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My Enemy My Friend	By : Kittyb78 Category: InuYasha > Het - Male/Female > Shichi'nintai (The Band of Seven) > Shichi'nintai (The Band of Seven) Views: 3371 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 0
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Disclaimer: I make no money from this story and own none of the characters. Nor do I own the fandom. I only own my little plot line.

XOXOXO:

Chapter Fourteen:

"Where am I?"

"Our time is short little one, so listen carefully. Kikyo is not my descendant, you are."

"But how is that possible?"

"Kikyo's soul is only a small part of you."

"But, I thought I was Kikyo's reincarnation?"

"Iie, her soul latched on to yours in order to try to continue guarding the shikon jewel even after death. Your soul shinned so brightly that hers decided to join yours."

"So then I have two souls inside me?"

"Hai, your true soul and Kikyo's soul."

Kagome frowned. "So that must why even though it weakened me when Uresuei took Kikyo's soul from me, it didn't completely kill me." She frowned. "So, I am not actually Kikyo's reincarnation?"

Midoriko smiled and kissed her forehead. "Iie, you are not. In truth my child, you are the Legendary Shikon Miko. In your time of greatest need all will begin to become clear."

"Wait, don't go. I - " A brisk breeze kicked up and the apparition disappeared. A rain drop fell on Kagome's face.

Kagome bolted to a sitting position and placed a hand over her racing heart. Her eyes were wide and her breathing labored as she wiped the droplet off moisture off her cheek.

Bankotsu sat up and faced her with a sleepy yawn. "What is it?"

"I had a dream."

He blinked and then cupped her cheeks between his hands. "What about?"

She rubbed her cheek against his palm. "Midoriko appeared to me and told me that my soul shinned so brightly Kikyo latched onto it in an attempt to continue guarding the jewel even after death."

She stared at him with confused eyes and her hands gripped his shoulders. "Midoriko said that I am something called the 'Legendary Shikon Miko'. Whatever that is?"

His eyes widened and then his brows knitted. "I've only heard vague whispers about it."

She buried her face in his chest and closed her eyes. Her arms went around his waist and she leaned heavily against him. "Hold me?"

He wrapped his arms around her and pulled her to sit in his lap. His hand slowly trailed up and down her bare back. She relaxed further into his embrace and her stomach fluttered. Her heart rate slowed to normal as his warmth and strength enveloped her.

He kissed the top of her head and then laid his cheek against the top of her head. His voice rang with clear conviction and absolute determination. "I won't let anyone hurt you Kagome."

"I know." She smiled and kissed his jaw. 'He's always been rather protective of me since that first night.'

He lips brushed against hers. He pulled back and stood up, pulling her up by the hand. He secured their belongings and led her toward the cabin.

She blinked. "Um, what's up?"

He smirked. "Follow me and you'll find out."

He led her into the bathing room and opened the sliding door. Hot steam water and the odor of sulfur poured into the room and filled the hole. She sighed at how warm and relaxing the room was.

He held her hand and slowly slipped into the water. His hands went to her hips and he slowly lowered her into the fragrant water.

She stood in the middle of the bath and sighed with a smile on her lips. "This feels wonderful."

He moved his body next to hers and hugged her from behind. "Are you sore?"

She blushed as she felt his hand massaging her upper thigh. "A little, but it was definitely worth it."

He chuckled. "I'm glad you think so."

They sat in the water with him massaging her upper thighs and shoulders. 'Wow, I feel so pampered.'

Bankotsu smiled and worked her muscles into warm putty. When she sagged against him he pushed on her shoulders. "Stand up."

She did as instructed and smiled when he washed her back and then her hair. His fingers were firm as they worked the mixture deep into her scalp. He painstakingly rinsed her hair and then turned his back to her.

She smiled and washed his hair enjoying how soft it was. She washed his back and rubbed his shoulders working the tension from them.

They sat together with her back against his and his arms around her. He chin rested on her shoulder and they remained silent for about an hour allowing the heat and properties of the hot spring water to soak away their pains.

They climbed out and dressed Bankotsu in his pristine white hakama and haori, Kagome in her black kimono with the blue butterfly and pink and red roses sprinkled on it.

He winked. "I think that's my favorite robe of yours." His hands ran up and down her sides settling on her hips. His lips brushed her ear. "You look exquisite." He nibbled her ear lobe and felt her shiver. He pulled back and grinned. "It's definitely my favorite."

She blushed and ran her hands down the silky material, aware of his heated gaze taking in her full cleavage. "Thanks."

He walked outside and smoked the remainder of the excess meat for breakfast. He packed away what was left over and put half a loaf of bread in with it. He carried the futons inside and stored them away. He walked around ensuring everything was in its proper place and secured the sliding door.

He walked outside and picked up his gear. He rested Banryu against his shoulder.

"Before we leave, I want to show you something."

She nodded and picked up her gear, tying it into her blanket. She draped her blanket around her back knotting it over her chest and under her armor. He led her by the hand.

After nearly twenty minutes of climbing a small mountain they arrived at a small clearing and she blinked. Before her eyes was a fenced in area with grass and a large headstone.

"I come here whenever I need to feel close to him or I want to remember him."

"Is that Tadao's grave?"

He nodded. "He is the only man who has always held my full respect."

She turned to him. "Obviously this place is very special and dear to you. So, why did you bring me here?"

His feet shuffled in the dirt outside the fence and he swallowed a lump of mixed emotions. "I guess I just wanted to, you know, introduce you to him."

'This man is like family to him.' Her heart fluttered and she slowly stepped inside the open fence.

She knelt before the grave and placed her hand over the soil. "I'm honored to meet you Tadao-sama. Thank you for helping to shape Bankotsu into the strong man he is today."

Bankotsu's heart skipped a beat and then his cheeks heated. He knelt beside her and his hand lovingly caressed the soil. His voice was heavy with mixed emotions.

"Sensei, this is Kagome, my pupil. She has done well and would have made you proud. Together she and I will carry on your teachings." He bowed his head and closed his eyes. 'I wish you could have met her in person, you would have liked her.'

He took a deep breath and pulled out his saki. "I brought your favorite saki Sensei." He opened the bottle and poured some into cups and the rest over the headstone.

He passed Kagome one of the cups and lifted the other one. "Thank you Sensei for all you have done for and given to me." He closed his eyes and drank the saki.

Kagome closed her eyes and lifted the spicy brew to her lips. 'Thank you Tadao-sama for making Bankotsu happy and showing him kindness.' She slowly drank the fiery brew and let it settle in her stomach.

Bankotsu bowed his head and remained silent for well over an hour with Kagome sitting silently beside him.

Bankotsu opened his eyes and rose to his feet. "We should leave while we still have daylight."

Kagome rose to her feet and nodded. She placed her hand in his and squeezed his hand lightly.

He smiled and led her out of the fence. He stopped to relock the fence and then took a last longing look towards the grave. He took a deep breath and led Kagome back to the cabin. He closed the gates and barred them so no one could force their way into them.

Kagome smiled. "This place is truly beautiful."

He chuckled and finished placing his traps around the perimeter. "That is why I won't allow anyone, not even the animals, to disturb it during my absence." He placed spike traps along the edges of the walls ensuring they were well hidden and then stood next to Kagome.

"Are you ready to go?"

She nodded and kissed his cheek. "Everything is packed and I am ready when you are."

He smirked and grabbed her hand. He slowly led her over to the cave and set the final trap outside the cave. "Remember, step only where I do."

She nodded and licked her lips. She shivered as they entered the cave. Hit lit a torch and passed it to her. She held the torch up and illuminated the walls and the floor ahead of them.

He squeezed her hand and slowly led her through the many twists and turns of the cave. Silence reigned as the two teenagers navigated the treacherous cave, skirting the steep drops into pits filled with wooden spikes, vipers, and other tragic deaths.

Hours later Kagome's feet followed his exact path and her nerves tingled with the awareness of danger lurking around every corner. Her heart raced and her breathing was rushed.

"Breathe slow and deep Kags. I'm right here."

His words echoed in her head and she forced her breaths to be slow and deep. His hand squeezed hers. She lightly squeezed his back and felt her stomach settle a bit. She focused her eyes on his back and swallowed.

His thumb lightly stroked the top of her hand. "It's just a little further Kags."

She nodded and followed him whishing the torchlight was instead sunlight. Her eyes strained searching for even a hint of sunlight.

Bankotsu stepped into the widest room in the cave and pulled her into his arms. She trembled against him and closed her eyes. His hand stroked her hair. "It's alright Kags." His lips grazed her temple.

She melted into his arms and her heart rate slowed to normal. Her arms wrapped around his waist.

"Listen, when we exit the cave the sun will have already set. Do you think you can handle us camping here for the night? Or would you rather be outside the entrance where demons lurk?"

Her voice cracked. "If you stay right next to me and hold me I can handle in here."

He held her waist and led her over to the middle of the room. "Sit down before you fall."

She slowly lowered to sit against one of the smaller boulders and stared at him. She wrung her hands in front of her and her gaze darted around her.

He pulled out two of the training sticks and broke them into smaller pieces. He threw in small fire pit and tossed in a handful of leaves and then started a small fire. He pulled out some of their smoked meat and passed it to her.

"Eat Kags. You need to keep up your strength."

She nodded and slowly bit into the meat. Her stomach growled, echoing off the walls and she blushed.

He chuckled and sat beside her bumping his knee against hers. "I know a way to make tonight not be so bad for you."

She titled her head and stared at him. "Really? How?"

He grinned. "Eat first."

She ate her meat and then a second piece. She nibbled her bread and then wrapped it back up. She drank the tea he passed her and felt her nerves settle a bit.

When they were finished eating Bankotsu carefully cleaned out a space and laid out their blankets. He pulled her into his arms. She draped her arms around his neck and slowly relaxed against him. He laid them down and snuggled behind her, kissing her neck.

"Feeling any better?"

She smiled and hugged his arm. "A little bit."

He chuckled. "Just a little eh?" He nuzzled her neck and licked the outer shell of her ear.

Her stomach fluttered and she closed her eyes, focusing on his touches and the feeling of his strong body firmly pressed against the back of hers. "Hai."

He noticed the yawn she tried to stifle and kissed her neck. "Good."

His hand patiently stroked her stomach. Her eyes opened and closed a few times. He felt her body completely relax against him and listened to her breathing even out.

He smiled and kissed her cheek. "Sleep well Kags."

He lay down with one arm draped over her waist and that hand splayed over her stomach. Her hands wrapped around his arm. His other arm formed a pillow under his head and he closed his eyes.

'I'll have to find some way to help ease her worries of being inside the cave. Tomorrow we will eat and head out of the cave. Once we get her some new weapons we can start looking for the jewel shards.'

He opened his eyes and watched her sleeping soundly for a while until his eyes fell closed and he joined her in a peaceful slumber.

XOXOXO:

A/N: That's it for chapter fourteen, enjoy everyone. Reviews are any author's best motivation and often inspire new twists. I also welcome constructive criticism with open arms, so don't be shy to tell me what you think. XD

A/N II:Heads up to all of my readers. I am approximately 7 chapters away from completing SKS and 9 away from completing BGC, so after this next round of updates I will be focusing mainly on those two stories until both are completed. This means MEMF, AAO, SYL, and IIAB will take longer to update. Thanks in advance for your patience.

~Tempest78.
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