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A/N: OK well I'm finally getting to the third chapter of The Heart of Two and I was very excited to write this. Kagome and Bankotsu get to meet more of the Shaman characters in this chapter but sadly Hao doesn't come until later on. I want to thank all of my lovely reviewers; it means so much to me that you enjoy my stories. Now on with the story!

"Talking"

'Thinking''Spirits Talking'

-Flashback-

The Heart of Two

Chapter 3: Meeting and Training

6 years later…

Kagome was crouched down on the forest floor with Toukijin grasped expertly in her hand. Her eyes closed as if she was waiting for something. Kagome's eyes snapped opened as an enormous, dark sphere of electricity charged at her. She fluidly raised Toukijin and countered the attack as if it was nothing.

Bankotsu stepped out from the darkness in the trees and gave Kagome a cocky smirk. "Ne, I should've expected you to get rid of that attack. Guess I'll just have to give you a stronger attack!" Bankotsu lifted his Banryu with ease and pointed it at the sky.

His eyes flashed red for a second signaling Kagome that he was merged with Jakotsu at the moment. Kagome gave a cruel smirk. 'Well if Bankotsu is going all out I might as well too.' She stood and got in a fighting stance. "Sesshou." Sesshomaru's spirit emerged behind her. "Yes, Kagome?" Kagome's eyes flashed with concealed darkness before she gave Sesshomaru a happy smile. "You know what to do Sesshou."

The taiyoukai nodded his head and began merging with Kagome. Once the merging was complete Kagome turned her eyes towards Bankotsu as red began seeping into them and her once icy blue eyes turned into a deep blue. She gave Bankotsu a malicious smirk due to Sesshomaru's presence and charged at him with Toukijin in hand. Kagome could hear Sesshomaru's voice in her head and couldn't help but smile. 'I will not allow that prancing idiot and your brother defeat us.' Kagome nodded her head and began releasing her powers.

Kagome smiled when she recalled how Sesshomaru explained the unity between a spirit and the Shaman. Sesshomaru and Jakotsu were different though instead of bonding with their weapon they actually bond with the person so every time they fight no one will see them like the other shamans who have their spirit fighting besides them.

Bankotsu looked at his fast approaching sister and cursed. "Dammit Jakotsu I thought you said she probably wouldn't merge with Sesshomaru!" He heard Jakotsu sigh as his eyes flashed red again. 'Hey don't blame me my little Ban! I really didn't think she would! I guess she really wants to pulverize you today.' Bankotsu glared at nothing and felt his Banryu pulse with power.

Bankotsu growled and unleashed one of his strongest attacks. "Ryuraisan!" Lightning began to flash in the sky and random flashes hit the ground. Bankotsu smirked the lightning could strike him too but he was immune to it seeing as his element was lightning.

Kagome sidestepped as a bolt of lightning almost hit her. Toukijin's evil aura began pulsing and Kagome looked down at the sword in understanding. Kagome's demon eyes turned to slits as she looked ahead. She raised her sword, which was soon enfulged in a bright blue light.

Kagome looked Bankotsu right in the eyes and smirked. Her hair shielded her face as she whispered. "Dragon Strike."

Bankotsu's eyes widened as soon as he saw the icy blue dragon emerge from her sword. "SHIT! Dammit Jakotsu! Kagome's gonna kill us!" He could hear Jakotsu panicking inside his head. 'Well don't just sit there Bankotsu! Either you counter it or you run!" Bankotsu cursed and charged at the enormous dragon.

He tried to slash at it but it was useless so he covered himself in a shield of electricity. The attack quickly hit him and knocked him against a tree. Kagome's eyes quickly turned back to normal as she rushed towards Bankotsu. "Ban-kun I'm so sorry! I got carried away!"

Kagome quickly helped the wincing Bankotsu stand as he just gave her a loving smirk. "It's alright Kags that just encourages me to get stronger then you and Sesshomaru!" Kagome smiled at him and grabbed his hand. "Alright let's go eat I'm sure Miroku is worried about us."

The twins smiled at the memory of their adoptive older brother. Miroku managed to stop by once in a while in the past six years. He had been staying for a few weeks but he was leaving again today. Kagome smirked as she recalled when Miroku first met Sesshomaru and Jakotsu.

-Flashback-

Kagome was sweeping the front of the shrine as Sesshomaru sat on the roof watching over her. She turned to go back in when two arms suddenly wrapped around her shoulders.

Sesshomaru turned towards Kagome when he heard rustling and his eyes took on a pink tinge when he saw a man grab Kagome. Sesshomaru quickly jumped down from the roof and knocked the man away from Kagome.

The man stood up and put his staff in a defensive position. "Hey! Get away from Kags!" Sesshomaru growled and looked at the black-haired man. "No you listen here human, touch what belongs to this Sesshomaru again and you will cease to exist."

Kagome's eyes widened as she stared at the man before her. A large smile split across her face as she raced past Sesshomaru and ran to the man. Sesshomaru and the man broke away from their glaring contest when Kagome shouted. "Roku!"

Miroku smiled and opened his arms wide. Tears formed at the side of his eyes when he embraced the now ten year old. "Imouto I've missed you so much. I'm sorry I didn't stop by sooner." Sesshomaru sniffed the air and looked at the embracing humans. "Hn, how is Kagome your sister? The both of you do not smell blood related."

Miroku smiled at Sesshomaru and pulled Kagome closer. "My little Kagome is my adopted sister just as Bankotsu is my adopted younger brother." Miroku stressed the 'My' part which caused Sesshomaru to growl.

Before the monk and the demon could continue there glaring contest Bankotsu and Jakotsu burst out of the shrine at the sound of all the commotion. Bankotsu smirked when he saw Miroku with Kagome. "Oy! What took you so long to visit aniki?" Miroku smiled and patted Bankotsu on the head. Miroku's eyes widened though when his gaze turned to Jakotsu.

Miroku was in front of Jakotsu in a split second with his hands clasped tightly within his own. Miroku kneeled in front of Jakotsu and gave a charming smile. "Now what is a beautiful goddess such as yourself doing near a demon…" He quickly threw a glare at Sesshomaru. "…Like him? May I ask a beautiful rare flower like you to do me the honor of bearing my child?"

Kagome and Bankotsu couldn't help themselves as they both burst out laughing while Sesshomaru looked a little green. Bankotsu walked up to Jakotsu who was blinking flirtatiously at Miroku and giggling. Bankotsu chuckled at he looked down at his dazed older brother. "Yo aniki!" Miroku looked up at Bankotsu in confusion. "What is it Ban?" Bankotsu gave him an evil smirk and placed his hand on Jakotsu's chest. "Jakotsu over here," He quickly pulled the front of his haori open to reveal a muscled flat chest. "Is a guy you idiot!"

Miroku's eyes widened before he ran to some bushes and began throwing up. Sesshomaru smirked and walked over to Kagome who was on the floor laughing till she couldn't breathe. Kagome had tears rolling down her face as she kept laughing. "Sesshou…can't…breathe!…so…funny!" Sesshomaru just smirked down at her and picked up the wheezing Kagome.

Jakotsu pranced after Miroku and began laughing. "Awww c'mon my cutie monk I don't bite! I would be glad to bare your child!" Miroku paled and began running around the shrine grounds to get away from Jakotsu. "No! Stay away from me you deceiver!"

Bankotsu shook his head and walked over to his sister. "Man when will he learn." Kagome just nodded her head from her place in Sesshomaru's arms while all three of them watched Jakotsu chase Miroku around.

-End Flashback-

As Kagome and Bankotsu entered the house Jakotsu and Sesshomaru quickly turned into their solid forms. It was a great advantage to be able to create solid bodies. Miroku smiled down at the twins when he exited the kitchen. "Alright you guys food is ready. As I told you yesterday I'll be heading off on my travels but I will come back by the time the Shaman tournament begins."

Kagome and Bankotsu smiled up at him and nodded. Miroku quickly embraced them and headed towards the door. Miroku glanced at Sesshomaru but grimaced when he looked at the winking Jakotsu. "I trust the both of you will be able to take care of them like always in my absence?" Sesshomaru scoffed and glared at Miroku. "Of course monk who do you think you're speaking to." Jakotsu giggled and began jumping around. "Just remember to come back cutie!"

Miroku blanched and stormed out of the shrine. Kagome smiled and headed towards the table to eat. As everyone began eating breakfast no one noticed Sesshomaru stiffen and look towards the west. Sesshomaru narrowed his eyes as he saw Kagome subconsciously release her aura to match the power he felt coming towards the west. 'Hmm, I see so Kagome is destined to have that.' Sesshomaru continued eating once he made up his mind on what to do.


The day went along smoothly as they all trained and cleaned the shrine. Before everyone went to bed Sesshomaru looked at everyone as he stood in the doorway. The twins and Jakotsu looked at Sesshomaru in confusion before he spoke. "Kagome and I will be departing tonight. We will return in a few days."

Bankotsu's eyes widened in shock and Jakotsu looked at Sesshomaru with sharp understanding eyes. Bankotsu looked over at Kagome who looked confused. "What the hell Sesshomaru! You're not taking my sister away from me!" Sesshomaru looked down at Bankotsu with a blank look. "It is not an option Bankotsu. Kagome must do this and she must do this alone. You cannot help her with the training she is about to receive."

Bankotsu growled and was about to attack Sesshomaru but Kagome got in between the both of them. Kagome walked up to her brother as she smiled at him. "Ban-kun we've grown up so much it's hard to believe that years ago we were nothing but trash on the street. What I'm trying to say is I can handle this. I have Sesshomaru there to help me and we'll be back before you know it."

Bankotsu sighed and looked at Kagome with sad eyes. He wrapped his arms around her tiny waist and buried his face in her hair. "Come back to me in one piece ya hear me nee-chan."

Kagome nodded her head and went towards Sesshomaru. "Take care of my brother okay Jakotsu?" Jakotsu smiled down at Kagome and patted her on the head. "Of course! I'll never let anything happen to my little Ban!" Bankotsu growled at Jakotsu. "I'm not little anymore!"

Sure enough the twins weren't little anymore. Bankotsu grew to be taller then Kagome and his hair reached his thighs and was kept in a neat braid. His bangs were parted at the front to reveal his four-pointed star on his forehead. He was lean and muscular due to all his training. His skin was tan and over all he was every teenage girls dream with a handsome face and a body that guys only dreamed they had.

Kagome grew up to be a real beauty. Like her brother she kept her long inky black hair in a braid that was the same length as Bankotsu. She had a few loose strands to frame her face and her bangs reached a little above her eyes. Her body had all the right curves and her chest was more developed then other fourteen-year-old girls. She was toned with a lean body and tan skin just like her brother. Kagome looked like a feminine version of Bankotsu besides the fact that the star was above her developed chest.

Kagome gave Bankotsu a warm smile and stepped outside with Sesshomaru. He quickly formed his demon cloud beneath his feet and took to the skies with Kagome in his arms. Bankotsu looked at his sister as she disappeared into the sky. He turned around and frowned.

'I've never been apart from my sister. What the hell am I suppose to do now?'


Kagome sighed as Bankotsu was finally out of sight. The smile that was on her face and the warmth that was in her eyes quickly disappeared leaving a blank face in its place. Sesshomaru sighed as he looked down at Kagome.

No one but him knew the secret Kagome was keeping from everyone, even Bankotsu. That darkness that was hidden in Kagome, that evil that she tried so hard to mask. There was a reason Kagome was so compatible with him. She held this hatred that she refused to show anyone. Kagome was very dark and very sadistic but she also had this pureness to her that never disappeared. She was the definition of yin and yang.

Sesshomaru looked at Kagome as she leaned against him and released her dark aura and wrapped it around the both of them. "Kagome, you know you can show Bankotsu this side of yourself. He loves you and would never cast you aside." Kagome scowled and looked at the stars. She rubbed the four-pointed star underneath her collarbone and sighed. "I want Bankotsu to only see happiness I refuse to let him see what the world did to me. I don't want him to think he failed me and that he couldn't protect me. I would never place such a burden on my brother. As long as I'm with him I'll smile."

Sesshomaru gave her a displeased frown but nodded anyways. "Alright then."

They traveled for a little longer before Sesshomaru dispersed his demon cloud and jumped to the ground. As soon as Kagome landed a power coursed through her that made her freeze. That dark aura she felt was even more savage then Toukijin. The blood lust and the insanity she felt made her shiver.

"Ne, Sesshou why are we here?" Kagome looked up at him with her empty face but he just stared past her towards a small shrine that was up ahead on a hill. Kagome followed his gaze and felt a pull that had her walking towards the shrine.

A few minutes later they arrived at the small shrine. Kagome saw the wards placed all over the door and smirked. Shadows began to emerge from her hand as she forced the shadows to disintegrate the wards. Sesshomaru swiftly pushed the door open but before he could step inside an unseen force pushed him back.

Sesshomaru growled then looked at Kagome. "It seems that this is for you and you alone. Be careful Kagome." Kagome nodded at him and stepped past the doors and into the shrine.

There in front of her was a single sword that had a purple circular jewel on the hilt with a gray-purple scabbard that was covered in a black sheath. Kagome's hand reached out to grab the sword but a small old spirit came out of the sheath in a panic. "No! Young child you mustn't touch this damned sword! It will only lead to your death!" Kagome glared at the dwarfed spirit and looked at the sword that reeked of evil. "What is your name spirit?" The spirit looked at Kagome with a blank stare before his eyes widened. "Oh yes! I am Saya! I was to seal this sword to protect the world from its destruction."

Kagome looked at Saya and gave an evil smirk. "Return to the spirit world Saya. This sword will be mine from now on." Saya's jaw dropped at her words. "You are just a girl how do you expect to handle-" Saya froze when he felt an overwhelming darkness coming from the girl. 'Maybe she can handle the sword.'

Kagome looked at the spirit with disinterest and continued speaking. "You will leave this sword to me or I will have to force you." Saya gulped but looked at her with pleading eyes. "Please if I leave do you promise not to bring this world to its knees with this power? I sense a great evil in you but I can also see the purity the lies within you so I'm begging you."

Kagome looked at Saya and nodded. "Do not take me for a fool. This sword called to me and it will be mine. I give you my word that the earth will be safe with the sword in my hand." Kagome laughed in her head at the thought of how much she sounded like Sesshomaru. 'As if I would destroy the earth! Why would I do that when me and Ban-kun are just happy here.'

Saya nodded and released the restraints on the sword. Waves upon waves of evil began leaking out of the sword. Kagome ignored Saya's terrified squeal and grabbed the sword. She quickly unsheathed it and stared at the blade in wonder. That's when she heard the maniacal laughter in her head. ^Finally I have found one tainted enough to wield me!^ Kagome scoffed. 'Who are you?' Kagome felt the evil pulse before she was answered. ^I am the sword of hell, Sounga! Now before I allow a human like you to take me I must test and see if you are worthy enough to handle me!^

Before Kagome could say anything tendrils burst from the sword and buried deep into her arm. Kagome's eyes widened as her mouth opened in a silent scream. She unleashed her black aura as it clashed with Sounga's purple aura. The pressure from both their powers cause the shrine to break away and disintegrate from the sheer force of their power.

Sesshomaru's eyes widened at the sight that met him and cursed when he saw Sounga glowing an eerie purple as its tendrils covered Kagome's arm completely.

The white of Kagome's eyes soon turn purple to match that of Sounga and she growled as she looked at the sword. 'I refuse to let you overpower me!'


Yoh Asakura was sitting on a tree at the cemetery when a chill went through him. Yoh stood up when he saw a burst of purple and black light coming from the small shrine a little bit ahead. "I wonder what that is." Yoh looked up when he saw his guardian spirit come up next to him.

"Master Yoh I feel an evil presence coming from the shrine." Yoh nodded and looked back at the pulsing lights. "Lets go check it out Amidamaru." His guardian spirit nodded and followed Yoh as he raced towards the shrine.

Yoh's lazy expression soon turned to shock when he saw a girl around his age carrying a sword with black strips buried into her arm. He winced when he saw them go deeper inside her arm. Amidamaru's eyes widened when he caught sight of the demon spirit that stood near the girl. "Master Yoh we must be careful she is a shaman and possesses a very powerful and dangerous spirit."

Yoh looked at Amidamaru in surprise but nodded his head. Yoh frowned when he heard her scream but that scream quickly turned into laughter. Yoh stared at the girl in shock when she started laughing. He was about to go help her but froze when she started talking.

"Do you really think you can overpower me, Sounga? I've work too hard for too long to let some pathetic sword with a dragon spirit trapped inside of it take over me!" Yoh stood there paralyzed to his spot when he felt the girl unleash her full aura. The power was suffocating and his instincts told him to run but his body wouldn't obey.

With another burst of power the sword quickly retracted the tendrils from her arm and reined its powers back in. Kagome gave a cruel smirk and leaned against her new sword as blood seeped from her arm. ^Well, well this is the first time any human has ever been able to overpower me. You can take over the world with power like yours. Just think about it! For a human like you to be able to tame me makes you something else completely! ^ Kagome released a silencing growl. 'Shut up Sounga you've tired me and I don't want to hear your pestering voice!' Kagome heard her sword grumble and curse but it listened nonetheless.

Sesshomaru walked up to her and sighed when he saw the blood dripping down her arm from the holes Sounga made. "I'm proud of you Kagome. You have a very powerful new addition to our group." Kagome nodded but looked ahead where Yoh was standing. She sheathed Sounga when she felt Saya leave to the spirit world and began walking towards the still boy while using Sounga as a walking stick.

"Who are you?" Yoh looked at the girl with surprise when he realized how close she was. He couldn't help but notice how pretty she was but let that thought rest in the back of his mind. "I'm Yoh! Yoh Asakura and you are?" Kagome gave him a wary look but was on the verge of passing out.

Kagome and Sesshomaru looked up when they both spotted the spirit guardian. Kagome walked up to the sprit sensing its unique power. "You're a shaman…how interesting and what is your name spirit?" Yoh sweat dropped at the fact that the pretty girl completely ignored him but looked on with interest.

Sesshomaru smirked when he saw Kagome ignore the human. She can't be blamed after all the only real human contact Kagome ever had was her brother and Miroku other then that the twins only talked to spirits. She was very incapable of being social with other human beings just like her brother.

The spirit had an unnoticeable blush on his face as he looked down at Kagome. "My name is Amidamaru and I serve Master Yoh over there." Kagome allowed a smile to cross her face at how formal the spirit was. 'Well if that guy has a spirit as loyal as him he can't be that bad.' Kagome took the time to look over the spirit and saw that he had samurai gear and silver hair that was tied back with a few strands to frame his face.

Kagome's eyes glazed over when she looked at Amidamaru. "It's nice to meet you Amidamaru, my name is Kagome." With that said Kagome began to collapse to the floor. Sesshomaru raced forward and caught her. Yoh looked at the other spirit in surprise, just barely noticing that he was there.

"Hey who are you?" Sesshomaru glared at the boy and began walking towards a tree. "Who I am is none of your concern human."

Yoh looked at Kagome and the cold man in confusion when he saw them jump in the tree and sit on one of the branches. "Is Kagome alright? She's bleeding a lot." Amidamaru nodded in agreement. "I as well am concerned for the young miss." Sesshomaru looked at them and growled. "You ask too many questions. Kagome must rest to recuperate her strength."

Amidamaru stared at Sesshomaru and sighed. "If you don't mind me asking spirit-san what happened earlier between Miss Kagome and that evil sword?" Yoh looked up in interest when Amidamaru voiced the exact same thoughts that were running through his head.

Sesshomaru looked down at the silver-haired samurai then turned to look back at the resting Kagome. "She was acquiring a new weapon to become stronger."

Yoh looked up at Sesshomaru in confusion. "But that sword was so evil, why would she want a weapon like that? Won't it hurt her like it did tonight?" Sesshomaru was tempted to roll his eyes but refrained from doing so. "Kagome is capable of things you could only dream of human and if you intend on entering the Shaman Tournament I suggest you train with your spirit over there. Right now you wouldn't last a second against Kagome."

Yoh and Amidamaru looked at each other then back at Kagome. "What's the Shaman Tournament?"

Sesshomaru looked at them with a deadpanned expression. "If you do not know I will not waste my time explaining it." Yoh chuckled and rubbed the back of his head in embarrassment. "Well I'm kinda new at this whole having my own guardian spirit thing."

Sesshomaru just ignored him and went back to watching Kagome. 'I don't see why Kagome was so kind to that samurai spirit. He's almost as incompetent as the human but I suppose if Kagome likes him I will tolerate their presence.'

Yoh grinned and sat on the bench underneath the tree. "Ehh, Amidamaru the stars look great tonight!" Amidamaru grinned and nodded. While they both sat staring at the stars Sesshomaru looked down at them in curiosity. 'Hn what a strange human.'


Bankotsu sighed as he lay in bed. "I wonder if Kagome is okay." Bankotsu frowned and began to toss and turn on his bed. He quickly sat up and growled. "Dammit I can't sleep!"

Jakotsu walked in after hearing him yell and sighed. "You miss your sister don't you?" Bankotsu just turned his head away and grunted. Jakotsu may not seem like it but he could be serious when the time called for it and he knew this was one of those times.

Jakotsu walked up to Bankotsu and grabbed the end of his braid. Bankotsu looked at Jakotsu in confusion before he yelped. Jakotsu started tugging him from the end of his hair and began walking out of the shrine and into the forest. "C'mon my little Ban I have something to show you!" Bankotsu just began seething as he was dragged along.

"Dammit Jakotsu let go of my hair! Your gonna mess up my braid!" He was cursing the entire way before he realized they stopped. Bankotsu growled and bopped Jakotsu on the head. Jakotsu had fake tears running down his face as he rubbed the top of his head. "Why must you be so mean my little Ban?"

In a split second Jakotsu was standing and moving a bunch of rocks that surrounded a tree. As soon as all the rocks were gone Bankotsu could see a hole in the tree that went from the ground up. Jakotsu reached in and smirked when he found what he was looking for.

"Bankotsu I would like to introduce you to another one of your weapons, say hello to Jakotsutou!" Bankotsu looked at the sword and then frowned. "That's just a stupid sword! That's nowhere near as good as my baby!"

Before Bankotsu could say anything else he saw a flash of silver then felt a stinging on his cheek. His eyes widened when he saw all the blades retract and then come together as one single blade. Jakotsu smirked at Bankotsu's amazed expression. "That's what you get for doubting Jakotsutou!"

Bankotsu gave Jakotsu a smirk as he held his new weapon. "Well I guess Jakotsutou is pretty cool but it's still no match for my baby!" Jakotsu smiled at Bankotsu and began calling out his powers. "Alright Bankotsu lets get your training started!"

Bankotsu smirked and drew his new weapons. "You better watch out Jakotsu cause I'm a fast learner!"


Back in the town where Yoh and Kagome were at a boy stood on top of a building looking down at everyone. 'Pathetic insects should be exterminated.' His golden eyes scanned over the crowd till they landed on a tiny boy reading a book. "Hn. What a pathetic town. Bason lets go. The sooner I find this Yoh Asakura and destroy him the sooner I will be closer to becoming the Shaman King."

An enormous spirit in armor appeared behind him and nodded. 'Yes master Ren.'


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A/N: Okay well that's the end of chapter three I hope you enjoyed! Ren and Yoh will be fighting in the next chapter and I wonder how everything will turn out with Kagome in the picture. Please review and tell me what you think. I'm sorry Hao hasn't come in yet but don't worry he will. Thank you all very much!