A/N: Well, my first yaoi chapter. Odd. But I love this pairing. Oh yeah, it's A/U…

Disclaimer: Oh please, you guys should know by 32 chapters I don't own Inuyasha. Don't own Motion City Soundtrack, or their song Everything is Alright either.

Dedication: This chapter specifically is dedicated to Jassy. She's the one who go me hooked on this song. It's also dedicated to Jo, who I love for sending me this song (among others).

Everything Is Alright

Bankotsu wasn't aware he was being watched. He sat crossed-legged on top of the hill staring at the stars. He was deep in thought, his braided hair cascading down his back. Just down the hill was his house, in which all of his brothers lived. His thoughts focused on one though.

The same person Bankotsu was thinking about was looking out his own bedroom window. In fact, Jakotsu was looking straight at Bankotsu. He wished he could ask if he was okay.

Jakotsu continued to watch as Bankotsu stood shook his hair and walked back to the house. Jakotsu ran to the front door to meet him. No sooner had Bankotsu entered then Jakotsu asked, "Are you okay?" already sensing the answer.

"Yeah, I am." Bankotsu replied, though Jakotsu knew he would say that anyway.

Jakotsu pouted, wishing Bankotsu would talk to him. He wished his brother would open up to him. Bankotsu never talked to him anymore. When they were kids they had been close.

Tell me that you're alright
yeah everything is alright.
oh please tell me that you're alright.
yeah everything is alright.

"Are you sure?" Jakotsu persisted.

"I'm fine!" Bankotsu responded, annoyed. "Geez, who are you my mother?" he shot.

"No! But you never talk to me anymore!" Jakotsu argued, "What's wrong with me trying to make sure you're okay? At least I care!" Jakotsu hadn't meant Bankotsu didn't care, he just wanted to keep the conversation going.

Give me a reason to end this discussion,
To break with tradition, to fold and divide.

Bankotsu growled, arguing with his brother was one of the many things he hated. All things that he used to love. He loved to tease Jakotsu when he was little just to hear him fight back he loved to meet new people and go to parks, and spend time with his brothers.

But as Bankotsu got older he discovered feelings, which made him hate everything from talking to people to talking to his own family, who he really did love.


'Cause I hate the ocean, theme parks and airplanes,
Talking with strangers, waiting in line.

Jakotsu glared, waiting for Bankotsu to continue the argument, when he didn't, Jakotsu stormed from the room angrily. He took deep breaths trying to remember the doctors orders. He picked up the bottle of pills, that we're supposed to control his anger, and make him behave. He chucked them at the wall. "I need to be angry!" the normally lovable, sweet, kind Jakotsu stated.


I'm through with these pills that make me sit still.
Are you feeling fine?
Yes, I feel just fine.

Jakotsu retreated to the kitchen, frowning, as his hands twitched nervously. He began cleaning, something he did when he was anxious. He also turned the oven on; he might as well make something to make him feel better.

I'm sick of the things I do when I'm nervous
Like cleaning the oven or checking my tires

Bankotsu lay on his bed staring at the white tiled ceiling. Maybe he should just talk to Jakotsu, it couldn't be that hard could it? I mean they known eachother there whole lives and only recently started drifting apart.

Bankotsu pushed his bangs out of his face and sighed, it wasn't Jakostu's fault, Bankotsu knew he had been the one pushing away. He tried to tune his thoughts back into the ceiling.

Or counting the number of tiles on the ceiling.

A scream jolted Bankotsu from his thoughts and sent him flying down the stairs towards the kitchen. "What's wrong?" he asked Jakotsu worriedly.

Jakotsu turned his back and sniffed, he didn't want Bankotsu to see him crying, but he had hurt his hand. Accidentally, in his cleaning frenzy he had hurt himself. But if Bankotsu could pretend to be okay, so could he.

Head for the hills, the kitchen's on fire!

Jakotsu remembered the medicine he had thrown against the wall, he had stopped using it, only to start again. He didn't really need it, just wanted it to help him forget. He wanted to forget the dreams about the future he had, for he knew that was a future that didn't exist. Someday he wouldn't remember his dreams of the future. He'd be fine.

I used to rely on self-medication.
I guess I still do that from time to time.
But I'm getting better at fighting the future.
Someday you'll be fine.
Yes, I'll be just fine.

"Did you hurt yourself Jakotsu?" Bankotsu questioned, generally concerned.

Jakotsu held his hands behind his back and shook his head, "Nope, I'm fine." He lied painfully.

Tell me that you're alright.
yeah everything is alright.
oh please tell me that you're alright.
yeah everything is alright.

"I don't believe you!" Bankotsu almost shouted, grabbing behind Jakotsu at his hand, as he looked at the red burn mark he frowned, "Oh, Jakotsu you have to be more careful."

Bankotsu was talking to him. Bankotsu was continuing a conversation. There was no way that Jakotsu was going to let this chance slip away.

Give me a reason
(I don't believe a word)
To end this discussion
(Of anything I heard)

They were falling back into their old pattern. Jakotsu did something stupid, and Bankotsu fixed it, it was how thinks had always been. It seemed to be the easiest thing for them


To break with tradition
(They tell me that its not so hard)

They both looked at each other, as they realized Jakotsu hand was still held gently by Bankotsu's. Why should they give up? They both knew it wasn't going to be easy, but it couldn't possibly be that hard.


to fold and divide
(It's not so hard)

Bankotsu lifted Jakotsu's smaller, injured hand to his mouth and kissed it. It was liked an electric shock of Jakotsu.

"Thank you…" Jakotsu mumbled, his cheeks flushing.

"It's no problem…" Bankotsu replied, being his usual self. Suddenly, he pulled Jakotsu body closer to him and hugged him.

Jakotsu was surprised but wrapped his arms around Bankotsu's waist smiling as his head rested on his shoulder.

"Well, let's eliminate the lies. We're not okay are we?" Bankotsu's voice broke the short silence.


So let's not get carried
(Away with everything)
Away with the process
(From Here to in-between)
of elimination
(The long Goodbyes)

Jakotsu looked up at Bankotsu, his eyes pleading, "Is this what you want?" he asked quietly, "Because, I don't want to waste your time."

"You could never waste my time." Bankotsu said, holding Jakotsu closer.

I don't want to waste your time.

"I really don't think we're okay." Bankotsu said again.

"We are now." Was Jakotsu's response, "As long as we have each other, we'll be alright."

Tell me that you're alright.
yeah everything is alright.
oh please tell me that you're alright.
yeah everything is alright.

"We should promise to tell if we're not okay." Jakotsu suggested looking up at Bankotsu.

"I agree." Bankotsu said grinning. Then he leaned down and kissed Jakotsu.

(Alright)
Tell me that you're alright.
(hi, everything's great)
yeah everything is alright.
(hey, everything's fine)
oh please tell me that you're alright.

Jakotsu responded to Bankotsu's kiss and wrapped his arms around Bankotsu's neck. He knew now, everything would be fine.


(hey, everything's great)
yeah everything is alright.

Bankotsu deepened the kiss, pulling Jakotsu's body against his own. He decided Jakotsu was right, as long as they had each other, they would be just fine.

Hey, everything's fine.
Hey, everything's fine.
Hey, everything's fine.
Hey, everything's fine.

A/N: End, long again. All well. I feel this is one of best pieces in awhile. It was hard to write, but I love challenges. READ AND REVIEW!