A/n: I'm so sorry for taking so long but I've been working on the laptop and it wasn't until today that I got to transverse all the chapters to the main computer. Well the response to reviewers will be found at the bottom but for now I just like to say I appreciate each review I get and to those people who read my story but don't review thank you very much for reading my story. Just one more thing did any of you notice the hotty in planet ladder, prince Seeu. He is definitely competition for Sesshô maru.
Disclaimer: well my little brother has told me I do not own Inu yasha so okay I don't own Inu yasha (sniggers) but I didn't say anything about the other characters, what to do what to do.
HELLS KITCHEN
BY PANTHERA1984
CHAPTER 7
Kagome had a feeling she was being suffocated and grilled at the same time. Moaning she struggled from her bed covers to come across a pair of Safire bleu eyes in a hairy face of a wolf.
Great the beast had followed her to bed as if it wasn't bad enough he had followed her home to the Robin Hood. Ever since she had gotten back from Kouga's place the wolf had followed her like a big dangers huge lap dog.
And now this wild animal was lying on her bed on top of her to be more exact looking at her with an air of belonging. Throwing the wolf a dirty look Kagome climbed out of her bed going to her closet and pulled out something warm and easy to wear.
In her worn denim jeans with cherry colored sweater Kagome stomped of to the living room, she wasn't in a good mood; she just had a lousy 24 hours and wasn't even allowed to sleep late.
Ears twitching the wolf followed the girl movements, jumping of the bed when she left the room to follow her. His nails clicked on the wooden floor his Safire eyes never leaving the girl out of his sight.
Plopping down on the couch Kagome noticed the object of her current bad mood follow her into the living room and went lying down by her feet, rolling her eyes Kagome decided on ignoring the huge brown animal.
Instead her eyes went to Sango's form standing in the kitchen part of the living room, narrowing her eyes when she noticed that the girl was making Belgium waffles, this mend trouble.
Whenever Sango made Belgium waffles it mend that something bothered her or that she had to give some one bad news, and some odd feeling was telling Kagome it had something to with her.
Before her thoughts could take her any further Miroku entered the monk smiled brightly when he noticed the smell of Belgium waffles. He eagerly walked towards the kitchen table and sat down.
This sight brought a tiny smile on Kagome's face the Houshi was a big fan of Sango's Belgium waffles and always acted like a child getting a big present whenever she made them.
Pushing herself from the couch she joined him at the table almost tripping over the wolf who followed her with an eager look, he probably was hungry. Sitting down Kagome waited for her ordeal to begin.
No sooner had Kagome sat down or Shippô and Mrs. Kitsune entered the room to join them they didn't get the time to start a conversation since Sango placed a huge pile of hot waffles on the table together with syrup, sugar and whipping cream.
Throwing one of the waffles to the wolf Kagome dug in herself, even if waffles mend bad news that didn't stop them being delicious. When everybody was over there worst hunger Sango looked up at Kagome next to her Miroku did the same.
"Kagome I have.... "Kag I've got good news....
Sango and Miroku stared at each other; both had started speaking at the same time. Making a gesture of ladies first Miroku sat back in his chair waiting for Sango to continue.
Giving Miroku a questioning stare before returning to look at Kagome, Sango cleared her throat. "As I was saying I got a message from Sesshô maru last night, he wants a word with you and was asking for a day and time that would suit you."
At Kagome's feet the wolf steered his head lifting it a bit from his paws his ears standing rigid to hear every word. Slowly Kagome put her fork and knife down, this was unsuspected.
Her voice quivered when she responded to Sango's question. "But why, what does he want?
Shaking her head Sango answered. "I have absolutely no idea but he said it was important and for you to answer quickly, he gave me this piece of paper where you can write down the date, time and place you want to meet."
Sango handed Kagome the slightly crumpled paper. Placing it next to her plate Kagome turned towards Miroku. "You wanted to say something too?
Nodding Miroku leaned forward placing his elbows on the table. "Yep that's right but you two are going to like this one, I have gotten permission to take you two to Bankotsu's hide out for a little while."
Kagome and Sango could barley contain there excitement they got to spend some time with Bankotsu, this was just great. Both the girls turned to Miroku and asked at the same time. "When are we going?
Smiling at there excitement Miroku pretended to be thinking about that question, like he forgot when they were supposed to go. This send both girl into sending treats at him and Sango began to bawl her fist before his face.
Grabbing the fist Miroku brought it to his mouth a placed a quick kiss on it before standing up. Going to the door he waited underneath the door post. "Well what are you two waiting for we'll have to hurry if we want to be back tonight."
Sango was already up from her seat when he said that but instead of getting even for the kissing thing she looked at Kagome with an expression saying is this real? But Kagome wasn't watching.
Speaking with Mrs. Kitsune who was more than willing to let the girls go of for a visit to Bankotsu, Shippô didn't want to come telling her that he was currently working on a project.
Not waiting around and trying to change his mind Kagome went to the door were Sango and Miroku were waiting for her, closely followed by the wolf. The three went to get there jackets and met downstairs.
Not wondering about how they would go to Bankotsu or even how they were going to make it there and back again in one day Sango and Kagome simply followed Miroku. Leaving the Robin Hood behind Miroku leaded the two towards the place were the car would be waiting.
Coming to the dark green car a man clad in grey opened the back door for the three, but just when he was about to close the door the wolf toke a leap and managed to land inside the car on top of Kagome.
Letting out a big whoosh of air from the sudden pressure on her chest Kagome threw the beast an irritated glare before pushing the animal to the ground. Next to her Sango tried to suppress a grin.
"It isn't funny Sango, what am I going to do he won't leave me." Kagome's voice was sounding a bit desperate at the end of her sentence.
Taking pity on her best friend Sango patted her on the back. "Don't worry Kag just pretend that it is your house pet." Sango sneaked a peek at Kagome's face and then said as an after thought. "You'll have to give him a name do."
Grimacing Kagome pocked Sango in her ribs. "Why don't you keep your nose in your own business if you're of no mind to help me."
Pretending not to hear that Sango looked around taking in the space there were in. it was a big car and it would have easily been able to carry two more persons. Next to her Miroku noticed Sango's confusion.
"Loverboy lend it to us as a favor to Bankotsu." Appeased by that answer Sango leaned back into the leather seating, ready to enjoy the ride and the day. Her thoughts taking her to musing about what the placed Bankotsu was looked like.
Kagome was done ranting at Sango and was currently pondering what kind of name she would give the wolf; she never knew it was so hard to think up a name. Every one she had come up so far just didn't suit the magnificent animal.
Frustrated she twirling a lock of hair around her index finger, why was it so hard to think up a name. Absent mindlessly her eyes wondered to the brown form that was once again lying at her feet.
What to call this hunter, what to call..... And then she knew just what she would call him, Thunder yes that would fit him well and she didn't particular care what the others would think about it Thunder was after all following her.
Satisfied with finding a name for the wolf Kagome followed Sango's example and sat back to enjoy the right, under her breath singing a song to kill the time. It was the song from the movie Sango and she saw the day before, the day before Sango got frighten for thunder.
With closed eyes Kagome sang the short song. "One, two Freddy's gonna get you. Three, four better lock your door. Five, six go and grab a crucifix. Seven, eight gonna be up late. Nine, ten never sleep again." Beside her Sango joined in.
About well far over two hundred times singing the song later Sango noticed a wood shack coming in view. Nudging Kagome she pointed to the building, upon coming closer the girl noticed that the shack was a great deal bigger than they first thought.
The car stopped at the front door, Kagome and Sango decided not to wait on the chauffeur to open the door they bolted out leaving Miroku behind. Pushing the door open they went in not stopping to admire the tasteful scenery.
The first room they came across was the bedroom, were some one had forgotten to make up his bed this morning. Only glancing inside to see if Bankotsu was there they went on going through the living room (some one needed seriously dig this pig stile out, you could hide a dead person here and never come across it again) through the kitchen and out the back door where there were traces of some one having readied a lunch.
Stopping beside the picnic table Sango and Kagome looked around confused they went through the whole house and no Bankotsu, where could he possible be? Neither of the girls noticed the person creeping up behind them.
By stealth Bankotsu inched towards the girls who were currently eying the trees, a small smile graced his lips, mahogany eyes gleaming mischievously it wasn't often he got to pull a prank on them, after living with Miroku for some time they were quite alert to there environment.
Reaching out he lunched forward grabbing each in the sensitive area in the waist making the girls jump and squeal. Sango was the one to recover first, swinging her fist flying in the direction they where grabbed from Miroku's name already on her lips.
Her magenta eyes opened wide when Bankotsu caught her fist in mid air, opening her mouth a few times with nothing coming out she finally managed. "Bankotsu? You? She turned to Kagome and pulled her next to her. "Kag look Bankotsu and he just greeted us in a Miroku way, what do you say to that?
Still trying to calm her racing heart, after the wolf incident she didn't take to well to people sneaking up behind her apparently. Managing a smile for Bankotsu she retreated pulling her arm out of Sango's grasp and seated down on the wooden bench.
Unnoticed by everybody was the sleek brown wolf coming closer. The animal had just witnessed what he saw as an attack at Kagome and nobody attacked her unpunished with him here.
Rolling her head to loose the stiff mussels in her neck Kagome glimpsed the wolf coming closer a bit ducked ready to attack any moment. Not thinking Kagome jumped up and lunched at Bankotsu bringing him down just in time, the wolf flew trait over landing before the bench she had been sitting on moments before.
Getting up with the help of a bewildered Sango, Kagome went to the wolf all set to give him a serious scolding. Behind her Sango helped Bankotsu to his feet, the messenger had a questing gleam in his eyes and since Kagome was busy setting the wolf in place he directed it too Sango.
Sango couldn't help but smile at the sight of Kagome scolding a wolf, she looked like a mother setting her child right and then you had Bankotsu who was looking a little lost, feeling sorry she began to explain beginning with Kagome going collecting till the moment when they had brought her back from Kouga's place.
When Sango was done telling she noticed that Kagome had been listening as well with an interested look on her face since she hadn't heard Sango's and Miroku's sight of the story.
Opening her mouth to ask Sango about how Sesshô maru got involved in this she found that Bankotsu was just a bit quicker and he was addressing both of them. "Now we landed on this subject I have something to tell you two." His voice grew serious and his eyes lost there twinkle. "I heard from Black Panther about your little escapades and I forbid you to do it ever again."
Surprised at the heat in his voice Sango sat down next to Kagome both looked a bit bewildered. "This time it went well but what if it hadn't been Kouga doing the kidnapping but Naraku, well? Didn't think about that hè, how could you think you would be able to keep getting away with it and even if you need the money this way your only helping Naraku getting a list of things he will be able to use against you even if you get out of hells kitchen."
Bankotsu stopped his tirade when he noticed the sorrowful look in Sango's and Kagome's eyes the girl had a lost look about them. Sighing he kneeled down before the girls being careful to keep an eye on the wolf curled by Kagome's feet.
"Sorry I didn't mean to be this harsh, it is only that I don't want to lose you two to Naraku also. I already talked with Miroku he wont help you any more but to soften the blow I'll tell you a secret."
Sango and Kagome doubted that anything would soften the blow, without the extra income it would be impossible to pay any of there debts, ever. But they decided to listen it was not like they really had a choice in the matter.
"You girl know your mothers didn't use to be poor, actually they belonged both too some of the most respected family's but everything chanced and they had to move to hells kitchen both in debt to Naraku. But what Naraku didn't know or even there own family was that they weren't totally broke, there still is enough money to pay of Naraku but Loverboy has it in his care."
Sango and Kagome sat utterly still not daring to move even a mussel, what they were hearing know was beyond anything they had ever imagine, who would have ever guest they where blood related to some of the rich respected family's. What had gone wrong to change it all? Bankotsu continued his explanation.
"All you girls have to do is hold tight and not get in trouble till your twentieth birthday, that's when Loverboy will give you the money like your mother requested. So you see there really is no need for you to go to such extremes as stealing."
Giving both the girls a reassuring pat on the knee Bankotsu stood up going around the table and seated down. "now this behind us let us join the food and Miroku get out here I know you've been standing behind the door the whole time and I'm not mad at you anymore."
And sure enough Miroku appeared from the kitchen and joined in, soon enough every one was enjoying lunch each taken up in his or her own thoughts. By Kagome's feet Thunder (he had readily accepted the name Kagome given him) was chewing on the chicken sandwiches Kagome had given him.
They quietly conversed about media topics to avoid talking about what had just happened. It was after all not every day you found out that they would be inheriting enough money to pay of there debts.
After a while Bankotsu sighed, it was time for the girls to get back and they didn't even get time to talk about what else was going on besides Naraku and his endless quest to obtain power.
Next to him Miroku understood and the Houshi stood up indicating the girls to do the same and say goodbye, it would now really be some time before they would see Bankotsu again.
Hugs and kisses were exchanged together with well wishing and word of reassurance but eventually they went to the waiting car and got in. plastered against the window Sango and Kagome kept waving until Bankotsu was out of sight.
Sitting back the first thing Kagome noticed was that Thunder had lay his head on her knees looking up to her with a hopeful look in his Safire eyes. Rolling her eyes Kagome then gave him a smile before stroking his head, he really was kinda cute.
If they thought the ride to the cabin was long the ride back was thrice as bad. It was vastly growing dark and next to Kagome, Sango had fallen asleep on Miroku's shoulder. The monk had sneaked an arm around her waist and had pulled her close and was currently staring of in the distance with a satisfied look in his violet eyes.
Rubbing her temples Kagome's thoughts went to the words of Bankotsu had uttered this afternoon. Who would have ever thought that there mothers had belonged to the rich upper town people, what ever had gone wrong she probably never know.
Eventually Kagome's eyes closed also and she went of into dreamland on the wings of sweat longing. Thunder watched her and the moment she was of he crawled on the couch and snuggled himself on her lap.
"""" Sesshô maru lifted his head standing up from his seat by the fire, they were coming within his boundaries. A small smile appeared on his face it looked like he would be talking with Kagome sooner than she had thought.
Going to the window overlooking the east his golden eyes gazed over the trees looking at something only he could see. In silence the youkai waited for them to pass the invisible barrier onto his lands.
When they did Sesshô maru's smile grew a bit wider now he would be able to sabotage the car and the chauffeur was already informed about what would happen so he wouldn't attempt to make the car.
Leaving no other option for the three humans than to seek refuge in the nearest house and he had made sure they would be leaded to his cabin; he had made Jaken place signs leading them strait to here.
Sliding the window open Sesshô maru leaned out of it his head lifted upward letting the wind tell him were his prey was exactly. With his eyes closed he formed a mental picture the smile still on his lips.
Suddenly a red dot lighted up in his mind telling him the location the car was. Opening his eyes Sesshô maru stood up strait his hands before him, his fingers moved before him forming a pattern.
Red signs lit up before him burning brightly in the night sky, then the signs faded away leaving no trace. Stepping away from the window closing it in the same motion Sesshô maru went back to his seat before the hearth.
Lacing his finger together he placed his chin on them staring into the smoldering flames. His ears caught the sound of a car stopping with screaming breaks, they would be beginning there travel to here any moment.
A/n: well we got to meet Bankotsu again and Sango and Kagome heard something about there origin and we got to meet Thunder the new character in my story, I really hope you guys are going to like him as much as I do. And if you're wondering about his Safire eyes just take a look at the front pace of the manga book number 14 all Kouga's wolfs have bleu eyes. Further more I like to explain a bit about the gestures Sesshô maru uses to break barriers and sabotage if you're thinking along the lines of magic forget it. It's actually a way to concentrate his youki, the burn marks that appear in the air are very strong dosages of demon energy that he can direct at will when they are in this form. Well now that's cleared up.....
On to the reviewers
Hinoke: thank you very much for your wonderful review and support and don't worry it will take quite a lot more than getting not that many reviews to stop me writing on this story, I like it a lot myself and I think that is reason enough to keep writing on it.
Sessho-phreak: gods you got me blushing again and I know what you mean with Sesshô maru he is just great and good looking too (sighed) if only he were real.
PegasusRider: thanks for the compliment and as for the updating it depends on how much time I can spend behind the computer I'm sharing this one with the whole family. So I'm not one to update on regular basis.
Witchyinuyashagurl: wow so your parents complain about your reading habits to, when ever mine complain I tell them better reading as an addiction then smoking, drugs, alcohol or gambling. glad you like my little joke with the Venus I thought it was suiting for Miroku you know, big pervert, naked Venus. Furthermore I'm really honored you think so highly of my story it means a lot to me (doing a weird celebration dance but stops when little brother gives her a look of I got to call the nuthouse to take her away) okay then I would like to say sorry about the confusion with the jumping around but my compu is eating my stars, I'm just glad it isn't eating my whole chapters.
Disclaimer: well my little brother has told me I do not own Inu yasha so okay I don't own Inu yasha (sniggers) but I didn't say anything about the other characters, what to do what to do.
HELLS KITCHEN
BY PANTHERA1984
CHAPTER 7
Kagome had a feeling she was being suffocated and grilled at the same time. Moaning she struggled from her bed covers to come across a pair of Safire bleu eyes in a hairy face of a wolf.
Great the beast had followed her to bed as if it wasn't bad enough he had followed her home to the Robin Hood. Ever since she had gotten back from Kouga's place the wolf had followed her like a big dangers huge lap dog.
And now this wild animal was lying on her bed on top of her to be more exact looking at her with an air of belonging. Throwing the wolf a dirty look Kagome climbed out of her bed going to her closet and pulled out something warm and easy to wear.
In her worn denim jeans with cherry colored sweater Kagome stomped of to the living room, she wasn't in a good mood; she just had a lousy 24 hours and wasn't even allowed to sleep late.
Ears twitching the wolf followed the girl movements, jumping of the bed when she left the room to follow her. His nails clicked on the wooden floor his Safire eyes never leaving the girl out of his sight.
Plopping down on the couch Kagome noticed the object of her current bad mood follow her into the living room and went lying down by her feet, rolling her eyes Kagome decided on ignoring the huge brown animal.
Instead her eyes went to Sango's form standing in the kitchen part of the living room, narrowing her eyes when she noticed that the girl was making Belgium waffles, this mend trouble.
Whenever Sango made Belgium waffles it mend that something bothered her or that she had to give some one bad news, and some odd feeling was telling Kagome it had something to with her.
Before her thoughts could take her any further Miroku entered the monk smiled brightly when he noticed the smell of Belgium waffles. He eagerly walked towards the kitchen table and sat down.
This sight brought a tiny smile on Kagome's face the Houshi was a big fan of Sango's Belgium waffles and always acted like a child getting a big present whenever she made them.
Pushing herself from the couch she joined him at the table almost tripping over the wolf who followed her with an eager look, he probably was hungry. Sitting down Kagome waited for her ordeal to begin.
No sooner had Kagome sat down or Shippô and Mrs. Kitsune entered the room to join them they didn't get the time to start a conversation since Sango placed a huge pile of hot waffles on the table together with syrup, sugar and whipping cream.
Throwing one of the waffles to the wolf Kagome dug in herself, even if waffles mend bad news that didn't stop them being delicious. When everybody was over there worst hunger Sango looked up at Kagome next to her Miroku did the same.
"Kagome I have.... "Kag I've got good news....
Sango and Miroku stared at each other; both had started speaking at the same time. Making a gesture of ladies first Miroku sat back in his chair waiting for Sango to continue.
Giving Miroku a questioning stare before returning to look at Kagome, Sango cleared her throat. "As I was saying I got a message from Sesshô maru last night, he wants a word with you and was asking for a day and time that would suit you."
At Kagome's feet the wolf steered his head lifting it a bit from his paws his ears standing rigid to hear every word. Slowly Kagome put her fork and knife down, this was unsuspected.
Her voice quivered when she responded to Sango's question. "But why, what does he want?
Shaking her head Sango answered. "I have absolutely no idea but he said it was important and for you to answer quickly, he gave me this piece of paper where you can write down the date, time and place you want to meet."
Sango handed Kagome the slightly crumpled paper. Placing it next to her plate Kagome turned towards Miroku. "You wanted to say something too?
Nodding Miroku leaned forward placing his elbows on the table. "Yep that's right but you two are going to like this one, I have gotten permission to take you two to Bankotsu's hide out for a little while."
Kagome and Sango could barley contain there excitement they got to spend some time with Bankotsu, this was just great. Both the girls turned to Miroku and asked at the same time. "When are we going?
Smiling at there excitement Miroku pretended to be thinking about that question, like he forgot when they were supposed to go. This send both girl into sending treats at him and Sango began to bawl her fist before his face.
Grabbing the fist Miroku brought it to his mouth a placed a quick kiss on it before standing up. Going to the door he waited underneath the door post. "Well what are you two waiting for we'll have to hurry if we want to be back tonight."
Sango was already up from her seat when he said that but instead of getting even for the kissing thing she looked at Kagome with an expression saying is this real? But Kagome wasn't watching.
Speaking with Mrs. Kitsune who was more than willing to let the girls go of for a visit to Bankotsu, Shippô didn't want to come telling her that he was currently working on a project.
Not waiting around and trying to change his mind Kagome went to the door were Sango and Miroku were waiting for her, closely followed by the wolf. The three went to get there jackets and met downstairs.
Not wondering about how they would go to Bankotsu or even how they were going to make it there and back again in one day Sango and Kagome simply followed Miroku. Leaving the Robin Hood behind Miroku leaded the two towards the place were the car would be waiting.
Coming to the dark green car a man clad in grey opened the back door for the three, but just when he was about to close the door the wolf toke a leap and managed to land inside the car on top of Kagome.
Letting out a big whoosh of air from the sudden pressure on her chest Kagome threw the beast an irritated glare before pushing the animal to the ground. Next to her Sango tried to suppress a grin.
"It isn't funny Sango, what am I going to do he won't leave me." Kagome's voice was sounding a bit desperate at the end of her sentence.
Taking pity on her best friend Sango patted her on the back. "Don't worry Kag just pretend that it is your house pet." Sango sneaked a peek at Kagome's face and then said as an after thought. "You'll have to give him a name do."
Grimacing Kagome pocked Sango in her ribs. "Why don't you keep your nose in your own business if you're of no mind to help me."
Pretending not to hear that Sango looked around taking in the space there were in. it was a big car and it would have easily been able to carry two more persons. Next to her Miroku noticed Sango's confusion.
"Loverboy lend it to us as a favor to Bankotsu." Appeased by that answer Sango leaned back into the leather seating, ready to enjoy the ride and the day. Her thoughts taking her to musing about what the placed Bankotsu was looked like.
Kagome was done ranting at Sango and was currently pondering what kind of name she would give the wolf; she never knew it was so hard to think up a name. Every one she had come up so far just didn't suit the magnificent animal.
Frustrated she twirling a lock of hair around her index finger, why was it so hard to think up a name. Absent mindlessly her eyes wondered to the brown form that was once again lying at her feet.
What to call this hunter, what to call..... And then she knew just what she would call him, Thunder yes that would fit him well and she didn't particular care what the others would think about it Thunder was after all following her.
Satisfied with finding a name for the wolf Kagome followed Sango's example and sat back to enjoy the right, under her breath singing a song to kill the time. It was the song from the movie Sango and she saw the day before, the day before Sango got frighten for thunder.
With closed eyes Kagome sang the short song. "One, two Freddy's gonna get you. Three, four better lock your door. Five, six go and grab a crucifix. Seven, eight gonna be up late. Nine, ten never sleep again." Beside her Sango joined in.
About well far over two hundred times singing the song later Sango noticed a wood shack coming in view. Nudging Kagome she pointed to the building, upon coming closer the girl noticed that the shack was a great deal bigger than they first thought.
The car stopped at the front door, Kagome and Sango decided not to wait on the chauffeur to open the door they bolted out leaving Miroku behind. Pushing the door open they went in not stopping to admire the tasteful scenery.
The first room they came across was the bedroom, were some one had forgotten to make up his bed this morning. Only glancing inside to see if Bankotsu was there they went on going through the living room (some one needed seriously dig this pig stile out, you could hide a dead person here and never come across it again) through the kitchen and out the back door where there were traces of some one having readied a lunch.
Stopping beside the picnic table Sango and Kagome looked around confused they went through the whole house and no Bankotsu, where could he possible be? Neither of the girls noticed the person creeping up behind them.
By stealth Bankotsu inched towards the girls who were currently eying the trees, a small smile graced his lips, mahogany eyes gleaming mischievously it wasn't often he got to pull a prank on them, after living with Miroku for some time they were quite alert to there environment.
Reaching out he lunched forward grabbing each in the sensitive area in the waist making the girls jump and squeal. Sango was the one to recover first, swinging her fist flying in the direction they where grabbed from Miroku's name already on her lips.
Her magenta eyes opened wide when Bankotsu caught her fist in mid air, opening her mouth a few times with nothing coming out she finally managed. "Bankotsu? You? She turned to Kagome and pulled her next to her. "Kag look Bankotsu and he just greeted us in a Miroku way, what do you say to that?
Still trying to calm her racing heart, after the wolf incident she didn't take to well to people sneaking up behind her apparently. Managing a smile for Bankotsu she retreated pulling her arm out of Sango's grasp and seated down on the wooden bench.
Unnoticed by everybody was the sleek brown wolf coming closer. The animal had just witnessed what he saw as an attack at Kagome and nobody attacked her unpunished with him here.
Rolling her head to loose the stiff mussels in her neck Kagome glimpsed the wolf coming closer a bit ducked ready to attack any moment. Not thinking Kagome jumped up and lunched at Bankotsu bringing him down just in time, the wolf flew trait over landing before the bench she had been sitting on moments before.
Getting up with the help of a bewildered Sango, Kagome went to the wolf all set to give him a serious scolding. Behind her Sango helped Bankotsu to his feet, the messenger had a questing gleam in his eyes and since Kagome was busy setting the wolf in place he directed it too Sango.
Sango couldn't help but smile at the sight of Kagome scolding a wolf, she looked like a mother setting her child right and then you had Bankotsu who was looking a little lost, feeling sorry she began to explain beginning with Kagome going collecting till the moment when they had brought her back from Kouga's place.
When Sango was done telling she noticed that Kagome had been listening as well with an interested look on her face since she hadn't heard Sango's and Miroku's sight of the story.
Opening her mouth to ask Sango about how Sesshô maru got involved in this she found that Bankotsu was just a bit quicker and he was addressing both of them. "Now we landed on this subject I have something to tell you two." His voice grew serious and his eyes lost there twinkle. "I heard from Black Panther about your little escapades and I forbid you to do it ever again."
Surprised at the heat in his voice Sango sat down next to Kagome both looked a bit bewildered. "This time it went well but what if it hadn't been Kouga doing the kidnapping but Naraku, well? Didn't think about that hè, how could you think you would be able to keep getting away with it and even if you need the money this way your only helping Naraku getting a list of things he will be able to use against you even if you get out of hells kitchen."
Bankotsu stopped his tirade when he noticed the sorrowful look in Sango's and Kagome's eyes the girl had a lost look about them. Sighing he kneeled down before the girls being careful to keep an eye on the wolf curled by Kagome's feet.
"Sorry I didn't mean to be this harsh, it is only that I don't want to lose you two to Naraku also. I already talked with Miroku he wont help you any more but to soften the blow I'll tell you a secret."
Sango and Kagome doubted that anything would soften the blow, without the extra income it would be impossible to pay any of there debts, ever. But they decided to listen it was not like they really had a choice in the matter.
"You girl know your mothers didn't use to be poor, actually they belonged both too some of the most respected family's but everything chanced and they had to move to hells kitchen both in debt to Naraku. But what Naraku didn't know or even there own family was that they weren't totally broke, there still is enough money to pay of Naraku but Loverboy has it in his care."
Sango and Kagome sat utterly still not daring to move even a mussel, what they were hearing know was beyond anything they had ever imagine, who would have ever guest they where blood related to some of the rich respected family's. What had gone wrong to change it all? Bankotsu continued his explanation.
"All you girls have to do is hold tight and not get in trouble till your twentieth birthday, that's when Loverboy will give you the money like your mother requested. So you see there really is no need for you to go to such extremes as stealing."
Giving both the girls a reassuring pat on the knee Bankotsu stood up going around the table and seated down. "now this behind us let us join the food and Miroku get out here I know you've been standing behind the door the whole time and I'm not mad at you anymore."
And sure enough Miroku appeared from the kitchen and joined in, soon enough every one was enjoying lunch each taken up in his or her own thoughts. By Kagome's feet Thunder (he had readily accepted the name Kagome given him) was chewing on the chicken sandwiches Kagome had given him.
They quietly conversed about media topics to avoid talking about what had just happened. It was after all not every day you found out that they would be inheriting enough money to pay of there debts.
After a while Bankotsu sighed, it was time for the girls to get back and they didn't even get time to talk about what else was going on besides Naraku and his endless quest to obtain power.
Next to him Miroku understood and the Houshi stood up indicating the girls to do the same and say goodbye, it would now really be some time before they would see Bankotsu again.
Hugs and kisses were exchanged together with well wishing and word of reassurance but eventually they went to the waiting car and got in. plastered against the window Sango and Kagome kept waving until Bankotsu was out of sight.
Sitting back the first thing Kagome noticed was that Thunder had lay his head on her knees looking up to her with a hopeful look in his Safire eyes. Rolling her eyes Kagome then gave him a smile before stroking his head, he really was kinda cute.
If they thought the ride to the cabin was long the ride back was thrice as bad. It was vastly growing dark and next to Kagome, Sango had fallen asleep on Miroku's shoulder. The monk had sneaked an arm around her waist and had pulled her close and was currently staring of in the distance with a satisfied look in his violet eyes.
Rubbing her temples Kagome's thoughts went to the words of Bankotsu had uttered this afternoon. Who would have ever thought that there mothers had belonged to the rich upper town people, what ever had gone wrong she probably never know.
Eventually Kagome's eyes closed also and she went of into dreamland on the wings of sweat longing. Thunder watched her and the moment she was of he crawled on the couch and snuggled himself on her lap.
"""" Sesshô maru lifted his head standing up from his seat by the fire, they were coming within his boundaries. A small smile appeared on his face it looked like he would be talking with Kagome sooner than she had thought.
Going to the window overlooking the east his golden eyes gazed over the trees looking at something only he could see. In silence the youkai waited for them to pass the invisible barrier onto his lands.
When they did Sesshô maru's smile grew a bit wider now he would be able to sabotage the car and the chauffeur was already informed about what would happen so he wouldn't attempt to make the car.
Leaving no other option for the three humans than to seek refuge in the nearest house and he had made sure they would be leaded to his cabin; he had made Jaken place signs leading them strait to here.
Sliding the window open Sesshô maru leaned out of it his head lifted upward letting the wind tell him were his prey was exactly. With his eyes closed he formed a mental picture the smile still on his lips.
Suddenly a red dot lighted up in his mind telling him the location the car was. Opening his eyes Sesshô maru stood up strait his hands before him, his fingers moved before him forming a pattern.
Red signs lit up before him burning brightly in the night sky, then the signs faded away leaving no trace. Stepping away from the window closing it in the same motion Sesshô maru went back to his seat before the hearth.
Lacing his finger together he placed his chin on them staring into the smoldering flames. His ears caught the sound of a car stopping with screaming breaks, they would be beginning there travel to here any moment.
A/n: well we got to meet Bankotsu again and Sango and Kagome heard something about there origin and we got to meet Thunder the new character in my story, I really hope you guys are going to like him as much as I do. And if you're wondering about his Safire eyes just take a look at the front pace of the manga book number 14 all Kouga's wolfs have bleu eyes. Further more I like to explain a bit about the gestures Sesshô maru uses to break barriers and sabotage if you're thinking along the lines of magic forget it. It's actually a way to concentrate his youki, the burn marks that appear in the air are very strong dosages of demon energy that he can direct at will when they are in this form. Well now that's cleared up.....
On to the reviewers
Hinoke: thank you very much for your wonderful review and support and don't worry it will take quite a lot more than getting not that many reviews to stop me writing on this story, I like it a lot myself and I think that is reason enough to keep writing on it.
Sessho-phreak: gods you got me blushing again and I know what you mean with Sesshô maru he is just great and good looking too (sighed) if only he were real.
PegasusRider: thanks for the compliment and as for the updating it depends on how much time I can spend behind the computer I'm sharing this one with the whole family. So I'm not one to update on regular basis.
Witchyinuyashagurl: wow so your parents complain about your reading habits to, when ever mine complain I tell them better reading as an addiction then smoking, drugs, alcohol or gambling. glad you like my little joke with the Venus I thought it was suiting for Miroku you know, big pervert, naked Venus. Furthermore I'm really honored you think so highly of my story it means a lot to me (doing a weird celebration dance but stops when little brother gives her a look of I got to call the nuthouse to take her away) okay then I would like to say sorry about the confusion with the jumping around but my compu is eating my stars, I'm just glad it isn't eating my whole chapters.