Bleach Fan Fiction / InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Chronicles of the Moon ❯ Tempest Rules as Shadows Dwell ( Chapter 46 )

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: More pieces of the puzzle are revealed. Some of the most ancient form of uppyr are brought into the light as old rivalries lead to attacks of a personal nature. Asuna comes face to face with Sanra and an ancient monster. Painful truths are revealed as enemies make their true natures known. One relationship ends in bitterness as the need to protect overwhelms. Thank you for reading and please let me know what you think!

 

Tempest Rules as Shadows Dwell

 

Asuna had gone to Tokyo and she appeared in the apartment building that held her pups. The news of her memories being restored spread like wild fire and her eyes were not changing back. They were blue and her mother and father had about defecated upon themselves. She appeared on the fifteenth floor and she knocked on Amedeo's door. He answered himself and his jaw dropped. She bowed low before him and she looked up at him. His jaw was still open and she stepped in.

 

“Do I look so different?” She asked softly.

 

“Si!” Amedeo cried.

 

“I am still getting used to it. I got my memory back and blue eyes. Everyone will think Akemi and I are sisters now for certain.” Asuna teased.

 

“Femmina! I thought your eyes were beautiful but this is stunning. I am shocked.” He said palming her cheek.

 

“Well thank you.” She smiled.

 

“So how about we talk about my current situation as your beck and call boy.” He said crossing his arms.

 

“My beck and call boy? How very cute Amedeo.” She said sitting down.

 

“Cute? Well I find it offensive that my current wife thinks I must be coddled as she takes my staff and uses them for her own purposes. Is that not a little wrong femmina?” He demanded.

 

“Not really. Your idiotic actions scared me and I refused to be that scared again concerning you.” She shrugged.

 

“Perhaps we need to separate for awhile femmina. I refuse to think that you cannot trust me enough to take care of myself or our children.” He growled.

 

“Please stop your temper tantrum! You had Gabrielus run you through and I ran my mouth. I was mad and you took my words to heart. I wanted to die. I wanted someone to kill me at that moment and I had to find a way to stop what happened. You have no idea what it was like to see you on that pyre!” She hissed.

 

“So you treat me like a doll?” Amedeo demanded.

 

“Maybe I do. I am sorry but I love you. It destroyed me!” She said standing.

 

“Femmina, I was a warrior. I know you assume I stayed in bed all day and fucked who ever was available but it is not so!” He growled.

 

“I know that but did you not…” She began to say.

 

“Stop! You changed it! You stopped what happened. You showed up in the past femmina and I fell in love with you. Now you act like I cannot lift a sword. Should I beg your permission to use the bathroom?” He demanded.

 

“Quit being an ass!” Asuna snapped.

 

“Sorry but it is true! Shall I beg permission to take our children to the park? What about to feed them?” He asked in sarcasm.

 

“You asshole!” She snarled.

 

She stood up and slapped him hard. They argued often and he was hurt over her lack of faith in him. He was angry that she would act as such and she stalked towards the door.

 

“Do I have permission to see my friends femmina? Perhaps even Gabrielus?” Amedeo quipped in heavy sarcasm.

 

“Keep it up Amedeo!” She yelled.

 

“Shall I seek your permission on anything else whilst you deign to give me attention?” He asked blinking his eyes at her.

 

She walked straight up to him and punched him in the jaw. He landed on his ass and he looked at her.

 

“You know it amazes me that Valentina would put up with you!” She yelled at him.

 

“She let me be a man and did not emasculate me. You are so very good at it. I forget myself femmina, you were a goddess, si?” He growled as he rubbed his jaw.

 

Asuna blinked back tears and she stormed away.

 

“I was rex and I was damn fine with a sword! I really do not need your permission to go after Drostan!” He snarled after her.

 

“Do whatever. I care not but do not dare take my children anywhere with you. I will kill you basilisk if something befalls them!” She said in anger.

 

“I will do whatever the fuck I wish femmina. They are my children as well. I take care of them mostly because their materna is a fucking warrior goddess, si? I do not begrudge that at all and they adore you but you will not tell me what to do with my own son and daughter!” He said in supreme anger.

 

“What are you saying?” Asuna demanded.

 

“I want out. I do not want our relationship anymore. Gabrielus and Wen divorced and I wish the same. When can remain friendly for our children but I will not be treated as a fool anymore.” He said crossing his arms.

 

“Do as you wish. I will not hamper you any longer. I will no longer feel any guilt for my actions and I most certainly will not stop my revenge on Drostan. Whoever gets to him first. Valentina needs avenging and I think I will do it. I hope you find a good and proper onna for you.” She bowed.

 

She began a walk and she ported away. Tears fell down his face and he was feeling pain in his chest. He just could not take it any more and the arguing with her got to him. He and his first wife had been most happy and he loved Asuna but he could not put up with her bullish ways.

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She went to her lawyer who drew up a generous settlement upon Amedeo and forwarded him the papers. Asuna refused to feel bad for being protective and she worked on her GPS map before she was to head to the past. She was sipping tea and she began to feel her pup move. She did not realize she was crying but she just went about what she needed to do. She went to see Admal and Maec as she laid out maps. They had not seen her since she had regained her memories and Maec was astonished. She said nothing and she pointed to where she was going.

 

“It is very far in the past. Are you in that era?” She asked flatly.

 

“I had just taken the throne.” He admitted.

 

“Good. I may need to call upon you. Admal is too young.” Asuna said looking at him.

 

“Yes. Isha slow down.” He commanded.

 

“No. Do not command me.” She said walking away.

 

“Isha!” He snarled.

 

“I just divorced a husband Maec. Do not make me do it to another.” She screamed.

 

He blinked in surprise and Admal shrugged. The Shouten king began to gripe about her stubborn ass and Admal ran to catch up with her.

 

“Did you do as I ask?” She asked as she walked.

 

“No.” He snapped.

 

“Then I have nothing to say to you.” Asuna said as she ported out.

 

Admal was stunned and he too began to gripe about her.

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She was deep in the past and she had gone first to Egypt. Anupu saw her and his mouth actually dropped open. Asuna neared the throne and bowed before him. She wore a battle hanfu and he saw her belly.

 

“Asuna?” He whispered.

 

“There is much to tell but I have not avoided you.” She said in Japanese.

 

“What has happened? What is wrong with your eyes?” Anupu asked.

 

“Long story. Can we speak in private?” Asuna asked.

 

“Yes.” He said stepping down from his throne.

 

She took his hand and she ported them to Avaris. Her hanfu was in a navy silk and she had on armor. He was searching her face and she reached up to pull him forward.

 

“We have a son.” She said softly.

 

“A son?” He asked smiling.

 

“Hai. He is healthy. Eyal and Maec got into a fight around me and I was thrown into a wall. I lost my memory for a bit. Nobu had to tell me I was pupped.” She smiled softly.

 

“What?” Anupu growled.

 

“Hai but I am okay now. He is well and I am well. I wanted you to know that I had not abandoned you or forgotten you on purpose.” She said sadly.

 

“Okay maybe I thought it just a little but I know it is different now.” He whispered kissing along her face.

 

“Make love to me.” She begged.

 

“As my queen commands.” He teased.

 

She stiffened and he raised a black brow. Asuna went to kissing him and she spent the day and evening with him. She went the next day to Italy and she went to the Alps villa and her two lovers were there. They were arguing and they were both bloody. Gabrielus looked up and he was surprised.

 

“Soon you need to return to Amedeo as he has accused me of stealing you away when he insists he is still royalty. We are divorcing so I see this as no issue any longer.” She shrugged.

 

“What?” Valerian said shocked.

 

“Hai.” She nodded.

 

“What have you done to your eyes?” The white asked.

 

“Long story but I need you both to return to the future era and deal with Amedeo. He is pouting and convinced himself that I have castrated him. Please go and be his military again so he can tell himself that hai, he is indeed a man and that his irrational and evil ex-wife can go to hell.” She said in a cold tone.

 

“I am not leaving.” Gabrielus said flatly.

 

“Hai you are. Your children need their father and I do not need you for this mission.” She snapped.

 

“Well pardon me femmina.” He growled.

 

“I am sorry Gabrielus. I am sorry Valerian. Please, I beg you. Can you do as I ask?” Asuna asked gently.

 

“Si.” The black nodded.

 

The white could see how upset she was and he did not want to leave but Valerian was making him. They eventually cleared out and she sat down on a low chaise and Annka had returned them to the present. Annka was now moving back and forth between Terre de Brume and the living plane. They were discussing plans and she was getting into her military mind. She was letting Amedeo go she realized and she could not handle too much more. She stood up and she went back to the hills surrounding Roma and she masked her presence. She knew where the crack was and she was intended to investigate it carefully. She intended to avoid Julianus and she intended to focus on the loves she did have. She had failed miserably in several relationships and in some she had done just fine. Asuna also knew that Ryukotsusei was fluctuating badly and he was considering things. She felt guilt but she also felt selfishness. She really hated herself some days. She was within her own mind and she worked hard to try and find a way past Apollo's shielding. She grew frustrated as hell and she did not pay much mind to her surroundings. Julianus watched her and she was hacking away at rocks and she was using her daemon energies to do so.

 

“Hello femmina.” He said softly.

 

She stiffened as if she had been hit with a whip and she turned around. He was shocked at her appearance and she bowed to him. Asuna was trembling and she looked at his eyes.

 

“What in the Gods name?” Julianus asked.

 

“I have had some issues. You look well your majesty. I was not here to bother you but only ascertain things.” She said flatly.

 

“You are here and do not seek me at all?” He asked in a low voice.

 

“I am sorry your majesty but it is imperative that I find what I seek. I am in a race against time.” Asuna replied.

 

“So you do not seek me at all.” He said stiffly.

 

“I become unable to function when I near you. It is not personal but out of necessity.” She tried to explain.

 

“Do you think I allow many to touch me as you have? I suppose you must think it since I was basically a whoremonger around you. Si, I am sorry to think that this was anything different then a predator getting her fix.” He said bowing.

 

“It was not and you know it.” She cried.

 

“No, I do not know it. I am sorry to have thought otherwise.” Julianus said attempting to back away.

 

“Julianus please stop! Please!” She yelled out.

 

He did stop and she did near him. Asuna was trying to calm the riot in her blood and immediately he sought to kiss her. Julianus immediately sought to bring her to her knees. There was no speaking as they only could communicate through the desires of their flesh at the moment. Julianus was wearing one of his numerous black chitons and she was wearing a pale blue hanfu with dark blue accents. She could not control anything with this man and he was very much sweet as the blood spilled from their lip lock. Finally she ripped her lips away and breathed deep cleansing breaths. Julianus was not much better off and he stared out at the rocky landscape.

 

“I need you.” He said softly.

 

“How? So I may act like a whore around you?” Asuna asked in a bitter tone.

 

“I am not the one who avoids the situation. I mean I wish you in my life.” He said in a low growl.

 

“You are an amazing man but I am sick of basilisk. I am tired of dealing with the anger and jealousy.” She said in an angry tone.

 

“The white and the black? They were not just loyal but your lovers?” He demanded.

 

“Gabrielus and Valerian have returned to another land so that they may deal with their own lives. I am here alone.” She said stiffly.

 

“You did not answer the question.” He growled.

 

“I am done answering questions! I have a fracture to open.” She said shoving past him.

 

“Si femmina. As you wish.” Julianus said bowing and storming away.

 

Her chest constricted and she refused to give in. She let Konkisaiga appear and she let loose a powerful nami that shattered the rock face. She could see a ripple in the crevice and she peered closer.

 

“Did I not tell you that it was not a good idea?” Apollo said from behind her.

 

“I have to find out what she wants!” Asuna growled looking at him.

 

“What have you done to yourself?” He asked smirking.

 

“Nothing. I have no time for banter Apollo. If you wish to stand in my way then prepare for a fight.” She snapped.

 

“Fight? Why?” He asked amused.

 

“Then do not bother me.” She groused.

 

“You are cross. Did you know you are sexy when you are cross?” He grinned.

 

“Oh good Kamis!” She snarled.

 

He chuckled good naturedly and she let loose another nami.

 

“Will you please let up your barrier?” She asked.

 

“I suppose but I am telling you pretty girl that you do not wish for such a thing.” Apollo said seriously.

 

“I am asking and do you like men or women?” Asuna asked.

 

“I have followers of both sexes.” He shrugged.

 

“You evasive snake!” She growled.

 

“I like girls. Sheesh.” He laughed.

 

“Thank you.” The inu princess snapped in annoyance.

 

“And yes, I do enjoy looking at you. Your silks are a little sheer in the midday light.” He teased.

 

She turned on him and he had that smart ass grin on his face. His myth was of some powerful god and he was a prankster in her opinion.

 

“I can be serious!” He feigned a serious face.

 

“You are telepathic!” She accused.

 

“Well yes.” He nodded.

 

“I swear you serpents are pains in the ass! You are a pain!” She yelled.

 

“Should I be?” Apollo suddenly husked in her ear.

 

He was behind her and his lips were to her ear. His hair was grey but she doubted this was his true appearance. He smirked at her deductions and he came into view.

 

“You are trying to distract me.” She accused.

 

“You are quite correct. You are a very powerful woman and my twin would be most attracted to you.” He said seductively.

 

“Artemis?” She asked.

 

“Yes. You two have similar followers but of course she is what I am. You are such a delicious distraction.” He teased more.

 

“You are a horny snake who needs to find himself another snake and make little snakelings.” She said in utter annoyance.

 

“You are funny!” He laughed.

 

“Apollo!” She yelled.

 

“Yes?” He said stepping back.

 

“Go away!” She said in a temper.

 

“Nope. Like I said I can see through your silks.” He smirked as a sat on a rock.

 

She was mortified and she glared at him. He was being quite stubborn and she realized his power was great. Asuna could not get through the barrier and he was toying with her. She snarled in anger and he crossed his arms across his bare chest and smiled.

 

“You are dangerous. You and Valerian do the same. He acts like an idiot when he is anything but.” She said staring at him.

 

“He is an excellent student. I paid attention to all that prayed to me. Well I guess I should go now. Julianus is most hurt by the way.” He said walking past her.

 

“I am sorry. I am sick of the Servius name.” She said clutching her chest.

 

“How cute. You think you and Amedeo Servius are done?” Apollo laughed.

 

He was gone and she sighed. The pythos had his own agenda and she was curious as to what. Asuna stared up and she sighed. Things were complicated and painful. Things always stayed so.

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She stayed outside of Roma and she intended to again attempt to discover the fracture. She was sleeping in the shade of an olive tree and she was dreaming of blood baths and terrible wars. She jerked awake and she heard low snarling from further away. She stared out into the night and she saw nothing. Asuna slowly stood up and she could feel the aura of an overly powerful creature. Her eyes took on a strange glow of green-blue and she watched the night. With speed typical of only kumori; Asuna was thrown hard against the tree. Her eyes were wide and the creature snarled and saliva dripped from its mouth.

 

“What are you?” She asked in a soft hiss.

 

“You look tasty!” It snarled in a crazed and bestial tone.

 

Her fang appeared in hand and she clashed against its flesh and almost as soon as she cut it; it would heal. She was absolutely horrified as it slashed her and she screamed as she was again thrown backwards. She jumped up and jumped over it and it grabbed her leg in its long clawed fingers. It snapped her bone as if a twig and she screamed out. She was dropped unceremoniously on the ground and the beast began to lap at the blood spurting from her leg.

 

“You are a blood drinker.” It snarled out.

 

“What the hell are you?” Asuna yelled.

 

“Ramanga!” It laughed gleefully.

 

It sank its jaws into her leg and she screamed more. Suddenly basilisk appeared everywhere. The beast was surrounded and Julianus appeared as well. His red eyes flicked over Asuna and then his face hardened.

 

“In fiery flame by starlight pale, in shadowy host that rides the gale!” Julianus yelled with his huge sword drawn.

 

His venom burst upon the bat like creature and the beast looked around in confusion. Julianus moved swiftly and struck hard. He sliced into the flesh of the creature and blood spewed everywhere.

 

“Femmina! Infuse my blade with your blood!” He commanded.

 

Asuna cut her hand and Julianus whirled around fast. He slashed the beast into the heart and the scream made the femmina have to cover her ears. The uppyr like creature fell to the ground in a dead spasm and she was horrified. Tears fell down her face and she watched it twitch as it slowly died.

 

“Femmina!” Julianus said picking her up.

 

Asuna cried out and the pain in her leg was horrendous. She was in shock at the power of the beast and she had flashes of the wars of ancient days.

 

“These beasts!” She said in shock.

 

“Bitten Ramanga femmina. They are not as common as they used to be. It has been a long while since I have seen one. You must have Ramanga in you somehow.” He said and he shifted to his palace.

 

She stared at her leg and she was trembling. Julianus laid her on his bed and called on his physician. Her body was in terrible pain and she realized she truly had no idea of the Ramanga.

 

“I need to go to Hueco Mundo. Maec can help me.” She said stuttering.

 

“Who is Maec?” he asked calmly.

 

“King of the Shouten. They are ether blood drinkers.” Asuna mumbled light headed.

 

“Femmina wait!” He called.

 

She ported directly into Hueco Mundo and she was not doing well at all. She was gasping in breaths and she again ported to Astana. Blood was coming from her mangled leg and this would be way early in Maec's reign but she needed his help. She fell onto the floor of the wraith palace and she heard shouts. She had never seen such a creature as the Ramanga and not even kumori were this beastly. Maec and several other royal men ran into the great hall.

 

“What in the Gods name?” He asked stunned.

 

“Please. Help. Me.” She gasped out.

 

“Alum!” Maec yelled.

 

His brother-healer ran forward and he assessed the wound in her leg and Maec saw the blood of the woman stain his marble floor.

 

“Majesty, she is corporeal!” Alum said stunned.

 

“What?” He asked surprised.

 

The young Shouten king moved forward and he knelt by the silver haired woman.

 

“Maec.” She rasped.

 

“You know me?” He asked softly.

 

“Isha.” She breathed out.

 

His body was tense and she spoke a name of someone that he had tried to forget.

 

“How do you know that name?” He asked with a hoarse voice.

 

“I am Isha. I am the babe you had mercy on.” She rasped out.

 

Maec cried out and Alum picked her up. She was slowly bleeding to death and he carried the corporeal woman to his apothecary. His brother was rooted to his spot and he was in shock as he carried out his duty.

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She was sleeping and Maec was leaning in the doorway watching her. Alum had stated that whatever had gotten to her was powerful. Her leg had been shattered and she had been hurt badly.

 

“She said Isha.” He said in a low whisper.

 

“Maec, did you not kill a child with that name?” Alum asked gently.

 

“I did.” He nodded and his eyes looked haunted.

 

“It was an accident brother. Do not torture yourself.” The healer said.

 

Maec did nothing and Asuna was coming round. She was not in pain and she stared at Maec in the door. He stepped forward and she stared at him not with anger but with deep emotion. She took his hands as he neared her and he cried out. She kissed his fingers and he was shocked.

 

“Maec.” She whispered hoarsely.

 

“Are you truly the one I killed?” Maec asked.

 

“For me it was another lifetime ago. My name in this life is Asuna.” She stated with a soft voice.

 

“Are you from the stream? Do I know you?” He demanded.

 

“I had to come back. You told me to seek you if I was in danger.” Asuna acknowledged.

 

“By the Gods.” He said in awe.

 

“There are no Kami! There is only ancient youkai.” She growled.

 

“What do you mean?” He asked confused tremendously.

 

“I cannot stay. Thank you for saving me. I saw a creature unlike I have ever seen.” She said making herself sit up.

 

“What managed to tear you up?” He demanded.

 

“Ramanga.” Asuna said watching his face.

 

“Impossible!” He said dropping his jaw.

 

“Why impossible?” She asked.

 

“I have made it my business to destroy that manner of uppyr!” He said with malice.

 

“Why pray tell?” Came her question.

 

“They are not even remotely close to normal and they make any and all of us look pleasant. They can be vicious and the very powerful ones can maintain a humanoid form.” Maec replied.

 

She took in what he had to say and she nodded. Asuna really looked at him and she limped by him. She leaned into him and softly kissed his mouth. He seemed overly surprised and he reached up to hold her face. He whined a second later when she pulled away.

 

“Who are you to me?” He demanded.

 

“I love you Maec. Please remember.” She said bowing.

 

Asuna ported out and he stood in a stupor and he was trembling he realized. He had no clue what to expect and that had been the last thing.

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She went back to Julianus to assure him of her safety but she refused to stick around. He was obviously upset by her actions and she had gone back to Egypt. She knew that the Ramanga hung out in Africa and she intended to find the source. She came into Avaris and Anupu looked up. He saw her leg and he stood up immediately.

 

“What the hell?” He demanded nearing her.

 

“A kumori like creature found me outside of Roma and tore me up. Our son is fine and no, I did not seek a fight.” She said palming his cheek.

 

“Why did it attack?” Anupu asked.

 

“It said I looked good to eat.” She shrugged.

 

He looked horrified and she sat down. Her leg ached but whatever Alum had done; he had done well. She was healed mostly but the bone ached deep. She slowly undressed and she crawled into Anupu's bed and he watched her.

 

“Are you intending to go after these creatures?” He asked softly.

 

“I intended to take you with me.” She said sleepily.

 

“Thank the Gods.” He said looking up.

 

She snorted and her Egyptian mate undid his own simple clothing and slipped into the bed with her as well.

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They were in an area that was known as Tanzania in the modern era and she could not believe Eyal was in part this creature. His bouts of anger made more sense and she was feeling off and very, very scared. Anupu was jumpy as well and they were in jungles. They had tracked down ancient rumors from the uppyr in Egypt. They had stared at her as if she was crazy. She realized that the Ramanga in Eastern Europe may have been watered down and bred with other types of uppyr. It was becoming quite clear that the uppyr in Eastern Europe were nothing like these creatures. Asuna was sleeping in Anupu's arms as they were surrounded by the deep forest jungles. He was not at ease and he had wanted to call on Shezmu. She had refused. She had yelled that she was giving him his due and he had yelled back that he did not wish to die. Asuna heard it first and she heard the swooping of large wings. She sat up and Anupu too sat up.

 

“There is one here.” She said in a quiet voice.

 

“How do you know?” He asked in worry.

 

“I hear its wings.” She said getting up.

 

She jerked her head around and the beast landed near her. It was huge and snarled loudly. Anupu stumbled back and stared at the creature. It did not attack and in fact it stared at her curiously.

 

“It is sizing us up.” Asuna whispered.

 

“So glad it thinks I look like a meal.” Anupu hissed.

 

It made unreal shrieks and she went to let her fang appear and it pinned her with suddenness. She screamed as its claw went through her shoulder. She watched in horror as it slammed Anupu against a tree and he slid down the tree unconscious.

 

“Why are you here?” It demanded in its demonic voice.

 

“Trying to find the source of my attack. Shit!” She cried out.

 

“Hungry!” It squawked.

 

The beast leaned over her and it actually tore into her arm. She screamed and it mostly drank her blood but it had torn a good hunk of muscle too. She was screaming and it pulled back.

 

“Go.” It said with glowing eyes.

 

She rolled and she crawled to Anupu. She ported them both to Avaris and the beast slowly took on the shape of a young man. His hair was pale yellow hair fell in waves around his face and his body was that of a very young man. His beloved queen would wish to know of this. Ayille was quite protective of her little area and he cocked his head to the side; his very pale green eyes blinked and her blood had been provocative and alluring. He knew of course of the humanoid blood drinkers, what Ramanga did not? He had never seen a real one and her blood was intoxicating. Ayille would be most angry.

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Anum had put a leather covered grip in her mouth and he used fire to seal the wound. She screamed as he healed her up and the beast that had gotten to her was not normal. He had also never seen such a thing. Anupu finally came to and he yelled as Asuna was sweating hard and he neared her.

 

“Are you okay?” He asked stunned.

 

“Hai! I have never seen such beasts. This one was intelligent. He purposely bit into my flesh. It hurt unlike anything.” She said sitting up.

 

“You are going back to the future? Tell me you are.” Anupu growled.

 

“What for?” Asuna asked.

 

“Um let me see; that thing tried to eat you.” He retorted.

 

“My king perhaps you should return with her to this modern era.” Anum said gently.

 

“Actually that is perfect. Anum send word to Shezmu that he is in charge.” He said picking her up.

 

“Anupu!” She growled.

 

“What?” He asked irritated.

 

Asuna called on Annka who just automatically made a portal. He walked her through and the ekimmu was good. She was in Tokyo and she looked around her penthouse. The oddity of the situation was that it had been ransacked. Anupu let her down and she looked angry. There were claw marks and gouges in her wall and ancient Aramaic was scrawled on the door.

 

“What does it say Anupu?” She asked sickened.

 

“It says beware.” He said angry.

 

Her jaw dropped and she knew without a doubt that she had raised the ire of the Ramanga and she truly had no knowledge of them. She was shaky and she ported with Anupu to Yamasaki General. She ordered Nobu to look him over and she was not well at all but she ported out too fast to say much.

 

“She is terrified.” Nobu said surprised.

 

“Yes. Her home is torn up badly.” Anupu nodded.

 

“Oh hell.” The kumo said.

 

Anupu actually looked worried and he allowed the healer to look him over.

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She went to Buda and she was in a cold sweat. She found Eyal amongst uppyr nobles and he cried out when he saw her.

 

“Asuna!” He yelped as she stumbled.

 

“My penthouse in Tokyo was decimated.” She said softly as he held her up.

 

“What? Who?” Eyal asked in anger.

 

“Your library Eyal. I need to see your books on Ramanga.” Asuna hissed softly.

 

“Beloved I do not have books on Ramanga.” He said in her ear.

 

She moved and he called off his meeting. He followed her into his study and she sat down at his computer. He watched his beloved wife search the internet and she pulled up images that made his skin crawl.

 

“This is a kumori. Kyung-Sam was this manner of uppyr was he not?” She asked trembling.

 

“I am not certain Asuna. The wraith dealt with him not me.” He shuddered.

 

“I have no true way to explain what it was that attacked me. It was like a kumori but bigger and nastier.” She said in true fear.

 

“You think it is a Ramanga?” Eyal asked.

 

“I do not think Eyal; I know! It told me what it was. I faced two of them. One outside of Rome and another in Central Africa. The second one was more intelligent and had more a sense of itself.” She explained grimacing in pain.

 

“Asuna, I am half Ramanga you say. I am not this thing!” He said in disgust.

 

“Your anger and your fierce nature are it my love but you are tempered by the empusae in you. You swear you are half incubus but I tell you that I would know my own kind!” She said flatly.

 

He looked utterly shocked and he stared at the kumori on the screen.

 

“I am not this thing!” He roared.

 

“You do not transform Eyal and it may be that you are her son but I swear to the Kamis that this thing told me flatly it was Ramanga. I have seen the battles of old that put the ekimmu away in Terre de Brume and I tell you that I fear these things.” She said honestly.

 

“What battles?” He asked.

 

“My original life; the one I was before any of the wraiths or uppyr. I was an onna named Arianrhod. I was an ekimmu. I know not the whole of it but there are some ekimmu who are in league with the Ramanga right along with the Shouten.” She said watching his face.

 

“I am the son of Ayille and Kerr I have been told over and over. I am not this thing!” He said again more firmly.

 

He was refusing to believe what she was saying and she stood up. He saw her wince and he moved shoulder of her hanfu and he was horrified.

 

“That thing did this to you?” He asked disgusted.

 

“Hai. It hurts badly. Remember when I said their bite was horribly painful?” Asuna murmured.

 

“This is awful.” Eyal mumbled.

 

“Agreed.” She said going to his bedroom.

 

She lay down in his bed and he was shaking a little. He felt her fear. He felt her utter fear and he did not understand. His wife was barely afraid of anything and if these beasts truly did exist then it was his duty as the ruler of his uppyr and as her husband to protect. He suddenly felt very small and way out of his league. He really wished Grigory was still alive.

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She was in her dream world and Gwydion stepped forward. He palmed her cheek and he kissed her lips. Asuna stared at him and he could see the damage to her body.

 

“They found you.” He said disgusted.

 

“I have to find Sounga. I am not ignoring it. I swear.” Asuna said holding his face between her hands.

 

“I know. Damn it! I could help you. I hate this!” Gwydion snapped.

 

“I know. I know but I will free you. I will get you out.” She said kissing him softly.

 

“Arianrhod not now! You have faced a Ramanga.” He growled.

 

“Do not tell me no.” She said annoyed and softly.

 

“Oh you get to tell me…” He started to growl.

 

She kissed him deeply and he groaned. He could do much in her dream world and it would affect her physical body. Gwydion suddenly gripped the back of her neck firmly and took over the intimacy. She slowly pulled back her lips and he was breathing hard.

 

“Why are you doing this to me?” He cried out.

 

“Because I can. Do you know how beautiful you look? Who was more powerful? You or me?” Asuna asked.

 

“We both are two aspects of power Arianrhod. You are the female and I am the male.” He said shutting his eyes.

 

“I see. You fool. You should have come to me yourself. You should not have set in motion this crap. I would have remembered sooner.” She whispered in his ear.

 

She was not touching him but her power was. His ethereal body was tight and she was coaxing a major episode of euphoria come over him.

 

“I was not certain and I was so angry. They ripped you from me. I only wanted to be free at first to make those who did this suffer. I used Danika and Sanra I thought to make those people suffer. I did not realize I was making my most dear one hurt too.” He said clutching her.

 

“You are forgiven.” She whispered teasing.

 

“Oh!” He whined as his phantom self shook.

 

“Do you need more?” Asuna asked gently.

 

“Yes! Please Arianrhod.” He moaned.

 

“Release me darling. I have to wake up so I can come to you.” She said softly.

 

He nodded numbly and she suddenly sat up. Eyal was asleep next to her and she kissed his lips softly. He only mumbled and she ported to a small set of stones in Scotland. Their pull was powerful and he stepped into the circle. She beckoned him and he moved swiftly to her. Asuna met his mouth and he was making passionate noises. She was pulling him backwards and he grew thrilled. He felt her power and they stepped outside of the circle. He pulled at her clothes in his need. She ran her hands through his slowly changing color hair and his lips found her throat.

 

“Gwydion.” She moaned.

 

“Yes. Arianrhod!” He hissed suddenly.

 

She blinked and her blue hued eyes met his. He looked angry and he stared at her in horror.

 

“That beast tasted of you?” Gwydion demanded.

 

“Hai.” She nodded.

 

“It must know you are something more. Tell me everything!” He demanded.

 

“Why now? I want to make love.” She pouted.

 

“No! This is very serious. You cannot wait on this.” He commanded.

 

She growled in anger and she ripped his tunic. He typically wore white and she bared his chest. He looked angry and his eyes were nearly identical in blue to hers. He threw back his head as she bit into his chest.

 

“I love you.” He whispered loosing his mind.

 

She licked at his chest whilst she drank in his very ancient blood. It was cold and so odd but the power was inebriating. Asuna truly did crave him now and she helped him down on the wet grass and he yelped at the sensation. Gwydion was crying out and she was intent upon making love. He did not know why he could not stand up to her and she slipped two fingers deeply into him to make him mewl.

 

“Please Arianrhod! Please take me into you.” He keened out.

 

She could not deny him and she shed her torn hanfu. She eyed his cock and he actually blushed. She took his hand and ran it through her nether lips and he groaned.

 

“You do this to me.” Asuna stated in a heated tone.

 

“You see what you do to me.” Gwydion gasped.

 

She lay beside him and she stared at his face. He blinked his blue eyes and he breathed hard.

 

“Take me.” She asked of him.

 

He groaned a little and he made himself get up. He rubbed a knuckle against her nub and she shook for him. Gwydion lowered his lips and feverishly kissed her backside and she moaned softly as he deposited many, many soft nips. He licked at the base of her spine and she released a surprised squeak.

 

“Still so sensitive.” He smiled against her skin.

 

“You do not have long! Take me.” She demanded.

 

“What if I wish to only worship you?” Gwydion teased lightly.

 

“Impale me! Do it.” She growled softly.

 

“As you command my lover, my sister, my life.” He moaned as he slowly pushed in.

 

Asuna was lost in the glorious joining and he clutched her hips. Her head hung low and she was begging him. Gwydion was kneading her curves in his hands and he did not take her hard. She was near sobbing and he too was caught up in the emotional overload.

 

“Gwydion! Release! Please. I want your pleasure. Please. I beg you. Please.” Asuna whined out as she felt tears slip down her face.

 

“I love you. Arianrhod, I love you.” He whispered as he kissed the back of her neck.

 

She undulated her hips against his and he hissed softly. She began working harder and she knew he was savoring the feelings too as she was. He was desperately trying to prolong the act and she was sobbing. Gwydion heard her profession of love and he let himself go. He buried his fangs into her shoulder and her climax nearly choked him. The clung and cleaved as they shared the heavens and he was being pulled back and the drain on her power was tremendous. He kissed her throat feverishly and whispered his love over and over. She opened her eyes and he was gone. She lay there and then laid her head on the ground and wailed.

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“Shall I appear to our enemy?” The voice asked into the phone.

 

The young man had his feet up on his desk and he nodded to the voice in the phone. Things were hairy as hell and the emergence of the former ekimmu was bad news indeed. His only thought was of how potent her blood was and how much he had desired to taste her again. He listened to the tirade on the other end and he yawned.

 

“Allow me to reveal myself. I am certain she is not stupid. Yes, I know. I know. She is only a mixed empusae. She is not going to stop us.” The blonde said.

 

 

The voice of his “brother” ranted and raved and he only listened.

 

“I understand.” The young appearing man stated.

 

He slowly hung up the phone and he stared over the London landscape. Things were fascinating and he could not get her out of his head. His reports had been that she was golden brown eyed but the woman he had seen had very blue eyes. Yes, things were interesting indeed.

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Asuna was in Yamasaki General and Nobu was checking her leg and the bite to her shoulder. He frowned at the bad scarring and he looked at her.

 

“I need to stop hurting and I need to find Sounga.” She said softly.

 

“Honey. Listen to me, please? I have never seen bites like this. This is bad.” He said looking closely at the scars.

 

“My pup is okay?” She demanded.

 

“Hai. The pup is fine but Asuna, you had amnesia and your eyes changed. Now you face something that none of us have ever seen. You have to stop!” he cried.

 

“I have to find Sounga.” Asuna stated as she stood up.

 

She ported to the West and she went to talk to Yasu. She had a feeling these battles that she were seeing in her nightmares took place even before him.

 

“What's up pup?” He asked as he hustled.

 

“Where are you going?” She asked.

 

“I have a couple of elite soldiers injured. What's wrong?” Yasu asked gruffly.

 

“What do you know of Ramanga?” Asuna asked.

 

“Not really anything pup. Really way before my time.” He said considering.

 

She nodded and she was scared.

 

“I have to find Sounga and I need you to betray Juria. She is missing still.” She whispered hoarsely.

 

“That damn thing is evil!” He growled.

 

“I know but I need it. I need it Yasu.” She said blinking back tears.

 

“I only knew she hid in some mountains in Manchuria. Now if it is in this plane or not I have no fucking clue. I hate that damn thing.” He snapped as he left.

 

He had narrowed it down and she was certain she had a damn good idea of where to search. She would go to the Greater Khingan range. She ported to modern Manchuria in the midst of the mountains and she shut her eyes. She felt energies and she knew why Juria had chosen this place. She had chosen this place because of the difficulty in feeling auras. With swiftness she was thrown forward and she hit a rock. She choked up blood and she turned to see Sanra. The Shouten onna looked ghastly and she was stared at in hatred.

 

“What are you looking for whore?” Sanra snarled.

 

“My business cunt!” She snarled in return.

 

“I wish you would die! I have tried in vain to make you die!” She screamed.

 

“Same here.” Asuna growled.

 

“I hate you! There is only room for one powerful woman and it will be me. Maec will be mine again and I will rip the skin from your babies' heads!” She said in a lunatic voice.

 

Asuna threw herself at Sanra and they began to tear at the other. She was snarling wildly as she slashed at her face. Sanra released her hiebie and punched holes into with her needle sharp claws. She phased her hands and ripped muscles. Asuna too was causing major damage and Sanra was not healing fast like normal. She got a look on her scarred face and she went to phase her hand into her womb. Suddenly Sanra was jerked off of Asuna and Admal grabbed his lover's hand and released her Dakkasou in a kemuri cloud. His elder sister screamed and screamed as she had to phase out. Asuna was breathing hard and she was bleeding badly. Admal looked down at her and he was in horror. She pulled him down to her lips and began to kiss him wildly. He groaned as she clutched him tightly and he was trying to keep his wits. He jerked back and she stared at his face.

 

“I did not do as you asked.” He said catching his breath.

 

“Oh?” She asked amused.

 

“No but I did have your name in kanji artfully added to my Celtic crest.” He groused.

 

Asuna threw back her head and laughed softly. She eyed him and she nodded as he helped her up.

 

“Maec tells me you have faced Ramanga?” Admal asked lifting her chin.

 

“Hai but I need you to help me find Sounga.” Asuna said brushing fingers against his cheek.

 

“I am acceptable again?” He asked softly.

 

“Hai. May I see it?” She asked.

 

He bared his chest and she saw the kanji of her name and she smirked.

 

“You forgot Jing. You need to add Jing.” She said licking his ear lobe into her mouth.

 

He chuckled and he was happy that her mood was changed. Something was powerful here and it actually made him nervous. He had seen the true form of the Ramanga and it had always been Maec's policy to destroy them. He saw no other reason to change such a policy.

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They stayed in He Gang and she could sense much. Admal was up first and he felt it. Asuna was up too and she ran outside. She recognized the thing that had attacked her before. The tr'Awnhi prince was shocked to see the sheer size of the beast. Asuna let Konkisaiga appear and she yelled out.

 

-I will not fight you if you put away your fang. - It pathed loudly in her head.

 

Her eyes had the blue-green look to them and her chest heaved.

 

“You attacked me in the past.” Asuna growled out.

 

“I did.” It spoke in Chinese.

 

“Why? Why did you attack me?” She demanded.

 

“To protect interests.” It replied.

 

Admal snarled and came at the beast who in turn backhanded him into a tree. Asuna yelled and came at the kumori like creature quickly. It wrapped its hand around her and she screamed loudly.

 

“Isha!” Admal yelled.

 

The beast took flight and she struggled against its unreal strength. She let a nami grow in her hand and threw it at the tannish creature. It yelled and dropped her. She ported quickly and landed in a roll near Admal who was breathing in and out hard. She was trembling but the beast swooped back down. Asuna cut her palm with her fang and went to strike the kumori creature. It moved with such incredible speed and outflanked her. It whirled on Admal and slashed him across the chest and he yelled out in pain. The monster again sank its jaws into her juncture. The scream that rent the air curdled Admal's blood. The fiend took flight again and she was suffering terribly. She had no idea how long she was in flight but she was in and out of consciousness. She woke up in a bed and she sat up. Asuna saw a young man with blonde hair and he seemed simple enough. He was dressed immaculately in a black turtle neck sweater and dark jeans. She blinked and she could feel his power and he just blinked. He was a beautiful creature and she stared at him.

 

“Are you that creature?” She demanded.

 

“My name is Chrestian.” He said nodding his head.

 

“You attack me for what reason?” She snarled.

 

“You intend damage I think but I tasted your blood. You have a little of us in you.” He smiled.

 

“Ramanga?” Asuna asked.

 

“Yes.” He nodded.

 

“You bastard!” She said trying to get up.

 

“You are in pain. I could help, you know.” He said standing.

 

He stood near her and cut his hand. The Ramanga known as Chrestian pressed his hand to her lips and she gasped. He watched her take it in and her pain was lessening.

 

“You intrigue me even if you are my enemy.” He said benignly.

 

She stared at him with anger in her blue eyes. He was ancient and she glared at him.

 

“I am an unusual Ramanga. I am bidden to my queen.” He explained.

 

“Pardon me?” She asked surprised.

 

“Ayille. My queen.” He said flatly.

 

“That evil bitch!” Asuna snarled.

 

“What is evil? Do you count yourself as evil?” Chrestian asked.

 

“No!” She snapped.

 

“Then why is Ayille as such?” He asked blinking his pale green eyes.

 

“I do not go around dropping babes as if they are garbage!” She hissed.

 

“They survived did they not?” He asked.

 

“Are you serious?” Asuna asked in hate.

 

“It was for the best. Her appetites can insatiable.” The Ramanga said.

 

“You! You made her get rid of them?” She asked horrified.

 

“I remember what it was to be human. I remember what it was like to feel other then this. Her children would not have lived if I had not convinced her that mortal priests would hurt her.” He shrugged.

 

“That was you?” She asked dropping her jaw.

 

“Yes. Her sons were stronger which is so odd because mostly the females are much stronger. Oh well.” He shrugged.

 

She was trying to figure what he was up to and he was suddenly on her and pressed her against the mattress.

 

“I have been ordered to kill you at any cost.” He said in her ear.

 

“Then why did you stop at just biting me?” She demanded.

 

“I am not certain. You pose a threat to her and I should obey her.” He said gently.

 

“Did she help to kill the ekimmu Arianrhod?” Asuna asked in a harsh whisper.

 

“Yes.” He said staring at her.

 

“Were you alive then?” She asked taking deep breaths.

 

“No. I was fairly young when I first attacked you.” Chrestian stated.

 

“You were ningen?” She asked.

 

“Yes. I do not remember much. You are beautiful you know.” He said studying her face.

 

“Let me go!” She yelled.

 

“Yes, I suppose I shall have to. I do not wish to kill you and I would really like to know you.” He admitted.

 

Chrestian's mouth covered hers and she gasped. She was gasping harder as he kissed her more. She groaned heavily and he threaded his hands in her hair. Asuna was in a tail spin and he jerked away.

 

“Go now. We are all around. Those of us who are made by one of the queens blend in perfectly. You have no idea who and what we are.” He said climbing off of her.

 

She was struck dumb and he was gone. Her chest heaved and she was shaky. She stood up and she was healed completely. Her water chose to break at that exact moment and she cried out. She ported out and Chrestian shut his eyes. He was tired of death and destruction at the hands of Ayille and his fellow frère. He was just tired.

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Asuna was shaking badly and she screamed out. She was in Buda and she was holding her stomach. Eyal ran into his main hall and she looked terrible.

 

“Eyal.” She breathed out roughly.

 

“Asuna! Are you okay? Beloved.” He said picking her up.

 

“Ramanga. I saw one. Older then you and made by Ayille.” She said shuddering.

 

“What do you mean?” Eyal asked surprised.

 

“Not right now Eyal! I am in labor.” Asuna said gasping.

 

He nodded and he suddenly picked her up. He ported them both to Yamasaki General and her body geared up to deliver an inu pup. Her face twisted and Nobu called on Yuudai who ordered Anupu to come. The young fire inu was a wreck and it was early. Minkah too had been early but he had been fine. The young pharaoh did not understand why it seemed his children would not be born. He did not shed any tears but his eyes burned with unshed ones. Anupu was allowed in before she went under the knife and he was truly upset. It was almost an hour before he heard anything. Nanami came out and she had a smile on her face.

 

“Please come see your son.” She said grinning.

 

“He is well?” Anupu asked in a trembling voice.

 

“Hai. He is well sir. He is beautiful! He looks like Judafre.” Nanami stated as she walked beside him.

 

His eyes were burning again and he was led to a window. Behind the glass and in a little plastic bassinet was his son.

 

“Nofre-Hotep.” He whispered softly.

 

“What does it mean?” She asked gently.

 

“Good peace.” Anupu said touching the glass.

 

His son bore her crest and his eyes were rimmed in black. His hair was silver and the pharaoh was in love. The infant inpu was making suckling motions and he watched in utter awe.

 

“Little guy makes one hell of a barrier.” She smirked.

 

“Does he now? Amazing! May I hold him?” He demanded.

 

“Hai. Come on.” Nanami smiled.

 

Asuna was sleeping and Anupu walked into her private room. She slowly came to and the look on his face said much. Anupu was deeply in love with his child and he held possessively. She was astonished at the little boy's face and Anupu ran his knuckles along his cheek.

 

“I have named him Nofre-Hotep but should like to call him simply Nofre amongst family.” He said in such a gentle voice.

 

“Hai.” She nodded.

 

“You have no idea what a gift you have given me. I never understood Shezmu until this moment. I am willing to die ten times over for him.” He said in a quickly hoarse tone.

 

“I am too. I wanted him very much Anupu. I truly wanted to deliver you this pup so badly.” Asuna admitted.

 

“I know.” He actually smiled.

 

His eyes were warm and his son was beautiful. For this moment all was right in his world.

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She was in Karakura Town and she was recovering from her recent birth and her Tokyo penthouse was being refurbished after the “home invasion”. Very few knew the whole truth of it and it was making her nervous as hell. She looked up Chrestian and it made her tremble. He was well known in the ningen world. He was a corporate head of several businesses and one Mizuki's company dealt with on a regular basis. She stared at the picture on the computer screen and Anupu looked at her frown at the image.

 

“Is that the being?” He asked wrinkling his brow.

 

“Hai. He said he had been ningen at one time.” Asuna replied.

 

“Mortal? I have not seen a bitten uppyr live long. None of them have been as strong as the source.” Anupu stated arrogantly.

 

“Anupu my cousin is a bitten uppyr and she is almost as powerful as my mother. Eyal further changed her and he is half this thing. My question is what is the difference in a bitten and a born Ramanga? Does being born lock them into a humanoid form?” She asked.

 

“Very good questions that I have no answers for.” He stated.

 

“I need to go to Tokyo for a bit, will you two be okay here?” She asked.

 

“Of course. He is fed and he is sleeping. I can handle one inpu pup my queen.” He smirked.

 

“Ha ha.” Asuna smiled.

 

He leaned down and kissed her softly. Asuna looked back at Chrestian's picture and the male Ramanga hid in plain sight it seemed. She ported to Tokyo and she was supervising the refitting of her home. Amedeo still lived in the same building but she had not seen him and only seen Aellae and Justinus. She cocked her head to the side and she felt Gabrielus.

 

“What happened femmina?” He asked softly.

 

“Whilst I was gone my home was entered and torn apart.” She replied.

 

“Amedeo avoids you.” Gabrielus stated under his breath.

 

“It is no matter Gabrielus. He may do as he wishes and I am not to impede him any longer. I can care for him and even love him from afar but I shall not kill myself with worry any longer.” She shrugged.

 

“It is bull shit and we both know it.” He growled at her and he left.

 

She stared straight ahead and she said nothing. She could not say anything anymore. In the youkai world their “divorce” was official and he was afforded all the financial well being he could ever want. Amedeo had done well in that respect and had married wealthy. His now former wife was one of the richest women in all of Asia if not the world. Her mind was only on her Ramanga issues and she stared at the door. Her cell phone rang and she picked it up.

 

“Hello.” Asuna stated without thought.

 

“Have you thought on what I said?” The Ramanga asked.

 

“How did you get this number?” She demanded.

 

“You would be quite amazed what one can do with money. I asked you a question.” Chrestian said.

 

“You tell me that you were mortal once and that this blood turns you into some manner of monster!” She growled into her smart phone.

 

“You turn into a giant dog. Your form is more benign I admit but who cares? I am in Tokyo and I will see you.” He said hanging up.

 

She was being stared at by the youkai workers and she suddenly quit her penthouse. She was trembling and she did not realize it. Aizen scared her and these creatures scared her as well. This arena was quite closed and all connected in some screwed up way. This Chrestian was simply the most powerful underling she had ever faced. Asuna began to suspect that Eyal had not even tapped a third of his abilities because he was in denial. She walked out onto the street and the ningen and youkai went on about their lives.

 

“Your home was broken into by my frère. They are most insistent that you will be stopped.” He said in her ear.

 

“Stopped from what?” She growled under her breath.

 

“Why from opening Terre de Brume.” Chrestian stated softly.

 

“How many bitten Ramanga are there?” She asked in disgust.

 

“Truly powerful ones? Less then ten.” He smiled.

 

She turned her head and stared at him. His light green eyes perused her up and down.

 

“You have an easier transporting ability.” He said under his breath.

 

“And where pray tell am I supposed to port to?” Asuna asked in annoyance.

 

“I am staying at a hotel here in Tokyo. You can see my mind can you not? Empusae blood drinkers are so refreshing in their telepathy.” He said running a finger along a seam on her shirt.

 

He allowed her to see his suite and she stepped into an alley. She ported them both and he stepped away from her when they appeared in the hotel. He went to a side board and poured himself some red wine and sipped on it.

 

“Why did you wish me here?” She asked tightly.

 

“Oh. This.” He said closing the distance.

 

Asuna was on her back and on the floor instantly. The wind was knocked out of her and she gasped. Chrestian was kissing her throat and she was in shock.

 

“Normally do not bother you know.” He whispered.

 

“Pardon?” She growled.

 

“Sex. I normally do not bother.” He smirked sensually.

 

“Oh you think we are going to rut?” She asked frowning.

 

“Yes.” He nodded with a soft smile.

 

“You are a fool…oh Kami!” She cried out loudly.

 

“Empusae are more powerful in mental powers but we have them.” He said licking from the base of her throat up to her ear.

 

“Ramanga heal faster then anything I have ever seen.” She cried out again.

 

“Yes. My brother in a way? Eyal as he came to be called…he is a powerful telepath?” Chrestian asked.

 

“Unbelievably powerful.” Asuna nodded.

 

“Kerr is dead by the way. She had her time and fun with him. She ate him.” He stated as he slowly pulled his red sweater off.

 

Her chest heaved and his skin was taut and sinewy muscle was what met her gaze.

 

“Why do this? Why do you dare even deign to have any sort of fascination with me?” She asked.

 

“The younger generations have forgotten what we are. Perhaps it is best that way but Ayille is angry. She is most angry that she has been forgotten. She is angry that you live again. She only sees herself as the most powerful uppyr queen.” He said exposing her lace covered breasts.

 

“You queen is delusional.” She retorted.

 

“I do agree. Look at this lovely skin. I did not want to cause you pain but you fought.” He stated holding her gaze.

 

“I will always fight.” Asuna hissed under her breath.

 

“And I will always wish to do this.” Chrestian stated.

 

He had unbuttoned his fly and he took her hand gently. He wrapped it around him and her eyes widened.

 

“I have maintained my mortal appearance. How would you feel?” He asked moaning softly.

 

He moved swiftly and unnatural speed. He took her skirt from her and it was too soon but he did not heed Nobu's warnings; half the time she did not heed his warnings. He slipped inside of her and she panted out as he filled her deep and much.

 

“Feel so good. Your kind is made for this. You are made for love.” He said throwing his head back and making an inhuman whine.

 

She was altered and he felt too good. He pulled her legs up and he moved deeply and his lips descended over hers. She groaned when their lips met and the push, drag and pull was heavenly. Chrestian was engaging his enemy and he decided that he had made the right decision. He was playing the situation perfectly but she felt too good. He was not giving up kissing her and his lips would trail from her mouth to throat. Asuna had thought to play the situation as well but she had been expertly maneuvered into this. She lifted her hips to meet his as the pleasure became too much.

 

“Finish! Kamis just finish!” She said as the quaking in her limbs became bad.

 

“Only wish to find what you all call Nirvana.” He said into her throat.

 

“Too much!” Asuna snarled out softly as she bowed her entire body.

 

His hand began to knead her skin with the utmost gentleness and it was throwing her over in every way.

 

“Give me your all. Do it.” Chrestian murmured passionately.

 

She lost her head. Her body was quaking badly and she was moaning uncontroablly. His push and pulling bringing her just that much closer and he did things with his mind.

 

“Harder.” Came her breathless plea.

 

“Harder? Speak with nastiness nymph. Speak with utter abandonment.” He begged of her again licking up the column of her throat.

 

Her mind was blank and her heart thudding out of control.

 

“Fuck me harder! Please!” Asuna begged wildly.

 

Chrestian began to push deep and rotate a little. Again her whole body arched as the bliss consumed and annihilated her. The trembling and limb shaking took on harshness and Asuna's head shook side to side.

 

“Kami! Agggh!” She screamed out.

 

His own mind numbing bliss was dragged from him and he suddenly jerked back from her body. Chrestian made his own cries as his body released his thick, hot seed. Asuna's limbs twitched as she slowly came back to reality and she stared at his face. His eyes had an eerie glow and nothing close to blood letting had taken place.

 

“Why did you waste your climax?” She asked when her voice came back to normal.

 

“I am not your mate. We are blood drinkers and we procreate very easily or have you not noticed?” He whispered softly.

 

“Do not do that again!” She growled low in her throat.

 

“Do not what? Do not partake of heaven or waste my seed?” Chrestian asked licking his bottom lip.

 

She noticed his lip was swollen and he had apparently bit it.

 

“The latter but I should be telling you the former.” Asuna snapped as she flattened him.

 

She sucked his bottom lip into her mouth and suckled it gently and then proceeded to kiss him mindlessly stupid. Their partially naked bodies were pressed together and he rolled them.

 

“This form is exquisite.” She admitted.

 

“You like my humanoid form? I am so glad.” He teased.

 

“Hai. You are beautiful and deadly.” She whispered.

 

“I have been unfair really. I have used all my power to trap you and contain you. I have watched you for quite some time. Since the time you woke up again.” Chrestian said flicking his thumb against her breast.

 

She watched his youthful and just pretty face lower his head to her breast and take the nipple between his teeth. Asuna's breath caught and she groaned as he nibbled. He slowly worked himself up to crazed frenzy as he suckled her hard. She gasped as it held a little pain but it became a burn that blossomed into rapture. He was feeding from her she realized and the pain had turned the tide into the exquisite. She knew her blood could harm him but only in certain ways. She lost it and she passed smooth out.

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She woke up and she was in bed next to him. She could not believe his audacity and he was on the phone and a laptop.

 

“Yes, yes my frère I understand. Yes, I am in Tokyo and I have seen the empusae. Yes, she is busy and engaged at the moment.” He said into his cell phone.

 

Asuna watched him smoothly lie to his own comrades and he finally hung up.

 

“They are pleased that your home was destroyed. Now I am supposed to meet with the CEO of Matsuda-Yamasaki today.” He said slipping from the bed.

 

“You are to speak with my daughter Mizuki. Does she know you are youkai?” She demanded.

 

“Of course not. I can mask better then you.” He smiled.

 

“How cute. Why are you doing this?” Asuna demanded.

 

“Because for once in this long life I wish for something different. I love Ayille in some ways but in others I hate her too. I wish for peace. How is that for an excuse?” He asked smiling softly.

 

“Did she make you?” Asuna demanded.

 

“Yes. Many eons ago.” He nodded as he began to dress.

 

A blush stained her cheeks and Chrestian was very stunning. His body had been turned at the prime in his life and she perused him discreetly. He turned unashamed and her now blue eyes widened.

 

“Do you like this? Ayille did as well but I did not enjoy her. She is cruel. She loses interest in mating and enjoys only the eating. Pain is pleasure to her. I enjoyed this with you. I enjoyed the pleasure and bliss very much.” He stared nearing the bed.

 

Her mind was numb and he was so forthcoming now that he was out in the open. She could not believe she had given in so easily. She tentatively lifted her hand and brushed his cheek. Almost inu like; he nuzzled her palm and she was so captivated by his almost innocent looks. She brushed her hand against his beautiful and now straining male flesh.

 

“I would enjoy nothing more then to stay and see how many times I could get you to speak lewd and passionate things but I do have to go to this meeting. It is worth billions of pounds and I have no wish to arouse the suspicions of my frère. I would gladly take a kiss though.” He teased lightly brushing his thumb against her lips.

 

She pressed her lips to his and Chrestian's tongue sought hers. It was slow and languid as he stroked his organ to hers. This beast; this Ramanga was making her weak in the knees and he slowly pulled away from her lips.

 

“Have a lovely day.” He said with the gentleness.

 

Chrestian pulled away from her mouth and he went to dress. She scrambled for her clothes and she stole a look at his phone while he showered. The last number was from America and she memorized the number. She grabbed her clothes and ported.

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Asuna was in Buda and she was tapping away on Eyal's computer. She could not tell him that she had fornicated with Ayille's bitten and that it had mind shattering. She also could not tell him that a bitten Ramanga was more powerful then he was at the moment and she also could not tell him that she would defend Chrestian with her life. She could not explain it and it made her nuts. Eyal watched her search something and he felt something immensely off but he could not explain anything either. He was beginning to wonder at his own heritage and he wondered if he did need to make an alliance with other blood drinkers. She was working diligently and seemed oblivious of everything.

 

“Who is Kameron Stone?” He asked.

 

“Ramanga.” She said without looking.

 

“What do you mean Ramanga?” Eyal demanded.

 

“My darling you are not that old in comparison to some of these creatures and I used to be terrified of your alter ego. You in your wraith possessed days is nothing, I mean nothing like these things. You are a babe in comparison.” Asuna murmured as she typed.

 

“What is it you know?” He growled.

 

“I have told you that you are only half Ramanga. I have figured out why Akemi is now so powerful and it is because you gave her your blood and you have only tapped a portion of your power. Your yoki is trained but the potential is not even close.” She explained.

 

She had repeated his own words that he had spoken to her centuries ago. It hurt his male pride that his wife was telling him that he was young, inexperienced, and naive all over again. She turned his laptop around and she showed him a picture of Kameron Stone.

 

“Chrestian calls his bitten brothers frère. Your birth mother devoured Kerr and she made several of these companions who are loyal to her. Chrestian is the one who attacked me. You and Grigory were not supposed to be so strong; female Ramanga are typically stronger and you two defied the norm. Chrestian convinced your mother and sire to leave you all in hopes you would survive.” She explained.

 

“This Chrestian is a brother of sorts?” Eyal asked in horror.

 

“I suppose. He is your birth mother's turnling but Eyal they are nothing like you. They change form into those kumori type things and they can maintain their ningen appearances. Their power is unreal and they are dangerous.” She said softly.

 

“Chrestian Stone is a British businessman. I have seen his pictures many times. You are telling me that my birth mother's blood flows in his veins?” He demanded.

 

She nodded and his face dropped.

 

“I am not these creatures! I refuse to believe that I am this thing. I will never claim it and I will lead my own people against. If she intended to devour me then I shall see to it that she does not ever see the light of day again!” He growled low in his throat.

 

“Your upbringing was horrid but Eyal it gave you morals.” She replied.

 

“Thank God! Tell me how to kill these beasts!” He demanded.

 

She watched him become immersed in her research and he read her notes. He had learned Japanese well and he read her handwriting. She was linking the players in an ancient uprising and he was astonished. It all went back to the banishing of the ekimmu and he could see how thousands of years had become one long battle ground. Eyal knew that even worse battles were on the horizon. He actually looked forward to killing his own mother.