InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Unexpected Encounters ❯ five ( Chapter 5 )

[ X - Adult: No readers under 18. Contains Graphic Adult Themes/Extreme violence. ]
Disclaimer: I do not own the Inuyasha characters, they belong to Rumiko Takahashi. I do own this plot line.

Chapter five:

The next morning:

Bankotsu awoke feeling well rested and stared at the still sleeping woman in his arms. He remembered the fight she’d put up last night and smirked thinking, 'At least I know she won’t ever be boring.'

'I rather enjoy her feistiness, it will keep life interesting. Not to mention its one hell of a turn on- especially in the bedroom,' he thought smugly. In the end he had won and she was now a member of his band and his woman.

Satisfied in more ways than one he slipped his arms off of her and rolled out of bed; grabbing up his hakamas and slipping into them. Turning around he finished tying the strings in place, so they wouldn’t fall off his hips, and went to order breakfast prepared.

As Renkotsu nodded and began preparing breakfast, Bankotsu walked outside to check on the two guards before sending them to eat and then sleep. Suikotsu and Renkotsu took over guard duty.

He ordered Jakotsu to take Mukotsu and ensure the traps were in place, as well as to hunt for they were running low on meat. Nodding, everyone did as instructed.

Bankotsu fixed a tray with breakfast and fresh squeezed orange juice. He carried it back to his room, where he found the woman awake and sitting on the bed. “Morning,” he greeted politely, moving towards the bed after picking up the three folded kimonos by his door.

He placed the tray next to the one from last night and said with a sigh, “Let’s try this again- morning,” as he sat on the bed beside her.

Her brown eyes stared at him and she asked confused, “Why didn’t you just kill me?” meeting his gaze unafraid.

He smirked answering, “You would be much more valuable to me as a comrade. With your fighting skills you will make a powerful addition to my team.”

She snorted disbelievingly, “I doubt the others would agree.”

His eyes narrowed and he assured her, “They do what I tell them to. Once I make it clear that you are now one of us they won’t dare to lay a finger on you.”

She took a deep breath and stated, “I won’t ever condone or participate in the mindless slaughter of innocents,” brown eyes crystallizing into hard chocolate.

Lifting a hand he gently brushed some hair from her face, tucking it behind her ear and replied, “No matter, those raids are a reward to my men for their unfailing obedience and hard work. It’s our way of relieving stress and boredom.” His blue eyes locked to her brown ones.

Her breath hissed as she tried to keep her temper under control. He added matter of factly, “We don’t just kill for fun. We do it for money too, lots of money. We’re mercenaries babe and we get paid very well for what we do. Usually it’s slaying demons that terrorize villages. Occasionally a daimyo or two have enlisted our aid during times of war.”

She insisted, “Don’t expect me to kill innocents and we’ll get along just fine.” Staring into his gaze, showing she wouldn’t back down- not on this.

He sighed and nodded. “Fine, but in exchange you will do everything else I ask of you.” He instructed, in a tone that brokered no arguments. After all he was still the leader and she would have to respect and accept that. Just because he was sleeping with her, didn’t mean that he was going to show her any favoritism.

Deciding to make her limits known from the start, she boldly added, “As long as you don’t expect me to become a whore for your men or anyone else,” eyes flashing with serious intent.

Enjoying her show of backbone he smirked assuring, “You’re mine and mine alone, so don’t worry about that.” Turning dead serious he pulled her against his chest, staring her dead in the eye and commanded seriously, “But don’t go thinking you’re going to argue with me either. Around here and in this group my word is law! Those who fail to obey are severally punished,” his hands around her arms tightening enough to cause her to gasp, as he got his point across.

She nodded and whispered, “I understand.” Nodding in satisfaction he released her arms and ordered her to turn around. Confused as to why but not willing to endure his wrath at this time; she did so.

His eyes lit in satisfaction and he began untying her arms. Glad to feel the confining rope loosened, she turned back to face him rubbing her sore arms. He instructed, “There is a private spring through that door,” pointing to the door he continued, “Eat, then wash up and change into one of those kimonos,” pointing to the food, and then the kimonos on the bed.

She nodded and asked curiously, “What about my weapons?” staring at him.

He assured seriously, “Your weapons and armor are safe and will be returned to you- once I’m satisfied that you won’t try to escape or use them on me and my brothers.”

She sighed ruefully and nodded, reaching for the tray. He instructed, “After you’re bathed and dressed, follow the hall into the kitchen. I’ll be waiting for you there, wench.”

She scowled and snapped irritably, “Dammit my name is Airi, not wench okay?” staring into his amused eyes.

He grinned and nodded. “Okay Airi and I’m Bankotsu. You’ll meet the others later, now get dressed and then come into the kitchen- I’ll be waiting.” Realizing how ravenous she was she huffed and began eating.

He stood up and walked over to the door turning to face her he warned sternly, “However I won’t wait for long. If I feel you are taking too long, I won’t hesitate to come in here and drag you out myself.” Satisfied that she would obey his orders, he left the room and closed the door.

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In desperate need of a hot bath to relieve her stiff muscles, she sighed and ate the food; before finishing her juice and moving toward the kimonos.

She gasped as she realized they were made with some very expensive silk. She picked up the many layered pale green with light blue flowers one and carried it over to the hot spring.

Grateful for the chance to freshen up, she stripped what was left of her mini kimono off of her voluptuous body and slipped into the steamy water. Her hair had long since come undone from her pony tail and she sighed sadly as she realized she’d probably never find the hair tie. “Damn,” she muttered and began scrubbing her body free of the sweat and grime.

Sighing wistfully as she realized there was no soap for her hair, she ran her slender fingers through the thick mass, combing out the tangles. She blushed as she remember how it had even gotten tangled it the first place. Her entire body still ached from events of the previous night.

'That infuriating man knew just what the hell he was doing too,' she realized grimly, as she scrubbed at a particularly dirty spot; before combing her fingers through the hair again to ensure all the tangles were out.

“Damn, now what am I gonna do?” she wondered out loud, referring to the current situation she was in. 'He’s not about to let me go,' she thought depressed, knowing for certain if she tried to leave; he’d follow after her and drag her back kicking and screaming, probably put her through another session like last night too.

She shuddered as she remembered the way he’d used her own traitorous body against her, thinking, 'No thanks!'

'I guess I’m stuck here for now,' She concluded, dunking below the water to ensure her hair was at least semi clean. She came back up and decided to just sit and soak her sore body for a few minutes.

“Damn, damn, and double damn,” she muttered, as she realized she didn't have any hope of escaping him- especially without her weapons, or any weapons for that matter. Knowing she wouldn’t have much longer before he burst through the door, she sighed and reluctantly climbed out of the water.

Water dripped down her lithe body, to pool at the floor, as she made her way back over to the kimono and slipped into it. She searched by the bed and was relieved to at least find her panties.

Thinking, 'At least I won’t be completely naked under this,' she slipped into her panties and frowned as she noticed the boning inside the top of the kimono. Her eyes slipped to her chest and she frowned, “Damn,” she repeated, thinking, 'This is defiantly not gonna keep his hands off me,' displeased with that knowledge.

Shaking her head in disapproval, as she saw just how much cleavage was revealed, she sighed griping sarcastically, “Just what I need.” Knowing there was nothing to be done for it; she straightened her shoulders and pulled the rest of the kimono firmly into place. It ended just above her knees and left her strong calves visible.

Frowning she muttered, “At least I’ll still be able to move in it if I have to fight,” noting how it flared at her hips, leaving the legs nice and lose. She draped her hair over her shoulders, in an attempt to minimize how much it revealed and straightened her shoulders, preparing to leave the room.

Taking a deep breath she thought, 'Here goes,' and opened the door, stepping into the wide hall way, and closing the door. She took another fortifying breath and walked gracefully down the hall way. Remembering his directions, she veered toward the kitchen, and continued on her path.

Each step took he closer to the strange and rather er, primal man she found herself stuck to. Her breath hitched and her hands clenched and unclenched nervously at her sides.

To be honest she wasn’t sure how she even ended up in such a mess, and was nervous to say the least- maybe even a little scared. Scoffing at the thought, she mentally berated herself, 'Pull it together and stop acting like such a damned child!'

She forced her hands to relax and raised her head high, refusing to show anymore weakness around him or the others- especially him. With nervous flutters in her stomach, she schooled her features into a blank mask and stepped into the kitchen.

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A/N: That’s chapter five, enjoy! XD