Disclaimer: The characters in this story do not belong to me.
Ok ok I know the last chapter was really short so I will try and make this one longer
and better ok. Oh yeah and I really do enjoy your reviews, they make me feel like a
good author so thanks guys. Please review and enjoy chapter 9: "Bankotsu Returns"
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Inuyasha and Kagome reached the village that they were staying at once
again, only to find that it was on fire and that Bankotsu was standing in the middle
of all the debris, smiling broadly. Miroku and Sango had obviously already been
battling him for a little while because they were out of breath Sango's Hirakotsu was
spiraling through the air, headed straight for Bankotsu. Miroku withdrew his wind
tunnel, but Naraku's poisonous insects showed themselves imediately, so he was
forced to put it away. Kagome picked up her bow and arrow and Inuyasha quickly
unsheathed Tetsusaiga, running full speed at Bankotsu, he shouted to Kagome and
the others " This is my battle, get to a safe place, and don't interfere." They all knew
that this really was Inuyasha's battle and so they did not argue. They all watched from
the sky, on Kirara's back. The battle went on for hours with Inuyasha dodging most of
Bankotsu's attacks and Bankotsu doing the same. The night sky was filled with blasts
of energy from Tetsusaiga and Banryu. All Kagome, Sango, Miroku, Shippo, and
Kirara could do was sit and watch as the battle raged on. After a long while, Inuyasha
began to get tired and for some reason he couldn't catch his breath. Bankotsu
however, with the help of the jewel shard did not become tired. Inuyasha just kept
fighting, he knew that if he didn't, Bankotsu would go after his friends next and if
they got hurt he could never forgive himself. Suddenly, while Inuyasha was caught up
in his thoughts Bankotsu noticed it and shot an energy blast right into Inuyasha.
Kagome watched in horror as her lover was struck down hard. Inuyasha couldn't
move. It felt as if every bone in his body was broken, then he realized that he had
been struck by Bankotsu and he knew that his paralisis was an effect of his banryu.
Bankotsu walked up to Inuyasha's limp body, Kagome was now on the ground, she
had jumped 10 feet from the ground off of Kirara. Bankotsu didn't seem to notice.
He was to buisy getting ready to finish off Inuyasha with the tip of his sword. He
held banryu high above his head and thrust it down hard hitting flesh, blood flying,
and he heard a scream. When the dust from his attack settled he saw that it was
not Inuyasha he had struck, it was Kagome. He stepped back a little in shock.
Kagome lay upon Inuyasha unmoving. Sango and Miroku began to battle Bankotsu
again. Inuyasha awoke, feeling a heavy pressure on his chest. He lifted his head
and saw that it was Kagome. He rolled her off of him, and he noticed the shallow
gash in her back. He couldn't believe it. " Kagome." He whispered, his voice
cracking from fighting off his tears. She did not wake, but she was still breathing
which made his hopes rise. Inuyasha felt a deep anger and hatred rising in his
heart, and he knew to take it out on Bankotsu. He stood gently lying Kagome on
the ground, with his fire rat coat as a pillow for her. He unsheathed Tetsusaiga and
once again ran full speed at Bankotsu, he was in his full demon form and Sango
and Miroku imediately got out of his way. They rushed to help Kagome while the
battle behind them went on. Inuyasha took out Bankotsu fast in his demon form,
making Bankotsu run away with great fear of his opponant in his heart and sole.
Inuyasha grabbed tetsusaiga, changing back into his original form, and sprinted
to where his lover lay unconscious. " We must take her to Kaiede." He said, a note
of severe sadness in his voice. They agreed and within minutes they were at the
old womans hut. Sango and Miroku were outside the hut awaiting news of their
injured friend with Shippo. Inuyasha was inside with Kaiede and Kagome, waiting
for his lover to wake up. He held on to her hand while Kaiede bandaged her
wound. " Inuyasha?" " Yes, what is it old woman?" He said with fear for Kagome
obvious in his voice. " How did Kagome get this wound on her back?" " She was
protecting ye, was she not?" " Yes, it's all my fault." He said his voice cracking as
he spoke. " Tis not your fault, Inuyasha, she mearly wished to keep you alive so
that she would not lose you." Inuyasha remained silent and Kaiede knew that his
silence ment that he wished to be alone with his soon to be mate. She left the
hut and told the others of Kagome's condition. Kaiede had said earlier to
Inuyasha that she was definately going to make it, " She is an extremely strong
young girl" was what she had said. Inuyasha agreed with her as he now sat teary
eyed staring at Kagome's serine face, hoping she would wake up soon. He
eventually fell asleep sometime durring the night, and woke when he felt Kagome
squeeze his hand that still held on to hers. She opened her eyes slowely and
whispered " Inuyasha?" " Yes what is it?" She just looked up at him smiling brightely
" I'm so glad you're ok." He smiled and gave her a kiss on the nose. " Please don't
ever do anything like that ever again Kagome, you could have been killed." He
whispered, a note of guilt for her injury in his voice. She cupped his cheek with
her hand and said " The important thing is that you are alive love, and I would've
gladly given my life to save yours." He was silent for a moment, and then lifted
the blanket that was covering Kagome, and slipped under it, next to her. He
put his arm around her waist and layed his cheek on hers. After awhile they both
drifted off into a cozy fitful sleep. They were awaken by the smell of food cooking
in the morning. Inuyasha woke about 5 minutes before his mate however and he
couldn't stop looking at her. He was extremely happy just laying next to her. He
smiled because he had long wished he could hold her as she slept, and now he
could. He woke her with a kiss, and when she opened her eyes she was smiling.
She reached up and playfully rubbed his ears. He closed his eyes and growled
with pleasure, he loved it when she touched his puppy ears. She giggled when
he growled and cuddled up even closer to him, not wanting to get up. Kaiede noticed
this and brought their food to them so they could eat where they were. After eating
Kaiede changed Kagome's bandages, to find that her wound had completely
healed. She was so shocked that she stepped back a bit. Inuyasha was shocked
to and he looked to Kaiede for answers. Which oddly enough she had the answer.
" Inuyasha? Have you told Kagome that you plan to take her as a mate and then
lay next to her last night?" She said with a smirk on her face. " Y...yes." He
stammered, shock in his voice. " I see, Inuyasha when you claimed her as your
mate and then lay so close to her last night, you shared your demon benifit of
quick healing with her." Inuyasha was shocked but happy at the same time.
He was happy that he could help Kagome, and take her pain away. Kagome was
smiling to and she ran to Inuyasha and hugged him tightely.
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Ok did you like it? I hope so. I know it was a little strange but it just popped into my
mind so yeah um...please review ok. Always,
Hitomi