Disclaimer: I do not own or make profit from the Inuyasha series Copyrights to Inuyasha and Characters belong to Rumiko Takahashi. Other than the first page, this plot line however is mine. Fair warning everyone, through out this story will be lemon and lime scenes, as well as some rape.

Bankotsu sat on a wooden platform with his best friend beside him. His deep blue eyes took in the sight of dead bodies and blood littering the ground. Bankotsu sighed. “Not a single person alive? That's rather inconvenient,” Turning to face his best friend he added, “You weren't really thinking Jakotsu, were you?”

Dipping his bowl into the bucket of sake beside him he lifted the bowl to his lips draining it in one swallow. After wiping his mouth dry he stared into the eyes of his friend. “You could have at least left a woman or two alive to pour our drinks,” He lightly scolded.

“How can I think of little things like that big brother? I've got much more important things to worry about,” Jakotsu replied as he looked away and a dreamy look came over his face. “Like when am I going to see my beloved Inuyasha again?” he asked longingly.

Renkotsu, who had been standing close by, spoke up, “You mustn’t worry, Jakotsu. Inuyasha has a keen sense of smell,” staring at his companion.

Bankotsu smirked. “That's true. All we need to do is sit patiently and Inuyasha will follow the scent of blood right to us,” he informed them as he lifted his refilled sake’ bowl to drain it once again.

“You think so? Well I guess we just wait then,” replied Jakotsu before draining his own bowl of sake’

Renkotsu decided now was as good a time as ever to try to weasel some information from his leader. “Big Brother…”

Bankotsu who had been deep in thought looked up at his second in command. “Hm?”

Renkotsu faced him fully questioning, “Are you not worried about Naraku?”

“What about him?” the young leader asked while leaning carefree on the bucket that held his precious sake’ indigo eyes locked studiously to the grey ones of his companion still holding his sake’ bowl.

“Why do you think he brought us back from the dead?” queried Renkotsu genuinely puzzled.

“To help him get rid of his enemies such as the ones named Inuyasha and Koga, that's why,” answered Bankotsu hoping to lay the subject to rest.

Renkotsu refusing to drop it just yet pressed forward. “Big Brother, you're the only one of the Band of Seven, who has met Naraku. Do you think you could tell us a little bit more about what he's actually like?”

Bankotsu smirked. “Listen Renkotsu, we've been resurrected and can wreak havoc just like the good ol' days. Isn't that good enough for you?” his eyes clearly stating to drop the subject.

Renkotsu gulped. “Yes Big Brother.” Turning away he deduced in his head, “Big brother is determined not to tell me anymore, why?”

Jakotsu and Bankotsu drained their sake bowels in unison. Bankotsu's thoughts returned as he savored his sake’.

After draining his sake Jakotsu adapted a dreamy look once again and stated out loud in a dreamy voice, “Inuyasha... I really hope that you get her soon.” Bankotsu lost in his own thoughts barely registered Jakotsu's confession.

Suikotsu who had been standing guard outside the gate, stared a moment then announced slightly confused, “It's some kind of whirlwind.”

Within a minute Koga had blown through the open gate and stepped clear of his whirlwind mouthing off cockily, “I assume you're the Band of Seven?”

Jakotsu smiled and greeted, “Oh, hey there Koga.”

Hearing the name Bankotsu snapped out of his thoughts and replied smirking, “Well, well, well, so the wolf gets here before the dog I see.”

Koga snapped, “Quit acting so smug! I know for a fact you're in cahoots with Naraku!” Growling angrily he demanded, “So tell me where he is!”

Bankotsu scratched his head pretending to be confused. “Gee, it seems that this Naraku character has made enemies of a lot of people.”

Koga repeated angrily, “Tell me where he is!”

Turning to his most trusted comrade Bankotsu ignored Koga and questioned, “It really makes me wonder... do you think he can be trusted?”

Jakotsu replied incredulously, “Why are you asking me? You're the only one who's met him, Bankotsu.”

Not one bit happy about being blatantly ignored Koga snapped, “If you refuse to tell me,” Leaping into the air ready to strike he finished voice furiously, “I'll kill you!”

Jakotsu, not pleased with the wolf, jumped up drawing and swinging his snake like sword at the wolf that barely dodged in time. Jakotsu mentioned, “Right I nearly forgot, we still have a match to finish,” glaring at the wolf and standing in front of his leader who was carelessly drinking more sake’ acting as if nothing had happened.

Koga landed on his feet as he snarled, “I already know about that snake-like sword of yours, and it ain't gonna work.” He quickly jumped into the air to avoid cannon blast from Ginkotsu then ducked and rolled away from the snake-like sword again

Having grown bored Bankotsu stood up, cracking his fist and lifted his beloved Banryu smirking. “Hey you're a quick one aren't you? I think it must be because of the Shikon jewel shards in your legs.”

Koga growled while tightening his fist and shaking it at the leader, “Why you...”

Smirk widening Bankotsu added smugly, “That reminds me, Naraku asked me if I would take them for him,” raising his halberd, ready to strike at the wolf.

Sensing something not quite right about his newest opponent Koga jumped out of the way just before Bankotsu's weapon could touch him. Bankotsu smirked thinking, “So he's running away already eh?”

Landing on the roof he thought, “I don't get it... There's something different about this one.”

Bankotsu ordered his men, “Hey everyone, don't let him get away.” Ginkotsu began firing at the wolf. One after the other the remaining members attacked towards the wolf who barely dodged their attacks sweat now rolling down his face from all of the rapid movements to keep ahead of his enemies.

Annoyed that the wolf kept dodging his comrades attacks Bankotsu leapt into the air spinning his halberd in one hand. Glaring at the wolf he shouted, “Quit jumping around,” striking at him again.

Present time:

Before Banryu could connect with the wolf demon, Inuyasha came flying over the wall yelling, “Move it you wimpy wolf,” as his sword clashed with the young leader's weapon, resulting in sparks flying from the impact and Bankotsu's hands holding the weapon to tremble slightly from the force of the impact.

Bankotsu slightly shocked thought, “Huh?” as the wolf and the newcomer jumped back to safety.

“Well, well, found you,” taunted Inuyasha smugly.

“Hmph,” thought Bankotsu as he smirked. Resting Banryu against his shoulder as he squared off with his free hand fisted at his side, to face and size up the newcomer.

Jakotsu who was overcome with joy at his beloved’s arrival, cried out happily, “Inuyasha,” and began waving his arms trying to draw the hanyou's attention to himself.

Inuyasha scowled and growled, “Shut up,” as he shook his fist at the disgusting man who had dared to greet him so familiarly.

Feeling dejected Jakotsu hunched his shoulders and pouted. Bankotsu seeing his friend's actions silently seethed, “How dare he?” Facing Inuyasha eyes hard and cold Bankotsu intoned cockily, “So you're Inuyasha… My, my, aren't you a strong one?” adding mentally, “I'll teach you to crush Jakotsu's feelings like that.”

Inuyasha stabbed his finger out at Bankotsu and stated, “I suppose you must be the last of the Band of Seven?”

Bankotsu answered proudly, “Yeah, I'm the leader, Bankotsu,” staring the rude hanyou dead in the eyes waiting for a reaction.

Inuyasha scoffed and demanded, “So what kind of cowards gang up on a pathetic little wolf like that?”

Affronted Koga growled, “Hey mutt! Who are you calling pathetic,” as he punched Inuyasha in the back of the head.

Inuyasha growling faced Koga and barked, “Shut up! I'm not the one who almost got the jewel shards cut out of my legs now, am I?”

Koga assured, “Hey! I was doing fine by myself,” facing off against the arrogant mutt.

Before they could argue any further Miroku, Shippo, Kirara, Sango, and Kagome walked in through the open gateway. “Inuyasha,” said Miroku as they stopped far enough away to not interfere in the battle.

Blinking Kagome added shocked, “Koga,” staring at her wolf friend.

Koga's eyes brightened as he was greeted pleasantly surprised, “Hey,” eyes drinking in the sight of his favorite female.

Inuyasha faced his group scolding, “You guys are late,” before returning his gaze to his enemy.

At the same instant, Bankotsu turned to take in the group that had just arrived. Bankotsu stated dispassionately, “So, you've all arrived. It's about time.”

Kagome's eye took in the sight of the man who had spoken, as her body slightly stiffened from shock. He was small in height but by no means in stature. She could feel the power oozing from him even across the way. Shippo who was on her shoulder tried to cower behind her hair, while taking a peak at the new stranger.

On the other side, Bankotsu thoughts were back on the mutt in front of him.

Miroku stepped slightly in front of Kagome. Catching his movement, Sango also moved a step in front of Kagome protectively.

Inuyasha snapped, “You bastards! You've been causing trouble around here long enough! I'm gonna send each one of you back to your graves.”

Bankotsu faced Inuyasha, assuring angrily, “Same here. I'm going to avenge the deaths of our brothers Mukotsu and Kyokotsu,” angry cerulean eyes boring into amber ones.

Raising his staff defensively, Miroku side glanced at Kagome and informed, “It seems as if the one with the large halberd is the leader.”

Sango agreed, “Yes, although he also seems to be the youngest.”

Hearing the seriousness of their tones Kagome studied him and gasped. Taking a step forward she warned seriously, “Be very careful Inuyasha,” Raising her finger to point at the man she continued, “The leader, he has three sacred jewel shards in his neck.”

Inuyasha growled, “What's that?!”

Bankotsu smugly replied, “Yeah, they belonged to Mukotsu and Kyokotsu.” While thinking, “So she can see the shards eh?” filing that info away for later, he focused on his opponent.

Koga scoffed, “Hmph! I kinda wondered why you were so feisty, so that's the explanation,” as he placed his hand on his hip.

Shippo leaning over Kagome's shoulder added, “Then that must mean that Naraku gave Bankotsu the sacred jewel shards.” Bankotsu growled glaring at the insolent fox kit.

Shippo shrank back clutching Kagome's shoulder and stuttered, “M… maybe?”

Inuyasha declared glaring at the young leader and moving protectively in front of his pack, “Reviving a bunch of no good lowlife killers like you... that does sound like Naraku.”

Not missing a beat Bankotsu responded smugly, “Yeah and he told us to use the power of the Shikon jewel shards to kill every last one of you,” as he took a few steps forward getting into a fighting stance and holding out his Banryu.

“Hmph,” grumped Inuyasha; Bankotsu pissed at having come face to face with his brother's killer, decided the time for just talking had passed. He swung his weapon into position silently daring his adversary to come at him.

Inuyasha firmly gripping the handle of his sword barked, “I'm gonna tear you apart!”

Bankotsu moving his halberd around with one arm taunted, “You think so? Just try it,” as he smack his weapon against his opponents. Both stood there trying to overpower each other and neither succeeded.

Kagome thought, “He’s strong, maybe even stronger than Inuyasha,” as she watched the atrous haired man engage in a fierce battle with her favorite hanyou.

Miroku informed his group, “It's a dead lock!”

Sango stated, “Inuyasha,” continuing to watch her leader battle fiercely.

Renkotsu having grown impatient, looked at his companion and snapped, “Well don't just sit there Ginkotsu!” as he released a cannon shot.

Ginkotsu responded, “Gersh!”

Sango and Miroku jumped out the blast's path and spun around concerned screaming for their companion, “Kagome! Are you okay?”

Inuyasha yelled, “Kagome?!” and turned to slightly face her direction.

Bankotsu thought fleeting, “They seem to be awfully worried about that wench; she must be precious to them or something,” Focusing himself back to the task at hand Bankotsu scolded, “A word of advice Inuyasha, you should really be looking after yourself!” as he raised his Banryu with one hand to strike his opponent and jumped into the air to add more force behind the blow. Inuyasha quickly maneuvered his sword to block the strike slightly ducking under the blade and hollered for Kagome again.

Having rescued the woman he wished to one day make his mate, Koga landed on his feet asking, “Are you okay Kagome?”

She replied a bit shaken, “Y, yes, thanks,” looking up at the male who held her.

Inuyasha who had dropped to one knee struggling against the immense power of the zombie before him mentally sighed, “Good, she's safe,” Looking back slightly he hollered, “Hey there Koga! Thanks a lot for protecting Kagome.” Before grunting and shoving his way back up to his feet glaring at Bankotsu.

Holding up a fist and glaring at Inuyasha Koga barked, “Shut up! I didn't do it for you okay!?”

Inuyasha shoved hard knocking Bankotsu's weapon away and took a swing getting frustrated as Bankotsu jumped clear of his strike.

Kagome faced Koga and said gratefully, “Thank you for rescuing me Koga.”

Koga automatically pushed her with one hand behind him and ordered, “I want you to go and hide somewhere. These guys are after the Shikon shards in my legs.”

Kagome replied, “Yes but I-” getting cut off by the rumbling of Ginkotsu's movement. Spotting Renkotsu she thought, “That's Renkotsu... he's the one who stole the jewel shards from me,” Studying him closely she reared back adding mentally, “And he still has them!” as her eyes widened.

Noticing her reaction Renkotsu looked down at his chest at the spot she was staring and realization sunk in. He thought, “I understand now, that girl can see the sacred jewel shards.”

Not pleased with this he growled, looking over at Inuyasha and Bankotsu who were locked in a fierce battle. It dawned on him and he deduced mentally, “If Bankotsu finds out that I didn't tell him about the jewel shards... there will be hell to pay!” Not taking any chances Renkotsu ordered, “Ginkotsu, aim for that girl,” pointing at the threat to his well being.

Not questioning his most trusted companion's order Ginkotsu responded, “Gersh!”

Miroku turned in the direction of his valued companion and exclaimed worriedly, “What? Kagome, no!”

Shippo still on her shoulder screamed, “Run away quickly, Kagome!” as she gasped in fright.

Renkotsu snapped, “Hurry and kill her!” Ginkotsu positioned himself to aim directly at her.

Koga declared fiercely, “Over my dead body you will,” as he leapt into the air.

Kagome reached out yelling, concerned for her friend, “Koga!”

Koga dodged a few cannon shots and again leaped into the air bragging, “You can't touch me,” as he tried to claw Renkotsu's shoulder and neck. Renkotsu barely twirled out of the way in time to miss having his shoulder tore open.

Miroku moved protectively in front of his teammate again stating, “Good! He's away from the cannon.”

Kagome informed him, “We have got to get the jewel shards back!”

Miroku slightly confused looked over his shoulder. “Huh? Wait! What do you mean?” he asked her.

Kagome replied, “That guy took my Shikon jewel shards.” staring the monk dead in the eye.

Shippo encouraged, “Do it, Miroku!” still hanging onto Kagome’s shoulder and leaning over.

Miroku replied, “I'm on it.”

He began running towards Renkotsu only to be stopped by Suikotsu who jumped in his way declaring, “I won't let you go any further,” striking his metal claws at the monk.

Miroku using his trusty staff exclaimed, “Suikotsu!”

The demented doctor declared, “I've decided that you're gonna fight me,” squaring off against the perplexed monk, adding “I really can't stand doctors, or monks!” striking out again at the wretched monk with his metallic claws.

Miroku again blocked him mentioning, “But you yourself, are a doctor,” swinging his staff toward his opponent.

Jakotsu who had moved to stand behind the monk sighed disappointedly. “Great left out again. Everyone around here is just so selfish,” looking at the disgusting female before him he grumbled, “So is this all that's left for me?”

Sango glaring at her opponent retorted, “Why don't you come over here and say that?”

Jakotsu bemoaned, “I've got to say it's just no fun fighting a woman.” Sango growled at the affront to her abilities as a fighter. Jakotsu shouted, “So hurry up and die will you?!” as he released his sword towards her.

Sango blocking it with Hiraikotsu pulled out her own sword shouting, “No such luck!” as she charged towards him.

Kirara growled at Ginkotsu as he shot at her and she dodged his cannon fire leaping into the air and quickly flying out of his range to avoid another shot. Ginkotsu on the ground mumbled “Geesh!” as he aimed at her again.

Inuyasha and Bankotsu stood facing each other clashing swords again. Bankotsu grumbled, “I suppose being a half demon you should be stronger than a human, but I don't understand why Naraku couldn't beat you,” increasing the weight behind his weapon.

Inuyasha barked, "What do you mean?!” fighting back.

Bankotsu replied smugly, “You don't seem all that tough to me,” as he maneuvered Inuyasha's sword away and slammed Banryu against it again then pulled it back to a defensive position as they glared at one another.

Inuyasha growling ordered, “Damn it! If you know where Naraku is, then tell me now!” as he moved in to strike Bankotsu.

Bankotsu blocked him informing him, “I really don't like to be questioned!” as he struck angrily towards the annoying half breed.

Inuyasha flipped into the air and away from Bankotsu landing several feet away and on his feet with his sword out in an aggressive stance.

Bankotsu smarted off, “If you really want to know where Naraku is,” straightening his stance he finished smugly, “ask my blade,” thrusting it out in front of him and smirking.

Inuyasha growled glaring at his foe. Bankotsu stood there smirking smugly, neither breaking eye contact as they reassessed their enemy and worked on figuring out a new strategy.

After a few moments each set of opponents charged each other fiercely. Naraku's Saimyosho began to buzz over head. Bankotsu was the first to recognize them and looked sideways one eye on his opponent who was startled by their presence, and the other on the bugs.

Inuyasha growled lowly as he thought, “I knew it- those bastards,” staring at the hell bugs.

Renkotsu spat out under his breath, “I will not retreat!” glaring at the messengers.

Jakotsu having overheard him asked, “What? Has something happened?” looking confused.

After being given the message Bankotsu addressed the annoying bugs, “Don't disturb me! I want to deal with Inuyasha first!” Turning back to face his adversary fully he taunted, “Apparently I need to wrap things up quickly, so you'd better say your prayers Inuyasha!” as he leaped into the air preparing to strike down his foe.

Pissed at the smugness in his voice Inuyasha barked out, “You're the one who'd better start praying!” Lifting up his sword he yelled, “Now taste my Wind Scar!” as he released second most powerful attack towards the cocky teen.

Inuyasha smugly retorted, “Bye, bye Bankotsu.” Seeing his leader in possible peril Ginkotsu shot his wires out wrapping around the hanyou in an attempt to aid his leader.

Bankotsu wide eyed pulled himself to a stop, thinking as he watched the attack move towards him thinking, “So this is the Wind Scar,” slightly shocked.

Driving Banryu into the ground he grunted, holding Banryu in front of him as a shield and hiding behind it hoping to avoid the majority of the blast.

Everyone stared in awe at the scene wondering if Bankotsu had been beaten. Inuyasha declared cockily, “Ha! Well he sure had it coming.”

Everyone held their breath as a hand reached up griping Banryu from behind it as Bankotsu slowly emerged from behind his most prized possession. Hugging it and staring over it Bankotsu angrily hissed, “Damn,” Glaring at Inuyasha with pure hatred he accused, “You put a scar on my Banryu!” Not forgetting his companion's help he praised, “Good job Genkotsu, you saved me.”

The bothersome insects repeated their messaged and Bankotsu snapped annoyed, “Alright, alright already!”

Freeing his beloved Banryu from the earth he glared at Inuyasha stating pissed off, “Inuyasha, that's all I have time for today,” while holding Banryu towards his number one enemy.

Inuyasha scoffed, “You have got to be kidding me!”

Remembering the wench could see the shards, and was obviously a big weakness for Inuyasha and the others; Bankotsu speedily dogged over and scooped Kagome off the ground and stood her next to him.

“Inuyasha, help me!” Kagome screamed, while trying to break free from the vise grip around her waist.

Bankotsu tightened his grip on her and smirked. “I’m taking you’re wench in exchange for scaring my companion,” as he effortlessly hopped onto Ginkotsu, as the metallic monstrosity plowed across the land so the Schichinatai could make their escape.

“Oh no you don’t,” Inuyasha said, getting ready to give chase. But before he could take off after them, Naraku’s puppet showed up, leaving the Inutachi and the wolf to deal with the massive demon puppet before they could chase the already gone mercenaries.

With the Band of Seven:

“Big brother why did you grab this useless bitch,” Jakotsu questioned annoyed. Kagome glared at him, from her position next to Bankotsu.

“Jakotsu, “ Bankotsu said in a warning tone, eyeing him sternly.

Kagome childishly stuck her tongue out at Jakotsu, ignoring the vise grip the leader still had on her waist.

“I still don’t see why we have to be stuck with this ugly bitch,” Jakotsu muttered, before pouting at his leader’s reprimand.

“So what does that make you then?” Kagome snapped back, also pouting. “I mean really did he have to be such a jerk? It’s not like I even want to be here,” she thought sourly.

Glaring at them both he moved to his feet and towered over them. Bankotsu’s loud voice boomed authoritively, “Enough, both of you!” Kagome and Jakotsu glared at each other, before huffing and falling silent, at his intense glare.

Bankotsu sat back down rubbing his temples as he thought, “This is going to be a long ride.” Leaving the remaining band members and the miko to wonder why he’d taken her.

Still trying to ease his oncoming headache from their ridiculous arguing match, Bankotsu ordered, “Ginkotsu, let’s return to the base for now.” Wanting to get back and think in peace while he decided exactly what to do with the wench.

A/N hope you liked it, and word of caution this won’t be a happy go lucky story-This is a very brutal story. It’s going to be rather violent and very realistic. Those with weak stomachs shouldn’t read it and it’s not going to be for kids either, so yeah you were warned.