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Disclaimer: Inu no taisho: look what we brought home Sesshô maru; it's your new baby brother.
Sesshô maru: can we exchange him?
HELLS KITCHEN
BY PANTHERA1984
CHAPTER 11
Bankotsu was finishing his usual night routine, which mend he checked if everything was locked if there weren't any electrical devises still on (he really didn't fancy waking up to find out the smoke was coming from the toaster who was left on all night the poor thing was nothing more than a puddle when he got to it) then he went bedroom closed the curtains and fell down on the soft mattress.
Letting his muscles relax Bankotsu stared up to the ceiling following the pattern of aging lines in the not so white paint. Not that he really cared so what if the warm water in the shower stopped after five minutes and the power kept failing every two hours, as long as he was out of the picture and Naraku was ignorant he could get his revenge in the end.
Still, Loverboy could have put him somewhere more exiting somewhere were things didn't gave out like they were attached on clockwork. The only excitement he had was when Kagome, Sango and Miroku had visited him and they could only stay for a couple of hours he was desperate for some form of mind entertainment, he would even settle for a three years olds jigsaw puzzle.
Turning over he reached for his bedside lamp and pulled the cord the orange light went out with a little pop, great now that was broke to. Rolling his mahogany eyes he flipped back on his stomach and prepared himself for sleep.
In the forest outside soft hoots of owl could be heard and if you listened even more careful you could even hear the scream of a captured mouse. A eager looking red fox was sniffling the entrance of a hole when he suddenly took of chased away by it's occupant a grumpy looking badger who snarled pointy yellowish needle formed teeth to the intruder.
By the tree near the picnic table another fox could be seen but this one was much bigger almost as big as the picnic table itself and instead of red fur he sported fluffy looking pitch black fur a bit further back another fox set this one almost similar to the first one accept that he was grey colored with a nasty looking scare running over its left eye ending at his jaw line.
The two foxes watched a shadowy figure walking around the house stopping every now and then testing something before moving on, eventually he left the house and went strait for the foxes.
This male was dressed up in ancient fashion right down to a weird looking piece of armor and feathers tied on each side of it. His dark brown hair was braided and only a few locks had managed to escape and now fell on his forehead where he proudly wore his tattoo, three stripes formed like they were pieces of a jewel even the tattoo ink added to that thought, as some unknown sort was used that shone a pinkish white even in total darkness.
"Everything is locked so I'm going to relay on your branch of skills Kae." The black fox morphed into his human form and his mischievous lime green eyes looked strait in Hiten's red ones.
"I'll get right to it, you and Skate just wait for the signal." Kae didn't even wait for an answer and took right of his own fighting costume a hoari and hakama in all the colors of forest green only interrupted at the sleeves were a fine line of pink roses was embroidery didn't make a sound.
"Bastard." Hiten muttered but he kept his mouth shut after hearing the snarl from Skate. He had no idea why Naraku wanted him to work with the fox twins and leave his own brother at home, but Naraku surly had his reasons and Hiten wanted to live a bit longer so he hadn't questioned Naraku's will.
In the mean time Kae had reached the side of the cottage that had no windows in it and kneeled down besides the wall. Retrieving a small leather pouch from inside his hoari. Opening it he reached in it and pulled out a dozen or so seeds examining them carefully he finally picked one out and put the rest back in the pouch which went back into his hoari.
With his left hand he dug a shallow whole in the ground put the seed in and covert it with the same earth he had dug out. Eying his work for a second he then scooted back a little but stayed close enough to be able to place his right hand above it.
All set he began to concentrate forcing his youki through his fingertips into the ground, at first nothing happened but gradually the ground began to shimmer greenly where the seed was placed and after a few moments a plant started growing.
Mindlessly Kae used his other hand to wipe the bangs out of his eyes which he had closed as he started to focus more and more on the growing seed. In the now quite bright green light Kae's hair that was pulled back into a low pony tail reflected with an unearthly quality.
The small plant quickly changed growing bigger and bigger until it reached to the roof branches sticking out every few inches, forming a natural ladder. Stopping the process of growth Kae sunk back on his haunches wiping the sweat away from his eyes as he looked at his handy work, it was done.
With a quick glance at his surroundings the fox jump into the tree and climbed up. On the roof Kae didn't even need to glance all over once his lime green eyes spotted the trap-door immediately.
Slowly he approached it enhancing his senses while he checked for seals and other wards that would inconvenient his in break but he found none. Kneeling down he let the poison from under his left hand nails drip out and traced the outlines of the trap-door, the thing never had a change and with a soft plop fell down giving Kae full entrance.
Hopping in Kae found himself in the kitchen not waiting around he went for the door and made short work of the seals within one second he threw open the door and whistled softly to let the other two know they could come in.
The first to arrive was his twin brother Skate the scare in his human form run from the middle of his forehead over his left eye and ended at his jaw line also in his human form it became clear that whomever had given him that scare had almost taken his lime green eye out too.
Skate pushed his braid from his shoulder and sought out his twin brother eyes, the moment his eyes met his brothers the two exchange necessary knowledge until Hiten came in. "well what are you two waiting for it's not like its going to be that hard to kill him, he's all alone after all and not even demon." The last was said with absolute disgust.
"You better watch your steps, because I like to fulfill my missions and I won't let some crackpot teenager mess up, is that clear? Skate watched Hiten coolly showing no emotion when the younger demon first turned white at the insult and then red from rage. "And please watch your temper I would hate to tell Naraku one of his lesser minions died." Skate drawled before turning his back on Hiten.
Kae rolled his eyes upward but didn't stay around waiting for Hiten to compose himself; the younger demon really should learn to control his tongue or Skate would kill him without so much as second thought.
The twins went trait for the bedroom Skate had already thrown the door open and watched Bankotsu sleep. The human male had kicked the blankets away in his sleep and his only protection was his boxers, he was an easy prey, to bad Skate could always appreciate a good fight.
In the kitchen Hiten pulled himself back together and drew out his thunder staff, he would show that arrogant fox that he was maybe younger but any other way Skates better. Storming through the hall into the room he didn't wait but stroke out to Bankotsu immediately missing the heart by mere millimeters because of his impatience, but that was enough for Bankotsu to wake up and bring himself out of immediate danger by rolling out of bed.
"What is wrong with you asshole know he's awake." Kae stormed forwards after Hiten and grabbed the man by his shoulder and threw him back into the wall his face was showing disgust while his snarl made his fangs visible. "You idiot fool I'll get you for this, I promise."
Skate didn't bother with the reprimand as his lime green eyes kept focused on Bankotsu it seemed that he would be getting his fight after all. With his right hand he drew his katana meanwhile sinking into fighting position his green hoari and hakama supple draped around his form the yellow roses on the sleeves being the only thing that stood out.
Bankotsu didn't stop his roll but let himself roll on towards the wall. Lying on his back he brought his legs up and in one trained motion he brought them down lifting his body from the ground into standing position while at the same time bringing his right elbow plowing into the wooden boards revealing a secret space.
His mahogany eyes never left the sight of the three intruders while he reached for Banryuu his gigantic sword. Pulling his beloved blade out he felt better already, he would win this fight he never lost a battle with his own sword before.
"Well it looks like this fight is going to be interesting." Skate stated coolly but his voice held a trace of amusement and approval when he saw Bankotsu's weapon. Bankotsu thought his heart might just stop that voice, that voice could belong to no other than...
"Skate is that you." Bankotsu uttered the words softly his eyes now soully focused on the shadowy fighter in battle position. For assurances he placed himself in a similar position bringing his sword up ready to strike when ever he desired.
"Well, well I'm pleased that you at least know by whose hands your going to DIE." Skate lounged at Bankotsu with the last word his speed making him nothing but a blur, but Bankotsu had been ready for that now that he knew who he was fighting he also knew what techniques to use.
Skate made a delusional upwards motion with his katana before suddenly swiping out at Bankotsu with a horizontal one. Bankotsu who had predicted the move had already brought Banryuu in an intercept course and the two swords clashed, letting his sword complete its path Skate was forced to jump back to avoid Banryuu biting down in his left arm.
In the back Kae was tying Hiten up like a thanksgiving turkey using one of his seeds as bindings. With a look of satisfaction Kae took in his handy work. "Now boy stay here and watch how the grownup take care of this kind of job." Kae's voice was laced with ridicule making Hiten's eyes flash red.
With a snort Kae watched Hiten struggle with the vines for a moment the thunder demon simply didn't know when to give up, well he wouldn't be giving any more trouble so Kae could finally join the fight his brother had already started.
Turning towards the fighters Kae summand his knife leafs, it was time to play and he didn't mend to miss out on any of the good parts. With a mischievous grin he took one of his leafs between his middle and index finger and than threw the knife towards Bankotsu the leaf landed in his left shoulder.
Bankotsu was just about to attack when a piercing hot pain momentarily paralyzed his left arm bringing Banryuu out of course and instead of wounding Skate he took out the outer wall of the bedroom; well at least there would be enough space to continue the fight in.
Quickly composing himself Bankotsu took of running out of his room and into the front yard all the well keeping his eyes on the two brothers. Taking a defensive stand Bankotsu was ready for them although he cursed the fact that he wasn't wearing his armor making him extremely vulnerable for the knife leafs.
Skate's eyes glittered with excitement and Kae's eyes mirrored his brothers. "Let's get him." Skate murmured and the two brothers split up in opposite direction Skate bringing his katana up readying it for a downward slashing motion and Kae took another of his leaf knifes between his fingers.
The moment Skate was ready to bring his sword down Kae threw the knife. Bankotsu's mahogany eyes switch from one brother to the other things were starting to get more difficult, but he knew this attack and he also knew what to do against it.
Bankotsu stood his ground until the last moment then like a cat he jump up to the right avoiding the knife and the downward katana. In mid jump he swung Banryuu, making a pirouette he lashed out to Skate. Banryuu bit deep into Skates side and the fox could barley avoid being slashed clean through.
Landing Bankotsu was heavily panting his left shoulder stung and he was loosing his strength in that arm, this was not good as Banryuu was a sword mend to be handle with two arms not one.
Cursing under his breath Skate retreated his right hand on the gash in his side even for a demon the wound was to severe to keep fighting on the highest level. Kae watched his brother for a moment his nose picked up the sent of spilled blood, his brothers.
With a snarl Kae turned his attention back on Bankotsu with a practiced move he threw two knifes after each other. Moving out of the path Bankotsu only managed to avoid the first knife, the second dug itself in his right leg making Bankotsu almost loose his balance.
Seeing his waver Kae launched himself towards Bankotsu in each hand he had a knife ready to cut the males throat, he never made it to Bankotsu as suddenly the whole place lighted up with bleu thunder bolts.
Finally managed to get lose Hiten was in a demon rage and attacked with no particular aim swinging his staff in every direction unleashing his deadly bleu lightning. Changing his direction Kae managed to avoid being barbequed, landing a couple of feet away from his brother Kae swung his head in Hiten's direction all ready to gave the youth a tongue lashing for doing something this stupid.
Skate noticed his brothers lack of attention to more immediate danger, leaping forwards he knocked both of them to the ground just in time to miss an otherwise direct hit, this was not the time to talk.
Bankotsu didn't stand around to watch but took advantage from the situation and disappeared into the forest his escape was guided by Hiten's insane laughter. Trying not to think too much about his wounds Bankotsu headed in the direction of Sesshô maru's house, all the while running Sango's favorite line through his head. 'Be careful what you wish for, you might just get it.'
::::: Miroku, Sango, Shippô and Mrs. Kitsune were all sitting on the same couch. Shippô in his mothers lap and Miroku with his arm around Sango's waist and for once the girl didn't make a move to knock his brains out, all were to intent on listening to Inu yasha's story.
All had the same ashen complexion from listening to the story. "So we have to move now, you can't take anything with you but a few essentials. Loverboy has instructed me to bring you all to him right away." Inu yasha said urgently.
Sango could barley understand what she had been told, last night Bankotsu was attacked but he had managed to get away and was now safe at Sesshô maru's house. Naraku had been the one behind the attack and know Inu yasha had also said that they needed to get away before they would be attacked too.
Miroku had already come back to his senses. "So Inu yasha you're saying that we need to leave all this pack a few things and move? Miroku's violet eyes stood serious as he started to rise from the couch bringing Sango up with him.
"yes Miroku that's is exactly what I said and you don't need to worry about Kagome my brother has gone after her this morning by now they probably are at his house." was some satisfaction Inu yasha saw Mrs. Kitsune disappear with Shippô probably getting some things from there bedrooms.
"I'll pack some of Kagome's things too she'll need them." Sango murmured while Miroku directed her out of the room she seemed to still be in the process of letting the information sink in.
"You're not going to Sesshô maru but to Loverboy." Inu yasha shouted at the disappearing pair. When he didn't got a answer back he decided to go down and wait for the rest to arrive there, he hoped they would be quick about it he didn't fancy hanging around here for to long already he had felt youki gather around the tavern, it wouldn't be long for Naraku to start his attack.
Finally Sango had come out of her shock and was now packing her backpack with all kind of things down the hall she could hear Miroku and the fox youkai do the same and even if they wouldn't be seeing Kagome soon she was glad to hear that her best friend had already been brought to a safe place.
Swinging her yellow pack on her back Sango went down followed by Mrs. Kitsune, Shippô (who was carrying his on pack that was bigger than him and looked a bit ridicules) and Miroku. In the tavern they found Inu yasha peering out of the window, the hanyou stepped back when he felt the others.
"They're gathering, is there any other way out? Swallowing Sango looked Inu yasha in the eye for a moment reading the truth of what he just said in there and then it hit her fully in a few moments Naraku's men would attack leaving nothing of the Robin Hood. The one place she had always felt safe was about to be destroyed and there was nothing that she could do but run away, Naraku would pay for this HE. WOULD. PAY.
"This way my mother showed it to me once, it's our own privet escape rout build by one of the previous owners, it's old and dusty but still firm and a safe way out." Sango walked towards the toilets while she spook. Hanging from the wall between the doors was an old copper lamp Sango reached for it with her right hand. Grabbing it firmly Sango yanked it down.
First nothing happened but then before the mans toilet the wooden floor began to sink some of the pieces would stop at a certain high while others kept going forming a wooden stairway. Not waiting for reactions Sango stepped on the first step beginning the long journey down at the sixth step the staircase changed into stone.
There she stopped and pulled out a lighter with that she set fire to a carved in gutter in the wall that was even now still fueled with oil. For a moment Sango watched how the fire ran its course downwards at least they would be able to see something now.
After there first confusion of seeing a stair appeared the other wasted no time all quickly went to the stairs and began descending them Sango had already moved on to the first platform. Waiting next to the handle that would allow her to close the opening she first saw Thunder the wolf bounced down the stairs at great speed almost bouncing himself on Sango then Mrs. Kitsune and Shippô appeared followed by Miroku and Inu yasha bringing up the rear.
Flipping the handle up Sango listened with some satisfaction as she heard the six wooden steps move back up to form a normal looking wooden floor, they were one step closer to freedom.
From there the group moved on in the same line they came down Sango at the front leading the way and Inu yasha bringing up the rear, the hanyou was constantly stopping his walk to stand still for a few moments and listening to his surroundings then he would catch up walk with the group for a few minutes before he would stop again.
After what felt like at least two hours of walking in what had to be the dustiest underground hall Sango stopped by a moldy looking door. The moment she placed her hand on the handle to open the door the thing fell to ashes on the ground revealing the staircase going up at the other side of it.
Taking in a deep breath Sango began to clime the steps up, after about ten minutes she found herself in one of Tokyo's many parks and quite a way from hells kitchen. For a moment each of them just stood there, but then Inu yasha pulled out his cell phone and dialed a number.
Looking up Sango noticed the dark clouds rolling in a few seconds later hell broke loose in the form of thunder and hail. Folding her arms around her self Sango tried to focus her mind on something else then on the thunder but id didn't work and with every bang and every flash that light up the sky the memories crept closer until she couldn't fight them of any longer, as her memories flooded her Sango fainted.
Punching Miroku in the arm Inu yasha pointed at the fainted Sango when the monk moved to pick her up Inu yasha continued his call explaining where they were so a car could pick them up. Finally satisfied Inu yasha disconnected his call. "They'll be here in a few seconds." he said to no one in particular.
Thunder paced the whole while all his senses on alert like Inu yasha he could clearly feel the youki gathering around the tavern even when they were quite a distance from it. The next moment the whole group jumped up as together with a blast of thunder a strong bolt of youki was launched into something. A few minutes later the sky turned orange and they knew the tavern was burning down to the ground.
Not much later the get away car arrived and the group crawled in Miroku holding the unconscious Sango bridal style, he hoped the ride wouldn't be to long so he would he able to put her in bed with some hot water bottles as she had started to turn cold.
At the other end Shippô was talking with his mother. "Momma we won't ever be able to go back to the tavern will we?' his voice was laced with unshed tears and fright. Mrs. Kitsune picked him from the seat and gently placed him on her lap her arms around him i a protective manner, tonight they all had come close to losing there life's just the thought of loosing her son was enough to scare the living daylights out of her.
"Sssh Shippô everything is okay, everything is going to be just fine we're going to live at Loverboy's place for a while and then we are just going to find ourselves a new tavern." Her voice was soft and gently and soothed the young youkai's fears and slowly Shippô fell into a dreamless sleep.
Next to them Miroku had a hard time trying to get Sango in a good position, normally he wouldn't have minded her body draped over his at all, but know all he could think about was that she wasn't doing well and her still form was unsettling for the monk. He was used to her busyness and her trying to knock his brains out to see her this helpless just wasn't right.
The rest of the ride no one said a word although the silence was broken every now and then by one of Inu yasha's huffs. After a few hours the hanyou and the driver were the only two still awake dawn was just breaking through when they arrived by a massive gate.
The gate softly glided open giving the car access to the grounds at once Inu yasha's muscles relaxed coming home always made him feel safe and for just a moment Inu yasha was able to enjoy the rising sun lighting the sky first dark purple then light bleu, pink and yellow, yes coming home really felt good.
::::: A/n: now everybody pay close attention because I really need your reviews on telling me what you thought about the fight was it good do I need to describe it better did you had a good visual with the description, please tell me because I got more fighting scene coming up and I want you to enjoy them and this was my very first attempt at describing a fight so opinions on it are highly appreciated.
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Disclaimer: Inu no taisho: look what we brought home Sesshô maru; it's your new baby brother.
Sesshô maru: can we exchange him?
HELLS KITCHEN
BY PANTHERA1984
CHAPTER 11
Bankotsu was finishing his usual night routine, which mend he checked if everything was locked if there weren't any electrical devises still on (he really didn't fancy waking up to find out the smoke was coming from the toaster who was left on all night the poor thing was nothing more than a puddle when he got to it) then he went bedroom closed the curtains and fell down on the soft mattress.
Letting his muscles relax Bankotsu stared up to the ceiling following the pattern of aging lines in the not so white paint. Not that he really cared so what if the warm water in the shower stopped after five minutes and the power kept failing every two hours, as long as he was out of the picture and Naraku was ignorant he could get his revenge in the end.
Still, Loverboy could have put him somewhere more exiting somewhere were things didn't gave out like they were attached on clockwork. The only excitement he had was when Kagome, Sango and Miroku had visited him and they could only stay for a couple of hours he was desperate for some form of mind entertainment, he would even settle for a three years olds jigsaw puzzle.
Turning over he reached for his bedside lamp and pulled the cord the orange light went out with a little pop, great now that was broke to. Rolling his mahogany eyes he flipped back on his stomach and prepared himself for sleep.
In the forest outside soft hoots of owl could be heard and if you listened even more careful you could even hear the scream of a captured mouse. A eager looking red fox was sniffling the entrance of a hole when he suddenly took of chased away by it's occupant a grumpy looking badger who snarled pointy yellowish needle formed teeth to the intruder.
By the tree near the picnic table another fox could be seen but this one was much bigger almost as big as the picnic table itself and instead of red fur he sported fluffy looking pitch black fur a bit further back another fox set this one almost similar to the first one accept that he was grey colored with a nasty looking scare running over its left eye ending at his jaw line.
The two foxes watched a shadowy figure walking around the house stopping every now and then testing something before moving on, eventually he left the house and went strait for the foxes.
This male was dressed up in ancient fashion right down to a weird looking piece of armor and feathers tied on each side of it. His dark brown hair was braided and only a few locks had managed to escape and now fell on his forehead where he proudly wore his tattoo, three stripes formed like they were pieces of a jewel even the tattoo ink added to that thought, as some unknown sort was used that shone a pinkish white even in total darkness.
"Everything is locked so I'm going to relay on your branch of skills Kae." The black fox morphed into his human form and his mischievous lime green eyes looked strait in Hiten's red ones.
"I'll get right to it, you and Skate just wait for the signal." Kae didn't even wait for an answer and took right of his own fighting costume a hoari and hakama in all the colors of forest green only interrupted at the sleeves were a fine line of pink roses was embroidery didn't make a sound.
"Bastard." Hiten muttered but he kept his mouth shut after hearing the snarl from Skate. He had no idea why Naraku wanted him to work with the fox twins and leave his own brother at home, but Naraku surly had his reasons and Hiten wanted to live a bit longer so he hadn't questioned Naraku's will.
In the mean time Kae had reached the side of the cottage that had no windows in it and kneeled down besides the wall. Retrieving a small leather pouch from inside his hoari. Opening it he reached in it and pulled out a dozen or so seeds examining them carefully he finally picked one out and put the rest back in the pouch which went back into his hoari.
With his left hand he dug a shallow whole in the ground put the seed in and covert it with the same earth he had dug out. Eying his work for a second he then scooted back a little but stayed close enough to be able to place his right hand above it.
All set he began to concentrate forcing his youki through his fingertips into the ground, at first nothing happened but gradually the ground began to shimmer greenly where the seed was placed and after a few moments a plant started growing.
Mindlessly Kae used his other hand to wipe the bangs out of his eyes which he had closed as he started to focus more and more on the growing seed. In the now quite bright green light Kae's hair that was pulled back into a low pony tail reflected with an unearthly quality.
The small plant quickly changed growing bigger and bigger until it reached to the roof branches sticking out every few inches, forming a natural ladder. Stopping the process of growth Kae sunk back on his haunches wiping the sweat away from his eyes as he looked at his handy work, it was done.
With a quick glance at his surroundings the fox jump into the tree and climbed up. On the roof Kae didn't even need to glance all over once his lime green eyes spotted the trap-door immediately.
Slowly he approached it enhancing his senses while he checked for seals and other wards that would inconvenient his in break but he found none. Kneeling down he let the poison from under his left hand nails drip out and traced the outlines of the trap-door, the thing never had a change and with a soft plop fell down giving Kae full entrance.
Hopping in Kae found himself in the kitchen not waiting around he went for the door and made short work of the seals within one second he threw open the door and whistled softly to let the other two know they could come in.
The first to arrive was his twin brother Skate the scare in his human form run from the middle of his forehead over his left eye and ended at his jaw line also in his human form it became clear that whomever had given him that scare had almost taken his lime green eye out too.
Skate pushed his braid from his shoulder and sought out his twin brother eyes, the moment his eyes met his brothers the two exchange necessary knowledge until Hiten came in. "well what are you two waiting for it's not like its going to be that hard to kill him, he's all alone after all and not even demon." The last was said with absolute disgust.
"You better watch your steps, because I like to fulfill my missions and I won't let some crackpot teenager mess up, is that clear? Skate watched Hiten coolly showing no emotion when the younger demon first turned white at the insult and then red from rage. "And please watch your temper I would hate to tell Naraku one of his lesser minions died." Skate drawled before turning his back on Hiten.
Kae rolled his eyes upward but didn't stay around waiting for Hiten to compose himself; the younger demon really should learn to control his tongue or Skate would kill him without so much as second thought.
The twins went trait for the bedroom Skate had already thrown the door open and watched Bankotsu sleep. The human male had kicked the blankets away in his sleep and his only protection was his boxers, he was an easy prey, to bad Skate could always appreciate a good fight.
In the kitchen Hiten pulled himself back together and drew out his thunder staff, he would show that arrogant fox that he was maybe younger but any other way Skates better. Storming through the hall into the room he didn't wait but stroke out to Bankotsu immediately missing the heart by mere millimeters because of his impatience, but that was enough for Bankotsu to wake up and bring himself out of immediate danger by rolling out of bed.
"What is wrong with you asshole know he's awake." Kae stormed forwards after Hiten and grabbed the man by his shoulder and threw him back into the wall his face was showing disgust while his snarl made his fangs visible. "You idiot fool I'll get you for this, I promise."
Skate didn't bother with the reprimand as his lime green eyes kept focused on Bankotsu it seemed that he would be getting his fight after all. With his right hand he drew his katana meanwhile sinking into fighting position his green hoari and hakama supple draped around his form the yellow roses on the sleeves being the only thing that stood out.
Bankotsu didn't stop his roll but let himself roll on towards the wall. Lying on his back he brought his legs up and in one trained motion he brought them down lifting his body from the ground into standing position while at the same time bringing his right elbow plowing into the wooden boards revealing a secret space.
His mahogany eyes never left the sight of the three intruders while he reached for Banryuu his gigantic sword. Pulling his beloved blade out he felt better already, he would win this fight he never lost a battle with his own sword before.
"Well it looks like this fight is going to be interesting." Skate stated coolly but his voice held a trace of amusement and approval when he saw Bankotsu's weapon. Bankotsu thought his heart might just stop that voice, that voice could belong to no other than...
"Skate is that you." Bankotsu uttered the words softly his eyes now soully focused on the shadowy fighter in battle position. For assurances he placed himself in a similar position bringing his sword up ready to strike when ever he desired.
"Well, well I'm pleased that you at least know by whose hands your going to DIE." Skate lounged at Bankotsu with the last word his speed making him nothing but a blur, but Bankotsu had been ready for that now that he knew who he was fighting he also knew what techniques to use.
Skate made a delusional upwards motion with his katana before suddenly swiping out at Bankotsu with a horizontal one. Bankotsu who had predicted the move had already brought Banryuu in an intercept course and the two swords clashed, letting his sword complete its path Skate was forced to jump back to avoid Banryuu biting down in his left arm.
In the back Kae was tying Hiten up like a thanksgiving turkey using one of his seeds as bindings. With a look of satisfaction Kae took in his handy work. "Now boy stay here and watch how the grownup take care of this kind of job." Kae's voice was laced with ridicule making Hiten's eyes flash red.
With a snort Kae watched Hiten struggle with the vines for a moment the thunder demon simply didn't know when to give up, well he wouldn't be giving any more trouble so Kae could finally join the fight his brother had already started.
Turning towards the fighters Kae summand his knife leafs, it was time to play and he didn't mend to miss out on any of the good parts. With a mischievous grin he took one of his leafs between his middle and index finger and than threw the knife towards Bankotsu the leaf landed in his left shoulder.
Bankotsu was just about to attack when a piercing hot pain momentarily paralyzed his left arm bringing Banryuu out of course and instead of wounding Skate he took out the outer wall of the bedroom; well at least there would be enough space to continue the fight in.
Quickly composing himself Bankotsu took of running out of his room and into the front yard all the well keeping his eyes on the two brothers. Taking a defensive stand Bankotsu was ready for them although he cursed the fact that he wasn't wearing his armor making him extremely vulnerable for the knife leafs.
Skate's eyes glittered with excitement and Kae's eyes mirrored his brothers. "Let's get him." Skate murmured and the two brothers split up in opposite direction Skate bringing his katana up readying it for a downward slashing motion and Kae took another of his leaf knifes between his fingers.
The moment Skate was ready to bring his sword down Kae threw the knife. Bankotsu's mahogany eyes switch from one brother to the other things were starting to get more difficult, but he knew this attack and he also knew what to do against it.
Bankotsu stood his ground until the last moment then like a cat he jump up to the right avoiding the knife and the downward katana. In mid jump he swung Banryuu, making a pirouette he lashed out to Skate. Banryuu bit deep into Skates side and the fox could barley avoid being slashed clean through.
Landing Bankotsu was heavily panting his left shoulder stung and he was loosing his strength in that arm, this was not good as Banryuu was a sword mend to be handle with two arms not one.
Cursing under his breath Skate retreated his right hand on the gash in his side even for a demon the wound was to severe to keep fighting on the highest level. Kae watched his brother for a moment his nose picked up the sent of spilled blood, his brothers.
With a snarl Kae turned his attention back on Bankotsu with a practiced move he threw two knifes after each other. Moving out of the path Bankotsu only managed to avoid the first knife, the second dug itself in his right leg making Bankotsu almost loose his balance.
Seeing his waver Kae launched himself towards Bankotsu in each hand he had a knife ready to cut the males throat, he never made it to Bankotsu as suddenly the whole place lighted up with bleu thunder bolts.
Finally managed to get lose Hiten was in a demon rage and attacked with no particular aim swinging his staff in every direction unleashing his deadly bleu lightning. Changing his direction Kae managed to avoid being barbequed, landing a couple of feet away from his brother Kae swung his head in Hiten's direction all ready to gave the youth a tongue lashing for doing something this stupid.
Skate noticed his brothers lack of attention to more immediate danger, leaping forwards he knocked both of them to the ground just in time to miss an otherwise direct hit, this was not the time to talk.
Bankotsu didn't stand around to watch but took advantage from the situation and disappeared into the forest his escape was guided by Hiten's insane laughter. Trying not to think too much about his wounds Bankotsu headed in the direction of Sesshô maru's house, all the while running Sango's favorite line through his head. 'Be careful what you wish for, you might just get it.'
::::: Miroku, Sango, Shippô and Mrs. Kitsune were all sitting on the same couch. Shippô in his mothers lap and Miroku with his arm around Sango's waist and for once the girl didn't make a move to knock his brains out, all were to intent on listening to Inu yasha's story.
All had the same ashen complexion from listening to the story. "So we have to move now, you can't take anything with you but a few essentials. Loverboy has instructed me to bring you all to him right away." Inu yasha said urgently.
Sango could barley understand what she had been told, last night Bankotsu was attacked but he had managed to get away and was now safe at Sesshô maru's house. Naraku had been the one behind the attack and know Inu yasha had also said that they needed to get away before they would be attacked too.
Miroku had already come back to his senses. "So Inu yasha you're saying that we need to leave all this pack a few things and move? Miroku's violet eyes stood serious as he started to rise from the couch bringing Sango up with him.
"yes Miroku that's is exactly what I said and you don't need to worry about Kagome my brother has gone after her this morning by now they probably are at his house." was some satisfaction Inu yasha saw Mrs. Kitsune disappear with Shippô probably getting some things from there bedrooms.
"I'll pack some of Kagome's things too she'll need them." Sango murmured while Miroku directed her out of the room she seemed to still be in the process of letting the information sink in.
"You're not going to Sesshô maru but to Loverboy." Inu yasha shouted at the disappearing pair. When he didn't got a answer back he decided to go down and wait for the rest to arrive there, he hoped they would be quick about it he didn't fancy hanging around here for to long already he had felt youki gather around the tavern, it wouldn't be long for Naraku to start his attack.
Finally Sango had come out of her shock and was now packing her backpack with all kind of things down the hall she could hear Miroku and the fox youkai do the same and even if they wouldn't be seeing Kagome soon she was glad to hear that her best friend had already been brought to a safe place.
Swinging her yellow pack on her back Sango went down followed by Mrs. Kitsune, Shippô (who was carrying his on pack that was bigger than him and looked a bit ridicules) and Miroku. In the tavern they found Inu yasha peering out of the window, the hanyou stepped back when he felt the others.
"They're gathering, is there any other way out? Swallowing Sango looked Inu yasha in the eye for a moment reading the truth of what he just said in there and then it hit her fully in a few moments Naraku's men would attack leaving nothing of the Robin Hood. The one place she had always felt safe was about to be destroyed and there was nothing that she could do but run away, Naraku would pay for this HE. WOULD. PAY.
"This way my mother showed it to me once, it's our own privet escape rout build by one of the previous owners, it's old and dusty but still firm and a safe way out." Sango walked towards the toilets while she spook. Hanging from the wall between the doors was an old copper lamp Sango reached for it with her right hand. Grabbing it firmly Sango yanked it down.
First nothing happened but then before the mans toilet the wooden floor began to sink some of the pieces would stop at a certain high while others kept going forming a wooden stairway. Not waiting for reactions Sango stepped on the first step beginning the long journey down at the sixth step the staircase changed into stone.
There she stopped and pulled out a lighter with that she set fire to a carved in gutter in the wall that was even now still fueled with oil. For a moment Sango watched how the fire ran its course downwards at least they would be able to see something now.
After there first confusion of seeing a stair appeared the other wasted no time all quickly went to the stairs and began descending them Sango had already moved on to the first platform. Waiting next to the handle that would allow her to close the opening she first saw Thunder the wolf bounced down the stairs at great speed almost bouncing himself on Sango then Mrs. Kitsune and Shippô appeared followed by Miroku and Inu yasha bringing up the rear.
Flipping the handle up Sango listened with some satisfaction as she heard the six wooden steps move back up to form a normal looking wooden floor, they were one step closer to freedom.
From there the group moved on in the same line they came down Sango at the front leading the way and Inu yasha bringing up the rear, the hanyou was constantly stopping his walk to stand still for a few moments and listening to his surroundings then he would catch up walk with the group for a few minutes before he would stop again.
After what felt like at least two hours of walking in what had to be the dustiest underground hall Sango stopped by a moldy looking door. The moment she placed her hand on the handle to open the door the thing fell to ashes on the ground revealing the staircase going up at the other side of it.
Taking in a deep breath Sango began to clime the steps up, after about ten minutes she found herself in one of Tokyo's many parks and quite a way from hells kitchen. For a moment each of them just stood there, but then Inu yasha pulled out his cell phone and dialed a number.
Looking up Sango noticed the dark clouds rolling in a few seconds later hell broke loose in the form of thunder and hail. Folding her arms around her self Sango tried to focus her mind on something else then on the thunder but id didn't work and with every bang and every flash that light up the sky the memories crept closer until she couldn't fight them of any longer, as her memories flooded her Sango fainted.
Punching Miroku in the arm Inu yasha pointed at the fainted Sango when the monk moved to pick her up Inu yasha continued his call explaining where they were so a car could pick them up. Finally satisfied Inu yasha disconnected his call. "They'll be here in a few seconds." he said to no one in particular.
Thunder paced the whole while all his senses on alert like Inu yasha he could clearly feel the youki gathering around the tavern even when they were quite a distance from it. The next moment the whole group jumped up as together with a blast of thunder a strong bolt of youki was launched into something. A few minutes later the sky turned orange and they knew the tavern was burning down to the ground.
Not much later the get away car arrived and the group crawled in Miroku holding the unconscious Sango bridal style, he hoped the ride wouldn't be to long so he would he able to put her in bed with some hot water bottles as she had started to turn cold.
At the other end Shippô was talking with his mother. "Momma we won't ever be able to go back to the tavern will we?' his voice was laced with unshed tears and fright. Mrs. Kitsune picked him from the seat and gently placed him on her lap her arms around him i a protective manner, tonight they all had come close to losing there life's just the thought of loosing her son was enough to scare the living daylights out of her.
"Sssh Shippô everything is okay, everything is going to be just fine we're going to live at Loverboy's place for a while and then we are just going to find ourselves a new tavern." Her voice was soft and gently and soothed the young youkai's fears and slowly Shippô fell into a dreamless sleep.
Next to them Miroku had a hard time trying to get Sango in a good position, normally he wouldn't have minded her body draped over his at all, but know all he could think about was that she wasn't doing well and her still form was unsettling for the monk. He was used to her busyness and her trying to knock his brains out to see her this helpless just wasn't right.
The rest of the ride no one said a word although the silence was broken every now and then by one of Inu yasha's huffs. After a few hours the hanyou and the driver were the only two still awake dawn was just breaking through when they arrived by a massive gate.
The gate softly glided open giving the car access to the grounds at once Inu yasha's muscles relaxed coming home always made him feel safe and for just a moment Inu yasha was able to enjoy the rising sun lighting the sky first dark purple then light bleu, pink and yellow, yes coming home really felt good.
::::: A/n: now everybody pay close attention because I really need your reviews on telling me what you thought about the fight was it good do I need to describe it better did you had a good visual with the description, please tell me because I got more fighting scene coming up and I want you to enjoy them and this was my very first attempt at describing a fight so opinions on it are highly appreciated.
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Hinoke: no need to feel sorry for a short review I'm just glad that you do review it really makes me happy when I see your name. (I'm not being sappy)
Trina3: thanks for liking my plot I'm really working hard to make it real evil and to give clues but not enough to spoil the end, I hope you keep liking it.
Rageful jewel: yes I know and I admit defeat I really need a beta-reader and as you read in the authors note I'm asking now I'm just hoping that someone will react.
BelleDayNight: well you're quite right about English being my second language it's a good thing spell checkers exist otherwise my story would be unreadable and a big thanks for reviewing I never suspected it so I'm positively thrilled. And I must agree on kag/kouga couple they make a nice pare but then Kagome practically makes a good pare with everyone.