[.Moonlight Seranade.]

[Kagome]

Night was beginning to fall,the stars coming out slowly to brighten the sky.Coming upon the village and entering,Kagome motioned for Bankotsu to follow her.The people had all retreated into their homes for the night,except for one old man who came up to her a little frightened.

"Miss you do realize who is behind you,that is the leader of the band of seven a horrible young man with a taste for nothing but blood".

"I assure you sir he means no harm,trust my words.Is there a place we can stay for the night,I promise we'll leave in the morning".

He pondered on this thought for a momment,scratching his chin then pointed to a abandoned shack at the end of the beach and away from the docks.

"The person who used to live there was kind,she was our priestess but has long since passed on.Please young woman just be careful,these old eyes can trust you but not him".

"Thank you and I will be careful,your kindness is very welcoming".

Taking ahold of Bankotsu's hand,she led him as fast as she could to the shack or rather small house.Wanting to avoid of the gaze of the villagers,upon arriving there it seemed the home had been kept in good condition.

"They must have loved their priestess,to keep a home so clean to remember someone is wonderful".

[BanRyou]

He silently followed her into the village. There was almost noone around. At first glance it would seem that the villagers had gone home for the night. But a closer look would see that all the lights were off and every single door and window was tightly shut. The frightened old man only confirmed his suspicians. So his reputaion had spread to even this remote village. He smiled a little at the thought. He didn't pay much attention to their conversation, as he was still examining his surroundings. Because of that, it caught him totally by surprise and nearly caused him to fall over when she grabbed ahold of his hand and ran off. When they reached the shack, he looked around before propping Banryu against the wall and nodding.

"Yes, it seems that they did. She must have been an extraodinary priestess for them to still be going to all this trouble."

Sighing, he sat down beside Banryu. After studying the room a little more closely he looked up at Kagome.

"So, what now?"

[Kagome]

"We have nowhere else to go,i'll start a fire so we can keep warm".

Kagome went inside and started a fire,when it was starting to get warm she found a pot and decided to make something to eat.She noticed the villagers kept this place stocked with food as well,grabbing a few random things there was enough to make some stew.Letting it cook she went back out to Bankotsu,taking a seat beside him and looking at the stars.

"I've heard the stars tell stories,of things long ago and events that happened".

[BanRyou]

He nodded to Kagome, then leaned back and closed his eyes. He didn't know what to think about all of this. Here he was with the girl of someone who had killed him. In a village full of people who thought that he was going to kill them. Raising one lid a little, he could see people peeking around doors and curtains. They were obviously wondering why they were still alive. He just smiled and closed his eyes again until Kagome came out and sat down beside him. He listened closely too what she said and looked up once she had finished.

"You think? I guess they've got alot on me then. But what do you think that they'll have to tell about in the future?"

[Kagome]

"The future you have to decide for yourself,but people can remember you as someone better then the leader of the band of seven".

Kagome gave a warm smile,a hint of pink playing onto her cheeks.Feeling them with her hands she quickly stood up and went inside,stoking the fire and stirring the stew.It was on night's like these she would watch the stars with Shippou,he always liked to see them sparkle up above and say his parents we're watching from up there.

"Almost done but not quite yet".

Instead of going back outside,she leaned on a nearby open windowsill and stared out to the ocean.The waves beating silently upon the shore,maybe Bankotsu could really change his ways and if possible in the future find someone to care about.

[BanRyou]

He looked over at her as she smiled at him, quickly turning away as his own face began to redden. Did i really just see that? And what is this feeling? He knew almost immediately what it was. But for once he was scared. Scared to admit it, even to himself. He was falling in love with this girl. He couldn't believe it, but that was it. After that he stopped thinking and just acted with his heart. He stood up and walked inside. Once there he looked around and walked slowly over until he stood beside Kagome. Placing his hand on Kagome's chin, he raised her face until he was looking directly into her eyes. After that, he couldn't stop himself. He leaned down and.....kissed her.

[Kagome]

Kagome's eye went wide,her heart began to beat really fast.After a few minutes her eyes softened as she returned the kiss,then remembered Inuyasha and quickly took a step back trying to catch her breath.

"What are you doing,how come you just.....".

Turning her face to the side,glancing to the wooden planks of the floor he couldn't put anything into sentences at the momment.Why did he kiss her,they had been sworn enemies and the feelings he was showing we're love.

[BanRyou]

He stared after her as she backed away. His hand remained where it had been. When he finally noticed he lowered it and looked away from Kagome.

"I'm sorry. I shouldn't have done that. I just don't know what came over me."

He might have said it, but deep down he knew that it was lie. The few moments that the kiss had lasted for had been the best and happiest of his life.

[Kagome]

"No don't worry about it,your feelings just showed that's all".

Brushing a few slender fingers over her lips,Kagome snapped back to reality and went to check on the food.It was ready as she set it aside to cool for awhile,it had been quite sometime since she had been kissed but the other was when Inuyasha did so.

"The expression you showed was....love,you took me by surprise".

[BanRyou]

"Still. I know that your in love with Inuyasha. I should never have done it."

He watched her as she placed her fingers to her lips. For a moment he wondered if she felt the same way about him as he did about her. He quickly dismissed the thought though. A girl like her could never love someone like him.

"Yes, it surprised me too."

[Kagome]

"L...l....l....LOVE HIM no I mean of course not,that's a silly thing to say".

Kagome did love him,but it was whenever Kikyou appeared he would always run to her.She knew there would never be a part in his heart for her,he loved his fallen lover not a simple highschool girl from the present era.

"Are you hungry,I made plenty of stew".

That would get her mind off Inuyasha,it always helped before when she hears him talk about Kikyou.But this feeling could she be developing feelings for Bankotsu,no silly thought that was just stupid it could never ever work.

[BanRyou]

He smiled a little as she tried to deny it. She was lying just like he had been. It seemed that they had both fallen for someone that they could never be with. He quickly shook his head in order to cut off that trail of thought. Then he walked over and sat across from her, his eyes not quite meeting hers. He leaned forward and got a bowl of stew. He ate in silence, and never looked up until he was finished.

"Thank you, it was very good. I haven't had a good meal since i was ressurrected. But why aren't you eating?"

[Kagome]

"I'm going to eat,I suppose I was just thinking is all".

Taking her own bowl of stew,she slowly began to eat it.Kagome was happy he appreciated her cooking,she only used the ingredients here in this cozy little home.After she was done,Kagome put her bowl aside and just sat there in silence.

She had fallen for the leader of the band of seven,but it could never work out.They we're from two different worlds,but that didn't stop Inuyasha before did it.Except his feelings for her we're mixed,only because of Kikyou.

[BanRyou]

He stared silently into his empty bowl. He had lost his appetite, because he had become lost in thought. It was a few moments before he brought himself back to reality. He laid the bowl down beside him and sat silently for a moment. Then he stood up and turned around.

"I should go get Banryu. I can't leave it alone for very long. Not with the sacred jewel shards embedded in it."

He silently walked to the door and stepped outside. For a moment he stood with his eyes closed, just letting the ocean breeze wash over him. Then he turned and headed along the shack. He didn't stop and pick up banryu. He just kept walking until he reached the water's edge. Then he stood and stared out over the sea. Lost in the waves and his own thoughts.

[Kagome]

"Is what the young lady with you say true,there are people who feared you young man".

The old geezer had wander up to Bankotsu,again scratching his chin.He knew the people of this village we're frightened,he could see a few peeking out from behind bamboo curtains and trying to listen in on the conversation.

"You we're beheaded for your crimes,then brought back to life by that demon Naraku.But that young lady seems to have faith in you,trusts you even of your past actions".

Kagome had watched him leave,leaving the stew over the fire.Did she say something wrong to make him walk off like that,maybe she should go talk to him.