Jakotsu's P.O.V

Several days had passed since Suikotsu had tried to murder Kimiko. No one has spoken one word to each other. Obviously to devasted to speak to one another. Suikotsu more than anyone else. I can't say I understand what he's going through, though. After the incident, Bankotsu had...distanced himself from us. I tried to speak to him about it but he always changes the subject. This must be painful for him. I hate this because, I'm supposed to be his best friend and he won't even talk to me. I'm ashamed that I can't do a thing to take away his pain.

Seeing Bankotsu cry doesn't really worry me but he hasn't shed one tear since the incident happened. When I looked into his eyes, I saw nothing. It was as if a part of him died. I feel even worse because I don't really feel bad about what happened. I'm shocked if anything. Has Kimi been lying to us about what she is? She never talks about her heritage. I don'ttalk toher about it because I never talk about my past so Idon't really have a right to ask her about hers.

I'll admit that we didn't get along much but I still...deep down...considered her somewhat of a friend. Even if she does flirt with Bankotsu alot. Suikotsu had managed to get by with a few scrapes, a couple of broken ribs and a snapped wrist. The village doctor said he'd be able to use his arm again. Kimiko on the other hand...She slipped into a comatose state last night. We don't know if she'll ever wake up. Bankotsu and Renkotsu kept close to her. So has Mukotsu. Just this morning, Renkotsu came at me, asking why I haven't been with her like everyone else. I told him to fuck off and leave me alone. Truthfully, I can't stand to see her like this. The color faded from her skin and she breaths so shallow. It's like she's hanging onto life by a thread. It makes me nervous. This could ruin everything. Suikotsu might quit. Bankotsu, as caring as he is, will never leave her side. So what now?

Still...something bothered me. Why would Suikotsu want to kill her?They're practically glued to each others hip at times, they're so close.And who is this Angel of the dead person he kept rambling on about? And those weird symbols on Kimiko's skin, what's that all about. not even Bankotsu seems to know. What scares me the most is...where do we go from here?

Meanwhile

Bankotsu P.O.V

It was quiet and peacful night...I sat on the lead window pane and watch as the dark clouds whisped by the full moon. Renkotsu and Mukotsu had went to bed. It was just me and Kimi. I watched her while she slept. " Kimiko" I whispered like she could hear me " Please wake up soon." I wondered what she's dreaming about...

(sigh)Alot has happened these past couple of days. I thought for sure Kimi would be up and walking by now but when The doctor said she slipped into a comatose state last night..I lost it. I'm hurting but...I like it.Am I going crazy? My skin burns. I can feel my blood rushing through my veins. I want to destroy something. I looked at kimi and I want to bite her. It's probably not safe forherto have me in herefeeling like this. Yet, I can't tear myself away.

I'm changing.I didn't knowwhat was happening to me. I ran my tongue over my eye-teeth. They had grown at least an inch in the last few days. Just and hour ago, these thick black streaks cut across my arms and chest. I should go and wake Renkotsu. He might have an answer...

" Oo-aniki?" The door cracked open, a thin strip of light illuminated the room.

" Jaki, is that you?"

Jakotsu entered the room, quietly closing the door behind him. Great. I need someone to talk.

" Bankotsu, are you okay, you haven't eaten in 2 days and-"

" I'm fine." I said turning towards him. Jakotsu took one look at me and jump back like I had jumped out and scared him or something.

" Ban-what the-your face-it's like-"

"I know Jaki."

" What...HAPPENED!"

I shrugged and Shook my head. Jakotsu walked over and sat next to me on the window pane. How do I explain this one...

Jakotsu P.O.V

OMG! WHAT THE HELL HAPPENED TO BAN-CHAN! He looks so...demonic. I have to admit, I'm a little turned on by his new look. Especially the fangs...Anyway...

I reached out and ruffled his hair, it was super-wavy now and so soft.

" I need help Jakotsu. I'm losing my mind."

"Really?" I said, running my fingers further down his hair." I didn't notice."

" I'm being serious. I don't understand what's happening. I look like a-"

"Demon?"I said.

"Yeah, and I..."

" You like it, don't you Bankotsu?"

Bankotsu P.O.V

How did he know? This is almost eerie...

" Yeah. How did-"

" I know?" he finished my sentence, " Well...I can tell by the fire in your eyes. You look like you're ready to tear something apart."

" I am Jakotsu."I shook my head. " Should I tell Renkotsu?"

" No."

" Why not?"

Jakotsu smiled at me. " I like the new you. You're sexy."

I blushed at what he said. " C'mon now Jaki. I could be dangerous. This is no time for you to be-"

" Attracted to you?"

"Will you stop that?" I said.

" Stop what?"

" THAT!"

" What's 'THAT'?"

ARGHH! I SWEAR...Him and Kimi! I took his hand from out of my hair. " Jaki...this is serious...I don't know what I'll do next. Part of me wants to rip things to shreds."

Jakotsu froze ad if thinking about something I forgot. " Ban-chan"he started to say, " You look sorta like Kimi when she went into beserker mode on Suikotsu."

What?...(I smacked my hand against my purple 4-point star) DUH! When I tackled Kimi, Her power-blast was absorbed into my body.

" Thats it! Jaki I love you!"

he grinned " Youdo?"

"You know what I mean."

" Hey," he laughed" I can dream can't I?"