Bleach Fan Fiction / InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Chronicles of the Moon ❯ Confronting the Other ( Chapter 52 )

Disclaimer: I do not own the anime or manga Inuyasha . The characters of Inuyasha are not mine; they are property of Rumiko Takahashi, Shogakukan, Yomiuri TV, Sunrise, and Viz. I do not own Bleach the anime or manga. I do not own the characters of Bleach, Tite Kubo does. No money is made on my part. All OCs are mine.

A/n: Terrible trauma and turmoil face Asuna as she comes face to face with something she cannot handle. Sesshomaru and the Western Lady further their own issues as one frère defects and one is seeing putting a Shouten princess in place. Julianus faces one he never expects and massive tragedy hits. Ayille faces Asuna. VERY brutal and intense scenes of mayhem. Major loss. Thank you for reading and PLEASE let me know what you think.

Confronting the Other

She crunched the bone for good measure and the human had died too quickly. She hated when they did not put up a fight and just died so quickly. It took all the fun out of it for her. She flung the body away from her and it slid down a building. The Ramanga felt someone behind her and she slowly turned to see Chrestian.

“What are you doing standing there like a buffoon?” Ayille demanded squeezing the human heart in her hand

“Just making certain to rid the area of the remains.” He said evenly.

“You are too much into rules and whatever. Where is your pleasure in life Chrestian? You have pouted for damn five thousand years.” She said in a nasty tone.

“As weak as most mortals are my queen; the fact remains there are still more of them versus us. I prefer a more quiet existence since being a daemon is no longer an option.” Chrestian said smoothly.

“You are boring me.” She growled as she bit into the heart.

Blood exploded all over her face and she ate the organ right there. Chrestian was sickened by such wasteful actions and he held in his sighs. Ayille preferred to eat organs such as the heart, liver, and kidneys. It made him repulsed and she enjoyed physical play amongst the melee. Needless to say; he had become abhorrent of it long ago. He preferred how the new empusae queen did her blood letting; in the midst of true pleasure and passion. Yes, he was considering much. The Ramanga “queen” was narrowing her eyes and she suddenly backhanded her frère as he stared off into space. She stalked closer to him and her face held disdain and fury. The blood of the human's heart painted her face and her eyes became a demonic red.

“How dare you contemplate anything but me in my presence, you putrid piece of shit! You would have long turned to dust if I had not chosen you that day!” Ayille snarled in fury.

“As always my queen; a thousand apologies.” Chrestian groveled

“Never forget who I really am.” She said kneeling and her face shimmered and changed.

“How can I forget mistress?” He asked actually in fear.

“It is time Bilae returned.” She said standing.

Chrestian felt sick and he watched Ayille leave the grounds she had stood upon. She was so much into destruction and fear that it was terrifying. It was her calling she would joke as she ripped something and typically someone open. Arianrhod had opposed such a force and had stated that their roles in the world was one of the Sheppard. Ayille was anything but and she stated her role was to destroy. Kameron was from around the same time period as the fall of the Celtic ekimmu named Arianrhod. He knew her lusts had driven her after another ancient daemon who had denied her. Rage was a big factor in her life and she demanded what she wanted. Chrestian suddenly realized that he wanted more. He had given up a mortal life for a monster. He ported out to Japan and he was breathing hard as he looked for her. It the blonde Ramanga some time and he would be missed but he did not care. He found her in a grand palace in the Western portion of the main island in Japan. She was training with a red haired being and he was struck dumb. The empusae had created her own frère. Asuna whirled when she felt him and he bowed before her.

“Chrestian?” She asked softly.

“I need to speak with you.” He whispered heavily.

“Ryo, I will return.” Asuna stated as the red dragon frowned.

“My lady? Why is that thing here?” Ryo asked narrowing his green eyes.

“Pardon me young sir but you are a brand new frère and your need to be with your queen will lessen.” Chrestian stated lifting his chin.

“Huh?” She asked surprised.

“I will explain. It is obvious this was not done on purpose.” He said looking over Ryo.

“I will occupy myself my lady.” He snapped as he stalked away.

Asuna walked with Chrestian and he took in a deep breath.

“He will probably drive you insane at first. He is brand new.” He said kindly.

“What do you mean Mister Stone?” She asked raising a brow.

“Asuna call me Chrestian. I have been between your thighs.” He said raising a brow in return.

Her face clouded in anger and he suddenly cupped her face with his palm.

“I want more then what I am. I cannot serve her interests any longer. I need to feel more then the rush when I take in something or someone. It is brutal and unfeeling. She only cares about destruction and hate.” He said staring up.

“Where is she from?” Asuna asked gently.

“India. Ramanga originate from India. She is very traveled obviously but she came about; she was worshipped in India like you were worshipped in Northern Europe. I knew of the cults of the Celts very well.” He smiled a little.

“Yet you were Norse?” She asked.

“Yes.” He nodded.

“I see. What do you want?” She asked cocking her head to the side.

“I wish for freedom from her. I am choosing to deny my instincts and serve you.” He stated as he stared at her.

“Pardon? Serve me? I have nothing that I rule Chrestian. I have not administered lands in a long while.” She said snorting gently.

“You administer a great family. You rule within the confines of the modern sense Lady Asuna but you do rule. If you encounter any empusae they will fall at your feet.” He said flatly.

“How come Admal does not?” She growled in jest.

“He is loyal unto death to his queen.” He stated flatly.

“Is that what I am?” Asuna asked in wonder.

“Your strength belies your status. You were an ekimmu queen and now an empusae queen. A queen is the female of the blood drinking species that has all the abilities within that species and the abilities to wield the power. Think of a beehive in sense. You have this do you not?” He asked bluntly.

“If you wish to use it as analogy then hai, I suppose. So you are telling me that most of the time in the blood drinking species that the female is the strongest?” She asked surprised.

“Typically yes but evolution does occur and you get the odd one here and there that is male. We are driven to our queens typically and especially those made into frère. Your red haired frère will be loyal unto death and he loves you. There is nothing you can do to change that.” Chrestian said breathing out in a deep rush of disappointment.

“You still love Ayille?” Asuna demanded.

“Yes and I always will but I am also a frère of some age. I have a will of my own now. Ayille hates it. I am leaving her and she does not realize it. She always wants you to pay for killing two of my brother frère.” He said honestly.

“I have killed two? How fortunate for me. How many brothers do you have?” Asuna demanded.

“I had eight. I now only have six.” He said meeting her eyes.

“She intends to take one of my mates?” She asked.

“Yes. She is most interested in a spider male named Nobu. She says she can break him.” Chrestian said in disgust.

“At the moment I have him guarded by a Vasto Lordes who was half Ramanga when he was on this plane.” She explained.

“It is very good guard but it would be better for him if he stayed by your side. You have the power to face Ayille but I intend to help you pull your past lives out. I will also teach Ayille's sons to change.” He said flatly.

“I do not think Eyal and Grigory truly wish to change.” She said.

“It is not a choice they have anymore. I intend to see Ayille die and your own mother as the new Ramanga queen.” He said softly.

“Pardon?” She asked stunned.

“Someone needs to control the beasts. She is a queen as well. Her Ramanga blood supersedes her empusae.” He shrugged.

“You know way more about my family then I am comfortable.” She growled at him.

“I have watched your family for centuries. It did not go unnoticed when you were laying waste to the Forbidden City in China.” He stated watching her face.

“Oh Kamis.” She said blushing.

“Yes. I recognized what you were before Kameron. I have had an intense interest in you. Ayille slept and it was a good time to be alive. I was at the court of King James at times.” He smiled wistfully.

Her jaw dropped and he smiled at her genuinely. He stepped back and looked around.

“Perhaps when we kill Ayille once and for all then you will show me mercy and do the same to me.” He stated in a barely audible tone.

“Did you just ask me to kill you?” Asuna asked dumbly.

“Yes. Now may we go somewhere and speak civilized?” He asked in a very cultured voice.

Chrestian had managed to drop a ton of bombs on her and Gwydion was off wandering around. It did not sit well with her at all. Her ekimmu lover was so freakishly powerful and he had dropped in on Maec and scared the crap out of him. Maec was shocked to find out that ekimmu could walk right into the living plane, Hueco Mundo, and Soul Society. Gwydion stated he would give Maec a week and then the Four Branches would sit down and have a meeting. The Shouten king had about desecrated his britches. Asuna had laughed and laughed. Now she was following the blonde Ramanga frère to have a sit down and he was planning to betray his maker.

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Chrestian decided to go back for now and Nobu was not allowed the West and its barriers. The poor kumo doctor was in shock. He asked her bluntly why in the world would want him. Asuna told him to look in a mirror. Now she was in Delphi and she was in the caverns looking for Apollo or Gwydion. He had told her that he knew she had a life and he was only a part of it. She got the idea that he was searching to see if they old lovers still alive. She did step into a scene that made her throat drop into her stomach and the lust spread all over her. She found her ekimmu love and he was VERY busy with Apollo.

“Well I leave you for day.” She said huskily.

Apollo had been sleeping and the bastard Gwydion had forced him to change. He had about attacked him and now he was being pleasured with the ice ekimmu's mouth. He did admit he loved his wicked mouth and he stared at the woman who had stolen his heart and mind back so many eons ago.

“He was quite insistent.” Apollo gasped.

Gwydion lifted his mouth and smirked at her.

“You know this makes you squirm.” He said lecherously.

“Hai.” She nodded and gulped.

“Then watch Asuna. You wish to see your oldest lovers make you crazy?” The blonde asked.

“Gwydion did you and Admal?” She asked gasping softly.

“He gave himself to me in the circle.” He smiled and had such passion in his eyes.

“Hai but…” She tried to say.

“One soul Asuna. One soul. What is yours is mine.” Gwydion whispered feverishly.

Apollo arched suddenly and hard as Gwydion used no touch and only will.

“You and I are truly one soul divided?” Asuna asked trembling.

“Yes. We will gather the Four Branches and discuss all this. You three were reborn and I locked away. We represent the four basic elements.” He murmured in a silky tone.

“Conversation is nice and all but you sick bastard! Let me come!” The pythos groaned.

“What was the connection to Ayille?” She demanded.

“You wish to discuss ancient history now? You two made me your mate. Damn it Gwydion!” Apollo shouted.

“Now?” The ekimmu asked with a luscious smile.

“Yes!” His pythos groaned out in pain.

Gwydion raised a brow and he watched as Apollo had a massive climax. His sinuous body jerked and spasmed as his thick seed left him. Asuna to grip the rock wall and she was breathing so hard.

“All with just your mind?” She asked Gwydion.

“Yes. The empusae have impressive mental control but ours is stronger.” He said holding out his arms.

“You truly feel as though my loves are your playground?” She asked nearing.

“I would not defile who have no interest. Of course not but those who do.” He grinned.

“Lei?” She asked suddenly not able to breathe.

“Yes. He is such a powerful little infant. He is something and you love him so much.” He said kissing her throat.

“Gwydion!” She groaned.

“Yes Arianrhod? You look ready to shed your clothes and jump into something ice cold.” Gwydion smiled in such love.

“So empusae create an illusion within the mind and the ekimmu make it actually happen?” She asked shedding her modern clothes.

“Yes. Look at you.” He said as his eyes widened.

Her body was changing a little and he choked. Memories of their own children made him emotional. Apollo stared at them both and then shut his eyes.

“You gave me two sons and a daughter. Our sons were warriors and our daughter only newborn.” He said in a painfully raw voice.

“I did?” She asked stunned.

“Yes. You gave Apollo a son as well.” He said moving as if it hurt.

“Ion.” She whispered.

“Yes. You know the myths. I abandoned my child according to the mortal's myths.” Apollo stated bitterly.

“Gwydion?” Asuna asked getting very upset.

“They are not children of this body Asuna. Let it go.” Gwydion said standing and getting his clothes.

“But they were still mine!” She said getting agitated.

“Yes so now you know of Esus and his bastard.” Her ekimmu said with rage on his face.

“Your anger at Esus is that Drostan survived? I assure you that he is no friend of mine. His actions deserve death.” She said looking down.

“Yet you will be unable to kill your own child regardless of what body gave birth to it. I know you sister. I know you too well. You only married Esus according to Celtic traditions but you did not mate him. I would not allow that and neither would Apollo.” He said almost coldly.

“I did?” She asked stunned.

“Kian was ours as well. I had no issue with him as he knew his place.” Gwydion said with crossed arms.

“Wait! I know not all this information. I do not remember everything. It is like drunken memories; very hazy and hard to fathom.” She cried.

“Kian was a water basilisk. Why do you think Apollo had no objection?” He asked curling his lip.

Apollo shook his head and the ice ekimmu's famous jealousy was making itself known. Gwydion had no issue taking what he wanted but he was super protective of Arianrhod and possessive at times.

“Your double standards are pissing me off.” She growled.

“As if you do not have them even now?” The blonde asked.

“Enough! Gwydion she cannot remember. This is a different life, remember?” Apollo growled.

“Shut up!” The older man snapped.

“You tell me to shut up in my own oracle? You get out.” The pythos said in anger.

“I do not feel like leaving as I was not done.” He said nearing his pythos.

It was only jealousy and insecurity but Gwydion tipped his head back and kissed him deeply. Apollo actually groaned and he became a whore when faced with either ekimmu. Gwydion moved behind him and suddenly filled him to the hilt. He was lost in euphoria and he stared at Asuna. Her eyes were wide and Gwydion was using the pythos to make her nuts.

“Do not be selfish Arianrhod. Wrap your lips around him. You know you love it.” Gwydion said gasping.

She fell to her knees in front of Apollo and he was gasping and trying to get air. He could not think let alone move when she sank him down her throat without preamble. With the prodding of his prostate and the intense fellatio of his cock; he roared as his came hard and she was greedy with it. Apollo was choking back his emotions and he ran his fingers through her hair. She looked so much as she did before except for her exotic Asian features. He pulled her up and began to kiss her wildly and kissed him back. Gwydion suddenly snarled out as she began to do to him what he had Apollo. She broke her kiss and stared at his blue eyes straining green. He whimpered as he thrust against his male lover.

“Your control is admirable my love but I will not let up. In fact I should make it worse.” She whispered huskily.

“Arianrhod! Oh hell!” He groaned wildly.

“You get pissy but remember what you have told me. Say my name.” She whispered in his ear.

“Asuna. Oh oh please!” He cried out.

Apollo was still having jolts of pleasure but his lover was being tortured by her and he loved it. She came to stand behind Gwydion as he thrust his hips madly. She grabbed his hip bones and she sank her fangs into his neck and he screamed out. The physical shaking was tremendous and Apollo fell forward and to his knees. Asuna held Gwydion up as his eyes rolled back and he actually passed out.

“Oh my Gods! How funny!” Apollo laughed and pointed at Gwydion.

“Really? Why?” She asked smirking.

“Because he is such an arrogant bastard. He is beautiful and all manner of wonderful but he has a mean streak in him. He has conceitedly told me that he would never pass out.” The pythos smirked back.

“Well serves him right.” She said laying him gently on a makeshift bed roll.

She sat across from the naked serpent and watched him.

“Not fair.” He complained.

“I am content. I actually certain I was able to draw in from you both.” Asuna said yawning.

“Still not right.” Apollo said watching her.

“I shall remedy it I assure you.” She smiled.

“Oh you do not want me now?” he asked.

“I thought I just did?” She asked smirking.

He laughed and Gwydion was out totally. Asuna listened to Apollo sing and she finally had to leave. It was odd to her but she suspected that Gwydion was her male alter ego. It only made sense and it was shocking to her. He acted so much like her that it was scary. The whole one soul thing she had no idea what it meant but she somehow did not doubt it. She had accomplished nothing except make herself ache. Asuna went to Sendai and she stared at one man from this life that made her weak. Ishin looked up and her eyes were greenish-blue as she drank in his appearance. He had been in the dojo and he was only half dressed.

“Asuna?” He asked dumbly.

“Hai. Ishin.” She murmured as she slinked forward.

“Inu what the hell are you doing?” Ishin asked as she pulled him forward and sank her fangs into his neck.

“Oh Kami.” He whimpered a little.

“I have not given you enough.” She said softly.

“Well onna you have been traversing lands and eras You have been a little busy. Oh hell.” He said gripping his chest of drawers.

Her ensuing actions made him stumble and she proceeded to invade his inner sanctum which he did not mind as he craved it. She was making him verge on the mental rapture when she slid down him and he was suddenly wild. Ishin was lost in her yoki and mind as he pummeled her sweet body. His words were as always provocative and loving. The current lord of the United Kumo Federation was rasping as he ended up in heaven at the same time as his mate. She was sleepy and he felt wonderful but so normal.

“Inu? Not that I am complaining but what brought this on?” He asked running fingers through her hair.

“Reminding myself of who I am and where my current life is. I love Ishin. I will never stop. You know how I feel about you, Naraku, and Nobu.” She said sleepily.

“Oh hai. Another female dare not look at us or you become homicidal.” He chuckled.

“It is not fair. I am sorry. I have no idea why I get that way. I know it is not fair but I cannot accept the idea of another Terian Huber.” She said growling.

“Please do not mention that evil whore. Whilst you are in the past do me a favor and drop one of your nami bombs on the slut.” He snarled.

Asuna laughed and giggled at that idea and Ishin picked her up. He took her to his futon and wrapped himself around her.

“I miss Nobu. Why can he not come home?” He complained.

“I am sorry. I was told Ayille wants him.” She yawned.

“Oh hell.” He sighed.

Ishin was now worried and he had been hearing stories of dead ningen all over the place. Their insides were torn asunder and he wondered if it was Ramanga. He shuddered as he fell asleep beside long time love.

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His mate would not stop bothering him. She would not stop mentioning Nia Besud and he was pleased beyond anything. Augusta was now obsessed with her living and she had stated that she would live here with them. Sesshomaru loved his insanely obstinate mate and ideas flitted through his brain. He was also waiting for her to take the uppyr but she refused. He was getting annoyed and angry at his will being thwarted and he stared at her in her latest tirade.

“Mate!” He growled.

“What?” Augusta asked.

“This Sesshomaru is not done planning. Silence your prattle!” Sesshomaru growled.

Her jaw dropped and he was being more assertive as of late and she had never been so turned on. The great Western Lord was making her insane. She was also quite pregnant with his and Grigory's babes. Her lust was out of control and Sesshomaru was reaching his point of no return.

“Go!” He said flatly.

“Pardon me? I am your mate you arrogant dog!” She said in annoyance.

“Hai this one knows but his mate is being obnoxious! I require silence at this moment. I demand that the uppyr pup have his sire by the end of the day. I will see evidence of it.” He said coldly.

“Why are you trying to rid me?” She asked in upset.

“You are pupped and irrational. This Sesshomaru is not ridding himself of you. Your needs are such that you need more blood and this Sesshomaru will become a husk and prune if his mate does not take another.” He said with levity.

She sniffed and nodded. It was almost comical to him and he sighed as he sat back.

“Augusta, you are my love. There are things in you that you suppress. Your beast is a voracious thing and you push it away. This Sesshomaru understands the inner nature of you yet you do not. This is my meaning of my actions. You do not understand your own body's needs.” He reasoned.

“I hate your fucking logic!” She snarled.

“Perhaps. Go take the uppyr.” He said dismissing her.

Augusta realized that Sesshomaru must have a source that she was not aware of. He knew way more then she had ever thought. She did not think it right nor proper where their relationship had taken them but the longer she lived the harder it was to suppress the need for blood and in some ways flesh. She pushed the desire for more sustenance away and gave into her succubus tendencies. Sesshomaru had never seen the massacres that she had been responsible for in Europe and parts of Asia. She trembled as she ported to Budapest and both Grigory and Eyal looked up surprised.

“Sesshomaru stated that if I did make a mate of you by the end of today then you will have to deal with him.” She whispered.

“Pardon me?” Grigory asked offended.

“He said and I quote, you are responsible for me in some ways and you will do your duty as honors dictates. He said that from you Stasio was created and you are head of that branch of my family. He said that you will do your duty and honor to me and our son.” She said embarrassed.

“What an arrogant creature!” He said offended.

“That is Lord Sesshomaru.” Eyal smirked.

“How dare he!” His older brother growled.

-Grigory shut up! Go and do what you have been pining to do. She will not stop loving the dogs but you can have her. Sesshomaru must think you are decent. - Eyal pathed.

“Decent?” The older sibling asked frowning.

“Da.” He laughed.

Augusta lifted her chin and she met his eyes. She walked near him and took his hand. She kissed his palm and Grigory gasped softly.

“Elizaveta stop.” He whined softly.

“No. He is right in some ways. I hate I cannot control myself but he is basically that he knows what I am.” She said licking his veins.

“A Ramanga queen?” The man asked gasping.

“Da.” She nodded.

Augusta ported them to his room and she pushed him back. His chest was rising and falling quickly and he had never felt this way and he figured it was natural for at least half of him.

“Sesshomaru is cunning. He is one of the most brilliant men I know. He was fearsome in battle not just because of his prowess but his fierce intelligence. He is arrogant but he is normally right.” She admitted.

“You do realize you have been maneuvered.” Grigory stated gently.

“I know and I know why but what can I say? He is inu and this onna who gave him Takara will love him all by herself. I am still the Western Lady and always will be but as I have needs that he cannot always meet; he too has emotional ones that need more then what I can do. He and I love each other fiercely but we are smart enough to know what it is the other needs.” She said slowly undressing.

“So I am to be what?” He demanded.

“Grigory, I want to love you freely. I want to be touched by when we need the other. Why must it be more complicated?” Augusta asked.

“What conditions does he make since I am to share in you?” Grigory asked suddenly as he ripped open her shirt.

“You will carry my mark but I will not carry yours. He said you will not carry the distinction of mate but he did not say no to marriage.” She said softly.

“Oh really? Well I intend to save this other onna for him. Arrogant bastard! I want him to suffer for such.” He growled quickly rolling them.

Grigory had joined them and he moaned in relief. His body was shivering in unfulfilled need.

“I have demands of my own!” He said thrusting hard.

“What?” She asked groaning for him.

“You will quit denying your heritage and therefore your name! You are Elizaveta Orlovich!” He growled.

“Da!” She keened.

“Oh God woman. I love you.” He said losing his mind.

“Da! I love you too.” Augusta whispered as her body shook.

It took his all not to mark her but she did so to him. He figured it was a punishment of sorts from the dog so that he would supposedly know his place. She stayed awhile and he basked in the aftermath of their joining. She was snoring softly and his hand splayed across her belly. Never had he loved a woman like this and he cursed his telepathy. The deep connection had been forged during his forcing the death sleep on her. He realized that they were same in some ways; both half empusae and half Ramanga. He wondered what that meant and he finally passed out.

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Grigory was now knee deep in his brother's extensive library. He was reading about the Shouten and Elizaveta had told him the name of the woman that the dog wanted. Her name was Nia Besud and he fully understood why the dog daemon was allowing their connection. This woman was fully Shouten and his mind whirled. If a being could be make a Shouten then why not force a Shouten into this plane by turning them hybrid uppyr? He asked himself this question and he narrowed his eyes and the histories stated that the woman had been innocent of plots within this Shouten kingdom. It was said that the Shouten ruler Maec tr'Awnhi had killed the mother of two of his sons. He had Eyal call Asuna and she appeared in the middle of the night. She wore a night gown and she yawned.

“Hai?” She asked rubbing her eyes.

“Nia Besud?” Grigory asked.

“Oh.” She said sitting.

“That face tells me that you have thought on this issue. Your sire loves her too. I wish to have a little payback about Elizaveta but I will save her.” He said crossing his arms.

“Maec killed her in a jealous fit. Sanra maneuvered my sire and Maec is a jealous sort. My father mated Nia there and Maec found out about it but Sanra convinced Maec that Nia had been carrying on a relationship with my Chichi for some time when it truly did not occur until after Nia and Maec were no longer together.” She explained.

“This Sanra person sounds a lot like Ayille.” He snapped.

“She and Ayille I am certain work together.” Asuna said.

“So now we have two homicidal women?” He asked in horror.

“Oh there is also the issue of wild ekimmu and oh hai, Sanra's wish to restore her father. His name was Ganek but he was reborn from Bilae if I got the story straight. Gwydion and I killed this Bilae.” She said rolling her eyes.

“Damn. We have nothing from these eras and you know what would be grand?” Grigory asked standing.

“What?” She asked intrigued.

“Scrolls and books on these beings!” He said sweeping his arm.

“I have not had an ekimmu be able to send me back that far. They do have their limits.” She sighed.

“To hell with their limits! Will you return with me? Will you rescue this Nia?” He asked.

“Hai.” She nodded.

Grigory was pleased and he eventually returned to his new life partner. How all this had happened he did not know but he realized the idea of having her in his life made him very happy.

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Ayille stood over Delphi and her anger was visible. Her skin was taking on her natural gray caste and she was suppressing her hatred. The little bastard should have been hers and he had chosen that fucking cunt Arianrhod. She ported down and what she found made her filled with more hate. Apollo was curled around a blonde ekimmu who was none other than the partner of the whore. Her demonic rage became visible and Apollo started.

“You still live I see. Not surprising for the snake you are.” She said stalking closer.

“How dare you come here Ayille!” Apollo shouted.

“You nasty bitch!” Gwydion said staring at her in hatred.

“You are serpent! You belong to me!” She said hissing.

Apollo was up and Gwydion also stood. He was clothed at he stared at the Ramanga queen in hatred.

“Why did you change your name monster?” He asked smoothly.

“Same reason you did Samyaza. Another lifetime.” Ayille scoffed.

“Leave! I never loved you and I never wanted you. Because you have domain over some serpents does not give you dominion over me!” The pythos said.

“You will regret coming back ekimmu. He should have been mine but you and your putrid mate stole him!” She said glaring at Gwydion.

“You think I fear you Ayille?” He asked glaring.

“I think you will. I think you will when I kill that slut again and again and yet again. You do know of course that your little Sanra was mine and Bilae's creation. You were such a fool to trust her.” She grinned coldly.

“Yes so it would seem. I know what love is and how could you?” Gwydion asked with such a nasty tone.

Ayille came at him in rage and the temperature in the caverns dropped so many degrees that their breath froze. Ayille slipped when ice appeared on the ground.

“Nifty little trick you bastard!” She said snaring him in a hold and mentally threw him.

Apollo transformed but the Ramanga queen let her signature weapon appear and she used the trident to pin Gwydion to the wall and blood erupted from his wounds. He was gasping in pain and she snapped her fangs into him. He screamed and surged his natural energies. Her lips turned blue from his abilities and she ripped his throat. Ayille was suddenly grabbed from him by Apollo himself and he attempted to crush her in his serpents jaws. She struck with her fangs and he fell to the ground in horrendous pain.

“I am going to kill her much more slowly this time Gwydion. I am going to rip her head off and use it as cup!” She snarled.

The ekimmu lost his head and rushed her. His hands wrapped around her throat and the pressure in her body was so intense that it was causing pain. He caused one of her hands to freeze and he grabbed it and made it shatter. Ayille screamed in agony as blood poured from the wound. She threw the blonde ekimmu with all her strength and he hit the stone and slid down it.

“You will suffer!” She screamed as she ported out.

“Apollo!” Gwydion groaned as he jumped up.

The great serpent was twisting on the ground and Ayille had been cruel. She had injected her own saliva into his wound and the pain was not stopping.

“Hold on!” He said as he phased out.

Gwydion looked around and he could not see her. He was trying to feel her and he closed his eyes. He could enter her dreams and it took several minutes but Asuna appeared.

“Ayille attacked Apollo and me.” He said hurriedly.

His skin was clammy but she could tell he was in terrible pain. She suddenly bit his wrist and he cried out in relief. She felt him phase them and Apollo was twisting on the cavern floor and she neared his serpent head. She sank her fangs deeply into his tough hide. He made such a high pitch whine that it was odd. He slowly changed form and his skin was pale as hell. She stared at them both and they were still hurt and Gwydion went to Apollo and held him. She could tell who his favorite male partner was and it was obvious the two held deep love and respect for the other. She stood there with crossed arms and Gwydion looked up.

“Ayille is almost as old as we are. She has many names but Ayille is her more modern one.” He explained.

“Okay.” She said narrowing his eyes.

“She was born known as Mahakali.” Apollo explained.

Asuna's eyes widened and she was shocked. They knew by the look on her face that she knew of Ayille's myths.

“Because she was worshipped does not make her a goddess. The deity that the human worship is nothing like this monster. The being they worship is a good and all benevolent mother. Ayille is just a mean bitch!” Apollo snapped.

“Who damn near had you two for dinner.” She growled.

“Yes well that was unexpected.” Gwydion said in sarcasm.

“Gwydion you are here fucking his brains out and I am out there facing issues.” Asuna growled.

“Pardon me for reuniting with our mate! You forced me to love him!” He accused.

“I held a katana to your head I see.” She said rolling her eyes.

“No but you threatened to withhold yourself!” He snarled.

“Blah blah blah ekimmu. You are injured and it is high time we had a baseline for ekimmu anyway.” She said grabbing him and Apollo.

Apollo actually thrilled at her ways and Gwydion was so stubborn like her. He was transported to a grand palace and she shoved them on their asses.

“Nobu?” She called out.

Yasu came forward and his former pup was here with two strange beings.

“Where is Nobu?” She asked.

“There was an alarm raised.” Yasu stated.

“What?” She asked in horror.

Asuna fled through the infirmary and screamed. Blood painted the floor and she smelled Nobu everywhere.

“NOBU!!!” Asuna wailed.

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Pain unlike anything he had ever felt assaulted him and he woke up. His body hurt in untold ways and the creature that lorded over him was gruesome. He gasped as he had a gaping wound in his thigh. A goodly chunk of his leg was mangled and he trembled from blood loss as well as shock.

“Kameron!” Ayille said coming forward.

She stared at the beautiful beast her first frère had brought to her and he was stunning. She cradled her shattered limb but it was slowly healing right before Nobu's eyes. He was sick and horrified as she neared him.

“She loves you. I so shall enjoy decimating you.” She said smiling in an evil way.

The beast slowly transformed and became her dark haired lover and frère.

“What do you want?” Nobu managed to ask in a weak voice.

“Why to remake you or should I just rip out your heart and eat it now?” She said snarling at him.

“She will kill you.” He yelled at her.

“Oh right. I am the one that helped to kill her so long ago. You are one of her newer loves. It will only hurt a lot.” She smirked.

“Fuck you!” Nobu growled.

He willed himself to change and he did it so rarely. Ayille watched a giant black arachnid before her and it snapped its giant fangs. She whipped around and her mantra inlaid sword sliced into one of his legs. The beast made a high pitched wail and he fell on its thorax. She smirked with such glee and she neared him.

“Such a delectable form. I love it and I will love you.” She said in a terrible whisper.

A greenish energy slammed her into a wall and Ulquiorra stepped forward. Ayille stared at another luscious being but she would recognize one of her own kind. She smirked widely and twisted her hand and the being went down in awful pain.

“So you were made by one of mine. How very interesting.” She laughed.

Ulquiorra did not understand and he was suffering terribly as she got up. Blood seeped from the black funnel web and Nobu was trying to stay conscious. He suddenly scuttled forward and pinned her to the floor with one of his fangs. Pain erupted up in Ayille and he had flooded her with his very toxic funnel venom. Asuna appeared soon after and she smelled the blood. The Ramanga queen suddenly was attacked by the inu princess and she was laughing in delight. Ayille threw Asuna and she was taking on a nasty and demonic look.

“So you come for him? How very sweet. Kameron!” She screamed.

The frère stepped forward and he smirked wildly. Ayille twisted her hands and Asuna screamed wildly.

“So somehow you have my blood in your veins as well? How very interesting. Die Arianrhod! You were not the only goddess my dear.” She said with such evil intent.

Asuna felt as her own blood was stinging inside of her own body. She saw Ulquiorra and he too suffered. How that was possible she did know and she fought the agony. Konkisaiga appeared and her yoki swirled up around her and Ayille was astonished. Whatever this creature was; it was certain she was more then what Arianrhod had been. She had another dimension to her and Asuna's features began to change. The green energy and yoki charge winds whipped around her and she unleashed a nami of profound strength. Ayille was slammed through several walls and she wheezed. One lung collapsed and she was up and suddenly appeared back in front of Nobu. Asuna was on her and tackled her to the ground. Ayille tried to yell for Kameron but he was engaged with someone else and it had red hair. The two uppyr queens fought as they tried to tear each other to pieces. Asuna's yoki was green and Ayille's was blood red. Ayille surged up and threw the empusae queen through her Kameron and the other beast. She moved with such swiftness and she bit into the weak spider. Nobu shrieked and Asuna twisted to try and reach. She was screaming his name and Ayille forced him to change and she lifted her bloody mouth when the gentle kumo doctor slid to the floor. Suddenly was pinned to the floor with Ayille's trident. Kameron stood over her and the red haired frère was unconscious and Ulquiorra was barely conscious.

“Watch you whore! Watch!” Ayille laughed.

Asuna still fought and it truly took every bit of Kameron's strength to hold her down. Asuna was snarling like a wild woman as Ayille bit into Nobu's neck and he screamed a small yelp as he began to tremble violently. She was watching him being murdered and she lashed out with an electric current nami. Kameron went down and Asuna used her Dakkasou claws to rip at his throat and he choked. Ayille saw her beloved frère and she hissed. She threw Nobu from her and Asuna screamed as his eyes stared lifeless. The Ramanga queen used her booted foot as she tried to get to him and kicked her in the face. Ayille touched the dead man and ported away. Asuna was wailing uncontrollably as she crawled over to where Nobu's blood had pooled.

“Nobu!” She screamed out as tears blinded her.

Kameron was choking as the powerful poison ate at his esophagus. She moved fast and punched her hand into his bare chest and she felt his heart in her hand. She watched him lick his own lips but fear showed on his face. She stared with such profound hate that she let loose a nami in his chest. She was thrown into an opposite wall and she was covered in frère blood and gore. Ulquiorra crawled over to her and she could not stop crying.

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Nanami and Shinobu both worked to patch up their mother and the two ancient beings. Nanami could not mentally reach her mother. Asuna only sat there and fat tears fell down her face. Gwydion felt her crushing pain and he was suffering too. Nanami could not reach her father and she was getting worried.

“Haha? Please speak.” Shinobu begged.

Aidoann came in and she saw her mate and he was distressed badly. She looked at the woman known as Isha tr'Awnhi in the wraith world and she was seeing visions of terrible violence.

“She cannot speak. She is mentally pulled back.” Aidoann stated with a grave face.

“What? Why?” Nanami demanded of the Sahen healer.

“Oh Gods! Shinobu! Oh gods!” Aidoann said stepping back and covering her mouth.

“What is it?” He demanded of his mate.

“I see your father in her mind. He was laid out dead.” She said shaking her head.

Nanami's eyes were wide and Shinobu screamed out. He was shaking terribly and Nanami shook her head. Asuna was suddenly hunched over and wailed.

“I will call Lord Naraku.” Aidoann said hurriedly.

Her two doctor children tried to hold her and she violently shook them off. She was screaming and tearing at her hair. Soon Naraku and Ishin appeared and they saw her losing her mind.

“Nobu! Nobu!” She said screaming.

“What happened?” Naraku demanded in an emotional voice.

“The only one who can or will tell us is still unconscious. Haha is not responding.” Shinobu said wiping his eyes.

Nanami suddenly sedated her mother and Asuna fell to the gurney. Naraku looked at Aidoann and she was wiping bloody tears from her eyes.

“I see only images. I see her fighting something and I see Doctor Yamasaki laid out dead.” She said softly.

Ishin stumbled back and he was suddenly rasping. The healer had been his best friend for so long that he could not imagine life without him. Naraku clenched his fists and he knew Asuna would lose her shit. She had done the same when he had been taken by Magatushi.

“I will take her home. You ekimmu and you lizard! Did you see nothing?” Naraku asked in fury.

“We were not privy no. She scented the man's blood and lost her mind. I am sorry halfling. We were both injured by Ayille ourselves.” Gwydion said in genuine grief.

“I thought you Kamis!” He snarled at the ekimmu.

“No halfling. We are not Gods. You should ask my father about his precious balance.” Gwydion said in bitterness.

“I care not about some false Kami ekimmu! My friend and father of my other children dead!” He raged.

Naraku, Nobu, and Ishin had all been close. They had raised their children together and now he could imagine his own life without the wily healer. He refused to contemplate it and he picked up his mate.

Apollo looked over at Gwydion and he too felt grief but he was smart enough not to say anything.

“Arawn?” he said under his breath.

“I would stake my existence on it.” Gwydion replied.

“Holy shit.” Apollo stated in the modern vernacular.

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Asuna laid there and bitter memories of Nagaharu and now this. Tears would not stop coming and she was soon sobbing again. She could not get the image out of her head of him there lifeless. He had been a part of her life for so long that it would not ever be the same. She had to try and now save him but if Ayille wanted him then she would go to any lengths. She sobbed anew and Naraku watched with bright red eyes. Masanori came with tea and handed it to the hanyou.

“She is attempting to shield her pain but I feel it. Kamis Masanori this is wrong! It should be me or Ishin! Not Nobu! He was a fucking healer.” He snarled.

“I am assuming that is why he was chosen Naraku, because he was a healer.” Masanori stated softly.

“Continue to shield yourself my friend. This bitch Ayille seems to get her rocks off by taking innocent men.” The hanyou said leaving his mate.

Asuna was coughing as she sputtered. She made herself stand and she ported out. Naraku and Masanori were surprised. The inu princess went to Sendai where Nobu's twin girls lived and she knelt near their crib and cried softly into her knees. She would never forgive herself and she touched their small hands as she tried to gather control that was not coming.

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Ishin found her and she was sleeping in front of Kastumi and Kasumi's crib. Tears fell down his face and he nodded to the nanny and he picked up his mate. He brought her into their bed and he quietly called Naraku and he could not get through which was odd. He called on his other good friend and Amedeo answered the phone. His voice shook as he told the basilisk what had happened. Amedeo shifted over immediately and he saw his femmina on the bed and she had passed out from utter exhaustion.

“I am not a weepy man but I cannot stop crying.” Ishin admitted.

“I am so sorry Lord Ishin. Can I do anything?” Amedeo asked softly.

“Hai. Stay with her for a few minutes. I need to get drunk.” He said trembling.

Ishin left and Asuna's eyes popped open. She stared at Amedeo and her eyes looked vacant to him.

“Femmina?” He asked softly.

“Julianus. His blood is toxic to Sanra. That bitch has been taking in ancient blood. His blood will probably hurt her. She will pay. I will make her pay.” She said in a hateful tone.

“Asuna. Beloved.” He said wrapping his arms around her.

“In the battle where Julianus died. When did he fall?” She asked in anger.

“He was killed by a red general. His back was turned and I was bringing up our infantry.” He said sighing.

“He was magnificent with his blade. He had to call on it though. Do you have his fang?” Asuna asked with fevered eyes.

“No femmina. I could not bring myself to wield my Papa's blade. I was not ready to lose him.” He sighed.

“Open your mind.” She commanded in a crazed tone.

He frowned and he just lay there calmly. She was suddenly inside of his mind and he felt the pressure in his head increase. He whimpered and she was forcing him to remember. She was seeing the battle as Amedeo remembered and she was seeing Julianus and she suddenly screamed. She got up and she was rasping in fury.

“Fabius killed your father!” Asuna snarled.

“How can you know?” Amedeo asked stunned.

“I just know. I am getting him. I am going back now!” She said walking away.

“Femmina! That battle was terrible.” He said following her.

“I will not lose another man I love. Not to your fucking arrogant piece of shit half brother, to Drostan, and not to Ayille!” She screeched.

She ported away and he was trembling at her words. He knew what it was like to lose someone he loved. He just prayed to the Gods that she would not get herself killed in the quest for vengeance.

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She saw the battle and it was terrible. She saw several basilisks in their true forms and many were dead and dying. Asuna moved through the melee as she worked to find Julianus. Fabius was around here somewhere and the son of a bitch had held his brother and father in such contempt. The Latium rex was unleashing his own his impressive fang and she admired his skill. What astonished her was the fact that she saw one Fabius in another part of the battle and another one heading towards the unsuspecting Julianus. Asuna remembered Sanra's words to Julianus and she ported suddenly right behind the great man. Konkisaiga appeared and in one swipe of her fang a wide swath destruction was unleashed. Julianus was shocked to see her at all and he thought his son was in her path of destruction and he snarled.

“It is not him!” She cried.

Julianus watched the fake Fabius stumble and Asuna appeared in front of him. She clashed blades with it and she was snarling and growling in her pain and anger. She shoved the fake Fabius back and the bastard landed on his back. Julianus tried to run to her and what appeared his son but Asuna snarled. She brought her fang straight down into his chest. The being shrieked a wraith cry that curled Julianus's toes. The image of Fabius melted and a dark brown haired Sotan Shouten appeared.

“Julianus change form! Appear dead.” She commanded.

“What? This is it?” He asked stunned.

“Hai! DO it!” She snarled.

He hated to be a coward and he changed form. Asuna whirled and knocked him in his serpent head. He went down and his blood soaked the ground. She had to make it appear he was dead and she ported out. Things had taken seconds and she had to sit back and watch as they assumed Julianus was dead. Slowly Amedeo was declared rex at the turn of the battle and she was embittered. She waited till they had laid him out for a pyre. Asuna looked up to see Annka and she nodded. Once the fire was lit and Asuna moved with preternatural speed and ported out with him. They would wonder what the hell it was but she was now in possession of him in his true form and the empusae ekimmu stepped forward.

“Can you wake him up?” Annka asked.

“I knocked him out pretty well.” Asuna said dully.

Asuna saw a portal and she amazed herself as she actually had to drag Julianus through. She appeared in the West and left him within the barrier which she wondered why was even up anymore. Ayille's frère had gotten right through it. She appeared back with Shinobu and he was a wreck but he put smelling salts under Julianus's nose and he startled awake.

“Welcome to Japan. You are dead and now are free to live your life with me and our daughter.” She said nearing him.

“Huh?” He lisped pretty out of him.

“Haha how hard did you knock him on his head?” Shinobu asked softly.

“Pretty hard. Had to make it look like he was dead. History states he died that day.” She sighed.

Julianus changed form and staggered. His head was bloody and he wore bright brass armor over his black chiton. His fang was on hip and he looked around.

“Femmina? What the hell? I do not see you for two hundred years and suddenly?” Julianus asked stunned and dazed.

“It was not two hundred years for me as it was only a few days. Come Julianus. Shinobu, call Amedeo.” She commanded.

“Haha? What about Chichi?” He asked in a raw voice.

“I am not leaving him to her! I am gathering my allies.” Asuna said in Japanese.

Shinobu looked relieved and he nodded enthusiastically. His mother was in warrior mode and if his father could be saved then it would be her.

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Julianus was in a large dwelling and he was stunned. She had taken him inside of the Western Palace and he looked around at the massive place.

“This is my birthplace. My father is still a ruler within the youkai world. Youkai is the Japanese word for daemon.” She explained as she led him to the family onsen.

Julianus was still dazed and she shut the shoji door with her mind and she began to undo his armor. She was hollow it felt and she undid the beautiful brass. She threw it and she began to undo his chiton.

“Femmina! What has happened? Tell me.” He said grabbing her hands.

“The Ramanga queen killed one of my oldest and most beloved mates. He was spider daemon named Nobu. He was a healer.” Asuna said as tears fell down her face.

“Oh no.” He said in deep sympathy.

“It seems like a long time for you and I am sorry. I intended to break in this reality much slower but I need you. I need you here and I need your strength.” She said beginning to sob.

“My femmina. My poor femmina. Shush. Whatever you need. Did you say daughter?” Julianus asked feeling her pull of his chiton.

“Hai. Daughter. Amedeo will be here soon.” She said softly.

“Truly?” He asked stunned.

“Hai. Step down.” His mate commanded.

Julianus stepped down into the water and he hissed softly at the hot water. He had been cut and bruised but otherwise he was fine. His head ached but it would be okay. He was relieved that Fabius had not betrayed him and he suspected his younger son was quite jealous of Amedeo. His oldest was quite suddenly in front of him and Asuna was still sitting on the side of the onsen.

“Holy shit femmina!” he cried seeing his father.

“I told you.” Asuna said honestly.

“I mean but oh my Gods! Papa!” Amedeo cried out.

“Amedeo?” Julianus asked stupefied.

“Si Papa! Oh my Gods! Asuna!” He said jerking her up and whirling her around.

Julianus actually felt tears prick his eyes and it was evident that he had done well with his eldest and he stared at him with pride.

“You two talk. I need some time alone.” She said drifting away.

Julianus watched her carefully and he then watched Amedeo.

“She said one of her loves was killed?” He asked softly.

“Si Papa. He was a very good man. Very gentle and a healer. He had known her in this life and a previous one.” His son said sighing.

“Amedeo, I have no idea how to do this. She told me you know?” He asked cautiously.

“Si. I know. She can kill a basilisk too easily Papa. It actually is better for us this way. Besides she can be overbearing.” He said smirking.

“Overbearing?” The black haired basilisk asked surprised.

“Si. Honestly I think my femmina is stronger than me and I am nearly five thousand.” He chuckled.

“Pardon me?” His father sputtered.

“Si. It is a long while in the future.” Amedeo laughed.

“You really are older than me.” Julianus cried.

“Si. Now there is much I need tell you Papa. I should tell you Asuna killed Fabius when he tried to assassinate me. After we thought you died, he betrayed me to the Rhine reds. I banished him but he came back to kill me in my sleep.” His son said very seriously.

“Oh mio Dio!” He said shocked.

“I did not wish to believe it either Papa but it is true. He hated I was on the throne.” He said under his breath.

Julianus shut his eyes and he nodded. Tears fell down his cheeks and he had truly loved both of his boys very much. They kept him going after much turmoil in his life. He turned away from Amedeo and choked down a sob. Amedeo hating telling him painful things but he had a right to know.

“She has a daughter within her belly.” He said softly.

“Si.” He nodded.

“She has my son too.” He smiled gently.

His eyes widened and she had not told him that. He stared at Amedeo and he looked puzzled.

“My son but why?” Julianus asked.

“I think you are reborn lover of hers. I really believe it. She told me much, si? How can I fight amor from past lives? So instead of fight it; I embrace this amor and say I am happy to have my Papa back!” He smiled.

“Who was I?” He stuttered.

“I think your name was Kian.” Amedeo shrugged.

“Can you hand me one of those robes?” His father asked.

“Si.” He nodded.

Amedeo handed his sire a yukata and he turned his back to give him privacy. Julianus was younger than him now and he found it amusing. What he did not find amusing was the idea that Asuna hurt.

“Come Papa. I wish you to meet Justinus, Aellae and Adelphia.” He said taking his hand.

“Si.” He said reeling.

Amedeo shifted out and he appeared back in his lavish apartment. Julianus looked out the huge window and he gasped.

“So big!” He cried.

“Si. Oh and tanning beds! Si!” Amedeo chuckled.

Adrastus came out of his room and did a double take. His cousin, Julianus Gnaeus Servius stood there and he about fainted. Etsuko came behind her husband and she looked at the new pretty basilisk.

“Find another one Amedeo?” She asked.

Amedeo laughed and Justinus ran into the living room. He knew who this man was as he had sensitive smell like his half cane mama.

“Hello Grandpapa.” Justinus said bowing low.

Etsuko's jaw dropped and little Aellae toddled out. Amedeo grinned and picked her up. Justinus saw her and she was lovely. She was so beautiful that he choked.

“Hello Justinus and Aellae.” Julianus said taking his grandchild from his son.

“Do I not make beautiful babies Papa?” He teased.

“Si.” He nodded.

Gabrielus and Valerian both wandered out as well and they acted non-chalant and Julianus kept in his surprise but he had realized he had known the white after all.

“Gabrielus Cadmus.” He said with narrowed eyes.

“Si Rex Julianus. Welcome.” He said formally.

“Hello!” Valerian stated jovially.

Hey cocked his head to the side and Gabrielus only blinked back. Julianus was overwhelmed by everything and it was obvious that Amedeo was more than pleased at his presence. Aellae fell asleep sucking her thumb and laying her head against Julianus. The mixed basilisk watched the man who had raised him by himself and he loved him deeply. Justinus was sitting in front of his Grandpapa as he called him and he was playing a handheld game system. The little basilisk made frustrated noises and Amedeo sat down next to him and he chuckled.

“Shall we see if Kratos can beat the gorgons?” Amedeo asked playfully.

“Si Papa! Make them dead.” Justinus said frowning.

Julianus gave Amedeo a look and he smiled.

“Does he know those things were real?” He asked chuckling.

“No. Children now have so many fun things.” His son laughed.

“Are you saying your own childhood was bad?” Julianus teased.

“No Papa. I was very happy as a child. I enjoyed my swords and my dolls.” Amedeo laughed.

“You played with dolls?” The youngest basilisk male asked frowning.

“Not like that mio figlio.” He laughed.

Justinus and Aellae were eventually put to bed and Julianus stood. He looked at the city and he was just shocked by everything.

“The humans have overrun everything. We daemons have blended in and we act as if we are mortal but of course we deal with the other now more than ever. Papa?” Amedeo asked softly.

“Si my son?” Julianus asked.

“I am happy. I am just happy.” He said bowing before him.

“Mio figlio, I lived for you and Fabius. It hurts to think that he betrayed you. I am so sorry, si? I did not try to play favorites with you two. I loved you both so much.” He said touching the glass.

“Si Papa. I know this. He wanted power. He felt that I was a bastard and he was pure.” He sighed.

“But you came from my regina and he only a concubine.” He said looking down.

“Does not matter Papa. Antonia was just a red in his mind.” The son said standing next to his sire.

“She was not just a red; she was the love of my life.” He choked.

“Si. I know Papa. I had you both deified. I loved her memory even though I did not know her. You loved me well enough and I think you did a good job, si?” Amedeo said hugging his father.

“Si. Thank you mio figlio. Lady Asuna told me that your own wife was killed by a wyvern?” He asked.

“Si Papa but I will explain later. Right now I wish for you to rest. The moon is high and you have had a hard day.” He said softly.

“Si.” He nodded.

Amedeo led Julianus to a bedroom near his and Julianus lay on the mattress and he could not think too much. He could only think that his daughter shared her Mama's womb with Amedeo's son. It seemed so wrong but he fell into a deep sleep. He was immersed in dreams of terrible carnage. Julianus felt pain of such a horrendous nature and he was screaming in his nightmare. Amedeo was shaking him awake and he suddenly opened his eyes.

“Amedeo?” He asked gripping him.

“Papa! Are you okay?” Amedeo asked terrified.

“Si. I think so.” Julianus said calming his rapidly beating heart.

“What happened?” His child demanded.

“I think I saw the past. I do not know.” He said shaking.

Julianus was seeing horrendous blood and battles that had to have happened long ago; even longer then when he had reigned as rex of Latium. He could not sleep and he ended up sitting up all night as he watched the sky change from black to brilliant pink and purple. He was terrified and he had no idea why.

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Asuna was in London and she was in a very swanky and modern home. Chrestian brought her a glass of water and she downed it.

“Where is she?” Asuna demanded.

“She will know I told you.” He said calmly.

“Do not fuck with me Chrestian! She took Nobu and I thought he had been guarded but she has some weird power that she can cause those of her descent terrible pain.” She said emotionally.

“It is just one of her many abilities. Lady Asuna you cannot rush in right now. She had planned on turning him and she may end up killing him instead.” He said calmly.

She suddenly grabbed his steel gray sweater and hauled him up. She was seething in anger and she was trying to keep it together.

“He is one of those that I die for! Do you understand? I cannot live unless he is here! I cannot go on unless Nobu is here!” She said as tears streamed down his face.

“He is already gone. She chose him for that reason.” He said softly.

She hurled him away from her and she collapsed in on herself and wept openly. Chrestian knew where Ayille but she was hiding the body of Nobu. The man was dead to his previous life. Whether Ayille changed him or ate his internal organs was entirely on the mood of the Ramanga queen. She heard his mind and she was throwing up.

“I killed Kameron. I hope you know that I sank my claws into his chest and blew him away.” She said coldly.

“Are you certain he is dead?” Chrestian asked.

“Pardon? Who can survive that kind of trauma!” She snarled.

“I ask because a frère of his status and age is most difficult to kill.” He stated in a soft tone.

“No, I did not see his body after the fact.” She said wiping her eyes.

“I am sorry Lady Asuna. Your healer is dead to this life. Whether he is Ramanga or not I cannot tell you.” He said in regret.

“You know where he is?” She demanded.

“No. I swear to you on my wife's grave, no.” He said sadly.

“She does not trust you anymore.” Asuna realized in a rage filled tone.

“No, she does not. I told her to fuck herself.” Chrestian smiled weakly.

“You left her totally?” She asked stunned.

“Yes. I told you that I intended to.” He sighed as he stood.

“I have lost him again.” The inu princess said realizing the gravity.

“You have the ekimmu on your side. Perhaps they can guide you to the past. You have done so before.” He pointed out.

“Hai but everything must be known before I can attempt such a thing. The time he was taken down to where she will take him. I have line it up properly.” She said wiping her eyes.

“Some things are fated as well.” Chrestian pointed out.

“Nobu being fodder for her is not fated!” Asuna snarled shoving him hard.

Asuna could not handle her grief or her pain. She ported out and she sank down into a puddle of mucky water in a London alley. She sobbed again very brokenly and memories of his open eyes and memories of their union made her wail again in terrible grief. She felt a presence and she looked up. Drostan was shocked to see her and she snarled.

“Did you enjoy mating my cousin?” She snarled.

“I will not fight anymore Lady Asuna. Why are you in a damn alley?” He demanded.

His shiny black hair was pulled back and he was truly a beautiful creature. His wings were camouflaged by magics and she stared at him.

“Ayille killed one of my mates. It was someone I loved ardently.” She said feeling like sobbing more.

“The Ramanga are worthless, terrible beasts. I grieve for you.” He stated.

“Why? You were no better?” She snarled.

“You accused me of killing Amedeo's son. If I did then I was a fool. You changed it and therefore it has not happened. Have you thought perhaps that my actions as a young man were just that?” He asked coldly.

“You killed her!” Asuna accused.

“She betrayed and murdered my first children. She was a worthless woman to me. IF she had demanded redress then I would have allowed her gone. I beat her several times when she aborted my children. I assure you that Valentina as you call her was no saint. Akemi is a wonderful mother to my son by the way and she is giving me another. So you handle that!” Drostan snarled softly.

“I do not understand anything. When you were just my enemy then it was different.” She said crying more.

“You have gone into the past often. Things changed Lady Asuna. People and even demons can change.” He snapped.

“I met him. Esus.” She murmured.

He stiffened and he stared at her astonished.

“I was in Latium when he showed up. He told me about you. He told me about us. You are the only surviving child of Arianrhod.” She said feeling such heaviness in heart.

“I was not aware. All of my siblings were murdered?” He asked horrified.

“Hai.” She choked.

“I remember her face briefly. She told me she loved me when she saw me. She was always tender. I only know I had her eyes.” He said emotionally.

“Hai.” She nodded.

Drostan did not want to fight anymore. He was tired and he had what he wanted. Akemi was in his life and she was the most important part of it. His son Keiji Draco but, he was called Keiji, was truly his pride. He loved his silver wyvern son. Things had changed so much and he was happy; truly happy and it took this woman intruding on Akemi's mating to do so. She had fallen in love but denied it because she felt she had to stand beside the dragon. Drostan found himself loving her more for it. Asuna heard everything and she bowed her head.

“Stay away from Amedeo. Do not hunt him any longer for his foolish actions. He was a horny young basilisk and he thought he was being a hero. You have stated yourself that Valentina was no good for you anyway. Your actions were way over the top but so were Naraku's at one time. I will keep him away as well. Please find peace and tell her I am sorry. I never meant to fall in love with him.” She said so softly he barely heard her.

“She knows. She and the younger brother have a relationship now.” He shrugged

“Ryuu?” Asuna asked dropping her jaw.

“Yes. She seems to think she served her purpose. She believes that she was truly to move on.” He stated with conviction.

She shut her eyes and tears fell down her face and she was stunned when he jerked her to him and he hugged her a moment. Drostan released her quickly as if he was burnt and he stepped back.

“What little I remember of my mother was one of tremendous beauty and yes, even love. I have impressions and that is what I hold onto to. You house the soul of a woman I wish to so many different gods that I had known better. I only know that my sire worshipped her and never mated another woman, ever. He was in love and they had an untraditional marriage but it worked for them.” Drostan stated.

“He was someone I wish I could know better but he is gone.” She said wiping her eyes.

“You do not strike me as a woman who just takes what the twisted fates deal you. You have made history and change it when it needs it. Whatever you did made me a better man and pulled me out of my wretchedness. I love her and I have a life that I love as well. That is all I ever wished.” He stated.

Asuna realized that she must have indeed changed much because this man was not terrible and he was tolerable. She met his eyes and she realized she had held him as babe. She gasped and stepped away.

“What is it?” He demanded.

“I held you as a tiny babe. I whispered in Gaelic.” She said surprised.

“My native tongue. If you wish to address the Ramanga whore then I hope we can reach an accord. I cannot fight you ever.” He said stepping back and bowing.

Tears stung her eyes and she nodded. She held her stomach and he left. She cried harder then she had ever had. She whispered Nobu's name over and over.

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Chrestian had left her and she was raging terribly. Kameron was alive but weak as hell. She was going to rip the bitch's head from her body and then feast on her innards she decided. She stalked forward when Sanra appeared.

“Where have you been?” Ayille demanded in a wretched tone.

“Trying to right a wrong! Why are you so cross?” Sanra asked rolling her eyes.

Ayille's eye twitched and her skin took on its grey appearance and she stalked forward to the impertinent wench. She grabbed her hair and slammed her head against a table.

“Do not ever speak to me as such again you fucking Shouten cunt! I tell you when to speak! It is my blood that sustains you and I will fucking kill you! DO YOU HEAR ME?” The Ramanga snarled.

“Yes!” Sanra cowered.

“You would be nothing without me you whore! You would be a pile of ash. Now pull Bilae back together or you do die and permanently this time. There will be no salvation ever!” Ayille said in a crazed tone.

Sanra actually cowered and she bowed low before one her masters. Ayille was seriously pissed off and she had a tendency to literally eat whatever displeased her. Her ancient portraits showed her with a necklace of severed heads and a skirt of limbs; the true daemon was not so far off. Sanra actually feared her greatly and she phased out. She would have to up her game and she went to go and desperately try and restore Ganek. He was the only one with the power and stomach who could deal with the Ramanga goddess.

Ayille stood over the body of the spider male and she was in serious contemplation. She snarled suddenly and she opened his dead mouth. She ripped open her own wrist and let her ancient blood drip into the kumo's mouth. He was so beautiful and he would make a beautiful frère. She would teach the ekimmu bitch who was really in control. She would make him into the perfect killing machine. Ayille smiled and she would teach this whore whose blood was more powerful.