Chapter 28: Sango's Plan

Sango ran through the bushes, not caring where she was going. How could he do that to me? She thought. She thought back to what happened.

Flashback

Sango awoke to the light as her door opened. She groaned. "Bankotsu, what are you doing here?" she yawned. Bankotsu said nothing and walked over to her.

Sango could tell something wasn't right when he knelt down and stared at her. "Bankotsu?" she asked wearily. She tried to back away, but he grabbed her wrist tightly. Sango winced and looked him in the eye.

His eyes were cold and frightened her. She tried wriggling her wrist free, but his grasp only became tighter. Suddenly, he launched forward and pinned her to the ground, his hands wrapped firmly around her neck.

"Bankotsu…" Sango said as she gasped for breath, "what are you-" be he only tightened his grip even more. Sango was desperately trying to pull his hands off of her.

Finally, she shot out her hidden blade and slashed at him. His grip loosened and Sango blindly pushed him off and scrambled to her feet.

When she opened her eyes, she saw that his cheek was slashed and was gushing with blood.

Jakotsu suddenly opened the door. "Hey, what's going on in-" Sango screamed and ran over to him.

"Jakotsu, help!" she wailed, clinging to his arm. Jakotsu was about to push her off, but he realized something really was wrong when he noticed her sobbing.

He looked up at Bankotsu, who began to walk towards them. Sango hid behind Jakotsu, whimpering quietly.

"Bankotsu, what's gotten into you?" Jakotsu demanded. Bankotsu was now face to face with Jakotsu. He lifted his fist and punched Jakotsu across the face, sending him flying across the room. Sango let out a loud, ear-piercing scream as Jakotsu slammed into the wall and fell to the floor unconscious. Sango knelt down and shook him madly.

"Jakotsu! Wake up!" she pleaded. She froze when she heard Bankotsu's footsteps behind her. Scrambling to her feet, she ran down the hall and outside.

That's when it happened. She tripped on the stairs and landed on her stomach.

End Of Flashback

Sango shook her head. Traitor… she thought. She could hardly see where she was going, but it didn't really matter anymore. As long as she was away from Bankotsu

Sango heard Kirara whine from behind her, and looked back. She cried out loud as she tripped over a root and landed on her hands and knees, not her stomach. Sango was glad. She wouldn't want to land on her stomach again. But she still rubbed her aching ankle.

Sango suddenly heard an eerie voice from the trees. It was a man no doubt, but she couldn't pinpoint the exact place it was coming from.

"How unfortunate it must be for you," the voice said. "To be betrayed like that. After you thought you could trust them, they turned their back on you when you least expected it."

Sango grunted and stood up, wincing at her ankle. She knew who it was, who this despicable thing that calls himself a demon was.

"Can you truly walk away from this? As if nothing ever happened?" the voice came again.

"Spare me Naraku!" Sango practically spat. "I know what you're up to and it's not going to work. You should know by know that I don't trust you, nor will I ever trust you. If I go after Bankotsu, there will be some benefit for you."

Naraku chuckled his famous evil chuckle, which Sango had heard countless times. "I never said I wanted you to go after Bankotsu, now did I? But then again, it might be in your best interest…"

"What do you mean by that?" Sango snarled at him. "If you have something to say, then spit it out already Naraku!"

"Are you aware that he was lying to you from the very beginning?" he asked.

Sango grunted. "Of course I am! How do you think I ended up betrayed? I'm not stupid, ya know!"

"No, you're not stupid. But let's just say you're… uninformed."

Sango raised her eyebrow suspiciously. "What do you mean 'uninformed'?"

"Did Bankotsu ever tell you who resurrected you?"

Sango shook her head. "No, he just said it was a demon-" her eyes widened and she shot Naraku a shocked stare. "The demon… was you!" she breathed.

Naraku nodded. "Yes, I did resurrect you. The jewel shard in you're neck is indeed mine. This is the second time I lent you one, isn't it? And did I get thanks? No, just hatred from you all."

Sango was frozen on the spot. How could he just so happen to not mention this to her? He couldn't have just forgot it! Or did he know? Maybe Naraku was playing tricks on her… No. She saw the hesitation in his eyes when she asked him about the demon that resurrected them.

Naraku continued. "If you join me, then I can bring your child back to life. And I promise that I won't lay a hand on it. In exchange, you must kill Bankotsu and the others. Deal?"

Sango winced. How she would love to have her child back again. But did she really hate Bankotsu enough to kill him? She had to; he killed her baby! So why did her heart tell her otherwise? Suddenly Sango realized something. Damn! How could I have not noticed it before? She asked herself.

"Sango?"

Sango looked up at Naraku and gave him a quick nod. "Fine. So long as you stay away from my child, I will work for you. But after my baby is born. There is no possible way that I can fight in my condition."

"Good." Naraku smiled. "Lets be on our way then." He leaped down from his little tree and began walking in the direction of his castle.

Sango followed. Naraku, how stupid do you think I am? I won't fall for your tricks anymore. You killed my baby, and framed Bankotsu. For that I will kill you. Once you let your guard down, I'll be there to watch you parish!

Sango smirked at her plan. Naraku truly was a fool. But if it failed, she would most certainly die. The thought made her shiver as she followed her greatest enemy into the shadows of the forest.

Preview For Chapter 29

Sango forced a smile. "I have some unfinished business to do, then I will return to you. I promise."

Bankotsu hesitated. He didn't want to lose her, not again. But he knew there was no stopping her. "OK. Just remember, you promised me," he reminded smirking.

I decided to give yu guys a preview for the next chapter! YAY! I know, it's a short preview, but I didn't want to give to much away, OK? R&R