Bleach Fan Fiction / InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Chronicles of the Moon ❯ Coming to Terms ( Chapter 12 )

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: Hanaj and Lei go to find Nveid to strengthen the family tie. Lei Jing comes face to face with a soul he knows too well. Cheung goes back to deal with his guilt. Asuna brings Hinata and Haruya to the modern era. Ichigo deals with his errant child and Asuna faces Cheung about their issue. Inner secrets and old problems of the House of Hu become known. A new youkai kingdom becomes revealed and the barrier falls. Thank you so much for reading and please let me know what you think!

 

Coming to Terms

 

Ataru watched Iyo sleep and a smile graced his lips. Nveid was hunting and he intended to find him but his beloved onna needed attention he decided. Iyo gasped awake to unreal pleasure and it was so like Ataru to just start messing with her while she was asleep.

 

“Oh Kamis.” She groaned out.

 

“Hai.” He whispered seductively.

 

“Coming.” She hissed as he lazily toyed with her pearl.

 

He was very pleased as licked his fingers and he got up from their futon.

 

“Please sleep more. I will find Nveid.” He said in his monotone.

 

“Okay.” She said closing her eyes.

 

He licked his lips and he ported out to the forests. Iyo demanded that Nveid only take blood from them or animals. The Shouten prince pouted but did as his wife asked. He was easy to find as he also had an obsession with cleanliness. Ataru's haori was still open and his hakama was haphazardly tied. He watched him getting cleaned up and Nveid stiffened.

 

“I know you are there. You might as well come out.” He said looking back.

 

“I was enjoying the view.” He smiled a little.

 

“Unnerves me how Shouten you act.” Nveid stated as the other man neared the hot spring.

 

“Why?” He asked as he undid his silks.

 

Ataru slipped into the hot water and Nveid watched him.

 

“Because I am not like this with anyone else.” He snapped.

 

Ataru chuckled and shrugged. The spider male was strong and cunning. This man considered Iyo and himself to belong to him and things had escalated beyond good sense or reason. His personality was strong as well.

 

“It does not matter the how or why Nveid. It is right if it feels as such. You do not complain.” The kumo general pointed out.

 

“No.” He blushed.

 

“So then no worries and enjoy the feelings.” Ataru stated as he moved closer.

 

“Iyo is my wife.” He muttered.

 

“Iyo is my mate. You are my lover.” He said rolling his eyes.

 

“Iyo is pregnant.” Nveid snapped.

 

“Hai. She has kumo and Shouten within her. Did you not tell me that there are twins too far away? Why do you not bring them here?” He demanded in his low voice.

 

“This seemed important too. We lost another babe before and I decided to give our sons a sibling.” He said affected by the closeness.

 

“You are clean Shouten. Let us find our onna and enjoy each other before I must start my day.” Ataru stated.

 

He nodded numbly and he phased them to Iyo. She shot up and her eyes narrowed. Ataru began to manipulate her and Nveid was always into making love with her. They all surrendered to the passion and it made Iyo weak. Nveid laid in the futon with her as the kumo general attended his duties.

 

“His intensity frightens me.” He said yawning.

 

“He is half kumori. They upper level ones are known to be highly possessive beings. I truly feel that he loves us Nveid. I feel it but I also know what he needs to do and we are not it.” Iyo whispered.

 

“You say we need to move on.” He said almost relieved.

 

“Hai. He has to mate Erena and Tenma. Tenma reincarnates and becomes Rishou.” She explained.

 

“What a mess.” Nveid said sighing.

 

Iyo stiffened and she looked as if she was listening.

 

“I feel Shouten! I feel Hanaj!” She said excited.

 

“My brother? Why would Hanaj be here?” He asked as he phased clothes on.

 

She did the same and she grabbed his hand. She also felt Lei and Iyo phased them out to the deep forest. Hanaj looked relieved and he walked up to Nveid and hugged him. Nveid looked confused and he sort of hugged him back.

 

“Hanaj? Is everything okay?” He asked in a weirded out voice.

 

“Not really but I am very happy to see you. Nveid this is Lei Jing and our cousin. Sanra is his birth mother.” He explained.

 

“I do not claim the whore but it does help to know who I am. Hello Iyo, you look ravishing. I see Nveid has been doing his duty well.” Lei said smirking.

 

“Hi Lei!” She said brightly and she hugged him.

 

Nveid blushed hotly and Hanaj realized how young he must be. He really looked at his brother and he wondered about their real mother. He realized their father must have fallen in love with her and he also realized he must have truly fallen in love with Asuna. That thought infuriated him but he knew his father's love destroyed.

 

“We need to talk brother. We are from the stream. How much do you know?” Hanaj asked.

 

“Iyo had to tell me much. I was apparently killed and she came back to this era and well it is a mess.” Nveid replied.

 

“How much has father taught you?” Hanaj demanded.

 

“Some.” He stated curious.

 

“Well stop. We need you and we are going against him. He has gone mad for the last time and he killed our mother.” He snapped.

 

“He kept her pregnant too much. Of course he killed her.” Nveid stated as he watched his brother.

 

“Nveid our mother was Nia Besud. The revolt she led against him was to get you back. He killed her when he ripped me from her womb. We are bastards brother. We look nothing like the others because we are half Besud.” He said impassioned.

 

Nveid stumbled back and Iyo was shocked.

 

“Did she have brown hair?” He asked suddenly.

 

“Yes. She had your eyes and brown hair. They said she was unrivaled in beauty.” Hanaj stated softly.

 

“Oh Gods. I remember her. She held me when I was very young and she was sobbing. I did not understand and she was yelling at Father in a language I did not know. He was cruel to her. He would only speak to her in Kazak. He told her that she had lost everything and that if she wished to live then she would give up everything.” Nveid stated looking at his younger brother.

 

“She had to give you up.” He said sadly.

 

“She told me to please remember her face and father went ballistic. He moved so fast and punched her so hard and told her to not speak to his son in any way.” He said horrified at his memories.

 

Hanaj looked sick to his stomach and he sighed. Nveid was shaking and Iyo wrapped her arms around him.

 

“It is sickening to what lengths he has gone. Iyo's mother in her corporeal life is my bonded. She is also empusae. She is a reborn Tomoshibi named Isha Sahen. Father was supposedly in love with her mother and he killed Isha to get back at Sana. Turned out Isha was simply the most powerful female wraith to have ever been born.” Hanaj explained.

 

“So of course Father thinks he had a right to her.” Nveid said in anger.

 

“Yes.” He nodded.

 

“You found her first and he tried to take her?” He demanded.

 

“Yes. He also did me the favor of giving me a son. His name is Takeo and he will be the next king of the Shouten. He is by far stronger then even father.” His younger brother explained.

 

Lei listened and he was sickened with the whole thing. He was patient and he waited on the two brothers to talk. He was totally not aware he was being spied upon and he decided to look around the forest. It was even more rugged and wild then the era they were staying in. He was suddenly grabbed and he yelled before he was silenced by silk over his mouth and a little bit of venom in his spine. It was enough to paralyze him but not kill him. His eyes widened to look into many eyes of a spider. It was huge and brown with rather nasty looking fangs.

 

-Release me! Gods damnit release me! - He pathed in anger.

 

The giant arachnid made a nasty sound and suddenly changed form. Before him stood a willowy form with long, lush brown hair the color of golden bronze. Her eyes were a darker sable color and she wore only a thin silk shift. Lei was pissed off and this female was entranced with the rather pretty male.

 

“Who are you?” She asked as she ripped the silk from his mouth.

 

“Really pissed off.” He smarted off.

 

“Not a good idea to be rude to me. Now I will ask you again; who are you?” She demanded.

 

“None of your fucking business. Now let me go you eight legged bitch.” Lei stated in a temper.

 

“You know you are really stupid wraith. Hai. I know what your kind is but my question is why is your kind here at all? I thought I told your king that if I saw anymore then I would slowly eat them.” She snarled in his face.

 

“What you mean Maec? I hate the demented asshole. He is no friend of mine and I would appreciate if you undid your silk wench, I just had these clothes made and I do not want them messed up!” He snapped.

 

She got livid and she ripped his elaborate Chinese style jacket and his ku. Lei was furious and he glared at her. He was one who liked to be tidy and he liked his appearance neat. Asuna always growled at his immaculate nature but he did not care. He knew it was a control thing for him and it was something he had control over as he grew up. So he always looked good. This female was on his bad side already and he was trying to keep his temper but it was failing quickly.

 

“That was made in Beijing!” Lei hissed.

 

“So?” She laughed.

 

“Because you dress tacky does not mean all of us do.” He retorted.

 

“Oh I dress tacky?” She growled.

 

“Yes. Like a street whore.” He said almost chuckling.

 

“I am Ayana. Jorogumo and Queen of the Combined Kumo Kingdom you ignorant sod.” She snarled.

 

“So then you should be able to afford something decent.” He snorted.

 

Ayana lost her temper but this argument was not about anything other then clothes. This man was so damn pretty and she stolen him because he was so pretty. Lei waited patiently for her to do something and she suddenly used her venom and he passed out.

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Lei woke up and he looked down. He was in rags and now he was pissed off further. He was no longer in the web but in a cave and an open web. It creeped him out and he looked up at the top of the web. Ayana was in her humanoid form and she was in a splendid kimono.

 

“Now who looks like an urchin?” She replied.

 

“You know you are a mean, nasty bitch who needs a good slap in the face. I hope you get one really soon and I hope I give it to you.” Lei snapped.

 

“Your coloring is similar to a funnel web. I wanted to see you up close.” She admitted.

 

“Whoopee.” He said rolling his eyes.

 

“You have a mouth.” Ayana stated in anger.

 

“Yes, I have a wonderful mouth and now if you do not mind you are not on my list of to dos.” He said arrogantly.

 

She was incensed and beyond intrigued at the same time. He was utterly beautiful and she moved down her web with ease. She settled next to him and he made a face at her. Most men clamored for her attention and this one was downright pissy with her. It turned her on like crazy. Not since Nagaharu had a man been so brazenly defiant with her. Ayana could not concentrate and his coloring was so much like her first mate and she met his eyes.

 

“What?” He snapped.

 

“What is your name?” She asked in such a soft voice it threw him.

 

“Jing Lei Shi.” He said clenching his teeth.

 

“Lei? I see. You are not friends with that bastard Maec?” Ayana asked.

 

“Hate the screwed up fuck.” He said making a face.

 

“Your eyes.” She said as if in a trance.

 

“Huh?” He asked confused.

 

“Your eyes are black. You have pale skin.” She said running her fingertips along his cheeks.

 

“Hey! Stop that!” Lei growled.

 

She traced his lips and he growled louder and Ayana pressed hers to his. Lei made a rude noise but it turned ruthlessly, delicious really fast. No one could accuse this woman of not being able to kiss. He whimpered into it and he was trying like hell not to react because he was trying to not be a sorry asshole. He knew Asuna's history but he was of the opinion that different life made her a different person. This kiss stole his breath and he was an equal opportunity kisser.

 

“Do not do that again.” He said trying to sound offended.

 

“You are so mad that your cock is hard as a rock. You shield really well wraith but I am a strong telepath. You are good with your tongue; I bet you could bring me to climax fast.” She said lewdly in his ear.

 

“Shit.” He breathed as she whispered and rubbed his now throbbing member.

 

His wife was a horny soul in any guise and he was reacting fast. Ayana began to slice through his urchin clothes and she exposed his whole body. He saw the look in her eyes and he mentally groaned. She was eyeing his shaft and he could actually hear her thoughts. She was being loud on purpose and she wanted him to hear how well endowed she thought he was and how gorgeous she thought he was. She also let him know she had taken him just because he looked good. That thought pissed him off until she started giving him oral pleasure and his mind wandered. She stopped licking and sucking but continued to stroke him as she looked at him.

 

“So beautiful. You are a beautiful, beautiful man.” She whispered.

 

“Gods stop talking!” He growled out.

 

Ayana got a look on her face and he groaned. She was going to torture him. He was in for torture and he was going to be used for gratification whilst he suffered. Brilliant he thought as she made a face at him. She produced a shoki cloud and they appeared in a lavish room and a plush futon. She used her silk to capture his hands and keep them in place over his head.

 

“How long will be I be paralyzed?” Lei demanded.

 

“As long as I wish you to be. If I wish to keep you here and fuck you till you die then so be it.” She said raising a brow.

 

“Not yours to fuck spideress.” He snapped.

 

“Tell me more about you Jing Lei Shi.” She said as she cupped his testes.

 

She proceeded to cup and massage them with perfect pressure and he groaned out as she applied massage that made his cock jump.

 

“I am Shouten. I am married and you are not my wife.” He whined.

 

Ayana was not pleased and he watched her bite off two claws of her index and middle fingers. He tried to squirm and move but nothing. She numbed his perineum and slowly moved her fingers into him until she found his prostate. Lei's face crumpled and he gasped. She watched his face as she thrust her fingers.

 

“Tell me about you Jing. This makes you wild so that tells me much.” She purred.

 

“Not her. You are not her. I only allow her.” He cried out.

 

“Who is her?” She asked as she enjoyed the looks on his face.

 

“My wife. Love Asuna. First woman to love.” Lei said rasping.

 

“So you were involved with men before?” Ayana asked.

 

“Yes. So angry and she found out truth. Maec and lies and she told truth. Showed me how it could be with woman.” He whined out almost incoherently.

 

“You wish for your release?” She asked.

 

“YES! Oh gods please. Please just let me.” Lei begged in a helpless tone.

 

“So beautiful you know.” She said increasing the intensity of her thrusting fingers.

 

She leaned her mouth over him and he gasped. His eyes were fluttering as the pressure increased to unbearable; she licked and nipped at his cock. She was sucking as she hit his prostate and the explosion rocked him. He could not move as he felt immense pleasure and his seed released from him. Ayana lifted her mouth and she suddenly kissed him. This woman was sin just like his wife and he kissed her like the man whore he was. Lei was overcome and the kiss was pure wicked and he felt his body stirred again despite the recent climax. Ayana slowly pulled from his lips and his eyes were white and she looked at him with intense desire.

 

“So hungry.” He whimpered.

 

“I will see to it. Relax first and take a deep breath.” She ordered.

 

Lei wanted to scream out that relaxing was impossible but he felt her claw and then suddenly his groin felt pressure and nothing like he had felt before. Ayana disrobed and she crawled onto him and sank down in one move. Lei cried out and the feel of her made him whine more and she moved on him to exact the maximum amount of pleasure for them both. She managed to release his arms and she dragged him up. She guided his mouth to her neck and he was sank his fangs in. Her venom was powerful and he was staggered by the feel of it all. He needed to come again. He needed to move and he was desperate.

 

“Please.” He said as he released her throat.

 

“What is it you need?” She asked.

 

“I need hard. I need to move.” Lei growled.

 

She climbed off of him and she sank her fangs near the back of his neck and she sucked hard. Lei was out of control and slowly he became aware of his legs. He moved and threw Ayana down on her stomach. He lay against her and thrust into her hard. She cried out and he moved as hard as he could so he could quell the need. Lei held onto her shoulders and Ayana moans were becoming louder as his world spun. He made a loud noise and yelled out as finally he released and his kumo partner was panting as she was whimpering.

 

“Evil witch!” He growled as he collapsed against her.

 

“Well thank you.” She snapped.

 

“Gods you feel good.” He said sighing.

 

“Thank you. You are utterly amazing.” Ayana said shutting her eyes and enjoying the little shocks of pleasure.

 

“You should not have kidnapped me and used me as your little sex toy spideress. I resent being used.” He said looking for something decent to wear.

 

“Your coloring is so similar to my first mate.” She said softly.

 

“I am assuming he is passed because you look sad as hell. I am sorry but I am not he. I am a Shouten and not a long lost spider and I am sure he was delightful as most male funnel web spiders are that I have seen. They are yummy and I do not blame you.” He stated getting really irritated.

 

“Really? How many do you know? Hai. He was delightful and hai many are yummy as you put it. I love to eat them.” She said brazenly.

 

He looked at her and realized that this woman was older then his wife and she had similar eyes to his Asuna. She was gorgeous too and they looked freakishly similar. He was still annoyed and pissed off at her that she had taken such liberties with him but it was his wife in a previous life. He finally stood up and Ayana watched him as he searched her things.

 

“Kamis you are just gorgeous. I would keep you here and make you scream as often as possible.” She said.

 

“I told you I am married and I have three children and oh I have a life.” He snarled.

 

“Watch your tongue Shouten or I can put it to better uses.” She retorted.

 

He watched her and he walked to her armoire. He began throwing her priceless kimonos on the floor and she was outraged.

 

“I want some clothing! Male clothing and I want to leave!” He yelled.

 

“Behave like a gentleman and then fine!” Ayana yelled back.

 

Lei went to hit her and the look on his face struck her harder then anything. She pulled him to her lips and it was passionate. They were moving and he slammed her into a wall and their hands were in their hair. Ayana was crazed and Lei was getting that way. He finally pulled back and he stared at her mouth.

 

“Please stop. No more.” He whispered.

 

“Why do you feel so familiar?” She demanded.

 

“No clue. Gods you kiss like and oh crap.” Lei said shutting his eyes as she touched him.

 

“I feel like I know you.” Ayana said nipping his neck.

 

“Did you grab me for that reason?” He asked breathing hard.

 

“Part of the reason and because you are pretty.” She chuckled and continued to stroke him.

 

“Woman! You have more stamina then I do.” He groaned.

 

“I doubt that. Lay down wraith and I will show you what a jorogumo is.” She whispered.

 

She had made his lust unbearable and he was putty. She shoved him onto his back and Ayana took to rocking him to his foundations. He was too far in the stream for Asuna to feel this and he was glad. He felt like a whore and he knew he pretty much was.

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Cheung was sitting up in the mountains surrounding Sapporo and he was chucking rocks at a bird of paradise. The stupid youkai were so dumb that they kept staring around instead of up. It amused him but he was feeling more and more depression as more time passed. He heard footfall and he looked back to see his brother Quon.

 

“What is wrong with you?” He demanded.

 

“What do you mean?” He said chucking more rocks at the nasty avian.

 

“Wenling had the boys and she wanted you there but we all look up and you are gone.” Quon growled.

 

“She is your daughter Quon. It was a family moment. It did not require me.” He said picking up a bigger rock.

 

“Will you stop tormenting the stupid bird?” Quon roared.

 

“Will you stop lording over me?” Cheung snarled back.

 

“What the hell is wrong with you? You show up here and now you are all sullen. Did you fall in love and the onna not return your feelings?” His older brother asked.

 

“I do not love remember? I am only a whore who likes to fuck all manner of nu zi. You are the pious heir who takes his responsibilities with grace and honor. I am nothing. I have nothing for nobody and you are the best.” The second prince said in anger and pain.

 

“Where is this coming from? What the hell is going on in that head of yours?” His brother said perplexed.

 

“You have always been a good man. You turned out better then Ba. I hate how our illustrious father has acted like the bastard of the tiger world and has hurt our mothers.” He said looking away.

 

“My mother accepted Ba the way he was. It was Lihua that could not.” Quon sighed as he sat next to his brother.

 

“Because my mother loved Ba with her whole heart!” Cheung growled

 

“My mother is nobility, remember? Your mother was born a commoner.” His brother stated.

 

“What the hell does that have to do with it?” He snapped.

 

“My mother was prepared for Ba to be a jackass. Your mother was not. Your mother had expectations of love and passion that Byakko society in the nobility and royal house does not have. I am not normal I know but I too saw what our Ba's behavior did to your mother. I love Lihua too. She is my second mother and she whipped me when I was out of line. I love my mother but it was yours who actually disciplined me. I have tried to be different with my own cubs. Asuna and I tried to discipline our children and the nannies only took care of them during war and taught them their lessons.” He explained

 

“I would be a terrible father. You, you are an excellent Ba. Your three love you more then anything. Do you think being brought back as we have; do you think you reversed your condition?” Cheung asked.

 

“I have thought on that. I have not thought to check. It would not surprise me if it changed it. Asuna is keeping something from me. I suspect what it may be.” He sighed.

 

“What do you mean?” His brother asked slyly.

 

“The kumo has been around a lot. She has been weak as hell. What do you think brother?” Quon stated as he began chucking rocks at the idiot bird.

 

“You will be a father again.” He said softly.

 

“I am waiting for her to tell me but I assume she thinks that I am stupid or I would be mad. I am not mad. I want her to be safe. I know she can be but it is still dangerous to her.” He sighed.

 

“Perhaps if you told her all this. I am certain she would feel relief. I think I should return to the present era. I am certain everything will be okay.” Cheung mumbled.

 

“Sometimes you surprise me.” Quon said nodding.

 

“I have my moments.” He chuckled.

 

They continued to pop the bird with rocks and hear it squawk and Cheung made firm plans to return to the present. His hopes were coming to fruition and he now hoped he could move on. He did not want to be in love with someone that it hurt so much. Not loving was so much easier. He would watch from afar as Quon talked to her. He had planted the seed and now his brother would do the talking.

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Asuna was sleeping and Yhea shook her gently. She mumbled and finally she woke up. She sat up and there was Quon. He looked displeased and he held a vial of anti-shoki. She sighed and he sat down next to her. She took it from him and she drank it down.

 

“You could not tell me?” He asked.

 

“What was I to say?” Asuna asked confused.

 

“Well Asuna apparently my return to life healed anything that I did. You are very obviously carrying Byakko and you should have told me.” Quon stated sternly.

 

“Hai. I suppose I should have. I am okay.” She said as he hugged her.

 

“Cheung told me I should just confront you. Asshole is right sometimes. He has gone home. He is not happy when he cannot have his nu zi his way.” He laughed.

 

Asuna realized Quon really did not know his brother and pain shot through her gut. He had left her and he had left their child when he had stated he wanted to be near. Their last time together had been so full of passion and he had said desperately that he loved her. She realized that was why he had left. Cheung truly loved her and he loved this cub. He loved them so much that he could not let himself be near them. In his own depressed mind; he would rather not be with them then disappoint them. She kept in her emotions and Quon chatted happily. Finally she pleaded exhaustion and he stood after he had given her details on their grand cubs. She swore to go down soon and he was thrilled she could tell. Asuna had faked it well enough and he finally ported out. She stood and she was shaking.

 

“Hikari? Daughter please appear.” She said in a shaking tone.

 

“Hai?” Her Tomoshibi daughter said brightly.

 

“Did you or Kizaki send Cheung Hu back yet?” She asked in a trembling voice.

 

“Hai mam. Did I do something wrong?” She asked worried.

 

“No. I am fatigued is all. I think perhaps Hinata and Haruya need go back to see their Chichi's.” She said in a voice that belied her emotion.

 

“Okay.” Hikari stated totally worried.

 

Asuna walked and she got the two ready. Hinata was soon bouncing off the wall and Haruya looked thrilled to see his Chichi as his Arrancar form. Asuna led through the portal and she looked around modern Tokyo. She ported to Karakura Town and she had not been here for many months in the past's time frame. She picked up a telephone and she called Ichigo.

 

“Yo sup?” He asked munching on something.

 

“Ichigo it is Asuna. I have returned and I do believe we should talk. Our son is out of control.” She said in a tired tone.

 

“Sure. Give me a few. You at your fortress or what?” He asked.

 

“I am at the Karakura mansion.” She said and then hung up.

 

“Haha okay?” Hinata said coming over.

 

“I am just tired. Chichi will be here soon. Can you play in your room for a bit?” She asked.

 

“Hai.” He nodded.

 

Hinata ran up the stairs and Haruya sat beside her and laid his head on her belly.

 

“I feel the kitty.” He whispered softly.

 

“He will be strong like Zihao. Your older brother is and was a mighty warrior but he prefers his books.” Asuna said softly as she ran her hand through his slightly blue tinted silver hair.

 

“I feel inu too. I like General Hideaki. He is nice.” He said hugging her.

 

“I do too.” She sighed.

 

“If you want I can make a garganta.” He said looking at her.

 

“Your Chichi can feel when we are here. I will let him come get you. There is Ichigo. Please go play.” She said kissing his head

 

“Kay. Love you Haha.” He said kissing her quickly on the lips.

 

He too ran up the steps and Ichigo knocked on the door. She waved it open and he stepped in. He looked around and his reddish-orange hair was still spiked and his brown eyes scanned the room. His eyes met hers and she bowed.

 

“So you said that he's been a pain?” Ichigo said as he came in.

 

He was wearing jeans that fit him well and a red long sleeved shirt. He was in college now and he looked a little older but he would never age the way most ningen did.

 

“He left the castle and went after the Shouten. Granted Hibari did assist him and I did deal with her but his mouth is dreadful.” She said crossing her arms.

 

“He's hanyou Suna. What'dya expect?” He asked smirking.

 

“Um I expect that his sire will not refer to Haruya's father as Grimmshit.” She snapped.

 

“Sorry but he is.” Ichigo laughed.

 

“I do not disrespect you!” Asuna yelled.

 

“Nope you don't. You don't do a fucking thing about me. That's okay. The Shouten kill our girl and you in turn marry one of `em. I hope you know I kill the fuckers no matter what.” He said darkly.

 

“Do not go there. You ran off to Hueco Mundo to rescue poor little Orihime.” She said with eye lashes fluttering.

 

“Pardon me? She's my friend Asuna.” He growled.

 

“She is about as helpless and worthless as a damn growth Ichigo. She has extraordinary power because of you.” She snorted.

 

“Oh okay. You wanna compare notes? You go off and fuck Muguruma. How's he anyway?” He smarted off.

 

“He is well.” She said stiffly.

 

“Well good. As long as you're happy you know.” Ichigo retorted.

 

Asuna stiffened and she realized she did not feel Hinata's aura.

 

“Oh Kamis.” She said suddenly.

 

“Oh what now.” He snorted.

 

“Hinata is gone.” Asuna said frantically.

 

“What the fuck? How?” He asked shocked.

 

“He developed the ability to port Ichigo. He is not a normal hanyou. There is no such thing as a normal hanyou in my family. They all may as well be full youkai.” She said panicked as she stretched her awareness.

 

She felt him at the cemetery and she sighed.

 

“He went to see Misaki.” She said taking his hand and porting.

 

They appeared and Hinata was crying. He looked over at his Chichi and Haha and he was mad.

 

“All you two do is fight! I hate it! You can't even pretend. You pretended for Quon today but you can't pretend to be nice to Chichi?” Hinata asked as tears poured out of his eyes.

 

“Hinata baby. I am sorry.” Asuna stated ashamed.

 

“Son come here.” Ichigo said red faced.

 

The hanyou ran into his father's arms and he hugged him tightly.

 

“We fight cause we do care, okay? We fight cause we have some feelings that still hurt our feelings. We miss Misaki and sometimes we yell about the past.” His father said soothingly.

 

The inu princess suppressed raw feelings and she saw the marker with the kanji. Pain wrenched her gut and she could not handle anymore this day. She let the tears fall but she did not sob. Ichigo picked up his son and held him tightly.

 

“You know I've had to take time off of school you know but I'm back. Would you like to go tomorrow to see where I go?” He asked his boy.

 

“Yeah. It's been cool Chichi. Haha has been showin me how to use a fang; not just a katana but a real fang! She says I can use a real youkai blade cause I'm a real strong hanyou. She says no one's gonna call me no friggin half breed like that brat bear did in private school.” He said smirking.

 

“You ain't just a hanyou. You are half youkai but you're half shinigami too. You remember that. Come on, I'm sure Haha is a busy lady.” He said absent mindedly.

 

“Haha is upset. The wraith king almost killed her.” He said softly.

 

Ichigo turned and she stared straight ahead. He still hurt over their failed relationship but he had moved on. He loved her still but he was no fool.

 

“Which one Suna?” He demanded.

 

“Maec tr'Awnhi.” She whispered.

 

“You can't beat him.” Ichigo stated.

 

“Not yet but I will.” She said meeting his eyes.

 

He choked on the feelings he saw but he made himself walk away. Asuna ported back to the mansion and tears would not stop falling. She lay down on the couch and she let the tears fall unabated. She fell asleep and she was glad she kept youkai servants in all of her residents; past and present. She felt hands on her and she looked up to see Grimmjow. His face held surprise and he hauled her up.

 

“You look like hell.” He snapped.

 

“Lovely.” She laughed mirthlessly.

 

“My boy's asleep. Come on.” Grimmjow stated picking her up.

 

He carried her up the steps and to her bedroom. It was so good to be with him and for the moment her pain stopped as well as her tears.

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Asuna stood in modern Changsha and she could claim she was here to see Zihao; which in truth she was. She walked towards the royals' apartments and her son was on his phone and he was doing his business. He was into finance for Chen. Her father in law was an avid golfer these days.

 

“I have to go. I know what time it is in New York. Yes, I understand but my mother arrived. No, you do not make my mother wait. Bye.” Zihao said as he flipped his cell phone closed.

 

“Hi Haha.” He said going to her and hugging her.

 

“Hello my son. How are you?” She asked.

 

“Busy. Since Ba is with you then Jii-chan is depending on me.” He smiled.

 

“He is lazy.” Asuna said rolling her eyes.

 

“Pretty much. You look tired.” He said as she sat down.

 

“I need to find your Uncle Cheung.” She said.

 

“He came back and left again. He had a bag.” He shrugged.

 

“I see. He does not wish to be found.” She said getting emotional.

 

“Haha?” Zihao asked as he grew concerned.

 

“It is nothing. I am pregnant with another Byakko. Your father is most overjoyed as am I. This is the reason I am so tired. Wen and Wenling both are mothers.” She said wiping tears.

 

“Haha, I think I am going to go back with you. I think I can help you.” He said cupping her cheek.

 

“Please. I miss you so much.” She said throwing her arms around him.

 

She loved all of her children but she had always been extremely close to Zihao. Her pregnancy had been so rough with him but then his birth had been so serene. She was as close to Yuzuna as well. It just seemed the ones she almost died having; she had just a slightly deeper connection with. All of her children accused her of being way over protective. They all said what was the point of being so rich but she had just snorted.

 

“Haha you can tell me anything. I mean anything and I will never tell a soul. You should know that.” He said softly.

 

“Cheung was smarting off one day and I got really mad. I confronted him and things happened. I wanted him to have a dose of his own medicine but I realized he is not who he appears to be. I found myself wrapped up and I wanted to know the man and not the persona. He is tortured and he is good. I let things get out of hand. This cub; I want this cub so much but he cannot handle it and he does not want it. It hurts me to think that but it is the truth.” She said weeping.

 

Zihao listened and he knew his uncle was way deeper then most suspected. He knew because they had gone drinking together many times. He knew this was complicated because tiger siblings stayed away from each other's mates. It was unheard of to share except for the twins but they had not shared mates; only the occasional one night stands.

 

“Say nothing. Cheung is doing right but we will find him.” He said standing.

 

“Why are you not mad at me?” Asuna asked.

 

“Because Haha. I am like you. I know Uncle Cheung. You can lie down and I think I know where he may have gone.” He said kissing her crest.

 

She nodded and she did as he asked. Zihao ported out and he was in Mongolia. They still had a castle deep in the wilderness and he found his uncle in the castle. It had been retrofitted and Cheung had on a pair of jeans with a dark green sweater. Zihao bowed and Cheung bowed his head to his nephew. He admitted to himself the boy had grown up handsome.

 

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

 

“What about Zihao?” He asked as he sipped on wine.

 

“Haha is at Changsha.” Zihao said directly.

 

“Do not tell Quon.” Cheung stated meeting his eyes.

 

“I had not planned on it but Cheung; she is a mess.” He said sitting.

 

“I cannot Zihao. I cannot! Do you not see?” He said looking away.

 

“Not really.” He said shaking his head.

 

“I am no one's father.” Cheung said in a sad tone.

 

“She admitted she made a mistake. She said that wanted to make you pay for your arrogance and I heard her thoughts. She is emotionally a mess and she does not shield well around me anyway. She was thinking she had been so wrong about you. My Haha is reeling and she was thinking about a forest?” He asked confused.

 

“Nothing Zi. Do not pry.” He said emotionally.

 

“Not trying to Uncle Che but she is feeling betrayed and she thinks you have totally abandoned her.” Zihao stated.

 

“I have.” He said standing.

 

“You cannot do that. It will destroy her and you will never be the same Uncle Cheung.” He said in surprise.

 

“I am not the same now. You have no clue Zi. When I first met her; I was ninety one years old. I was young and really full of myself. I had never met a nu zi that I wanted so much. I wanted her and I loved her. I never knew that my older brother was pining too. She is more beautiful now then she was then but she was gorgeous then too. She told Ba off in his throne room and she made a fool of Quon; can you imagine a tigress doing that? Besides your sisters; they do not count.” He laughed.

 

“No.” His nephew shook his head.

 

“Well she had chucked a rock at your Ba's head and he was mad. She threw a dirk at my privates. She stabbed me and I could swear I was madly in love. After we abandoned Sapporo; Quon apparently began sneaking away to spy on her. Funny thing was, so was I.” Cheung admitted.

 

“What?” He asked surprised.

 

“Yes. I found out about them when your sister Mizuki was taken. I figured it out and I gave up. When she became my sister in law; I always respected her and I came to love her more. The longer she was in our family; the more I loved her. I convinced myself it was just the familiarity and the fact she had given us you and the girls. Before her and Quon mated; he and Ling fell at a battle. She saved Quon and when she appeared, I asked her to go back and find my brother. She found him and saved his life that day. Ling as you know adores her too but as his sister. I have tried and tried to feel that way. I have tried to make myself see her as just my sister but I cannot get the image of her out of head of when I first met her.” He said staring out of the window.

 

“Uncle you cannot just leave like this. I know my mother and I know how she feels. She needs you in some way and you leave like this will eventually make Ba question.” Zihao said.

 

“Zi, I am doing the right thing. She overstepped the bounds that day but I should have stopped myself afterward. The forest was something else and I am not going to talk about it. That was simply the most beautiful thing that has ever happened and it cannot happen again.” Cheung said as he clenched his fists.

 

“Well something happened because it created a cub and mother admitted she wants it so badly. I cannot force you into anything and it seems you have made up your mind. I guess I can tell Ba whoring around was so much better.” He sighed.

 

Cheung stiffened and he stared at Zihao. His heart ached and his throat hurt.

 

“Say whatever you need to.” He said stiffly.

 

Zihao nodded and he stood up. He bowed to his uncle and he ported out. Cheung went to a sideboard and poured himself more wine. He drained the glass rather quickly and he began to drink steadily. His bravado was increasing and his mind was whirling. He stupidly ported to Changsha and he scented her out. She was in Zihao's room still and he knocked on the door. Zihao answered and he was surprised to see his uncle.

 

“Yes sir?” He asked.

 

“Your mother. She is still here.” He stated flatly.

 

“You are drunk.” His nephew said wrinkling his nose.

 

“Yes, I am. I am a coward otherwise. Is she here or should I cower away some more?” Cheung demanded.

 

“I will wake her.” Zihao said in anger.

 

Asuna came out and she was wearing modern clothes; she had low rise jeans with a steel colored button down shirt. Her silver hair was down and she looked at him with a raw expression.

 

“You left anyway.” She stated.

 

“Yes, I did. I shall explain why exactly. I shall explain why I am such a fucking coward. I shall explain why I can never see you alone nor touch you again before I leave for good.” He said in a flourish.

 

“Zihao might we have a few minutes?” Asuna asked.

 

“Sure.” He said leaving them there.

 

“Please explain.” She said crossing her arms.

 

“I am a rat. I was unworthy of your notice when we first met and nothing has changed. I have tried to explain that I am nothing but a younger son. You got pissed that day and maybe rightly so. I have been merciless in my teasing. I used it to cover up my worthless self. I did not want you to know the truth. I watched you too. When we were younger, I watched you in Shanghai but it was Quon. I wanted to come out but I figured out pretty quickly what was up. I knew you two had mated long before you told my Ba. I got drunk you know. I was a mess and I left Hunan for Mongolia. I had a string of worthless encounters and I toasted to my brother's happiness. When he threw you out of Hunan; I wanted to kill my own brother and then to find out Mingli had touched you. He is a good man too. I cannot say anything bad of him and he is a good man and your daughter by him is beautiful. I acted like an ass to save my own heart. I swore; I swore I would be a better man then my Ba. I have no qualms with concubines or more then one mate but I cannot hurt those that I love. I have never made love the way we did in Dong Jiang and I do think I can again. I am a wretch and I will have to live with the knowledge that in fact I have turned out just like the man I hate.” He stated in his long winded speech.

 

Asuna blinked and tears stung her eyes. She nodded and her own throat ached as she made herself strong against the sinking feeling in her chest. She could say nothing and she bowed to him. She slowly moved past him and she made herself walk. Asuna castigated herself for allowing her hormones and her anger to get the best of her. She realized she should not have touched him and she should not have pursued it. When she had taken him the first time, it had been so wonderful. She was coming off of intense feelings and she looked back at him. The inu princess had never known him and she had never seen him but then Quon had overshadowed Cheung. She could see raw anguish in his face and she made herself suddenly walk back to him. It was not expected but she crashed her lips to his and he could not fight his primal want. Byakko would always be a weakness for her and the Hu family especially. He felt like he was drowning and the kiss was forbidden and so magnificent in its pain and what seemed like finality. Their breathing was rough as she pressed her cheek to his.

 

“Must stop. I have to stop.” He cried.

 

“I love you.” She cried hoarsely.

 

“Do not say that.” Cheung growled in grief.

 

“I do. I love you.” Asuna snapped.

 

“I said do not say it! You cannot possibly mean it.” He said hissing.

 

“Wallow.” She said shaking.

 

Cheung realized that he could not walk away at the moment. His hands shook hard as he lifted them to her hair; they thread in the silver length and their trembling could be felt. He pressed his forehead to hers and his lips barely touched hers. His kisses were too quick and not enough as the emotional pull began to feel physical. Asuna reached the hem of his hunter green sweater and she pulled it up. His arms went up and the bulky material came off. She wrapped her lips around his flat male nipple and spread her hands across his chest. He groaned and his own hands rested on the back of her head. She was fevered as she tugged it and sucked on the piece of sensitive flesh. His mind was heavily muddled as the alcohol was not helping and she was ruthless. He felt his jeans loosen and Cheung was fighting his body but she was not stopping. Her hands were now clutching his sculpted backside and he released a quivering whine.

 

“Gods.” He whispered as Asuna worked his tender spot.

 

“Cheung.” She whispered hoarsely against chest.

 

She turned her head a little and she began to nip his chest and Asuna slid down his stomach. He felt her lips drag across his abdominals and his breathing was out of control. He had come here to tell her goodbye but now he could not even move. Her tongue dipped into his navel and his moan was riveting as he had to grip the doorway to even stand. She continued to nip and she met his soft down of silver that trailed to his groin. His dark silver eyes were filled with heat and met hers.

 

“I need you.” Asuna whispered in a hoarse whisper.

 

“What are you doing to me?” He asked but he nearly collapsed when she slipped her tongue out.

 

She flicked her tongue against the savage stiffness that was his erect member. He pressed his face into his arm and breathed hard as Asuna continued. She barely kissed the head and sucked gently and he about came undone.

 

“Asuna. Gods nu zi. Weak. I am weak.” He whined.

 

Her tongue swiped the smooth but purple head and licked up the clear fluid. His body was taut and he was soon going to be begging her. She used one hand to cup his sac and he was molten. Cheung was desperate to try and contain his voice but small gasps and moans did escape.

 

“Not here Asuna. Must move nu zi.” Cheung whispered.

 

“Okay.” Asuna murmured.

 

She did not move and loosely wrapped her hand around his cock. He took a deep breath and made his mind focus. Cheung made his shoki mist appear and he stepped back and she followed. They appeared in his room and Asuna lifted her hand and made the door lock. She turned back to him and he saw the flash of red eyes. She swallowed him and he buckled; they were near his bed and Asuna had maneuvered enough not to harm him. He stared up at his ceiling and he slowly bent his knees. Cheung was too far gone in his emotions and this act was just an extension of that. She upped it again and he freely moaned as she massaged him.

 

“Asuna, I beg you nu zi. Let me finish. Please let me.” He whispered with a feverish tone.

 

He lifted his silver head and the sight made him gasp harder. She lifted her mouth from his member and she crawled up his body. Cheung grabbed her and kissed her with violent passion. He had once again lost his will and his hand cradled her head as he explored her with intensity and zeal. Cheung made himself move and her shirt was ripped open. The buttons popped off as he exposed her chest. She had not bothered with a bra and he laved his tongue on her neck and made it below her ear. Asuna cried out as he sucked just below her lobe and it left her weak. One hand cupped her breast and slowly teased a nipple as he attacked the sensitive spot below her ear. He heard her gasp softly and his hand slowly trailed down her stomach and undid her jeans. He slipped his fingers between her lips and began to rub her nub. She hiccupped a little and he nuzzled her throat as he brought her to the crazed heights he was at. Cheung shifted his hips to rub his shaft against her thigh and he groaned as she moaned. He continued to massage her clit and slip fingers in and out of her slippery center as his hot mouth found its way to her breasts. Asuna was lost in a profound lust as he used his teeth to barely nibble the pink pebbles of skin.

 

“Cheung.” She whined out.

 

“Nu zi. I am so hard right now. I am so crazy.” Cheung growled out.

 

“Hai.” Asuna whimpered.

 

“Gods Asuna. I need to…damn!” He snarled as he extracted himself from her arms.

 

He stripped her jeans and pulled her to the edge of the bed. Cheung kneeled between her thighs and her feet were planted on the floor. He held her hips and drove himself into her. She screamed out and it was fierce at the same time out of control passionate. He moved hard and he did not stop; every time he pulled back her face crumpled and her cries were escalating. Their bodies were flushed pink and covered now with perspiration as they had driven each other to the edge and now over. His inner youkai was straining and he could not contain himself. Asuna had lost her voice and her eyes had gone red long before. Cheung was trying to reach climax but his body was trying to change. He had been overexcited and over stimulated. He never lost control like this with any other nu zi. He pistoned harder and Asuna was rasping; he barely touched her pearl with his claw and barely released shoki. Her body reacted instantly and she arched hard. Asuna's body clenched with powerful spasms and she was crying out in powerful rapture and he roared out. He laid his head against her belly and both got their breathing under control.

 

“Asuna, I still need to change.” He whispered out.

 

“Hai.” She agreed.

 

Cheung got up and he stumbled a little. She was naked and sated on his bed and he held out his hand. She took it and he pulled her up. She looked around and saw dressing gowns. She willed them into her hands and handed him one. He was having an internal battle with his beast at the moment. As soon as she had tied the knot at her waist; he ported them to the forest. He changed into his tiger form and she changed into her inu self. Cheung paced back and forth and she watched him. He slowly walked to her and butted her nose with his. She was unsure of his mind but she nuzzled him and he slowly butted her again. He was growling and she yipped at him. With suddenness that she knew was not typical of most tigers but was typical of him because of his size; he was on her. His jaws were on her throat and she growled out. Cheung took her and this time her mind was lost. When his jaws sank in she howled out. Not long after things were peaceful for the moment.

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His arms were wrapped around her and their legs were entwined. Their passionate union has resulted in several more bouts of love making and Asuna had sunk her fangs into the mark she had made in their last intense encounter. Cheung had brought them to Mongolia to avoid Changsha and rumors but he knew it was only a matter of time. They had not spoken on his leaving but she had said those words again and he had freaked. They had a screaming match in the middle of the Winter castle and he was wretched. She slept heavily and he knew she needed the anti-shoki soon. He knew he could tell his mother and she would keep his secret. He leaned over Asuna and kissed her brow.

 

“I am going to Changsha to see if I can get something for the cub, okay?” He whispered.

 

“Okay.” She whispered back.

 

He dressed quickly and he ported via his mist. He went to find his mother the Lady Lihua Hu. He found her in her opulent rooms and he bowed before her. She watched her eldest son and smiled at him warmly. He moved forward and kissed her hands. He laid his head in her lap as he did often as a cub.

 

“What is wrong my boy?” She asked softly.

 

“Mother. I am horrid.” Cheung whispered.

 

“How can you be horrid?” She asked lifting his chin.

 

She saw pain in his eyes and that hurt her. She held his cheeks between her palms and kissed his forehead.

 

“What is it Cheung? You know you can say anything to me.” Lihua said with tenderness.

 

“You know how I have felt about her. I have loved her for so long. Quon asked me to go with him and I was acting like I normally do and she took offense.” He explained.

 

“Mhmm.” She said listening.

 

“She is powerful Mama. I know she is but dear Gods she had me pinned down. She played pay back and things escalated. I told her that I only meant it as teasing and she lost it. We rutted but then later the same day she came back. We talked about things.” He said avoiding certain topics.

 

“You talked about your sister.” She whispered.

 

“Yes. Then instead of rutting, we made love. I decided to leave and she tracked me down to Sapporo. I never meant to go so far. Mama, she has my cub. I have tried to explain that I am not worth this. I am not Quon.” Cheung said looking away.

 

“Do not compare yourself to him! He can be a good man but he is also full of himself like your Ba! Listen to me; you have let them push you back and hold you back all of your life. I have hated it! I used to whip him when he pushed you around when you two were little. Does she profess to feel for you?” Lihua demanded.

 

“Yes.” He nodded.

 

“Then by the Gods take what you have and do not let it go. She is not a normal youkai. She cannot be what she is not. She is not a weak, simpering tigress like Meifen and I. She is strong and powerful and you admire that. You claim your cub and you raise him or her yourself. Do not let Quon push you around.” She growled.

 

“Mama, I will ruin my relationship with him. How could I?” He asked perplexed.

 

“Because I see it in your face, you love your cub. You love this nu zi. You have always loved this nu zi. You should have claimed her when your idiot brother disavowed her. I told you then.” She said in anger.

 

“Do you love Ba?” Cheung asked.

 

“I do. I also hate him. I hate him every time I see Masami enter this palace. I hate him every time that she turns this court upside down. I hate him every time I hear him whisper her name in his sleep. So yes, I love him but I also hate him.” Lihua said venomously.

 

“You have no bad feelings for Lady Asuna?” He asked.

 

“Why should I? Why should I when she has been treated badly by the men of this family? She has been treated ill and yet she still honors them. If she loves you then I think highly of her indeed. If she gives me a grand cub then I will honor her most highly.” She said sweetly.

 

“How can I have my cub and still have my brother?” He asked looking away.

 

“Very carefully. Let me think on this Cheung. Let me think on this carefully and I will have an answer for you. Ling is having difficulties as well.” She stated.

 

“What difficulties?” He asked concerned.

 

“He and Yoshiko have been trying to have their own family. She did get pregnant but she has miscarried. She is devastated of course and he is frustrated. They are arguing.” Lihua said standing and fingering her pendent.

 

“Oh Gods.” He said shaking his head.

 

“I do believe that bitch gave her daughter her weak womb. I hate her too.” She said looking at him.

 

“Perhaps Yoshiko should come with us. Time away would be good for now.” He said standing.

 

“I think you are right. Fight these monsters and protect your child. Let Quon think what he wants for now. He will anyway.” She said waving her hand.

 

Cheung hugged his mother and she purred softly. He loved her fiercely and she loved him as well. The news made her happy. Lihua decided that she would talk with Asuna before she left back into the past. She needed to know she had a friend in this treacherous lot.

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Asuna was helping Zihao pack and he was whining as you fussed over him. Haruya and Hinata were sitting in his room playing with their gaming devices.

 

“Gotcha!” Hinata squealed in delight.

 

“No fair! You cheated!” Haruya growled.

 

Asuna looked over at them and chuckled as she folded haori and hakama for Zihao.

 

“Haha!” He said helplessly.

 

“Don't work Zi. She's gonna do it anyway. She don't like us telling her what we want.” Hinata said popping a sucker out of his mouth.

 

“That is a disgusting habit Kurosaki Hinata! Throw it out now!” Asuna growled.

 

“Haha!” He whined.

 

Haruya tittered and Zihao covered his smile. Lady Lihua poked her head in and she beamed at the all. She saw the little one named Haruya and she smiled widely.

 

“Hello all. Lady Asuna may we speak before you go?” She asked politely.

 

“Hai Lady Lihua.” She said following her out.

 

Asuna followed the tigress to her private audience room. Lihua sat down and Asuna was dressed in a gold colored hanfu and Lihua smiled at her.

 

“Always beautiful but I do so love the old styles. I will be direct as I believe you prefer it. You have always been a favorite of mine. You saved Ling when he was so young and Cheung has always loved you. You now carry his cub.” She said bluntly.

 

Asuna said nothing but nodded. Lihua poured tea and offered her some and she looked carefully at her neck.

 

“Cheung tells me most things and I know you understand; you and Zihao are as close. I see my son's mark on the back of your throat. That is only done in true form so it is possible for a mixed species mating. You have my confidence and my help if you so desire. I admit to ill feelings for your mother but you have always been dear to me.” She said.

 

“I may need your help. Could I seek you out in the past?” Asuna asked.

 

“Yes. Believe me when I say I like strong women; I was just born a fucking tigress and mated the whore of the tiger world. My yoki is nil and my mate a bastard but I am rich and I love my children.” She said looking around.

 

“I take it you like how Wen and Wenling are.” She smiled.

 

“Oh Gods yes. They drive Chen nuts. That thrills me.” Lihua grinned.

 

“You have something else on your mind?” She asked.

 

“Oh yes. Your sister Yoshiko is suffering. She had a miscarriage and I think a change of scenery will do her good. Ling is staying angry and they fight non stop. I do not want their love to suffer. Cheung has stated that he is returning?” She asked studying her perfectly manicured claws.

 

“Hai. I think so. He gets moody.” Asuna sighed.

 

“He loves me and it hurts him that Chen has hurt me. I have tried to be a good mother to all the cubs and Cheung has a sensitive heart. He has never been Chen. He let his Ba think it so he would look well in his eyes. Most tigers pride themselves on how many conquests they can make. There are exceptions; Quon, Mingli, Chao, Ling, and Cheung. What hurts most about Chen is that he truly fell in love with your mother. It was honest to gods, full blown love. My only solace was that she broke his heart.” She said smiling meanly.

 

“You are a good soul. I love my mother and my only defense of her is that she is succubus but she should have directed her attentions elsewhere. It can be done.” She said shaking her head.

 

“I know. I pray that she only hurts a little. I mostly pray pain upon Chen. He should have known better. So my dear you are giving me a grand cub! I am so happy! Finally.” She said standing.

 

Lihua pressed her hand to her belly and she smiled up at her. She shook her head and finally left Asuna to her thoughts. Cheung had been in search of his lover and he was astonished to see his mother talking with her. He looked from Asuna to Lihua and both nu zi gave him smiles. Asuna walked past him and he kept in his gasp. She has used her telekinesis in stroking him.

 

“I am going to find Shiko and then we shall go if that is agreeable Prince Cheung?” She inquired.

 

“Yes.” He said tightly.

 

She had a twinkle in her eyes and she walked on and he groaned a very little. Lihua shook her head and left the room. He had to breathe deeply and his mind was going a mile a minute. He could not stand it and he followed her. Asuna was pushed up behind a column and he could not kiss her enough.

 

“Gods! I have to stop.” He growled.

 

“I like it.” She said tracing his lip.

 

Cheung sucked her thumb into his mouth and he was loosing his mind.

 

“Get her so we can go. I am going to jump in the river.” He said pulling away.

 

“Sure.” She smiled.

 

“I love you.” He whispered.

 

“I love you too.” Asuna stated.

 

Cheung did change form and he did jump into a cold river. He came up to see his father in his true form. He roared and his Ba roared back. He climbed out and he changed back and his father did the same.

 

“My boy! How are you?” He asked happily.

 

“I am well sir. We came back to get Zi and bring Yoshiko.” He said with a bowed head.

 

“Why?” He asked concerned.

 

“Well Wen and Wenling both gave birth.” Cheung shrugged.

 

“What? I mean of course I knew Wen was mated to that reptile but what about Wenling?” Chen demanded.

 

“Well Asuna also wanted to bring the twins back to Wen too but Wenling mated Ryuu the Younger. He is Lord Ryukotsusei's son. She also caught the attention of some foreign dragon hybrid named Jortel. Wenling was raped by a red basilisk and things went to pot from there.” He explained.

 

“What the hell?” His sire asked crossing his arms.

 

He may not have approved of all the antics of his grand daughters but that did not mean he wanted to hear they had come to harm.

 

“Wenling and Wen were searching for Gabrielus. A red basilisk named Heiden was pissed that they were in his lands. He nabbed Wenling and when she tried to fight back; he tore her up good. Seems she tore him up again but she was also very pregnant and she had twins.” He said.

 

“This is ridiculous! What the hell is your brother doing? What about your sister in law?” Chen growled.

 

“Asuna has been having issues with the Shouten in the North and West. The wraith ruler has torn her up pretty good a few times. She found the child she was missing and now they are protecting him like crazy. Seems like this Maec fellow wants him for his heir.” Cheung shrugged.

 

“Jeez. It is never ending is it?” He asked.

 

“Not really. I have to go Ba. Quon says hello.” He said bowing.

 

“Do not be stupid and go get yourselves killed again. I cannot bury my boys again.” Chen said seriously.

 

“I aim not to die Ba. I do enjoy living.” He smiled.

 

“I know you do my boy.” He said grabbing him and hugging him.

 

Chen released his second son and Cheung bowed. He watched him walk on and something was going on with his son. He could not pinpoint it but it was there. He sighed and went in search of his other cubs.

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Yoshiko was dressed in hanfu too and Ling could not look at her. He was just as devastated as she was. They had not told everyone that this was number three. She had turned to help from her old lover Urahara but that had been a bust and he was loosing it. He had even talked with his father in law. Sesshomaru had told him that it took patience and that it would happen. He had also said they may never have a large family; Ling had punched a hole in the wall of the Western Lord's study. He never lost his temper and the inu had been gracious. He felt less then a man and his long time mate was unhappy. Cheung was near and he stared at his older full brother.

 

“Wish to talk?” Cheung asked.

 

“No.” Ling said morosely.

 

“I am still your brother and I am still here for you runt.” He said.

 

“We are over four centuries old and you can stop calling me runt! I am a grown man as you are and GODS!” He snarled as he walked away.

 

Cheung sighed and he felt for him. Asuna looked his way and he shook his head.

 

-Yoshiko will not even speak. - She pathed.

 

He visibly sighed and they all readied. Asuna walked near her younger sister and she took her hand and walked with her.

 

“Speak with me.” Asuna commanded.

 

“I have no wish to speak sister. There is nothing to say. I hurt and nothing to ease it.” Yoshiko said sadly.

 

“You know that too much pressure makes it hard to deal, correct?” She asked.

 

“Asuna, I do not need a lesson in mating from my big sister; who by the way should be a rabbit youkai by the way you multiply! I would give anything, anything to be like you but I am not! I have nothing! Not a fucking thing and you have more then you need. I know you have suffered sister and I grieve for that but do me a favor and remember baby sister is all grown up!” Yoshiko snarled.

 

Her elder sister only blinked and she nodded. She pulled her into a hug and Yoshiko realized that yet again Asuna was pupped. She burst into tears and began to sob uncontrollably. She saw Ling across the courtyard and he looked miserable. He said something and she lifted her head.

 

“Is that what you want?” She asked in a pained gasp.

 

“Yes. I do not want to do this anymore. I love you but this is hurting us both. We have done nothing but say hateful words and make each other miserable since I was revived. I do not want this anymore Shiko. Go away and do not come back.” Ling said with tears stinging his eyes.

 

Cheung could not believe his ears and Asuna was stunned. These two had been married by proxy since Yoshiko was thirteen years old; they had been betrothed since she was four. Yoshiko nodded and was blinded in her pain.

 

“I will await you in Japan. Please forward my things to the West.” She said getting herself under control.

 

Ling nodded and he walked away stiffly. Yoshiko ported away and Cheung came over.

 

“This is horrid.” He stated in distress.

 

“Time. They need a little time away.” She stated taking his hand and that of her two sons.

 

She ported them all to Japan as well. Cheung watched her and his mouth was set in a grim line.

 

“Why did you push us then if you think they need time?” He asked.

 

“Because I am selfish. I freely admit it and my feelings are becoming maddening. This person that I did not know is so much that I kick myself for not seeing.” She said without saying too much.

 

“Are you saying that if you had known?” Cheung asked.

 

“That individual would have been devoured.” She shrugged.

 

She saw a shiver go down his spine and she smiled. She saw Zihao port in and he looked so regal and handsome. His amber eyes scanned the courtyard and he smiled around. Hikari and Kizaki appeared to make a larger portal and they sighed.

 

“Getting tired?” She asked.

 

“Hai mam. Really need to make up with Juria.” Kizaki stated in irritation.

 

“No.” She shook her head.

 

The portal appeared and her group of tigers and her two sons walked through.

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Hideaki stared at Yoshiko and he was shocked. He was staring at Lady Augusta with his lord's markings. She was gorgeous and she smelled all inu. She was distracted and Asuna was talking strategy with him.

 

“Why is the princess so sad, I can smell it.” He whispered.

 

“She can hear you Hideaki. She is inu.” Asuna stated.

 

“Well why?” Hideaki demanded.

 

“Because I am like my mother General Hideaki. Never knew you were so gorgeous or nosy.” Yoshiko growled.

 

“Hai. I am both.” He retorted.

 

“Well you die before I am born.” She retorted to him.

 

“Well I am working on that.” He said standing and then kissed her sister.

 

He walked into his other room and Yoshiko stared at her sister. She stood up and she knew to avoid too many persons. She ported well outside of the Western palace and changed form. She had the form of a silver inu but she was black in color. Pain settled in her heart and she caught the scent of deer. She took off after it and she was in a break neck run. Suddenly a white streak was in her vision and knocked over her over and then killed her deer. Yoshiko lifted her dazed head and she shook it. She saw what appeared to be a macaque and it whirled on her. It was most definitely not one of the true simians of the islands and she began growling as it eyed her with intelligence and malice. It changed form and he was kneeling.

 

“Change form inu.” He growled in beautiful Japanese.

 

Yoshiko did as he demanded and she was staring at a dark blond macaque youkai. His eyes were a mix of golden but his pupils were bigger then normal. His tail thrashed about and he held a wicked looking blade. He wore simple silks and she began growling in anger.

 

“You stand in inu lands monkey.” She said fixing to reach for her fang.

 

“You really think I give a shit?” He said showing fangs.

 

“I think you must be really stupid monkey breath.” Yoshiko snapped.

 

“Tell me your name and I will tell you mine.” He said in a taunting voice.

 

“Yoshiko.” She snarled.

 

“Akio.” He chuckled.

 

“You do not belong here.” She stated again pulling her fang.

 

“Well I had that deer first. You crash my hunting then I crash your pretty little head.” He growled.

 

“What the hell? You track a deer into inu lands? You have no right!” She said nearing him.

 

“I've any right I want to sweetheart. Name's Prince Akio. My kingdom may not be as grand as yours but I still live in it.” He snapped.

 

She had not heard of a macaque kingdom and she was shocked. She sheathed her katana and he eyed her as he guarded his kill. They stared at the other and he changed form. He began to eat with gusto and she was trying in vain to figure out where in the hell he was from. He got done with his feast and she followed him. He made a yell at her and he slowly changed form again.

 

“You are nasty!” Yoshiko snapped.

 

“Well aren't you a little strumpet. Hunting's nasty business sweetie. What do you want me to do; wash up right here?” Akio snorted.

 

She pursed her lips and she marched right up to him and she ported. She appeared inside of the barrier and she shoved him backwards. He fell into a huge onsen and he came up sputtering.

 

“Hai. Clean up right here. I am Princess Yoshiko and my Chichi is the Western lord. Where in the hell is your kingdom?” She demanded with crossed arms.

 

“From Nemuro to Wakkanai. Our capital is Shari.” He snarled.

 

He could see her contemplating his words and she realized how extremely north it was and she stared at him. She had never seen a macaque youkai and this was a revelation to her.

 

“I never dreamed there was an unknown kingdom.” Yoshiko stated.

 

“Hai well with idiots like you inu running around it is no wonder. We aren't exactly secret doll. We just don't like you dogs.” He said sarcastically.

 

Her mouth dropped open and he began laughing hard. She had to admit he was really beautiful but he was also atrocious. She grew pissed off and she launched herself at him. Yoshiko was snarling and spitting in fury and he was shocked at her display.

 

“Hey! It was just one damn deer.” Akio growled.

 

“Shut up! You self righteous bastard! Shut up! Shut up!” She screamed.

 

He looked embarrassed because now he had an irate inu female. She was also dissolving into hysteria. Yoshiko was suddenly sobbing and Akio was further confused.

 

“Onna did I knock you on the head?” He asked rubbing his head.

 

She began to laugh at his idiot statement and wiped away her tears. She climbed out of the onsen and sobbed softly as she moved away from the saru youkai.

 

“Hey! There's a barrier up. I can't get out.” He yelled.

 

“Not my problem. You decided to be in Western lands.” She retorted.

 

“Listen bitch, it's obvious you're unbalanced but I gotta get home.” He growled.

 

“Screw you!” Yoshiko snapped.

 

“Is that an invitation?” Akio asked in sarcasm.

 

“Puhlease monkey boy. I'm sure you could please an inu bitch about as well as a pickle.” She said sardonically.

 

Pure fury passed over his face and he was on her in an instant.

 

“You want to take that back?” He said growling.

 

“Nope. See my pinky? About as good as that.” She stated waving it in face.

 

“Oh you're asking for it.” Akio hissed.

 

“For what? I am asking to be ravished by monkey man?” She said dissolving in laughter.

 

His normally calm demeanor was agitated and he ripped open her sopping kimono. Yoshiko was suddenly growling like a rabid inu and his strange eyes roved her form. He decided to be mean only and he pinned her with his body. Her lovely brown eyes widened and he breathed harshly in her ear.

 

“That got your attention. That's what I've got you mean little bitch. Man enough for ya?” He hissed.

 

“Get off of me!” She hissed back.

 

“Say you're sorry.” He demanded in anger.

 

“Like hell I well.” Yoshiko snapped her fangs.

 

He shifted his hard length against her again and she bit her bottom lip. She refused to apologize to the monkey man and he was going to have to get over it.

 

“Oi! You're not worth it! Frigid bitch! I bet you wouldn't know pleasure if it bit you in the ass.” He said getting off of her.

 

“Jerk!” She yelled.

 

“Monkey man was better.” Akio stated making a face.

 

“Asshole!” She growled.

 

“Getting better. Let me out of here toots.” He said straightening his wet silks.

 

She closed her kimono and he looked at her as if she was a disease. She stared at his back and she waved a hand at the barrier. He waved bye sarcastically and it was the oddest encounter of her life.

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Cheung, Asuna, Quon, Wen, Wenling, Yoshiko, and Zihao were all having a meal together in the castle on the shore and the elder inu princess noticed her sister was in deep contemplation.

 

“What are you thinking?” Asuna demanded.

 

“Cheung and Quon do you all know of a Macaque kingdom in the extreme northern part of Hokkaido?” Yoshiko asked.

 

“The monkeys? Yes, we knew all about them. Pretty fierce lot of youkai but they were peaceful with us. Their king had more concubines then Ba did.” Quon laughed.

 

“Really?” His wife asked astonished.

 

“Yes. We never had a problem with them. We stayed in our lands and they stayed in theirs. They are pretty self isolated.” Cheung shrugged.

 

“How did we not know?” Asuna asked her sister.

 

“Not a clue. Well I met a Prince Akio yesterday and the arrogant little bastard was here in Western lands and the punk stole my deer.” She pouted.

 

“A macaque this far south? How strange. Must be a younger son and a busy body.” Quon said to Cheung.

 

“Must be.” His brother agreed.

 

“Well I think a little payback is in order. Jackass ought to know he cannot just wander another youkai's lands.” She growled.

 

“I say we take a look.” Her older sister said intrigued.

 

“No! You will not go up there in your condition.” Her Byakko husband said sternly.

 

“Excuse me?” Asuna asked him.

 

“You heard me nu zi. You are weak enough as it is. I know you are taking the anti-shoki but damnit let me be a little protective.” He said shaking his head.

 

Cheung continued to eat and he said nothing. He still felt guilt but after what happened in the modern Changsha; he could not walk away. He knew his heart was tied to her and she had told him that she loved him but now he was certain of her feelings. He was certain of her devotion and the idea scared him. Quon and Asuna argued and he interjected a smart ass comment here and there but he acted non-chalant. Finally he went to bed and they still argued. Zihao followed him and poured wine for them both.

 

“To my brother or sister.” He said softly.

 

“Thank you Zi.” Cheung said bowing his head.

 

“Glad you came back Uncle Cheung. She is serene.” Zihao said sipping his white wine.

 

“She is persuasive.” He sighed.

 

Her son chuckled and he took his leave. He poked his head to see his parents still arguing and he went to hug them both. The twins were exhausted and he smiled as he helped to port his nieces and nephews to the Dragon Lands. As far as Zihao was concerned; the reptiles were the best thing to happen to his twin sisters.

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Yoshiko was really annoyed and she was near Shari. It was cold but she was not too bothered by it. She could feel powerful auras and she felt many. She stepped through a valley and there was a thriving macaque settlement. Her mouth was dropped open and she was masking her presence. She went to find a monkey palace and she was going to slap around Akio. That would make her feel better she decided. The monkey man was arrogant and an ass. He was also gorgeous but she refused to dwell on his looks. Pain was flowing through her heart and blood and she shoved it down. She used her keen inu sense of smell to find her monkey prince. Yoshiko snuck into a small palace built into the side of a mountain and she walked along. She was appalled and shocked to see scantily clad female macaques and she slipped into a side hall. She became witness to an orgy and she was shocked. A powerful looking male was busy amongst four females of various colors and she kept herself masked. She scented out Akio and he was in a large room amongst armor and books. It was most definitely a male's room and he was actually reading. Yoshiko did not peg him for a reader and she cleared her throat. He looked up and his eyes widened. The black haired inu female had brazenly followed him to his home.

 

“What the hell?” Akio sputtered.

 

She tapped her nose and she growled low in her throat. He jumped up and he was suddenly thrown hard against the wall. Yoshiko had not even touched him and he stared at her as she launched herself at him. Akio shoved her back and she went sliding across the polished bamboo floor. She heard a commotion outside of his room and he jerked his head too.

 

“Get out of here.” He yelled.

 

“No! Asshole you show up in inu lands and take my deer?” Yoshiko snapped.

 

“You want me to get you a deer sweetheart? Fine I'll get you a damn deer! The hunting for big game is better down on Honshu. I get tired of fish all the time.” He growled.

 

“Who the hell was the jackass getting his rocks off in that big room?” She demanded.

 

“You went through my father's room?” He asked horrified.

 

“Well this place looks like a drunk monkey laid it out.” She quipped.

 

Akio lost his temper and he jumped to her side quickly. He jerked her to him fast and he looked around. The soldiers were almost to his room and he really did not want to start an incident with the Western lands.

 

“Not good at teleporting. Get us out of here.” Akio snapped.

 

Yoshiko ported to the lands around Sapporo. He snorted and shoved her away. She whirled on him and shoved him right back. The little shoving match went on for quite awhile and finally Akio grabbed her neck and held her firm.

 

“Like catching my father?” He asked smirking.

 

“Not particularly. Monkeys do not impress me.” Yoshiko sputtered in sarcasm.

 

“Oh? Well Hiro is sought after and many macaque onna want him.” Akio stated shoving her.

 

“Well as far as I can tell you all treat onna like mindless fuck buddies.” She snapped.

 

“You want that deer spoiled rich bitch?” He sneered.

 

“Hai. Bring it monkey man.” She growled.

 

He found her words demeaning and it just plain pissed him off. Yoshiko was having a hard time trying to sound angry and to be degrading. Akio moved up a large boulder and he was scanning the wilds. She took a deep breath and wondered what the hell was wrong with her but she came up behind him and suddenly shoved him off the boulder. He fell the short distance and she jumped on him. His golden eyes were wide with anger and he met her eyes. She lowered her mouth to his and he made a strange noise. She breathed against his lips and continued to slowly and sensually delve her tongue and nibble his lip. Yoshiko finally stopped and suddenly stood up. She made herself walk and he was breathing hard.

 

“What the hell was that?” Akio asked in a confused whisper.

 

“Payback is a bitch. Next time do not grind against me little boy unless you plan on delivering.” She scoffed.

 

“You were taunting the size of my genitalia. I'm sure you know that pisses off most men.” He growled.

 

“Still have not seen anything. Nothing worth bragging over so far.” Yoshiko taunted some more.

 

Akio lost his temper yet again and he flattened her under him. He jerked her kimono up and he did grind himself against her. She made such a primitive noise that he was startled and he felt her hands suddenly grip his backside.

 

“What're you doing?” He asked stuttering in surprise.

 

“More please. Please.” She whimpered.

 

His dark blondish-brown hair was down and it fell around them and Yoshiko was hurting. She found him interesting and she wanted to shut out her anguish. She arched her neck as she gripped his ass cheeks harder and he groaned a little. Akio shifted against her and she whined softly and it again startled him.

 

“Feels good.” Yoshiko sighed softly.

 

“What's up here?” He asked fighting back the desire to just move wantonly.

 

“I do not want to think. You are different. I need different and you are so beautiful.” She said reaching up to cup his cheek.

 

“Totally confused.” Akio muttered.

 

Yoshiko let her eyes bleed red and he was astounded but she shoved him back. She did not even waste time and she tore the silk of his hakama. She freed him from his fundoshi and he suddenly bit back a whine as she touched him.

 

“You were right. Very nice. How old are you macaque?” She asked in a sexy growl.

 

“One hundred nine.” He whispered in a needy way.

 

Yoshiko stared at him but she did not think she would see him again. She was resorting to old behavior and she slid down him. Akio was speechless as this onna had gone from major insults to now having sex with him. She pressed her chest to his and she clasped his hands in hers as she worked her hips. Akio was mindless as this bizarre encounter was making him hotter and nuts. She was rasping and moaning in his ear as the feelings of tightness began to quiver from deep within their bellies. Yoshiko snapped her hips harder until she felt Akio shift his up into her harshly. His cry of release was loud but very erotic to her and she spasmed quickly. His eyes shut as he felt her body tremble. She breathed hard and allowed herself to get under control. She slowly crawled off of him and she sobbed out.

 

“Onna?” He asked confused even more.

 

“Sorry. I am so sorry. I needed distraction. You are beautiful Prince Akio and you intrigued me even if you did steal my deer.” She teased as she wiped away her tears.

 

Yoshiko slowly stood up and mustered as much dignity as she could considering her bizarre behavior. She ported away and he scrambled to get his clothes back in place. The onna had profound pain and he did not understand it. He frowned and now she had intrigued him. It was not everyday an onna used him.

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“You did what?” Asuna asked her sister in shock.

 

“I went up there and found their palace. I grabbed him and then we rutted.” She said looking away.

 

“A macaque?” She asked surprised.

 

“They have a humanoid form sister.” Yoshiko said rolling her eyes.

 

“I am sure. I have just never seen one.” Her elder sister stated shaking her head.

 

“He is really very gorgeous. He is also very arrogant.” She sighed.

 

Asuna was curious and they were on the beach talking. Neither knew that this time they were being spied on. Akio had grabbed his eldest brother Akihiko. The eldest brother was refined and a warrior and spying was beneath him but he was fascinated to see the infamous Western princess and heir.

 

“The younger one is a mess. Don't know what has her kimono twisted but she's so fucking sad.” Akio said musing.

 

“This is stupid little brother. I mean this is really stupid.” Akihiko stated shaking his grey head.

 

Asuna was reclining and she felt a distant pull on her senses. She stared in the distance and Yoshiko sat up.

 

“What is it?” She whispered.

 

“Shouten.” She growled.

 

“Trying to get through? Should you go to the in between?” Her younger sister asked.

 

“Soon perhaps. Maec is incensed. Hanaj took Takeo as his own.” Asuna explained.

 

“I want to explore my uppyr half Asuna. I am almost all inu and I feel incomplete. I feel lost that I cannot do what you can. I am not a weakling but I cannot even deliver my mate and husband a child?” Yoshiko asked in a pained voice.

 

“I have thought on it and have wondered perhaps if it is not Ling. You have been true to him most of your life and you did not try to engage Kisuke did you?” She asked.

 

“We talked about it and then decided not to. He told me that no matter what my heart was always Ling's but now he cannot even stand the sight of me. I am so tired Sister. You and Osamu have many pups and Youshiro has a bunch. I have none.” She said standing and tears fell down her face.

 

“Might I suggest something?” Asuna said in a low voice.

 

“What?” She asked surprised.

 

“Test yourself. I can show you how but just do it.” Her elder sister stated.

 

“You have purposely become pupped at times?” Yoshiko asked.

 

“Hai. This time too. Come.” She said leading her away.

 

The two macaque males could barely make out anything but Akihiko did watch the silver haired onna. Akio moved and his brother put a hand on his arm.

 

“Brother stop!” He warned.

 

“I'm just going to taunt her okay?” He growled.

 

The eldest son of the Macaque kingdom sighed. He watched the youngest child of their father take off and he tried to call after him. He growled in supreme irritation at the impetuous nature of the young man.

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Akio got the impression she was older then him. He got the impression she was mated and he got the impression that he was really liking the feisty inu onna. The two onna had decided on a bath and they both made his mouth water. He could feel the aura on the older one and knew she was the legendary onna with more power then brains at times. Asuna knew the boy was there and Yoshiko had not become aware quite yet. She decided to play and suddenly Akio fell to the ground. Yoshiko growled a little and Asuna smirked.

 

“Having trouble staying in the tree macaque?” She asked sweetly.

 

“Not sure about you two. You have weird yoki.” He growled standing up.

 

“Or perhaps you just have issue with trees?” Asuna asked innocently.

 

He blinked at her and this sister had a playful streak. She had a sly smile on her face and he knew his elder brother would be smitten in two seconds flat. Yoshiko raised a brow and he raised a brow at her.

 

“Should you two like to be alone? Deer hunting and stalking is nasty business I hear.” She said watching Akio.

 

“I wanna know why you're sad.” He stated flatly.

 

“Why is it your business?” Yoshiko asked.

 

“Cause you threw me down and had your way with me sweetie.” Akio retorted.

 

“Did you have to say that in front of my sister?” Yoshiko growled.

 

Asuna snorted and she became aware of another aura and yet another macaque came out of the trees. His grey hair was up and he wore armor. His eyes were a light yet warm brown as he appraised the situation. He was rather tall with a refined appearance. He was also stunning with soft youkai marking adorning his cheeks. Akihiko's eyes met Asuna and she said nothing.

 

“This is unseemly Akio even for you.” He said in a rich voice.

 

“Yeah, yeah I know. Answer the question.” Akio demanded.

 

“I have been mated a long while and I have been unable to bear pups. My mate and I have decided that our relationship is over. I have miscarried several times so there. Our yoki is unusual because we are half uppyr.” Yoshiko replied.

 

Asuna watched the elder brother and surprise flitted across his elegant face. Akio too was surprised and he had only ever heard of the legendary blood drinker.

 

“Oh.” He said unable to come up with a retort.

 

“Okay boys turn your heads so that we may pretend we have decorum.” Asuna said smoothly.

 

Akihiko heard her voice and his eyes again went over her. He did not move at first and the inu princess grew too playful. She shrugged and suddenly stood up. She got out of the water and got into her yukata and the macaque heir suddenly turned around. Yoshiko began to snort in laughter as she too got out. The eldest brother turned when both onna were clothed and he stared at Asuna plainly curious. He could see her just standing there and suddenly Yoshiko was pensive as well.

 

“What's up?” Akio asked.

 

“Maec.” Asuna whispered.

 

“What?” Her younger sister asked shocked.

 

“The barrier has fallen in one spot. Maec is here.” She said suddenly looking around.

 

“Shit!” Yoshiko said scrambling for her katana.

 

“What is going on?” Akihiko demanded.

 

“My enemy. Leave macaque. This is not your fight.” She said in a commanding tone.

 

They all heard clapping and Asuna began growling in anger. Maec stared at her with mixed emotion and the two macaque brothers backed up.

 

“Well well who is this? Another one of your daughters?” Maec asked staring at Yoshiko.

 

“Back off Shouten.” Yoshiko snarled.

 

“No. No she is more like you. A sister perhaps? Does your sister tell you that she has stolen my son?” He asked in a too calm voice.

 

“You cannot steal what was never yours Maec. You had no right to show up in another era and beget me with your child.” Asuna growled.

 

“Really Isha? Really? I did not see you complaining. Hanaj is awake is he? Where is my boy?” He asked looking at his hand.

 

“Probably with Yung training in ways to make your life a living hell.” She sneered.

 

“Where is Maiell?” He asked getting more agitated.

 

“Takeo? Safe from you. What did Nia say when you killed her Maec? What did she say as you stole Hanaj from her?” She demanded.

 

He lost his temper and she was slammed against Akihiko with wave of kemuri. Yoshiko suddenly fell in a heap and she yelped as he injected her with hiebie. Asuna ported and Konkisaiga appeared and her yoki came to life. The two macaque had no clue and took to the trees as the inu heir unleashed an air current that was electrically charged. Maec phased out and Akihiko grabbed Akio and jumped to another tree.

 

“She is an elemental youkai.” He whispered in surprise.

 

“The eldest?” Akio asked.

 

“Hai. Amazing.” Akihiko watched.

 

Maec appeared back and forth as the battle was through yoki and tremendous amounts of it. There was sudden and tremendous growling from across the clearing and the two monkey youkai saw another inu. He slowly changed form and Hideaki pulled his fang. Maec had Asuna behind him and a very nasty looking male in front of him.

 

-Unleash your nami with the current. - Hideaki pathed.

 

Asuna's eyes flashed and she did as her inu mate commanded. When she did; Hideaki let loose a wave of water. The two hit and Maec was between the two. The Shouten king screamed the unholy wraith scream and when the yoki dispersed; he was gone. Both inu could smell charred flesh and the inu general looked at the inu heir.

 

“Asuna?” He asked sheathing his fang.

 

She checked on Yoshiko who had only passed out and Hideaki came over. He hauled her up and hugged her fiercely. The two macaque witnessed everything and the inu general slowly released Asuna and picked up Yoshiko. They all ported out and Akihiko was beyond intrigued with all the hubbub and the inu heir. Akio was only interested in the female who had snuck up into his father's palace. Neither had any clue to the real danger.