Bleach Fan Fiction / InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Chronicles of the Moon ❯ Where We Left Off ( Chapter 35 )

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: Very heavy and emotional chapter. Forgotten times of early days. The first and the beginning. Facing that which was the start and going back to a beginning. The Hu face their own familial issues as the twins deal in issues in themselves. Wenling makes decisions that bind and divide. A thought dead enemy returns and sadness rips through Asuna's family. Truth of a sister is known. Thank you for reading and please let me know what you think.

 

Where We Left Off

 

Every muscle hurt and he was now in the palace as his healers worked on his various cuts and bruises. Some wounds were deep and gashes nasty but he had killed many. He was a young lord and his shiny black hair was undone and fell around his face in an ebony cascade. His emerald green eyes were shut as the aches and pains were worked out.

 

“My lord do you require pain relief?” He was asked by his longtime maid servant named Jun.

 

“No. I will be okay.” He mumbled.

 

“Very good sir. If you need anything then please let me know.” Jun said bowing.

 

He smiled to himself and the old girl was so loyal. He could not remember a point in his life that he had not known her. His mind was sleepy and he heard shouts. He shot up and threw on a yukata and grabbed the fang of his dead father. He ran outside and there was a beautiful onna fighting a beast that looked like ash and fire. She unleashed yoki unlike he had ever seen and he was shocked as the creature made a horrible cry and tried to lash out but she produced a shield of sorts of wind and again began to unleash winds of horrendous strength that finally caused the monster back.

 

“You bastard! Fight me Raganos!” She screamed.

 

The beast faded out and the onna let her fang recede. She whirled about and her mouth dropped. The young Manchu lord was staring at a Western bitch and she was stunning and powerful. She had on a green battle hanfu with yellow lilies in accent. Her silver hair had blood streaked in it and her eyes were blazing green. The ebony haired inu was dry mouthed as he stared at the female warrior and she stepped back. What really astonished him was that she was pregnant. Her belly was round and she stared at him as her eyes slowly returned to a amber-brown. She had the crest of the House of the Moon and she tried to step away.

 

“Onna!” He said moving to stand in front of her.

 

“Lord Katashi.” She whispered softly.

 

“You know my name?” He asked.

 

“Hai. I am sorry to have disturbed and trespassed my lord.” She said bowing and hiding her smirk; the irony was not lost on her.

 

“You are another inu so it is no issue. Who are you?” He asked astonished.

 

“I am not being rude Lord Katashi but I cannot tell you my name. I have to go but it is my honor to meet you. May I ask you a question?” She asked softly.

 

“Hai.” He nodded.

 

“Have you perhaps become acquainted with an onna who has black hair and maybe grey eyes?” She asked.

 

He blanched and she nodded. How the onna had known he had no clue and she was fixing to port.

 

“Who are you?” He demanded.

 

“Lord Katashi, she was using you. She used you to beget herself with your heir.” Asuna said bluntly.

 

“What?” Katashi said turning red.

 

“Hai. How long has it been?” She asked.

 

“Almost long enough, oh hell.” He said almost stumbling.

 

Asuna sighed and she neared him. She refused to stop Sanra from having Ang Chi as she loved the young man as her own and always would. She would just enjoy killing her. Samyaza had to retreat from Hueco Mundo but Aizen know knew of him and that spelled major trouble. She had followed Sanra's footsteps and they had led her here. She had been dogging the female wraith and it had been a few months. Her body was showing more because of her twins and her baby girl. Shan Lao was never far off and she realized that both Kenomaru and the Jing leader were both keeping close tabs on her. She and the younger of the ga lords were passionate again. He had sworn he loved her and he swore he would not do what he had done before. Menomaru was at odds with his brother and they had violent rows over Kenomaru's choice of being with her again. Saaya was thrilled. The young ga princess was so happy that she beamed constantly. She was actually in her mother's life often now and she would lay her head on her mother's belly and speak to her siblings. Asuna was at peace for the first time since Saaya had been born with her ga love. Why Hyoga had done what he had done she had not a clue but she did not have time to question him and she was not even in the right time frame.

 

“I am sorry to have to tell you Lord Katashi but I have been fighting this bitch a very long time. She is evil and she wants Manchuria. She is the one who killed Tekeshi.” She lied.

 

“What? She killed my father?” He asked shaking and trembling.

 

“Hai. Now I must go but know I am desperately trying to stop her.” Asuna assured him.

 

“The babe? What about the babe?” Katashi asked horrified.

 

“What about him?” She asked.

 

“Him?” The Manchu lord asked stunned.

 

She realized how truly young he was and she led him to his garden. She sat down and she watched him.

 

“You said she was evil. If he is my pup then…” He said actually trembling.

 

“You never wanted him.” Asuna mumbled.

 

“Pardon me?” He asked horrified.

 

“Nothing. I can search for him but I am uncertain where exactly to look.” She replied.

 

“Who are you? How do you know all this?” He demanded.

 

“I am Asuna. The being who trapped you is called a Shouten. There are several groups but are all ruled by one clan called the tr'Awnhi in Astana, Kazakhstan. I am half inu and half empusae uppyr. I know of these beings because they are blood drinkers as well.” She said condensing the truth.

 

“She used me to father a child? I will not allow it! How do I find her and my pup?” Katashi asked flatly.

 

“I do not know for certain. I only know that he was born.” She said softly.

 

“I need to find him!” He growled.

 

“I understand.” She nodded.

 

Asuna stood up and he did too. He also grabbed her arm.

 

“You cannot leave. You cannot tell me all this and tell me that my child is with a monster!” He growled.

 

“He will not stay with her.” She said narrowing her eyes.

 

“You are not from here.” He said surprised.

 

“No. Listen to me well my friend; trust me okay? Listen to me and I will do my best.” She said meeting his eyes.

 

He nodded and he felt winded. She ported out and he decided to try and follow her scent. She was such an entrancing creature and he went to get cleaned up. If he had a pup; he intended to find him and quick before that monster turned him into one.

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Wenling was lying on the beach and her babies were sleeping. She loved being a mother and Ryuu loved being a father. She loved her dragon mate passionately and she loved her other dragon passionately. She was going to hell she knew but she was happy. Ryuu had shocked her when he told her that he suspected and he wanted the truth. She told him that it was not what he thought and he had flatly told her that his honor demanded that he allow and abide by some sort of arrangement. He owed Jortel everything he had stated. That little bit had shocked her. She had not seen her sky dragon in about a week and she decided to find him. She sat up and she made her mist appear. She walked through and she went to the lodge palace. She saw Arman and she bowed low to him and he smiled at her. She winked at him and he chuckled. She found Jortel and he was polishing his sword.

 

“Why have you not come?” She demanded.

 

“My lovely mate I do have responsibilities.” He stated.

 

“To me too.” Wenling teased.

 

“Oh?” Jortel asked quirking a brow.

 

He laid his sword aside and she came to straddle his waist. He smiled softly and she kissed him. He groaned immediately and she was in a mood. He found out that she got in moods a lot. He thanked his gods often for that one.

 

“Ryuu talked to me.” She whispered in his ear.

 

“We agreed to keep separate.” He moaned as she touched him.

 

“He does not want to.” Wenling said running her tongue along his ear.

 

“Woman you are going to make me…Oh mon dieux.” Jortel cried out.

 

She chuckled and he was gasping as a sudden orgasm wracked him. His mate had wicked control of mental powers and she was not shy about using them.

 

“He wants to meet with you. He said he wishes to put aside harsh feelings.” She said sucking his bottom lip.

 

She could have asked him to put his head on a pike and he would do it. He laid back and groaned out.

 

“Oui.” He whispered.

 

“You love me.” She laughed.

 

“Oui. You have no idea.” He said feeling lethargy take him.

 

“Oh come on Jortel. Your nu zi needs a romp. You are such a pretty dragon you know.” She teased.

 

“Oui I know.” He said grinning.

 

She playfully hit his chest and he grabbed her. They tussled and ended up in the throes of passion. All in his homeland knew how much their prince loved this woman. Finally Jortel got to a bucket that held drinking water. He downed some and he wondered what the Asian dragon wanted. Wenling was stirring and she was so beautiful on the furs and she grinned at him.

 

“What?” Wenling asked.

 

“Happy.” He said softly.

 

“Good.” She grinned.

 

“I wish you had not lost your tail. I wish I had been there.” He said nearing their bed.

 

“It is over. Still cannot confirm if that bastard is dead.” She growled.

 

“Is the tiger still trying?” Jortel asked.

 

“I have not seen him. Most tigers find me offensive you know.” She said stretching.

 

“Stupid idiots.” He snorted.

 

She smiled and he let his fingers trail along her full breasts. He was waiting to father any children which did not make his father happy but it was what he wanted. Jortel wanted time to cherish his mate and worship her. She heard his mind and she let his fingers trail down her belly till he reached her center.

 

“Jortel.” She whimpered for him.

 

“Oui my love?” He asked mesmerized.

 

“Do not tease me so.” She begged.

 

“But did we not just make love?” Jortel asked teasing.

 

“Yes.” Wenling moaned as he slipped fingers inside of her.

 

“My mate wishes for me again?” He asked as his brown eyes darkened.

 

“Yes.” She moaned harder.

 

“Oui.” He said as he lowered his mouth to softly kiss hers.

 

She eagerly met his lips and she was enraptured. It was so good and so wonderful as they gave in.

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It seemed odd to be here and not in secret. He was not comfortable and he wore clothes of his station as a prince. Ryuu too was dressed well and the eldest son of Ryukotsusei met Jortel on the beach. He sat down on the sand and Jortel followed.

 

“Look. I shall cut to the point. I owe you for saving her life. You obviously love her and this sneaking around crap is no good. So let us both man up and deal with it. We give each other respect and time and we shall do fine.” He shrugged.

 

“Agreed.” Jortel nodded.

 

Wenling stood by and she had other ideas. She had talked to her mother and she was taking a risk but she walked down the sand and she plopped between them.

 

“Here is the deal.” She started.

 

“Wenling!” Ryuu growled.

 

“Oui.” Jortel snapped.

 

The woman they both loved brazenly undid her hanfu and both males were actually scandalized. She stood up and the silk fell down her pale body. She moved away from both of them and she smiled to herself. She decided she was going to have them both when she wanted. Wenling was not a good tigress at all and she decided to embrace her heritage and she began to toy with her clit in front of them. Ryuu's mouth dropped and Jortel was absolutely turned on. He loved her strength and her brazenness; it was what attracted him to her. Ryuu gulped and felt himself stirred.

 

“You really going to allow her to touch herself unaided?” Jortel asked in disbelief.

 

“Are you?” Ryuu retorted.

 

“No.” He growled with deep lust.

 

Jortel jumped her and kissed her crazily and she snarled into his mouth and Ryuu could not take it. His devious mate had drawn him into a threesome and somehow he did not care. He jerked her hand away from her center and began to lash his tongue and suckle her clit in retribution. Wenling was overloaded quickly and Jortel was the one to direct how things went. He allowed Ryuu to take her center and he was cautious but Wenling was begging him. He was beyond caring of decorum and the pleasure was so freaking intense. Ryuu too was loosing it and they both took her at the same time. The sky dragon spoke broken French and his mate was speaking utter filth. He was loosing his mind as she whispered nasty words. Ryuu knew some French and his ears burned from her speaking. His climax was so intense that he did black out and Wenling was soaked in sweat. Jortel screamed out in an agonizing way. His high was simply divine and he was trembling from the strength.

 

“Devilish woman.” He whispered out of breath.

 

“Better then fighting right?” She asked still trembling.

 

“Oui. Must do this again. So good.” He mumbled nuzzling her neck.

 

“So would you consider moving here part time?” Wenling asked slyly.

 

“Clandestine sex is clandestine sex my love.” He said wryly.

 

Ryuu came to and he was sheepish. He stared at the other man and he blushed madly. Wenling Turned her head and grinned.

 

“Feel good?” She asked softly.

 

“Hai.” He nodded breathless.

 

“You two can be friends?” Wenling asked.

 

“You ask us this now?” Ryuu asked in disbelief.

 

“Why not?” She purred.

 

“Oh Kamis. I am a lecherous idiot.” He moaned.

 

“So?” Wenling asked.

 

“I asked him to come here so we could be friends. You on the other hands turned it into a threesome.” He blushed.

 

“Jortel liked it.” She said grinning.

 

“I did not say I did not like it.” Ryuu said turning redder.

 

“You my friend have been sheltered.” Jortel snorted.

 

Things calmed down as they all slowly removed and cuddled Wenling. She enjoyed it so much and she smiled widely. It was perfect and she was in love.

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Heiden wanted revenge and he wanted to kill the bitch. She had nearly killed him on that battlefield. He had never known such fear. He was stalking her without her knowing and this thing had become an obsession and he knew it would kill one of them and he intended it to be her. What he had not expected was to find himself beginning to truly know her. Her twin was the same in looks but it was Wenling who was more daring he found out. He also found out that she was mated both to the sky dragon and the Ryuku Prince. His obsession was quite a woman and he also discovered she was being hunted by one of her own kind. That surprised him as she was perfect for a reptile male. Reptiles did not handle weak females at all and Wenling was hunting in the forests.

 

“Hello.” She heard across the forest.

 

She turned her tiger head and she saw Shirong. He smirked at her and she growled. He waved in sarcasm and she dug her paw into the ground.

 

“You know you are such a fucking beautiful tigress. I admit it astonishes and surprises me how powerful you are but it makes me so incredibly curious. Can you change form or shall I hunt you down?” He asked pleasantly.

 

She roared a rather impertinent response and he grinned.

 

“Good. I am glad.” Shirong said as he allowed his own transformation.

 

Wenling was pissed off and he was huge. He was beautiful as well and he prowled in front of her. His eyes were green and gorgeous to behold as stared at the entrancing female. She had not sought him and he was in a hunting mood. Shirong jumped on her and she snarled wildly and her eyes widened. He had pinned her and she felt his very prominent genitalia. He yowled loudly and she shuddered under his frame. Shirong wanted her and he was telling her so. She tried to fight and he was straining badly and his beastly mind was taking him over. He did not want it to be like this and he forced himself off of her. He made himself change form and his eyes were red. Wenling too changed form and she was out of breath.

 

“You base your opinion of Byakko men off of Byakko nobility. I am not. You tell yourself that all male tigers dislike strong nu zi and it is not true. I cannot stop thinking about you.” He admitted.

 

“You have no idea who I am.” She said coldly.

 

“You are Hu but we both know how huge the family is. We could be tenth cousins for all we know.” Shirong stated.

 

“Quon Hu is my Ba.” She snarled.

 

His eyes widened and he stared at her in astonishment. She stood up fully and stared him down.

 

“It is possible to come from different eras through magics. Ba and Uncle Cheung have returned to the other era at the moment but Wen and I were needed here. My mother is the Western Heir. I am half Byakko, one quarter inu, and one quarter empusae. So you see Chen is my jii-chan.” She said crossing her arms.

 

Shirong neared her and Wenling had expected him to be disgusted. She had not expected him to kiss her. She had expected him to scoff at her mixed nature and she whimpered as he kissed her deeply and she remembered her mother telling her that male tigers gave mind altering ones. She had confirmed that they indeed were not really related even if they carried the same family name. His kiss was making her shake completely and he finally released her mouth. He guided her hand and he suppressed the need to moan loudly.

 

“I have followed you some. Yes, I am crazy about you. Call it insane but I want you. I want you badly.” He husked.

 

He was taking a chance but he stepped back and she was struck dumb. Male tigers just did not do this. He disrobed and he settled at the base of a tree. His eyes were still red and he watched her. His eyes held need and profound desire. He lifted his hand and beckoned her over. Wenling moved and she came to stand over him. He looked up at the future princess of the Byakko tigers and he growled softly.

 

“Princess. Touch me please.” He whispered.

 

“Shirong.” She said biting her lips.

 

“Please. If only once.” Shirong stated.

 

Wenling sank to her knees and her hand brushed his erection. He moaned loudly and his hips bucked. He was giving her total control and again tigers just did not do this. He had pulled himself back in his true form and she was shocked. Wenling lost it and she lowered her mouth. He roared softly as she licked at his member. She was acting out and she grew bold. His eyes shut in ecstasy as she wrapped her lips around his crown. Shirong had figured to even gain her interest it would take fighting his instincts. She was a proud being and he could see how the male tigers would view her as a threat. Their own stupid pride would blind them to the obvious; this female was utter perfection. He did not realize his thoughts were heard and she sank him down her throat. He cried out and she began to suck him off right there. He was lost in the utter wonder that she was producing with her luscious mouth. Wenling said to hell with it and she pulled back after slow and agonizing. He was breathing hard and his cock wept. She pressed her hand to his shoulder and ported them via her shoki to Dong Jiang. He was groaning in agony but she stood up and he watched in desire as she shed her silks. She sank down him at the same time as she straddled his waist.

 

“Once Shirong Hu. I love my mates. Once I want to feel what it is like with a tiger.” She whispered hoarsely.

 

“Oh Gods nu zi.” He moaned as she gripped him.

 

“I am nasty little tigress. I act like you boys do.” She said in a lewd tone.

 

“You should act as you are.” Shirong moaned more.

 

“I bet you want to lay me back.” Wenling whispered in his ear.

 

“Only if you wish it.” He said growling.

 

“Yes.” She nodded nibbling her own lip.

 

He moved forward so she was on her back and he began to piston slowly back and forth. He saw how she reacted and it made him melt. Shirong watched in lustful fascination as the tigress underneath lost her breath and groaned loudly. She was desperate it seemed to meet his hips and the feeling within her walls was one he could not properly describe. Chen would loose his head if he knew his granddaughter was being taken by a commoner. She growled loudly and he realized she was telepathic. He lowered his mouth to below her ear and nipped softly. Wenling quivered around him and she was going to explode. He kept his thrusts slower to give her maximum pleasure and it made her crazy.

 

“Please. I am coming. Please take your too. Please!” She groaned out.

 

“Not yet. I can hold back. I want to see your face. You are so beautiful Princess Wenling Hu. You are perfection and I am sorry other Byakko men are so stupid.” He groaned out.

 

An utterly massive orgasm hit her and Shirong was shocked by how hard her walls gripped him. He choked and it was utter heaven.

 

“Oh Gods.” He hissed in euphoria.

 

Wenling saw red too and she bit into his shoulder. He was hit by more orgasmic sensations and he could not hold back. He stiffened up as his seed expelled from his body harshly. He was muttering and crying out as the euphoria was drugging him. He had intended to pull back but he had no time. She had wrapped her legs around his waist as he shook and trembled.

 

“You do have blood drinker in you.” He managed to say through clenched teeth.

 

“Yes. Why do you think you are commoner?” She demanded.

 

“Because I am.” Shirong replied.

 

“Lady Lihua is too.” She said miffed.

 

“She mated into the Hu house princess. It is one thing to mate a tigress into your house but to fornicate with a crown princess is quite another.” He smiled wistfully.

 

“I thought all Hu were of noble blood.” Wenling stated surprised.

 

“No. There are branches that are quite common and I am from one. Thank you.” He said kissing her hand.

 

“Huh?” She asked confused.

 

“You have given me a fantasy. Thank you. You said once. I begged you and you gave me once. I honor your family princess.” He said giving her a soft lingering kiss.

 

She groaned into it and it was so gentle and seeking. He kissed her absolutely and utterly, insanely stupid before he let her lips go. He slowly withdrew from her body and she moaned as he did so.

 

“I do believe I left my clothes back there.” He smiled mirthfully.

 

“Yes.” She said blushing.

 

She dressed and she ported them back. He grabbed for his clothes and sighed as he pulled them on. She was flushed from their encounter and he stood up as she did. He kissed her cheek and then stepped back. He bowed low before her and she blushed madly. He ported via his shoki and he was gone. Wenling realized what she had done and who she had done it with. She shut her eyes and sighed. She needed a good bath and some time with Wen. She began to trudge back towards the castle and she stiffened. A face she hated so much suddenly appeared before her and Heiden stared at her. He was in humanoid form.

 

“Well well well frau. You seem to actually enjoy being a whore.” He said cruelly.

 

“Please. You should learn to stay dead asswipe.” She said growling.

 

“Ja this seems to be so personal now.” Heiden stated as he neared her.

 

“You raped me!” Wenling screamed.

 

“You came into my lands.” He snarled.

 

“I am so sorry I did not realize you fucking red skinned bastards were not united.” She scoffed.

 

“You did not ask frau. You showed up and began to kill without thought. He said furious.

 

“Okay maybe I should have asked. Do not really like you all.” She said in anger.

 

“Really? No joke? I am shocked.” He said in sarcasm.

 

“You know you are a sick fuck.” She said as her eyes began to bleed silver.

 

“How about this Wenling. How about we try to talk civil before we attack. I have been shadowing you for months now. I want to know some things before I kill you.” He said smirking.

 

“Oh you are funny.” Wenling sneered.

 

“Ha ha.” He growled.

 

“So what do you want to know before I freeze your nuts off?” She asked too sweetly.

 

“What exactly were you after besides the white?” Heiden demanded.

 

“That was it buddy. My twin was miserable and I felt it all the time. Big enough reason for me. You decided to be a major arsehole and I really hate you.” She said baring fangs.

 

“I do not believe you!” He said stalking closer.

 

“No boy. You think I jest. I will freeze your nut sack right off your body and make you a eunuch.” She threatened.

 

Heiden moved fast and grabbed her wrists in a powerful grip. He stared at her mouth and he had seen what she had done to the mammal male. He was being stupid but he was way too obsessed with her.

 

“You almost killed me.” He whispered.

 

“Yeah you too asshole.” She growled.

 

“I want you.” Heiden said loosing it.

 

She snarled and he kissed her in a bruising way. She groaned as he kissed her; his reptile tongue seeking hers. She groaned and snarled at the same time and he further lost it when he jerked his head back. He held her head and she realized her own error. Heiden used his petrification and he wanted her too much. She felt like lead and he lowered her to the ground.

 

“You have become the bane of my existence but I want you so much frau. I want you so much.” He hissed in anger.

 

She could say nothing and she realized he was going to take her. She tried to scream and she mentally tried to reach Wen. What she was not prepared for was him preparing her. Heiden intended to make her hate herself and he had conflicting desires for her. He wanted her dead as much as he wanted her body. He positioned her body and hooked her legs in his elbows. She made a tiny whimper when the head of his cock pushed past the ring of muscle in her bottom.

 

“I will take you. I will use you and you will know who will become your master. You value your independence so much. Oh frau! Ja!” He moaned.

 

Tears leaked from her eyes as it horrified her that he had prepared her too well. He was not hurting her this time and only wounding her pride which he was doing in spades. Wenling felt him fondle and squeeze her clit with gentle pressure and she could not even scream in rapture.

 

“You will scream rape I am sure.” Heiden growled.

 

He jerked himself back and used her own clothes to wipe himself. He pressed into her center and she whimpered just a little as he moaned more.

 

“I shall surmise Wenling; I bet you that your mates have been careful have that not? I shall not.” He said stroking harder.

 

She stared at him in utter rage and he knew it felt good. She would hate herself and he was reaching his limit and he buried himself deeply inside of her as his orgasm left him. He made sure to moan loudly in her ear as he made certain she knew he was well pleased.

 

“Good whore. You came you slut. Now my darling enemy I have upped the antey. Your mates will want to hunt me down and kill me ja? Frau I hope your womb was ripe. I hope I put my seed in your belly. If you are pregnant and try to rid yourself; I will kill you. I want an heir for all my trouble.” He said kissing her mouth.

 

He jerked back and stared down at her. He smirked with malice and he leaned down to suckle a breast for good measure. She had her eyes shut and tears leaked from them. He released her tit with an audible pop and he growled softly.

 

“Dream of killing me. Dream of freezing off my nut sac as you put it. Dream of shoving your ice through my dick as I shoved it into your cunt. You will know your place frau.” He said rising.

 

He shifted out and she was there until his damn petrification wore off or someone came to look for her. She was mortified and humiliated. She knew that was what he wanted and she only felt the hot salty tears fall.

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Jortel was the one to find her. He was so sick what he tasted and he picked her up. He said nothing and he had assumed she had killed him. The sky dragon shifted her back to the Ryuku Kingdom castle and he entered Ryuu's chambers. The prince was up and shocked.

 

“She has been petrified.” He said in disgust.

 

“What?” He asked.

 

“Heiden. He did this.” Jortel said laying her down.

 

Tears fell from her eyes and it confirmed what he could taste.

 

“I thought him dead!” Ryuu cried.

 

“We never found his body Ryuu! Good Gods. I did not think him so.” The white said in anger.

 

“Wenling? He violated you?” He asked in disgust.

 

“Petrification can last hours. Have your healer look her over.” The white said standing.

 

“Shit.” Ryuu said rising.

 

“Do not think to shun her again! She did not invite this!” Jortel growled.

 

“I had no intentions of it!” He growled in return.

 

“Fine. You acted like an ass before oui? She is a victim of an insane beast.” He said in fury.

 

“So what do your kind do?” He demanded.

 

“We cut off the offending organ.” He snapped.

 

“Rape is not tolerated I see.” Ryuu stated.

 

“Damn right. Women are venerated amongst my kind. We worship many as goddesses. Now I get the healer.” Jortel commanded.

 

Ryuu growled and he went to get Rena. Her Scandinavian mate sat by her and took her hand.

 

“Chere? I am so sorry. I know to respect your hunting. My instincts war with my need to give you space.” He said sighing.

 

She blinked and he knew she was angry and soon the healer was there. They gave her bath immediately and she was checked over. Rena was horrified immediately but she kept quiet. Hours later after she had slept Wenling woke up. She slowly got up and went to the ancient dragoness. Rena watched her face and she patted the cushion next to her.

 

“Good news is that the bastard did not get you pregnant.” Rena stated softly.

 

“Oh thank the Gods.” She said in relief.

 

“But onna you know any tigers?” She asked gently.

 

“What?” Wenling asked trembling.

 

“Hai. I told them boys nothing but you have got a tiger in your belly. Kind of hard to explain that one.” She said softly.

 

“Please Rena say nothing.” She said horrified.

 

“What do you plan missy?” The old dragoness stated.

 

“No idea. Oh Gods it was only a fascination. A tiger who actually did not treat me like crap because I was powerful.” She said looking down.

 

“Well missy sounds like you may need to make a mate of him then. Just a suggestion. Those boys want revenge and if I know them Byakko are right strong youkai. Perhaps you should just do as your ma does.” She suggested.

 

Wenling stared straight ahead and she wondered what the hell it would be like. She stood up and she knew she would not abort a cub. She ported to Dong Jiang and she went in search of Shirong Hu. She found him amongst Byakko soldiers and they all stared at her. Shirong was surprised to see her and he bowed low. The others figured they should follow suit and bowed as well. Her silver hair was down and she wore a kimono at the moment.

 

“General Shirong we need to talk please.” She said respectfully.

 

“As you wish.” He nodded.

 

“General do you wish us to do drills sir?” His commander asked with a twinkle in his eyes.

 

“Yes.” Shirong nodded.

 

Wenling led the way and he followed. His commander was his very good friend and he had confessed his feelings for the nu zi. He had also confessed what had happened.

 

“Okay dude this is the deal. I screwed up.” She said when they were more private.

 

“Pardon?” He asked raising a brow.

 

“Sorry. Language is not as stuffy where I am from. I fucked up. I am knocked up and my enemy showed up. Asshole had his way with me but turns out I have a cub. Imagine that! Me have a Byakko cub. Ba is going to flip out. He actually will cry I think, anyway. You should know and I am probably going to return to my era and have the little buggar there. I just have to think. You are awesome by the way.” She said pacing.

 

“What?” He asked trying to follow.

 

“Yeah sorry. Look, I do not expect anything. Jii-chan Chen will absolutely flip out. He will honest to gods cry but he gave up on Wen and me. Zi is Ba's heir but you know we girls are royalty. So you know now and I am going to love the snot out of my cub. So thank you I guess.” She said meeting his eyes.

 

Shirong's chest was heaving and he was hearing too much. She figured he would be thrilled she was letting him off the hook and he suddenly realized what she was telling him and he grew furious.

 

“You intend to deny me my child?” He asked in anger.

 

“Well not deny exactly but you do not need him or her. You are a single guy here. You have a sweet set up as far as I can tell. I am mated and I can eventually work my mates into the idea. I just cannot rub their faces into the idea that gee, I slept with a Byakko.” She said bluntly.

 

“Your era sounds disgusting. I cannot believe you would do this! I did not intend for this but how dare you!” Shirong said in absolute fury.

 

“Look. I thought I would try and do the right thing. It is my baby and my body. You asked and you received so back off.” She growled.

 

“You think it was just a fuck? How nice. Well Princess Wenling I can see your views of us male Byakko will not change. I am sick in my heart that you would be so cold. I am not wealthy or of nobility but I would have cared for my cub. Go on. You will always see me and all tigers as beneath you.” He said in actual hurt.

 

She blinked as she watched him bow. He stalked off and she had wounded him. She took a deep sigh and it had worked. She felt like a wretch but she had a plan.

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Shirong stared at the fire and he was bitter. He had actually thought he had reached her and he had thought it had been something different. It was a bitter pill to know that somewhere at sometime his cub would be born and he would not know it. He had no recourse and her family had more power then Gods in Byakko society. It was a bitter pill to swallow that he had bared himself like a simpering idiot and she had probably laughed at him. He sipped at his wine and he heard pounding on his door. He went to it and opened it. There stood the identical twin of the nu zi he had been obsessed with.

 

“Princess.” He said bowing.

 

“She told you. You knocked up my sister dumb ass.” She growled.

 

“Yes. I am sorry. It happened and now she told me what she intends.” Shirong said crossing his arms.

 

“Yeah well she is trying to drive you off idiot.” Wen snapped.

 

“What?” He asked in confusion.

 

“She is confused and raped by the red fucker. She does not want to hurt Jortel and Ryuu but she really likes you. Must admit you have a nice ass. Saw her memories.” She said bluntly.

 

Shirong turned absolutely red at her blatant statements and he sat down.

 

“What do you mean raped?” He asked.

 

“Means the red basilisk named Heiden petrified her and took her without consent. Her mates are furious. Jortel has already left the islands and she begged him to wait. Wenling begs no one. Now this in the mix. Dude whatever you did has shaken her up.” She admitted.

 

“Her strength amazes me. I know she was mated and I asked for one time. It is shameful but I wanted her. She thinks so little of her own kind. I wanted her to have one time that was different.” He said glaring his green eyes at her.

 

“Well Jortel had a similar stance. She fell madly in love with the jerk. Personally he pissed me off but hey if she wants to do him more power.” She shrugged.

 

“Your speech is offensive.” Shirong growled.

 

“Do not care. I am Lady Asuna and Prince Quon's daughter. You think I really give a damn about much?” She asked.

 

“It is obvious you both lack decorum. I am sorry you both have faced prejudice from Byakko but there are some of us who find such tigresses spectacular.” He replied.

 

“Yeah right.” She laughed.

 

A knock on the door came and his commander came in. He saw an identical nu zi to the one who had seen his general and best friend. Guiren was astonished how in fact they looked so much alike. Her tail was intact and it thrashed.

 

“General Shirong?” He asked.

 

“I am well Commander Guiren.” He said sighing.

 

Wen narrowed her eyes and she glared at the young man. He was offended by her arrogance and he actually hissed. She smirked and Shirong stood between them.

 

“Stop posturing both of you!” He commanded.

 

“Arrogant nu zi.” His friend muttered.

 

“Whatever. Shirong tell your little lap kitty to learn some manners.” Wen said sweetly.

 

The brilliant aqua eyes of Guiren were slitted and he jumped around Shirong and slashed Wen's face. He did not care who she was. He knew of her power and if the mean spirited little bitch wanted a fight then he would fight.

 

“Guiren stop!” Shirong snarled.

 

“Bring it!” Wen growled.

 

“Sure. Name it little girl.” He taunted.

 

“Oh hell.” The general said sighing.

 

“Now!” The princess said.

 

Shirong did not expect his friend to attack but he did. The female Byakko ducked and they began a vicious fight. He stepped back and he was not stupid to interfere in such a fight. Guiren was no slouch and he snarled as he slashed with his claws. Wen was cut and infused with shoki. She hissed back and ice swirled around her hands. The male ducked and he fought dirty. She was shocked but she liked it. He did not treat her like a girl and he fought her to win. The slashed back and forth and Guiren had been right and this nu zi was dangerous. Shirong growled and ordered them outside. He grinned and they took it out into the forest where he slammed her into a tree. The wood splintered and she yelped. Her eyes bled silver and she reached up as ice appeared in her hand. She threw the spear and he narrowly missed. He pulled his blade and they fought. Eventually he speared her shoulder and Wen yowled out in pain.

 

“I do not care if you are female! Watch your mouth bitch.” He snapped.

 

“Damn you!” Wen cried.

 

“You fought well enough but I won. So do us both a favor and follow the rules of engagement and shut the fuck up.” Guiren said in anger.

 

She was breathing roughly as he jerked his sword back. She was in pain and angry that he won. She was fixing to go after him and he grabbed her throat.

 

“I do not want to hurt you but I will. You lost. Now go away.” He hissed loudly.

 

“You really do not care if I am a nu zi.” She said in realization.

 

“Not really. You are a loud mouthed warrior. Whatever. Go away.” He said shoving her back.

 

Wen was stunned and she ported out. She went to the hot spring to get cleaned up and she had to work on Shirong. Wenling was being stupid and she sighed. Her pride was hurt that the Byakko commander had beat her and she narrowed her eyes. She made up her mind to try and take the little bastard.

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It became her norm and Guiren began to expect the spar. He actually began to enjoy it but the nu zi could not beat him purely with a sword. She began to stalk him in the forests and he grew annoyed with her. He would throw her and pounce her but she would not take a hint. He got the idea that she was of royal blood and that she could not take the idea that a common boy like himself could beat her. It then became his pleasure to beat up on her. Shirong told him to stop but he could not help it. The looks of utter mortification were just pure deliciousness to his plebian blood. Byakko society was rigid and the nobles let the commoners know how little they thought of them. He was glad he could stick his nose up at the haughty nu zi. So when she showed up the tenth day to face him and his smirk nauseated her. Wen came at him and he tripped her. She snarled and grabbed his leg and sank her claws in. He shouted in pain and he rolled. His silver hair became mussed and his aqua eyes held rage. Her eyes were going silver and she crawled over his body. She pinned him down as her chest heaved.

 

“Let me up!” He snarled.

 

“Not until you say uncle.” She growled.

 

“No! Bite me!” Guiren snapped.

 

“Really? Sure!” Wen growled.

 

She sank her fangs into his throat and his eyes widened. It did not hurt. It did not feel bad at all. Guiren gasped softly and he was sickened by the idea that a bite should make him suddenly and very much aroused. His thoughts were making her mad and she ripped his ku. He grew angry and snarled.

 

“I am not some common whore monger! Do not treat me like you would a nobleman you fucking stuck up nu zi bitch!” He growled.

 

Wen blinked her eyes and she was astonished at his words.

 

“Did I hear you just right? You think I am stuck up?” She asked seriously confused.

 

“Yes! You can parade your rich ass somewhere else my lady. Us lowly tigers do have morals you know. You noble palace dwelling whores seem to have none!” Guiren sneered.

 

Her mouth dropped open and she was utterly mortified. This man actually hated the Byakko nobility.

 

“Are you serious?” Wen asked.

 

“Get off of me.” He snapped.

 

“I thought you were acting like a typical tiger.” She said in astonishment.

 

“What? I care not if you are nu zi or not. You want to fight then I will fight you. I have sisters.” He growled in utter anger.

 

“You little creep! I may be of royal blood but I assure you that I am no stuck up bitch.” She said crossing her arms.

 

“Right. You probably sit on your ass and order your ass to be kissed.” He said narrowing his stunning eyes.

 

Her mouth dropped and he got up and wiped off his silks and he glared at her.

 

“Damn you! You ripped my clothes.” He stalked off.

 

“Fine! You little snotty bastard.” She said reaching into her purse and threw gold at him.

 

The gold hit the back of his head and he whirled on her. He jumped on her and tackled her to the ground. Wen was shocked at herself but she adored him. She instantly adored him and she growled out loudly. She was purring and he stopped. He stared at her and he was mortified again. She rolled him and sought his mouth. He refused to be a toy for a royal nu zi but she was really good with her lips. His eyes widened and then closed when she thrust her tongue deeply as she ran them over his top teeth and sucked on his tongue. That alone curled his toes and he whimpered. He crushed her body to his and kissed her back and her purring became erratic. Guiren was shocked and truly disgusted with himself. He had principles and this was not it but his mind shut down as her mouth tasted good. She slowly started to pull away and she nibbled his bottom lip. He groaned a little and she let go.

 

“Oh Gods.” She said softly.

 

“Have fun?” He asked coldly.

 

“Stop.” She begged.

 

“Why?” Guiren demanded.

 

“I am not that way. I thought you were like the noble tigers. I hate them too.” She whispered.

 

“Why?” He asked curious.

 

“Full of themselves. Cannot stand being told what to do. Makes me nuts.” She admitted.

 

“They like to do that.” He muttered.

 

“You have really pretty eyes.” Wen stated.

 

“Yours are strange for a Byakko.” He stated rather bluntly.

 

“My mother is half inu.” She smiled wryly.

 

“Oh.” He said shocked.

 

“Yes I know. Ba had the hots for her and they fought a lot. I am sorry but you have beautiful lips too.” She said kissing them again.

 

Guiren turned red and she was kissing him urgently. She lifted her head and looked down at him.

 

“How old are you?” Wen asked softly.

 

“Old enough.” He growled.

 

“It is just a question. Geez you have issues.” She said rolling her eyes.

 

“One hundred three.” Guiren muttered.

 

“Oh my Gods. Are you?” She asked dropping her mouth open.

 

“I have some experience thank you nu zi. I just am not that experienced. I do not consider myself weird. I was taught that if one is old enough to couple then one must be ready to take on certain responsibilities such as possibly being a father. I am not quite ready for such so I do not. There!” He growled.

 

“Um you know you can and avoid some things.” She smirked.

 

“Do not demean me.” Gurien snapped.

 

“I am not.” Wen said.

 

“Then let me up.” He demanded.

 

“Nope. Nope. I am sorry but you need to be taught something.” She said smirking.

 

She moved so fast and she moved to his ripped ku. He was still a little aroused and she proceeded to kiss and lick along his staff and she admired his male flesh. Guiren hissed as she began to lave up his length. Wen was being raunchy but he was so damned cute and innocent she could not help herself. She dug at the slit with the tip of her tongue and the poor young male hissed harder.

 

“Shit nu zi! Oh Gods that feels so amazing!” He groaned out.

 

She smirked more and she swallowed him. The poor young man shivered visibly as she curled her tongue and massaged him as she bobbed her silver head. The Byakko commander under Shirong was wild eyed and in ecstasy and none of his playmates as he had called them had done this. She almost made him come swallowing him whole. She used her hand and began to play with his sac and he bucked his hips. Guiren's eyes bled red and he was lost in the heat of her mouth.

 

“Nu zi! Oh please nu zi! Just let me finish! Ple-please!” He snarled.

 

Wen heard the desperation in his tone and she grasped the base of her beautiful cock and bobbed her head faster. He was rasping and loosing his breath as he gently thrust his hips to increase the friction. His mind was lost and he felt the burn. He felt his balls tighten and he felt the rush. He felt the magnificence and he was coming. His hand threaded in her hair at her own insistence and he roared out in short, sharp yelps. Guiren was left to feel like a sack of potatoes and she slowly lifted her mouth. Her eyes met his and the look on his face was beautiful. She astonished him further by kissing him then. The young soldier groaned as it became wild. Never in his short life had something along these lines been so utterly good. She lashed her tongue against his and she made him mush. Slowly she withdrew from his mouth and pressed his forehead to hers.

 

“There. It was all about you. I have to go but tell please tell General Shirong that Wen Hu came by.” She whispered.

 

“Hu?” Guiren asked gulping.

 

“Hai. Princess Wen Hu.” Wen stated moving away from him.

 

She ported out via her shoki and he was sitting there befuddled. A Hu princess had just given him amazing feeling and he felt like an absolute jerk. He had run his mouth and his cheeks burned. Now he would be mortified if he saw her again.

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Asuna was searching and she was having no luck. Her back ached and she sat down. She pressed her hands to her belly and she closed her eyes. Her mind opened and she could feel Shan Lao's babe. She was strong and stayed corporeal often. She was sleepy and she closed her eyes. Katashi watched her and he cautiously approached her. He had to research what empusae was and he had been shocked. He moved silently and his fingers touched her silver hair. Asuna jerked awake and she saw deep green eyes. Katashi moved back and bowed his head.

 

“Sorry. I have been following you hoping to find my son.” He said frowning.

 

“You truly want him?” She asked stunned.

 

“Why would I not?” Katashi asked confused.

 

“Because perhaps you blamed him for his conception.” Asuna said raising a brow.

 

“I want a chance with him.” He said narrowing his green eyes.

 

Tears stung her eyes and she looked away. She could not believe he was being reasonable. She could not believe he wanted his child. This was before the whole time before they had been official to meet as well.

 

“Why do you cry?” He asked softly.

 

“Ang Chi is my adopted son.” She said choking.

 

“Ang Chi?” Katashi asked surprised.

 

“Sorry. I do not mean to say too much. Please Lord Katashi I must go.” She said trying to get up.

 

“What is going on here? Please onna!” He cried out emphatically.

 

His eyes pleaded and she knelt near him. She pressed lips to his cheek and shut her eyes. Tears fell down her face and bitterness over his own stubbornness and her inability to accept him made her sad. Remembering him when they had first met made her tremble and she growled softly. She pressed her lips against his cheek again and then again. Katashi was breathing harder and did not move. Asuna sought his beautiful mouth and kissed him. He groaned as he kissed the beautiful onna in like and he was dizzy. Somehow this seemed so right as she undid his shiny black hair. She tangled her hands in his onyx silk and he slowly laid her back. After some time and mind altering kisses did he lift his mouth. Her eyes were the brilliant green he remembered and he was traced her magenta stripes.

 

“Why does this seem familiar?” He whispered.

 

“No idea. We will search more Katashi.” She said staring at him deeply in the eyes.

 

“Okay. How soon till you have your pups?” Katashi asked.

 

“Soon. I will have to go home and I can return.” Asuna said breathing deeply.

 

“Okay. I researched empusae and the type of kiang shi called succubus. You are this type correct?” He asked softly brushing his knuckles over her skin.

 

“Hai.” She nodded.

 

He nodded and he withdrew from her. He took a deep breath and he made himself stand. He bowed reverently and she was surprised. He was the one being honorable and she would not have said no. He used his porting ability and she sat there astonished.

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She woke up and it hurt. It was painful and she felt harsh pains in her lower back. She groaned out in pain and she was in labor. Asuna had been away for months and had been back and forth as she searched for Sounga. It was absolutely official and Juria was gone; missing totally and even Yasu had no clue. It obvious distressed him and he wished he knew he had said. She had not seen Samyaza again and she had not seen Sanra either. Maec was quite normal and things in her life were actually calm for once; Asuna was waiting for the other shoe to drop. She got up and she was breathing deeply. She walked slowly towards the door of her bedroom and she cried out as a particularly vicious contraction ripped through her. She whimpered out as she shook harshly. Asuna screamed harder as the pain became harsher and the agony started. She realized she needed the in between. She willed her phone into her hand and she dialed Lei. He may or may not answer and she was surprised when Admal did.

 

“Admal? Help me.” She said in a raspy tone.

 

“Where are you?” He demanded.

 

“Tokyo.” She said crying out in agony.

 

The phone went dead and Admal phased in. He hissed and he picked her up.

 

“Asuna. I am here love. I am here. Lei was sleeping.” He said kissing her forehead.

 

“You fear. What do you see?” She asked growing weak.

 

“There is blood. In between?” He asked smoothly.

 

She nodded and he phased them to Hadasan where Jao was. She screamed in horrible pain and she had astonished Nobu by carrying full term. Jao ran in and he felt her stomach.

 

“Wraith babe fully corporealizing.” He said quickly.

 

“Supposed to cause blood?” Admal demanded.

 

“No. Something is wrong. Look tr'Awnhi this is Lady Jing.” He said growling.

 

“She is also queen of the Shouten. I suggest a little respect boy.” He said crossing his arms.

 

Asuna twisted on the bed and she was gasping in agony. Admal went to her and held her down.

 

“Give her something now you idiot! Get that simpering idiot Shan Lao here now.” He commanded.

 

Jao yelled for the Jing leader to be found and Admal simmered. Sometimes the Jings just got to him. He closed his eyes and he called on Lei. The other man mentally groaned and he phased to his lover and wife. He was shocked to see blood and see her in pain.

 

“Oh shit! Asuna? My love?” He asked sitting by her.

 

“I am getting the spider. Tell these idiots what to do.” Admal said.

 

Asuna was trembling and she took his hands.

 

“It is okay. It will be fine. Why is she is hemorrhaging Jao?” Lei demanded.

 

“Wraith babe.” Jao stated getting ready to cut.

 

Admal returned to with Nobu who immediately listened to her belly.

 

“All of you out except for Jao.” He commanded.

 

Lei and Admal vacated and Asuna lifted her head.

 

“What is wrong? Nobu? What is wrong?” She asked gasping.

 

“Placenta slipped honey. One of the twins. I am going work fast and get them out, okay?” He stated as he went to wash up and glove up.

 

She cried and Shan Lao phased in. He looked panicked and he sat by her. She looked over at him and she took his hand.

 

“I was only lying in bed.” She whispered in agony.

“It is okay. You will be okay.” He said kissing her forehead.

 

Asuna breathed in and Nobu came back. He used his scalpel and he cut into her old scar. He worked fast and he grew concerned. There was so much blood in her womb. He pulled out the wraith baby first and she cried as soon as she hit the air. She had silver hair and Shan Lao's eyes. The leader of the Jing had tears slip down his face as he beheld his daughter. She was strong and Asuna had delivered him a perfectly healthy child. Nobu handed off the girl to Jao and he worked fast. The ga twins were delivered easily enough and they were fine. What surprised Nobu and what shocked him to his core was the small babe he had not felt. The babe's neck had his cord wrapped around it and it had been his placenta that had ripped. Nobu held his own son and he almost became sick. Asuna tried to see what he shielded and she could not tell what it was that was wrong.

 

“Nobu?” She asked barely awake.

 

“Asuna.” He choked back sobs.

 

“What is wrong?” She snarled weakly.

 

Jao took over and he knocked her out. Shan Lao could not say anything and he was stunned silent. Nobu had seen this before and it happened occasionally but he had not even felt his own child. Jao had to finish the task of delivering after birth and sewing her up. Nobu held his lifeless child and he could say nothing. The ga twins were mewling softly and the boy had silver hair and the girl had jade hair. The boy had green eyes and the girl had blue. Asuna had not been out long and she saw Nobu.

 

“Nobu?” She whispered reaching for him.

 

He said nothing and he did not look at her. She could see he held something and her mind could not register what had happened. She forced herself to roll over and she saw a tiny blue babe. Her scream reverberated through the whole of the in between and she tried to get up. Jao held her down and Nobu could say nothing.

 

“Nobu? Nobu? Answer me! Please let me see him! Let me see him! Kamis damn you, let me see my baby! Let me see my baby!” She screamed fighting Jao.

 

Nobu sobbed out and Asuna used her yoki. The poor Jing healer was slammed against the wall and she stumbled up. Shan Lao tried to stand in her way and the look she gave him told him otherwise. She went to her longtime kumo love and she saw the tiny babe. She shook like a leaf and fell to her knees.

 

“No! No! No!” She screamed in a mantra.

 

Nobu covered his own mouth and laid his head against hers as she sobbed into his lap. He wept openly and brokenly. The kicker in the whole thing was that she had done nothing wrong. It had only been a terrible and horrible accident and neither Asuna nor Nobu knew what to do. They had only lost babes preterm and never like this. Shan Lao stood by and what should be the happiest day turned miserable.

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She stood by Nobu as they enshrined their child. Kenomaru was now with their twins in Tokyo and Shan Lao had to keep Neeva near them as well. Her Jing baby really did not like being separated from her ga siblings. The three all seemed a little listless and it seemed they were adjusting with their baby brother Noboru. Her mate had wept uncontrollably and blamed himself. He blamed himself that he had not felt his own child. Asuna knew the auras of the others had hidden him. The tiny half kumo babe had been small. He would have been a fine boned boy. Asuna cried again and Nobu could not leave her side. He returned with her to her penthouse and he curled up on her couch and laid his head on her lap. Kenomaru's face held deep sympathy and he bowed low.

 

“Yuan and Zhilan have fed. Would it be okay if I took them to Mongolia for now?” He asked gently.

 

She nodded numb and Shan Lao sighed.

 

“My friend, my own daughter will scream herself hoarse.” He sighed.

 

“Come on.” The ga lord said shrugging.

 

The ported and phased respectively and Asuna stared off into space. Her hand rested on Nobu's hair. He had fallen into an exhausted sleep and she was feeling wounded. Naraku stood in her doorway and she looked up.

 

“I was in the back.” He said softly.

 

“Thank you.” She whispered.

 

“He would have been my baby too Asuna.” He said coming in and sitting down.

 

Tears fell down her face and she could only cry.

 

“I am so sorry.” The hanyou said meeting her eyes.

 

She nodded and he moved over to her. His hand covered hers that rested on Nobu's head. He laid his head against her shoulder and he lent his presence. His longtime friend suffered terribly and he knew the pain. He knew the suffering as the poor man had let loose his emotions. Nobu always held in his emotions but he had lost it when this baby had been born dead. Nobu had taken a leave of absence from the hospital and Shinobu was heading it up now. Ishin had worked miracles to just give his best friend space. Now he was here and Masanori poked his head in.

 

“I have sake.” He said softly.

 

“Hai.” She nodded.

 

They all communed in silence and Naraku decided to wait to tell his mate that Masanori and he had found Fumiko. She could only handle so much pain. Asuna would not be able to handle that her sister had been murdered and she was buried far from home. No, he could not do that to her. Not even the dark hanyou could be that evil anymore.

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She had again gone into the past after having spent much time in the modern era. She knew Sanra and Samyaza were up to something deep and she sighed as she was again in the era where she had been a very young onna. Things had drastically changed with Kenomaru and her. She also now knew why Hyoga had done what he had done. The bastard had known what he had done. It killed her and she could not think too deeply. Her heart ached badly and she was angry. She was so damn angry that her baby boy had died. Shan Lao had thanked her and begged her to stay but she had said she needed something to do. For the first time seeing her babes made her cry horribly. Asuna wondered is she was suffering from the thing called Post Partum Depression. All she knew is that she hurt and it could not be eased. Nobu too suffered and his memories of Takashi were on his mind. He visited the shrine of both of his sons often now. She was watching him fall apart. It hurt and it happened for no good reason. So now she stood again in Manchuria and she walked towards Shenyang. Her silver hair had grown long like it had been in bygone days. She stood on a low hill staring at the Summer Palace and the pain was unbearable it felt like. This place and these memories haunted her. Hatred of such proportions shook her. Laughing brought her back to her mind and she whirled. Sanra but not the Sanra she had been dealing with.

 

“Well well well. You are here. I wonder why?” She asked coldly.

 

Asuna saw Ang Chi as a baby and her heart skipped every beat. She lifted her face and anger coursed through her veins.

 

“Hand him over.” She said growling low.

 

“I do not think so. He is heir to these lands bitch.” She smirked.

 

“You will not find Sounga. You will not find it. You will never have Maec and I am your queen bitch.” Asuna said snarling.

 

“Like hell. Because Samyaza wants does not mean I do. I hate you. I hate the fact that such great men fall at your feet you succubus whore!” She snarled.

 

Asuna took a chance and she willed Ang Chi into her arms. Sanra was shocked and the babe came into his adoptive mother's arms. She tried to come at her and she shrieked in fury as the Shouten onna tried to near her. Her yoki exploded outward and the winds roared as if a tsunami had come ashore. Sanra had to hold onto a tree for dear life and Ang Chi screamed as the winds made him startle awake.

 

“He is mine. He has always been mine.” Asuna hissed.

 

She ported out and Sanra had witnessed an act of nature itself. She was shocked and she realized that her son had been taken right out of her hands. She shrieked the wraith call and several of her minions appeared.

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Asuna appeared right in Katashi's quarters and he shot up. He saw the onna of his dreams and she carried an ebony haired babe. He jumped to his feet and he saw an infant pup about seven months old. His black eyes were wide and his little fists waved in the air. He had Katashi's stripes upon his cheeks and he began to cry wildly.

 

“She was standing near the palace. I took him.” She explained.

 

“Oh Kamis. My son?” He asked softly.

 

“Hai. She will try and take him back. If you claim Katashi then you acknowledge him as your heir.” She stated.

 

“How can I not claim him? He looks just like me.” He said stunned.

 

“Okay. Prepare for war.” She said moving away as she gave him his son.

 

“He needs to eat.” Katashi said biting his lips.

 

Asuna turned and she sighed. She took Ang Chi from him and went to a low chair. She opened her bodice and she settled him to her breast. The Western Princess looked down and she stared at him as he greedily began to feed and her heart began to pound. He had always been so dear to her. She had loved him so much and so much like her own child. Now here she was feeding him like she had born him. Tears fell down her face and soon she was wracked by sobs that she kept silent and Katashi knew that something terrible had happened. She fed him silently and little Ang Chi was glutton. He kneaded her breast as he fed and she wondered what their pup would have looked like. Old pain assaulted her and she watched the pup's eyes grow heavy and his suckling grew lazy. Finally his little mouth fell away and milk pooled at the corner of his mouth. She smiled as she wiped it away.

 

“Always have been such a messy eater.” Asuna whispered.

 

“When are you from?” He whispered.

 

“Long time away.” She said as she stood.

 

“Do we know each other?” Katashi asked.

 

“No.” She lied.

 

She laid Ang Chi on Katashi's bed and she stared out the window. Tears continued to fall and she moved into his antechamber. The Manchu lord called on Jun who in turn sat with his son. He followed Asuna and she turned. She slowly undressed and his eyes held hers and she again moved away. She went to his bathing room and his large pool was as she remembered. She stepped into the heated water and he watched her from the doorway. Only remembering filled her brain and she shut her eyes as she began to do what she had done when he first saw her. Katashi's eyes were glued to the goddess as she had begun to pleasure herself right there. His jaw dropped and his name left her lips. He was mesmerized as he watched her hand and she moaned softly and she opened her eyes to stare at him.

 

“Katashi please.” She whimpered.

 

“Now?” He asked stupidly.

 

“Hai.” She nodded as if in a trance.

 

He moved forward in the same trance and he let his yukata drop. He may be in China but his heritage was straight from Japan. He slipped into the water and she opened her arms. He began to kiss her like he had before she had left to have her babes. Neither spoke and only reacted to the beauty of the moment. She wrapped her legs around his hips and he when he became one with her; he truly felt as though he died. Katashi's breathing seemed suspended and they stared at each other with green eyes both and she began to cry softly. She moved her own body on his and he could not stop staring. Something deep within him was being pulled forth and his mind was bent and his reality not straight. The current Manchu lord was loosing utter control of everything and her cries were escalating. Asuna held onto the beautiful man and she was becoming incoherent in her need to consume. She felt his purity building and he had never known. He had no clue and she was going to shatter them. She leaned her head back and she saw her own stupidity and lies because of the hated bitch that had basically controlled her life from afar. She decided never again and she leaned forward and guided his lips to her neck.

 

“Bite me. Hard. Make it hard. Take me in.” She screamed out.

 

Katashi was so lost that he snapped his jaws hard like she commanded. She too sank her fangs into his juncture and he was coming. His mind could not comprehend and he was crushing her to him. He could not stop and he felt something so primal and powerful combine and he snarled wildly. Asuna was clinging to him as their blood mingled with the water in which they mated in. She was shaking from the latent purity in him and she again bit into him and again sank her fangs. She was feeding from him and also proclaiming to Sanra that she would indeed not take this man. She refused to let her have him all over again.

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She stared at the ceiling and she felt cold. She trembled violently as something she never felt over come her. Wenling rolled and she vomited severely. Ryuu woke up and he sat up to feel her head. She was burning up and she was shaking terribly.

 

“Wenling.” He asked shocked.

 

“So cold. Ryuu it is so cold.” She said and he noticed her lips were blue.

 

“Shit! What the hell?” He asked in shock.

 

He picked her up and he walked quickly towards Rena and he knocked loudly on the old girl's chamber door. Rena opened it and she motioned for her to be brought in. She was shocked to see the young onna shivering violently and she ordered Ryuu to get Wen now.

 

“Hai.” He nodded.

 

When he left; Rena checked her and the babe's aura was strong.

 

“Who in the hell did you rut my girl?” Rena asked.

 

“Hu. Shirong Hu. He is several generations of cousin removed. No relation really.” She said teeth chattering.

 

“My lady this cub is out of control. Byakko cubs supposed to have shoki so soon?” The dragoness asked.

 

“No. We did I mean but no, it is not normal. Shoki can kill.” She said shaking violently.

 

“You may need to abort the cub.” She said worried.

 

“No! I will not. It is so cold.” Wenling said shaking harder.

 

Wen came in and her eyes widened. Her twin sister was shivering and she looked like she was freezing to death slowly.

 

“Oh shit! Wenling?” She asked stunned.

 

“Gu-uang. Please. Save cub. Please sister, please.” She said reaching for her identical twin.

 

“I have to take her to Hunan.” Wen stated in panic.

 

Ryuu arrived and he watched in horror as his sister in law ported out with his mate. He looked at Rena who put up her hands.

 

“Sorry Prince Ryuu but I am sworn.” She said.

 

“What?” He said in anger.

 

She sighed and she knew the young onna was in danger.

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Wenling was carried by her twin and she knocked so loudly on Shirong's door that he grumbled as he came to it. He opened the simple wood door and he saw Princesses Wen and Wenling Hu. Wenling looked like she was freezing to death. He was shocked and Wen entered.

 

“Go to Changsha and drag Guang here now! She is dying.” She said in a panic.

 

“How?” He asked horrified.

 

“We are not full Byakko. We almost killed our mother and so did our brother. She had fevers and nearly froze to death with Zi. Go!” Wen screamed.

 

Shirong threw on a tunic shirt over his ku and he ported via his own shoki mist. He appeared in Changsha and he ran towards the apothecary of the ancient tiger healer. He ran in and he was out of breath.

 

“Healer Guang!” He said urgently.

 

“Yes General Shirong?” Guang said looking up.

 

“There is a Hu princess at the barracks in Dong Jiang. She is suffering a shoki overdose.” He said hurriedly.

 

“How in the Gods name does a Byakko suffer from a shoki overdose?” He asked stunned.

 

“Please healer. She carries my cub.” Shirong said begging.

 

Guang grabbed his bag and he ported to the barracks. He walked in and there was no mistaking who the girls were. He knew of the inu princess and it hit him why the Hu princess suffered. She was shaking more violently and he felt her body and her belly.

 

“She is a couple months along?” He asked.

 

“Yes.” Wen said scared to death.

 

“She is going into a coma. I need my apothecary. I cannot help her here. I must take her to Changsha.” He said flatly.

 

“Guang please save her. I cannot live without her.” Her twin said crying.

 

Shirong was speechless and the ancient tiger picked up Wenling and he ported out via his shoki. Wen stared at him and hissed violently.

 

“If she dies I will kill you! I hate you. You bastard!” She screamed.

 

“But I did not know.” Shirong actually said feeling helpless.

 

Wen ported out as well and he sat down. He was terrified and she had looked so weak. He sighed and he wondered if the future princess would die because of his cub.

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Wenling began to drift and Guang had never seen anything like this. The male cub was powerful. He was so powerful that the poor nu zi was being overwhelmed. These nu zi were considered Byakko goddesses reincarnated and to have a cub so powerful was unheard of. She was rasping in and out as breathing shut down and Wen was loosing her mind.

 

“Can you get her to the future era?” He asked.

 

“Kizaki! Hikari! Please! Please! Hear me! Please!” She screamed.

 

Hikari appeared and her hand went to her mouth. She saw Wenling barely breathing and she made a portal appear she went to her younger sister. Wen followed after them and Guang prayed that she could be helped. Hikari had them appear in Yamasaki General and she appeared weak herself.

 

“I cannot stay. I am so sorry. Tell sissy I love her.” Hikari said phasing out.

 

Shinobu saw Wenling looking blue and he was shocked. He called for an intubation tray and he paralyzed her right away. He began to bag her and Wen was sobbing by this time.

 

“How did this happen?” He asked shocked.

 

“She is pregnant with a Byakko and she will not get rid of it!” Wen said in anger.

 

“Okay. Okay sister. We have anti-shoki here.” He said rolling his slightly older sister towards a room.

 

He hooked her up to a vent and he went to a phone. He called Changsha and called on Quon. The Byakko prince was there so fast it was dizzying. He saw his youngest twin on the vent and he was horrified.

 

“By the Gods, what is wrong with her?” Quon demanded.

 

“Same thing that happened with Haha and the twins Prince Quon.” Shinobu stated.

 

“What? She is half Byakko.” He said in shock.

 

“She is having a Byakko cub but from what I can feel the little guy is really strong. He puts Zi to shame.” He shrugged.

 

“Who in the hell fathered such a powerful cub?” Quon asked surprised.

 

“Shirong Hu.” Wen said coming in.

 

“General Shirong Hu? Are you serious? He died in the Tsuchigumo Wars. Sorry Shinobu.” The Byakko prince muttered.

 

“None taken. Chichi Ishin was at war.” He shrugged.

 

“Can we give her the anti-shoki?” Her twin asked.

 

“Hai it is on board now. Have to give it time sister. She is bad off at the moment. The Byakko shoki is horrendously deadly. I mean seriously it is like liquid nitrogen.” Shinobu explained.

 

“Okay.” She sniffed.

 

They all sat with her and Wenling stayed unconscious for the moment. Wen was terrified as she had ever been and she could not bear the idea of being without her sister.

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Wenling woke up and she had a tube down her throat and she saw her Ba, Jii-chan Chen, Wen, and her Uncle Cheung. She weakly lifted her hand and Quon stood up. He took her hand and squeezed it and she pointed to the tube.

 

“Shinobu will come take it out in a moment.” He said with soft eyes.

 

She blinked and Wen was simmering in anger. Wenling looked at her and they were going to argue. She could feel it and she growled in her twin's mind.

 

“No!” She snarled back.

 

“Wen!” Cheung snapped.

 

“No! She would let herself die to have his fucking cub when she is mated to two good men. He is nothing! He is dead now. You have no business with a fucking tiger. They are nothing! NOTHING!” Wen screamed.

 

All the male tigers looked miffed and stared at her.

 

“You all do not count. You are family!” She said rolling eyes.

 

Shinobu came in and he sighed. The twins were trouble and he told his sister to blow on the count of three. She did as he commanded and she coughed loudly. She stared at Wen and she was furious.

 

“I did not like Gabrielus but you still mated him!” Wenling hissed.

 

“Well you mated Jortel.” She snorted in return.

 

“We are grown Wen. I can do what I wish.” Her sister snapped.

 

“Not when it will take you away from me! I cannot live without you. I will die too and you selfish bitch!” Wen said growling.

 

“I want my cub sister! You are just pissed off because a real tiger actually found me desirable. He likes me for me. I did drive him away but I want my baby.” She said with tears pricking her eyes.

 

“You are stupid. All they want is pretty toys. That is all nu zi are to them. Ask Jii-chan Chen!” Wen said as if her grandsire was not there.

 

“Hey!” He snapped.

 

Quon and Cheung kept their mouths shut and hid their smiles. The girls were opinionated and Chen grew angry. He left the room and they still argued. Finally Wen slapped her twin sister and she left too.

 

“A tiger? Shirong Hu?” Quon asked softly.

 

“Ba please.” Wenling sighed.

 

“No issue my baby but he will want his cub. I am surprised he let you walk away.” He shrugged.

 

“I was mean to him. I let him think I used him for gratification.” She said turning red.

 

“You did not?” The elder prince asked.

 

“No. He is amazing and wonderful. He is beautiful and I could have loved him but I cannot but I have his son. That is enough.” Wenling said as the tears leaked from his eyes.

 

Cheung and Quon were both surprised to see her feel this way. They were seeing her with a heart and showed rolled to her side to hold her belly. She actually began to cry harder and the news he was dead was washing through her and she sobbed brokenly. It hurt to hear and her cub's sire was only in the past. She had dodged a bullet and now she was more determined then ever to have him. She named him then. She named him Shin Mengyao Hu. Wenling felt so utterly stupid but she loved this tiny being and she did not even know him.

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Asuna lay on her side facing Katashi and Ang Chi lay between them. Sanra had viciously attacked and she had just as viciously defended. She had been injured badly but she was on the mend. She brushed the ebony hair of the pup she had adopted and she smiled at him. His eyes opened and he gave her a smile that melted her heart into a huge puddle.

 

“You are Northern inu. You act too much like it my son. You always have. You are so precious.” She said rubbing his cheek.

 

He made a happy squeal and Katashi woke up. His green eyes blinked and he saw her touching his son and she truly loved him. There was nothing in her that snubbed him and she was making faces at the small boy.

 

“Why did you mate me?” He asked.

 

“Because.” She said not really answering.

 

“What happened between us in there?” Katashi asked softly.

 

“Let it go.” Asuna commanded.

 

“Onna!” He said exasperated.

 

She gave an angry scowl and she let him scent her. His eyes widened and he was beyond words. He sat up and he just could not speak.

 

“You want this?” He asked.

 

“Hai.” She said not looking at him.

 

“But why?” Katashi asked surprised.

 

“Because. She will not take anything from me again. She will not destroy what is good and sacred and I will stop what she inadvertently causes. Go to sleep my love.” She said holding Ang Chi to her.

 

He again was struck speechless and whatever the onna had done had earned his new mate's wrath and utter rage. He knew what she was and he knew what where they stood. He had no issue he knew but what he did have issue was with not knowing. The onna had taken as his life mate was simply the most powerful inu he had ever seen. She was also out for blood.