A/N: Bonjour! Glad you guys liked the previous chapter! I have some stuff planned out and can't wait to write it! I will like be eating or something and I'll think of something and I just have to write it down! It's actually really funny! Anyway, I think this is a fairly good chapter. Thanks and Happy Reading!
Summary- Kagome is kidnapped by the band of seven because of her power to sense the jewel shards. With Koga and Inuyasha searching for her, can she really fall in love?
Warnings- Language; Possible OOC; sexual content
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Bankotsu had been traveling for a few hours now. It was such a beautiful day, as always, in the feudal era. The sun glistened down on every tree and flower bringing out all of nature's vibrant colors. It was just too bad neither Bankotsu nor Kagome noticed these wonderful things so many took for granted.
Nope, they didn't notice these things because well, Kagome was sleeping, and Bankotsu was way too caught up into his own thoughts.
He didn't know what to do. There was no way he was giving up Kagome, after everything he put her through and everything he himself had been through. Plus, he knew if he even attempted to have Kagome leave his life, he would always feel empty inside. She was like his other whole, like the little piece of him he was missing. He might even say she was his heart.
On the other hand, his brothers meant the world to him, no matter how unsupportive they were being right now. It wasn't as if he'd had a choice in the matter! He had already tried to leave her once, and that didn't end well with either of them. He remembered the absolute sorrow he had felt, not only for himself, but for her. And when he was with her… it was like everything in the world was perfect. It was like Naraku never came here, never made the jewel shards his life line, never made Inuyasha their enemy. It was like it was just him and her, alone, living a normal human life. Not that that was anywhere close to happening, nor never would be.
Bankotsu was pulled out of his thoughts by the stirring of the raven beauty below him. He looked down and cerulean eyes met dark brown. He could've stared at her forever. He really could. But that sounded pretty stupid to him in his own head, and therefore, he felt guilty for it.
He was beginning to feel this new emotion a lot since he'd first kidnapped Kagome. Not only for her, but a lot of it for her. It was almost as if every little thing he did led to this horrible emotion. For example, if he was holding, comforting, and cuddling with Kagome, his brothers would surely look down on him. Then he'd feel guilty. Or if he was slaughtering a village with his brothers, Kagome would look down on him. Then he'd feel guilty. It was a big problem for him, because he loved doing both these things, both these people, yet they were exactly the opposite of each other.
They held that comfortable stare for about a minute before someone spoke up.
"Are you okay?" She asked.
Kagome had a knack for knowing these types of things. She could almost feel his emotions tumbling off him and into herself. Now she felt guilty.
He looked away. "Of course. Don't worry yourself." He didn't want her feeling bad for him. Because if she felt bad for him, guess what? He would feel even worse. It was almost as if her emotions had an effect on him.
"You don't look okay."
"I'm fine."
"Come on, just talk to me."
Okay, this was getting aggravating. If he didn't want to talk, why did she have to keep pushing at him? He'd already said he didn't want to. Was that a secret language for 'keep asking me and I'll tell you eventually'?
"I'm fine, really. Don't worry about it." His voice was a bit more agitated then before.
"So there is something! I knew it! Come on… if you talk to me, maybe I can help." She pleaded.
He didn't like her tone of voice. It always made him feel like he needed to give her what she wanted. And he by no circumstances was going to be flailed out of self-control by those big eyes.
"Listen, I said I don't want to talk about it! Can't you just leave me alone?!" He yelled, finally breaking. His grip tightened on her quite a bit, but not enough to bring any pain.
She cringed back and looked up to him with fearful eyes. It wasn't that she feared him, but it would have appeared that to anyone who looked. She just really didn't like it when he yelled at her. She knew how easy he slipped up with his temper.
He saw her trying to shrink away from him, and look up to him with that stupid look that always made him feel bad.
"Look, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to yell at you like that. But when I said I didn't want to talk, I meant it." He said apologetically. He hadn't intended to scare her.
She nodded and looked away from his face.
"But I'm just trying to help… if you just tell me-" She didn't even get to finish her sentence.
Bankotsu dropped her to the ground and sent a dirty glare down to her. He'd had more than enough of this, and if she wanted to keep begging him for something he didn't want to do, then she could just… walk.
After sending a look that could kill her way, he went around her and kept walking forward. He didn't have to worry about her following, he knew she would.
Kagome sat on the ground. The puppy-dog look hadn't worked this time. She watched him walk away from her and up the dusty road-type-thing. What? Was he just going to leave her there?! How dare he do that! She could be… eaten or… something!
Eventually she got up and jogged up to him. She did feel a little guilty though. He had told her straight up more times then she could count that he didn't want to talk about it. Why couldn't she just accept it? But she did decide not to ask him anymore. Who knows what that could lead to? Besides, Kagome knew he was being extra nice with her. If one of his brothers were to defy him like that they would probably be slapped across the face or punched or something like that. But then again, she was a girl, and she was a little younger than them all.
She ran up behind him and jumped on his back. Not a good idea. She could see his hands were clenched into fists, but payed no mind. He did that a lot when he was angry.
"Come on, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to push you like that. I was just… well never mind. I'll leave you alone, okay?" She asked.
"Get off." He said harshly.
She did what he told her to and walked around so she was side by side with him.
"Look, I said I was sorry! What else do you want?!" She was starting to get aggravated now. That really wasn't good. Angry couples were not good.
He stopped and looked at her, that same death glare on his face.
"I want you to stop being such a pain in the ass!" He yelled.
Kagome was just about prepared for anything, but not this. She didn't know she was being a burden. That was absolutely the worst thing he could say to her. She was already so self-sacrificing.
Her mouth fell slightly agape, and he just stared at her. Her eyes no longer held anger and irritation, but sadness. She plopped down, and looked at the ground. She was either a seriously emotional girl, or just PMSing. Either way, it didn't take her sadness out. In fact, she started crying.
He looked down at the vulnerable priestess below him. Despite the fact that he was highly aggravated by her behavior, he felt the yearning to comfort her. Not that he would give into it. Come on, he had more self control than that.
He stood up straight, crossing his arms and sticking his nose up. He refused to let her affect him like this!
Eventually, when the sobs had somewhat quieted, she looked up to him. It was such a pleading and saddened look that he literally had to strain himself to stay put and not scoop her up in his arms right that second.
"A-am I really Th-that much t-rouble?" She hiccupped at the end. It was such an incredibly cute gesture, but all the same, sad. It just made him want to wrap her up within his arms more than before.
When he was done obsessing over her little mishap, the reality of her words hit him. Now what in the world was he supposed to say to that?! If he fought back, and said yes, then she would probably just start sobbing again, and he would feel absolutely horrible. But if he said no, then he would lose the fight and be giving into her. He didn't want to do either, so he didn't.
"Look, I didn't mean you're a burden to feed and stuff. I meant you're really pissing me off, and I'm tired of it." He said harshly. That was a good answer. He didn't lose the fight or make her feel worse.
She sniffled. "Oh. …. Sorry. Do you really mean it?"
He rolled his eyes in annoyance. "Yes, I really mean it. Why would I say it if I didn't mean it?" He asked, frustrated.
"Well I don't know! I can't really predict what you mean, you know! I can't see the future! Forgive me for wondering what you meant!" She said the end sarcastically.
"I never expected you to!" Bankotsu defended.
"Shut up!" She yelled, pretty much because there was nothing else to say at this point.
For the second time, who the hell did she think she was?! Telling him, the almighty leader of the Band of Seven, to shut up!? Oh, she was gonna get it now.
"No, you shut up you little brat!" He yelled.
"I'm not a brat!"
"Oh yeah, you're just a bitch!"
She gasped. This time he had really done it. And he hadn't said 'you're acting like'.
"I AM NOT! Why are you being so mean!?" She cried.
"Because, you're making me!"
"I'm not making you do anything!"
Nothing was said after that. Kagome just cried, and Bankotsu just stood there glaring daggers at her. He still had the urge to comfort her, but it wasn't nearly as strong as it had been before.
Kagome wished the whole argument would just end. She wished she had never asked him what was wrong and never begged him. She felt bad, but even she didn't want to lose the fight. She may be a kind-hearted, innocent little Miko, but that didn't mean she didn't have a competitive spirit.
And Bankotsu, well he was just angry. He had even contemplated walking away, but if he did that, she wouldn't necessarily follow, and he didn't really want her to be in any danger, no matter how mad he was at her.
After awhile, well about 45 minutes, of a totally heated and awkward silence, they cooled down.
Kagome felt even worse now, and didn't care if she lost the fight. Why did it matter anyway? She knew they were just angry and he didn't mean to call her that.
And Bankotsu, well he felt just as bad. He still had his competitiveness intact, but he really didn't want to fight anymore either. So, surprisingly, he was the first one to break.
He knelt down on one knee and put his arm on her back.
She looked up and they both said the same thing. "I'm sorry."
Kagome smiled and through her arms around him. He was surprised, but took to her embrace, wrapping his arms around her as well.
"I really am." She said, making sure he knew.
He sighed. "I no. Me too. I didn't mean anything I said. I just lost my… temper." He knelt down onto both knees so he could get more comfortable.
"It's okay. I forgive you." She said nicely.
Bankotsu wrapped her up in his arms so that she was now situated in his lap. He leaned into her face, waiting for her reply to his request. She eagerly moved her lips over his, and he took that as a yes. Usually he would wait for her to open up to him, but he just forced his way in instead.
She laughed at his own eagerness. He didn't find it very funny. His expression tightened, and he deepened the kiss. She could feel his body anxiously pushing against hers. It seemed every time they kissed it led to some kind of sexual tension. Well, for him at least.
He lowered her to the ground so that he was on top of her. She tried to pull her head away in need of oxygen, but he bit her bottom lip in warning, as he had done with her tongue the very first time they kissed.
He could feel her trying to withdraw air from his own lungs, and she was pushing on his chest. He eventually let her leave him, even though he could've gone on longer, but he knew she would probably pass out if he did.
When she was released, she let her head fall to the ground, panting. She looked up in his big blue eyes. They were filled with lust. But she knew how he was, so it was definitely no surprise. She knew he felt more than that for her.
Bankotsu hovered above her. His hands were pressed to the ground on each side of her, leaving her no escape. Not that she wanted one, but she would tell herself she did.
He couldn't help but want to suck on those big, pink, swollen lips of hers. She looked so… delicious? I guess you could say that was the word.
But before he could go any farther with her, she pushed against his chest, and tried to roll to the side, but his arm was blocking her way out. His expression hadn't changed as he watched her try to make her leave.
Kagome eventually grabbed his arm, trying to move it out of the way. She growled in frustration and looked up to him.
"Bankotsu" She chastised.
He laughed as she tried to claw her way out. It wasn't an evil laugh or anything sick like that. He just found it amusing as he watched her frail attempt in escaping him.
He eventually rolled to the side, leaving her. He put his hands behind his head as a pillow and looked up at the sky. Was it just him, or did the clouds look puffier today?
Kagome laughed along with him. She turned so she was latching onto his side, and her head was on his chiseled chest. He moved one arm so it was around her. And together, they stared up at the beautiful afternoon sky in a comfortable silence, finally realizing the beauty of the day.
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Koga hadn't had a problem sniffing out the demon slayer, monk, and kit. It wasn't like theirs were covered with some mysterious poison that derailed his scent instincts.
He brought them back to Inuyasha, who was still healing. They asked their questions, and Inuyasha answered them. It was only one part that really got him, something he hadn't mentioned in their previous conversation.
"… and then he said he would… torture…. And kill her. That's pretty much it." Inuyasha finished off. Pale faces stared back at him. Shippo even started crying.
"What the fuck mutt?! You didn't tell me that before! Don't you realize how much pain we could cause Kagome if we don't win?! Who knows what those crazy bastards would do to her!" Images of Kagome being raped, burned, poisoned, sliced, and other morbid things crossed his mind. A low snarl escaped his lips, and his eyes flashed red, then back to blue. His hands clenched into fists.
"Calm down wolf! Don't lose control. Then I'll actually have a reason to kill you. I'm sure Kagome would forgive me eventually… anyway, we won't lose. It may be four against five, but my once my Tetsusaiga kills that leader of theirs, I'll take out the rest no problem. Don't worry wolf. I'm sure Kagome will be fine. I'm sure she just can't wait to see me." He said with a smirk.
"Shut up! Now heal yourself so we can actually do something instead of sitting around doing nothing. Don't question my control mutt. It's a hell of a lot better than yours! Without that stupid sword of yours you wouldn't have any at all!" Koga snarled.
Inuyasha growled back, but didn't say anything. What Koga said was true.
He just had to heal, and then he could go save Kagome. He just had to wait a little longer.
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A/N: Okay, so how was it? Tell me! Anyway, I'm sick today, so I'm not going to school. I think I'll be able to get another chapter for 'Revenge', so be on the lookout for that. And possibly….. POSSIBLY…. Another chapter for this story. There's not much to do when your sick. Plus, I don't have a cell phone right now because I'm getting a new one and we have to take it to the place, but I still haven't gotten my new one. –sigh- anyway, well, that's all. Love y'all!