Firakotsu had continued functioning among her brothers as usual not making any comment about what happened at their previous employer's training camp much to Bankotsu's frustration. He pouted since he wasn't sure if she even felt the same having showed no interest in him beyond the norm for their group since. He turned to Renkotsu and asked, "I showed her how I feel…why hasn't she said anything?"
Renkotsu gave his brother a still glance, "You showed her how you feel?" He scoffed, "Big Brother all you did was kiss her in public as a warning to those men as far as she knows. You didn't exactly tell her you loved her or anything…you said she was yours but your what?" The older man watched as his leader thought on the events of that day before he sighed and smacked his hand over his eyes.
"Jakotsu and Suikotsu were laughing at me about this weren't they?" He let his cobalt eyes glare at the two in question who just snickered. Renkotsu gave a smirk, "We all laughed a bit but, really brother if you want her to be yours…you have to ask her. Tell her how you feel and ask her if she'll be yours. If you don't she won't know you're being serious and she isn't a mind reader." He patted Bankotsu on the shoulder before walking towards Ginkotsu, "Good luck."
Bankotsu just continued walking and working in his mind to figure out a plan when he got an idea. He could whittle her a new custom bow since her old one was destroyed in the last battle. He could present it to her as a courting gift. He then began to think of the materials he would need to collect for the bow it would take about 2 weeks from getting the supplies to making the bow itself.
"Hey Mukotsu, come here for a sec." Bankotsu asked of his poison master who quickly approached. "How can I help you Big Brother?" The man requested, he was handed a list and as he looked over it he looked impressed. "You wish me to gather these things don't you Big Brother?" Receiving a nod confirming his request the man moved from the group, "I shall be back in a few days I am running an errand so long for now." The man then left to gather the listed materials as quickly as possible to return to his brother.
Suikotsu moved to stand with his leader, "What are you up to Big Brother?" Bankotsu glanced to make sure Firakotsu was distracted, "I plan on making a bow for her…to state my intentions and ask her to be my wife." Suikotsu actually looked impressed and nodded with a smile, "Let me know if you need any help I will be glad to oblige." The leader grinned at Suikotsu, "I will need you and Jakotsu to keep her distracted at night while I make the bow for sure."
The brothers then began to set up camp with their sister as Bankotsu began planning the timeline for each task he needed to make the bow complete. He began by taking some of the solid wood planks he saved and began whittling arrow staffs and carving to allow the head and fletching to be attached at both ends. He then began carving unique designs into each arrows representing his dedication and devotion to the long suffering woman who claimed his heart by just being a loving and accepting individual as she interacted with everyone around her.
~Two weeks Later~
Bankotsu looked proudly on the new bow made of an ivory bone much like the Hiraikotsu. The design of the bow was both flexible and powerful. He allowed his hand to grace the Leather grip and also began to attach it to the hook he made on the leather quiver filled with the custom carved arrows. He showed the final product to his brother Renkotsu who was surprised and glad his brother retained some of his weapon making lessons.
"It's a wonderful bow brother I am certain she will treasure it. You should speak with Jakotsu before taking his Imouto-chan aside to speak though." The fire user then walked off to speak with Firakotsu and Suikotsu who were debating with Mukotsu about remedies and poisons along with medicinal herbs.
Bankotsu with a grin approached Jakotsu and asked, "Hey Jak, can we talk for a minute hunt for some dinner in the process?" Jakotsu just gave his brother a smile, "Sure Big Brother, hey everyone we're going hunting, be back soon!" He then excitedly dragged Bankotsu away from the campsite.
Jakotsu took Bankotsu far enough away from camp, "So, show me the project you've been working on!" Bankotsu nodded with a smile and showed Jakotsu the ensemble of weaponry, "What do you think? I wanna take her aside and ask her tonight is it a good idea?"
Jakotsu nodded, "Yes, just make sure when you ask her you use her real name…we changed her name to Firakotsu to prevent confusion between her past and present self but, when you ask her to be your wife it should be personal." Bankotsu gave a grin and smacked him on the back, "Thanks Jak."
As they finished hunting they had a large boar and a few rabbits. When they got back to camp everyone took their jobs up but, Bankotsu called out to Firakotsu, "Hey Fira, can we chat for a bit before dinner?"
Firakotsu stood up with a small smile, "Sure Bankotsu, lead the way!" As Bankotsu began to walk with his covered gift he led her to a small clearing with a little brook and the fireflies flying around. He sat down next to the brook and Firakotsu sat next to him. "So Bankotsu, what did you want to talk about?"
Bankotsu handed her a gift, "I wanted to ask you…Kagome," The use of her real name shocked her into meeting his gaze without opening the gift yet. "Will you spend the rest of our lives together? Be my wife?"
Kagome let her eyes fill with happy tears she gripped the gift in her hands as she took a deep breathe opening it. She saw the beautiful weapons set and looked up at Bankotsu. Her throat was tight but she managed a, "Yes!" She let herself fall into his arms and be held by him holding him tightly. He gave a smile and held his betrothed in his arms as he slipped a necklace around her neck with his four pointed star emblazoned as the pendent. He gave her a gentle kiss, "I can't wait soon to be Firakotsu Kagome Satori!"
