Bleach Fan Fiction / InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Chronicles of the Moon ❯ Burden of the Soul ( Chapter 9 )

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: Cheung gives Asuna shelter after a painful event. Hideaki finds out about recent events. Hinata, Haruya, and Chiyo leave the safety of the castle to wreak havoc and revenge. News that affects health and change within Asuna becomes known. Whereabouts of one Jing is revealed. Thank you for reading and please let me know what you think!

 

Burden of the Soul

 

Cheung had his arms around her protectively and he had settled her in his lap. She was sleeping from utter exhaustion and the rain was coming down in torrents. Steam could be seen coming up from the ground and as the monsoon season had begun. He had them under large palm leaves and made an impromptu shelter away from everyone for privacy. He figured she needed the time to fall apart so she could gather her strength again; he had seen her do it many times. Cheung continued to hold her and let her sleep so she could regain her mental strength as well as her physical. He lightly dozed himself and after some time passed Asuna woke up and saw the rain. She crawled out into it and she let the water drench her. Cheung woke up and saw her with her face upturned and her eyes closed. The cream colored silk began to cling to her skin and her long silver hair began to become darker as it became soaked.

 

“Asuna.” He whispered.

 

“Hai.” She barely mumbled.

 

“Come back here nu zi. It is dry.” He said gulping.

 

“This rain feels like my soul and my heart. If you could see how utterly ruined I am.” She said without opening her eyes.

 

“You are only feeling defeated sister. You are not but you need to find some solace and strength. Please come back where it is dry.” Cheung asked.

 

Asuna turned her head and stared at him. He could see her eyes filled with pain and it hurt him to see it. He had seen similar pain when she and Quon had fought when she had nearly died when she had fought Lei Jing in her past. He moved slowly over to her and his hand came to rest on her shoulder. He too had been filled with despair for a short while when he had thought his little brother had been killed in the Tsuchigumo war.

 

“Please allow me to offer you my own shoulder and if you need to lean on a family member then I am here. You have done so much in the past for the house of Hu and you truly have made Quon so happy. Allow us to hold you up until you find yourself again.” He prompted.

 

Asuna began to really see him for who he was and she rested her open palm against his cheek. Her eyes were tortured and the rain still came down hard. She leaned forward and pressed her lips to his softly. He did not kiss her back and allowed her to do what she needed. For once he was not teasing her and he was totally serious. Cheung Hu was being how he truly was when faced with direness. He could feel the rain and as a rule most tigers did not mind the water. They were one of the few felines that did not mind frolicking in their true forms in large bodies of it. She kissed his lips several times and with extreme slowness. He had decided to be stoic and be a friend as he thought she needed. He was using the terms of sister and brother at the moment and trying to forget their encounters. It was difficult to do when she was here and he could scent her. He decided to give in for a moment and he lifted his hands. He gently caressed along her jaw as his thumbs brushed the corners of her lips. He tilted his head a little and pressed his lips to hers fully and began nibbling and seeking. Her own hands came to rest on his hips as the softness of his own lips moved against hers and made her feel molten. His tongue flicked against her sensitive skin and she received it as he tasted and explored her slowly. It was hazy as it was filled with such desire; his hands moved to thread into her hair as he pulled her flush to his body. Their silks were sodden as the rain continued to fall. He pulled his lips back and she suckled his bottom lip. He suppressed a moan and pressed his forehead to hers. His breath was rapid and their noses were touching.

 

“What is your middle name?” Asuna asked in a raw whisper.

 

“Wei. Pretty arrogant of my Ba.” He said very softly.

 

“I think he knew his son pretty well.” She stated gently.

 

“I think he had high hopes. Come back to the shelter Asuna.” Cheung tried to coax her.

 

She nodded no and he sighed a little. His dark silver eyes met hers and she stared into his as if searching for his soul.

 

“Why did it hurt you that your mother acted a proper tigress?” She asked in a weak voice.

 

“Because my mother is and was a very good one. She was a second lady and she took her responsibilities to us cubs seriously. Meifen had to do the chief lady's duties and my mother took care of us cubs mostly. She loved my Ba very much and never questioned him and he ran rough shod over her heart. He told her to deal with it when it came to that mess with Masami. Our shared sister is innocent but my Ba is not. Ba destroyed her for the longest time and she has truly never been the same. When Chao died; she was venomous but never spoke out against him. She actually thought you should have taken Zihao and left permanently. She told me that Quon was such an idiot. She was so angry that he turned you out and she had hoped that you and Mingli would have become mates.” He said blushing.

 

Asuna was surprised and she blinked several times.

 

“He hurt me that time. He hurt me that he would not listen to me and my sire meddled like he always does.” Asuna said with tears in her eyes.

 

“Well my Ba thinks I am a male whore and I let him think it. Quon has provided for the dynasty and so I am free of any duty.” He admitted.

 

“So you feed the rumors. You are not as amorous as you let others believe?” She asked surprised.

 

“I have my share of flings but no, I am not. I do not have a new bed mate every night of the week. I crack jokes constantly and they think it. It keeps me safe from my Ba.” Cheung admitted again.

 

“I am sorry I thought like everyone else.” She said in shame.

 

“I never corrected you sister. I let you think it because frankly it made it easier. If you thought me a jerk then I could freely tease you and have some sort of fun. I made lewd comments but you were so beautiful in Sapporo. I know Quon was awestruck but so was I. The funny thing is that you were more my type. I liked strong nu zi. You never got on my nerves and I would have admitted a lot sooner that I loved you. I would not have tortured myself like Quon. It does not matter because he is the better man and he is the crown prince. You two have three wonderful cubs and I am just a younger brother.” He stated kissing her crest.

 

He released her form and he stepped back. He bowed to her and he kept saying “sister”. He was trying to distance himself again and she was reeling. She remembered him in Sapporo and then in Hunan.

 

“Cheung!” Asuna whispered in an agonized tone.

 

“Yes sister?” He asked turning.

 

“Please do not call me that.” She said moving through the mud.

 

“Why?” Cheung asked in a pained voice.

 

She trudged through the rain and the mud to him. She came to him and their lips met. It was just a tender kiss but they both wrapped their arms around the other and they both began to seek something deeper. Cheung was again feeling like a cad and knew this was not what she needed. She heard his mind and Asuna was struck by his intentions. She stepped back from him and he was confused. He got a really good look at her and he could see the outline of her body underneath the wet silk. Her nipples were hard and clearly visible and he kept his expression even. She went to her stays and undid them. Cheung watched her startled as she slowly removed the saturated clothing. His eyes went down her form and he breathed softly. He could see the recent scars and his heart felt like it had been hammered. It ached for her and knew she had suffered. He saw her hips flare and the nestle of silver curls that shrouded her womanhood. Magenta stripes curved around her hips and his gaze went down. Her long legs he could see in his mind wrapped around his hips and he actually turned red.

 

“Cheung.” She demanded in a low voice.

 

“Asuna, I am afraid.” He stated in a lower tone.

 

“Of what?” She asked nearing.

 

“Of falling in love with you. I am terrified of needing you.” He said actually trembling.

 

Her fingers threaded through his shoulder length silver hair and she pulled him to close to her. She ended up only holding him to her and he felt relief and tension at the same time. Cheung picked her bridal style and brought her back to his shelter and laid her upon the ground. He retrieved her hanfu and he came back and her eyes were half closed.

 

“Please sleep. I will change form and you use me for warmth.” He said brushing knuckles against the stripes on her cheek.

 

“Hai.” She whispered.

 

He crawled on his knees and changed form. He was so much more compact then Quon and he settled next to her. She used his body and he half covered her. He laid his head on his paws and he closed his eyes. They had spoken of such deep things and it left him emotionally exposed and it was not a place he liked to be. She was sleeping heavily again and he allowed sleep to take him as well.

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Cheung woke up and she was still asleep. He was hungry and he knew the deer were huge in this area. He carefully got up and he used his paw and covered her as best he could with her now dry hanfu. He slowly left the shelter and he began to scent out some food and he began to catch a scent. He found a boar but this one was big and nasty looking. He lowered himself ready to pounce when the beast charged him. Cheung jumped over him but the wild pig rounded fast and charged him before he could turn around. He slammed into the Byakko prince and he yowled in pain as he was gouged with a large tusk. He roared as he slashed it with his forepaw and the boar was infused with the freezing shoki. It went wild and charged him again. It slammed him into a tree and Cheung tried to grab its head in his jaws. Quon was plain bigger then him and always took down huge prey. He had happened upon this beast and it was trying to kill him. The Byakko heard snarling and he looked over to see Asuna. Her muzzle was lowered and she was growling wildly. She ran into the wild pig and snapped her jaws into its flanks. He in turn gouged her a little but she grabbed a leg and threw it. He whined in pain and she jumped on the beast and sank her jaws into its neck; breaking it. Cheung was bleeding badly and he changed form. She quickly changed form and moved over to him.

 

“He got you good.” She murmured assessing the damage.

 

“Yes. I was looking for deer and I found him. Damn it.” He cursed softly.

 

“He is rather large for this area. He must be an alpha male. Good job though.” She said cutting her wrist and bleeding into his stomach wound.

 

Cheung groaned softly as the wound made a popping and sizzling sound.

 

“You actually took him down.” He said through clenched teeth.

 

“Because he was injured and he had given you a belly wound. Are you still very hungry?” Asuna asked.

 

“Yes.” He stated.

 

She pulled him forward and she turned her neck. He looked confused.

 

“Take in my blood Cheung. It will heal you some as well. The older an uppyr gets their blood gets more healing properties.” She explained.

 

“Asuna, I think I should not.” Cheung said in a tight voice.

 

“Do not be foolish. We are not in the modern era right now and it is wise to keep ourselves well. Now drink.” She commanded.

 

He sank his fangs into her shoulder and he was astonished. Tigers were carnivorous like all big hunters and blood was apart of it but they were not on the liquid diet like an uppyr. One hand cupped the back of her head and the other her upper back as he drank of her. Asuna was in her own little rapture and he finally released her skin. She had on her hanfu that he had covered her with.

 

“It does not hurt anymore.” He said with extreme softness.

 

“Good. You should change form and eat your fill. I am going to bathe.” She said stepping back.

 

She turned on her heel and he was breathing fast. Cheung did as she suggested and changed back. The wound was sealed and he went to the beast and tore into it. He chewed on it and his mind was on the nu zi he should not want. He finished eating and he used the brush and things to cover it up. If carrion did not come for it then he would finish it off later. He changed back and he found her in the nearby river. They were thankfully quite a ways from the Shanghai palace and he watched her dip her head back and she turned to look over her shoulder.

 

“Join me?” Asuna asked.

 

“Yes.” He nodded.

 

He slipped out of his dark brown pein-fu and ku. He slipped off his leather clogs and his tail was thrashing about. He was nervous and he slipped in. She had kept her head turned to give him privacy and she turned when he was fully submerged. It hit him that he was doomed and Asuna pressed her chest into his back.

 

“One thing I do love about you tigers the most; your tails always give you all away.” She whispered in his ear.

 

“Stupid things.” He said in jest.

 

“Not really.” She husked as she licked at his ear.

 

He shut his eyes and he groaned a little. Asuna was feeling and feeling so much about everything. She used two fingers to massage his tender spot as she would her own clit. Cheung bit his bottom lip and he released a low purr.

 

“Shall I tell you what I like to do?” Asuna whispered.

 

“What?” He managed.

 

“I love to run my tongue along the male flesh as I use my fingers to touch this erotic spot.” She said flicking her tongue along his ear.

 

“Do you make your tiger lovers come right then?” He asked softly and in a joke.

 

“Close but I am not that nice.” She actually chuckled.

 

He leaned his head back against her shoulder and she used her other hand to wrap around his cock. It was a little awkward but she wanted to touch him. Asuna continued to breathe in his ear as she used her hand to move along his male flesh.

 

“Where is the most beautiful place you know Prince Cheung Wei Hu?” Asuna requested.

 

“My Ba's childhood home; Dong Jiang.” Cheung replied in a strangled tone.

 

“Take us there.” She said sucking his earlobe into her hot mouth.

 

He was coming undone along every nerve and he made himself move. He crawled to the shore and she followed. He was almost out of the river fully when she pressed herself to his whole body and she was kissing and nipping his neck. Cheung felt flutters in his stomach and he was so hot. He concentrated to make his shoki mist appear and she got off of him long enough so he could port them. They appeared in mountainous region near a huge lake. There was a mist over the water as it was still early. Purples and bright blues adorned the skies and fields whilst deep green and yellow flowers carpeted the ground. Cheung laid her back amongst the tall grass and lay against her as he began to kiss her with need. He gave up and took to possessing the nu zi. Asuna wanted this and she was in awe of the raw beauty. Qinghai compared to this but this was so incredibly stunning. His lips seared her and he moved to deposit soft nips down her throat and she was softly moaning.

 

“Cheung?” Asuna mumbled.

 

“Yes?” He mumbled back in his haze.

 

“Please. I want to be one with you.” She begged him.

 

He nodded numbly and he pulled himself back.

 

“May I?” He asked softly as he lifted her leg.

 

He took a deep breath and he decided he was going to make them both remember this. He guided her legs till she seemed folded. She looked at him oddly for a moment and it hit her how utterly exposed she was. Cheung could see and smell that she was already ready. He took a deep breath and used his arms to hold himself up and keep her legs in place. He slipped inside of her and her eyes widened.

 

“Oh Kamis!” She whined out rather loudly.

 

“Always tell me what is good for you.” He said biting his lip.

 

She nodded and her eyes were still wide. He pulled back from her core and her eyes rolled back in her head. Asuna was going to completely shatter into so many different pieces and quickly. His body massaged her clit each time he moved and he was so deep within her that his cock met her one spot. Asuna hummed to try and control herself but he began to move harder and she screamed out. Cheung was filled with arrogant pride for a second. Her voice was raw and she was panting and moaning out in ecstasy. She lifted her chin a little and he delved his tongue to probe her mouth. She returned his spectacular intimacy with intense passion as he made love to her. Her mind was quickly turning to mindless mush and beastly primitiveness. It was apparent that Cheung too was not far off. Neither could count her releases and it was becoming unbearable to him. He was trying to withstand his need but her core was hyper sensitive that she was practically snarling and screaming his name every moment. His inner self was snarling and he suddenly wrenched himself back. Her legs fell and Asuna could not stop them from shaking with violence.

 

“Cheung!” Asuna snarled.

 

“Loosing it.” He growled back.

 

She could see his claws lengthened and more curved. His fangs were longer and his eyes were reddened. His features looked more animal like and she found him primal and gorgeous. Cheung had given her release and she stalked him.

 

“I need you still. Let me finish you.” She demanded in a snarly growl.

 

“No. I need change form. I cannot.” He said shaking his head.

 

Asuna flattened him to the ground and he growled at her. He was remaining humanoid barely but she slid down him and he threw his head back. He made himself sit up and he gripped her in a tremendous hold and they were moving harder then before. Cheung's claws sank into her shoulders and he shuddered. Asuna's own head rested against his as they grunted and snarled out in the heavy and almost forbidden nature of this bliss. His body was at the edge and she sank her fangs into the backside of his juncture. Cheung arched his hips up hard as the massive orgasm left him. Asuna cried out at his juncture as she felt his seed and him tremble hard. Her body was shaking again violently as her nether regions experienced delightful spasms that spread delicious heat throughout her body. Her ruby colored eyes opened to stare down at his back and her claws had raked welts down it and blood had ran down all the way into the lush grass. She lifted her mouth and the bite mark was tremendously deep. Her lover sagged and fell to his wounded back and she lay beside him.

 

“Need to change.” He stuttered.

 

“Me too.” She grunted.

 

He rolled a little and he changed into his true tiger form. Asuna also changed into her inu self. Both of them stared at the other and she crawled over to him and began to lick his face. He shut his eyes and released a rugged purr as the giant inu gave him a tongue bath. His senses were lost in her smell and their combined essences. Cheung gave up and began to lick her in return. He pinned her underneath him and everything was a blur.

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The tiger prince and inu princess were back within the castle at the West. He was dressed in a navy colored pein-fu and she had rustled up a slightly lighter navy hakama. He was sitting in the garden and he was shocked at himself. She came out dressed in a burnt orange hanfu with deep brown accents and she handed him tea.

 

“Thank you.” He murmured.

 

“No. Thank you. I needed that and I needed shelter. You gave me everything I needed to get my head on straight.” Asuna said.

 

“Not an issue.” He mumbled.

 

She lifted his hand and kissed his palm. He looked up at her. Emotions were expressed in his gaze and she returned them without saying a word. They had done things she had not thought possible but it had been utterly beautiful how they had made love.

 

“So Lady Asuna, what is it you need to do?” Cheung asked.

 

“Hadasan was deserted. I tried to port into Hueco Mundo from there and I could not.” She said taking the tea and sipping some herself.

 

“So besides Maec; your next biggest enemy is Sanra, correct?” He asked.

 

“Hai. I hate that bitch with everything in me. She harmed General Hideaki and in a future era it is her that kills him.” She replied.

 

“Good Gods.” He said stunned.

 

“I know Quon does not like him but he is a very good man and he is about the best they come here in the West.” Asuna explained.

 

“You do not have to explain yourself to me Asuna. I am Changsha's resident male slut, remember?” He chuckled.

 

“I was pregnant with his pup.” She admitted.

 

“I am so sorry. I can only imagine what he said and what he is feeling.” Cheung said squeezing her hand.

 

“I have not told him. I cannot.” Asuna stood and clenched her fists.

 

“You have to tell him inu and most especially if he wanted it. I know what Quon would have done if you had miscarried either Zihao or the girls.” He said.

 

“I know Cheung. I know but I cannot yet besides he is in Panyu.” She sighed heavily.

 

“Panyu? Good Gods. Not exactly Hunan's best friend.” He chuckled.

 

“Correct. I wonder what the hell is going on. Do you think maybe Hibari was an accident? Do you think the Jings are striking back covertly?” She asked suddenly.

 

“It is possible Asuna. I do not confess to understand anything of these beings. Now give me a wyvern or one of these basilisks and I can kill the bastards. I have gotten quite good at it.” He replied lacing his fingers in hers.

 

She was stunned by her thoughts and she stood up. She was pacing and his presence comforted her. Cheung stood up and he wrapped his arms around her middle and rested his head against hers. He released a soft purr and she relaxed totally. She knew sooner rather then later Quon would show up and Cheung knew it too. He kissed her temple and he withdrew. He went back to his seat and he proceeded to act like they were simply in laws again.

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Quon had shown up and he was freaked out. Cheung kept himself busy and Asuna spoke with her Byakko husband.

 

“I sent Cheung after you because I cannot track as well as he can. I seriously think my brother could track a ghost.” He said shaking his head.

 

“He is most talented. I thank you both Quon. His humor pulled me out of a depression.” She said with a soft smile.

 

“He teased you?” Quon asked in irritation.

 

“Hai but it was fine.” She said kissing him softly.

 

“Oh come on Asuna. Do better then that. Use a little tongue.” Cheung said as he walked by.

 

Quon turned utterly red and she smirked. Cheung winked at his brother and licked his lips. He got mad and went to stand up and Asuna stopped him.

 

“You two can rut. I promise not to listen. I may even find myself a little inu hottie too.” He chuckled as he sauntered off.

 

His words irritated her beast but she knew what he was doing. Quon made rude noises and he pulled her up and held her close to him. Her long term love was suddenly very much kissing her and he took charge. She was confused and he took her to her futon. He made love to his mate and wife as she moaned and gasped for him. He had desperately missed her but he did not know what was wrong exactly. Later they were asleep and she got up. She checked on her pups and she felt like she was languishing. Cheung was in a tree and she looked up.

 

“Hello.” She said softly.

 

“Hi there sister.” He said non chalantly.

 

“You are so good.” Asuna smiled.

 

“I am awesome but what can I say? I think I am going to head to the North for a bit. Give you and big brother time alone. He is fretting and he hates to fret.” Cheung jumped down with ease.

 

“I wish you would not go.” She said tightly.

 

“I need to. I need to do the right thing here and this is the right thing. I will be around and you can beat me up.” He said lightly.

 

She was aware that Quon was awake and he nodded to his younger brother. Cheung gave him a cocky smile and patted her on the head.

 

“You know what Quon? You did not do her hard enough. She is still standing.” He chuckled as he made a shoki mist appear and he ported.

 

“I swear he is an ass most of the time.” He growled.

 

“Hai.” She said rolling her eyes.

 

“So where is the dog?” He asked rubbing her shoulders.

 

“He is in Panyu. Before you ask; Chun did terrible things to his grandmother. He is only there because he has some Panyu yoki.” She explained.

 

“What did that bastard Chun do?” He growled.

 

“Hideaki's grandmere is a Western bitch. She is beyond beautiful and apparently Akinori was possessive of his first cousin.” She explained.

 

“Akinori was the Western Lord at the beginning of the One Great War.” He stated.

 

“Hai Akinori was my great grandsire. I barely remember him as my sire when I lived as Sorami I do however remember he was very traditional in his thinking and Yumiko apparently had a mind of her own and such. Chun was taken with her beauty and Jin said he was in love with her. Jin stated that Chun raped Yumiko and she became pregnant with Hideaki's sire. Akinori wanted her to abort her pup and she refused. Apparently she was disgraced and she was stripped of her noble titles.” Asuna explained.

 

Quon was aghast and she went about making them tea. Takeo was fed and she waited on news from anyone and she heard none. She frowned as she searched for any information and it was fleeting. She was filled memories of Cheung and Hideaki. They had been in front of her the whole time and they were amazing men. Quon went back to the South to check on their cubs and she sent a message to Eyal. They would meet and attempt to attack Maec whilst he was weak and she was hoping to deliver him a blow that would at least take him out for a little while so she could focus on the reptiles. Her intelligence stated that the reds were pulling themselves together. It would not be too long before Ryukotsusei paid the price of Wenling and Hibari's actions. Asuna continued to feel deep anguish and she had the guards and nanny guard the pups. She ported to Guangzhou and went in search of Hideaki.

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Hideaki was sitting in the dojo and his “uncle” was instructing him on his telekinesis. It was mentally and physically demanding and he was straining as he was trying to move a small statue. He felt Asuna and he turned to stare at her. Her face was shadowed and she did not look well at all. She lifted her head and she lifted her fingers and caused the statue to move several feet by barely moving her hand.

 

“Show off.” He grumbled.

 

“I was trained from infancy how to use my telekinesis General Hideaki. Now learning how to port was something.” She murmured.

 

“Lady Asuna?” Jin asked looking at her.

 

“I am fine Lord Jin. I have faced some enemies. How is your training Hideaki?” She asked sitting next to him and taking up his meditive position.

 

“Grueling.” He admitted.

 

“Panyu inu are also taught from birth to use our telekinesis.” Jin stated going to a bucket and getting water.

 

-What is wrong? - Hideaki asked in her mind.

 

-I am fine Hideaki. I am just very tired. Hibari is well and I found Saint Hakushin. - She pathed back to change the subject.

 

“DO not do that Princess! If I ask a question then please answer it and answer it honestly.” He growled out loud.

 

Jin looked at them both and she looked at Hideaki's violet eyes with despair. Her eyes filled with tears and she stood up. She fled the dojo and the West's general looked confused.

 

“Well what in the hell did you tell her?” Jin asked surprised.

 

“Nothing. Mind your business Panyu.” He growled as he stood up and followed her out.

 

Hideaki had to jog to keep up with her and he grabbed her around her waist. Her scent was off and he made a gasp. He whirled her around and held her face as he made her stare at him. She was trembling and ready to break down and he had never quite seen her this low.

 

“What happened? Asuna, what happened?” He asked in anger.

 

“Went to try and figure out who had poisoned Hibari. Turns out Maec is as well. Found an old type of uppyr called pazuzu and Maec injured him too. I told him I would not fight him and he unleashed his yoki on me.” She explained.

 

“He attacked you when you refused to attack him?” Hideaki asked in rage.

 

“Hai. It was stupid and I know not to act with honor around him. I should act the same as he does but I did not. I am so sorry; I was impaled and hemorrhaged.” She said in a haunted tone.

 

“He killed her? He killed my pup?” He asked trembling in hatred and rage.

 

“I did not expect the attack. I was foolish.” Asuna said hoarsely.

 

“Do not defend that evil creature! He has bewitched you and nothing more. He is the devil and his ilk the pawns of the netherworld! He murdered my pup and I will take something from him!” He said raging.

 

She stepped back from him and she actually was nervous of him. He neared her and pulled her to him by the back of the neck to press his forehead to hers. His violet eyes looked deep purple and he was shaking.

 

“I would never harm you or Takeo. Do not be foolish.” He whispered in anger.

 

Hideaki was emotional but it showed as fury and his fingers laced in her hair and hatred burned in him and he pulled her flush. He pinned her with his body and buried his nose into her juncture. He suddenly tilted her head back and her full lips were trembling too.

 

“I will supposedly die as history says I do. I will fade away and I shall return to rein vengeance on these beasts. They will think they kill me and when they see me they will know what a mistake they have made.” He whispered against her mouth.

 

“Hideaki.” Asuna whimpered.

 

“I have time till I am to go into that accursed place. I want to go home Asuna.” Hideaki said brushing her hair back off of her forehead hard.

 

He nuzzled her neck and her arms were wrapped around his neck. He ported them himself and they were in his chambers. He picked her up and sat her on his sideboard. He very gently unlaced her stays and revealed her skin and he was anguished. Hideaki ran his palms over her chest and she was breathing hard. She was blaming herself and he could not abide.

 

“My princess. How is your health?” He demanded.

 

“I am well. I have healed.” She said shutting her eyes and tears slipped down her cheeks.

 

“I cannot forbid you from battle but would you abstain for me? Would you do so for me?” He asked as his thumbs traced circles on her inner thighs.

 

“Hai.” She groaned.

 

“I want this my princess; my beautiful bitch. It fueled me.” He said hoarsely.

 

“Hideaki. I am sorry.” Asuna said choking back her emotions.

 

“Not you beloved onna. It is that vile bastard. He will pay at the end of our claws. We both shall make him suffer.” He said growling harshly.

 

Hideaki picked her up and brought her to his futon. He was utterly gentle and slow as he made love to her. They both had been emotionally wounded by this particular loss and it surprised him at the strength and depth of his feeling. His body was wrapped around hers protectively as she slept hard. He got up and he dressed in only a short haori and hakama. He went to his study that adjoined his bedroom and he decided to catch up on his duties and he was feeling very out of sorts. Hideaki spent the next several hours working on his strategies and correspondence. He looked in his doorway and Salori stood there and she was angry.

 

“I hear from servants that you are injured and now you have returned. What is wrong with you Hideaki? We have been lovers for over a century and you have bedded the princess?” She asked in fury.

 

“I have not bedded her.” He growled.

 

“She is under the impression that you are hers. What is wrong with you?” She yelled.

 

“Be quiet!” He yelled in return.

 

“Why? Is the little whore in your bed now? I loved you!” She said getting hysterical.

 

“You are also mated Salori and we knew this was going nowhere. I am no longer available so please find a new toy.” Hideaki said with sarcasm.

 

“Does Sesshomaru-sama know you have been fucking his precious baby girl?” Salori asked in a temper.

 

“This Sesshomaru prefers the bitch's mouth shut!” Salori heard behind her.

 

Her eyes widened and she whirled around. She fell prostrate before the Western lord and Hideaki bowed properly. The noblewoman had enough sense to leave and Sesshomaru stared coldly after her.

 

“Your health?” He asked raising a silver brow.

 

“Much improved Sesshomaru-sama.” Hideaki answered.

 

“What was that irritating bitch going on about?” Sesshomaru asked as he poured himself sake.

 

“Asuna faced that creature. She was pupped my lord.” He said in a pained tone.

 

His longtime friend turned and he bowed his head.

 

“I am sorry.” He stated dropping his formal speech.

 

“She is broken up. Sesshomaru, she is an amazing onna. I love her.” He said unable to look at his friend.

 

“My pup is my heart. Augusta is my soul. I cannot see her with a better inu.” He stated flatly.

 

Hideaki bowed his head and Sesshomaru put his clawed hand on his shoulder and he looked up. They sat and talked for awhile when the lord heard her first. She was coughing and retching and they both ran in. Asuna was coughing up bile as she had before and she stared at her sire. Hideaki got a wet rag and cleaned her forehead and Sesshomaru stood by. When she was done she lay down.

 

“Shall I get Yasu?” He asked gently.

 

“No. I wish for Nobu.” She whispered.

 

“I shall go in just a bit.” Hideaki murmured.

 

She blinked at her sire and nodded to him. She fell back asleep and both male inu left the room. They stood near his window and just communed in silence. The inu general prayed he sired a girl again. He wanted a female pup for some reason. The females in this family were no less powerful and he would be honored to train his daughter to be a warrior. Thoughts of what his baby girl would look like made his heart ache and his friend cracked a ghost of a smile.

 

“This Sesshomaru is retiring. Good evening General Hideaki.” He said gliding out of his rooms.

 

Asuna became aware of breathing and she saw black hair. Salori was over her and she rolled to avoid a knife. She snarled as she grabbed her and threw her.

 

“You nasty little brat! You are too young for such a great man!” Salori screamed.

 

Asuna was green in the face and she raised her palm out toward the bitch and she let loose a small nami. Salori was slammed hard into the wall. Hideaki ran in and his mate stood up shakily. She let Konkisaiga appear and she was fixing to strike but Salori stabbed her thigh. Asuna went down but grabbed her throat and Dakkasou leaked from her claws.

 

“Asuna! Let go! You are killing her.” Hideaki said trying to drag her off.

 

“She came here to kill me!” She snarled.

 

“Princess she is nothing to you. You are way more powerful then this nothing bitch! You are my bitch; not her! I love you! You carry my pup.” He said shaking her.

 

Salori's eyes widened and tears stung them. Asuna released her and Hideaki gathered her in his arms. He growled low in his chest to comfort her and he stared hatefully at Salori.

 

“Get away from me or I will not stop her next time. I want nothing to do with you. This is my chosen mate and she is the mother of my pup.” He stated with venom.

 

“You will regret this Hideaki. I will ruin you!” She screamed.

 

“You are nothing Salori. Hideaki is of royal blood; Panyu and Western royal blood. So you see; his mating me is more then proper.” Asuna said grimacing.

 

His former lover got up and stormed away. He held Asuna tightly and petted her hair. He pressed his lips to her crest several times and he helped her lay back. He tore his own haori and proceeded to put it to the wound in her thigh. Once he had her settled; he stood and he ported to Korea. He was in the main Tsuchigumo palace and he scented out the kumo healer. He walked carefully to avoid issue and he knocked on the frame of the shoji door.

 

“Come in please.” Nobu called.

 

Hideaki slipped in and he bowed. Nobu perused the inu male and bowed his head. The inu general respected this being and he waited on the kumo.

 

“I need you to look at Asuna. She is not feeling too well. That thing impaled her.” He said with gritted teeth.

 

“What? Again?” Nobu said rising.

 

“Hai. She is terribly upset.” He commented.

 

Nobu took Hideaki's arm and brought his medicine box. He produced a shoki cloud and dipped into the other man's mind. He appeared in his bedroom and he went to her. She was laying there awake but not moving. Nobu felt her head and then her hands. He hissed rather loudly. Nobu maneuvered her to her back and exposed her belly. Hideaki neared slowly and he watched as Nobu listened low down on her stomach and he closed his eyes. He watched the kumo's finger twitch and he was counting it seemed.

 

“What is it you are hearing?” He asked curiously.

 

“Heartbeats. Kumo can sense vibrations more so then hear. Inu hearing is much better then ours but I can hear their heartbeats through the vibrations.” He explained.

 

“Their? What do you mean their?” Hideaki asked numbly.

 

“Let me alone with my patient inu, please.” Nobu stated gently.

 

Hideaki left the room and he was suddenly weak in the knees. Nobu continued to listen but she was feverish and her extremities freezing.

 

“What are you sensing?” She asked weakly.

 

“Do you know why your hands are cold?” He asked stumped.

 

“Oh Kamis.” She said shocked.

 

“What is it inu? Please tell me so I can help you.” The healer stated with softness.

 

“Byakko.” Asuna said trembling.

 

“Snow tigers? You know the mythic snow tigers?” He asked impressed.

 

“Married to one Nobu. You got me through Wen and Wenling.” She said sleepily.

 

“What did I do?” He asked very surprised.

 

“You created what you called an anti-shoki. Zihao and the girls both leaked shoki into my system. I have not had a Byakko cub in four hundred years. I do not know if my body still is inoculated.” She said yawning.

 

“Most likely not. I will have to think this over. I have scrolls on something like this. For now let me give you a draught to ease your belly.” He said mixing.

 

“I love you my sweet Nobu.” Asuna said with tears in her eyes.

 

“I love you too.” Nobu whispered.

 

He gave her a draught and she downed it. Hideaki was in the door and Nobu bowed.

 

“What is wrong?” He asked.

 

“I must do some research inu. She should be fine once I figure this out.” He replied.

 

“Smooth tongued kumo! You avoid my question. I know what she is and I know she has other mates. My question was; what is wrong with her?” He demanded.

 

“She has inu and Byakko within her.” Nobu replied.

 

Hideaki was astonished and Nobu bowed. The kumo healer bowed and ported away. He went to his room and he stared down at her. She laid on her stomach and he rubbed her back.

 

“When did the tiger show up?” He asked in a snide tone.

 

“You do not have to like him but I do share three children with him. We have been mated and married for over four hundred years Hideaki. He is a mainlander in his thinking and I was a ruler. His father treated me as a fellow lord and not as a princess or heir.” She mumbled.

 

“You must have ruled much.” He commented.

 

“I crushed China.” She growled.

 

His mouth dropped and she looked at him. She rolled to her side and sighed.

 

“Before I knew the truth about much there were things I did that I now regret. I returned far into the past and faced Touga. I met Tekeshi and fell for him. He sired my girl Hana. We figured a way for him to survive and not change history. Katashi was bitter of our failed mating and his son by Sanra showed up to kill me. The boy was starved and alone. I ended up adopting Ang Chi and later I demanded Katashi make him heir. He refused and we went to war. Katashi and Tekeshi killed each other and I became regent of Manchuria. I also became the ruler of many principalities that Tekeshi had ruled. Ang Chi was made lord and I ruled my lands. Lei Jing came after me for my supposedly killing his sister Bai. Sanra posed as her own daughter and I ended up killing Sanra's twin. It is convoluted and difficult but Lei hated me. He made moves against me and had Ming China move against Manchuria. Now this I still have not completely figured out. I know I faced Lei at times but when I am not sure. Sanra is his birth mother and his father is Jing Shan Lao. He had a cousin in Astana that looked almost the same and posed as Lei. He raped me and the tr'Awnhi were trying to get Hadasan to destroy me. Well I thought I killed Lei but I injured him terribly. Raganos tr'Awnhi saved him and pulled him forward to the modern era.” She said in a long winded speech.

 

Hideaki was in so much shock that he was speechless. He indicated for her to go on and she sighed a little.

 

“I was killed with Quon and his two brothers in the early twentieth century. I was in Soul Society for almost a century when my daughter's mate decided to break the rules. I was then married to a Tomoshibi wraith named Kaito and we have two pups. He restored me and became imprisoned. I was returned to life a corporeal body but I was returned into chaos. Soul Society had fractured and shinigami are now in Hueco Mundo. Hueco Mundo is dominated by hollows and Shouten. I have been fighting the Shouten all of my adult life.” She explained.

 

“These Shouten have the ability to traverse the eras?” Hideaki asked.

 

“The Jings are more adept at it as are the Tomoshibi. The Jings and Sahen produce Tomoshibi and they were ridiculed because of differences in their yoki. They were ostracized by Maec's regime and they refused to follow him. Civil war broke out and they fled the mainland and settled here in Japan but within the plane of Soul Society. It coexists within the corporeal plane and in many aspects mirrors it but it is also very different. Izanagi is real my love. He is called the King of Soul Society but I have never met him. He dwells within his own realm and he seems oblivious to the suffering of both Soul Society and this plane.” Asuna said.

 

He was speechless and he sat back as he took in all she stated.

 

“I told you that I was Sorami. Well Touga knew and we were very close. I would pop up in his life here and there.” She said feeling feverish.

 

“This is all stunning. What lands did you rule?” He asked.

 

“Shanghai, Hong Kong, Zhejiang, Western Qinghai, and I took back the Northern Lands.” Asuna yawned.

 

“Good Kamis onna! You ruled a goodly chunk of mainland China!” He said astonished.

 

She smiled and he was impressed. He lay down on his side to face her and he was entranced.

 

“You are a warrior queen. I am honored to call you mate.” Hideaki murmured as he kissed her lips.

 

“Thank you.” She smiled softly.

 

“The kumo will return by tomorrow I imagine.” He said cupping her face.

 

“Hai. I know what he needs to do but it is time consuming. I cannot fight right now Hideaki. I must lean on you and my other mates now.” She admitted.

 

He seemed affected and he sat up.

 

“I will be honored to coordinate whatever you need.” He said ghosting her lips.

 

“You will have to learn to get along with Quon.” Asuna murmured.

 

“I will do as I need to do.” Hideaki sighed.

 

Asuna smiled and she felt blessed. Her only secret was that Cheung was the father of this cub and not Quon. She felt guilt about it but she felt confident that things would turn out okay.

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She made herself get up and Hideaki was sleeping heavily. She ported near Sapporo and she lifted her nose. Asuna was searching the forests for Cheung. She finally found him and he was on his back sleeping. She leaned against a tree for support and she watched him amused. She was masking but she let out her scent and his eye popped open. He rolled to his side and she could swear he was smiling in his true form.

 

“Hello Cheung.” She said with a small smile.

 

He changed form and he neared her. He saw her flushed and he was concerned. He took her hands and he hissed as he felt how cold they were.

 

“Asuna, what the hell? You are sick?” He asked pulling her to him.

 

“I do not feel my best no. I really do need you to come back now. I have need of you and Quon. I am unable to do what I need for now.” She said suddenly sagging.

 

“What? Why? What is wrong Gods damn it!” Cheung asked overly frightened.

 

“I carry Byakko for the first time in four centuries. My body had been immunized to the shoki but I shall have to do it all over again.” Asuna smiling wanly.

 

“Pardon? Byakko as in cub? As in pregnant? As in a babe?” He stammered.

 

“No fears Cheung. I can smell it but I do need you to return.” She stated suppressing her savage feelings.

 

“Asuna, he and I are blood relatives! You cannot tell me and by the Gods.” He said falling to his butt.

 

“Do not act like this! Do not act any different because if you do then it is obvious you continue to see us as dirty. I treasure my Byakko children. Zihao and the twins were more then wanted. I was desperate for them. I wanted them especially because it is so much work to give them life and I love who sired them. Now I will say no more.” She said trying to rise.

 

“You almost died having Zihao. I remember Quon going ballistic when you became pregnant with Wen and Wenling. He has been careful of you since Asuna. He has been careful not to put you in danger yet again.” He said in shame.

 

“So what are you saying?” Asuna demanded.

 

“Guang saw to it he could not sire anymore!” He said sheepishly.

 

“He did what?” She asked mortified.

 

“But that happened before we were restored.” Cheung said.

 

“Hai.” She nodded.

 

“So it very well could be Quon's cub.” He stated feeling like a bastard.

 

“No. This is your cub.” She stated meeting his eyes.

 

His eyes widened and he was almost terrified it seemed. Asuna forced herself to stand and made ready to port. Cheung grabbed her and held her to him and he pressed his nose into her ear. He could very faintly smell the Byakko scent on her and he was shaken to his foundations. He truly never expected to be a father and he most certainly had used care. He breathed in her scent deeply several times and she watched his shaking hand press to her stomach. He kneaded it softly as he continued to breathe roughly against her ear. Asuna could hear his racing thoughts as Cheung absorbed what had been told him.

 

“Quon wanted a family from the time he was old enough to notice females. He was always so good with our sister. He would sit and brush her hair for his mother. Ling and I used to laugh at how good he was with feminine hair.” He smiled.

 

“What was it like to grow up with different mothers?” She asked.

 

“No different I think then it is for your own children. I mean Meifen is as a mother to me too but my own was incredible. Tigresses are seen as demure beings but they have to appear as such in our society. My mother is anything but. She does not disagree openly with my Ba but she is honest with Ling and me.” Cheung murmured running his fingers through her hair.

 

“Your father is and always will be a good man but honestly he is a whore.” She laughed.

 

“That he is.” Cheung chuckled.

 

“Tell me your thoughts.” Asuna demanded.

 

“I told you I was afraid of loving you.” He remarked.

 

“I see.” She said looking down.

 

“Loving you means that I will want so much more; I have no right to want anything. I cannot give this cub anything proper. You should tell Quon that it is his. I shall be a grand uncle. He is an excellent Ba and he would do right by him or her.” He said pulling away.

 

She blinked back tears and she sat there unmoving.

 

“Is that truly what you wish?” She asked.

 

“Yes. I will know the cub very well and I will love it with all my heart but Quon is a father. I am an uncle type. You should return to inu lands Asuna. I will also return soon with my brother. You have been the most profound and amazing partner I could have ever had but I am going back to being your friend.” He whispered hoarsely.

 

Pain twisted in her gut and she stared at him. He kept himself stoic and she stood up. She walked up to him and slapped him.

 

“I did not take you for a coward! Do as you wish Cheung. Slink away and pretend you are a man slut all you wish. Do not take a risk and be a jack ass. It is what you are best at.” Asuna said shaking.

 

He said nothing and she bowed. She turned and ported as she walked. He released his held breath and felt anguish wash over him. He knew in his heart he was doing the right thing but it still made him suffer anyway. He knew he had been a fool and Cheung only wished to do right by the nu zi he had fallen for so long ago and now his unborn cub.

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Asuna made her way back to her futon within the castle she was staying at. Pain tore her heart and she made herself settle on the bed. She lay down and let herself fall apart for a few minutes. She knew better and tigers were capable of making her incredibly miserable. Quon had ripped her heart out at one time and it had taken some time to repair the damage. She had been an idiot and she had given into her attraction to the younger brother but she was known for it. Asuna decided to do as he wished and she let herself fall into a fitful sleep. She was awakened later by Hideaki who had brought Nobu. He handed her a draught and she downed it. It would reduce her fevers until he developed the anti-shoki. Her Byakko husband would come back around soon enough and she decided to quit wallowing. She was tired of it and she would do as she needed.

 

“We need to find Lei, Yhea, Shan Lao, and Yung.” She remarked as she sat on a chaise with her eyes closed.

 

“The Jing Shouten?” Hideaki asked.

 

“Hai.” She stated.

 

“Will you answer me honestly if I ask something?” He asked.

 

“Hai.” Asuna nodded.

 

“These two wraiths; Lei and Yhea, they are important to you?” He questioned.

 

“Hai. Lei and I were enemies until he came to tell me that Raganos had ordered the death of two of my youngest pups. Misaki and Hinata. They were both hanyou.” She explained.

 

“I have seen the red haired hanyou.” He said sitting back.

 

“Hai. Hinata was restored by Old Man Yama himself. That is another long story but Lei could not abide the death of babes and I thought Hanaj had betrayed me. He came to tell me that they were dead and I lost my head. I trapped him; uppyr and wraiths can trap each other if they move first. I was underhanded and told him I would help him be free of Astana if he bound with me so I could be free from Hanaj. He complied and it was overly intense. I demanded we work together and I found myself liking him. Then I found myself really liking him and when I found out all the intrigue and lies; I began to develop intense feelings. I am terribly selfish Hideaki. I can admit this. I am empusae in need and purely inu in attitude.” She stated.

 

Hideaki barked in laughter and he knew it to be true. Her double standards grated on his nerves but he knew it was her dual nature. He nodded for her to go on and she smiled.

 

“Lei is infectious. Once you get to know him; you will like him if not adore him. All of my young pups absolutely adore him and we have three pups. He is such a good Chichi. He also is very selfish too.” She chuckled.

 

He actually smiled and waved his hand for her to continue.

 

“Yhea is a different story. Shouten as you know are capable of shape shifting. Their true forms are most important to them. That means the soul. Many wraiths are bisexual in nature for this reason. Yhea was very much attracted to Eyal and he was very not interested. He was also the adopted son of Raganos tr'Awnhi. Shan Lao is the father of both Yhea and Lei but they have different mothers. Yhea got really furious and he started crap with the uppyr in Europe. Eyal retaliated and started all kinds of bloody wars. Yhea was supposedly killed but Drostan meddled and he was brought through the time stream. This is complicated.” She sighed.

 

“Please continue. I am following.” Hideaki stated.

 

“Yhea wanted revenge for what he thought was the death of Shan Lao but he really did not like many uppyr. I really ticked him off too. He and I had it out and we had a rather brutal encounter. Once I figured out his secret; he was turned out by the tr'Awnhi and we recovered Shan Lao. Through the few years he asked for my forgiveness and I finally did. He is a lot like Lei and he grew on me.” She snorted with laughter.

 

“Did he brutalize you?” He growled.

 

“He had a major temper tantrum and the rutting was too rough. I am fine and I have dealt with it. If it makes you feel better; Lei used his hiebie and froze his male parts.” Asuna laughed.

 

Hideaki snorted and she smiled. He waited for her to continue and she stared at the ceiling.

 

“He changed and we got along and things went from there. So now Lei and Yhea are brotherly and they act as they should.” She murmured.

 

“You are too forgiving.” He said rising.

 

“Hideaki, things have been so warped for so long. Maec and others have controlled everything and those in their wake have suffered. Lei and Yhea were pawns.” She said softly.

 

“You are too good.” He said nearing her and kissing her forehead.

 

“I have only wizened up a little.” She giggled.

 

He held her and he truly marveled at how good it felt. He absorbed what he had learned and it only increased his impressions of his princess.

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Hinata was in the nursery and he was most put out. He knew the Shouten had been out and about and he was furious. Misaki was still unavenged and he was one seriously pissed off little boy. He was pulling on the old fashioned clothes that reminded him of his Chichi's shinigami clothes and Haruya woke up.

 

“What are you doing?” He hissed.

 

“I'm gonna go play. Go back to sleep!” The strawberry hanyou snapped.

 

“Nata you are being bad.” Haruya said getting up.

 

“I ain't being bad. You need to go back to sleep before I pound ya.” He growled.

 

“What are you doing?” His younger brother asked following.

 

“I said go back to bed.” Hinata stated shoving him.

 

“Nata wait! Hinata!” Haruya cried as the hanyou ported.

 

The half ningen-half youkai child was unusually powerful and he was cracking his knuckles. He knew his really elder siblings were in the extreme South and he would find them. He was going to find Hibari and beg to let him kill some Shouten. He knew she would understand. He would also ask Ayana. He loved his really big sisters as he called them and he was in the mythic dragon lands. He missed his Chichi but he knew he was okay here. He came upon a castle and he knew he did not have long till Haruya told on him to his Haha. She would fly into a rage and beat him. He slipped into the castle and he searched out his sister's scent. He went into her rooms and she was sleeping with her mate. He made soft noises and her nose twitched. Hinata neared her and yanked on her arm and she bolted upright. She stared at her baby brother and she was shocked to see the young boy there.

 

“Hinata? What are you doing here?” Hibari asked shocked.

 

“Need you sissy. Can we talk?” He asked quickly.

 

She slipped from the bed and Ryunosuke was sleeping. She padded to another room and she crossed her arms. Hinata stared up at her and gave her a goofy grin.

 

“Can we go kill some Shouten?” He asked bluntly.

 

“Pardon me?” She sputtered.

 

“Yeah. I wanna kill some Shouten. Misaki is still not been avenged. Please sissy, please!” He whined.

 

“Little boy you are way too young to even be up this late let alone in battle.” Hibari stated bluntly.

 

“Haha can't beat him! She can't even get out of bed right now sissy! She's sick! I don't know what's wrong and she promised she'd get `em. They're going kill our Haha and they killed my baby sister! My chichi sits at her grave and cries too!” He yelled and began to cry.

 

Hibari was stunned and she knew only too well the anger he felt. She knew her mother would skin her alive but payback was a bitch she decided.

 

“Okay. We go together. Let me get Ayana and we will go.” She said moving fast.

 

She figured she had about ten minutes. She phased into Ayana's room and her sister bolted upright. Hibari told her to dress and she quickly threw battle clothes on and armor. Ayana slipped Amimono into her obi and they went back to Hinata. She hissed when she saw him and Hibari nodded to be quiet.

 

“Come on.” She said phasing all three of them.

 

Ayana was shocked and she stared at Hibari in disapproval and they looked at each other in anger.

 

“He is a babe sister!” She snapped.

 

“Who also lost his full sister to these beasts. He is a powerful hanyou Yana. Let him.” Hibari snapped.

 

“He is a child!” Ayana growled.

 

“I ain't stupid!” He growled to his big, big sister.

 

“I did not say you were Hinata but you are a mere baby in comparison to us. We have had hundred of years to be warriors. You are not even nine!” She said perplexed.

 

“I can kill. I wanna kill.” Hinata stated with incredible malice.

 

They all quieted as they moved with stealth. Hibari took his hand and Ayana was seething in fury. They were in Astana and things were awfully calm. They heard clucking and the females whirled around Maec leaned against a wall. He saw a young boy with reddish hair and he was intrigued.

 

“My dear daughter in law and my nephew's whore. What brings you here?” He growled.

 

Hinata moved with speed that Maec was surprised but he caught the boy's throat. Tears stung his eyes and he slashed him across his face.

 

“Who are you?” Maec demanded.

 

“Unhand him!” Hibari snarled.

 

“You sorry bastards killed my sister! Die fuckers!” He snarled.

 

“Nasty little mouth little boy. Are you Asuna's brat perchance?” He asked utterly intrigued.

 

“Screw you gas bag!” He said touching Maec and letting loose a blackish energy.

 

Maec hissed and dropped the hanyou and realized the boy was powerful. He grabbed the boy and phased away and both females screamed.

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Asuna was out of her mind and she was searching the dragon castle and the whole place was up. Frustrated tears fell down her face as she snarled in rage.

 

“What the hell was Hibari thinking?” She screamed at Ryunosuke.

 

“I am so sorry cousin! I was sleeping but I am sure she was thinking he needed closure.” He said sadly.

 

Asuna realized that they must be in Hueco Mundo and she went to port when she felt Hinata's yoki. She ported out to the deep jungle and Maec had a snarling hanyou in his arms.

 

“Your brats are strong. He wants to kill a Shouten and I think I shall oblige him but he wants to kill the wrong one.” He smirked cruelly.

 

“Maec I swear I will come after you now!” She hissed.

 

“A halfling? I am surprised my dear but this boy is unusually strong. Who killed your sister little boy?” He demanded.

 

“Don't know fucker!” He hissed.

 

“Hinata!” Asuna yelled.

 

“Nasty nasty mouth. Well let me see who hates your family; perhaps Raganos? He probably ordered the death of your young ones did he not Isha?” He asked with a ghost of a smile.

 

“Hai.” She snarled in utter rage.

 

“Must watch how pissed off we make your mother little one. She is one of the strongest foes I have faced. Now you want revenge from your sister's killer and I want your Haha is it?” Maec asked in a nauseating smirk.

 

“Hai.” Hinata growled and whimpered.

 

“Well she has my boy too you know. Your Haha is special and different from any daemon there is. She is empusae so you come from powerful stock boy. I want to see my own son and you want revenge. Shall we make a deal little one? Shall I help you in return for your mother allowing me to see my son?” He cooed in Hinata's ear.

 

“You fiend! Let him go and I may consider not tearing you a new arse hole!” Asuna said shaking.

 

“Be a good boy Hinata. Tell your Mama what you wish.” He said sneering.

 

“Haha please. Haha? Haha?” Hinata shrieked.

 

Asuna fell and Maec let Hinata go. Hinata scrambled to his mother and he screamed when he felt her hands. Maec neared her as well and felt her head and the fever was ungodly high.

 

“What the hell?” The Shouten king gasped.

 

“She sick! She can't get out of bed.” He said shaking her.

 

“Daemons do not get mortal sickness boy. Something else is wrong with her.” He said going to lift her and Hinata hissed like a wild cat.

 

“Don't touch her! I'll get my Chichi to kick your ass!” He said covering her body.

 

Maec chuckled and tried to shove Hinata off but he was snarling and screaming. Maec suddenly yelped and there was another small child on his back stabbing him with claws.

 

“Haruya!” Hinata yelled.

 

He looked at his older brother and pathed to cover his ears. Haruya opened his mouth and let out the jaguar yell that he had inherited from his own sire. Maec fell to his side and blood erupted from his nose and ears. Another small child came into his field of view and it was a red haired girl. She had beautiful blue eyes and she had a nasty little smirk on her pretty face. She yowled loudly and Haruya jumped down. These two were of feline heritage and he realized his nemesis trained her little ones rather early in life. Chiyo moved fast and pressed her hands to Maec's neck and face. He screamed and threw her but Haruya buffered her. The little girl was hissing and snarling like a wild cat as her hands began to turn a reddish color. Maec rolled and phased out. Haruya and Chiyo ran to their mother and Hinata wiped his brow.

 

“She kay?” Their sister asked.

 

“She needs Nobu! Where's Chichi Nobu?” Hinata asked.

 

“I go. I get Guang if I can't find Nobu.” She said quickly.

 

The boys nodded and they held hands. They combined yoki and ported out. Chiyo knew Byakko lands pretty well and she ported to Changsha. She began to run through the halls at break neck speed and she began yowling loudly. Several Byakko soldiers stopped when they saw a Bengal girl in expensive silks running through their halls.

 

“Need Guang. My Haha hurt.” She said breathlessly.

 

“Where is your mother little nu zi?” One guard asked.

 

“In Japan. Is Lord Chen Hu here?” She asked meeting his eyes.

 

Her father Ming Li did not treat her like a normal tigress at all. She was his heir and she was trained in martial arts and she was treated intelligently. Chiyo got impatient and she ported to the throne room. She was amongst a ton of tigers and she was searching for a familiar face. She walked into a man's leg and looked up to see a Bengal who resembled her father. She covered her mouth and yelped.

 

“Little one!” He said confused.

 

Chao was staring at a very young girl cub and she was confused and far from Lhasa. She had blue eyes like his eldest son and she was stunningly beautiful.

 

“I need help. My Haha is hurt. She attacked and we can't find Nobu!” She said getting hysterical.

 

“I am Lord Chao. I will help you little one.” He said affected by her fear.

 

“I want my Ba! I want Ba!” She said beginning to cry.

 

Chao picked her up and she was a thin girl but her silks were rich. He walked quickly towards Chen's den and the little girl cub curled up in his arms and began to sob. She had been brave enough for one day he decided. Chen smiled when his best friend came in and his mouth dropped when he saw an unfamiliar girl cub.

 

“Chao? Do I not know something my friend?” he asked surprised.

 

“She says her mother is in Japan. Why a tigress is in Japan I have no idea but she stated her mother was attacked. Chen we have to help.” He said in concern.

 

“Well we have Sapporo, Let me get myself together.” His Byakko friend stated.

 

“Let me send my family back to Lhasa.” Chao stated as he left the room.

 

He was in search of his mate and their two oldest sons. His mate was lovelier then words and made his blood boil. He found her and his eldest cubs. Ming Li was as good as they came and the girl perked up when she saw him. Chao watched curiously as she began to purr loudly and others noticed.

 

“She seems to like you son.” Chao chuckled.

 

“Hello little nu zi. I am Prince Mingli.” He said in a rich timbre.

 

“I know.” Chiyo stated shyly.

 

“You do? Do you live in Lhasa?” He asked taking her from his sire's arms.

 

“Hai.” She nodded.

 

Mingli blinked his intense blue eyes at her and he was still a young man. He was considered of age but extremely young one. She was purring loudly and laid her head against his chest.

 

“She is a lovely little thing!” His mate stated as she neared.

 

Chiyo snuggled up against her sire and he was affected. Lady Nahadely noticed no tail. She covered her mouth and she ran a clawed hand up and down her back.

 

“Chao! She has no tail.” She whispered.

 

“What?” He asked astonished.

 

“Haha no tail.” Chiyo said sleepily.

 

“Who is your mother?” Nahadely asked gently.

 

“Asuna. Haha is Asuna.” She said sucking her thumb which she had not done in awhile.

 

“I know that name.” Chao said frowning.

 

“Do you?” His mate asked.

 

“Yes. I think and I could be wrong but I think I have heard of an inu princess with that name.” He said shaking his head.

 

“Hai. Haha is inu princess. Jii-chan is West's lord.” She said nodding.

 

“A tiger and an inu?” The Bengal lord asked shocked.

 

Chen only heard the last statement and he looked at the little girl. He walked closer and he brushed fingers along her cheek.

 

“Haha need Guang.” She whispered.

 

“She is well spoken. She is royalty.” Chen murmured.

 

“But what the hell Chen? A tiger and an inu?” He mumbled.

 

Mingli let them sort out her parentage and she stared at his eyes.

 

“You are just a pretty girl.” He said smiling at her.

 

“Can I tell secret?” She whispered.

 

“Please.” He nodded.

 

“Haha bring us here. Shouten took our baby and they kill my twin sister.” She said frowning.

 

“Who are the Shouten?” Mingli asked horrified.

 

“Bad people. Nata went to fight but we too young. Misaki was his little sister and she my twin. She dead long time. Haha cannot stop them but she try.” She said softly.

 

“You said you know who I am.” He prompted.

 

She nodded with blue eyes and it hit Mingli that it was like staring in a mirror.

 

“Little one, where are you from?” He asked suddenly.

 

“Not where. When.” She whispered.

 

His mouth dropped and he could not believe he was holding his own cub. The idea frightened him and he moved with her.

 

“How? How is it possible?” He asked confused.

 

“Haha know. She sick and need Guang.” She repeated.

 

The tiger lords made the decision to get Guang and Chiyo sighed in relief. Nahadely tried to take her from Mingli and she became screaming hysterically. The Bengal lady put up her hands and stepped back.

 

“She is taken with you my son.” She said shaking her head.

 

“I suppose. Shall I go and bring her to her mother?” He asked.

 

“You shall have to.” Chao stated.

 

Guang came in and she began purring loudly. Chiyo slid down Mingli and held his hand. She walked to Guang and she had no intentions of bringing so many tigers. She took the ancient Byakko's hand in her other one and she suddenly ported. Chao, Chen, and Nahadely all stood there in shock. The little girl had ported and had ported two adult tigers and herself.

 

“We have got to figure out who the hell that little girl is.” Chen said in awe.

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Chiyo was walking fast and the two male tigers followed. She slipped into an opulent room and there on a futon was an inu female. She was shivering badly and Mingli was stunned. Guang came forward and felt her head and her hands.

 

“She is in a terrible fever.” The old healer said.

 

“She fall down.” Chiyo said.

 

“Yes little one. This is Asuna?” Mingli asked kneeling.

 

“Hai. She is Lady Asuna Orlovich-Jing. She my Haha.” She said shyly.

 

Hinata and Haruya ran in and they cried out in relief. They both looked anxious and they looked at their mother.

 

“What wrong?” Their sister asked.

 

“General Hideaki looking for her. We're gonna get beat.” Hinata said looking nervous.

 

“Well you should not have run off!” Haruya growled.

 

“Shut up! I want them dead!” He snapped.

 

“She sick! She have to look for you idiot! Misaki my sissy too!” Chiyo snapped.

 

Mingli listened to the obviously powerful young ones and Asuna came to a little. She saw Guang and a very, very young Mingli. She realized her little girl had gone for someone she knew she could trust.

 

“Prince Mingli.” She whispered hoarsely.

 

“You know me?” He asked stunned.

 

“Not really. I know of you.” She said dizzy.

 

She felt the auras of her the trio of pups who she intended to thank and discipline. Mingli helped her sit up and Hinata looked defiant and sorry at the same time.

 

“You could have been killed. You are reckless Hinata!” She growled.

 

“Chichi would kill him! Chichi would …” he tried to say.

 

“Your Chichi is also a brash and reckless young man as well! He makes decisions based upon his heart which puts him in danger; which puts YOU in danger!” Asuna snarled weakly.

 

Hinata began to growl and cry in anger.

 

“Well he said the Shouten cause you two to not love each other!” He yelled.

 

Asuna stiffened and she sighed heavily. Chiyo shoved him and Haruya had to pull Hinata back.

 

“Haruya, I appreciate you telling me your older brother's stupidity but you were told to stay within the castle walls. Chiyo you know better young lady. Your Chichi would have a fit.” She said sternly.

 

“I sorry Haha but you sick!” She cried.

 

“Yes mam.” Haruya said blushing in shame.

 

Asuna was confused how her child by Grimmjow could be so well spoken and such a good boy. His sire was as reckless as Ichigo but the love he had for his child was staggering. He would train their son on his spiritual powers and spar him often. He would also just sit up in the sky with him and watch Karakura Town. Grimmjow was incredible and she realized she ached to see him. She looked away and stared at the wall.

 

“You three have my thanks as well.” Asuna muttered.

 

Hinata looked surprised and both Haruya and Chiyo looked at each other. Guang was surprised to fell life within her and he motioned for Mingli to take the little ones out. The old Byakko healer laid her back and went to his bag.

 

“You have Byakko in you.” He said softly.

 

“Hai.” She nodded.

 

“A Byakko should be carried by a Byakko nu zi.” Guang stated calmly.

 

“Well I am sorry old man but I have given birth to three Byakko cubs before. It is hard as hell but it can be done!” She growled.

 

He was surprised and he wondered what damn fool thing this nu zi was doing. He was making a draught and he used his shoki to make a fever suppressing medicine.

 

“Who is the sire?” He asked.

 

“None of your business.” Asuna said closing her eyes.

 

“Lord Chen is going to ask and I will tell him.” He threatened.

 

She felt a little better and Guang waited. He finally stood up and Asuna made herself stand.

 

“Thank you healer but I am functional.” She stated.

 

“You're going to need more of that draught missy. You also are weak as hell. Now them young ones are strong like and you need to be on your futon resting.” He stated sternly.

 

“You are an elder and you know damn well what is out there. I am from another era Guang.” She said moving past him.

 

“You Juria's girl?” He asked.

 

“In another life. You recognized Chiyo's name?” Asuna enquired.

 

“Yeah. Who is the father nu zi? You want my help then you tell me the truth!” he snapped.

 

“Cheung okay?” She hissed.

 

“He's all grown up in your era?” He asked surprised.

 

“Hai old man.” She growled.

 

“Why ain't he here helping out?” Guang demanded.

 

“He has decided that I am a pleasant memory and he shall be a great uncle but not a Chichi.” She said shoving down her pain.

 

“His Ba is an asshole. I tried to teach my boys better but they are randy rats.” He said shaking his head.

 

“Pardon?” Asuna asked.

 

“The Hu family has been under my care a long damn time. I knew Chen's great grandfather. Chen is a brat but a good hearted man. He has calmed down a bunch but he likes the nu zi and he sometimes thinks with the wrong head.” He chuckled.

 

“Oh I know. I am half empusae.” She commented.

 

“Explains a lot. Okay little nu zi; first your going to tell me who was gonna help you with this and two you are going to tell me where the grown up version of Cheung is.” He said crossing his arms.

 

“He has been haunting the forests around Sapporo to blend in and also in dragon lands. I am related to the Dragon royal house.” She admitted.

 

“Cheung don't blend in nu zi. He is a right gorgeous boy and he knows it.” Guang stated.

 

“I am sure he is in the Northern forests. Hai I know he is gorgeous. The kumo healer named Nobu has been assisting me.” She explained.

 

“Lay your inu ass down and I'm gonna fix this. Stubborn ass nu zi.” He grumbled.

 

She laid down and he covered her up. He ported out via his shoki and she went to sleep

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Guang was in the mighty forests surrounding the Sapporo palace and he was scenting out Cheung. He found the lean young male and he was sleeping. Guang made a loud growl and the boy's head popped up fast. Silver eyes narrowed and then he changed form. The young man looked a little more mature but he was still young. His hair was shorter and his body in humanoid form was compact grace. He looked like his Ba in certain features but he had his mother's grace.

 

“You boy! We're gonna talk like now.” He snarled.

 

“Guang what the hell?” Cheung asked surprised.

 

“You have a nu zi that is pregnant with your cub and her body really can't handle it. You let her go and she collapses facing an enemy?” The old healer growled.

 

“She is not supposed to be going against her enemies!” He yelled.

 

“Well she has some little ones that took off. A little girl cub showed up in Hunan. A Bengal cub.” He said in a nasty tone.

 

“Yeah Mingli's squirt. She's a cute little girl.” He said sitting.

 

“Yes she is a cute little girl with massive yoki. Now you tell me why you would leave a cub? What the hell's wrong with you?” Guang asked in anger.

 

“When we are older and we first meet her; Quon falls in love with her. Hell I did too but big brother perused her behind all of our backs. They have three cubs Guang. I have been merciless in teasing her and trying to be a brother in law you know. Something happened between us several weeks ago and she got mad at my joking. I just think Quon is a better father. His cubs are good kids. They are great actually and he is a great father. I am just a pain in the ass younger brother. I have no purpose other then I am really good at tracking. I serve a purpose as a warrior but not as someone's father. Hell Ba is a good father when he had time.” Cheung explained red in the face.

 

“Your Ba is selfish and indulged. Deming gave into his oldest boy way too much. Your Ba was experienced by the time he was sixty. He had nu zi left and right and left many broken hearts because he was the crown prince then the lord. He is an asshole and he hurts your Mama. I am sorry cub but you are a better man. Quon is an exceptional man I know but this nu zi is not normal. There are not many of her kind anymore and she is a rare type of youkai. You have issues because of your stupid asinine Ba but you gotta grow up boy.” The healer stated watching the young man.

 

“She suffers?” He asked in a soft tone.

 

“Yeah. You sired a very obviously strong cub. What were the other three like?” He asked.

 

“Zihao is powerful but just like Quon. He had shoki from the womb. The girls are ungodly powerful. They can produce the storms and ice instead of just manipulate.” Cheung said.

 

“Well boy, your cub is producing a similar effect in her.” He shrugged.

 

Cheung nodded and they both ported to her room. Asuna was sleeping and the look Cheung gave her was soft and full of something. Guang realized the young man was fighting his love for her and he sat down.

 

“Asuna? Hey you. Wake up.” He said brushing her silver hair back.

 

“Hai.” She whispered.

 

“Guang says you are bad off.” He said.

 

“The cub is like Zihao apparently but I am certain it is amplified because of its twin. Why are you here?” She asked.

 

“He said you need me.” Cheung replied feeling out of sorts.

 

“You made your position clear. I asked you to return to help with the Shouten but I shall not make you endure my person anymore. I am need of the anti-shoki that Nobu can make; he just needs to be pointed in the right direction. I have no designs on you. I am sorry the healer saw fit to bother you.” She said bitterly.

 

“Asuna, I am trying.” He said in a frustrated noise.

 

“What happened with us in that rain? What happened Cheung? I must be stupid because I thought I finally saw the real you. Not your jokes to protect yourself or obnoxiousness to put others off but the real man. I must be mistaken because when faced with adversity you change right back into that fake persona. You make noises of admiration of your elder sibling but you cower when faced with strong feelings. I will not disturb your defenses anymore. Your sire's actions apparently affected you more deeply then he will ever know but my cub and I will be fine.” Asuna murmured.

 

“I only meant to offer you support. I knew you needed shelter. I have seen you fall apart before and I know my own brother caused it. I truly never meant for that to happen. You are as my sister and I am a brutish fool for allowing hormones to control me. I was right the first time and Quon will be an excellent father. I have to go.” He said pulling away.

 

She blinked back tears again and Guang was aghast. Cheung tried to port out through his shoki but the ancient tiger made a menacing growl. He stared at the healer with pain filled eyes and he shoved the boy into a low chair.

 

“Are you stupid?” He asked Cheung.

 

“No. I am doing right.” He snapped.

 

“Are you stupid?” He asked Asuna.

 

“Let him cower away. Let him use Chen as an excuse to fail.” She growled.

 

Cheung stared at her in fury and Guang was witness to intense emotion. Asuna stared at Cheung as if he was an errant cub and the younger prince was agitated. His tail was jerking to and fro in his anger and Asuna watched it. She had a sly look to her face and she suddenly grabbed the furry appendage and pulled hard enough to get him to move but not hurt him. Guang knew something was about to happen to he vacated. Cheung snarled and then groaned as she messed with the tender spot. He cursed his body and stared at her.

 

“Stop. Asuna damn it stop!” He cried.

 

“I hate when your tail does that. I know you are pissed off; I do not need a reminder.” She growled.

 

“Well I am sorry. It is natural okay? Stop.” Cheung whispered fighting the shocks of pleasure up his spine.

 

“Hell no.” She grinned meanly.

 

He was panting and she changed from scratching to rubbing it in a certain way. His mind was incoherent and he lay next to her.

 

“Stop.” He whispered against her mouth.

 

“Really? Why? You swore not to hurt an onna but you already have.” She stated in a low voice.

 

He stiffened when she said those words and his dark silver eyes met hers. His face was still shocked and she took his lips. Cheung was not prepared for it as their tongues touched and she began to explore his mouth slowly. He lost his mind and he jerked back. He made a wounded noise as he shed his own clothing and he undid hers. She was confused by his actions but also mesmerized with his person. She leaned up and wrapped her lips around his male nipple and he groaned loudly. She had learned long ago that most felines were super sensitive in some spots. The Byakko prince was panting again as she bit and worried the overly sensitive flesh.

 

“Asuna. I am loosing my mind.” He said through the heavy breathing.

 

She lifted her mouth and looked at him. Cheung was staring at her face and he lifted his trembling hands. He cupped her face and lowered his mouth to hers. He was mumbling as he kissed her over and over; Cheung kept whispering, I love you. Her eyes slipped closed as he began to press his mouth to her neck and down her sternum. She guided his hands to cup her breasts as he kissed her belly. It was erotic and beautiful at the same time and he was caught up. He lifted his lips and then clashed his mouth to hers. Asuna was so utterly confused by his words and actions. His kisses were desperate and again he jerked back. He laid on his back and his voice was soft and urgent. He helped her to climb into his lap and he faced her away from him so he could caress her stomach and front. Cheung only wanted to touch at this moment and he gently pulled her back. Asuna gasped and moaned as he manipulated and moved his hips.

 

“Relax totally.” He whispered in her ear.

 

She did as he asked and the pleasure was unreal. She was exhausted but he was doing everything. Cheung was also touching her non stop and kissing along her throat. Neither lasted long but the ensuing eruption left them both winded and staggering. Cheung left lingering kisses on her neck and he knew himself. Guilt would eat him up later but for this second; he let himself feel the passion and love overcome him.

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Maec was inspecting the damage done to him by the little tiger girl. Her children were powerful even as small ones and it truly shocked him to see it. He knew Maiell would be powerful but he now knew without a doubt just the potential his child had. He contemplated the other children and he wanted to know who ordered the death of the halfling's sister. He imagined it was Raganos as his son liked to torture people by killing their children. Maec decided to find out more about the children and he realized he could weaken his enemy. The problem was he could not get through the damn barrier and somebody; he was not even sure who had tried to poison him with dead blood. He wondered who had the balls to pull that one off but it was bold to be sure; it was something a Jing would do he was certain but he was pleased as pie to have his own secrets. He whistled as he walked along his palace and he peeked into a lavish room.

 

“Hello nephew. How are your accommodations?” He asked smirking nastily.

 

“About as putrid as you asshole.” Lei snarled.

 

“Well Jing I will find Shan Lao and I will find the pretender. You see Raganos and I may not see eye to eye but he most certainly does not like you.” Maec chuckled.

 

“Sheer dumb luck creep.” He said snarling.

 

“You see you have Isha's heart and I really cannot abide it. Especially when you are my own blood. You are handsome for one of us but no matter. I have been told you favor both sexes.” Maec said sitting down as if to have a conversation.

 

“You sick sorry bastard!” His nephew stated in disgust.

 

“Why? Because your father was a toy? Do not be stupid boy; you are Sanra's child as well fool. You have used your as devices to get your way. You act all pious but in reality you are not all that different from your mother's side now are you nephew?” The Shouten king asked in a nasty tone.

 

“I may have had some kinky crap going on in my palace but I would never maneuver an enemy the way you did. I would not have used them for my own gratification! Someone in your own house sent someone after my wife to rape her in my name! I would not do that ever! Your former heir sent assassins to my lovely wife's home and murdered innocent babies! I too would never do that. I fought Asuna for what I thought was my nephew but then Ang Chi is my whore mother's son too.” He snarled.

 

“Who raped her?” He asked in fury.

 

“Anjul.” Lei said with just as much fury.

 

Maec blinked and realized his own son had raped his intended and he was sick with anger. He had left explicit directions concerning her and his dictates had been ignored.

 

“Anjul and you favor so much you could be identical twins.” Maec realized.

 

“Duh.” His nephew said in contempt.

 

“You get on my last nerve Jing. Shall I tell you how sweet it was to plunder your father and how wonderful it was to have your sister raped? Sanra made her reputation seem so fearsome and the mere slip of a girl was but a shadow of a thing. You on the other hand; you give me headaches.” He said standing and in frustration.

 

“What because I do not kiss your ass and lick your non-existent balls?” Lei asked smirking.

 

Maec grabbed his head in a vise grip and crushed his jaw. He knew Asuna would be hurt but he did not care. This Shouten was not afraid of him at all and he would teach him fear. He tried to slam him and Lei rolled and landed in a crouched position. The boy was a survivor and Maec smirked.

 

“You want to fight?” He asked him grinning.

 

“Hell yes.” He growled.

 

Lei morphed his hand and he rushed Maec who had slammed up a small barrier. A burst of energy threw his nephew back but it did not deter him. He looked around and he saw a fire poker. He used his rarely used telekinesis and caught the heavy piece of metal. He whirled and slammed it through the barrier that Maec had produced. He did not know the ancient ways but he was not ignorant of basic principles. Iron could just about thwart any magics used for short periods of time. The Shouten king realized the intelligence of this young man and he phased out suddenly and appeared behind him and whirled fast. He shoved the poker faster then Maec could phase. It passed through him and Maec smirked with malice.

 

“You are unusual nephew. I usually do not give one damn about a distant relation born into a different clan. Some of Sanra's brats are actually powerful. Tell me; are your Shouten babes as powerful as I suspect they are?” He asked grinning like a fool.

 

“Fuck you! You will not come within a foot of my kids.” Lei snarled.

 

“Really? They are within that barrier. I will figure a way through and I think you may be a way. You love Isha so much. You hated her passionately did you not? How did she convince you to love her?” Maec asked curiously.

 

“I dealt with this clan.” He growled.

 

“I see. You think yourself above wartime tactics. Well little boy you are a fool. Your wife is a delicious woman to conquer. She makes me crave the female form utterly. Does she do the same for you?” He asked cruelly.

 

“None of your business.” Lei said in anger.

 

Maec grabbed his head in both hands and Lei actually yelled in pain as his mind was invaded brutally. The Shouten ruler was searching for Asuna and he's beginning and he tried to shut him out. Maec saw it and it even made him hotter. The woman was a vixen and she had turned a powerful adversary into a great love. Jing Lei Shi had gone against his nature and become immersed in her.

 

“Gods your memories are wicked and hot. You and my own son have taken her as one? I would never have thought to do that. I actually think that idea has merit.” Maec smirked.

 

“We will kill you! I will tell you that we Jings have taken Takeo in blood and taken him in adoption. He will begin to absorb our yoki you sick fuck! Yung Koval will get himself pulled together and he will help kill you as well.” He screamed.

 

“Let me tell you something about Yung Koval; he was my creature in everything. If I so choose he will be again. I do prefer the feminine form in most cases but I have had my share of men boy. Yung was mine long, long ago. The control I have over him is absolute and I will have that kind of control you're your beloved wife. I beget her with Maiell and I will get her with another. I will do it through you if necessary. You my nephew should have stayed on the right side.” Maec laughed in delight.

 

Lei lost his mind in anger and the next thing he knew everything went black. His mind was screaming for Asuna but he knew she cold not hear him. He had been trapped by accident as they had been setting up another stronghold. Yhea and Shan Lao had escaped but he had not. Now he was at the mercy of his demented uncle and all hell was fixing to break loose in Japan.