Chapter 2: Run This Town

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Misaki lied down staring at the ceiling. She had woken up just a few minutes ago. The sun was shining bright into her room and she could hear the birds chirping. Momiji laid on her chest; she was sound asleep. Misaki stroked her daughters short black hair. Misaki all of a sudden heard a thump coming from her balcony.

She carefully slid her daughter off of her. She crawled over to her balcony. She drew the curtains back. A smile appeared on her face. Inuyasha was seated Indian style on her huge balcony. "Hey." He said.

She leaned against the wall. "How did you know this is where I reside?"

"You're the princess and this is the biggest balcony on this castle." He said.

She nodded. "What brings you by? Are you actually listening to me?" She said teasingly.

"Shut up." He said. She laughed. "And yes." He said looking away.

"I'm glad." She said smiling. She turned around because she heard whining. She seen Momiji moving around. She was finally waking up. Misaki got up and picked her daughter up. She then walked back over to Inuyasha.

Inuyasha stared at the small child. Her eyes were slowly opening. Once they fully opened they went straight to Inuyasha. Momiji hugged her mother, squeezing her robe.

Misaki smiled. "Momiji meet your cousin, Inuyasha. He's family and a friend sweetie."

Momiji looked back at Inuyasha and gave a wide grin. "She's cute." Inuyasha said. "Looks like you. Her eyes are even blue."

Misaki nodded. "Yeah, but they aren't my eyes. She has her father's eyes."

Inuyasha looked at his cousin with a serious expression. "Still not telling?"

Misaki's expression became serious as well. "I told you. He is gone there's no need."

"Why can't you just tell me. It's not like I'm asking you to tell everybody in this castle."

Misaki shook her head. "Maybe one day when she's older."

"What does it matter?"

"I rather her find out first before anyone else. So like I said when she is older."

"What ever."

"What are you going to get yourself into today?" She asked trying to change the subject.

"Not much. If I'm right tonight is the night of the new moon."

Bankotsu was walking around. He held the detector out in front of him. Is this thing ever going to glow. He thought. Why am I even doing this? He thought to himself.

He didn't understand it, but he couldn't say no to Yuni. She had some hold on him. He just didn't know what. He didn't understand either because he only knew her for a few days. She is very attractive and she did please him at night.

Frankly he gave up on trying to figure it out. He didn't care. All he had to do was find two jewels. He got to do what ever he want. He was alive there was nothing to complain about.

As he walked he looked up. A head there was a huge castle that sat on a hill top. He could also see that it was surrounded by a fairly large village. A town? It wasn't that far so he decided to walk to it. Maybe I'll have some luck.

He ran down the hill. He was headed toward the village. He entered a small wood. As he was walking through the trees the detector started to glow. He looked at it. A grin appeared on his face. He turned back around.

Yuni was in her room. Half of her body was covered in a silk violet sheet. She sat against the wall with a bowl shaped cup in her hand. She took a sip. She heard a knock. "Come in." She said looking in the direction of the door.

Bankotsu stepped inside. "Well?" She said.

"It glowed." He said.

She smirked. "Excellent. Do you remember where you were?"

He nodded. "Now what? What's the next step."

Her smirk went away. "I want you to do whatever it takes to retrieve what belongs to me. I don't care what you do just get it here." He smirked and nodded. She took another sip from her cup. "Where is it located?"

"It is near this village. It was more of a town. To large to be called a village."

"Well how about you try to retrieve it some time this evening. Right now come lay with me." She said putting her cup beside her. She moved her sheet indicating a spot for him. He walked over and laid next to her.

Misaki looked beyond her balcony. The sun was setting. She looked over to the far corner of her room. Momiji laid there in her own little bed fast asleep. Misaki smiled at her sleeping child. All of a sudden there was a knock.

"Princess, are you alright." She heard a familiar voice ask.

She walked over to the slide door. She leaned the side of her body against it. "Yes. I've told you before, Takemaru, that you needn't check on me."

"How can I not check on you?"

She blushed slightly. "You may go now, Takemaru."

Bankotsu was walking toward the town he visited earlier. He pulled out the detector and watched it as it glowed. He then looked up to the sky. Night was soon arriving. A grin appeared on his face. "Showtime."

Misaki slid the door open slightly. Takemaru smiled at her. "Hi." He said to her. Her gaze drifted away from him. He slid the door open more and made his way inside.

"Hey!" She protested.

He placed a finger on her lips, shushing her. "Don't want to wake your child do you?" Misaki's gaze went to her daughter. She could feel Takemaru closing in on her. Her gaze returned back to him.

Bankotsu ran down the hill leading into the town. Before he reached the end of the hill he pulled out naginata. He jumped up and whipped the sword causing a blow to passerby's. He did it again and then for a third time.

Screams could be heard by the frightened towns people. He ran through the town using the sword to throw blast at anything that came his way. As he did so he held up the detector. The color was darkening; indicating that one of the jewels were need by.

Screams could be heard from the castle. Takemaru was moving his face towards Misaki's. Before he could try and place a kiss on her lips she stopped him. "Something is going on." She said moving towards the balcony.

He followed her. Below there was destroyed huts and small fires. Misaki gasped and her eyes widened. "Stay here, Misaki." Takemaru said drawing his sword and hurrying out of the room. She nodded at him before turning her head back to the scene.

What the hell is happening? She said as she squeezed the wooden rail of the balcony.

Bankotsu ran through the town. He laughed as he threw blow after blow at the people and their homes. He turned around to a group of soldiers. He smirked. "Oh, so what are you going to do?"

the group of soldiers raised their weapons. Bankotsu laughed at them. "You guys really don't look like much of a challenge." He said before jumping up. He spun the naginata in his hand. The blade began to darken. As he continued to spin it a small black sphere appeared in the center.

"Taste this!" He said before throwing the sphere in their direction. The soldiers screamed. Most of them moved out of the way before it could hit them. The attack caused a small explosion. There was smoke surrounding the soldiers.

"Let's try this again." Bankotsu said spinning the naginata again. The soldiers ran towards him. Their weapons out. He jumped up again. Each soldier tried to touch him, but he was untouchable. He swung the naginata to and fro, cutting each soldier in his path.

Takemaru was running to where he heard his soldier's screams. His sword was in hand by his side as he ran. He stopped running once he came to a heartbreaking scene. Many of his soldiers were lying on the ground. Some were bleeding, some had severed body parts and many were dead.

He shook his head. He looked up and saw a group of his soldiers surrounding a young man. They were obviously having a difficult time with him. The young man had the upper hand. The young man carried a smirk that annoyed Takemaru. Takemaru gave a growl. He squeezed the handle of his sword and charged at the young man.

Bankotsu saw the samurai coming towards him. He placed the naginata in front of him. Takemaru screamed as he ran towards Bankotsu. He swung his sword at him, but Bankotsu blocked it with the naginata's blade.

Takemaru tried swinging again, but Bankotsu blocked once more. He did it for a third time and a forth, but no go. Bankotsu jumped back and swung his sword. He caused a huge blow to hit Takemaru, causing him to fly into a hut.

Takemaru laid in the debris of the hut. His samurai helmet crocked. Soldiers ran towards him. "Master Takemaru are you alright." One said moving closer to get a better look.

"Out of my way." He said trying to getting up. A couple of soldiers tried to help by removing some of the hut's pieces off of him. Once he finally got on his feet he could see Bankotsu walking his way.

Bankotsu held the naginata over his shoulder. He carried a smirk as he approached. The soldiers around Takemaru became fearful as he neared them. Takemaru started to walk forth as well. "You're more of a challenge then these pathetic men you call your soldiers." Bankotsu said stopping a foot away from Takemaru.

"Who the hell are you and why the hell are you attacking this village?" Takemaru asked sticking his sword out.

Bankotsu's smirk never left. "I'm Bankotsu." He said with much pride. Takemaru's eyes widened. The name sound so familiar, but he couldn't put his finger on it.

"I'm searching for something." He continued.

Takemaru snapped out of his thought. "This place has nothing for you. I advice you leave now unless you'd rather die."

"No can do. Besides I'm having too much fun." Bankotsu said swinging his weapon again. Takemaru quickly dodged. Bankotsu hit the ground with the naginata causing it to split. The crack ran all the way to where Takemaru stood. Bankotsu hit the same spot again only this time with more force. Takemaru jumped up before he could be hit by the blow.

He looked down. Damn it! This guy is a challenge. He thought. Suddenly Bankotsu appeared above him. Looking up Takemaru could see that Bankotsu was about to swing. He blocked the incoming blade with his own sword.

Bankotsu swung again, but Takemaru kept blocking. He swung again, but this time he was able to graze Takemaru on the face. That angered Takemaru even more. "We must stop him now!" He shouted.

Soldiers started to close in on Bankotsu. The circled him and Takemaru. "You think your soldiers can defeat me?" Bankotsu asked.

"We will defeat you. Now!." from behind a soldier used his Kusarigama to snatch the naginata out of Bankotsu's hand. Bankotsu turned around shock. As he looked away Takemaru kicked him in the chest. He fell to the ground.

Soldiers hurried and grabbed Bankotsu; holding him down for Takemaru. Takemarua stood over him raising his sword. Takemaru was about to swing before hearing, "Wait!"

They turned around to see Misaki. "Princess..." One of the soldiers said.

She walked forth. "I want to see who dared to attack this place." The soldiers cleared so she could get a view of who they were holding. One of the soldiers behind Bankotsu grabbed the top of his head and lifted it up so she could see his face.

She froze. Her heart rate went up and the expression on her face read confusion, fear and sadness. What? How is he-

"He is dangerous Princess. We will have to kill him." Takemaru said.

"No!" She said snapping out of her thoughts. "Take him to the castle and place him in the dungeon. I want to find out his motives. Take his weapon, but keep him alive."

A soldier picked up his weapon and they drug Bankotsu away. Takemaru looked at Misaki. "Are you sure?" She nodded and walked off.

It was a couple hours later and Misaki sat on her balcony. She was in a state of shock. She didn't understand. Maybe it's a look alike. She tried to convince herself. She shook her head.

She let out a sigh before standing up. She walked out of her making her way to the dungeon. She tried to be as quiet as she could not to wake anyone in the castle. She crept into the dungeon. She walked over to the guard of the cell holding Bankotsu.

"My lady?" He said.

"I would like to speak to him. I want to speak to him alone."

"No, you can't he's too dangerous."

"I am capable of handling myself. I will be alright." The guard looked at her with a concern look. "This isn't up for discussion." She said.

He opened the door for her. He handed her a dagger. "Take this and scream if he tries anything." She took the dagger and nodded.

She stepped inside and closed the door behind. Bankotsu was on his knees. Both of his hands were chained to each side of the wall. The room was lit by the two torches near the door. She walked towards him.

He lifted his head up and stared at the girl in front of him. There was something about her, but he didn't know what. "Bankotsu." He heard her say. "How are you alive?"

"How do you know my name?" He asked.

Her eyes widened in shock. "How could I not?" He looked at her confused.

"Who are you he asked?"

That simple question made her heart ache. She could feel her legs tremble and her head became light. "It's me Misaki." She said heartbroken.

"Fine I'll ask again. Who are you, Misaki?"

This is Bankotsu I know it is. Why doesn't he recognize me? Does he remember anything? She walked a little closer. "How are you alive. I watched you die?"

"Did you?" He said. "Well my death is a mystery to me. All I know is that it was in battle that I died."

She moved closer. "Yes it was. Don't you know how? Don't you know anything?"

"Yeah, I was a very skilled warrior who died after an attack. I was out numbered." He said with much confidence.

"You died fighting a demon." She said shaking her head. "I never knew you to be naive."

"What ever. I really don't care. All that matters now is that I'm alive and strong."

She looked at him with disappointment. "Who told you that lie?"

"None of your business, Miss Misaki."

"Who are the band of seven?" She asked testing his memory.

He shrugged. "How should I know?"

Her mouth gaped. "Where is Banryu?"

"Who is Banryu?" He said raising an eyebrow.

"What was the weapon you used to attack that village?"

"The naginata."

He really doesn't remember anything. Why though and who brought him back? "What made you attack?" She asked.

"I was looking for something."

She got a bit frustrated. "Why the hell did you have to attack to look for something?"

He smirked. "It's much more fun that way."

This is definitely Bankotsu. "What could you be possibly be looking for and why?"

"I don't have to tell you anything."

She was getting even more frustrated. She tried to regain her composure. "I know what I'm looking for isn't in this castle though." He said.

"What are you looking for?" She said in almost a whisper.

He ignored her question. "I'll tell you what. I will the town alone for now, but I will be back. I am going to retrieve what I am looking for."

"Of course you can't do anything. You're captive here." Bankotsu gave an evil smirk. He stretched out his chained hand. In an instance the naginata came flying through the wall and straight in his hand.

He swiftly cut his chains. Misaki backed away. He turned to the wall behind him and blew a hole in the wall. He jumped out the hole and ran. He disappeared into the darkness.

The guard came rushing in with two others behind him. "Are you alright." She turned around to face them. She nodded. "Wh-what happened?" One of them spoke.

"He escaped..." She said turning to leave.

Kusarigama: a chained sword ya know like kohaku's.

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