A/N: Okay, so I have realized the first sentence I type always repeats itself. Sorry about that. I really have no idea why it's doing that. Anyway, I'm glad you all are okay with the Mukotsu thing. I thought it might be a little harsh. And just to say, I don't think I will be putting any of Bankotsu's thoughts into the story. But that may change, like I said, it depends on what happens when I'm writing. I can't really tell you what chapter the fluff will come in, because I don't know. So just bear with me. And I should have put another warning on the previous chapter, so sorry about that too. Thanks
Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha or any of the characters, Rumiko Takahashi does. This applies for every chapter I write.
Summary- Kagome is kidnapped by the band of seven because of her power to sense the jewel shards. With Koga and Inuyasha searching for her, can she really fall in love?
Warnings- Mild Language;
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Inuyasha had been on his own searching for Kagome, and he wasn't doing a very good.
There weren't any scents that lead him to the band of seven's hideout. He was really starting to get irritated. 'Kagome, please be okay' He thought and continued searching.
Inuyasha froze as an all too familiar scent caught his nose. Kikyo.
All thoughts of Kagome left his mind as he followed her scent. She had to be near.
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Kagome followed silently behind Bankotsu, not really wanting to talk. She had already been so freaked out about what happened that morning. She was just Bankotsu was there to save her.
Bankotsu was at the front of them, Banryu resting on his shoulder. Behind him, to the right, but not necessarily walking beside him, was Kagome. She looked a little frightened and stiff, but otherwise normal. Behind her were Jakotsu, Renkotsu, Suikotsu, and Mukotsu. They weren't in a line, just a little spread out. Of course she would be in the middle.
She hadn't sensed any jewel shards that day, and she could tell Bankotsu and the others were getting bored and aggravated. Bankotsu stopped and turned his head to the side.
"I thought you could sense the jewel shards, wench." He said irritated. The rest stopped with him.
"I can…… there just aren't any around her so far." She answered timidly.
Bankotsu sighed and turned around all the way to face them. "Well, were do they would be then, wench?" He asked, anger evident in his aggravated voice.
Kagome looked up to him frightened. 'What am I supposed to do about that? It's not like I can just make them appear. He sure is rude, taking his anger out on me.' She thought silently in her mind. "I… don't know." She answered quietly, looking at the ground, making a small pattern with her shoe in the dirt. She didn't really like looking at him when he was mad, or anyone for that matter.
"Well, you better just hope you stay useful." He answered, still angry, and continued walking. "We'll stop up there. Renkotsu, Suikotsu, you go get lunch. We can meet you there when you're done." He ordered and proceeded walking to the spot he pointed out to the others.
Jakotsu, Kagome and Mukotsu followed him and they sat down in a small clearing. "Make a fire." He commanded to no one in particular.
Jakotsu sighed and started one quickly. Bankotsu sat down and began polishing Banryu. Mukotsu sat opposite of him and started playing with his potions.
Kagome wasn't sure were to sit, but decided anywhere away from Mukotsu was fine with her. She sat in the middle of them. Jakotsu sat opposite of her, playing with his hair and kimono. They surrounded the fire, waiting for the others to come back with lunch.
They returned with two quite large boars. Renkotsu and Suikotsu each took one to clean, then began roasting them over the fire.
Everyone eagerly waited for it to be finished, especially Kagome, since she hadn't eaten at all that morning. Once it was done, they each grabbed a stick of meat.
Kagome was hesitant, but at least she could reach it. She was relieved when everyone ignored her this time.
Kagome was stuffed after the first piece, while they all went for seconds. And Mukotsu and Suikotsu even went for thirds.
While they waited for Suikotsu and Mukotsu to finish, Kagome felt the all-to-familiar feeling pulse through her body. It was a jewel shard.
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Sango, Miroku, Shippo, and Kirara were having no such luck in finding any trace of Kagome or the Shichinitai.
Shippo sighed once morning had passed.
"Where never going to find Kagome!" He cried into Sango's shoulder.
"Shippo! Of course we will! Don't think like that! Listen, I promise we will, and even if we don't, Inuyasha or Koga will! Now calm down, we just have to do our best for now. I'm sure Kagome is fine with them. There probably searching for the jewel shards right now." Sango said trying to comfort the wailing Kitsune on her shoulder.
"B-but what if Kagome won't help them! They will probably kill her!" Shippo sobbed.
"Shippo, listen to me, she's going to fine. She knows better than not to listen to them. Now Shippo, we have to stay on the positive side of things. I know you're sad, but it's all going to be okay. We'll find Kagome before you know it!" Sango said. 'I hope' she added in her mind.
Shippo sniffled up his tears, and then nodded.
"And with three people looking for her, it shouldn't be that hard to find her." Miroku added. "And Sango's right, we have to stay on the positive side of things." He agreed.
Sango suddenly ordered Kirara to stop, and they lowered to the ground.
"What is it Sango?" Miroku asked.
She hopped of and went to hold a small bottle, inspecting it.
"This has to be one of that poison master's bottles. I recognize the scent." She said without looking at him. "We should bring it to Inuyasha and let him have the scent." She hopped back on Kirara and they flew to him.
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Kagome's body immediately stiffened and her eyes went wide as she stared into space. It didn't look as if she was afraid, but as if she were highly surprised and interested.
Bankotsu noticed and eyed her suspiciously, stopping the polishing of his dear blade.
"What is it?" He asked harshly, hoping for a certain answer.
She returned to reality when she heard his voice and looked at him, trying to decide if she should say something.
'If I don't say anything and he finds out, then I am so dead. But if I do say something, I'll be helping the enemy get stronger. What am I supposed to do?' Kagome thought.
"Answer me when I ask you a question wench!" Bankotsu yelled, noticing her pause.
"I, umm, I sense a… jewel shard. Wait, no, two of them." She answered.
They immediately stood up and took their battle stances. "There coming from that way!" Kagome pointed towards the way Bankotsu was facing. He nodded, and stood his ground.
Sure enough, a whirlwind came rushing through the trees.
Koga popped out of the brush and landed a good ways in front of Bankotsu. Kagome froze with fear and happiness, if possible. She was happy Koga came to save her, but there was no way he could take on the entire Shichinitai, or what was left of it. They had more than three times as many jewel shards as he did.
Bankotsu laughed when he realized who it was. "So you did come for your whore, didn't you wolf-boy?" He teased.
"Shut up! Don't you dare talk about Kagome like that!" Koga defended her.
Kagome stayed silent, even though she more than anything wanted to explain, no yell, at them that her and Koga were just friends.
"Kagome! Are you okay?! Come here!" He yelled to her, worried.
Kagome's face lit up and she ran towards him. Not a good idea.
Bankotsu immediately put the flat side of his Banryu in front of her. "Stay where you are girl." His face wasn't so happy anymore.
She stopped from the force of Banryu, and stepped back, her smile fading.
"Don't tell her what to do you asshole! Let her go and I won't kill you!" Koga snarled.
"Koga stop! You can't beat them! You're totally outnumbered! Leave while you can!" Kagome yelled sadly.
Koga growled. "Kagome, I'll be back, and I'll bring the others! Don't worry, just stay alive!" He yelled then darted back into the forest.
Bankotsu relaxed back into a normal stand then turned to Kagome.
"What did I tell you?" He said angrily, but not quite yelling yet.
Kagome's face turned even sadder. She hated the fact she was so vulnerable. She didn't want Koga to leave her alone, but she really didn't want him to get hurt.
"Not to try escape. I'm sorry, I won't…. do it anymore." She said, looking away from him.
He grabbed her chin and made her face him. She pulled away at first, but stopped when he tightened his grip.
"Damn right you won't. You're just lucky I need you. Now I know for sure you can sense the jewel shards. You know I'll always catch you if you even try, right?" He asked.
She barely nodded, since his hold was so tight.
"Good." He said and dropped his hand, and then turned his face to the woods.
"Big brother, do you think we could have some fun? I mean I'm really bored." Jakotsu asked. Bankotsu didn't respond.
"Please…" Jakotsu begged in his annoying little voice. Renkotsu rolled his eyes.
Bankotsu eventually turned back to his drama-queen-of-a-brother. He seemed to have been deep in thought about something.
"Yeah. The next one we see, okay?" Bankotsu said.
"Yay!" Jakotsu clapped to himself. Kagome noticed the others seemed to be quite happy about whatever he had said. The next what? She would find out soon.
Bankotsu led the way and began walking. The others followed silently.
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"Inuyasha" Kikyo said when she said him.
"Yes, Kikyo. Are you okay?" He said, noticing she was leaning against a tree. She almost seemed to be hurt.
"No, I am not okay. I am running out of souls. My body is growing weaker by the hour." She answered calmly.
"What? You're… running out of souls? I thought you live on the souls of the women that died?" He asked curiously.
"That is correct. But fewer and fewer girls are dying. There are not enough for me to live upon." She answered him.
"What can I do to help you?" He asked, walking over to the undead women.
"There is nothing you can do Inuyasha. Just let me die and go to the world in which I belong." She answered in the same voice.
"No, Kikyo! You can't leave! I don't want to live in a world without you!" Inuyasha said, growing frantic.
"Then you will… keep your promise? You will go to hell with me?" She asked hopefully.
When he didn't answer she sighed and closed her eyes.
"Kikyo… I'm sorry I just, I have things to do here and I-"
"No, Inuyasha. Don't make excuses. Stay here as you wish, and live my reincarnation. We weren't meant for each other, and she still houses half of my soul. My time to leave this world is close." She cut him off.
"No, Kikyo don't go! I don't want to leave you, but I have to… I mean I just…" His voice trailed off.
"Who is it that you love Inuyasha?" Kikyo asked.
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A/N: Okay so what did you think? I'm sorry I just had to do a cliffy! It keeps you coming back, ne? loLs. Sorry. Anyway I don't believe in using a ton of Japanese words in my stories because sometimes people don't know what they mean and even if you provide a thing that tells you what they mean, you have to keep going and looking at it. I hope you liked it! Please review and Thanks for reading.
P.S. I know this was short and I really am sorry, but just bear with me for now, ok?