InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ The Captive ❯ Kidnapping Kagome ( Chapter 1 )
[ P - Pre-Teen ]
Disclaimer: I do not own or make profit from the Inuyasha series Copyrights to Inuyasha and Characters belongs to Rumiko Takahashi. Other than the first page, this plot line however is mine.Fair warning everyone, throughout this story will be lemon and lime scenes, as well as some rape.
A/N: I will only say this once. This is a violent story! It will contain pain, bondage, noncon, brutality, oral, fingering, abuse, cussing, gore, wet dream, dominant/submissive, and death. So please read at your own discretion and don't whine if you don't like the content. You were warned!
To those who aren't bothered by the above, please enjoy the story! XD
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Kidnapping Kagome:
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 bowl 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," He lightly scolded.
"How can I think of little things like that big brother? I've got much more important things to worry about," Jakotsu 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 had been standing close by. "You mustn't worry, Jakotsu. Inuyasha has a keen sense of smell," he stared 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 lifted his refilled Saki bowl to drain it once again.
"You think so? Well I guess we just wait then," replied Jakotsu before draining his own bowl of Saki.
Renkotsu decided now was as good a time as ever to try to weasel some information from his leader. "Big Brother…"
Bankotsu had been deep in thought. He looked up at his second in command. "Hm?"
Renkotsu faced him fully. "Are you not worried about Naraku?"
"What about him?" the young leader leaned carefree on the bucket that held his precious Saki. His indigo eyes locked studiously to the grey ones of his companion still holding his bowl.
"Why do you think he brought us back from the dead?" Renkotsu looked 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.
Refusing to drop it just yet, Renkotsu 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 old' days. Isn't that good enough for you?" The look in his eyes clearly stated to drop the subject.
Renkotsu gulped. "Yes Big Brother." He turned away. 'Big brother is determined not to tell me anymore, why?'
Jakotsu and Bankotsu drained their Saki bowls in unison. Bankotsu's thoughts returned as he savored his drink.
After draining his bowl Jakotsu adapted a dreamy look once again. "Inuyasha... I really hope that you get her soon."
Lost in his own thoughts Bankotsu barely registered Jakotsu's confession.
Suikotsu had been standing guard outside the gate. He stared a moment and frowned. "It's some kind of whirlwind."
Within a minute Koga had blown through the open gate and stepped clear of his whirlwind. He placed a hand on his hip and raised a brow. "I assume you're the Band of Seven?"
Jakotsu smiled and waved. "Hey there Koga."
Hearing the name of the intruder, Bankotsu snapped out of his thoughts and smirked. "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. "Gee, it seems that this Naraku character has made enemies of a lot of people."
Koga clenched his teeth. "Tell me where he is!"
Turning to his most trusted comrade Bankotsu ignored Koga. "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," Leaping into the air ready to strike he finished vociferously, "I'll kill you!"
Jakotsu's smile fell and his grey eyes narrowed at the wolf. He jumped up drawing and swinging his snake like sword at the wolf that barely dodged in time. "Right I nearly forgot, we still have a match to finish," He stood in front of his leader, who was carelessly drinking, 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 and then ducked and rolled away from the snake-like sword again
Having grown bored, Bankotsu stood up. Cracking his fist he lifted his beloved Banryu and smirked. "Hey you're a quick one aren't you? I think it must be because of the Shikon jewel shards in your legs."
Koga tightened his fist and shook it at the leader. "Why you..."
Bankotsu's smirk widened. "Oh yeah… That reminds me, Naraku asked me if I would take them for him," he raised his halberd, ready to strike.
Sensing something not quite right about his newest opponent, Koga jumped out of the way just before Bankotsu's weapon could touch him.
Bankotsu grinned. 'So he's running away already, eh?'
Koga landed on the roof. 'I don't get it... There's something different about this one.'
Bankotsu bellowed out, "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 with sweat now rolling down his face from all of the rapid movements he was making in order 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. He glared at the wolf. "Quit jumping around," and struck at him again.
Before Banryu could connect with the wolf demon, Inuyasha came flying over the wall. "Move it you wimpy wolf," his sword clashed with the young leader's weapon, resulting in sparks flying from the impact.
Bankotsu's hands holding the weapon trembled slightly from the force of the impact. His eyes widened a fraction. 'Huh?' The wolf and the newcomer both jumped back to safety.
"Well, well, found you," Inuyasha smirked.
'Hmph,' Bankotsu smirked and rested Banryu against his shoulder as he squared off with his free hand fisted at his side, to face and size up the newcomer.
Jakotsu was overcome with joy at his beloved's arrival. He cried out, "Inuyasha," and began waving his arms trying to draw the hanyou's attention to himself.
Inuyasha scowled, "Shut up," and shook his fist at the disgusting man who had dared to greet him so familiarly.
Jakotsu hunched his shoulders and pouted.
Seeing his friend's actions Bankotsu silently seethed, 'How dare he?' Facing Inuyasha his eyes turned hard and cold. "So you're Inuyasha… My, my, aren't you a strong one?" His smirk was evil. 'I'll teach you to crush Jakotsu's feelings like that.'
Inuyasha stabbed his finger out at Bankotsu. "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. "So what kind of cowards gang up on a pathetic little wolf like that?"
Koga's eyes narrows and he growled, "Hey mutt! Who are you calling pathetic," he punched Inuyasha in the back of the head.
Inuyasha 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?" Annoyed amber eyes clashed with equally angered blue ones.
"Hey! I was doing fine by myself," Koga faced off against the arrogant mutt and bared his fangs.
Before they could argue any further Miroku, Shippo, Kirara, Sango, and Kagome walked in through the open gateway.
"Inuyasha," called Miroku. They stopped far enough away to not interfere in the battle.
Kagome blinked and stared at her wolf friend. "Koga…?"
Koga's eyes brightened as he was greeted pleasantly. "Hey," his eyes drank in the sight of his favorite female.
Inuyasha faced his group with a hard glare. "You guys are late," he returned his gaze to his enemy.
At the same instant, Bankotsu turned to take in the group that had just arrived. Bankotsu stated dispassionately, "So, you've all arrived. It's about time."
Kagome's eye took in the sight of the man who had spoken and her body slightly stiffened from shock. He was small in height but by no means in stature. She could feel the power oozing from him even across the way.
Shippo was on her shoulder. He tried to cower behind her hair, while taking a peak at the new stranger.
On the other side, Bankotsu thoughts were back on the mutt in front of him. 'This bastard is going down! No one hurts Ja's feelings without answering to me!'
Miroku stepped slightly in front of Kagome.
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."
Bankotsu faced Inuyasha, assuring coldly, "Same here. I'm going to avenge the deaths of our brothers Mukotsu and Kyokotsu," angry cerulean eyes bored into amber ones.
Raising his staff defensively, Miroku side glanced at Kagome. "It seems as if the one with the large halberd is the leader."
Sango nodded. "Yes, although he also seems to be the youngest."
Hearing the seriousness of their tones, Kagome studied him and gasped. She took a step forward. "Be very careful Inuyasha," Raising her finger to point at the man, 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." He glanced at the girl who had spoken. 'So she can see the shards, eh?' filing that info away for later, he focused on his opponent.
Koga scoffed, "Hmph! I kinda wondered why you were so feisty, so that's the explanation," he placed his hand on his hip.
Shippo leaned over Kagome's shoulder. "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. "M… maybe?"
Glaring at the young leader and moving protectively in front of his pack, Inuyasha declared "Reviving a bunch of no good lowlife killers like you... that does sound like Naraku."
Not missing a beat Bankotsu responded, "Yeah and he told us to use the power of the Shikon jewel shards to kill every last one of you," he took a few steps forward getting into a fighting stance and holding out his Banryu.
"Hmph," grumped Inuyasha.
pissed at having come face to face with his brothers' killer, Bankotsu decided the time for just talking had passed. He swung his weapon into position, silently daring his adversary to come at him.
Inuyasha firmly gripped the handle of his sword and barked, "I'm going to tear you apart!"
Moving his halberd around with one arm, Bankotsu taunted, "You think so? Just try it," He smacked his weapon against his opponents. Both stood there trying to overpower each other and neither succeeded.
Kagome blinked. 'He's strong, maybe even stronger than Inuyasha,' She watched the atrous haired man engage in a fierce battle with her favorite hanyou.
Miroku informed his group, "It's a dead lock!"
"Inuyasha," Sango continued to watch her leader battle fiercely.
Having grown impatient, Renkotsu looked at his companion. "Well don't just sit there Ginkotsu!" He released a cannon shot.
"Gersh!"
Sango and Miroku jumped out the blast's path and spun around. They screamed, "Kagome! Are you okay?"
Inuyasha yelled, "Kagome?" and turned to slightly face her direction.
Bankotsu blinked. 'Hm…They seem to be awfully worried about that wench. She must be precious to them or something,'
Focusing himself back to the task at hand, Bankotsu scolded, "A word of advice Inuyasha, you should really be looking after yourself!" 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. "Kagome!" he tried to hold off his advisory and look for his friend at the same time.
Having rescued the woman he wished to one day make his mate, Koga landed on his feet. "Are you okay Kagome?"
"Y, yes, thanks," she looked up at the male who held her protectively in his arms.
Inuyasha dropped to one knee, struggling against the immense power of the zombie before him. 'Good, she's safe,' He looked back over his shoulder. "Hey there Koga thanks a lot for protecting Kagome." He grunted and shoved his way back up to his feet glaring at Bankotsu.
Koga held up a fist and glared at Inuyasha. "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 sent him a small smile. "Thank you for rescuing me Koga."
Koga automatically used one hand to push her behind him. "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. She recognized the man on the tank's back. 'That's Renkotsu... he's the one who stole the jewel shards from me,' Studying him closely she reared back. 'And he still has them!' Her eyes widened.
Noticing her reaction, Renkotsu looked down at his chest at the spot she was staring and realization sunk in. 'I understand now, that girl can see the sacred jewel shards.'
He grimaced and growled, looking over at Inuyasha and Bankotsu who were locked in a fierce battle. '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," and pointed 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. "What? Kagome no!"
Still on her shoulder Shippo screamed, "Run away quickly, Kagome!"
She gasped and her eyes widened as she stared at the tank.
Renkotsu snapped, "Hurry and kill her!"
Ginkotsu positioned himself to aim directly at her.
Koga declared fiercely, "Over my dead body you will," he leapt into the air, flexing his claws.
Kagome reached out. "Koga!" concern etched into her features.
Koga dodged a few cannon shots and again leaped into the air. "You can't touch me," 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. "Good! He's away from the cannon."
Kagome informed him, "We have got to get the jewel shards back!"
Slightly confused Miroku looked over his shoulder. "Huh? Wait! What do you mean?"
Kagome stared the monk dead in the eye. "That guy took my Shikon jewel shards."
Still hanging onto Kagome's shoulder and leaning over, 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. "I won't let you go any further," He struck his metal claws at the monk.
Using his trusty staff to block the attack, Miroku exclaimed, "Suikotsu!"
The demented doctor declared, "I've decided that you're gonna fight me," squaring off against the perplexed monk. "I really can't stand doctors, or monks!" He stuck out again at the wretched monk.
Miroku blocked him. "But you yourself, are a doctor," He swung his staff toward his opponent.
Jakotsu moved to stand behind the monk and 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 glared at her opponent. "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?" He released his sword towards her.
Blocking it with Hiraikotsu, Sango pulled out her own sword. "No such luck!" she charged towards him.
Kirara growled as Ginkotsu shot at her. She dodged his cannon fire, leaping into the air and quickly flew out of his range to avoid another shot.
On the ground Ginkotsu mumbled "Geesh!" and 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," increasing the weight behind his weapon.
Fighting back, Inuyasha barked, "What do you mean?"
Bankotsu raised a brow. "You don't seem all that tough to me," he maneuvered Inuyasha's sword away and slammed Banryu against it again and then pulled it back to a defensive position as they glared at one another.
Inuyasha ordered, "Damn it! If you know where Naraku is, then tell me now!" He moved in to strike Bankotsu.
Bankotsu blocked. "I really don't like to be questioned!" 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," He straightened his stance and smirked. "ask my blade," he thrust it out in front of him.
Inuyasha growled glaring at his foe.
Bankotsu stood there, 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. He kept one eye on his opponent, who was startled by their presence, and the other on the bugs.
Inuyasha growled lowly. 'I knew it- those bastards,' he stared at the hell bugs.
Glaring at the messengers, Renkotsu spat out under his breath, "I will not retreat!"
Having overheard him Jakotsu asked, "What? Has something happened?" His brows furrowed. 'Did I miss something?'
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, he taunted, "Apparently I need to wrap things up quickly, so you'd better say your prayers Inuyasha!" 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!" He lifted up his word. "Now taste my Wind Scar!" he released second most powerful attack towards the cocky teen. Inuyasha smirked. "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 eyes widened. He pulled himself to a stop and watched the attack move towards him. 'So this is the Wind Scar,' He smirked 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 and 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 message.
Bankotsu snapped annoyed, "Alright, alright already!"
Freeing his beloved Banryu from the earth he glared at Inuyasha. "Inuyasha, that's all I have time for today," he held Banryu towards his number one enemy.
Inuyasha scoffed, "You have got to be kidding me!"
Remembering the wench could see the shards and was obviously a big weakness for Inuyasha and the others; Bankotsu speedily dogged over and scooped Kagome off the ground and stood her next to him.
"Inuyasha, help me!" Kagome screamed, trying to break free from the vise grip around her waist.
Bankotsu tightened his grip on her and smirked. "I'm taking you're wench in exchange for scaring my companion," He effortlessly hopped onto Ginkotsu, as the metallic monstrosity plowed across the land so the Schichinatai could make their escape.
"Oh no you don't!" Inuyasha got ready to give chase. But before he could take off after them, Naraku's puppet showed up, leaving the Inutachi and the wolf to deal with the massive demon puppet before they could chase the already gone mercenaries.
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"Big brother why did you grab this useless bitch," Jakotsu questioned.
Kagome glared at him, from her position next to Bankotsu.
"Jakotsu," Bankotsu eyed him sternly.
Kagome childishly stuck her tongue out at Jakotsu, ignoring the vise grip the leader still had on her waist.
"I still don't see why we have to be stuck with this ugly bitch," Jakotsu muttered, before pouting at his leader's reprimand.
"So what does that make you then?" Kagome snapped back, also pouting. 'I mean really did he have to be such a jerk? It's not like I even want to be here,' she thought sourly.
Glaring at them both, he moved to his feet and towered over them. Bankotsu's loud voice boomed with authority. "That is enough, from both of you!"
Kagome and Jakotsu glared at each other, before huffing and falling silent at his intense glare.
Bankotsu sat back down pinching the bridge of his nose. 'This is going to be a long ride.' He remained silent, leaving the remaining band members and the miko to wonder why he'd taken her.
Still trying to ease his oncoming headache from their ridiculous arguing match, Bankotsu ordered, "Ginkotsu, let's return to the base for now." He wanted to get back and think in peace while he decided exactly what to do with the wench.
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A/N I hope you liked it, and word of caution this won't be a happy go lucky story-This is a very brutal story. It's going to be rather violent and very realistic. Those with weak stomachs shouldn't read it and it's not going to be for kids either, so yeah you were warned.
A/N: I will only say this once. This is a violent story! It will contain pain, bondage, noncon, brutality, oral, fingering, abuse, cussing, gore, wet dream, dominant/submissive, and death. So please read at your own discretion and don't whine if you don't like the content. You were warned!
To those who aren't bothered by the above, please enjoy the story! XD
XOXOXOXOXOXO
Kidnapping Kagome:
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 bowl 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," He lightly scolded.
"How can I think of little things like that big brother? I've got much more important things to worry about," Jakotsu 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 had been standing close by. "You mustn't worry, Jakotsu. Inuyasha has a keen sense of smell," he stared 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 lifted his refilled Saki bowl to drain it once again.
"You think so? Well I guess we just wait then," replied Jakotsu before draining his own bowl of Saki.
Renkotsu decided now was as good a time as ever to try to weasel some information from his leader. "Big Brother…"
Bankotsu had been deep in thought. He looked up at his second in command. "Hm?"
Renkotsu faced him fully. "Are you not worried about Naraku?"
"What about him?" the young leader leaned carefree on the bucket that held his precious Saki. His indigo eyes locked studiously to the grey ones of his companion still holding his bowl.
"Why do you think he brought us back from the dead?" Renkotsu looked 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.
Refusing to drop it just yet, Renkotsu 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 old' days. Isn't that good enough for you?" The look in his eyes clearly stated to drop the subject.
Renkotsu gulped. "Yes Big Brother." He turned away. 'Big brother is determined not to tell me anymore, why?'
Jakotsu and Bankotsu drained their Saki bowls in unison. Bankotsu's thoughts returned as he savored his drink.
After draining his bowl Jakotsu adapted a dreamy look once again. "Inuyasha... I really hope that you get her soon."
Lost in his own thoughts Bankotsu barely registered Jakotsu's confession.
Suikotsu had been standing guard outside the gate. He stared a moment and frowned. "It's some kind of whirlwind."
Within a minute Koga had blown through the open gate and stepped clear of his whirlwind. He placed a hand on his hip and raised a brow. "I assume you're the Band of Seven?"
Jakotsu smiled and waved. "Hey there Koga."
Hearing the name of the intruder, Bankotsu snapped out of his thoughts and smirked. "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. "Gee, it seems that this Naraku character has made enemies of a lot of people."
Koga clenched his teeth. "Tell me where he is!"
Turning to his most trusted comrade Bankotsu ignored Koga. "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," Leaping into the air ready to strike he finished vociferously, "I'll kill you!"
Jakotsu's smile fell and his grey eyes narrowed at the wolf. He jumped up drawing and swinging his snake like sword at the wolf that barely dodged in time. "Right I nearly forgot, we still have a match to finish," He stood in front of his leader, who was carelessly drinking, 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 and then ducked and rolled away from the snake-like sword again
Having grown bored, Bankotsu stood up. Cracking his fist he lifted his beloved Banryu and smirked. "Hey you're a quick one aren't you? I think it must be because of the Shikon jewel shards in your legs."
Koga tightened his fist and shook it at the leader. "Why you..."
Bankotsu's smirk widened. "Oh yeah… That reminds me, Naraku asked me if I would take them for him," he raised his halberd, ready to strike.
Sensing something not quite right about his newest opponent, Koga jumped out of the way just before Bankotsu's weapon could touch him.
Bankotsu grinned. 'So he's running away already, eh?'
Koga landed on the roof. 'I don't get it... There's something different about this one.'
Bankotsu bellowed out, "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 with sweat now rolling down his face from all of the rapid movements he was making in order 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. He glared at the wolf. "Quit jumping around," and struck at him again.
Before Banryu could connect with the wolf demon, Inuyasha came flying over the wall. "Move it you wimpy wolf," his sword clashed with the young leader's weapon, resulting in sparks flying from the impact.
Bankotsu's hands holding the weapon trembled slightly from the force of the impact. His eyes widened a fraction. 'Huh?' The wolf and the newcomer both jumped back to safety.
"Well, well, found you," Inuyasha smirked.
'Hmph,' Bankotsu smirked and rested Banryu against his shoulder as he squared off with his free hand fisted at his side, to face and size up the newcomer.
Jakotsu was overcome with joy at his beloved's arrival. He cried out, "Inuyasha," and began waving his arms trying to draw the hanyou's attention to himself.
Inuyasha scowled, "Shut up," and shook his fist at the disgusting man who had dared to greet him so familiarly.
Jakotsu hunched his shoulders and pouted.
Seeing his friend's actions Bankotsu silently seethed, 'How dare he?' Facing Inuyasha his eyes turned hard and cold. "So you're Inuyasha… My, my, aren't you a strong one?" His smirk was evil. 'I'll teach you to crush Jakotsu's feelings like that.'
Inuyasha stabbed his finger out at Bankotsu. "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. "So what kind of cowards gang up on a pathetic little wolf like that?"
Koga's eyes narrows and he growled, "Hey mutt! Who are you calling pathetic," he punched Inuyasha in the back of the head.
Inuyasha 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?" Annoyed amber eyes clashed with equally angered blue ones.
"Hey! I was doing fine by myself," Koga faced off against the arrogant mutt and bared his fangs.
Before they could argue any further Miroku, Shippo, Kirara, Sango, and Kagome walked in through the open gateway.
"Inuyasha," called Miroku. They stopped far enough away to not interfere in the battle.
Kagome blinked and stared at her wolf friend. "Koga…?"
Koga's eyes brightened as he was greeted pleasantly. "Hey," his eyes drank in the sight of his favorite female.
Inuyasha faced his group with a hard glare. "You guys are late," he returned his gaze to his enemy.
At the same instant, Bankotsu turned to take in the group that had just arrived. Bankotsu stated dispassionately, "So, you've all arrived. It's about time."
Kagome's eye took in the sight of the man who had spoken and her body slightly stiffened from shock. He was small in height but by no means in stature. She could feel the power oozing from him even across the way.
Shippo was on her shoulder. He tried to cower behind her hair, while taking a peak at the new stranger.
On the other side, Bankotsu thoughts were back on the mutt in front of him. 'This bastard is going down! No one hurts Ja's feelings without answering to me!'
Miroku stepped slightly in front of Kagome.
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."
Bankotsu faced Inuyasha, assuring coldly, "Same here. I'm going to avenge the deaths of our brothers Mukotsu and Kyokotsu," angry cerulean eyes bored into amber ones.
Raising his staff defensively, Miroku side glanced at Kagome. "It seems as if the one with the large halberd is the leader."
Sango nodded. "Yes, although he also seems to be the youngest."
Hearing the seriousness of their tones, Kagome studied him and gasped. She took a step forward. "Be very careful Inuyasha," Raising her finger to point at the man, 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." He glanced at the girl who had spoken. 'So she can see the shards, eh?' filing that info away for later, he focused on his opponent.
Koga scoffed, "Hmph! I kinda wondered why you were so feisty, so that's the explanation," he placed his hand on his hip.
Shippo leaned over Kagome's shoulder. "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. "M… maybe?"
Glaring at the young leader and moving protectively in front of his pack, Inuyasha declared "Reviving a bunch of no good lowlife killers like you... that does sound like Naraku."
Not missing a beat Bankotsu responded, "Yeah and he told us to use the power of the Shikon jewel shards to kill every last one of you," he took a few steps forward getting into a fighting stance and holding out his Banryu.
"Hmph," grumped Inuyasha.
pissed at having come face to face with his brothers' killer, Bankotsu decided the time for just talking had passed. He swung his weapon into position, silently daring his adversary to come at him.
Inuyasha firmly gripped the handle of his sword and barked, "I'm going to tear you apart!"
Moving his halberd around with one arm, Bankotsu taunted, "You think so? Just try it," He smacked his weapon against his opponents. Both stood there trying to overpower each other and neither succeeded.
Kagome blinked. 'He's strong, maybe even stronger than Inuyasha,' She watched the atrous haired man engage in a fierce battle with her favorite hanyou.
Miroku informed his group, "It's a dead lock!"
"Inuyasha," Sango continued to watch her leader battle fiercely.
Having grown impatient, Renkotsu looked at his companion. "Well don't just sit there Ginkotsu!" He released a cannon shot.
"Gersh!"
Sango and Miroku jumped out the blast's path and spun around. They screamed, "Kagome! Are you okay?"
Inuyasha yelled, "Kagome?" and turned to slightly face her direction.
Bankotsu blinked. 'Hm…They seem to be awfully worried about that wench. She must be precious to them or something,'
Focusing himself back to the task at hand, Bankotsu scolded, "A word of advice Inuyasha, you should really be looking after yourself!" 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. "Kagome!" he tried to hold off his advisory and look for his friend at the same time.
Having rescued the woman he wished to one day make his mate, Koga landed on his feet. "Are you okay Kagome?"
"Y, yes, thanks," she looked up at the male who held her protectively in his arms.
Inuyasha dropped to one knee, struggling against the immense power of the zombie before him. 'Good, she's safe,' He looked back over his shoulder. "Hey there Koga thanks a lot for protecting Kagome." He grunted and shoved his way back up to his feet glaring at Bankotsu.
Koga held up a fist and glared at Inuyasha. "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 sent him a small smile. "Thank you for rescuing me Koga."
Koga automatically used one hand to push her behind him. "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. She recognized the man on the tank's back. 'That's Renkotsu... he's the one who stole the jewel shards from me,' Studying him closely she reared back. 'And he still has them!' Her eyes widened.
Noticing her reaction, Renkotsu looked down at his chest at the spot she was staring and realization sunk in. 'I understand now, that girl can see the sacred jewel shards.'
He grimaced and growled, looking over at Inuyasha and Bankotsu who were locked in a fierce battle. '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," and pointed 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. "What? Kagome no!"
Still on her shoulder Shippo screamed, "Run away quickly, Kagome!"
She gasped and her eyes widened as she stared at the tank.
Renkotsu snapped, "Hurry and kill her!"
Ginkotsu positioned himself to aim directly at her.
Koga declared fiercely, "Over my dead body you will," he leapt into the air, flexing his claws.
Kagome reached out. "Koga!" concern etched into her features.
Koga dodged a few cannon shots and again leaped into the air. "You can't touch me," 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. "Good! He's away from the cannon."
Kagome informed him, "We have got to get the jewel shards back!"
Slightly confused Miroku looked over his shoulder. "Huh? Wait! What do you mean?"
Kagome stared the monk dead in the eye. "That guy took my Shikon jewel shards."
Still hanging onto Kagome's shoulder and leaning over, 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. "I won't let you go any further," He struck his metal claws at the monk.
Using his trusty staff to block the attack, Miroku exclaimed, "Suikotsu!"
The demented doctor declared, "I've decided that you're gonna fight me," squaring off against the perplexed monk. "I really can't stand doctors, or monks!" He stuck out again at the wretched monk.
Miroku blocked him. "But you yourself, are a doctor," He swung his staff toward his opponent.
Jakotsu moved to stand behind the monk and 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 glared at her opponent. "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?" He released his sword towards her.
Blocking it with Hiraikotsu, Sango pulled out her own sword. "No such luck!" she charged towards him.
Kirara growled as Ginkotsu shot at her. She dodged his cannon fire, leaping into the air and quickly flew out of his range to avoid another shot.
On the ground Ginkotsu mumbled "Geesh!" and 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," increasing the weight behind his weapon.
Fighting back, Inuyasha barked, "What do you mean?"
Bankotsu raised a brow. "You don't seem all that tough to me," he maneuvered Inuyasha's sword away and slammed Banryu against it again and then pulled it back to a defensive position as they glared at one another.
Inuyasha ordered, "Damn it! If you know where Naraku is, then tell me now!" He moved in to strike Bankotsu.
Bankotsu blocked. "I really don't like to be questioned!" 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," He straightened his stance and smirked. "ask my blade," he thrust it out in front of him.
Inuyasha growled glaring at his foe.
Bankotsu stood there, 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. He kept one eye on his opponent, who was startled by their presence, and the other on the bugs.
Inuyasha growled lowly. 'I knew it- those bastards,' he stared at the hell bugs.
Glaring at the messengers, Renkotsu spat out under his breath, "I will not retreat!"
Having overheard him Jakotsu asked, "What? Has something happened?" His brows furrowed. 'Did I miss something?'
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, he taunted, "Apparently I need to wrap things up quickly, so you'd better say your prayers Inuyasha!" 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!" He lifted up his word. "Now taste my Wind Scar!" he released second most powerful attack towards the cocky teen. Inuyasha smirked. "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 eyes widened. He pulled himself to a stop and watched the attack move towards him. 'So this is the Wind Scar,' He smirked 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 and 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 message.
Bankotsu snapped annoyed, "Alright, alright already!"
Freeing his beloved Banryu from the earth he glared at Inuyasha. "Inuyasha, that's all I have time for today," he held Banryu towards his number one enemy.
Inuyasha scoffed, "You have got to be kidding me!"
Remembering the wench could see the shards and was obviously a big weakness for Inuyasha and the others; Bankotsu speedily dogged over and scooped Kagome off the ground and stood her next to him.
"Inuyasha, help me!" Kagome screamed, trying to break free from the vise grip around her waist.
Bankotsu tightened his grip on her and smirked. "I'm taking you're wench in exchange for scaring my companion," He effortlessly hopped onto Ginkotsu, as the metallic monstrosity plowed across the land so the Schichinatai could make their escape.
"Oh no you don't!" Inuyasha got ready to give chase. But before he could take off after them, Naraku's puppet showed up, leaving the Inutachi and the wolf to deal with the massive demon puppet before they could chase the already gone mercenaries.
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"Big brother why did you grab this useless bitch," Jakotsu questioned.
Kagome glared at him, from her position next to Bankotsu.
"Jakotsu," Bankotsu eyed him sternly.
Kagome childishly stuck her tongue out at Jakotsu, ignoring the vise grip the leader still had on her waist.
"I still don't see why we have to be stuck with this ugly bitch," Jakotsu muttered, before pouting at his leader's reprimand.
"So what does that make you then?" Kagome snapped back, also pouting. 'I mean really did he have to be such a jerk? It's not like I even want to be here,' she thought sourly.
Glaring at them both, he moved to his feet and towered over them. Bankotsu's loud voice boomed with authority. "That is enough, from both of you!"
Kagome and Jakotsu glared at each other, before huffing and falling silent at his intense glare.
Bankotsu sat back down pinching the bridge of his nose. 'This is going to be a long ride.' He remained silent, leaving the remaining band members and the miko to wonder why he'd taken her.
Still trying to ease his oncoming headache from their ridiculous arguing match, Bankotsu ordered, "Ginkotsu, let's return to the base for now." He wanted to get back and think in peace while he decided exactly what to do with the wench.
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A/N I hope you liked it, and word of caution this won't be a happy go lucky story-This is a very brutal story. It's going to be rather violent and very realistic. Those with weak stomachs shouldn't read it and it's not going to be for kids either, so yeah you were warned.