InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Unexpected Encounters ❯ eighteen ( Chapter 18 )
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By: kittyb78 
Bankotsu informs Kagome of his proposition, she refuses and angers him. Airi convinces him to give Kagome time to think about it. Ban agrees and gives her twenty four hours.
That night Kagome has a frightening premonition and glimpses first hand what will happen to Jaapn if she doesn't work with Bankotsu and the others.
Anime/Manga: InuYasha Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Romance / Drama | Type: Continuation | Uploaded On: 12.21.2009 | Pages: 2 | Words: 2.1K | Visits: 310 | Status: Work In Progress
Bankotsu informs Kagome of his proposition, she refuses and angers him. Airi convinces him to give Kagome time to think about it. Ban agrees and gives her twenty four hours.
That night Kagome has a frightening premonition and glimpses first hand what will happen to Jaapn if she doesn't work with Bankotsu and the others.
Anime/Manga: InuYasha Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Romance / Drama | Type: Continuation | Uploaded On: 12.21.2009 | Pages: 2 | Words: 2.1K | Visits: 310 | Status: Work In Progress
Disclaimer: I do not own the Inuyasha characters, they belong to Rumiko Takahashi. I do own this plot line and all OC’s.
Chapter eighteen:
Back with Bankotsu:
Bankotsu said seriously, “I want you to join with me and my group.” Boasting confidently, “Together we will defeat Naraku for sure.”
Kagome immediately balked at the idea and said, “No. I have no way to be sure that you won’t just kill me and my friends afterwards.”
Bankotsu’s eyes narrowed on her and he asked in a deceptively calm voice, “What was that?” as the camp fell completely silent. Everyone of his men knew better then to tell their leader no. Anyone who did, usually ended up without their head.
Airi’s eyes widened and she slowly moved over to Bankotsu’s side. Kneeling beside him, she placed a hand on his shoulder, partly to sooth his anger, and said calmly, “Easy Ban.” She faced the priestess and said seriously, “Just hear him out first.”
Bankotsu huffed and continued, “With us protecting you, no one will harm you.” glaring at the priestess who had dared to deny his simple request.
Kagome worried her bottom lip between her teeth and said, “I still have-“
Bankotsu rolled his eyes and muttered, “You have my word, that none of my group will harm you.”
Glaring at each of his men, he asked, “You all hear that?” they all swallowed nervously and nodded their confirmations. Bankotsu responded with a curt nod, before returning his attention to the priestess.
Knowing she was going to need some time to think it over, Kagome stared at him and said, “I need some time to think it over.”
Airi gave his shoulder a light squeeze. He grit his teeth and nodded curtly, adding, “You have twenty four hours. I will expect an answer after that.” Kagome nodded, sighing in relief.
Bankotsu shoved Airi’s hand off his shoulder and glared at her charging, “I’m leaving you to keep an eye on her.” before leaving in a huff with Banryu on his shoulder.
--
Airi sighed rubbing her temples and said, “Guys, give us some time alone.” and led Kagome inside the cave.
She bent down and started a small fire, saying seriously, “Look, I understand you needing time to think about it, but don’t ever tell him no again. Trust me- you won’t like the results.” Thinking, 'That indecently short kimono of hers, won’t pose any barrier to him,' as she moved over to sit by the mouth of the cave, with her back leaning against the rock wall.
Kagome blinked and sat by the fire, pulling her knees to her chest. Sighing Airi picked up one of the bed furs and placed it near the teenager saying, “Try to relax. I won’t let anyone harm you tonight.”
Kagome blinked and thanked her, snuggling under the blanket and closed her eyes, wishing to be anywhere but where she was.
Airi rubbed her temples and resumed her post by the mouth of the cave, staring at the other wall. She could already tell this girl wouldn’t stand a chance against Bankotsu. If she was stupid enough to piss him off, the girl was going to be in serious trouble. 'She’s too innocent,' Airi thought worriedly.
Despite her reservations, Kagome felt her lack of sleep crashing in on her. That coupled with the warmth of the blanket and the small fire, lulled her to sleep.
Throughout the night, Airi dutifully sat at her post and hoped like hell that the girl was smart enough to make the right decision.
When the wind began to pick up, Bankotsu surprised Airi by bringing her another blanket, and a warm cup of tea. She blinked as she felt the blanket being draped around her gently.
She stared up at him a moment. He nodded to her and handed her the tea, before leaving the cave without a word. She smiled at him and sipped the warm liquid, grateful for the warmth slowly encasing her body.
--
In the other cave, Bankotsu and his men sat around another small fire, and waited for morning to come.
Kyokotsu and Ginkotsu parked themselves behind the mountain allowing it to shield them from the brisk wind of the night, keeping watch for their shift.
Sometime during the night, the time traveling priestess had a dream…
--
Dream Sequence:
Kagome was sitting on a picnic blanket under the sacred tree, waiting for her friends. A light breeze blew by her face and she shut her eyes enjoying the relief from the hot summer day.
When she felt a hand brush against her cheek, she opened her eyes and gasped. In front of her stood the spectral form of a woman who looked very much like the priestess statue that had been deep in the cave at Sango’s village.
She blinked and asked unsure, “Midoriko?” almost afraid to believe her eyes.
The ghost smiled down at her and replied, “Hai child.” trying to reassure the girl.
Kagome asked curiously, “What’s going on?” and stared up at the ghost, while rising to her feet.
Midoriko replied seriously, “I haven’t much time child, so listen to me carefully. “ her eyes looked down on the child with sympathy and a bit of regret. She knew that this girl had a very trying task ahead of her, and felt bad for the girl.
Kagome blinked. Midoriko said evenly, “Don’t not fear Bankotsu or his men, for I was the one who brought them back.” staring through the child’s eyes, down into her very soul.
Kagome frowned asking, “Why would you do that?” feeling more confused than ever before.
Midoriko replied seriously, “To aide you in your task of completing the jewel that I created.”
Kagome opened her mouth to say something, but Midoriko raised a hand to stay her tongue and repeated, “I haven’t much time, so listen well child. Bankotsu and his group mean you and your friends no harm. I restored his group, in order for them to aide you and the others in defeating Naraku and restoring the balance to these lands.”
Kagome’s frown deepened. Midoriko instructed, “The task that lies before you will by no means be an easy one. You must work with him, if you wish to truly defeat Naraku, for if you do not, all of Japan, and even the world, will be doomed.”
Lightning struck the ground fifteen feet away and the sky clouded over. The air filled with a deep nearly suffocating malice, as she watched everything before her end up being destroyed.
In her ears she heard millions of voices crying out in fear and pain. Buildings began shattering, sending debris all over. Trees were uprooted and cast into the whipping winds.
The earth beneath her, became brittle and began cracking apart. As she started falling into the darkness below, she watched the rivers dry up; with flames erupting out of the ground that began scorching everything in their paths.
Her heart and very soul started being consumed by the utter despair and horror, while she continued falling into the inky void beneath her, The ferocious wind picked up, and the massive destruction suddenly vanished.
Kagome stood there grasping her chest over her erratic heart and blinked a few times.
As her ghost began fading into the wind, Midoriko’s voice spoke urgently, “You must work together with the mercenary and destroy Naraku, in order to restore the balance to these lands! If you do not- great catastrophe will befall the lands and endanger the world, far worse then what you have just witnessed.”
End Dream Sequence:
--
Kagome woke up with a start. The blanket that had been covering her, fell to the cavern floor and she gasped with wide eyes, thinking over everything that had been revealed to her in her dream.
Her head fell to her knees and she quietly sobbed for the horrible things she had been shown. Her heart was heavy with the enormity of the losses she had witnessed.
As she cried, she felt a renewed sense of determination fill her very soul and vowed to destroy Naraku and spare the word from the horrors she had just glimpsed.
Airi sighed and she heard the girl crying, but remained in her position guarding the cave entrance. She felt bad for the girl, but it couldn’t be helped. Something deep in her gut told her that this had to be done, or all would be consumed by an evil darkness, far worse than anything she had ever witnessed.
She closed her eyes and finished her tea, sending up a silent prayer that everything would turn out okay.
Kagome sat in the cave rocking herself back and forth as she waited for the sun to rise. With her decision already made, she thought determinedly, 'As soon as the sun rises, I will inform Bankotsu of my decision.'
--
An hour later, the sun rose into the sky and it appeared the day would be a beautiful one. Bankotsu walked over to the save the women were in and said, “Come and eat, both of you.” as he helped Airi to her feet and led her over to the fire.
Jakotsu was sitting there already smoking fish. Bowls of nuts and berries sat waiting for the women.
Kagome followed him from the cave and announced, “I have made my decision.” facing him.
Bankotsu blinked and questioned, “What have you decided?” staring at her slightly shocked that it hadn’t taken so long.
Kagome’s eyes held his and she replied, “I will join you. But first, we have to get Inuyasha and the others.”
Bankotsu scowled and declared, “Hell no! You come with us and we will protect you.” crossing his arms over his massive chest.
Kagome stomped her foot and argued back, “Not going to happen! I said I will join you, but the eight of us are not enough. We will need Inuyasha and the rest of my friends in order to defeat Naraku.”
Seeing how adamant she was being about this, Airi asked curiously, “What makes you think that we need them?”
Kagome informed her bluntly, “Because last night Midoriko came to me in a dream and said that it will take all of us, in order to win the battle.”
Bankotsu’s eyes widened and he asked, “Midoriko spoke to you last night?” slightly shaken. His mens' eyes widened as they had never seen their leader anything less than completely confidant before.
Kagome answered, “Yes,” staring him dead in the eye.
After a long tense moment of dead silence, Bankotsu challenged, “What about Inuyasha? I’m sure that he won’t be too thrilled about all of this?”
Kagome assured, “I will handle Inuyasha.” In a voice filled with absolute confidence.
Staring her in the eyes, Bankotsu nodded and said, “Very well then, if this is what Midoriko has told you, then we will go and get them.”
Kagome grabbed her bag and Bankotsu ordered, “First eat.” refusing to leave before everyone ate.
When Kagome opened her mouth to protest, Bankotsu held up a hand to silence her and informed her point blank, “I’m not going to listen to that damned mutt bitching about me not taking care of you while you are in my presence.”
Huffing Kagome dropped her bag and blushed as her stomach growled. She sat beside Airi and they ate their breakfast.
After everyone had eaten, the camp was packed up and Bankotsu helped both women onto Ginkotsu’s back, passing Kagome her yellow bag. He and the others climbed onto the tank and the group started back towards the well, with Kyokotsu right beside them.
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A/N: Okay I know this is shorter than the normal chapters, but there you have it- chapter eighteen. Enjoy! XD
Chapter eighteen:
Back with Bankotsu:
Bankotsu said seriously, “I want you to join with me and my group.” Boasting confidently, “Together we will defeat Naraku for sure.”
Kagome immediately balked at the idea and said, “No. I have no way to be sure that you won’t just kill me and my friends afterwards.”
Bankotsu’s eyes narrowed on her and he asked in a deceptively calm voice, “What was that?” as the camp fell completely silent. Everyone of his men knew better then to tell their leader no. Anyone who did, usually ended up without their head.
Airi’s eyes widened and she slowly moved over to Bankotsu’s side. Kneeling beside him, she placed a hand on his shoulder, partly to sooth his anger, and said calmly, “Easy Ban.” She faced the priestess and said seriously, “Just hear him out first.”
Bankotsu huffed and continued, “With us protecting you, no one will harm you.” glaring at the priestess who had dared to deny his simple request.
Kagome worried her bottom lip between her teeth and said, “I still have-“
Bankotsu rolled his eyes and muttered, “You have my word, that none of my group will harm you.”
Glaring at each of his men, he asked, “You all hear that?” they all swallowed nervously and nodded their confirmations. Bankotsu responded with a curt nod, before returning his attention to the priestess.
Knowing she was going to need some time to think it over, Kagome stared at him and said, “I need some time to think it over.”
Airi gave his shoulder a light squeeze. He grit his teeth and nodded curtly, adding, “You have twenty four hours. I will expect an answer after that.” Kagome nodded, sighing in relief.
Bankotsu shoved Airi’s hand off his shoulder and glared at her charging, “I’m leaving you to keep an eye on her.” before leaving in a huff with Banryu on his shoulder.
--
Airi sighed rubbing her temples and said, “Guys, give us some time alone.” and led Kagome inside the cave.
She bent down and started a small fire, saying seriously, “Look, I understand you needing time to think about it, but don’t ever tell him no again. Trust me- you won’t like the results.” Thinking, 'That indecently short kimono of hers, won’t pose any barrier to him,' as she moved over to sit by the mouth of the cave, with her back leaning against the rock wall.
Kagome blinked and sat by the fire, pulling her knees to her chest. Sighing Airi picked up one of the bed furs and placed it near the teenager saying, “Try to relax. I won’t let anyone harm you tonight.”
Kagome blinked and thanked her, snuggling under the blanket and closed her eyes, wishing to be anywhere but where she was.
Airi rubbed her temples and resumed her post by the mouth of the cave, staring at the other wall. She could already tell this girl wouldn’t stand a chance against Bankotsu. If she was stupid enough to piss him off, the girl was going to be in serious trouble. 'She’s too innocent,' Airi thought worriedly.
Despite her reservations, Kagome felt her lack of sleep crashing in on her. That coupled with the warmth of the blanket and the small fire, lulled her to sleep.
Throughout the night, Airi dutifully sat at her post and hoped like hell that the girl was smart enough to make the right decision.
When the wind began to pick up, Bankotsu surprised Airi by bringing her another blanket, and a warm cup of tea. She blinked as she felt the blanket being draped around her gently.
She stared up at him a moment. He nodded to her and handed her the tea, before leaving the cave without a word. She smiled at him and sipped the warm liquid, grateful for the warmth slowly encasing her body.
--
In the other cave, Bankotsu and his men sat around another small fire, and waited for morning to come.
Kyokotsu and Ginkotsu parked themselves behind the mountain allowing it to shield them from the brisk wind of the night, keeping watch for their shift.
Sometime during the night, the time traveling priestess had a dream…
--
Dream Sequence:
Kagome was sitting on a picnic blanket under the sacred tree, waiting for her friends. A light breeze blew by her face and she shut her eyes enjoying the relief from the hot summer day.
When she felt a hand brush against her cheek, she opened her eyes and gasped. In front of her stood the spectral form of a woman who looked very much like the priestess statue that had been deep in the cave at Sango’s village.
She blinked and asked unsure, “Midoriko?” almost afraid to believe her eyes.
The ghost smiled down at her and replied, “Hai child.” trying to reassure the girl.
Kagome asked curiously, “What’s going on?” and stared up at the ghost, while rising to her feet.
Midoriko replied seriously, “I haven’t much time child, so listen to me carefully. “ her eyes looked down on the child with sympathy and a bit of regret. She knew that this girl had a very trying task ahead of her, and felt bad for the girl.
Kagome blinked. Midoriko said evenly, “Don’t not fear Bankotsu or his men, for I was the one who brought them back.” staring through the child’s eyes, down into her very soul.
Kagome frowned asking, “Why would you do that?” feeling more confused than ever before.
Midoriko replied seriously, “To aide you in your task of completing the jewel that I created.”
Kagome opened her mouth to say something, but Midoriko raised a hand to stay her tongue and repeated, “I haven’t much time, so listen well child. Bankotsu and his group mean you and your friends no harm. I restored his group, in order for them to aide you and the others in defeating Naraku and restoring the balance to these lands.”
Kagome’s frown deepened. Midoriko instructed, “The task that lies before you will by no means be an easy one. You must work with him, if you wish to truly defeat Naraku, for if you do not, all of Japan, and even the world, will be doomed.”
Lightning struck the ground fifteen feet away and the sky clouded over. The air filled with a deep nearly suffocating malice, as she watched everything before her end up being destroyed.
In her ears she heard millions of voices crying out in fear and pain. Buildings began shattering, sending debris all over. Trees were uprooted and cast into the whipping winds.
The earth beneath her, became brittle and began cracking apart. As she started falling into the darkness below, she watched the rivers dry up; with flames erupting out of the ground that began scorching everything in their paths.
Her heart and very soul started being consumed by the utter despair and horror, while she continued falling into the inky void beneath her, The ferocious wind picked up, and the massive destruction suddenly vanished.
Kagome stood there grasping her chest over her erratic heart and blinked a few times.
As her ghost began fading into the wind, Midoriko’s voice spoke urgently, “You must work together with the mercenary and destroy Naraku, in order to restore the balance to these lands! If you do not- great catastrophe will befall the lands and endanger the world, far worse then what you have just witnessed.”
End Dream Sequence:
--
Kagome woke up with a start. The blanket that had been covering her, fell to the cavern floor and she gasped with wide eyes, thinking over everything that had been revealed to her in her dream.
Her head fell to her knees and she quietly sobbed for the horrible things she had been shown. Her heart was heavy with the enormity of the losses she had witnessed.
As she cried, she felt a renewed sense of determination fill her very soul and vowed to destroy Naraku and spare the word from the horrors she had just glimpsed.
Airi sighed and she heard the girl crying, but remained in her position guarding the cave entrance. She felt bad for the girl, but it couldn’t be helped. Something deep in her gut told her that this had to be done, or all would be consumed by an evil darkness, far worse than anything she had ever witnessed.
She closed her eyes and finished her tea, sending up a silent prayer that everything would turn out okay.
Kagome sat in the cave rocking herself back and forth as she waited for the sun to rise. With her decision already made, she thought determinedly, 'As soon as the sun rises, I will inform Bankotsu of my decision.'
--
An hour later, the sun rose into the sky and it appeared the day would be a beautiful one. Bankotsu walked over to the save the women were in and said, “Come and eat, both of you.” as he helped Airi to her feet and led her over to the fire.
Jakotsu was sitting there already smoking fish. Bowls of nuts and berries sat waiting for the women.
Kagome followed him from the cave and announced, “I have made my decision.” facing him.
Bankotsu blinked and questioned, “What have you decided?” staring at her slightly shocked that it hadn’t taken so long.
Kagome’s eyes held his and she replied, “I will join you. But first, we have to get Inuyasha and the others.”
Bankotsu scowled and declared, “Hell no! You come with us and we will protect you.” crossing his arms over his massive chest.
Kagome stomped her foot and argued back, “Not going to happen! I said I will join you, but the eight of us are not enough. We will need Inuyasha and the rest of my friends in order to defeat Naraku.”
Seeing how adamant she was being about this, Airi asked curiously, “What makes you think that we need them?”
Kagome informed her bluntly, “Because last night Midoriko came to me in a dream and said that it will take all of us, in order to win the battle.”
Bankotsu’s eyes widened and he asked, “Midoriko spoke to you last night?” slightly shaken. His mens' eyes widened as they had never seen their leader anything less than completely confidant before.
Kagome answered, “Yes,” staring him dead in the eye.
After a long tense moment of dead silence, Bankotsu challenged, “What about Inuyasha? I’m sure that he won’t be too thrilled about all of this?”
Kagome assured, “I will handle Inuyasha.” In a voice filled with absolute confidence.
Staring her in the eyes, Bankotsu nodded and said, “Very well then, if this is what Midoriko has told you, then we will go and get them.”
Kagome grabbed her bag and Bankotsu ordered, “First eat.” refusing to leave before everyone ate.
When Kagome opened her mouth to protest, Bankotsu held up a hand to silence her and informed her point blank, “I’m not going to listen to that damned mutt bitching about me not taking care of you while you are in my presence.”
Huffing Kagome dropped her bag and blushed as her stomach growled. She sat beside Airi and they ate their breakfast.
After everyone had eaten, the camp was packed up and Bankotsu helped both women onto Ginkotsu’s back, passing Kagome her yellow bag. He and the others climbed onto the tank and the group started back towards the well, with Kyokotsu right beside them.
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A/N: Okay I know this is shorter than the normal chapters, but there you have it- chapter eighteen. Enjoy! XD