And here is another ban x kag fic, because so many people requested I write another one. And here it is…and HOPEFULLY, this one will focus more on the two instead of going off into a deeper story. XP
Dedicated to: Kirri Kitty
Key: "Convo" thought flashback
Disclaimer: "I obviously do not own anything of which I am writing and am actually using this text to further my progress in gaining better skills for being the author of which I dream of soon becoming." -Me
Alliance
CHAPTER ONE: Common Feelings
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She opened her eyes slowly and smiled, taking in her familiar surroundings. She was back in Feudal Japan, the place that was a second home to her. She'd been spending most of her time with all of her friends there, searching for the jewel shards that had been broken by one of her arrows; however, it didn't bother her, that arrow was the reason she'd been able to create such a bond with these foreign people.
Kagome was a fifteen-year-old girl from the modern era and being able to visit the past was more than amazing to her. She'd learned a lot of things in the past, most off all, how to love someone and how to deal with heartache.
The raven haired girl dragged her large yellow backpack out of the well and firmly secured it to her back before walking toward the village where she would find her friends waiting for her arrival. As she walked, she took the time to enjoy the environment around her, the environment that was free from the noise of the cities and free from pollution. She didn't need to hurry, there wasn't any need. They weren't going to go anywhere until tomorrow, so she was free to take as long as she pleased. It felt like she was walking through the country side, with the bright sun shinning down on her smiling face.
After awhile, the village came into view and it was a breathtaking sight for foreign eyes. Even though she'd been there many times, the fact that she was even able to stand, there blew her away. She often wondered why she'd been given all of this, but somewhere inside she knew it was because she was special.
"Kagome!" a small voice cried from behind the modern priestess. She turned slowly, surprised to see her small fox friend chasing after her, his small legs barely able to keep up with her smooth but quick pace. "I'm glad I caught you!" the little demon gasped before stopping to catch his breath.
"What are you talking about?" Kagome asked, becoming very confused. "Why aren't you at the village?"
Shippo looked up at the human girl and frowned, his pouting face more than adorable. "Inuyasha just randomly decided to leave without you. I was worried that you'd come too late, so I left our camp to get you," replied the little demon. "He's been a real jerk lately."
"That Inuyasha," Kagome growled under her breath, making a fist as she thought of the stupid half demon that had just attempted to ditch her. "Where's the camp?"
"This way!" Shippo announced happily, grabbing hold of the older girl's sock and leading her off into the forest that was to the left of them. When they finally reached the camp, Sango and Miroku were sitting around a small collection of wood, soon to be a camp fire, and Inuyasha was sitting up in a tree restlessly. His eyes flashed with a strange emotion when he saw Kagome enter the campsite and he quickly jumped down to greet her.
"I see that brat led you here," he grumbled loudly, keeping his distance from the younger girl. "Good job Shippo." The fact that his voice was filled with such sarcasm only served to piss the priestess off further.
"Why they heck were you going to leave me back there, Inuyasha?" she cried, making a fist as she screamed. She could hardly believe the way he was treating her. A few days ago, he was begging her to hurry up with her home life, and now he was pushing her away.
"I just don't want to see you right now," he answered coldly, ignoring her anger. "So go home and come back later."
"Inuyasha!" she hissed, matching his cold tone but with more power. "If I go home, I don't come back."
"Whatever," he barked, turning around coolly and walking off into the forest.
"What. The. Heck is wrong with him!?" she shrieked, causing her other friends to flinch and cover their ears.
"Kagome dear," said the monk softly, rubbing at his temple and trying to sooth his new headache. "Today's a depressing day for Inuyasha. You need to understand this…"
"Oh," replied the modern priestess, realization dawning upon her. "I forgot…this is the day that Kikiyo died."
"Don't worry Kagome," Sango said soothingly, trying to comfort the guilt her friend was suddenly feeling. "You know Inuyasha. He's a hothead. He'll get over it in a few days."
"No," replied the younger girl. "I think I should go apologize." Kagome dropped her back beside the pile of sticks and ran off into the forest after Inuyasha, hoping she could find him in time. She knew exactly where to go and made her way toward the sacred tree. When she reached it, her assumptions were correct, and Inuyasha was sitting at the base of the large tree, hiding his face from view.
"What do you want?" he asked harshly, still hiding his face from her sight.
"I just wanted to apologize…I forgot…So many things have been happening lately and-"
"You would forget."
Kagome stared at the half demon in shock. "What the heck do you mean? You think I mean to forget things? What about you? You always forget important things about me!"
"You don't matter right now," he replied, lifting his head to meet her angry glare. His eyes were filled with hate, an emotion she'd never seen him direct at her. "I wanted you to stay away because you remind me of Kikiyo. I don't care if you remembered or not, I just don't want to see you right now. You're the reason she can't come back to me. You're the reason she's still dead."
"Is that how it is?" Kagome asked, dropping her head, tears falling down her cheeks. "You really hate me then…You really want me gone."
"Yeah, so scat."
"Fine!" she hissed, pulling the half jewel shard from her neck and throwing it at his feet. "I'll go away but don't you dare come looking for me, because I'll be long dead and gone!" She turned quickly and ran away in her rage of anger. She didn't know where she was going, anywhere was better than near Inuyasha. Anywhere was better than there.
The half demon stared at the necklace on the ground before realizing what he'd done. "Dammit," he hissed. "I didn't mean it that way…"
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Kagome paced around the well with a troublesome expression on her face. She hadn't realized that throwing the shards at Inuyasha would prevent her from returning home. She let out a sigh and whipped her teary eyes. She'd already forgiven the half demon and actually wanted him to come to her, but she knew that he'd probably ponder about it for forever before doing anything. "I can't help it," she mumbled to herself, sitting down in the grass and using the well to support her back. "I still like that stupid idiot…but maybe I'm the stupid one."
She looked up at the sky and tried to make out the cloud shapes through all the trees. An hour seemed to have passed and soon she found herself in a light sleep, half aware of the events around her; however, the sound of rustling leaves alerted her. She opened her chocolate brown eyes slowly and noticed a faint shadow hanging over her head. Without looking at the person behind her, she stood up slowly, keeping her back to the figure.
"I didn't expect you to come for me so soon," she said with a faint smile, and then quickly turning around, now with a cheerful and forgiving grin. "Inu-"
"I didn't either. Funny how things work out, huh?" a slightly confused but amused Bankotsu chuckled. He was standing across from her on the other side of the well; a nice distance away, but still not very comforting.
"B-Bankotsu!?" she screamed in horror, taking a step back and falling on her rear.
"That's better!" he laughed as he leaned against his Banryuu, which was stuck in the ground. "You being all cheery like was starting to scare me." He took the time to examine the fallen girl, his wandering eyes somewhat intrigued by her position. "Aren't you supposed to be in a more defensive position around your enemies?"
"You startled me!" she hissed back, trying to defend her honor.
"Whatever," he said, obviously not impressed. "Hand over the jewel shards and I'll be on my way."
"I can't do that."
"Figures you'd say such a thing." The Shichinintai leader jumped onto the well and walked along the edge until he was standing in front of the modern priestess and looking down upon her. "Now what are we going to do about it?"
"No!" she cried, waving her hands in frenzy. "I couldn't possibly give them to you because I don't have them!"
"Well, that's different…But you know," an evil smirk appeared on his face as he thought of an idea. "I still have to make sure."
"H-how!?"
"You'll see." Without warning, the raven haired girl jumped up and pushed passed the older boy, heading toward the well. Bankotsu watched her in amusement as she peered into it before jumping in. He shook his head and let out a small chuckle, "So she jumps into a well."
When Kagome hit the well's bottom and found that she hadn't been returned to her own time, two words appeared in her mind, "Oh crap," she whispered to herself.
"Yes, oh crap is right," the older teen laughed as he jumped in and pinned her against the side. "Now, you're going to look me in the eye and tell me you don't have them."
She attempted to smack him with her free hand, but only succeeded in letting him grab it as well. His piercing blue eyes searched her own fearful brown ones, looking for any sign of dishonesty. "I don't have them," she managed to say bravely, though her body was trembling against his.
With a disappointed sigh, he slowly released her and turned around. "Well this sucks," he moaned, scratching the back of his head curiously. After awhile, something else clicked in his head and he turned back towards her, finding her in the same state as before. "That's right…Tell me why you're just hanging out here?"
Kagome was taken back by his peculiar question, never expecting the young man before her to ever utter such words. "I'm…waiting…I guess?"
"Oh really?" he asked, sounding somewhat interested. He folded his arms, as if preparing for a long conversation, and leaned against the wall. "For what?"
"Inuyasha?"
"You two have a fight?"
"Sorta…"
"Well that's odd."
"What is?"
"Usually when people have fights, they don't wait around for the cause to show up."
"Well…." The modern priestess was hesitant to continue, wondering if she should continue fearing for her life or is she should loosen up and have a civilized conversation. Bankotsu seemed a bit distant and not as focused as usual, meaning he probably had something on his mind. "What about you? Why are you stalking around this part alone?"
"Just passing through," he answered carelessly.
"Passing through?"
"I'm taking a little brake from the team; they're getting on my nerves. I'll probably just go destroy a few towns or something."
"You can't do that!"
"I can't?"
"No!" she barked. "I won't let you!"
"Oh really? And what exactly are YOU going to do about it?" he asked, standing up and walking toward her again. He smirked when she backed up against the wall, a fearful expression on her face once again. "Exactly, you're all bark and no bite."
"I'll show you bite!" she yelled angrily as she grabbed his arm, hoping to purify it. Before she could succeed he pushed her roughly and threw her against the wall.
"Watch it! That really hurts!"
This time, she wasn't going to let his menacing tone frighten her, and she continued to glare hatefully at him.
He rubbed his arm gently and then looked up at her angry glare. He couldn't help but find her attempt to be threatening cute, and for a moment wished he could take her with him. "Okay, I can see that you don't want me killing people…I'll spare the towns, but on one condition."
"What's that?" she asked, not letting up on her icy glare.
"You come with me."
...TO BE CONTINUED...
Ah yes, it's been awhile since I wrote a new story. In some ways, I'd like to say I needed it. Yet last time I tried doing two stories at once, more bad came of it than good…but if anything, this should work out this time. Why? Because I said so…and because it's summer.
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