InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Secret Lovers ❯ S L 4 ( Chapter 4 )

[ Y - Young Adult: Not suitable for readers under 16 ]
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Thanks to jamied1968 for being my beta.

A/N The following is MY version of how things should have gone.

Last time:

Seeing that Renkotsu and Ginkotsu were still busy with the wolf, he decided to take the other route to exit the cave.

Now:

Bankotsu carried Kagome over his shoulder and reaching close to his destination decided to hide her behind the bushes. 'I’ll know if any demons go near her and here just incase they manage to get this far, Inuyasha and his group wont see her there.' He confidently thought to himself. Satisfied she was hidden and would remain safe, Bankotsu toted his halberd down the road awhile and sat in front of the BOS’s grave site.

Embedding Banryu upright into the dirt he sat before the grave and began drinking his sake staring at the broken tombstone. After finishing the last bowl of sake he stared at the tombstone and asked evenly, “Kyokotsu, Mukotsu, how does it feel… to be back in the other world again?”

Throwing the bowl at the tombstone he growled, “That’s ridiculous!” standing to wipe his mouth he stated, “Once you’re dead, you’re dead. That’s the end of it!” Walking over to lift his Banryu he said, “There’s no such things as an afterlife.” Lifting Banryu from the ground to lie over his shoulder he began walking off.

Bankotsu thought angrily, 'This is stupid! I need to get Kagome and head back to the cave. The sooner Inutrasha shows up to fight, the better.'

Kikyo was walking in the woods as well and she and Bankotsu crossed paths. Spotting Bankotsu Kikyo stopped walking and thought, 'That man,' looking at his neck she spotted the jewel shards. Bankotsu walked past her not even opening his eyes.

Kikyo turned around and noticed the shards in his weapon.

Still hidden in the bushes Kagome woke up. 'Kikyo’s nearby,' she thought unable to shake the feeling.

Bankotsu now a few feet away from Kikyo stopped and asked with his back still to her, “Woman, are you the one they call Kikyo?”

Kikyo responded, “And you are with the Band of Seven.” Bankotsu chuckled and started walking off again.

Kikyo turning to face him ordered, “Wait!”

Kagome hearing this and recognizing her voice thought, 'I knew she was nearby.'

Bankotsu stopped, “What do you want of me?” he asked evenly, eyes still closed.

Kagome thought, 'That’s Bankotsu’s voice…'

Kikyo answered, “Just curious, you’re supposed to kill me. Are you not?”

Bankotsu laughed turning around eyes closed. “I don’t know. Naraku never gave me orders to do so.” Opening his eyes he gasped. “Ah! I’ve heard the rumors about you; still I’d have never guessed you’d be so beautiful.”

Kagome hearing this thought sadly, 'Of course he thinks she’s beautiful too, just like Inuyasha… Why must I always end up being second to Kikyo?' tears filled her eyes but she refused to let them fall. 'While they’re distracted, I can make my escape,' she thought determinedly.

Slowly so as not to draw attention from either of them and staying behind the bushes, Kagome made her way back towards the mountain. 'I know Inuyasha and the others will go there sooner or later.'

Back with Bankotsu and Kikyo:

Bankotsu smirked amused as the priestess held her arrow ready to shoot him. “You wanna take me on do you? Alright let’s do it!” holding out Banryu he announced, “I accept your challenge.”

Neither one made a move just stared at each other for a long intense moment. Kikyo thought, <i>“His sacred jewel shards emit a tainted black light unlike Suikotsu’s clear one. Does that mean he has been completely overtaken by the darkness?'

Bankotsu asked, “What’s stopping you? Come on take the first shot.”

Kikyo responded, “I want to know what it is you’re after. Why do you continue to kill even after being resurrected? What reason could you possibly have for doing so?” staring at him with her arrow readied.

Bankotsu closed his eyes. “Now that’s a strange question.” Opening them he continued, “I don’t need any reason for killing people.” Staring her dead in the eye he announced emotionlessly, “I have always been this way, before my death and after being revived.”

Lowering her bow a tad Kikyo said, “In the world we live in it’s sometimes necessary to kill in order to survive, but you died once so why not stop your evil wrong doings?”

Bankotsu scoffed. “Ha! I’m a mercenary through and through and what I do is thoroughly enjoyable.” Lifting his halberd up and down in front of him and gazing affectionately at his blade.

Staring at her he added, “People talk about heaven and hell all the time, but once a mortal is dead that’s the end of it.” Thrusting his blade out again he boasted loudly, “I have no interest in the so called other worlds. I do as I please with no fear of the afterlife.”

Kikyo pointed out, “You say that to convince yourself don’t you?” she spat, “It’s Pathetic, trying to make excuses for your wicked actions.”

Bankotsu smirked pulling Banryu back to him. “I know one thing Kikyo, dead people like you and I will share the same fate.” Glaring at her he chided, “You should worry about yourself! Don’t be so concerned about the choices I make.”

Turning to walk off again he stared at her and said nonchalantly, “Well it doesn’t really matter.” Starting to walk away he called out lazily, “Let’s just both enjoy the time we have left here on earth,” waving lazily over his shoulder as he started walking away. 'Now to get Kagome,' he thought walking away. 'Kikyo’s beautiful alright, but she pales in comparison to my Kagome,' he thought proudly.

Kikyo stared up at the sky watching as some leaves floated by. 'So we share the fate of the dead do we?' she thought to herself. Looking in the direction of his departure she said to herself resolutely, “Then I will see where it goes,” as she slowly began walking in the direction he had.

<b> With Bankotsu: </b>

'All that nonsense she was spouting, rubbish!' he scoffed to himself. Grinning as he neared the place he’d left Kagome lying unconscious he thought, 'Now for some more fun.'

“Oh Kagome my little miko...” he called sweetly to wake her up. Walking behind the bushes and finding his miko gone he growled, “What the hell?! Where is she?!” Looking around to make sure she wasn’t just hiding his fist punched a tree. “Damn it!” he growled angrily as he shook his fist free from the splinters.

Storming back towards the mountain his mind screamed, 'She’s gone!'

Bankotsu angrily roared, “Where are you!?”

Still trying to slip away quietly Kagome startled at his angry yell. Jumping she yelled, “Shit!” and started running.

Bankotsu recognizing her voice smirked and took off running towards the direction her voice had come from. 'Gotcha!' he thought smugly.

Crashing through the brush as if it were mere twigs he spotted her and smiled evilly. 'There she is,' his mind purred. Hearing him give chase Kagome panicked pushing herself to run as fast as she could mindless of the scrapes on her legs and arms.

Her body ached and her lungs felt like busting, but she wouldn’t stop. Her fear pushed her on, tuning out her throbbing muscles. She could hear him gaining speed behind her. In a last ditch effort for escape, Kagome swerved sideways only to have Bankotsu grab her by the hair. She screamed as his grip forced her to fall back.

Bankotsu growled, "Where do you think you're going?!" he demanded.

Kagome cried out as he yanked her hair forcing her to stare him in the eyes. Kagome tried to free her hair from his grasp. Bankotsu barked, “Answer me!"

Kagome cried out, "I over heard you and Kikyo talking..."

He growled, "So you eaves dropped huh?" Kagome nodded and he let go of her hair.

Kagome turning away whispered to herself, "Why must I always be second to her?" unaware she'd thought out loud.

Bankotsu thought, 'So she's jealous eh?'Smirking he said, "I never said you could leave yet," as he sat Banryu down and pulled over to him. Kagome winced at the anger she felt rolling off of him.

Bankotsu growled, “You don’t go anywhere unless I tell you to,” before grabbing her arms and shoving her back against the ground pinning her body with his.

Kagome began trying to fight him off but he was too strong. Chuckling darkly he informed her, “Now I’m going to remind you, exactly who’s the boss here,” as he moved to pin her arms above her head in one hand and with his torso already between her legs, his free hand wasted no time in pulling her underwear down.

Kagome still struggled trying to free herself, which only heightened his excitement. His dark chuckle made her insides flip. Bankotsu made quick work of shoving his hakama down and moving his hand down to expertly fondle her most sensitive area.

Despite her fear Kagome’s eyes widened as she felt herself becoming wet. Not surprised by her body’s reaction, Bankotsu continued teasing her.

Once Bankotsu was sure she was ready he settled his raging hard on by her entrance and pulling his hips back slammed inside her covering her mouth with his own swallowing her scream before shoving his tongue inside her mouth and kissing her in a dominant manner.

He was going to make sure that she knew he was the boss and would be obeyed without question. Kagome thought, 'Why? Why is he doing this?' Bankotsu pulling back from the kiss looked her dead in the eyes and growled possessively, “You’re mine!” as he rammed into her again.

Kagome gasped shocked at his declaration. 'What?! I thought he wanted Kikyo?' her mind questioned.

Bankotsu’s mouth fastened to her neck and he growled, “Miko, you belong to me and I won’t let you go!” before he moved her shirt up and his mouth fastened to her diamond hard nipples.

Getting turned on by his dominant nature Kagome moaned as her body began having a now familiar sensation coursing through her. Bankotsu pleased she was becoming submissive, moved to nibble her neck; as he felt her legs close around his waist of their own accord. "Much better," he whispered huskily moving to claim her mouth again. To his immense pleasure she kissed him back. Flashes of their first night together ran through her mind as she began matching his passion with her own.

His kiss was gentle this time, though just as consuming. Kagome lifted her hips urging him deeper. Pulling back to feast on her neck, he smirked going in as deep as he could and was rewarded by her own husky moan. Bankotsu moved to release her hands as his own moved to cup her backside, one of his favorite parts of her. Kagome's arms went to his back pulling him deeper as she moaned again.

Pleased Bankotsu squeezed her butt, causing a surprised gasp followed by a moan. Knowing she was fully aroused now he quickened their pace. Both of their hearts slammed against their chests, so hard that they feared it might burst. Giving into the passion between them, she screamed out his name as her inner walls quaked and he slammed inside her again causing them to peak in unison. Groaning out his own toe curling release he collapsed on top of her and she hugged him to her. Both their minds were still reeling from what had just happened.

After regaining their breaths Bankotsu pulled off of her and stood to his feet pulling up his hakama. Bankotsu facing his girl ordered, “We’re leaving.”

Not wanting him angry, Kagome nodded and he grabbed her hand walking over to Banryu. After freeing his beloved halberd from the ground, he hefted Banryu to his shoulder as his arm wrapped around her waist tightly.

Kagome gasped. Bankotsu sternly informed her, “I’m not having you try to run from me again,” as he began walking away still holding her waist.

As they walked, Kagome stumbled by his side unable to bear walking after their latest interlude. Bankotsu ignored her obvious discomfort thinking, 'That’s what she gets for running off. Maybe next time she’ll think twice about it.'

Once they reached the cave, he pushed her ahead of him towards his bed chambers and opening the door, shoved her inside blocking the door with Banryu before pushing her over to the bed and chaining her to the wall again. Too worn out and sore to argue, Kagome collapsed on the bed grateful to be off her feet.

Within minutes Kagome was fast asleep. Bankotsu scowled and deciding to get some food left the room with Banryu over his shoulder. Walking down to the kitchen he thought, 'So she was jealous hm? I wonder what she meant by always coming ‘second’ to Kikyo?'

Shrugging it off he placed Banryu down and opened the fridge. “Damn! No more bread and cheese.” He grumbled closing the fridge after pulling out the remaining boar meat. <i> 'Jakotsu and the others are still out taking care of their opponents too,' he thought resigned.

With Koga and Inuyasha:

Inuyasha landed near the mouth of a cave and dumped Koga saying, “Here.”

Ginta yelled, “Hey! Don’t be so rough!”

Hakkaku added, “He’s hurt remember?”

Shippo piped in, “You could be gentler with him.”

Inuyasha scoffed, “Go easy on him?! I should be taking the shards from his scrawny legs instead of saving him. I should have just abandoned him.”

Shippo smarted off, “Yeah… so how come you didn’t do it?” staring at Inuyasha like he didn’t believe his tough guy act.

“Like I’d take advantage of a guy who can’t even defend himself,” he barked turning his back and crossing his arms in disgust.

Shippo thought, 'Yeah that and Kagome would sit you to next week when she found out,' staring at Inuyasha.

Ginta and Hakkaku carried the unconscious and badly hurt Koga, inside the cave before they laid him out comfortably. Having sustained injuries of their own, Ginta and Hakkaku sat around Koga worried for their comrade with Kirara and Shippo with them as Inuyasha stayed near the mouth of the cave, wondering what was happening with his absent friends and worried about Kagome.

With Jakotsu:

Jakotsu had watched Suikotsu beg Kikyo to remove the shard and let him die in peace. Jakotsu flung his Jakotsuou and cut out the shard. Catching it in his hand he stared at the smugly. “I’ll take this as a memento,” and started running away. Looking over his shoulder he called out “Ha! Farewell losers!” as he continued running away.

A/N Here is the 4th chapter of Secret Lovers. Enjoy and please review, so I know if it’s turning out well or not. Thanks :D