Bleach Fan Fiction / InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Chronicles of the Moon ❯ Looking for the Lost ( Chapter 4 )

Disclaimer: The characters of Inuyasha are not mine; they are property of Rumiko Takahashi, Shogakukan, Yomiuri TV, Sunrise, and Viz. I do not own the characters of Bleach, Tite Kubo does. No money is made on my part. All OCs are mine.

 

A/n: Extremely dark chapter. First half deals with the finding of Gabrielus and the twins' personal lives in the Ryuku Islands. Physical and emotional healing take place as they move forward and another white basilisk is found as well. Asuna deals with the aftermath of Plinnius's political attack and Maec shows up to discover more. Asuna still grieves the loss of one and a new form of her yoki takes place. The battles heats up in Romania as Drostan demands help from his Shouten allies with dire results. Maec delivers Asuna a message in blood. Thank you for reading and please let me know what you think.

 

Looking for the Lost

 

Wenling had her hand to her belly and she was very surprised to feel movement. Wen stared at her and smiled at her as she felt for the first time, life stirring within her. Ryuu was attentive and caring but he would not so much as kiss her. It made her angry and most especially since she carried his child. Now she felt like a whore and unworthy and she intended to find the son of a bitch who violated her and kill him slowly. Hibari had maimed him but from what the reds that had tracked said; he was still quite alive and making plans of revenge.

 

“I think he is only thinking of you Wenling.” Wen said as she neared her twin.

 

“I am healed. I carry his child and he cannot touch me? I am over what that bastard did.” Wenling said throwing a rock at a tree.

 

“Hai but sister most nu zi do not just get over being raped.” She pointed out.

 

“We are not most nu zi are we? We are going to find Gabrielus and when I find the reds that have hurt him I am going to rip their nuts off and shove them down their damn throats then rip their spines out.” She snarled.

 

“My sentiments exactly.” Her sister said fiercely.

 

Wenling decided enough was enough and she suddenly ported to the dragon castle. Ryuu had more free time now that his father had returned. Ryukotsusei was impressive and he was laying out plans to find his mate and other son. She stalked into the younger lord's rooms and he looked up from maps. Ryuu smiled a little then went back to his studying.

 

“What is wrong with you?” Wenling demanded.

 

“I do not understand the question.” He stated without looking at her.

 

“Ryuu look at me!” She whined.

 

He looked up at her and his blue eyes were filled with pain. Her heart plummeted and she neared him. He stood up and walked away from her and she growled out in fury.

 

“Am I tainted? I thought us youkai above such petty mortal nonsense. Do you think I invited his violation of me?” She snarled.

 

“Of course I do not think you are tainted!” Ryuu exclaimed shocked.

 

“Then why can you not look at me? Why can you not touch me? I thought we had decided upon some sort of relationship and now you can barely stand me!” She yelled.

 

“I will not discuss it. Are you well?” He asked in a strained voice.

 

“I am pregnant with your child but perhaps that is not good for you. I heard your mind and you were worried about being used but who used whom, hmm?” Wenling demanded.

 

Ryuu looked outraged and he suddenly stormed out of his rooms. The tigress was not one to be put off and she followed him. She was growling and nearly spitting and Ryukotsusei actually came to his study door. He could see the look on his son's face and he put up his hand to Wenling.

 

“Tigress! Back off and cool down please. Go take a walk.” He commanded.

 

“Fuck you!” She hissed.

 

Hibari poked her head in from the dining area and she immediately grabbed Wenling and dragged her away. Ryuu followed his father who beckoned him into the study. The door was slid shut and he looked lost and his father sat down.

 

“What ails you son?” The elder dragon stated.

 

“I have done nothing correctly. You asked me to keep mother here and she took off. That onna and I became involved and now she was harmed.” Ryuu stated sitting in shame.

 

“Ryuu, you did as well as you could. Your mother is a hard headed onna and I will box her ears when I see her but she followed me out of love. Now that onna is obviously in need of some sort of explanation.” Ryukotsusei pointed out.

 

“Father, I got her pregnant.” He said looking down.

 

“Then you need to talk to her.” His lord commanded.

 

His eldest son stood up and he bowed formally. Ryuu left and went in search of Wenling. He found her with Hibari and she had been crying in anger. She stared at him with silver eyes and he knew she was furious. He beckoned her over and her lip curled in anger. Wenling stood up and stormed over to him. He ported them to his rooms and she shoved him.

 

“Wenling! Ask your questions.” He sighed.

 

“What am I? A good screw?” She demanded.

 

“What? What does that mean?” Ryuu asked confused.

 

“It means did you have fun rutting the tigress. Now that I have been tainted…I am not good enough and you…” She sputtered.

 

Ryuu grabbed her and took her lips softly. She whined a little and began to growl against his mouth. He slowly deepened it and Wenling melted against his body. His mind was numb as kissing her felt so right and he wanted her so much. He felt like such a damn failure because she had been hurt. Ryuu cradled her head in his hands and she whimpered as he sucked on her tongue and nibbled her bottom lip. He slowly drew back from her sweet mouth and pressed his forehead to hers.

 

“I should have protected you better. You shelter my child in your body and I could not even stop that bastard from touching you!” Ryuu whispered.

 

“That is the most chauvinistic but sweetest thing anyone has ever said to me. I am a big nu zi and a warrior. I pissed off the big snake and he tore me up good, okay?” Wenling whispered back as she shut her savoring his closeness.

 

“I am sorry my ways offend your modern sensibilities but I cannot help it Wenling. My own mother is the same and it drives my father to distraction. I am dragon and Japanese to boot.” He said still cradling her head.

 

“This is making me crazy. Do you know how bad I want to feel you?” She asked with pleading eyes.

 

“Not now Wenling. I cannot.” He sighed.

 

“Why?” She whined shaking.

 

“I still can see in my mind what he did to you. It was horrid.” He said looking away.

 

“It was my body! I want to feel how wonderful it is with you.” Wenling said gripping his upper arms.

 

Ryuu was reluctant to touch her after having seen how battered her body had been. He just was not a brute with onna. Wenling's hands spread open his haori and kosode and he tried to protest. He dropped his hands and her mouth went to his chest. His eyes slowly closed as she pressed open mouth kisses and sharp nips to his chest and nibbled his flat nipples. Ryuu could feel her tension in her body as he firmly put his hands on her shoulders.

 

“No. I am sorry.” He said pulling back.

 

The hurt on her face almost undid him but he bowed as he straightened his clothing and he left her presence. Tears burned her eyes and spilled over onto her cheeks. It was just her luck to run into the most honorable bastard in Japan.

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Wenling felt helpless and alone at the moment as she decided not to be a victim. She refused to wallow and she refused to wait around for Ryuu to come to his senses. Pain twisted her gut but she decided she would raise her child on her own. Wen and Wenling were in Europe again and they had said nothing to no one about their motives. Wen had studied ancient maps and Quon had dragged Amedeo and Justinus back to the Ryuku Islands. The tiger prince had stated it was safer for him and he found he actually liked the basilisk. The twins were sleeping in their true forms in a forest as the night pressed in around them. Neither of them were the kind to wait around. Wenling lifted her head and she scented something. She carefully got up and she padded softly through the blackened gloom and she heard what could only be described as scales sliding along brush. The Byakko tigress moved with stealth and silence to track the reptile and she came upon a massive red basilisk in its true form. Hatred poured from her and the beast tasted the air. Wenling began to growl and it whipped its head around. She allowed her eyes to bleed silver to avoid its deadly gaze and hissed.

 

“Who are you?” He lisped.

 

She did not even growl again and she charged the reptile. She sank her massive jaws into the beast and it howled in agony as it reared back. Wen burst through the trees and she began to snarl as well. The red realized he was in trouble as the two massive felines made terrible noises. He changed form and he fell back bleeding heavily from his side. Wenling too changed form and Wen followed suit. The red hair of the basilisk was long and burgundy in color and both females looked lethal at the moment.

 

“Who are you and why are you in Galic lands?” He asked gasping in pain as he spoke rapid French.

 

“Looking for a white basilisk and I will kill every red I find until I get him back.” Wen snarled.

 

“I know of several whites. God what the hell did you do to me?” He asked as he began to shake uncontrollably.

 

“You released your shoki?” Wen asked her twin.

 

“Yes.” She said in hatred.

 

“Good move.” The elder sister said pursing her lips.

 

“This white would have come to you pathetic bastards in the past year or so.” She snapped.

 

“I do not own a white. I am not your enemy.” He said falling to his back.

 

“Know a bastard named Heiden?” Wenling demanded.

 

“He is a Prussian red.” The basilisk said with lips turning blue.

 

“Well I am going to make snake soup out of him. You better tell me where your fucking settlement is before I do the same to your prick.” The younger sister stated in seething anger.

 

The red was utterly frightened and he pointed west. Wen knelt by the red and smiled nicely.

 

“If you want to live then I suggest shifting your pretty little ass and us on over there before we give you a case of blue balls you have never seen.” She growled with a smile plastered on her face.

 

He did as they asked and shifted the three of them to a secluded mountain city. It was actually beautiful and Wenling went to kill the red but her sister stopped her.

 

“No! He did what we wanted. The shoki will wind its way through his system and make him wish he was dead. We do not kill innocents Wenling; no matter how much we hate their kind.” Wen hissed.

 

“Fine!” She snapped.

 

The red watched both females change form and they scented the ground. They were looking for someone in particular and he was too weak to warn anyone. The one who had wounded him stared at him with such malice that he was certain that another red had harmed her horribly. This small city was a peaceful town but the prince was definitely into his vices. Frederick was certain that these mammals would cause all manner of mischief.

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Wen could smell him and she could smell others too. It was still night and she changed form followed by her sister. She kept herself calm as she ported into an opulent castle. She found her mate chained to a bed and the snarl ripped from her chest woke him up. Gabrielus was shocked to see his wife and mate but several other whites were there as well. There were three males and one female. Wenling looked furious as well.

 

“Wen?” He asked trying to break the chain.

 

“Who did this to you?” She demanded.

 

“The Shouten and wyvern captured me and sold me into slavery. I assume they brought me back in a past era?” He asked watching her face.

 

“Yes!” Wen stated shaking.

 

“Femmina can you freeze the chains?” He asked quickly.

 

She held the thick chains in her hands and her eyes bled silver. The other whites watched as the tigress's hands became an odd color and ice began to grow on the metal links. She dropped the temperature lower and the reptiles shivered visibly as the metal looked like solid chunks of ice. Wenling pulled her katana and shattered the metal. Gabrielus immediately wrapped his arms around Wen and kissed her with such passion and she kissed him in return.

 

“Ehem you two! You two can play kissy face back in dragon lands. What about these guys?” Wenling demanded.

 

“Anyone else want freedom?” Wen asked.

 

A sculpted white with impossibly long and straight white hair. Gabrielus's eyes were green and this creature had such light brown eyes that they looked tan. He walked forward and jerked harshly on his chain. Gabrielus had not really spoken much to other whites but this one was belligerent and he could tell was enough like him.

 

“Break my chains and I will kill any I find.” He said in a thick, rich French accent.

 

Wenling stepped forward and did the same thing to his chains that Wen had done to Gabrielus's and within minutes the chain snapped. A faint tattoo surrounded his right eye and he looked over the former Latium general with disdain.

 

“He is not friendly.” Gabrielus snorted in Chinese.

 

“I noticed.” Wen said grabbing a sheet and wrapping around him.

 

“I go with you.” The other white said flatly.

 

“Uh no.” Wenling stated.

 

“Oui! I go.” He said grabbing her arm harshly.

 

“Like I said not friendly.” Her brother in law stated.

 

The twins ported out with the males and they appeared back in Hunan. The other male wrapped a sheet around him like a toga and he looked snottily around and Gabrielus looked at Wen amused.

 

“Okay spill. What did they use you for?” She demanded.

 

“Sex femmina. I am a white and they used me for sex.” He said in disgust.

 

She growled and he held her face.

 

“It meant nothing and I had to imagine your face.” Gabrielus said kissing her many times.

 

“How did we manage to get you out so easy?” Wenling asked curiously.

 

“There was a party this night. The castle was in deep sleep.” He explained.

 

The other white watched and he was mad. He was really pissed off and he wanted revenge. The two mammals were obvious identical twins and the other white was mated to one. He watched with narrowed eyes as they spoke a strange language.

 

“He is really unnerving me.” Wenling stated.

 

“The prince of the Galic reds is named Frederick. He is more debauched then my rex. He enjoyed amor with many and with both. I think he over there is a white that only prefers femmina.” He said surprised.

 

“Hey you!” The younger twin yelled at the other white.

 

“Oui?” He growled.

 

“What is your name?” She asked.

 

“I am Jortel. Why do we not kill those bastards?” He asked crossing his arms.

 

“Well we would like to get back to our base and then perhaps attack them.” She said raising a brow.

 

“The deserve death!” Jortel snarled with obvious hatred.

 

“Yes okay. I am right there with you. I am not a huge fan of the reds too. I want to rip their faces off and shove them up their asses as well.” Wenling growled in French.

 

Gabrielus winced and he stared at Wen. She whispered in his ear and his face grew wrathful. Wenling stared at her twin and she shrugged.

 

“He needed to know.” She said softly.

 

“Screw you!” She yelled and ported out.

 

“She is very angry no? She is not a femmina to weep.” Her mate said holding her close.

 

“No. You should have seen what that bastard Heiden did to her.” Wen said in a soft tone.

 

“Did you say Heiden?” He asked horrified.

 

“Yes.” She said looking at him.

 

Jortel stormed over to them as well and he stared hard at them both.

 

“What did that bastard do?” He demanded in a frightening tone.

 

“He raped my sister.” She said lifting her chin.

 

Jortel spit at the ground and Gabrielus was intensely curious to his story but it was obvious he was not talking. The former general phased them all and they appeared in dragon lands. Jortel looked around curious and he wandered off.

 

“He is odd.” Wen said.

 

“Si. He is not normal for a white at all. I wonder if he is basilisk.” He shrugged.

 

“I am so happy to see you.” She said throwing her arms around him.

 

“As happy as I am to see my beautiful femmina. Can I put normal clothes on?” he asked wanly.

 

“Yes! I am sorry.” His tigress purred as she pulled him along.

 

Gabrielus looked around and he was so happy to be back amongst familiar surroundings. He hated that all he was seen as was a sex object by his own people and no one took him seriously except the Latium basilisks. He growled under his breath and went to Wen's room. She pulled out a haori and hakama for him and she helped him tie it off and he pulled her into his arms again.

 

“Gods my Wen; I missed you so much.” He said cradling her head in his hands.

 

“I missed you too.” Wen stated with tears in her eyes.

 

“Did you bring the twins?” He asked softly.

 

“No. I did not want to put them in danger.” She said kissing his palm.

 

“I wish in a way you had but I understand why you did not. I love you.” Gabrielus said holding her tightly.

 

They stayed together awhile and he just savored the feel of his mate against him and he sighed happily. He wondered what things would happen now but he would fight the bastards that took him away from his family. Gabrielus vowed to make those who used him suffer.

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Wenling was on a remote part of the beach and the news of Gabrielus's return spread like wildfire. She stared at the water and her fury was not cooling and only getting worse. She was not seeking out Ryuu and she would not beg anyone for anything. She felt a presence behind her and she turned to see the white that was named Jortel.

 

“You are not fully basilisk are you?” She asked in French.

 

“You are correct.” He said in a cold voice.

 

“Dragon?” Wenling asked.

 

“Oui.” He nodded with a short nod.

 

“I hate that you were there.” She said in disgust.

 

“The other white is not disgusting. He fought and he suffered. He does not accept his role that the other colors of basilisk lay down for him. I can respect that.” Jortel growled low in his throat.

 

“You are not like him?” She asked delicately.

 

He looked at her as if she was crazy and Wenling actually laughed. She nodded and he sat down some distance from her.

 

“Heiden is a devil. He will die for what he has done to my people and to you.” He said stiffly.

 

“I can take care of my own revenge thank you.” She said in a low growl.

 

“You helped to free me, oui? I do not take this lightly. I will see your revenge as well. I will spill his intestines and you may strangle him with them.” He said staring at the sky.

 

“Thanks but I can handle myself. I need to get some food.” Wenling said standing.

 

“I can taste the hormone upon your person. You carry a mixed daemon. You have a dragon within you. Where is the father?” Jortel demanded.

 

“That is not your business!” She growled.

 

“Honor is important here? It is the orient? Honor is important to my kind as well. Tell me.” He said getting in her face.

 

“We were only talking of a relationship. I am royalty and so is he. He cannot stand the sight of me right now and I refuse to beg any man for anything! I do not need him and neither does my child.” She hissed.

 

“He is foolish. Strong women are praised before my gods. They give life to warriors and are considered vessels of perfection. Your man is not balanced.” Jortel snorted.

 

Wenling could not believe her ears and she stormed away. He was an arrogant bastard and she walked towards the castle and he grabbed her by her hips and she yowled in fury.

 

“You are obviously open minded. Do you know how my kind takes a mate?” He said in her ear.

 

“I really do not give a shit!” Wenling yelled with a curled lip.

 

“Interesting woman to be sure. I shall enjoy I think getting to know you.” He said letting her storm away.

 

Wenling had enough of reptiles and she stormed into the castle. She was sick to death of dealing with them and she went to her room. She slipped on her armor and she was getting used to being away from Wen now. She intended to go find herself something to kill. She was pulling her hair back when she felt Ryuu in the doorway. She ignored his presence and went to her futon to lace up boots.

 

“Wenling we need to talk.” He said softly.

 

“I have nothing to say to you.” She growled.

 

“Stop please!” Ryuu demanded.

 

She looked up at him with such profound anger and he was taken back by it.

 

“I do not understand this anger. Why does my need to respect you and give you space; why is that offensive?” He asked.

 

“I refuse to beg you. You have made it clear where you stand. I am not a fool and I am not going to wait around for you to decide when I am befitting of your attention. We are nothing and I am nothing to you. I want nothing from you. My child will want for nothing and I am going home.” She said flatly.

 

“No!” He growled in sudden anger.

 

“Oh yes. I do not need your permission. We are not mated and we only fucked twice. Give your conscience a good beating and leave us alone. We do not need you!” Wenling snarled.

 

Ryuu was outraged at her language and her general air and he grabbed her roughly. She stared at his face as many emotions passed over his beautiful features. He ripped the armor off of her and she struggled against him. His hand splayed on the back of her head as his eyes bored into hers.

 

“You think to call what we did as fucking? You think I will allow you to separate me from my child?” Ryuu asked in anger.

 

“Get your hands off of me. I do not ask anyone twice for anything.” She screamed.

 

“You were violated horribly! I should have at least been able to help you!” He yelled.

 

“Is that what this is about? I have been not been a whimpering mess? Because I have not fallen apart completely it somehow affronts your male pride?” Wenling asked in anger.

 

“Hai!” He yelled back.

 

Her face held shock and he looked ashamed. He released her and she sat down on the futon.

 

“What would falling apart serve Ryuu? He did what he did out of hatred and as a way of trying to show me who had control. I took back control when I did not let it make me a simpering fool.” She said in a hoarse tone.

 

“I should have at least been there to rescue you. I am sorry you see that as a chauvinistic response but good Kamis onna; how am I supposed to be? You say you do not need me and you make that obvious.” Ryuu stated bitterly.

 

She choked back so many emotions and she stared at up him.

 

“Do you know why I do not mingle with tigers? Simply because I am not a typical tigress. They expect their whores to be soft and sweet. Yes master and no master! Ba and Jii-chan Chen learned along time ago not to put those standards on Wen and I. We have the power to call on the ice and snow! I suspect it is a mutation of Haha's air yoki but whatever. I am not some weak female who needs a man to rescue her from the big bad monster! He raped me and broke my arm. He intended to make me feel dirty by his actions but hell no! He is just a worthless piece of snake meat when I get done with him. You can be a pleasant memory as you are a grand stud Lord Ryuu but we are going to be just fine. You should see Wen and Gabrielus's twins. They are really gorgeous little things and I am sure this little guy or girl will too.” She said in angry whisper.

 

Ryuu heard her words and he felt as though he had been stabbed. He backed up and bowed quickly and left her presence. For some reason she began to cry and she laid her head against her knees and began to sob.

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Wen was trying like hell to respect her mate and not jump him. He had been used ill and had been used as sex toy so she waited and waited. Gabrielus was eating with gusto and she was sitting by him eating at a much slower pace. He finished and did not say anything to anyone; he yanked up Wen and shifted them to her room and felled her onto their futon.

 

“I can feel your apprehension femmina. I do not want you to think I do not want your touch. I crave it.” He said huskily against her throat.

 

“Gabrielus.” She panted out softly.

 

“Si? Do you know how much I wished it was you? Do you know how much I love you?” He asked pulling her hanfu off in shreds.

 

He exposed her chest and he grew full of insatiable lust. He had loved Valerian and he had loved Josephina but the ferocity with which he loved this femmina made him dizzy. Gabrielus saw her breasts and he immediately attacked one. Wen groaned and arched against him as he suckled her with great need. She was rasping in breath as he was relentless. His only regret was that she had wanted more children and he would have given her many more but he was happy to have a boy and girl. He loved his son and daughter more then anything. He let go her nipple and trapped her head between his arms.

 

“I am sorry femmina.” He said as he attacked her mouth.

 

Wen could have cared less about anything at the moment and he was still fully clothed. She felt him undo his hakama and she moved her thighs apart. She groaned and yowled out softly as he shoved himself into her. He was not trying to be rough but his need for his mate was overwhelming him. She felt his claws graze his mating mark on one hip and she slammed her hips against his. Gabrielus was lost in her heat and he was maddened instantly as he partook of his lover, mate, mother to his children, and wife. Wen wrapped her legs around his hips tightly and he was growling now. She knew what would make him wild and she jerked his jaw to the side and he moaned out knowing what she would do. She sank her fangs into his throat and he slammed against her once more. His ending brought out hers and they clung as the glorious pleasures washed over and between them. He was moaning and whining as she took in some of his potent blood and Gabrielus collapsed against her. She sought his mouth and he eagerly plundered her as he could taste his own blood and he sweet undertones. He began growling into their shared passion and Wen groaned. Gabrielus was only a little fatigued and he suddenly withdrew from her mouth and body. She was purring a little and his eyes were darker green.

 

“I have to have you more. I feel like a cad femmina but I need my mate.” He whispered feverishly as he beginning nipping her belly.

 

“Please! I have needed you too.” Wen moaned as he worked his lips down.

 

His eyes were glazed over in profound lust as he began to tease and lick her center. He loved to taste their combined essences as he geared her body up for more. A wicked gleam came to his eyes and he suddenly flipped her over. Wen was surprised but she felt his tongue and teeth begin to tease skin above her tail and she was seeing stars.

 

“Gabrielus! Wicked man!” She whined.

 

“Si! Scream for me femmina. Let them hear you as I make you yell. I want them to know to whom you belong.” Gabrielus said in a throaty tone.

 

She realized he was very much in his primitive mind and she was going to be seeing stars. He continued his carnal assault and she was in bliss and perfect agony as he reclaimed his mate. He had longed for her and needed her as their bodies and their powers began to give out. The other inhabitants of the castle stayed clear of the room as the yoki was oppressive and the muffled noises all too telling. Gabrielus was within her and their combined noises were almost obscene. He was closing in on feral and he had never lasted this long. Wen could not breathe as the yoki had never been this heavy between them. When he pulled her into bliss yet again; she could not see as she was blinded in the sheer, raw envelope of energy. Gabrielus fell against her and he was out. Wen could barely move and she felt such peace settle on her soul. She knew this man was meant for her and she too slowly gave into the sweet slumber.

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Wenling was packing what little clothing and personal things she had and she was done with this place. Her mind was not settled and she knew that Wen and Gabrielus had reunited on a physical level. She was actually happy for her twin and she held a grudging respect for the basilisk as he brought her happiness. She honestly felt she was afforded no such happiness and she went in search of her Ba. He was talking with Ryukotsusei and he looked at his youngest cub.

 

“Wenling where are you going?” He asked.

 

“I am leaving Ba. There is nothing for me here. We found Gabrielus.” She said with chin up.

 

They were speaking in Min but Ryukotsusei knew the language. He stayed calm but the female tiger stepped away and ported via her shoki.

 

“She carries my son's babe. I do not think she should leave on a whim.” The dragon lord stated with a soft tone.

 

“She is grown Lord Ryukotsusei and they are not mated. I agree that she should take his feelings into account but trying to make the twins do anything has been difficult.” Quon said.

 

“You allowed them too much freedom then. My sons know when I speak or when Akemi speaks that they obey; no matter how old they are. That is why Akemi is away at this moment, because Ryuu honored his mother.” He said frankly.

 

“Your mate was a fool dragon. Of course I say that and I married to Asuna.” Quon stated wryly.

 

“She has a right nasty temper.” The dragon lord agreed.

 

Ryuu stalked into the study and he looked upset. Ryukotsusei knew that his son had become aware of Wenling's leaving.

 

“When did she leave?” He asked with despair in his tone.

 

“Just now. Leave her be young dragon. She wants to be left alone and she will often go to Hunan or Hokkaido. She wants peace and you do not offer her that.” Quon said crossing his arms.

 

“Pardon me Prince Quon but should that not be between her and me? We are of age and I did not hear objections to a union.” Ryuu said with respect.

 

“She has made her thoughts clear. She wants to move on.” The tiger prince shrugged.

 

Ryukotsusei cleared his throat and motioned for his son to come with him to the balcony. Ryuu followed his sire and his father gave him a frank look.

 

“I went after your mother. This onna is stubborn like she is. Seems to be a family trait. Do not allow her to take your child nor herself from you Ryuu.” Ryukotsusei said flatly.

 

“I angered her with my chauvinistic feelings she said. My want and need to protect her offends her and she is angry that I feel helpless. She is angry that I see what happened as a failure on my part.” He said looking away.

 

“She is from another time entirely. I faced the same with your Haha because of who her mother was. I do not understand it but that era is not ours. You were raised with honor and so was she. She is a powerful female and you are a powerful male. Try to reach an accord.” His father offered.

 

“Where do I find her father?” He asked upset.

 

“I think she would go where the snow is best.” He shrugged.

 

“Hokkaido.” He nodded.

 

“Hai.” The elder dragon stated.

 

Ryuu nodded and he slipped away. He went to his rooms and packed to go search for his, he really had no clue what she was. He stepped out to port and he saw the white mixed basilisk and the creature unnerved him too. The brown eyes perused him and he glared at the other man.

 

“You are in the portion of the castle that is set aside for the royal family. Please leave.” Ryuu stated in a nasty tone.

 

“You are not man enough for such a female.” Jortel said looking Ryuu up and down.

 

“Pardon me?” He asked in anger.

 

“Oui. Her type needs strength and valor. They need to be guided and not controlled. The power that woman possess is that of the Gods. You are nothing.” The other male stated arrogantly.

 

“I am not in competition for Princess Wenling fool. She carries my child whether or not she and I are together. I will not let that pass. You may attempt to court her but I will have my babe regardless.” He said miffed.

 

“Oui. I shall and you will be forgotten. You are rather dandy.” Jortel smiled.

 

Ryuu was again angry and he ported away. He went to Hokkaido and he began to taste the air. His father was right and there was Byakko around all right. He was careful and he knew how powerful the Byakko were. He figured the relationship was not salvageable and he felt regret about it but he also had no wish to be away from his child. He heard snarling behind him and he turned to see a tiger. He knew it was Wenling and she looked furious. She slowly changed form and she stalked forward. She shoved him hard and he grabbed onto as he fell.

 

“Leave me alone!” She hissed.

 

“No.” He snapped.

 

“Do not fuck with me Ryuu. I have had enough of you.” Wenling growled.

 

“Well I am not done with you. How dare you just leave.” He yelled.

 

They were both growling and snarling and he suddenly did not care. He rolled them and wedged his knee between her legs and his mouth possessed hers. Wenling had not been prepared for it and he took total control of her for the moment. His tongue was against hers and coaxing her into a feverish need. Ryuu ripped his lips away and breathed in deeply. He had not intended to kiss her but she was confused and his own body betrayed him. Suddenly the young dragon lord actually ripped open her hanfu and she gasped at the treatment. He used his tongue to taste the light bit of perspiration on her skin and Wenling was struck dumb as he tasted her.

 

“Ryuu?” She asked in a shaky tone.

 

“You will not take either of you away. Not now or ever!” He growled out loudly.

 

Her brows furrowed and her eyes rolled back as he used his tongue to and then his teeth to nip her stripe covered nipple.

 

“You want me to be something I am not. You want me to act like I do not care and I cannot.” He growled against her plush breast.

 

“I do not want to be treated like a weak and mindless nu zi.” She gasped as he drew her tit deeply into his mouth.

 

He could not think as his dragon part was pawing at his mind. The animal part of him was demanding to make the female never able to leave again. His suckling was harsh and it made her cry out. He suddenly threw his head back and she could see some sort of struggle on his face.

 

“If I take you now then I could hurt you. I will not do that.” He growled out in a very dangerous voice.

 

“How could you hurt me?” She asked breathlessly.

 

“Need to protect our family. You will not allow us to protect our family. You hate us.” He growled low.

 

“I do not hate you! I hate that you see me as weak.” Wenling said staring at his red eyes.

 

“We do not see our onna as weak but our onna sees us as weak!” He said hissing.

 

His beast had taken him over and she was surprised. He was always so calm and so soft spoken. He was upset obviously and she had made his instinctual side war with his calm nature.

 

“I am yours?” She asked.

 

“Hai. No one else can have you. He will not allow us to mark you. He will not allow it but you have us within you.” Ryuu said in horrendous anger.

 

“Why will he not mark me?” Wenling asked curiously.

 

“Because you hate us. You demean us and you will not allow us to protect our family.” He snapped.

 

“I said I do not hate you. I have wanted you but you could not touch me! I have wanted to be held in your arms and feel what it was that created this beautiful thing I carry. The first time was great but the beach was so incredible. I want to think that is when this little person was conceived because it was perfection. You could have marked me then and I would have gladly done so.” She admitted.

 

He blinked and then looked away.

 

“We were trying to be honorable.” Ryuu admitted.

 

“Well I guess that is the rub. I do not want your honor. I want this and if that goes against your morals then go to hell.” Wenling snapped.

 

He was suddenly angry again and he undid his own haori and hakama. She watched him get quite naked and she tried to crawl away. He had not seen her without clothes on in a while and her belly had a slight swell to it. He jerked her to him and she was struggling against him a little. He was on his knees and it took his all not to change. He slid her down him and she cried out loudly. His mind was immersed in her and his hands were busy cupping her breasts and feeling the swell of her belly.

 

“Ngh!” She groaned out.

 

Ryuu moved her hair and he did not ask. He did not wait and he sank his fangs into her juncture. He did it with tremendous force and she leaned into him as he marked her brutally. She felt blood drip down her chest and back as her breathing was hard. She could have fought him but she wanted him like this and she wanted him to want to be with her. Ryuu was growling as he lifted his mouth and he moved her hard. Wenling moaned loudly as he guided her and she was itching to mark him too.

 

“Ours. You are ours!” He hissed into her ear.

 

“Yes! I am yours.” She whimpered out.

 

“The white one wants you.” He hissed harder.

 

“No. I only want you.” Wenling cried out more.

 

“Wenling. Mark us.” He commanded.

 

He allowed her to crawl off of him and she flattened him on the ground and she sank her fangs into his juncture. Ryuu was still lost in his primitive mind and his true dragon self was making him do what his rational mind could not; take their mate and make them a family. Her bite was causing him to feel glorious rushes of pleasure and he actually had a naughty fantasy. He knew it was possible and his red eyes met hers.

 

“Change form.” He said licking at her lips.

 

“What? Why?” She asked confused.

 

“Please Wenling. You have denied us too long.” Ryuu said in a surly tone.

 

She sighed and she backed away from him. She changed form and he found her true nature beautiful. He watched her and he too slowly became his dragon form. Wenling was in awe as he rose above her and he was majestic looking. He had a wicked look in his eyes and she cocked her feline head to the side. He suddenly wrapped himself around her and he forced her physically in an odd position. It finally occurred to her what he was doing and she yowled out loudly. He was branding her she realized and if anyone saw what was happening; they would not understand. It looked like the dragon was constricting her and not claiming her. She had no clue this was possible but Ryuu made her quiver down to her toes. Eventually they both passed out in the colder climate of Hokkaido. Wenling awoke much later still in her true form and Ryuu was wrapped around her protectively. She was staring at a male Byakko in his humanoid form and he looked none too pleased.

 

“Nu zi!” He called out.

 

She blinked her eyes and Ryuu came awake. He opened his red eyes and stared at the male tiger.

 

“Nu zi!” The tiger called again.

 

“Speak to me.” Ryuu stated in his true form.

 

“You are in Byakko lands and you have a Byakko female in your clutches! How dare you show yourself here dragon.” The silver tiger said in anger.

 

“Said female belongs to me. She is my mate and bears my child in her womb. Make another move towards us and you will feel my wrath.” Ryuu said in annoyance.

 

“Change form nu zi!” The male commanded.

 

Wenling changed form and she was sheltered by Ryuu's dragon form. She stared at a male she had no idea who he was and she blinked her golden brown eyes at him.

 

“Who are you?” He demanded.

 

“Wenling.” She said embarrassed.

 

“Funny. I am Wenyan.” He said watching her.

 

“Great okay! Bye!” She said turning away.

 

“Does this dragon speak truth? Why would a tigress seek a dragon?” Wenyan demanded.

 

“I do not owe you an explanation. My ba knows his father and I am of age to make the decision. Go rot.” She said growling.

 

“What house do you hail from?” He demanded.

 

The Hu name was huge in Byakko society but it was also a huge family. She lifted her head and stared at him.

 

“I am Wenling Hu.” She stated watching his face.

 

“I am Wenyan Chung.” He said narrowing her eyes.

 

Ryuu could feel her body was tense and he began a hissing sound. The male tiger stared at her and then at the dragon.

 

“Need your clothing? I shall give you five minutes.” He said disappearing into the trees.

 

Ryuu changed form and she scrambled for her bag. She began to pull on haori and hakama as Ryuu pulled on his clothing from the previous day.

 

“Wenling?” He asked.

 

“Your beast marked me.” She stated softly.

 

“We marked you Wenling. I wanted to but I felt rejected.” He sighed.

 

“You idiot! I felt rejected.” Wenling said hitting his arm.

 

His pale blue eyes blinked and he realized he had actually mated her. He internally thanked his inner self for doing what he could not.

 

“Who is this Wenyan Chung?” He asked.

 

“I know the house name. They are a noble family in the Byakko. My Jii-chan Chen is the lord. Ba is his heir and Zihao is next in line for the title. Chen has a noble council kind of like the West but they are only in an advisory capacity. The West's noble council is actually like a miniature senate and they draw up ideas and laws for the land. Jii-chan Sesshomaru has the ultimate say but the council wields tons of influence.” She explained.

 

“So this male is only a noble in Byakko society?” Ryuu asked.

 

“Yes. He is noble. He is a powerful noble but nowhere near the power of the Hu family. There has never been another family that held power in the Byakko; it has always been the Hu.” She explained.

 

Ryuu nodded and he pulled her into his arms. He held her by her lower back and her stomach was pressed into his. He felt the subtle movements and he watched Wenling's face.

 

“That is the baby?” He asked stunned.

 

“Yes. I think it will be big because.” She said laying her head against his shoulder.

 

“Dragons normally are. What do your sister's twins look like?” He asked holding her.

 

“Oh Hajime has silver hair and gold eyes like Wen and I. Harumi has silver hair and light green eyes like Gabrielus. It is so funny; they have stripes but they also a little bit of scales.” She laughed.

 

“How beautiful.” Ryuu said sighing with anticipation.

 

“Their little scales are iridescent and only show up when they are in the sun. They have not changed form so we have no clue if they are more dominant in one species or another. Maybe they will only have their humanoid ones. I do know that Gabrielus loves them to pieces. Wen lost her uterus when she had them They were so big and she ruptured.” She explained.

 

“I want Rena to look at you when we get back. She will be able to tell if you carry twins. You do seem a little large for how far along you are.” He said rubbing her belly.

 

He felt tiny flutters and his eyes widened.

 

“I am going to be a father.” He said in awe.

 

“I am going to be a mother.” Wenling said looking up at him.

 

He was choked up a little and he threaded fingers into her silver hair. His kiss was soft and rather passionate. Wenling was stunned by his actions and she found his manners so incredibly wonderful. Her mind quickly went to other things and she actually ported them away. The Byakko was forgotten and she knew of a hot spring near the dragon castle. She began to undo his clothes rather quickly and Ryuu reacted by taking off hers. She thrilled that he was touching her and she bared his beautiful form.

 

“Ryuu.” She gasped softly as he squeezed her bottom.

 

“I was a little stupid. I was also prideful. You are capable and strong; I am not used to an onna being so strong but it is a good thing. I should be used to it seeing how my own mother is.” He murmured.

 

“Shut up!” She snapped as she sat him down.

 

He stared up at her and she sank down on him in the water. He moaned loudly as she just sat there. She undid his long white hair and he kept his eyes trained on hers.

 

“I did not know dragons could mate in their true forms outside of their species.” She said in a lusty tone.

 

“More flexible in our true forms.” Ryuu moaned as he leaned his back against the natural stone.

 

“Yes, I see that now. Did you enjoy it Ryuu? Did you enjoy making me submit? I will tell you that I enjoyed submitting.” Wenling stated as she moved in a slow way.

 

“Hai. I needed you. I needed you forever.” He groaned more.

 

“Ryuu?” She gasped hard.

 

“Hai?” He said lifting his head.

 

“I think I love you.” She said whispering against his mouth.

 

“I love you too.” He said crushing his tigress to him.

 

Their union continued to consume and make them both burn up. They ended up back in his futon and his body was curled around hers. She was sleeping heavily and happiness ripped through him. He intended to get Rena soon. He did not want what happened to Wen to happen to his beloved. If she carried twins then he wanted them to be delivered earlier then what her sister obviously had. It seemed to him that basilisks and dragons had much in common and he got up as she slept. He found the ancient dragoness in Wen's rooms and the tigress was vomiting badly. Gabrielus looked concerned and the dragoness was rubbing her back. Wen could not stop dry heaving and Rena looked at Gabrielus.

 

“My Lord Ryuu! Can you get my bag with herbs in it my lord? She is with child and I have my things in there.” She explained.

 

“Femmina what did you say?” Gabrielus asked the dragoness.

 

“I said she is with child.” She said as if the basilisk was dumb.

 

“That is impossible femmina! She lost her womb when she had our twins.” The white said in a snarl.

 

“Well basilisk she is so you can shut up and Lord Ryuu get it now!” She commanded.

 

Wen heard what the dragoness said and she could not stop being sick. She looked up at Gabrielus and he was surprised. She grew sick again and Ryuu came back with the bag of herbs and Rena quickly made a draught. Wen downed it and after several minutes she lay back and stared at the ceiling.

 

“You had a missing womb?” Rena stated.

 

“I did yes.” She nodded as tears fell from her eyes.

 

“Well not to be nosey but the yoki around this place was tremendous. It must have healed you young missy. Now you have a babe in there and I know my business. You basilisk are going to be a father again.” Rena said rising.

 

“Wen? Femmina?” He asked stunned silent.

 

“I guess so. I am so happy Gabrielus.” She said with tears falling in torrents.

 

Rena smiled and patted the white on the back. His white hair fell in waves and his green eyes looked dewy. He lay down beside her and their fingers laced.

 

“Femmina I do not want to loose you because you have my babe.” He said worried.

 

“We know he or she will be big. We just have it early. I will make sure we are careful. I will be very careful.” She said rolling over to see his face.

 

“You wish this?” He asked suddenly holding her face.

 

“Yes. I wanted to have more. I have such a big family and you are an only child.” She whispered feverishly.

 

He kissed her and she kissed him back. He held her to him tightly and he truly felt blessed for the first time in his long life. He was truly happy and it did not feel fleeting.

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Rena was carefully feeling the other tigress's belly and she was concentrating hard. Ryuu looked anxious and Wenling watched him and then at Rena.

 

“There are two milord. She is bigger because of them both.” She said standing up.

 

“I am okay?” Wenling asked.

 

“You are perfect. Much better off then your twin but then the basilisk are poisonous reptiles. She will be okay but it is going to be tough for a few weeks.” She chuckled.

 

“What? Wen is pregnant? She had no womb!” Her sister said shocked.

 

“I know missy. She and her mate there had a healing rut apparently. It's the uppyr in you all. Now I am going to go check on her.” She bowed.

 

Ryuu was emotional and he went to his new mate. He held her tightly as he made them comfortable. He felt better knowing what to expect and he could work with it. She felt wonderful and it felt good to have him against her.

 

“Sleep my beloved.” He whispered.

 

She closed her eyes and felt bliss pass through her. She could Wen's happiness through their bond and they both were feeling utter happiness.

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Asuna had returned to Trajan's villa and she was anxious to find out if her marriage to Trajan had indeed been blocked. The Consul came in shortly and he did not look happy.

 

“Plinnius told me that he blocked our wedding.” She stated flatly.

 

“Then you would be correct.” He said in anger.

 

“Trajan how can he do this?” Asuna demanded in annoyance.

 

“This is Rome my dear. The Senate is not without power. Your demands seem as though you are trying to control them.” Trajan sighed.

 

“No. I want you in my life and they can rot in their own crap as far as I care. What does this land have that I want?” She growled.

 

“Me?” He asked wryly.

 

“Okay Marcus, hai.” She snapped.

 

He chuckled and neared her. She looked up at his multi colored eyes and he kissed her passionately. She growled against his mouth and he pulled back for a moment.

 

“You think I will let that bird brained jack ass stop us? Hell no. Now you wanted this simple soldier and now you have him.” He murmured.

 

She thrilled at his words as he picked her up. Her face showed her delight in his words and they ended up in his bed. Later they were sleeping side by side and she felt a pull on her senses. She was trying to ignore it and she sat up. She saw the shadow of a wraith and she knew she had attracted his attention. She slipped from the bed and she slipped on a stolla. She walked quickly down a long hall and Maec appeared.

 

“You see me.” He smirked.

 

“Hai I see you well. What are you doing here?” She growled.

 

“You call me a male whore so what does that make you?” Maec snorted.

 

“I am a succubus you idiot.” Asuna snapped.

 

“So you show up and ask for my help and then you decide you do not like my scent?” Maec asked nearing her.

 

He had a look on his face and her chest heaved. She was lying to herself she realized and she could not stand his smug smirk. She grabbed his shoulder and she ported them directly into Astana. The look on his face was priceless and she slammed him on his bed. He stared up at this amazing creature and she straddled his waist. His dark hair was partially pulled back and gold earrings were in his ears. He wore a thick chain that had a tear dropped shaped ruby on it and she ripped open his tunic. Asuna watched his face as she tried to keep in her wild emotions concerning this bastard. He scented off again and she realized he liked to have sex and often. She scowled and she snarled.

 

“Who did you rut now?” She snarled.

 

“You are rather territorial for a blood drinker. Love them and leave them darling.” Maec growled.

 

“Oh? Know a Nia Besud or Caridad Plateado?” She asked nearing his face.

 

His face darkened in anger and she smiled. She then pressed her lips to his ear and she breathed heavily into it. She wanted him and it was making her crazed. She wanted him different she realized. She sat back and she undid her stolla. Maec was confused as hell and he could not figure out if they were enemies or really bad lovers. She lay against him and began to nip his throat and he groaned.

 

“Phase your clothes Maec.” She whispered against his skin.

 

“How can you be here? You are a corporeal.” He moaned in a rising lust.

 

“Not your business.” She said twisting a nipple.

 

He gasped as she worked his body and he was truly getting wrapped up in her quickly.

 

“Where is your slut sister? The one you fuck occasionally to keep the nut job completely loyal? You are a bastard to work the insane whore like that.” She hissed in his ear.

 

Maec's eyes widened as she told one of his nastiest secrets. He was suddenly over her and his face was wrathful.

 

“Who are you? You know so much about me!” He snarled in sudden anger.

 

“I know you know much about alchemic magic. I know you favor certain children and I know you can do amazing things with your member.” She said with a wry smile.

 

Maec's face contorted from anger then to amusement. He watched her carefully and he phased his ruined clothes off. He saw the look of hunger enter her face and it intrigued him. Asuna sat up and brutally took his lips as he was surprised. Maec was being kissed by her as if she was in need of him and she pulled him against her body. It was wild as she felt him pressed against her. She yanked against his soul and he choked loudly. He fell against her and hands threaded in her hair as he kissed her deeply. Asuna was moaning and she too ran her fingers through his dark hair. Maec was so lost as he became consumed and she was fighting her instincts in hating him. She deplored herself but she was coming to realize that no matter how much she hated him; she had a thing for bad boys. Naraku was like a glaring neon sign in that regard. She shifted under him and he felt her arch her hips towards his groin. He slowly pulled back from her mouth and he was going to say something scathing but she reached between them and slid him between her lips.

 

“Maec Ruwon tr'Awnhi.” She whispered in need.

 

He was stunned to hear his full name and she leaned up a little. She pressed her forehead to his and he was breathing hard.

 

“Move please.” She asked in a hoarse whisper.

 

Maec moved and both of them gasped softly. She whimpered in a barely audible tone and she was forcing him into a different style of lovemaking.

 

“No! Stay slow.” Asuna begged.

 

Maec startled as he realized he obeyed her request. This was agony as he felt fire in his loins and need in his brain. She pressed her cheek to his and he was hissing and growling as his body became so coiled.

 

“I want to feel you within. I want to feel your walls clutch me.” He growled out.

 

“I want to feel the real Maec. I want to see you exposed and in need.” She whined.

 

“I am in need!” he yelled.

 

She forced him to sit and she slid down him. He groaned out as she exposed his throat and left soft kisses on his neck. The king of the Shouten was having a hard time keeping himself in check and this woman was making him undone. She exposed his wrist; she licked and sucked his veins as he jerked her head back to expose her throat too.

 

“Do it.” She rasped.

 

Her breasts were pressed against his chest and he could not breathe. He cradled the back of her head and sank his fangs against the base of her throat. She made a soulful moan and it made him all the harder and needier. He let her throat go and his hands went to her hips. Maec thrust up and he guided her as she met his movements. She found his lips and her kiss brought him lower then he had ever been. She bit into his tongue and their sudden and violent release shook him profoundly. He ended up crushing her in his grip as he had cried out rather loudly as his seed left him. Asuna was also taken by the suddenness of their climax and she was stunned as her body spasmed.

 

“Do not move.” Maec stated in a quivering voice.

 

Asuna did not move and he laid her down. Her eyes were closed and his were silver. They only changed to silver when his emotions were high. Her breathing was evening out and he lay down to watch her.

 

“Who the hell are you?” He whispered.

 

“No one. I wish…I wish you like this always. I wish I could find him.” She said in a breathy tone.

 

“Who?” Maec demanded.

 

“My son.” Asuna said getting sleepy.

 

“Do you wish to return to that place?” He asked.

 

“No. I wish to feel your arms around me for a little while. I wish to feel you normal before we go back to hating each other.” She said falling asleep.

 

Maec pulled her to him closely and he now knew they were not exactly lovers but they were enemies. It was obvious they had relations and he was curious if she spoke of a shared child. He felt an aura at his door and he grew furious. He slowly pulled away from her and he phased a dressing gown on. He phased outside and Sanra jumped.

 

“Maec! You startled me.” She said smiling.

 

“I am otherwise engaged. What do you want?” He growled.

 

“Brother forgive me but I wished to speak is all.” Sanra pouted.

 

“You never just wish to talk. Go find a toy Sanra.” Maec snapped.

 

He phased back into his room and she was sleeping deeply. He sat down in a chair and he watched her. Asuna was in a dream and she was gone from reality for the moment.

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She woke up and she felt a hard body next to her. She blinked and she realized she had slept next to him. Asuna sat up and saw his face. She ached as his beautiful face looked peaceful and she traced his lips with a finger. His lips twitched and she sighed. She moved slowly and he suddenly grabbed her.

 

“You leave?” He demanded.

 

“No.” She said.

 

His long, dark hair was down and he lay on his hands on his back. She watched him and her eyes wandered down his naked body.

 

“You stare at me like I am food. Am I food succubus?” Maec asked.

 

“Are you food Shouten? You look delectable.” She snorted.

 

He smiled at her little retort and she began to trace his belly muscles.

 

“What do you want from me little she devil?” He said as his eyes held desire.

 

“Fine. I shall just do as I wish.” Asuna mumbled.

 

“What do you wish…” Maec started to say but she leaned down and swallowed his member.

 

He groaned and shifted under her. Asuna was ruthless and she was suddenly very much into making him crazed. Maec's hands clenched his sheets and he was gasping. She continued her assault until he was fixing to explode. She pulled back and fell beside him. Maec needed no invitation and he slipped into her. Her cries were loud and sharp as he pulled back and forth. Asuna's claws dug in deeply and she clamped around him tightly as she began a long release. Maec tried to hold back but he too cried out as he reached above him to grab his headboard. His claws dug deeply into the wood as he shook with the strength of his orgasm. He was shocked at himself and she was kissing his neck and his shoulder.

 

“What do you want from me?” He rasped.

 

“I want this.” Asuna said as he pulled out of her.

 

He was damn near exhausted and he fell to his back. He fell asleep and Asuna found her stolla. She dressed and ported away. She had what she wanted and she would rebuff him from now on.

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Trajan and Asuna's marriage was blocked at the moment and she had to work on other things. Hakushin had left Rome she found out and she sent messengers to look for him and she called on Kizaki. She returned to the Ryuku Islands and she found out that Gabrielus was found, Wenling and Wen were both expecting, and Amedeo was in the dragon lands. Asuna was pleased and she was making plans with Ryukotsusei to recover Akemi and she was now hunting in the palm forests around the castle. She began growling and she cornered Maec. He looked angry and ready to hurt her. She changed form and let Dakkasou flow to her claws.

 

“Was that your little payback?” He asked coolly.

 

“Hai. Fun was it not?” She snorted.

 

“You are an arrogant bitch you know. One of these days it will get you in deeper then you can get out Isha. I will laugh and laugh.” Maec said staring at her in anger.

 

“I got what I wanted.” She said smirking.

 

“Excuse me? Useless sex?” He said snidely.

 

She said nothing and she was fixing to port. He was suddenly in front of her and he shoved her lightly.

 

“What did you do?” He asked in a too cool tone.

 

“Why nothing Maec. I did nothing as you did nothing, remember?” Asuna asked innocently.

 

“What did you do?” He said grabbing her shoulders.

 

“Taking back what your behavior stole you son of a bitch!” She said slapping him.

 

Her words dawned on him and he whirled her around. He pressed his hand into her belly deeply and he gasped. His other hand grasped around her throat lightly and he was shocked.

 

“So this is what you wanted? Tell me what is going through your mind.” He said in her ear.

 

“It hurts so much. You have no idea how much it hurts to know that there was life and I could not feel him or know him!” She suddenly screamed.

 

“Yet we have no idea what happened to our son do we? You wanted my child Isha?” he asked heavily.

 

“I demand it!” Asuna snarled.

 

“Oh?” He asked massaging her belly.

 

“Let me go.” She said in an animalistic growl.

 

“You want my child but do not want me?” He chuckled.

 

“I want you not as you. I want you without your fucking baggage. I want you as you seemed then. Now you are just a sick son of a whore.” She snapped out.

 

“That was not what was on your face. You wanted us. You wanted this. You wanted me!” He said fiercely.

 

“No. You are demented.” Asuna said flippantly.

 

“Really? So demented hmm? You love the demented then.” Maec stated snappishly.

 

“Go to hell Maec.” She said trying to jerk away from him.

 

“So you enjoyed taunting the younger me? Was it taunting for you for my delicious enemy or was it more? Did you not tell me I wished to be between your thighs, drinking until you screamed.” He said harshly in her ear.

 

“You seem to enjoy it often.” Came her angry growl.

 

“Oh Gods yes. I love being between your thighs any way I can get. I love to split you open and drink you till you come and I love to watch you beg me to let you scream as I fuck you senseless.” He said massaging her belly deeper.

 

“You harm either myself or this pup and I will kill you instantly!” She said in sudden ferocity.

 

“Asuna do you seriously think I would harm you now? Perhaps when you deliver me this perfect being but not before; I promise.” He chuckled.

 

She tried to elbow him and he angled her head back and his brown eyes met hers. He lost his head and kissed her savagely. She hated that she returned it with too much ardor. Maec was curious and astonished at her feelings as she seemed to give into them sooner and without fighting. He had been very, very surprised when memories started to surface of her with him in his earlier reign. He also was feeling very possessive of this nemesis. Maec did not want to stop kissing her. He found he liked to do it but he felt another aura and she did not want to stop it seemed either. She turned in his arms and pressed him against a tree.

 

“I do not want to fight you right now.” Asuna said against the side of his mouth.

 

“Oh? What do you want Asuna?” He asked forcing her to look up.

 

“I want you to leave me alone.” She said in a hoarse tone.

 

“You fool. You think I will leave you alone knowing you got yourself this way?” Maec stated in a sneer.

 

“Of course you can not. You would never do what another wished. Why do you want my pup?” She asked shutting her eyes as his hands moved under her hanfu.

 

His fingers found her nipples and he rolled them in his fingers. She kept her breathing even and he pressed his lips to her ear.

 

“Because it would be us. You and me. For once I wish it to be you and me and nothing to interfere with that. It would be perfection.” He said in a hitched tone.

 

Her face crumpled as he manipulated her sensitive flesh.

 

“I want our son they stole and I will have this one as well. I would prefer to see you under me as I worshipped your body but we both know what a prudish bitch you are.” He chuckled evilly.

 

“You are trying to insult me when you know it is not true. You insult me because we both desire what we should not.” Asuna hissed in his face.

 

“Because we do not see eye to eye? Let me explain something Isha; you were wraith and I rule all the wraiths, even the Tomoshibi.” Maec said cupping her chin.

 

“They do not see that, in fact they see you as tyrannical ruler hell bent on their destruction and you admit the same.” She growled.

 

“Right now I care only about this one.” He said picking her up and moving their clothing just enough.

 

She growled loudly and their eyes were locked. Asuna could feel a nagging on her senses but Maec was making her writher in need.

 

“You are not my master.” She whined softly.

 

“Am I not? I can admit you almost are mine. Gods woman you fit me so perfectly. I never tire of you.” He breathed hard.

 

“Did you tire of the others, Nia or Caridad?” She asked curling her lip.

 

“Nia thought to keep Hanaj from me. I told her I would kill her for him. She did not believe me.” He said glaring at her.

 

“You took Nveid from her as well.” Asuna snapped her fangs.

 

“They are mine Asuna. Make no mistake but they were mine. I spared Nveid and his treachery because he was a beloved son. I did not kill him my dear that was you and that fucking bastard Yhea. I owe him for the death of my son.” He said staring hard at her face.

 

She had not realized and she made a pained noise. He made her stare at him and a nasty smile spread on his face.

 

“So in a way you killed Nveid. So blame yourself.” Maec said in a quiet anger.

 

“Trying to save Hanaj.” She yelled.

 

“Hanaj was home you arrogant witch. I brought my son home to get away from the violence. You are here with me now and he still sleeps does he not?” He said with a cunning smile.

 

Self hatred tore at her and she pressed hands to him and let loose a nami. Anger tore at her and stood in front of his prone form. She pressed her foot to his throat and he stared up at her in anger.

 

“Do not think I will let you harm another one of your so called precious children. Touch my daughter or my son and I will fucking kill you. I am not Nia or Caridad and I can do it.” She said lifting her hand.

 

He saw the energy and she was gathering actual wind in her hand. Maec phased out and Asuna stared at her claws. Her eyes widened and she was almost excited as she flung the energy at palm tree and it shattered. Amedeo stood across the clearing and his eyes were wide.

 

“Femmina!” He said surprised.

 

“New version of my yoki.” She said cocking her head.

 

“Powerful.” Amedeo said coming closer.

 

“Let us go back. We have to find Akemi and soon.” Asuna said walking by him.

 

“Femmina, that same energy was what saved me before. I tell you I think it was you.” He said whirling her around.

 

“I have no clue Amedeo. I tell you I do not remember doing it and that succubus did not show you her face. It could have been someone else too.” She said softly.

 

“I want it to be you. I need it to be you.” He said suddenly.

 

“Why?” She asked.

 

“Because I have only ever loved two femmina. I have only ever loved Valentina and you.” He said as he wrapped his arms around her tightly.

 

She gave into it embrace and she was curious as to her yoki. Amedeo was needy and she ported them back to the dragon castle. She was thankful Quon was not there at the moment as he had gone to retrieve herbs for Rena. Amedeo was intense as he made her stare at him. She whimpered as it became hazy. She realized why the succubus had covered his eyes; she had concealed her identity and his natural yoki. She dug her claws into his back as he gasped out. They typically finished at the same time and he fell to his back. She tried to get up and he held her tightly.

 

“No! I need you here for a little while. I need to feel my heart beat.” He lisped in his coma like state.

 

“Amedeo! I have things that need doing.” She said in a temper.

 

“Si. You need to sleep.” He said clutching her tighter.

 

She sighed and decided that she had no choice. When he was stubborn; his physical strength was unreal. Asuna slept beside him as things happened around her.

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Akemi woke up slowly from another deep sleep and her half wyvern babe was asleep too. She had named him Keiji instead of Draco. Janek came in and he pulled a helmet off. His long dark, silky hair fell and he knelt by the bed.

 

“Your fever is still present but not as high. You seem to feel a little better.” He said brushed her cheek.

 

“Hai. Thank you Janek.” She said sleepily.

 

“You are most welcome. I have brought you a meal.” He said producing a chalice of blood.

 

“Where is it from?” She asked as she struggled to sit up.

 

“If you must know me. Taking from me personally is terribly intimate so I thought this better. I am a strong uppyr.” He said sitting as he pulled his sheath off.

 

“Are the wyvern still surrounding the castle?” She asked softly.

 

“Da. We are fighting them but I assure you that none will get through. How is Keiji?” He asked.

 

“I am sorry to cause issue Janek. I am still so weak.” Akemi said downing the blood.

 

“My king has made a suggestion and I think you will find acceptable. We would have to find a wet nurse for a few days but you would be stronger.” Janek stated as he watched her.

 

She blinked and she took in what he was saying.

 

“I wish to try and recover a little more before I make myself wide open to a hungry uppyr.” She said frankly.

 

Janek broke out into a wide grin and he chuckled. He was having hard time being around her and not wishing to just make her better himself. It was not his place and this tiny woman was so full of fire and amazing passion. It was shocking to him that she was not a born uppyr. He had only seen a handful of bitten ones and then they were weak. This one had lived a long while and she was a strong one to be sure. Akemi sat the chalice on the bedside table and she lay her head down. Her blue eyes watched his pale brown ones as he watched her babe sleep.

 

“At least he looks like you. He is beautiful. I am sure his animal form will be as beautiful.” Janek murmured.

 

“Thank you.” She said brushing the plump cheek.

 

Keiji twitched in his sleep and Akemi helped his thumb to his mouth. He began to suckle the small appendage. Janek stood and went to a sideboard and poured red wine. He was frustrated as he kept his fascination in. Akemi could see his body language and he was upset.

 

“Janek what ails you?” She asked softly.

 

“Nothing Lady Akemi. I only took respite for a little while and I must return to the battle.” He said downing his wine and bowing to her.

 

He moved and grabbed his helmet and sword. She met his eyes and his were tortured. Akemi moved carefully and he seemed startled by her move. She came to just past his shoulder and she stared up at him.

 

“What is bothering you? I read people really well and my mother is a priestess.” She said in a weak voice.

 

“Nothing my lady. I am a worrier. You can ask my king; it is what I do. I am an advisor.” He said shrugging.

 

Akemi touched him and he jumped. He stared at her and he was trembling.

 

“Please do not touch me. We are not allowed to know you. Vlad has sworn death to any who touch you.” He stated looking away.

 

“Why would he say such a thing?” Akemi asked astounded.

 

“He is protecting you. Our many lusts can be a major weakness. Who else but another uppyr would know this? Vlad is certain the wyvern stole you through your instincts and he finds it intolerable.” Janek admitted.

 

“So what if I wished to touch?” She demanded.

 

“It is not my place. He is our king because he is good and he is wise. He has stopped much depravity that used to be the norm. He is trying to change us from within.” He said only wishing to kiss her full mouth.

 

He watched her suddenly storm away and she wore only a thin linen shift. He called on a maidservant and he followed the tiny dynamo as she stormed down the castle steps until she reached the main hall. Vlad was a long table with several others that were in armor and she put her hands on her hips. He looked up amused and she stared him down.

 

“How dare you!” She growled.

 

“How dare I what Lady Akemi?” Vlad asked with a smirk twitching his lips.

 

“You arrogant little piss ant!” She screamed.

 

“Excuse me?” He said with wide eyes.

 

“Who the hell are you to make edicts about me? I am not one of your blood buddies buster and I tell you what; you had better not start thinking I am one of your cozy little subjects. Next time you make a command decision then why not ask the commmandee.” She said shaking her finger at the much taller uppyr ruler.

 

Several of the males stared at the tiny woman and Syna watched from the doorway. Vlad busted out laughing and nodded.

 

“I am sorry then my lady. My humblest apologies. I have not been able to get anyone out to Japan but I am working on it. We have barriers in place around the castle.” He said chuckling quite loudly.

 

“Do not forget it buddy. I can fry your ass.” She growled and then stormed away.

 

“Are you really going to let her speak to you as such?” Syna asked astonished.

 

“She is foreign royalty my dear. She is fine.” He laughed lightly.

 

She looked soured and watched the small woman storm up the stairs.

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Janek was mortified and he stared at her as if she had slapped him. She went to get back into bed as her little temper tantrum left her feeling weak. She growled suddenly and pulled him down and kissed the hell out of him. He lifted his hands up as if he was surrendering and her tongue demanded entrance into his mouth. He stumbled and they sank to their knees as she made him feel as though he was molten fire. She pulled back from his mouth and he was breathing hard.

 

“I do what I want, when I want. No one commands me.” She snapped.

 

“Not when you are controlled by a blood or mating lust. You have no control. Lie to yourself but not to another full uppyr.” Janek said catching his breath.

 

“Well you seem fine.” Akemi snorted.

 

“No, I am not fine. You are ill and you need your bed my lady.” He said forcing himself to stand.

 

“I do not like being treated like some sort of idiot. I appreciate the shelter you all have given. I want no true harm to come to him but I also do not wish to leave my life. It is good and I love my children.” She said softly.

 

“We shall aid you in the return of your life.” He said leaning against the wall.

 

His armor covered up most of his body and he was straining. He intended to find a wyvern and rip the beast open and feast. This woman was dangerous and her lips a drug. He had no intentions of breaking Vlad's edict nor did he intend to have to deal with reptile daemons. Akemi watched his face as she made herself near him again.

 

“I need to eat. I expended too much energy.” She said heavily.

 

“I will get you some blood if you lie down.” Janek said closing his eyes.

 

Akemi nuzzled his neck and he fought back his desire. She undid his chest plate and it clattered to the floor. She sank her fangs into his neck and he slowly slid down the wall. Vlad had said this woman had been turned by a succubus. He had said be leery and the sheer force of the pleasure of her bite confirmed it.

 

“Lady Akemi. Stop! Too good. It feels too good.” He said taking deep gulps of breath.

 

She lifted her bloody mouth and breathed in his ear.

 

“Tell me why does it feel too good? I thought all uppyr felt like this to prey.” She asked.

 

“To a degree. You were turned by an empusae; a succubus if you will. You have her power in you and it is staggering. The pleasure or pain an empusae can inflict is monumental. You could shatter a victim with your feeding alone. You could break them mentally and cause death several ways. Empusae's biggest power is illusion. Illusion in telekinesis or telepathy; tricking the brain into feeling or thinking whatever you wish it to.” Janek explained.

 

Akemi was taking in the information and she watched him closely. His eyes slowly changed to red and he was panting.

 

“Take it off.” She whispered harsher in his ear.

 

Janek undid the abdominal plate of his armor and she saw his leggings. She tore them with her claws and she was curious as hell. She undid his undergarment and his member sprung free. He was sucking in deeper breaths and trying to get full lungs. Akemi eyed his staff and was a goner he knew. He had warned his own ruler years ago of succubus and he was here falling prey to one.

 

“The nursemaid is still in the other room. You have your own suite. Take us there. It seems I have abilities I have never tapped.” She said in fascination.

 

Janek ported them and they were just inside his door. He used his mind and shut the door and locked it. His family were powerful uppyr almost as powerful as the Tepest. Janek leaned his head against the cool stone of the castle wall and the heat in his blood was driving him to madness. Akemi leaned over and only blew on his raging cock. He made a strangled noise and he opened his blood red eyes.

 

“Do not torture me!” He whined.

 

“Tell me what you think I can do.” Akemi stated in awe.

 

“I am not sure. I would need to taste your blood and know who turned you.” He said fighting his body.

 

“My aunt Augusta. Her name is Augusta Elizaveta Orlovich.” She whispered.

 

Janek stiffened and he stared at her. The name Augusta was not known to him but he knew Orlovich. It was rumored that Stasio was courting some unknown succubus.

 

“You have the Tepest blood in your veins.” He said shocked.

 

“Do I?” She asked surprised.

 

“Da. Release me from your hold.” He said begging.

 

Akemi frowned and then licked his head. His lips trembled and he lost it as he pinned her under him. He sank his own fangs in her neck and her blood was unlike anything he had ever tasted. Janek made a gurgling sound and began to drink from her. Akemi was shocked by the strength of the bite and she shifted under him. He was in a haze as he lifted the thin shift. He eased slowly into her tiny body and about collapsed.

 

“I am defiling you. Release me. Let go of your hold on me.” He begged more.

 

“No idea what you mean. Do not stop!” She slammed her hips up.

 

Janek actually felt his eyes moisten as he was fighting himself but he shifted in her slowly. She responded and it was a dream. Akemi could not believe he was being so gentle and he could not believe how awful and perfect she felt. It was awful because she would ruin him. He began to kiss her and he bit into her tongue as he did so. It was so exquisitely full of torture that he was desperate. He continued to keep himself slow and pistoned with only enough pressure to give them both relief and pleasure. She was devouring him and his kiss as his voice was gone. She bit him again several more times and she locked her legs around his waist. He moved with more urgency and he felt something totally different surrounding and filling him.

 

“Oh God. Oh God. What? What is this?” he said panicked and he felt her explode around him.

 

Akemi was lost in her magnificent release and it left her breathless. She had not explained her purity yoki and his face was filled and it crumpled as he tried to fall back but instead fell against her. She was smashed underneath his larger frame and he was passed out. It had been surreal how awesome he had felt and she had never felt such keen pleasure as when he bit her and joined in her mind. She had a feeling it could be deeper and she wondered if she should take him up on the offer of a further turning. It took some time but he slowly came to.

 

“Oh my God! Are you okay?” He asked horrified at himself.

 

“Hai. I release purity when I couple. Not enough to harm you but enough to apparently knock you out.” She smiled gently.

 

“Bliss is not a good enough word.” He stated staring at the ceiling.

 

Janek felt cheap and used but it had been mind blowing. Akemi gathered herself up and she stared at him.

 

“Can you port me back to my room?” She asked.

 

“Da.” He said in a soft tone.

 

He moved and he waved his hand. A fresh tunic flew across the tunic and he slipped it over his head. He did the same with a pair of leggings. He pulled them on and he truly felt terrible. Useless sex was normally not his style but he was not pious either. He finished dressing and ported her back to her room. She dismissed the nursemaid and she lay down on the bed. She closed her eyes and exhaustion hit her.

 

“Tell his majesty I will take him up on his offer. Ask him one question though; since my aunt turned me, will I still be like her?” She asked as her breathing deepened.

 

“I can answer that. Da you will. When our blood mingles with a nearly dead being then whoever the uppyr was, it is their latent powers and abilities. If my lord were to change you then you would be stronger what you are.” He shrugged.

 

“I see. Janek?” She said opening heavy eyes.

 

“Da?” He asked ashamed.

 

“I did as I wanted. I feel a little better but tired. It helped me.” She said falling asleep.

 

He stood there feeling hellish embarrassment and shame. He grabbed his armor and sword to go back to the fronts. He stopped back in the main hall and he bowed low before Vlad.

 

“She has consented to your wishes majesty.” He said formally.

 

“Little spitfire is she not? I think she is wonderful. Syna is pissy though. How long before you think we can get through the lizards and port out?” Vlad asked.

 

“They are fierce majesty and they want her and the boy.” Janek said thoughtfully.

 

“Well then we need to route them from the valley. They have nestled high up in the mountains then we shall strike from below.” He stated pointing at the map.

 

Janek looked and he nodded. He bowed and he swiftly moved to get his horse and he put his helmet back on. He watched his king put on his infamous blood red armor and it amused him to no end that he was head of the Dracul and here they faced a bunch of reptiles. He slipped from the huge castle and he got on his white Arabian.

 

“His majesty has ordered us to come up from the valley. We shall take these pests now.” Janek stated.

 

His long time friend Drago brought up the rear and they took off on their beasts. Hoof beats could be heard as they went to a secret exit out of the valley and hills surrounding the Carpathian castle.

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Drostan had the whole of area surrounded and the bastards had come from straight down. His small group of soldiers were fighting fierce and nasty warriors in the uppyr. He could see he was going to loose and the blood suckers had ways of avoiding death. He smashed a small boulder in his fury and he was so close to her that he could sense his son. He jerked his around and stared at Brennus.

 

“I am getting into that accursed place and dragging those wraith sons of whores here! I will have Draco at least!” He snarled.

 

“There is an in between in Britain.” He said in a low tone.

 

“I will shift there now. Kill as many of these blood suckers as possible.” He said in a lethal tone.

 

Brennus bowed and Drostan shifted. He made his way to the little known crevice and portal between the wraith plane and the corporeal one. He stepped through and he shifted to the capital of Maec tr'Awnhi. He growled in a very nasty tone and Maec himself stepped forward.

 

“Now Shouten. NOW!” He roared.

 

“She had the brat?” Maec said calmly.

 

“The uppyr shelter her.” Drostan said clenching his fists so tight that blood dripped onto the floor.

 

“The uppyr? They dare to interfere? Well then Drostan Mochrie; your problem just became my problem.” He said walking towards a wall of weapons.

 

He pulled down a very polished black sword. Maec looked back and Drostan and actually smiled.

 

“You will have your son by the end of the evening. I will meet you in Romania.” He said a little too coolly.

 

Drostan realized the wraith king was quite interested in the uppyr and he went to the in between and shifted back to Romania. Soon hundreds of Shouten began to appear. Maec had only a breast plate on and his almost black hair was pulled back.

 

“You keep your lizards up and my people will storm them.” He smirked cruelly.

 

In the rocky hills and the valley below the Shouten began to engage the uppyr. The uppyr had never before seen such beings as they phased back and forth as they fought. Janek was astonished to face such beasts and he slid off of his horse and he pulled his nasty broad sword. It met the blade of a black haired being and they parried back and forth. It was a blood bath suddenly and the wyvern began to pick them off from above. He was trying to yell orders and he saw the red armor of the uppyr king and he saw a brilliant looking creature that was paler then most uppyr.

 

Maec came at Vlad so quickly that the uppyr ruler had to block with his arm. He watched the beast in front of him and he realized he had seen one these beings before. He managed to pull his broadsword and he met the black metal of Maec.

 

“Who are you?” He yelled over the screams of his dying men.

 

Maec smirked with a nasty smile and struck harder.

 

“Someone you should have never met uppyr but you will not have this day or your woman.” Maec said phasing his hand into his blade and Vlad ducked a mighty blow.

 

“All this for one woman?” Vlad demanded as he barely nicked Maec in the neck.

 

“No filth. This is for my kind and the dominance of the Shouten in this plane. My future resides in Japan.” He said slashing and striking.

 

Vlad had never encountered such an expert swordsman since the half dog daemon woman. He had to striker back harder and his sword actually cracked as he hacked at Maec. The Shouten king barely even broke a sweat as he kept moving in and out; hitting the uppyr ruler in small places and drawing blood. Vlad went to jump on Maec and the wraith pressed his hand to the blood red armor and he released a powerful blast of kemuri. Vlad yelled in pain as the armor was superheated and he fell to his side. Maec took his blade and plunged it into the side of him. He grit his teeth and Maec knelt by one of the strongest uppyr and he phased his hand into his chest. He choked back and he had thought the boy Shouten had been powerful. Maec said something in a language he did not recognize and he realized he was in real danger. The wraith king jerked back his hand corporeally and ripped open his chest. Vlad did the only thing he could think of and he allowed a deep death sleep to take him. Maec tried in vain to hear any blood pumping and smirked with such malice that it frightened even his own soldiers. He stood and he licked his fingers.

 

“I will retrieve your woman and infant.” He said aloud and laughed.

 

Blood smeared on his lips and Maec whirled as Drago intended attack. His hand phased into his chest and proceeded to rip the beating heart from his chest. He jerked the organ to his lips and bit into it. Blood smeared his mouth and chin as he lifted it up and it exploded into ash. Even his own kind cowered away as he stalked toward the uppyr stronghold. Drostan watched impressed as he stalked forward and his black boots squished in the blood. Several of his sons followed and they phased up. They entered the castle itself and the tr'Awnhi brothers began putting to death women and children. Maec intended to make a statement and this would be it. If his Isha intended to be a stubborn bitch then she would suffer. She would learn not to defy him and he tried to feel the aura of the bitten uppyr. He felt the wyvern infant and he phased into a large bedroom. The baby was awake and he was jerking his limbs. A nursemaid went to attack him and he whipped around and broke her neck. She fell dead at his feet and Maec looked at the bed. Akemi was laid out in heavy dressing gown but she was dead. He stared down at the beautiful woman and he saw the family resemblance between her and Asuna. Drostan came in and Maec seemed irritated.

“Get your child. His mother is dead.” Maec stated.

 

“Akemi!” He said falling by the bed.

 

“Did you not say she had child bed fever? She must have succumbed. Get your child now you fool! The uppyr will rebound soon.” He growled.

 

“I refuse to leave her here to rot!” Drostan said in fury.

 

Then grab your son and one of my sons will pick up the body you idiot.” He said rolling his eyes.

 

Drostan leaned down and picked up the healthy son she had delivered. Draco began to cry and he was full of hatred for the worthless uppyr. The dragoness was supposed to save her and instead stole his other child. He steeled himself and he watched a Shouten pick the body of the woman he had tried to save. The phased to Britain and Maec looked at his handiwork. He was quite pleased and he stepped down the stairs chuckling. He went outside and an uppyr was brought to him. He knelt down and lifted the chin of the uppyr. He smiled pleasantly at him and cocked his head to the side.

 

“Go to Japan and find a half uppyr-half canine woman and tell her that this is my answer to her arrogant assumptions. Tell her Vlad is dead and so is Akemi. Tell her I can keep playing games or she can grow up. Do this and you will live.” Maec said in calm tone as he patted the cheek of Janek.

 

“Da.” Janek whispered.

 

“Oh and tell her that it was Maec. Tell her that I will kill her if she keeps my daughter or son from me. I will make Nia's death look pleasant.” He smiled.

 

Janek was barely alive and the blood was soaking the ground. He watched the beasts begin to disappear and he saw the one that was carrying the woman he only recently had been intimate with disappear as well. He knew of Japan from maps and he crawled forward. If this was the same woman that Vlad secretly held a torch for then he had to find her. He saw the body of his king and he suppressed the urge to wail.