Jakie's Tomatoes
Chapter 4: Resurrecting the Tomatoes
Well I was motivated to do this so I decided to go for it. This is the REAL last chapter of JT. I know I've been saying that for a long time but this time it's for real. This is the last and final chapter and it's better than the third. I know some of you were shocked that I did that to Jakotsu but don't you agree that it added so much more to the plot? Anyways, enjoy!
Disclaimer: I can't wait to get my hair cut!
Warning: Yaoi and shounen-ai in this chapter. Major. Consider yourself warned. Blame the Gravitation influence. Oh and I know that in Japan (well they used to I don't know if it's the same now) they celebrate birthdays on New Years but let's pretend that Bankotsu wanted to do something special for Jakotsu okay? And Now I do know that I just gave away part of the story but don't worry. Also I couldn't remember if they had been resurrected ten or fifteen years after they were killed. I put ten because I read somewhere that it was ten. But if anyone knows for sure, I'll be glad to change it. In and out fluff throughout the fic. You'll see what I'm talking about.
Summary: Before the Shichinintai what was Jakotsu? A regular farmer working with his family until he got too bored of working with tomatoes and life became just stranger for the poor man. Keeps getting more dramatic.
Chapter 4: Resurrecting the Tomatoes
He seriously couldn't believe it. He was alive. Breathing, talking, feeling and alive. Bankotsu never thought this day would come. The last thing he remembered was watching his friend, the one man he loved the most being violated before him and then seeing that same man being killed right before his very eyes. Then he was killed as well. Those were the last things that were in the young leaders mind. That and Jakotsu's love declaration. For him it felt like it was just a very long nap that he had taken. Now the nap was over and he was alive. Another major shock for him was the fact that it was Naraku, the same creep that he and Jakotsu had met some three and a half years ago that resurrected them. It almost seemed as though it was surreal but it was very real. They were alive. Well he was at least. Now he had to bring his comrades back to life. In all his excitement, he had forgotten to cloth himself and he was still skin bare.
He approached the pile of bones that were lingering in the hole they were in. Their graves he assumed. He saw a pile of bones that would match Jakotsu's any day. Even in this state the young leader could recognize the debris. Bankotsu wanted to bring Jakotsu back first since they had a lot of talking to do and he also wanted to spend some alone time with the older man before the others were brought back. He took out one of the Sacred Jewel Shards and put it on the man's neck. He watched in amazement as flesh and bones reconstructed themselves to create the perfect lean body that belonged to the former farmer. He watched mesmerized as Jakotsu took his first breath of air in his new life. Then he slowly opened his eyes and immediately closed them to slowly reopen them. He looked around everywhere without even noticing that Bankotsu was there.
"Oh man, what a headache. Where am I?" Bankotsu's heart fluttered as he heard the other man's voice. He had missed that voice.
"You're in our tomb." Bankotsu told him. Jakotsu looked up and he saw the most beautiful thing he had ever seen. Bankotsu was standing above him with his hair hanging loosely from his shoulders and he noticed that his chest seemed to shine with the dim light that was in this place. He also noticed that his friend wasn't wearing any clothes and that they were both very much alive.
"Bankotsu? What happened? I don't remember much except snow and, and that man!" He gasped as he remembered the scene of when he was violated by those men and what they had done. He absent mindedly put his hand to his neck as though he remembered the beheading.
"You remember Naraku? That creepy guy that we met in the forest so very long ago?" When Jakotsu nodded the man continued. "Well he needs us to kill off some of his enemies so he resurrected us. It was pretty nice of him to do that though. Now I can finally avenge our downfall by killing that bastard who beheaded us and did what he did to you." Jakotsu blushed knowing that his friend was going to kill the general just because he had abused of him. He felt important.
"So we have to kill his enemies and then what? He'll kill us and we'll be back to dust?" The older man inquired.
"Nan, he said that if we succeeded in our mission we could keep the shards and be free to do whatever we want. Although I find that very hard to believe. I never trusted daimyo's and today is not the day that I'm going to start trusting half demons." He said with a firm glare.
"He's a half demon? That's pathetic." Jakotsu said sitting down. Bankotsu did the same and sat down next to him. The younger of the two still hadn't realized that they weren't wearing any clothes yet.
"Yeah well at least we're alive. For all I care it could have been the dumbest demon on earth or something like that. But as long as I can breath, eat, drink and kill people, I'm happy." There was a moment of silence and then the two of them started laughing as though there was nothing odd about the situation.
"Listen, there's something that I want to tell you." The leader started off. He had to make amends now before they got screwed over once again.
"What is it Aniki? I'm listening." Jakotsu scooted closer to him.
"Listen, about what happened before we got beheaded, I'm sorry for acting the way I did. I shouldn't have bumped you position. I guess I was just stressed out and everyone seemed to need my help. Maybe the position of leader isn't for me…" Bankotsu was cut off by Jakotsu who punched him in the arm.
"What are you talking about? You're the best leader we could have! I really don't care what position I have. As long as I'm part of the group and I can be with you then I don't really care. I was just pissed when you told me. I guess we both overreacted." Jakotsu gave a small laugh and it warmed the younger man's heart to hear his laughter.
"I'm really sorry." He said softly.
"No worries, Ban-chan, I forgave you a long time ago. I was just being stubborn and I wanted to see you suffer for a little while so you could know what it felt like. Then I guess things got out of hand and well then what happened, happened." Jakotsu gave him a warm smile and Bankotsu smiled back.
"I have one more thing to talk to you about." There was a moment of silence before Bankotsu went on. "About that thing you said before they, well before they killed you." Bankotsu looked at his friend and saw him blush. He had really hoped that Bankotsu wouldn't have heard that.
"Well, what can I say? It's the truth. I just wanted you to know before I was killed." Jakotsu was about to say something else but just as he opened his mouth Bankotsu's lips came crushing down on his. The older man was shocked at first but he quickly closed his eyes and responded to the warm kiss. It had been a long time since he had felt warm. They broke apart to get some much needed air and when Jakotsu nuzzled Bankotsu's cheek, he happened to look downwards and that's when he noticed that they weren't wearing any clothes. It gave him many wonderful ideas.
"What does that mean?" He asked the younger man.
"I, I love you too Jak." Jakotsu smiled at him and kissed him back. This time the kiss was a little bit more heated than the first one. The older of the two used his hands to explore the other man's body and Bankotsu did the same. It was a heated affair to say the least. In a way both men were desperate to prove their love to the other. Bodies clashed together and a new relationship was born in that cave/grave that night. Two men professed their love to one another until they could barely breathe. They teased, explored, but most of all they trusted each other and that was what made it special. When they were both satisfied, they lay next to each other snuggled up together. Both men had content smiles on their faces.
Jakotsu was lazily playing with Bankotsu's hair when he subconsciously started massaging his scalp. The reaction he got out of the young leader was welcomed to the former farmer. Every time his fingers would flare his scalp, Bankotsu would let out little moans and it excited Jakotsu in many ways. He sat down and continued massaging Bankotsu's scalp. It was a fun thing to do and a very fun thing to watch that was for sure. When Jakotsu stopped for a moment, the younger man leaned further into his hands as if asking for more and Jakotsu could only grant his every wish. Seeing this side of his friend was one thing he had always dreamed of.
They spent a few more precious moments together and finally it was time for the young leader to pass to action. They had a task at hand and he wasn't one to slack off. He got up and Jakotsu followed him with his eyes. He was a bit perplexed by his sudden moves.
"What are you doing?" He asked him watching every graceful step he took.
"Well I have to resurrect the others don't I?" Jakotsu had completely forgotten about the others. He had hoped that Bankotsu would have forgotten as well.
"Do you really have to do it right away? I thought maybe you could wait a bit. That way we would have more time to ourselves. Think about it, once the others are resurrected, you'll have to assume your position as leader and I'll just be third in command. We won't be able to share moments like we just did for a very long time. And who knows how long this life will last." Bankotsu pondered about this for a while. It was true what Jakotsu had said and he really wouldn't mind spending a few other nights like this one.
"Alright, I'll wait one week. But only one week. We have a job to do and if Naraku sees that we're slacking off he'll remove this Sacred Jewel Shards and we'll be back to dust and bones. And now that I have you on my side I really don't plan on dying anytime soon." Bankotsu gave his new lover a kiss and Jakotsu turned into jell-o. It was insane to see the effect that the young leader had on him. Just one tender look from his deep sapphire eyes and he was mush.
"You're evil you know that?" Jakotsu whispered to him.
"Yeah, that's why I'm the leader." Jakotsu laughed and his friend joined in on the laughter.
"Do we have any clothes or are we stuck walking around town naked? Not that I mind displaying my nudity to you but flashing the rest of town isn't exactly my idea of fun." Jakotsu asked him. The younger of the two looked around before spotting some neatly folded clothes in a pile. He had never noticed them there before.
"Someone must have dropped them off or something. That or I'm blind and never noticed them." Bankotsu handed Jakotsu his clothes and they changed in silence. Once that was done, there was only one thing that was to be done and it was to tie Bankotsu's hair. Usually the leader was able to do it on his own, but today he was having great difficulty.
"Need help?" Jakotsu asked from the sidelines.
"Yeah sure." Bankotsu sat down on the floor and Jakotsu kneeled behind him on his knees. He took the long hair into his hands and combed it through. Bankotsu had long even hair that was soft and silky. Most people would have thought that it was a girly thing but for Jakotsu it just made the younger man look even sexier. Jakotsu took his time in combing the hair and he made sure that he was extra gentle. He tied the long hair in a straight long braid and he made sure that every strand was safely tucked into the tress. Once that was done he wrapped his arms around his shoulders and leaned on the man's back and shoulders. Jakotsu closed his eyes and savored this moment. Bankotsu leaned back and the new couple stayed like that until their legs were sore and Bankotsu's stomach growled.
"What are you hungry for this time, me or food?" Bankotsu blushed scarlet and it made the older man snigger. Even though they were now lovers, there were some things that Bankotsu wasn't comfortable with being said out loud.
"Food, Jak, food. Come on, let's get out of here." The two of them got up and climbed their way out. Jakotsu used his Jakotsuto to help them climb out. Bankotsu was pissed off that his Banryuu wasn't in the pile of debris. He figured that the general had probably kept it to show off. Well he would show them the true power that was held in Banryuu. They walked a while in a comfortable silence looking for a place to take as their own and for the Shichinintai. They would need a place sooner or later. Bankotsu was grateful that it was night time. That way, no one would really notice or recognize them. They still didn't know how long it had been since their deaths. A few years had probably gone by. Naraku hadn't seemed any older than the last time. They walked a good ten miles before they found a secluded place that was very well abandoned. Jakotsu had proposed that they raid a village but Bankotsu had told him that that would only raise suspicions and he also didn't have his Banryuu with him. Bankotsu knew that Jakotsu was very skilled but to raid a village you needed a minimum of seven men. And right now five of those men were still buried.
When they opened the abandoned temple, they found all the necessary equipment to make food, sleep and live. It seemed as though the place had been recently abandoned so the food and other supplies were still in good conditions. They had been lucky with their find. Jakotsu told the younger man to sit down and relax while he cooked them a meal. It took a few minutes but the food was greatly appreciated. The taste of the food on their tongues was exquisite. Something long forgotten and freshly reacquainted. They chattered about the things that they would do in the next week and what needed to be done the week after. Bankotsu briefly explained what Naraku wanted them to do with his enemies. He told Jakotsu that he would give him further details once the others were back on their feet. For now it would be just the two of them and nothing else. The former farmer was fine with that.
Once the meal was done and the dishes were cleaned, the two of them aired out the temple and revamped the place a bit. It was near dawn and even though they had been sleeping for a few years, they were tired from all their walking. Once the rooms looked a bit more decent, the two men removed their armor and fell asleep almost instantly. Tomorrow would be another busy day.
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The next few days were spent cleaning up the temple and finding out some much needed information. They were able to hear whispers from villagers saying that the tomb of the seven warriors was split in half and that the elders of the village were fearing that another terrible attack would happen on the village like it had ten years prior. Bankotsu was shocked to hear this. He had been sure that they had been dead for a few years, not fifteen! What did please him though was that they had been buried near the general's mansion. That meant that he could avenge their deaths and get his Banryuu back quite soon. He just had to make his game even. He didn't want to just arrive and claim his halberd back. He had to make them sweat at first.
He would think about these things later, for right now he had to return to the temple and prepare things for tomorrow since it was a very special day for both him and Jakotsu…
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It was already the fourth day that they were alive and Jakotsu found that this life had many benefits. The first thing was that no matter what happened to him, he couldn't die unless the jewel shard was removed. He had accidentally tripped on his way to town and he got stabbed in the stomach by some stray branch. Normally he wouldn't have been able to stand right afterwards, but Jakotsu was back on his feet in less than a minute. Another great advantage was this intimacy with Bankotsu. It was just the frosting that his life had always needed.
Jakotsu had no idea what day it was so when he arrived at the abandoned temple he was surprised to have Bankotsu wrap a blindfold around his eyes and lead him elsewhere. It wasn't like Bankotsu to do things like this, not that he minded though.
"Where are we going?" He asked when they had been walking in some direction that was clearly unfamiliar to him.
"You'll see when we get there. It's a surprise." Bankotsu whispered in his ear. Had it not been for that blindfold, Jakotsu would have jumped on the younger man for sure. The way he had whispered those words had sent shivers of pleasure down the older man's back. They continued walking in silence until they finally stopped after what seemed like an eternity.
"Here we are!" Bankotsu announced happily. Jakotsu still had no clue where they were since the blindfold hadn't been removed. When Bankotsu realized his little mistake, he got behind his lover and slowly removed the blindfold. Jakotsu's eyes widened the moment he saw the very familiar scenery. He would have never thought of being back here after everything that had happened. It almost seemed unreal. But then again, this new life thing seemed unreal.
"So what do you think?" Bankotsu asked him. Jakotsu turned around to face him and gave him a lip bruising kiss. They were back at the place where they had first decided to journey together. The lake was still there just like he remembered and the same trees secluded the place. It seemed like he had been here yesterday, a young man shy of his nineteenth birthday and now it had been eighteen years since that day.
"I can't believe you remembered this place." Jakotsu murmured in awe. Bankotsu smiled proudly. Of course he would remember.
"Why should I forget? After all, this is the place where I met you. And you can't tell me that you're a hard person to forget about." Jakotsu laughed and went to sit on a rock. Bankotsu joined him and the two sat in silence simply enjoying the comfort of each other's company. They watched the sunset together and when Bankotsu finally got up to go back on the grass, he tripped and went falling in the lake. This caused Jakotsu to laugh and he rolled over to one side and went falling face first in the water next to Bankotsu. The two of them looked at each other for a moment before bursting out laughing.
When they had both calmed down, they went back to the shore and removed their armors and part of their clothing to let them dry off by a small fire that Bankotsu had made. While Jakotsu went to get some fish in the lake, Bankotsu accidentally fell asleep by the fire. When the birthday boy returned and saw his leader sleeping soundly, an evil idea came to him. He smirked to himself and leveled his head to where Bankotsu's face was. In the huskiest voice that he could manage, Jakotsu whispered something to him that got the man wide awake.
"Hey there handsome, are you going to take the bed for yourself or are you going to make some room for me?" Bankotsu's eyes shot open and Jakotsu couldn't help but laugh. When the younger man saw that it was Jakotsu who had played the prank on him once again, Bankotsu decided to get even with him. He took Jakotsu's face between his hands and whispered in a seductive voice that sent shivers down the older mans spine words that he could only oblige to.
"I'll gladly make room for you. Especially on your birthday. Who would want to deprive you?" Jakotsu blushed scarlet and Bankotsu kissed his sweet lips. They spent the rest of the night in pure bliss.
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Sadly, the end of the week came by and it was time for the two mercenaries to resurrect the rest of their group. Bankotsu made sure that he had the jewel shards while Jakotsu made sure that he had everyone's clothes. The last thing they needed was to parade naked down the streets in the middle of the night. That would be interesting but neither Jakotsu nor Bankotsu were interested. When it was fairly dark outside, they entered the grave where they had confessed their feelings and they saw the remaining piles of bones that belonged to five bodies eagerly waiting to be resurrected. Bankotsu walked up to the first pile that belonged to Suikotsu and he placed the jewel shard to the neck where he had been decapitated. Jakotsu stood behind him and the two watched in amazement as bones, muscles, blood and skin tissue all came back to create one body. They were lucky that it was the evil side of him that had showed up and not the calm passive one.
Usually when Suikotsu would revert back to the calm doctor side, he would leave them and when he would be bad again he would return. It was annoying but Suikotsu always showed up when he was needed. So for that Bankotsu was grateful. Perhaps this time with the aid of the sacred jewel shard he would always stay bad. It would be a test they would need to try out. The moment Suikotsu was alive again, Jakotsu threw the clothes on his body and then they moved on to the next pile of bones. Finally the seven of them were alive again. They all had the same questions Jakotsu had when he was resurrected and Bankotsu had waited for all of them to be alive in order to tell the story only once. The moment they were all answer satisfied, they left for the old domain Jakotsu and Bankotsu had revamped.
After they had their meal, Bankotsu called out an important meeting to explain the battle tactic they would be using for now. When they sat in front of their leader, the five newly resurrected members noticed that Bankotsu and his third in command seemed to be closer. No one really cared but a certain second in command started to fear for his position. If Bankotsu was on good terms with Jakotsu, then maybe he would get the third position once again. He wouldn't do anything about it now. He would wait to see how things would go for the first few days.
"Alright, listen up men. As I've already told you, our mission is to get rid of Naraku's enemies. In order to do so, I've devised a plan that should assure us plenty of time to get rid of all of them. Kyokotsu, I want you to head up to the Northern Mountains and take care of the wolves. Eat whatever you want, just don't get yourself killed out there." Kyokotsu nodded.
"Big Brother, are you saying that we will be separated?" Mukotsu asked his leader.
"Yes, this way we can get rid of the enemy faster. I want us to assemble all the enemies at the base of Mt. Hakurei and then we'll meet up over there and get rid of them."
"A perfect battle plan." Suikotsu said with a smirk.
"Suikotsu, I want you to act out as a physician. By having a "good guy" around, maybe you can get some information about the enemy. There's a small hut on the outskirts of the village. You can stay there and do whatever physicians do. Take care of the children or whatever." The other members were shocked by the command.
"Are you sure Oo-Aniki?" Suikotsu asked.
"Yes. It's the best way."
"Alright then, I'll do it." Suikotsu said determined not to let his leader down.
"Excellent. Ginkotsu and Renkotsu, you two will stay together. I want Ginkotsu to stay hidden for now. Renkotsu, try and act out as a monk of some sorts. Perhaps there are monks who know more about the current situation."
"Yes, Big Brother."
"Finally, Jakotsu, I want you to make sure that everyone does what they're supposed to do. You are to report to me about anything that happens. Is that alright?"
"Of course it is." Jakotsu said with a big smile.
"Why Jakotsu and not I Aniki?" Renkotsu asked. By rankings it should have been him not that little cross dresser.
"Those are the commands. You'll do as I say. I will be somewhere around these lands. Only Jakotsu will know my location. You will know where I am when the time will come. Also, if you gather any jewel shards, report them to me immediately. If you can't get them to me, get them through the Saimyosho. These little insects are property of Naraku bit this batch belongs to us." At that moment a few Saimyosho came out and buzzed around Bankotsu.
"Any questions?" When no one answered Bankotsu nodded.
"Alright then, that's all. You may now go to your positions tomorrow morning." Everyone left for their positions leaving Jakotsu and Bankotsu alone.
"Why do I have the boring work Ban-Chan?" Jakotsu asked him with a pout. Bankotsu smirked to his lover. He walked up to him and leaned close to his face.
"That way I get to see you more often. Unless you don't want to see me." Jakotsu's eyes widened.
"No! That's not it! Of course I want to see you. What kind of a stupid question is that? I just thought I'd get to do something more interesting, that's all."
"Well it was supposed to be Renkotsu's job but I gave it to you. And don't you worry, I'll make every visit worthwhile." Jakotsu blushed but quickly recovered.
"You better, or else I'll start thinking that you're starting to lose your touch as leader." Jakotsu stretched his neck and nibbled on Bankotsu's earlobe. The younger man lost any train of thought he had and simply focused on one thing, the man in front of him he had come to love.
"Don't worry, I'll make it fun." He said in a husky tone.
"You better." The former farmer replied. He saw his leader's sapphire eyes light up with a burning flame and they spent their last night together professing their love to each other and concocting fun things they would do the next time they would see each other.
The next day they all left for their posts. They had one hell of a mission in front of them and if they messed up, their lives were at stake.
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The first few days were quiet. Everyone did what they were supposed to do. Kyokotsu was the first to die and it was a quick end to his second life. Jakotsu wasn't surprised by this. He had always known that Kyokotsu was weak. He was just a tad chagrinned to see his comrade go so quickly. His report to Bankotsu made it worthwhile though. He was able to spend two days with Bankotsu. He would have stayed longer but he had a certain dog eared half demon that went by the name of Inuyasha to meet. It had pissed off Bankotsu that Jakotsu showed such interest towards this half demon but he didn't say anything. At least Jakotsu was eager to work. He would let it pass for now.
When Jakotsu met up with Inuyasha he had but one desire and that was to cut him up into little pieces and take his heart out and watch it beat until it would completely stop. The former farmer entertained fantasies about that scene in his head and he would usually fall asleep with those thoughts in mind. When he would meet up with any of his brothers he would only talk about Inuyasha. The one who really couldn't stand it was Bankotsu. All Jakotsu would tell him when he made his reports was how sexy Inuyasha was and how gorgeous his blood looked. Instead of spending quality time together Bankotsu would just get jealous of this half demon.
Bankotsu decided that it was high time to avenge themselves for what had happened ten years ago. Bankotsu also hoped that if he killed off the man that had rapped Jakotsu, he would let go of Inuyasha and stop talking about him. It was a desperate attempt but he really wanted to kill something right now. When Jakotsu came to see him, he told him to assemble the group so they could get what was rightfully theirs.
Finally the day came and everyone was ready for some action. It didn't take long for them to have half of the village destroyed and they were two men less than they had been on the last time. They really wondered what had gone so wrong the last time. It wasn't as though they were strong or anything. Perhaps it had been the fact that the North, South, West and East had joined forces? Right now they could care less about that. They had a task at hand.
Bankotsu had just retrieved his halberd and he was happy like a little boy who had received a spinning top for the New Year. Now he had some rewards to give out. The first to go was the head man. The second was the man that served him. And the third was the one who beheaded them all. He made sure to scare his little friend before ending his pathetic life.
"It's been a long time hasn't it?" He whispered in his ear. Fear was written all over his face and it was a sight to be forever remembered. Bankotsu would have liked to have Jakotsu in the room so he could assist and even deliver the final blow to him but he was outside taking care of other people.
"You're supposed to be dead! I killed you all!" The man screeched trying to sound brave. But his attempt only made Bankotsu laugh.
"You're a funny one. Too bad you're going to have to die." He said in a light tone. He then changed it for a much more serious one. "This is for what you did to my comrades and me ten years ago!" He lifted up his Banryuu and stabbed the man in the stomach. He wasn't done just yet. "And this one is for what you did to Jakotsu!" With one move of his wrist, the man's head went rolling on the floor. And there went victim nine hundred and eighty nine.
Bankotsu thought that after he had avenged them and Jakotsu the older man would have been all over him but it didn't happen that way. Jakotsu was still having his fantasies about Inuyasha and it was really starting to get on his nerves. Not only did he have to deal with his companion's new love interest, but he also had to deal with a certain backstabbing second in command. It was the albino child that had opened up his eyes. He had suspected that Renkotsu had jewel shards; he just didn't know that he was right. When Kanna had told him that Renkotsu held a few of them it had pissed him off even more for many reasons. For starters, Jakotsu had been right many years ago when he had said that Renkotsu was power hungry. Afterwards when he had assigned the new tasks at hand, he had told Jakotsu to go after Sesshomaru specifically so he wouldn't go talking about hot stuff Inuyasha. So far they weren't doing very well. Two of their members were already dead. What angered and pleased the young leader was that Jakotsu was disappointed. He would have to tell him some time soon about this. It was getting quite bothersome.
The time came right after Ginkotsu's death. Jakotsu came to meet him with the latest report. Bankotsu was waiting outside. The insects had told him that he was on his way. He was eager to see Jakotsu for many reasons. Each contradicting the other. Just what his already confused soul needed, more confusion. Finally the older man arrived and they could finally solve this petty little thing once and for all.
"What's wrong Ban-Chan? You seem stressed out. Something's on your mind." Jakotsu asked him worried for the man he cared the most for in the world. Bankotsu was shocked that he could see right through him.
"It's nothing really, it's just this thing with Renkotsu. It's getting to me you know?" He put on a fake smile but Jakotsu saw right through it.
"You're lying and don't tell me you're not. We both know that I know that something's bothering you so spill." Bankotsu sighed and finally told him what had been on his mind for a long time. He didn't want to risk everything he had with Jakotsu once again.
When Jakotsu heard that all that was bothering his lover was the fact that he was constantly day dreaming about Inuyasha and Inuyasha's death, the third in command started laughing. Bankotsu clearly couldn't see what was so humorous about this.
"You don't get it do you? Whoever is cute or handsome to me, I simply like. Meaning I want to hear them scream and see their blood on my hands and on my sword. You, on the other hand, are simply breathtaking. I don't want to see you hacked up into little pieces; I want to see you in one big piece so I can have you all to myself and whisper sweet nothings to you all day long. Haven't you ever wondered why I didn't try to cut you up at first other than the fact that I didn't know how? At first I didn't know it but it was love. Them I like, you I love." Bankotsu didn't know what to say. He had never gotten a declaration like that before. He was touched that Jakotsu cared for him like that. Bankotsu found it quite silly that he had ever doubted his place in the older man's heart. As if to prove his words, Jakotsu brought his lips down on Bankotsu's and the rest of the report was forgotten.
After the report on Suikotsu's death, Bankotsu understood that in this world where you couldn't even trust your own neighbor, he had one person he could trust with his life and everything else. He had Jakotsu that he could trust. Jakotsu had brought him back the sacred jewel shard that had belonged to Suikotsu. He had completely forgotten about those to be honest. Still, the gesture really got to him and it brought him to tears. The older man hadn't been expecting such a reaction but it made him smile a bit. It was times like these that should be remembered. Little did they both know that that night was the last that they would spend together. After that report, Jakotsu went off to find Renkotsu. It was an easy task but it would cost him greatly.
Renkotsu had noticed that Jakotsu and Bankotsu were closer and he knew that if he didn't play his cards out right he would be the next one to die. He had to get more sacred jewels in order to fight Bankotsu and get his jewel shards. Then once that was done he could run away and live forever. He would train before getting an army of his own that would be at his command. He would have absolute power, he would conquer all! That's why he had to lure Jakotsu into a trap and get him dead. Perhaps Inuyasha could do that for him. That way all he would have to do is take the shard and leave. It was a perfect plan that couldn't fail.
Renkotsu watched the battle from afar and he was glad that Inuyasha had never picked out his sent. Finally when Jakotsu was down he walked up to him. The man seemed surprised at first but then there was a look in his eyes. A disappointed kind of look as though he had always known that he would do this but he had secretly hoped that he was wrong. It simply angered Renkotsu even more. Why was it that this man caused him so much trouble? He quickly removed the shard and he sighed in relief once Jakotsu was nothing but a pile of bones and dust ones again. What he didn't notice was a Saimyosho coming up behind him and picking up the hairpin the man always used to wear.
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Bankotsu had gone to the base of the mountain for some unknown reason. He was tired of waiting and he felt as though duty called and he had to be with his two remaining comrades. Or more importantly, he had to be with Jakotsu. He felt as though their time together was counted and he wanted to make sure that nothing had happened to him or Renkotsu while he was elsewhere. As he was walking, he noticed a Saimyosho flying his way carrying something that was about the same size as itself. Bankotsu's heart skipped a beat. The closer he got to it, the clearer the form got. The brighter the symbols on it were and the clearer the color got. It strangely resembled an object his cross dressing loved used to wear in his hair. How many times had he removed it from his ebony locks to see his thick mane of hair cascade onto his lean and muscular shoulders? It couldn't be that, it couldn't! Yet the closer he got the more he knew that it was the object that held up his lovers hair in a hairdo that was uniquely Jakotsu's. His heart literally stopped beating for the second time when the Saimyosho dropped the hair pin in his hands. He couldn't believe it. Yet he had always known that it would happen. He had always known that Renkotsu would do something like that. But he hadn't done anything to prevent it. He had just let it happen even after all the warnings Jakotsu had given him. He knew what he had to do now. He would avenge Jakotsu's death no matter what the costs were. To hell with Naraku and all the other guys. What mattered now was Renkotsu and his lust for vengeances.
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The battle hadn't lasted very long. A few punches here and there and a good throw of the hair pin and Renkotsu was dead. It was the least that Bankotsu could do for his now deceased lover. At least in a way, Jakotsu had his taste of vengeance as well. Once the second in command was dead, Bankotsu picked up the hairpin and walked to a clearing that had grass and trees. Where there was a lake and some rocks. It highly resembled the place where their journey had started and it would be the place where their journey would end. The leader of the now dead Shichinintai dug up a hole and buried the hairpin after kissing it one last time. It would be Jakotsu's grave even though no one would ever know. He made the inscriptions on the three's bark and then he said a quick prayer even though he hadn't prayed in a long time. After that was done he let out all his emotions lose. Tears, pain, sadness, anger, frustration and desperation. For a little while he would be just a regular man.
As he sat there he thought of all the fun times he had had in this second life with Jakotsu and he also thought of the good times in the first life. As he thought he remembered one particular conversation that he had had with the older man. It was something that he had told Jakotsu and it was fitting at this moment.
"Hey, Jakotsu remember the time of the tomatoes? The time where we were young and naïve? The time where you gave me some fresh tomatoes in exchange for a new life? Well those times were the good times and these times were good as well. But now we have a new task at hand." He got up and with one final look at his lovers grave he walked towards his death in the mountain so his blood could spill like those leftover tomatoes they threw away.
THE END!!
NO WAY! I'M FINISHED! And I'm in tears! The ending it absolutely OMG!!!! I love my ending. I've known how it would end since like forever! Since chapter one. MERRY NEW YEAR GUYS! I can't believe it! YTV was supposed to restart with the old eps since the show ended but then they started with ep 105 so I was happy because Jakie was there but I was pissed at the same time since because I had missed a few. Then today was supposed to be 108 BUT THEY'RE SHOWING MOVIE 3 AND THEN BACK TO BACK EPS OF 166 AND 167. The best is that on the YTV website there's a schedule and it only goes until next THURSDAY. NATURALLY! But on the bright side, JT IS SO TOTALLY FINISHED! WOOHOOO!! One less to do!! So there you have it, review ONEGAI?!
So see you all in whatever I do next.
Ciao guys and merry New Year and happy holidays.
I will now shut up for good.
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Oh 13 page long chapter!