Im going to leave it to Silver to give a new summary, she's better at that stuff...
Hey, Death here! Me and Silver are NOT owners of Inuyasha! But if we were, we'd be in puddles and puddles of cash by now! And Kagome would fall in love with someone that isn't Inuyasha. Definitely…we are the anti-Inuyasha/Kagome tribe! foams from mouths
Red Zone
Chapter One: First Stirring of Humanity
Inuyasha roared; battle freshly etched into his cry of war as he swung the Tetsusaiga again and again at the cocky and awaiting Bankotsu. It was a reply every moment; Inuyasha would swing, Bankotsu would dodge and swing back, therefore Inuyasha dodges.
It was a boring process to say the least, but, while Inuyasha was dealing with his Shichinintai scum, so were his teammates.
Sango screamed again, while flinging her weapon onto Suikotsu multiple times. "Hairikotsu!" She would scream, countless times missing her target, and in frustration, her shouts would get louder.
Miroku was busy with the metal Shichinintai, Ginkotsu. Miroku was also currently in charge of protecting Kagome, who wasn't cooperating, and who was running back and forth in the area.
Ginkotsu fired multiple times, on command with Renkotsu; getting rid of the girl was on the top of his list right now.
Kirara and Shippou stuck with their "mothers" as well, Kirara with Sango, and Shippou resting, no, clinging onto Kagome's shoulder. Kagome and Shippou were currently near Inuyasha and Bankotsu's battle at the moment.
Watching and dodging at the same time, Kagome ran back and forth; when suddenly all time seemed to stop.
Bankotsu rested for a mere 2 seconds on his knees and on his precious Banryuu. The measly 2 seconds also gave Inuyasha his chance, to defeat the Shichinintai leader.
Kagome screamed and rushed forward as the final blow was about to be delivered to the kneeling mercenary.
Inuyasha hesitated during his swing as he saw Kagome rush in front of him, saving the deadly assassins life. He suddenly realized that he could have possibly just delivered a fatal, and or, extremely dangerous wound to the loveable miko.
He clenched Tetsusaiga in rage and in confusion. He yelled instinctively at Kagome. "Kagome, you idiot, he is the enemy; you just got in the way of the Tetsusaiga that is to finish off this bastard, why?" When the dust settled, Inuyasha and Bankotsu noted a gigantic gash in Kagome's stomach, too much blood loss, and yes, it would be fatal.
Inuyasha gasped, and out of care for the human girl – but to her what only seemed like hurtful words – he yelled once again. "You stupid wench, you can't die right now! There is too much to do! What the hell is your problem, Kagome?" He was close to shaking her uncontrollably.
Bankotsu just watched, interested in the scene at play. He watched as the one named Kagome spoke next.
Kagome struggled to stay standing. That last blow, she knew, could have killed her, but she had to. Inuyasha's ramblings were ignored as she silently and dryly spoke. "Inuyasha, you can not kill him." She fell to the ground with a "thud" in front of Bankotsu and Inuyasha.
Sango, Miroku, and Kirara looked over to see Kagome falling, as did the remaining band of seven, especially Jakotsu.
The sneaky Shichinintai man had seen the entire sketch, unlike most of the members in the current area.
Inuyasha looked at Bankotsu and growled. "Another day, then." He quickly lifted Kagome up and with in a flash, was gone with Kagome in his arms, and off to the campsite, which followed Sango, Miroku, Kirara, and Shippou who had fallen off Kagome after she jumped in front of the Tetsusaiga.
Miroku made sure the Shichinintai had not followed them, and they went to make their camp, deep with in the forest.
Jakotsu rushed and knelt before Bankotsu. He looked on, worried for his brother-like figure. "Bankotsu, are you alright?" He gave his still seemingly shocked friend a hand to get up.
Bankotsu still stood dumbfounded at the recent happenings. "I'm fine." He regained his thoughts and smiled. "We'll go after the idiotic Inuyasha and his little friends tomorrow or something, alright Jakotsu?" Bankotsu flashed another smirk to assure his friend he was okay.
Jakotsu smiled pleasantly. "Yes, yes! It is wonderful; I will see my Inuyasha again! Ah!" Jakotsu day dreamed happily while the Shichinintai walked to their fort, all kinds of different thoughts rushing through their minds…especially Bankotsu's.
Inuyasha cringed at seeing the amount of blood escaping Kagome's body. Shippou was presently being held by Sango, as more comfort for his recent loss of his mother's love.
Miroku was silently contemplating why; why she would have jumped into the way to save Bankotsu's life. 'There is no reasonable explanation I can think of, as to why Kagome-sama would jump in the way of Inuyasha's Tetsusaiga, and knowing that it could have been fatal for her own self.' The quiet houshi kept on musing similar thoughts, as they walked on towards the camp.
Soon, Inuyasha and the others found a decent resting spot and teaming up together, they laid Kagome against a tree, yet comfortably, as opposed to a sleeping bag; the blood would have stained anything it touched.
For a few moments they just stared at her, Shippou still crying a bit, and wanting to blame Inuyasha for everything, yet, Shippou knew it wasn't his fault. Shippou knew Kagome ran in front of the Tetsusaiga on her own measures.
Miroku quickly gave Sango orders to fetch a few simple but helpful herbs, Purple Coneflower, yarrow, and Devil's Claw; supposed to strengthen an immune system; strengthen blood flow; kills aches and pains.
Sango, of course, soon found the herbs and quickly crushed the roots and leaves of the plants to make a fine powder. Shippou helped as soon as Sango was done and got a small bowl and water; Sango put the powder into the bowl and the helpful water was soon running down Kagome's throat.
Everyone waited quietly and patiently for her to awake. During their patience, they asked many, many questions. Sango, out of the care for her friend, was the first to speak.
"How did it happen, Inuyasha?" She waited; Inuyasha was starring at the ground.
Inuyasha looked up eye to eye with Sango and replied, "She just…ran in front of me right when I was about to kill Bankotsu. I'm not sure why, but, she said I couldn't kill him." Inuyasha became angry and confused. "If Kagome dies, I'm gonna rip him to shreds." He flexed his claws menacingly.
Miroku furrowed his brows together in thought. Bringing up his thoughts to his teammates he said, "But why would Kagome-sama wish for the leader of our current arch rival to live? He possesses jewel shards, and, he's accountable for the deaths of hundreds of people; I know Kagome doesn't appreciate the killing of others for the mere enjoyment, of course." Miroku sighed.
Everyone was pulled out of their thoughts when suddenly a stirring was off near Kagome's tree. "Wa-water. My throat-" Kagome was cut off by a small drinking bowl placed at her lips, she drank softly and slowly, the medication was working.
Shippou hopped over to his surrogate mother and hugged her lightly on the arm. "Kagome are you gonna be okay?" His eyes pleaded for an answer which was received by his loved one.
A weak but sure smile placed her lips. "Yes, Shippou." Her words were slightly stronger than before which caused Shippou's excitement.
Bankotsu laid on his futon lazily while Jakotsu yawned boringly. Suikotsu, Ginkotsu, and Renkotsu were fast asleep in other rooms of the Shichinintai fort; or, so it seemed.
The fire breathing member of Shichinintai listened carefully to Jakotsu and Bankotsu's conversation. Large amounts of consumed sake from the two deadly and currently watched mercenaries, made it much easier for Renkotsu to move about near them, and not be spotted.
Bankotsu started to polish his overly-loved halberd. Out of nowhere Jakotsu broke the silence. "Why did that woman take a blow from Inuyasha? Does she not realize interrupting a battle between two men could have meant her life? It was absolutely no place for the likes of her." Jakotsu huffed childishly and crossed his arms.
Bankotsu thought for a moment before answering. "I'm not sure why she did." Bankotsu smirked and his next words brought joy to his friend. "But, we can't just let her get away with ruining a perfect battle, right?" Bankotsu found amusement by Jakotsu's awfully predictable reaction.
Jakotsu squealed. "So in order to make her pay we will have to find Inuyasha! Wherever Inuyasha is, that stupid girl is sure to be! Oh, Inuyasha!" Jakotsu day-dreamed peacefully with dog ears and silver hair and was soon asleep on the floor of Bankotsu's room.
Bankotsu finished polishing Banryuu and was soon off to sleep with thoughts of a bold young miko in his mind, in his comfortable futon, fit for a lord.
Unbeknownst to him his friend had listened to the conversation carefully and soon went to his room with thoughts of evil in his mind.
Renkotsu would get the revenge of the Shichinintai by his own means. 'The girl, Kagome, can sense the jewel shards, and it so happens she saved that brat, Bankotsu's, life.' He silently and deviously walked out of the fort of the band of the remaining seven, in search of somewhere to cleanse himself of the filth of the earth.
He soon found a small river and started to wash his hands, until and unknown aura, undead, much like his own, seemed to come nearer towards him. Without hesitation, the fire-breathing menace drew a small dagger from his hakamas and waited.
Just as he had expected, a being was soon at the river as well; a young woman, with the attire of a miko, and snake-like creatures that would glow and surround her, placing bright orbs of missing souls into her body.
She spoke, "Put down your weapon, I wish to speak with you, not fight." Kikyo, of course, said monotonously.
Renkotsu huffed, "Why should I, are you not a miko? I have no reason to trust the likes of you!" He spit on the earth in front of him, as if to make his sentence permanent between the two.
Kikyo narrowed her eyelids slightly and spoke again. "Renkotsu, is it not? I have a proposition I know you will take interest in." Kikyo waited for a response, and in return of her last statement, got a raise of the eyebrow from the man before her.
Thinking it as a sign to move on, she did as she assumed. "I know how you can get back at Bankotsu, your tribal leader. If I am not mistaken, it is your wish to annihilate him as soon as possible. I know how you can do it." Kikyo waited again.
He lowered his weapon ever so slightly and raised his head. "Go on." He answered back.
Kikyo smirked. "Very well; the witch who had resurrected me, her name was Urusuea, she may be dead, but she has an exact twin, Urusuii. Urusuii is also a witch. Find Urusuii and two jewel shards. Tell her you wish to revive, Hiten, the thunder aristocrat." Renkotsu's eyes widened.
Kikyo smirked again. "Yes, you know exactly who I am talking about, don't you?" She crossed her arms.
Renkotsu stood straight and replied. "Yeah, I know him. We used to be strong associates. How did you know that-" He was interrupted.
"Never mind that; if you go and complete this task, the thunder demon will be brought back to life, and you and him can unite along with whomever else, and destroy Bankotsu." Kikyo stated.
Renkotsu thought before answering back. "How do I know this is not a trick? Why should I trust you?" he listened.
Kikyo bit her lip. "Because; if you kill Bankotsu, you will soon run into Inuyasha, and once you kill Inuyasha, I won't have to worry about the stupid ignorant miko he is with now; he would be in hell with me. Therefore, we both win." She grinned evilly.
Renkotsu sneered. 'This is perfect. She is right; it would be much easier to defeat Bankotsu with the help of Hiten.' He raised his head again. "Agreed. Where can I find this witch, Urusuii?"
Kikyo smiled. "South east. This river runs south. As villages of her as well, you may find her easier that way." Kikyo was soon lifted up into the air by her soul-stealing demons. She added quickly, "Don't forget to kill Inuyasha, Renkotsu."
The fire-breather smirked and walked up to his fort, forgetting about the wash he was going to take. He rested easily knowing Bankotsu would soon be dead if the miko woman's words were true.
Later on into the night Kagome woke up from her position against the tree with a small groan. She looked down to see her upper half bandaged and blood seeping through them faintly. She unraveled the bandages to see a large, yet easily healable flesh wound right above her belly button. It looked at thought it had healed incredibly quickly, due to herbs. She wrapped up her stomach the way it was and sighed.
Kagome cringed while sitting up straighter, taking a look around. 'They made camp…and tended to my wound. Awe, you guys.' She looked over to see everyone asleep, and to see two golden orbs staring at her. "Inuyasha…" She whispered.
The orbs glowed with the firelight. "Kagome; why?" He looked hurt emotionally.
Flashback (it's pretty long, mind you)
Kagome smiled. "I'll be back, don't worry. I'm just going to go and get some water!" She walked away from her gang and their campsite, to reach a small stream, about ten minutes after walking.
She had the strangest feeling she was being watched. She ignored the feelings and knelt down to get some water.
Unsuspectingly, the feeling of cold metal was against her throat, as was the feeling of being pinned to the hard cold earth.
"Bankotsu…" She spoke softly, her eyes held fear, confusion, innocence, and anger; as they looked up at the deadly and mysterious assassin.
He held the small katana at her throat, Banryuu still strapped to his back. "Kagome." He narrowed his eyes at her and demanded an answer to his next question. "What do you want?"
Kagome puffed out her chest and struggled to yank her hands from above her head, Bankotsu's arm strength proved him loyal and she gave up. "Well, I was getting water until some idiot pinned me to the ground, thanks!" She scrunched her face and growled, imitating something Shippou would probably do. "I think I should be asking you the same question!" Bankotsu was impressed but annoyed at her reply.
He huffed as well and made sure she had no weapons about her. He stood up and let her go. "I'm here to get a break from being the leader of some of the most dangerous men in Japan." He smirked and laid his katana down, sheathed, as well as his exaggeratedly designed halberd. "What?" He snapped at her, from seeing her look at him in question.
Kagome sighed and picked up her bucket that was tossed about when she had been pinned to the ground. She quietly walked over to the stream water and held the bucket under.
Bankotsu stared at her for a few seconds before sitting down on the other side of the small stream. She noticed he looked bored and was staring at her bucket.
She got the courage to strike up a conversation. "So, it's difficult being the leader of the Shichinintai?" She didn't get an answer right away.
A small sigh escaped his lips and he answered back. "Not so difficult that I can't stand it. But it does leave you stressed after a while of doing it. Also considering I have been ordered by a filthy hanyou by the name of Naraku." He sighed again and played with the stream water in front of him.
Kagome didn't appreciate the prejudice "hanyou" add on, but when it came to Naraku, it was okay to brush things such as that aside. Her bucket was full and she placed it to her side.
Bankotsu expected her to leave; but he didn't want her to; vice versa on Kagome's side. He looked up at her before she got up as she spoke. "It was nice." She said quietly.
Bankotsu was confused at her words. "What was?"
"Talking with you." She sat up and took hold of her bucket. Kagome paused and stared at him. "I know that deep down inside, you are just another human-being, like the rest of us." She stood still from a seconds or so, before walking away from the stream, just as quietly as she came, she left.
Bankotsu thought about her words and decided to just ignore them for the time being. He got up and strapped his weapons on again, and took off to his domain, keeping in mind of their conversation.
Kagome remembered Inuyasha would be able to smell Bankotsu on her. Thinking quickly she yelled out to where she knew her group could hear her. "I'm going to take a bath! I could use some company, Sango!" And of course, soon Sango was in view with Kagome's bag at hand and they walked to near by hot springs…
…Kagome keeping in mind of her and Bankotsu's conversation.
End Flashback
Kagome frowned. "You can not kill him Inuyasha." She repeated a second time since the last time she spoke to her half demon friend in a full sentence.
Inuyasha clenched his teeth. "Yes I can!" He whispered aggressively.
Kagome spoke gently. "Inuyasha, can you go about 50 feet that way?" She pointed in an off direction.
Inuyasha shrugged his shoulders and walked as far as she had told him to.
"Sit boy." Her simple hellish words proved her reliable when a loud "crash" noise was heard, but it didn't wake her friends. She smiled and folded out a small sleeping bag to curl into before an angry Inuyasha woke up the world to yell at her for throwing him commands into the ground…literally.
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