Author's notes: I can't belive it! I'm such an idiot! I introduced a no-existable character to the story and forgot to tell you all about him! Sorry about that! Jaydis, the character mentioned in past chapters, is just someone I made up to fill in as InuYasha/Naraku at the same time. Sorry I didn't mention it sooner and left you guys hanging...! sweatdrops Oh yeah! Thanks again for the reviews guys!
Chapter Four: Unerasable Decisions
"Well, looks like somebody found true love after all! It disgusts me!"
Bankotsu stopped his horse. He looked around his shoulder to find the voice, but no one could be seen. "Jaydis! Show yourself, you coward!" He snarled, pulling on his horse's reins tightly. The powerful beast lifted his hoves and pounded the air, letting out a deep bellow.
"Yeah, right! I'd love to slice you're filthy neck right now, but I'm a bit bussy. The princess IS getting married today, and I wouldn't miss it for the world." Jaydis explained, his voice sounding evil yet dead serious.
Bankotsu gritted his teeth together. "Ha! Don't make me laugh!" But Jaydis wasn't joking. Sango really WAS to be wed today. Whether she liked it or not...
Sango sat in a high chair, her hair being sprayed with fancey perfumes and done up in a pretty bun while other women fitter her dress on tightly. "Oh, you look so beautiful!" The wemon would say happily. But Sango was the least bit happy. All she could think about was Bankotsu. She didn't want to be married to this man named "Miroku", she didn't even want to be married. But there was nothing she could do. Her parents put a lot of heart and effort into this wedding, and it would crush them completely if something went wrong. And for some reason, the name "Houshi, Sango" just didn't appeal to her.
Finaly, after hours of preperation, she was ready. Ready to walk down the asle, say her vows and live "happily ever after". Yet, this fairy tale wasn't so perfect. Deep down, she knew she wouldn't be happy with this man. And would do anything to see Bankotsu one last time.
Her mother walked into the room, her eyes welding with tears of joy. "Are you ready, dear?" She asked, whipping away a tear with her hankercheif. Sango hand no choice but to say yes, so insted she nodded. Her father walked in and linked his arm with her, then casualy walked her out of her dressing room and into the church hall.
The room was decorated with beautiful lights and flowers, garnished walls, delicious food- it was a dream come true. But only to the person who was ready for such a comitment. Sango, howere, wasn't ready...
The church peus were filled with villagers and family, the preist and groom awaited at the alter. Gulping hard, Sango walked with her father to the front. Stepping up to the alter, Miroku winked to her and whisperd "You look hott." Sango stared at him in disgust and rolled her eyes. Soon, her life would be forever ruined if she had to live with this man.
Bankotsu rode through the foret, his heart racing faster then ever before. Him and his demon horse ran faster then lightining, all in hopes that he wasn't too late. Jaydis was never a man that could be trusted, he betrayed Bankotsu more then enough times to learn that. But somehow, after all that was said by both him and Sango, he knew he was right for once.
He could see it, the church, just up ahead. His heart slowing down abit as his horse did the same. Leaping off, he walked his horse to the front. Although getting in wouldn't be so easy...
The front doors were heavily gaurded by a huge cat-like demon with fangs like razors. It stode on both its hind legs, growling deeply as Bankotsu approached it. "What in the seven hells?"
But Bankotsu ignored its warning. He came closer and closer to the cat demon, causing it to become more uneasy. He probably wouldn't gain any trust from the creature nor be able to pass. His scent probably seemed dangerous to the cat, since it was the scent of the dead. But Bankotsu had another trick up his sleeve. Resting against his shoulder was the most powerful weapon- the Great Halberd, Banryuu.
It's huge blade gleamed in the sun as he aimed it towards the doors. The cat demon scrurried away, switching back into an innocent little kitten. But Bankotsu was determined to enter at any costs, he held his blade behind him, ready to swing it against the doors...
"Miroku, do you take Sango Taijiya to be your lawfully wedded wife?"
"You bet I do!"
"And Sango, do you take Miroku Houshi to be your lawfully wedded husband; for rich or for poor, in sickness and in health, 'till death do you part...?"
Sango froze, unable to speak. She was brought to tears by all that was happening. If only this was some kind of sick nightmare, or if her knight in shining armour were to come and rescue her, all hope was lost. Sighing aloud deeply, she whipped away a tear and answered, "...I,I... do..."
"Sango Taijiya? Miroku Houshi? I now pronounce you...Husband and wife. You may kiss your bride." The preist announced happily.
Miroku waited no second longer. He quickly snatched up Sango, bringing his lips to hers. In seconds, his tounge was in her mouth, and Sango only began to cry even harder.
The audeince all stode up and cheered. The men clapping while the wemon cried with joy and emotion of happiness. There was nothing Sango could do to take it back. She was now...Mrs. Taijiya at the age of 19.
Bankotsu swung his blade against the door, causing it to shatter to the ground. The church was filled with gasps as they all stopped cheering and looked over to the black knight. He took of his helmet and let his long, black/blue hair drape over his shoulders and back. His icey blue eyes stared wide at Sango and Miroku. He was too late...
"Bankotsu!" Sango shouted, pulling herself free from Miroku's grasp. She stared at Bankotsu happily, but her smile faded as she noticed he looked scared, like an animal ready to be slaughtered.
"Oh-no...Bankotsu..." She whispered, slowly walking herself down the asle. But as she grew closer, Bankotsu backed away slowly, further and further, farther and farther...
Emeditly, Sango's father stode up from his seat. "Sango Taijiya! Who in the heavens is this man! Why on earth is he here!" Her father shouted, his voice booming throughout the chruch.
"Bankotsu...It's not what it looks like... I did get married to Miroku, but my parents forced me too! I had no choice! If I could, I would take it all back so I could spend the rest of my life with you!" Sango announced. The church was dead silent. Nobody even dared to whisper to one another. Her parents, feeling terrible with themselves, looked to one another.
Bankotsu, however, was ten times more shocked then the whole church was. His mouth gaped open, eyes wide staring into Sango. He dropped Banryuu, letting the huge Halberd clatter to the ground. Nothing that had happened seemed believable. He didn't know whether to run away or to embrace Sango. He just remaind still, watching tears fall from sango's beautiful eyes.
But before Bankotsu could decide what to do, in seconds he felt cold steel against his neck. Sango gasped as Jaydis held a knife to Bankotsu's throat. "Jaydis..." Bankotsu hissed, trying to get himself free. "Ah, ah, ah! You move-You're dead, FOR GOOD!" Jaydis warned, pressing the cold knife closer to his throat.
Sango watched in horror. Her eyes were sore from crying so hard and her voice was raspy. But somehow, over all the pain and emotion, she was able to stand up for herself and Bankotsu's saftey.
"Jaydis! It's me you want! Take my life, not Bankotsu's!" She screamed out. Everybody in the church gasped once more, a few wemon even fainted. "What on earth- DON'T YOU EVEN THINK ABOUT IT!" Her father warned.
"No! I'm sick of being a princess! I hate that Miroku! I hate being a princess! I hate my life! Then I met Bankotsu, and he told me there was so much I could live up to. That I was beautiful and would find true love with someone I really did care for. Not because my parents thaught he would be suitable becasue he's some damn monk or prince! So take my life, not his! I'M THE ONE YOU WANT!"
And with that, Jaydis smirked...
Authour's notes: Huh. I think that was my best chapter so far. I really like how it turned out, and how the story's going so far! I can't wait to wright the next chapter! Thanks again for the reveiws! R&R!
