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Inuyasha POV

Damn… Where'd she go?

"Kagome! Where the hell are you?"

Inuyasha came back to the campsite with some extra wood for the fire to find that Kagome was gone. It didn't help that Sango went back with Kirara to the slayer's village, Miroku went back to the temple, and Shippo left for the demon exams.

Her scent is still here, but how come I sense that someone else was here? Damn it all! How could have I let her get kidnapped?

Inuyasha followed the trail of Kagome's scent until it ended at where she disappeared with Bankotsu underground.

The hell… Where'd she get to now?

"Kagome! Can you hear me? Kagome!"

"Kagome!~~"

Inuyasha?

Kagome thought she had heard Inuyasha's voice in the distance. But before she could respond, her mouth was covered by Bankotsu's hand.

Kagome squealed in frustration as Bankotsu lifted her up onto Ginkotsu, a weapon on wheels. Bankotsu lifted himself onto Ginkotsu as well, making sure to have a good grip on Kagome to make sure she doesn't try to do something stupid.

The rest of the Band of Seven began to pile on as Ginkotsu began to drill his way above ground.

The ground began to tremble as Inuyasha stood, calling out Kagome's name.

"Kagome!"

Inuyasha spotted Kagome with a group of bandits on top of a huge tank-like thing. He looked to the side of Kagome and saw someone that he didn't think he would ever see again.

Bankotsu…

"Hello, Inuyasha. Did you miss me?"

"Bankotsu. Let Kagome go, you bastard."

Inuyasha growled and unsheathed his tetsusaiga and faced his opponent.

"Now, now Inuyasha. If this was just between us, there would be no reason to kidnap this wench."

"What do you want bastard?"

"Now listen close Inuyasha. I want revenge for my comrades and I when you destroyed our pride by defeating us. By stealing the jewel shards of this miko and ultimately destroying you, we will succeed in just this."

"Shut up and die!"

Kagome slipped out of Bankotsu's hold and called out to Inuyasha.

"Inuyasha! Watch out, he has a jewel shard in his body."

Bankotsu gave the miko a glare and slapped her once. Tears sprung into Kagome eyes as she slumped into unconsciousness.

"Kagome! You bastard, don't you dare hurt Kagome!"

"Ah, now I understand Inuyasha. You have feelings for this girl. How interesting."

"Damn you Bankotsu! Give Kagome back!"

Bankotsu laughed.

"How pathetic of you Inuyasha. Can't even protect your woman. I think I'll hold on to her for a bit longer."

"Hell no! Where are you taking her? Come back and fight me coward!"

"Renkotsu, Suikotsu, Ginkotsu, Mukotsu, Kyoukotsu, Jakotsu, finish off this mutt. I have other uses for this wench."

The six bandits turned to a furious hanyou and were met by his Wind Scar.

"Wasn't even worth my time."

Now it was Bankotsu's turn to be furious. He had just witnessed his greatest enemy slay his friends. Bankotsu revealed his veiled weapon, banryuu.

"Go to hell half-breed!"

Bankotsu set Kagome on the ground behind him and raised his enormous sword.

Damn… I need to get to Kagome fast. But I can't use the wind scar or else I might hurt Kagome.

"Are you just going to talk all day or are you going to fight me Bankotsu?"

"Patience. You wouldn't rush your death now, do you mutt?"

"What's you say?"

Inuyasha charged at Bankotsu and swung his tetsusaiga at him, but was met with Banyruu's blade. After a succession of clashing swords, the two were beginning to noticeably tire. Now, it would be a test of pure strength.

Damn, it doesn't help that Bankotsu has a jewel shard.

In his moment of thought, Inuyasha failed to notice Banryuu's blade coming at him. Bankotsu's sword made contact with Inuyasha's temple before Inuyasha moved to avoid any critical damage.

"Inuyasha. Do you not realize that you cannot defeat me? Things are different from the last time we met."

As the half-demon and bandit continued in their battle, Kagome began to stir into consciousness.

Oh… my head is spinning. Oh gosh, Inuyasha!

Kagome looked up to see him engaged in combat with Bankotsu.

"Inuyasha!"

Inuyasha turned to find Kagome sitting up behind Bankotsu.

"Stay there Kagome. I'll come for you."

"I don't think so Inuyasha."

Bankotsu landed a punch square into Inuyasha's jaw, flinging him to the ground. Inuyasha quickly got back on his feet and spit out blood.

"Keh. Bastard, get outta my way!"

"Not on my life!"

The two charged head-on for the final clash. The ring of their swords reached the ends of the cave. The impact of the clash was so great that the walls began to crumble.

The two were flung back onto the ground. As rocks began to tumble down, Bankotsu dashed to Kagome and escaped with her, leaving Inuyasha stuck in the cave. The darkness of the cave made it hard for the hanyou to sense where Kagome was.

"Inuyasha!"

The sound of Kagome's voice reached his sensitive ears. Inuyasha followed the voice, while dodging any boulders that came his way.

"Let me go, you jerk!"

Kagome had no idea what had happened in the last few moments in the cave. All she knew was that she was outside somewhere, without Inuyasha, but Bankotsu.

"Where's Inuyasha? What happened?"

Bankotsu really wanted to get a move on before the mutt caught their scent again. He planned to use Kagome's ability to find the shards, so he could become the strongest. He sure was in no mood to answer questions to this pestering girl.

"Shut up wench."

"Tell me. No way I'm ever listening to you. So tell me what happened!"

"He's dead."

Kagome wore a shocked expression as no words came out of her mouth. Bankotsu saw this and smirked to himself.

I guess she listened to me after all.

Bankotsu turned his attention back on the miko when he heard muffled sounds coming from her. He saw that she was crying into her hands. With an exasperated sigh, Bankotsu looked away; he was never the sentiemental type. Still, why did it infuriate him to see this mortal girl crying for that half-demon.

Damn…