the wall yelling, “Move it you wimpy wolf!” as his sword clashed with the young leader's weapon, resulting in sparks flying from the impact and Bankotsu's hands holding the weapon to tremble slightly from the force of the impact.

Bankotsu slightly shocked thought, “Huh?” as the wolf and the newcomer jumped back to safety.

“Well… well, found you.” taunted Inuyasha smugly.

“Hmph,” thought Bankotsu as he smirked. Resting Banryu against his shoulder as he squared off with his free hand fisted at his side, to face and size up the newcomer.

Jakotsu who was overcome with joy at his beloved's arrival cried out happily, “Inuyasha!” and began waving his arms trying to draw the hanyou's attention to himself.

Inuyasha scowled and growled, “Shut up!” as he shook his fist at the disgusting man who had dared to greet him so familiarly.

Feeling dejected Jakotsu hunched his shoulders and pouted. Bankotsu seeing his friend's actions silently seethed, “How dare he...” Facing Inuyasha eyes hard and cold Bankotsu intoned cockily, “So you're Inuyasha… My… my… aren't you a strong one...” adding mentally, “I'll teach you to crush Jakotsu's feelings like that.”

Inuyasha stabbed his finger out at Bankotsu and stated, “I suppose you must be the last of the Band of Seven?”

Bankotsu answered proudly, “Yeah, I'm the leader, Bankotsu,” staring the rude hanyou dead in the eyes waiting for a reaction.

Inuyasha scoffed and demanded, “So what kind of cowards gang up on a pathetic little wolf like that?”

Affronted Koga growled, “Hey mutt! Who are you calling pathetic?” as he punched Inuyasha in the back of the head. Inuyasha growling faced Koga and barked, “Shut up! I'm not the one who almost got the jewel shards cut out of my legs now, am I?”

Koga assured, “Hey! I was doing fine by myself.”

Before they could argue any further Miroku, Shippo, Kirara, Sango, and Kagome walked in through the open gateway. “Inuyasha!” said Miroku as they stopped far enough away to not interfere in the battle.

Blinking Kagome added shocked, “Koga.”

Koga's eyes brightened as he was greeted pleasantly surprised, “Hey,” eyes drinking in the sight of his favorite female.

Inuyasha faced his group scolding, “You guys are late.”

At the same instant, recognizing the female's voice, Bankotsu turned to take in the group his eyes barely seeing his raven haired angel from the night before. Bankotsu stated dispassionately, “So...you've all arrived. It's about time.”

Kagome's breath hitched and her eyes shot wide as she recognized the voice of her mystery man from last night. Her eyes settled on him and the first thought that entered her head was, “Shit! You mean I slept with the enemy?” as her body slightly stiffened from shock.  Shippo who was on her shoulder noticed her reaction and gave her a quizzical look.


On the other side, Bankotsu thoughts were much the same. “You gotta be shitting me!!! My raven haired angel from last night is one of my enemies?!” his mind screamed as his breath also hitched.

Jakotsu who was closest in proximity to his leader noticed his leader's eyes widen and his breath hitched temporarily. “I wonder what's up with him?” he thought silently puzzled.


Noticing the young man staring so intently at Kagome, Miroku stepped slightly in front of her ready to defend his friend if needed. Catching his movement Sango also moved a step in front of Kagome protectively.

Inuyasha snapped, “You bastards! You've been causing trouble around here long enough! I'm gonna send each one of you back to your graves.”

Regaining his equilibrium Bankotsu faced Inuyasha, assuring angrily, “Same here. I'm going to avenge the deaths of our brothers Mukotsu and Kyokotsu!”

Raising his staff defensively, Miroku side glanced at Kagome and informed, “It seems as if the one with the large halberd is the leader.”

Sango agreed, “Yes, although he seems to be the youngest.”

Kagome hearing the seriousness of their tones studied him and gasped. Taking a step forward she warned seriously, “Be very careful Inuyasha.” Raising her finger to point at the man from last night she continued, “The leader, he has three sacred jewel shards in his neck.”

Inuyasha growled, “What's that?!”

Bankotsu smugly replied, “Yeah, they belonged to Mukotsu and Kyokotsu.”

Koga scoffed, “Hmph! I kinda wondered why you were so feisty...so that's the explanation,” as he placed his hand on his hip.

Shippo leaning over Kagome's shoulder added, “Then that must mean that Naraku gave Bankotsu the sacred jewel shards.” Bankotsu growled glaring at the insolent fox kit.

Shippo shrank back clutching Kagome's shoulder and stuttered, “M… m… maybe?”

Inuyasha declared glaring at the young leader and moving protectively in front of his pack, “Reviving a bunch of no good lowlife killers like you...that does sound like Naraku.”

Not missing a beat Bankotsu responded smugly, “Yeah and he told us to use the power of the Shikon jewel shards to kill every last one of you,” as he took a few steps forward getting into a fighting stance and holding out his Banryu.

“Hmph!” harrumphed Inuyasha. Bankotsu pissed at having come face to face with his brother's killer, on top of learning that his sweet angel from last night was none other then his enemy... decided the time for just talking had passed. He swung his weapon into position silently daring his adversary to come at him.

Inuyasha firmly gripping the handle of his sword barked, “I'm gonna tear you apart!”

Bankotsu moving his halberd around with one arm taunted, “You think so? Just try it!” as he smack his weapon against his opponents. Both stood there trying to overpower each other and neither succeeded.

Kagome thought slightly dissapointed, “I can't believe it.. He was so caring and sweet lastnight...” as she watched her tender lover from lastnight engage in a fierce battle with her favoite hanyou.

Miroku informed his group, “It's a dead lock!”

Sango stated, “Inuyasha.”

Renkotsu having grown impatient, looked at his companion and snapped, “Well don't just sit there Ginkotsu!” as he released a cannon shot.

Ginkotsu responded, “Gersh!”

Sango and Miroku jumped out the blast's path and spun around concerned screaming for their companion, “Kagome! Are you okay?”

Inuyasha yelled, “Kagome?!” and turned to slightly face her direction.

Bankotsu thought fleeting, “The little vixen sure was adament about me addressing her by her name lastnight.” Focusing himself back to the task at hand Bankotsu scolded, “A word of advice Inuyasha, you should really be looking after yourself!” as he raised his Banryu with one hand to strike his opponent and jumped into the air to add more force behind the blow. Inuyasha quickly maneuvered his sword to block the strike slightly ducking under the blade and hollered for Kagome again.


Having rescued the woman he wished to one day make his mate Koga landed on his feet asking, “Are you okay Kagome?”

She replied a bit shaken, “Y..yes... thanks,” looking up at the male who held her.


Inuyasha who had dropped to one knee struggling against the immense power of the zombie before him mentally sighed, “Good, she's safe.” Looking back slightly he hollered, “Hey there Koga! Thanks a lot for protecting Kagome.” Before grunting and shoving his way back up to his feet glaring at Bankotsu.

Holding up a fist and glaring at Inuyasha Koga barked, “Shut up! I didn't do it for you okay!?”

Inuyasha shoved hard knocking Bankotsu's weapon away and took a swing getting frustrated as Bankotsu jumped clear of his strike.

Kagome faced Koga and said gratefully, “Thank you for rescuing me Koga.”

Koga automatically pushed her with one hand behind him and ordered, “I want you to go and hide somewhere. These guys are after the Shikon shards in my legs.”

Kagome replied, “Yes but I…” getting cut off by the rumbling of Ginkotsu's movement. Spotting Renkotsu she thought, “That's Renkotsu... he's the one who stole the jewel shards from me.” Studying him closely she reared back adding mentally, “And he still has them!” as her eyes widened.

Noticing her reaction Renkotsu looked down at his chest at the spot she was staring and realization sunk in. He thought, “I understand now, that girl can see the sacred jewel shards.”

Not pleased with this he growled, looking over at Inuyasha and Bankotsu who were locked in a fierce battle. It dawned on him and he deduced mentally, “If Bankotsu finds out that I didn't tell him about the jewel shards... there will be hell to pay!”  Not taking any chances Renkotsu ordered, “Ginkotsu, aim for that girl,” pointing at the threat to his well being.

Not questioning his most trusted companion's order Ginkotsu responded, “Gersh!”

Miroku turned in the direction of his valued companion and exclaimed worriedly, “What? Kagome… no!”

Shippo still on her shoulder screamed, “Run away quickly, Kagome!” as she gasped in fright.

Renkotsu snapped, “Hurry and kill her!” Ginkotsu positioned himself to aim directly at her.

Koga declared fiercely, “Over my dead body you will!” as he leapt into the air.

Kagome reached out yelling, concerned for her friend, “Koga!”

Koga dodged a few cannon shots and again leaped into the air bragging, “You can't touch me!” as he tried to claw Renkotsu's shoulder and neck. Renkotsu barely twirled out of the way in time to miss having his shoulder tore open.

Miroku moved protectively in front of his teammate again stating, “Good! He's away from the cannon.”

Kagome informed him, “We have got to get the jewel shards back!”

Miroku slightly confused looked over his shoulder. “Huh? Wait! What do you mean?” he asked her.

Kagome replied, “That guy took my Shikon jewel shards.” staring the monk dead in the eye.

Shippo encouraged, “Do it, Miroku!”

Miroku replied, “I'm on it.”

He began running towards Renkotsu only to be stopped by Suikotsu who jumped in his way declaring, “I won't let you go any further,” striking his metal claws at the monk.

Miroku using his trusty staff exclaimed, “Suikotsu!”

The demented doctor declared, “I've decided that you're gonna fight me,” squaring off against the perplexed monk, adding “I really can't stand doctors, or monks!” striking out again at the wretched monk with his metallic claws.

Miroku again blocked him mentioning, “But you yourself, are a doctor,” swinging his staff toward his opponent.

Jakotsu who had moved to stand behind the monk sighed disappointedly. “Great left out again. Everyone around here is just so selfish,” looking at the disgusting female before him he grumbled, “So is this all that's left for me?”

Sango glaring at her opponent retorted, “Why don't you come over here and say that?”

Jakotsu bemoaned, “I've got to say it's just no fun fighting a woman.” Sango growled at the affront to her abilities as a fighter. Jakotsu shouted, “So hurry up and die will you?!” as he released his sword towards her.


Sango blocking it with Hiraikotsu pulled out her own sword shouting, “No such luck!” as she charged towards him.


Kirara growled at Ginkotsu as he shot at her and she dodged his cannon fire leaping into the air and quickly flying out of his range to avoid another shot. Ginkotsu on the ground mumbled “Geesh!” as he aimed at her again.


Inuyasha and Bankotsu stood facing each other clashing swords again. Bankotsu grumbled, “I suppose being a half demon you should be stronger than a human, but I don't understand why Naraku couldn't beat you.”


Inuyasha barked, ”What do you mean?!”

Bankotsu replied smugly, “You don't seem all that tough to me!” as he maneuvered Inuyasha's sword away and slammed Banryu against it again then pulled it back to a defensive position as they glared at one another.

Inuyasha growling ordered, “Damn it! If you know where Naraku is, then tell me now!” as he moved in to strike Bankotsu.

Bankotsu blocked him informing him, “I really don't like to be questioned!” as he struck angrily towards the annoying half breed.

Inuyasha flipped into the air and away from Bankotsu landing several feet away and on his feet with his sword out in an aggressive stance.

Bankotsu smarted off, “If you really want to know where Naraku is,” straightening his stance he finished smugly, “ask my blade,” thrusting it out in front of him and smirking.

Inuyasha growled glaring at his foe. Bankotsu stood there smirking smugly, neither breaking eye contact as they reassessed their enemy and worked on figuring out a new strategy.

After a few moments each set of opponents charged each other fiercely. Naraku's Saimyosho began to buzz over head. Bankotsu was the first to recognize them and looked sideways one eye on his opponent who was startled by their presence, and the other on the bugs.

Inuyasha growled lowly as he thought, “I knew it! Those bastards!”

Renkotsu spat out under his breath, “I will not retreat!”

Jakotsu having overheard him asked, “What? Has something happened?”

After being given the message Bankotsu addressed the annoying bugs, “Don't disturb me! I want to deal with Inuyasha first!” Turning back to face his adversary fully he taunted, “Apparently I need to wrap things up quickly, so you'd better say your prayers Inuyasha!” as he leaped into the air preparing to strike down his foe.

Pissed at the smugness in his voice Inuyasha barked out, “You're the one who'd better start praying!” Lifting up his sword he yelled, “Now taste my Wind Scar!” as he released second most powerful attack towards the cocky teen.

Inuyasha smugly retorted, “Bye… bye Bankotsu.” Seeing his leader in possible peril Ginkotsu shot his wires out wrapping around the hanyou in an attempt to aid his leader.

Bankotsu wide eyed pulled himself to a stop thinking as he watched the attack move towards him thinking, “So this is the Wind Scar...”

Driving Banryu into the ground he grunted, holding Banryu in front of him as a shield and hiding behind it hoping to avoid the majority of the blast.

Everyone stared in awe at the scene wondering if Bankotsu had been beaten. Inuyasha declared cockily, “Ha! Well he sure had it coming.”

Everyone held their breath as a hand reached up griping Banryu from behind it as Bankotsu slowly emerged from behind his most prized possession. Hugging it and staring over it Bankotsu angrily hissed, “Damn...” Glaring at Inuyasha with pure hatred he accused, “You put a scar on my Banryu!” Not forgetting his companion's help he praised, “Good job Genkotsu, you saved me.”

The bothersome insects repeated their messaged and Bankotsu snapped annoyed, “Alright, alright already!”

Freeing his beloved Banryu from the earth he glared at Inuyasha stating pissed off, “Inuyasha, that's all I have time for today,” while holding Banryu towards his number one enemy.

Inuyasha scoffed, “You have got to be kidding me!”

Renkotsu spat fire at Koga and jumped onto Ginkotsu. Renkotsu thought desperately, “I must get rid of her,” as he and Ginkotsu headed towards Kagome adding mentally, “Before she gives me away.” Renkotsu ordered, “Fire!” and fired a cannon blast at her in a last desperate attempt to save his own ass.

Koga yelled concerned for her safety, “Kagome!” Kirara quickly flew over to and rescued Kagome saving her from the blast.

Spinning around on her knee Kagome shouted, “Renkotsu! You won't get away!” as she released her spiritual arrow at the thief who had taken her jewel shards.

Standing smugly he smiled as he just barely ducked his head out the way of her arrow in time to keep from being hit with eyes wide from fear and disbelief. “She almost got me...” his mind cried out still in shock.

Kagome yelled out as the earth beneath her feet began to crumble wide eyed she chewed her lip nervously. Inuyasha assured, “I gotcha,” as his arms encircled her waist and he leapt with her into the air away from the crumbling earth just in the nick of time.


As Inuyasha landed safely with Kagome and sat her on the ground the remaining Band of Seven members hoped onto Ginkotsu and as they rode away Bankotsu groused, “Well this is inconvenient; he says he needs us to return right away; if not sooner.” Yelling out a final farewell, “See ya!”

Inuyasha jumped up yelling, “Why you? I'm not letting you get away!” drawing his sword he began to chase after them only to be cut off by the rising earth which revealed a demon puppet of Naraku.

The others including Koga were distracted by the demon puppet of Naraku while the Shichinintai made they're escape.


With the remaining Shichinintai…



They were traveling to the base of Mount Hakurei when Bankotsu spotted Kohaku and some albino child.

Signaling his men to stop Bankotsu shouted, “Wait! It seems we won't have to go all the way to the base of the mountain.” Smirking he awaited Kohaku and the new child to get closer.

Kohaku stepping forward greeted, “Bankotsu sir.”

Bankotsu stopping in front of his ally replied in kind, “Hi Kohaku,” asking, “So whose this albino child?” with Banryu resting against his shoulder.

Kohaku answered, “She's Kanna.”

Kanna held up her mirror which Bankotsu looked into seeing a glimpse of a demon with pristine white clothing and silver hair. Jakotsu who had walked up to join his best friend curious as to what had caught his eye snapped, “Him again?!”

Bankotsu faced his friend asking confused, “What, do you know him?”

Jakotsu knelt leaning forward and spat out convinced, “There's no mistake! He's the one who killed Mukotsu!” sadness tinged his voice.

Koahku informed them, “It's Inuyasha's older brother, Sesshomaru.”

Jakotsu repeated thoughtfully, “Ah so he's Inuyasha's older brother...”

Bankotsu faced Kohaku stating, “Yes I see...so what?”

Kohaku answered seriously, “You are to find him and kill him too.”

Bankotsu slightly pissed at having his time wasted grabbed him by the shirt and snapped, “Hey! You'd better not tell me you dragged us all the way out here just to tell us that! We were in the middle of destroying Inuyasha.” pulling the younger warrior up to his face.

Kanna spoke impassively saying, “If you had continued fighting you would have been killed.”

Bankotsu annoyed at having such a child doubt his abilities faced her releasing Kohaku, and demanded, “What?! What are you talking about kid?” turning his full attention to the albino girl before him.

She answered emotionlessly, “You're halberd can not defeat Inuyasha's Tetsusaiga.”

Bankotsu angered by the insult to his skills and his prized weapon drove his Banryu into the soil before her he boasted, “What? You mean because of this measly scratch on Banryu? Why it hardly even,” he stopped as her tiny hand lifted to hover along and barely not touching his blade over the scarred area.

She stated in her frightening voice, “It can become much stronger.”

“Huh?” he scoffed.

She looked directly at Renkotsu hugging her mirror and stared into his eyes with black eyes void of any feeling.

Bankotsu following her gaze said, “Oh... now I get it.” pulling Banryu out of the earth he ordered in no nonsense voice, “Hey Renkotsu, Time to hand them over, right now!”

Renkotsu pretending not to understand asked, “Huh? What do you mean?”

Not fooled Bankotsu sent Banryu toward his second in command's neck stopping point first right in front of the man who couldn't help but flinch his neck.

Bankotsu informed him, “I knew all along that you took Shikon jewel shards from that girl Kagome and hid them from me.” Bankotsu smirked offering, “If you prefer, I could cut them out of your neck,” his eyes gleaming with malice as he stared directly into Renkotsu's eyes. “It's your choice,” he added getting his point across.

Renkotsu pushed the blade away from his neck and pleaded, “Please don't be angry Big Brother, I've been meaning to give them to you all along,” as he reached into his armor and tossed his leader the tiny jar of shards.

Bankotsu catching it replied, “Ah! That's a wise decision Renkotsu. You are smart after all, it seems.” Adding “However,” as Bankotsu crushed the glass in his fist effortlessly he continued to warn in a deadly tone, “Do not make anymore mistakes!” glaring at his troublesome brother.

Renkotsu unable to look his leader in the eyes responded, “Understood,” bowing his head in shame and turning to the side trying to escape his stoic leader's probing gaze.

Bankotsu began dishing out orders looking at each person as he spoke to them. “Suikotsu, and Jakotsu, I want you to go and take care of this Sesshomaru.”

Jakotsu not happy growled. Bankotsu asked amused, “What's the matter, Sesshomaru not your type?” as Jakotsu approached him with both fists clenched and stomped fitfully yelling, “I keep telling you Inuyasha is the one I want!”

Bankotsu answered smugly, “Sorry to break it to you, but I don't think the feeling's mutual.” Jakotsu stomped his foot pouting. Bankotsu assured, “I'll take care of Inuyasha.”

Jakotsu huffed and hung his head knowing it would only piss Bankotsu off if he continued to whine about it.

Bankotsu opened his hand and looked at the shards saying, “Now then,” watching the shards absorb into and repair his most prized possession he thought a tad regretfully about his raven haired angel. “At least I will have something to remember her by,” smirking he adding mentally, “And they will also make me more powerful.” Sensing the change in his weapon he let out a satisfied, “Yeah... this is great.”

Kohaku informed him, “I know which direction Inuyasha is coming from.”

Turning to face him Bankotsu praised, “Ninja's sure are clever, aren't they?”

Kohaku tuned around and sighed, “I am NOT a ninja.” then jumped off.

Bankotsu stared after him a second then looking at his now improved halberd thought disdainfully, “Damn half demon, get ready to meet your doom.” as he ran after Kohaku to find out his new destination.