A/N: Hey guys, I know it's been a while, sorry for the delay. I hope you guys like this chapter R&R

Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha, Rumiko Takahashi does.

Title: The Mercenary's Princess

Summary: Kagome isn't an ordinary princess; she is a beautiful, free spirited young lady who hates being bound to rules set by her father. Unlike many, she is one who holds miko powers which had been passed down to her from her ancestors. Kagome's father intends to wed his only daughter to the powerful Naraku, prince of the Northern Lands. But what will happen when Kagome runs into the handsome mercenary leader of The Band of Seven…..

Genre: Romance/Angst

Rating: M

Age: Kagome 17- Bankotsu 24

Chapter Two: Intentions

"My Lord, a letter has been received from the Northern Lands." A servant stated bowing before Daisuke.

Daisuke's eyes widened as the sealed letter was handed to him. After watching the servant leave his chambers the King slowly opened the envelope revealing the message.

Lord Daisuke,

I would like to make arrangements regarding your prior agreement with my father. As I am aware, your daughter will be of age within the next month. Time is becoming short; I will come to discuss the matters of the marriage in three days.

Naraku

Daisuke folded the letter before placing it back into the envelope. 'I have to tell Kagome before he arrives.' The Lord ran his fingers through his hair taking a deep breath. He knew he should have informed Kagome earlier of the circumstances but he just couldn't after what had become of Naraku.

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After several minutes Bankotsu had still been peering at the princess through the mist. He looked around the forest scanning the vicinity for any other beings. 'She's all alone…' Bankotsu gazed at the clothing feet away from him knowing that it had belonged to her.

Kagome ran her fingers through her hair gazing at the moon. 'It's been almost an hour, I wonder where Kilala is.' Kagome looked around the area letting out a sigh. 'I should dry off before she gets back.' Kagome made her way out of the springs to where her clothes had been. She had rung her hair from all the excess water before throwing the brown cloak over her wet body. She didn't want to put her clothes on until she was dry. She began running her fingers through her hair in attempt to smoothen it. 'I didn't notice how cold it was when I was in the springs.' Kagome thought as she began to shiver.

Just then within a matter of milliseconds Kagome felt herself being pulled and her back pushed against a tree. Her eyes widened seeing a tall man standing before her with his hands pinning hers against the tree on either side of her head. His blue eyes were locked on her chocolate eyes, as his lips stretched into a smirk. Kagome opened her mouth to scream but was restricted when his hand moved from hers to cover her mouth. Kagome's heart was racing and her breath was heavy. 'Who is this guy, what is he going to do with me.'

Bankotsu brought his lips to her ears before licking her earlobe. She flinched at the feel of his tongue. "You know, body heat works best when you're cold." He gently whispered into her ear locking both his hands around her waist pulling her against him. Kagome brought her hands to his muscular chest trying to distance herself from him.

"Let go of me! Who are you? What are you doing?" Kagome said feeling his tongue brush her ear once more.

"Ohh my apologies gorgeous, I'm Bankotsu." He said as his face was now inches away from hers. He smirked again bringing one of his hands to gently brush her chin.

Kagome cheeks flushed pink and her eyes went wide again. "Bankotsu? You mean you're the-"

"Yea the leader of the band of seven" He finished taking in her incredible beauty.

'HE'S GOING TO KILL ME?' Kagome slapped his hand away from her chin trying to get out of his grasp. "Let go of me!"

Bankotsu grabbed her chin and tilted her head up as their eyes met again. "I'm not going to hurt you, trust me if I wanted to kill you, you would have been dead already."

'That's true he would have already if he wanted to.' Kagome's eyes were still locked on his beautiful sapphire eyes which were placed perfectly on his tan skin. 'He's the leader of those mercenaries father talked about…..he's beautiful.' Kagome felt butterflies in her stomach as her checks formed a deeper blush.

Bankotsu noticed the blush on the girls face and chuckled before letting her go. "So anyway I've told you who I am now it's your turn." He pulled his banryu out of the ground and swung it over his shoulder now standing about a foot away from her.

"Ka-Kagome…" She stuttered still not moving from the spot he left her. Her heart was still racing now looking at the large weapon he yielded.

"Daisuke's little princess huh?" He replied as his eyes went wide. "What the hell are you doin out here by yourself."

"That's none of you concern!" She walked toward where her clothes had been and picked them up.

"You have some nerve to be talkin to me like that, you know I wouldn't hesitate to kill you" Bankotsu said walking towards her.

"I have nerve? Are you joking! You're the one who has nerve! Threatening to kill the princess!

Bankotsu was once again inches away from her with Banryu still swung over his shoulder. He smiled seeing the girl trying to act brave and stand her ground. He loosely wrapped his free hand around her throat watching her eyes grow with fear.

"If you intend to kill me, do it!" Kagome's eyes stung filling with tears.

He lowered his head down to hers as their lips were now inches apart. Kagome could feel his hot breath radiating from his lips to hers. His eyes looked soft as he admired her exotic features. He used his free hands to run his fingers through her silky damp hair.

"You're way to beautiful to just kill, that was never my intent." With that he let go of her slowly walking into the forest where he had come from.

Kagome sighed in relief watching him disappear into the shadows. Still in somewhat of a shock she walked back toward the same tree and sat down with her back once again braced against it.

'What's with that guy, he's hard to read….' Kagome rubbed her ear feeling the wetness from his tongue. 'First he tries to seduce me and then threatens me?' Still blushing, she brought her knees to her chest wrapping her arms around them. 'What a jerk, that Bankotsu who does he think he is!' She had never in her life been so close to another man, no other man had ever dared to make a move on her like he had done. "You're way to beautiful to just kill, that was never my intent." 'So what exactly were your intentions?'

Kagome's thoughts were interrupted as she noticed Kilala land before her. Kagome stood up smiling.

"Kilala!" Kagome greeted the demon walking towards her.

Kilala sniffed Kagome as she brushed her fur. Kilala noticed mix in Kagome's scent, a male had been with Kagome however it was a male that Kilala wasn't familiar with. After smelling Kagome Kilala moved away and beginning smelling the air. Kagome knew Kilala was trying to sniff out Bankotsu and find him.

"Kilala, don't worry I'm fine, let's just go home okay?" Kagome walked up to Kilala before mounting her.

Kilala took off into the air heading back toward the castle.

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'So the rumours right, she is as beautiful as they say.' Bankotsu thought still making his way back to his brothers. 'Daisuke probably doesn't know she's gallivanting around the forest like that.' He continued walking remembering how he had almost taken away her innocents.

'What's wrong with me, why did I hold back…..usually I do as I please…so why the sudden set back.' He brought his hand up gazing at it as he remembered the feel of her soft skin and silky hair. 'She's so angelic….but so helpless and innocent, she's probably still a virgin. That would explain her resistance from me.' Bankotsu sighed. 'No woman has even resisted me…..but I guess there's a first for everything.'

"That was fast." Suikotsu smiled as Bankotsu walked toward the group.

"Yea I went for a walk and decided that we could all go to the springs after we eat." He sat down between Jakotsu and Renkotsu before taking a piece of cooked boar meet.

"Great idea big brother" Mukotsu said scarfing down a piece of meat.

'She'll probably be gone by then' Bankotsu thought staring into the flames of the fire.

"What up with him" Jakotsu whispered to Kyokotsu.

The two looked at Bankotsu whose gaze was glued to the fire.

"I wonder what's on his mind" Kyokotsu replied.

The two shrugged their shoulders and continued to eat.

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Sango paced back and forth within the princess' chambers. 'It's been so long…..she should be back by now.' The girl walked over to the balcony trying to scope out her two tailed demon cat. Sango sighed walking back into the room. 'Where could they be?' She thought before sitting on Kagome's bed. 'She's really pushing it this time…I should go out and look for her maybe somethings wrong.'

Sango's eyes widened as she stood up from the bed. She hurried towards the door hoping that Kagome was okay. Just as she was about to slide open the door to Kagome's room she heard a light thud coming from behind her. Turning around she let out a huge sigh.

"KAGOME WHERE WERE YOU" Sango yelled running toward the girl and demon cat.

"I told you where I was going remember?" Kagome replied walking to her dresser.

"Don't act smart Kaggie! What took you so long?" Sango demanded noticing the princesses flushed face.

"No-nothing I…..I was just thinking that's all." Kagome stuttered remembering her encounter with the handsome mercenary.

"Thinking? Is that all? Why are you acting all weird like your trying to hide something."

Kagome still didn't even look at Sango, picking up her brush from the dresser she began to brush her hair. "Why are you interrogating me, I was just at the springs."

"For that long?" Sango questioned trying to get Kagome to look her in the face.

'I can't tell Sango…..if I do she'll never let me leave again. I have to keep it a secret.' Kagome turned around to face Sango.

"Yea I'm sorry I kinda lost track of time. I really just had a lot on my mind that's all." Kagome said frowning.

"A lot on your mind? Like what?" She crossed her arms over her chest and plopped herself on the bed.

"Well I am almost eighteen you know."

"Yea so? Big deal."

"Yea it is a big deal! I don't know if I'm ready to get married and rule the kingdom all by myself. That's way too much to do."

Sango frowned. "Yea I guess I understand…..that's going to be a huge change. To be honest I don't even think you're ready for that yet."

"I'm not. There's still so much I want to do before all this happens." Kagome sat on the bed beside Sango.

"Yea it does kinda suck…..but at least you get to choose a handsome suitor to be your prince." Sango winked.

"Ugh I don't want to get married like that Sango. I don't want father make me select from a group of suitors that he chooses. I want to fall in love and get married to whoever I chose." Kagome looked at Sango frowning.

"Well it's almost impossible for you to just "meet someone" on your own. Princesses are not allowed outside the castle walls without a proper escort so how would you even get a chance to meet someone?" Sango replied.

Just then the incident that occurred between her and the mercenary replayed in her head. Kagome slightly shook her head ridding herself of those thoughts. "Yea I guess you're right…."

"Awwhhh Kaggie don't worry it won't be that bad" Sango hugged her friend understanding what she had been going through.

Kagome too hugged Sango letting out yet another sigh 'He is the only man I've actually met on my own'

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A/N: Hey guys once again I am soooo sorry for taking long to update. I hope you enjoyed this chapter. Please review and let me know what you think. If you have any ideas for future chapters don't hesitate to let me know

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