The Emcee: I got this idea from watching Jakotsu die. I know it sounds weird but, I was watching the Inuyasha episode where Jakotsu dies and I was like: I bet I could write an alternate ending to Renkotsu's death or something of that sort. Call me crazy; you're probably right. But R&R if you do and enjoy the show... er... story!
La - Jakotsu's voice.
La - Bankotsu's thoughts.
What He'd Want
Renkotsu watched as the flames surrounded the young leader of the Band of Seven. He laughed to himself, convinced that Big Brother was now dead, or at least mortally wounded. Out of no where, Jakotsu's hair pin came flying through the air and struck him in the chest, right where Ginkotsu's jewel shard was. Shocked, he stepped backwards and fell down on the ground. Bankotsu walked through the hot flames over to him.
"Stand up so I can kill you," Bankotsu said. Renkotsu glared at him, more out of shock than anger.
H-how is killing me any different from what I've done!" Renkotsu asked him, voice almost to a yell. Bankotsu merely stared down at him.
"I never betrayed my comrades." He raised his index and middle finger, ready to pull out Renkotsu's shards when...
Bankotsu! Stop! Bankotsu paused for a moment and blinked. Had... had he just heard... No! It couldn't be. But... it sounded so much like...
"Ja..kotsu?..." the leader said in a low, soft voice.
Bankotsu... Big brother. Please, do not kill Renkotsu.
But, Bankotsu thought, he killed you...
But he is still our comrade... our friend.
He took you away from me... He heard Jakotsu's laugh.
Silly Bankotsu. No matter what happens, I'll always be with you. Being dead doesn't mean being gone forever. We should know that; after all, we were resurrected, remember? Bankotsu forced out a sad, little laugh.
I remember Jakotsu.
So, let Renkotsu go, big brother. Besides, you still have Inuyasha to take care of.
I guess you're right. Oh, Jakotsu?
Yes?
Thanks... You're the only person I've ever trusted. And for that, I'm grateful.
No problem, Bankotsu. Tell Inuyasha I said "hey!". And Jakotsu's vocie was gone. Renkotsu looked nervously up at the leader of the Band of Seven. Bankotsu lowered his fingers and turned around, walking away from him.
"B-Bankotsu? Bankotsu!" Renkotsu yelled at the other man. Bankotsu stopped but, didn't bother to turn around.
"What?"
"Why... ? Why didn't you... kill me?" Renkotsu asked him. Bankotsu turned around and looked him straight in the eye.
"Because it's what he wanted." And with that, he left.
The End
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