InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Unexpected Encounters ❯ twenty three ( Chapter 23 )
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By: kittyb78 
Aftermath of the battle and Life Continues.
After the battle Airi decides the band needs baths, including herself.
Anime/Manga: InuYasha Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Romance / Drama | Type: Continuation | Uploaded On: 12.29.2009 | Updated On: 12.29.2009 | Pages: 2 | Words: 2.1K | Visits: 308 | Status: Work In Progress
Aftermath of the battle and Life Continues.
After the battle Airi decides the band needs baths, including herself.
Anime/Manga: InuYasha Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Romance / Drama | Type: Continuation | Uploaded On: 12.29.2009 | Updated On: 12.29.2009 | Pages: 2 | Words: 2.1K | Visits: 308 | 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 twenty three:
Midoriko’s ghost appeared and said, “Fear not young demon slayer, for your brother will be fine,” as she removed the shard from the unconscious boy’s life, sending the shocked Sango a warm smile.
She floated over to Kagome and passed her both the boy’s and the wolf leader’s shards, while looking straight into her eyes and said, “You did well, child, but you still have one task left to finish before the balance to this world can be restored.”
A knowing look exchanged between the two priestesses, and then the ghost nodded once to Bankotsu, locking eyes with him, and vanished wearing a peaceful smile.
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Taking a deep breath, Kagome took the nearly finished jewel, the loose fragments from Midoriko, and her tiny bottle with the remaining fragments. For a silent moment she held them both in her hand.
She opened the bottle, dumping the loose fragments into her hand and cupped her hands around the jewel and its fragments. She closed her eyes and focused her priestess powers into reforming the jewel.
Everyone watched closely as her powers began magnifying, and a soft pink hue illuminated her hands. When the light vanished, the jewel was completed once again.
Smiling Kagome walked over to Inuyasha and went to hand him the jewel. Inuyasha blinked and then placed it over her neck saying, “It was entrusted to you at birth, you keep it.”
She smiled up at him and he smiled back at her, giving her his solemn vow. “I will always be here, to help you protect it.”
Kagome’s eyes watered and she nodded, before enveloping her beloved hanyou in a warm hug, as she whispered, “Thank you Inuyasha.” and tucked the jewel into her shirt.
The others watched in shock as the girl began to glow a soft pink hue and then the jewel melted back inside her body. Kagome’s eyes widened as she said, “Inuyasha it-”
He pressed a finger to her lips and firmly assured, “It returned where it belongs.” before silencing her with a passionate kiss.
She blinked at the unexpected kiss and then wrapped her arms around his neck, and began kissing him back.
Inuyasha pulled her tight against his body and poured all of his unspoken feelings into the kiss.
Sango grinned and proclaimed happily, “Well it’s about damned time,” watching her friends kiss.
Miroku stood beside her and agreed, “Indeed.” wrapping an arm around Sango’s waist. She smiled and leaned back against his chest, asking, “How long do you think it will be until those two have little pups and running around?”
Miroku grinned assuring with a teasing note in his voice, “Not long.” knowing deep down that he was right.
Inuyasha broke the kiss and warned, “Miroku, don’t even start.” earning a grin from the monk, while Kagome pressed her embarrassed face against her hanyou’s chest.
Miroku wriggled his eyebrows and laughed running off as Inuyasha halfheartedly gave chase. Kagome stood there blushing a minute, before she walked over to Sango and asked, “How is he?” indicating Kohaku, who was beginning to stir.
Suikotsu replied, “He will make it.” as he finished bandaging the boy’s back.
Kagome said, “I’m glad,” smiling at Kohaku. She had been worried about taking his shard and completing the jewel.
Suikotsu said, “It was Kind of Midoriko, to spare the boy’s life.” as he washed his hands and gathered his things.
Kagome agreed, “Yes it was.” Turning to Bankotsu, she questioned, “What will you do now?”
Feeling smug, Bankotsu smirked replying, “Our own way.” and then added seriously, “We will travel the lands and see where the wind takes us, just as we have always done.”
Draping an arm over Airi’s shoulder he added, “Besides, we still have something to do, right babe?”
She nodded smiling and said, “Yup.” before smiling at Kagome and adding, “I’m glad that your friends are safe.”
Kagome smiled and said, “Me too.” Adding, “It was interesting to meet you Airi.”
She smiled and said, “Take care of yourself Kagome.” and walked with Bankotsu and Suikotsu back over to the rest of their group.
Bankotsu smiled, helping Airi onto Ginkotsu’s back, before taking his seat beside her, and said, “Okay Ginkotsu, move out.” pointing toward the south.
Ginkotsu replied with his customary response and set off, proud to be a tank, because he felt more useful this way.
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Used to traveling around a while with demon muck or blood of humans on them, the others rode without complaint and began rehashing their most recent battle.
Airi scowled and reminded, “Bankotsu, We’re all covered in slimy guts, oozy flesh chunks, and filth.”
He stared into her eyes and shrugged, asking “And the problem is?” with a raised brow, wondering why women always had to make such a fuss about a little bit of bloody aftermath.
She scrunched up her nose in disgust and said, “It’s beginning to dry, and we all stink,” demanding seriously, “I want a bath Bankotsu, now.” glaring at him.
He chuckled amused and said, “We will find somewhere to stop and bathe soon.”
She scowled, “Better be real soon, “Or I’m going to dive into the cold river, and toss each and every one of you into it as well.” completely serious.
He cocked his head and asked amused, “Oh yeah?” slightly interested in whether or not she could actually live up to it.
She narrowed her eyes at him and said, “Yes.” staring back at him, completely confidant that she could.
Bankotsu chuckled, “Now that could be interesting,” not believing that she would actually do it, the look in his eyes said as much.
Seeing the challenge in his eyes, she rose to her feet, and calmly walked over to the back of the tank. She quickly picked up a rather stunned Jakotsu, tossing him right into the river.
Grey eyes widened and Jakotsu wailed, “What the hell?!” flailing his arms, when he found himself falling face first towards the river.
Renkotsu had opened his mouth to taunt Jakotsu and found himself the next one flying into the water, as he heard, “In you go baldy.”
“Damn wench,” the fire breather growled out venomously, as he plummeted bald head first into the water.
Just as fast Airi firmly planted her foot on Suikotsu’s upper back, and said, “You too Doc.” straightening her leg, which sent him crashing into the water.
The annoyed doctor yelled out, “Curse it all,” as he flew through the air and into the water.
They all looked up at her and demanded what the hell she thought she was doing tossing them in like that.
Bankotsu, who had blinked in disbelief as he saw Jakotsu flying through the air, now sat on the tank laughing so hard that tears were clinging to eye lashes, as he rolled around on the tank.
Everyone watched in wide eyed disbelief as Airi walked over to her lover and said firmly, “You as well stud,” shoving the startled mercenary leader off the tank.
She had shoved him so hard that he fell into the water in the middle of growling, “Airi! Don’t you dare,” landing in the river with a huge splash, causing the others to laugh, as he spat out water before plunging below the surface.
Grinning Airi nodded saying pleased, “No more waiting, we bathe now,” as she grabbed the soap, before jumping into the water as well. Upon surfacing, she immediately began scrubbing herself clean, feeling much better.
She released her hair from its tie, and started soaping it up thoroughly, with her back turned to the others.
Bankotsu growled slightly annoyed when he surfaced. Smirking deviously as his eyes landed on his unsuspecting target, he quietly swam over, roughly dunking her before she could finish her startled shriek.
The others laughed watching as their leader exacted a just revenge, by repeatedly dunking the woman who had dared toss them into the water. As the mercenaries started getting carried away, they began dunking each other.
Ginkotsu blinked a few times, before rolling closer to the water. Deciding to join in on the fun, Kyokotsu began splashing Ginkotsu and himself, cleaning them too.
Jakotsu blinked stunned as he watched the usually destructive ogre, playing in the water, which only reached his knees, splashing their tank friend, and laughing like a big kid.
When Airi and Bankotsu finished their game of tag underwater, they surfaced both grinning.
Bankotsu looked around at his men and said impressed, “I have to admit, I didn’t think that you would do it.” wrapping his arms around his girlfriend.
She smirked replying, “A woman will do a lot of things when she is desperate enough- especially to get cleaned,” as she began undoing his braid and soaping up his hair.
Bankotsu sighed and decided to humor her, just this once, secretly enjoying the attention she lavished on him.
One by one she bathed the mercenaries, regardless of their objections, wrestling them into the water and attacking the grime vigorously with the soap.
When Jakotsu began fussing, Bankotsu smirked and said amused, “Hey, if the rest of us have to bathe, so do you,” and held the struggling man still while Airi soaped up his hair.
Bankotsu then dunked Jakotsu a few times. Jakotsu came up sputtering and glaring at them. Bankotsu simply smirked at his sulky best friend in response.
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After a while, everyone was clean and free of the slim encrusted muck. Airi nodded in satisfaction. One by one they climbed out of the water and sat on the river bank, letting the sun dry them and their clothes.
Jakotsu sat sulking the entire time. Ignoring his sulkiness, Airi made a stew and everyone waited for the food to cook, not realizing how hungry they had been, until the savory aroma of the stew began wafting past their noses, causing their stomachs to growl loudly.
Their hands went to their stomachs and light blushes crossed their faces. Airi laughed and said, “It’s a good thing I started lunch, huh?” as she walked by Bankotsu.
He smirked yanking her into his lap and said, “Yup,” before nuzzling his nose into her hair.
She giggled as he tickled her neck a bit with his face, before nipping her skin and whispering, “You smell good.”
She grinned replying, “See, I told you we needed to bathe.” earning a harsh nip on her earlobe.
He smirked at her startled yelp and reprimanded, “Don’t ever throw me and my men into the water again.”
She opened her mouth to protest, but he silenced her by claiming her mouth in a fierce kiss, demanding her acquiescence.
She tried to fight free and have her say, but he continued holding her still, kissing her deeply until, he felt her resistance slowly melt away, and she began kissing him back.
Taking that as her submission, He pulled back smirking. She pouted and stated, “You don’t play fair Ban, I was going to say-“
He rolled his eyes muttering, “You talk too much,” and silenced with another kiss, this time kissing her so hungrily that when he pulled back smirking, she sat there looking slightly dazed.
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A/N: okay there is chapter twenty three, enjoy! XD
Chapter twenty three:
Midoriko’s ghost appeared and said, “Fear not young demon slayer, for your brother will be fine,” as she removed the shard from the unconscious boy’s life, sending the shocked Sango a warm smile.
She floated over to Kagome and passed her both the boy’s and the wolf leader’s shards, while looking straight into her eyes and said, “You did well, child, but you still have one task left to finish before the balance to this world can be restored.”
A knowing look exchanged between the two priestesses, and then the ghost nodded once to Bankotsu, locking eyes with him, and vanished wearing a peaceful smile.
--
Taking a deep breath, Kagome took the nearly finished jewel, the loose fragments from Midoriko, and her tiny bottle with the remaining fragments. For a silent moment she held them both in her hand.
She opened the bottle, dumping the loose fragments into her hand and cupped her hands around the jewel and its fragments. She closed her eyes and focused her priestess powers into reforming the jewel.
Everyone watched closely as her powers began magnifying, and a soft pink hue illuminated her hands. When the light vanished, the jewel was completed once again.
Smiling Kagome walked over to Inuyasha and went to hand him the jewel. Inuyasha blinked and then placed it over her neck saying, “It was entrusted to you at birth, you keep it.”
She smiled up at him and he smiled back at her, giving her his solemn vow. “I will always be here, to help you protect it.”
Kagome’s eyes watered and she nodded, before enveloping her beloved hanyou in a warm hug, as she whispered, “Thank you Inuyasha.” and tucked the jewel into her shirt.
The others watched in shock as the girl began to glow a soft pink hue and then the jewel melted back inside her body. Kagome’s eyes widened as she said, “Inuyasha it-”
He pressed a finger to her lips and firmly assured, “It returned where it belongs.” before silencing her with a passionate kiss.
She blinked at the unexpected kiss and then wrapped her arms around his neck, and began kissing him back.
Inuyasha pulled her tight against his body and poured all of his unspoken feelings into the kiss.
Sango grinned and proclaimed happily, “Well it’s about damned time,” watching her friends kiss.
Miroku stood beside her and agreed, “Indeed.” wrapping an arm around Sango’s waist. She smiled and leaned back against his chest, asking, “How long do you think it will be until those two have little pups and running around?”
Miroku grinned assuring with a teasing note in his voice, “Not long.” knowing deep down that he was right.
Inuyasha broke the kiss and warned, “Miroku, don’t even start.” earning a grin from the monk, while Kagome pressed her embarrassed face against her hanyou’s chest.
Miroku wriggled his eyebrows and laughed running off as Inuyasha halfheartedly gave chase. Kagome stood there blushing a minute, before she walked over to Sango and asked, “How is he?” indicating Kohaku, who was beginning to stir.
Suikotsu replied, “He will make it.” as he finished bandaging the boy’s back.
Kagome said, “I’m glad,” smiling at Kohaku. She had been worried about taking his shard and completing the jewel.
Suikotsu said, “It was Kind of Midoriko, to spare the boy’s life.” as he washed his hands and gathered his things.
Kagome agreed, “Yes it was.” Turning to Bankotsu, she questioned, “What will you do now?”
Feeling smug, Bankotsu smirked replying, “Our own way.” and then added seriously, “We will travel the lands and see where the wind takes us, just as we have always done.”
Draping an arm over Airi’s shoulder he added, “Besides, we still have something to do, right babe?”
She nodded smiling and said, “Yup.” before smiling at Kagome and adding, “I’m glad that your friends are safe.”
Kagome smiled and said, “Me too.” Adding, “It was interesting to meet you Airi.”
She smiled and said, “Take care of yourself Kagome.” and walked with Bankotsu and Suikotsu back over to the rest of their group.
Bankotsu smiled, helping Airi onto Ginkotsu’s back, before taking his seat beside her, and said, “Okay Ginkotsu, move out.” pointing toward the south.
Ginkotsu replied with his customary response and set off, proud to be a tank, because he felt more useful this way.
--
Used to traveling around a while with demon muck or blood of humans on them, the others rode without complaint and began rehashing their most recent battle.
Airi scowled and reminded, “Bankotsu, We’re all covered in slimy guts, oozy flesh chunks, and filth.”
He stared into her eyes and shrugged, asking “And the problem is?” with a raised brow, wondering why women always had to make such a fuss about a little bit of bloody aftermath.
She scrunched up her nose in disgust and said, “It’s beginning to dry, and we all stink,” demanding seriously, “I want a bath Bankotsu, now.” glaring at him.
He chuckled amused and said, “We will find somewhere to stop and bathe soon.”
She scowled, “Better be real soon, “Or I’m going to dive into the cold river, and toss each and every one of you into it as well.” completely serious.
He cocked his head and asked amused, “Oh yeah?” slightly interested in whether or not she could actually live up to it.
She narrowed her eyes at him and said, “Yes.” staring back at him, completely confidant that she could.
Bankotsu chuckled, “Now that could be interesting,” not believing that she would actually do it, the look in his eyes said as much.
Seeing the challenge in his eyes, she rose to her feet, and calmly walked over to the back of the tank. She quickly picked up a rather stunned Jakotsu, tossing him right into the river.
Grey eyes widened and Jakotsu wailed, “What the hell?!” flailing his arms, when he found himself falling face first towards the river.
Renkotsu had opened his mouth to taunt Jakotsu and found himself the next one flying into the water, as he heard, “In you go baldy.”
“Damn wench,” the fire breather growled out venomously, as he plummeted bald head first into the water.
Just as fast Airi firmly planted her foot on Suikotsu’s upper back, and said, “You too Doc.” straightening her leg, which sent him crashing into the water.
The annoyed doctor yelled out, “Curse it all,” as he flew through the air and into the water.
They all looked up at her and demanded what the hell she thought she was doing tossing them in like that.
Bankotsu, who had blinked in disbelief as he saw Jakotsu flying through the air, now sat on the tank laughing so hard that tears were clinging to eye lashes, as he rolled around on the tank.
Everyone watched in wide eyed disbelief as Airi walked over to her lover and said firmly, “You as well stud,” shoving the startled mercenary leader off the tank.
She had shoved him so hard that he fell into the water in the middle of growling, “Airi! Don’t you dare,” landing in the river with a huge splash, causing the others to laugh, as he spat out water before plunging below the surface.
Grinning Airi nodded saying pleased, “No more waiting, we bathe now,” as she grabbed the soap, before jumping into the water as well. Upon surfacing, she immediately began scrubbing herself clean, feeling much better.
She released her hair from its tie, and started soaping it up thoroughly, with her back turned to the others.
Bankotsu growled slightly annoyed when he surfaced. Smirking deviously as his eyes landed on his unsuspecting target, he quietly swam over, roughly dunking her before she could finish her startled shriek.
The others laughed watching as their leader exacted a just revenge, by repeatedly dunking the woman who had dared toss them into the water. As the mercenaries started getting carried away, they began dunking each other.
Ginkotsu blinked a few times, before rolling closer to the water. Deciding to join in on the fun, Kyokotsu began splashing Ginkotsu and himself, cleaning them too.
Jakotsu blinked stunned as he watched the usually destructive ogre, playing in the water, which only reached his knees, splashing their tank friend, and laughing like a big kid.
When Airi and Bankotsu finished their game of tag underwater, they surfaced both grinning.
Bankotsu looked around at his men and said impressed, “I have to admit, I didn’t think that you would do it.” wrapping his arms around his girlfriend.
She smirked replying, “A woman will do a lot of things when she is desperate enough- especially to get cleaned,” as she began undoing his braid and soaping up his hair.
Bankotsu sighed and decided to humor her, just this once, secretly enjoying the attention she lavished on him.
One by one she bathed the mercenaries, regardless of their objections, wrestling them into the water and attacking the grime vigorously with the soap.
When Jakotsu began fussing, Bankotsu smirked and said amused, “Hey, if the rest of us have to bathe, so do you,” and held the struggling man still while Airi soaped up his hair.
Bankotsu then dunked Jakotsu a few times. Jakotsu came up sputtering and glaring at them. Bankotsu simply smirked at his sulky best friend in response.
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After a while, everyone was clean and free of the slim encrusted muck. Airi nodded in satisfaction. One by one they climbed out of the water and sat on the river bank, letting the sun dry them and their clothes.
Jakotsu sat sulking the entire time. Ignoring his sulkiness, Airi made a stew and everyone waited for the food to cook, not realizing how hungry they had been, until the savory aroma of the stew began wafting past their noses, causing their stomachs to growl loudly.
Their hands went to their stomachs and light blushes crossed their faces. Airi laughed and said, “It’s a good thing I started lunch, huh?” as she walked by Bankotsu.
He smirked yanking her into his lap and said, “Yup,” before nuzzling his nose into her hair.
She giggled as he tickled her neck a bit with his face, before nipping her skin and whispering, “You smell good.”
She grinned replying, “See, I told you we needed to bathe.” earning a harsh nip on her earlobe.
He smirked at her startled yelp and reprimanded, “Don’t ever throw me and my men into the water again.”
She opened her mouth to protest, but he silenced her by claiming her mouth in a fierce kiss, demanding her acquiescence.
She tried to fight free and have her say, but he continued holding her still, kissing her deeply until, he felt her resistance slowly melt away, and she began kissing him back.
Taking that as her submission, He pulled back smirking. She pouted and stated, “You don’t play fair Ban, I was going to say-“
He rolled his eyes muttering, “You talk too much,” and silenced with another kiss, this time kissing her so hungrily that when he pulled back smirking, she sat there looking slightly dazed.
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A/N: okay there is chapter twenty three, enjoy! XD