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Bankotsu's Greatest Challenge.

Chapter 17: The True Test of Friendship

Inuyasha scowled. 'At least that dreaded wedding is over…' He sighed heavily. 'I couldn't stay at their celebration even another minute or I would have done something terrible.' Inside he was angry about the wedding. While he was genuinely happy that Kagome was so happy, he felt as if he'd been cheated of his happiness for a second time.

Inuyasha sighed deeply and looked over the hill he was sitting on. Kagome and the others were still at the clearing, enjoying the feast that took place after the wedding. He however, needed to get away from all the commotion to think.

An image of Kagome's beautiful face entered his thoughts. Inuyasha eyes watered because no one was around to see him this time. 'Kagome… just a while ago you kissed me. It was one of the happiest moments of my life. You said you still loved me. Was that just a lie?'

Inuyasha closed his eyes trying to breathe away the pain in his chest. When he opened them he was surprised to see Bankotsu standing in his face.

When the teenager spoke there was no contempt in his voice. "What's up, Inuyasha?"

"I was just thinking…"

Bankotsu's voice remained kind but with a hint of an edge to it. "Is this about me and Kagome?"

Inuyasha nodded. Bankotsu sat down on the grass where the half demon was sitting. "Inuyasha," Bankotsu plucked a blade of grass and shredded it into thinner pieces. "I know you love Kagome and she loves you too."

Inuyasha blinked.

Bankotsu's tone went flat. "I saw you two kissing earlier."

Inuyasha's eyes widened and his breath hitched. His legs bunched as if ready to bolt at any minute.

Bankotsu swallowed his rising anger and sighed heavily. "Kagome is her own person, and only she can decide who she wants to be with. Kagome told everyone that she loves me, but we all know she loves you too."

"How can you tell that I have doubts about Kagome?" Inuyasha raised a brow.

A small smile crossed Bankotsu's face. "She is like you in a sense. You are torn between Kagome and Kikyo. Kagome is torn between us. Just as you love two people, so does she."

He faced Inuyasha and stared deep into his eyes. "She is a good woman with a very large and kind heart. She gives so much to everyone around her without a thought for herself. She wants so much for you to move on and be happy."

Inuyasha fell silent feeling a little bitter.

Bankotsu continued. "For too long she has felt second best with you, because you also love another. However, I have never been in love with anyone else and I think that is why Kagome chose me to marry."

"I guess whatever makes her happy…" Inuyasha's voice sounded distant and he stared up at the stars.

Bankotsu nodded and rose to his feet. "She's worried about you even now. She would have come after you, but I told her I wanted to talk to you first. I'm not your enemy anymore Inuyasha."

Inuyasha frowned and then blinked.

"I know it would make Kagome immensely happy if you could show her that you have truly accepted her decision." His gaze bore into the hanyou's.

"The question is can you put aside your feelings of doubt and sadness long enough to give her that little bit in return for all she has already given you?" Bankotsu turned around and walked back towards the celebration.

Inuyasha stood staring after the mercenaries retreating back as his final words sank in. Inuyasha's fists clenched and unclenched a few times as he forced his pain into the furthest recesses of his mind. He took a deep breath and headed back to the celebration in silence.

XOXOXO:

Kagome stood with Sango and Miroku near the food table. She paced slightly as she waited for her husband to return. 'He said he was going to find Inuyasha.' He bit her lip. 'I hope they don't fight.'

"Yo!" Bankotsu greeted happily, walking up to Kagome and the others. "Where are the rest of my men?"

"Over by the trees drinking some sake." Miroku answered. "

Bankotsu grinned. "Ah, of course."

"I'm going to eat a bit." Inuyasha made himself a small plate. He turned to Kagome. "Have you finished eating?"

The ebony haired girl nodded. "Bankotsu made sure I had plenty to eat."

"Hey brother Bankotsu." Suikotsu greeted.

The young Shichinintai leader and Kagome looked up to see the rest of the Shichinintai standing before them.

"Hey guys." Kagome smiled.

Renkotsu nodded and then faced his leader. "Big brother? When will we return to our castle?"

"Ginkotsu is already packed and ready." Jakotsu said before Bankotsu had a chance to speak.

"Then I guess we'll be off." He turned to Kagome. "Pack your stuff and meet me outside of Kaede's hut."

Kagome raised her eyebrow. "What about my friends?"

Bankotsu smiled. "Our castle is about a mere thirty minute walk from here. You can come back here anytime you want. We are married, but I am not going to dictate you."

Kagome nodded. "I wish to talk privately with Inuyasha before I leave."

"Kagome," Bankotsu mumbled.

Her eyes pleaded with him. "I won't do anything you wouldn't like. I just want to talk to him."

Bankotsu nodded in approval. "Very well then. We will wait for you between the trees were our vows took place."

Kagome left Bankotsu and the others to seek out Inuyasha.

When she was well out of earshot, Jakotsu, Suikotsu, and Renkotsu turned to their chief.

"Was that really so wise?" Renkotsu raised a brow.

"What do you mean?" Bankotsu looked at his comrade confused.

"To let Kagome be alone with Inuyasha." Renkotsu elaborated

"Big brother trusts Kagome." Jakotsu grinned.

"You're right." Bankotsu mumbled. "Kagome would never betray me." A brief flashback of Kagome and Inuyasha's kissed flashed through his mind, but he brushed it off and led his men over to Ginkotsu, who was already loaded with the various gifts and plenty of the wonderful leftovers from the feast.

Inuyasha had walked back to Kaede's hut after eating. The two were standing rather close, but not touching one another.

"So, you're going to go live in the Shichinintai castle?" Inuyasha's eyes ran over the girl and the small room.

"Yeah," she continued packing her yellow bag.

"Would you like me to help pack your stuff?"

Kagome shook her head once. "Nah, I've got it. Besides, most of my stuff is back at home. I can get some of it later."

"Kagome…" Inuyasha placed his hand on hers.

Kagome's hand muscles tightened, but her hand remained where it was.

Inuyasha used his thumb to raise her chin and stared longingly into her eyes. "I meant every word when I said I loved you and wanted you to be happy."

Kagome smiled cordially. She gently withdrew her hand from Inuyasha's and playfully caressed one of his ears. "I know that. I wasn't lying either, you know."

Inuyasha fought the urge to pull her against him. "So…I guess you'll be off soon?"

She nodded.

"See you around then." His voice was barely a whisper and he kept his face schooled.

Kagome hugged him and then ran out to Bankotsu flinging herself into his arms with a muffled sob.

Bankotsu blinked. "Are you okay?"

The genuine concern in his voice was nearly her undoing. She nodded.

He scooped her into his arms bridal style and hopped onto Ginkotsu. "Take us home Ginkotsu." He enveloped her with his strength.

Kagome closed her eyes against the threatening tears and buried her face against her husband's chest. Though she knew in her heart she made the right decision, she couldn't help but feel Inuyasha's pain as if it were her own.

'Kagome,' Bankotsu cradled his wife and rubbed one hand down her back while nuzzling his face into her hair. He inhaled deeply drawing in her unique scent and everything in him stilled. Bankotsu was absolutely ruthless against anyone he perceived an enemy. He killed without remorse. But she looked past all of that to the man who fiercely protected the few he actually accepted into his heart. He would protect his cherished few with every ounce of strength he possessed, even with his dying breath.

The final layer of the brick wall around his heart crashed to the ground, breaking into millions of tiny pieces. The fact that Kagome didn't hold his past against him humbled him. That she chose him for her husband, made Bankotsu feel like the richest man in the world. He kissed the top of her head and his arms tightened around her. 'I don't know why you chose me, but I swear I will make damned sure you never regret it.'

XOXOXO:

A/N: Okay that's it for chapter seventeen. Hopefully the emotions came off the way I hoped they would. Anyways from here on out it's all from scratch. Enjoy every one! XD
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