Bleach Fan Fiction / InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Chronicles of the Moon ❯ Living in Fear ( Chapter 49 )

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: True forms and complications lead to truths and plots. Asuna comes into half of what she is as she watches and learns about her enemies. Different views as the stakes go up and higher as all race towards stopping each other. Sanra goes to try and rebuild something as a major bomb is dropped on the inu heir. Thank you for reading and please let me know what you think!

Living in Fear

Augusta was laid out on a futon and Yasu had confirmed that she indeed lived but was in a deep sleep. Grigory too had been laid out on a futon and he was injured some as well. Touga had no clue why he had been attacked but it had been vicious and quick. His beloved onna looked sick as hell and pale to boot. It bothered him terribly that he had been unable to do anything for her and he was deep in his sake at the moment. Yasu watched the young lord and knew how much the man loved the uppyr onna and she was his life mate; even above the current Western Lady, Natsumi. Touga was drinking his rice wine and staying by Augusta's side as she slumbered to heal her body. Grigory woke up on the second day and he blinked his dark brown eyes as the sun shown bright. He sat up and looked around and did not recognize his surroundings at all. He got up and he was wearing a robe type garment that was odd to him but he knew it was a normal Japanese style. He slid open a door and poked his head out to look around. He felt so out of place and he stepped out into a hallway.

“Can I help you?” A voice asked.

He turned to see a canine daemon stare at him and the male had rich black hair and green eyes. He only stared at the man and his Japanese was rudimentary at best. Grigory mumbled something akin to gibberish and the man blinked at him.

“Are you okay sir?” The canine asked in Russian.

“You know my native tongue?” Grigory asked in relief.

“I know several languages. How do you do sir, my name is Tekeshi.” He said bowing.

“I am Grigory Orlovich. How is Elizaveta?” He asked softly.

“The uppyr onna?” Tekeshi asked.

“Da. She is a clansman of mine. Her name is Princess Augusta Elizaveta Orlovich.” He said feeling very out of sorts.

“Oh my best friend Touga calls her Augusta.” He smiled.

“It is a common mistake. Her given name is Elizaveta.” The uppyr man explained.

“I see! Well she has never corrected him that I know of. She is mated to Touga informally. She gave him a daughter.” The black inu explained.

“Did she? I had no idea. My younger brother is the ruler of my kind in Europe.” He said.

“Vlad Tepest?” He asked.

“Da. That is my younger brother.” He acknowledged.

“How come you are not the ruler and your brother is?” Tekeshi asked interested.

“Because I do not want it and I rule a duchy in Russia. He has an excellent business head and actually has more power than me.” Grigory said in a soft voice.

“You seem as if you prefer peace. Me too.” He smiled.

“May I see Elizaveta?” He asked.

“Sure! Please come this way.” The black inu said.

Grigory followed Tekeshi into a large suite of rooms and he could tell by the grandeur that it must be the lord's room. Elizaveta was laid out and she looked so beautiful in her death sleep.

“I am sorry I had to do so but her body will heal this way. It is a way of our kind.” He said when he saw Touga.

“I thank you then sir. Augusta is my life.” Touga said in a deep masculine voice.

“Did you know that the name Augusta is a title and not her given name my friend?” Tekeshi asked in good humor.

“I knew Tekeshi. She told me before Fumiko was born.” He said rubbing her cheek with his knuckle.

“Then why do you call her that then?” Grigory asked confused.

“She asked me to. Something about being Elizaveta bothered her. She said she had been called Augusta for so many years that it seemed natural to her. She wished to leave her past behind in that wretched place.” Touga growled low.

“Novgorod is my duchy.” The uppyr said tightly.

“Stasio is your relation?” The Western Lord asked almost coldly.

“It has only recently come to my attention what my kin has done to this amazing woman. If I could then I would deal with him but my brother's wife has already dealt with him.” He said clenching his teeth.

“You mean Asuna.” Touga stated.

“You know of her?” Grigory asked stunned.

“Oh hai. I know of her. When she lived in this era, she was my twin sister named Sorami. The Kamis saw fit to restore her and she was born to my own pup named Sesshomaru. She is known as Asuna and several other names. I prefer to call her sister.” The Western Lord said.

“I see. Well it seems you are in the know and I am not. Why did the Shouten attack?” He demanded.

“I am certain it was because Augusta is mated to me and that little fuck is jealous. He has tried to steal her from Sesshomaru many times.” He growled.

“She is mated to you and this Sesshomaru?” The Novgorod Duke asked.

“Hai. It is not as common as it was but it works.” He shrugged.

“Very good. May I hunt your lands for some food?” Grigory asked.

“Please. Our deer are large and our boars are better. Augusta tells me that they are filling.” He said looking down at her.

Grigory nodded and Tekeshi led him out. The black inu could feel the turmoil he was in and he gently grabbed his elbow.

“Touga is the jealous sort. Do not mention your feelings for her.” He said in a low voice.

“My feelings?” Grigory asked.

“I am an empath. It is a common yoki in my type of inu. He loves her fiercely and passionately. He gives up a lot to feel for her and loves her through time and many eras.” Tekeshi said.

Grigory only blinked and he turned towards the forest. He ported away and the black inu was surprised. He turned on his heel and he went back into the palace.

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Augsuta was feeling herself coming back towards consciousness and her limbs jerked. Touga cried out and Yasu came forward. He was so shocked to see her move already. She had only been in this death sleep for four days. The uppyr man was around but avoided most people. She turned her head and she saw Touga was well and she reached out her hand to him. He grabbed it and kissed her fingers over and over.

“You scared me.” He whispered.

“Gomenasai.” She whispered back.

“Do not apologize. You showed up to help me. Do you feel better?” Touga inquired.

“Some.” Augusta stated as she forced herself to sit up.

Touga could not help himself and he leaned forward to meet her lips. She hungrily took his mouth and his arms wrapped around her. She tasted him and he tasted of sake. Their moans as they kissed escalated and he gently pushed her back. Augusta was softly crying as he pressed himself to her.

“Terrified. I was so scared.” He said running his claws through her hair.

“I am too stubborn to die.” She laughed.

“The uppyr helped you and I am grateful but he seems distant and cold.” He murmured softly.

“Grigory is a good man Touga. He is just an older uppyr and he is not used to other daemons. He is like a great great grandfather or something.” She said kissing his forehead.

“I see. He calls you Elizaveta.” He said pouting.

“And you call me Augsuta.” She whispered against his lips.

“Hai.” He whispered back.

Their lips barely kissed and he was so relieved. Yasu had left the room and Touga was being a cad but his need to brand her override good sense. He opened her yukata and he undid his hakama. He took his member in hand and slipped into his mate. She whined for him and he kissed her juncture and bit his mating mark. She gasped out in delight and he moved hurriedly. She felt so good and she felt so right. His inner inu was practically growling and howling in such feeling. He crashed his lips over hers as he moved with the purpose to bring them both Nirvana. His scent was slowly being put all over her and he stroked hard till she shattered. Her core clutched him tightly as he emptied his seed within his beloved mate. They both trembled and she sighed in pleasure.

“Feel good?” He teased.

“Hai. You always feel so good.” Augusta moaned.

Touga nuzzled her neck and he enjoyed the feel of her.

“You know what would please me?” Touga asked.

“What?” She asked smiling.

“It would please me to fill you again. It would please me to hear you scream my name. It would please me to pup you.” He said getting her onto all fours.

Augusta trembled as he spoke and Touga began to make love to her more. She was losing her mind to the lust and love as he moved swiftly and then leisurely. She finally cried out in a long moan that sounded like his name and she began a long series of climaxes that left him winded. By the time he finished; she was on her back with her legs pushed up and he was kissing and licking her like the inu he was. Augusta just plain lost her mind to the powerful inu lord.

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Augusta hunted in the forest and she had taken down a deer. She wiped her mouth of the blood and she saw Grigory further in the foliage. He was up in the tree and she stared up.

“Thank you for saving me sir.” She said in a gentle whisper.

“It was nothing. Think nothing of it Elizaveta.” He said staring down at her.

“I should go.” She said bowing.

“In a day or so I should like to retrieve Muriana. I miss my sister.” Grigory said porting down.

“Yes sir.” Augusta stated bowing.

“Please do not call me sir. I am just Grigory.” He said passing by her.

“Da.” She said feeling deep shame.

“Please do not feel as such. You owe me nothing and what occurred was just happenstance. It is natural for our kind.” He said bowing.

“Natural for our kind? What is natural for our kind Grigory?” She asked.

“Why do you go by Augusta? Why do you deny your birth name?” He asked in anger.

“It is what Sesshomaru called me and I refused to correct him. He can be a most arrogant man at times but from his lips it sounded perfect. When I heard it spoken then I forgot what a monster I really was.” Augusta said in memory.

“Monster? How can you say what you had to do to survive as monstrous? I know not what drove Stasio into his depravity and maybe he was always so; I do not know but you did what you must.” He stated firmly.

Augusta realized he had been within her mind and she turned totally crimson. She felt such shame and anguish suddenly and she tried to move around him.

“I am sorry Elizaveta. I had to enter your mind to pull you back. I know it is a violation but I truly only meant to help you. I saw much and felt more. I saw the woman you are and your pain is such that it makes me hurt too.” He said breathing deeper.

“Grigory, I am nothing like you. Stasio destroyed the Orlovich name and I would have gladly decimated it. I would have gladly made it nothing but he rebuilt that tomb. I hate him so much. I hate my mother. I knew nothing but pain but I only wished for more but only found some. I ran and I ran.” She said as her eyes bled red.

“Elizaveta.” He said horrified.

She tried to move around him but he palmed her cheeks.

“Please Elizaveta. I beg of you to not shut out that which I plead for.” Grigory murmured.

“I will be ready to retrieve Muriana by tomorrow.” Augusta replied.

He shut out his disappointment and he stared her above her head.

“These canines cannot possibly know how you suffer. You are surrounded by that which can never truly know nor assimilate. Your own child suffered because she did not know either.” He replied sighing.

“Stop it Grigory!” She said holding her chest.

“I only speak the truth.” He said walking past her.

“Because you saw my memories does not make you an expert on me!” She yelled.

“Elizaveta this is what we are. We are discovering what it means fully and you have known all along.” He said gasping in breath as he looked down.

“Stop Grigory. Stop! I am not that monster! I am not.” She said getting hysterical.

“Am I? I have no idea.” He said grabbing her.

She stared at him with red eyes and he pulled her to him. His lips devoured hers as he kissed her with savage feelings and raw emotions. His kiss spilled blood and it dripped down the corner of her lips. The passion rocketed out of control as he moved her clothes out of his way. Grigory slipped deeply inside of her tunnel and their bodies were suddenly clammy. She pressed her forehead to his and she was rasping as he kissed her forcefully and with need. He continued to thrust up as she was wedged between his body and a tree. It was instinct and wildness that permeated their senses. The glory was achieved but the cost to their emotions was high. He was gasping his deep breaths as they came back from their mutual end.

“I will love you.” She said beginning to shake in sobs.

“I already do.” He said kissing her temple.

He withdrew from her body and he watched her port away. He wish the others knew what it was he knew. Elizaveta was special and she shut away much of what she was. Grigory intended to make Stasio suffer.

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Augusta was in Russia and she was staying back. She was shaking in terror and Grigory walked into his own home and he was directing that Muriana be packed up and brought along. His other brother was already dead and his great grandson stood by as a young man and Grigory walked past him and then whirled on him. He punched him hard and the young man was laid out on the floor.

“Do not think I do not know what it is you do boy.” Grigory stated in hate.

“What have I done sir?” The young version of Elizaveta's father said rubbing his jaw.

“You play in the dark arts and deal with other uppyr who are evil and disgusting. I know now. Do not think I will let you destroy all I have built.” He growled at the younger man.

“You think I am afraid of you Grigory?” Stasio asked smirking.

“I think you an idiot if you do not.” The Orlovich clan leader said.

“How quaint.” The young man said.

Grigory walked past his clansmen and he led Muriana with him. She was confused and very quiet as her elder brother led her away.

-Grigory what is wrong? - She pathed.

-You do not worry on it, okay? You will be better. Eyal has asked that we stay with him and I have agreed. - He pathed in return.

-You always said that wished to stay apart! - She thought surprised.

-Not anymore beloved sister. Not anymore. - He thought.

Muriana said nothing else and she felt another mind and she gasped. It seemed familiar and foreign at the same time. Augusta met Grigory's eyes and his were full of pain. She called on Annka who appeared and she smiled.

“Well how very interesting. There it is. Augusta, I am returning to Terre de Brume for a few days. Stay out of the past.” The ekimmu said with a smile.

“Need a cold fix?” Her impertinent relation asked.

“Yes.” Annka said porting out.

Augusta gently led Muriana through the portal and Grigory followed. They appeared in Budapest and Muriana felt the change in atmosphere. Eyal looked relieved and he moved forward. He pulled his sister to him and hugged her tightly.

-Eyal? - Muriana pathed surprised.

-Da Sister. It is me. - He pathed softly.

-Eyal! - She cried in his head.

Asuna stood by and her nose twitched. She stared at her mother who bowed low. Augusta intended to port but the inu-empusae walked right up to her and walked her away. Grigory was curious but did not follow.

“Is everything okay?”Eyal asked.

“As well as can be expected. Please call upon this healer you told me of. I should like to hear my sister's voice again.” Grigory said walking past him.

Eyal nodded and he guided Muriana to sit. She was in her own world but the uppyr ruler called Nobu who was intrigued with his request. He ported over via his shoki and the uppyr woman felt gentle hands and a kind soul begin to touch her cheeks and more as she was examined.

“I am certain a cochlear implant would help her but perhaps you wish for more youkai like methods?” Nobu asked Eyal.

“I just wish for her to see and hear. I care not how you do it Nobu. This woman is the sweetest thing God ever made.” He stated.

“I understand. I need to take her back to the hospital. Can you path it to her?” Nobu asked.

Muriana touched the other beings cheek and she felt his good soul.

-I trust you. - She pathed to him.

-Thank you. - He said in Russian in her mind.

Nobu ported with Muriana and Eyal intended to go in just a few minutes. He heard a heated argument between Asuna and Elizaveta and that bothered him.

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Asuna stared at her mother and Augusta covered her face. She broke down in a sob and her daughter's inu nose picked up on something that she never thought possible.

“Mother, you cannot go home right now! Not until we cover this scent.” Asuna said flatly.

“This was not supposed to happen!” She cried.

“Well it has!” She growled.

Eyal walked in and he stared at his wife and she gave him a death glare.

“Problems?” He asked.

“None of your business Vlad!” Augusta snarled.

“Um you are in my home Elizaveta and you are an uppyr.” He pointed out in sarcasm.

“I am also the Western Lady of Japan. Now bite me!” She snapped.

Eyal chomped his teeth and the black haired woman snarled. She ported out and Asuna turned on her husband. She growled at him in anger and he had a look that spoke his mood.

“Did you have to stick your nose in?” She asked.

“Well da.” He said making a mean face.

“Damn it Eyal! She is not one of your subjects and things are complicated. Is your sister okay?” Asuna demanded.

“She is well. I will go to the hospital soon but I should like to talk to you about your mother.” He said following her.

“Nope.” She said going up the stairs towards his room.

“Asuna!” He snapped.

“Sorry.” She retorted.

“Wife!” He yelled.

“And?” She replied.

“Woman!” Eyal hissed.

Her eyes had a strange look and he was suddenly against the heavy oak door of his bedroom. She scented along his neck and he was suddenly very aware of everything.

“You are worried.” She whispered.

“Of course. Are you not?” He asked.

“I smell your arousal.” She said licking at his throat.

“Because you are causing it.” He said closing his eyes.

“Is that bad?” Asuna asked smirking.

Her hand drifted down his front and Eyal cried out. She did not touch him and his maleness throbbed. Her lips caressed his tendon near his juncture and she was distracting him. She was really good at it and his mind only wanted to be inside of hers and her body.

“Asuna. God! Asuna please let me take you. You evil bitch.” He whispered in agony.

She smirked and stepped away from him.

“You need to go see Muriana first. Now let us go.” She smiled at him.

His eyes were glazed over and his jaw dropped. His wife was leaving him wanting and he growled at her. He mentally shoved down his need and gave her a nasty look. Her smile was brilliant and he promised pay back later. He went to grab Grigory and they all went to Yamasaki General.

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Grigory was quiet and his heart was heavy. Nobu had worked with Jao to assess Muriana. Her blindness was tricky but they intended to force her into healing. What would take centuries would take minutes but they needed a youkai strong enough. Jao and Nobu stared at Asuna.

“You wish me to do so?” She said.

“Hai. You know how to do it but please be careful.” Nobu said.

-Muriana? I am Asuna. I am married to Eyal. - She pathed.

-Da? - She thought.

-I am going to take in your blood and then give you mine. I am going to force your body to heal. - Her sister in law pathed.

-You can do that? - She asked stunned.

-Hai. Now rest assured it is me. Relax. - Asuna thought.

Muriana visibly relaxed and Asuna gently turned her jaw. She sank her fangs deeply and Muriana made an “eep” sound. Asuna took in her blood and soon pulled back. Muriana was soon drinking it in like and she made an obscene groan. Grigory looked at Eyal who smiled.

“She has really tasty blood.” He smirked.

“I see.” His brother said shaking his head.

As Muriana drank Asuna jerked on the other onna's yoki. She choked and the heat was unreal. Asuna forced her to keep drinking and she kept her yoki flowing. Nobu watched carefully and Asuna finally pulled back. Muriana was gasping and choking. The power that came from this woman was overwhelming and she was sobbing.

“Muriana?” Grigory asked concerned.

“Grigory?” She asked in a raw whisper.

The elder uppyr about fainted. His sister had heard him. She had heard him and she turned to stare at him. She looked at both of her brothers and she cried out. Asuna stepped back to give them some time and she went with Jao and Nobu into another room. Eyal and Grigory were in shock and they surrounded the timid but beautiful uppyr onna.

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“Amazing Asuna.” He said softly.

“Thank you Nobu.” She said smiling.

Jao had phased out and they stared at the other. Nobu took the opportunity to kiss his mate and she groaned as her healer did nasty and wicked things with his tongue. She teased him back and he moaned. He pulled back and sighed softly as he ran fingers along her cheeks.

“You are wonderful sometimes.” Nobu chuckled.

“Only sometimes?” Asuna teased.

“Well when you come back injured and I am pissed off then not so much.” He smirked.

“Uh huh. You love me.” She said watching his backside.

“What has you so sexualized right now?” He asked in his doctor's voice.

“I normally am not?” She said licking her lips.

“Hai but not this bad.” He said coming over and feeling her head.

“What is it?” Asuna asked watching him.

“You are in heat.” He said bluntly.

“Huh?” She asked shocked.

“Hai. A good old inu heat. You have those what; two or three times a year in your cycles?” He asked.

“Hai.” She sighed.

“Come on.” He said heading towards a medicine lock up.

She rolled her eyes and shook her head but he was insistent. He gave her a shot of hormones to attempt to suppress her heat which may or may not work but she was very much into scenting him. Nobu ended up in his leather chair and she was between his spread legs and she tasted him. His head was back and he felt like such a whore with his own mate but by the Kamis it was grand. He groaned out as she brought him to climax and she stared at his face.

“So beautiful.” She whispered.

“Thank you.” He murmured as he recovered from bliss.

“I love you Nobu.” She said crawling up his body to kiss him.

Nobu moaned as he kissed her back and felt lethargy overtake him. It was safer to just give into her and not fight it. He would end up with her anyway and then embarrassed. She smirked against his lips and she licked at him eagerly.

“Then perhaps you will make love to me?” She asked.

“My love I would but I have surgery in an hour. Tonight? Please?” He asked chuckling.

“Hai. Your room at Sendai tonight.” Asuna said happily.

“Hai.” Nobu nodded.

She made a contented noise and he blushed. She stood up and slipped away from his office. He had recently replaced his desk as her claws had torn up his old one. His mind was immersed in much and all he knew was that he loved his mate and his family. It had been worth it all to him and he got up to get ready for surgery.

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The uppyr had returned to Budapest and Asuna was in the apartment building of her family. She knocked on Amedeo's door and he pulled it open. She pulled him out and kissed him passionately and he moaned into her lip lock. She flattened him against the wall next to his door and she was not listening very well and he had insisted they wait until they remarried.

“Femmina! Nu uh.” He smirked kissing her throat.

“Hai. Now! Get in bed now!” She snapped.

“No.” He said teasing her breast.

“Amedeo. I am going to skin you.” Asuna snapped out louder.

“Sounds kinky.” Amedeo chuckled.

“I need you!” She growled.

“Sorry.” He said kissing her nose and jerking away.

“Then now! I wish to do your ceremony now!” She said impatiently.

“No.” He grinned.

“You are paying me back. I hate you sometimes.” She said storming away.

“I know and si, I admit I am paying you back. You do look delicious though.” He smiled sensuously.

“Fucking basilisk.” She hissed.

Amedeo smiled and he went back to his apartment. She was responding much better and acting like the femmina he had fallen in love with. She was giving him his credit and Gabrielus was sitting on his couch waiting to hear what he wanted to do. Valerian sat across from the white and they had a map of modern Europe laid out. Amedeo had plans to find Drostan before Asuna did. He intended to make a bold statement to the wyvern if he did not end up killing him.

“When do you wish to go my rex?” Valerian asked.

“Tomorrow.” He said considering.

“Should you not tell Lady Asuna?” Gabrielus asked.

“She and I are doing better but no, I am not telling her. I wish to not deal with her over protective nature right now.” He said flatly.

The white only listened as they planned carefully and he waited till the rex and his sometimes lover sunned themselves. He shifted to her penthouse and he found her doing her own planning.

“He is planning to attack Drostan tomorrow femmina.” He stated flatly.

“Is he? Damn him!” She growled.

“I will be there.” Gabrielus said nearing her.

“Not here.” She said flatly.

“I care not for decorum. Fuck that!” He growled.

“I do.” She growled back.

“How is Julianus?” He asked coldly.

“I am not his companion Gabrielus.” She stated meeting his green eyes.

“No, you just fuck him any time you can.” He said jealously.

“Stop this!” Asuna snapped.

“You have pushed me away and I told you I would not be pushed away.” He said jerking her up.

“Not now!” She hissed.

“Si now!” He said kissing her in great need.

She had no hope against him as he was just too adamant. He was too forceful a personality and he made her burn in so many delightful ways. She hated she could not stand up to certain men and she lay in bed with him sleeping heavily. She ported them to Karakura Town and he barely woke up. He looked around a little and then passed back out. She got up and she stretched as her mind turned over Sounga. Her mother was in trouble but Augusta was now hiding out. She shook her head but Grigory was very attractive in a very seductive and sexy way. She looked out at the water of the river and she felt Admal. She put on a robe and she walked outside onto her patio.

“Hello.” She said softly.

“Hello stranger.” He said crossing his arms.

“Do you require attention?” Asuna asked amused.

“Always.” Admal stated wryly.

An idea struck her and she grinned. She would pay the white basilisk back and Admal looked at her.

“Feel like being raunchy?” She asked tracing his cheek.

“Absolutely.” He smirked.

“Involves a basilisk who cannot take no for an answer. Perhaps you can phase into him?” She asked.

He nodded and they went to her bedroom. Gabrielus still slept and Admal looked at the beautiful creature.

“Good Gods Isha you have exquisite lovers.” He said in approval.

“Glad you like.” She whispered back.

His blue eyes were suddenly full of lust and he phased out. Gabrielus shot up so fast and his body suddenly shook in powerful spasms.

“Well well Admal that is new.” She said smiling.

“Femmina?” He asked in a groan.

“Hai? Sorry Gabrielus but I want what I want and I want it now.” Asuna said with a tiny smile.

“Shouten?” He said falling back.

“Hai.” She nodded.

Asuna settled down and watched Admal do his best to bring Gabrielus to insanity. It was quite a sight and the poor white was very soon comatose and the inu princess had made her tr'Awnhi prince tremble.

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Kameron was in Japan and his dark hair was brushed back and tied at the nape of his neck. He wore a suit of black and his dark eyes perused the city of Tokyo. His face held disdain and the police had found the bodies of several humans that had been torn to pieces and drained of blood. He was much fuller now and he was always full of hatred for the pathetic mortals. He had held mortals in disdain even when he was one and Ayille had found her perfect frère in him. She turned to him often and he was able to handle her many vicious lusts. He loved his queen far more than any of the others did and she had demanded he find a new frère for her and he was certain he had done so. The daemon stepped out of a massive building and he smiled. He checked his watch and Kameron followed him as he walked along. The man had shiny black hair that was cut in a modern style and very shaggy but it suited him. His black eyes held such deep intelligence and his body was thin but his muscles were lightly sculpted. Ayille would be very pleased indeed. Kameron went to take the being and he was suddenly thrown back by such a force that the man looked back. The Ramanga frère was shocked to see a being whose white skin was paler then anything he had ever seen. The green eyes were just as cold and he lifted his finger again and a green energy seemed to grow.

“What the hell?” The man asked in shock.

“This being is trash.” The Arrancar stated.

“Good Kamis.” Nobu said rushing behind Ulquiorra.

Kameron smiled softly and he met the eyes of the strange being and he stood up.

“I am trash? What are you?” The Ramanga asked dusting himself off.

“More then you.” He said in a dead voice.

“Do not make yourself my enemy thing.” He said chuckling.

“If you attempt to touch what belongs to my mistress then you shall have to have me as your enemy Ramanga.” Ulquiorra stated.

“How very interesting. What are you?” Kameron asked nearing him.

Ulquiorra knew better then to let the beast get too close and he pulled his zanpakuto. He slashed Kameron's chest with such speed that the Ramanga was actually surprised. Nobu was terrified and he let the Arrancar handle the situation.

“What are you?” He said in delight.

“Not your business trash. You may go as you will not have this kumo.” He said coldly.

Kameron did not even hide his nature and he ported away. Ulquiorra turned on Nobu and he was surprised.

“Why did you help me?” He asked.

“Asuna was Ayana and I was Ataru. You were Nagaharu. I serve.” He bowed.

“Ataru? You were Ataru?” Nobu said in recognition.

Ulquiorra said nothing and he watched as the healer realized who he had been. Nagaharu had been an especially good man. He had been a gentle man and as Ataru, Ulquiorra had defended him often. He had scorned the healer only because he was so gentle. Ayana had loved him passionately and he would always protect him.

“I have to go.” Nobu said hurriedly.

Ulquiorra made a garganta and he went in search of his queen. He found her in bed asleep and he stood over her. She came to and she stared at him. Nothing in him betrayed anything and he simply began to remove his clothes. Her jaw dropped and he disrobed quickly enough and he pressed his naked flesh against hers. Ulquiorra's lips seared hers and she was still in shock at him just showing up. His breathing had quickened and he guided himself into her heat. He began a quick and hard pace that made her gasp.

“Ramanga after your healer.” He mumbled.

“Huh?” She asked stupidly.

“They will try to turn him I am certain.” Ulquiorra stated.

“Are you certain that your mother was raped by kumori?” She asked groaning.

“I was not there.” He deadpanned.

She moaned as he quit speaking and made her shatter. He jerked himself back before he completed and he moaned softly as he expelled his seed. She was still in shock at him just showing up and not bothering to ask. Ulquiorra was just powerful, independent, and took what he wished. This moment he had taken pleasure from his former ruler and then he lay beside her as if it was normal.

“I shall keep an eye on the healer. He has no skill as a warrior. You must warn him.” Ulquiorra stated.

“Still reeling.” She said catching her breath.

“Why?” He asked blinking.

“Do you always just come and take your pleasure?” Asuna asked.

“Hai.” He said without emotion.

“Good Kami.” She said laying back.

“I am certain you found yours as well.” He said raising a black brow.

“Hai well that is not the point!” She snapped.

“Then what is? Why waste time? It is a foolish notion.” Ulquiorra said rising.

“Get back in this bed.” She growled.

He just stared at her and she jerked him down. He said nothing and she was highly curious. She sank her fangs into his chest and he did react to that. He cried out and she drank his blood and Ulquiorra was overcome in such incredible sensations. He released a broken moan as she lifted her lips.

“Ulquiorra. You are not kumori and kumo but Ramanga and kumo.” She said in awe.

“No care.” He said narrowing his eyes.

The Arrancar grabbed her hips and pulled her down on his arousal. He was overly hard and he stared at her face.

“What I am does not matter. I served my queen. I love my queen.” The Espada said moving her.

She groaned as he thrust up into her. He was lean and lanky but oh so sexy. Ataru had been a prime example of kumo beauty and his fierce intelligence made her moan more. Neither lasted long and he barely managed to pull her off of him. She was trembling and he gasped as she moved swiftly to swallow his twitching cock. He moaned more and it felt incredible.

“Gorgeous.” He whispered running his hand through her hair.

She lifted her head and stared at him.

“Do not leave my body again.” She demanded.

“I must.” He stated without feeling.

Anger entered her face and she was pissed off. Why he did not know and he moved to dress.

“Stay.” Asuna commanded.

“I cannot. Aizen-sama does not know what I do. I use my position as an Espada to my advantage.” He said flatly.

“He is more aware then you know.” She said staring at him hard.

“Not of me. I assure you Ayana-san.” He said bowing his head.

She stiffened when he called her that and memories surfaced in her brain.

“Why did you not come to me before?” She asked.

“I spoke of this before.” He said blinking.

“Refresh my memory.” She snapped.

“My love of you was too great. My honor of you was such that I served you as your general. I am no longer such but I can be of service. I have feelings for you and those you have given life.” He answered honestly.

“If this is what you wish then you will no longer engage them. If you wish for me then it is me alone.” She said with narrowed eyes.

“Done.” He said without thought.

“What?” Asuna asked surprised.

“Done. I loved Ayana before I loved Tenma and Erena.” He shrugged.

“But what of Iyo and Nveid?” She asked.

“Done.” Ulquiorra shrugged.

Asuna had not expected him to do anything and when she looked up; he was gone.

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Aizen was not happy. Soul Society had been doing a little too well as of late and his remaining Espada had lives. His number six was gone now and most of Fraccion. That little bit of loyalty had been a slight surprise. Hollows by nature were not a very loyal lot. He watched Ulquiorra stand by and he did not trust the green eyed Arrancar. No, he was not to be trusted at all. His mind had been filled with images of violence of a nature that was even foreign to him. He left his throne after the latest reports. He went to his quarters and he felt an odd presence.

“Who is here?” He inquired curious.

A Shouten onna stepped out and she had long black hair with grey and white streaks. Her grey eyes were intelligent if not a little mad. She appeared calm and her skin was pale as she took him in. He knew this was Sanra tr'Awnhi and he had sworn a pact with Lady Asuna to help kill her. This was unexpected he decided.

“Why are you here?” Aizen inquired.

“You have within you something I need.” She said coldly.

“The Hogyoku?” He smiled.

“No. Part of Ganek also known as Bilae. It seems I was a little hasty in killing my father.” Sanra stated with mirth.

“Oh really? I am Aizen Sosuke. I assure you that I am not Shouten.” He said sitting comfortably.

“Well you were a nothing shinigami at one time but that nifty thing inside of you absorbs spirit energy. It absorbed part of my father's soul. Now I will have to take it back.” She said smirking.

“I am so sorry Shouten but that is not an option. If you should like to perhaps speak of how to restore your sire then I shall listen. I am of the understanding his power was great and he had no great morality.” He smirked.

Sanra stared at the shinigami turned what she did not know and she smirked. This bastard was a nasty one and she was instantly drawn.

“You are speaking of using yourself to become a new person.” She said grinning.

“Power is everything. I will rule and I will rule it all. Now speak.” He said smiling warmly.

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Ayille stared at Kameron as he spoke and she was in the London home of Chrestian. She narrowed her eyes and he had been thwarted by a being she had no idea what he was. That alone intrigued her. Chrestian was in downtown London working with his ridiculous company and she stared at Kameron.

“Stand up.” She said in anger.

“Yes mistress.” Kameron said shivering.

She used her claws and tore him open as she slowly drank her frère. He of course got off on the pain and it made him hard as hell. She would deny him until he was frantic of course. He loved her games and she lifted her head.

“Tell me what I must do to make her life hell.” Ayille commanded.

“Harm your sons. The one known as Grigory has been seen.” He said cupping her cheek.

Ayille squeezed his sac and he groaned in pain but he was so hard that he was about to burst.

“Harm them hmm? She can go back and forth. Fucking ekimmu. I hate them. She will end up opening up the prison. I am certain of it.” She said clawing his stones.

She watched him spill all over himself and Kameron was still her beloved. She would kill over him. He was perfect in his love of pain and pleasure. Chrestian was just useful because of his intelligence and connections but she contemplated killing him.

“They are in that place?” Ayille said licking his lips and then biting them brutally.

“Yes. Ayille. Fuck me. Please majesty. Fuck me.” He said losing his composure.

“What will you give me?” She smiled.

“Anything. I will get that damn spider here tonight.” He said rasping.

Ayille proceeded to give him his desire and Kameron bled heavily for his beloved queen. Ayille appeared in Budapest and she felt the one that called himself Eyal. She also felt Grigory. She frowned at the idea of her little whelps and it was Rina who appeared first. A grin appeared on her face and she smiled.

“You. Hello.” She smirked.

“Awe shit!” Rina said backing up.

“You are lovely my girl. Are you strong? Shall we test you?” Ayille asked.

“Um no.” She said shaking her head.

“Why are you here?” Eyal asked appearing beside his daughter.

“To play. Shall we play? You ally yourself with that cunt.” She said hatefully.

“My wife. You speak ill of my wife.” He said growling.

Ayille stiffened and she felt a powerful presence. She stared at Eyal and she suddenly grinned.

“There is one amongst you that has the power.” She said happily.

“What the hell are you talking about?” Her son asked in fury.

“It just popped up. Wonderful!” Ayille snapped porting out.

Eyal raced up his stairs. Ayille was on the landing and there was Augusta. There was confusion on her face and the Ramanga queen was way too interested in her.

“You.” She said smiling.

“Pardon me?” Augsuta asked staring at a really powerful uppyr.

Ayille grabbed Augusta and she was thrown over the landing. Eyal yelled and the Western Lady landed in a crouched position. She looked up and Ayille had blood erupt from her nose.

“Yes!” She laughed hysterically.

“Elizaveta get out of here!” Eyal commanded.

He watched her and Ayille backhanded him. She appeared as a mist and her claws shredded his neck. He groaned in a little pain but he lifted his hand and jerked his hand. Ayille's chest constricted as her heart was squeezed from within. Her eyes widened and she realized her son was not worthless.

“Have you changed?” She demanded.

“What?” He asked horrified.

A smile broke out on her face and she slowly let herself become the true form of terror. Before his eyes a creature of such grotesque proportions seemed to erupt from her flesh that he stepped back. She stared at him with yellow eyes and her wings flapped. She slashed at her own child and he ported quickly. He noticed Augusta had not moved and she was rooted.

“Can you do it?” The beast asked in an evil, animal voice.

Eyal saw Augusta tremble and he was horrified to his bones when he saw her do the same thing. The Ramanga that was Augusta attacked Ayille and his townhouse became a battle ground for ancient blood drinking, bat like creatures. Grigory ported in and he saw the two females and he was sick.

“You knew.” Eyal said shaking.

“I only just found out.” His elder brother stated.

“She shunned us because she has been able to do this? How did we not know?” The uppyr king asked shaking.

“I only saw when I pulled her into a death sleep. She is a queen as well. Stasio must have known.” Grigory replied.

Eyal suddenly felt small and very useless. Ayille was bloodied and she changed back. She was laughing and she stared at Augusta who too also changed back. She stumbled back and she concentrated and Ayille's hair went up in smoke. The Ramanga queen shrieked and ported out but Augusta fell back against the landing wall.

“Elizaveta!” He cried.

“Da.” She breathed.

Both men ran up the stairs and Rina was in shock. Augusta stared blankly and then at both Eyal and Grigory.

“How long?” He asked.

“Most of my life. Stasio knew and he exploited it. You were controlled by the wraith.” She said in a tired voice.

“He intended to use you to take over Buda.” Eyal said in understanding.

She nodded and tears fell down her face. Grigory felt her pain and she stared at him.

“You have it in you too. Once you change the first time it is easier. Not all of us do. Some of us it has been bred right out of us but I carry the gene.” She replied.

“Elizaveta! I wish I knew.” He said struggling for words.

“Grigory.” She said with trembling lips.

“Da?” He asked softly.

She broke down and he moved to her and wrapped his arms around her. She wept hard and Eyal realized that something had happened when they had retrieved Muriana. Their sister was still in Japan and expected home the next day. Rina heard her father's thoughts and she called her mother right away.

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Asuna was in Budapest and the full extent of what her mother was, was finally told to her and she sat there in disbelief. She now fully understood why her mother had run like she had. Her mother had the Ramanga blood but also the empusae too. It was stronger in her and it maddened her it seemed. Grigory hovered over her mother and she figured he knew now what was up with Augusta. Things were crazy and she wondered if her father knew. She ported to the Western Palace and she walked into his study. He was busy with reports and he looked up at his heir.

“My lord. May I speak?” Asuna asked.

“Hai.” He said without looking.

“Did you know?” She asked.

“Did I know what?” He asked frowning.

“Mother?” She queried softly.

“This Sesshomaru has known for some time that she has another form. It frightens her and she hates it. She has refused to present it to me but I have known.” He said flatly.

“How?” Asuna asked stunned.

“When Augusta and I reconciled after the tiger; she shared everything with this one. She finally confessed why she had shut out her past and her history. She revealed why she had been hunted because of her special abilities. She did not want them.” He shrugged.

“Father, she is a Ramanga queen. She is unusual and has abilities that can defeat Ayille.” She said in awe.

“Augusta does not wish it. She told this Sesshomaru how evil she feels when she changes. She does not wish to be it. She only wishes her humanoid form. She only wishes to destroy Raganos tr'Awnhi.” He said frankly.

“I see. I wish I had known! She shut out so much Father! It would have made my life easier if I had known!” Asuna said angry.

“What does it change in this life daughter? You are still half of me and half of her. You may have lived before but you are still this Sesshomaru's heir. You are still my pup.” He said in his baritone.

“She is in turmoil.” His child said.

“She will not come home. Why?” Sesshomaru asked.

“She changed.” She replied.

He held in his sigh and he glared at his daughter.

“Her uppyr instincts come out. She was in heat.” He said standing.

“Father, I had nothing to do with it. Do not be angry with me, please.” She asked.

“Take me to your mother.” He commanded.

Asuna gulped and she ported them both to Budapest. Augusta was in a corner and Sesshomaru ignored everyone else. He went to her and she stared up at him. Her eyes were red and he scented her condition.

“You are bleeding.” He commented.

“Sorry.” She mumbled.

“Come Augusta.” He said gently pulling her up.

“Please Lord Sesshomaru!” Eyal asked.

“This Sesshomaru's mate is in need. Stay out of the way.” He growled in fury.

Sesshomaru picked her up and cradled her in his arms. He nuzzled her neck and the scent was uppyr. He suppressed his desire to tear something up.

“Asuna!” He barked.

His heir did as he silently commanded and she ported them back to the West. Grigory knew the dog daemon knew and he had not intended for anything and he leaned against the wall.

“What the hell is going on?” His brother asked.

“She is pregnant.” Grigory stated.

“You did not!” Eyal said suddenly in anger.

“I did. Should I lie little brother? I adore her.” The elder man said.

“What happened when you retrieved Muriana?” He asked tersely.

“She went to Japan to see another dog daemon. There was an attack by the Shouten and he stabbed her. I pulled her into a death sleep. I saw everything. I saw her whole life and Eyal; I have never met a woman I wanted to give it all up for. Do you understand?” He asked helplessly.

“Da. I actually understand.” He nodded.

Grigory only stared out into the night and he was devastated.

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Sesshomaru could smell uppyr on her and it was not totally offensive. He checked her over and she was still in heat. Possessive instincts took hold of him and she stared dully at the ceiling.

“You have needs that are being unfulfilled.” He said flatly.

“I love you.” She said with tears brimming her eyes.

“With the tiger it was this Sesshomaru's neglect that drove you. Now it is your blood lusts out of control. It is getting worse and you cannot control it anymore. You have denied your beast too long.” Sesshomaru reasoned.

“I do not want it. I do not want it!” She wailed.

“Then you will tell this Sesshomaru the truth. You have trusted me in the past. You will trust me now. Do you love me Augsuta?” He asked.

“Hai.” She nodded emphatically.

“Then you must listen to this one now. I am and always your mate. No other may have that title. You are the Western Lady. I must know always and if you are to bear a pup then I will know.” He said flatly.

“I am pregnant.” Augsuta said.

“You did not hide it. You are still ripe.” He said with reddening eyes.

“Huh?” She asked suddenly confused.

“Hai. This Sesshomaru has terms. You will be not bear a pup without bearing mine.” He said flatly.

“Oh.” She said as he pulled her to him.

He growled and his brain was working. He flipped her over and slowly removed her clothes. She was gasping really fast and he toyed with her pearl.

“We have been mated six centuries Augusta. You tell me always that you love this Sesshomaru.” He purred.

“Hai! Hai!” She whined out.

Whatever was going on in his brain she was going to come really hard and really fast. She clawed at their futon and his fingers slipped into her and she threw back her head.

“Come for this Sesshomaru! Now!” He said pistoning his fingers hard.

She did release and she screamed out a moan. His tongue was lashing against her whole womanhood and she was gasping. A moment later she felt the blunt head of his member and she trembled for him. She begged him as well. His pride swelled as he slipped deeply into her. The great inu lord used his body to exact much.

“My bitch! You are my bitch!” He said gently pulling her hair.

“Hai! Yours. I am yours.” She whimpered.

He held himself back till he felt her climax several times. Sesshomaru finally shoved himself into her and spilled his semen inside of his mate. She sobbed out as she felt his release. Augusta was drenched with sweat and tears and he slowly pulled back.

“You will give this Sesshomaru a pup. Perfect posture.” He said slapping her backside.

“You ass.” She groaned.

“Yours is nice. When you are full of this one's pup then I shall suckle you and make you moan till you lose your voice.” He said with reddened eyes.

“Why are you being so reasonable?” Augusta asked exhausted.

“Because. I will see you take this uppyr soon. You will mark him as your mate but he will not do so to you.” He said flatly.

Her jaw dropped and she sat up.

“I cannot do that!” She said blushing.

“Hai. You can.” He said pulling her flush.

“Sesshomaru!” She stated with mortification.

“There is no argument. You have needs and I shall see them met. As your mate it is my duty.” He said shutting his eyes.

“What of Takara's mother?” Augusta asked.

“It was explained to you that she is dead. I was in my heat and away from home.” He said shortly.

“Did you really not care for her?” She demanded.

“She was pleasant.” He growled.

“So you did care. Why have you not tried to save her then?” She asked horrified.

“Because you are my mate.” He snapped.

“Well okay but if you are going to be reasonable then let me do the same.” Augusta cried.

“Takara's mother was Nia Besud.” Sesshomaru said refusing to look at her.

Augusta mouthed the name and then her eyes widened. She slapped her hand over her mouth and she cried out.

“Nia was that Shouten that was killed by Maec tr'Awnhi.” She said sick to her stomach.

“Hn.” He said coldly.

“Sesshomaru! We have to save her!” She said holding onto his arm.

“Sleep.” He commanded.

“Sesshomaru!” She said shaking him.

“I wish for my lady to sleep. I require it.” He growled.

“Jackass.” She growled back.

A tiny smile curved his lips and her little foray into Budapest was the excuse he needed to save Nia. Now that it was out in the open and their own trysts exposed; he could have his second mate and Takara's mother. He was being supremely selfish but in Augusta doing what Augusta needed and not destroying their relationship, he could have the only other onna he loved as such. He could have an onna that was totally and nothing but his. He loved Augusta and she would always be first in his heart but he was still inu and he was very much a forward thinking man.

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Asuna was confused and shocked. Her father was way more knowledgeable then she had ever given him credit for and she was standing in her Karakura Town mansion. She was thinking over the Ramanga and her missing soul brother. Things were so damn convoluted and twisted that she had no true inkling of what exactly to do. She knew once she opened Terre de Brume that it was on so to speak. She thought about Julianus and the look he had given her. She had hurt him terribly and she hated herself for it. Nofre and Anupu slept at the moment so she paced as she thought. Sanra was still out there and Aizen was still an issue. The only certain thing she knew was that Bilae a.k.a. Ganek tr'Awnhi, Sanra, and Ayille had brought down the Celtic ekimmu. Her main question was who Bilae was exactly. She was uncertain and she did remember maiming him and Gwydion had finished him off. It was ironic that Gwydion had tried to use Sanra and Danika to get back but she understood his pain. She had no idea what had happened to their sons as far as their souls and she had born him four daughters as well. He refused to speak on their children and she assumed because it hurt too much. Apollo had been a mate but Gwydion indicated that she was freakishly similar in this life as she had been then. She wondered and she wondered about Naraku. She decided not to delve because it might bring up more pain and sorrow. Annka was suddenly sitting on her couch and she stared at her relative.

“His blood hurt her you know.” She said in a tantalizing tone.

“Did it? Badly?” Asuna asked.

“Yes. Apollo's blood too. I would see what it could do.” She suggested.

“Do we have any allies in Terre de Brume?” She asked.

“I have more than a thousand that have pledged themselves If you can free them but listen well. There are many who will side with Ayille and Bilae.” She said.

“Why?” She demanded.

“You were not popular in some circles. Of course you were popular amongst the Northern ekimmu but not the southern and Asian.” She said flatly.

“But I am Asian now.” Asuna said with a raised brow.

“The soul goes where the soul goes my dear. You should try to convince Julianus Servius to you.” She said frankly.

“Why? I have Amedeo, Gabrielus, and Valerian.” She said honestly.

“All very very yummy but Julianus is more than meets the eye.” Annka stated.

“Stop with the cryptic shit!” She snarled.

“Souls evolve.” She said and a portal appeared.

“I will keep an eye on your bow wows.” She said chuckling.

“Pup and mate!” Asuna snapped.

“Bow and wow.” She laughed.

The inu-empusae growled and she walked through. Annka closed the portal and she was trying like hell to strengthen the young woman. She had the potential just not the time. She wondered what it would be like to be fully corporeal once again. It was such an intriguing thought and the idea of having a family and reconnecting with old lovers. That alone made her shiver but Osamu had her heart which was a very odd thing for an empusae at all but he did. She just sat there and contemplated life outside of the gray and dank hell that was Terre de Brume.

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Asuna was in Roma and something was not right. She lifted her nose and she smelled blood. She smelled lots of blood. She ported into the palace and it was on fire. She tried in vain to find Julianus but she did come face to face with a wyvern. It was not Drostan but it sure as hell looked like him. His black hair hung down his back and his mark was prominent on his forehead.

“Wyvern!” She snarled.

“Hello. What is a mammal doing in basilisk territory?” The beautiful creature inquired.

“Why are you in Latium?” Asuna growled.

“Looking for something.” He shrugged.

Asuna felt Julianus and he had his sword. She let her hand out and Konkisaiga appeared. The wyvern's eyes took on a beautiful blue hue.

“Well it is good to see you again Arianrhod.” He smiled.

“What?” She asked stepping.

“I am Esus Mochrie. You do not recognize me do you?” He asked with a smile curving his lips.

“No. My name is Asuna.” She growled.

“I would recognize my mate. Different body but same ekimmu eyes.” He said flatly.

“Why in the fuck would I mate a fucking wyvern?” She snarled in fury.

“Hate is no good. You fell because of betrayal. I was told to come here. I was told that I would find something of interest to me.” He said getting angry.

“Who told you?” Asuna demanded.

“A wraith of all beings. He was most insistent.” He said stalking closer.

“I hate wyvern!” She hissed.

Esus stopped and he was shocked.

“How can you say such? How can you say you hate us?” He asked trembling in rage.

Julianus had flattened himself against a wall and he was listening.

“One of your kind murdered one of my sons. Apollo fixed the problem. I ought to kill you now!” Asuna hissed.

“Apollo? He was a boy! You had a thing for bad boys. You forget you gave me a son. You forget everything?” He asked in hurt and further rage.

“Really? I should have drowned it at birth.” She snapped.

Esus lost his temper and he snarled. He slapped her and she hit a wall. She stared at him with such malice and pure unadulterated rage that he could not stomach it. The Shouten had told him that Arianrhod had been reborn and that she had been seen in Roma. Julianus Servius had refused to tell him anything and so he had attacked.

“Drowned Drostan?” He said with a heaving chest.

“What?” Asuna said shaking.

“Our son! Drostan! Our only child!” He snarled.

She shook her head violently no and he snarled more. He slammed her head hard against the palace wall and shouted.

“What happened to you? What happened to my mate?” Esus yelled in rage.

“Let her go si?” Julianus said coming out.

Asuna was dizzy and blood fell down the back of her head. She could not accept the idea that Drostan Mochrie was anything to her any lifetime. She let her dagger appear and she suddenly shoved it into Esus's gut deeply. He was horrified and he fell to his knees.

“Drostan Mochrie is a murderer and rapist! He will die by my hands. Julianus? Please come!” Asuna said shoving Esus off.

Esus was staring at her as she walked away and his heart twisted. His mate; the woman he had worshiped and loved more than anything had just attempted to kill him and threatened to kill their own son. Bitter tears fell down his face and the rage entered his heart.