A/N: Hello. Okay so I am thinking about posting the first chapter of my other story I saved on my computer. I named it 'Revenge'. It's about how Kagome gets betrayed by Inuyasha and then has to be trained by the Shichinitai. It's already on chap. 7 or something. But I totally stole the plot from Chii-Chan-18. I might post it tonight or maybe tomorrow. Anyway, I really hope Bankotsu wasn't too OOC. I really do, because that's my main goal in my stories. Anyway thank you all for reviewing! I appreciate and read every single one! Happy reading!
Summary- Kagome is kidnapped by the band of seven because of her power to sense the jewel shards. With Koga and Inuyasha searching for her, can she really fall in love?
Warnings- Mild
Language; Possible
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Kagome woke up that morning confused. Really confused.
It was about 8:30. Bankotsu usually woke her up at 7:30. What was going on?
She couldn't help but to think about what had happened last night. That was one of the main roots of her confusion. What in the world had she done last night? She thought about it, and she remembered kissing him.
She shook her head. That wasn't possible. He would never kiss her and she would never kiss him. It went against everything they had known. They were total opposites. How could an innocent priestess be with a merciless killer?
She forced herself up and out of the soft layers of fur on her bed. Mostly because she wanted to know what the hell was going on. But know matter how much she tried to convince herself she had not kissed him, that she had no idea of what happened last night, she failed. She knew what happened. She knew what she had done. She had betrayed Inuyasha and the others. She had betrayed herself. She had gone against all her teachings. Definitely against her mother's wishes.
And while that kiss had felt so wrong in so many ways… it felt right in even more. She had to admit she had enjoyed it. After all, Inuyasha had never kissed her like that. But what could she expect? He was still in love with Kikyo. She didn't even know if Inuyasha truly loved her. She knew he loved her like a brother would love a sister, or a best friend, but a couple? In all the times she had pictured her and Inuyasha together, she just couldn't see it right now.
Was that mercenary taking her heart? Did she honestly love him? She wasn't even sure if she liked him, but much less love him?
'And besides, it's not like he would ever love someone like me. I'm just a weak little girl. I'm just a stupid weak little… but then why would he kiss me?' She pondered that question on her way to the dining hall. She wasn't sure if they had waited for her or not. Her door was unlocked so Bankotsu must have came to her room. She kindove hoped they didn't wait up for her. Well, not necessarily. She wished it could be just him waiting for her.
And her small but happy wish came true.
As soon as she walked into the dining room she saw the table full as usual, the different foods spread across the table. He was there, waiting for her, seated at the head of the table.
Even though she didn't really want to, she smiled. She couldn't help it. This was just so sweet. Inuyasha had never done something like this for her. And he had even waited up for her.
He smiled back as she sat down in her usual seat next to him. Actually, she thought it was more of a smirk. It was quiet while they each filled their plates. Kagome decided to break the silence when they finished putting their fill on the expensive china.
"Uhh…… W-where are the rest of them?" She asked nervously.
He laughed at her shyness. "I sent them out. I wanted to talk to you." He finally answered, his small cackle fading off.
"Oh" She paused. "About what?"
"Well." He paused. "You remember what happened last night, don't you?" He asked.
"Oh that… yeah, I remember. What about it?" She asked nonchalantly, taking a bite of her apple.
He knew she was trying her best to hide her nervousness. He couldn't help but to giggle his boyish little laugh at her antics.
"Well, you weren't just going to ignore it, were you? I mean we sortive kissed." He said back.
She blushed immensely, waiting for him to continue. She surely didn't have anything to say to that.
"Well..." He paused, feeling a tad of nervousness himself. Actually, it wasn't really just a tad, it was a lot. He had been thinking about her answer to this question all morning. He didn't want to have to say this to her. He knew it would break her. But he had too he told himself.
"Well, forget about it. It never happened. Don't think I have feelings for you, because I most definitely don't. I don't feel. Now… do we understand each other?" He said harshly, his hand now on the handle of Banryu.
He hated it. The look in her eyes. He had really hoped she wouldn't cry. He didn't want it to come to that. Did she really like him as much as he liked her? He found that hard to believe.
She couldn't believe herself. She couldn't believe she had actually thought about being with him. Living with him, loving him. She needed to stop this. No, she had really hoped to control the tears. She had really hoped not too cry. But despite her desperate efforts, it didn't work.
The tears fell off her face involuntarily. She couldn't stop them, and she couldn't do anything about them. She stared at him, her face blank with depression.
No, why did she have to do this to him? Why were here tears hurting him so much? He couldn't understand it. But he wouldn't give in, no matter how much he wanted to. No matter how much he wanted to wrap her up in his strong arms, and console her until she quieted and fell asleep in his arms again, but that wasn't an option. He would control himself. If not for him, for the others. They would not react well to him having relationship with a woman other than sexually. He grabbed his last of self control and pointed the Banryu to her throat, standing up. "I asked you a question wench, and I expect you to answer it." He said. His expression was cold and his voice was angry.
She jumped a little, then nodded. He nearly lost all his control when a single tear fell onto his Banryu. But he managed to hold it. He wasn't sure how, but he did.
"Good. Now finish eating your breakfast and then were going to pack up and prepare to move to a new castle. We can find more jewel shards if we move, like you said. I'll tell you what to do when we're done." He said, sitting back down at the table.
He had decided his decision this morning. He wouldn't allow himself to be pulled in by this girl. And even though he couldn't love her at the time, he would let her love him. He would protect her. He would make sure she was always healthy and always nourished. But he would never tell her, or anyone else. Who knows, maybe one day they could actually be together… someday…
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She went to remove the furs from the beds and fold them as Bankotsu had ordered. What had happened to him? He was acting so mean to her this morning. It hadn't even seem to bother him when she cried. Usually, he would say something in consolation or comfort, even if it was awkward, but he didn't even bother.
There was a new emotion in his eyes. One she had never seen before. He definitely looked angry… but there was something else in those beautiful blue eyes of his. Something more. And she just couldn't figure it out.
When she was done she wrapped all the furs into a large blanket. She didn't understand why Bankotsu had ordered her to do this. There would be plenty more fur at the next castle they slaughtered.
She hauled the large bag outside to the others. She was the last one out the door, and was having a hard time carrying her weight. Well, not just her weight, the weight of all these incredibly heavy furs as well.
When she got close enough to him, he grabbed the bag, looking down at her frowning angrily. She was panting heavily.
"You can't even carry a bag of cheap furs can you? You're so weak." He mocked. Although it wasn't his usually playful, teasy voice. It was totally serious. She didn't even think it was possible, but she actually missed that sexy little smirk of his.
"Come on." He said in that same mean voice. They headed off, everyone carrying something.
He felt guilty already, and couldn't believe it. But he had to keep up his attitude or the others would get suspicious. He obviously didn't realize he was going a little too far.
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Bankotsu always seemed to overdue things. He could never get anything perfect. That obviously wasn't a word to describe him.
Kagome followed along wearily. Although she felt plenty rested, she was tired of walking. They had been walking for more than 2 hours now, and in pure silence. She felt so awkward. She wasn't sure how much longer her feet would keep up. She couldn't believe that none of them seemed even the slightest bit tired. Their breath's hadn't even changed.
"Bankotsu…" She finally whined, or almost panted. She also felt highly dehydrated. "I'm so tired. Can we please stop for just a little bit?" She begged.
She wasn't surprised when everyone glared at her. But she was surprised that Bankotsu had stopped, and hadn't glared.
"Relax wench, I think I just found our castle…" He said, pointing to a large, elegant building. It was definitely a castle.
Although to Kagome it looked more like a palace. She sighed with relief, only to have the stress come right into her body.
They would have to fight for that castle. Kill innocent people for that castle. Kill children for that castle.
She groaned and rolled her eyes. This was surely going to be a long day and she wasn't looking forward to a minute of it.
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A/N: Okay so I put a little angst in there too. Sorry, but you have to keep it interesting. I bet you thought they were finally going to get together, huh? Nope! But they will eventually, I promise. And there are a few more surprises in this story. Now tell me if you think I should post the story I saved on my story called 'Revenge'. I don't know if it's a good idea, just tell me what you think. Anyway, I totally thank everyone for all your reviews! I told you that if I got reviews I would update quickly! And ya know, you can always tell your friends… you know… if you want…which I would totally hope you do! Please review and thanks for reading!
P.S. I love you guys! -Brookeylynn