Chapter 6

Kagome continued to be jostled on top of her kidnapper's shoulder. Oh what she would give for to just see who this strange man was. When she was crippled with complete despair she didn't notice he was as close as he was, until she felt the strong had rubbing rhythmically on her back and along her arms in comfort. That small sign of compassion made Kagome's already impaired judgment trust this man completely which later would result in her kidnap.

All I wanted was to be alone. Why couldn't I just shut it all out? Kagome mentally question the unknown force of fate. She wanted to hide from the world and let time pass her by. But because of the twisted humor of that force she was now being taken away from her friends, well, and her brother. No…

As the realization of how far her brother was with each step this man took, Kagome got a sharp pain in her heart. Not Sota too. No…She couldn't lose her brother too, not him; anything but Sota. But much to her despair, Kagome knew there was nothing she could do. I'm sorry Sota… the call with her thoughts as one lone tear fell from her eye and soaked into the cotton read sash

Around her eyes.

Bankotsu was slightly confused by the young priestess. At first she struggled, failing her arms and legs about, but before he could order her to knock it off she stopped and became limper then wet paper. Even hours into their journey the girl never again made any attempt at resistance…not even a whimper.

By the way he found her he thought surly she would have continued crying at least. Although it made Bankotsu's job unexpectedly easy it unnerved him so. By the way Naraku described her, it made Bankotsu almost question if this really was the priests.

"Bankotsu, the young priests that travels with the half-demon Inuyasha and his companions is who you will be getting for me." Bankotsu shivered at the memory of the slimy voice. "But I fell obliged to warn you, she has a great fight in her. She may prove difficult to bring her to me. But if you are to harm her in anyway, there will be a price to pay. I want to be the one to 'welcome' her."

At this Bankotsu remembered the magnificence in the Basterd's grin. I made Bankotsu want to take a bath at the thought of what might be going through the half demon's mind. One thing was for sure, he would sooner slit his wrist, although it would not do anything, then be her when Naraku got a hold of her.

But even though her strange action had him unnerved he know this was her, for she had an other worldly air to her. Actually the more he thought about her the more he wanted to know. She had the potential to be very powerful, but something was blocking her. Bankotsu was fairly certain that that block was also the reason for her friends' worry and the reason for her crying. But exactly what it was…he had not the simplest clue.

Why do I even care? The very question that he had been asked himself all night. Why did he care? It baffled him to the point of almost insanity. At least the girl couldn't see his inner turmoil thanks to his sash.

Hmm that sash sure has come in handy. It was true, without the sash this girl could find her way back or know who he was. That could put his whole mission in jeopardy if she was able to get away. Then he wouldn't get the closure that he desperately needed. Why did his brothers die? What happened at the mountain?

That particular question brought him back to his musing on Naraku. Why was his past so important that an unknown half demon knew about it? Was he some kind of importance to Naraku? Did he owe him something? All Bankotsu knew was what was drilled into him until it was an instinct, fighting. It was the only way he knew how to survive. It was a need in him…he craved it. His obsession.

Maybe Naraku wanted him for that drive, to use him as a weapon. If that was the case Bankotsu would join his brothers in the bitter dark then to be used by a snake of such slime.

He was brought back to the real world by the sudden stiffness of the girl on his shoulder. It was odd because it only lasted for a moment then she became limp again. As if she just completely gave up. Well this is going to be an uneventful trip Bankotsu sighed inwardly. He was hoping for somewhat of a struggle just for entertainment value. But like most things in his life, it looked like it was going to be unfulfilled.

They traveled for quiet sometime before Bankotsu finally stopped. The sudden lack of motion woke Kagome from her sleep but she remained silent and still. Before she could guess where they might be, the man grabbed the back of her shirt and lifted her off his shoulder and on to the ground. Kagome thought about running the way she thought they came from but decided against it. Anyone who could carry me this far at a sprint isn't one to anger…

Bankotsu set Kagome down and waited for the inevitable. But to his surprise she did not run or even demand anything. Bankotsu's Cobalt eyes widened in surprise and he tilted his head.

"What's wrong with you?" slipped out of Bankotsu's mouth. But there was no response from the young woman. But as soon as Bankotsu was about to ask another question she mumbled something. "What?" He head tilted back as if she was looking at him.

"You sound familiar…" she whispered. Bankotsu's mouth stretched into a satisfied smirk.

"Then perhaps…" Bankotsu stepped closer to the girl called Kagome. He reached down and untied the knot in the sash and removed it from her eyes. "…you can tell me something."

The brown eyes looked back at him. The sight of him caused them to widen with surprise and fear.

"B-Bankotsu!"

A/N

Wow I really like that cliff hanger! I am not usually good at that. Hey do any of you know how to draw? If you do would any of you be interested in making a cover for this story? Message me if you are interested.