Chapter Twenty-One: Relentless

Going back to school seemed like an an entirely unrealistic life. So much had happened over break that it felt like the rest of the world didn't even matter. Sango trudged slowly through the hall, partly asleep. She really hadn't wanted to come back to school. She felt so different there. Kagome, however, had forced her out of bed. Sango entered her class and sat down at a desk in the back like usual. She leaned her head against the palm of her hand, propped up on her elbow, and closed her eyes. After a few minutes, the sound of giggling errupted. Sango looked up to see a parade of girl's around Miroku as he came in. He carefully made his way past them and smiled at Sango. The girl's watched with eyes widened as he bent over and kissed her on the lips before sitting next to her. Sango glanced over at a couple of the girl's who were whispering with a confused look. That girl couldn't be his girlfriend could it? Who was she? All the female's were so used to paying attention to him, they hardly saw Sango and never cared enough to remember.

"You look tired," Miroku replied.

"I am, aren't you?"

"Not really," he shrugged.

"Oh, guess its just me."

"Inuyasha's the same way. Except-"

"Damnit! I hate this place!" Inuyasha yelled.

"He gets a little grumpy," Miroku finished.

Sango laughed and watched as he threw his bag on the floor and sat down. Kagaome came in after him and occupied the seat next to him. Inuyasha muttered to himself and glared up at the front of the class. Kagome leaned closer to him and pulled his ear quickly so that his head was yanked towards her. He opened his mouth to say something but stopped. Kagome was smiling as she played with his long silver hair, ignoring any face he might make at her. Instead of doing that though, he grabbed her wrist, and pulled her into a kiss. She smiled and let go of his hair. When she started to move away, he pulled her back and kissed her again. The teacher stood at the front of the class but Inuyasha continued, apparently not seeing him. Miroku nudged him on his other side, making him turn to glare at him. Miroku pointed to the front where the teacher was staring ath Inuyasha and Kagome, along with half the class. The lesson was able to start finally, right after two detentions for the next day was given out. Inuyasha pouted while Kagome was shocked that she had already gotten a detention.

"I'll wait for you after school tomorrow," Sango whispered to her.

"You don't have to do that," Kagome whispered back.

"No, its fine. I won't be doing anything at home anyway."

"If you want to, okay then."

"Plus, I'll keep an eye on Inuyasha to make sure he doesn't get too frisky with you," Sango smiled.

"Hey!" Inuyasha exclaimed loudly.

"Is there a problem back there?" the teacher asked.

"No problem," Inuyasha mumbled.

Sango shut her locker door softly and pulled her bag over her shoulder. She yawned and left down to the cafeteria. Everyone was probably already eating their lunch since she had taken so long. Her footsteps echoed in the silent and empty hall. As she turned the corner, she suddenly found herself facing Bankotsu. He had been leaning against the wall and stood up to face her. Sango stopped as he stayed in front of her and stared at him. He smirked and crossed his arms across his chest. Sango started to walk around him but he blocked her.

"Get out of my way," Sango said.

"No," he said.

"Why are you still bothering me?"

"I'm not bothering you, babe."

"Don't call me that," she snapped.

Bankotsu smirked. "Why not babe?"

Sango glared at him and turned around. She started to walk away and then felt Bankotsu grip onto her arm. He pulled her back into him and then against the wall. She gasped surprised and then felt his hands under her shirt. She shoved him off quickly and ran down the hall. Bankotsu came up behind her and grabbed her around her waist. He forced her into the boiler room and threw her down on the floor, then locked the door. Sango got to her feet and stepped back as he came closer to her.

"Get away from me!"

"I told you already I was going to make you pay for choosing Miroku."

"Why do you even care so much? You could have any girl you wanted."

"Yeah, and I want you."

Bankotsu pinned her down on the floor suddenly with his body and forced himself on her. She tried to push him off again but he held her down and started to kiss her. The sounds of the machines around them blocked out every scream from her mouth. He ripped her shirt and pressed his lips hard up against hers. Sango squirmed and tears came from her eyes. He tore off part of her skirt and reached under it. Sango screamed again but Bankotsu placed her hand over it and held it there. The more she tried to resist, the rougher he became. He didn't care if he hurt her. He didn't care if he violated her. He was doing what he wanted.

Sango shut her eyes tightly. This was a nightmare. This was really happening to her and there was no good reason for it. And she couldn't stop crying. He was controlling everything about her. So many thoughts were in her mind and then she froze up. She didn't know what to do now. Soon, she went limp and stopped struggling. She felt him all over her and was disgusted. Sango was screaming in her head and in her body. She just wanted him to stop. Just leave her alone. But he didn't. He used her silence to be forceful and hard with her. He didn't care.

"Where's Sango at? Lunch is almost over," Kagome said worriedly.

"I'm sure she's fine, probably just talking with a teacher," Inuyasha said.

"I don't know...," Kagome said hesitantly.

The bell suddenly rang and Inuyasha shrugged. He got up with his bag and walked away. Miroku looked at Kagome and could see her worry but she too left. He came out of the lunch room and looked down the halls for any sign of Sango. When he didn't see her, he sighed and went to class. Bankotsu appeared from behind a door and shoved past him with a smirk while buttoning his top. Miroku stared after him suspiciously and turned to the door. He expected someone else to come out but no one did. He put his hand on the door knob, then decided not to open it and kept going. Kagome's worry now spread to him as he failed to see Sango in the next class they had together. Inuyasha sat next to him in 6th period and looked at him.

"Sango still hasn't shown?" Inuyasha asked.

"No, she hasn't."

"Maybe Kagome was right. Where would she be?"

"I have no idea," Miroku said.

"Was she sick?"

"No, she looked fine. Just a little tired."

"Could she have gone home?"

"Maybe, I'm not sure."

"Well I don't know if that's it or not, she didn't even say anything."

Miroku gazed out the window and tapped his pen anxiously. When the period ended, Miroku went looking for her. He checked the field, the bleachers, and the nurse's office but never saw her. By the time school was over, Kagome was panicking. Miroku stood outside and again saw Bankotsu. He winked at him and brushed past him smoothly. Miroku watched as he got into his car with a few friends and drove off. Inuyasha hit Miroku lightly as he came outside, and got Miroku's attention. Kagome and Inuyasha went home together while Miroku stayed behind. He knew something was wrong. Would Sango really go home early? He didn't know what to think but he had no choice but to go home.

Meanwhile, Sango was sitting up in the corner of the boiler room, holding onto her shredded clothes. She felt empty and emotionless. School was over and had been for fifteen minutes now. She shakily got up and slowly walked to the door. She peeked out into the empty hall and hurried to the girls locker room. She busted into the gym teacher's office and found some clean clothes. She changed in them and then pulled on a baggy jacket. She trashed her uniform and then left the school stifly. The walk home felt like slow motion. Everything she had gone through was stuck in her head. She couldn't forget any of it. She felt dirty. Even his face was stuck in her head. Tears welled up in her eyes and she began to cry again as she walked home.

So this chapter was kinda a big change/twist in the story I think. Read and review please