~~~Ana's Pov~~~

Its been awhile since I last saw Bankostu, I should have figured once I started traveling with inuyasha he wouldn't come around anymore.

I looked up at kagome and the others sitting around a fire then looked up at the starry sky.

I still remember the last night we spent together. I can still feel my hand on his. But why do I feel so empty without him? Why do I feel as if… as if I could just hear his voice then I would know everything would be okay?

"Ana are you hungry?" shippo said carrying one of his fish to me. I opened my mouth to speak but instead looked down and held Rika closer to me. "Its really good and I'm already full." He said holding the fish In my face. "Give it up shippo. She hasn't said a word since she's been with us I don't think she's going to start now." Inuyasha said ripping his fish then chewing it. It was true. I hadn't said one word to anyone since I asked to join them and that was nearly 2 new moons ago. "Ana why wont you talk….don't you like us." Kagome said. "I said give it up!" inuyasha said. He was obviously very angry at me. "Why wont you speak?" kagome urged on. I couldn't speak. I just couldn't. I felt so empty all the time! I was around all these people but I felt alone! I COULDN'T FIND THE WORDS TO SAY! "Please Ana say something." Kagome said. The fact that she kept urging me to speak made me angry and the fact that no matter how hard I tried i just couldn't find any words to say made me angrier!. I started to cry and a bright light filled the sky. it began pouring rain and the fire went out. Another bright light filled the sky and I realized it was lighting. "GREAT ANA LOOK WHAT YOU DID!" Inuyasha said. "I'm sure it was just a coincidence inuyasha." Miroku said.

Did I do this? Am I losing control?

Inuyasha continued to fuss and I balled one of my fist. The rain suddenly stopped and I started a new fire.

~~~Inuyasha's Pov~~~

She stood up with that fox in her hands. "Be quiet." She said softly, "for once just be quiet your constant yelling is MAKING ME LOSE CONTROL!" I instantly shut up. Only I knew what could happen if she ever lost control.

~~~Ana's pov~~~

I wanted to get away from them so I did but then I spotted something out of the corner of my eye.

"Bankotsu?"

"Ana I'm sorry…"

I was right. It was bankotsu. "I'm so sorry." He repeated. I didn't care what he was sorry about. I just wanted to hug him which I did. He wrapped his arms around me and his grip tightened just a bit. But it was comfortable and reassuring. "I've been watching you for awhile now." He said then looked me in the eyes, "you don't speak and you barely eat. Inuyasha constantly yells at you and tonight the storm…did you really-." "I cant take it! Please bankostu let me come with you just for a few days!" I begged. "Believe me Ana I would love that but you have to stay here." I said. Tears ran down my face and I slapped him, "YOU JUST DON'T GET IT DO YOU!" I said then ran back to the others. I knew Bankotsu wouldn't come after me in fear that the others may think I was helping him.

Seven days have passed and I could feel today wasn't going to be a good day. I could feel them. The seven jewel shards which made me feel horrible. "Finally I'll get to fight Bankotsu." Inuyasha said. "Wait a minute you mean you haven't fought him!" I spoke up. Everyone stopped walking and starred at me. When I got back that night from my meeting with Bankotsu I kept up with not speaking and im guessing they were all shocked. "No that village was the first place I ever saw bankotsu…I knew he was the leader though that large blade gave it away." Inuyasha said. We continued to walk and I kept my silence.

Today, in a matter of moments I'll be forced to fight Bankotsu. The rest of the band of seven don't know who I am and after they see me with Inuyasha the wont go easy on me. I'll be forced to fight with all my strength unless I can……..

We reached the point. Inuyasha smelt the blood, and both I and kagome could feel the jewel shards. "Well well if it isn't Inuyasha." someone said. I knew the voice. It was Jakotsu. I turned around and saw the band of seven. Both kirara and Rika transformed into demons and everyone else got ready to fight. Inuyasha was about to use the wind scar but Bankostu ran to me and put the edge of his blade around my neck and forced both of my hands behind my back. "Attack me and she dies!" he said.

Is he serious! I cant tell if I should fight or play along!

"Damn!' inuyasha said putting his tesuiga down. "Good dog now I'm gonna take her with me as my prisoner you make one wrong move and she's done for." Bankostu said moving the blade closer to my neck. My body stiffened and my eyes got wide. Was this bastard really serious!