Gomen. (blush) Not much but I hope you enjoy it anyway.
A blood bathed battlefield was the vivid scenery of her dream. Dead corpses were thrown about everywhere, disembodied and gory, not another living person other than the murderer was breathing.
The lone man stood, panting exhaustingly, his weapon glinting maliciously with an eerie crimson glow. The man raised the bloodied oohoko over his shoulder; further soaking his already blood drenched clothing. He slowly began to walk away from the battlefield when a soothing, innocent voice called out to him.
"Excuse me!" Kagome called out. Despite how threatening his appearance was, something deep in the pit of her stomach was aching to know the question plaguing her curious mind. "Excuse me sir, what is your name?"
The murderous man stared at her, his face hidden in the cloaking shadows. For what seemed like centuries, the man, cautiously slow, stepped out of the dark and the crimson setting sun expectantly spread its radiant red glow on his bleeding figure.
The girl's hands slowly rose up to cover her mouth. So much in awe was she that she did not realize how terribly close the murderer had come to her. He now stood directly in front of her trembling figure. She, however, was not frightened because of the blood coating his clothes nor was she intimidated by the large brilliant halberd that was perched on his right shoulder, dripping venomous blood. The only thing processing through the young girl's mind was the face that his resembled so much.
"Bankotsu?" she breathed hesitantly.
When the man did not correct her, tears filled her eyes. It was him.
She wasn't sure why, but glass streams slid down her smooth face. Why was she sad? Why did her heart suddenly ache so much? Staring deeper into pools as clear as her tears, she noticed the fogging color of pain clouding his eyes. Although he did not physically show it, he was deeply regretting something. What could it possibly be?
An odd, fleeting thought passed her by and she swiftly caught it. Gulping loudly from her apparent nervousness, she asked the mysterious man the question that flew into her mind, "Have you ever heard of a woman named Miharu, Ohana?"
At the sound of the old woman's name, the features on his face softened and the cloudiness she noted earlier became a thick, gaseous fog amongst his endless pools. He turned his face away from her view, and, although Kagome could not see his face beneath his ebony bangs, she could have sworn she saw a blue star trail down his cheek.
That was what he regretted doing; he killed Ohana Miharu, her own Aunt Hami. She didn't know how she knew and she didn't have any proof he did, but somewhere deep in her she felt she had hit the target's bulls eye. But, strangely, Kagome didn't feel like hurting him or crying like she should have over the loss of her grandmother figure. Instead, Kagome smiled gently and extended her hand out to him. Softly, her warm hand cupped his wet, tear-stricken cheek.
His face slowly turned to her, his beautiful azure eyes over spilling with tears. It seemed so unordinary for a killer to sympathize or regret his sins but yet, right now, one sinner stood in front of her and it was the most right, most natural thing in the world. It was the most natural thing to see and it proved one solid fact; even strong men cry.
"Bankotsu," she whispered lovingly, as her finger brushed aside a loose strand of his black hair. "Don't worry. I understand."
He smiled back at her and cupped her hand with his own, squeezing it gently. Yet, his smiling face still cried. In fact, it seemed to cry harder than before.
Kagome slowly fluttered her eyes open. What an interesting dream… So the man from before… Suddenly Kagome widened her eyes. That hot assassin from my previous dreams was Bankotsu! Kagome felt her face turned several degrees hotter.Oh god… Oh god no… You have got to be kidding! I think Bankotsu's hot? Well, he does look like a freakin' male supermodel, his long braid and his tight muscles, his soothing, rich voice- HOLD IT! Get back on track, Higurashi! Okay yeah, Bankotsu is damn sizzling hot and could make even the most sober man gay but what is this dream about? Kagome pondered that question for a bit. OMIFUCKINGOD! Please don't tell me I have a crush on Bankotsu too! Shit... not that I wouldn't mind a date with him, quite on contrary, he's a great person to hang with, but I just got a boyfriend. If I dump him now, I'll one, get weird ass looks. I mean, c'mon! Inuyasha's pretty popular in school and he's cool and rich, two, I'll look like a school slut wannabe, and three, I'll get pestered to death by Yuka, Eri, Arimi, AND Sango. Kagome froze. Oh shit, Sango! I can't tell her about this! She'll laugh her butt off! Especially since she was the one who kept toying about me and Bankotsu in a relationship.
Kagome sighed. This would be painful. Great… now I like two guys… She stared with half lidded eyes at the alarm clock.
It's seven fifty already, she mused to herself. "HOLY FUCK! SEVEN FIFTY? I'm not gonna make it to school!"
Kagome scrambled out of bed. Clumsily, her foot got tangled in the sheets and she went scrambling to the floor. Luckily, something warm and soft broke her fall.
"Oi, kuso!" Kagome groaned quietly, as she rubbed her head. "What the hell did I land on?"
Looking down, Kagome wanted to die right then and there. Apparently, the thing to break her fall was none other than the handsome man she had just dreamt of. And the fact she now harbored a secret crush on him didn't make the situation any less horrifying.
Due to her fall, Kagome's feminine body was sprawled out on top of Bankotsu's strong muscular form, her legs wrapped around his.
Oh crap! Kagome cried out.I've got to slowly get up before he wakes.
Cautiously, Kagome pushed her body off of Bankotsu's and was carefully unraveling her legs from his.Yay! Kagome celebrated. I'm free!
No sooner had she thought that when Bankotsu thought it the perfect time to roll over in his sleep.
Kagome instantly stilled. One very wrong move could very much wake him. Kagome's eyes noted that her legs were once again tangled up with his. However, much to the girl's dismay, he was now the one on top, his arms wrapped around her petite body protectively like a little girl and her favorite teddy bear. Two main facts Kagome was worried to no end about were pretty easily recognized by their positions. Her thigh was dangerously close to his lower body. To add more sugar to that, he had obviously had a very nice dream for something very big and warm was rubbing against her upper leg under the sheets, causing her face to redden close to explosion. Another thing worrying Kagome was the possibly thought of having her brother or grandfather walk in on her. Worse yet, her mother! Kagome gulped and turned her head, happily adding another worry on her list.
Right in front of her, was Bankotsu's sleeping face, looking so angelic and innocent. His lips were slightly parted as he breathed in and breathed out, his hot, sticky breath brushing her cheek. Kagome felt her heart stop. I've gone and done it! Kagome confirmed, flushed in the face. I've gone and fallen in love with another man. Kagome wanted to smack her head right then and there.Way to go, Higurashi! You bumbling fool! How many girls fall in love with murderers from their dreams that end up being their male best friend while they have a boyfriend? Only you, Higurashi, only you.
Sighing quietly, Kagome pulled out of Bankotsu's embrace, immediately regretting the lack of warmth he provided. Once she managed to crawl out from his arms she slowly removed her legs from his. Now she just needed to get out from underneath him.
Of course, Kagome's luck ran out and the boy lying half beside her, half on top of her awoke from his disturbed slumber.
Half lidded eyes looked tiredly at her. Slowly, his eyes blinked a few times. "Kagome?" Staring back at the girl for a while, his bright cerulean eyes widened at her face. Instantly, he pulled away from her. "K-Kagome! What are you doing?"
Kagome gave him a sheepish grin. "I tripped?"
Bankotsu furrowed his brows. "And managed to get under me?" he questioned with an arched eyebrow.
Kagome gave him a shy smile. "Eh, oops?"
Bankotsu shook his head. "Kagome, Kagome, Kagome! What am I going to do with you?" he teased.
Kagome pouted. "Hey! Don't go triple 'Kagome'ing me! Ya hear?" she stated poking his chest with every other syllable.
Bankotsu stared blankly at her as her jabbing came to a slow halt. Her face was redder than a cherry.
Wow… I wonder how long he works out… Her face got redder. Oh crap! I bet I'm red as a brick! Kagome lowered her hand and began to blush. "Erm, sorry, Bankotsu; gotta go!" Kagome took out of the room like a bullet.
"What was that about?" Bankotsu asked himself. He ran his hand through his bangs and laid back down on the bedspread. "She shouldn't do things like that," he mumbled with a colored face.
"Kuso!" Kagome squeaked. "That hurt!" After running it over her hair a few more times, Kagome dropped the brush on top of her bathroom sink and bolted out the door.
Glancing at her black wrist watch, Kagome grinned triumphantly. "Great! I still have ten minutes! If I rush I can get to school right on the nick of time!"
Kagome heaved her heavy yellow backpack on her back and raced down the stairs.
Out of nowhere, a young teen walked out in front of the wooden stairs. "Oh shit! Bankotsu! Watch out!" Kagome cried out, as she lost her footing.
Bankotsu stopped whistling and directed his eyes to the top of the stairs, which had a schoolgirl Kagome stumbling down from them.
"What the he-" Bankotsu gasped before being pummeled to the ground by a young girl and her heavy ass backpack.
"Is it your goal to smash me today?" Bankotsu grumbled.
"Teehee!" Kagome giggled. "No, but it sure seems that way. Thanks for breaking my fall," she grinned from her content sitting position on the poor boy's back.
"Thanks for breaking my back," he grunted. "Mind if you get off? Your backpack isn't exactly the lightest in the world."
Kagome pouted her lips but then replaced it with a childish smile. "At least you said it was my backpack that was heavy and not me!"
Bankotsu shook his head. "Calling you fat would mean I'm blind." A small devious smirk crawled up on his face. "If you skip lunch one more time, though, I probably won't be able to see you, you'll be so skinny. It'll be like a walking skeleton."
Kagome placed her hands on her hips and sat up from his back. "Someone woke up really sarcastic today!"
Bankotsu got up from the floor and smiled at her. "Nah, don't mind me. You're just cute when you pout."
Kagome's mild anger died down and the red rage that was boiling inside her flew up to her face. Don't smile!
Bankotsu's smile died down when he looked her over. "Where are you going?"
Kagome gave him the most surprised look her could conquer up. "N-nani?"
Bankotsu's stare turned harder. "Where were you going?"
Kagome followed his eyes and blinked down at her green sailor school uniform. "School. Where else?"
Bankotsu glared at her and took hard, intimidating steps towards her. He dropped her backpack to the side and stood in front of her. With speed so swift and silent, he scooped her up unexpectedly, earning a cry of surprise from the girl, before marching up the stairs.
Once in her room he placed her gently on the bed.
"Bankotsu! What the hell are you doing?" Kagome barked heatedly.
Bankotsu sighed and laid down across her bed. "You and I both know you shouldn't go to school in your condition."
Kagome snorted. "What condition? I get jumped and suddenly everyone's target becomes poor little Kagome Higurashi? I think not so relax, dammit!" Kagome huffed angrily.
"Yeah, I know it sounds paranoid but it was what your mom asked me to do. She specifically said to make sure you didn't go to school in your current condition."
Kagome frowned lightly. Right now she felt so guilty.Bankotsu and Mom are only trying to help… But I don't want to stay locked up here forever.
A melodious ring sounded throughout the house.
"We have company?" Kagome asked.
Bankotsu looked up at her. "I have an idea who it is." He got up from the bed and closed her bedroom door on the way out.
From beyond the bedroom doors, Kagome could hear muffled laughter and some cheerful voices. I wonder who's at the door.
A couple of seconds later, three men entered the door. One was the boy who had been accompanying her for the past week and was one of her best friends. The other she easily recognized as her other feminine male best friend, Jakotsu, whom she lovedto bicker with. He came in wearing a cute lavender baby doll top that fit tightly around his muscles and baggy jeans. It strangely looked well on him also. But what peaked Kagome's interest was the other man. His face looked very familiar to her but she didn't know from where. It wasn't Renkotsu; that was for damn sure. The man, who looked around Jakotsu's age, give or take a couple of years, had short shoulder length deep brown, almost ebony looking hair. He wore a gray throw on sweater with a hoodie, and had on normal jeans; not tight, but not too loose either, kind of like the jeans preference of Bankotsu. He had a sweet carefree smile on his face that made Kagome blush a light pinkish and his fearless courageous dark gray eyes matched with hers so perfectly. Kagome only hoped that her blush wasn't too visible, for her sake and pride.
"Pizza bitch!" Jakotsu shrieked running to her bedside. "Why the fuck did you let that guy jump you!" he demanded more than asked. "You should've beat his ass!"
Kagome's shocked eyes told everyone in the room that Jakotsu's outburst was the last thing she expected. A small grin widened on her face and she pat Jakotsu's back.
"Heh, thanks, Jak. Remind me to take you to somewhere."
Jakotsu gave her a puzzled look. "Somewhere?"
Kagome winked at him. "You'll find out!"
Giving her friend one last smile she turned her attention to Bankotsu and the mysterious, but definitely handsome, man.
Bankotsu stepped forward, scratching his head. "Erm, you already met him but I guess you've never really been introduced. The guy behind me is-"
"Suikotsu," the man replied with a carefree smile on his face. "I'm Suikotsu. It's a pleasure to finally meet you, Higurashi Kagome." He extended his hand.
Kagome glanced up at him and smiled. "Yeah! Hi, I'm Kagome Higurashi!" she grinned taking his hand. "So you're the famous doctor everyone at school's been talking about!"
Suikotsu raised an eyebrow amusingly. "Talking about me?"
Kagome gave him a cheesy grin. "The fan girls haven't been the only ones chatting about you, right Bankotsu?"
"Huh?" Bankotsu asked. "What's up?"
Kagome gave Bankotsu a cattish grin while Jakotsu stuck his tongue out and Suikotsu just smirked.
"What? You're ganging my friend up on me?" Bankotsu cried out. "You people suck ass!"
Jakotsu smirked. "Yep, you bet!"
On Bankotsu's face was the funniest attempt at a disgusted look.
Kagome just smiled at the ongoing disagreement between the three men. Wait a damn minute! Three men… my indoor prison… A devious smile curled on Kagome's face.
"Bankotsu, Suikotsu!" Kagome hummed in a sweet voice.
Both males turned their attention on the bedridden girl. "Hmm?"
"Can you please get out of the room for a minute? I need to do something."
Bankotsu gave a slow nod and both walked out of her room.
"Feel free to hit the video games!" she called out to them before shutting the door.
Jakotsu stared up at her curiously from his comfortable head-perched-on-hand position. "What are you planning?"
"Jak, can you help me pick out some clothes?"
Jakotsu got up. "Aniki's letting you go out?"
Kagome snorted. "No. I know he's over reacting though."
Jakotsu's face faltered a bit. Yeah, he has been doing that lot. Aniki isn't as carefree or daring as he used to be.
"Soooo! I wanna go out!" Kagome grinned, flipping through some clothes through her closet. "It'll keep his mind off worrying so much and then we can go shopping and maybe to the amusement park!"
Jakotsu frowned. "It sounds like a lot of fun but we have to go back to work at noon."
Kagome pouted, her arms falling to her side. A grin popped on her face. "I have an idea!"
Kagome leapt across her room and picked up her 'damned cell'. With only the speed a teenage girl could master, Kagome dialed a friend's number. Kagome waited patiently until someone picked up. "Hi! Haru, do you have work today? No? Great! Can you do your favorite friend a favor? What? Whaddya mean depends? You should say 'of course'! Hmph! Well, whatever. Can you work at Ryuu today? Purdy pease? How about then I'll owe you a big, big favor? Hehe, remember that hangout with your friends on Friday? I could stall Miki for you… I thought so. Thanks! Lotsa love, Haru! Thanks again! Bye!" Kagome hung up her phone. "There's one," she grinned at Jakotsu.
Jakotsu sighed. "Do you think one person can handle everything?"
"Of course not! We'll pre-prepare the food and then have Renkotsu and Haru heat it up and serve it to the customers."
Jakotsu stared her in the eyes. "And if they run out of food?"
Kagome grinned. "Haru's mom, Mrs. Ishikawa, is the best at cooking! She taught me everything I know! And Haru inherited that skill. If anyone can mimic someone's cooking, Haru's the one for the job!" Kagome pulled out some clothes on hangers and spread them out on the bed. "Pfft! Why else would Haru work at a restaurant?"
Jakotsu whistled. He was definitely impressed. "Quite manipulative, aren't you?"
Kagome flashed him a bright smile. "What can I say? I'm a natural! Comes with being a woman." Kagome slipped on a pink blouse. "Hey, Jak, how does this look?"
Jakotsu scowled. "Ew… It looks like someone ran over a pink squirrel. Where the hell did you get something so ugly?"
Kagome grinned. "Yeah, my mom thought it was the cutest thing on earth. Need I say more?" Kagome took off the shirt and brought out a tan loose cropped top that looked like half of a t-shirt, the bottom missing. When Kagome tossed it on, the shirt stopped about two inches below the breasts.
Jakotsu's left eye began to twitch cantankerously. "It's a nice shirt if you're going boyfriend hunting."
"Yeah…" Kagome said dejectedly. "Oh! I have a great idea!"
Jakotsu rolled his eyes. "Whoopie. It's a miracle of Buddha," he mused sarcastically.
Kagome stuck her tongue out at him and dash back into her closet.
"What's on your mind, princess?" Jakotsu asked curiously.
"I'm thinking… Tomboy-ish look! I'll get a pair of baggy jeans since everyone seems to be wearing them I'll toss a baseball cap on. Any ideas for a shirt?"
Jakotsu got off the bed and stood beside her. "Hmm. Ooh! This shirt is adorable!" Jakotsu squealed bringing up a black baby doll shirt similar to his. It had white cursive text on it. "Bishounen Watcher!" Jakotsu announced girlishly.
Kagome laughed. "Yeah! I remember! Sango bought me that shirt so I would hurry up and get a bf! Cute isn't it?"
Jakotsu pouted. "I so want it!
"Are are too much, Jak!" Kagome laughed. "Tell you what. If you promise not to stretch any of my blouses out, feel free! And believe me! If you stretch out my Bishie shirt or any of my other favs I will kick your ass!"
Jakotsu nodded his head vigorously. "Omigod! It's soo cute! You have to wear this one!"
Kagome smirked. "You're more keyed up about this than me. Toss me the shirt!"
Jakotsu passed the shirt to her and Kagome quickly changed. Without ever being asked to, Jakotsu tossed the loose jeans her way.
Jakotsu smiled proudly at the girl. "Lemme put on some jewelry last minute makeup." Kagome put on a silver hoop through each ear and slid a thin red line on her lips. Putting her hair in two low pigtails, Kagome tossed the cap on and posed for Jakotsu.
Jakotsu clapped his hands in approval.
Kagome flashed him a thankful smile. "Great! So I'm done! Let's get the hell outta here before my mom comes!" Kagome snagged her small jean backpack and ran out the door, Jakotsu following close behind.
Bankotsu glanced at Suikotsu. The whole time since Kagome sent them down here had been filled with silence, the other not sure on the first question to ask. Growing bored of the disrupting silence, Bankotsu was the first to whisper out. "So… any new assignments?"
Suikotsu studied his leader for a minute. "Just a few basic killings, nothing major, Aniki."
Bankotsu nodded. "Is business slow?"
Suikotsu shook his head. "Not really, but Renkotsu is still trying to dig up more information on this 'Naraku' character you described. This man is no ordinary business man from what he's found… he is far beyond a dangerous tycoon."
Bankotsu's eyes closed. "Suikotsu, you have no idea how right you are."
Suikotsu arched an eyebrow in a questioning manner.
Turning his eyes away from Suikotsu, Bankotsu began in a hesitant voice. "That man is a youkai."
Suikotsu's eyes widened briefly, almost unnoticeably. "We haven't encountered a youkai in ages, Aniki, are you sure?"
Bankotsu nodded his head. "I'm positive. After murdering Miharu, he vaporized in specks right in front of me. Violent black specks. He was wearing some kind of baboon cloak. The thing that really threw me off was that he had one human hand and one dragon claw."
Suikotsu gasped in amazement. "Aniki, why didn't you tell us earlier?"
Bankotsu scowled. He couldn't exactly tell his companion that he had a nagging feeling to keep this to himself.
"Does Jakotsu know?"
Bankotsu nodded his head. "Other than me, only you and Jakotsu know about this."
Suikotsu nodded. "I will keep this silent."
"Thanks, Sui-"
"KOTSU!"
Bankotsu and Suikotsu whipped their head around. Bankotsu was the first to comment. "What the hell Kago- Wow…"
Suikotsu could understand his brother's sudden reaction. Kagome was dressed in a tomboyish fashion: baggy jeans, a cap, pigtails, and a tight black shirt. It matched perfectly altogether and the silver jewelry only accentuated the look.
"What's up guys? Cat got your tongue?" the girl teased, sticking her tongue out for emphasis.
Bankotsu could feel a slight blush rising up to his cheeks. It was amazing how everything looked good on her.
Disrupting the moment, Jakotsu popped out from behind the center of attention. "Doesn't Pizza Bitch look adorable?"
Kagome rolled her eyes at the nickname, but made sure to keep her smile on to show that it only amused her. She'd get him later.
Being the first to recover, Suikotsu spoke up. "Yes, Kagome, you look adorable."
Kagome blushed several degrees crimson. "Hey thanks, Sui!"
Suikotsu gave her a small sincere smile.
"What about you, Aniki?" Jakotsu teased.
"Great, erm, fine… hot," Bankotsu blurted out. Regaining some composure, he breathed in. "You look cute."
Kagome giggled. "C'mon, people! Let's get the heck outta here!"
Bankotsu gave her a puzzled expression. "Your mom told-"
Kagome sat next to Bankotsu on the couch and gave him a puppy pout. "Bankotsu, c'mon! Do I look sick to you? If you guys want an insane Kagome just continue keeping me cooped up in here!
Jakotsu sighed. "You know, for someone whose favorite relative died you sure are preppy today."
Kagome's cheerful features died down and Bankotsu and Suikotsu quickly shot Jakotsu death glares.
"What?" Jakotsu asked.
"Sorry, Kagome," Bankotsu said, patting her on the back. "Jak can be a little insensitive."
"Oh, sure! I'm the issue!" Jakotsu grumbled.
Kagome forced a grin on her paled face. "Nah… really it's not Jak. You can't blame him. Aunt Hami would have wanted me to move on and be happy, whether she was alive or not. That was just the kind of person she was." Kagome inhaled deeply. "She always told me to move on with my life; don't dwindle on the incidents of the past too much. But, she also said, it would never hurt to glance back at what happened, as it will affect your future."
"Miss Miharu sounded like a very wise woman," Suikotsu smiled gently. It was more than obvious to the Shichinintai members that their leader was still a bit distressed about the occurrence.
Kagome wiped her tears on her arm. "Forget about that right now! I don't play hooky very often so I'd better take advantage of it! Let's go!" Kagome beamed at them.
Bankotsu smiled up at her. "Yeah, let's hang out."
Suikotsu and Jakotsu nodded and began heading out the Higurashi door.
That's it! Yeah its short, sorry! Been a bit busy (but aren't I always:P) Chatting to one of my friends, my love of Suikotsu-kun grew so I thought it might be fun to toss him in the triangle, you know, to make him more important and not so... hidden I guess you could say. And don't worry! Kouga'll be back, especially since the theme of youkais come into play soon. And what about Inuyasha? Ooh! Well, that's all! Wouldn't wanna spoil it for you!
Jamatane!
SangOtaku6
Kagome: O.O You bitch! You're really keeping your word, aren't you?
SangOtaku6: grin
Kagome: --; So it will be a love rectangle?
SangOtaku6: I was thinking more of a hexagon or octagon...
Kagome: Swoon
Bankotsu: Talk about oversexed! (sexy smirk) I'm still the hottest one!
SangOtaku6: --; Eh, aren't we modest?
Bankotsu: Just a little.