Kagome buried herself underneath the covers of her bed, breathing in while the sun rose up. Then, she lurched up, bile rising to her throat. Quickly, she ran out of the room and outside the home only to puke into the bushes. The young miko groaned and shivered before hurling up the contents in her stomach and into the bush. Jakotsu had followed her when she had burst out of his room and immediately grabbed her hair, stroking her back. Kagome gasped for air once she was done, body shaking as her throat burned viciously.
"Kagome, was it something you ate?" Jakotsu questioned his friend. Kagome shook her head.
"N-no, I don't think so..." She muttered before gasping in realisation. Her period was late, very late and now she had morning sickness. It was obvious as to what it was. "Pl-please, get Bankotsu." Kagome muttered, tears in her eyes. Jakotsu nodded and walked off to wake Bankotsu up.
"A child... Oh no no no, I shouldn't have let it get this far! Now I have no chance in getting out of it! What will my friends think? What will my family think? What will Bankotsu say?" She thought frantically. Many scenarios passed her head, and not good ones. Her fear grew.
"What happened?" Bankotsu sprinted out, quickly kneeling by the dark-haired girl. Kagome looked at him nervously, trying to pick her words very carefully.
"Bankotsu," She begun softly, Jakotsu nearby. "How would you feel about raising a family someday?"
"Well, I would love that. Why are you asking?" Bankotsu raised his eyebrow and Kagome gulped before grabbing his hand.
"Because," Kagome's voice wavered and she settled the palm of his hand on her stomach. Bankotsu's eyes widened and he was speechless. Her brown eyes nervously looked into his blue ones. "I think I'm pregnant." Kagome wanted to cry at his expression. Before she could pull away, Bankotsu grabbed her by the shoulders and pulled her in for a hug.
"Now I will never ever let you out of my sight." He muttered in to her ear, holding her close. "A child, a baby, that's just... that's amazing. You're amazing." Bankotsu pulled away to kiss her sweetly. Kagome's eyes widened but then she melted into the kiss, arms wrapped around Bankotsu's neck. Jakotsu squealed in delight, chanting that he was going to become an uncle.
"You're not mad?" They pulled away from the kiss, Kagome blushing in embarrassment. Bankotsu shook his head, a wild smile on his face.
"Of course not! Come on, let's wake up and tell the others the great news." He helped her stand before pulling her inside, Jakotsu following.
"Who knew a mercenary could be so loving?" Kagome thought with a smile, holding hands with Bankotsu. She watched him, examining the joy on his face before placing a hand over her stomach. "Your daddy loves you already."
Three weeks passed by and the rest of the group was calling Kagome 'little sister' now. Kagome finally had people that really trusted her and cared for her, unlike Inuyasha.
"Hey, Kagome, we're just going on a mission, will you be all rig-" Kagome stopped Bankotsu.
"Oh no no no, you are not trying to leave me here on my own again, mister. I might be pregnant, but I'm not staying behind." Kagome huffed, crossing your arms. Bankotsu sighed.
"Fine." He mumbled.
"But we have to make you look like a hostage just in case people get the wrong idea." Renkotsu stated apologetically. "Sorry, little sister." Kagome shrugged as he started to tie her hands together.
"I don't mind. You guys aren't getting rid of me that easily." She grinned once her hands were tied and she walked over to Bankotsu, kissing the tip of his nose. "Bondage, huh? Damn, Bankotsu, bet you're loving this." She joked, winking. Bankotsu turned red and he crossed his arms, looking away. Kagome laughed before offering him the other end of the rope. He grabbed it before placing a gentle kiss on her lips and they were off. Bankotsu took the duty of pulling her along, sticking to her like glue in case anything happened to her. The Band of Seven had completed their mission and soon ended up walking around aimlessly, laughing.
Hahaha, that was easy!" Bankotsu laughed loudly.
"It was over much too quickly." Jakotsu frowned in boredom, Ginkotsu speaking in agreement. "These pathetic lords and their soldiers are no match for the band of seven."
"Big brother, don't you think that we should find a castle of our own and move in? Think about it, you could be shogun." Renkotsu stated. Bankotsu removed the leaf from his mouth and shrugged.
"Nah, too much hassle. I have a girl and a baby to protect." Bankotsu sent a wink to Kagome who laughed slightly. The others joined in. "What about you? Do you wish to be the Lord of a castle, or shogun?" Renkotsu shook his head.
"N-no, no, big brother, you'd be far suited than I." He said with his hands raised, a sheepish look on his face.
"Hey, I'll even help you if you want me to. My ambition is to kill as many humans as possible." Bankotsu flicked his leaf away. "It excites me."
"Oh, yeah, what a turn on." Jakotsu drooled, daydreaming.
"Don't worry, there are plenty of victims for us all, and then some." Suikotsu stated, making the others laugh loudly. Kagome rolled her eyes at his statement, still upset that they were still killing, but she knew not to stop them. She knew not to tamper with history like that. Suddenly, she felt auras. Many auras. And they were headed this way at a fast pace. Before she could say anything, an army of men were rushing past in the trees, yelling. Jakotsu laughed and the band got up, Kagome being gently tugged up.
"Ha! Haven't they learnt their lesson?" Jakotsu grinned.
"Gesh. Time for more killing." Ginkotsu said, looking eager. Kagome swallowed nervously. The time couldn't be here already! Could it?
The army surrounded them and they heard more yelling. They looked up to see another army up on the cliffs, archers at the ready.
"Hey, I thought we were supposed to be the advanced team!" Bankotsu yelled up.
"The band of seven has become too notorious." The colonel stated, making Kagome tense up.
"So does that mean you've changed your mind on paying us?" Bankotsu's eyes narrowed and he pulled Kagome closer by the rope.
"You're too bloodthirsty. Whether you're friend or foe to them, the lords of the land have decided that the Band of Seven have become too strong. The young lady you are with, I am sure, agrees." The man declared before nodding.
"You think you can fight us?" Bankotsu said cockily. Kagome gasped. This was probably it. The colonel had stated that all of the lords had decided to get rid of them and more armies appeared.
"What now?" Renkotsu asked.
"Run!" Bankotsu scooped Kagome up into his arms and started running, Banryu in one of his hands. Suddenly, a load arrows shot out at them and they moved through the trees quickly, heading into the mountains with the armies hot on their tail. It wasn't long until they were all captured, Kagome 'saved' from their evil clutches. They were forcefully marched off, Kagome watching helplessly as she was being carried on the back of a horse against her own will.
Silence had fallen amongst them all and Kagome grew nervous by the minute, one arm wrapped around her belly and the other gripping onto the horse. Soon, they had reached the castle and Kagome was helped down from the horse.
"You're going to want to see this." One of the warriors grinned before showing her all of the band of seven being held down, Banryu a little way away into the ground, the other weapons scattered around. First, the giant Kyokotsu had his head diced off. Kagome covered her mouth, gasping in horror.
"N-no, stop." She pleaded. Then, Ginkotsu was sliced. Followed by him was Mukotsu, Renkotsu then Suikotsu.
"Kagome, don't look! Please!" Jakotsu begged, writhing about. Kagome gasped.
"Jakotsu, no, please! Stop! Kagome yelled when the katana went through his neck. Kagome looked at Bankotsu who stared at her as if to give himself some sense of peace before his death. Kagome broke past and ran towards them until she was stopped by a couple of soldiers, held back from Bankotsu. "Leave him alone!"
"Stop moving, girl, or we'll kill you too." One of the soldiers mumbled.
"But-"
"Stay where you are!" Bankotsu commanded, making Kagome stop. Her tears filled with eyes and they leaked down her cheeks. "I love you." He muttered as the katana was lifted high in the sky before being brought down, cutting his head clean off. Kagome breathed frantically before letting out a scream, Bankotsu's head rolling towards her. She fell to her knees, staring at the hazy blue eyes of her now dead lover.
Soon, Kagome found herself stumbling through the forests, letting out desperate sobs. She didn't know how far she walked, only that she wanted to get away. She soon collapsed to her knees in a familiar area, a certain well in front of her grieving self. She crawled towards it, hauling herself up into a standing position. Her foot drew back and she kicked the well, her bag still on her back as the items shuffled in it.
"Why? Why did you bring me here to get happiness then take it away from me, why!" Kagome yelled, still crying. She readjusted her navy blue kimono, the one Bankotsu had recently given her and thought about him. She missed him so much. Shaking her head, Kagome stared down the well. "Maybe now I can go back home." She said bitterly, sniffling. Kagome leaped over the edge, expecting it not to work when a familiar light surrounded her. As soon as her feet touched the ground, she broke down, crying.