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Kagome could feel the strength and warmth of powerful, muscular arms around her body. Slowly blinking her eyes open, she looked down and saw those powerful arms and immediately recognized them. She rolled around to look at the man they belonged to.
In sleep, Bankotsu always looked peaceful, even boyish. The creases of his brow and the hard lines of his seriousness were melted away to reveal a calm, quiet person who seemed to innocent to have experienced the things Kagome knew Bankotsu to have experienced.
The bedroom had been lit by the early morning sun and soon, Banryu was going to barge into the bedroom with a demand for breakfast. In fact, Kagome was a bit surprised the boy hadn’t come into the room to wake them up already.
As she watched Bankotsu sleep, the miko found herself thinking about his sudden reappearance into their lives. Why was he back? Had he been brought back to life by Hachiman out of the goodness of the god’s heart? It just… didn’t seem likely.
Though Kagome knew and believed that there was good in Bankotsu, she also knew he had lived a treacherous and unforgiving life. He had been cold, brutal, and evil in his former life. He hadn’t cared about the lives of others and even delighted in ending such life. Blood and challenge was all Bankotsu had yearned for.
So, why was he back? The simple explanation he had given at Disneyland just did not make much sense to her.
Of course, Kagome was thrilled he had returned. The idea of having Bankotsu with her, knowing he was here and alive, was a dream come true for her. Even more, she fully believed that with time, patience, kindness, and love she could change the evilness that had been the blackened heart of Bankotsu.
Even more, Banryu had his father. It was something Kagome had wished for since she gave birth to the child. Finally, they could be a happy family together, just the three of them.
The mercenary stirred and Kagome smiled. As he blinked his eyes open, Bankotsu returned the smile. “Good morning, beautiful,” he whispered, kissing her lightly on the lips.
“Good morning,” she returned.
He chuckled. “Waking up to your beautiful face is, quite possibly, the most wonderful sight in the world,” he added.
His words just made her blush. “Are you hungry?” she asked.
Her question was answered by the growl of his stomach. They both laughed as he replied, “Well, what can I say? After last night, I wouldn’t be surprised if your stomach started growling.”
She rolled away from him and slipped out of the bed. Walking over to her closet, she opened it and pulled out two robes. “I don’t really have anything appropriate for a man,” she said apologetically as she handed him her light green robe. “I’m not even sure that will fit you. But something tells me asking Inuyasha for clothes to borrow would be a bad idea.”
“This is fine,” he told her as he slipped the robe on. It fit him, but was pretty tight. “I would rather not wear any of that mutt’s clothing.”
She nodded. “I doubt he would let you anyway. Inuyasha can be stubborn on the best of things.”
Bankotsu gave her a weak smile as he followed her out of the room. They entered the dining room to find Inuyasha and Banryu already at the table eating eggs and bacon. Shiori was in the kitchen cooking up some more eggs and Kagome’s mouth watered at the aroma.
The dining room table was big enough for six people and was rectangular. Inuyasha sat at the head of the table while Banryu sat to his right. Kagome slipped into the chair next to Banryu and indicated the chair at the other end for Bankotsu. The mercenary gave the chair a cursory look, but finally decided to slip into it.
Inuyasha wrinkled his nose. “What is that awful stench?” he asked as his ears flicked.
“Inuyasha,” Shiori scolded, coming into the dining room with a hot skillet of eggs. She spooned some eggs for Kagome and some for Bankotsu.
“Arigato,” the mercenary said softly, offering the female hanyou a charming smile. “Shiori,” he added, careful to use her name, “I wanted to apologize for my behaviour last night. I should not have accused you of such dishonor.”
The hanyou blushed. “Oh,” she replied, putting the spoon back into the skillet so she could wave his apology away, “there’s no need to apologize. It’s been so long since the Feudal Era, I had forgotten how dangerous life had been during that time. You had every right to be suspicious.”
“Still,” he said, “I don’t even know you and yet I automatically assumed the worst. It was wrong of me and I’m sorry.”
Kagome just stared at the man, flabbergasted. She couldn’t recall Bankotsu ever apologizing for anything that he had done on purpose.
Inuyasha snorted. “Don’t be fooled, Shiori,” he growled. “That corpse is a manipulative bastard who would slice your head off without giving a second thought on it.”
“I wouldn’t mind slicing your head off, mutt,” Bankotsu snapped, glaring at the hanyou.
“Boys!” Kagome scolded. “There is a child present. Shouldn’t you be heading to work anyway, Inuyasha?”
The inu hanyou narrowed his eyes at the mercenary before wiping his mouth with his napkin. He looked at Kagome. “You sure I should leave you alone with this creep?” he asked, pointing his thumb at Bankotsu.
“I was alone with him for four months,” she reminded the half breed. “Eight hours isn’t going to make much of a difference. Besides, we won’t be alone. Shiori and Shippo are both coming with us, remember?”
Inuyasha sighed. “Fine. Want me to take Banryu to school then?”
“You’re not taking my son anywhere,” Bankotsu stated, rather calmly.
Inuyasha glared at the mercenary. “That’s not your call, corpse,” he sneered.
“Actually,” Kagome answered, “it kind of is, Inuyasha.”
Amber eyes met blue eyes and Kagome shrugged. “Bankotsu is Banryu’s father. I’ll make sure he gets to school on time.”
Inuyasha rolled his eyes as he stood up from the table. He picked up his plate, bringing it into the kitchen. He practically threw it into the sink. Kagome stood up and quickly walked into the kitchen.
“Inuyasha…”
“I’m fine!” he snapped, turning from the sink and moving back out into the dining room.
As the hanyou walked into the living room, Kagome followed. “You’re not fine,” she said. “You’re angry.”
He turned on his heel and glared at her. “Do you blame me?” he growled. “That rapist waltzes back into our lives uninvited and you accept him with open arms! I thought you were over that loser by now, Kagome. He hurt you!”
“He did not…”
“Wake up and smell the cum, Kagome!” the hanyou snapped. “He raped you. I don’t give a shit what lies he told you after the rape. He raped you. Raped! Even you can’t deny that, or if you do, you shouldn’t. I’ll bet he blamed the rape on you! And you’re gullible enough to buy his filth!”
“I love him!” she shouted.
Silence filled the air at her proclamation. Inuyasha stared at her with wide, disbelieving eyes. He knew she had fallen into the mercenary’s trap, but he hadn’t realized how far she had gone.
Kagome waited with abated breath for him to become angry. She waited for him to lash out at her and call her all the horrible names she knew he had wanted to call her. Truth was, Inuyasha hadn’t called her any horrible names since she returned to him. She figured he was just waiting for the right moment. And now, she had given it to him.
Inuyasha did not call her any horrid names. His anger dissipated like the helium in a pin pricked balloon. His angry eyes turned sorrowful and she could see how hurt he was.
For some reason, Inuyasha’s pain was worse than his anger. More than that, his sorrow confused her. He seemed… sympathetic. “I’ll see you tonight,” he told her before turning away from her and leaving the house.
Kagome stood there staring at the door. She was so confused by him and his actions. She felt Bankotsu standing behind her as he placed a hand on her shoulder. She reached up and touched his hand before turning around and looking up at him. As she did so, he wrapped his arms around her and pulled her close to him. They stood there for a while until the doorbell rang.
Bankotsu’s head snapped around the room. “What the hell is that?” he asked.
Kagome pulled away from him and chuckled. “It’s the doorbell,” she told him. At his confused look, she elaborated, “It’s a chime for the door that allows us to know someone is at the door. It’s preferable to someone knocking on the door.”
He raised an eyebrow as he watched her walk to the door and open it. “Shippo!” she greeted.
“You’re not going shopping dressed like that, are you?” the fox demon asked as he slipped into the house. “I’m not certain the various associates will appreciate it much.”
Kagome glanced down and blushed furiously. With a squeak, she rushed to her bedroom. She paused only for a moment to turn around and grab Bankotsu’s hand, leading him into the bedroom as well.
He watched as she dug into her closet and pulled out a pair of jeans and a blouse. She went into the dresser and grabbed a bra and panties before dressing. Then, she turned to him. She pinched her lips for a moment before sighing. “I suppose there’s nothing for it,” she commented. “You don’t mind wearing the same clothes you wore yesterday, do you?”
The mercenary raised an eyebrow. “Why would I mind?” he asked.
It didn’t take long for Bankotsu to dress. Kagome brushed her hair. After a moment, she unbraided his hair and brushed it as well. Once it was brushed, she braided his hair back and the two of them left the bedroom.
Shippo glanced up from the couch as Banryu ran into the living room from his bedroom. “Momma, I’m going to be late for school!” the boy complained.
“Right!” the miko said and then called, “Shiori, are you ready?”
The female hanyou walked out of her bedroom carrying her purse on one arm while still applying lipstick to her lips. “Would you mind if we stopped at a cosmetic store today, Kagome?” she asked, putting the lipstick back into her purse and checking her lips in her compact. “I am completely out of foundation and I want to get some new nail polish.”
Kagome shook her head and told the girl she didn’t mind. Shippo rolled his eyes. “What do you need nail polish for?” he asked. “Don’t you get your nails done at the beauty parlor?”
“I used to,” Shiori said, “but then Inuyasha cut my parlor fund. He said I spent too much money there and if I wanted to get my nails painted, I could do it at home.”
The five people walked out of the house and Kagome locked the front door. Bankotsu stared at the SUV as Kagome unlocked the doors and people started piling into it. Shippo paused at the passenger door before turning to the backseat.
“I’ll let Bankotsu sit up front,” the fox demon offered before getting into the backseat.
The mercenary eyed the demon suspiciously before turning his attention to the front seat. He gingerly opened the door and looked around the inside of the vehicle before sliding onto the seat. He watched as Kagome got into the other front seat and strap on this long, grey belt.
“What is that?” he asked her.
“Seat belt,” she told him. “You might want to put yours on, too. And close the door.”
He shut the door and turned his head to look at the people in the backseat. “Does everyone wear these ‘seat belts’?”
Kagome nodded and pointed out his seat belt. “It keeps us safe,” she said.
As Bankotsu pulled the odd seat belt out of its holder, Kagome helped him fasten it. Then, she started the motor and pulled out onto the street.
They got Banryu to school on time. Shopping was pretty… well, interesting.
They pulled up to a department store and got out of the SUV. Shiori led the group into the store and towards the men’s clothes. “What size is he in?” she asked, glancing at Kagome.
The miko froze. “Um,” she answered and looked at Bankotsu.
“May I help you?” asked a sales clerk. She was a lovely woman who looked to be in her early thirties. She wore a white blouse and black skirt. The skirt hugged her rather shapely legs. She also wore black pumps and dark coloured stockings.
Kagome smiled immediately and nodded to the clerk. “Yes, actually,” she said. “My fiancé is in need of some new clothes, but we don’t know what size he wears.”
The clerk smiled. “Give me one moment and I’ll go grab a tape measure,” the woman said. “I’ll be right back, I promise.”
They watched as the clerk walked away. Shippo whistled once the woman was out of earshot. “She was hot,” he commented.
“Lech!” Shiori hissed. “If your wife knew what you said…”
Shippo chuckled and held his hands up in surrender. “Relax, relax,” he said, trying to ease her steam. “There’s nothing wrong with a man appreciating a beautiful woman’s looks. It’s not like I would ever actually pursue her anyway.”
Kagome shook her head. “You’re as bad as Miroku,” she chided.
The miko watched Bankotsu, who was not paying attention to the conversation. Instead, he was staring at the various t-shirts and jeans around them. One shirt in particular caught his eye and he walked up to it. The shirt was black with red splashes all over it. A Ying Yang was in the center of the shirt along with two dragons, one white and one black. Bankotsu reached out a hand and touched the shirt curiously.
“Would you like that shirt?” Kagome asked, looking up at him.
The mercenary furrowed his eyebrows in thought. “It’s an interesting concept,” he told her. “Wisdom in unity.”
The thought never occurred to the miko as she looked at the shirt as well. “It could mean unity in Order and Chaos?” she suggested.
The mercenary snorted and gave her a sideways glance. “Dragons are wise. The Ying Yang is unity. There is no chaos in this shirt, unless you mean the red splashes. That could be blood, which is chaotic. So wisdom in unity amongst chaos? That doesn’t make sense.”
“Alright, I’m back,” the clerk interrupted, drawing Kagome and Bankotsu’s attention from the shirt. “Which of these gentlemen is your fiancé?”
The mercenary frowned and opened his mouth to reply, but Kagome beat him to it, touching his arm. “He is,” she said as the clerk approached them.
The clerk smiled at him. “Sir, would you mind spreading your legs just a bit? So I can measure your inseam.”
Bankotsu had no idea what an “inseam” was, but he spread his legs for her in a warrior’s pose. He jumped as she knelt down and brought the tape measure close to his crotch. “Uh…” he started to say, but she interjected. “Sir, if you could hold this end for me please?”
The mercenary did so, looking at Kagome. The miko nodded. “It’s ok. She’s just measuring you.”
Nodding, the woman stood up. “Thank you, sir. Would you mind lifting your arms so I can measure your waist now?” she requested.
As he did so, he watched her wrap her arms around him momentarily and fix the tape around his waist. She nodded as she let go of one end of the tape measure so it fell. “30 x 30,” she answered, looking to Kagome.
The miko clapped once and smiled. “Thank you, Satsuki-san,” she said, offering the clerk her hand to shake.
Satsuki shook hands with Kagome. “You are welcome. Is there anything else I can help you with today? I noticed you were looking at that dragon shirt. We have more in the back with different styles. If you like, I could pick some out for you and bring them to you.”
The miko smiled. With a glance to Shippo, she nodded. “That would be great,” Kagome said. “Thank you so much.”
The clerk nodded. “Of course. I will return,” she said.
“We’ll be around here shopping,” Kagome promised.
As the lady left, Kagome and Shiori got to work picking out some clothes for Bankotsu. Of course, they had his help. “You’re the one who’s going to be wearing them,” Kagome told him.
After about fifteen minutes or so, Satsuki returned with an armful of different dragon shirts. They picked through the shirts, finding ones that Bankotsu liked and some he didn’t care for. They paid for the clothes Bankotsu had decided upon, including four pairs of jeans.
Shippo shook his head as he looked at the receipt. “You owe me big time, Kagome,” he said with a sigh. “My wife is going to kill me.”
The miko gave the fox demon a soft smile. “She won’t kill you and you know I’m good for it,” she told him.
He watched as Bankotsu and Shiori got back into the SUV. Pulling Kagome to the side, he asked, “Are you absolutely sure about this?”
“What do you mean?” she questioned, knitting her eyebrows together in confusion.
Shippo waved a hand in Bankotsu’s direction. “He’s a murderer, Kagome,” the fox pointed out.
“So were Koga and Inuyasha at one point.”
The fox shook his head. “This is different,” he quietly argued. “Bankotsu is different from them. Koga killed for food and to protect his pack. Inuyasha killed out of defense. Neither of them killed out of cold blood. Bankotsu has. More than once, I might add. As if that weren’t enough, he has raped people and he’s a thief. The man is bad news.”
“He’s changed,” Kagome insisted. “Ever since our time on that mountain, Bankotsu has been different. Besides, the gods didn’t give him one last chance to mess things up. They gave him this chance to make things right.”
“According to whom?” Shippo hissed in a whisper. “All we know is what Bankotsu has told us. And we all know he lies. How can we trust that he was really, truly brought back by Hachiman? How do we know someone more sinister did not bring him back?”
The miko pinched her lips together for a moment before answering, “Do you honestly believe that a sinister god would bring Bankotsu back to life?”
The fox sighed as he shrugged. “I don’t know, Kagome. I just… something about his story don’t sit well with me. Maybe I’m just being paranoid, but… I worry about you and Banryu. I don’t want to see either of you get hurt.”
“We won’t,” she assured him, placing a hand on his shoulder. “We will be fine. I promise.”

Author's Note: Another new chapter! Yay! I know it seems a bit slow and boring, guys. I promise it will pick up, though. This story is pretty hard for me to write as I'm literally delving into the minds of an abuser and his victim. Trying to sort out what he thinks, what she thinks, what she thinks he thinks, and what he thinks she thinks. It's kinda hard. All the while, all of her friends looking on and knowing this is a bad idea.
Also, I'm sure you've noticed, I'm putting in some flashbacks of things that happened in that manor. I know it's obvious. I've been wanting to write more of that manor and the thing he had said and done to her there. Things that would cause her to change her mind about him more so than a simple "I love you" mouthed as she was leaving him.
Will Bankotsu change for the better and completely shock all of Kagome's friends? Will he manipulate everyone into thinking he has changed? Or will he be the same person he had always been? Stay tuned for the answers to these questions and more. Thanks for reading! Please, lemme know what you think!
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