Author's notes: After reading through my reviews (thanks again guys!), I've noticed a few people wanted longer chapters... (Which I hate wrighting) But I guess I could give it a shot...

Chapter Three: Stories Of Understanding

The young man bowed down, his helmet nearly falling off. Cluching his stomach tight, he looked up to Jaydis. "You son of a..." He growled under his breath. His ribcage was cut open, spilling out his crimson red blood into the dirt grounds.

Jaydis chuckled to himself. "You really are pathatic! The dead remains dead, it's just how life is..."

"So why don't you kill me now?"

Jaydis looked up over his shoulder, directly to where Sango was hiding. Switching his gaze back over to Bankotsu, he closed his eyes casualy. "I have a better intension of killing you. One that will make it more enjoyable. Besides, I have places to go and lives to ruin. Later, dirt breath!"

Bankotsu watched Jaydis take off on his horse into the forest. "That bastard...He should have just killed me now." He moaned to himself. He was badly wounded and loosing blood fast; lost of blood. Trying to get over the fact that he would die here anyways, he took in a deep breath and co-lasped to the ground.

Sango watched as the two men left eachother. Confused, she stode up and walked down into the forest. "That man...I understand now. He needs to kill me probably to live... But why?"

She kneeled down infront of the man and stared at him for a little bit. He was well built and seeming he wasn't very tall, she asumed he was young. She reached out her arms and lifted the boy up to his knees. Pulling open his tinted sheild, he looked into his cold blue eyes.

"Uh- Gaaaah! What the hell!" He choked out, jumping back onto the ground. Sango giggled quietly to herself. "What so funny!" He growled, sliding the dirt off of his armour. "Oh, nothing."

The two started at eachother, finaly, Sango got enough courage to ask her question. "Ummm...Excuse me, Bankotsu he said your name was?"

The young knight lifted his head and nodded.

"Ummmm...You were the one sneaking around my family's castle the other night, weren't you?" Bankotsu nodded again, this time looking alittle confused. "You want to kill me, don't you?" His eyes widened as he look at Sango's beautiful, young face. But even without words, Sango knew she was right. Gulping hard, she continued,

"Well, then...Go ahead. Kill me. I don't want to have to put up with my life anymore! I don't want to be princess or queen, or marry a man I don't even know! So go ahead- make both of our lives easier!"

Bankotsu remained still and confused. He could clearly see she wanted to die. But still... It just seemed so... Weird. He's killed many people throught his lives, but never anyone who actualy WANTED to die...

"You want me...To kill you?" He asked, still confused. Sango raised one eye brow. "You did want to kill me, so go ahead. Kill me."

"Go ahead. Kill me." Those words ran through Bankotsu mind a million times throughout the minute. "Go ahead. Kill me"

"Kill me."

"But before I do... Tell me one thing: Why were you sent to kill me...?" Sango asked, sitting down next to the young man. Sighing, Bankotsu gave in... "Well, since I got nothin' else better to do..."

"Ten years ago, I was a mercenary. Payed to kill people in wars in stuff. I was captured, head chopped off, died, yada, yada, yada, brought back to life buy this one baboon guy, don't ask, and just got a job as being a knight. But I hated being alive, well undead. It just didn't feel the same as ACTUALY being alive. So, I met up with this baboon guy again. He somehow knew I wanted to be alive again and told me I could ONLY be alive again if I brough you to him, dead or alive. But why he wanted you in the first place- I don't know. Long story short- I hand you over to him, I'll be alive again and not all zombie like. Get it?"

Sango stared wide eyes at Bankotsu and nodded. "I understand. I don't know what he would want with me either." She replied. "Ok, I told you why I need you dead, but why do YOU want to be dead. You're a princess for godsake! You should love all the attention!"

"Well I don't! I'm sick of always having to act all "lady-like" around the villagers. Always having to wear fancy clothes, never alound to get dirty and have fun- It sucks! I just want a normal life without all this lame attention! Plus, it's part of our tradition for our parents to pick who we marry. And I can't disobey my fathers wishes..." Sango explained, bringing a tear to her own eyes.

"Now you see? I'm just better off dead... I hate my life." He sighed, lowering her head. Bankotsu reached out his arms and placed his hand under her chin, forcing her to look up at him. "What are talking about? You have so much to live up to." He whispered to her. "You're beautiful, you can find someone who loves you as much as your parents do, have a wonderful life and live happily ever after. Just like all princess's. I won't kill you. I don't care to be alive anymore. Just don't kill yourself. Promise?" Sango nodded her head 'yes'.

Nearly bursting out in tears, she wrapped her arms around Bankotsu's neck and pulled him into a hug, her warm body against his cold armour. Bankotsu's eyes widened. A streak of soft blush was painted across his tanned face as Sango embraced him. "Thank you, Bankotsu. For being the only one who understands me." She whispered to herself, trying to stop her tears from falling apon him. Finaly, Bankotsu wrapped his arms around her.

Sango pulled away and stared into the man,s eyes. Tilting her head to the side, she reached up and pulled off his helmet to reveal the handsome young man underneith. Sango sighed in satisfaction, but she was soon cut off when she noticed her lips were touching those of the dead man's. He felt so cold and sad, and Sango couldn't help but feel sorry for him. Smiling into the kiss, Sango soon after pulled away.

"Awwwww! How percious! Looks like somebody cares about the little zombie after all..." Jaydis chuckled to himself. "This may be a little more interesting then I had hoped..."

"Thanks again, Bankotsu." Sango smiled. "But I have to go now, my parents are probably worried sick." Bankotsu nodded. "Will I see you again though?" Bankotsu looked down to his wound. He had been in bliss for so long he had forgotten all about it. "I don't know. My wounds are pretty deep..." Sango grabbed Bankotsu's hand. "My mother is an amazing women. She could probably help you."

"That's okay. I can take care of myself. Besides, I have other missions to complete." And with that, Bankotsu turned towards his demon horse. "Good bye, Bankotsu..." Sango whispered to herself as she watched the black armoured man take off into the night. "Take care of yourself..."

Sango layed down on her satin sheet bed, re-capping all that had happened that night. She couldn't believe any of it. Meeting Bankotsu, the undead knight who was supose to kill her inorder to live, then him kissing her. But sadly, she knew she might never see him again. He said he wouldn't kill her, and because of that, he might die. Plus, if he did happen to live, her parents wouldn't let her marry him. The man they had picked out for her was probably a holy person or prince, even though he didn't like either one of those...

Finaly, Sango dozed off to sleep. Waiting to see what would happen the next day. But little did she know, her luck was quickly running out...

Author's notes: Holy, it's a heck of alot easier reading long chapters then writing them... Well, I hope this chapter was a good as my reviews say the others were. Thanks again guys, looking forward to the next chapter! Like always, R&R!