Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha! I do Kera, all OC's, the plot, and story line. There. I said it. (sighs)

A HUGE thank you to my friend SunaKetsuma for helping me smooth out the battle scene after I did so much not sleeping {damn insomnia can be such a pain at times}

Thanks Suna and I can't wait to see the pictures! You are so talented! XD And I'm looking forward to finishing the RP of Argentine and Druina. Oh and I just finished posting Argentine's profile on my web page- hope you like it! Thanks again! ;D

Chapter 36:

Bankotsu, who was already beyond pissed that the girls had been taken in the first place, scowled demanding testily, "What do you mean?" as his stormy blue and black eyes narrowed dangerously at the unwanted visitor.

The transparent ghost stared him dead in the eyes and said seriously, "Look I know that you don't like me, and to tell you the truth- I'm not so fond of you either; but we both love Kera."

Bankotsu ground his teeth and clenched his fists in an effort to control his anger. Devon informed him seriously, "We need to work together in order to save Kera." awaiting the man's decision.

Knowing this pain in the ass specter would be his best chance at finding his pregnant wife, Bankotsu scowled and nodded his agreement. Devon said, "I can show you where that bastard has taken the girls to," Adding in a venomous tone, "All that I ask in return- is that you kill the fucker who took them," finishing sadly," since I can't." referring to the fact that he was a ghost and couldn't personally harm a living being- even if it was a demon.

Knowing that time was of the essence Bankotsu nodded and ordered, "Lead the way." Turning to the group he bellowed authoritatively, "Move out!" and they immediately set off following the ghost, hoping they would reach the girls before anything went wrong or anything terrible could happen.

"Hang on Kera, we're coming," Bankotsu thought and became worried when he didn't get a response. "They had better be unharmed," he said, vowing a fate worse than death if anything happened to his precious family as he teeth ground together.

Devon's spectral form was already running towards the demon's fortress. When he dropped back and informed Bankotsu, "He has lain a trap for all of you, so be prepared for an ambush."

Bankotsu nodded and demanded, "Are they safe?"

Devon nodded answering, "For now yes, but we must hurry." and remained by the mercenary who was pacing himself despite the urgency knowing he would have to fight when they arrived.

Devon added, "When we get there we will split again. I will fall back and go to keep Kera and her twin safe. I'm counting on you and these others to handle the demon who took them hostage."

Bankotsu nodded vowing, "He's mine and so is the bastard who took her." He ordered, "You just keep my wife and sister safe, we will handle the rest."

Devon nodded adding, "Glad we finally agree."

Bankotsu scowled and focused on where they were going. Calling out order he said, "Jakotsu corner Renkotsu but do not engage him that bastard is mine to kill! You'll be my back up to make sure he doesn't escape this time."

Jakotsu replied, "You got it." thinking angrily, "He'll pay for taking little sister!"

"Sango you take Kohaku since he's your brother." Bankotsu commanded.

Sango nodded answering, "Count on it." as she and Miroku rode on Kirara next to the runners.

"Miroku I'll need you and Inuyasha told hold off the demon hoards and to deal with Kagura. Only after they have all been annihilated will you turn your weapon to Naraku."

Inuyasha demanded, "What about the girls?" concerned for his mate and his unborn nieces or nephews.

Not about to waste precious time arguing with the ignorant mutt Bankotsu snapped ordering angrily, "Don't question me you damn mutt- just do as you are told!"

Devon assured, "I'll keep them both safe Inuyasha, and you just do as he said." Indicating Bankotsu, knowing that for Kera to be so serious about this guy, he'd have to be one hell of a fighter and smart too.

Inuyasha growled. Miroku bopped him on the head with his staff and said, "Inuyasha they are right. Time is imperative as Lady Kera could give birth at any moment. We can't be squabbling over who gets to kill who, or do what." Scowling in disapproval at his hard headed hanyou friend.

Bankotsu declared angrily, "I'm going straight for Renkotsu, and once he's out of the way I'm going to destroy Naraku," gripping Banryu to control his rage.

Clutching Banryu's handle he thought, "Alright Banryu now is the chance to prove yourself- I'm counting on you old friend don't let me down."

The legendary weapon hummed with massive power and brightened in response to his plea. He smirked and thought, "I knew I could count on you. Let's make father proud together."

The weapon shone brightly and then the glow vanished. Bankotsu's smirk widened and he said, "Let's do this."

Devon shook his head and thought amused, "That weapon is something. If I didn't know better, I'd swear it was just talking to him." Shaking off his crazy thoughts, he focused on the path and said, "We're almost there." Bankotsu nodded and everyone began psyching themselves up for the coming battle.

With Kera:

She moaned and slowly woke up to the babies kicking her ribs. She held her head and tried to focus her thoughts. Remembering she and Kagome had gone off so that she could pee. She frowned and remembered Renkotsu. Her fists clenched and she rolled to her knees growling.

The babies kicked again and she placed her hand on her stomach saying, "Not now sweetie mommy needs to concentrate." The kicks settled down and she smiled purring, "Good babies."

Her years of training kicked in and she started scanning her surroundings. Spotting her sister she sighed in relief. "At least we're together so that makes one less step." She thought happily.

Relieved Bankotsu thought, "Kera baby are you alright?" as he continued his pace.

Kera thought back, "I'm okay. A little pissed at that bald headed freak, but fine."

Bankotsu thought concerned, "What about the babies?" concerned for their safety.

Kera smiled assuring, "They are fine too. Woke me up with one of their kicks and settled down for me afterwards."

He thought, "Kagome where is she?"

She thought back, "Right here- I'm about to wake her now. At least we have my bag in case anything happens."

He thought back, "Good, we're almost there babe. Just get your sister and you two stay together."

Kera promised thinking, "We will. I'm going to find us a safe place to hold up and wait at, but we have to get out of this castle. You just be careful Bankotsu."

He chuckled thinking, "I will baby." Turning serious he ordered thinking, "Just find a safe place and wait for me Kera. Avoid fighting as much as you can."

Kera thought back, "We will babe." And said, "Now to wake up your aunt," patting her large belly lovingly, before gently shaking her sister awake.

Kagome groaned holding her head and then gasped, "Kera?!" and sat up frantic to find her twin.

Kera smiled at her saying soothingly, "I'm here Kags so relax."

Kagome clutched her chest and her pounding heart rate returned to normal as she asked, "Kera… Where are we?"

Kera replied calmly, "Far as I can tell we must be in Naraku's hideout." as her keen eyes began scanning the dimly lit room searching for any clues.

Kagome asked, "What do we do now?" trying not to panic.

Focusing on her twin Kera instructed seriously. "I need you to calm down and get my pack. Kagome It's important for you to stay as calm as you can." staring her in the eyes.

Kagome nodded and moved to her feet picking up the pack. Facing her twin as she strapped the bag on her back, she asked, "Now what?"

Kera smirked and reached into her bag pulling out a small case and said, "Now we get the hell out of this damned cage and find a safe place to wait for Ban and the others to get here. They are on their way."

Kagome frowned asking, "How do we do that?" and blinked asking, "Wait, how do you know they are on the way?"

Kera answered, "With this," holding up her prized case and replied, "Trust me they are." as she leaned her ear toward the lock and began working her magic. A few minutes later the latch popped loose and the door opened. Kera grinned saying, "Viola," and replaced the case in her bag, pulling out her stun gun and its holster.

Kagome's eyes widened and she asked shocked, "When did you pack that?"

Knowing something was likely to happen before the kids were born, and not willing to take any more chances than she had to; Kera had packed her survival gear into the pack as well as Kona adding some things for when the kids were born.

Kera answered softly, "A good soldier never goes anywhere unprepared." Strapping the stun gun under her twin's shirt around the waist as she said, "If things get out of hand, all you do is pop the top of the belt, slip it out, and press the button. Whoever is in your path will be in for a huge…. surprise." ending with a smug smirk.

She said seriously, "I'll signal you to let you know if I need you to use it, otherwise don't mess with it."

Kagome nodded and chewed her bottom lip nervously. Kera ordered, "Stay close and follow me Kagome. We're heading outside to find a safe crevice to wait in."

Kagome nodded. Kera took her hand and slowly led her down the hallway, keeping her eyes peeled for a possible escape route. Kagome nervously worked her lower lip between her teeth thinking, "Please let us make it out of here safely." Adding impressed, "Wow Kera really seems like she knows what she is doing. Even pregnant with twins she is staying calm."

Kera continued allowing her senses to lead her down the hall and spotting what looked like a door way she motioned for Kagome to stay behind her and slowly waddled over to the side of the door way. Trying to flatten herself against the wall, Kera tuned her ears for any sounds coming from the room and after a minute of strained silence she sighed and nodded to her twin, motioning for her to follow her closely as she slipped into the room hugging the wall as best as she could.

Finding the room was nearly pitch black, she carefully worked her hands into her bag and pulled out long slender tube. She zipped the bag shut and shook the tube with one hand before snapping the middle of it. instantly a soft greenish yellow hue lit the room enough for them to see.

Staring at her shocked twin Kera explained, "Never know when you will need a light. We have to move though cause they only last about an hour, two if you get luck and I only have two of them including this one." As she took the lead again and led Kagome down the narrow pathway.

Biting her lip to hold back a moan as she felt a strong kick from her child, Kera hissed quietly as a pain followed in her lower back. Kagome asked, "Kera what's wrong?"

Kera whispered amused, "Nothing Kags. The kids are awake is all." and worked their way down the path. Kagome nodded and chewed her lip again thinking, "Please let us get out of here without getting caught."

Kera took a deep breath and closed her eyes focusing on their surroundings as they neared the exit. Feeling nothing unusual besides the flood of auras toward the east, she opened her eyes and said, "Stay right with me Kags." As she took her twin's hand and led her out of the exit and into the fresher air.

Kera discarded the light stick knowing it could give them away too easily and thought warning, "Heads up Ban there are auras all over to the east of us. I think it may be an ambush."

Bankotsu thought back, "Thanks love, you doing okay?"

Kera thought back, "We're outside now and going to try to make our way to a safe spot."

He thought back, "Good we just came to the damn barrier. Once we figure out how to bring it down, all hell will break loose- so keep your heads down."

Kera assured thinking, "We will." And scanned her surroundings.

Kagome asked whispering, "Where to now Kera?" trying not to let her fear show.

Kera sighed answering softly, "We keep our eyes peeled and look for a spot to take cover."

They slowly made their way over into the bushes and used them for cover. Finding a small cave two yards away Kera said, "We'll hide there." indicating the cave.

Kagome nodded and thought, "Let's hope it's free of demons."

Kera closed her eyes and sent out her senses trying to check for any auras around the cave and sighed as she found them empty. Tugging Kagome's hand she carefully waddled towards the cave.

Once they were safely inside the cave Kera ordered, "Kagome you'll need to collect a little bit of wood so if we need a fire, we can have it. I've got to rest," as she grit her teeth against a sharp pain in her lower back.

Kagome nodded and carefully crept outside to collect an arm full of wood. Dropping it inside the cave, she broke Kera's second stick and quickly dug a fire pit asking, "Anything else?"

Kera instructed, "Check the water I can hear dripping a little further inside the cave. If it's clear we can fill the pot for some stew, if not we'll have to make do with what is in my pack; although I'm not much for eating right now."

She hissed as another pain shot through her back. Kagome's eyes widened and she asked, "Are you sure-?" fearing that she might o into labor soon.

Kera cut her off assuring, "Doc said I'd probably have some more Braxton hicks contractions before the babies actually come and this is what I felt last time." Smiling at her sister.

Closing her eyes she thought, "Ban we found a cave and we are staying put."

He thought back, "Good Inuyasha is about to take the barrier down. Just to be safe have Kag's get water and wood."

Kera chuckled thinking, "Already did. We have enough for now. Just make this battle quick."

He thought back concerned, "Something wrong?" debating on going to check on her and the babies first.

She thought back, "No just a few Braxton hicks is all. I'm sitting against a wall of the cave taking it easy."

He thought back calmer, "Good. Stay right there and don't move- either of you. Gotta go," as he watched the others preparing to move.

Kera sighed and waited for them to be rescued. "You might as well relax a bit Kagome. We'll be here until after the battle."

Kagome nodded and asked, "I wonder when they will get here."

Kera whispered, "Soon," and closed her eyes focusing on her breathing. Kagome pulled out the pot and scooped some water into it before placing it over the fire.

With Bankotsu:

Inuyasha said, "Here goes." And transformed his sword into the red tetsuiga. Raising it up he struck the barrier and was knocked back. "Fuck!" he screamed as he jumped up and struck the barrier again.

A cold voice said, "You'll never get it that way. Allow me," a pale woman lifted her bow and aimed her arrow firing at the barrier and it fell.

Blinking Inuyasha asked stunned, "Kikyo what gives?"

Kikyo answered, "We must hurry," and walked towards the fallen barrier.

As a feeling of urgency suddenly overcame him Devon turned to the warrior beside him and said, "I'm off," and disappeared.

Facing the others Bankotsu ordered, "Charge!" and led the way, beginning the attack.

Back in the cave:

Kera gasped as she felt a familiar aura entering the cave and opened her eyes. Devon's ghost asked, "How ya feeling darlin'?" as he smiled down at her.

Kera answered, "Worried for the others." and hissed in pain as another jolt ran though her lower back.

He said, "They are fine and about to start." Adding softly, "It looks like I got here just in time." Calling on his own powers he placed a barrier up around the cave and smiled saying, "Kagome," nodding to her in greeting.

She gasped, "Wait what are you doing here?" as she blinked and stared at the ghost.

Devon replied, "I'm here to keep you two safe," as explosions began shaking the ground.

Kera said calmly, "So it begins." before gasping and saying, "Oh no! Not now," as she felt a strong gush between her legs and the ground under her became quickly soaked with amniotic fluid.

Eyes wide as saucers Kagome gasped, "What's that," as she pointed to the now wet ground by her sister.

Kera said stunned, "My… my water just broke." blinking before staring at her twin.

Kagome's jaw dropped and she asked, "Oh shit, what do I do?" beginning to panic.

Devon smiled answering in a reassuring tone, "First of all you calm down. Secondly you need to lay out the sleeping bag from Kera's pack, so that she can lay somewhere clean."

Kagome nodded and began following his instructions. Kera pulled her belt out of her bag and said slightly amused, "Well Kagome, it looks like you're about to get a crash course in delivering babies." Before pushing herself up off the ground and moving to lay on top of the sleeping bag.

Kagome said worried, "I've never done this before." unsure that she would be able to.

Smiling Kera said, "I know, but he has," Indicating her best friend who was sitting there calm as can be.

Devon smirked adding, "Lucky for you, huh darlin'?" Smiling at the woman who was about to give birth.

Knowing she needed to be as quiet as possible so not to give away their hiding place; Kera chuckled and placed the belt between her teeth, biting down to keep from crying out as another contraction hit.

Once the contraction passed Devon instructed calmly, "Kagome pull off your sister's panties and prop up her legs bent at the knees and opened as wide as you can."

Feeling like she was in way over her head Kagome quickly did as he instructed. Kera began breathing harder and laid her head back. Knowing she needed to focus on delivering her children and let her husband focus on the battle; she deliberately threw up a strong wall inside her mind so as not to accidentally distract him. Once the wall was firmly in place, she focused solely on delivering her children.

On the battle field:

Bankotsu effortlessly swatted away another small hoard of demons away and declared angrily, "You're a fucking dead man," staring directly into the eyes of his former teammate.

Raising Banryu he said hatefully, "You betrayed Jakotsu and stole his shard and I killed you once before. Then you came back and dared to harm my wife and children." Smirking he taunted, "Now you have nowhere to run," as the panicked fire breather stared in horror at his former comrades.

Seeing him try to raise the gourd to his lips Jakotsu added icily, "You hurt little sister and for that alone you will pay," and flung his sword at the frantic bald mercenary, who leapt of out the way only to catch the tip of his former leader's feared weapon in his ribs.

He hissed as he felt his flesh being burned from the inside out by the weapons powers and screamed as the tip was pushed further into him. Smirking at the fear in his enemy's eyes Bankotsu said darkly, "Die filthy traitor," and ruthlessly shoved the blade through him, twisting it and ripped it loose; causing the horrified man's screams of agony to end as he was ripped into several pieces.

Watching in glee as the chunks of flesh fell Jakotsu spat disgustedly saying, "Good riddance filth," and retracted his blade.

Turning back to the battle at hand Bankotsu ordered, "Find the others and finish the stray demon hoards, I'm going for Naraku." as he walked away further into the destruction of what used to be the castle.

Inuyasha had been teamed up with Kikyo and they had just destroyed Kagura and Kanna, by combining his windscar and her sacred arrows.

Kikyo stiffened and said flatly, "Naraku is near." Inuyasha smirked saying, "Lead the way," and they moved toward where she sensed that Naraku's aura was coming from.

Sango struggled to hold Kohaku to the ground with tears in her eyes as he thrashed and roared in pain. Just as Miroku and Kirara were fighting the remainder of the demons from the hoard, Inuyasha's windscar suddenly collided with the demons, rendering them apart; spilling chunks of demonic flesh all across the sky and ground.

They blinked surprised at Inuyasha's entry not because of the windscar, but because he had Kikyo riding on his back. He spotted his panting friend and demanded concerned, "Are you two okay?" Kikyo jumped off of his back and began running to where Naraku was.

Miroku nodded saying, "Hai Inuyasha, and thanks," before he walked over to help Sango contain her little brother, who was thrashing around. They were trying desperately to free him from Naraku's control.

In the middle of the large battlefield Naraku roared angrily as more of his tentacles were chopped off by Bankotsu and obliterated by Kikyo's rapidly fired sacred arrows.

Kikyo stared emotionlessly at the hanyou who had stolen her life with Inuyasha away from her and said, "This is finally the end for you Naraku," as she calmly made her way towards him, allowing all of her priestess powers to engulf her and spread out around her.

Careful to stay away from the flaring miko powers Bankotsu jumped into the air yelling, "Now is time to shine Banryu," and twirled his weapon as the sky began to charge with pure energy; that seemed to surround the blade and spread to engulf Bankotsu.

As Bankotsu gripped the handle and brought down the blade tearing into the vile demon's flesh and listened to his agonized screams with glee; Kikyo wrapped herself around the hanyou's main body and began to slowly purify him saying emotionlessly, "Naraku you're coming with me to hell."

Bankotsu yanked his now black with silver tendrils of energy flowing from the tips blade free and said smugly, "See ya loser," jumping clear of the hole that Kikyo had opened and watched happily as Kikyo held tight to the wretched demon, with her powers flaring out around them; as they slowly sank deeper into the earth lowering into the gateway she had opened.

Naraku's horror and agony filled shrieks rent the air deafening all other sounds. Just before she slipped into the gate Kikyo stared her former lover in the eyes and said emotionlessly, "Goodbye Inuyasha," before closing her eyes and using the last ounce of her powers to drag the screaming demon into the gateway and closing it to ensure he would never again walk the earth, before they exploded from the combination of their opposite forces.

Inuyasha whispered sadly, "Goodbye Kikyo, and thank you," as he turned to look for his mate. Inhaling deeply he smelt a semi familiar scent and thought, "Please be safe Kagome," as he picked up the quarter finished jewel piece that had fallen to the ground during the clashing powers exchange. He began bounding off towards the scent.

Bankotsu and Jakotsu quickly followed. Sango's eyes wept as she held her now still brother in her arms and Miroku comforted her.

Inside the cave:

Devon said, "You're doing fine," and he told Kagome, "Get ready to catch the baby."

Turning to Kera he said, "Okay darlin' on the next contraction, I want you to push as hard as you can but stop as soon as the contraction does."

Kera nodded and yelled as she felt the contraction start. She used her arms to force herself to sit up and pushed with all she had. Feeling the contraction stop she laid back down panting. Sweat beaded across her forehead and she tiredly wiped it wither hand while waiting for the next one.

A/N Okay that's chapter thirty six everyone- enjoy XD