Bankotsu, Jakotsu and I sat drinking sake in front of the destroyed castle. Most of it had fallen apart thanks to us. I'd tried counting the bodies, but lost count somewhere after three hundred.

"Not a single person left alive? That's rather inconvenient," Bankotsu muttered, getting more rice wine. "You weren't really thinking, were you Jakotsu?" He took a drink. "You could have at least kept one or two alive to pour our drinks."

"How can I think about little things like that, big brother, when I've got more important things to worry about? Like, when am I going to see my beloved InuYasha again?" Jakotsu placed his head in his hand and pouted.

"You shouldn't worry, Jakotsu. InuYasha has a keen sense of smell," Renkotsu said as he tended to Ginkotsu.

"That's true," Bankotsu agreed. "All we have to do is sit patiently and InuYasha will follow the smell of blood right to us." He took another drink. I sipped mine carefully.

"You think so?" Jakotsu asked. "Well, I guess we just wait then."

"Big Brother?" Renkotsu asked. I could tell by his tone that he was changing the subject. "Are you not worried about Naraku?"

"What about him?" Bankotsu asked. He was uninterested.

"Why do you think he brought us back from the dead?" Renkotsu asked. This conversation was taking a turn for the worst.

"To help him get rid of his enemies. Such as the ones named InuYasha and Koga, that's why."

"Big brother, you're the only one of the Band of Seven who has met Naraku. Do you think you could tell us a little bit more about what he's actually like?" Renkotsu asked. He was determined to know as much about this demon as possible. I had to give Renkotsu his props though; he was being very sly about it. Bankotsu was just as slippery, though, and he was getting annoyed.

"Listen, Renkotsu," he began. Even though he was smiling, Renkotsu was plainly getting on his nerves. "We've been resurrected and we can wreak havoc just like the good old days. Isn't that enough for you?"

"Yes," Renkotsu said. I knew he was wondering why Bankotsu wouldn't tell him anything else, but he walked away without arguing.

"InuYasha…I really hope you get here soon…"Jakotsu muttered.

"So, Kaida," Bankotsu said. "We've already said that we don't have anyone to pour our drinks, so why don't you do the honors?"

"You got into a horrible habit of asking me to play maid for you when you were alive, don't start up again now," I said.

"I'll let you dress up in one of those nice little maid outfits. The skimpy black and white ones," he tried to persuade me.

"But, Banko-chan," I said trying to sound confused. "I do that for you every night."

Jakotsu chocked on his drink.

"Some kind of whirlwind!" Suikotsu said from the front gate.

The whirlwind stopped in front of us and dwindled down until only the demon inside it could be seen. Koga.

"I assume you are the Band of Seven," he said. His deep voice bothered me.

"Ah! Hey there Koga," Jakotsu said. I gave Koga a peace sign.

"Well, well, well, so the wolf gets here before the dog, I see," Bankotsu said.

"Quit acting so smug," Koga snapped. "I know for a fact that you're in cahoots with Naraku! So, tell me where he is."

"Gee…" Bankotsu said scratching his head. "It seems this Naraku character has made enemies with a lot of people."

"Tell me where he is!" Koga yelled.

"Calm down, Koga, jeez," I muttered. "Don't get your tail in a knot."

He gave me a pissed off look and Jakotsu laughed.

"It really makes me wonder: do you think he can be trusted?" Bankotsu turned to Jakotsu.

"Why are you asking me?" Jakotsu asked him. "You're the only one who's met him, Bankotsu."

"Yea, Banko-chan," I agreed. I took more rice wine.

"If you refuse to tell me…I'll kill you!" Koga leapt at us. I groaned and stood up. You want a few hours to relax and a stupid wolf shows up.

Jakotsu's Jakotsuto lashed out at Koga. "Right, I almost forgot. We still have a match to finish." Bankotsu sipped his sake idly. I sat back down next to him.

Koga landed on his feet unscathed. "Nice try, I already know about that snake-like sword of yours."

"Oh, well now this is going to be boring," I said. Bankotsu smiled.

"It ain't gonna work!" Koga yelled. He ran towards Jakotsu again. "Eh?!" The ground in front of him exploded. I hadn't even noticed Renkotsu getting Ginkotsu ready.

"Gersh!" Ginkotsu said.

"Damn, he avoided the shot," Renkotsu muttered.

Koga leapt back, still unhurt.

Bankotsu stood up and brought his Banryu with. I cheered him on; excited I'd get to see him fight again. The sake must be going to my head.

"Hey, you're a quick one, aren't you?" Bankotsu asked Koga. "I think, it must be because of the Shikon jewel shards in your legs."

"Why you…" Koga growled. He hadn't counted on Bankotsu knowing that little fact.

Bankotsu smirked. "That reminds me, Naraku asked me if I could take those for him."

Koga's eyes got big. He could tell the difference in Bankotsu. Banko-chan would be a challenge for Koga.

Bankotsu swung and Koga leapt. I groaned sadly when Koga made it to the roof still unhurt. Bankotsu looked temporarily annoyed, but he smirked. He wasn't the only one who liked a challenge.

"Hey, everyone! Don't let him get away," Bankotsu called. Ginkotsu and Renkotsu started firing cannons off. I jumped up and ran to Bankotsu's side.

"When was the last time you had an actual fight?" he asked, without looking at me.

"Ten years ago," I said.

"Have you been practicing?" He asked.

I smirked. "Natural fighters don't need to practice."

He scoffed, but smiled. I knew he secretly agreed with me.

Koga avoided every one of Ginkotsu's shots. When the smoke from one cleared, Koga almost got his legs slashed out from under him by Suikotsu. Jakotsu's sword was also being avoided. My turn.

I threw my dagger at him and caught him by surprise when it landed in the dirt next to him. He was distracted, giving me time to leap at him with my two long knives that hung at my hips. I jabbed at him, but he ducked out of the way. I growled. He was really starting to piss me off.

He jumped backwards, out of my reach. Before I could follow, Bankotsu was running at him. Spinning the Banryu over his head, he cried: "Quit jumping around!"

I clapped my hands like a thrilled child. Koga had nowhere to go, Banko-chan would get him.

"Move you wimpy wolf!" Someone cried. The clashes of two swords hitting each other rang through the courtyard.

"What the hell?" I yelled. InuYasha and Bankotsu landed on the ground. I didn't like the look on Bankotsu's face. He was worried.

"Well, well, found you," InuYasha sang.