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Title: Bend and Don’t Break
Rating: PG-13/T
Summary: Fifty years have passed since the Avatar’s disappearance. Fifty years since the war between nations came to a bitter end. A new world has risen from the ashes of tragedy. Yet the embers of war threaten to rekindle. Faced with a precarious future, a simple Water Tribe girl seeks to restore balance to the world. (InuKag, AtLA AU)
Content warnings: Canon-level violence (Inuyasha), major character death, swearing, body horror, psychological horror, torture, sexual intimidation, physical abuse of minors, psychological abuse of minors, mentions of death and injury to minors, misogyny, homophobia, transphobia, bigotry and prejudice
Pairings: Inuyasha x Kagome, Onigumo/Naraku > Kikyou (unrequited), Akitoki Hojo > Kagome (unrequited), past Inu no Taishou x Izayoi, male OC x male OC, female OC x female OC
Genres: Fantasy, Action/Adventure, Drama, Romance
Chapter preview:
Tsubaki's face blanched. She turned away from Kagome before she could meet her eyes. She set her glare on Naraku.
"You… " Tsubaki jabbed her finger towards his chest. "You promised me-"
"Fear not Tsubaki. The guards will see you come to no harm." Naraku's smile sharpened.
"No harm?" Tsubaki's hand shook with fury. "Have you forgotten-"
"Oh, I remember it all too well." Naraku sighed. "If only you'd shown a little more restraint. You'd have saved us all a good deal of trouble."
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Rating: PG-13 (this will probably go up to an R if I write more of this)
Content warnings: underage drinking, swearing, minor violence
Characters/Pairings: Bankotsu, Renkotsu, Ginkotsu, Jakotsu, Suikotsu, a few minor OCs
There's a fair amount of UST going on between Bankotsu and Jakotsu in this one but they're not in a relationship as of yet.
Author's notes: Past timeline fic.
Please note that I go by manga canon only in all of my fics unless otherwise stated.
Okay, this is basically just my headcanon about Bankotsu and Renkotsu's first meeting. It's probably not too much of a spoiler to say that things get off to a rocky start. ^^;
Since 7 unrelated guys all having very similar names is highly unlikely, imho, I've come up with original names for Renkotsu and Ginkotsu. Hopefully, it's not too hard to tell who's who.
I'm still not sure if this will get expanded into anything longer (I swear I'm the Queen of Drawerfics when it comes to these guys ^^; ) but constructive feedback is welcome.
Kenji wasn't one for distractions. Peace was a rare treasure in camp. It was rarer still when your neighbours had a fondness for sake and sing-alongs. He'd long lost count of the number of times they'd sent his concentration up in smoke.
Still, an order was an order. He ducked out of the doorway with only the briefest of glances at his current project. He'd barely had time to unpack before the Daimyou sent his summons. At least he could be confident that his locksmithing skills far surpassed the revellers' sake-addled minds.
Gennosuke fell in behind him without so much as a grumble. The big man had never been much of a grumbler. A shame Kenji couldn't say likewise. The sky's mood echoed his own. Just what he needed. Even the clouds were taunting him.
They reached the Daimyou's tent in a matter of minutes. Kenji’s face darkened as he took in the sight before him.
The Daimyou had spared no time or expense in his drive for new recruits. His efforts had bought him a rabble of peasants and three mercenaries, two of whom had actually bothered to turn up. To hear him tell it, they were really something. As if they'd single-handedly brought him his latest victory. Kenji set his jaw and made his way over to the tent.
Still, it wasn't as though he'd been fairing much better. It had taken half his wages and a full hour of persuading to prise his latest find out of that merchant's grubby little hands. That was almost enough to get a sigh out of him. This wasn't worth his time, let alone the pay.
The two mercenaries met them with a stare as they approached. They were sat atop a pair of barrels, sharing a jug of sake. The sight of Gennosuke nearly made them drop it. He didn't slow his steps. He'd had a lifetime of stares, and far worse besides.
He wasn't the only one drawing attention to himself. The younger of the two wasn't exactly dressed for battle; decked out in silks and face paint like a courtesan. Only the blade on his back betrayed his true profession. He could have passed for a woman at a first glance. Although his eyes made it clear he wouldn't have thanked Kenji for it.
His comrade at least dressed the part. His clothing was simple and sombre. His armour bore the scars of many battles. A pair of clawed gauntlets dangled from the sash at his waist. An odd choice but a man his size didn't need much of a weapon to pose a threat. His shoulders were certainly broad enough for two.
Of course, Gennosuke was bigger. Stronger too, he'd wager. Not that he had much left to wager with. The tension in Kenji’s spine began to ease. This wasn't anything they couldn't handle.
The younger man stared shamelessly until they were almost within a sword's reach. He looked down at his half-finished cup before turning to his companion.
"Are you-"
"I ain't that drunk, Jakotsu," his comrade scoffed.
Jakotsu took another look at Gennosuke. He shook his head and put down the cup.
"I dunno. Maybe we should lay off."
Kenji cleared his throat. "We're here to speak with the Daimyou." He backed his words with a pointed glare.
"Oh." Jakotsu jerked his thumb towards the tent. "Well, he's that-a-way. Could be a while, though."
"So I gathered."
Gennosuke shrugged. "We can always come back later."
Kenji swallowed a sigh. "We can wait." Knowing the Daimyou, he'd want them back as soon as they were out of earshot.
"Well, suit yourselves. Me and Suikotsu are just fine here." Jakotsu shrugged and picked up the jug. "Thirsty?"
Gennosuke gave Kenji a hopeful glance. He shook his head.
"Not particularly."
"Oh." Jakotsu didn't seem too disappointed. He nodded towards Gennosuke. "Is he always this chatty?"
Kenji didn't even bother to hold in his next sigh. "Surely we all have better things to do." He had at least a dozen. The Daimyou was certainly in no hurry.
"Fair enough." Jakotsu shrugged. "Don’t suppose you know what's taking them so long?"
Suikotsu let out a mirthless laugh. "Best ask the boss about that."
"Boss?" Kenji’s frown deepened. Perhaps the Daimyou had more pressing concerns? He craned his neck towards the tent. The shadows were as inscrutable as ever.
"Hey."
Kenji started. He glanced over his shoulder. The boy behind him barely came up to it. Somehow he'd snuck up on him without so much as a squeak. He cursed inwardly and met the boy with a glare. The boy stared back with sharp blue eyes. Ice wouldn’t melt in his mouth.
"Hey bro!" Jakotsu's face brightened like a puppy's. "What kept you?"
"Nothing special. Just a scratch." The boy nodded towards Kenji. "Who's this?"
Kenji's glare sharpened. He eyed the boy down the length of his nose. "We have a meeting with the Daimyou."
"Oh?" The little brat didn't even blink. "Well, I won’t keep you. Enjoy." He turned away with a faint smirk.
Kenji’s jaw tightened as the boy brushed past him. He carried himself with an easy arrogance, like a young cat. Some retainer’s brat, most likely. He wasn’t worth a reply.
The brat paid him no mind. He looked the two mercenaries up and down. His eyes settled on the sake jug. "You done with that or-"
Jakotsu heaved a mock sigh. "Go ahead. Just don’t expect me to buy you another round."
"Ah, thanks bro! You’re the best."
He grabbed the jug and knocked back the rest of its contents. Jakotsu shook his head with a fond smile. The brat grinned and wiped his lips with his sleeve. Gennosuke eyed the empty jug sadly.
"Don’t worry, big guy. Plenty more where that came from." The boy tapped the jug. "Fancy another round?"
Kenji stifled a snort of disgust. Was this really the best the Daimyou could muster?
"And since when does the quartermaster serve fourteen year olds?"
"Sixteen, actually." The brat flashed him another grin. "But I wouldn’t put it past him."
Sixteen. Just what he needed. Another one of the old fool’s little jokes. No doubt him and his lackeys would be chortling all night long at the thought of assigning him babysitting duty. It was enough to make his jaw clench.
The brat tossed the jug aside. Suikotsu caught it single-handed before it smashed against his head. The boy laughed and turned back to Kenji.
"So, how'd you two wind up here?"
"That's none of your-"
"You’re mercs too, right?" Jakotsu asked.
Kenji gave him a glare. "Nobody asked you."
"Relax. The Daimyou's cool with them." The brat's voice was as nonchalant as ever but Kenji caught a flash of steel in his eyes.
"You have an invitation?"
"Well, you could call it that." The brat shrugged. "Not like him to say no to a drink."
Kenji swallowed a sigh. That was certainly true. It was less than a decade since the Daimyou had been just another dirt-grubbing peasant. It didn’t take too much sake for him to slip back into old habits.
"And what makes you think he has time for the likes of you?"
The brat gave another shrug. "Guess you'll just have to ask."
Kenji rolled his eyes. Whatever he was up to it had better be worth his while. This brat alone was more than enough. Perhaps the Daimyou was just handing him the short end of the stick. He'd never struck him as the type to chase boys.
"Very well." He'd humoured them long enough. He turned back towards the Daimyou’s tent.
The brat stepped in front of him before he could blink. "Hey. What’s the rush?"
Kenji glared down at him. "Stand aside."
"Oh?" The brat shot him a smirk. "Is that an order?"
Kenji didn't bother to reply. Gennosuke didn’t have to be told. He stepped between them and set his hand on the boy's shoulder.
The two mercenaries were on their feet in less than an instant. Suikotsu's grin alone could make an oni turn tail. Jakotsu's scowl would be more than enough to finish it off. He levelled his sword at Kenji without a trace of hesitation.
The brat held up his palm. The two men froze. His face was as smug as ever.
"Chill. I can handle this."
Kenji stifled a snort. Did the pair of them really answer to this pipsqueak? Suikotsu alone had to be at least three times his size.
"I’d like to see you try."
The brat's smirk widened. "Fair enough."
He grabbed Gennosuke’s wrist and yanked him forwards. He swept his feet out from under him and knocked him flat. He had the big man pinned with his shoulder locked against his leg before Kenji could even flinch.
The brat flashed him a grin.
"Ready when you are."
Kenji backed away. Someone clapped him on the shoulder from behind. He gave a start. He glanced backwards to meet the Daimyou’s lopsided smile.
"I might have known." The Daimyou waved towards the boy. "Leave him be, Bankotsu."
Bankotsu? Kenji racked his memory. If the stories were true then... no. He shook his head. Damn him. This had to be a joke.
"Oh." The boy nodded towards the Daimyou. "Sure."
He shifted his grip and yanked Gennosuke back up to his feet. He set the huge man down as if he was no more than a baby. Gennosuke's eyes almost popped from his skull.
Kenji staggered backwards into the barrel. He lost his footing with a strangled yelp. He stared up at the boy with his heart still thundering in shock. Just what on earth was this brat?
A gale of laughter rippled around him. The Daimyou laughed hardest of all. He wiped a tear from his eye and gave Kenji a slap on the shoulder. Kenji suppressed a scowl.
"Didn't I tell you he was something?"
Kenji could only stare. Oh, he was something all right. He swallowed his indignation and somehow kept his voice calm.
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Title: Bend and Don’t Break
Rating: PG-13/T
Summary: Fifty years have passed since the Avatar’s disappearance. Fifty years since the war between nations came to a bitter end. A new world has risen from the ashes of tragedy. Yet the embers of war threaten to rekindle. Faced with a precarious future, a simple Water Tribe girl seeks to restore balance to the world. (InuKag, AtLA AU)
Content warnings: Canon-level violence (Inuyasha), major character death, swearing, body horror, psychological horror, torture, sexual intimidation, physical abuse of minors, psychological abuse of minors, mentions of death and injury to minors, misogyny, homophobia, transphobia, bigotry and prejudice
Pairings: Inuyasha x Kagome, Onigumo/Naraku > Kikyou (unrequited), Akitoki Hojo > Kagome (unrequited), past Inu no Taishou x Izayoi, male OC x male OC, female OC x female OC
Genres: Fantasy, Action/Adventure, Drama, Romance
Chapter preview:
Inuyasha bristled. Of course this idiot wouldn't back down. He fixed the would-be warrior with his hardest glare.
"Hey, I didn't-"
"Liar!" the boy seethed. "You're the one who-"
"Please, young man." Mushin held up his palms. "There's been more than enough violence for one night. You'd best stand aside."
The latest chapter is now up on Ao3. Please note that this story is only visible to logged in Ao3 users. (If you don't have an Ao3 account I go by Kirin's fics on FF.net)
Title: Bend and Don’t Break
Rating: PG-13/T
Summary: Fifty years have passed since the Avatar’s disappearance. Fifty years since the war between nations came to a bitter end. A new world has risen from the ashes of tragedy. Yet the embers of war threaten to rekindle. Faced with a precarious future, a simple Water Tribe girl seeks to restore balance to the world. (InuKag, AtLA AU)
Content warnings: Canon-level violence (Inuyasha), major character death, swearing, body horror, psychological horror, torture, sexual intimidation, physical abuse of minors, psychological abuse of minors, mentions of death and injury to minors, misogyny, homophobia, transphobia, bigotry and prejudice
Pairings: Inuyasha x Kagome, Onigumo/Naraku > Kikyou (unrequited), Akitoki Hojo > Kagome (unrequited), past Inu no Taishou x Izayoi, male OC x male OC, female OC x female OC
Genres: Fantasy, Action/Adventure, Drama, Romance
Chapter preview:
They reached the gates by moonrise. Most of the villagers had already gone back to their huts. Only a few idle guards remained on the ramparts. The one stationed at the nearest watchtower was busy staring out to sea. That didn't make Inuyasha's stomach sit any easier. Kagome may as well be on the other side of the world by now. The stillness was worse than any storm...
The latest chapter is now up on Ao3. Please note that this story is only visible to logged in Ao3 users. (If you don't have an Ao3 account I go by Kirin's fics on FF.net)
Title: Bend and Don’t Break
Rating: PG-13/T
Summary: Fifty years have passed since the Avatar’s disappearance. Fifty years since the war between nations came to a bitter end. A new world has risen from the ashes of tragedy. Yet the embers of war threaten to rekindle. Faced with a precarious future, a simple Water Tribe girl seeks to restore balance to the world. (InuKag, AtLA AU)
Content warnings: Canon-level violence (Inuyasha), major character death, swearing, body horror, psychological horror, torture, sexual intimidation, physical abuse of minors, psychological abuse of minors, mentions of death and injury to minors, misogyny, homophobia, transphobia, bigotry and prejudice
Pairings: Inuyasha x Kagome, Onigumo/Naraku > Kikyou (unrequited), Akitoki Hojo > Kagome (unrequited), past Inu no Taishou x Izayoi, male OC x male OC, female OC x female OC
Genres: Fantasy, Action/Adventure, Drama, Romance
Chapter preview:
Kagome's slumber was stirred by the whispering wind. She opened her eyes and found herself beneath the Goshinboku's canopy. A small red fox peered over her. She started and backed away...
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Title: Bend and Don’t Break
Rating: PG-13/T
Summary: Fifty years have passed since the Avatar’s disappearance. Fifty years since the war between nations came to a bitter end. A new world has risen from the ashes of tragedy. Yet the embers of war threaten to rekindle. Faced with a precarious future, a simple Water Tribe girl seeks to restore balance to the world. (InuKag, AtLA AU)
Content warnings: Canon-level violence (Inuyasha), major character death, swearing, body horror, psychological horror, torture, sexual intimidation, physical abuse of minors, psychological abuse of minors, mentions of death and injury to minors, misogyny, homophobia, transphobia, bigotry and prejudice
Pairings: Inuyasha x Kagome, Onigumo/Naraku > Kikyou (unrequited), Akitoki Hojo > Kagome (unrequited), past Inu no Taishou x Izayoi, male OC x male OC, female OC x female OC
Genres: Fantasy, Action/Adventure, Drama, Romance
Chapter preview:
Kagome woke to a sky like the depths of the ocean. The Goshinboku's canopy spread above her. Its branches were completely bare. She stared open-mouthed at the looming clouds.Not a single star shone back.
She scanned the clearing for any signs of life. It was as still as a held breath. She bit back her nerves and risked a whisper...
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The latest chapter is now up on Ao3. Please note that this story is only visible to logged in Ao3 users. (If you don't have an Ao3 account I go by Kirin's fics on FF.net)
N.B. This is actually chapter 44 but Tumblr won't allow me to edit the link text any more. I'll fix it if I find a way.
Title: Bend and Don’t Break
Rating: PG-13/T
Summary: Fifty years have passed since the Avatar’s disappearance. Fifty years since the war between nations came to a bitter end. A new world has risen from the ashes of tragedy. Yet the embers of war threaten to rekindle. Faced with a precarious future, a simple Water Tribe girl seeks to restore balance to the world. (InuKag, AtLA AU)
Content warnings: Canon-level violence (Inuyasha), major character death, swearing, body horror, psychological horror, torture, sexual intimidation, physical abuse of minors, psychological abuse of minors, mentions of death and injury to minors, misogyny, homophobia, transphobia, bigotry and prejudice
Pairings: Inuyasha x Kagome, Onigumo/Naraku > Kikyou (unrequited), Akitoki Hojo > Kagome (unrequited), past Inu no Taishou x Izayoi, male OC x male OC, female OC x female OC
Genres: Fantasy, Action/Adventure, Drama, Romance
Chapter preview:
Amaruq loomed over them like a storm about to break. Twin rings of water swirled around him. He held his hands poised. His eyes were sharp as lightning.
"Miroku." His voice was taut with fury. The rings quivered as he spoke. "What is the meaning of this?"
An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works
The latest chapter is now up on Ao3
N.B. This is actually chapter 43 but Tumblr won't allow me to edit the link text any more. I'll fix it if I find a way.
Title: Bend and Don’t Break
Rating: PG-13/T
Summary: Fifty years have passed since the Avatar’s disappearance. Fifty years since the war between nations came to a bitter end. A new world has risen from the ashes of tragedy. Yet the embers of war threaten to rekindle. Faced with a precarious future, a simple Water Tribe girl seeks to restore balance to the world. (InuKag, AtLA AU)
Content warnings: Canon-level violence (Inuyasha), major character death, swearing, body horror, psychological horror, torture, sexual intimidation, physical abuse of minors, psychological abuse of minors, mentions of death and injury to minors, misogyny, homophobia, transphobia, bigotry and prejudice
Pairings: Inuyasha x Kagome, Onigumo/Naraku > Kikyou (unrequited), Akitoki Hojo > Kagome (unrequited), past Inu no Taishou x Izayoi, male OC x male OC, female OC x female OC
Genres: Fantasy, Action/Adventure, Drama, Romance
Chapter preview:
"Th-them?" A spindly young monk gaped down at Kagome from aboard the nearest bison. "Who-"
"The Spiders," one of his elders answered. He didn’t take his eyes from the storm. "I should have known."
There was another flash of lightning. The sky shuddered. Rain lashed down. The portal widened. A shadow slithered free of the darkness.
So, like I said, I never really stopped writing for these two, I just haven't posted anything publicly since... 2019. ^^;
This is just an extract from one of my current WIPs. There's some minor violence, a couple of naughty words and more than a little UST.
Please note that I go by manga canon in all of my fics unless otherwise stated.
Preview:
He'd asked for it alright.
Bankotsu had jumped him outside his tent the first chance he got. He'd offered him a new shinai and a smile that no one could refuse. No prizes for guessing what he was after. Not that Jakotsu was complaining. This was the best chance he'd had in months. Today he'd finally get him on his knees.
The first blow came like a thunderbolt. He slipped it with a curse. Bankotsu came straight back at him. Jakotsu dodged and stumbled backwards. He caught himself as another strike whistled past his head.
"That all you got?"
Jakotsu whirled on him in reply. Bankotsu parried him without breaking his grin. He barged his shoulder into Jakotsu and sent him stumbling to the ground.
Jakotsu rolled away from the onslaught. Bankotsu didn't miss a step. He rose up just in time to parry his blow.
"Tch. That's not like you."
Jakotsu didn't bother with a retort. He slipped away before Bankotsu could knock him flat. Catching his breath would only catch him another blow.
Bankotsu whirled on him, still grinning. Jakotsu dodged and parried, only to be met with a riposte. He broke away and circled Bankotsu, desperate for an opening. Bankotsu rushed straight back at him.
This time he was ready. He slid aside and feinted for Bankotsu's ribs. Bankotsu took the bait and parried. Jakotsu whipped back his blade and swung it towards his head. Bankotsu barely managed to block. His shinai snapped like kindling. Jakotsu drew back his own for the final blow.
Bankotsu ducked with a curse. He reversed his grip and drove his shinai's hilt straight into Jakotsu's stomach.
Jakotsu's breath went out of him like a bellows. He lost his feet with a shriek. He snatched at Bankotsu's arm and caught his collar. He crashed straight into his chest. They went down in a flurry of limbs.
Bankotsu was on top of him before he could even breath. He planted his weight on Jakotsu's chest. His knees pinned his shoulders. His shinai’s hilt pressed against his throat. He sat back and flashed him another grin.
Bad move. Jakotsu grabbed his sleeve and yanked him forwards. He rolled him over and went in for the kill. His fingers were merciless. Bankotsu flailed like a fish while he took his sweet revenge.
Jakotsu had him flat on his back as soon as he stopped squirming. He wrenched himself forwards and sat down on Bankotsu's shoulders. He pinned him down before he could snatch another breath.
"Heh. Gotcha."
Bankotsu scowled up at him. His chest was still heaving. His cheeks were suspiciously pink.
"Cheat."
Jakotsu giggled. "Takes one to know one." He tapped him on the nose.
Bankotsu's scowl deepened. "Tch. I'm not going easy on you next time."
"Aw, you're all pouty." Jakotsu poked his cheek. That made him flush even pinker. Jakotsu let out another giggle. "Cute."
"Damn it, Jakotsu," Bankotsu rolled his head to the side. It didn't do much to hide his blush. "You will regret this."
"Oh?"
Jakotsu shifted his weight and leaned closer. He brushed a stray strand of hair from Bankotsu's cheek. He let his fingers linger against his skin. Bankotsu's face turned from pink to scarlet. Jakotsu broke into a smirk.
"You really are cute."
"Leader-"
Bankotsu started like a spooked cat. He shoved Jakotsu off him and sent him sprawling in a heap.
"Bankotsu!"
Jakotsu glared up at him. Bankotsu didn’t even glance back. Jakotsu’s glare sharpened as a familiar figure loomed into view.
"Seriously?"
"Oh. Hey, Renkotsu." Bankotsu hopped to his feet. He dusted off the grass with both hands. His face was still burning. "We were just in the middle of some sparring."
"Sparring." Renkotsu's face stayed impressively blank. "I see."
"Yeah." Bankotsu's nod wouldn't have fooled a baby. Renkotsu didn't even blink. "Thought you were still busy with repairs?"
"We have a messenger from the Daimyou."
"The Daimyou?" That made him straighten up, all right. "Thought he was still down in Kazusa?"
"He returned to the castle three days ago," Renkotsu replied. "He insisted it was urgent."
"Urgent?" Jakotsu frowned.
"He didn't elaborate." There was a faint hint of unease around Renkotsu's eyes. "I believe it's a family matter."
Ouch. Now that could get messy. Jakotsu sighed. And it had been such a nice morning too.
"Okay. Guess we're done here then."
No point in even trying to sound pleased about it. Not that Renkotsu would care. He scrambled to his feet and brushed himself off. This had better be worth it.
"Uh, yeah. Better get cleaned up first." Bankotsu was still avoiding Jakotsu's eyes. He shot Renkotsu a wave over his shoulder. "Later."
"Of course." Renkotsu excused himself with a bow.
Jakotsu shook his head as Renkotsu strode back to his tent. He hadn't cracked so much as a smirk. He'd be a nightmare to play go against. Not that he'd bother. There were far more entertaining ways to get to sleep.
Besides, the Daimyou wasn't the only one with unfinished business. He fixed his glare on Bankotsu's back. This was getting to be a habit.
Bankotsu's eyes were still on the shinai's remains. He crouched down and picked up the hilt with a sigh. "These things are way too damn flimsy," he grumbled.
Jakotsu coughed. Subtlety was hardly going to cut it here. "You could've warned me, you know."
"Oh." Bankotsu was still rooting through the grass. "Sorry."
"Honestly." Jakotsu shook his head again. Like he was going to freak out the guy who grew up in a monastery. "Next time, okay?"
Bankotsu nodded. "We'll have a rematch later. Promise."
"Later." Jakotsu's shoulders slumped. The Daimyou wasn’t exactly known for his patience. Or his briefness. Bankotsu was going to owe him one alright. "Tch. I'll go clean up." He tossed him a wave and stalked off towards his tent.
Summary: Fifty years have passed since the Avatar’s disappearance. Fifty years since the war between nations came to a bitter end. A new world has risen from the ashes of tragedy. Yet the embers of war threaten to rekindle. Faced with a precarious future, a simple Water Tribe girl seeks to restore balance to the world. (InuKag, AtLA AU)
Content warnings: Canon-level violence (Inuyasha), major character death, swearing, body horror, psychological horror, torture, sexual intimidation, physical abuse of minors, psychological abuse of minors, mentions of death and injury to minors, misogyny, homophobia, transphobia, bigotry and prejudice
Pairings: Inuyasha x Kagome, Onigumo/Naraku > Kikyou (unrequited), Akitoki Hojo > Kagome (unrequited), past Inu no Taishou x Izayoi, male OC x male OC, female OC x female OC
Genres: Fantasy, Action/Adventure, Drama, Romance
Chapter preview:
Kikyou made no reply. Her eyes stayed fixed on Kagome. They were sharp enough to cut glass. Kagome didn't flinch. She wouldn’t back down now. She took a step towards the tree.
Kikyou's grip tightened. She hauled herself to her feet with only the faintest of winces. Her legs buckled under the strain. Kagome rushed to steady her. She halted her with a glare...
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Title: Bend and Don’t Break
Rating: PG-13/T
Summary: Fifty years have passed since the Avatar’s disappearance. Fifty years since the war between nations came to a bitter end. A new world has risen from the ashes of tragedy. Yet the embers of war threaten to rekindle. Faced with a precarious future, a simple Water Tribe girl seeks to restore balance to the world. (InuKag, AtLA AU)
Content warnings: Canon-level violence (Inuyasha), major character death, swearing, body horror, psychological horror, torture, sexual intimidation, physical abuse of minors, psychological abuse of minors, mentions of death and injury to minors, misogyny, homophobia, transphobia, bigotry and prejudice
Pairings: Inuyasha x Kagome, Onigumo/Naraku > Kikyou (unrequited), Akitoki Hojo > Kagome (unrequited), past Inu no Taishou x Izayoi, male OC x male OC, female OC x female OC
Genres: Fantasy, Action/Adventure, Drama, Romance
Chapter preview:
Shizu's words sank in like an anchor. Kagome was left floundering for a reply. Yet there was no denying it. Whatever had passed between Inuyasha and Shiori was no coincidence...
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Title: Bend and Don’t Break
Rating: PG-13/T
Summary: Fifty years have passed since the Avatar’s disappearance. Fifty years since the war between nations came to a bitter end. A new world has risen from the ashes of tragedy. Yet the embers of war threaten to rekindle. Faced with a precarious future, a simple Water Tribe girl seeks to restore balance to the world. (InuKag, AtLA AU)
Content warnings: Canon-level violence (Inuyasha), major character death, swearing, body horror, psychological horror, torture, sexual intimidation, physical abuse of minors, psychological abuse of minors, mentions of death and injury to minors, misogyny, homophobia, transphobia, bigotry and prejudice
Pairings: Inuyasha x Kagome, Onigumo/Naraku > Kikyou (unrequited), Akitoki Hojo > Kagome (unrequited), past Inu no Taishou x Izayoi, male OC x male OC, female OC x female OC
Genres: Fantasy, Action/Adventure, Drama, Romance
Chapter preview:
The Southern Air temple loomed out of the mist. Its slender spires rose near as high as the mightiest peaks in the Patola mountains. Even the sky paled before their magnificent blue. Yet its beauty did nothing to ease the pit in her stomach. There was no turning back now...
An Archive of Our Own, a project of the
Organization for Transformative Works
The latest chapter is now up on Ao3
N.B. This is actually chapter 39 but Tumblr won't allow me to edit the link text any more. I'll fix it if I find a way.
Title: Bend and Don’t Break
Rating: PG-13/T
Summary: Fifty years have passed since the Avatar’s disappearance. Fifty years since the war between nations came to a bitter end. A new world has risen from the ashes of tragedy. Yet the embers of war threaten to rekindle. Faced with a precarious future, a simple Water Tribe girl seeks to restore balance to the world. (InuKag, AtLA AU)
Content warnings: Canon-level violence (Inuyasha), major character death, swearing, body horror, psychological horror, torture, sexual intimidation, physical abuse of minors, psychological abuse of minors, mentions of death and injury to minors, misogyny, homophobia, transphobia, bigotry and prejudice
Pairings: Inuyasha x Kagome, Onigumo/Naraku > Kikyou (unrequited), Akitoki Hojo > Kagome (unrequited), past Inu no Taishou x Izayoi, male OC x male OC, female OC x female OC
Genres: Fantasy, Action/Adventure, Drama, Romance
Chapter preview:
Morning was ruthless. Kagome forced her eyes open and faced it with a groan. She stumbled out of her tent and bumped right into Miroku....
An Archive of Our Own, a project of the
Organization for Transformative Works
The latest chapter is now up on Ao3
N.B. This is actually chapter 38 but Tumblr won't allow me to edit the link text any more. I'll fix it if I find a way.
Title: Bend and Don’t Break
Rating: PG-13/T
Summary: Fifty years have passed since the Avatar’s disappearance. Fifty years since the war between nations came to a bitter end. A new world has risen from the ashes of tragedy. Yet the embers of war threaten to rekindle. Faced with a precarious future, a simple Water Tribe girl seeks to restore balance to the world. (InuKag, AtLA AU)
Content warnings: Canon-level violence (Inuyasha), major character death, swearing, body horror, psychological horror, torture, sexual intimidation, physical abuse of minors, psychological abuse of minors, mentions of death and injury to minors, misogyny, homophobia, transphobia, bigotry and prejudice
Pairings: Inuyasha x Kagome, Onigumo/Naraku > Kikyou (unrequited), Akitoki Hojo > Kagome (unrequited), past Inu no Taishou x Izayoi, male OC x male OC, female OC x female OC
Genres: Fantasy, Action/Adventure, Drama, Romance
Chapter preview:
They didn't make camp until it was almost sunset. Hachi kept a steady course, despite Miroku urging him to rest twice. They passed over several promising islands before he finally began his descent...
An Archive of Our Own, a project of the
Organization for Transformative Works
The latest chapter is now up on Ao3
N.B. This is actually chapter 37 but Tumblr won't allow me to edit the link text any more. I'll fix it if I find a way.
Title: Bend and Don’t Break
Rating: PG-13/T
Summary: Fifty years have passed since the Avatar’s disappearance. Fifty years since the war between nations came to a bitter end. A new world has risen from the ashes of tragedy. Yet the embers of war threaten to rekindle. Faced with a precarious future, a simple Water Tribe girl seeks to restore balance to the world. (InuKag, AtLA AU)
Content warnings: Canon-level violence (Inuyasha), major character death, swearing, body horror, psychological horror, torture, sexual intimidation, physical abuse of minors, psychological abuse of minors, mentions of death and injury to minors, misogyny, homophobia, transphobia, bigotry and prejudice
Pairings: Inuyasha x Kagome, Onigumo/Naraku > Kikyou (unrequited), Akitoki Hojo > Kagome (unrequited), past Inu no Taishou x Izayoi, male OC x male OC, female OC x female OC
Genres: Fantasy, Action/Adventure, Drama, Romance
Chapter preview:
A soft titter drifted down from the canopy. Miroku drew in another breath. His grip tightened on Kagome's tunic. His stare was fixed on the shadows.
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An Archive of Our Own, a project of the
Organization for Transformative Works
The latest chapter is now up on Ao3
N.B. This is actually chapter 36 but Tumblr won't allow me to edit the link text any more. I'll fix it if I find a way.
Title: Bend and Don’t Break
Rating: PG-13/T
Summary: Fifty years have passed since the Avatar’s disappearance. Fifty years since the war between nations came to a bitter end. A new world has risen from the ashes of tragedy. Yet the embers of war threaten to rekindle. Faced with a precarious future, a simple Water Tribe girl seeks to restore balance to the world. (InuKag, AtLA AU)
Content warnings: Canon-level violence (Inuyasha), major character death, swearing, body horror, psychological horror, torture, sexual intimidation, physical abuse of minors, psychological abuse of minors, mentions of death and injury to minors, misogyny, homophobia, transphobia, bigotry and prejudice
Pairings: Inuyasha x Kagome, Onigumo/Naraku > Kikyou (unrequited), Akitoki Hojo > Kagome (unrequited), past Inu no Taishou x Izayoi, male OC x male OC, female OC x female OC
Genres: Fantasy, Action/Adventure, Drama, Romance
Chapter preview:
Kagome clasped her hands to her chest. Her breath caught in her throat. Inuyasha was in front of her before another word could leave her lips.
An Archive of Our Own, a project of the
Organization for Transformative Works
The latest chapter is now up on Ao3
N.B. This is actually chapter 35 but Tumblr won't allow me to edit the link text any more. I'll fix it if I find a way.
Title: Bend and Don’t Break
Rating: PG-13/T
Summary: Fifty years have passed since the Avatar’s disappearance. Fifty years since the war between nations came to a bitter end. A new world has risen from the ashes of tragedy. Yet the embers of war threaten to rekindle. Faced with a precarious future, a simple Water Tribe girl seeks to restore balance to the world. (InuKag, AtLA AU)
Content warnings: Canon-level violence (Inuyasha), major character death, swearing, body horror, psychological horror, torture, sexual intimidation, physical abuse of minors, psychological abuse of minors, mentions of death and injury to minors, misogyny, homophobia, transphobia, bigotry and prejudice
Pairings: Inuyasha x Kagome, Onigumo/Naraku > Kikyou (unrequited), Akitoki Hojo > Kagome (unrequited), past Inu no Taishou x Izayoi, male OC x male OC, female OC x female OC
Genres: Fantasy, Action/Adventure, Drama, Romance
Chapter preview:
“H-how did you-”
“Oh, it was easy enough to follow our ears.”
Kagome's gaze shot towards the unfamiliar voice. A tall, spare man offered her a thin smile through his salt and pepper beard. His face sparked a memory from the previous morning. He was one of the villagers who'd stood by Mrs Ikeda. There was no guarantee he'd be a friend but at least he wasn't another foe...
