Bleach Fan Fiction / InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Chronicles of the Moon ❯ Facing Punishment from the Heaven’s Gate ( Chapter 54 )

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: Finding out what happened to missing relations as issues with Soul Society flare. Asuna again turns to an unlikely source. Learning to live without and moving on in all areas. Amedeo and Julianus team up in several arenas. Chrestian wakes up from his change. Brutal attacks as things continue to happen and move forward. Thank you for reading and PLEASE let me know what you think.

 

Facing Punishment from the Heaven's Gate

 

He did not want to be here and doing this but what she had done was serious enough this time to warrant a hearing before Central Forty Six. He appeared as himself in his natural state and she would know he meant business. He could not believe everything they had shut out and shut down and she still had unlocked the damn prison plane. He found her in Karakura Town and she was packing.

 

“Lady Asuna Orlovich-Jing.” He said formally.

 

She looked up and he had not seen her in some time. Her eyes were blue; she had those damn haunting blue eyes and he shuddered.

 

“Never knew I was screwing a half brother in a sense but you knew.” Asuna stated boldly.

 

“Hai I knew.” He said searching her face.

 

“But it really does not matter because you are ancient being and me a reborn one. Izanagi or whatever the hell his name is this week sits around and does who knows what! Does he have a mirror Teru? Does he contemplate himself all day? Let me guess! He quit getting laid long ago.” She said in sarcasm.

 

“Asuna! You opened the gate.” Teru said flatly.

 

“You are damn right I did. If he has a problem with it then you tell him to get off his fucking ass and come tell me himself! Whilst you are at it tell him thank you so much for screwing up my lives and after life. If you are so inclined tell him to place a caress on my backside!” She snarled.

 

Teru was horrified at her lack of decorum but then he should not have been surprised.

 

“You will not face your charges with honor will you?” The Head captain asked.

 

“No. I will not enter Soul Society unless I feel like it and then I shall do so when I want, not when I am told. You are Soul Society. You have no sway over me anymore!” She said with hate.

 

“I do when I have both Juria and Touga. You will face charges or they both will be executed.” He sighed.

 

She was suddenly in his face and strangling him. Teru had no doubt that she was coming into her full power and he did choke. She had wondered where they had gone and now she knew. She stared at Yamamoto with agonizing hatred and he was saddened by it but he had to keep order. She was hauled off of him by none other than Muguruma Kensei. Asuna looked at him and he had a massive frown on his handsome face.

 

“Who the hell're you?” He asked Teru.

 

“An agent of head captain.” He said with narrowed eyes.

 

“He lies. This is Head Captain Yamamoto. He is an ancient youkai type being and he keeps order within the Gotei Thirteen for daddy dearest.” She sneered.

 

“Enough Asuna!” He shouted.

 

“She serious? You Old Man Yama?” Kensei asked shocked.

 

“Hai.” He said tightly.

 

“Hai Kensei. I am sure it was him or one of his devotees who ordered all the Vizards put to death. Sweet little Old Man Yama. Has the power of a kami because he is a demi-one.” She said in a hateful tone.

 

“So are you onna! One who is run amok. Kaito should have kept his nose out!” Teru snarled.

 

“You would have had my soul destroyed. I am certain Asa, Juria, and Kaito all figured it out and tried to save me.” She said suddenly.

 

He said nothing and she had hit upon the truth. Her chest heaved and Kensei was shocked at what he heard.

 

“Your actions nearly led to the fall of the known world. Humans were allowed to proliferate because you all were too dangerous. Now because those who hate you still; there is danger to my flock! My people!” He said coldly.

 

“You were the one who watched over the typically worthless ningen? What about Kensei here? He was a special one too.” She said with crossed arms.

 

“He is hanyou soul.” He said growling.

 

“Holy shit.” Kensei sputtered and fell back.

 

“So because I let fellow blood drinkers have knowledge and such then I was condemned to die for all time?” Asuna asked.

 

“Hai.” He said in anger.

 

“So what was our little tryst? Getting a little piece of ass?” She asked cruelly.

 

“Like our own brother and a few others; I found you desirable. I assure you it waned.” He retorted just as coldly.

 

“You locked Kaito away in part of Terre de Brume.” She said nearing him.

 

She was so pissed off and Kensei came up behind and his reiastu flared and she pulled on it. She let loose such a powerful blast that it smashed into the other being. He was hurting and he shunpoed out. She was coming into her power way too fast and he would have to see her assassinated.

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Kensei yelled at her to stop but she ended porting straight into Hueco Mundo. She was being stupid but she had enough. She hated Soul Society. She was beginning to suspect something and it was making her tremble. She stormed Los Noches and Aizen looked even wilder then before.

 

“Tell me how to break into Central Forty Six!” She demanded.

 

“What is in it for me?” Aizen asked lifting his head.

 

“One, free reign in the Seireitei and two, I will get to Izanagi and you can have at him after I do.” She said cracking her knuckles.

 

“Oh? How very interesting. Why do I help you get into Central Forty Six?” He asked yawning.

 

“To rescue the soul of my former brother; the Inu no Taisho and my Tengu, Shihoin Juria.” She said flatly.

 

Aizen looked at her and his smile was brilliant. He had heard amazing tales about this onna and he leaned forward.

 

“You! I want you.” He said.

 

“Done.” She said without thought.

Ulquiorra stiffened but she paid him no mind. Aizen stared at her face and he could see such rage that he had not seen before. He had thought he had seen the rage before but this was stunning.

 

“We will infiltrate now.” He said standing.

 

“I will get my own allies and return.” She stated as she stepped back.

 

“Take Ulquiorra with you.” Aizen smirked.

 

Asuna took the Espada's shoulder and she ported to Karakura Town. He was cold as hell and his eyes were colder.

 

“What is this?” He asked in his cold voice.

 

“I have to stage a rescue.” Asuna said flatly.

 

“By allowing him use of you?” Ulquiorra inquired.

 

“You are not a mate. You are very occasional fuck and do not make it more!” She said in anger.

 

“He will use you. He has been in contact with the tr'Awnhi whore.” He stated in his lifeless way.

 

“I cannot care about that right now.” She said pursing her lips.

 

“Ayana-sama!” He growled suddenly.

 

Ulquiorra had her in his arms and he was kissing her passionately. His lips made her tremble but she had no time for it. She shoved him off and took a deep breath.

 

“I failed you. I am sorry.” He said tonelessly.

 

“There was nothing you could have done. I failed Nobu in this life as I did in my previous incarnation. Join me in Soul Society.” She said walking away.

 

“I cannot continue to serve him. I have to serve my queen.” He said stiffly.

 

His words and his actions were eerily like a frère. She stared at him and she nodded.

 

“I would be honored.” She whispered.

 

She neared him again and she kissed him on his mouth and his green eyes closed as she nipped his mouth several times.

 

“I have another being and he was a dragon but I had to turn him. I want you to train him. Make him stronger. You are both my creatures.” She said in a soft whisper.

 

“Hai.” He whispered back.

 

“I will inform Aizen myself.” Asuna said cupping his face.

 

He said nothing and she drifted away. His body was taut and he wanted; no needed her. She was flattened on her couch over the back and he smoothed his hands over her hips.

 

“Ulquiorra not right now. Not enough time.” She whispered.

 

“I will stay within you.” He said kissing the back of her neck.

 

Asuna's mouth opened in an “o” shape as he lifted her hanfu and it was cumbersome but he lifted everything. She wore little lace panties in black underneath the whole formal outfit. Ulquiorra nipped her butt cheek and she whined for him. He moved her panties aside and freed his white organ. He lined up and took her in one long thrust. She was moaning for him and he was just an excellent lover. He was sure of himself and quite talented in play. His “queen” was losing cohesion really fast and he shifted his hips harder. Ulquiorra had promised to stay within her and he delivered. She yelped out as he caused her into a buzzed high and he felt his body tighten; his end left him winded and he jerked against her. Asuna clawed at the back of the couch. Thoughts of Grimmjow entered her mind and he would lose his head if he knew of this. He and Arturo cohabited in Hueco Mundo in an isolated settlement that was away from Los Noches and skirted Shouten settlements. It was better because Haruya and Kumiko stayed with their father much more often. Grimmjow was pleased as pie and his “brats” as he affectionately called them were overjoyed; Haruya most especially. Ulquiorra pulled her back by nibbling her shoulder. She made a pleased sigh and he slowly pulled back.

 

“Why did you think of the former Sixth?” He asked in his hard voice.

 

“Because he would freak if he knew you and I had something occurring.” She said honestly.

 

“Then the beast will not know.” Ulquiorra snorted.

 

“Hai.” Asuna nodded shutting her eyes.

 

“You are lovelier and more perfect then any onna. I remember you forming the nation. I was pleased to be by your side.” He said straightening his hakama and jacket.

 

“I hate that tattoo.” She growled.

 

“It is of no consequence. It was required for my purposes.” He shrugged.

 

He shoved his hands into his pockets and he was so casual with his feelings and affections. Asuna turned and she crashed her lips over his mouth. His eyes widened and then slid shut as she violated his mouth. She always made him moan and he enjoyed the feel of her tongue against his. His old lovers had no idea that he was no longer in their lives; he had just stopped being engaged with them. He involved himself with his children but he refused to waste time and effort on messy emotions. Asuna barely could penetrate his mind and he lifted his hands to hold her cheeks as he took her offering. She nibbled his bottom lip and he stared at her with his emerald colored eyes.

 

“I will have more emotion from you some day. I will make you beg me.” She said brazenly.

 

A tiny smile appeared on his lips and Ulquiorra again shrugged. She sighed and she moved around him and she shut her eyes. She mentally opened her mind to Gwydion and he was beside her in moments. She had to totally relax and be completely open for a moment for it to work. The ekimmu lifted his nose and scented the air and he kept in his thoughts.

 

“I have to go into Soul Society and retrieve two persons. It is paramount as they are innocent but suffer because of my actions.” She replied.

 

“That rule loving pig of a half sibling Teruyoshi?” Gwydion asked coldly.

 

“Hai.” She nodded.

 

“Plans?” He asked matter of factly.

 

“Aizen.” She stated flatly.

 

“Arianrhod! I thought we decided he was our enemy!” He cried.

 

“The enemy of my enemy is my friend at least in this venture. He ensconced himself into Central Forty Six before he left Soul Society. Teru will not expect me to ally myself with Aizen Sosuke.” Asuna said bluntly.

 

“I suggest the substitute shinigami in this venture as well Ayana-sama. His spiritual powers are worthy and he knows the Seireitei.” Ulquiorra suggested.

 

Asuna considered his words and nodded. Gwydion was shocked that she would again go back to this evil bastard. Now to hear of a substitute “death god” was curious. She picked up her cell phone and dialed Ichigo. He picked up and he was eating.

 

“Yo Sensei.” He said munching food.

 

“Please shut your mouth when you are chewing Kurosaki. I need you. Where are you?” Asuna asked.

 

“In Tokyo. Just hanging with the kids since its Saturday. Hinata told me some wild shit.” He said into his phone.

 

Asuna shut down her feelings and she took a deep breath.

 

“And what did our son tell you?” She inquired.

 

“Said there are scary ass vampires running around and that you look freaky weird. He also said that Nobu is gone?” Ichigo asked bluntly.

 

She frowned and Gwydion could tell she was getting more upset.

 

“He spoke the truth.” She said very softly.

 

“Awe fuck Sensei. I'm sorry. You come here? You can do the porting thing.” He said shoving more food into his mouth.

 

“Please tell me you have fed our children something slightly healthy.” She sighed.

 

“We are at McDonald's.” Ichigo snorted.

 

“Fast food is not food Ichigo!” She growled into the phone.

 

“This coming from the chic who can't cook.” He laughed.

 

She listened to him prattle on and she was growling badly by the time she got off the phone. She was pissed off but it was minor. Asuna sighed and took a deep breath.

 

“Let me get Ichigo and the pups. I need to return Hinata and Misaki to Kurosaki Isshin.” She explained.

 

Ulquiorra nodded and Gwydion said nothing. She ported and she was in an alley. She went to the McDonald's they were at and she walked up. Misaki and Hinata grabbed her and hugged her tightly. She stared at her hanyou son and growled at his big mouth.

 

“Sorry Haha. You wouldn't stop crying.” He pouted.

 

“No sorry.” She sighed.

 

Ichigo stood up and picked up his daughter and they went to the same alley. She ported them straight into his bedroom at the Kurosaki Clinic and they both took off to see their Jii-chan. Ichigo had decided to go to graduate school and he was still trying to figure out exactly he wanted to do in the real world. Shinigami stuff aside; he had spent so much time doing it that he had no idea what he wanted to do. So off to graduate school he had gone. He had been made a father at a young age and he was a good one.

 

“So whatcha need me for?” Ichigo asked.

 

“I am going into Central Forty Six to take back my tengu and my grandsire's soul. Old Man Yama had demanded that I come in and face charges and he uses them as leverage.” She shrugged.

 

“Oh hell Asuna!” He said dumbfounded.

 

“Will you help me?” Asuna demanded.

 

“What in the hell they wanna punish you for now?” Ichigo asked raking a hand through his orange red hair.

 

“I opened the prison plane called Terre de Brume. Old Man Yama is not what he seems and he intended me dead from the beginning.” She growled.

 

“What the fuck?” He asked stunned.

 

“There is a very long story involving reincarnation and who I used to be. Yamamoto's real name is Teruyoshi. In the demi-kami circle he was a half brother of sorts. I was an ekimmu named Arianrhod and I had enemies and such. I was fighting Aizen when I had a flash of who I used to be. I was overwrought with memories and I believe that her personality woke up a little. I had amnesia; I am sure Hinata told you. He tells you everything else. My eyes changed color when her memories woke up. My grandsire was the Inu no Taisho. You have seen his likeness in the Western Palace. Touga was killed centuries ago and he resides in the youkai portion of Soul Society. I used to see him all the time when I was there but when Kaito restored me the last time; the shit hit the fan so to speak. Yamamoto was trying to control me through a sort of relationship and when that failed. Well let us say I will have my revenge. Hai, there are scary uppyr running around and Nobu was killed. I am barely holding it together but I have to stop them from executing Touga's soul and Juria.” She said flatly.

 

“You gotta plan that's gonna make me squirm?” He said quietly.

 

“Aizen.” She said flatly.

 

“Awe shit Suna!” Ichigo said throwing up his hands.

 

“The upper echelons of Soul Society are no better than Aizen and he was ensconced in Central Forty Six before he defected from Soul Society.” Asuna said in defense of herself.

 

“So you are gonna let him waltz right back in? I have friends over there!” He cried.

 

“I have family there!” She snarled.

 

“Shit! Shit! Shit!” He cursed.

 

“Then do not help me.” She growled getting ready to port.

 

“I didn't say that damnit! Fuck! You demand the impossible!” Ichigo ranted.

 

“You are either on my side or theirs.” Asuna said coldly.

 

“I'm always on your side onna! Hell you gave me two kids before you punked out on me but whatever! Ancient history now. You're gonna do whatever the fuck you wanna do. Come on.” He said in anger.

 

She blinked and she stared at him and his words. She forced herself to move. She knew engaging Aizen was dangerous but she was not leaving Touga especially.

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Aizen stood in a park in Karakura Town and he was almost giddy. Not only was he going to take an opportunity but he would get to strike back at Yamamoto. He was so pleased and could not be more so if he had planned this himself. Ulquiorra stood behind Asuna and she had brought the young shinigami brat. Also beside her stood the man he had known as Samyaza.

 

“So it is true.” He smiled.

 

“I am to be punished by Yamamoto because I released the prison plane. I assure you that Gwydion holds no love for you.” She said with crossed arms.

 

“Oh?” He smirked.

 

Gwydion was suddenly in front of Aizen and the two men postured. Asuna was struck again that her ekimmu had the face of a blasted angel but he could be so damn fierce. His skin took on the icy blue that it did when he let his yoki flow.

 

“You are a tool dear boy. One who betrays me do not do well in living, I assure you.” He smiled almost lazily.

 

Aizen took note of the underlying and simmering energy of the ekimmu man. Asuna was glad he was not afraid of the former shinigami and he was just there. Aizen lifted his hand and ran fingers along the cold, cold skin of the blonde man.

 

“Do his words belie the size of his scrotum Lady Asuna? You are fool if you think that your threats do anything to me.” Aizen said almost kindly.

 

Ichigo bristled and Asuna had the medallion that Teru had given her several years before. She made a Senkaimon and a Jigokucho appeared. Aizen seemed a little surprised and he was curious.

 

“Certainly he remembers giving you such an impressive gift.” He stated thoughtfully.

 

“Of course. He will expect me to show up but not show up with you!” Asuna glared.

 

Aizen smiled softly and inclined his head. They followed the Jigokucho through the Senkaimon. The small rag tag group moved swiftly. Aizen anticipated issue but nothing that the collection of powers in this group that they could not handle. Ichigo seemed very displeased but out of loyalty to their old mating; he went along with it. They entered the Seireitei and Aizen beckoned them to follow him. Soon they were faced with lower shinigami that were easily defeated and the call was raised. Asuna had no intentions of Ichigo being seen and she looked around.

 

“Can you draw them away from us? Pretend to go visit your friends?” She asked.

 

“Their gonna know Suna.” He growled.

 

“I am certain Ichigo but they cannot do anything if they cannot prove it! Teru is all about his fucking rules.” She stated rolling her eyes.

 

“Hai.” He nodded.

 

He shunpoed away and he made a loud ruckus and it did draw some attention away. Aizen moved fluidly and he of course knew these streets. It was obvious to Asuna that Gwydion had been here before as well.

 

“Remember we are not restricted like the wraiths my darling.” He whispered.

 

Asuna nodded and they were moving at incredible speeds. They reached the Central Forty Six compound and they were shinigami everywhere. Asuna recognized several captains and even Kuchiki Byakuya was there as well as Hitsugaya Toushiro. She hated to do what she was about to do but she had no choice. Ulquiorra used sonido and Gwydion stared at her. His eyes became green and he held out his hand. A short broadsword appeared with the hilt inlaid with onyx. The tip had a crescent moon and the metal gleamed silvery white. Another crescent hugged the blade and she was surprised. Asuna held out her own hand and Konkisaiga appeared. Her eyes bled green as well and Aizen made note of the similar abilities. Both beings let their auras flare and the shinigami captains were surprised. Gwydion and Asuna stood back to back and she felt a rush that she had never felt. This man; this ekimmu completed part of her that she had never known was missing. She wondered what would happen if Osamu and Maec were here.

 

“Great things.” Gwydion whispered.

 

Their auras were slightly different greens and she felt herself drawing on him as he was her. Asuna also felt an utter awareness that almost choked her. Gwydion felt her falter and grew concerned.

 

“Worry not Gwydion.” She said in a smooth and husky voice.

 

“Arianrhod?” He asked stunned silly.

 

“Dia dhuit dearthair.” She replied.

 

Gwydion mouthed the Gaelic and he realized that she was pulling on her deepest soul.

 

“Dia dhuit deirfiúr.” He replied emotionally.

 

“Let us take care of these beings. We are scared and she is pulling on her deepest part of herself.” Asuna spoke as if Arianrhod.

 

“You are in there?” He asked shocked.

 

“She is me and I am her. We are the same. It is only memories and skills that we do not know. You will have to help us. You must stop Ayille. I feel our love of these beings.” She explained as they whirled and moved.

 

“Yes.” Gwydion choked.

 

“It is us. We are one. We are the same only the body and lives are different. You know this dearthair. Why do you feel pain?” She demanded.

 

“I lived so long without my half.” He said in anger.

 

“Forgive me. I should have listened to you. Arawn must awaken as well.” She said as she sliced into a shinigami.

 

“I know! I promise you. Will you remember?” He asked as tears fell and turned to ice.

 

“Yes. I will not remember enough though. My dearthair I made you so sad. I am sorry. I was a fool but we will stop them this time. Together.” She said the green flared tremendously.

 

“Yes!” He said feeling her surge her energies.

 

The onna moved next to him and took his hand. Their fingers were clasped tightly and the winds roared as the skies became filled with flurries of blinding proportions. She was able to direct the ice and snow to blind and freeze their enemies. She held out her other hand and part of the sky bent it seemed. She unleashed a nami that tore through Central Forty Six. It was a small tornado and the power behind the attack decimated many. She ran with Gwydion and she was gasping.

 

“Let it go. It was a surge. I am here.” He murmured as the part of her that had been Arianrhod dissipated.

 

“Hai.” She husked.

 

“Did I do that?” She asked horrified.

 

“Wait until later. I will show you truly great things. Destroy that door.” He commanded.

 

She surged her yoki in a familiar unleashing of her nami and the doors over the water busted in. Aizen casually brought up the rear and she knew they would face Teru inside. Aizen took the lead and he was too easy. He was way too casual. She knew he would try something terrible and she had no intentions. The captains of the Gotei Thirteen had not been able to stand up to them and she knew Kuchiki was one of the strongest shinigami. They went down into the Underground Assembly Hall and she took in an octagonal structure. She saw two concentric benches with many high backed chairs. In the center was Teru and he looked sickened and horrified to see Aizen.

 

“You turned to him?” He bellowed in his old man guise.

 

“Sorry.” She chirped in sarcasm.

 

“I expected this out of you.” Teru said in fury.

 

“You expected Aizen and an Espada?” Asuna asked in anger.

 

“No. I knew your affinity for those putrid souls but to turn to your sworn enemy!” He said pulling his zanpakuto.

 

“I would not do that brother. You know what our fair sister here can do.” Gwydion said smiling in malice.

 

“You little fuck! You should have stayed in Terre de Brume. It was your fault Asuna! Yours and yours alone!” He shouted.

 

Aizen was fascinated at the ancient drama but he suddenly appeared behind Old Man Yama. She realized quickly what he was doing and she ran with Gwydion and Ulquiorra. Teru looked around quickly and he realized he had been routed. The spiritual pressure inside was horrific but Asuna ignored it. She closed her eyes and she located the presence of Touga and Juria. She followed their power through long tunnels of winding passages and poorly lit tunnels. She found a door with bars and barriers all around. The inu-empusae princess surged her yoki through her fang and she stabbed the barrier as if it was nothing.

 

“Move!” She screamed.

 

Gwydion and Ulquiorra moved away and she surged a small concentrated nami through her blade and the resulting explosion threw her. Ulquiorra moved and caught her effortlessly and she saw the soul of Touga and the Tengu Shihoin Juria. Both looked ratty and tired but her grandsire-brother looked pissed off. He climbed out of the hole in the doorway and he hauled Juria as well. His silver hung down his back and his navy markings stood out starkly on his face.

 

“Time to go.” She said flatly.

 

“They intended to bring you before a tribunal and judge you.” Juria said shaking.

 

“And? To hell with them! They are not my masters and I will not bow down to the likes of Yamamoto Teruyoshi!” She snarled.

 

“Asuna.” Touga said hugging her tightly.

 

“Brother.” She said hugging him back.

 

Gwydion took in the soul of the canine daemon and was suitably impressed. They looked around and they could not port.

 

“Up?” Asuna asked Gwydion.

 

“Certainly.” He smiled.

 

She clasped his hand again and their resulting yoki smashed a hole straight through to the top of the circular building overhead. Snow fell and plaster did as well. Ulquiorra moved quickly and grabbed Asuna and Gwydion's hands. Touga grabbed Juria's and they were able to jump up. Touga and Ulquiorra were both spirit beings and Soul Society was easily traversed with sonido and shunpo. They appeared in the main building and they moved outside. She saw many shinigami from the Second division and she grew really angry. Her aura flared again and it was suffocating to everyone around her.

 

“Pull back!” Touga yelled.

 

“No! They think to stop me?” She said in a beastly tone.

 

Asuna arced her fang wide and the yoki unleashed as it had several times before. It had taken Fuji years to recover its vegetation and the battles she had stopped in the past were legendary in youkai circles. The supaida nami spread out like a wave of unnatural superheated wind. Those who were in the way did not survive. They were melted away instantly and the yoki blew away others on the outskirts. She fell and Gwydion caught her.

 

“Come!” Ulquiorra commanded.

 

He had the medallion and he knew Aizen would find his own way out. They had achieved their objective and the destruction was terrible.

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She was passed out cold and drained of yoki. They were in Urahara Kisuke's home and nobody could figure out what to do with the soul of the Inu no Taisho. Juria was pacing and she was terrified. Gwydion was cradling Asuna's head in his lap and Kisuke was utterly shocked.

 

“May I be of help?” Yoshiko said bluntly.

 

“Please.” Kisuke said scratching his chin.

 

Kisuke and Yoshiko were lovers again since her “waking” up of her uppyr part. She had given Ling three cubs. It was an amazing thing and he had flatly told her to please go forth and take what she needed. Her drain on his yoki terrified him. Yoshiko now had Ling, Akio, and Kisuke and she was loving life.

 

“Hello Jii-chan Touga. I am Yoshiko.” She said bowing.

 

Touga was shocked to see how much she looked like his beloved Augusta. She smiled at him and he was just stunned.

 

“A gigai.” She shrugged.

 

“For a youkai soul?” Her shinigami lover asked.

 

“Why not? I am certain you have never done so but why not try?” Yoshiko asked.

 

“Technically it is possible.” Juria pointed out.

 

“Okay where do we hide him until I can make one?” Urahara asked amused.

 

“The Vizards.” Asuna said weakly.

 

“Brilliant!” The blonde shinigami said smiling widely.

 

“Sister!” Touga said kneeling near her.

 

“Tired but I will be okay. Kisuke can you call Shinji?” She asked.

 

“Yeah.” He said leaving the room.

 

The hodge podge group was comical almost and Asuna's brimmed with tears. Touga pulled her up and hugged her tightly and Juria was emotional as well.

 

“You lied to me.” She said choking as she stared at her Tengu.

 

“I could not tell you. I was only trying to protect your soul. You were born as my daughter Asuna. You were my Isha but I knew.” She said shamed.

 

“Who?” She demanded.

 

“Who directed your soul? I know not. I only know that I had a very special baby girl.” Juria said as tears fell down her face.

 

“So you both were to be sacrificed?” She demanded.

 

“Hai.” Touga nodded.

 

“I hate them!” Asuna snarled in rage.

 

“I assume you found Sounga?” Her Tengu asked.

 

“Hai! It only took me damn near two years!” She growled.

 

“I am sorry! That fang could not fall into Sanra's hands.” Juria replied.

 

“I still have not forgiven you totally for trying to kill Takeo.” She growled low.

 

“I will never see eye to eye about Maec. He killed me or do you forget?” She asked in anger.

 

“Oh do not start! You are the queen of meddling you old bat!” Asuna raged.

 

Touga covered his mouth and he chuckled. Juria glared at her old lover and snorted in anger.

 

“Well you can just deal with it!” Juria shouted as tears streamed down her face.

 

Juria shifted out and Asuna rolled her eyes. She would never sacrifice the Tengu no matter how angry she was still at her.

 

“Touga I am entrusting you to a group of former shinigami called Vizards. They were hollowfied by Aizen some time back and therefore fairly powerful. They have a powerful barrier over their home.” She explained.

 

“I trust you.” He said kissing her crest.

 

Gwydion continued to hold onto her and she was going on reserves. He finally stood up with her and he was exhausted too.

 

“I am taking her to one of her homes. Soul Society will want revenge for today's little act. I need to get the Four Branches together.” He said softly.

 

Everyone nodded and he phased out. He appeared in the Western Palace where Ryo stayed now. He laid her on her bed and he fell in beside her. Ryo came out of the shadows and stared at Gwydion.

 

“She needs blood frère.” He said tiredly.

 

“You do know I am a person, right?” Ryo asked in anger.

 

“Yes. I know you are but you belong to her. Get in.” He said moving over so Ryo could spoon her body.

 

Ryo felt relief in being able to be near her and he hated it. He hated how dependent he felt on her. He had been a powerful dragon in his own right and now he felt like a maid servant.

 

“Your mind is in turmoil. Hush it!” The ekimmu said.

 

“Fuck you!” He growled as he fed the unconscious inu-uppyr.

 

“Could be arranged I assure you.” Gwydion smirked.

 

“I hate you! I fucking hate you and I hate her for doing this to me! I asked her to kill me.” He said in anguish.

 

“You can still be killed.” The blonde man said coldly.

 

Ryo glared at the other man and he shut up. He was mourning what he had lost and his dependence on her made him sick to his stomach. He had admired and crushed on her but now he was bitter. He had no idea if it would get better and he felt trapped. Ryo fell asleep and Gwydion was concerned over his anger. Frere were normally very doting on their makers and this one was downright belligerent. He fell asleep and he was happy.

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Asuna was up and she was dealing with her inner turmoil Gwydion had phased out to see Apollo and she sat by the window in her rooms in the Western Palace.

 

“Ryo?” She asked softly.

 

“Hai.” He said stiffly.

 

“I am sorry.” Asuna said in regret.

 

“You should be.” Ryo said in anger.

 

“What has brought this about?” She asked him sighing.

 

“Knowing I will never mate and I will not be able to stand another onna. Knowing that you deign to give me time. Who knows if I can father babes? You should have killed me like I asked!” He snarled.

 

His green eyes were intense and she felt his pain. She stood up and neared him. He growled low in his throat and she cupped his cheeks in her palms.

 

“I am sorry. I am so sorry. Tell me what you wish.” She said gently.

 

“Kill me like you should have.” He said with a heaving chest.

 

“You would prefer death?” Asuna asked as tears pricked her eyes.

 

“I would that I had a choice but I did not nor do I. I have no choices but your will.” He said angry.

 

“As you wish.” She said shutting her eyes.

 

She truly felt that she had wronged him even if it had been to save him.

 

“Just do it quick.” He said as unshed tears and emotions clawed at his throat.

 

She stepped back and she let Konkisaiga appear. He stood there and stared her in the eyes. She felt terrible and she actually burst into tears.

 

“Do it! You did this to me!” He growled low.

 

“Why do you wish to die and why can you not try?” Asuna asked in despair.

 

“Because I am a dragon in my heart! Because you may think some manner of life is worth it; it is not to me. I was a dragon noble and a warrior. Ryukotsusei was my friend and I got to think you were beautiful and imagine things but not this! Never this!” Ryo said baring his emotions.

 

She hated herself and she could see that given time; he would hate her more. Asuna did the unthinkable and she suddenly shoved her fang through his chest. His eyes shut and he fell to his knees.

 

“Take me home?” He gasped.

 

“Hai.” She said as tears streamed down her face.

 

“Thank you.” Ryo whispered as he fell back.

 

Ryo died quickly and with very little pain. He had a peaceful expression on his face and she fell over his body. She wept at what she had done and she intended to keep her promise. She would take Ryo home and she would lay him to rest.

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Ryukotsusei stood by her and she was quiet. He was surprised when she had returned with Ryo and she was broken it seemed. She had returned to the era in which she had taken him and he was laid out on a pyre. The flames grew and the dragon lord took her hand and she was watching him burn and tears fell down her face and she made no sound. He felt wretched and she walked away as the flames leapt higher.

 

“What happened?” He asked softly.

 

“I did as he asked. Since I changed him it was the least I could do. He was not happy and I could not see him as such. He had honor and he was your warrior. He asked I bring him home and I have done so. I did not mean to make him unhappy. I only tried to save his life. Ryo told me he hated me for saving him. He told me he could not handle being tied to me in such a way.” Asuna replied dully.

 

“He was very independent. You did right by him. Thank you.” Ryukotsusei said kissing her head.

 

Asuna was having flashes of having to do the same to Nobu and she was crying terribly. Ryo had been innocent and she wanted to scream. She told Ryukotsusei she was going back and he sighed. His mate suffered and he mentally made note to find her later.

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Asuna wandered into Amedeo's apartment and she collapsed on his bed. He startled awake and she was softly crying and he held her to him. He kissed her neck softly and she was making soft hiccups. Soon his kisses covered her mouth and she clung to him. The mixed basilisk was trying to keep himself in check but his body was becoming taut. She grasped and ran her hands up and down his naked body as he slowly moved his body in her hands. He suddenly threw back his head and gasped as she ran claws over his scales and Amedeo was lost in sensation.

 

“Tell me why you cry femmina.” He moaned out.

 

“Too much to say. I need you Amedeo. I want you and Julianus.” Asuna said licking up his throat to his chin.

 

“Gods.” He whispered in a needy cry.

 

Amedeo made a delirious viper cry and she was surprised. He met her eyes and she felt heavy.

 

“Called for him.” He said in a shaky tone.

 

“You are mesmerizing me!” Asuna accused softly.

 

“Not on purpose. I want you so bad femmina. I want to be with you so bad.” He said burying his nose in her juncture.

 

Julianus heard the cry and he was in his son's bedroom door. He saw her and his mind was trying to take in what was wrong.

 

“Julianus.” She whispered in a moan.

 

“Femmina? Amedeo?” He asked gripping the door frame.

 

Asuna reached out her hand towards him and Amedeo had begun to suckle her in a needy way. Julianus trembled at what he was witnessing and she moaned softly as the red and black basilisk busily cupped and nibbled away at one nipple. Julianus realized his groin was suddenly too tight and he was so caught up in this scenario. He did not realize he had moved to the bed and he did not truly realize that he was kissing her wrist and licking at her veins. Asuna felt him bite into her flesh and she screamed out in utter ecstasy as he lapped at her blood and Amedeo groaned. He too lost his head and bit into her areola. She was moving slowly and withering under Amedeo as he moved against her. Both basilisk were taking in her blood and she was gasping and crying out as they did so slowly and erotically. Amedeo lost his mind to his drunkenness and he slipped inside of her. Asuna made such a husky groan that Julianus lifted his lips. He was drunk; very very drunk and his eldest son was slowly pushing and pulling within the empusae femmina. She was lost in her own little world and it was a sight. He would have been content to stay as he was as his head was spinning.

 

“Julianus!” She cried.

 

“Si?” Julianus whispered tangling fingers in hers.

 

Amedeo forced himself back and he suddenly began to use his tongue to fuck his wife. She cried out in pleasure and Julianus was truly rapt. He lowered his ebony head and took her neglected breast. Both of them were ruthlessly and thoroughly ravishing whatever they had chosen and she was climbing high really fast. Julianus stroked her marked hip and she screamed out. It was too much; it was too good and too incredible. Amedeo moaned as he tasted her climax and he greedily used his tongue to try and taste it all. She was gasping short pants and Julianus lifted his head. Asuna's face was flushed and her eyes lidded. Amedeo moved and pushed her to her side. He hated not seeing her face but he wanted this. He widened her legs wide and slipped in. His hand freely played with her clit and she was gasping out mindlessly.

 

“Femmina?” Amedeo growled in her ear as he devoured her throat with his lips and tongue.

 

“Hai?” She squeaked out.

 

“Can you take more?” He asked in a tremendous snarl that he tried to suppress.

 

She barely nodded and she whimpered. Amedeo said something in serpent's tongue and Julianus was shocked. This was not him but her whimpers and moans made him nuts. He slowly shed his modern silk bottoms and she could see his beautiful cock. She moaned for him and Amedeo buried his nose into her neck. He could do this as long as he concentrated on pleasuring her. Julianus was red but he brushed his head against her mouth and she eagerly took him in her mouth. His cry was soft but full of wonder. She swirled her tongue and sucked at him like a starved onna. Julianus lost his thoughts and his moans were breathy. Amedeo listened and it made him hotter and harder. Asuna groaned wildly around the full black basilisk and she used her free hand to work with her mouth. Julianus had to grab the head board as she used her sultry wet muscle to lick and tease his crown and slit. He caught a glimpse of Amedeo fucking her mindlessly and he lost it. He threw his head back and cried out loudly as he spasmed and climaxed. Asuna moaned more as he came in her mouth. She was lost and in love with these two and this was perfect she decided. Amedeo thrust harder and his barely there rational mind told him she would be bruised but he flicked the claw of his thumb over her clit and she gurgled a scream. Amedeo released his viper cry as his own high was ripped from him and he could not remember it being this beautiful. He filled his mate and she was crying out non-stop as his hips jerked and he twitched. He angled her mouth and he kissed her. He groaned more and she bit into his tongue. He weakly cried into the kiss as he came so suddenly on top of the first. She released his mouth and she reached for and grabbed Julianus who was still dazed from the amazing finish. She lashed her tongue and bit his as well. He screamed into her mouth and he repeated his own end again. He collapsed and tried to catch his breath. Amedeo was comatose almost and fell to his back.

 

“Gods.” Julianus whispered out of it.

 

Amedeo snored already and Asuna was groaning still. He gently turned her head and she had a dreamy look on her face.

 

“Are you sure about this?” He asked.

 

“Hai. I cannot give up you or him.” Asuna replied sleepily.

 

“Femmina. I love you so much and I know he does. This is so different for me.” He said blushing.

 

“Will be good.” She said cupping his face.

 

“I should like to sleep in your arms.” He said softly.

 

“Hai.” She as he laid his head against her.

 

Amedeo was pressed into her back and he was dead to the world at the moment; sex and no sun made a basilisk snooze faster than a sleep aid. Julianus soon too followed and she laid there between two great men who happened to be father and son. She was lulled into sleep by their heart beats and they had chased away her inner demons for the moment.

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The meeting was set for Balkhash and she was there with Gwydion, Osamu, and Maec. Her twin looked at her and mentally stated “are you kidding me?”. Maec watched Osamu path to Asuna and they had a non-verbal argument. It was all so amusing. It would be funny except for the fact that his Isha suffered emotionally and this Gwydion character was telling him that he was Math. Maec had told him he really needed to get out more.

 

“You Osamu are Gilfaethwy reborn and you Maec are Math. I am sorry but I would know the twins.” He said crossing his arms.

 

“You are supposed to be my twin?” Osamu asked Maec.

 

“Apparently.” Maec snorted.

 

“Shut up and listen both of you!” Asuna snarled.

 

“Pardon me?” The Shouten king asked.

 

“Listen instead of argue! We are all something in this and just listen!” She said standing and pacing.

 

“Arianrhod and I were born first. You and Math were born second.” Gwydion stated.

 

“Uh huh.” Her current twin said.

 

“You are the branch of fire. You Math are the branch of Earth. Arianrhod is the wind and sky and I am of course of ice and snow.” He stated.

 

“How come you all get the nifty blue eyes?” Osamu demanded.

 

“Well I was born with mine.” The blonde ekimmu smirked.

 

“Nice.” The Western prince said in sarcasm.

 

“Osamu do you have to be an asshole?” She demanded.

 

“He is jealous.” Gwydion said.

 

“Pardon me? Jealous of you? She is my sister!” He said standing up pissed off.

 

“Yes and she was mine a long time ago.” He said raising a blonde brow.

 

“So you went around screwing your twin?” The inu man said in a nasty growl.

 

“One we are not mortal. Not even close and two it was different then. You have this mundane morality that you feel makes you better. I assure you it does not. Get a clue boy! You have massive powers locked away in you. Arianrhod can offset any one of us. This is what made her so unique and powerful. She was not tied down to one branch. I was the one she chose to make her chief mate.” He said flatly.

 

“Now that would be Naraku.” Osamu smirked meanly.

 

Maec only listened and he was feeling way uncomfortable with the topic of conversation. Asuna looked at him and he at her.

 

-Sanra took advantage of a boy. It is different.- She pathed.

 

-Is it?- Maec asked her.

 

-Hai! Do not lose it on me Maec. I have lost enough already.- she retorted in his mind.

 

-I know Isha and I hurt for you but this and all things. Is he certain of this? - He thought.

 

“I am quite certain and Sanra is a twisted little bitch who will wish she never met me.” The yellow haired man said coldly.

 

“Goodie.” Maec said crossing his arms but it was not in anger.

 

“So what are you saying about me and the wraith Goldie locks?” Her twin demanded.

 

Gwydion was annoyed and really liked the other man. He had not liked him in the past but now he was something more like his beloved.

 

“We will all train in between the upcoming battles. There will be battles I assure you. The other ekimmu I am certain do not know you all have been reborn but it is a matter of time. I will drag Arawn out this very day. You two have to remember something. You both have a shadow of your former glory.” Gwydion said standing.

 

“Yeah okay whatever. When do we train?” He asked annoyed.

 

“Starting tomorrow. It is so odd having to teach you two anything. You two were just as much trouble as we were.” He chuckled.

 

“We were outcasts?” Asuna asked under her breath.

 

“No. We were royalty. As you know royalty has too much time at times.” Her ekimmu lover shrugged.

 

“I see. Okay. See you all tomorrow. Nice to meet you buddy.” Osamu stated.

 

Asuna stood and she went to her twin. She ported him to the other plane and he was seeing her only functioning. He had been the same way when Ileana had died due to child bed fever.

 

“No sign of him at all?” He asked gently.

 

“No. I think she killed him. I have no idea where to search. Chrestian is still sleeping and this is crazy. By the way, Touga is in Karakura Town.” She mumbled.

 

“Pardon me? Did you say that the Inu no Taisho is in Karakura Town?” He asked under his breath.

 

“Rather his soul actually. Soul Society has it out for me now. I busted into their main legislation building with Aizen and a couple of others and freed Touga and Juria. They were going to execute them.” Asuna explained.

 

“Oh my Kamis.” Osamu said stunned.

 

“Hai. I need some rest.” She murmured.

 

Osamu hugged his twin and he felt badly for her. She was hurting badly and she ported to her penthouse. She felt a presence in her living room and she moved cautiously forward. Ayille sat there with Kameron and her growl was one of hate and worse.

 

“No use locking the door. How are you dear enemy?” Ayille asked dripping sarcasm.

 

“I will kill you!” She snarled.

 

“If you could have my dear then you would have. I am for fun. Kameron?” The Ramanga queen said smirking.

 

Asuna suddenly jumped on Ayille and began snarling like a wild woman.

 

“I am certain that Chrestian came here. Little simpering and whimpering bitch! Have you fucked him? Frere are good for that you know. Well I am going to watch Kameron fuck you too.” She said coldly.

 

“Go to hell!” Asuna snarled as she backhanded Ayille across the face.

 

“Oh poo. That hurt but it will be worse!” She screamed at her.

 

Ayille grabbed her hair and she attempting to fight her off. Ayille was getting torn up badly and her face was bloodied. Asuna's claws raked across the Ramanga's eyes. The other queen sank fangs viciously into her arm and Asuna screamed. Ayille grew angry and slapped her across the room. She knew to move fast before she called on the elements and she was bitten again several times and it was brutal.

 

“Kameron? Change form my darling. Hurt her. Break her. Brutalize her.” She commanded.

 

Asuna was crying out as the pain overwhelmed her senses. Ayille was so pissed to discover that her frère did not answer her call that she had come here. Ayille watched Kameron mangle her terribly and the empusae queen swore vengeance. The act of brutal violence made her hunger terribly and Kameron changed back. His eyes were red and he stared at Ayille. She neared her frère and ripped open his jugular. Asuna was sobbing in between pain and the blood loss.

 

“Oh by the way.” She said smirking.

 

Kameron ported out and Asuna stared at Ayille with green eyes. She had such an innocent look on her face as she tortured the silver haired woman.

 

“Say hello Nobu.” Ayille said grinning.

 

Asuna saw her beloved and his face did not hold recognition. She suddenly snarled and she launched herself at Ayille.

 

“My frère are in such hunger that it takes them some time to remember. This is for killing my men you fucking whore! For daring to take my son as your bridegroom and for interfering with my rule.” Ayille said grinning.

 

Nobu was suddenly on Asuna and she was fighting him tooth and nail. He was so freakishly strong and his fangs sank into her many times. It did not take long for her to barely move and the new Ramanga never said anything. He just looked around hungrily.

 

“Over here my darling boy. He fucks well too. Know your place Arianrhod.” She laughed as they ported out.

 

Asuna laid there bleeding from numerous bites and she was shaky and barely alive. She crawled over to her phone and dialed Amedeo who was several floors down.

 

“Si?” He answered.

 

“Medeo.” She gasped.

 

“Femmina? You are home? Femmina!” He screamed into the phone.

 

The line went dead and Julianus heard the tone of voice. Amedeo grabbed his sire and they shifted to her penthouse. She was laid out in the middle of the floor and she was bleeding badly.

 

“Oh Gods.” Julianus cried as he picked her up.

 

“Oh shit!” Amedeo stated staring at the wall.

 

On the wall behind the flat screen television was the kanji for Nobu. Amedeo moved to his father and he shifted them out to Yamasaki General. Asuna was laid on a gurney as Nanami and Shinobu came over quickly. Shinobu could fell the horrid pain she was in and she barely conscious.

 

“Shin-no-bu.” She stuttered in awful pain.

 

“Haha! I am going to make it better.” He said grabbed her wrist.

 

He sank her fangs into her arm and she shut her eyes as he pulled back and he had barely taken any blood.

 

“She is going into shock. O negative on board stat!” He yelled.

 

Nanami and Shinobu wheeled her towards trauma and Julianus was trembling. The viciousness of the attack was horrid. He looked over at Amedeo and his son was thinking ahead.

 

“The babes may not make it.” He said under his breath.

 

“You worry later mio figlio. Now I have something to teach you.” He said as his eyes burned brightly.

 

“Si Papa?” Amedeo asked numbly.

 

“I shall teach you how we hunted Ramanga in Sicily.” He said walking away.

 

Amedeo was surprised and looked at his father. The elder Servius shifted back to the apartment and he looked at his son.

 

“The femmina carries a small bit of Ramanga blood. Do you know anyone else?” He asked flatly.

 

“Si! Eyal!” His son stated almost happily.

 

Julianus nodded and Amedeo shifted to the townhouse in Budapest. Eyal was busy reading. He looked up to the basilisk rex and he cocked his head curiously.

 

“Do you wish to hunt Ramanga? My Papa is here and he knows how.” He said flatly.

 

“Da!” Eyal said rising.

 

“Grab a sword, si?” Amedeo stated.

 

Eyal jumped up and went to grab a sword. He pulled a long broadsword down from his wall and he went to Amedeo. The basilisk shifted the uppyr king and they appeared before Julianus. The black basilisk had pulled his long black hair up and he watched the uppyr and his son.

 

“Mio figlio are you ready?” He asked.

 

“Si Papa.” He answered.

 

“We go after the blood drinking basatardos now!” Julianus stated feeling the need to do something wretched.

 

Eyal nodded and he had been sending out feelers. Ramanga had been seen in Japan, India, and England. He looked at the two basilisk and they looked at him.

 

“They have been seen here in Japan, India, and England.” He stated quickly.

 

“I say we go to India, si?” The father said.

 

“New Delhi actually.” Eyal said.

 

His heard their thoughts and he was horrified. He actually ported them into the Indian city and they were thankfully not in a crowded area. Eyal did not really care but he shut his eyes and he concentrated on his “kind”. If they were not expecting an attack they would not mask. Eyal grabbed the two basilisks and again ported. They appeared in a very modern and open home with many windows. Kameron shot up and Eyal smirked with malice. Julianus pulled his fang and Amedeo pulled his long sword too. Eyal had his pulled too and the frère looked nervous.

 

“Hello there. Where is Ayille?” Eyal asked coldly.

 

“I would not tell you!” Kameron snarled.

 

“Enough talk!” The black serpent said in hate.

 

The black basilisk took his fang and Eyal held out hand. He cut the uppyr's palm and Kameron tried to port and he suddenly looked panicked. Julianus moved with incredible speed and uttered his incantation and his fang flared with his venom as well as causing the shadows to bend and Kameron was blinded. He shoved his fang through his back into the tip came out through his chest. The frère's eyes widened and his body crumpled as blood gushed like a fount.

 

“Back to my blood and back through my veins; back to my heartbeat one and the same!” Julianus seethed through his clenched teeth.

 

Amedeo's eyes widened and so did Eyal's too as the fang of his father seemed to burn and Kameron went up like kindle. The ancient Ramanga shrieked as he burned and very soon his body went to ash and totally crumpled. Eyal completely understood now where the mortals got their ridiculous notions of how to kill vampires. He was in awe of the basilisk and he stepped back from the pile of ash and bone. He was covered in blood and Amedeo stared at his father as if he had never known him.

 

“That was awesome!” Eyal whispered.

 

“Papa?” Amedeo asked softly.

 

“When I grew up I was taken in by the priests of Apollo on Sicily. I was taught things with my energies and this fang. I was told it was a gift from the sun god himself, si?” He replied softly.

 

“I do not feel anymore Ramanga. Shall we paint a message to Ayille with his ashes?” The uppyr asked.

 

“Si.” Amedeo nodded.

 

Eyal took it upon himself to paint on the pristine tile floor and he painted his name in Aramaic. He seemed very pleased and then added a smiley face to add insult to injury. Then he painted an arrow to the pile of ashes and stated “here lies your blood”. Eyal knew she would be seriously pissed. He was counting that she would come after him.

 

“What does it say?” Amedeo asked.

 

“My name and the frère's name.” He shrugged.

 

“Nice.” Julianus stated.

 

“Let us go.” Eyal said and he ported both men away.

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Nanami and Shinobu managed to get their mother stabilized and she was now in a private room under heavy guard. Her doctor daughter had contacted Sebastein and demanded that he provide some empusae. She called Sheng and demanded some Panyu inu as well. Shinobu was rubbing the bridge of his nose and he was weary.

 

“Chichi is not coming back, you and I both know it. We both have families. We need to find another youkai doctor to help us with this place.” He muttered in a devastated tone.

 

“Do you have to say it so hatefully?” Nanami asked in anguish.

 

“I am not kiddo but we have to face facts.” He said shedding tears.

 

Nanami sobbed suddenly and he hugged her. He missed his father terribly but he had to deal with reality. Shinobu really hated fucking reality. His father had always been there and if his father had been turned; well Nobuyuki had bluntly told them that the mission would be to kill him. There would be no trying to save him then. If they could try and stop it in the past then they would. Sometimes the immediate could not be changed. No one knew and now their mother was laid up in a hospital bed loaded up on medicine to keep her pregnant and things had just gone to shit.

 

“I will start some interviews tomorrow.” Nanami said.

 

“Were there any youkai in America when you went to Harvard?” Shinobu asked.

 

“Yeah. There was a couple. There was an ookami and believe or not an inu doctor.” She sighed.

 

“Okay. It is day in the US why not give them a call?” He asked.

 

“I will do better. I will port on over.” She said sadly.

 

Nanami stood up and she put on her lab coat. Doctor Neil Terner worked at a well known New York City hospital and she appeared in a side hall. She had kept in touch on and off through the years and he had graduated five years before her. He was a young youkai too but a genius like her father had been. Pain assaulted her and she walked up to a nurse.

 

“Pardon me. Do you know where I may find Doctor Terner?” She asked in English.

 

“He is in the emergency department.” The nurse said looking at the odd woman.

 

“Thank you.” She said walking away.

 

She knew this place well and had done her residency here. She made it to the emergency department and it was busy. Nanami smiled wistfully and she felt the young inu's aura. He also felt hers and he poked his head out of trauma room. He mouthed her name and she waved. He put up his index finger asking her to give him a few minutes and she waited. Soon the young inu with sandy blonde hair and soft brown eyes came out. He smiled and gave her hug. He stepped back and looked at her and he felt her aura was off.

 

“Yeah. Lots of stuff since I went home.” She mumbled.

 

“Well hell you look great!” He said smiling.

 

“Thanks. Neil, I need to talk to you about something huge. Can you take a coffee break?” She asked.

 

“Sure thing kiddo.” Neil grinned.

 

She rolled her eyes and he followed her outside and she went to a vendor. He bought her a cup of coffee and they walked.

 

“So what has brought the famous surgeon Doctor Yamasaki Nanami to New York City?” He asked smiling at his friend.

 

“Things have gone wild in the demon world.” She said in English.

 

“Really?” He asked shocked.

 

“Yes. You all must not pay attention or you all have not been affected as much.” She replied.

 

“I do not pay much attention Nanami. New York has eight million people and most of them mortal.” He chuckled.

 

“Neil my father was killed.” She said bluntly.

 

“Pardon me?” Neil asked surprised.

 

“Yes. How much do you know about the demon world?” Nanami asked.

 

“Honestly I never cared. I mean I'm a dog but I grew with humans. We didn't talk about how we changed into four legged man's best friend.” He teased.

 

“I never told you much about my family. Okay long story short; my mother is half dog demon and half blood drinker. Ask about the vampire shit later. My grandfather is the most powerful demon lord left in Japan. He is a dog demon and he is oh my God strong as hell. My mother is just like that.” She explained.

 

“Your part dog demon? I thought you were a spider demon!” He accused.

 

“I was half kumo which means spider. Shit Neil it is such a long story. My mother is a hybrid and so am I. Okay you know how we Asian demons believe in reincarnation?” She asked him.

 

“Yeah.” He said dizzy.

 

“Haha is reincarnated like bunches of times. My Chichi was killed by a type of blood drinker called Ramanga. They change form into bat like creatures and pretty much eat their victims. Shinobu and I need help at the hospital.” She said sighing heavily.

 

“Are you offering me a job?” He asked stunned.

 

“Yeah. I know you know Japanese but most of my family knows English anyway. We need help really bad and it can be temporary. We need a supe doctor and Chichi's shoes are really hard to fill. Please Neil. Besides my family is rich as fuck.” Nanami said biting her lip.

 

“Shit. I mean wow! How soon?” Neil asked.

 

“As soon as you can.” She stated.

 

“I can take a leave starting tomorrow and I guess we can try it out. You got texts and stuff so I can catch up on the different species?” He asked.

 

“Yeah. We are way up to date. You are going to see demons you never dreamed of.” She said smiling a little.

 

“Okay.” He nodded.

 

“Thanks a bunch! I will port over tomorrow. Whatever you need just let me know. We even have our own buildings where supes live.” She said softly.

 

“Wow.” He mumbled in shock.

 

Nanami looked around and then ported when no one looked. Neil Terner shook his head and he envied that bit of power.

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He had never felt so many demon auras in his life. He also had never seen such a drop dead gorgeous bitch either. Nanami was checking the chart and Neil was staring at the woman in the bed.

 

“She's your mother?” He asked shocked.

 

“Hai. What does your mom look like?” She asked smirking.

 

“Like a mom.” He said blushing.

 

“Oh. Well Haha is still a young youkai. She had us young.” She shrugged.

 

“Oh. I mean wow.” Neil said staring.

 

Shinobu came in and he nodded to the new doctor. Neil bowed his head like he knew to do and they began speaking rapid Japanese. The woman on the bed turned her head a little and she made a soft noise. She slowly opened blue eyes and he gasped.

 

“Nanami and Shinobu.” Asuna whispered softly.

 

“Hai Haha!” Nanami cried as she flew to her side.

 

“Thank you.” She whispered in a tired voice.

 

“They hurt you pretty badly. Amedeo told us what they found.” Shinobu stated with an angry voice.

 

“I cannot speak on it please. I need rest please.” She said with a cracking voice.

 

Shinobu lifted her hand and kissed it and he cried a little.

 

“Whatever is left it is not him. We love you Haha.” Shinobu said as he slipped from the room.

 

Asuna stared directly at the inu doctor and he felt on the spot and awkward.

 

“Hello.” She whispered in English.

 

“Hi.” He said stupidly.

 

“Sorry Neil. She is a telepath of incredible strength. Makes me look pathetic.” Nanami stated.

 

“Oh. I am Doctor Neil Terner.” He said bowing.

 

“From the United States of America. Welcome to Tokyo. We are treating you well I assume?” She asked.

 

Her accent was heavy but she spoke excellent English. He could not stop blushing and he nodded. He soon made excuses and he left. Nanami laid her head on her chest and wept a little.

 

“He seems sweet. Maybe too sweet?” Asuna asked.

 

“He is brilliant. We need help Haha. Most youkai doctors are overly sweet. Do not know why but they are. You are going to have to stay in bed cause those babies wanna come.” She said softly.

 

“I will stay in bed. There is not much I wish to do anyway.” She said looking away.

 

“He would want you to move on.” Her daughter said.

 

“I have to destroy him. I am weak right now.” She said almost broken.

 

“Haha, you do what he would want. He loved you so much. It is obvious how much you love him, so you do right by him. It kills me to say that but it is the truth. I have you guarded. That fucking Ramanga called Kameron is dead. I will let the basilisks tell you about it.” Nanami stated.

 

She nodded and she was weighted down by so much emotion.

 

“May I walk just a little?” Asuna asked.

 

“Hai just a little.” She replied.

 

Asuna made herself get up and she went to the hall after she put on a long yukata in a small floral print. Neil Terner was there and he watched her.

 

“I shall try and contain myself. I am known to terrify those who are new.” She said trying to joke.

 

“I am so sorry.” He whispered.

 

“What? My attack? Think nothing of it. It was only an attack. I am a warrior. War has scars.” She shrugged.

 

“I barely know any dog demons.” He said shaking his head.

 

“Well come to the Western portion of this main island and you will see a ton. I can introduce you to many. My sire is the inu lord here.” She smiled.

 

“I mean wow.” Neil said awed.

 

“Nanami says I must only walk in small bits. Thank you for helping us.” She said walking slowly back towards her room.

 

“What is going on here?” He inquired almost fearfully.

 

“If you fear sir then it would be wise to return home. I am at war and this family is at peril. I am in part a type of blood drinker called empusae. Another manner called Ramanga has become an enemy. I recently opened another plane of existence and let loose yet another form of youkai. It is complicated but many blame me.” She shrugged again.

 

“I am not afraid.” He said staring at her.

 

“What manner of inu are you?” She asked.

 

“Just a golden.” He shrugged.

 

“How very rare and beautiful.” Asuna smiled.

 

“Rare? Not in the United States.” Neil laughed.

 

“How funny.” She said gently.

 

He took her arm and guided her back to her room and there was a black haired youkai in her room and her face showed surprise.

 

“Jouichi?” She asked surprised.

 

“Mitsukai. I told you I was not leaving.” He said nearing her.

 

Neil stepped back and he blushed madly when the other man passionately kissed the silver haired goddess for a moment and he fled the room. He was going to have to get used to things and the beautiful creature was getting to him. He had never known his friend had dog demon in her and he was afraid. New York City seemed suddenly a whole different world.

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Chrestian came to and he felt almost the same but a little freer. He looked around and he was in a monument and he saw soldiers near the door. He slowly rose and he let himself attempt to feel a bond with his new mistress. He was happy that he did and he ported to her. She was in a bed and she was sleeping on her side and she looked tired and just plain out of it.

 

“Lady Asuna?” He asked softly.

 

Asuna came to and she stared up at the blonde Ramanga or whatever he was now. His face held sympathy and he knelt near her bed.

 

“What has occurred?” Chrestian asked.

 

“Ayille and Kameron attacked

me at my home. Nobu was there as well.” Asuna replied.

 

“I am so sorry. He was not in his mind was he?” He asked.

 

“No. He was not there.” She said as a couple of tears fell down her face.

 

“He will come back to himself given time.” He stated palming her cheek.

 

“His children have asked and I concur; I will kill him.” She said breathing hard.

 

“You are quite serious?” He asked surprised.

 

“Hai Chrestian. It is my only option.” Asuna cried looking away.

 

“Why must it be your only option? I do not understand.” Chrestian stated almost in anger.

 

“You have asked me to kill you! Why? Why should it be any different? Why?” She snarled.

 

“I was born mortal. I was never supposed to live a daemon life. Your mate was a daemon to begin with. You should reconsider.” He said standing and looking out the window.

 

“He was a vegetarian. He did not believe in death and what she turned him into goes against who he was. He would want to die. If and when she uses him for sex it will not be his way. He was loving and great. I have to.” She said weeping.

 

“I think you make a mistake. Have you been unable to return to the past?” He asked perplexed.

 

“I have as yet to see an opening and have an understanding. Besides Soul Society is now gunning for my death.” Asuna said in a depressed tone.

 

“Why?” He asked surprised.

 

“Because I am not their idea of a good and proper demi-kami and I do not follow their screwed up rules. It is no matter. I truly do not expect to survive this. I do however expect to put a stop to my enemies before I succumb.” She murmured.

 

“Your words are sickening. Where is your frère?” He demanded.

 

“Dead. He asked me to do it. He hated me. I understood you see.” She said staring through him.

 

“You are letting her win!” Chrestian cried softly.

 

“I do not intend to let her win but I am tired too Chrestian. So perhaps when we are done with this venture we can run each other through.” Asuna stated barely audible.

 

“Have you truly lost your will so much?” He asked in an emotional tone.

 

“I feel as though this thing is a mountain that I cannot pass. I feel as though I should have done something different. I have been the cause of pain to so many people I love. So I suppose I have my lost my will.” She said without tone.

 

“You cannot give up.” He said feeling his own despair.

 

“I think I already have. I am sorry Chrestian. I am no good.” She said closing her eyes.

 

Chrestian watched her and it was obvious that someone or something had to give and a restoration of some kind needed to be done. He truly felt it was up to him and he was a sort of frère to her now and it was his duty to stand by his queen and do whatever it took.

 

 

 

 

Dictionary of Gaelic terms:

 

Dia dhuit: hello

 

dearthair: brother

 

deirfiúr: sister