Bleach Fan Fiction / InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Chronicles of the Moon ❯ No Peace as Secrets Unfold ( Chapter 71 )

[ X - Adult: No readers under 18. Contains Graphic Adult Themes/Extreme violence. ]

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: Confronting and riveting truths become known to very few. Old holy powers abound as others are sought to rescue and save the life of the innocent. Working together and Gwydion demands the death of one. Thank you for reading and please, let me know what you think!


No Peace as Secrets Unfold

She refused to leave it as it was. She hurt and it was not what she wanted. This particular story ate her up because she had never taken the time to fully know what it was that had destroyed the north. Asuna began to realize that her relationship with him had started a war of espionage. Ayana had favorites and lovers as many rulers had but one she had loved with utter conviction and with her heart since Nagaharu, she had not. It seemed she had fallen in love with Ichigawa and it was not sullied by politics and it was pure. It made her hurt worse because it had been destroyed. She refused to let it go and Asuna went in search of him. She had to ask and she had research but she found him near Jiamusi in Manchuria. He kept a small estate there and she found him working the fields himself along with several workers. She watched him work in the rice paddy and she ached profoundly. Asuna was masked but she stepped out into the field as she neared him. Her long silk dress of tie dyed red swirls blew softly and her silver hair was down. She did not hide her heritage here and he looked up. His face held anger and that pain.

“You are most stubborn my lady. This is private land by the way. I have earned it and your son bestowed it upon me.” He said with such coldness.

“General please hear me out.” She asked softly.

“Please talk but I will help bring in my harvest if you do not mind.” Ichigawa stated as he went back to gathering his crop.

“This happens to me sometimes; my past lives come back to bite me so to speak. I never know the reason but this is ripping me apart.” Asuna said in an emotional tone.

“You should not let it my lady. You are a mighty warrior, much greater and more powerful then I am. Your prowess with a blade is legendary and second only to your great father. Matters of the heart are inane and not worthy of those in power. You have greater issues at stake and one lowly general should not concern you. You and your family had several.” He said cruelly.

“You bastard.” She said gasping in anger.

“I speak only truth. Now if you please, I have work. I earn my living.” Ichigawa said with almost hate.

“That is what she said! She is the one that made it a class thing. You hold onto such words because the onna you loved spoke such trash to you. She must have said that she could not bear a pup with no connections and such. You are a fool to have believed the lies. You most certainly were too young to know better I suppose.” She snarled at him.

Ichigawa looked at her and his anger at Ayana’s betrayal was eating him alive. He stared at her and her words throughout this life ate him up too.

“I have no time for you. I have no time for such frivolity. You may have time to play and screw with people’s emotions and lives but I do not. Now if you will excuse me but I am busy.” He said walking past her.

He was stiff and cold as he worked methodically but he stared up at her after some time.

“You know when Manchuria and Tekeshi’s old lands were involved in battle against Lord Ishin? I was happy because I got to kill some kumo. I imagined her face as I did so. I imagined ripping her apart and ripping out her heart as she did to me. Now that is what I feel. Do you still wish to discuss it?” He asked with narrowed eyes.

“You Northern inu are all alike, fools! This is the reason the North fell because you idiots mated with such docile beasts as miko. The West was mightier because things like emotion did not play in per say. Touga fought and did what was best for the state and Tekeshi was a bleeding heart as lovely as he is. You are worse.” Asuna hissed.

“Exactly as I expected Lady Asuna. Thank you for confirming my experiences with you. Now leave. I have spoken over and over that I want nothing to do with you and for once in your spoiled bitch life, honor it!” He said getting right in her face.

“I only wished to understand.” She said in a haunted tone.

“Why? Have you not conquered and decimated enough men in your time? Why did I need to be on your list?” Ichigawa seethed.

“I have not decimated you. If I wished it so then it would be. You are too much of a coward to face me anyway.” She taunted.

He lost his temper and he knocked her backwards. Asuna landed in the muddy water and she snarled at him. His eyes were red as he took in the arrogant bitch. His workers looked over and they saw their boss arguing with a rich onna. Asuna was growling from her prone position and he growled back. She stood up and came at him and he grabbed her arm. She had her hand around his throat again but his grip was powerful. She ported them to a nearby field and he shoved her away. Asuna fell to the ground and she came up.

“So this is how it is?” She demanded.

“I am defending my land and myself. You are the one who cannot obey wishes.” He snapped.

She screamed in anger and she came at him. He blocked her punches and she was trained so well. Ichigawa too had been trained in the war arts and he did not hold back because she was female; this was one female who kicked ass and did so on a regular basis. Her punches were blocked and how she managed to kick in such a long dress was lost on him but he was flat on his back with the wind knocked out of his lungs. Asuna fell on him and he was gasping as mouth pressed to mouth. Tongue tangled tongue in a battle that was seeking. His hands buried in her hair and he could not stop nor could she. Ichigawa was lost in the passion as he slowly realized that he had her dress hiked up and he was thrusting madly inside of her. Their kisses and bites were not gentle as it was too inu like. The need to dominate this bitch was making him act stupid and more stupid as his claws dug into her beautiful skin. His growls were harsh as his thrusts became too hard and she whined almost in pain.

“Leave alone.” He gasped as he moved his hips jarring her.

“No!” She snarled in his face.

“Oh fuck!” He yelled out in his beast as the damn energies escaped him and she snared them.

Her face froze and she was so close to passing out again and she screamed. Her head fell back and she was dizzy.

“My mother was miko.” He stuttered.

“Huh?” Asuna asked confused.

“My mother was a miko. She was a miko of inu descent. The north bred them.” Ichigawa admitted as he fell against her.

“How in the Kamis name did that occur?” She asked mystified.

“Do not ask me. I have no idea. It was our big secret from the rest of the youkai world.” He said softly and he pulled out of her.

Ichigawa closed his eyes and he had coupled with her three times in so many days and he was trying to rein himself in but it was impossible when she kept showing up.

“It feels like the most potent form of painful bliss. I cannot explain it.” Asuna whispered.

“I have work to do.” He muttered in anger.

“Make love to me slowly.” She said grabbing his hand.

“I am not your lover. I lose control of myself because of whatever the soul bond thing is. I have no wish for more.” He said flatly.

“Liar!” She hissed.

“I do not lie. I have no need…” He started to say.

She shoved him back and began to kiss him hard. His body ached and her kiss made him go breathless. His soul felt at peace and he hated it. Their hands buried in the other’s hair and she wanted him under her naked. Ichigawa forced himself off of her and he actually crawled a little away from her.

“You are so much like her and so different.” He said raggedly.

“I am inu too. I am inu this life.” She said nearing him.

“I do not want this.” He said with more conviction.

“Really?” She husked in his ear.

She had her hand firmly wrapped around what made him male and he hissed. Ichigawa had not been so passion prone in his adult life and she was lost in the erotic. She stroked him to get him aimless in base need and he shouted as he again came. He was breathing so hard as she kissed his bare back. He shook and trembled as she did such inu things.

“Stop!” He whimpered.

“You want it despite your words. Ayana hurt you terribly. She did and said terrible things! You are right and I am her and I am not. I am much younger then she was when she passed but I know she loved you. I know she damn near killed the man who claimed to have fathered Gaku Jouichi. She nearly killed him because he wanted you on an executioners table with your body being torn asunder. He wanted you drawn and quartered so that you would suffer terribly. He was so jealous of you because Ayana actually loved you like she loved Nagaharu.” She whispered in an agonized tone.

“Stop! Stop it. I do not want to hear any more! I want nothing more.” Ichigawa stated in anger.

“I am sorry. You hid away. If you knew who I was then you should have claimed me!” She cried out hoarsely.

“No! Never!” He said shaking his head vehemently.

“So you truly believe that she betrayed you. You believe she fed you to the ookami and that she what, ordered the attack?” Asuna demanded.

“I know not what to believe. Leave me be. Please leave me be!” He yelled at her.

“Ichigawa!” She stated in anguished disbelief.

“Unhand me. Do it now.” He growled.

“I am what you are this life. I am inu too!” She growled.

They again fought and she had him pinned down harshly and she suddenly sank her fangs into his neck. His eyes were wide and he was trying to breathe. She was not feeding from his blood and in fact his red liquid spilled from the wound. She was marking him quite openly and defiantly as sank them deeper. Her bite did not hurt but his body was rigid and she was bombarding the powerful empathy with her fury. It was possessive fury and anger at his anger. Asuna was acting rashly but she was prone to it. She lifted her mouth and she forced herself up.

“Now speak.” She snarled as she walked away.

“How could you?” Ichigawa asked hoarsely.

“Because I am claiming you. You belonged to her and now you belong to me.” She snapped.

“I do not want you!” He snarled.

“Sorry.” She said coldly.

“No! I do not accept it! I do not want it! I have been single all these years! My mate died long ago! I have no mate! You hear me?” He said incensed.

“I think you were heard in Shenyang!” She yelled back.

He became aware of himself and he jumped up. He suddenly charged her and knocked her over. They were slapping at the other and he was furious. Bitches just did not do this but he had known her this life for almost all her life; she did what she wanted whenever she wanted. Asuna Orlovich-Jing did whatever the fuck came to mind. She grabbed a handful of hair and she held his neck firm as she worked her lips against his throat and behind his ear. He hissed and groaned as she evilly did her thing.

“What doing to me?” Ichigawa hoarsely asked.

“Claiming my man.” She husked forcefully.

“Ungh!” He cried out as she rolled them.

He was suddenly on his back and she began to work his cock with her mouth. This time she slid him deep down her throat and Ichigawa choked and sputtered wildly. His body bowed and the pleasure was so intense. She was cracking through his mental shields and he panicked. He was clawing at the ground and Ichigawa was terrified again. Something ruptured in his brain and he felt her. She caressed and nudged thoughts and old feelings. He was laid bare and tortured in old memories. Nothing she did not turn over and the passion in which she did it. The spicy feeling of her brain was throwing him over so many edges. He was bowled over completely and the single most intense climax of his very long life stole through his whole mind, body, and soul. He was almost in a fit as she made him feel too much. His snarling screams rent the air and Asuna put up a barrier. Ichigawa thrashed as the feeling from his groin was nothing in comparison to his brain. That was the kicker in the whole thing and it left him weak. His silver-grey eyes were dull as he finally lay a little still but twitched only a little.

“You are tearing me apart.” He whispered.

“Some part of you still loves. I want it. I want desperately. I am so angry at you keeping all this from me.” She snapped.

“It was not for you.” He whispered in a sleepy voice.

“You hoped. You wished I would know. You almost spoke a few times but stopped. Me! This is for me. I am what you are now.” She said lowering her mouth to his and kissing him.

His breath left him as she stole it. Tears fell from the corners of his eyes and his body was too weak to do much.

“Port me to my room?” Ichigawa asked softly.

“Image it in your mind.” She commanded.

He did so and she slipped in so seamlessly. Asuna ported them both and he dragged his blanket over his half naked form. He could not think at all and Ayana used to do that to him. Their lovemaking would leave him utterly drained. He would sleep for hours upon hours. Now it felt the same. She did not leave and in fact she spooned his form.

“Wrong. Not right.” He mumbled.

“I will deal with it. I should have dealt with it better then. I was killed before I had a chance.” Asuna muttered in his ear.

“Hurt too many. This is wrong.” He said sleepily.

“I feel some of what it was. It is only a shadow now but I feel and it is ripping me asunder. I am selfish, you are right about that. I am horribly selfish and I have found you again and I shall not let go.” She whispered softly.

Ichigawa closed his eyes and silent tears pooled in the corners of his eyes. She had snared him deeply in the past and she was doing it again. She licked his tears away and she was softly kissing his face and throat.

“Ichi. My Ichi.” She whispered passionately.

The proud inu man gave up totally and succumbed to his fierce emotional tidal wave. He forced himself up and the resulting act was a harsh and slow taking of her body. His teeth dragged her skin and his tongue tasted everywhere. He lingered over her as she screamed out for him. Ichigawa figured he would go to hell but he figured whatever did it matter. He lifted her thigh and his thrusts hit home perfectly. Asuna clutched him tightly and the soft spoken and serious former general of Manchuria fell against her as he spilled deeply within her. Ichigawa lost consciousness with her this time and they shared the same bed this time around.
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Kameron knew and so did Masanori. She hid nothing from either of them. Masanori still reeled from the fact that his father was alive. Her head frère was so intrigued with the story that he wished to dig more himself. The brunette frère and Asuna were too much alike in so many ways. He was just as impetuous as she was at times. She adored him for it and they got on very well. Ichigawa was her secret though. The story had been covered up and it was hard as hell finding out anything. Her new inu lover was being cautious as always and she was in Shanghai as he supped with Tekeshi and several other Manchu nobles including Ang Chi. He left the table to check on the next course and she hissed softly. He looked around and his eyes bugged out of his head.

“Why are you here?” He demanded.

“Wished to see you.” She pouted.

“I am just a new toy. I am certain you will tire of me.” He snorted.

“When did you become such a sarcastic ass?” Asuna asked arching a brow.

“When Lady Asuna could not leave well enough alone. I may be Northern inu but I have a personality despite what you say.” He said rolling his eyes.

She pursed her lips and she walked up to him. She cupped his groin and ghosted her lips over his. He breathed a little harder and he was trying to control his ardor.

“I want you to want me. Come to me Ichigawa. Come and be with me.” She said breathing hard.

“Okay. Okay but not right now. Go away!” He snapped softly.

“You promise?” Asuna demanded.

“You marked me did you not?” Ichigawa snapped softly.

“Hai.” She grinned.

“Damn onna!” He growled as he kissed her silly.

Her smile undid him and it always would. He finally gently shoved her away and she ported out. Tekeshi came in and he noticed his friend taking too long.

“Everything okay?” He asked.

“Everything is fine my lord. I was only on a phone call. Pardon my rudeness.” He said bowing.

“You are always so contrite Ichigawa. Life is not so black and white my friend.” Tekeshi smiled.

“We are not all as jovial as you my lord. Come let us sup.” He commented.

Ichigawa looked back and he sighed in his head. The last time he had seen her had been mind altering on so many levels. She was taking more and more. Lady Asuna was devouring him whole and he was losing it. She was not concentrating at all and he worried. He was going to go later and demand that she concentrate on the ekimmu and enemy Shouten issue but she would talk to him and reason with him and then seduce him. He was afraid and he hated the feeling. He was hating the idea that he loved her and he could not stop.
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Ichig awa actually grabbed Geming and the red would bully her and she opened her penthouse door with a wave of her hand. Geming grinned and she rolled her eyes.

“Chichi sent me. He said you were and I quote being neglectful of your war.” He said crossing his arms.

“I had babies a little while ago and I want to enjoy them. You tell Tekeshi to grow a pair and come see me.” She said sweetly.

“Oh see that is ewe. Old Ichigawa wanted to yell at you too but he could only probably get about mildly annoyed with you.” Geming smirked.

“Geming! Young man do not disrespect me boy!” Ichigawa snapped softly.

“Oh Kami! He yelled at me!” The red chuckled.

“You are being obnoxious on purpose. You have delivered my lord’s message so why not go tell him something else?” The brown suggested.

“Sheesh.” The green eyed inu snorted laughing.

Asuna watched them both and Geming bowed low before her. His eyes held hers for a moment and then he laughed wildly. He ported out and she stared at Ichigawa.

“Why did you bring Geming?” She asked.

“Because his message is a good one. My lady it is not wise to wait for an attack. You can route them first by going after them.” He pointed out.

“I do not want to.” She pouted.

“My lady…” He started to say.

“Ichigawa. I do not want to. I have spent so many precious years fighting. I am tired. I want to enjoy my life as you said I did. The point was that I have not. I have my lovers. I care and love for many but the intense love is reserved. I am typical and stereotypical but this is not fleeting. I will not allow it to be.” She said fiercely.

“You need to let it be. Allow this fascination with your past life to go. I am nothing overly special.” He shrugged.

“You are trying to piss me off.” Asuna stated shortly.

“No. I am being honest completely. Tekeshi is more extraordinary then I am. He is a good man and I betray him by feeling anything for you. I refuse to be that kind of bastard any longer. You also languish for whatever reason. It was a very long time ago and you have forced me to deal with my anguish and I thank you for that but listen to wisdom.” Ichigawa stated with such a soft tone.

“Why are you doing this?” She asked.

“Because I see the road ahead. This is not wise and it will lead to many bad things. So let us say we can forgive the other our many transgressions and let it go. I am sorry for holding onto my pain.” He said bowing his head.

“You are running again. I will not allow it!” Asuna raged.

“My lady you forget that I can make up my own mind. You use considerable influence on me to influence me. Just let it be!” He cried softly.

“No.” She said flatly.

“We are setting ourselves up for pain. I do not want that. I do not want you to feel pain and I am tired of feeling it as well.” Ichigawa stated growling.

“Admit it! Admit the truth you try to speak!” She growled at him.

“No.” He shook his head.

“Ichi!” She said getting angry.

“I said no. I am done for now. I need to go to my estate.” He said flatly.

“Then let me go with you.” Asuna said with wide eyes.

“I need time away.” He said appealing and hoping.

She was totally empusae in her actions but totally inu onna in her behaviors in most things. It was maddening the double standards she held but he was a worldly man and he accepted much. He just hated feeling out of sorts. The love making was fantastic and left him numb. It was a good feeling but he was lying to many around him and he hated deceit. He knew the courts were full of them and that grated his nerves.

“Fine go. You say I will tire of you and so I have. If you wish me to be a cold hearted snotty royal princess then so be it. You are dismissed General Ichigawa.” She said in a condescending tone.

Ichigawa sighed deeply and he wished to the Gods he could hit her sometimes.

“What do you wish my Lady?” He demanded.

“Stop the my lady bull shit! You have bent me over and gave me that whipping. I think you can call me Asuna.” She snorted.

His face turned bright red and he was aghast at her words. He was mortified and he sighed loudly.

“Okay Asuna. You do not have to be so flippant about our bedroom activities.” Ichigawa stated blushing.

“I do believe that was outside of your house in Shanghai.” She said smirking wryly.

“ONNA!” He snapped.

Her stance made him wish to bend her over again and she had that look. He lost his composure and he grabbed her by the back of the neck. He did bend her over her couch and he took her. She bared her neck to him and his beast almost lost its shit. He was laying against her as they caught their collective breath and she purred in contentment.

“Should have grabbed my neck back then and told me to shut the hell up. I would have sputtered in shock.” Asuna grinned against the couch cushions.

“Oh Kamis. I am done. Did you get your fix? Did you steal any yoki?” He asked softly.

“Hai. I want you to stay the night.” She demanded.

“You are the most demanding lover I have ever had. Why?” He asked softly.

“Because I sort of like you.” Asuna retorted.

“You like me. Okay I suppose. This is ridiculous you realize.” Ichigawa said as she pulled him up and guided him towards her bedroom.

“Hai. It is ridiculous as hell.” She said opening his shirt.

Her mouth began to leave soft kisses on his chest and the brunette was lost already.

“Hai ridiculous.” He mumbled in a passionate way and he was felled onto her plush bed.

“Mhmm.” She muttered.

“Should go.” He sputtered.

“Hai.” She said ignoring him.

“Hai.” He said just giving in.

He was laid out as she slowly undressed him. Even as Ayana she had not showered him this much. She was generous to a fault and he was seeing where her soul had changed with her body. This onna had a nasty, nasty temper but she was stupidly generous and overly sensual. She was easily taken advantage of and he was seeing it in a few of her lovers. It made him angry and he was getting to be stupidly possessive of her too. He cried out in his head that it was just plain stupid but then he did not seem to care when she slipped a finger deep within him to stroke his prostate. His younger lover taught him a lot and he was whimpering out incoherently. She really wanted him to beg and he hated to beg for anything. Ichigawa ended up begging for his end that night as she slid down him and his face contorted in raptures. He ended up sleeping soundly in her arms and he was stupid again.
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He woke up with a start and he sat up. She was sleeping soundly he thought and he got up quickly. They kept their relationship discreet at his request and she was still asleep. Ichigawa was busy pulling on his formal grey slacks and such and he was attempting to hurry. He looked at her very closely and she was too pale. Her arm hung limply by the side of the bed and he knew something was wrong.

“My lady?” He asked shaking her gently.

Asuna did not respond and he shook her harder. She still did not awaken and he was nervous suddenly.

“Asuna? Wake up! Damn it all! Wake up onna! Oh hell. My lady.” He said freaking.

He went to her bedroom door and he knew the schedule. The frère person would be here soon enough but he could not leave her. Ichigawa was panicked and Kameron did port in soon enough and Ichigawa hissed softly.

“Why are you skulking dog? I know you and my queen fornicate.” He snorted.

“Shut up uppyr! Damn you both have horrid mouths. She is not waking up.” He said perplexed.

Kameron laid Aahmes in the cradle near her bed and he shook her. She was too pale and he was suddenly concerned.

“I need to take her to the hospital now. Stay with my son!” He commanded.

“I cannot be here!” Ichigawa cried.

“I care not if you try to hide your fucking. She is my queen and mate. I will not lose her because you have attacks of conscious! Stay with my son!” Kameron said in his Ramanga voice.

Kameron ported and he was in the middle of Yamasaki General. He yelled for Nobu and the head doctor came out. He saw her and he was shocked. She was laid on a gurney and he felt her.

“Oh my Kami!” Nobu cried softly.

“What is wrong spider?” Kameron demanded.

“I saw this with Hana.” He said pulling her up and taking her to a bedroom.

“What do you mean?” Her frère asked.

“She is being purified by holy blood. We say holy blood but it is ningen blood that has counter acting yoki to ours as youkai.” Nobu explained.

“Why in the Gods name would she be purified?” He asked stunned.

“Some inu carry miko blood in their veins. She also had a ningen who was a holy man.” Her kumo healer said working quickly.

He pulled out his cell phone and called Inuyasha’s house. She was not waking up and she never passed out like this that he knew of.

“Kameron? You know all of her secrets and stuff now a days…what is going on?” He demanded.

“She is my queen Nobu. I cannot divulge such things.” The frère said miffed.

“Even to save her life?” Nobu said snappishly.

“She and a particular inu have been taking up. Something about old memories and stuff. Ayana keeps being brought up.” He said quickly.

“Who?” The kumo asked surprised.

“Damnit! His name is Ichigawa.” Kameron said uncomfortable.

“General Ichigawa? Are you serious? He knew Ayana? Is he old enough?” He asked shocked.

“Old enough barely from what I understand. He knew her right before the Battle of Matsuyame.” The brunette frère said looking at her.

“Oh Kamis. I heard about scandals. Never knew what they were about though. Do you think Ayana and this Ichigawa were the scandal?” Nobu asked shocked.

“Well considering you are kumo and you have no issue loving a half inu woman, you tell me. Would there have been issue?” He asked the spider healer.

“Hai. Back then it just was not done. Cross species mating was frowned upon big time. It was seen as defilement.” He said blushing.

“Never one for decorum?” Kameron grinned.

“Not really. I have never had a kumo mate. I mated a ningen, an inu, and then Asuna.” He said blushing hotly.

“You rebel.” The frère laughed.

“Okay so Ichigawa. Wow. That is so wow. Okay. Her aunt will be here soon. Kameron this is a horrible process. We have to replace her blood with miko blood. I would not feed from her for awhile.” Nobu said businesslike.

“Holy blood is delicious by the way. It will not harm me.” He smirked.

“Oh good Kamis.” Nobu snorted.

Kagome did show up and Asuna was soon hooked for a major transfusion. Soon enough she was waking up and she was screaming in pain as she felt as though she was being burned alive.

“NOBU!” She yelled in agony.

“Honey! I am so sorry. I am so sorry but you need it. You are pupped. Ichigawa is a Northern inu?” He asked gripping her hand.

“Hai! Oh fuck!” She screamed as the blood filled her veins.

Kameron was agitated badly and he paced as she screamed and wailed. Kagome tried to say soothing words but Asuna was in an agony all her own. The process would be several hours of hell and she screamed every so often. Ichigawa was near and he heard the horrific screaming every so often and his heart fell. He held the uppyr’s babe and he mentally called the frère.

“Tell me what is wrong!” he demanded handing him his son.

“She had to have a blood transfer. Seems your type of inu causes another daemon to slowly become purified.” He snorted in annoyance.

“What? You are telling me what?” Ichigawa asked in a short tone.

“You are not that quick or in denial. She is pupped as you dogs call it.” Kameron said with almost contempt.

“Holy hell. Not now!” He said falling back and in despair.

“What did you think would happen dog?” The frère asked.

“I have attempted to be careful most of the time if you must know! I am not an irresponsible man. For one it is too soon for her body and two, I have seen what her pregnancy with Hana was like. I would not have wished this for her. I must go.” He said sighing.

“Is this part of the reason you did not mate again?” He asked the inu.

Ichigawa stiffened and he turned to stare at Kameron.

“She mocks us often but hai, we Northern inu are pathetic in some ways. Most of the time we get so turned around in our emotions. They are our biggest downfall. I spent years in meditation to learn how to suppress them and such but my feelings for one onna in particular is the reason I did not mate again. Pain was not worth it to me. It is still not worth it to me. One can learn to deal with a gaping wound or loss of limb. It can be done and I shall not do so again.” He said bowing.

“You leave?” Kameron yelled.

“Hai. It is best. Tell her that it is best she do whatever she needs for her body. I have no mind on the issue.” He said bowing.

“She will be furious and hunt you down.” The frère said with narrowed eyes.

“I will not be bothered anymore.” Ichigawa stated and ported away.

“You coward!” The frère hissed softly at the empty hall.
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It had been utter hell and she was lying in bed on a heavy dose of widow. Nobu was concerned because the pup was stronger in holy powers then even Hana. He could not get her talk and she stared at the window in a depressed state.

“Honey. Talk to me.” He begged.

“His mother was an inu miko. Do not ask me how in the hell that happened. I have no idea what the Northern inu did. They turned themselves into messes of youkai. Surely they can purify but they become emotionally wounded animals.” She said shutting her eyes.

“There are not many left Asuna. I checked the suicide rate of inu of purely Northern descent. It is staggering.” He sighed.

“Dumb asses.” She growled softly.

“Hai well it must be pretty difficult to deal with the empathy thing. I can only imagine what it is like. Telepathy is so much more easily controlled or at least those species that are telepathic are taught at a young age how to handle it.” He pointed out.

“The empathetic are taught but their shields are much exhausting to hold in place. Tekeshi is the only one who I have seen have immense control. Baku learned as well.” She sighed.

“Both have had your blood my darling.” He said standing.

“What are you saying?” Asuna asked.

“I am saying I think that perhaps it is not their control. Was Tekeshi not a major mess before he met you?” Nobu asked adjusting her IV.

“True but he was so young. Baku was also very young.” She said.

“Well perhaps that is the difference. You entered their lives young and enabled them to have better control. Your blood and your mental powers are extraordinary. You are not a normal youkai by any standards. I have seen the ekimmu and their abilities; they scare the hell out of me.” He smiled.

“I love you.” She smiled widely.

“I. Love. You. Too.” He annunciated each word as he kissed her passionately.

She giggled and she was so happy that he was back. She could not function without her Nobu and she wondered how she ever did.
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Asuna had no intentions of letting him run away and she found him in Jiamusi. He was packing his personal possessions and she stood in his bedroom door. He turned and he looked full of regret.

“Why are you running again?” She asked softly.

“I did not want this.” Ichigawa stated flatly.

“Right. You did not want me. Every second I touch or kiss you then your heart becomes erratic and your hormones get out of control.” Asuna stated nastily.

“I do not wish to do this again. I told you and told you. I am better off alone. I do well that way.” He said coldly.

“You do well alone because your pathetic ancestors screwed the North. How about you try and deal with reality?” She asked.

“Shut up!” He hissed in anger.

Asuna thought about what Nobu said and she knew she was setting herself up but she was suddenly on him and her hand was on the back of his neck. He tried to fight her hold and he snarled in anger at her manhandling him. She cut her own neck and Ichigawa was horrified to realize that his mouth was tasting blood. His brain could barely register anything else and he latched on. She moaned obscenely as he took in her life force and her body was taut with desire. He fell back on his bed and his lips were smeared scarlet.

“Why did you do that?” He demanded hoarsely.

“I hate that you feel the need to run away. I hate that you wish away from me.” Asuna said in a sad voice.

“I have not wanted a regular relationship. I have not wanted a family and I have not wanted to be trapped. You do all those things. You do not ask but your personality is as such that no means nothing to you.” He accused.

His words stung badly and she stiffened visibly. His eyes held hers and she nodded.

“Brief and consuming. How very appropriate. You are correct. I am very sorry General Ichigawa. I have been horrid truly. You did say you did not wish any of this. I can admit to my mistakes and failures I assure you. I have made many. Perhaps I did let the brief memories of that life influence this one. You are entirely correct. Please forgive any and all of my trespasses against your person. I have been the monster you thought of me. You will not see me again I assure you.” She said stepping back and bowing low.

“You do not speak of the other matter.” He said stiffly.

“I could not handle it. Nobu tried but the fact that your mother’s blood is so strong in miko; it was agony I assure you. We attempted everything but I could not carry. I apologize for scaring you.” She said bowing.

“I had no wish for you to suffer because of me.” He said softly.

“No worries. I brought it upon myself. Whatever you may have thought of Ayana; I am not her in that regard per say. I would have kept my pup regardless of you or not. I would kill for it.” She said coldly and she walked away.

Ichigawa was stunned by her words and he felt saddened beyond belief. He knew her and if she swore that she would stay away then she would attempt to do so. He sighed in relief and prayed it was so.
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Asuna was fighting beside Gwydion and she was off badly. She was faltering and he was scared. She was attempting to take on a Sistern and the beast almost had her. He yelled and he had to pick her up and she could not stay awake. He phased with her and he smeared his finger in her blood and he was stung badly. He was shocked and he laid her on a bed and called on Nobu. The kumo doctor entered and he checked her out.

“Oh hell.” Nobu said horrified.

“Her blood shocked me healer. How do you explain that?” Gwydion asked growling.

“She is carrying a mixed inu pup. Holy hell I gave her Kagome’s blood!” He cried softly.

“Kagome is the priestess? Why in the heavens name would you give her poisoned blood?” The ice ekimmu snarled.

“The pup has this blood you idiot! She is being purified by her own child.” The healer snapped.

“Oh shit! No! Hell no! Get rid of it!” The blonde said in a nasty tone.

“You do not tell me to abort my mate’s child ekimmu! She would freak and she specifically did not wish to lose this babe!” Nobu said in anger.

“Oh but she felt no great loss at mine.” He said coldly.

“She was devastated I assure you. She loves her children. She loves being a mother. Hell I cannot stop her from having them. I have tried.” He snapped.

“She is a mother goddess you idiot. She is ever fertile.” Gwydion stated rolling his eyes.

“You may be jealous or whatever but I tell you that I will find a way for this pup to be born. I helped her through the Byakko twins and so I shall do with this one!” He shouted.

“I cannot believe that you would allow her to carry something so dangerous when her very life is in danger every fucking day spider! She cannot even hold her weapon or barely call upon her energies!” The ekimmu prince said in severe malice.

“I will find a way!” Nobu said with determination.

Gwydion was furious and she was coming around. Asuna saw where she was and she saw Gwydion’s face.

“Do not say it. I will not do it. You will not control me like you did in the past Gwydion. You are one of my chief mates but you are not my master!” She snarled at him.

“You said it! I am one of your chief mates yet you will not hear me out? I ought to snap your neck you stubborn woman!” He said frigidly.

“Leave. I will not speak to you if you insist I murder a baby. Leave!” She snarled at him.

Gwydion’s eyes flashed bright green and he slapped her. He phased away and she fell back exhausted.
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“He is right in a way Asuna.” Nobu said gently.

“Then find holy blood stronger then Kagome!” She shouted.

“Hai.” He nodded.

She stared at the ceiling and she felt her tears fall. It had been only a month since she had walked away but she would honor his wishes. He had been right and she had forced her opinions and wishes on him. Ichigawa wanted freedom from his emotions and memories and she could do that. It was her soul that had caused him such misery. A pup was once again causing a controversy.
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Neil was with her and he had to hold her up. Hakushin could not be found in the modern era at all. She had no idea where to look but he was her only hope she realized and she was getting weaker and weaker. If Ayille and Bilae got word then she would be toast. Now Neil was helping to even hold her up and she was laid down on the ground.

“This is scaring the crap out of me.” He said checking her.

“You have this blood in you Neil however weak. The Northern inu did this they thought to strengthen themselves. They turned into pacifists. They turned into such gentle beings and some could not handle being able to feel other’s emotions. I am uncertain of much as they were utterly destroyed.” She said weakly.

“How do I find this dude Asuna?” He asked brushing her hair away from her face.

“Kameron is looking. He is freaking too.” She smiled as she kissed his hand.

“You gotta hang on, okay? You swore I would get that threesome.” He teased.

“Oh Neil you give me ideas.” Asuna laughed softly.

Kameron came back and he was obviously horribly agitated. Chrestian and Ryo were looking as well and her head frère looked homicidal.

“Stop Kameron.” She begged.

“Mistress! I am scared and I do not scare easily. You however manage to do it to me often.” He muttered.

“You have become freer with your words.” She observed.

“Well I should! I am technically a husband damn it!” He growled.

She beamed through her weakness and she slowly fell asleep. Kameron snarled and he stalked around.

“What’s going on dude?” Neil asked.

“I can feel her slipping away. I am trying like hell to honor her wishes but she will not give up this dog puppy for anything. She would hate us all if we had an abortion done and I will not have her hate again. Never.” He said kneeling and brushing her hair away from her sleeping face.

“What will happen if we don’t find this guy?” He asked terrified too.

“She will slowly slip in a coma and never wake up. It is like a slow poisoning. The priestess’s blood helps for a short while but it is horrible.” He sighed in utter frustration.

Ryo ported in and he had a grin on his face.

“I found the holy bastard and he is amongst a pestilence in the north. There was some sort of plague to hit and he is most yummy looking.” Ryo smiled.

“Well if there is sickness then I can help.” Neil stated.

“You healer types are all such bleeding hearts.” The dragon frère smirked.

“When you say yummy…” Neil started to say.

“I mean I would rip his vein open and suck him dry.” He smiled sweetly.

“Ryo.” Kameron growled.

“Sorry.” He smiled at his brother frère.

“Okay. You uppyr scare the hell out of me.” The blonde inu said shaking his head.

“Well you help the priest and I will speak to him.” The brunette frère stated.

“Why do you get to have all the fun?” Ryo asked.

“Because I am much older then you and I am her head frère.” He said smugly.

“I have head.” The red said lewdly to Kameron.

The older frère choked and he glared at Ryo. Neil knew there was a lot he did not get and he was perhaps happy. He figured out really quickly the morality and code amongst the blood drinkers were way different then even normal demons. Kameron picked her up and Ryo took Neil’s arm. They both ported and they were in the bleak north of Honshu. Neil was dressed in old style clothes and he had no idea how far they had come. He could smell the death and he covered his nose.

“The priest is over there at the burial site.” Ryo indicated.

“Thank you brother.” Kameron said.

“You thank me later since our queen is indisposed.” He grinned.

Kameron jumped a little as Ryo slapped his backside. He shook his head and the frère realized that he had indeed helped to make Ryo. The red dragon had been in such a stupor and had fed so heavily from both Asuna and himself. It was natural to love your maker. It was perfectly reasonable to desire the being that had turned him. So Kameron accepted the situation and dealt with the younger frère’s affections. He really cared for him as well and it was good. The head frère had to do a double take as the human priest was one, not mortal and two, was stunning. Hakushin saw in the youkai’s arms an onna he adored beyond measure. He had been saying prayers but stopped mid chant.

“Himegime.” He stuttered in shock.

“You know her then?” Kameron asked.

“Hai. She is my himegime.” Hakushin stated nearing her.

She was radiating spiritual energy and he was shocked.

“What is wrong?” He asked gently.

“She is pregnant with a dog daemon but these dogs have holy powers.” The frère stated very softly.

“You are terrified.” The monk stated.

“Yes.” He said staring at the curious creature.

“She needs blood to replace the blood of the babe. It is making her purified.” Her frère said in a whisper.

“I will help her now. Who is the gold youkai?” He asked benignly.

“He is a doctor.” Kameron replied.

“How very fortunate. Thank you youkai-sama. I am Hakushin by the way but please call me Housei in front of the mortals.” He said walking with him.

“Yes.” He said in awe.

“I cannot believe she can have a babe with spiritual powers. I am humbled.” He said bowing his head.

“You love her.” Kameron observed softly.

“You do as well.” Hakushin smiled.

“You know what she is? You know who she is?” The frère asked.

“She is a himegime of the Western lands.” He shrugged.

“She is much more than that. Come priest. The doctor has supplies and he will also help these people.” He stated as they left the small village.
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As una was screaming in agony worse then she had ever felt. Kameron held her down as the blood of her beloved Hakushin coursed through her and made her burn from the inside. She was screaming bloody murder and the holy man had to put up a barrier to keep in the pain filled and agonized screams.

“I am so sorry my himegime.” Hakushin said in deep remorse.

“Need. Kamis Kameron! Make it stop! Please bite me. Please!” She sobbed brokenly.

“Mistress yes.” Kameron said feeling wretched.

He bared her neck and sank fangs in. Her blood tasted so damn good and he stopped himself from sucking her dry. He was spreading the bliss but her pain filled screams reached his ears.

“How much longer healer?” Hakushin asked Neil.

“It takes awhile. We are hoping your blood will help. Doctor Yamasaki swears he has never seen a pup with this much spiritual pressure before. Everyone says you are the most powerful houshi there is.” Neil said working.

“I do not know that but I do have a lot of abilities hai. Who is this creature who gave her this pup?” He asked gently.

“Ichigawa.” Kameron muttered soothing her the best he could.

“This blood is too powerful simply for an inu. There is something else going on.” The houshi said gently.

“Ichigawa said his mother was miko. He said she was inu though. Do not understand. Neil? Knock me out. Knock me out!” She screamed out.

“Hai.” The gold muttered.

He drew enough widow to give her some relief and she sagged in Kameron’s arms.

“This is why I have never stayed. I love her well but I would not beget her with my child. I think it would kill her. I would love a child but I would only have one with her. My himegime and savior.” He said softly and mourned for her pain.

“How did you meet?” The frère asked.

“I was ill. She knew who I was and she came upon me at the base of Mount Hakurei-zan. I was trying my best to heal some villagers. Asuna took me to Niigata and insisted I get healed myself. She took a small girl too. How is she or did she pass on?” Hakushin asked.

“Etsuko.” He said suddenly.

“Hai! Etsuko. She was a lovely and bright child.” The houshi smiled.

“She is mated to a serpent youkai named Adrastus. They are happy and have a couple of children.” Kameron replied.

“Very good. Great things happen when the species cooperate. She and I were intimate and she knew my fate. She hated it and decided to change it.” He shrugged.

“Did you not object?” Her frère asked surprised.

“Part of me did but I realized what a gift I had. So now I am free to help my people and I can do so for as long as I can. Can you ask the Kamis for a better gift?” He asked softly.

“No, I suppose not.” He said mystified.

Neil got done unhooking the transfusion tubing and such and she was laid beside a fire. He excused himself to go attend a few patients and the frère and houshi stared at each other.

“I think you worry very much. Who are you exactly?” Hakushin asked.

“I am a frère. A turnling if you will. I was human at one time close to ten thousand years ago. Her enemy Ayille had changed me into a Ramanga but she in turn got a hold of me about five thousand years ago.” He said lovingly.

“Oh my.” He said shocked.

“Yes well it was dramatic and traumatic for me but I am glad for it. She has made me the happiest man on Earth and she has given me a son we named Aahmes. That was my human name.” He said staring at her with profound emotion.

“That is actually a beautiful story. Please and make certain your son knows how much love there is. You alluded that she is something more then what I know. Please tell me.” He said softly.

“She is reborn several times. The creature that has the name Izanagi in Japan is named Taranis in the Celtic world. She is his eldest born. She was a being called an ekimmu and she freed her fellow beings from imprisonment but this bastard has been helping her enemies try and destroy her.” He said in anger.

“Do you have stories that I might read to help me understand?” Hakushin asked concerned.

“Yes!” Kameron replied.

They spent the rest of the night passing in pleasant conversation as Hakushin became abreast with current affairs in his himegime’s life and they hoped his blood helped.
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She woke up and she could stay awake. She still felt the drag on her senses and she was struggling badly with guilt. She had no clue who in the hell mothered Ichigawa but it was no inu. Asuna was soon drinking some water and Kameron looked happy.

“He is the most extraordinary man!” He exclaimed.

“He is indeed. I can never get him to stay anywhere for long. He moves around a lot.” She sighed.

“He has agreed to return with us.” Kameron said.

“Huh?” She asked stunned.

“Yes. He said he feels certain you will need more blood. He pressed his hands to your belly last evening and he swears this pup will be stronger than him. He told me of one other holy person stronger then himself.” He said flatly.

“Who?” She said confused.

“A priestess named Midoriko.” He said watching her.

“Oh Kami! I wonder. If it is possible. She lived outside of normal ningen parameters. I wonder could she have not been ningen at all?” Asuna asked stunned.

“Hakushin said that she lived longer ago than he did. This Ichigawa was born a century before the fall of the kumo nation.” He said trying to figure out time frames.

“Oh shit. Oh shit. Ichigawa has to be her son!” She said mortified.

“Did you not say you faced the oni named Magatushi in Jouichi’s reign?” Kameron asked.

“I did. I also briefly saw her but I never questioned her parentage or heritage Kameron. It never occurred to me. There are mentions of her in that time frame for forever. I always assumed it was myth. I think she was youkai or perhaps hanyou.” She said stunned.

“What did she look like?” He asked concerned.

“Black hair but her eyes were an unusual color. Oh shit Kameron. It had to be her. I wonder if Gaku and Jouichi the Elder knew all this?” She asked him.

“That a priestess had a son? Was that not considered wrong?” He asked.

“Depended upon the sect. Most priestesses were supposed to be pure in the ningen world but if she was a hanyou then what would it matter?” She reasoned.

“Very true Mistress. You think you carry this woman’s grandchild in your womb?” He asked.

“I think it is a very good possibility. I also think Ichigawa knows and I think after the whole issue with Ayana; he must have figured out really quickly that his blood and his identity would get him killed or a family he had. He stated his whole family was wiped out and he has acted cowardly since then. I do not think it cowardice. I think it is knowledge. Kameron, I have judged him too harshly.” She said feeling shamed.

“This miko was that feared?” Kameron asked stunned.

“She could purify ten youkai at one time. Taiyoukai or lower levels, it did not matter. It was her epic fight and her heart that created the Shikon no Tama; that jewel has more power than any ekimmu.” She said staring off.

“Holy shit.” He said shocked.

“Ichigawa has lived in terror his whole life. No wonder he wishes to be alone.” Asuna said shedding tears.

“He has made himself as small and unassuming as possible.” Her frère stated.

He took her hand and squeezed it. Their revelations were startling but it all seemed to make sense. Asuna knew he would be alive in this era and she intended to find him. This era was before the whole issue with Naraku and he would be in Manchuria. Tekeshi would be lord and she knew without a doubt that not even her sweet green eyed Tekeshi knew Ichigawa’s secret.
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She had waited till they all slept and she ported to He Gang. It was the winter season and so they would be at the winter palace. Asuna moved silently and she came upon the barracks of Tekeshi’s well kept army. She scented around and she found Ichigawa’s rooms near his men. She slipped in without noise or scent as she stared down at him with new eyes. He was sound asleep and he looked tenderly beautiful with his brown hair longer and his face unmarred by worry.

“Ichigawa?” She said softly.

“Sleeping Ayana.” He whispered in his sleep.

She had been told she sounded almost the same and she cleared her throat. Ichigawa slowly lifted his head and he gasped. There was a silver haired bitch in his room and she was lovely.

“Mam? Have you lost your way? This is the army barracks.” He said rubbing his eyes.

“I know where I am General Ichigawa. My name is Lady Asuna.” She said bowing.

“Hello my lady. Why are you in my private rooms?” Ichigawa asked.

“I needed a few answers that only you can provide. I was hoping you would answer and then I shall be on my way.” She said watching him.

“I shall try.” He said shrugging.

“Do you know the name Midoriko?” Asuna asked.

His body instantly became tense and he stared at her and carefully spoke.

“I know she was a miko of some repute long ago. Why ask such a thing?” Ichigawa asked very cautiously.

“Because it seems I have stumbled across ancient history and ancient cover ups. My life is in danger because of all this but the secrecy of such information it seems is and was more important. I accept that but I will not allow the life of my pup to be in danger as well.” She replied cryptically.

“Who are you? Why are you here?” He said snarling suddenly.

“I am Lady Asuna. I require the blood of a saint to carry my pup and I will carry my pup. This cover up and its people should know that I am not afraid. I bid you well General Ichigawa.” She said bowing.

“To carry such a pup is dangerous!” He yelled at her.

“Why?” Asuna asked coldly.

“The blood will purify. It has been seen before once. This blood will destroy.” He said flatly and his grip on her arm was painful.

“It did not destroy that which stands before me.” Asuna stated with a raised brow.

“Your definition of destroy is too narrow.” Ichigawa said hoarsely.

“I see. Well since you have had this experience then I shall take your word for it. Good night General Ichigawa.” She said bowing again.

“Who are you to come here and question me? Why show up here and pretend such nonsense?” He demanded in anger.

“Because Ichigawa; I am from another place entirely. The only way to face you and question was to come here. You are quite good at covering your tracks in anonymity. You have stated that you are better off alone and alone you shall be.” She said meeting his eyes.

“You cannot speak of anything! Do I not deserve to live in peace? I did not ask to be here! I have already paid for my wish to have something beyond me but that was foolish! I have lived apart so as not to bring anymore pain on anyone.” He raged.

“You said Ayana when I spoke.” She said softly.

“I misspoke.” He muttered.

“No. I sound like her. I should because I was her. I know all about that issue. I do not remember it all but I know. Live well Ichigawa. You have confirmed what I thought I knew. I have no need of you.” She said getting ready to port.

“Why do you taunt me?” He asked shaking.

“I am not taunting. I needed to confirm the facts in order to save myself so I could save my pup. I have to have horribly painful procedures done but I will do it. Good night and good luck with alone.” She said and she did port.
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They had returned to the present era and she felt relief. Hakushin’s powerful blood lasted her several days. She had to go through the painful procedure every few days and her mates were in uproar. Asuna kept Ichigawa’s secret and no one could figure out who in the hell had sired such a pup. Naraku began to suspect it was Hakushin and he grew angry. He grew resentful and he let her know. She rolled her eyes and they had such a nasty fight that it left her in tears and he swore that he would kill the holy man. Asuna had screamed at him that was the Naraku that her sire knew and “loved”. The hanyou had slapped her silly and her mates were divided. There was the “pro” pregnancy camp and the “con” pregnancy group. Her sphere was smaller at the moment because the temper of some of her men was so bad. Ichigawa watched from afar and he was sick to his stomach. She kept his secrets and she was still much pupped. He knew he was a bastard but he had asked her not to bear it. He ported away and she knew he had been near. Asuna felt it better to let him go and let him have his peace. He had truly suffered and she was now. They had figured out to knock her out with widow and Kameron always accompanied her. She was out after the blood transfusion and Nobu was keeping an eye on the special pup.

“She cannot do this again. I mean this weird set up has worked but it is tearing us apart. Ishin will not speak to Naraku and he will not speak to me. Gwydion is in a rage and nearly attacked me. Are we the only ones who know?” Nobu asked.

“Yes. She has sworn me to utter secrecy and she has stated she does not want him bothered. Hakushin has said he will claim the pup as his. He feels a connection with her already/” Kameron stated.

“Well hell he should. Shit! Without his blood then this pup would have perished long time ago. What is Ayille up to you think?” He asked checking her vitals.

“She must be sleeping. I think Bilae must be building an army as well. I am certain Terre de Brume still has ekimmu in it. So many there and there for so long. The outside world must seem strange I think.” He said watching.

“I can only imagine.” He sighed.

“She is done.” Kameron stated looking at the empty bag of holy blood.

Nobu unhooked her and she was taken to a private room. Nanami popped in and his daughter looked beautiful. She was beaming and she had convinced Jao after she had told him she was pregnant. Nobu hugged her and she was tired.

“How is Haha?” She asked.

“Knocked out. How is my grandbabes?” He asked smiling.

“Active! Kisani is here and Shing is here.” She said grinning.

“Tomo and Jao getting along?” He asked.

“Jao just needed to get to know Tomo and hai they are. Sex is great!” She smirked.

“Nami, I did not want to know that.” He chuckled.

“I know.” She laughed.

Nanami looked over at her mother and respected the hell out of her for what she was doing. Nanami had figured out what was up by looking at the test results. Her baby sister was a huge chunk of something different. On DNA she looked inu with a tinge of ningen. The young doctor knew that this little girl was special. She knew she was a very different little being and they kept her parentage super quiet. The fears were very real and things were just too calm.
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Asuna was dreaming and she was thrashing about violently Kameron and Chrestian woke her up and she was bathed in sweat.

“Mistress?” He asked softly.

“Chrestian? Go to Gwydion. He will be in Delphi. Ask him about Nemain.” Asuna asked breathless.

“Yes.” He said bowing his head.

Chrestian ported out and she was shivering badly. Kameron wrapped her in his arms and she was weak still. She was sheltered and never alone. She was not allowed to hunt and out of her frères sight. They were taking turns guarding and protecting. She slept a lot and Gwydion appeared forthwith.

“Why do you ask me of a dead child?” Gwydion asked in a temper.

“Nemain is a child of hers?” Asuna asked.

“Yes.” He snapped.

“Whose?” She demanded.

He looked agitated and angry but he stared at her.

“I am not answering. I am mad at you.” He said acting like a child.

“She was not yours?” Asuna demanded.

“Oh heavens Arianrhod. You had mates like you do now. Arawn and I were your chief ones but damn it all you had many.” He snorted.

“Who?” She snarled at him.

“Fionn.” He hissed.

“Why did you not tell me?” Asuna asked shocked.

“Because I hate him. Nemain was raised by me. I never told him. He assumed she was mine.” He sneered.

“Gwydion!” Asuna said trying to get up.

“Why do you ask?” He demanded.

“I think…I think this is Nemain.” She said shaking.

“Why would you think so?” Gwydion asked archly.

“I hear her now. She speaks her own name. She says her name is Nemain.” She said looking at him.

“Holy hell.” He said stepping back and fell in a chair.

“What is wrong?” She demanded.

“She was one of your first born. She was stronger the Davyn. She was as powerful as my sons. Dylan and Lleu were powerful as hell.” He said with wide eyes.

“How was she killed?” Asuna asked whispering.

“Bilae had several servant rats like that bastard over there. They ripped her heart out as they held her down. Remember Kameron?” Gwydion snarled.

“I did not do that.” He whispered.

“Well one of your old frère brothers did correct?” The ice prince hissed.

“You loved Nemain?” She asked gently.

“Well yes! She did not know I was not her father. I had no intentions of telling her. Fionn happened once and he was drunk and you were trying to be nice. Bastard overwhelmed you. Had you on your knees drinking his blood. Bastard.” He said in anger.

Asuna wondered and Gwydion stared at her stomach.

“How did this come about? You have not been with him have you?” He demanded.

“No. Reborns do not necessarily go to the same parents.” She pointed out.

“Too true. Ugh! I hate thinking about Fionn. I hate thinking about you like this. Since it is Nemain then she has chosen to come back. Why choose now?” He asked holding her.

Kameron glared at Gwydion and the ice ekimmu gave him a look that dared him to do anything. The frère said nothing and her ekimmu mate tipped her head back. He was being snarky but he did not care. Gwydion kissed her mouth passionately and blood spilled from the corner of their lips. She groaned wildly as she held onto the angel ekimmu for dear life. He was using his yoki to infiltrate her body and make her feel all manner of things. Kameron began to shift on the bed uncomfortable and Asuna shook in her ekimmu’s arms.

“There now. Been awhile my love? You are so sensitive. Not fucking her well frère? Watch as she comes for ME.” He said in a snotty tone.

Kameron growled low in his throat and Asuna was under the influence of her ekimmu mate. The frère suddenly yelped in pain as Gwydion pinned him back against the wall where the head board was and blood ran down his chest. Ice pinned him down and he breathed through the pain.

“What have you done to her?” He hissed in anger.

“She is only under suggestion. I am one of her mates and not her frère! I do not obey her. Watch you fucking bastard. Watch as I take your queen and know your place.” He said with such malice.

“I had no choice! I had to do her will.” Kameron snarled out.

“Oh but you choose now? You sorry shit. I should kill you but it would harm her. No, you will watch!” Gwydion said growling an unholy sound.

Kameron watched as Gwydion plied and made love to his queen. He knew what the ekimmu was doing. He wanted him to feel inferior. He wanted him to be degraded and humiliated but he refused. The frère was full of simmering fury as the ekimmu made his queen scream many, many times. He tried to tell the ekimmu that he should not have engaged her that it was too dangerous but he literally froze his jaws. Kameron hurt in utter agony but he snarled out. Gwydion finally finished and shouted out as he finished. Using too much energy exhausted her and pulled on her reserves that she could ill afford. Her frère had come up with creative ways of feeding her needs and this was not it. The ice slowly melted as Gwydion slept beside her and he moved sluggishly. He went to pick her up and Gwydion grabbed his arm in an iron grip.

“I will kill you if you move her. She is my mate and I claim my time with her.” He said in quiet fury.

“The child who calls itself Nemain is the daughter of a powerful dog daemon. One that rivals her father in power but her blood slowly purifies hers. So you sorry ekimmu shit but she will die because you expended her energies to prove a point. If you wish then I will face you.” Kameron stated with hate.

“I did not know.” Gwydion said horrified.

“Of course not. You have been having a temper tantrum. I and my brother frère have been attending our maker day and night because she wishes to have this baby girl and I will see that happen. I will kill you to see it happen.” He said with a nasty smile.

“Where is the father?” Her ice prince asked barely containing his fury.

“He is not to be found. He wishes to not be here and so she honors his wishes. He did not wish to be a father but she refused to kill her pup.” Her head frère stated.

“You and I will have a reckoning frère. Know that I know you tasted my Coventina’s blood. I know you helped to kill her.” He said with his ice cold aura.

“Something I assure you that haunts me forever but you will not harm my queen in the process.” Kameron stated.

The frère ported out with her and Gwydion lost his temper. He actually smashed her room to pieces and he snarled. He hated Ayille and he hated this Kameron. He phased into Naraku’s room at his estate in Korea and he yelled out. Naraku stumbled out of his bed and stared at Gwydion as if he was crazy.

“The bastard who got her pregnant is not that priest!” He shouted.

“What do you mean?” Naraku asked.

“I mean something else is afoot and we all have been lied to. I will not accept this Arawn! You and I are more important than most. I demand to know what the hell is going on and I intend to kill the fucker for leaving her as such.” He raged.

“Cool yourself off Gwydion. Good Kamis your temper tantrums have not changed.” The hanyou said rolling his eyes.

“Then what do you suggest? Tell me because I am really pissed off.” Gwydion said with blue lips.

“First off go to your pythos and get your cock sucked. Works wonders on calming any man down. Two, leave the big stuff to me little brother.” He said with brown-topaz colored eyes.

“If you were not who you were then I would…” The ice ekimmu growled.

“DO what? Do not ever forget who I was or who I am now. Her mutt father has never been able to beat me and do not think I fear anyone or anything Gwydion Hamel. Now do as I command. I will get the answers we seek. You calm down right now!” He said in an odd voice.

“Yes Master Arawn.” Gwydion said bowing before the hanyou.

The hanyou calmed down and patted his back.

“You think I do not know how to work our little inu? Remember I have had two extra life times with her.” He said smirking.

“Of course Naraku.” The blonde said respectfully.

“Nori is Davyn by the way.” He stated in passing.

“Are you certain?” He asked stunned.

“Oh absolutely. You see since the prison plane has opened…we are waking up to our new selves and coming home so to speak. Our day of reckoning with our betrayers is fast approaching. Do not think we will not stand at the door to the kingdom and hand Taranis the head of Bilae as we take off his.” The dark hanyou smiled too evilly.

“Good to have you back my brother Arawn.” Gwydion said in awe.

“Good to be back Gwydion. Now let us deal with our inu onna and her current batch of lies.” He grinned.

“Yes let us. Also let us deal justice.” The ice prince stated under his breath.

“Killl Sanra and I will kill anyone you want.” Naraku stated.

“Anyone?” He queried.

Both walked along and discussed what was to be done.

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