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

Authors Notes: Well…I just want to say that my friend Joblow1313 has a story out. It is called Cruel Fate and it is a BankotsuXKagura one! Please read it…it is VERY good!

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Bankotsu sat up sharply. He gasped, before realizing it was just a dream.

Kagome woke up from the noise. Quickly, she ran to his side. "Are you OK?" She asked quietly. "What happened?"

Bankotsu smiled. "It was just a bad dream. Nothin' to worry 'bout. Get some sleep. I will too," he mumbled quietly.

Kagome looked doubtful, but she agreed. Crawling into her sleeping-bag, she murmured a light, "Good night."

Chapter 7: Mean while

"GR-R-R-R-R-R-R-R-R-R!" The growl was heard everywhere inside Naraku's gloomy castle.

Walking up to her troubled master, Kanna quietly asked, "What is wrong, Master Naraku?" Kanna was, after all, the creation that sucked up to him.

Naraku was obviously furious. He slammed his fist onto the ground. "BANKOTSU!" He bellowed loudly, angry with the traitor mercenary. "You will pay…severely!" Naraku's face turned into twisted pleasure. "And I know exactly how, heh-heh-heh!"

Kanna stayed quiet. A right move. Naraku leaned toward her. "Show me Bankotsu," He ordered strictly. "Now!"

Naraku waited patiently until a picture of the said mercenary appeared on Kanna's mirror. "Excellent," he purred. "I will get revenge!" The room was then filled with Naraku's quiet, evil snicker.

"I can't believe she did that!" Inuyasha growled softly. "I HATE her! I'll get back at her!"

The half-demon then took to walking in the darkness, not knowing where he was even headed.

Running quickly, Hakkaku cried out to Koga. "But maybe Kagome wants it this way!"

Ginta quickly added, "you're making her hate you every time you butt in!"

Koga glared back at his comrade. "WHO ASKED YOU!" he snapped. "Just keep your BIG trap shut and run!"

Hakkaku cut in to help his brother -1-. "Well…Ginta's right! Kagome does hate you a bit!"

Ginta added for his older brothers safety, "And don't yell at your COMRADES! We are trying our best!" Ginta took a deep breath, raising his courage. "If you keep this up…me an' Hakkaku will leave!"

Koga glared down the young wolf demon. "Go ahead then! I don't need you two slowing me down anyway!" he cried before speeding up, leaving the two demons behind.

Kagome walked over to the sleepy mercenary. "Hey, Bankotsu!" she laughed. "How are you today?"

Bankotsu looked up. "Sleepy…" he deadpanned.

The priestess sat down beside Bankotsu. "You ok?" she questioned, looking concerned. "You look so sad."

Bankotsu glared sleepily over at her, before softening his gaze. "Just bad dreams. They kept me up…" he murmured. "Are you always so chipper in the morning?" he questioned.

Kagome blushed. "Well…I don't really…. know…kinda…?" Her words made no sense whatsoever.

Miroku looked at the two. "Heh! Seems like Kagome got a new crush," he murmured as Sango curled into him.

She turned so she could see the other two. "Miroku…are you sure?" She doubted that Kagome would fall for a mercenary who JUST became her friend. "I highly doubt that…"

Miroku smiled knowingly up at her. "I am sure…. she likes him more than just friends…" He smirked at her doubtful expression.

Sango shook her head defiantly, causing her long brown hair to sweep over her face. "She wouldn't fall for a mercenary. She is always trying to HELP people!"

Miroku sighed. "Well…if Bankotsu is with us right now…do you think he will be doing any of his mercenary duties?" Miroku had proved his point, for Sango didn't talk. Actually…she couldn't think up a reply to Miroku's sharp logic. Not at all!

Kikyou looked over at the half demon. She really didn't trust him…but she knew she had to on this. "Are you sure she left Inuyasha and is now traveling with the mercenary leader? I have trouble believing it…" she informed the half demon.

Naraku looked down at her. "Yes…I'm sure…Kikyou," he murmured. "You can now poison his mind for whatever you need to have him do. Inuyasha is now not a problem," he stated before smirking evilly. "If anything…he will be useful!"

Kikyou looked up. "Understood, Naraku. I will be going now…take care. Remember…I'm the one who gets to kill you!"

Naraku watched the undead priestess walk away. "Perfect…" The words slid from his mouth like silk; smoothly. "This is all going to plan…heh-heh-heh!" He faded into the darkness.

Hakkaku dove out of the way. "Ginta! GET OUTTA THE WAY!" the wolf demon cried. He watched his little brother leap out of the powerful demon's grasp.

As soon as Koga left…the twins had sensed the demon's powerful aura. It is quite obvious that Koga had left them to die.

The demon swung its powerful claws at Ginta. "AGH! Hakkaku…help…please!" He choked as the demon's claws tore into his side. Ginta was then flung to the side before hitting the ground painfully.

"GINTA!" Hakkaku cried as he dodged the demon's swing.

Koga smirked as he heard Hakkaku cry out. "Heh! That will teach 'em to leave me!"

-1- Hakkaku and Ginta just seem to be twins to me. Hakkaku is older.

Still needing a name. If you have any ideas…PLEASE SAY!

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