InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Unexpected Encounters ❯ twenty seven ( Chapter 27 )
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By: kittyb78 
Death Of A Traitor.
Renkotsu commits the ultimate betrayal and pays for it with his life.
Anime/Manga: InuYasha Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Romance / Drama | Type: Continuation | Uploaded On: 01.02.2010 | Pages: 3 | Words: 3.0K | Visits: 262 | Status: Work In Progress
Death Of A Traitor.
Renkotsu commits the ultimate betrayal and pays for it with his life.
Anime/Manga: InuYasha Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Romance / Drama | Type: Continuation | Uploaded On: 01.02.2010 | Pages: 3 | Words: 3.0K | Visits: 262 | 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.
A/N: I'm warning you right now, this chapter is NOT for the faint of heart! If you have a weak stomach then don't read it.
Chapter twenty seven:
Two days later:
They had been traveling for two days with no sight of a village or town anywhere. They had eaten frequently which was keeping the nausea to a minimum.
Bankotsu and Jakotsu had gone off hunting, leaving Airikotsu, Ginkotsu, Renkotsu, Suikotsu, and Kyokotsu to guard and set up the camp.
Suikotsu had decided to replenish his herb stock and was hunting down herbs. Kyokotsu and Ginkotsu were patrolling the camp.
Airikotsu and Renkotsu were collecting firewood. She was taking small piles so as not to over exert herself, per doctor's orders.
Renkotsu eyed her hatefully thinking, ‘Now is my chance, all I have to do is kill her now and we will be rid of her and that damned brat.’
His hand dropped the gourd at his waist. He pulled the gourd to his face and quietly opened the top, pouring the liquid into his mouth.
Airi was bending down to pick up wood as she heard a twig snap behind her. Her eyes widened and she rolled out of the way as the fire blew to where she had just been standing.
She moved into a crouch and eyed a very dangerously looking bald headed Renkotsu, demanding, "What the hell are you doing?" Rolling again to avoid another blast of his fire, and keeping her eyes trained on him as she absently noted the flames in both places, calculating her next move.
Her hand freed the katanas at her waist and she jumped up, moving behind a boulder repeating angrily, "What the hell are you up to Renkotsu?!"
He spat flames again, toward the rock. Knowing they weren't hot enough yet to do more than blacken the rock, she stayed put with her heart pounding hard in her chest.
Hearing what sounded like wires cutting through the air, her eyes widened as she remembered Renkotsu also had metal wires that he liked using. She ran into the trees hoping to lose him.
A dark maniacal chuckle trailed behind her as he began blowing out more fire at the trees around her. She quickly ripped one of her sleeves off and tied it around her mouth, before resuming holding her katanas and running deeper into the trees.
She could feel the heat closing in around her and her adrenaline kicked in full force, making her edgy. Flashes of her parent's screams entered her mind, adding to her fright, as the crackling of wood being consumed by unforgiving flames, filled her ears, and the acrid stench of smoke tried to seep through her make shift mask.
Eyes widening, she screamed out the only name that came to mind, praying he would reach her in time.
"Bankotsu!"
Renkotsu was gaining on her and informed her smugly, "That fool can't help you now." wearing an evil grin.
Seconds later she heard the near deafening roar of the fire and burst through the few untouched trees ahead of her, diving into the water, as she heard the roar of the angry flames coming fast towards her.
She used the adrenaline pumping through her veins to propel herself deeper under the water and farther away from the maniac behind her. She knew that she only had seconds to get out of the water or she would be a cooked goose.
She swam for the other shore and hit the riverbank, running for cover. Renkotsu quickly hopped along the rocks to the other side of the river and gave chase laughing evilly.
She continued running despite the burning in her legs and lungs. Tears flew from her eyes as she prayed feverently, ‘Please don't let me and my baby die.’
She didn't acknowledge the branches of the underbrush tearing at her skin and clothes, all she knew was that she had to get away from him- fast! She no longer had her weapons with her either.
All she could do was dodge his flames and run like hell. The problem was, she was running out of energy fast. Even the fierce adrenaline pumping through her veins would eventually wear down, and when it did, she'd be doomed.
As absolute fear began to take root inside her, she cried out desperately as loud as she could, "Bankotsu!" beginning to panic as she spotted a large wall of rock coming up in front of them. ‘Oh shit! Now what?!’ her mind screamed.
Renkotsu chuckled and said coldly, "It's futile bitch, so just hurry up and die." as he lifted the gourd again and prepared to spit fire at her again.
Her back was now tightly pressed against the rock wall and her eyes bugged out of her head, she could only muster one more dodge at this point. Heart racing in her throat, she prepared to make her last shot at survival.
Just as the flames began shooting towards her, her hands that were frantically searching for any sign of a possible safe heaven, felt a crack in the wall behind and to the side of her. Without a though of hesitation, she quickly slipped into the crack between the rocks, just as the flames were canceled out by a pinkish purple blast of energy.
She hugged her stomach sobbing quietly until she heard a very angry voice that she instantly recognized.
"End of the line Renkotsu." It declared.
"What you just did is unforgivable!" Bankotsu added darkly, with pure hatred and malice in his voice, as his eyes zeroed in on the man who had just dared to attack his woman.
--
Her heart soared and her mind cried out happily, ‘Bankotsu!’ She knew that she would be safe now, and closed her eyes allowing her tears free reign, as the adrenaline began to ebb from her system and her legs began wobbling.
Jakotsu moved over to the crack in the wall and cried out panicky, "Little sister, are you alright?"
She replied, "Yes Ja, thank goodness you guys came." as she slowly made her way to him on shaky legs, as her body began trembling from the loss of the adrenaline, and she collapsed heavily against him bawling.
He held her soothing, "Shh its okay. You're safe now." comforting her like a mother would a shaken child.
--
Chest heaving with pure anger, and deadly intent in his clear blue eyes, Bankotsu faced Renkotsu, as the rage inside him demanded vengeance for the threat to his woman and unborn child.
Bankotsu's nostrils flared angrily and his chest heaved with anger. His hands just itched to tear the man limb from limb. Anger at the betrayal mixed with hatred as he stood glaring menacingly at his trusted comrade, who had just tried to kill his woman.
Year's worth of resentment and hatred filled Renkotsu as he glared at his leader, who had gone too soft for his liking. He scowled asking, "And just what are you going to do about it? It's not like you can beat me," flicking his wrists and preparing to send fire towards his leader.
Thinking quickly, Bankotsu used Banryu to block and yank Renkotsu's wires away from him. He ran over punching his former second in command hard in the gut, causing him to inadvertently swallow the kerosene.
Bankotsu ground out, "You die today!" as he punched Renkotsu again and kicked him, sending him skidding across the ground, and spilling the liquid from his opened gourd everywhere.
Bankotsu ran over quickly and stabbed Banryu through Renkotsu, who screamed out in agony and outrage as his hands went to the blade protruding from his torso.
Gritting his teeth angrily Bankotsu hissed, "I told you not to attack her." twisting the massive blade, enjoying the sick sound of crunching bones and ripping flesh, as he twisted the blade a few more times, spilling a little of the man's innards into the air from the sides of the wound, getting blood splattered up the blade on his face and clothes.
A gurgling noise rattled in the dying man's throat as he began choking on his own blood. Bankotsu delighted in the sounds of the traitor dying and continued drawing out the torture, as he pulled a tanto out of the back of his hakama, slicing the remaining untouched body parts slowly, relishing the betrayer's creams of pain and anger as he worked slowly intending to make the man suffer the way all traitors should.
His own anger was fierce and still rising. Smirking he began hacking off the betrayers fingers one digit at a time, as he listed off all of the betrayer's wrong doings, emphasizing each one with another cut in the skin.
As he watched the skin tear and bleed, he felt a small amount of satisfaction, but more than anything he felt an immense dark rage. This man had not only disobeyed a direct order, but he'd betrayed them all and dared to try to kill the woman he'd claimed as his own and their unborn child.
He was going to take his time in dealing out this man's punishment. Cackling maniacally Bankotsu continued working his craft with complete accuracy and took great joy in what he was doing, and the pain it was causing the worthless man.
Smirking Bankotsu moved the blade to the man's genitals and continued working slowly as possible, to draw out the task of torturing the betrayer. His screams of agony were music to his former leader's ears.
--
Airi's hands covered her ears to try and drown out the screams of agony, as she continued weeping into the cross dresser's chest. Jakotsu sat there shaking his head sadly as he thought, ‘Renkotsu, you're such a fool.’
He knew full well what was happening outside and that the fire breather had brought it upon himself. He sat rocking the woman back and forth trying to console her, while he waited for his leader to finish the task at hand.
--
When he had finished listing off the man's crimes, Bankotsu's feet stood with the soon to be dead man's blood pooling around them. Ignoring the crimson liquid, he slid the tanto up to the man's neck slicing a thin cut across it, as he said in an unforgiving tone, "Rot in hell you bastard," and shoved the blade deep into the blood filled throat, enjoying the squishy sound of the blade burying into the skin.
Unable to even scream anymore, Renkotsu's eyes bulged out and his head fell back as he lay motionless with wide horrified eyes staring at his executioner, and wet cheeks from unavoidable tears. All of his fingers and even his hands had been cut off, deep gouges poured blood from his legs. His castration showed even through his clothes.
Bankotsu removed his tanto and threw it to the ground huffing in disgust, as he ripped Banryu from the now dead body, listening in satisfaction to the sound of ripping flesh.
He placed Banryu on his shoulder and spat on the now dead body in disgust muttering, "Good riddance." giving the body one final vicious kick as he glared at his former comrade with pure hatred.
--
Hearing the screams finally die down, Jakotsu realized the sentencing was over, and stood up carefully helping Airi out of the crack.
Bankotsu walked over demanding, "Airi, did he hurt you any where?" inspecting her body. He noted a bunch of minor scratches on her face and clothes, but sighed in relief when he didn't find and serious wounds.
As if the last ounce of energy drained from her body, she collapsed against him sobbing, "Just scared the hell out of me and chased me everywhere." before burying herself into the protective warmth of his strong arms.
He sighed and allowed her to nuzzle further into his embrace, before ordering, "Jakotsu, return to camp and inform the others of his treachery. Tell Suikotsu I want her examined as soon as we return, and then I want the camp packed up. We're moving out tonight."
Jakotsu nodded and after glaring at the traitor's dead body, shook his head, clucking his tongue in disappointment. He retrieved the boar which he'd been carrying and left to carry out his orders.
Airi clung to her lover weeping. Bankotsu sat down a while holding her until she finally fell asleep. Sighing heavily, he stood up and strapped Banryu onto his back. He had been so worried when he'd heard her scream the first time, as he'd been too far away to possibly make it to them in time.
When he heard her scream more panicked the second time, his heart had nearly dropped, thinking that he'd been too late. He didn't know why she'd gone off with Renkotsu alone, but he was damned sure never going to let her go off without him or Jakotsu again.
He gently picked her up into his arms and smiled a bit as she snuggled into his chest mumbling sleepily. He was so relieved that he had made it to her in time. He wasn't a man who had ever known much fear, but the thought of actually losing her or his child, seriously scared him to the point where he could barely move, just from thinking about it.
He bent his head and nuzzled his cheek against hers, whispering, "Thank Kami they're safe." as he closed his eyes, inhaling her soothing lavender scent with a hint of spice.
He felt the remnants of his wrath drain from his body and pure relief flood his veins, spreading to fill his very soul. He silently vowed anew to marry her just as soon as they came to a village or town, and then never let her out of his or Jakotsu's sight again.
Taking a deep breath, his arms slightly tightened around her, earning a content sigh from his exhausted beloved. He set off back towards the camps, where he would be making another announcement.
--
At the camp:
Jakotsu had already started cutting the meat up and wrapped it in one of the blankets. He'd informed everyone of Renkotsu's betrayal and that the traitor had been dealt a just punishment by their esteemed leader.
The others sat solemnly awaiting the arrival of their leader and little sister. Suikotsu was dutifully preparing his things, to examine her thoroughly just as soon as she returned.
Jakotsu had already begun packing up the camp and was now waiting with the others.
Bankotsu walked into the camp carrying the sleeping woman in his arms, and gently set her on the ground. Without a word Suikotsu went to work examining her. Bankotsu stood beside him watching carefully as the doctor did his job.
Suikotsu announced that other then the scratches and being exhausted she appeared just fine. Bankotsu nodded and faced his men informing them matter of factly, "As you all know, a traitor has been dealt with."
Turning to Jakotsu he said, "I should have done this long ago." Adding happily, "Jakotsu, you are now second in command. You've earned it."
Jakotsu's teary grin made him laugh. Jakotsu wailed happily, "I promise I won't let you down!" as he glomped their leader excitedly.
Bankotsu chuckled, "I know." Adding in a softer tone, "I should have done this from the beginning. Sorry old friend."
Jakotsu said, "Aw its okay." and grinned at him. Bankotsu grinned back and pried himself free of his best friend's grip, clapping him on the back.
The others cheered and prepared to move out. Suikotsu put his things away and climbed onto Genkotsu's back. Genkotsu boomed loudly, "Gersh!"
Bankotsu carefully draped a blanket over Airi and scooped her into his arms, before climbing onto Genkotsu himself.
Jakotsu smiled tossing up Airi's katanas explaining, "I found those on the way back." As he climbed onto the tank man and took his usual seat.
Bankotsu grinned saying, "Thanks Ja. She'll be happy they were recovered." and set them aside. He settled Airi into his lap and ordered everyone to move out.
--
The next day around noon:
They arrived at a big town and Bankotsu and Airi were promptly married. The ceremony was short and efficient and both wore bright smiles. Jakotsu cried happy tears as he watched the newlyweds kiss. The others cheered, and the priest was paid. The marriage scroll was given to Bankotsu, who tucked it into his haori for safe keeping. Everyone ate and rested, before heading out again.
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A/N: I know the wedding wasn't very detailed, it was never intended to be. I hope everyone enjoyed the chapter. Two more to go and then this story is done XD
A/N: I'm warning you right now, this chapter is NOT for the faint of heart! If you have a weak stomach then don't read it.
Chapter twenty seven:
Two days later:
They had been traveling for two days with no sight of a village or town anywhere. They had eaten frequently which was keeping the nausea to a minimum.
Bankotsu and Jakotsu had gone off hunting, leaving Airikotsu, Ginkotsu, Renkotsu, Suikotsu, and Kyokotsu to guard and set up the camp.
Suikotsu had decided to replenish his herb stock and was hunting down herbs. Kyokotsu and Ginkotsu were patrolling the camp.
Airikotsu and Renkotsu were collecting firewood. She was taking small piles so as not to over exert herself, per doctor's orders.
Renkotsu eyed her hatefully thinking, ‘Now is my chance, all I have to do is kill her now and we will be rid of her and that damned brat.’
His hand dropped the gourd at his waist. He pulled the gourd to his face and quietly opened the top, pouring the liquid into his mouth.
Airi was bending down to pick up wood as she heard a twig snap behind her. Her eyes widened and she rolled out of the way as the fire blew to where she had just been standing.
She moved into a crouch and eyed a very dangerously looking bald headed Renkotsu, demanding, "What the hell are you doing?" Rolling again to avoid another blast of his fire, and keeping her eyes trained on him as she absently noted the flames in both places, calculating her next move.
Her hand freed the katanas at her waist and she jumped up, moving behind a boulder repeating angrily, "What the hell are you up to Renkotsu?!"
He spat flames again, toward the rock. Knowing they weren't hot enough yet to do more than blacken the rock, she stayed put with her heart pounding hard in her chest.
Hearing what sounded like wires cutting through the air, her eyes widened as she remembered Renkotsu also had metal wires that he liked using. She ran into the trees hoping to lose him.
A dark maniacal chuckle trailed behind her as he began blowing out more fire at the trees around her. She quickly ripped one of her sleeves off and tied it around her mouth, before resuming holding her katanas and running deeper into the trees.
She could feel the heat closing in around her and her adrenaline kicked in full force, making her edgy. Flashes of her parent's screams entered her mind, adding to her fright, as the crackling of wood being consumed by unforgiving flames, filled her ears, and the acrid stench of smoke tried to seep through her make shift mask.
Eyes widening, she screamed out the only name that came to mind, praying he would reach her in time.
"Bankotsu!"
Renkotsu was gaining on her and informed her smugly, "That fool can't help you now." wearing an evil grin.
Seconds later she heard the near deafening roar of the fire and burst through the few untouched trees ahead of her, diving into the water, as she heard the roar of the angry flames coming fast towards her.
She used the adrenaline pumping through her veins to propel herself deeper under the water and farther away from the maniac behind her. She knew that she only had seconds to get out of the water or she would be a cooked goose.
She swam for the other shore and hit the riverbank, running for cover. Renkotsu quickly hopped along the rocks to the other side of the river and gave chase laughing evilly.
She continued running despite the burning in her legs and lungs. Tears flew from her eyes as she prayed feverently, ‘Please don't let me and my baby die.’
She didn't acknowledge the branches of the underbrush tearing at her skin and clothes, all she knew was that she had to get away from him- fast! She no longer had her weapons with her either.
All she could do was dodge his flames and run like hell. The problem was, she was running out of energy fast. Even the fierce adrenaline pumping through her veins would eventually wear down, and when it did, she'd be doomed.
As absolute fear began to take root inside her, she cried out desperately as loud as she could, "Bankotsu!" beginning to panic as she spotted a large wall of rock coming up in front of them. ‘Oh shit! Now what?!’ her mind screamed.
Renkotsu chuckled and said coldly, "It's futile bitch, so just hurry up and die." as he lifted the gourd again and prepared to spit fire at her again.
Her back was now tightly pressed against the rock wall and her eyes bugged out of her head, she could only muster one more dodge at this point. Heart racing in her throat, she prepared to make her last shot at survival.
Just as the flames began shooting towards her, her hands that were frantically searching for any sign of a possible safe heaven, felt a crack in the wall behind and to the side of her. Without a though of hesitation, she quickly slipped into the crack between the rocks, just as the flames were canceled out by a pinkish purple blast of energy.
She hugged her stomach sobbing quietly until she heard a very angry voice that she instantly recognized.
"End of the line Renkotsu." It declared.
"What you just did is unforgivable!" Bankotsu added darkly, with pure hatred and malice in his voice, as his eyes zeroed in on the man who had just dared to attack his woman.
--
Her heart soared and her mind cried out happily, ‘Bankotsu!’ She knew that she would be safe now, and closed her eyes allowing her tears free reign, as the adrenaline began to ebb from her system and her legs began wobbling.
Jakotsu moved over to the crack in the wall and cried out panicky, "Little sister, are you alright?"
She replied, "Yes Ja, thank goodness you guys came." as she slowly made her way to him on shaky legs, as her body began trembling from the loss of the adrenaline, and she collapsed heavily against him bawling.
He held her soothing, "Shh its okay. You're safe now." comforting her like a mother would a shaken child.
--
Chest heaving with pure anger, and deadly intent in his clear blue eyes, Bankotsu faced Renkotsu, as the rage inside him demanded vengeance for the threat to his woman and unborn child.
Bankotsu's nostrils flared angrily and his chest heaved with anger. His hands just itched to tear the man limb from limb. Anger at the betrayal mixed with hatred as he stood glaring menacingly at his trusted comrade, who had just tried to kill his woman.
Year's worth of resentment and hatred filled Renkotsu as he glared at his leader, who had gone too soft for his liking. He scowled asking, "And just what are you going to do about it? It's not like you can beat me," flicking his wrists and preparing to send fire towards his leader.
Thinking quickly, Bankotsu used Banryu to block and yank Renkotsu's wires away from him. He ran over punching his former second in command hard in the gut, causing him to inadvertently swallow the kerosene.
Bankotsu ground out, "You die today!" as he punched Renkotsu again and kicked him, sending him skidding across the ground, and spilling the liquid from his opened gourd everywhere.
Bankotsu ran over quickly and stabbed Banryu through Renkotsu, who screamed out in agony and outrage as his hands went to the blade protruding from his torso.
Gritting his teeth angrily Bankotsu hissed, "I told you not to attack her." twisting the massive blade, enjoying the sick sound of crunching bones and ripping flesh, as he twisted the blade a few more times, spilling a little of the man's innards into the air from the sides of the wound, getting blood splattered up the blade on his face and clothes.
A gurgling noise rattled in the dying man's throat as he began choking on his own blood. Bankotsu delighted in the sounds of the traitor dying and continued drawing out the torture, as he pulled a tanto out of the back of his hakama, slicing the remaining untouched body parts slowly, relishing the betrayer's creams of pain and anger as he worked slowly intending to make the man suffer the way all traitors should.
His own anger was fierce and still rising. Smirking he began hacking off the betrayers fingers one digit at a time, as he listed off all of the betrayer's wrong doings, emphasizing each one with another cut in the skin.
As he watched the skin tear and bleed, he felt a small amount of satisfaction, but more than anything he felt an immense dark rage. This man had not only disobeyed a direct order, but he'd betrayed them all and dared to try to kill the woman he'd claimed as his own and their unborn child.
He was going to take his time in dealing out this man's punishment. Cackling maniacally Bankotsu continued working his craft with complete accuracy and took great joy in what he was doing, and the pain it was causing the worthless man.
Smirking Bankotsu moved the blade to the man's genitals and continued working slowly as possible, to draw out the task of torturing the betrayer. His screams of agony were music to his former leader's ears.
--
Airi's hands covered her ears to try and drown out the screams of agony, as she continued weeping into the cross dresser's chest. Jakotsu sat there shaking his head sadly as he thought, ‘Renkotsu, you're such a fool.’
He knew full well what was happening outside and that the fire breather had brought it upon himself. He sat rocking the woman back and forth trying to console her, while he waited for his leader to finish the task at hand.
--
When he had finished listing off the man's crimes, Bankotsu's feet stood with the soon to be dead man's blood pooling around them. Ignoring the crimson liquid, he slid the tanto up to the man's neck slicing a thin cut across it, as he said in an unforgiving tone, "Rot in hell you bastard," and shoved the blade deep into the blood filled throat, enjoying the squishy sound of the blade burying into the skin.
Unable to even scream anymore, Renkotsu's eyes bulged out and his head fell back as he lay motionless with wide horrified eyes staring at his executioner, and wet cheeks from unavoidable tears. All of his fingers and even his hands had been cut off, deep gouges poured blood from his legs. His castration showed even through his clothes.
Bankotsu removed his tanto and threw it to the ground huffing in disgust, as he ripped Banryu from the now dead body, listening in satisfaction to the sound of ripping flesh.
He placed Banryu on his shoulder and spat on the now dead body in disgust muttering, "Good riddance." giving the body one final vicious kick as he glared at his former comrade with pure hatred.
--
Hearing the screams finally die down, Jakotsu realized the sentencing was over, and stood up carefully helping Airi out of the crack.
Bankotsu walked over demanding, "Airi, did he hurt you any where?" inspecting her body. He noted a bunch of minor scratches on her face and clothes, but sighed in relief when he didn't find and serious wounds.
As if the last ounce of energy drained from her body, she collapsed against him sobbing, "Just scared the hell out of me and chased me everywhere." before burying herself into the protective warmth of his strong arms.
He sighed and allowed her to nuzzle further into his embrace, before ordering, "Jakotsu, return to camp and inform the others of his treachery. Tell Suikotsu I want her examined as soon as we return, and then I want the camp packed up. We're moving out tonight."
Jakotsu nodded and after glaring at the traitor's dead body, shook his head, clucking his tongue in disappointment. He retrieved the boar which he'd been carrying and left to carry out his orders.
Airi clung to her lover weeping. Bankotsu sat down a while holding her until she finally fell asleep. Sighing heavily, he stood up and strapped Banryu onto his back. He had been so worried when he'd heard her scream the first time, as he'd been too far away to possibly make it to them in time.
When he heard her scream more panicked the second time, his heart had nearly dropped, thinking that he'd been too late. He didn't know why she'd gone off with Renkotsu alone, but he was damned sure never going to let her go off without him or Jakotsu again.
He gently picked her up into his arms and smiled a bit as she snuggled into his chest mumbling sleepily. He was so relieved that he had made it to her in time. He wasn't a man who had ever known much fear, but the thought of actually losing her or his child, seriously scared him to the point where he could barely move, just from thinking about it.
He bent his head and nuzzled his cheek against hers, whispering, "Thank Kami they're safe." as he closed his eyes, inhaling her soothing lavender scent with a hint of spice.
He felt the remnants of his wrath drain from his body and pure relief flood his veins, spreading to fill his very soul. He silently vowed anew to marry her just as soon as they came to a village or town, and then never let her out of his or Jakotsu's sight again.
Taking a deep breath, his arms slightly tightened around her, earning a content sigh from his exhausted beloved. He set off back towards the camps, where he would be making another announcement.
--
At the camp:
Jakotsu had already started cutting the meat up and wrapped it in one of the blankets. He'd informed everyone of Renkotsu's betrayal and that the traitor had been dealt a just punishment by their esteemed leader.
The others sat solemnly awaiting the arrival of their leader and little sister. Suikotsu was dutifully preparing his things, to examine her thoroughly just as soon as she returned.
Jakotsu had already begun packing up the camp and was now waiting with the others.
Bankotsu walked into the camp carrying the sleeping woman in his arms, and gently set her on the ground. Without a word Suikotsu went to work examining her. Bankotsu stood beside him watching carefully as the doctor did his job.
Suikotsu announced that other then the scratches and being exhausted she appeared just fine. Bankotsu nodded and faced his men informing them matter of factly, "As you all know, a traitor has been dealt with."
Turning to Jakotsu he said, "I should have done this long ago." Adding happily, "Jakotsu, you are now second in command. You've earned it."
Jakotsu's teary grin made him laugh. Jakotsu wailed happily, "I promise I won't let you down!" as he glomped their leader excitedly.
Bankotsu chuckled, "I know." Adding in a softer tone, "I should have done this from the beginning. Sorry old friend."
Jakotsu said, "Aw its okay." and grinned at him. Bankotsu grinned back and pried himself free of his best friend's grip, clapping him on the back.
The others cheered and prepared to move out. Suikotsu put his things away and climbed onto Genkotsu's back. Genkotsu boomed loudly, "Gersh!"
Bankotsu carefully draped a blanket over Airi and scooped her into his arms, before climbing onto Genkotsu himself.
Jakotsu smiled tossing up Airi's katanas explaining, "I found those on the way back." As he climbed onto the tank man and took his usual seat.
Bankotsu grinned saying, "Thanks Ja. She'll be happy they were recovered." and set them aside. He settled Airi into his lap and ordered everyone to move out.
--
The next day around noon:
They arrived at a big town and Bankotsu and Airi were promptly married. The ceremony was short and efficient and both wore bright smiles. Jakotsu cried happy tears as he watched the newlyweds kiss. The others cheered, and the priest was paid. The marriage scroll was given to Bankotsu, who tucked it into his haori for safe keeping. Everyone ate and rested, before heading out again.
--
A/N: I know the wedding wasn't very detailed, it was never intended to be. I hope everyone enjoyed the chapter. Two more to go and then this story is done XD