Bleach Fan Fiction / InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Chronicles of the Moon ❯ After the Storm What Still Stands ( Chapter 14 )

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: Brothers have to deal with their problems and solutions are come up with. Ryukotsusei makes a battle happen in which many personal battles take place. Jortel gives up his quest as Wenling faces down her enemy. An old hated enemy turns up to taunt the daughter that hates as Sanra faces the man she had tortured. Several battles and many outcomes. Thank you for reading and please let me know what you think!

 

After the Storm What Still Stands

 

Cheung blinked at Quon in surprise and shock. His elder brother was watching him and Cheung lifted his chin.

 

“I love her but your insinuations are asinine.” His younger brother said.

 

“Really? Love her how Cheung?” Quon asked.

 

“She is my sister in law dumb ass!” He growled.

 

“Oh I saw how you looked at her when we hunted her and I saw how you looked at her when we were in Shanghai. I always assumed you just wished to have a conquest but that was not it was it?” He demanded.

 

“Yes! You knew I desired her but I swear to all that is holy that I have respected you brother. I have always respected you…” Cheung snarled.

 

“Shut up.” He said growling.

 

“Pardon me?” He demanded.

 

“I said shut up. When did she shut your ass up anyway?” Quon asked raising a brow.

 

“I am not going to stand here and be accused of…” He tried again.

 

“Of loving her? Giving into four centuries of unrequited feelings?” His elder brother demanded.

 

“I admire her and adore her yes but I have tried to honor you.” Cheung growled.

 

“I am glad that you have but think about this brother. Think about how I have changed and how you have obviously changed. Death does things to a man. I know her well and see how she reacts to the Jings and the kumo clan?” He asked softly and Cheung stared out.

 

“Yes.” He nodded.

 

“You are so bent that I will be furious. I freely admit I am obsessed with her; I have been a long time. I could not get the damn nu zi out of my head. You know how much I wanted to hate her? I wanted to despise her and all I could do was imagine wrapping my body around her and joining my life to hers.” He stated bluntly.

 

“Please stop.” He said looking away.

 

“Stop what? Telling the truth? Do you not imagine being able to run your tongue along her neck and allow yourself to sink within her velvety depths?” Quon asked narrowing his eyes.

 

“I said stop! You are being a pervert!” Cheung snarled.

 

“Am I? You begged her to stop in the forest. Told her you loved your brother.” He said eyeing him.

 

Cheung turned bright red and he stepped back. Quon watched him and he watched Cheung port out. He sighed and the idiot was wracked with guilt. He would have to wait for him to find her and then he would pounce on them.

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Jortel paced his own rooms in father's castle lodge. His heart was squeezing in his chest and he was certain she would never come. He could not believe that a whelp like Lord Ryuu had her heart. For once in his life he actually believed he had to give up. He only knew he had red basilisks to kill and he could put his aching heart into such. Some of the tribes of reptiles were like scourges on Europe and he decided he would help to rid the continent of such animals as Heiden the Red. The prince of the Sky dragons left his rooms and he went to his father and he secured permission to begin hunting down his former captors and the basilisk that had harmed the woman he loved. If he could not have her then at least he could help her in her revenge. He resigned himself to loneliness and pain but he had briefly felt bliss. He dressed in his silver armor and he told his father to enter into negotiations on his behalf to enter into a political mating. If he could not have his heart then he would do his duty to his people. Jortel left the high mountains of his home and went in search of redemption the only way he felt he could.

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Blood painted the fields in central Europe. Ryukotsusei had decided to strike back on their own turf and the Byakko sisters were fighting back to back as the reds and wyvern both were in staggering numbers. Ryuu was battling along side his mate as well as Gabrielus. Amedeo was there and he was hoping Mochrie would be as well.

 

Wenling was ducking and fighting katana to sword as the red basilisk in front of her was in disbelief. She allowed her eyes to bleed silver to avoid his deadly gaze and she continued to let her shoki come as she dispatched her enemy. The fighting was close quarters and her black hanfu was sticky and her silver hair was beginning to become soaked in blood. She leaned back to avoid a vicious blow from an axe and she sunk to her knees and cut into the legs of the reptile. The beast screamed in pain and she suddenly screamed in agony. She looked back to see Heiden and his smirk was wide as he had cruelly cut off her tail. The pain was unlike anything she had ever felt and her lower half began to become soaked in so much blood.

 

“You have caused me much grief you now tail less bitch!” He grinned madly.

 

Wenling made herself stand and she began to throw ice at him and he hissed. She began throw and hit hard and augment it with her wind yoki she had gotten from her mother. Her vision was swimming but she made herself keep moving forward as Heiden stabbed her with a short dagger in her side. She got up close and personal and smirked cruelly and extended her hand. A massive piece of ice appeared in her palm as she closed her fingers around the cold weapon. Wenling Hu used it to slice into his throat and she shoved her other claws straight through him and flood him with her shoki. Heiden fell to her feet and appeared frozen dead. She too fell and spit at him.

 

“Die you fucking bastard!” Wenling hissed with venomous hatred.

 

Ryuu looked around and he did not see his mate and he began releasing his own yoki and it was killing his enemies in droves. He cut his way through and he was trying like hell to find her and he saw Hibari unleashing her own powerful attacks. The Japanese reptiles and their allies were doing well but their dragons were being cut down in the wake of the powerful enemies.

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Ryukotsusei had his own battles with the wyvern known as Brennus and the bastard had changed form and was whipping around and trying to tear him to pieces. He dodged and raised his fang that he used to cut deeply into the scaled hide of the reptile. Janek was not far away as he too fought but he was making his way over to the dragon lord. He lifted his hand and he threw a wyvern in humanoid form into another as a sickening crunch was heard as their skulls were crushed. He lifted his sword over his head and severed the spinal cord of another as blood spurted from the blood. It sprayed in his face and he wiped away the putrid and offensive stench. Janek saw Ryukotsusei get stabbed but he moved fast; he blocked with his long sword and was able to use his telekinesis to throw Brennus back. Ryukotsusei changed form and Janek used the dragon to climb up and he jumped from the water dragon to the brown wyvern; he used his sword and stabbed him between the eyes and cut down. Drostan's general fell dead in a great heap and the Japanese dragon lord moved swiftly to catch his friend. Janek grabbed his mane and Ryukotsusei looked back with his massive head.

 

“Very well done!” His noh mask stated.

 

“Someday explain to me how that thing does that.” His now best friend stated.

 

Ryukotsusei began to laugh heartily as he lowered the uppyr man and he changed form. He saw his eldest son looking wildly around and it was obvious he was terrified.

 

“I cannot see Wenling either.” The water dragon stated.

 

“We will find her.” Janek stated.

 

“Keep safe.” Ryukotsusei commanded.

 

They separated as they fanned out to search for the young lord's mate. Wen was searching as well and her face was ashen. Gabreilus was next to his wife as they began to move bodies.

 

“She is hurting! She is in horrible pain.” Wen said shaking.

 

“Focus Wen.” Her mate commanded.

 

Wen could see her twin and she was actually crawling away from the battle. Zihao was across the valley leading a small group of warriors to route reinforcements.

 

-Zi! Wenling is hurt.- Wen pathed to her elder brother.

 

-I cannot stop Wen. I am up to my neck in lizards.- He pathed back.

 

“Zihao cannot help. She is crawling but she is loosing blood too fast. She can barely feel me.” Her twin said getting hysterical.

 

Ryuu was looking wildly through red bodies when he saw Heiden being picked up by another. He changed form in rage and he went to strike when he was attacked by another red basilisk. His dragon form was actually bitten into brutally by the red and a hunk of him was ripped out. He shrieked out and he fell to his side. Ryukotsusei was by his side so fast and he slew the random beast. Heiden's body was gone and there was no sign of Wenling Hu.

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Wenling refused to die amongst red basilisk trash and she made herself crawl towards a large forest edge. She could see her hands become pasty white from blood loss. She tried to will herself to change form and it was not coming forth. She did smile as she saw the look of surprise on Heiden's face. Her biggest regret was that she was leaving her babies. She had found out she loved being a mother.

 

“Gods.” She whispered trying to crawl more.

 

“Mon dieu chere!” Wenling heard from near her.

 

She was barely able to lift her head and she saw Jortel. He was trembling as he neared her. His eyes took in the damage and his heart was out of control.

 

“Chere! Hold on! I will take you to my home, oui?” Jortel stated gently picking her up.

 

Wenling yowled out softly as he shifted with her and he laid her on a bed. He ran as fast as he could. He yelled in a panic and he looked back. Blood slowly stained the nearly white sheets and he had just found the battle. The healer came in and he began to work. The dragon was methodic as he carefully began to seal up her terrible wounds.

 

“Whoever did this cut off her tail. Cut it off at the spine.” He commented to his prince.

 

“Sinister.” Jortel stated in anger.

 

“She is in shock Prince Jortel. Only time will tell if she can sustain herself. It is amazing she has lived this long. She has the mother in her.” The healer stated shaking his head.

 

“Oui.” He nodded kneeling by the bed.

 

Wenling was still awake but barely. She was speaking softly in Min Chinese and he only knew a handful of words. She told him thank you but soon she drifted off to sleep. He held her hand and he let a couple of tears fall. This sort of brutality did not surprise him and he vowed again that if Heiden was not dead then he would be. Selfishness reared its head but he wanted her to know how much he loved her. He wanted her to know how much he valued her. Jortel just wanted her to live.

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He had gone back to the area where the battle had taken place and he saw many dead. Jortel knew he would have to go to Japan and he took a deep breath. He shifted to the Ryuku Islands and went towards the dragon castle. He could see many wounded and he lifted his head. Ryunosuke saw him and walked forward. He grabbed his arm and glared at him.

 

“What are you doing here?” He demanded.

 

“Where is your worthless brother?” Jortel demanded.

 

“Recovering from a terrible wound. Why?” Ryunosuke asked.

 

“I found Wenling.” He stated and that was all he said.

 

“Good Kamis. Please do not move.” He stated as he moved quickly.

 

Ryunosuke went to his brother's chambers and he was lying on his side. Ryuu was barely awake and he saw his brother looking excited.

 

“That white dragon is here. He found Wenling.” He said urgently.

 

“Help me up.” Ryuu commanded.

 

His younger brother helped him up and Ryuu leaned heavily on him as he walked out with him to the courtyard. Ryuu saw Jortel and he growled in anger.

 

“Before you say anything; I only showed up near the end of the battle. I found her at the forest edge and she was bleeding to death. I come here because I am the better man. She is at my father's castle and I am sure you would like to see her.” Jortel stated stiffly.

 

Ryuu allowed himself to be shifted along with Ryunosuke. Jortel led them to the room where she was and she was alive but barely. Ryuu made a wounded noise and he knelt near the bed. He looked over at Jortel and he was shaking.

 

“What happened?” He asked in a shaky voice.

 

“The basilisk venom was released in her, she was stabbed, and her tail removed.” He said looking away.

 

“Koi! Wenling.” Ryuu stated horrified.

 

Jortel stood by and let the wimp simper by her as he lamented her condition. He could not take the whining and he left. He swiftly walked into the main hall and took a seat by many of his brethren and took some ale. He was being stared at by a long time friend and he refused to look at Gorgas.

 

“Jortel?” He demanded.

 

“Leave it! I have no wish to dwell.” The prince said eyeing his friend in anger.

 

“You bring the very object of your disdain here my friend.” Gorgas stated raising a bushy white brow.

 

“I will not discuss this Gorgas! Do you understand?” He growled.

 

The prince stood up and grabbed a jug of ale. He began to down it as he stalked off toward the patio that surrounded the castle. He was morose and getting sick to his stomach. Jortel continued to down the pitcher and called on more. He was behind a rail and he saw one of the noble women from court.

 

“Prince Jortel?” She asked in a heavy accent.

 

“Oui?” He slurred.

 

“Are you okay my prince?” She asked stepping closer.

 

He stared at Lifa and she was willowy. She had on the long tunic dress and a fur lined cloak. Her long white hair was down and nearly touched the floor boards. The pale yellow of the linen offset her coloring and his pale brown eyes held her light blue ones.

 

“I am a fool.” Jortel said looking away.

 

“Why?” She asked nearing him.

 

“Because I allowed myself to fall in love; this is not foolish no? I am of noble blood and I should do my duty to my clan and my line. I should give my family many warriors, oui?” He asked staring past her.

 

“I know not the woman who has captured your heart but she is not listening to hers if she denies you.” Lifa stated covering his hand with hers.

 

“There are dragons like us in the Orient. They are warm blooded too.” He slurred more.

 

“Oui. I have heard of your fight with the one. Prince Jortel? Will you let me comfort you this night?” She asked cupping his face with her hands.

 

He stared at her and she was lovely. She was beautiful by all standards and he took her hand and began to kiss her palm. Lifa's eyes glazed over as his lips caressed her skin almost in a fevered way. Jortel jerked her to him and began to kiss her passionately. His mind was muddled and his heart was hurting. He lifted her up on the rail and left everything behind as he gave into the comfort offered by one of his own.

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Wenling woke up several times and it was always in severe pain. She felt warmth and soft words but she passed back out. Pain was the constant in her body and mind and she woke up again to see Ryuu sitting near her.

 

“Wenling.” He whispered.

 

“Hi.” She croaked.

 

“Hi? Kamis my love. I tried to get to you. I did not leave you.” He said crawling over to her.

 

“I know. Heiden found me. He cut my tail off and stabbed me. I used ice to cut him too.” She said smiling cruelly.

 

“The Jortel fellow brought you here. He also brought me here.” Ryuu whispered.

 

“Oh.” Wenling said surprised.

 

Ryuu moved to where he only lay near her and she felt relief flood her. Her mind was full and she knew she needed to get up soon. His hand laced in hers and he kissed her fingers. He whispered his love over and over and she fell back asleep. Much later Ryuu was asleep and she realized he was injured too. Wenling forced herself to stand and she wore only a thin shift. She was shaky and she felt unsteady without her tail. She found her way to a main hall and all talking stopped when they saw her. She was pale and knew she must look terrible but Jortel was up immediately and stalked over to her. His long white hair trailed behind him and he barely touched her elbow.

 

“What are you doing up chere?” He asked stunned.

 

“Needed to talk to you.” Wenling whispered.

 

“Talking can wait. You lost much blood. I will take you back to your mate.” Jortel stated without emotion.

 

“I need to talk to you.” She said weakly.

 

“There is no need. Come.” He stated calmer then he felt.

 

“Jortel please.” She said meeting his eyes.

 

He carefully held her up as they walked outside. He could only imagine what kind of pain she was in and he stayed calm. She held herself up by the railing and she saw the snow drifts.

 

“Thank you for saving me.” She said hoarsely.

 

“Princess Wenling, please consider this my debt repaid. You freed me from those sick cretins. I am glad that I could be of service to you chere. Please stay as long as you need to restore your energies. Please return to your sickbed and your mate now.” Jortel stated formally.

 

“I see. I understand.” She nodded.

 

She knew he was honoring her requests from their earlier interactions and she nodded stiffly. Wenling walked stiffly away from him and Jortel's throat actually ached. She could mentally see him as he had been a few days ago and he had actually wept. She made herself walk slowly but on her own. She felt pain in her soul and she knew she was going to fall apart. He could not take it and he was suddenly behind her.

 

“Je t'aime . Je t'aime assez pour dire au revoir.” Jortel whispered feverishly in her ear.

 

“You told me you had no honor but you do. You are doing what we should. I pray you find something better then me.” Wenling said as tears streamed down her face.

 

“Vous me demandez de quitter mon cœur . Vous me demandez de mourir lentement.” He whispered harshly.

 

“How can you say that? I did not ask for your feelings! I did not ask for any of this.” She said with tears beginning to stream down her face.

 

“No, you did not. My people believe we do not control where our hearts go but you would keep yours in shackles! Je pleure pour vous.” He growled out in obvious distress.

 

Wenling walked towards him and used her last bit of yoki and she ported them out. He was surprised and he held her up as she sagged. She pulled him to her lips and very weakly kissed him. Jortel made such an anguished noise as he let her lean against him. He did not hold her in fear of hurting her and her kiss was broken and anguished. He pressed his forehead to hers after gently withdrawing and breathed harder.

 

“I have let go. Mon coeur est brisé et je suis en train de voir au-delà.” He whispered quickly against her clammy skin.

 

Wenling could not handle him telling her his heart was broken and she sucked in her breath. She actually began to sob as he let her lean against him.

 

“Je suis votre ami . Vous pouvez compter sur moi.” Jortel said with eyes closed and the pain in his chest was unbearable.

 

“Stop talking!” She said sobbing harder.

 

She had never felt so wounded in her life and he took his own sleeve and wiped her face.

 

“Please calm yourself. You need rest chere. Your mate will take you home soon I am sure.” He sighed.

 

Jortel shifted them back and he carefully walked her back to the door of the room. Ryuu was sleeping heavily and he allowed a servant to lead her the rest of the way. She lay down next to him and his arm wrapped around her waist. She could not sleep and she lay there as if Heiden had stabbed her again.

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The battle had taken place more then three weeks before and she was in Japan. She was healed except she had no tail. Wen had been horrified and she had been fawned over. Both herself and Ryuu were doing well and she was sitting on the shore. She was watching the waves crash and her mind was not settled. Wenling knew something deeper had passed over her when she had allowed him to touch her and she slowly stood up. She was fairly strong again and she ported via her shoki. She was up in the sky dragon castle and she could feel him. It was the middle of the night and she slipped into his rooms. Jortel was asleep amongst the furs on his bed and she could smell the ale. She neared him and he was snoring softly.

 

“Jortel. Please wake up. Please.” Wenling asked.

 

His eyes opened but they were not focused. He stared at her and he was surprised.

 

“Am I dreaming chere?” He asked in a tired stupor.

 

“No. I have to say my mind.” She said crawling onto his bed.

 

“No. No more chere. I begged for your heart oui? I beg no one and I begged you. Leave me be now. I wish for solitude and no rememberance.” He stated growling.

 

Wenling did not even make it to his lips and began to kiss along his neck passionately. Jortel was stunned and she was not gentle. She was nipping at the tendons in his throat and he groaned out as her hands spread out across his chest. Her fingers plucked his nipples and he hissed as he slowly withered under her. Wenling lifted her mouth and attacked his lips as she lost control of her emotions and her control. He was normally very calm and pretty calculating but he was sloshed. He had been staying that way and his father was concerned but Jortel kept himself locked away. His mind was filled only with her and she was ruthless in making him very awake and very aroused. She had moved her lips again and he groaned in disappointment but he groaned in pleasure as her teeth nibbled where her fingers had played. He was naked as he had lain amongst the furs and one hand slipped down his belly and wrapped around his thick member.

 

“Wenling. I cannot stop. I love you chere.” He moaned and arched a little under her.

 

She let him go and she sat back. He saw her slip off her kimono and his eyes were smoldering as he wrapped his arms around her and kissed her passionately. Wenling was going on instinct it seemed and she was groaning and gasping as he rolled with her. Their hands clutched at the other and he was shaking. Jortel slipped one hand down and cupped her ass cheek and she lifted her head.

 

“Je t'aime trop . Faire l'amour avec moi.” Wenling whispered to him.

 

“Chere!” He said opening her thighs.

 

Their eyes were locked as he guided himself into her. His face was sweating and she was gasping a little. Jortel released a pent up sigh and moved within her. Neither was still as they both sought to kiss and touch as much as possible. He honestly felt that perhaps this was just a dream and his lips were unable to be stilled. She bucked her hips and made him roll. She got off of him and he was curious as he watched her. She began to kiss his belly and Jortel was truly at her mercy. Wenling kissed along his groin and his hands slipped into her hair. She kissed and licked along him as he felt fevered. She was making herself worked up and Jortel sat up.

 

“Chere! Wenling.” He said letting his head fall back.

 

Her eyes normally bled silver but he met red eyes when he looked again. She left her pleasuring and crashed her mouth against his. Wenling crawled into his lap and slid down him very slowly.

 

“Chere! By the Gods too much.” He growled out in agony.

 

“Something different. Jortel so good. You feel too good.” She was whispering out in a crazed tone.

 

Their cries of passion were getting louder and the urge to bite him was killing her. Wenling felt a powerful spasm of raw pleasure shoot through her and it left her breathless. She did not know what to do and she sank her fangs into his jugular. Jortel was slammed with sensations from different sources; his cock was being milked by the tremors of her core and powerful orgasm and the raw bliss from the bite made his vision swim. He roared out as he too released and her bite went deeper. He had to hold her tightly as it was magnificent. Their bodies were pressed together and it occurred to him slightly that she was a small part of her mother. He held her to him and it was wonderful.

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Cheung was rocked with his brother's words and he went to Asuna after Wenling had healed. He found her in her futon in the in between and he was shaking a little.

 

“What is wrong?” Asuna asked.

 

“He knows.” Cheung murmured shaking a little.

 

“What do you mean he knows?” She asked furrowing her brows.

 

“I mean he knew Asuna! He told me he saw you that first day.” He said nervous.

 

“It is just like him to play games.” She stated shaking her head.

 

“Pardon? Asuna, he is my brother! This is not done in Byakko tradition. We do not do this.” He said getting highly agitated.

 

“I understand but are you going to give us up now?” Asuna questioned.

 

“How can I supposedly keep you when he has every right and claim to you?” Cheung demanded.

 

“Cheung stop!” She asked softly.

 

“No! I had hoped to try and keep peace but he is toying with me.” He said getting almost paranoid.

 

“Cheung!” She yelled.

 

“I cannot do this Asuna. I will ruin my family because I love you.” He said shaking his head.

 

“Ruin? Is that how you see this?” She asked hurt.

 

“Yes. I see this as ruining my family. I keep telling you I am not my Ba.” He growled.

 

She growled herself and she neared him. He tried to look away but she held his chin and made him look at her. Asuna pulled his lips down and kissed him softly and he made a wounded noise. Cheung put up his hands and he did not want to fight. Cheung suddenly jerked back when he felt Quon and his breathing was deep. The crown prince of the Byakko stared at them both and his body language was calm.

 

“I have been waiting for you to show up.” Quon stated.

 

“You have?” He asked nervously.

 

“You are not normally a coward Cheung so quit acting like it now.” His brother stated.

 

“Speak your mind Quon. Speak it okay?” Cheung stated in a growl.

 

Quon walked the short distance to Asuna and tipped her head back. He began to kiss her passionately and she was affected profoundly by his mind altering caress. He released her and he smirked at Cheung.

 

“You are not doing that to me!” He growled out.

 

Quon barked in laughter and Asuna covered her lips trying not to laugh as well. Cheung was agitated and his tail was swishing back and forth.

 

“Speak now before I punch you.” The younger brother said.

 

“Good Gods Che you are an idiot.” Quon stated and then whispered in Asuna's ear.

 

Her eyes widened and she looked at Cheung. He was nervous and it showed. She could tell that Quon was calm and collected as she moved to his brother. She was kissing him passionately and he was groaning softly against her mouth as she pressed herself against him. He tried to gently push her off but Quon was behind her and he was stunned. He was tonguing her neck and she gasped a little. Cheung ripped his mouth and stared at Quon.

 

“What are we doing?” He asked dumbfounded.

 

“Quit being an idiot Cheung. Neither of us are Ba. When is the last time you actually took a nu zi besides her?” Quon asked.

 

The only reason he relented when he had figured it out was that Cheung had not been active with a female in a long damn time. His checking around had confirmed it and his brother was pining away. He hated it and he knew what this woman's spell could do. He stepped back and reclined on the bed.

 

“Is it true?” Asuna asked stunned.

 

“Is what true?” Cheung asked.

 

“How long Cheung?” She asked.

 

“Should it matter?” He said uncomfortable.

 

“Actually yes and no. Somehow death and separation has changed me. The first time was only a matter of years and the second was almost a century. Cheung, brother do not be a fool. We are not our father. We are better.” Quon said impassioned.

 

His eyes widened and he stared at his beloved brother and then at her. He laced his fingers into her hair and began to taste her very slowly and with unhurried passion. Cheung slowly leaned her back on the bed and it hit her they might actually both take her and she did not know if she could handle it. One was enough to blow her mind. Two might put her out for a week. Her belly had expanded and Cheung put his hand on it to feel for his son. Cheung pulled away from her mouth and he met Quon's eyes.

 

“What do you want Quon?” He asked softly.

 

“Honestly? You do what you want. I am here to steal a kiss or two.” He smiled.

 

“No. I will only do this if you participate.” Cheung stated flatly.

 

Cheung lifted her hanfu around her waist and exposed her whole labia and sex. Quon slowly undressed and her eyes were smoldering. Quon undid her bodice to expose her chest and he made a low purr at her full breasts. He could not help himself and he lowered his silver head and began to suckle her right breast.

 

“Quon!” She gasped.

 

Cheung took a deep breath and got on his knees and began to lick at her clit. She groaned loudly and the double sensations were going to drive her mad. The younger of the two tigers was caught up in her cries and pleas as he drove his tongue to ruthlessly torture her clit and he slipped fingers inside of her. Quon was suckling and biting gently just how that made her beg. Asuna could not stand it and the trembling began quickly. Neither brother would stop and she was groaning and crying out louder as they worked her body more. Cheung used his tongue to taste her release and Quon was purring loudly.

 

“Kamis!” She snarled out as they finally allowed her respite.

 

Quon was a mess and he flipped her over and Cheung watched. Quon took her traditional inu or in their case traditional mating style. Asuna was groaning as he moved so that she was loosing her mind. She lifted red eyes and she stared at the younger tiger.

 

“You too.” She rasped out.

 

“No.” He whispered cupping her cheek.

 

“Cheung! Yes! Gods do it.” Quon growled.

 

He looked puzzled but she licked her lips and his eyes widened. He felt his cheeks redden as he stood up on his knees. His mate took him in her mouth and it was so good. She loved to do this to him; she loved his shyness about it. Cheung had to move within the warm heat of her mouth as Quon took her center. It seemed so wrong but he preferred not hiding. She was growling and moaning around him and he was rasping loudly.

 

“Asuna. My love. Oh Gods my love.” He whispered harder.

 

“Yes.” Quon agreed.

 

She released a gargling noise and Quon choked. He thrust once more as they came together. Asuna managed to spy Cheung's face as he threw back his head and gasped out her name as he too came. She groaned as she tasted everything. Quon gripped her hips tightly at the erotic sight. Quon realized what an amazing thing this could be and he slipped out as slowly as he could. She groaned loudly and he chuckled. Cheung wanted to escape but Asuna's face held need. Quon had him settle behind her and he put his hand on her stomach. The elder Byakko lay on his side facing her and his hand cupped her face.

 

“That was amazing inu.” He stated.

 

“Hai.” She whispered.

 

Cheung was silent and Asuna picked up his hand. She kissed it and kissed up his wrist. He hissed softly and Quon stared at him.

 

“I love you Cheung. I love you Quon. I love you both. Kamis it kills me how much you damn tigers get to me.” She said softly.

 

Quon laughed and Cheung let out a held in breath. She fell asleep as both men were beside her.

 

“This feels odd to us but we will cope. You have touched no onna in over one hundred fifty years Cheung. You let us all think you were fucking anything that walked.” He whispered.

 

“I had to.” He said looking away.

 

“You fell for her too. I never knew. I always assumed you were a jackass. I loved you and I respected you but I thought you a jackass.” Quon stated.

 

“I did not want you to know. I did not want you to see me as a threat. I gave in only just recently. I became overwhelmed in the desire. I told myself I would only allow myself a little bit then I would stop. Then the cub.” He stated in deep sigh.

 

“Well I was hoping you and her would fess up and I have tried to give you an opening jerk. I married the Western Heir. I am a little screwed up you know.” His brother laughed.

 

Cheung nodded and his hand was rubbing her belly. Quon was a little jealous of the cub but he would manage. He had Nobu check him and it was as Cheung and he had discussed. He was intact again. He decided he would start a family over again too. He wondered how many exotic things he could come up with and a smile was plastered on his face.

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Augusta was sitting near the water and she was rocked by her behavior that she had displayed. She had snuck into Europe and things were a mess. The reptiles she had never really knew about were slithering about and the one she had tasted was sitting down in the Ryuku Islands. She loved Sesshomaru. She did not need anyone else to sustain but she craved the blood till it was driving her to utter madness. Finally Augusta made herself port back to his study and it was in the middle of a meeting.

 

“Hai Augusta?” Her mate said in cold irritation.

 

“I need to speak with you now.” She said almost nervously.

 

Sesshomaru rose and he followed to her study. As soon as they stepped in she slammed him against the door and he raised his brow.

 

“You are in a blood lust why?” He asked.

 

“I cannot think. I tasted his blood. I should not have tasted his blood. He only did it to help me and now I want to hunt him down and stake him down and drink him dry.” She admitted.

 

“Who?” Sesshomaru asked curiously.

 

“That black basilisk. He is but a boy I think but he tastes almost like you but different. You taste so good too. God Sesshomaru help me!” Augusta whined.

 

She opened his haori and she used her claw and cut into his chest. He said nothing as she leaned forward and licked his chest of the blood. She did it again and she was working her way across his pectoral until she reached his nipple and she cut across it. He groaned out and he cupped the back of her head.

 

“You need this basilisk?” He asked.

 

Augusta could have asked for anything at the moment and she would have gotten it. She looked at him and she had some blood in her mouth. She kissed him and he had to swallow his own life force. He grew painfully hard and they stumbled backwards till they reached her low desk. It was but a matter of moments and the Western Lord was thrusting inside of his mate and he could not contain the snarls. His council was next door and Augusta was under him. He could only concentrate on her. Sesshomaru was magnificent in all of his pale glory and she was not quiet either. She was normally not quite this risqué but she was crazed at the moment. Her claws tore down his back and she grabbed his taut ass as he pummeled her relentlessly.

 

“Sess-shomaru!” She screamed out.

 

Her red eyes were burning and blood was dripping from his back. His mate was in a severe blood lust and he was concerned. For the first time in their mating he felt exhaustion.

 

“Mate? You need something.” He whispered.

 

“God. What the hell is wrong with me?” She asked horrified.

 

“I need our futon. Port us to our futon and send Jaken to the council. Have Hideaki come to me.” He commanded.

 

She did as he asked and she ported them. She was stalking their chambers and he watched. He dressed in a black yukata and Jaken was followed by Hideaki. The inu general looked over to see the Western Lady in a messy state.

 

“Go to where the black basilisk was and bring him here. I care not what you have to do.” He commanded.

 

“Hai my lord.” He bowed and he looked concerned.

 

Hideaki left immediately and Augusta looked at him; the look of raw lust and need on her fast was getting to him. He opened his yukata and she came to him. She latched onto his neck and he sucked in his breath. Augusta was loosing her mind. She had fed from her usual fair and nothing was quenching her hunger; not even her beloved Sesshomaru. She realized that her succubus nature was out of control and she was horrified. She gasped and she suddenly backed away from him.

 

“I have to stop. I cannot do this.” Augusta stated shaking her head.

 

“Explain.” Sesshomaru demanded.

 

“You need to know. I cannot hide it anymore.” She said looking at her hands.

 

“Hide what Augusta?” He asked.

 

“I am half succubus. My mother is a succubus Sesshomaru.” She said disgusted with herself.

 

“I have known my mate.” He replied very softly.

 

“Pardon?” She asked shaking.

 

“I have known. Your sexual appetite is larger then even most uppyr. I have expected Asuna will be the same. Her yoki is superior and she has so much of your yoki.” The Western lord stated.

 

“You have known? Why did you not tell me?” Augusta asked horrified at herself.

 

“It obviously bothered you. I have deep love for you and respect Augusta.” Sesshomaru said in his baritone.

 

“Sesshomaru.” She said wrapping her arms around him.

 

“Take what you need for now.” He commanded.

 

Her eyes were still red and she slid down his body. His eyes widened and he groaned loudly. She took him with her mouth and she had not done this for a little while. He rested one hand on her head and looked down.

 

“This Sesshomaru loves you.” He whispered passionately.

 

Augusta was too busy feeding her need and her lust to answer but she mentally stroked his mind. He growled low and became lost to the tremendous pleasure.

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Nigelus had returned with Hideaki and he was concerned. Sesshomaru was dressed formally again and he bowed low before the inu lord.

 

“How may I help sir?” He asked with concern in his eyes.

 

“My mate stated you gave her your blood to assist her and now she is now in need.” Sesshomaru said less formally and in his bored fashion.

 

“I am sorry my lord. Basilisk blood has is different for the uppyr si? I have no true understanding why but it does. I am so sorry. I will make certain that I stay away.” He said feeling badly.

 

“No. I would consider this a favor to this Sesshomaru. Ease my mate and you will be favored.” Sesshomaru said flatly.

 

“Did I hear you correctly?” Nigelus asked stunned stupid.

 

“Hai. You are doing this as a favor to me and I shall extend an invitation to your king. Perhaps this Sesshomaru should see for himself what battles are taking place.” The inu stated.

 

Nigelus was silent and could only nod. The dog daemon was asking him to let the empusae femmina use him and that was frightening to him.

 

“Where is she?” He asked softly.

 

“She feels better in the forest. She thinks she will take too much of my blood.” He stood rising.

 

Nigelus nodded and he shifted to the forest. He hoped he could control himself. He tasted the air and he found her at the base of a large tree.

 

“Femmina? Has my blood done this to you?” He asked kneeling.

 

“I know not. I have no clue what it has done. I am sorry I attacked. I had thought I was under control.” She said looking at him with red eyes.

 

“Your kind mate has asked that I feed you. I will if it will help you.” Nigelus stated.

 

“Do you know what you taste like to me? Do you have any idea?” Augusta asked standing.

 

“Si. I have an idea because you taste succulent to me. You taste amazing to me.” He blushed.

 

“I fear what happens when I taste you.” She whispered nearing him.

 

“Perhaps maybe we can help each other.” He said gently.

 

Augusta was running a finger along his neck and he sighed softly. She sank fangs into his neck and she sank her fangs harder and Nigelus gripped her shoulders. He was screaming in his mind. He was desperate and her feeding took on deeper draughts. Nigelus clawed her arms and finally his voice broke.

 

“Gods! Please femmina.” He whined out.

 

Augusta saw Sesshomaru and he never watched her feed. She shut her eyes and made Nigelus feel all manner of exquisite things. He gasped and rasped hard as he groaned out suddenly. Sesshomaru could smell what his mate had done and he held no anger. She had not touched the basilisk other then to feed but she slowly released the poor boy and he staggered back. She cut her own wrist and pressed the red to his lips and he whimpered. Augusta watched Sesshomaru and there was something so primitive and erotic in the scenario. She slipped to her knees and gasped in as his tongue lapped at the blood and he sucked.

 

“Nigelus. Sesshomaru.” She whispered out in bliss.

 

Her mate slowly walked over and Nigelus forced himself to let go and he was hurting. Augusta was growling and she did not care for anything. The Western lord was surprised and shocked at her but she latched onto his lips and her fangs cut his tongue. It was a passionate kiss and Nigelus was further aroused. Sesshomaru tried like hell to get her to pull away.

 

“NO! Now! Now!” She screamed.

 

“Augusta!” He growled at her.

 

“I need you. I need you now.” Augusta snarled.

 

“Basilisk?” He asked shocked.

 

“Not sure my lord. I have no experience with this.” Nigelus stated in an altered state.

 

Augusta had lost her mind and she slammed Sesshomaru with her telekinesis against a tree. He was struggling with his yoki but he did not want to hurt her. She stripped her rich burnt orange kimono and Nigelus was anxious. She moved over to her mate and made guided him down and moved his clothes out of her objective.

 

“Mate!” He growled.

 

She leaned over him and sank her fangs into him hard. His body reacted and he moaned. Augusta stroked him several times before she lay on him. She had got him to where he would respond and he was snarling.

 

“Augusta? Kamis!” He yelled.

 

She proceeded to take her mate into bliss and take his blood and he had never felt so drained after their lovemaking and she turned on the basilisk.

 

“Get out of here!” Sesshomaru commanded.

 

“Huh?” Nigelus asked in a stupor.

 

Augusta growled and snarled at her mate and used her mind to slam him against a tree and he could not move. He struggled hard against her and he realized the boy was fixing to be her prey. He was an older taiyoukai and he could handle her but he was certain the reptile was only three or four centuries at the most. Augusta effectively pinned him and she spoke to him in Latin. He realized he was going to watch his mate attack him and rut him. He struggled against her power and something was not right about this at all. Augusta had masterful control. It was not like her to loose her mind to her blood lusts. The poor basilisk was nothing against and he was red eyed as she made short work of him. Nigelus slid down to the ground and he heard laughing.

 

“Good girl! That is my good girl. Now Elizaveta where is your daughter?” A blonde haired woman said coming out of the woods.

 

Sesshomaru snarled and she stepped closer to him.

 

“So good to see you but is this for the first time?” Danika asked in a nasty tone.

 

“What have you done to her?” He demanded.

 

“I have been tainting her food supply around here. You stupid fool.” The ancient succubus stated in arrogance.

 

“Why are you here?” Augusta snarled.

 

“Looking for that brat you call a child. Little bitch and I will have a reckoning and I will have my revenge. You beautiful man will answer for what you do too. Now where is she?” She demanded.

 

Augusta snarled and she whirled on her mother. Danika ducked and both succubus went at each other. Sesshomaru was trying to figure out what the whore did. Augusta lifted her power and Sesshomaru pulled his silks closed and he came at Danika. She snarled as she cut into him with fire. The inu lord still came at her and strangled her.

 

“What did you do to this Sesshomaru's mate?” He demanded as his claws began to glow green.

 

“Mortal blood. I began to fill your animals with mortal blood. She denies herself normal food and when faced with it she will loose her fucking mind. Lock her away dog because she is an animal!” Danika laughed.

 

The blonde empusae ported out and Augusta fell to her knees and screamed out like a lunatic.

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Hideaki ran through the in between and he found Asuna sandwiched between the two Byakko brothers. He kept his blood calm and he stepped in.

 

“Asuna? Princess your mother has faced something your sire and I have never seen. She is going mad.” He said quickly.

 

“What was it?” She asked quickly as she slipped from the bed.

 

She put on a blue-grey hanfu quickly and Quon waited for Hideaki to leave and so did Cheung.

 

“Such a pleasant fellow.” Quon stated.

 

“Yes.” He brother agreed.

 

Asuna followed Hideaki and her belly was well rounded now. She ported with him and she heard her mother screaming and wailing. Her eyes widened and she saw her father. He motioned her forward and she followed him silently.

 

“A blonde uppyr female with green eyes.” He stated without emotion.

 

“Danika! What the hell is that whore doing here!” Asuna asked shocked.

 

“She tainted your mother's supply of food with ningen blood.” Sesshomaru stated.

 

Asuna covered her mouth and she shook in anger. Hatred ripped through her veins and she began snarling.

 

“Mother needs a death sleep. She has denied herself mortal blood forever. I will do it.” She explained.

 

Before he could say anything Asuna walked in. Augusta was prowling and ranting like a madwoman. Asuna grabbed her neck and her mother struggled harshly. She slashed her face but she growled in a low tone as she took in her own mother's blood. Augusta fell faint after awhile and Asuna drained her blood till she was beating very slowly. She entered her mind and forced it down. Sesshomaru was in shock what he had witnessed and so was Hideaki. Asuna picked up Augusta and laid her in her sire's arms and walked past the inu general.

 

“Princess where are you going?” He demanded.

 

“To find Bastian and kill a succubus!” She snarled.

 

“You carry my pup!” He snapped

 

“Then come Hideaki and learn about yourself. My lord does your general have leave?” Asuna asked.

 

“Hai.” Sesshomaru stated.

 

Hideaki followed and Asuna grabbed his hand. They ported out and Sesshomaru stared down at his mate who appeared dead and it shook him to his foundations.

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“Kamis damn it Asuna wait up!” He cursed.

 

“NO!” She screamed.

 

“Who exactly was she?” Hideaki asked.

 

“Danika Novak. That horrid bitch is my mother's mother. She is technically my grandmere but someone fucked with the timeframe and she survived me. It could have been me for all I know but I will kill her for all time this time.” She said seething.

 

His mate had ported them half way around the world and she was in the French country side. She was stalking towards a large house and Hideaki felt out of place. She was suddenly surrounded by several incubuses and they were gorgeous but she had no time for them.

 

“Back off empusae! Where is Bastian?” She snarled.

 

“He is hunting for the night. What are you gorgeous woman.” One black haired male stated.

 

“I am a canine succubus mix and I am in a bad mood. Where does Bastian hunt these days?” She demanded.

 

“Paris.” Black haired smiled.

 

The other man was obviously stared at Hideaki and he smelled him.

 

“You have us in you too. Oui you smell so good.” A brunette one said.

 

“Back off! I bend one way jackass.” Hideaki growled in French.

 

Asuna smirked widely and she grabbed his hand. Celeste was in the in between and she intended to bring her here soon. He would find her fairly quickly and she was trying to remember her mortal French history. Bastian did find her and he saw her with another like them. He was in front of her instantly and he tilted her head back and began to kiss her with incredible lust. Hideaki seemed paralyzed being near him and Asuna only growled in her own supreme lust.

 

“Oui. My beautiful lover. Oui. Where have you been? I have missed you. Who is this beautiful creature?” He asked devouring her throat.

 

“Hideaki. Celeste is in Japan.” She groaned out.

 

“I will get her soon then. Why are you here? What is wrong?” Sebastein asked not letting her get a word in.

 

“Mother attacked. Danika here. Bastian!” She cried out.

 

“Oui. Now and then we talk. You Hideaki come!” He commanded.

 

Sebastein grabbed both of them and he ported them out. He looked down at her stomach and he actually fell to kissing the silk covered abdomen.

 

“Why can I not think?” Hideaki growled feeling out of control.

 

“Because you are around a full empusae. I am Sebastein Laurent but my lover Asuna calls me Bastian. Should you like for us both to take you?” He asked smirking.

 

Hideaki shook his head and he stepped back. It was disorienting and out of control. The incubus stared at the inu general and he became lost. He lost all will and true memory. All he knew was that he was all limbs and ungodly passion. Later he came awake and his mouth felt like cotton. Asuna was lightly sleeping and Sebastein sat in a chair near the bed.

 

“What happened? What did you do to me?” He demanded.

 

“No worries doggie. I only watched as you made love to her. I of course did as well and we all shared blood. You have empusae blood in you. You need to accept that you are this thing. It may be weaker in you but you still crave the blood, oui?” Bastian asked.

 

“Hai.” He said red in the face.

 

“These Chinese dog daemons did not breed out the blood lust or the need to take in the yoki as you call it. Were you an amorous man before you took our lovely women to your bed?” He demanded.

 

“Hai. I kept a string of lovers.” Hideaki admitted.

 

“Succubus are naturally stronger then us. They are more powerful for what reason I do not know but they are. They require much more energy then we do. She takes and takes because she has to. Now you boy need learn your powers.” He stated standing.

 

“Boy?” He growled in anger.

 

“Oui. I am far older then you and you are a boy in comparison. She needs to awake. I would not allow her to go after Danika in her condition. She looks to birth soon anyway.” He said pouring wine for both himself and Hideaki.

 

 

“Mostly likely within a month or two.” He confirmed.

 

“Okay. Danika is powerful and she is a horrid monster. She has it out for her because Asuna has as much and possibly more power then her. She is a fire starter and Asuna is an air elemental.” Bastian explained.

 

“So we wait around whilst all this bull shit takes place?” Hideaki growled.

 

“You have a better plan sir?” He asked with twinkling green eyes.

 

“Let me face the bitch. I would have a few surprises for her.” He said smirking.

 

“Oh and what would that be?” The incubus asked.

 

“Asuna is not the only elemental.” The inu general stated.

 

“Well that is interesting. You are a fascinating creature Hideaki. We shall have to explore you more thoroughly. Drink your wine and meet me in the courtyard.” He commanded.

 

“Hai.” He stated.

 

Hideaki downed his wine and Asuna woke up. She looked sleepy and she followed Hideaki and Bastian out to the courtyard. She watched as they fought and Bastian looked like what he called a dandy but he was deadly with a sword. He was also deadly with his yoki. He and Hideaki went at it and they sparred purely with their physical weapons and they parried back and forth. As things wore on her inu general proceeded to shock the elder incubus and Sebastein grinned wildly. He looked over at Asuna with a wide grin and stared at both canine empusae.

 

“We may just obliterate my bitch ex yet.” Bastian smiled.

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Nanami found herself loving the past. It was so different and she made sure to avoid too many questions. Ayana was here and her sister was in deep into something and finally her little sister pinned her down.

 

“What Nami, what?” Ayana snapped.

 

“You are feeling guilty about something and I want to know what you think you have done!” She growled.

 

“Damnit Nanami. Fine, I have been a wretch. I have been a nasty wretch okay? There is a lower nobleman named Haji. He is full funnel and dear Kamis.” She said holding her heart.

 

“You know we are in the past and you are empusae.” She smirked,

 

“Because you embrace it does not mean I do.” She snapped.

 

“You are an idiot. He sounds awesome. Chichi has been nuts. He has been following me around and I have seen Karu's mother. She is a bitch.” Nanami stated.

 

“Hai. I hate her. Karu does not like her either. He loves her but does not like her. How is Karu, Mizuki, and their whole mess?” She asked sipping wine.

 

“Good! Renshu popped back here and now he was there. I think he has plans. He really hates the tr'Awnhi but loves the snot out of Mizuki. He and Karu are inseparable which is good for Mizuki.” She said in conversation.

 

“I am glad you are here sis. I have missed you and your birth control is working so far. Thank you.” Ayana stated.

 

“Good to know. Maybe it will work on Haha.” She considered.

 

“We shall see. I have seen her get knocked up regardless of anything. Used to drive your Chichi nuts. I swear when you were conceived they had this massive fight.” Her elder sister stated.

 

“I heard that. Nice to know I was conceived in love.” Nanami laughed.

 

They chatted on for quite awhile and Nanami went about her business. She had helped her Chichi patch up some soldiers and Nobu had growled rather loudly when one was staring at her. She kept busy and she enjoyed helping. She was in the apothecary when two soldiers were brought in and they were torn up terribly. Nanami recognized an aortic aneurysm and she ran into her Chichi's room and grabbed her bag. She pulled on gloves and a mask as she pulled out a scalpel.

 

“What are you doing?” Nobu asked.

 

“He is going to die Chichi. The other one had blunt force trauma to his heart but this one has a chance. Pull his chest open when I cut. Hurry!” She said as she prepped the young man's chest.

 

The young male kumo was actually a widow male and he was fading in and out. Normal widow would not work on him and she injected him with a ton of morphine, in a mortal the dose would be fatal but a youkai it was just right. She worked fast and Nobu was astonished and his young daughter actually taught him something. She inserted a tube and began the process of sewing him up and she felt good. She remembered doing her first repair like this in America with Tomoharu and she smiled wistfully. After several hours the young male was resting and Aya came in and she was certain that both of her men were dead.

 

“The funnel died Aya. I am sorry. There was nothing we could do but Timon was able to survive.” Nobu stated.

 

“Dear Kamis.” She said looking down at the lithe warrior.

 

He looked deathly pale but he was breathing. Nanami had gone to the onsen to get cleaned up. She always felt good when she could help people and memories of her very early years made her feel a little sad and she wandered. She came face to face with a really beautiful ningen and an apprentice. Her eyes widened and she felt clammy.

 

“Oh! Hello onna. You look like a himegimi I know.” He said smiling brilliantly at her.

 

“My mother? Her name is Lady Asuna.” She said.

 

“Hai that would be her. I am Hakushin and this is a trusted and loyal houshi named Kenshin.” Hakushin stated.

 

“Hi. I am Yamasaki Nanami. You are a houshi?” She asked the younger man.

 

“Hai. Saint Hakushin recognized my abilities when I was young and has trained me.” He said bowing his head.

 

The young man did not look like any Buddhist monk she knew and his light brown hair was long but was pulled up in an intricate knot. His eyes were a swirling mass of green and brown. Nanami was staring and he blushed.

 

“Where is your gracious mother?” Hakushin asked.

 

“She had to go to Europe. Seems Danika showed up.” She said staring at the saint.

 

He nodded and he listened. They walked and talked as they made their way towards Sendai. Kenshin was quiet and reserved but she could feel the holy powers rolling off of him.

 

“My great aunt is the Shikon Miko.” Nanami stated in conversation.

 

“Really? That is amazing.” He nodded.

 

“Miss Yamasaki could you take us to your lady mother?” He asked.

 

She nodded and she took their hands. Their touch was unreal to her and she ported all three. They appeared in France and they moved quickly. Nanami truly liked Sebastein. Shinobu had issues with him but she had embraced her heritage and ran with it. She found Asuna and it was not good. In fact it was bad and it seemed Danika had struck covertly. Nanami went to run to her mother and she was thrown backwards by powerful yoki.

 

“How many did she have?” She heard in disgust.

 

“Not sure but why do we not just cut her open?” Another voice asked.

 

“Let me go!” Nanami snarled.

 

Danika came out of the shadows and she had an athame. She smirked widely and saw the pretty girl. She was still young but she took the point of the dagger and dragged it along her bodice.

 

“Sebastein and that other delicious looking dog came looking for me. They figured she was safe but I followed her. How very, very dumb. Now she consorts with mortals?” The blonde asked incredulously.

 

“Fuck you!” the former kumo onna stated.

 

“I assure you that can be done but not without a little nastiness. You would be the bitch I am afraid. Shall we watch as she bleeds out? She was sleeping it seems. Why would she have so many fucking brats? You all require time and attention. Who the hell feeds you things anyway?” Danika demanded.

 

Nanami snarled as several succubi had to hold her. Hakushin and Kenshin looked harmless enough and suddenly the young onna's yoki crackled to life and she grabbed a hand one succubus and the onna began to shake as the electric current surged through her. Danika was surprised and Hakushin suddenly pressed his hands to her and she screamed in horrible pain. Kenshin took on another succubus and he pulled a staff. He was effectively fighting a powerful youkai and doing more then well. Nanami suddenly grabbed the head of the succubus and broke her neck. She let her drop and Kenshin drove his staff through her heart and let the purity flow. The body slowly turned brown and began to flake away and turn to ash. Danika flared her flaming yoki and Hakushin was burned but not before he pressed his palm to her neck and left an imprint of his holy powers. She was screaming in agony as she ported away and his apprentice took care of the other blood drinker. Nanami ran to her mother and they had cut her wrists vertically. Asuna seemed to have never woke up and her daughter pressed her ear to her belly.

 

“Awe fuck! I have to get them out. They have been deprived. Shit! Shit!” She cried.

 

She looked around and she saw the athame. Hakushin had helped to deliver babies and she looked at him.

 

“Can you heal those wounds in her wrists. Use your purity to seal them off.” She commanded.

 

Nanami willed the athame into her hand and she found some water. She rinsed it off and she ripped open her mother's hanfu. Kenshin stood nearby and he watched in amazement and calm as the onna cut vertically on her stomach. Nanami felt something and it was weak.

 

“I have to get her to the in between now!” She yelled.

 

Hakushin looked concerned and she managed to port them all. Nanami yelled as she pull apart her mother's abdomen and pulled apart the layers. Shan Lao ran in and he about blanched.

 

“Get my Chichi now! I mean now!” She yelled.

 

He nodded and she pulled out a small inu and the girl began to scream immediately. Nanami was happy inu developed fast and the silver hair was short and spiky. She had bronze like markings on her cheeks and she squawked in anger. Kenshin found a blanket and wrapped the infant youkai and she calmed instantly. He looked down at the tiny being and her eyes were violet in color and she had a moon on her forehead. Nanami pulled out legs first another babe and the stripes of a Byakko wrapped around the tiny legs and she cleared his mouth. She laid him on the futon and she breathed for him for a second and he began a weaker sputtering cry. He had no tail like Zihao and he was tiny. He was making almost a mewling sound and Nanami immediately wrapped him up.

 

“Kenshin-sama will you go into the main hall? Find a being named Yhea and tell him to go get a Byakko named Guang. He will be in Sapporo or Changsha. Please.” Nanami commanded.

 

He bowed and handed her inu sister to Hakushin and Nanami was certain of what she had felt. She had worked with Jao long enough. Sure enough the wraith babe corporealized and she was able to coax it out. She too was small and she had reddish hair. She began to wail and the empusae daughter of Asuna about passed out. She had managed to save them and Shan Lao appeared soon after. He had the cry of a wraith babe and he was stunned to see a Koval infant.

 

“Shan Lao! Sir can you handle her please? She was barely corporeal when I felt her. She was phasing in and out.” She said as she began to sew up her mother.

 

“Yung! Oh my Gods. Yung is here. Nanami my dear; I will return.” He said wrapping the tiny girl and holding her close.

 

Yung stayed amongst the quiet and Shan Lao entered the gardens. The Koval prince turned and his jaw dropped when he saw what the Jing leader had. The babe had his copper hair and she was whimpering. There was no mistake and there was no denying and he walked quickly to Shan Lao. His hands were shaking as he moved the blanket and he saw he had a girl.

 

“By the Gods. How did I not know? How did I not sense her?” He asked shaking as he took her from Jing.

 

“She was phasing.” Shan Lao stated.

 

“She is the most beautiful thing in the world! Beautiful girl! Are you my gift for surviving?” Yung asked his tiny babe.

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Guang was dragged by the wraith and Nanami handed him a small male infant. The boy was premature and he looked him over carefully. He decided he would need to be watched carefully but he felt certain he could survive. Nanami had to go South and Cheung was a wreck. Guang was holding his son and he looked up to see him.

 

“Old man? Is he okay?” Cheung asked in a nervous tone.

 

“Why not look.” Guang said holding up the cub.

 

Cheung moved carefully forward and he saw the small boy. He was swaddled and he had stripes all over him but they were faint. His silver hair was long for an infant and his eyes were gold-brown like Asuna. He also had faint magenta stripes on his wrists. His father stared at him and he swaddled him again and held him to his chest. He began to purr loudly and Guang nodded with approval. The younger Byakko prince had never felt so protective of anything or anyone in his life. Sudden understanding of Quon hit him and he knew why he was willing to kill over his cubs. He looked down at his helpless infant and the moment changed him and changed his life.

 

“My little Jian. You are Jian Xiu Hu.” Cheung stated as he nuzzled the cub's face.

 

Guang hid his smile and he knew his boy would make a good Ba. He just needed a good swift kick in the backside. The old Byakko rose and nodded to him.

 

“The nu zi is good but sleeping. The attack was insidious and vicious but she will be okay.” He said as he ported out.

 

Cheung did not feel the inu and he went in search of Asuna. She was heavily sedated and he saw her doctor daughter and the healer Nobu.

 

“Where's the inu?” He demanded.

 

“Not sure.” Nanami stated.

 

Cheung bit his lip and he decided to go after the inu general.

 

“The pup is okay?” he asked softly.

 

“Hai she is really good. She is healthy.” Nobu stated.

 

“Spider, can you take the pup to her sire? Also watch over my son? I will send my brother; Prince Quon, to watch him as well but I am going after General Hideaki.” He said firmly.

 

Nanami and Nobu nodded and her daughter jumped up. She walked with Cheung and he looked over at her.

 

“I will take you to where they were. This Danika is a mean, nasty whore. She has it out for Haha and all Haha did was be born.” Nanami stated.

 

“It goes beyond that I think Doctor Yamasaki. Your mother has taken without knowing the place of this Danika and it probably pisses her off more then we will ever know.” Cheung said softly.

 

“You are probably right. Okay let us go.” She said.

 

She noticed the young houshi and he met her eyes.

 

“I would be honored to assist you Miss Yamasaki. Perhaps my training as a houshi could help?” He asked with a soft voice.

 

“Hai.” She nodded.

 

She ported the three again and they went in search of Hideaki and Sebastein. Cheung changed form and he was scenting. Kenshin held onto his staff and he kept his eyes averted.

 

“I was amazed at your skill as a healer.” He stated as he looked ahead.

 

“Thank you. My Chichi had me trained early.” Nanami stated.

 

“Your skill is amazing.” Kenshin stated.

 

Hakushin was a marvelous teacher and he was powerful beyond reckoning. Kenshin also knew he was not a normal ningen. They never spoke of it and he could occasionally hear the famous saint moan in his sleep. He was unsure and he never asked; he was of the sect that denied themselves the flesh in order to reach enlightenment. He was always aware of onna but he managed to meditate. He did not touch himself and did not allow himself to know pleasure. Seeing a youkai onna of such beauty and then finding out that she was a healer. He had been told she had saved a ningen farmer from an ox cart accident. Kenshin was praying hard to ignore the feelings. Cheung began growling and Nanami narrowed her dark eyes.

 

“He senses something.” She whispered.

 

“What have we here?” She heard laughing.

 

Nanami looked up to see Sanra tr'Awnhi and Danika was sitting in the rafters of a French barn. She stared hatefully down at Nanami and mouthed, die.

 

“You looking for the doggie? He has interesting powers and we wanted a closer look. You are a nasty little whore though.” Sanra said looking at her.

 

Things happened fast and Sanra phased and Nanami whirled fast. Her claws slashed across the Shouten onna's face and Sanra used the heel of her hand to smash in Nanami's nose. A cracking noise could be heard and blood gushed from the break. Cheung went after Danika and the succubus snarled as she clawed at the tiger. Kenshin grabbed Sanra's neck but not before she injected kemuri into Nanami. The young houshi had slapped a sutra on the Shouten and it burned like hellfire on her skin. She snarled ready to strike when Nanami reached up and electrocuted the bitch. She had put her hand in a puddle of water and Sanra was shaking terribly.

 

Sanra had to phase out and a cloud of acrid smoke was left behind and Cheung had bitten into Danika's leg. He was burned as well but the succubus was hurt terribly. She ported out and Nanami made herself stagger. She walked into the barn to find Sebastein on a cross and he had been crucified. Thankfully they had reached him in time. Nanami collapsed at the base of the cross and Cheung changed form. He stared at the monstrosity and he now knew true evil.

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Kenshin picked up Nanami and Cheung managed to get the incubus down. He created a large shoki mist and he appeared back in Japan and Nobu shouted. His daughter was clawing at her skin and breathing hard. Shan Lao came out and she began screaming.

 

“She has been injected with kemuri. I will take her to Mongolia and to Jao.” He said picking her up.

 

Hakushin came forward and nodded to his apprentice. They all left and Cheung laid Sebastein out on a futon. The saint moved back to Asuna and she came to slowly. Her eyes were dull and she suddenly felt her stomach.

 

“My pups! Where are my pups?” She asked horrified.

 

“The tiger is sleeping in a cradle next to you. The pup is with your great father and the wraith babe is with her father.” Hakushin stated smiling.

 

“Hakushin!” She cried.

 

“Hello Asuna. How are you feeling?” He asked brushing her hair off of her face.

 

“Wraith? You said wraith? Where?” Asuna asked confused.

 

“I will have her brought here my himegimi. The inu named Hideaki is missing. I am sorry to tell you this. He went after this blood drinking onna named Danika and your daughter brought back an incubus named Sebastein.” He said softly.

 

“Oh Kamis. She got to me. The pups are okay?” She asked as she peered over the cradle.

 

Her cub was small but he was too cute. She covered her mouth and Cheung slipped in.

 

“I named him Jian. I hope you are okay with that.” He whispered.

 

“Hai. Oh Cheung he is perfection.” She whimpered.

 

“Yes. I have never loved something so much except for you. I have to protect him and you.” He stated with a constricted chest.

 

Asuna picked up the small cub and held him to her and she was trembling. Soon a servant brought her inu pup and Yung was holding her other. She was stunned as she stared at the copper headed babe and he mouthed thank you.

 

“I wish to name her Hajnal.” Yung stated.

 

“What does it mean?” Asuna asked he came forward.

 

“Dawn. It means dawn. Hajnal Koval.” He whispered looking down at her.

 

She too had the golden brown eyes and she was waving tiny fists. He let himself lay her in Asuna's other arm and he was emotional. Hajnal had been his mother's name and she looked at him and nodded. Hideaki had already named his pup; Tsukiko, moon child. She needed to recover and quickly in order to find Hideaki.

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Jao had to have several Jings hold down the beautiful corporeal woman as she was bowing and screaming in agony. Whoever had injected her with kemuri had done so near her spine and it was sending shockwaves of burning pain down her body. Nanami had never felt such pain in her life and she was not a wimp. She was reduced to begging and screaming more and she saw Shan Lao's face. He looked sorrowful and she screamed again in agony.

 

“Please widow. Please need widow. I do not care if you have to bring the kumo. Please! Shan Lao please.” She said sobbing.

 

Shan Lao nodded and he would tear Sanra up himself. The bitch was pure evil and she invented new ways of torture. He phased into the corporeal plane and he went to the spider healer. Nobu looked up concerned and he shook his head.

 

“She says she needs widow. She is in terrible pain.” He said softly.

 

“Oh hell. I will get fresh venom now.” He said worried.

 

The young man she had saved was awake and Nobu came forward. He knelt near the man and he nodded.

 

“The young onna that saved your life was attacked and needs widow. Can I milk your claws?” Nobu asked urgently.

 

“Absolutely healer.” He said releasing his venom from his claws.

 

The widow male released a ton of venom and Nobu sealed it off in a pot. He handed it to Shan Lao who in turned phased back to Hadasan. Jao took it and listened carefully to the young healer who suffered. He made a powerful draught with it and quickly and helped her to drink it. Nanami had told him to put in a huge dose and it would knock her out for at least a day. It was not long and her cries ceased and she passed out. Kenshin was horrified and he knelt by her and prayed as Jao worked.

 

“This looks to be the work of none other then our former lady.” Jao said in hatred.

 

“You would be correct.” Shan Lao stated.

 

“She injected her kemuri directly into her spinal canal my lord. The ash venom is acting on her nerves themselves.” He stated.

 

“Evil whore.” He said looking away.

 

Jao carefully rolled her and he sank his own fangs into her neck near her spine. He was able to draw back much of the poison and she would be in pain for quite some time but it would no kill her now. He worked on shoki suppression medicines and he left to gather the herbs he needed. Shan Lao followed and Kenshin took her hands and he allowed a small bit of purity into her to help her pain. Too much would harm her but a little would help. Nanami came to just a little and stared at his mixed colored eyes.

 

“You have a relative from Central Asia or Europe.” She whispered.

 

“I am not sure. My family is Japanese that I know.” He smiled gently.

 

“Ningen migration patterns. You are Japanese but your family genus is probably from the West. Ningen are more diverse then youkai because more individuals and I am making no sense.” She said suddenly giggling.

 

“I think I understand. You have a brilliant mind. I am so sorry.” Kenshin stated.

 

“You do not want to obey your vows.” Nanami stated bluntly as she stared at his eyes.

 

“Pardon?” He asked stunned.

 

“I am empathetic. You are devout but you hate what it takes. You think I am pretty and you think the prejudices are stupid.” She said closing her eyes.

 

“Hai.” He said trembling.

 

“You are a powerful houshi but your reiastu is still developing. You are beautiful too.” She mumbled.

 

“Onna, I will whisper this now because maybe you will not remember; you are beautiful. I think you so beautiful.” Kenshin stated then he was self castigating.

 

Nanami rolled a little and pulled him down. She softly kissed his lips and he allowed it. She kept it to several soft nips and then rolled back.

 

“So tired. You should not feel bad. To be attracted and feel some lust is only natural and it is instinct.” Nanami replied.

 

She passed back out and he was quiet. He was in awe of her and he wanted to help her. Kenshin decided to just sit back and wait it out.

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Shan Lao could not stand waiting around. He could not stand that Sanra had harmed someone again. He was not a violent individual; the true warrior had been Zhang. He had been a gentle soul and he had enjoyed life. Circumstances had required him to learn the arts of war and the life of his whore wife had made it necessary to know how to kill. Shan Lao really wanted to kill her now and he went to the last place she had been. He caught the scent of her blood and he would hunt her. He remembered Zhang teaching him to fight with his sword and his brother had laughed when he had wanted to go in and play. His blonde older sibling had explained that boys needed to know how to fight and Shan Lao had plainly stated that not all boys had Zhang for their older siblings. He smiled at the memory and he remembered the day they had decided to split up their clan. He was not supposed to head up the Jings but Zhang said it was necessary.

 

“Shan Lao, I know this is not what we want truly but I want a life brother. I want to be happy and as long as we are out in the open then Ganek will keep attacking. Maec is not much better and I am newly married. I want a family brother. I should not have had to raise you.” Zhang stated in a deep sigh.

 

“If you go there then I will never see you.” Shan Lao said sadly.

 

“I know Shan but you are a man now. I tried my best but it becomes harder and harder to phase into Hueco Mundo. The in betweens are not safe for us light wraiths and they are starting to kill those of us born. You have Shouten abilities; you are lucky. I have to take those of us born and make a life. Nihon is new and wild. Perhaps we can be free.” He said hopeful.

 

Shan Lao shook his head and pain filled his heart. When Zhang had been killed, he had been filled with such pain. Maec had not known that the Tomoshibi was in fact a Jing. He set his jaw and he scented carefully and he followed the very faint scent of blood. A rare cruel smile played upon his lips and he phased into where Sanra was. She was shocked to see him and she whirled on him.

 

“You sorry prick.” She growled.

 

“Not really. Just sorry I married you.” Shan Lao snapped.

 

“No more sorry then I. Maec demanded it and so I did.” Sanra said in fury.

 

“You spread your thighs for two centuries. Gods Sanra you are a wonderful actress. Where is the canine?” He demanded.

 

“Did you want to play with him?” She asked pouting.

 

“I am not a sadistic freak like your half brother. I prefer my partners to be female and I prefer their blood to be warm and not ice. I also prefer them not to stink of incest.” He growled.

 

“Truly? You share that whore with our son.” Sanra laughed madly.

 

“I do not share her. She is Lei's wife and he is not your son. He was never yours and neither was Bai. You are just something that wastes space! Enough talk.” He snarled suddenly.

His yoki sword appeared and he pressed his thumb into the blade. Sanra freaked and he began to swing the Chinese style blade. She had to duck and morph her arm. She met his powerful blade and it caused her arm to shatter. She screamed and she was still in pain. The dog was nearby and blood spurted from the wound in her arm. Sanra tried to hit him with her natural weapons and she settled on hitting him with her solidified shoki. The sharp pieces of what appeared tufa rock hit him and it scored his skin in painful stings but Sanra became backed against a rock wall. He suddenly used the hilt of his sword and punched her stomach hard. She doubled over and coughed up bile as he stared at her hatefully.

 

“Where is the inu?” He snarled.

 

“Fuck you! Did you enjoy when Maec used you?” She laughed.

 

“Whore!” He said loosing his temper and he phased his hand into her stomach.

 

He never lost his temper like this but the years of anger and her betrayals and what his children suffered made him see white. Sanra began to scream over and over as he shredded her insides with his claws. He did not have the shoki of a normal Shouten but he allowed his heated touch to harm her. Her wails were almost like music but he jerked his hand back.

 

“WHERE IS THE INU!” He snarled in a loud yell.

 

“In the front chamber.” She sobbed.

 

He phased into the room and the scene made his veins fill with ice. She had tried to defile him and the inu it seemed had fought tooth and nail. He had also interrupted torture and he cut down the other man. Hideaki was barely awake and his lips were swollen.

 

“Did she?” He demanded.

 

“No. I caused her to bleed in the eye.” Hideaki said hoarsely.

 

“Your daughter was born this day. Tsukiko needs to see her father.” Shan Lao stated.

 

“My pup? She healthy?” He mumbled.

 

“Yes. She is healthy and she is a screamer. She has your coloring down to your eyes but Asuna's moon.” He said walking them back into the other room.

 

Sanra was still bleeding and Shan Lao decided to add insult to her injuries.

 

“Do you have a Dakkasou like toxin?” he asked Hideaki.

 

“Hai.” He nodded.

 

“Flood the bitch with it.” He said curling his lip.

 

He eased the inu down and Sanra could barely move. Hideaki was able to stab her with his claws and he released his pale blue toxin. She barely screamed and it was awful the agony she felt. She stared at the inu and he just joined her shit list totally and she vowed he would die by her hand.

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Hideaki was healing and Asuna had her babes resting. Nanami was also on the mend and she found Shan Lao standing in the moonlight in Hadasan. He stood there with his eyes closed and he seemed to be communing.

 

“You are ever surprising me.” Asuna whispered behind him.

 

“I get angry and it is fleeting. I never get angry enough it seems. I hate her and I am never around to make her suffer as she should. She made Lei a whore to her depravity and let our daughter become a totem for beatings and rape.” He stated without turning.

 

“You are a gentle soul. Violence is not your way.” She said with pain in her heart for him.

 

“You are correct. In Shanghai, I did not mean to interfere but your face and your asking me to stay. I could not deny you. I have not had a woman beg me in such a way before.” Shan Lao stated as he turned around.

 

His flint colored eyes held sadness and his brown-black hair was down and fell past his shoulders. He wore a simple haori style shirt in white that was open and grey ku. She stepped forward and pressed her hands to his bare chest and looked up at him.

 

“I have to try and stay away from you. I have to try and be a good man. I have to try and punish them for what they have done to the Jing clan and now the Koval.” He said frowning.

 

“No. You will not stay away.” Asuna said getting emotional.

 

“I realized today how I have coped. I stand in the shadows and I try to offer my services and I try to lead quietly. Look at what it has gotten us. Lei is bold and Lei is brazen. My own sons are more honorable then I am.” He said feeling bad.

 

“Shan Lao.” She said stomping her foot.

 

He met her eyes and he tried to stop himself. He cradled the back of her head as he drew her lips very close to his. Shan Lao breathed heavily and he could remember how much he hated Sanra but he could remember the handful of times he had made love to her.

 

“Asuna.” He whispered as his lips grazed hers.

 

He slowly devoured her mouth and she was crushed in his arms. He released her mouth and he held her to him tightly as he just held her. He swayed a very little and hugged her to him.

 

“I miss Zhang. I miss my life before Maec came. I wish I knew you long before and I wish you were well.” Shan Lao sighed as he closed his eyes and refused to let her go.

 

“Let me have your blood.” Asuna stated.

 

“I am no ramanga or empusae uppyr.” He chuckled.

 

“Please do not stay away. I cannot stand it if you did.” She said in a soft way.

 

“You could ask me to end my life and I would. You could have anything I have and it would be yours. I will honor your wishes.” He said kissing her crest.

 

“Then kiss me again. Take me again like you did in Shanghai.” She requested.

 

He gathered her as close as he could and he opened his lips just a little so he could slip his tongue to accept and then explore. His full mouth moved against hers with intense passion and such gentleness at the same time. Asuna undid his ku and he phased them to his opulent room here in Hadasan. The walls were covered in gold leaf and he laid her back against a bed surrounded by sheer white silk curtains.

 

“I have never been here.” She said softly.

 

“Truly? These are my rooms.” He said as he slowly undid the laces of her hanfu.

 

They stared at the other as he slowly removed her clothing in the very corporeal manner. He let his shirt slip off and his bare torso was revealed. Her eyes roved his now nude body and he saw the fresh wound from her birth. He made a wince on his beautiful face and she sat up. She held his jaw and kissed his mouth once then twice. Shan Lao was totally caught up in her; he always would be. He softly pushed her back and he let his hand trail down her belly. He came to a decision and he let his thumb play with her nub. She mewled for him and he kept the pace slow and agonizing to give her extreme pleasure. Shan Lao kept up the carnal torture and he kissed her lazily as he did so. She was confused as to what he was doing but he got her release. She was certain he would drink but he spread her and he rolled her to her stomach. His fingers were covered in her essence and she felt him slip a finger into her other entrance. She groaned softly and he watched her very carefully.

 

“Shan Lao.” She whimpered.

 

“Yes? Tell me.” He said gently.

 

“Hai please.” Asuna nodded emphatically.

 

Shan Lao was very gentle and worked her carefully to prepare her. Asuna was a mess by the time his fingers retreated.

 

“How do you feel?” Shan Lao asked.

 

“Will feel better with you.” She stated hanging her head.

 

He kissed the back of her neck and the top of her spine. She was trembling in his arms and Sanra never responded like this. She had never allowed him to make love to her like this. The act was never an extension of the feelings. It was always a brutal animal like action. Shan Lao continued to press his lips to the top of her spine and shoulder as he carefully worked himself inside of her. Asuna breathed hard and he held onto her shoulder and let his other hand toy and rub her clit. He never moved too fast and his lips pressed against her heated flesh and he was breathing hard as he felt himself overloaded.

 

“Love to feel you so close. I love to be able to hear you breathe faster. To taste the salt on your skin and the hoarseness of your voice.” He whispered against her neck.

 

“Hai. I do too. I love it too.” She groaned softly.

 

The feelings running rampant and running amok were so intimate so tender that it was breaking her. She rasped out harder and harder as he continued to move within and make love to her. Shan Lao's other hand moved from her shoulder to cup her breast and softly knead plushness. His fingers rolled and lightly pinched the pink tit and she yelled out. Heat flooded her and she made a beautiful cry as her body came hard and left her like putty. He held her a little tighter and moved his hips just a fraction harder. The flutters made his own loins and stomach burn but he wanted her wholly. He wanted her to fracture mentally as well and he slowly pulled out. She whined in protest and he laid her on her side. Shan Lao spooned her form and he let them phase out. Asuna was drowning in his soul and his yoki as he brought her such places and he had to guide her back. She was whimpering and he rolled over her and pressed his forehead to hers. They were experiencing the mental and she was shaking.

 

“Shan Lao do not stop. No. Please no. You must please.” She begged him.

 

“Not good idea. Let it take you. You will be fulfilled. I promise.” He said softly kissing her mouth.

 

“Now please!” She said grabbing his backside and squeezing his cheeks.

 

He did as she asked and her cry made him tremble. Her shivering body made him groan. Her bucking hips made him mad with crazed desire. Shan Lao crashed his lips to hers and their hips met too violently but in desperate need as they devoured the other. When he went rigid suddenly whilst still kissing her and the sound that escaped was loudly passionate, blood spilled from the joined lips. He growled as his seed left him and she groaned as she had to swallow the blood and he ripped his lips away. Shan Lao threw his head back to take a deep breath and he was covered in sweat. Asuna's body was stiff for a moment and she was shaky too. He forced himself back and he collapsed. Each time was a little different but each time was always profound. Jing Shan Lao lay there and he was so completely wiped out and he could never remember feeling so good after the act. He could never remember making love before her.

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Maec was walking through the ruins of Sanra's destruction and he found his idiot sister. She was damn near dead and the thought passed his mind to let her go. He stood there with his arms crossed across his chest as her lips were blue and almost all life had left her body.

 

“You want life you stupid cunt?” He asked kneeling near her.

 

“Yy-yes.” She whispered weakly.

 

“Then you do as I say and as exactly as I say. You betray me again and think for yourself again and I will kill you myself.” Maec said cutting his wrist.

 

Maec yanked her hair back and made her drink his blood.

 

“When you get well; you owe me whore. You owe me big and you will pay up. I will also tell you how to kill your enemies little sister. I will tell you how to kill Shan Lao and this Hideaki bastard. Soon Sanra…soon I will have it all.” He whispered as his eyes took on an evil and eerie silver gleam.

 

 

 

 

DICTIONARY:

 

Je t'aime . Je t'aime assez pour dire au revoir = I love you. I love you enough to say goodbye.

 

Vous me demandez de quitter mon cœur . Vous me demandez de mourir lentement = You ask me to leave my heart . You ask me to die slowly

 

Je pleure pour vous = I weep for you.

 

Mon coeur est brisé et je suis en train de voir au-delà = My heart is broken and I'm trying to see beyond

 

“Je suis votre ami . Vous pouvez compter sur moi = I am your friend. You can count on me