Bleach Fan Fiction / InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Chronicles of the Moon ❯ Love's Death Glance ( Chapter 18 )

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: DARK CHAPTER! Revenge is served as things unravel fast. Asuna is forced to turn in several directions at once. DARK CHAPTER. Thank you for reading and please let me know what you think.

 

Love's Death Glance

 

Asuna was strapping armor into place and Hideaki walked in. He frowned and he could see rage and pain in her face.

 

“What is wrong?” He asked.

 

“Not now.” She said flatly.

 

“Asuna tell me now.” Hideaki demanded.

 

“NO! I have to get him! Now, I have to get him now! Before I lost a year. He will think I let him take him.” She screamed.

 

“Who? Princess talk to me.” He stated firmly.

 

“Amedeo was attacked personally by Drostan Mochrie. He took my son Justinus. He is my son! MINE!” Asuna snarled shaking.

 

“The boy of the former basilisk king?” He asked gently.

 

“Justinus was conceived around the same time as Hana was reborn. I know you do not know but it was a rough time for me. It was a horrendous time and Hana was a pup that had been killed in this era. She was Lord Tekeshi's only girl pup. She was murdered by a European kumo. I cannot wait Hideaki. I have to get him. I cannot loose him. I will not loose him.” She said kissing him quickly.

 

Asuna ported to the Ryuku Kingdom and she walked stiffly over to Amedeo. He wore old fashioned armor and his long sword. Gabrielus as well stood by, Bartemus, and Nigelus. Asuna had seen Hana and she was off. She was haunted and she could not tell anyone why. She would not talk and the inu princess was trying not to fear the worst. Asuna refused to talk to Amedeo and he was keeping back tremendous pain. She ported and she had a good idea where to start. Ryukotsusei had doubled the guards on his own kingdom and Akemi was not allowed out of the castle alone. She had fessed up to her mate that Drostan had seen her as well. They all were hunting and the basilisks wore heavy cloaks against the cold of England. Asuna looked back and she was surprised to see a white haired being and she recognized the man named Jortel. Wenling had confessed to her mother and she nodded to him. He bowed his head and he was in fear for the little boy.

 

“I know of three citadels. I know of two in Northern England and one in Scotland. I know the kitsune of Scotland well so I shall go up there. Gabrielus could you and another search here in England? If you find anything let the others know fast. I care not if you kill anyone or anything.” Asuna stated.

 

Jortel came to stand near her and Amedeo was shaking he could see. They all separated and Asuna touched the white's shoulder. They appeared in Scotland and they began to walk.

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“Wenling has told me much.” Asuna stated softly as they traveled.

 

“Has she?” He asked surprised.

 

“Hai. Most of my daughters and a few of my sons show my tendencies of empusae. She does some and she has told me of what a good man you are.” She said staring straight ahead.

 

“Why would she tell you so much?” Jortel asked blushing a little.

 

“Because she questions herself. Her sire and I have always loved each other but I love several passionately and possessively. She wants to know she is acting proper. I told her she is acting proper for herself. If you can understand that she loves Ryuu and you then you will be happy.” She whispered softly.

 

“Oui. I have come to accept it. I would prefer honesty oui but I know how we dragons are. This Ryuu is a very dominant man you see. I have faced him and I am ashamed to say he is quite strong.” He said walking beside her.

 

“His father is the reason my grandsire is dead. My grandfather could never best Lord Ryukotsusei. They battled and the Inu no Taisho succumbed to his injuries in a fight with a ningen samurai when he went to rescue my uncle at his birth.” She explained.

 

“Your family history intrigues me greatly my lady. Wenling has told me some of you and I must say my father is dying to meet you.” He laughed.

 

“Truly? Why is that?” Asuna asked liking the young dragon-basilisk.

 

“We worship the Norse gods. Our head goddess is Freya. She is a warrior goddess. Can you see why I find Wenling perfection?” Jortel smiled.

 

“I see. Well perhaps when things may calm; I should enjoy a visit but I must find my son.” She said tensing.

 

They came over a low foothill and they were in the Highlands. She pointed up and she took his hand. They ported up and made their way into a small cavern.

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Amedeo was with Nigelus as they searched a set of cliffs by the sea. He was sick to his stomach and had to vomit several times. The young black felt horrid for his rex. He had been visited by the lady of the Western Lands a couple of times and she was getting harder and harder to resist. She had woken up and she was such a beautiful beast. She demanded he call her Elizaveta. The Western lord had kept in contact through two short letters. He only said that in her delirium that anything she may or could do would be forgiven by “this Sesshomaru”. Basically he was telling the young man that he expected her to come after him but he did not want to hear anything about it. It was an honor thing. Nigelus was to be treated as her “concubine” if she needed and no one was to know. He felt like a commodity. He of course told no one as he had heard what the dog daemon had done. The power of the Western Lord was ungodly and he frankly did not want to cross him. He also found the use of third person irritating. He walked with his king and it was tragic to see his pain. Gabrielus shifted in and he looked around in disgust.

 

“The other citadel has been abandoned.” He said softly.

 

“Si.” He nodded.

 

They continued to scent the air and search. Amedeo was getting sicker and sicker in his gut. The look on her face had torn his heart to pieces and the look of fear from Justinus terrified him. They moved on and he did not know he could go on if something had happened to his boy.

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Asuna was inside and she could smell them all over. She also could smell blood. She kept herself calm and she stalked into Drostan's audience chamber. She did not need to be told he was dead. She could smell it. She stared at the wyvern king and he sat back smugly.

 

“You should have stayed out of it.” He stated in a cruel voice.

 

“You should not have killed my son.” Asuna said in a surprisingly clear voice.

 

“You took my child and now I have taken yours. You may take his body. I will come for you soon.” Drostan said laughing with true evilness.

 

Asuna was suddenly on him and there was a weapon in her hand she had never seen. The blade was nothing she had ever even contemplated but the yoki aura was wind based. The edge of the small dagger like weapon was against Drostan's throat and she was shrieking through her clenched teeth.

 

“Do it bitch and I will rip apart his little body so you have nothing left to mourn.” He said snapping fangs.

 

She was growling so hard that it came out as snarls and small shrieks. Asuna whirled around and stabbed him in the stomach and the dagger dissolved into her yoki. She swooped down to her son and held him to her body and stared at him with such hatred that it actually frightened him a moment.

 

“You thought I hated Maec. You have no clue what I will do to you.” She said with eyes that glowed red.

 

“Whatever.” Drostan said waving her away.

 

Jortel was being held by five wyvern and they released him. She ported out and he followed. Drostan began to laugh and laugh.

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Asuna held him to her body and she could not cry. Her eye burned but no tears fell. He had no cuts or any abrasions. He was just colorless and devoid of life. He had been smothered and his air cut off some way. He looked perfect except for his lack of life. Her legs were drawn up and she held him to her and she ignored the world around her. She was not even sure where she was. She realized she had begun to cry when she felt her shoulders shake and she wept hard. She lay on her side and still held her child to her and began to wail.

 

Amedeo was across the field and his heart was crushed and he could not breathe. He truly had loved his children he had fathered by Valentina but this child had been his absolute joy and his everything. Justinus never slept but beside him. He slowly turned and he stumbled backwards towards the lands around the dragon castle. Gabreilus held him up and his best friend knew what he wanted. He knew what he would want him to do and he did not want to do it.

 

“Amedeo please. My rex please!” He begged him.

 

“No. I want to be with him. I cannot live do you not see? I can only be with my family in death. I can only be with those I love if I am gone.” He said as the blackness ate him.

 

“Justinus was a strong boy, si! He would want you to live majesty! He would want his Papa to go on.” Gabreilus said holding onto him.

 

“I have nothing. Adelphia is grown and is in the other era. It hurts too much Gabreilus. I brought shame upon my Valentina and I could not stop her death or her disgrace and I could not stop my sweet boy's death. You saw her face and there is hate, no? I have nothing. Drostan won. I want nothing.” He said trudging towards the forest.

 

Gabrielus knew it was the right thing and tears stung his green eyes. Amedeo fell to his knees and he looked up at the sky one last time. He whispered a prayer to the Gods and hung his head.

 

“Forgive me my rex for my transgression.” Gabrielus said choking up.

 

“You are forgiven.” Amedeo whispered.

 

The white drew back and struck with a mighty blow. He knew exactly where to slide his blade in order to kill his king instantly. Amedeo's body slowly fell forward and Gabrielus actually wept. He fell beside the man who had been his dearest friend for as long as he could remember.

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The whole of the kingdom was in utter shock and Akemi was filled with hatred. Whatever she could have felt for him was gone. She saw Amedeo's body put on a funeral pyre and Asuna could not even stand. Her cousin had locked herself in a room with her dead child and would not come out. Ryukotsusei actually cried a little and Hideaki stood outside of the door and all he heard was wailing.

 

“She will not come out.” Akemi said softly.

 

“The fool! The idiot. He committed suicide?” Hideaki asked in fury.

 

“It is their way.” She replied unable to say anything else.

 

“I have never seen her like this.” He stated in disbelief.

 

“I have.” She said looking away.

 

“Would she not wish to say goodbye to him?” He whispered.

 

“It is easier for her to act as if nothing has happened. Denial is easier for her.” Akemi said wringing her hands.

 

Asuna finally opened the door and she was devoid of color and she looked like a ghost.

 

“Have you cremated him yet?” She asked in a hollow tone.

 

“No honey. We were hoping you would come.” Akemi said biting her lip.

 

“Hideaki would you please put Justinus with his father so that they may travel to their underworld together?” Asuna asked as tears spilled down her face.

 

“Hai princess.” He said bowing.

 

“I will attend their funeral pyre and I am going home for a little while.” She said as she walked outside.

 

“Home?” He asked.

 

“Modern times.” Her cousin answered.

 

He nodded and he watched the onna he loved become hollower and hollower. She wore only a yukata and she was barefoot. Her hair was disheveled and he knew she was pregnant. She had holed up with the boy's body for two days. Hideaki knew she had taken in no food. He neared her as the bodies burned and the heat was intense.

 

“I am returning with you.” He said softly.

 

“It is your wish.” She said only staring.

 

Gabreilus was held up by Wen and the other two blacks wept openly. Adrastus had opted to stay with Etsuko who was expecting their baby. He would hate himself Gabrielus knew. Asuna stayed till the fire died down and she only stared. Hideaki guided her back towards the castle and he asked her questions. She only gave short answers and he figured out that all of her pups were returning including Taeko. She was isolating them and she was asking Lei and Yhea to guard them with their lives. Her two Jing mates had sworn to her upon their own deaths that they would. Asuna had stated that they had better separate from the bond first. Lei was working with his father to figure out the stream exactly so they could get through and he watched his wife. She only sat there and she would speak but she did not initiate conversation. Her children could not even get her to talk much. Asuna was holding Hana to her tightly and she was smothering her tightly. It took a few days but they eventually had the way. Hideaki was with her and they came through. As soon as they came through the nauseating and disorienting in between; she ported to the in between in Southern China. It was decided that it would be here where the pups would be kept in seclusion. She stayed for a week and she took Hideaki's hand and ported just the two of them to her Karakura Town mansion. He did not even ask for Tsukiko to join them. He was shocked by the house itself and she flipped on lights. She walked up stairs to her bedroom and dropped the old style silks.

 

“This is a very different era. I have many adult pups. You must not say your name is Hideaki. Go by a variation. Naraku is my long time mate so please no harsh words.” She said dully.

 

“As you wish.” He nodded.

 

“I need to make a few calls. First I will call Chichi to let him know I have returned to this era.” She said softly.

 

“Hai.” Hideaki nodded.

 

Asuna put on a robe and she picked up a cordless phone and she called the Western Palace. Her mother picked up and Augusta could hear her voice. Asuna only said she was here. She said absolutely to leave her alone and she would see them soon. She hung up and she slowly walked down the steps to the kitchen.

 

“Are you hungry? The ningen are more numerous in this era as well. We youkai have come to be used to prepared food. Chichi is a purist and will not allow so much but I admit I have become used to many things. Showers are one.” Asuna said without emotion.

 

“You need not do this princess.” He whispered.

 

“I need to do something. I will go crazy and start killing. If you should like I will show where you can hunt without issue. I have messages I see.” She said seeing her answering device blink.

 

She hit the play button. The first was from Mizuki and it was just a run down of the latest acquisition. The second was from Naraku. He was furious she had not told him she had returned. He had to hear it from an Arrancar. Third message was Kenomaru. She was shocked and she heard anger in his tone. He was blathering on about Saaya.

 

“Kenomaru?” Hideaki asked curiously.

 

“Do not ask.” She sighed.

 

She picked up her cell phone and dialed Ichigo. He picked up and he was in a mood. She growled tremendously and he was at her door in no less then five minutes. She waved it open and he stepped in.

 

“What?” He demanded.

 

“Is it possible for you to get a message to Captain Hitsugaya?” She asked.

 

“Hai.” Ichigo said irritated.

 

“Please ask that Saaya come to me as soon as possible. Her sire it seems is arguing with her and using me as a go between.” Asuna sighed.

 

“Where's Hinata?” He asked coolly.

 

“He is in seclusion for now and we shall talk about it tomorrow if you do not mind.” She said rubbing her nose.

 

“I do mind Sensei. Where's fucking son?” He demanded.

 

Hideaki began growling and she lifted eyes that held so much pain that he stepped back.

 

“Do you remember Amedeo? Hai the basilisk? He is dead and so is my son Justinus. Now if you do not mind, I have our son in seclusion for his own safety. I said I will speak with you tomorrow. I will be in Tokyo.” She said flatly.

 

“Shouten?” He asked tightly.

 

“No. Not this time. As you said before; my sorry ass has enemies. You blame me for Misaki's death and now I blame myself for hers and Justinus's demise. Amedeo is dead too because of it. Now please go away.” She said waving him on.

 

Ichigo bowed and he left the premises. Hideaki tried to hug her and she resisted. She stepped back and shook her head no.

 

“Please stay here.” She said porting out.

 

Hideaki wanted to scream where in the hell would he go.

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She sat on the beach and she was mad. She was really mad at her idiot basilisk husband. He was dead so it did not matter. He had committed suicide instead of face the pain. She was mad when she had threatened him. Asuna always said things when she was that angry. She wanted to crawl into a hole and never come out.

 

“You cannot return a call? We do share a child.” She heard behind her.

 

“Ga, I am in no mood to deal with you.” Asuna said coldly.

 

“I have had that house watched for the past two weeks. What the hell is wrong with you now?” He growled.

 

“I buried a child and one of my mates. What the hell is wrong with you?” She asked staring at him.

 

He said nothing and she stood up.

 

“I thought so. What petty squabbles are you having with Saaya that you cannot fix on your own? I thought I was forever on your shit list. We have our occasional; I still find you irritable and hai, I do have feelings for you but I am still feeling betrayed.” She said in a mocking tone.

 

“I understood you are suffering but do not dare mock me she dog.” Kenomaru said getting in her face.

 

“You are no one to me anymore. I have learned to hate you and your kind. Fix your own mess ga.” She said in a hateful tone.

 

“She is angry at me for how I have treated you.” He yelled.

 

“That is your problem. I cannot forgive you and I will not. You did it so you fix it.” Asuna said in a deadened voice.

 

She left him there and she walked down the beach. Somehow she found herself in the city itself and she was just wandering. Someone tapped her on the shoulder and she turned around. She saw Shinji Hirako and she bowed a little.

 

“Hey Lady Asuna. Feel like hanging out with the freaks?” He teased.

 

“No. I would also appreciate if you did not tell Kensei I was here either.” She said lifting her chin.

 

“What? Why?” He asked shocked.

 

“Because I am not staying. I am only here for a few days and I have no wish to see him.” Asuna said staring at the wall behind him.

 

“You okay onna?” He asked.

 

“I am fine. Please Shinji. I do not ask much. Please, I only wish for peace.” She said bowing.

 

He watched her wander aimlessly and something was way off. He shunpoed back to the warehouse and he ran down the steps.

 

“Yo! Muguruma.” He called.

 

“What Hirako?” Kensei called.

 

“Your girl's in town.” Shinji said nearing him.

 

“Fucking onna! Well what'd she say?” He demanded.

 

“She isn't right my friend. She has no luster. Her eyes are dull and she specifically told me not to tell you. She said she did not wanna see you.” He replied softly.

 

“Damnit!” He growled.

 

Kensei didn't even think. He left and he went to her mansion immediately. He found her sitting on her roof and she stared down at him. Shinji was correct and she was not right.

 

“I thought perhaps he would honor my request. Friendship it seems is tighter between Vizards. Go away Kensei.” She said jumping down with ease.

 

“What the hell's going on?” He demanded.

 

“I have no wish to discuss it anymore. I have no wish to see you. I wish to be alone and I will be alone. Go back to your friends.” Asuna said in a cold voice.

 

“I thought we had this discussion but this ain't nothing to do with that at all. What happened?” He said grabbing her shoulders.

 

“I will not discuss it with you. It is a youkai matter. You are not a youkai. Go away.” She said shoving him back.

 

“Your gonna push me away cause your hurting. That's really grown up Asuna. Because we've been intimate doesn't mean we haven't been friends too. I've told you all of my heart onna. You can do the same with me. Yours is safe with me.” He said tightly.

 

“No. Goodbye and I mean that permanently. I will not seek you in the past nor will I seek you in this era. I will not seek you as your ningen self either. I am done with this soul. You have no time for anything more and I have my own battles to fight. I wish the best of luck against Aizen and I hope you kill him painfully for his sins against you and your fellow Vizards. It has been my honor to know you Muguruma Kensei.” She said bowing.

 

“You're really doing this?” He asked unemotionally.

 

“Hai. It is best this way. You have taught me that. Please leave.” She said walking towards her door.

 

“I've not a clue what happened but something else you're lying about. I've gotten to know you well onna. You lie and you cower when you think you have to protect something. As you wish.” He said bowing.

 

He turned on his heel and he walked away. Asuna felt her own heart withered but she did not care. This relationship would not tear her apart anymore. She had the best part of him and it was hers. She walked back into the mansion and clicked the lock.

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Hideaki woke up in the softest bed he had ever slept in and it was grand. He stretched and Asuna was up. She was sipping something that smelled heavenly and he stood up. She handed him the oddly shaped cup and he sipped the steaming liquid carefully.

 

“Coffee.” She said softly.

 

“It is wonderful!” He smiled.

 

His violet eyes were twinkling and she sat the coffee down. It was decaf anyway and she pulled him to her. Hideaki's silver hair was down and Asuna stared into his eyes.

 

“Perhaps you should cut your hair.” She murmured.

 

“I do not want to cut my hair. I like my hair long.” Hideaki said amused.

 

“It is not modern.” She said running her hands through it.

 

“I am not modern. I am an inu general from the Sengoku Jidai.” He said nuzzling her hand.

 

“I wish to show you off I think. Compromise perhaps? Osamu has his cut to past his shoulders.” Asuna said slowly kissing his palm.

 

“Oh Kamis. Okay.” He said rolling his eyes.

 

She lifted her mouth and he slowly kissed her. It was not her normal passion but there was sadness to it. He stopped himself and kissed her crest.

 

“Please take me to cut my hair and make me modern.” He stated making a face.

 

“Okay.” She nodded.

 

She stood up and she slipped her silk robe to the floor. He saw her belly and there was a small swell. He moved to her and cupped the swell and her sex.

 

“Tell me.” He said in her ear.

 

“Do you remember when I came home last time? I have briefly told you of Grimmjow. It is his kit and Kensei. You know Captain Muguruma but I told him to go away. I want nothing from him anymore.” Asuna said gently.

 

“Why Asuna?” Hideaki asked.

 

“Tired.” She whimpered.

 

“Okay. Whatever you wish.” He said very calmly.

 

He just held her and she allowed it. She was exhausted but she dressed casually in a pair of jeans and a silk flowing shirt. Hideaki could not stop staring at her backside and he gulped. He did not know how the men functioned if the onna wore such clothing in this era. She pulled her hair up into a pony tail and he just could not stop staring.

 

“Does my backside look good?” She asked.

 

“Hai.” He nodded honestly.

 

She smiled a little and she judged his height. She went to the back of the closet and found a pair of khaki trousers and brought them to him. She also pulled out a thin striped oxford shirt. He frowned but shrugged. He pulled them on and she looked at his backside. Asuna nodded and he felt so exposed in such clothing.

 

“You look handsome.” She said softly.

 

“Thank you.” He nodded.

 

“Let us go. I go to Tokyo to have my hair done when I am here. Mizuki is there as well.” She replied.

 

“Mizuki is your eldest girl pup?” Hideaki asked.

 

“Hai.” Asuna nodded.

 

She ported him to the youkai salon and no one looked up or thought anything of her appearance. Several onna stared at Hideaki and he kept his eyes averted. Her hair stylist came over and looked at the luscious piece of inu hunk and she smiled.

 

“Hi.” She grinned.

 

“Hello.” He mumbled

 

“Whatcha want done?” The inu female asked smirking.

 

“Please cut to just below his shoulders.” Asuna stated in a monotone.

 

“Sure thing my lady.” The other female said bowing her head.

 

Hideaki watched his mate and she was numb. He watched the mirror as the very modern youkai onna cut his long mane. He had always had long hair and it was odd to see it shorter. Asuna was very much in modern mode and she was on her cell phone and she was talking with an onna named Etsuko. Within minutes a black basilisk appeared with a ningen onna who carried a hanyou and the man went to his knee before Asuna.

 

“Haha? What is wrong? You said something terrible happened.” Etsuko stated.

 

“Adrastus please sit.” She said unable to look at him.

 

“Femmina? What is wrong? Please just tell me.” Adrastus stated.

 

“Please sit now.” Asuna commanded.

 

Adrastus sat and so did Etsuko. She made herself look at him and he was nervous.

 

“Drostan got to Justinus. He kidnapped him as revenge against Amedeo and myself. He killed him and Amedeo was unable to handle it. He had Gabrielus run him through. I understand your culture and this was honorable. I have nothing to say against him. I understand his pain as I did not help the situation. I spoke harsh words in my anger but I assure you I did not wish this outcome. I cremated them both as is custom in both of our cultures. I wonder as to where they should be laid to rest. I ask you this Adrastus because I know there is a temple in Rome that could house them. The legend is that Valentina is there. I think he would like to be in rest near her.” She said calmly but Adrastus saw the tears choking here.

 

“He would be happy here.” He said in an empty tone.

 

“We fought often Adrastus. I loved him very much but I am not his true heart. I never was. I gave him his heart but it passed on when Drostan smothered the life out of him. I can only hope he may forgive me.” Asuna said clenching her teeth.

 

“Where is the temple in Rome?” He asked dully.

 

“Near the Forum on the Palatine Hill. Near his old palace.” She stated.

 

“He would like to be near her and their children.” Adrastus nodded.

 

Asuna nodded and she bowed. She was keeping herself from weeping and she had their ashes in an urn. She would take them that afternoon. Adrastus and Etsuko just sat there for a little while and she moved near Hideaki. Not long after her adopted daughter and her mate left. Asuna pressed her lips to his cheek and whispered how beautiful he looked. He looked sheepish and his hair cut was done. He stood up and his mate appreciated his beauty. She pulled out some plastic thing and paid for the cut and they walked out onto the street.

 

“I take it you are still fabulously wealthy.” He smiled.

 

“Do ookami smell?” She asked wryly.

 

“Hai. Let me return to your home and I shall relax. You need to handle some things.” Hideaki sighed.

 

“I have an apartment here in Tokyo. This way.” She stated.

 

He was amazed at the size of the city and he suppressed the smells. She ported them when they entered an alley and they appeared in a lavish apartment. She went to her phone and checked messages and she nodded to Hideaki.

 

“This thing is called a television. There is my bedroom there.” She indicated.

 

“Okay. I am here should you need me, okay?” He said cupping her chin.

 

“Thank you.” She murmured.

 

Hideaki very lightly kissed her mouth and she kissed him in return. Asuna bowed to him and she kissed his hand. She ported out and he looked around.

 

“Good Kamis. I have not a clue what to do.” He said aloud.

 

“I would watch television.” He heard from a piece of furniture.

 

“What the hell?” He asked jumping.

 

A young youkai who looked almost exactly like Naraku popped his head up. Hideaki was astonished and the young man smirked.

 

“Hi.” He waved.

 

“Who are you?” He asked.

 

“I am Matsuda Rishou. Who are you?” He asked.

 

“I am Hideki. I am a longtime friend of Lady Asuna and Lord Sesshomaru.” Hideaki stated changing his name slightly.

 

“You know my Jii-chan? He is awesome. Does not say much but he rocks with a fang.” Rishou chuckled.

 

“You are Asuna's son?” He asked surprised.

 

“Hai. One of her younger ones from the first set. Hai. It is obvious you know of my chichi. I am Naraku's son.” He laughed warmly.

 

“My how things have changed.” Hideaki muttered to himself.

 

“You look like a portrait in the Western Palace. Knowing my Haha and I do; I would say you are the Hideaki. You are worshipped almost like a kami you know.” Rishou said bluntly.

 

“Are all her pups so astute?” He asked.

 

“Pretty much.” He nodded.

 

“I am in trouble.” The inu general said shaking his head.

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She went to the forests around the Sendai castle and she could not bring herself to go in. Debilitating pain crippled her and she was unable to move. She covered her eyes with her hand and she began to weep. Asuna felt arms go around her waist and she startled. The arms felt comfortable and strong as she cried and she leaned back against whoever was holding her up.

 

“Lady Asuna.” She heard in her ear.

 

“Masanori?” Asuna gasped in recognition.

 

“Hai. It is me. Do as you need.” He said softly.

 

She turned in her arms and she saw him in modern clothes. He wore black linen hakama style pants with a grey fitted tee shirt. His hair was cut short and it layered in a very modern Japanese style she noticed. His eyes held concern and she knew this man.

 

“I saw the funeral. I remember.” Masanori whispered cupping her cheeks in his warm palms.

 

“My fault.” She said breaking.

 

“No. I will not give you any lies. I only know people do such evil things.” He said only staring at her face.

 

“Are you apart of the kingdom?” She asked choking.

 

“No. I never returned. I only return to you.” He whispered.

 

“What is it we are?” Asuna asked confused.

 

“We are friends above anything. You are someone I count on with my feelings. Only person really. Again I will not lie; the term friends with benefits applies but no matter.” He said kissing her forehead.

 

“Do I love you?” She asked weakly.

 

“I do not know. I do not ask. There is no point. I have no designs and there only is. I only can say that I am here if you need me.” He said kissing her cheeks and pulling back.

 

“We have known each other?” She asked with her heart twisting.

 

“Hai. We know each other. You know me as no other. I know you but that is not what it is. Like I said; you can count on me. I am your ally. I am no other and you have always stood by me. Lord Naraku has tried to bring me back and you will not allow it. Your lawful mates need to see you I am sure. Please remember; I always have been and I always will be, your friend.” He said kissing each cheek and then her lips softly.

 

She watched him look around and he casually left. She was emotional but she could not go in. Asuna walked away from Sendai and she ported back to Karakura Town. She took the urn and she forced herself to port to modern Rome. This simple thing was destroying her and she made herself move towards where she knew the temple had stood. It was near ruins and she held the urn to her and it was full night. She lay down near an olive tree and she wept till she passed out.

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He was absolute shock to see her. This woman had dogged him and now she was here; in Rome no less. He snorted and he wished to the Gods he could wring her overly lovely neck. He stalked forward and shook her awake. She startled and she stared up at the eyes of Plinnius. She growled low in her throat and he sneered.

 

“You just love to make my life hell.” He snapped.

 

“I am not here for your bird head.” Asuna snarled.

 

“Why are you here?” Plinnius retorted.

 

“I am here to lay to rest someone dear to me, okay with you feather brain?” She demanded in anguish.

 

“Who?” He asked arching his brow.

 

“What does it matter to you? Go away Plinnius.” She said making herself stand.

 

“You thwart me every chance you got. You made my life as a senator very difficult and now you sit here all weepy. You could at least indulge my curiosity.” He said crossing his arms.

 

“Amedeo and my son Justinus! Drostan Mochrie is still alive and he killed my child, okay?” She shrieked.

 

“Calm yourself woman. The Amedeo Gnaeus Servius?” He asked intrigued.

 

“Hai. You knew I was searching for him at one time. Why do you care?” Asuna asked wiping her eyes.

 

“He may have been a different species but he was the forerunner of Rome. He was worshipped during my life.” Plinnius stated leaning against a column.

 

“Why did you stop my marriage to Trajan?” She asked.

 

“Because it pissed him off. He was not a normal human was he? You knew it and so did I. I could feel it whenever I even sat near him. Why should that bastard have everything? The Ulpii were from Hispania! My clan were Italian. We may have been daemon but we were Italian born and bred.” He snapped.

 

“No. He was not a normal ningen. He had reiastu.” She mumbled.

 

“What is that?” He demanded.

 

“Spiritual power. It was his soul that had power. It leaked from his soul and his mortal body was able to channel it every now and again.” She said with shaking hands.

 

“The temple was right there. The ruins are deep but it is there. Come on.” He said gently taking the urn.

 

Her mouth dropped open and she was shocked. Plinnius brought her to the exact spot and she looked at him.

 

“Legends where that some of the remains of Valentina and their children were here.” Asuna said with her chest heaving.

 

“Yes.” He nodded.

 

She nodded and she actually looked around. He stood by and she changed form. Asuna used her paws and dug as if a domestic inu. It took her minutes and she had a fairly deep hole. She changed form and took the urn from him and laid it down in the center. She was weeping openly and she held her hands out as she used her telekinesis to shift the dirt over the scar in the earth. Plinnius was intrigued with her powers and finally the hole was covered. Asuna walked away and the eagle youkai followed. She was unsteady on her feet and he grabbed her waist.

 

“You tried to rape me.” She hissed under her breath.

 

“I would have made you scream in pleasure before I took you. I am no rapist. I hated Trajan and your being there made my life difficult. Staring at you gave me fantasies to last years. I have quite the wild imagination.” He smirked.

 

“I am sick of you men thinking you can use me or treat me however you wish!” She growled.

 

“Oh? You suffer mentally at the moment. You need libation I think.” He said looking at her.

 

“I cannot. I carry.” Asuna said clenching her teeth.

 

“Well that is not good when you so need it. Unmask yourself woman.” He said rolling his eyes.

 

Asuna actually did as he commanded and he leaned in. He caught an off scent and he stared at her.

 

“So you went and got pregnant with his child?” Plinnius asked clenching teeth.

 

“It is not him as Trajan. He does not know and I have no plans of telling him.” Asuna growled.

 

“Really? Why is that?” He asked fingering her blouse.

 

“Because he has no time for me. He never did and never will. His soul has always been good and always will be. You are annoying me. Thank you for whatever.” Asuna said jerking his hand off.

 

Plinnius jerked her to him and kissed her the way he had wanted to so many centuries before. She was in no shape to deal with crushes and she suddenly groaned heavily as he kissed her utterly stupid. It lasted minutes and he finally withdrew.

 

“You never gave the chance of me being with you. You assumed I would harm you. Yes, I wanted to make Trajan furious but I would have made you groan and sigh as you withered on my bed. You are in no shape to understand anything right now.” Plinnius said backing up and walked away.

 

She just stared and made her way back to where she had buried the urn. It hurt. The pain consumed her and it would not let up.

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Her mind was in turmoil. She could not think and she realized she had caused him to loose his will. It had been her words and her hateful words that made him give up. She stared at a mirror at the hotel in Rome and she was shaking. She had picked Plinnius's brain and he went by the name Roberto Bianchi. She picked up a phone and she called on him. He was surprised to hear from her and she was going back she realized. She was going back and she was going to influence Amedeo. She heard the knock on her door and she answered it.

 

“Before you think anything buzzard; I need to know of your Kamis. Are they real? Can deals be made with them? Can I make a deal with the Greco-Roman Kamis if they are real?” Asuna demanded.

 

“Some are said to be real. I do not think Jupiter or the Pantheon were but we had lesser gods and I am certain they were in fact real.” He said sitting in an elegant wing chair.

 

“I cannot accept his death. I will not accept it. I am in too deep with my own Kamis and they are displeased with me.” She admitted.

 

“You go around pissing off the ancients? How very diplomatic of you.” Plinnius chuckled.

 

“They are ungodly ancient and powerful youkai. That is all they are. The “afterlife” is nothing more then an evolution for the soul dumb ass. Soul Society and Hueco Mundo are the playgrounds for the wraiths, hollows, and shinigami.” She snapped.

 

“Trajan is one of these beings?” He asked inspecting his perfectly manicured claws that imitated ningen nails.

 

“He is a shinigami and no, I will not tell you who.” Asuna growled.

 

“Cute. Okay, I will help you on one condition.” He grinned.

 

“What?” She asked raising a brow.

 

“I get to tag along for the fun of it. Modern times are so boring.” Plinnius stated.

 

“Fine. Where do we start?” Asuna demanded.

 

“Greece.” He smiled.

 

“Delphi?” She asked.

 

“Good idea.” The eagle nodded and stood.

 

“I will meet you here in the morning.” She stated as she moved around the room.

 

“If you do this thing and they actually grant you something; they may exact a toll arrogant woman.” He said flatly.

 

“I have lost a child; what more could I suffer? Amedeo chose suicide because he suffered the loss of our son. Justinus was a shock and surprise to us both but he loved him. I know for a fact he loved him more then any of his other eleven children.” Asuna said as tears fell down her face.

 

“You were your oh so charming self to him. Word to the wise she dog; we Latin types are emotionally charged.” He snapped as he left her presence.

 

Her chest heaved and she fell on the bed and cried.

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Plinnius and Asuna stood in the mountainous regions of the area surrounding modern Delphi. She did not need to be powerful to feel the yoki; it was everywhere. The eagle felt it and he shuddered.

 

“I stayed up and read last nights the myths surrounding this place.” She said in a low voice.

 

“This was supposedly the playground of the god Apollo? Yes. Also it is stated that a giant serpent that they called a python was killed here. I bet it was a basilisk or similar creature.” He snorted.

 

“There are youkai all over the place. Their auras are not even hidden.” She said looking down.

 

“What are you thinking?” Plinnius demanded.

 

“I feel it coming up so I say we go down.” Asuna shrugged.

 

“Are you insane?” He asked scowling.

 

“I like it better when you are trying to seduce me.” She growled.

 

“Ha ha.” He laughed sarcastically.

 

She grabbed his hand and he made a rude noise. She ported and he yelped. They appeared in caverns and it was pitch black. His superior vision could see well and he led her. She felt yoki coming in waves.

 

“There is a basilisk here. I also feel something I have never felt before.” She whispered.

 

“What do we have here?” They both heard.

 

Asuna and Plinnius turned to see a being whose aura was actually visible. He was also stunning and overly beautiful.

 

“You are?” Asuna asked flatly.

 

Plinnius kicked her and the being laughed merrily. The man neared them both and cupped her chin.

 

“You have the soul of a wraith. Have very interesting. You are trapped in flesh though. How has that happened?” He asked almost laughing.

 

“Long story. What are you?” She demanded.

 

“I am a daemon like you. Just bored and have lived a long time. We liked to have fun with the mortals.” He smirked sweetly.

 

“You mean you let yourself be worshipped as Kamis.” She muttered.

 

“What is that word?” The grey haired youkai asked.

 

“Gods. It means gods. Are you an animal daemon?” She asked.

 

“Yes. Yes of course. What do you think I am?” He asked running fingers all over her.

 

“Some form of serpernt.” She stated flatly.

 

“Very good. You are so cute.” He laughed more.

 

Plinnius rolled his eyes and the youkai watched Asuna with utter amusement.

 

“You are not basilisk?” She asked.

 

“A forerunner if you will. I am a pythos. Yes, I am Apollo. Tell me your desire and I will see if I can help. Pain is all over your face. Consider it sharing. You tell me what you want and I will tell you what I want.” Apollo said biting his tongue.

 

“I need to go back to the reign of Amedeo Gnaeus Servius.” She whispered.

 

“He was quite the individual. He was rake but a good man I hear. Why?” The pythos asked.

 

“I was married to him. Drostan Mochrie got to him through our son. I have to try.” Asuna said choking on tears.

 

“It can be done but you will owe me. You look Asian.” Apollo said bluntly.

 

“I am a Japanese dog daemon and empusae.” She stated.

 

“It will take a little time. Shall you like to see my little basilisk I watch whilst he sleeps?” He grinned.

 

“You watch over a sleeping basilisk?” She asked surprised.

 

“Yes! He is adorable.” He said licking his lips.

 

“Are you like the whites?” She demanded.

 

“I like everybody.” He laughed.

 

Plinnius had stayed quiet and he was always leery around serpents. They followed him and he stepped aside and there was a beautiful black sleeping. Asuna gasped as he had a little red in him as well.

 

“He is pretty no?” Apollo asked.

 

“He is very pretty. Is he from Latium?” Asuna asked shaking.

 

“I am sure. Blacks were pretty exclusive to Italy. I think he said his name. He was injured horribly and he swore he had been left for dead. Oh well. He has slept well before the fall.” He said making a motion with his hand.

 

“How long?” She asked.

 

“A day or so.” He said merrily.

 

“Thank you.” She whispered.

 

“Oh I am a selfish creature. I may take it out on you later. Never evil just very nasty.” He laughed.

 

Plinnius choked and Asuna only blinked. She was curious as to whom this black was and she went near him. He was in his true form and Amedeo had slept in his humanoid one. Apollo had left she assumed to prepare and Plinnius looked really uncomfortable.

 

“Are you not afraid you will wake him up?” He demanded.

 

“If he has been asleep that long; he has been asleep for over five thousand years idiot. I do not think he intended to slumber that long. He is quite striking. I am certain he would have been considered perfection amongst the blacks.” She mumbled.

 

“How can you tell?” He snorted.

 

“His brow ridge is not prominent. The black basilisk is sleeker and more snake like. Their scales are smoother. This one had a lot of hair in his true form. He would have had a full head of it in his humanoid. He has streaks of red which make me think he is full black and this is only bleached from the sun or salt water.” She stated barely touching him.

 

“Oh shit! He moved!” Plinnius hissed.

 

“No he did not.” She rolled her eyes this time.

 

“Like hell he did not! His tail just moved.” The eagle snapped.

 

Asuna was intrigued and she moved to his head and his eyes were open. They were unfocused and she stared at him.

 

“Hello.” She said in Latin.

 

“Hello.” He rasped.

 

“Who are you?” Asuna asked softly as she pressed her hand on the side of his head.

 

“So warm. So hot.” He groaned in a lisp.

 

“I will help you warm up. Who are you?” She said gently.

 

“Valerian.” He said beginning to shake.

 

Her mouth dropped open and she looked at Plinnius.

 

“Do you know the buggar?” The eagle asked rudely.

 

“I know of him. We need to get to Rome. Tell the pythos I will return on the morrow.” She commanded.

 

“I cannot port.” He snarled.

 

“Apollo? I will return tomorrow!” She yelled aloud.

 

“Ok!” He yelled back.

 

His voice echoed in the caverns and she was amazed. She glared at Plinnius and he gently jumped down next to Valerian.

 

“Valerian, can you change form for me?” Asuna asked.

 

“Si.” He chattered.

 

The black changed form and he was naked. She had expected him to be and she ported quickly. They appeared in her bathroom back at the hotel in Rome. She looked at Plinnius and growled.

 

“Make yourself useful and procure him some modern clothes. He will also need some rare meat; beef or pork.” She commanded.

 

“Yes your majesty.” He snapped as he left.

 

Valerian was on the floor and his body shook violently. Asuna knew he could handle the water on full hot and she turned it on.

 

“Let me help you.” She stated.

 

“Femmina you are mammal; how do you know so much about my kind?” He asked as his teeth chattered.

 

“I know the basilisk well. Come Valerian.” Asuna ordered.

 

She knew his past so she felt nothing in baring her body. She stripped out of her clothes and she helped him to stand. She could handle the heat for awhile as well and she made him face the spray of the shower. His moans were heady but she kept herself only to help him. She knew from Wen that this had been Gabreilus's lover. She knew this man had loved the white passionately. Asuna assumed there would be fireworks.

 

“Should you like to soak in some hot water for awhile?” She asked.

 

“Si! Oh Gods this feels so good. Who are you?” He asked thickly.

 

“I am Asuna.” She said making sure he did not fall.

 

Valerian finally turned and he saw the face of the femmina. His eyes traveled down her body and they actually lingered on her silver curls. She made a noise and he lifted his dark red eyes to meet her warm brown eyes.

 

“No petrification please. I have ordered food and I shall see to a device that simulates the sun. I will also call on another black that I know.” She said softly.

 

“Others? You know my people?” Valerian asked.

 

“Hai. Hai is the same as Si. I am Japanese. Lye down and I will turn the water on in the faucet.” She said leaning over.

 

“Si.” He said watching her breasts move.

 

Her backside was round and he felt himself getting stirred. He had not been with anyone in the Gods knew how long and she was a mammal. His mind was going to the rumors he had heard of how absolutely awesome they felt.

 

“Femmina your heat is intoxicating.” He said under his breath.

 

“I know it is to your kind. I also know of you Valerian. I know of your history. Please soak.” She said trying to step out.

 

“You know of me hmm? I am at a disadvantage. I know nothing of you. I have never seen a mammal femmina up close.” He stated bluntly.

 

Asuna choked and she was pressed against the wall of the shower. Valerian was bold and he had slipped in a finger into her core. He was suddenly pressing his chest into her back and breathing in her ear.

 

“Gods you feel so good. What would you feel like around me?” He whispered huskily.

 

“When you basilisk hibernate; do you wake up horny?” She demanded.

 

“As a matter of fact si.” Valerian chuckled.

 

He stroked her and she groaned softly as he sucked on her ear lobe. She was trying in vain to shove him off but the bastard was strong.

 

“I know this is very strange no but I want to be inside of you so badly.” He growled.

 

“Oh Kamis.” Asuna groaned out more as he messed with her nub.

 

He took her moans as a yes and he spread her cheeks. He slipped himself into her core and she was trying to clutch the wall and he was very well endowed. He moved leisurely and he was making such passionate noises. She figured it was only a basic instinct to find heat and she would forgive his forward nature. She was fighting her own needs and Valerian was shocked as he watched her bite her own wrist and he heard a muffled scream as her release was powerful. His own was coming on strong and he became winded. He made a natural basilisk cry and flattened her hard against the wall. His body felt languid and he saw her blood flowing down her arm.

 

“Is you blood good?” He chuckled.

 

“Do not taste it.” Asuna commanded.

 

“I only jested femmina.” He said offended.

 

“No. I mean do not taste it. I am succubus.” She said breathless.

 

“Pardon me?” He asked stunned.

 

“Hai. You did not look at me. I think that is the difference.” She said softly as he slowly pulled from her.

 

“Who do you know femmina?” He demanded.

 

“Not your business. I shall restore you to someone you know. The world is a very different place now. I have issues to deal with.” She said getting away from him.

 

Valerian settled down into the water and he was curious as hell. He closed his eyes and he had just rutted with a succubus and had managed not to loose his head. He almost whined at the loss. Anger entered his mind and he was furious still. He had no idea how long he had slept but his lover; the person he had given his heart to had left him, had left him for dead on a field of battle. He would make him suffer if he found him and Asuna heard his mind.

 

“He did not know.” She stated flatly.

 

“What do you mean he did not know?” Valerian demanded.

 

“Gabrielus was injured in the same battle. He fell too. You took the sword for him but he was incapacitated only moments later. He was never given a choice what to do. He came back but it was weeks later and you were not there. He had a shrine built in your name at his villa but he could not find your body. Do not blame him for what his other soldiers did. He loved you Valerian.” She stated barely above a whisper.

 

“You speak as if you know him.” He said with trembling lips.

 

“I do know him. I know him well. I know Adrastus as well.” She said bowing her head.

 

“My rex's advisor! Where is the rex?” He asked stunned.

 

“Amedeo is dead. Please relax and I will do my best to explain.” Asuna said getting emotional.

 

Valerian watched her and she proceeded to vomit in a thing he recognized as a toilet. She was sobbing and she made herself stand. She rinsed her mouth and she walked out of the bathroom. Plinnius had returned and she had on a robe. She bantered with the eagle and then ordered him to leave. She sat on the bed and the former vice general of the Latium blacks came in with only a towel. His black hair came to his hips but he looked beyond sexy.

 

“I am assuming you sought heat after waking up.” She said trying to be discreet.

 

“You are asking about my preferences in flesh, si?” Valerian asked bluntly.

 

“Hai.” She said meeting his eyes.

 

“You have seen Gabrielus? He is beautiful. He is perfection in all things.” He stated flatly.

 

“I see. Good.” She nodded.

 

Valerian watched her and he dropped his towel. He walked over to her and laid her back and she stared up at his almost sangria colored eyes. He straddled her body and she was shocked at his behavior. Valerian untied her robe and exposed her front.

 

“Do not make assumptions femmina. I have never touched a mammal chest.” He admitted.

 

“They are only breasts.” She retorted.

 

“So says the mammal.” He purred.

 

Valerian was intensely curious and he lowered his head. He wrapped his sensuous lips around her nipple and she cried out. He growled immediately and began to draw it in deeper. He cupped the mound in his calloused hand and he liked it. He liked it immensely. Valerian was quite busy in suckling her and she was moaning more. He moved his mouth to her other one and Asuna was crying out more. He was nipping the tip between his teeth and she was gasping hard.

 

“Femmina, what is your name?” He asked suddenly.

 

“Asuna. I am Asuna.” She said meeting his eyes.

 

She realized her stupidity and he sought her mouth. Valerian had never kissed such a creature and it was so good. He was so needy as he sought to mate his barely forked tongue to hers. He was just desperate it seemed to taste her and she was moving against him. His mind was numb and he had loved his white basilisk so much. He had loved his litheness and almost everything but there were times it seemed that it was not returned as deeply. Asuna could feel his anguish and she tried to extract herself. Valerian lifted his mouth and he did not intend to do anything but their eyes locked and she whimpered.

 

“Insanity.” He said licking at her lips and then kissed her.

 

He took that second to slip into her glorious heat. It felt so good. Better then anything he had ever felt and by the Gods it felt like his body was on fire. He released her mouth and he cried out. The mammalian female underneath him was whining and wiggling in a crazed way. She was rasping and begging him and she slammed her hips up. His face crumpled as the sensations raced along all of his body. He began meeting her crazed snapping of her hips and his own were hard. Valerian could not contain anything and his partner shattered. She had arched against him harshly and he felt her walls contracting around his cock. That alone should have made him finish but she snapped her fangs around his throat and it was instant.

 

“SI! Oh Gods si!” He actually screamed as he collapsed against her.

 

It would not stop and he wondered if he was dying. This beauty could have his life and he was jerking against her. She was growling against his throat and finally released it. She was in a state and she cut her own neck. Asuna made him press his nose into the blood and his groan was soulful and made her shudder. He began to slowly lap at it and Valerian was slowly becoming drunk. He sucked hard on the wound and she climaxed again around him. He choked on her sweetness and he finally released her. He forced himself to pull out of her glorious center and he fell to his back.

 

“Supposed to be this tired?” He asked groggily.

 

“Hai. Part of my thing.” She said blushing.

 

“Love it. You can feed from me anytime. If you kill me then si what an end!” Valerian said with a smile plastered on his face.

 

“Valerian, you and Gabrielus?” Asuna asked.

 

“Done. Over. I do not give a red basilisk's shit now. He has obviously moved on.” He yawned.

 

“But you did not answer my question.” She said blushing.

 

“You are only my second femmina I have touched.” He said closing his eyes.

 

Her eyes widened and she felt like a damn home wrecker. She lay down beside him and wondered what the hell was going to happen.

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She was up and she was dressed in old style clothes. She had opened the French doors so he could get fully sunned. She intended to leave the previous night as a one time thing only and chock it up to missing Amedeo. The gorgeous basilisk stretched and he lifted his head and smiled widely.

 

“I slept so good.” He yawned.

 

“Good. I need to gather my things and return home. I have someone to try and save.” She said in a business like fashion.

 

“You think I let you go?” Valerian asked.

 

“I believe you would shit your pants if you knew the whole story. Now here.” Asuna said handing him some clothes.

 

“I want to make amore.” He pouted.

 

“You will have to wait.” She said raising a brow.

 

He shook his head no and gave her a little smirk. Valerian grabbed her and she shrieked when he began to tickle her and tease her with his tongue. He got his way but she refused to blood let and he begged. He was a little whore and she liked him. She liked him too much. He grabbed her butt several times and she smacked his hands. He was grinning at her the whole time. She ported him when they were dressed and she knocked on Adrastus's door. The black opened it and his mouth dropped.

 

“Look what I found in Delphi.” She said smiling a little.

 

“Oh my Gods.” He said in shock.

 

“Si. That is what I said my lord. How are you?” Valerian asked walking in.

 

The younger man poked his head around and he was obviously of an outgoing nature and Adrastus looked at Asuna; who was in fact his mother in law, and mouthed what the hell.

 

“Why were you in Delphi?” He asked stunned.

 

“I went looking for an ancient.” She said bluntly.

 

“You intend to try and bring him back.” Adrastus whispered.

 

“Hai. Did you know Apollo was a pythos?” Asuna asked.

 

“No. They are more ancient then basilisk. If Gabrielus sees him; he will flip out!” He said biting his tongue.

 

“I did not intend to find him. I was told he died.” She said shaking her head.

 

Valerian listened to the strange language and he watched the femmina he had made such incredible amore to. He could get hard thinking about it. He had heard Gabrielus's name and he saw a picture. It was of his old lover, a silver haired femmina, and two small babes. The picture was amazing but his throat ached. His lover obviously had lived in this place.

 

“Who is the femmina? She obviously has given him two children.” Valerian asked.

 

“She is one of my daughters.” Asuna replied honestly.

 

“I see. No wonder you do not speak Latin around me. I am not stupid Adrastus my lord. I am also no idiot. He moved on. I am okay. Now you speak emphatically about something. Why seek one of our old Gods femmina? I went because I wished to have my life saved.” He said in his typically honest way.

 

“I have to try and save someone.” She said looking down.

 

“Amedeo perhaps?” He asked.

 

“Hai.” She nodded.

 

He picked up a picture of Amedeo and Justinus. Asuna's eyes filled with tears and she nodded.

 

“What happened?” He asked softly.

 

“Amedeo and Valentina. Mochrie retaliated and murdered our regina along with all of their children. He hit on us a festival day. In the aftermath those of us left when on a warpath. Finally Amedeo ordered us into hibernation. This femmina woke him in the past. They were married and had one son.” Adrastus said in condensed form of the story.

 

Valerian nodded and he acted dumb. He looked at her and she about choked. He said did she expect him to stop wanting to part her thighs now that he knew Amedeo was involved.

 

“So when do we try and save our rex?” He asked with a sexy wag of his brows.

 

“Today.” She said taking a deep breath.

 

“Si. I am hungry Drastus. Feed me.” He said looking around more.

 

“Etusko my love?” The black called.

 

His beloved wife came out of their room and she hugged her mother. She had heard the conversation and she went to the kitchen and starting pulling out things to feed the other black. Adrastus jerked his head to the balcony and Asuna followed.

 

“Tell me a little about him.” She commanded.

 

“He was from a very powerful noble family femmina. They rivaled the Servius name but they were always loyal. They never wavered in their loyalty. He is flamboyant and very aggressive. He is eying you.” Adrastus stated with concern.

 

“At this moment Amedeo is dead.” She said softly.

 

“I know femmina. I have never known Valerian to like femmina. NEVER. He is following you with his eyes like he would like to do all manner of things. Gabrielus loved him ferociously.” He said shaking his head.

 

“He does not think so. He thinks he loved Gabrielus more.” Asuna said shaking her head.

 

“Oh Gods. You need to tell him. He cannot find this out from anyone else. He must know. I know he will not leave Wen or the babes but he has to know that Valerian did not die.” He said shaking his own black head.

 

She nodded and they went back inside. Valerian was flirting with Etsuko and Adrastus growled. The vice general laughed and he joined silver haired femmina. When they were outside of the apartment he proceeded to press her to the wall and she cried out as he slipped his hand up her skirt.

 

“He tell you I like amore? I am not shy.” He whispered passionately.

 

“I think you react to the basilisk-empusae thing. It is a drug. Just ignore it.” She husked.

 

“Ignore perfection, right. Okay.” He laughed.

 

She had to breathe and she ported them to Fuji. He looked mildly interested and she called on Kizaki. Her Tomoshibi appeared and hugged her tightly. Asuna covered her mouth and she ported to her apartment. Hideaki was awake and he looked happy. She grabbed him and ported back to Fuji. Hideaki looked over at Valerian who in turn looked at him with interest.

 

“Back off basilisk. He is mine.” Asuna muttered.

 

“Okay. Okay.” He said holding up his hands.

 

Hideaki looked at her and kissed her for good measure. Kizaki snorted and they went through. He hated to leave his daughter but Asuna would not hear of her being in the past. She pathed that she had to take the basilisk to the south and she had a mission. She would explain and then she ported out with the black.

 

“She is going to try and save him.” He said shaking his head.

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Valerian saw reptiles everywhere. They were gorgeous dragons and he kept himself from licking his lips. He then proceeded to watch her hips sway and her pert butt. He really liked her body and he get used to it he decided. She beckoned him over and he walked beside her.

 

“Beautiful land.” He stated.

 

“It is the Ryuku Kingdom. Lord Ryukotsusei is the lord here and he is mated to my cousin. He is a water dragon.” She explained.

 

“How very different. I feel him you know.” Valerian murmured.

 

She nodded and she walked ahead. She saw him first and it was obvious Gabrielus felt him too. He walked forward and he was visibly shaking. Wen was behind him and she knew from his memories that this was his former lover.

 

“Valerian.” Gabrielus whispered.

 

“General.” Valerian said bowing.

 

“You were…you died.” He said unable to stop trembling.

 

“I was near death. I waited and waited for you to return but I used the last bit of my strength before I bled out and went to Delphi. I prayed to Apollo and it seems he answered my call.” He shrugged.

 

“They told me you were dead. I fell beside you si? I was beside you and they told me you had died.” The white said shaken up.

 

“Apparently they did not like our amore general. No matter anyways. It has been too long and femmina you are just so beautiful! I have seen what they call a photograph? Si? It showed you and the babies? They are wonderful. I have things to do. I am glad you are happy. Come femmina.” He actually ordered Asuna.

 

“Do you know who you order around?” Gabrielus asked and his chest heaved.

 

“Asuna?” He asked smirking.

 

“Our regina! You do not use her name so flippantly.” He said angry.

 

“Our rex is dead and you are not my commander anymore Gabrielus. You believed others over us. You let someone come between us. I wanted to hurt you. I wanted to kill you for leaving me. She tells me that you had no choice. I think you did. I think I shamed you, no? I think you grew sick of me. Well I am glad you are gone. I am glad you choose her. I too move on, si?” Valerian said in anger.

 

“You know nothing!” His old lover snarled.

 

“Gabrielus.” Wen said softly.

 

“Valerian!” Asuna growled.

 

“Si femmina?” The black replied.

 

“I have a mind to go. He knows you live. He has been told and does not find out any other way. Let me speak with him alone.” She said softly.

 

“You were married to my rex?” He asked.

 

“Hai.” She nodded.

 

“So you are my regina.” He said bowing before her.

 

Valerian stood up and stalked off. Gabrielus's eyes were hunter green and his chest heaved.

 

“I did not bring him here to upset you. Adrastus said you would need to know. I found him by accident. I went to Delphi and I found a pythos.” She explained.

 

“You are going back.” He said looking at her.

 

“Hai. I cannot accept this. I cannot take it. Amedeo suffered and my putrid mouth made him suffer. This was not to upset you. I am so sorry.” She said bowing.

 

“Lady Asuna, pythos are ancient and they are powerful. They can shape shift. If this is truly Apollo then he will expect payment.” He explained.

 

“I know. I go now. Wen, I will return.” Asuna said turning and leaving.

 

Wen held onto Gabrielus and he looked over at her.

 

“He hates me.” He said shook up.

 

“I do not know why but I was not there.” She said too softly.

 

“Femmina? Do you think I will chase after him?” He demanded.

 

“Yes. To see him in person. He is beautiful.” Wen said meeting his eyes.

 

“Only you and Josephina carried my mark. No others. I want no one else.” Gabrielus stated pulling her into his arms.

 

Her eyes closed and the appearance of Valerian shook her up.

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She was edgy and she appeared at Delphi with Valerian. She had gone in the same era as the Sengoku Jidai and the pythos was sitting in the ruins of the amphitheater. He grinned and it seemed he knew. He stared at the basilisk and looked him up and down.

 

“I owe you si?” He asked the “god”.

 

“At some point. You ready pretty girl?” Apollo asked.

 

“Hai. When are you sending me?” She asked.

 

“First way back. Seems you have to show up there. Something about stopping something. One of your buddies named Raganos went backwards.” He said swinging his leg.

 

“That son of a bitch.” Asuna snapped.

 

“Yes. I like it when you get mad. We will work out the rest as needed. Now I want something.” He said staring at her face.

 

“What?” She asked curious.

 

“This child. The one that is like you but a spirit being. I want him.” He said meeting her eyes.

 

“Hell no!” She snarled.

 

“But you have so many.” Apollo pouted.

 

“You would probably eat him.” She snarled.

 

“No. Raise him. That is my price.” He said smiling.

 

“You are insane.” Asuna stated raising her fist.

 

“Think on it. We will talk again.” He laughed merrily.

 

Apollo came by her and he bit her wrist. Everything went black and she crumpled to the ground.

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She woke up and she was in another place and time altogether. She looked around and there was no Valerian. She cursed but she had Amedeo's memories. She saw tents in the distance and she walked slowly on the hill. She saw him and her heart ached powerfully. It hurt her and it was her that had returned. It was her that had blind folded him and had taken him so brazenly. She smiled softly and he had said he had prayed it was her. Asuna realized what an utter monster she could be and she was determined to save this man. She covered her eyes and she saw him. He was staring straight at her and she caught his eyes for half a second before she ported out. She knew this was the battle where he faced the red named something and his brother betrayed him. She narrowed her eyes and she watched the battle carefully. She saw Fabius betray Adrastus and anger fueled her. She used her natural inu speed and she was suddenly and Asuna slammed the half brother of Amedeo into a boulder. He was stunned unconscious and she saw the red. She did not think and only reacted; she released one of her newest forms of her nami and it slammed into the red with tremendous force. It would feel like the wind from a volcano and it burned at the same time knocked him over. Amedeo whirled but whatever had saved him was gone.

 

Asuna was masking and hiding behind a massive boulder. Her chest was heaving and she could smell him. She would have to hunt down Raganos but she would come back for the basilisk king.

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He was sleeping and she watched. She had been watching him most of the day. She had to touch him and she had to feel him. She neared his bed and she touched his face. His eyes opened a little and he saw a shadowy thing. The room was pitch black but he was on heavy pain killers.

 

“Si?” He asked incoherently.

 

“Amedeo.” She said falling to her knees.

 

“Do I know you?” Amedeo asked utterly confused.

 

“No.” Asuna said and hot tears fell down her face.

 

“Femmina?” He asked struggling to sit up.

 

She held him down with her hand and she leaned forward. She wore a hanfu of white silk and she kissed him passionately. Amedeo groaned as her tongue parted his lips and his red eyes closed as this beautiful, ethereal creature just kissed him. Hunger of epic proportions ripped her gut and aching in heart. She would make this a dream to him and she used a claw and cut across the tops of her breasts. Amedeo could smell the tangy scent of blood and he pulled back. Her eyes were blazing red and he was dumbfounded. Her hand found the back of his head and she pulled him forward. Amedeo realized she wanted him to taste her blood and he darted his tongue out. He cried out as soon as his tongue registered it. He wrapped his lips around the small wound and she shut her eyes in ecstasy as he sucked hard on the fleshy part of one breast. He would be altered as she made love to him and he would question his memories. She had made certain he did not trap her. He was growling and groaning as he released her skin and he rasped as she moved his cover off of his body.

 

“What is this?” He asked stupidly.

 

“Shhh. You enjoy making amore young rex.” She whispered seductively.

 

“Si.” He groaned as she exposed his staff.

 

Asuna stripped out of her hanfu and he was bleary eyed. He saw beautiful, lush, and full breasts. His mouth watered as he watched this perfect creature crawl onto his bed.

 

“You like these basilisk?” Asuna asked in a deep voice.

 

“Si. Gods si.” He nodded.

 

“Typical man.” She snorted.

 

He looked at her with tremendous lust and she lay on her back. She smirked at him and she began to tease her own nipples. He growled loudly and he was on her and ruthlessly tugging on them with his teeth and sucking her. Asuna arched her neck and she was going to be wild she guessed. He was so damn young in this era but he also had tons of experience. His mouth was hot on her tits and Amedeo loved the exquisite nature of her. He grew relentless and he left her mounds and began to kiss down her body. This had not been her plans but her powerful and horny future husband was making her groan loudly as he nipped the skin of her belly and he swirled his tongue in her belly button.

 

“Amedeo.” She whispered in her fevered passion.

 

It registered in his dumbed down brain that she had spoken his name twice and he was fixing to have fabulous amore with a complete stranger. He did not mind that but he always asked their names. He was not a brute and he loved femmina. Her cries of passion made him forget his train of thought and his member got really hard. He decided he needed to taste this wonderful femmina. His fingers ran through her slit and she was so fucking wet. He groaned and he slipped three fingers inside of her. Her mouth fell open and she whined as stretched her and made her feel.

 

“Femmina. Gods you are so beautiful. So ready. Why so ready?” He groaned as he leaned his red and black head down to run his tongue along her labia and clit.

 

“Watched you all day. Need this. Amedeo, I am sorry. I am so sorry. I love you. Ai shiteru. Ai! Ai!” She groaned in another language.

 

Amedeo was shocked and he made himself slide up her body and her red eyes held his as he watched her face. She was gone in some other place he could see. He also saw that she was an animal daemon like him. He trapped her head between his upper arms and he slipped inside of her. Her mouth was in an `o' shape and he moved slowly. The heat was going to destroy him. He was going to be consumed in an inferno of beautiful passion and lust. Her cries were soft at first but she was speaking the other language and he found himself wanting to know what she was saying. She was groaning and rapidly talking. His mouth kissed near her mouth several times and he made himself stay slow.

 

“Femmina. I know you speak Latin. Before I die to your blaze. Tell me what you say.” Amedeo begged.

 

“Need you. Need you. Why did you leave me? Why did you believe me? I will destroy him. He will regret what he did. My enemy. I need you Amedeo. Please!” She said beginning to sob and cry out loudly.

 

Her words made no sense to him but the entrancing creature lifted her head. She crashed her lips to his and she was snarling in his mouth. He groaned as powerful waves of her pleasure rocked him. She was orgasming and he was not. He felt his body tremble and he was at the edge of bliss but he felt like he was being held back. His forehead was pressed to hers and he made desperate noises. Asuna was growling and crying freely but he felt a slow pressure building up in his loins. Amedeo Gnaeus Servius realized that he was in his bed with a succubus and he was going to have the most intense climax of his life.

 

“Femmina? Oh shit please!” He snarled.

 

“Ride it out. I want you to feel heaven. I owe you so much.” She said breathing too fast.

 

“Oh Gods. Oh by the Gods. I am going to chan-ange. Femmina please!” He snarled out louder.

 

Asuna fell back and released her mental hold. Amedeo threw his head back and he made such a primitive snarl. She felt his seed and she whined softly as he just jerked against her for what seemed forever. Amedeo could say nothing. He saw nothing and he just utterly passed out.

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He woke up and he swore he had made amore to a beautiful creature but there nothing. No evidence of anything. His mind was in turmoil and he could clearly see her in his mind. She had silver hair and warm golden brown eyes. She had strange markings on her and her full breasts made his mouth water. He slammed his head into the bed roll and he thought he was going mad. It became the pattern for the next several weeks and he really thought he was nuts. He was standing in his throne room and Adrastus came up.

 

“There have been sightings of those odd creatures that drink blood.” He said under his breath.

 

“Truly? Here.” Amedeo asked concerned.

 

“Si. There have been sightings of another creature too. This one is female and she had a battle with a raven haired one outside of the city walls. It was a bloody battle.” Adrastus stated.

 

“You remember me telling you about the succubus?” His rex asked.

 

“Si. I think you may be right. You described this femmina with long silver hair?” His advisor asked.

 

“Si!” He nodded emphatically.

 

“Then you are not going insane.” He stated.

 

“Is she injured?” Amedeo asked following Adrastus.

 

“Si. She is powerful and barely conscious. She has a barrier around her.” He said.

 

“By the Gods.” The basilisk king stated.

 

The walked outside and shifted to the outside walls. The very femmina who had been haunting what he thought had been his erotic dreams was in a heap of blood and she had her clawed hand around a wraith throat. The wraith was barely conscious but he lifted his head.

 

“Fucking basilisk.” He said with a sneer.

 

“Who are you?” Amedeo demanded.

 

“None of your business.” Raganos snarled.

 

“I asked who are you?” The basilisk king asked again.

 

Raganos felt compelled to answer and he snarled.

 

“I am Raganos tr'Awnhi.” He hissed.

 

“Who is this femmina?” Amedeo growled back.

 

“This whore is Asuna Jing. My father is obsessed with her cunt and made her bastard son heir ahead of me. I will destroy her!” He yelled.

 

“Why come to my kingdom?” The black asked in anger.

 

“Because she came to this kingdom. You do not have any clue who she is. Ha! She is a succubus and dog.” He sneered.

 

Amedeo really did not like the ether blood drinkers and he could see the barrier falling. He punched the wraith unconscious and the femmina was bleeding from her chest. He picked her up and Adrastus shifted back with him inside the opulent palace. He laid her on a bed and called on a healer. His advisor and second cousin stayed quiet. It took some time but his physician got her on the mend and she was in his bed. Asuna slowly came to and she opened her eyes to stare at his red eyes.

 

“Your name is Asuna?” He asked softly.

 

“Hai.” She nodded.

 

“Did you save my life in that battle?” Amedeo asked.

 

“Hai.” Asuna nodded again.

 

“Have you been coming to me and making amore to me?” He asked with furrowed brows.

 

“Hai.” She whispered with quivering lips.

 

“Femmina why?” He asked cupping her cheek.

 

“No words. I cannot and I have to leave.” She said looking away.

 

“No! Femmina it feels different when I am inside of you. It feels different when I kiss you.” He implored her.

 

“It is nothing. I am nothing!” She said fiercely.

 

Asuna forced herself to get up and he tried to jerk her to him. She looked back at him and she grabbed him and wrapped her arms around him.

 

“I have to save us.” She sobbed in his ear.

 

He was utterly confused and she jerked away from him. Asuna covered her mouth and she ported away. Amedeo was left to stare at the spot and he wondered if he would ever see this intriguing female again.