Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha. If I did Ban-Chan would have lived!

Authors Notes: Well…sorry for the delay! Computer was broken…. so…. CHAPTER 4!

Preview of Chapter Three

Bankotsu stared helplessly as Inuyasha pulled his best friend of his now-bloody hand. "Ja-Jakky!" The young man cried out. "You killed J-Jakky! I will fight for Jakky!" Bankotsu's eyes showed anger in them. His usually laid-back attitude was strict and proper for a mercenary.

Chapter Four:

Kagome watched in horror as Bankotsu stood up and glared at Inuyasha. She knew this was going to be a near-impossible battle for Inuyasha. She watched Bankotsu grab his sword slowly…almost painfully. But what she noticed the most…was the river of tears flowing down his tanned face.

Bankotsu pointed Banryuu at Inuyasha. "For killing my comrade…Jakky…I will make you pay!" Bankotsu lunged at Inuyasha, his rage not measured.

Inuyasha barely had the time to block Bankotsu's powerful attack. When he did…Bankotsu just attacked again. This happened again and again! Inuyasha was sent on the defensive while the braided mercenary was on offensive.

Kagome shuddered as each powerful blow made a fierce sound of metal on metal. The force of the blows made her knees weak. She watched Bankotsu use a series of difficult attacks without relent. She was worrried. Not only for Inuyasha, but Bankotsu as well. The priestess was worried about Bankotsu's sanity.

Inuyasha finally managed to get in an attack. It was pointless, though. Bankotsu simply blocked it and started to attack again and again. Inuyasha grunted as he blocked the fierce attacks the mercenary dealt.

Inuyasha threw Bankotsu back. With this it gave him enough time to summon up the wind scar. Using all the strength the half demon had, he sent it toward the blue-eyed man.

Renkotsu used his explosives to stun Inuyasha, while he ran in front of his leader. He may be always rebelling and plotting his leaders death, but now that it was actually happening…the loyalty he had buried inside him came through to the surface. He knew that he had to save his leader at all costs, even his very own life!

Inuyasha was shocked to look up and see Renkotsu get hit with his wind scar. He grinned evilly soon after that. "Heh! Bankotsu! Now your other comrade is dead! Yer all alone now!"

"First Jakky…and now Renkotsu," Bankotsu murmured. He didn't move to wipe the tears running don his already damp face. He dropped Banryuu onto the ground and sagged to his knees. "I'm sorry my 'brothers'." He just sat there on his knees, the tears running down.

Kagome felt hollow at the sight of the saddened mercenary. It pained her to see him in such pain. 'Losing both his comrades…that has to hurt. And looking at him,' she decided, 'It did hurt.'

Inuyasha walked over to the sullen mercenary. "This is it, Bankotsu," Inuyasha started. "Your gonna die now!" Inuyasha struck the tetsaiga down.

Kagome couldn't stand it. She had to help him! She aimed her arrow, but she didn't need to shoot.

Bankotsu had grabbed the tetsaiga out of Inuyahsa's hands. He tossed the demon sword away. "Not now," he murmured. "Now is the time to mourn for those we lost. You may not have noticed, but Renkotsu did his damage."

Kagome shivered at the dead sound of his voice.

"Renkotsu did his damage."

She was startled at his words. She looked over to see Sango sobbing. In Sango's arms was Miroku. The monk was horribly still. Bloodied, soot-covered…but most of all, he was perfectly still.

Kagome ran over there. "Is he-" Kagome never had to finish. Sango shook her head. Kagome laid her hand on the monks chest. Assuringly, she could feel the weak pulse of his heart. It was weak, but steady. The priestess grabbed the medicine from her time. Together, Kagome and Sango got Miroku to swallow the pills.

Inuyasha smirked at Bankotsu. "Looks like he's fine."

Bankotsu stood up and grabbed Banryuu slowly. He turned to face the 2 women. "I'm glad your comrade is fine. It is torture for someone you've been with for so long to just die while you could do nothing," he said earnestly, smiling sadly. "Trust me…I know." He turned and started to walk away.

Inuyasha ran in front of Bankotsu's path. "You are not just going to walk away!" The mutt snapped. He managed to get his sword back unnoticed. He lunged at Bankotsu, ready to kill.

Bankotsu accepted death easily…too bad his sword had another plan. His sword possessed him to block. You will no die on me, Bankotsu. I control you! Nobody could hear the demonic Banryuu sword, only Bankotsu could. The sword spoke in Bankotsu's head. Bankotsu accepted it. He knew that he must avenge his friends.

The two exchanged blows for a whole hour. Bankotsu had used too much energy. He fell to his knees, dropping his sword in pure exhaustion. "Inuyasha," Bankotsu started wearily. "I lost. Kill me…now!"

Kagome couldn't watch this. "NOOOO!" She spoke in a clear voice. "SIT, INUYASHA!" She ran to Bankotsu, pulling him up. "I will not allow you to die. Not by Inuyasha, not Naraku, not anybody."

Bankotsu looked wearily at her. "Why?" He murmured faintly.

She smiled at the mercenary. "Because…like you said. You are not my enemy, you are Inuyasha's." She looked at Sango. "Do you want to stay with Inuyasha?" She asked the demon slayer. Sango shook her head, while hugging the unconscious monk close to her. "Do you have any problems with Bankotsu?"

Sango thought for a moment.

"I'm glad your comrade is fine. It is torture for someone you've been with for so long to just die while you could do nothing."

"No…he's a good guy." Sango shook her head.

Kagome smiled. "Then it is decided. We will take Bankotsu to Kaede, and we will leave Inuyasha!"

Bankotsu looked confused at Kagome before his eyes fluttered shut. The word on his tongue was muttered faintly. "Thank-you…"