Inevitable

Prompt: Captivate

Words: 347


Sleep faded away slowly, as if Kagome was emerging from a dark black pool. She gasped for air, her lungs burning desperately for relief. She pulled in much-needed oxygen as consciousness returned. Her eyes fluttered open, to take in a dimly lit room. Candles flickered in their holders on the walls. 'Where am I?' she wondered. She tried moving her arms, only to find that she was tied to a futon. She tried moving her legs, to find they, too, were bound. Panic bubbled up quickly, and her eyes scanned the room in a desperate search for possible salvation.

The shuffling of feet caught her attention, and that's when she saw him; Bankotsu stood at the opposite end of the room, leaning against the wall.

"You're awake," he said, his tone rough; it sent a chill down Kagome's spine.

Kagome attempted a venomous reply, only to find that she was not only bound, but gagged as well. She thrashed against the futon in an attempt to break free.

"Don't waste your energy; you won't get free." Bankotsu stalked across the room. He removed his hakama, tossing it aside. Kagome kept her eyes on him as he made the slow progression towards her. He leaned over her, and she could feel his breath on her neck. "Maybe if you behave, I'll loosen your bonds," he whispered.

His words sent chills shooting through her body.

She watched as he rolled down his fundoshi, inch by painful inch - yet she couldn't tear her eyes away. Struggling was futile; she'd just have to watch him. For a brief moment, she hoped for salvation, hoped Inuyasha would come and save her. But as Bankotsu moved to the end of the futon, his angry red cock glaring her in the face, she knew no rescue would come this time. She had been foolish to hope that it was all over, and even more foolish to wish for rescue. A tear rolled down her cheek as Bankotsu took what he wanted. She should have known from the beginning that this is how it would end.