Bleach Fan Fiction / InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Chronicles of the Moon ❯ Personal Consequences ( Chapter 13 )

[ X - Adult: No readers under 18. Contains Graphic Adult Themes/Extreme violence. ]

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: Further developing an alliance with northern neighbors. Cheung cements his plans as Wenling deals with Jortel. Lei finds out the truth in soul's past and Drostan drops in to start causing issue and get his son back. Quon drops a bomb on his brother and Asuna finds Tekeshi. Thanks for reading and please let me know what you think!
 
Personal Consequences
 
Yoshiko came awake and Nobu had worked the shoki out. She looked at Asuna who looked fine.
 
“Oh so he just got me. Great! That is Maec?” She asked.
 
“Hai.” Asuna nodded.
 
“Damn! He is strong.” Yoshiko said sitting.
 
“Thank you Nobu.” Her sister said coming to stand near him.
 
He smiled and he looked tired. She walked with him and he looked over at her.
 
“Ishin knows something is wrong and I made him forget. Akane is a raving bitch right now. He has tried to leave to find you and she has lost it.” He said softly.
 
“If he does not remember then what is going on?” She asked.
 
“I only made him forget the babe. He would have lost it if he knew. This is really hard on me Asuna. I need help.” He said sighing.
 
“I am sorry. Our daughter Nanami is a brilliant healer. So is our son.” Asuna murmured holding his face.
 
“I confess I have seen our sons in your mind but our girl is our only one. I want to see her. I would love to meet her.” Nobu said with wide eyes.
 
“I will what can be done as soon as possible. I love you.” She said hugging him tightly.
 
He did not care who was around and he was a patient man. He was also not a jealous one but his patience had been tried with Akane as of late. He pulled Asuna to a side hall in the in between and he proceeded to kiss her passionately. He lifted her leg some and massaged her thigh in his mounting need. Nobu was being raunchy but he had marked this onna at some point and by the Kamis he would kiss and touch her. He slipped his hand between her silks and he toyed with her clit. Her face broke out in a sweat and she mewled softly for him.
 
“Nobu. Please. I want it. Please.” She whispered softly.
 
“Do you?” He asked softly and surprised.
 
“Hai.” She whimpered a little.
 
“Okay.” Nobu whispered mesmerized.
 
He pressed in his thumb and her eyes fluttered shut and she could not stop the groan that escaped her. Nobu held her up as she felt the utter deliciousness curl her toes. Hideaki had wandered to find her and he could smell her thick arousal and then the venom. He flattened himself against the wall and he wondered when in the hell he had become such an individual. Hideaki had been more then experienced but his princess was teaching him new things and it blew his mind. The healer it seemed was incredibly sensual and he heard her muffle her cries of release. The kumo healer would take her back to her futon and the poor inu general wanted to rut his mate silly. When he found on the futon; she was sleepy and she stared up at his violet eyes that were stormy.
 
“I should be jealous. I should be seething in hatred but it makes me so damn needy.” Hideaki admitted as he began to strip out of his clothes.
 
“I wonder how much inu you really are.” She said as he slipped into her.
 
He groaned loudly and took her slowly. He shattered her several times just so he could see her make a certain face. He fell to his side next to her and his hand was on her belly. She was showing some and he pressed in where he knew his pup to be.
 
“She is going to be perfect. Sesshomaru cannot wait to see her.” He mumbled happily and sleepily.
 
Asuna listened to him ramble and it felt good to be with those she loved so much. She missed Naraku and she wondered about him. She wondered how bad Maec was hurt but Hideaki nodded no and made her focus on him again.
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Yoshiko went back to Hokkaido to search for Akio and it seemed he was hoping for it. He stared at her and she crossed her arms.
 
“So you and your mate ain't mated anymore?” Akio asked.
 
“When your disavowed then hai; it is pretty much over.” She answered.
 
“Who'd you mate?” He asked.
 
“Want to laugh?” She asked.
 
“Sure.” He shrugged.
 
“A Byakko tiger.” Yoshiko stated.
 
He choked and stared at her. She leaned against a boulder and they only watched each other.
 
“How old are you inu?” Akio asked.
 
“Almost four hundred.” She said.
 
“What'd your sister mean when she said era?” He asked standing to his full height.
 
“I cannot say.” Yoshiko looked away.
 
“So did you enjoy monkey boy?” He teased.
 
She turned back to look into his eyes and she knew she was foolish. He was young compared to her and he was obviously carefree.
 
“Hai. I liked you when you knocked me over for the deer.” She stated reaching to cup his face.
 
“I was showing off.” He laughed.
 
“Your brother thinks you foolish?” Yoshiko inquired.
 
“Akihiko thinks everyone's foolish. He's your sister's counterpart.” Akio stated blinking.
 
“You have really pretty eyes.” She said totally transfixed.
 
“Thanks.” He grinned.
 
“I should go.” She stated dropping her hand.
 
“Why? You came up here to find me. I came down there to find you. Why can't you have puppies?” He demanded.
 
“You ask very impertinent questions.” She said breathing hard.
 
“Well I ask impertinent questions cause we skipped a bunch of steps in knowing each other. We went from insults straight to the futon, so to speak.” Akio smirked.
 
She opened her mouth and then closed it because he did have a point. She sighed and then sat down.
 
“My mother is an uppyr. She is what they call have empusae and half ramanga uppyr. Her mother is succubus which is the same as empusae. This blood dominates most people it is part of. My mother's womb is weak. She lost so many pups when my sire and her were first mated. I have lost three but we have tried everything my mother tried. Nothing is working; Ling and I have been arguing terribly. Our lovemaking has not been about love but about trying to start a family. I yelled at him before he asked me to leave Hunan; I told him I had given him everything. He had my hand in betrothal at four and official mating at fifty. I told him that all I wanted was his son or daughter and he could not even give me that.” She said as bitter tears fell.
 
Akio was stunned at her words and what seemed so simple was not. Most youkai onna had no issue with bareness; it was unheard of in their world.
 
“No wonder you were being mean about my stuff.” He commented.
 
She busted out laughing and he gave her a brilliant smile. He put a hand on her shoulder and he only meant it as an “I feel for you” and “I wish it was better but still glad to know you” move. He had sat beside her and she was suddenly straddling his lap and the next thing he knew; her lips were over his. Akio found himself very caught up and she opened her lips to his questing tongue. He decided he liked how she kissed and it was very nice indeed how she explored his mouth. When she sucked on his tongue though that made him groan. She explored more boldly and he was growling very softly. Yoshiko was suddenly over aggressive and she yanked her mouth away.
 
“I do not care.” She said to herself.
 
“Don't care about what?” He asked.
 
“Decorum. No one knows who I am here. No one to judge. Asuna does not care. Why should she? She is an empusae. I want to be like her.” She mumbled.
 
“You okay?” Akio asked doubtfully.
 
“Hai. I am fine. Rationalizing to myself why I am about to rut you again in the middle of the forest.” She said dropping her yukata.
 
“Wait a minute.” He stated.
 
She undid his hakama again and guided it off of him. He was trying to drag information out of her and Yoshiko tore his fundoshi.
 
“Not fighting too hard are you?” She asked.
 
“I'm not stupid.” Akio retorted.
 
She watched his face and Yoshiko was being bad and she widened his thighs. She licked his inner juncture of thigh and groin and she heard her monkey boy whine. She then ran her tongue from his balls to the crown of his cock and Akio gripped the ground. He stared at her with profound lust and she eyed him with lust herself.
 
“We can have a nice non-emotional, torrid affair if you like monkey boy. I will blow your mind and your beautiful face can contort in rapture and I will forget my pain.” She replied huskily.
 
“Hai.” He nodded eagerly.
 
Akio finished stripping himself and she climbed into his lap but she ended up underneath him. He had a few experiences in his past with lovers but this onna was too grand. She was gorgeous, funny, and older then he was. Akio thought he was in heaven and their encounter was passionate and consuming. Macaque were highly social creatures and love was more then possible; it just was not their style.
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Asuna was sitting with Yung and he was meditating. He was going to reinforce the barrier but do it using wraith magics. He was serene but his pain was ever present. Yung Koval also had a voracious appetite for the physical as well. His eyes were closed but his hand reached over and held hers.
 
“Your mind is humming. I feel it.” He mumbled.
 
“I worry for you.” Asuna said looking over at him.
 
“I will feel keenly for my lost family members but you two have given me something precious. Still pretty annoyed with your presumption but I know your hearts. I know you mean well and honestly; I am allowed to express a side of myself that I have not been able for a very long time. I get to see you dissolve into euphoria and I can enjoy his pleasure as well.” He smiled.
 
“So I have discovered that Shouten have preference for one or the other.” She said grinning.
 
“Well if truth must be stated; I enjoy a woman's flesh the most. I enjoy someone's soul who is so good that it makes me tremble.” Yung said squeezing her hand.
 
“I understand what you are saying. You would make Lei feel everything mentally and take me physically.” She said nodding.
 
“Smart girl.” He grinned.
 
She crawled over to him and she kissed him. This part he really only could enjoy with her and he kissed her back with deliberate slowness. He felt a flicker of something and he pulled back. He stared at her eyes and he did not feel anything. Yung had a strange look on his face but he let it go.
 
“I look at you and I find you so beautiful. I want you to go away for a day or so. You are feeling curiosity about these monkey daemons so please enjoy yourself. Go make love to the younger tiger. The older one has been dominating you.” He winked.
 
“Yung.” She said cupping his cheek.
 
“I know. I am too. This is happening and I am growing in feelings too. I am feeling so strongly about you and Lei. Now though you must nurture this tiger child and let him feel his father.” He stated.
 
Asuna stood up and she gave him a lingering kiss. He felt that flicker again and he figured it must be his heart. The two had created a strong binding and it left him with hope. She stepped back and ported away.
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Asuna found Cheung haunted Sapporo and she saw him in his tiger form. He was beautiful in his true form and she slinked up next to him. They had decided to move further into the past after the Maec incident and the Jings were getting into high gear. They still had not heard from Hanaj, Nveid, and Lei.
 
“I have news for you.” She said softly.
 
His feline ears perked up and he was not changing it seemed.
 
“Okay then listen you big kodomo. You must have just hunted; well we are having a son. He is a boy.” Asuna stated with a genuine smile.
 
Cheung changed and he stared at her. A small smile graced his lips and he suddenly went to his knees. He pressed his ear to her belly and brought up his hand to her stomach.
 
“A son? I have a son. My precious cub.” He whispered closing his eyes.
 
“I love you both.” She said clutching him to her.
 
“Change form.” He asked.
 
“Why?” Her eyes widened.
 
“Less easy to recognize us in those forms and I want you. Hell, I want you a lot.” He said picking her up.
 
She went to change form but he grew impatient. He undid his own ku and hurried moved her hanfu. He picked her up and joined them as he stood.
 
“I have not figured it all out but I will.” Cheung murmured as he made love to her.
 
Asuna was lost in the wonderful feelings and they should have been more careful. The did end up changing form and sleeping. They were deep in a conifer forest and Deming Hu saw the Byakko male protectively sleeping next to the silver inu female. He had seen said female and his heart was pounding. He motioned several guards forward and the male looked strong. He did not recognize him and figured he hailed from Hunan. Cheung heard a twig snap and he lifted his head. He began a low roaring and Asuna popped her head up. She saw a male Byakko she had seen once or twice in her life and he stepped forward.
 
“Do not spook. I am Deming Hu. Who are you boy?” He demanded.
 
Cheung had never seen his grandfather and he changed form. Asuna did as well and several of the Byakko soldiers sucked in their breaths. Her coloring was just so close to a female tiger. Deming was staying quite calm but the nu zi was ungodly gorgeous and this other male was young.
 
“Who are you boy?” Deming asked.
 
“I am a member of your house sir; I am just a very distant relation. I am Cheung Wei Hu.” He said bowing.
 
“This nu zi?” He demanded.
 
“This is my mate Asuna.” Cheung stated flatly.
 
“Mate? You mate cross species?” His grand father asked him.
 
“Yes my lord.” He said lifting his chin.
 
“I would too.” He said breaking into a smile.
 
Cheung was relieved and the former Byakko lord had been famous. He had been a powerhouse like Chen but more amorous it was said and did not have a chief mate. The Hu house was so huge because of Deming and his own father. The Byakko males put down katana and Cheung kept her close.
 
“What is going on?” She whispered.
 
“This court is very licentious. It makes Ba's look pious. Ba is a rat but he was a rat discreetly most of the time. He never flaunted his affairs openly except your mother.” He whispered in her ear.
 
“What are you saying Cheung?” Asuna asked.
 
“Deming Hu takes what he wants. He acts how he wants and he goes where he wants. He wanted Panyu and Chun Gwo Chi killed him.” He said.
 
Her eyes were wide and she stared at him.
 
“Jin's father killed your grandsire?” She asked dumbfounded.
 
“Lots and lots of bad blood between Hunan and Panyu.” He nodded.
 
They grabbed hands and walked together into the Sapporo palace. It was very much what she would expect and Cheung was lost in memory it seemed. Deming bid them sit and he had a meal brought. It was obvious the younger male was infatuated with her but he decided that one of his wives would be a good distraction for him. He wanted the inu female. Most inu made him pissed off but he had actually never seen a silver bitch. This one made his blood hot and his heart thud. He plied the young male with plenty of alcohol and Asuna was becoming concerned. Cheung was trying to mingle and not appear out of place.
 
“May I please seek a bed my lord?” He said dizzy.
 
“Not a problem my boy. You seem a little worse for wear. Do you and your mate share the same bed?” he asked.
 
“Hai.” Asuna nodded.
 
“How odd.” Deming smiled widely.
 
Cheung and Asuna rose and they were led by a tigress. Her prince was overly inebriated and he stared at her.
 
“I think he drugged me.” He slurred.
 
“What?” Asuna asked getting furious.
 
“He must want you badly. Shit inu I cannot stay awake.” Cheung said sagging.
 
Asuna held the sagging Cheung and he was out like a light. She pulled him into the opulent room and laid him on the Chinese style bed.
 
“He really should watch how much he drinks.” Deming stated from the door.
 
“You are really not that slick Byakko.” She stated looking at him in anger.
 
“Oh? How is that?” He asked coming in.
 
His silver hair was down and it fell to his lower back. His eyes were slanted heavily and his eyes were light silver-blue. His stripes were extremely fair and his jaw was square and he had a cleft in his chin. He looked a lot like Chen.
 
“You should know that I carry his son in my womb.” Asuna snapped.
 
“You carry a cub? That is very interesting. I am certain I will take that information into account later.” Deming smiled.
 
Her heart thudded and the sorry bastard was handsome. Chen was great looking but she had been rather caught up in Quon and now caught up in Cheung.
 
“Stay the hell away from me Byakko! You drug my mate and I will make you suffer.” She growled.
 
“I have heard inu bitches are feisty. I must admit I do get sick of tigresses.” He chuckled.
 
He was not as built as Quon but not as compact as Cheung. Deming was a sexy bastard she decided. Actually all the royal Byakko tigers were. She looked up and cursed the Kamis.
 
“You are not using me. I love him.” She snapped.
 
“I am the lord here nu zi.” He crossed his arms.
 
“I do not lay back and unfurl my legs because you say. I am royalty as well and a warrior.” She growled.
 
“Oh? Lijaun is a very good friend of mine and my lover from time to time.” Deming chuckled.
 
“Huh?” She asked shocked.
 
“You think because I am a male tiger that I find a strong nu zi unalluring? No. I in fact find them a challenge. Something to be said for a nu zi who can thrust a blade.” He said licking his lips.
 
“Oh shit.” She mumbled.
 
She allowed Konkisaiga to appear and his eyes lit up. He put up his hands and he leaned against a column.
 
“Watch your lovely backside nu zi. I will find you and I will make you beg and plead for me.” He said brazenly.
 
“I hate arrogant men.” Asuna growled.
 
“No. Your type loves them. You love them because you need them. A weak man makes you sick to your stomach and you cannot respect them. He will wake up.” He laughed as he walked off.
 
Asuna ported out with Cheung and she went into the deep forest. She stayed awake all night until he woke up the next morning. He had a wretched headache and he sat up.
 
“What the hell?” He asked looking around.
 
“Your grandsire is an arrogant, randy lord, I did not allow him to touch me and I watched over you all night.” Asuna said brushing his hair off of his face.
 
“Dear Gods. Do you know of something for my head?” Cheung holding his temples.
 
She cut her wrist and she held it to his lips. He sucked on the wound and began to take in her blood. She shut her eyes and she loved it when he did this. Cheung intended to tell Quon and he would see his brother get pissy. They were slipping between one specific era and the one they were in. Asuna had not said why but he would figure it out.
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Cheung took a deep breath and he jumped down beside Quon, who was on patrol in Dragon lands.
 
“Damnit! What the hell?” He growled.
 
“You asked me to keep an eye on her if you were not around. She does not suspect anything. Anyway we ran into Deming Hu.” He said bluntly.
 
Quon stopped and stared at Cheung.
 
“What did you say?” His elder brother asked.
 
“I lied. I told him she was my mate.” He shook his head.
 
“Quick thinking Cheung! Thank you! Sorry sick horny bastard.” Quon growled.
 
“He drugged me though but Asuna was able to put him off. Asuna stated that during the inception of the Shikon no Tama; there were tons of powerful youkai running around Japan. This is the reason she wanted that era opened up.” He explained.
 
“If I am not with her then you are to act as if you are her mate. I care not what you have to do Cheung. Deming is a pervert! We know our history. He would sit there and share her with Ba if he thought and oh Gods.” He said shaking his head in disgust.
 
“I know. I know brother. I was forced to do something.” He said turning red.
 
“What?” He asked.
 
“I marked the back of her neck. I know how much you are scared brother.” Cheung stated.
 
Quon took it in and then he nodded. He clasped his brother's back and they walked on. Cheung knew he was a bastard but he was insuring his standing in her life. He was making certain he would not loose is place at the side of her and he most certainly would not loose his cub. His mark was now explained and he felt much better. There had been a slight increase in reds and Wenling had become a wanted onna. Ryukotsusei had also forbidden Jortel from the lands. Quon had to admit his girls had turned into fine nu zi. He was startled when he saw them both come into the forest with Zihao.
 
“Hello my cubs.” He smiled.
 
“Hello Ba. We wanted basilisk soup for supper so we thought we would help.” Wenling said smirking.
 
“Wenling!” Wen growled.
 
“Oh Gabrielus does not count. He is too pretty and he is my brother in law.” She snorted.
 
“Si thank you.” The white said bringing up the rear.
 
Zihao chuckled and he went looking around. He missed Bai but they were keeping things very slow and he was trying to keep himself on the level. They had talked about mating and then things with Maec had blown up and she had gotten skittish again. Zihao Masaru Hu was a patient man; he had always been a patient man and so he waited. He adored his mother and he always had her back so to speak and he honored her secrets. He kept his mind guarded around his highly telepathic sisters and he was worried about Wenling. She loved Ryuu with a passion he did not know she possessed but the sky dragon had gotten to her. Her mind was all over the board and she suddenly looked up.
 
“Oh my Gods.” Wen said stepping back.
 
A beautiful white reptile settled and he bowed his head. Gabrielus even felt a twinge of lust at the beautiful beast. He spread full wings and he lowered his head to Wenling. He released a reptilian roar and she stepped back.
 
“You should not be here.” She said shaking her head.
 
Jortel shook out his body and he was being stubborn. Quon was awestruck and so was Cheung. Zihao stepped forward and bowed before the dragon.
 
“I am her elder brother. I am Zihao Hu. You cannot be here Prince Jortel. Lord Ryukotsusei has ordered you to be executed on sight. We will not of course but the dragons will.” He said softly.
 
He changed form and he stared at Wenling. She had her babes and he was full of wrath and anger.
 
“You wish me gone chere?” He demanded.
 
“Remember the honor thing?” Wenling whispered.
 
“I remember what I told you.” Jortel said crossing his arms.
 
“I cannot. I cannot just take him as my mate and then walk out after I have my children. I cannot do it. I love him.” She said shaking.
 
“So you can have honor and he can have none? Is this how this honor system works? Make your woman carry your shame, oui?” He asked scoffing.
 
Gabrielus whistled softly and he turned back. He knew the other reptile was fixing to start some major crap.
 
“You disagree General Gabrielus, nul?” Jortel demanded.
 
“I think you interfere in a good relationship si but I understand how you think.” Gabrielus stated.
 
“Go home please. Please just go back to your beautiful place in the sky and forget you met me.” She said coming closer.
 
“Wenling. You really forget what happened?” He asked in a low growl.
 
“No but it should not have.” She whispered in a fierce tone.
 
“I have placed a claim on you chere.” Jortel snapped.
 
“It is not recognized here. Please. You say you think of me then please. Go home.” She said with tears stinging her eyes.
 
“Not without you.” He stated and he jerked her to him.
 
Quon was fixing to grab his daughter back but he actually blushed a little when he saw how the dragon hybrid was kissing his daughter. Zihao did turn red and Gabrielus shook his head in dread. Wen was flabbergasted and surprised that the hot Jortel was so hung up on her twin. Jortel had gathered her to him and his hands were buried in her silky silver hair. His lips and tongue sought to join her as he made love to the only way he could. Wenling actually cried and he wrapped his arms around her tightly.
 
“Je t'aime. J'ai besoin de toi.” He whispered to her.
 
Wen's eyes stung and Gabrielus looked at her.
 
“He said he loves her and that he needs her.” She whispered in his ear.
 
“This is bad.” He whispered back.
 
Wenling tried to break his hold and he whispered feverishly into her ear.
 
“Permettez-moi une semaine. Donnez-moi le temps de prouver mes intentions.” He growled softly.
 
“Jortel. I have newborns. I cannot leave.” She cried softly.
 
“I want you to bring them chere. Shall I be a man and ask your father?” He asked.
 
Quon was astonished and Jortel looked at him.
 
“Shall I ask you sir? Shall I ask her whole family, oui?” He demanded.
 
“She is an adult nu zi. She has to come to that decision on her own.” Quon stated.
 
“Wenling, I am unashamed to say that your gift of my freedom made me notice you. Your intelligence and power make me tremble and I do find you beautiful. Tu es très belle.” Jortel whispered against her cheek.
 
“Sheesh.” Wen whispered.
 
Quon and Cheung moved over to her twin and he looked at her.
 
“He told her earlier that he loves her and he needs her. He asked her to give him a week and he will prove himself to her. He just said she is very beautiful.” She said in Min.
 
“Let us give them privacy.” Zihao stated.
 
“He may kidnap her.” Gabrielus stated.
 
“Wenling is no longer pregnant. She can stop him.” Her twin pointed out.
 
They all moved away and Jortel noticed. He lifted Wenling's chin and he softly kissed her mouth again and again. She shut her eyes and tears leaked from them.
 
“I want to hold you Wenling. I want to lie in my bed as I hold you. I want to talk about our hunt for that day. I want to plan our destruction of Heiden and his reds. I want to give you everything I can.” He said give her quick nips.
 
“Why me? Wen looks the same as me.” She whimpered.
 
“You may be identical but you have different souls. He abandoned you and then took you when you grew angry. Ma belle chere.” Jortel stated.
 
“It is not right. I was raised to…” Wenling babbled.
 
“Your mother is a succubus! You were raised to follow your heart.” He said holding tightly again.
 
Jortel softly pressed his mouth to hers and he kept it gentle as he felt her response. It was only lips but that made him wound tighter and his desire more. Wenling suddenly wrapped her arms around him and her lips sought deeper and her raspy tongue sought his. His hands massaged up and down her back; through the silk of her battle hanfu. Jortel wanted to not just be with her physically but to make a life with her. Their kiss made him ache on so many levels. She finally had to breathe and he kissed her cheeks.
 
“I leave now. Je t'aime.” He stated and kissed her forehead.
 
He stepped back and he shifted out. Wenling covered her mouth and began to cry. She was not a weepy sort but this man and Ryuu made her cry buckets. She ported to her family and she walked directly to Wen who proceeded to wrap her arms around her twin.
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Yoshiko was in Akio's bed and he had snuck her in. She had masked her aura and he thought that the handiest ability. She had proceeded to do as she said and the poor macaque prince had a blown mind. She was sleeping at the moment and he was awake and staring at his ceiling. They had been sneaking around for over a week now and it was incredible. They talked and she had a wicked sense of humor like he did. His problem now was that he really, really liked her. He did not think inu were so personable. He thought they were all snooty, too good for every other youkai on the planet. He ran his fingers up her up thigh and she mumbled.
 
“If I roll on my back would you make me scream?” he heard.
 
“Sure.” Akio chuckled.
 
“Hai like that.” Yoshiko moaned.
 
“How come you won't tell me more? Doesn't your bed buddy deserve a little information?” He teased.
 
“I have told you all I can. You are really talented with those monkey fingers.” She teased back.
 
“Hmm.” He rolled his eyes.
 
He proceeded to slip two fingers within her and she began groaning.
 
“Shush inu! Not so loud.” Akio hissed in her.
 
“Oh Kamis. So good.” She whimpered.
 
“Damn onna you are so easy to finish off.” He said then lowered his head to her breast.
 
Yoshiko was trembling in his arms and she pulled him to her lips. She moaned loudly into his mouth and Akio grew wild. He slipped within her depths and he thrust hard. He pressed his forehead to hers and Yoshiko was gasping softly as she met his hips.
 
“You make me not hurt. Akio you feel so good.” She cried out.
 
“What'dya want Shiko? Tell me.” He whispered then kissed her throat.
 
“Just this. You. I just want you right now.” Yoshiko sighed into the passion.
 
Their mutual high took them both and her face captivated him. He watched her fall back asleep and it was easy between them. He truly had not expected to find a lover that was not demanding and a pain in his tail. Much later she was dressing and she smiled back at him. He was laying on his hands watching her and she stood to tie the obi around her hakama and haori. Yoshiko frowned as she put her hand out and stumbled a little. Akio jumped up and he caught her before she fell. She knocked over a decorative tree and the potted plant fell. The planter shattered and Akio cursed.
 
“Yoshiko? Yoshiko? Inu wake up! Wake up!” He said shaking her.
 
He heard servants coming to his room and he was still terrible at porting. He picked up his lover and he slipped her into another room. He shut the shoji and he threw on a yukata. His personal man servant came in and saw the mess.
 
“My prince?” He asked concerned.
 
“Sorry. Had some sake earlier. Please don't tell my father.” He said putting a finger to his lips.
 
The servant nodded an Akio asked for Akihiko. His eldest sibling came and looked impatient.
 
“What? I was engaged little brother.” Akihiko stated annoyed.
 
“I need your help.” He said turning red.
 
Akio opened the shoji to the other room and there was the inu princess and Akihiko was shocked.
 
“What have you been doing?” Akihiko asked in shock.
 
“I've been meeting her. We sort of like each other and the rutting is great.” Akio said blushing more hotly.
 
“You do not just rut a fellow royal Akio! We have females to take care of your needs brother. You fool!” He snapped.
 
“I don't want my needs taken care of Akihiko! Kamis that's friggin dirty. I like her and she likes me. We're not mated or anything.” He growled.
 
Akihiko picked up the beautiful inu and he laid her on his brother's futon. She was pale and he sighed. His father would have to know and his father did not like inu at all.
 
“I have no idea what is wrong Akio. I have to get the healer. I have to tell our Father.” Akihiko stated.
 
“He's gonna flip!” His little brother shouted.
 
“Well you are rutting an inu! What do you expect?” He said rising.
 
“Well you thought her sister was pretty!” He accused.
 
“Hai her sister was rather lovely but I am not mentally challenged.” He pointed out.
 
Akihiko stood and left quickly. Their father was in the morning room and he was eating and drinking his morning meal. Akihiko bowed low to the floor and Hiro nodded to his eldest son.
 
“What is wrong?” He asked in a booming voice.
 
“Great father! Your youngest child has brought a problem into your home.” He said with bowed head.
 
“What has Akio done now?” Hiro asked in a sigh.
 
Akihiko dropped the formality seeing his father was in a good mood. Hiro stood and followed his eldest son. They walked to the youngest son's room and Hiro gasped when he saw a beautiful onna on the futon. Akio looked defiant and embarrassed at the same time.
 
“Who is this?” The Macaque king asked.
 
“Yoshiko. I like her Chichi. I mean I really like her.” Akio said crossing his arms.
 
Hiro should be furious he knew but the onna was so beautiful. He felt her face and she was pale.
 
“Send for our healer.” He commanded.
 
The Snow Monkey king saw her markings and there was no mistaking them. She was from the Western House but she was not silver. The old healer came in and it was an old female. She began to check over Yoshiko and she shooed the men out. Hiro hissed under his breath but followed the orders. Akio paced and Hiro stared at him.
 
“How did you meet a princess of the West my son?” He demanded.
 
“I went hunting down on Honshu.” He admitted.
 
“You went to Honshu? We are Macaque and you went to Honshu. You went to the stronghold of those rabid canines. What in the Kamis were you thinking?” Hiro demanded.
 
“I wanted real food. I wanted big game and I wanted away from jackass over there.” Akio growled.
 
Hiro growled in supreme irritation. His many wives had given him more then thirty children. Akihiko was his oldest at three hundred twenty seven and Akio was his youngest at one hundred nine. He heard severe retching and Akio ran in. Yoshiko was awake and she had vomited into a chamber pot. She held her stomach and stared up at the macaque with the orgies. She made herself stand and she was shaky.
 
“Your majesty.” She said bowing low.
 
Akio was shocked and Hiro was more so. She properly got on her knees and bowed her head to the floor. She was green in the face but she did it. Yoshiko was well versed in youkai traditions and she slowly stood as she was also royalty.
 
“I am Lady Yoshiko of the Western Lands of Honshu. My sire is Lord Sesshomaru and my mother is Lady Augusta Elizaveta Orlovich. My sister is the Lady Asuna; heir of the Western lands and crown princess.” She said formally.
 
“Most impressive young onna. You look as if you will vomit on yourself any second. Please take the futon.” Hiro stated in a more relaxed way.
 
She nodded and she collapsed onto the futon. She rolled and vomited again. The healer could find nothing wrong with her and Yoshiko was masking. She was shaking and she would know within three or four days if she could make it. She had not planned on this but she would take it and run.
 
“Orlovich? That name is Russian is it not? I thought I heard the rumor your father mated a foreign youkai. What is your mother?” He asked.
 
“She is uppyr my lord. She is from the Novgorod Duchy.” Yoshiko stated.
 
“Very good. I shall let the healer see to you and then we shall talk further.” He stated then he walked with a flourish from the room.
 
Akio mouthed thank you and she nodded. Hiro's hair was so long that half of it was braided and twisted and some actually dragged the floor. Akihiko watched her and he looked suspicious but he said nothing. Finally the healer gave her a draught and she walked into the morning room. She bowed to her king and he waited.
 
“She's sick.” The old female said.
 
“Really? I would not have thought that.” Hiro growled.
 
“Can't tell what she's sick with.” The old onna shrugged and left.
 
“Great Father, she is half uppyr. She is hiding what is wrong.” Akihiko stated.
 
“Why would she do that?” He said tapping his cheek.
 
“Unsure but ask Akio.” His brother poked him.
 
“I don't know! Maybe she's real private.” Akio bristled.
 
“She is so private that she takes a lover from another court.” His father snorted.
 
“She and her mate broke off their relationship. They've been cruel to each other for awhile.” His son said turning red again.
 
“So you are a distraction?” His sire said raising an elegant white brow.
 
“Hai. I think so. We agreed it meant nothing and it was for a short time. She said it was just for fun.” Akio stated.
 
Akihiko actually got angry. He stared at his imbecile baby brother and snorted.
 
“You are of royal blood boy! You are not some prostitute to be used like some cheap thrill! Have pride!” He roared.
 
“Why did your lover and her mate disavow?” Hiro asked.
 
“Cause it seems she can't have babes.” He said looking down.
 
“She is barren? How very unusual. I see your reasons for allowing the relationship.” His father said settling back.
 
“Well that is a relief.” Akihiko stated.
 
Akio actually bristled in anger at their callous words and none knew that Yoshiko was up. She was appalled at their prejudices but she stifled her anger and she slipped into the shadows.
 
“I think that's a load of shit!” The youngest snapped.
 
“You cannot possibly be serious.” His brother said.
 
They heard a body hit the floor and Akio moved first. He was by her side first and she was flushed.
 
“Something's wrong. Chichi can we get her sister? Please!” He asked turning his eyes to his father.
 
“Where do we find her?” Hiro asked.
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Asuna was in the extreme north and she was holding Yoshiko in her arms. Foolish girl had gotten pregnant and now the cross species thing was causing issue. Akio was worried and pacing as she scented carefully and she laid her back down.
 
“I will be taking her home. You cannot help her.” Asuna said rising.
 
“I didn't mean to hurt her. I really like her.” He said worried.
 
“No worries Prince Akio. She will be well. I will see to it.” She said softly.
 
She felt a powerful aura and she turned when an older macaque male entered and he was regal and royal. His white-gray hair was unbelievable long and partially up in a series of twists and braids. He had reddish marks on his cheeks and he was stunning. Asuna saw him flanked by Akihiko and she bowed her head but she refused to bow before him. Hiro was irritated with her and she raised her jaw.
 
“You are an arrogant onna.” He growled.
 
“I know macaque traditions. There are many youkai macaque clans all over the world but I will not bow before someone who is not my lord. I only bow that low before my lord and sire.” She said in a cold tone.
 
“Your sister has manners.” Hiro stated raising his chin.
 
“Yoshiko spent much time in the Byakko court. I ruled lands for my dead mate. I am a warrior and heir. She is good and she is a very handy with a fang but I kill with no qualms.” She said flicking her eyes up and down his person.
 
“So like you iceberg father you are.” The Snow Monkey king said sneering.
 
“Do you know my lord?” She asked.
 
“I have no need to. Inu are arrogant beasts who believe they are better then they are.” He snapped.
 
“Arrogant maybe but not better. All species have their better specimens. I shall take my sister home now.” She said kneeling to pick her up.
 
“Do not lie to me inu and tell me what ails her.” Hiro commanded.
 
“She was mated before Snow Monkey king. It seems she may be keeping the cub. I am unsure and I am good friends with a kumo healer who may be able to save it. Prince Ling and she were mated a long while and they decided to call off their marriage and mating.” She said picking her up.
 
“I see. I was told she was barren.” He said with a frown.
 
“It may be that she is unable to carry Lord Hiro. This does not affect you so have no worries on such. Thank you again.” Asuna stated bowing her head.
 
She felt pounding in her head and she was aware of Shouten. She cussed loudly and she looked around.
 
“Lord Hiro! Grab your fang now!” She commanded.
 
“Why?” He growled.
 
“I have been followed. Shit!” She cussed.
 
Akio grabbed Yoshiko and Akihiko grabbed his own weapon. Asuna was surprised to see the Shouten and it was Raganos. He looked around and his lip curled.
 
“You dare follow me?” She snarled.
 
“I dare what I will corporeal slut. Father is most put out with you. I am most put out with Father. Answer me this question and I will go. Do you intend to keep that brat away from Astana?” Raganos demanded.
 
“I have no intentions of anything. I only intend to raise my son away from Maec's influence and your mayhem. As far as I am concerned you all can fuck and kill each other all day long!” Asuna yelled.
 
Hiro watched and this creature whatever he was suddenly moved and he aimed at the female's stomach. Fury entered him and honor was a big thing with him. His fang came down between Raganos and Asuna as he hissed in anger. Asuna was startled and Raganos went to let out his kemuri and Hiro put up his hand it was deflected directly back at the Shouten. He yelled and phased out as Hiro calmly sheathed his fang again.
 
“Such a creature to attack a female.” He muttered.
 
“He murdered one of my youngest daughters. Strangled her with her own intestines.” Asuna stated biting her lip.
 
“They have no honor. Why would you mate with one of these creatures?” He asked in disgust.
 
“It is a long story and I do not know you. I am sorry he followed me here but they consider most corporeal youkai beneath them so they probably will not pay much attention to you.” She said letting Konkisaiga recede.
 
“Your yoki is not exaggerated. We have heard that you are powerful.” He said picking up her hand and looking at her claws.
 
“Yoshiko needs to be seen by healer Nobu.” Asuna stated meeting his eyes.
 
“What do you know inu? I am no fool. I see your intelligence and your wit. I will admit that most of my life that onna have been nothing more then beautiful companions with whom I reach nirvana with. You are not a typical onna though and I would fear for my life on a battle field would I not?” Hiro stated bluntly and with narrowed eyes.
 
“Do yourself a favor Lord Hiro and stay out of my dramas. Lady Yoshiko needs my healer and I am certain you need nirvana.” She said yanking her hand away.
 
Akihiko was in shock that anyone spoke to his sire in such a way and Akio was in shock too. She picked up Yoshiko and ported away.
 
“I will either strangle that onna to death or somehow manage to pin her down and make her talk.” Hiro snarled as he walked away.
 
Both brothers were in doubt and they sighed. Akio knew to lay low but he would escape later to go see his lover and figure out what the hell was wrong with her.
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Yoshiko woke up and Nobu was writing. He looked up and smiled at her. She smiled at him and he came to sit by her.
 
“You are quite pregnant and you are having a nasty bout of what they call morning sickness. It is very normal and I listened to your babe. She is well.” He said grinning.
 
“A girl? I am having a girl?” She asked overjoyed.
 
“Hai. Now I have never seen anything like this but I will watch you carefully. Asuna swears she will bring one of my children here.” He said rising.
 
“Oh bring Nanami! Shinobu is great but Nanami is a darling.” Yoshiko smiled.
 
He smiled and Yoshiko was happy. She felt such unbelievable happiness as she lay there and she held her stomach.
 
“I love you. You are my savior my sweet baby.” Yoshiko giggled.
 
Nobu was happy to hear her as such and Asuna came in. She saw her sister and she smiled at her.
 
“Did you intend this?” Asuna asked.
 
“I was not stopping it but no, I was not trying. I know it is not great timing but Asuna maybe I can carry. Maybe it is not me!” She said with wide eyes.
 
“I am thinking perhaps it is not. Ling was harmed terribly in the battle with the Tsuchigumo when Quon and I mated.” She replied.
 
“Truly? How badly? He barely remembered the battle.” She said sitting up.
 
“He had been ripped open in so many places Yoshiko. I am thinking it may have harmed his ability to have cubs. It is best to not tell him about this. Perhaps you and he can reconcile?” She asked.
 
“I was horrid Suna. I told him that since I had given him everything from my innocence to his death as he had asked; I screamed he could not give me one child.” She said looking down.
 
“That was cruel but it was said in pain. Perhaps he can forgive if you two have time away.” She said.
 
“Were you rude to the Snow Monkey king?” She asked.
 
“I do not think so but he may.” Asuna shrugged.
 
“Suna!” Yoshiko growled.
 
Her sister got up and she decided to try and find Akio and assure him. She ported to Hokkaido and Asuna ended up right behind her. She was growling softly and she made a face. They masked and they were in the palace of Hiro. Yoshiko moved fast and Asuna followed bored. She slipped into Akio's room and he looked up. He gave a relieved smile and he jumped up from his futon.
 
“You're okay.” Akio stated with a soft grin.
 
“Hai. I just had eaten a tainted deer. Seems I shall be fine.” She said hugging him.
 
“My father is pissed off. He's really pissed off at you.” Akio stated to Asuna.
 
“Sorry boy but I am not bent towards kissing dominant male's ass. I have no time for a man who thinks I am to kowtow to him. The only way I do kiss it is if I am in the mood and the throes of passion.” Asuna snorted.
 
“Really? Then I suppose we shall have to attempt such a scenario.” Hiro stated from the door.
 
“Truly? Well I am a vicious rabid inu. Macaque and inu are old age enemies are we not? Shall we go down on a field and attack? Perhaps instead of kissing your ass; I can bite it.” She said snapping her jaws.
 
Hiro moved and stood in front of her. Her held her chin and stared in her eyes. His eyes unnerved her and she could even see goldish-blond hair mixed in with his gray and white.
 
“Keep it up and I will show you up Western bitch. I am being gracious but my patience grows thin. We do not bother your kind and your presence offends me.” He stated slowly and annunciated every word.
 
“Do you seek to impress me Lord Hiro? I assure greater youkai then you have tried and failed.” Asuna retorted.
 
Akio and Yoshiko gasped and Hiro began snarling at her impertinence. A smile passed over her features and he shoved her backwards.
 
“Princess Yoshiko you may stay and fornicate till your heart's content. You bitch may go.” Hiro said pursing his lips in anger.
 
Asuna dusted off her hanfu and gave him another brilliant smile. She ported out and Hiro stared at Yoshiko.
 
“DO NOT lie to me and what is wrong with you?” Hiro growled.
 
“I ate a tainted deer.” She said softly.
 
“Onna!” He yelled.
 
Akio stepped back and it was obvious his father made him nervous. Yoshiko stayed polite and kept her head bowed. Hiro walked towards her and his lustrous brown silk hakama swirled as he walked.
 
“This kingdom; my family takes care of its own. Now perhaps you wish to speak truth?” He asked.
 
“I was ill but I am better now your majesty. I am sorry if you think I am lying to you. If you wish then I will not suffer you my presence any longer.” She said with downcast eyes.
 
“At least you know how to speak properly!” He roared then walked away.
 
“You're smooth.” Akio chuckled.
 
“You think so lover?” Yoshiko asked.
 
“Hai. I think so.” He smiled as he picked her up.
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Hiro was furious. He entered his rooms and allowed his attendants to take off his haori and hakama. He turned to see several of his wives slink towards him. His mind was on the tart that had smarted off to him.
 
“Not now my darlings.” He said tenderly as he kissed his first wife and second wives.
 
They made disappointed noises and he went to his clothing. He picked through and selected a russet colored haori with tan colored kosode and he pulled on a dark brown hakama. Hiro pulled on thick rope geta and he stood up. His chief wife purred and he smiled at her. She was Akihiko and Akio's mother and his favorite wife. He ported outside and he had a battle spear. He enjoyed spear fishing when he was agitated and the inu bitch had made him downright livid. What he had not expected was to see said bitch in a battle for her life. Whatever it was attacking her was huge and reptilian. He really did not appreciate his kingdom being turned into battlegrounds for other youkai but this beast looked nasty. The black reptile was flapping its nasty wings and she was bloody.
 
Asuna was crouched and she was avoiding Drostan's claws and fangs because of the wyvern venom. He was really angry and she unleashed nami after nami but he was prepared it seemed. Slowly he became his humanoid form and he pulled his broad sword. Hiro was conflicted but his honor would be tarnished if she were to be harmed on his lands and he snarled at himself. He moved fluidly and he threw his battle spear hard. The inu princess was startled as a spear appeared from nowhere and went through the left side of Mochrie's chest. He grunted and stared at her in utter hatred.
 
“You should have left my child alone mammal whore!” He said stalking forward.
 
“Sorry but she does not want you wyvern.” She said in a snarl.
 
“Oh well that is not what she screams, I assure you!” He hissed.
 
“You could get her to do almost anything when she's starved dumb ass.” Asuna said rolling her eyes.
 
Drostan moved and belted her across the face and she came up snarling. She let the current crackle in her hands and she pressed her hand to his chest. Mochrie allowed himself the shocks but he jerked her arm and he barely bit when he his arm was brutally broken by something. Hiro's fang was short and slightly curved as he slashed across Mochrie over and over. The speed of the saru youkai was astonishing to Asuna but the tiny bit of venom was making her world spin and she stumbled back. Speed and deflection were his main attacks but his ability to jump great distances belied his simian nature. Drostan was further damaged when Hiro brutally pulled his battle spear back and crouched low and he blocked the sword that the wyvern wielded. The Snow monkey king barely glanced and he noticed her staggering.
 
-Lord Hiro please move aside. - She pathed.
 
He jumped to the side and Asuna threw out her nami from her and Drostan was thrown back into jagged rocks near the lake. Asuna grabbed Hiro's spear and he watched in surprise as it became infused with static electric yoki and she threw it hard. It pierced Drostan's belly and he screamed in pain as he barely shifted before another blast of her nami hit the rocks.
 
“I will have another spear crafted to your specifications Lord Hiro. I am sorry for the loss of it.” She stated breathing hard.
 
“I used it to fish.” He said rolling his eyes.
 
“I see. Well I shall finally leave your illustrious presence.” Asuna stated breathing harder.
 
“Do not be daft inu. I imagine that toxin is a neurotoxin.” Hiro said in contempt.
 
He made himself near her and she stumbled. She was lithe and willowy but up close he could see her lips. They were very full and he blinked several times.
 
“I will go and retrieve this healer you spoke of. You said Nobu? It is the same one who graces Sendai at times?” Hiro asked in a bored tone.
 
“Hai.” She whispered.
 
“Inu! Do not dare pass out. You need to leave. Your presence still offends me!” He growled.
 
“How long do you spend upon your hair?” She asked blinking.
 
“What?” He asked utterly surprised.
 
“I have never seen hair this long. How long does it take and how often do you wash it?” Asuna asked in a deep whisper.
 
“Do not pass out.” He griped.
 
“Do you take in blood when you rut?” She inquired bleary eyed.
 
“What? Why do you ask?” Hiro asked red faced.
 
“Because I should like you to suck out the blood.” She said trying to take a deep breath.
 
“Dear Kamis.” He muttered as he looked at the wound on her arm.
 
The limb was bloated a little and looked a sickly shade of blue and purple. Hiro took a deep breath and brought his mouth to the wound. He sank his fangs in and forced himself to draw back the putrid blood. He tasted the foulness and he spit it out when his mouth was filled. He did it several times until he tasted sweetness. She was breathing easier and he licked the wounds to try and seal it a little but the moan that escaped her lips caught him off guard.
 
“Any better?” Hiro demanded.
 
“Hai.” Asuna murmured.
 
She had been wrapped up in his care of her and he was making a face at her. She stretched her neck and met his mouth. He was stunned and Asuna was not giving him innocent caresses. Asuna opened her lips and she was seeking entrance to his mouth. She slowly teased his lips and nibbled his bottom lip. He groaned a little and she gained what she sought. It was slow and she explored his hot, moist cavern with mounting aggression. Hiro made himself pull back and the inu princess was not pleased.
 
“Stop this!” He snapped.
 
“You are still annoyed?” She asked huskily.
 
“When you speak to me ask if…” Hiro stated but she caught his mouth again.
 
He groaned because she did something with her tongue and her good hand wandered to his chest and had slipped between his chest and haori. Her long fingers were toying with a flat nipple and Hiro suspected she was loosing it. Asuna ripped her lips and she actually moved her arm to caress his taut backside. Hiro ended up under her and she stared down at him.
 
“You were teasing me.” He realized.
 
“Hai.” She whispered as she ripped open his haori and kosode.
 
“Inu this is unseemly.” He said and actually gasped as she lowered her head.
 
The venom was affecting her and Hiro tried to dislodge Asuna without hurting her. His head swam as she tongued his male nipples.
 
“Inu. Kamis!” He hissed out.
 
She trailed her tongue down his belly to his hakama and he went to jerk her off of him. Asuna sliced his hakama and grasped his member firmly. Hiro dared not to move and her rather pretty eyes were fevered.
 
“I was under the impression you found me bullish and conceited inu.” He said calmer then he felt.
 
“Perhaps a little. I find such males intoxicating.” Asuna admitted thickly.
 
She began to stroke him and he groaned a little. He prided himself on his intelligence and he had not even seen the inu princess goading him. His eyes widened when she began to lick and suck the head of his cock. He was very much a sexual being and he did not suppress his libido but now seemed a good place to start. Hiro stopped breathing and a long groan escaped his throat. She got him right to the invisible edge and she brought her lips back to his ear and breathed heavily in it.
 
“Please tell me.” She husked heavily in his ear.
 
“Kamis.” Hiro gasped.
 
“I thank you for your help saru.” She whispered as she nipped his tendons.
 
Her fingers had wrapped back around him and she was nuzzling his neck. A second later he felt blood pumping and ecstasy envelope him. Hiro felt a rush in his mind and his body; he bowed his back and he felt his seed leave. He was breathing heavily and she was breathing heavily in his ear. Asuna moved sluggishly and she cleaned her hand and then licked along his belly and member. Hiro felt no movement and he looked down. She was passed out and she had just given him what he did know but he felt languid.
 
“What am I supposed to do with you now?” He muttered.
 
Hiro looked down and he was half naked and she unconscious with her head against his stomach. He sighed and this was a mess.
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Lei was on her bed and she was asleep, finally. His wife's soul was most definitely a randy sort and he was honestly glad she had passed out. He found out where her mates kept their clothes and he threw on a male yukata and he was fixing to phase when he saw her in the door of the closet.
 
“Leaving?” Ayana asked smirking.
 
“How in the hell?” Lei demanded.
 
“I felt the vibrations. I am kumo after all. Is this really that bad wraith that you have to up and run away?” She asked annoyed.
 
“I told you that I am married and I have three small children. I rather like being a father and I miss my sons and daughter.” He growled.
 
“I see. I would not allow you out. There are female predators you know and your wife is an idiot.” She snorted.
 
“You know nothing!” he stated in anger.
 
“So tell me about this connection I feel with you. Why do I feel as such?” Ayana asked pouring herself some wine.
 
“What I know is my business and not yours.” Lei said with contempt.
 
“Really? Well that bastard Maec showed up and my world is suddenly different. He tells me that I will live again.” She said crossing her arms.
 
Lei's face dropped and then he looked furious.
 
“That stupid idiot!” He growled.
 
“So it is true. So I surmise that I know you and him. He called me Isha.” She said pacing and looking at him.
 
“Can that stupid fuck get any stupider?” Lei muttered.
 
“Okay. You react to me so I am thinking that my soul is that of your wife. I feel this odd connection which tells me you wraiths have powerful mental abilities. We kumo can bind souls so it must be similar for you all too.” Ayana stated.
 
“Hn.” Lei said taking a noise from Asuna.
 
“I see! I have surmised correctly. So this is really not that bad. True, I am in a different body but you are wraith and you can see my soul, correct?” She asked tracing his jaw.
 
“Yes.” He said gulping.
 
“So you can see if I am indeed the same soul?” She asked softly.
 
“Yes.” He nodded.
 
“Would you?” Ayana asked gently.
 
Lei phased carefully and Ayana gasped out. It took everything in him not to join with her. She was trembling and she stared at him with wide eyes.
 
“It is you.” He whispered affected.
 
“What do I look like to you?” She asked cupping his cheeks.
 
“Beautiful. Colors are blinding and your taste is rare.” Lei stated closing his eyes.
 
“You truly love me.” Ayana said in awe.
 
He nodded unable to speak and she threaded her fingers through his shiny black hair.
 
“It started out as convenience and then to need. I realized I loved you and then I could never leave you.” He admitted.
 
“Not a very auspicious beginning.” She observed.
 
“You hated all Shouten. I thought you had killed my sister but later you saved her and my real father.” Lei said getting emotional.
 
“So now I know a little; know I know that I am to be your wife, I am free to have you in this life.” She said taking his lips.
 
He felt doomed and he responded powerfully as they sank to the floor. Ayana had enjoyed the brief encounter with the other until he had spoken truth. This Shouten she found herself becoming obsessed about. Their joining took on surreal tones and Lei was gasping as she would not let him phase out. He came to the same realization that Maec had; she had many of her Tomoshibi powers and his cry of completion rocked her. His hands gripped hers and he was physically trembling. She automatically fed him and she knew eventually she would have to let him go but she did not want to. She almost hated that she would be deprived of him in this life. He caught that thought and it shook him. Lei had not realized when he faced her that terrible day that he would gain so much. In a way he could thank the tr'Awnhi for giving him the greatest happiness of his life.
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Asuna woke up and Nobu stood over her. He shook his head and she heard another voice.
 
“Nanami?” She asked stunned.
 
“Hai Haha. You got bit by a wyvern. You got knocked up by a Byakko?” She asked surprised.
 
“Hai my dear but you need not put it so crassly.” Asuna growled.
 
“Well I bought like a bunch of stuff from our era. No offense Chichi but you perfected an anti-shoki for Haha that works in a series of two doses.” Nanami stated as she knelt and pulled out a syringe.
 
Nobu watched surprised and thrilled as he watched his daughter. He was infatuated with this child and she was brilliant. She cleaned an area on her mother's arm and plunged in the medicine. She nodded and her daughter looked lovely in a black hanfu.
 
“You look beautiful.” She said softly.
 
“Really? Cool! I had to raid your closet. Hikari stated that she cannot make a portal for like a month or so. She said she has to sleep really deep. She said get working on the in between and perfect the stream. Anyway where can I get some blood?” She asked softly.
 
“Hunt in the forest my dear.” Asuna chuckled.
 
“Oh.” Nanami blushed.
 
“You need blood?” Nobu asked concerned.
 
“Yeah. I got attacked by a Shouten awhile back and Haha took me to ole Sebastein to save me. I was evolving anyway. I do not have a true form Chichi. I am empusae.” She said hoping he was not disappointed.
 
He smiled a little and she stood up. She kissed his cheek and hugged him. She winked around and she ported out. Nobu was still in shock to see her and he knelt by Asuna.
 
“She is brilliant!” He said excited.
 
“Hai. You babied her. You were so excited to have a girl. You would path to her everyday for hours.” Asuna remembered fondly.
 
“She is lovely. Oh Kamis! She needs to stay away from the palaces. The males will try and take her!” He said concerned.
 
“Nobu, she is grown. She has three children of her own now.” Asuna chuckled.
 
“She is still very young Asuna.” He said miffed.
 
“Hai I know but Nanami has had her own problems. Now how is it I am here?” She asked sitting up.
 
“A very snooty saru dropped you off. By his finery I am assuming he was royalty.” He said.
 
“Hiro. I remember. Oh Kamis.” Asuna said covering her eyes.
 
“What did you do?” He asked.
 
“Shut him up. Saru and inu do not get along well. Oh well.” She sighed.
 
Asuna stood up and she was in the in between. She wandered in search of Yung or perhaps one of her Jing mates. She found Shan Lao. The leader of the Jing clan was still soft spoken and they did not interact much; when they did get alone, things happened.
 
“Hello Shan Lao.” She smiled.
 
“Oh! Hello Asuna. How are you?” He asked distracted.
 
“Well except these damn enemies keep finding me! In the modern era they could not find me as easily.” Asuna complained.
 
“Give us a little time. We are wraiths. We are good at hiding.” Shan Lao teased.
 
“You need a break. Come.” She commanded.
 
He sighed and nodded. His long hair was down and he wore a golden yellow jacket over an embroidered pein-fu and ku. She ported them to the mainland and she was around Shanghai. He looked around and smiled fondly.
 
“I remember these lands before they were settled.” He said walking around the forest.
 
“Tekeshi, he was the inu lord of the Northern Lands in Japan before the One Great War, he ruled this area quietly for centuries. I am sure he is around here somewhere.” She laughed.
 
“Now he is Hana's father?” Shan Lao asked.
 
“Hai.” She nodded.
 
“He is the inu with priestess blood. He is the grandfather of Ang Chi.” He stated.
 
“Very good.” She laughed.
 
“I have not been accused of being unintelligent.” He smiled as he began to wander.
 
She watched him walk and he was in a good mood. She perused his backside and she quashed desire. They stayed wandering around for awhile and he talked about his childhood with his full Tomoshibi brother Zhang. It seemed his brother was very much like Kaito and he truly loved him. They came to sit by the river and they just talked. Sometimes they spoke in voice and sometimes in mind but Asuna did not notice the aura until it was practically on top of her. The giant inu jumped her and flattened her. Shan Lao let his sword appear but the inu was licking her and she was yelling at him to stop.
 
“Tekeshi stop! Damnit!” She screamed.
 
He changed form and the former Northern lord was smirking. His green eyes were full of mirth and happiness. Shan Lao was startled to see such a being. He radiated goodness and Asuna growled.
 
“If I wanted a tongue bath it would be me on your futon asshole!” She growled.
 
“Oh aijou!” He chuckled.
 
“So you realize I am from another era?” Asuna asked cleaning herself off.
 
“Hai of course. I am not supposed to see you for another; let me see forty or so years?” He asked.
 
“Hai. Tekeshi this is Jing Shan Lao. Shan Lao this is Lord Tekeshi.” She said in introduction.
 
“Hello.” Tekeshi said putting his hands together and bowing in Chinese fashion.
 
Shan Lao followed suit and he was amused by the jovial inu. The banter between the two was refreshing and they all ended up back at the Shanghai palace. Shan Lao excused himself to hunt in Hueco Mundo and the two inu ate with abandon. The revelry carried on late into the evening and Shan Lao was reclining on a chaise lounge as they were telling stories of the Inu no Taisho. Asuna stood and poured both Tekeshi and Shan Lao more sake.
 
“You should have seen her Shan Lao. She stood up to Touga and told him off.” He laughed.
 
“Not surprising.” He smiled over his little sake glass.
 
“Touga did not know what to make of it. I of course recognized her immediately. She tried to spare this old man's feelings.” The green eyed inu said as if wounded in the heart.
 
Asuna smirked and he was showing out. He was also drunk. She continued to ply them both because they were both so relaxed. She settled on her own chaise and they began to discuss history in which they argued opposite points. Shan Lao began to doze and Tekeshi crawled over to her and laid his head in her lap.
 
“Aijou.” He whispered.
 
“Hai?” Asuna answered.
 
“So long. How is our Hana?” He asked in a slight slur.
 
“Healthy and well. She is in a castle by Kyoto now.” She said softly.
 
“So close? Kamis. I want to see my baby girl. My only girl.” He stated looking up at her eyes.
 
His green eyes were intense and she lowered her mouth. He made a soft sound as he received what he denied himself for so long. Tekeshi made a wounded noise and sat up as he claimed her mouth fully. He boldly took control and he was emotional as he clutched at and kissed down her jaw and throat.
 
“Aijou. Forgive me. Please forgive me.” He whispered.
 
Tekeshi pulled up her hanfu and he was maddened with need so profound that he whimpered in inu. He claimed her mouth again and rolled his hips. Asuna cried out and it was muffled by his lips. He spoke broken Japanese and in inu as he made love to her. She was trying to stay quiet but a whine broke from her lips. Shan Lao startled awake and was greeted with his sometimes lover and great friend being made passionate love to by the other man.
 
“Oh my.” He said softly.
 
Asuna looked over at him with reddened eyes and to feel Tekeshi like this made her inner nature out of control. Shan Lao looked ready to phase out but her eyes kept him rooted. He remembered their last encounter. He remembered how wild and how utterly amazing it had been. Truly he felt this should be wrong and this should be between the two of them but he slowly moved over to them. Tekeshi never stopped rolling his hips and his aijou was whimpering loudly now. Shan Lao was mesmerized and he took her lips with repressed passion. Asuna was starting to get emotional and her body was getting tight with pleasure and her heart hammered with tremendous love. Her Jing lover had taken her lips upside down and the sensations were different. She growled and cried softly as his kiss conveyed his feelings. Shan Lao slowly released her lips and he softly kissed her cheek to her ear.
 
“I should not love you so much. I should not need you but sometimes I need you to breathe. I close my eyes just to feel you through the bind. You showed up that day to give me hope. You gave me that and more.” He said hoarsely.
 
“Shan Lao.” She said in a shaky tone.
 
“You give me what I should not have and I thank you for it. Close your eyes.” He asked gently.
 
Tekeshi was touched by the words and he had slowed his movements. Shan Lao watch her eyes flutter and he slowly undid her hanfu bodice. He exposed her breasts and Tekeshi moved his chest a little. The black inu was so incredibly captivated that he watched with smoldering eyes. The wraith slowly dragged finger tips over the tops of her breasts until he reached her nipples. She increased her breathing and he leaned forward and licked it gently. She whimpered and then he blew on one tip as she gasped. Asuna dragged in breath as she felt heat.
 
“Tomoshibi. You have Tomoshibi yoki.” She practically screamed out.
 
“Yes. Some. I have some Shouten and some Tomoshibi.” Shan Lao murmured as she wiggled underneath Tekeshi.
 
The green eyed inu grunted as her movements made him groan. Shan Lao looked at his eyes and he knew this man was good. This man was great and he stood slowly.
 
“No. No. Shan Lao no. Do not go. Please no. No.” She whimpered out and gasped.
 
His eyes were trying to bleed white and he gently took her hand. He phased out and Tekeshi looked around. He then looked down and her face was immobile. Her inu lover reached to hold her face and she was barely breathing.
 
“Aijou? Are you okay?” He asked panicked.
 
“Kamis!” She groaned out as she arched against him.
 
Asuna could not stay still and she was snarling and groaning as she clawed at Tekeshi. She shoved his jaw to the side and sank her fangs in. The black inu had to concentrate to hold himself together because he would have climaxed that second. She was driving her hips into his hard as he had to speed up. Asuna let his neck go and began to kiss him deeply. She was out of control and beyond needy; she rolled them and they fell to the floor. Tekeshi was winded and she sat up and he grabbed her hips. He had never seen her quite like this and it was so incredibly arousing as his mate took him and when her climax hit; he yelled out loudly. Asuna's hand gouged his chest and she fell over him to sink her fangs into his pectoral as his small bit of purity spread through her. She actually rolled off of him and she still moaned and rasped.
 
“Aijou? What's wrong?” He asked rolling to his side.
 
“Shan Lao. Please corporealize. Please. Cannot hold together anymore.” She whimpered.
 
Tekeshi was astonished as the Shouten appeared slowly next to her and his arm was around her waist. He slowly ran his fingers down her spine and she yelped.
 
“Made me feel so good to feel you like that. I love your soul. I got to feel your rapture and I had my own. Are you okay beloved woman?” He whispered in a hypnotic tone.
 
“Finish me. Please!” Asuna begged him.
 
“What does she need Shan Lao?” Tekeshi asked again mesmerized.
 
“Tell us. What do you need?” He asked ghosting his lips against her ear.
 
“Come again. I want to feel you inside me. Make me come.” She said trembling.
 
Shan Lao looked at Tekeshi as if for permission and he nodded. He gently laid her down and rested her on his arm. He bit into his wrist and pressed it to her mouth. His clothes phased away and then hers and she opened her thighs for him. Asuna slipped her fangs into his wrist and he slipped into her. It was terribly intimate and for this moment it was them. She let his wrist go and it was slow as he built up passionate conflagration. Shan Lao could never feel again the way he felt now and his heart beat harder. They held each other tightly and her voice left her; he pressed his forehead to hers as they shared in a massive climax but neither could speak. Asuna clutched him till her knuckles turned white and his face was a little red from suspended breathing. After almost a minute he lowered his mouth to hers and kissed her deeply and then slowly phased out. She finally made a grunting noise and Tekeshi touched her hand. She whined and he realized she was still in the midst of a prolonged release.
 
“Good Kamis aijou. I feel it.” He whispered.
 
She only nodded and he laced his fingers in hers. Tekeshi could not remember a more profound moment and this Shan Lao; he intended to know him better.
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Asuna was in Tekeshi's arms as they slept and the memory of what they had done was burned in her brain. She was also mortified at how she had acted when Mochrie had attacked her. It was true that she found Hiro attractive; she just did not want anymore complications. She kissed Tekeshi's brow and she decided to formerly apologize to Hiro. She would feel better and then move on. Asuna seriously knew how gentle saru could be but on the flip side they could be some of the most vicious creatures there was. She dressed hastily and it was still early. She had seen his mind and he would talk solitude in his gardens in the early morning. It was spring so it would be tolerable there. She was dressed in a plain white hanfu and simple geta. She ported to the image she had in his mind and he was there. His long hair was down completely and she was admiring the color variations in it.
 
“I feel your obnoxious yoki. What do you want?” he asked without looking.
 
“I wanted to thank you for taking me to Nobu. I feel my behavior was less then honorable.” Asuna said softly.
 
“You were under the influence of poison. I do believe I can overlook your wantonness.” Hiro said looking over his shoulder.
 
“You are easily offended macaque. You look down your elegant nose at inu and perhaps you should take a long look in a looking glass.” She retorted.
 
He growled low in his throat and he stood up. He walked right into her personal space and looked at her in anger.
 
“How do you come here and speak as such about anything inu.” He said posturing.
 
“See I know this behavior. I am an alpha female in the inu world and in the empusae world; the onna are dominant. Sorry if this offends you but it is how it is. It is not my problem your royal snotty backside cannot take teasing.” Asuna stated having to look up a little at him.
 
“If this is your thanks then I prefer your silence!” Hiro snarled.
 
Inu and macaque stared at the other for a few minutes and she stepped back and bowed a little. He was bothered by the memory of her touch and he was bothered that she had him react. Asuna met his eyes and she growled low in her throat.
 
“Really? You really resent that I was able to get you to react?” She said in a harsh tone.
 
“Hai.” He growled.
 
Hiro gasped softly as unknown yoki caused him to feel things. She was staring at him with narrowed eyes and he realized fully that it was her. He stepped back and fell on his butt as she only crossed her arms and growled at him.
 
“Stop this now!” He yelped.
 
“You are so offended truly?” Asuna demanded.
 
He glared at her and throbbing of intense and pleasurable natures were coursing in him. Hiro would have liked nothing more then to find one of his wives and enjoy her. At this moment a couple of them would be even better. She stepped forward and stared down at him and he looked at her.
 
“Get away from me.” He seethed.
 
“You are that much of an ass?” She wanted to know.
 
“I am the Snow Monkey king and you are delighting in my discomfort.” He hissed.
 
She was irritated with his arrogance and she let him go from her mental hold. He trembled and got himself under control. Asuna decided to be a bigger jerk and offend him and suddenly straddled his lap. Hiro was face to face with a fellow taiyoukai and their faces were inches apart.
 
“Your eyes are lovely.” She said stunned.
 
“Hai. Yours as well.” He muttered.
 
“Do you really hate me?” Asuna asked very softly.
 
“I do not hate you. Your manners are offensive to me at times hai.” Hiro admitted.
 
“May I admit something to you?” She asked touching her nose to his.
 
“Hai?” He said watching her carefully.
 
“I acted out hai because of the wyvern venom but you are beautiful.” She said brushing her nose against his again.
 
“Thank you. Why are you sitting in my lap?” Hiro asked trying to not be affected.
 
“Because you are speaking civilly.” Asuna replied.
 
“I see.” He nodded.
 
“You never answered me how often you did your hair or had it washed.” She asked fingering it.
 
“Because I thought it ridiculous.” He retorted.
 
“Well?” She asked.
 
“It requires deep washing two times a week and my attendants change it whenever I wish.” He said rolling his eyes.
 
Asuna smiled and she softly kissed his mouth. He tried not to react but he did. She did not seek deeper and only kissed his mouth.
 
“I am sorry that I offended you. I shall refrain from now on and leave you alone but thank you for your help. We are more alike then either of us will admit I think.” She said trying to get up.
 
Hiro firmly place his hands on her hips so she could not rise and see what she had done to him. He wore only a morning yukata and she was getting to him badly.
 
“Stop resisting me!” Hiro commanded.
 
“Why?” Asuna asked.
 
“Onna you are the most difficult.” He growled.
 
“Then what is the reason?” She asked almost amused.
 
“Damn you. Quit being difficult for no reason.” He demanded.
 
She only blinked at him and he was fighting good reason and good sense. He pulled her forward by the back of the neck and sought her mouth. He kissed her this time and she melted against him. Hiro groaned into it and went with the mounting passion of the tangle of lips. She tangled her fingers in his hair and her claws lightly massaged his scalp. She was beyond passionate and he was loosing it. He tried to rip his lips away but she nibbled on his bottom lip. Asuna was softly kissing his lips and he was growling trying to get himself to stop the need.
 
“What are you doing to me?” Hiro asked in a soft groan.
 
“Perhaps my yoki. I shall stop.” She said kissing him one last time.
 
Hiro was unable to let her up and his grip tightened. Asuna was surprised as he gripped her tighter.
 
“Why did you come?” He asked.
 
“To thank you and apologize.” Asuna stated.
 
“Why was that reptile angry with you?” Hiro asked shutting his eyes.
 
“The wyverns are European reptiles. He came after my cousin Akemi who is mated to Ryukotsusei. He forced himself upon her and she bore a half wyvern babe. Ryukotsusei has claimed him and I just took the boy back. He is angry for it.” She shrugged.
 
“Your family has mated into the different youkai clans?” He asked surprised.
 
“Hai. It is not widely known because we have many secrets. I shall tell you a big one. I am not from this era.” She said in his ear.
 
Hiro at first thought she lied but then he realized that she said Ryukotsusei. The old dragon lord was supposedly dead. He stared at her and her eyes told the truth.
 
“How?” He asked stunned.
 
“I have my ways but one of those beings you saw is my bitter enemies. I had to return or risk them screwing up everything. I also have many mates.” She stated playing with his super soft hair.
 
“Your sister; tell me the truth.” Hiro demanded.
 
“She has discovered that she is pupped. She did not think she could and it seems her mate is the one that could not father cubs.” Asuna answered honestly.
 
“An inu and a feline?” He asked even more surprised.
 
“You know of the Byakko. I know Chen, Quon, and Cheung very well.” She smiled.
 
“You are just full of surprises.” He murmured.
 
“So now you know a little and you can release me.” She said with a small smile.
 
“I do not think so.” He stated as he untied his yukata.
 
“What are you doing?” She asked with wide eyes.
 
“I think I can recognize your teasing me now. Tell me inu if you enjoyed my taste.” Hiro asked adjusting her hanfu.
 
“You were pleasing.” She growled softly.
 
“Do not start playing coy now. I will see your face.” He stated as he spread her nether lips with his fingers.
 
Her truths were shocking to him and his body was demanding something and his sense was out the window. He was on his knees and he grabbed her thighs as he guided his cock inside her.
 
“Inu.” He whispered tightly as he took a deep breath.
 
“Not what you expected?” Asuna rasped in his ear.
 
“No. Oh Kamis like a damn vise.” He grunted against her throat.
 
“Hiro.” She moaned softly as her hands tangled in his hair again.
 
“Kamis what?” He said with trembling lips.
 
She rotated on him and that undid him. He drove himself into her hard. Hiro knew himself and he would want her. He laid her back and began moving hard at first then slowed. He continued his pattern and she was wild under him. Asuna was meeting his movements and he could not last long. He was trying to prolong the bliss but she was doing her own amazing things. Hiro yelled out and she sank her fangs into his wrist. The absolute rapture hit him again and his second release followed the first immediately. He was breathing harshly and her legs were quivering nicely. He wanted his partner to enjoy it; he was that arrogant. He wanted them begging him for more and yelling his name. She had not but she had moaned nicely. The Snow Monkey king pulled himself back and collapsed onto his side. Asuna lay there for a moment and got her bearings.
 
“This was not my intention.” She whispered.
 
“Nor mine but you are beautiful and your kisses are pure sin. I could not help it.” He sighed.
 
“Thank you I think. I should go.” Asuna murmured.
 
“You should bathe and tell me a little more of your situation. I have involved myself and they will include my kingdom now. I am would prefer not to be ignorant.” Hiro said in a commanding way.
 
“Perhaps I am not so disgusting?” She asked laughing.
 
“Kamis I have no clue what I thinking! You are nothing I am used to.” He said softly growling.
 
“You are used to your species. I am not a macaque onna.” She laughed standing.
 
He was tying his obi and he stared at her up and down.
 
“You did not yell my name nor beg me; I find that intolerable.” Hiro said miffed.
 
Asuna's mouth dropped open and he left her where she was standing. He beckoned her to follow him and she was utterly intrigued with this piece of irritating man.
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She had spent the day with the macaque and now she was in the in between. Her body was beginning to show more and she felt positively marvelous. Whatever Nanami had brought had made her feel normal. Hanaj and Lei had not returned and she grew concerned. She was reading some reports from Hideaki's scouts and she looked up to see Wenling.
 
“Dearest what is wrong?” She asked softly.
 
“I need help.” She said with tears running down her face.
 
“Speak to me.” Asuna commanded.
 
“When we found Gabrielus we also freed a half white basilisk named Jortel. I did not pay him much mind Haha but now he has become issue. He and Ryuu are arguing over my mating with Ryuu.” She said wiping her eyes.
 
“You feel something for this Jortel?” She asked gently.
 
“Yes. Gods help me yes but I love Ryuu passionately. I love him and it hurts me to be away from him.” She said looking down.
 
“What exactly has happened?” Her mother asked.
 
“Jortel has asked that I come to him and let him prove his feelings. He told me he loves me and he only wishes to be with me.” Wenling said upset.
 
“If you love Ryuu that much then Jortel cannot think to ask you away from him.” Asuna said.
 
“I know but Haha it is not that easy. I am not that used to this. I have pursued who I liked: I have not been the pursued like this.” She said drying her eyes.
 
“I have led double lives and it does you no good Wenling. Your heart is what you must answer to. You are also a Byakko. Let that guide you.” She said sitting back.
 
“Ba is so happy. Uncle Cheung is too! They are closer now then they had been in a long time. I think Uncle Cheung has a lover.” She said smiling a little.
 
“Really? That would be pleasing.” Asuna laughed.
 
“Hai. Ba said Cheung has been keeping an eye on you for him when he is not around. Did Uncle really mark you to pretend you were his mate?” Her daughter asked.
 
“Hai.” She nodded but in a little surprise.
 
“He is quick witted. I need to think and a hunt would be good.” Wenling said leaving.
 
Asuna stood and she ported to the Ryuku Islands. Cheung was busy in the forest looking for reds. He looked over at her surprised and she walked beside him.
 
“Been talking?” Asuna asked under her breath.
 
“Yes. Did we not have a reckoning? I know we have not really spoken of it but did you not tell me you loved me? I have spoken my true heart and I love you. I will figure a way of keeping peace and being with you and our son.” Cheung said stopping and looking at her.
 
Her eyes stung with tears and she nodded. He has spoken softly and he knew Quon was within a few miles.
 
“I fell in love with you at some point during your incarceration at Sapporo. I was a mess then and I still am. When the panda youkai heard me in the forest; it was me speaking to forgive myself.” He said red in the face.
 
“I am sorry.” She said horrified at herself.
 
“I must patrol. It is hot and I think Quon would not want you out here too long.” He smiled feeling his brother's aura not too far away.
 
“Thank you Cheung.” She said bowing.
 
Quon was in the clearing and he beamed at them both. She kissed Quon's cheek then his lips. She ported out and the elder brother looked at his younger one.
 
“I have been thinking Cheung.” He said crossing his arms.
 
“Yes?” He asked.
 
“Why you have been such a mess as of late. I can only come up with one answer. I also think I have been blind a long while.” Quon stated circling him.
 
“Spit it out Quon.” Cheung said irritated.
 
“How long have you loved my wife?”