Bleach Fan Fiction / InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Chronicles of the Moon ❯ Tsunami of Emotion in Aftermath's Wake ( Chapter 73 )

[ 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: The after effects of truth as the enemies of enemies make actions to exterminate. Some inu make bold moves to secure futures but are thrown back into a past state of anguish. Jouichi makes moves to solidify position and make welcome. Naraku finds a traitor in the midst. Thank you for reading and please let me know what you think!


Tsunami of Emotion in Aftermath’s Wake

She walked into his Shanghai home and he went to say something. What he did not expect was to feel her lips against his or her probing tongue. His hands reached up and held her face as she kissed him with such pained abandonment. She did not stop and his mournful sound left them both saddened. Ichigawa did not want to cause more pain but she insisted. His hands had threaded in her hair and his forehead pressed to hers.

“Why are you here?” He asked weakly.

“Why are you leaving again?” Asuna asked in a trembling voice.

“Asuna stop!” Ichigawa said whining in anguish.

“No! Lies! It was all lies and you were ripped from me. I loved you. I felt how much I loved you.” She said crying out.

“That was as her. You do not really know me.” He said trying to be sane.

“Are you really so different? Are you not the same honorable man who had to face insurmountable odds?” She demanded.

“Hai I am different and so are you! I am no good for you onna. I was no good for you then and most certainly not now. This is why I never pressed anything. I was so shocked when I felt your soul. I had no idea it would be like that. When I was around you in the Sengoku Jidai; it was so hard to be there. I was so scared. I was terrified but not necessarily of you but of the off chance of your remembering. I stayed away and dealt with you as little as possible. I shielded and masked as much as possible.” He admitted.

“You kept yourself from me. You denied me!” Asuna hissed.

“Why can you not let it go?” Ichigawa asked emotionally.

“Because!” She whimpered.

“Asuna stop. Please, I beg you stop. Please do not do this to us! Let it go. Please my lady. I have seen you and how you become obsessed.” He said trying to reason with her.

“Nobu did this! You have no idea how a similar personality you carried with her first love. She needed him like she needed to breathe. She felt like a hollow husk until you showed up! You showed up and she felt freer then she had in so long. She got on her knees and begged Asa for the life of your son! She begged and she begged for nothing!” She screamed.

Ichigawa cried out and he tried to pull away. She wrapped her arms around his middle and he suffered. He wanted peace and none was coming. Her lips kissed the back of his neck and he moaned out very softly.

“I love you. I cannot stop. Why did you not come for me? Why?” She asked and he felt the wet on his collar.

Asuna continued to kiss along his tender skin and he trembled. One arm was around his middle and her other hand laced in his. She pressed her forehead to his back of head and she shook with her sobs.

“Stop crying. I plead with you. Please stop sobbing.” He said emotionally.

“It was not right.” Asuna said and she began to feverishly nip his neck more.

Her emotions were overwhelming him and her lips were making him weak. The Western princess’s grip on him was tight as she grew more fevered; needier. Her hand that had been gripping his middle went to his trousers and undid them deftly. He felt her fingers and he leaned his head back.

“I want…” He whispered.

“Want what?” She asked nipping harder.

“Hai.” He moaned out long and softly as she wrapped her hand around him.

“Tell me.” She asked.

“Hold you.” Ichigawa said with his eyes shut.

“After I kiss you.” Asuna murmured.

He trembled because he knew what that meant. She walked him forward and laid him back. She opened his black button down and his dark slacks were already undone. She leaned over him as she licked from her mating mark to his sensitive spot behind his ear. Ichigawa was still too tense and wound up but Asuna was licking at his sculpted chest and his body was becoming molten and quickly.

“Ichi.” She whispered against his skin.

“Hai?” He whispered and gasped softly.

She sank fangs into his pectoral and he shouted out as bliss consumed him. His mouth was open as breathy pants escaped his throat. This was like her venom he realized and his eyes shut as the ecstasy washed over him. Blood stained her mouth as she lifted her lips and she held his jaw as she began to ruthlessly kiss him deeply. Ichigawa tasted his own blood and she was growling into his mouth. She a night gown of thick organza in white, it looked almost Grecian to his numb brain as he allowed his own want and desire out. He suddenly growled too and ripped his mouth away. He jerked her forward and began to nip at her breast through the material and she hissed out as he became bolder.

“Fuck.” He snarled softly against her breast.

“Hai?” She whispered in delicious pleasure.

“Kami.” Ichigawa muttered and he laid her back.

She was surprised and he ripped the gown down the center. Asuna was astonished when he began his own attack of her senses and she arched against him. His own lips and teeth scored her; marked her in his own passionate craze. The need to just touch and memorize became the most important thing. Ichigawa had the most powerful bitch of inu heritage under him and she was smooth under his fingertips. She was so soft and so responsive as he cupped and teased with his hands. His face was intent and as serious as she had ever seen him. Her mouth opened and he was not touching save one hand cupped her cheek and the other holding her up.

“Ichigawa!” She said breathless as they stared at the other.

“Feel it. Just feel it.” He begged.

“Oh Kamis. This is your empathy?” Asuna said breathing harder and harder.

“Hai. I never let it go. I want to let it go.” Ichigawa mumbled as he only felt.

He watched her shift under his gaze and she was too warm. It was getting insanely hot and she accidently clawed him in her need to cleave. She winced as she felt on herself and the wounds became visible on her.

“Holy Kami.” She said stunned and filled with unbearable need.

“This is what I feel. This is how I feel about you. This is what I want.” He admitted and she was staring at an empathy of unknown power.

“What will happen if we join?” She could barely ask.

“Ungodly intense. I do not know fully. Most cannot handle it. I think you can. I think I can be myself fully.” He said biting his lip.

“You love me.” She said staring off.

“Hai. You love me.” He said breathing harder.

“You have wanted to love me a long time.” Asuna said feeling the tears fall down her face and they were not stopping.

“Hai. Black hole in my soul.” Ichigawa said shutting his eyes.

He decided to show her what true empathy was and he actually stroked his own cock. She opened her mouth and arched under him.

“Holy hell!” She screamed out.

“More intense. It can be more intense.” He said as his eyes turned red.

He was feeling her feeling his actions and he was going to come. It was too much and too powerful. Both were moaning and he was barely stroking. His body became flooded and he yelled as his climax hit hard. She was screaming under him as she experienced his orgasm and he shut her out suddenly. Asuna was frozen and she was panting.

“You can feel it so strongly because your own yoki is psychological.” He said breathlessly in her ear.

“Kumo coupling similar but have to be connected.” She admitted.

“Hai I know. I remember.” He said nuzzling her neck.

“Slip inside of me. I want to feel you.” Asuna said stroking his back.

“Oh Kami.” He said trembling.

“Please Ichi. Let me make love to remembering that I love you.” She said emotionally.

“Destroy us. It destroyed us before.” Ichigawa said fearful again.

“Then I shall die the happiest onna.” She said softly.

He allowed himself to be open to her again and she had to suck in air again. Ichigawa attacked her mouth as he spread her thighs wider. Every slight slip of his cock into her sheath was felt by them both and she was what felt like another plane. The connection was so deep and their eyes became locked. He had to move slowly because every little twitch nearly undid him. This manner of coupling was torture but he had never felt so close to another being in his life, ever. Their bodies were littered with puncture wounds from the other’s claws as it became mind destroying. Ichigawa could not hold out and the amplified effect of the pleasure was so much that he lost track of every bit of reality. The inu general had no idea of his end or beginning and he knew they both screamed and sometimes in tandem but the perfect bliss was reached as they shared heavens and fell into what felt like an afterlife of euphoria.
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Ichigawa had slept so well and they had made love several times. She was in his arms and he knew crushing guilt. He felt as if he was doing something wrong and he had been so devastated in her other life.

“Please stop.” She whispered sleepily.

“I am sorry. This is difficult for me.” Ichigawa stated with a hoarse voice.

“Then I shall make it not difficult.” Asuna said sitting up.

She was naked beside him and he blushed a little. She could be so elegant and so crass as well. She was fond of making him blush and now she was in a wicked mood.

“I swear you make me wish to do all manner of naughty things to you.” She said eyeing him.

“I have noticed.” He said softly.

“I shall leave now. Will you come to Tokyo?” She asked.

“Asuna, may I ask something without you getting angry?” Ichigawa asked very gently.

“Hai.” She nodded.

“What do you want from me?” He asked trying to be honorable.

“Want you to love me.” Asuna admitted to him.

“I do. I do love you but is not that love misplaced?” He asked her honestly.

“No. I want this to stop! I want you like you were last night. I want you free.” She cried grabbing his hands.

“Onna, I am unsure how to do anything remotely like this. I have been alone for so long.” Ichigawa said.

“Then just try! Ichi do not ask me to walk away and pretend like this is not or never was. I cannot do it. I cannot pretend that you did not mean the utter world to me.” She said grasping his hands.

“They are afraid. They fear how you feel.” He said blatantly.

“Who?” She asked.

“Naraku and this Gwydion. They fear me.” He said sighing.

“Why?” Asuna demanded glowering.

“They fear you cannot love them enough.” He said getting up.

“Do you want her?” She asked indicating their pup.

“Hai. More than my own life. I did not think I could father a pup.” He said clenching his teeth.

“Then be a father to your pup! Be a mate to me!” She demanded.

“I will insinuate myself into your life. I will expect you to hold my opinion in esteem. I will expect you to do what you need. I will not be bullied.” He said trying to make her see.

“Oh?” She asked almost amused.

“Asuna, this is not a light relationship. If I am out in the open and I am to be someone of import in your life then I will take a role. I will not sit back. I am a general and I organize and I control a situation. I always have. You do not know how I am.” He said trembling.

“Explain.” She said intrigued.

“First and foremost this thing with your enemies. I will not sit back and wait. I will not allow you to wait on them. Your mates are disorganized where they can benefit each other! Several take too much of your money when they have their own. I would hire my own accountants and my own servants to watch. Kameron would become my closest confident. You really want this onna?” Ichigawa asked.

“I dare you.” She said going into his closets and getting a yukata.

“Tekeshi will hate me.” He said looking down.

“I do not understand.” Asuna said raising a brow.

“He is too passive. I have followed his example but I will not be. You will not be a wayward lover. I will demand. You do not understand.” He said trying to convince her away.

“Make up your mind. My bed and my heart are open to you as well as my door.” She said bluntly.

“Hai.” He nodded.

She ported out and he slid into a chair. His heart was thudding and his ideas were out of control. He wanted this. He was so tired of hurt and pain. He had a chance at happiness and he loved this onna. He lifted his chin and he decided the thing to do first would be to secure her sire’s approval. He would push for a traditional inu mating and he intended to pull her damn family together. His other ideas were to get her pups off their lazy asses and training. He intended to overhaul her life.
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Asuna was shocked to see her father two days later at her estate in the West. He looked at her small belly and he stared at her eyes.

“This Sesshomaru was visited by a very interesting inu.” He said in conversation.

“Oh?” Asuna asked him.

“Hai. General Ichigawa has asked and secured this Sesshomaru’s permission in a grand scheme. It is been agreed upon that he will take your hand in inu marriage and mating.” He said flatly.

“Pardon me?” She asked stupidly.

“His ideas are brilliant and he demands that your dowry be paid.”  He said.

“To what end?” She asked stunned.

“He wishes the funding to rebuild a joint army.” Sesshomaru said with a ghost of a smile.

“You smile.” She asked with wide eyes.

“Never knew what a jewel of power we were associated with. Your alliance with this man is agreeable. Yuudai has agreed to step aside as the West’s Consort.” He said pacing.

“I do not understand.” Asuna said blinking.

“General Ichigawa will be a prince in the Western Lands. His word will be law in your house and any youkai council. He intends to do much swaying.” He explained.

“Oh Good Kamis! Naraku is going to shit.” She said sitting.

“The hanyou defecating is his problem. He is a worthy ally and brilliant man. Yuudai concurs and so does Hideaki.” He said with finality.

“And you all are okay with planning my life?” She asked annoyed.

“Ichigawa will be your chief inu mate. There will be no questioning his authority and I daresay he will make the blasted hanyou defecate often.” He said bowing.

Asuna was on the phone with Ichigawa in moments after her sire left. He ported over a moment later and he bowed his head. She realized he would always be soft spoken but his will was strong.

“What is the meaning of this?” She asked surprised.

“I am taking a chance. I am also pulling this massive institution you have created together into one cohesive unit.” He said pacing.

“To what end?” Asuna asked watching him.

“Because onna! Survival. I got word today that Hasegawa Kaimei is dead.” Ichigawa said softly.

She held her chest and she stumbled back. He was behind her instantly and she was breathing too hard.

“How in the hell?” She asked stuttering.

“It seemed he was killed by the Captain General of Soul Society. I was told in direct confidence that your wraith pups are under house arrest and none can leave that plane as of right now. Let me do this. I am an excellent field commander. Ayana taught me to fight well hand to hand but I was trained long and hard to strategize.” He said taking her hands.

She nodded and he kissed her mouth gently.

“Listen to me and please do not leave the West. I am also calling a meeting of your kumo, wraith, and ekimmu mates. I wish to form a familial council if you will.” He said stroking her neck.

“Hai.” She whispered feeling a dread take her over.

“I asked Yuudai and Hideaki not to stand in my way because they will play an integrated role. We all shall. Trust me?” he asked softly.

“Hai.” She nodded emphatically.

“Okay. I shall go.” He said kissing her hands.

“When do you wish this ceremony?” Asuna asked.

“I do not require it per say. I only made a show of asking your sire. It seemed the proper thing to do.” He said softly.

This amazing man inspired her and he ported out. She knew he would step on some toes but he also had finesse. She wondered what the hell she had unleashed.
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Ichigawa had expected it and he was lying in wait for the shinigami that had intended to assassinate the Western heir. He was flanked by the best inu warriors there were; Yuudai, Geming, Baku, Anupu, and Hideaki. Several shinigami were in the Western lands and they were ambushed by very powerful men. They nasty fighting began near dawn and Asuna was awoken to hearing blades clash and shouts not far from her estate. The inu princess threw clothes on and she went to join the melee when she heard a clearing of throat. Gwydion stared at her and her at him.

“He came before me and bowed low. He asked me if he would be allowed to love you and honor us. I was shocked shitless.” He said calmly.

“He did that?” Asuna asked blinking.

“Yes. He also asked for me to be a second father to his pup as he put it. He begged me to watch out for her as he would watch out for us all.” The ice prince said walking to and fro.

“Yes. He also stated that he could feel my emotions and that he only wished for our freedom and happiness. I need watch myself or I might love him.” Gwydion said flatly.

“Why?” She asked surprised.

“Because whatever your soul meant to him in your previous life; he was completely and totally in love with you. You captured this man’s heart then and now you do so again. Naraku even relented. He stated that he was in fear of this man but also in awe.” He said cupping her chin.

“I am not entirely sure what he wants to do.” She said with a heaving chest.

“He realizes that much has been manipulated and controlled by others for so long. He is taking back control the only way he knows how and that is to fight back.” He said holding her.

“I see. I did not expect this.” She said laying her head against his chest.

“You did not expect me either. I was so angry and I still get so angry sometimes.” He said holding her.

“You demand and snarl at me constantly Gwydion.” Asuna said looking down.

“Because I hate the creature that killed our daughter? Forgive me Asuna or Arianrhod or whatever the fuck I will call you whatever day. Let me explain something so you will understand, okay? Besides that damn Welsh tutor bastard; I took you before Arawn. It was my name you begged for and you begged me to fill you over and over as we joined our flesh and our minds. I took your soul and I refuse to give it back. I will share because it is of benefit to me and what you are but by the heavens do not expect me to love your turnling.” He said grabbing her jaw painfully.

“That is fine because I will love him enough!” She snarled at him.

“Bitch!” He growled fiercely.

“Hai?” His lover and mate retorted.

He grabbed her by the back of the neck and he sank his fangs. She yelped out and Gwydion felt the dog daemon. He arched her over and he began a harsh pace. He was insanely curious how this Ichigawa person would react and the inu general made an embarrassed noise as he turned his back and Gwydion grinned.

“I am sorry.” He said blushing madly.

“Why? Acts of passion embarrass you?” The ice prince asked rotating his hips and Asuna cried out.

Ichigawa got redder and he was breathing hard.

“Open your mind love.” He commanded of their shared onna.

Asuna had a difficult time of concentrating; especially when Gwydion shifted his slender but long cock in her a certain way. She made such a long and licentious moan that Ichigawa wanted to die in mortification. His hand flew up and he gripped the doorway and she exploited his empathetic nature.

“What is this?” The inu general gasped.

“Our ekimmu yoki as you call it. You have that nifty empathy and she can direct and bend it. Feel it? Oh fuck yes! Oh heavens, Arianrhod. So good you know.” He said licking his lips.

“Gwydion!” Asuna snarled in passion and embarrassment.

“Need to go. Oh hell and Kamis.” He said falling to his knees.

“Ichigawa?” She whined out.

“My lady! I am..loosing…my form. I go outside.” He said stumbling and he fell to his side as he panted out wildly.

Gwydion watched with heavy green eyes as the male inu withered and gasped as she began to have one long, massive orgasm. He saw the man barely maintain his massive energies as he bowed his body and his pants became splotchy with his release. Ichigawa could not breathe and intense lethargy hit him.

“Oh damn yes! Needed you. I fucking needed you.” He said holding her tightly as he bathed her inside channel with his seed.

“You presume too much Gwydion!” Asuna said through her heavy breathing.

“Fine! Perhaps I presume too much but that man there has done a whole helluva lot too. Do not think to preach to me and I told you what I will have. You cemented us darling and I stick.” He said jerking back and moaning as he did so.

Ichigawa listened and he was recovering himself anyway. The ekimmu man walked near him and knelt by him. He palmed his cheek and met those silver-grey eyes.

“One way or another I will know you. Your soul is so beautiful and so pure. I hope you know that.” Gwydion said smiling.

Ichigawa only stared and Gwydion ported away. He turned to make sure she was okay and it was obvious that the sex had been mind blowing for her too.

“Ekimmu couple physically as well as mentally.” She said sheepishly.

“It is intense.” He said shutting his eyes.

“Hai. Are you okay?” Asuna asked giving him her hand.

“What did he mean know me?” Ichigawa asked almost innocently.

“Oh Ichi. You have no idea what I have dragged you into.” She said actually blushing.

“Oh.” He said blushing too.

Ichigawa may have been older but his personal life had been so sheltered. Asuna was shocked at his innocence and she glared at the door. She would have to watch Gwydion and make certain he did not seduce him into anything he did not want. Ichigawa for his part wanted to sleep after his battle that morning.

“Yuudai and Hideaki are coming here too.” He muttered as he got up.

“Oh?” She asked him.

“We are inu. We should do as inu do.” He shrugged.

Asuna smiled at him and his body trembled. Her smile disarmed him always as she led him to the bedroom. He groaned as he allowed himself to feel. The main weakness of his tribe of inu was making him terrified as hell. Feeling deeply and allowing it to be amplified was maddening. He hoped he had enough strength but feeling was not something he did well.
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Gwydion really hated Kameron and he was now in a mood to hunt down the witch who had betrayed him. He felt like such a fool to know that little Sanra was such a backstabbing little whore but finding out her full history; he was an idiot not to have seen it. His only defense was that he had been emotionally wounded after having lost his place and his life as he knew it. Yes, he wanted the frère’s head and he would hunt down the Shouten whore in a heartbeat. He realized his claws had gouged his palms when he felt the blood run down. He decided to be an asshole and he was really good at that role and he appeared in the Western palace nursery. Kameron glared at him and he smirked slyly.

“Hello.” He said snottily.

“What do you want?”  Kameron demanded.

“You really kiss her with that mouth?” Gwydion asked.

“She is my queen and you are nothing but an annoyance. I do not answer to you.” The frère stated in an angry tone.

“Really? You think so??” The ice ekimmu said in a dangerous tone.

Aahmes was being fed from a bottle of his mother’s milk and he stared at sire as his plump little hands curled and uncurled his little digits.

“I will give you that your child is handsome but you do realize you do not deserve him. You deserve nothing for the crimes you committed.” The blonde said in ice.

“You really think coming here and posturing is going to make him fear you blue balls?” Gwydion heard behind him.

Ryo walked up and grabbed the ekimmu’s neck and Gwydion stared in shock. He remembered one event but it was obvious he was here now. The green eyed dragon frère smirked with a smart ass grin and he was suddenly thrown through the shoji door.

“You want to play? Cause buddy I will play. Fire and ice sounds real good about now.” The red said with a nasty smile.

“You were that dragon!” Gwydion hissed.

“Real quick. Wanna see what a blood drinking dragon does? Might make you think twice before you fuck with my brother frère.” Ryo said showing fangs.

“Do not make yourself my enemy boy!” The ekimmu said in anger.

“I will do whatever I have to. You are not to protect us. You only consider us mindless soldiers. Yeah, I heard that thought. Asuna does not think of us as expendable I assure you. If you want to test any theories then my other brother is right behind you.” He said smirking widely.

Gwydion realized these frère were not common at all and whatever Asuna had done or not done had made them highly intelligent and somewhat independent minded. They served her without thought but it seemed by choice and not instinct.

“She swears you suffered ungodly amounts of torture at her hands. Do you wish my forgiveness?” Gwydion asked Kameron.

“I do not require your forgiveness. I am hers. She is my maker, my lover, my queen. I have no other thought then to serve and care for her and yes, it is my choice that I do so. I honor and love her as she is. I do not require anything else then to gaze upon my dearest. She delivered me from hell into something akin to a real life. Sorry but you are nothing that I desire or do I care if I have your thoughts or permission. She is the stronger one of you anyway and you know it.” The elder frère said boldly.

“Such amazingly bold words frère. You know I have her ear and your sweet boy is sibling to my son. Watch yourself or I will slowly strip you of everything you do hold dear.” He said with utter malice.

“Alright ice boy. Time to go.” Ryo snapped as he physically shoved Gwydion out the wall.

Gwydion was furious and he stared at the red headed frère. The green eyes of the dragon were bleeding a swirling mix of green and red. The ice ekimmu for his part was entranced. He shook his head and Ryo’s arms were crossed.

“Leave him alone or you are going to have to deal with me and I do not play nice; I promise you that. You may be one of her boyfriends but I do not have to play like that.” He said with narrowed eyes.

“Oh do please play rough. A little exercise will do you good I think.” Gwydion snorted.

“Oh you nasty bastard!” The red said suddenly punching the ekimmu.

Kameron yelled for Ryo but the pretty boy ekimmu had insulted him. His fist connected with his jaw and Gwydion had to block and Ryo was hit back several times. The ice mate of Asuna was breathing hard and he was getting hot under the collar; literally.

“You are magnificent! I did not realize how magnificent you were.” He stuttered in surprise.

“That is all dandy but you just piss me off.” The red stated in a growl.

“You had better watch yourself frère. I might come to like you.” Gwydion smirked sultry.

“I require drinks, dinner, and a movie.” Ryo smarted off.

Gwydion grinned and he phased out. His aggressor snorted in annoyance and he walked back to see Kameron.

“Did you have to do so around my son?” Kameron demanded.

“Dude! He was fixing to wail on your ass! Please. I did you a favor. If you let me feed him then you can hunt.” He said in annoyance.

“I do not want to hunt and I will feed my own son.” He growled.

“When is the last time you got laid?” Ryo demanded.

“Not your business.” The head frère snapped.

“Well you need some and I said go hunt!” His turnling said snatching Aahmes from him.

Kameron sputtered and the red was a natural with children. He made stupid faces at his boy and Aahmes grinned as he fed. Milk spilled from his little mouth and his sire was edgy.

“I know why you act like a freak Kameron but shit! It is me. You should know I would kill, shred, and generally do whatever it takes to protect this little guy.” Ryo said looking at him.

“I know. I am sorry. I just cannot imagine living and not having him here. I…become totally weak.” The frère admitted.

“You are besotted. You are in love and not just with our queen. This little man holds your heart more than I do.” He said rocking in the Western style rocking chair.

“That is not true. He is my son and my only child; I love you and Asuna completely.” He said flatly.

“Good to know! Now go hunt and do your duties to us.” He smirked.

“You are insatiable.” Kameron complained.

“Naw. Just not a mix like you are.  Now go!” He was commanded.

“Make certain you burp him. He cannot sit up well yet.” His brother frère stated in worry.

“Hai!!” His younger frère growled.

Kameron stood there for several moments and he sighed. He ported out to feed and Ryo stared at the pretty boy.

“Chichi needs a life! All baby and no fun makes him mother hen. I think I shall get Chrestian to watch you tonight and Chichi will see your Haha.” He smirked as he talked to the baby uppyr.

Little Aahmes made a gurgle sound and Ryo chuckled. Kameron was so used to focusing his all or nothing on one thing. Ryo missed his queen and he would be with her.
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Kameron could not breathe. Asuna had seen him and she jumped in his arms. He had held her tightly and he was emboldened and happy. She looked well and he was miserable half the time when he did not stay near her but he tried to not intrude. His queen talked and talked as she poured him a glass of red wine and he watched her as she talked. It made him happy that she was happy and she took his wine from him. His Asuna sat in his lap and began to kiss him madly. Kameron allowed himself to fully enjoy and soak up the attention. Her fingers were twirling in his hair as they lay on her bed when Ryo showed. Kameron shot up and suddenly Asuna flattened him on the bed. Her smirk was licentious and Ryo was grinning.

“What is this?” Kameron demanded.

“Aahmes is with Chrestian. He is not outside of his family just so you know. Our queen fed her child right before you came here. Now his Chichi needs some attention.” Ryo smiled.

“Mistress?” He asked almost panicked.

“Why are you worried?” She asked.

“I do not wish him away from me. I am sorry! I cannot do this.” He struggled to get up.

“Kameron! I miss you.” She pouted.

“I miss you too my lady but he is still so small and cannot defend himself. I am sorry.” He said pulling away from them both.

“Kameron!” Asuna growled low.

He stiffened and he turned. His eyes pleaded with her for understanding and he was sick with worry always.

“Mistress! We have time but he is only small once. Let me tend him. Please? You gave me my precious boy and I love him so much. Please.” He said softly.

She nodded and he ported out. Ryo looked at her and he made this dramatic attempt at rolling his eyes.

“So who was that green dragoness back in the day?” Asuna asked curiously.

“Some dumb bitch at court.” He snorted.

“Ryo! You used to be nicer.” She said shaking her head in amusement.

“Let me see; your or her? You or her?” He teased.

“Uh huh.” His queen growled softly.

“Okay her.” Ryo laughed and she squealed when he tackled her to the bed.

He stared down at her and he smiled softly.

“What would I do without you?” He asked deeply.

“Perhaps still be a normal dragon?” She asked him softly.

“Who wants to be normal when I have the kind of sex I do!” Ryo snarled playfully.

“Ryo!” She shrieked in laughter.

He was tickling her wildly and she was gasping for air. Asuna laughed herself hoarse as her youngest frère made love to his mistress.
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Things were happening in Soul Society and he was disturbed by the looks she had given. So he appeared in the Living Plane and he was going to demand to know. Asuna stiffened when he appeared and his cold emerald eyes scanned her.

“Why are you here?” She demanded in a hoarse voice.

“Your actions as of late have been erratic.” Ulquiorra shrugged.

“You betrayed her! You betrayed Ayana and for what?” Asuna asked with that voice.

“Her actions were leading to her demise. Lansoh and Gaku were making moves to displace. I took the object of her destruction out of the equation!” He said in his cold emotionless tone.

“She loved him! She truly loved him and you put his family to death?” She asked getting sick.

“You are mistaken. I mislead the boy and nothing more. We attacked the North but none of his family was put to the sword on my order.” He said with narrowed eyes and hands in his pockets.

“So if you did not put his family to death then who did?” Asuna asked with pain and fury.

“You were violated that night. Lansoh used the attack of Matsuyame to escape her fate. Your heir was attempting to shield you.” He said staring at the wall.

“I do not understand. I remember certain things.” She said haunted.

“Your memories are not full. You only see briefly and are flooded. Believe another over one who served you faithfully. The boy was killing you without knowing and his presence would never have been tolerated.” Ulquiorra said flatly.

“Who were you to make that decision?” She raged.

“One who loved you. I loved you and not the kingdom. My fealty was to you.” The Arrancar stated flatly.

“She loved him beyond anything and not since Nagaharu had she felt such emotion.” Asuna stated with anger and vehemence.

“Hn.” He said flatly.

“You were jealous.” She accused.

“Do you wish me to deny it?” The Espada asked.

“What exactly did you tell him? It was not that she was pregnant. You led me to believe he knew. Why do you still manipulate when I am no longer her?” She asked trembling with the force of her emotions.

“You are still loved.” He said actually growling.

“So because you had tender feelings then it meant you had to rip up something pure?” She snarled.

“Always served you. Asa may not believe that but service was what I did.” He said bowing.

She was in disbelief and fury of his actions and she felt no guilt at Lansoh’s death. She also wondered of Lady Yasua. When she looked up; Ulquiorra was gone. She clutched her chest and she walked to the door of her bedroom. She was feeling too much and she fell on her bed as she shut her eyes. Chaotic images permeated her brain and she felt hands on her.

“You need to be a little more aware.” She heard in ear.

“Why are you here?” Asuna growled.

“I hear rumors as I fight against your enemies. I have found where Bilae may be hiding this week.” Fionn growled.

“Why are you here I asked.” She growled.

“I have word that Teruyoshi decimated one of the light wraiths.” Fionn said in contempt.

“Hai.” She said shutting her eyes and she was wallowing in guilt.

“Where is Gwydion?” He demanded.

“Who in the hell knows. I pissed him off.” Asuna snorted.

“Call on him.” He growled forcefully.

She sighed and she shut her eyes as she concentrated fully. Gwydion phased in not long after and he stared at Fionn. It was obvious the blonde had been in the wilds.

“Fucking your snake?” His brother snorted.

“No but I will remember to do so at my earliest convenience. Why are you anywhere near my mate?” Gwydion asked coldly.

“Getting in touch with you. I do not have your number so to speak.” Fionn grinned nastily.

“Well not someone I would want to chat it up with.” He retorted.

“Stop it!” She shouted.

“Fine! Let me explain something Gwydion; Teru is out for blood and he intends to wipe out parts of Soul Society to cleanse it so to speak. As much as I hate most infants, it will not serve my purposes. He is also targeting Arianrhod if you have not noticed.” The lightning ekimmu snapped.

“Yes, I have noticed and she is being protected right now.” Gwydion growled.

“Why not take some action of our own? We can work together occasionally.” He said watching his elder sibling.

“You are an annoyance with too much power. I suppose.” The ice prince said in arrogance.

“So who do you plan to leave our princess with? Do you seriously trust these lower beings?” Fionn had the temerity to ask.

“I am being well taken care of.” Asuna retorted.

“Yes. She is being well taken care of.” Gwydion snapped.

Neither ekimmu noticed but Ichigawa had come in. He was covered in blood and Asuna yelped.

“Ichi!” She cried going to him.

“It is not my blood. I am fine.” He said softly.

“Gwydion?” She asked as she stared at him.

“Not a fucking word! You hear me? Not a fucking word Arianrhod.” He threatened.

Her face showed anger and she was trying to get the birth order of Arianrhod’s children straight. Davyn was supposed to be her first but this Nemain was in actuality first. Her mind was boggled and she wanted to ask Fionn questions but Gwydion saw where her mind was going. Ichigawa had gone to get cleaned up and it was awkward.

“You threaten your own mate? How very good of you Gwydion. Not a word about what?” Fionn asked dangerously.

“Nothing. We go now. Asuna please rest. Your puppy is strong and needs all the sleep you can provide.” Her ice mate stated with a cautionary tone.

Fionn stared at her and the caress against her mind was just a whisper. He wanted to know what it was she was not saying. It was more than obvious Gwydion did not want something spoken and she only looked down. The two rival siblings phased out and she lay back on her bed. Ichigawa came back and he was dressed casually in a yukata and his brown hair was wet.

“You are able to bend small barriers and make invisible ones are you not?” She asked softly.

“Hai.” Ichigawa nodded and he seemed embarrassed.

“That is how you always did so well in battle. You protected yourself from much and you were able to deflect so much more.” Asuna commented.

“I do not always control it. I do not actually do so on principle no.” He said red faced.

“Why are you so embarrassed always?” She asked softly.

“I am not used to attention. I stayed on the sidelines and rarely spoke. I was used to not dealing with many people. Geming always made me crazy with his emotional outbursts. Changming was easier to deal with because he is so calm.” He said too softly.

“What of Katashi?” She inquired.

“Katashi was often too busy to notice. He was always good and kind to me but I was not flamboyant. He dealt with Sheng a lot.” He shrugged.

“His partner in crime so to speak.” She smiled a little.

“Hai. I engaged the shinigami that were sent to assassinate you. This Soul Society person is hell bent on taking you out.” He said sitting in a chair opposite of her.

“You still shun me a little.” She said looking down.

“I am reserved.” Ichigawa stated sighing.

“You were not then. You always spoke freely and with emotion.” Asuna said feeling out of sorts.

“When you lived as Ayana or when you were the regent for Manchuria?” He asked looking away.

“You were reserved in Manchuria but you spoke your mind. I meant when you were younger.” She stated feeling heaviness in her heart.

“I have always spoken my mind but I learned to school passion and high emotion. It is difficult for me to switch gears. It is not you my lady; it is me.” He stated standing.

She crawled to the edge of her bed and took his hand. Ichigawa was still reeling from everything and he was waiting for it to fall apart.  

“What did he say to you exactly?” Asuna asked with a heavy heart.

“I told you what that creature said. He took great delight in my pain. He made certain to tell me of how and when Ayana and I were together. He made certain to tell me that I pleased her well for a time and I played the part of whore perfectly.” He said stiffly.

She shut her eyes and she knew Ulquiorra could be vicious in his slender and compact form. He was capable of great evils but she honestly believed that he had thought himself protecting her. In his jealousy he had ripped up a good man. Asuna shielded powerfully and Ichigawa found himself not liking it. He was used to feeling her a little as to clue into her state of mind but she lay down on her side and she shut her eyes.

“My family was put to the sword after he left. I assumed it was under her orders as General Ataru stated that he was on a mission from her. My father, stepmother, and my five brothers, and a single sister. There was one kumo in particular who raped my sister in front of me. He told me that no inu would defile a kumo and that Ayana was misguided but she had been made to see the truth.” He said trembling in the horrible memories.

“Jouichi the Elder.” She whispered.

“Who?” He asked confused.

“Ayana was mated to Gaku and Jouichi after Nagaharu died. They were brothers and she was pregnant with her heir; Gaku Jouichi. I now understand her state of mind. She knew how backstabbing and scheming male kumo could be; especially the funnel webs. They were aggressive as any female kumo and she thought she was protecting her son. Jouichi is I am certain reborn but I am uncertain who he was. He and Ayana had a deep connection. Their fights were nasty and often as he grew up.” She said crying softly.

“I saw him often. I spied on them you know. I loved her a long while even before we consummated. He was a mischief maker but a loyal son. I do remember him fighting with her often. They came to blows and I was so jealous of the passion of their emotions. I know they stayed as mother and son but it was obvious that he would die for her and she for him.” He said looking away.

“When she died; he screamed over her body.” She said barely audible.

“I was taken to a healer. I began to shriek in absolute agony. I kept saying that my soul was dying. No one understood and those of us who survived were sheltered in the dens of the ookami. The pain was so unreal and soon it became a dull ache that I learned to shut away. It was several weeks later that I learned she had been murdered and it occurred on the same day. I hated her for lying to me and then for dying.” He said as the salt fell down his face.

“Yet she did not lie to you.” Asuna said choking.

“I know that now. It was chaos. Do you understand that my family was destroyed and that The One Great War had started?” He said flatly.

“So what started The One Great War?” She demanded.

“It was several groups of youkai attacking each other but it became the inu versus the dragons later. The kumo nation fell apart at the seams but I did not care at the time.” He said staring out the window.

“Sorami was born into the West the next century I believe.” She said sighing.

“Princess Sorami. I never knew her personally but I knew of her. Tekeshi was besotted with her. I was there when your body was cremated. Your tomb was in a secret place. Tekeshi could not stand the idea that Touga shunned your memory.” Ichigawa said haunted.

“I never knew.” She said shocked.

“Hai. Touga knew but at the time he kept himself aloof and at war. I believe now that her death hit him harder than anything did during that terrible war.” He said looking down.

“Well it was dealt with and that life cut short. I am tired now.” She said cutting him off totally.

“I am trying.” Ichigawa said aloud but in a soft tone.

“I know. Perhaps I am wrong for demanding anything. I do get overwhelmed in their lives. You did tell me no and often. I see in my head how you could be and what she felt. My soul burns and it cries right now but I should perhaps just let it go. I went to Shanghai that first day only to establish a friendship. Perhaps we can remember what it was that you and her shared and I can be your very good friend. I can look at you with open eyes and know. I do not want you to have to try so hard Ichigawa. I honor your honor. I felt this wretched and out of control with Nobu and it was destroying me then. I think you right and you should not have to change who you are. Leave the mating in place and act in my stead. I will not keep you from her at all but I think that this is too much for either of us.” She said getting up and moving past him.

“My lady.” He said stiffly.

“You truly have been wounded too deeply and I am too tired. Gwydion is scheming and Fionn is an issue. Please relax and rest.” She said as she left him there.

He wanted to say please just give him time but she was an emotional roller coaster. He fretted and he moved. Ichigawa moved quickly and he caught her. He whirled her around and she was pulled flush.

“I am trying.” He growled in her face.

“You should not have to try Ichigawa. It either is or not. It should not be forced and I did. I am sorry…” She was speaking.

Ichigawa’s mouth shut her up as he kissed her with his repressed emotions. Asuna groaned against his mouth and he slowly nibbled her bottom lip.

“Shut up my lady.” Ichigawa growled softly.

Asuna blinked at him and him at her. She wrapped her arms around him and he allowed himself to feel deeply. She was still shielded and he was growing to hate it.
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Gwydion and Fionn argued constantly and had come to blows several times. They were in Soul Society and they were staring at each other with hate.

“How are we going to even draw Teru out if we cannot stop fighting?” Gwydion demanded.

“You could shut up and pretend you gave a damn besides yourself. I am certain that is all you truly love but your pretend fealty to Arianrhod is touching but a little over the top.” Fionn snapped.

Gwydion lost it and punched the thunder and lightning ekimmu. He landed on his ass and the white haired brother stared at his elder sibling with hate and malice.

“What do you not want her saying Gwydion? What is it you cannot handle?” He taunted.

“Not your business. She is carrying a very powerful child and the father shocked us all. I must admit he is something but it does not concern you. You are not in her sphere.” The blonde said meanly.

“I was long ago for a short time and then again. She wanted me yet she praised you. It is sickening really. You got so angry over her choices in lovers but you went on your little love getaways as well. How many lovers did you keep Gwydion?” Fionn asked sneering.

“I had a few here and there Fionn but not like she did. I did not stab her heart as she did mine.” He said bitterly.

“So why pine for her and not let her go you fool?” His brother asked.

“Because she is mine! Never forget that!” He snarled.

“What about Nwyvre?” The white headed man asked smirking with malice.

“Shut up! I lied to her. I lied to her about quite a few things but I will not be in competition with that man again!” Gwydion snarled.

“You lie and someday she will remember. You are a fool Gwydion. You were just as guilty as she and you never told her the full truth.” He said rolling his eyes.

“It is not that we are guilty! It is what we were but I never lied when I said I loved her. I never lied when I said I needed her. I did not stab her in the back as she did to me.” He hissed.

“Because she took lovers you disagreed with? How many men and women did you consume?” The lightning ekimmu snarled.

“Enough. It was a wreteched time for us all. Now you will obey my will or you will suffer.” The ice prince said in fury.

“I never obeyed you.” He snorted.

They continued to argue and several shinigami happened upon them. Gwydion and Fionn killed them without thought and they were in the Seireitei continuing to argue. Fionn felt him first and his smirk told Gwydion they had found their mark.

“Hello Teru.” Fionn said facing him in his old man guise.

“Why do you come to my home and disturb my people?” He growled from his wrinkled face.

“Ugly form brother. You are sick to stand in the way of your own family.” Gwydion hissed.

“I have no family save for my sons.” He said with his hand on his zanpakuto.

“Do not dare try that trick with us you fool. You were only the child of a lesser being and our mothers were ekimmu too.” The lightning ekimmu said gripping his own sword.

Teru made a rumbling sound and he was choking. Gwydion and Fionn both knew something was way off and Fionn stared at the ice prince.

“Arianrhod!” He shouted and he suddenly phased.

Gwydion stared at Teru and he mouthed the word soon. He too phased out and Teruyoshi actually stood there with a nasty smile. He intended to follow his orders and he would stop them all if it took all of their deaths.
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Asuna had been sleeping but there was something over her and then on her. She was screaming as it had its hand around her throat in a crushing grip. She recognized a shinigami type being and she pressed palms to the beast and used her nami to escape. Claws raked her throat and it was a youkai shinigami she thought. She choked badly and Gwydion appeared as did Fionn. They both began to clash blades with this being whoever he was. She was furious as she let Konkisaiga appear and she willed both the ekimmu men back.

“Who are you?” She snarled in fury.

“You should know.” He said in hate.

“Well I do not.” Asuna screamed as she unleashed nami after nami.

She was fighting harshly and she was cut into several places and the pain was surreal. She again clashed blades and the man was covered by a face mask. She was growling and she went to rip it away when Ulquiorra appeared behind her and he lifted his finger. The shinigami type creature barely missed his head being taken off by the green cero. The assassin dropped low to the ground in a spider like fashion and she was sick to her stomach. Suddenly Ichigawa burst into the room and his own weapon was drawn. The assassin had dark eyes that showed hatred and malice. He suddenly went after Ichigawa. He was surprised but Asuna witnessed him counter and clash blades over and over. They ported out and she was panicked because whoever this devil was; he was intent on blood and he was also of a kumo heritage. Asuna watched the assassin wield a short katana well as Ichigawa deflected and parried with elegant skill. The attacks of the unknown kumo were swift, vicious and wild.

“Who is that?” She demanded of Ulquiorra.

“Hn.” He replied with no words.

“What the hell is going on?” Asuna asked in utter fury.

Fionn and Gwydion watched the elegant daemon named Ichigawa fight on and he slowly but surely drove the beast back. He went to deliver a killing blow but the blade only appeared to hover. Ichigawa was quickly surrounded by other shinigami she did recognize as Squad Two. He sighed it seemed and he about unleashing his gold yoki. Several shinigami were burnt to ashes that dissipated in the winds and Asuna’s mouth opened in shock. The level of his purifying power was greater than even Kagome and he tried not to use it. Gwydion and Fionn both recognized a superior soul and warrior as the inu finished off the last of the assassins. The kumo looking one pulled off his mask and she covered her mouth. She recognized him from memory and she shook with utter horror.

“Hai. I see you do know. You faithless bitch! Tell Asa that her dead does not mean dead. I tell you that I will avenge myself.” He said coldly.

“You raped and nearly killed her!” Asuna snarled.

“I only did what she deserved. I see you are no different than last time. Do tell your kin to watch their back. The higher ups in this Soul Society want you dead at any cost.” He smirked.

“What happened to you?” She screamed.

“You. You happened to me.” The soul form of Gaku said stepping back and he was gone.

“Gaku? Gaku as in the kumo consort?” Ichigawa asked trembling.

“Hai. That was him.” She said with trembling lips.

Her normally very calm Ichigawa suddenly took one look at Ulquiorra and he walked up and punched him for all he was worth. His snarls were anguished and he was damn near killing the Fourth Espada. The inu general was dragged off by Yuudai, Hideaki, and Geming as he actually lost his mind.

“You live! You fucking live! I will destroy you!” He snarled.

“Ichigawa stop please!” Asuna cried.

“No! You ruined my life. That man raped my mate and killed my pup. I will destroy you and destroy him! You both ruined my life!” He screamed.

Ulquiorra only blinked and stared at Ichigawa with nothing in his gaze. He produced a garganta and was gone as well. The always calm inu general was dissolving into hate and he left quickly. She felt his anger and saw his pain as he faced that which was reborn. Gwydion made note and Fionn phased out. The lightning ekimmu decided to call on the Four Branches as it was going to be a battle and very, very soon.
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Gwydion watched the brunette inu swallow sake saucer after saucer. He was obviously distressed and trying to center himself but none was happening.

“It is difficult to face the object of your hate and wrath; especially when it destroyed your life.” He said softly.

“I did not realize my own story paralleled yours.” He said miserably.

“We love the same soul. In our kind the soul is what makes the person. We see what it is that truly makes up the individual. The body is nice but it is the soul that matters.” He said watching the landscape.

“I have denied my feelings for so long. I have denied myself an existence. I denied myself her because I thought it wrong. I still think it wrong but this wretched pain does not stop! How do I make it stop?” Ichigawa asked looking at Gwydion.

“Defeat your enemies will help. Imagine if your son had been born but he died very young. Imagine having been able to have that life you had wanted with her and it was ripped away. You accepted this Ayana as she was it seems but imagine this Gaku coming in after you are happy and wiping out everything.” He said softly.

“He raped her. He raped her and sent those creatures to me and my family! They started The One Great War for the Northern inu. Who knows what other crimes they committed! So hai, I understand! Now make it stop!” He said actually weeping into his arm.

“I can offer you my fealty and my promise to aid you in destroying these beings. They are my enemies as well. Do you want that?” Gwydion asked brushing his cheek with fingers.

“I feel you ekimmu. I feel your lusts and passions as they are directed at me and around me.” He said flatly.

“I make no secret of myself or my desires. Arianrhod is my passion and elements in her life are part of my desire.” He said almost seductively.

“I have no experience like this so I ask you to stop. I have to think.” He said gritting his teeth.

“Think away but know I think you amazing. You would have been honored amongst my kind.” Gwydion stated.

“Why?” Ichigawa asked confused.

“I know an evolved being. You may have been shamed by the creature that gave birth to you but that creature gave you life also gave you great power. Be disgusted with her ignorance but never be disgusted with what she bequeathed you. You are so beautiful.” The ice prince said with passion lacing his tone.

“I am nothing but the son of a self hating, youkai hating monster! I wish I could call her a whore but I doubt she rutted ever again. You have no idea what it was like to be called vile and disgusting as a child. We youkai are wretched in our hate. I did not want to be that way. Ayana looked at me the first time as an annoyance but she did not revile me.” He said looking down.

“I hear all about my beloved as this woman and she intrigues the hell out of me. I swear I wish to see her.” He smiled.

“She was grand. She was as beautiful now. She had more subtle coloring but amongst the kumo; she was considered like a Kami.” He sighed.

“Did Lord Jouichi love her ardently?” He asked curiously.

“He loved her meanly. They fought and they spoke with such fervor, I remember her holding him in a pinned position and yelling every word at him. She told him he was beautiful, perfect, wonderful, and special. I believe he may have gotten an onna pregnant and she was furious that he in her words wasted his seed on a worthless whore.” Ichigawa said remembering.

“Oh and what did he say in return.” He asked tightly.

“That her opinion was good and all but he rather enjoyed sex like she did. She slapped him and she stormed away.” He smiled softly.

“They were lovers in another life. I wonder.” He said curiously.

“Truly? How very odd.” The inu said surprised.

“Not really. Souls travel in packs so to speak. They seek out what they know and what they loved. They seek out that which makes them whole. It just so happened that he sought out her soul and he became her son. It is really complicated but they felt the passionate ardor from before. It made their relationship difficult I am certain.” He explained.

Ichigawa sighed and he wondered what he had gotten himself into. He also wondered what it would take to destroy souls. He grimaced that he actually thought it but he wanted revenge. He wanted revenge so badly that he would change himself to do it.
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Kameron relayed to Jouichi what had happened and he was in shock. He had risen and his long black hair flowed down his back. His babes slept with Aahmes and he patted the frère’s back.

“Thank you.” He whispered softly.

“I owe you much.” Kameron stated as softly.

“No. You tried to help her as my beloved mother and now you protect her. I only thank you from the bottom of my heart. She is my mitsuaki you know.” He said staring off.

Kameron nodded and he looked at Jouichi.

“I shy away from much right now. I fear and dream terrible things. I fear that my son may become lifeless as your beloved daughter.” He said looking away.

“No. I will not allow it. Never fear Kameron. You stood by and protected and I shall return the favor. You tried to save her. I shall always be your friend.” Jouichi stated firmly.

Kameron kissed Jouichi’s hand and he went to the little ones. As long as Kameron watched his twins; he felt them safe. He still tired easily and he went in search of Asuna. He lived in her estate now which made Naraku incensed but he had only stared at him with a look of “I do not care”. He found her and she was pulling a brush through her hair and he took it from her and began to do it for her.

“You used to do this when you were young.” She said softly.

“Hai. I love long hair.” He smiled a little.

“I saw his face. Gaku hates me as when I was her.” Asuna said staring at him in the mirror.

“He is nothing. I used to care for his opinion and more. He should have never betrayed you to that bitch. I thought more of Lansoh. I was convinced she had been framed. She stood by me after your death.” He said slowly drawing the silver backed brush through.

“She wanted you. She wanted Hisashi later but I think it was because you all both were black funnels.” She said shutting her eyes.

“I would have executed her myself. I should have. I was a wreck and I am so sorry. I did not avenge you properly. I could not believe what had happened. You did not say it was rape. I would have killed him myself.” He said tipping her head back.

“You should not have seen her like that.” She said haunted.

“I lived for your approval. I know I was naughty but you were my life. I only lived for you.” He said as he began to slowly kiss her.

He had a way of turning her into mush and his kiss was deep and she squirmed in her chair. He was rasping as he stared at her with red eyes.

“I love you. Mitsuaki, I love you. I always loved you.” He said holding her jaw and kissing her passionately again.

She moaned and it undid him. He could not exert too much but he wanted her. He needed her and he always would. Jouichi picked her up and laid her on her bed as he pulled down the scoop neck of her lace gown. He exposed her breasts and he softly kissed each tip. He heard a sharp intake of breath and Asuna looked up to see Ichigawa.

“General.” Jouichi said seductively.

“Oh my. I will leave. My lady I am sorry.” He said redder then hell fire.

“You loved Lady Ayana Agelina.” He said as his elegant hand cupped her breast.

“I can speak later if you wish my lord. It is too hot.” He said trying to catch his breath.

“Jouichi what are you doing to him?” She rasped out.

“He loved her. He worshipped her too. I should not have been her son you know.” The kumo stated softly.

“I know that now. I admired your devotion to her.” Ichigawa said not looking.

Jouichi was an ungodly powerful telepath. He also knew what Ichigawa was. He leaned his head down and slowly suckled a pink tip and Ichigawa gasped harshly.

“Jouichi!” She yelped out.

“I do not understand.” Her inu said shaking.

“Ichigawa!” She moaned loudly and it nearly undid him.

Jouichi was being beyond wicked and exploiting natural yoki but she knew this about him. He finally let a nipple go and Asuna arched off the bed. He had worked her gown up so he could deliver his venom and she was panting for him.

“You can feel all this can you not General?” The former kumo lord asked heavily.

“Hai. I need to go.” He said gripping the doorway.

“Why?” Her kumo asked slowly pulling at the gown.

Asuna was lost in her head as Jouichi did wild things. He was in a mood and he wanted to please her. Ichigawa was tense and her righteous feelings were being amplified by the kumo in the room.

“Why do this?” The inu asked moaning.

“Because I can and I wish to see how powerful you really are.” He said seductively.

“You made her crazy.” He said shaking his head.

“I know. I was wild but I was so much like her you know. I loved her and I wanted to die for her but so did you.” He replied.

“Why not jealous?” Ichigawa asked in a gasp.

“Because pragmaticism runs in my family.” He smirked.

“Oh hell.” The brown inu said falling to his knees.

“Do I remind you of her telepathy? She was powerful in it. Did she ever bind deeply with you?” Jouichi asked in a silk like voice.

“Hai.” The other actually whimpered.

“Why are you down there?” He asked smiling.

Jouichi had managed to slowly pull her gown off and bare her body fully. He actually moaned as he took in her form. Asuna was whining and whimpering for more and Jouichi was smiling as he ran his fingers down her skin. She jerked softly and she moaned more.

“She still has some kumo senses you know.” He said licking at her belly.

“Jouichi! Stop torturing me.” She growled out.

“You want me mitsuaki?” He asked sweetly.

“Kamis hai! Fuck me!” She snarled.

“Such a nasty mouth my angel. Ichigawa?” Jouichi asked.

“Hai?” The poor inu said fighting back the impending orgasm he felt building.

“She is a greedy lover. I suggest you help me. She will need more then what I can give her this night.” The kumo man said softly.

“Never done this.” Ichigawa replied.

“Shall I tell you what you may do?” The kumo said gently.

“Hai.” He nodded but he did not look.

“I need to be gentle due to my health so she needs to be filled. Can you do that?” He asked seductively.

Ichigawa was breathing too hard and his body was wound too tight. He was captive in the amplified feelings and his body was screaming.

“Hai.” He whispered.

Asuna was rigid and Jouichi began to kiss her stupid. The inu said a prayer and he made himself move. His beast only wanted relief. Whatever this kumo was doing was bringing out his need terribly. He saw her and he wanted to die in embarrassment but also the inferno that raged through his veins. He let his clothes fall and he growled softly. Jouichi moved himself and pulled her open for the inu to peruse.

“You are evil.” Ichigawa groaned.

Jouichi chuckled and he watched Ichigawa drop down so his tongue could explore and drive her insane. She gripped Jouichi harshly as Ichigawa used his tongue sinfully well. She was nearly weeping in need as he suddenly crawled over her and he was gasping.

“Asuna.” He whined out as she moaned under him.

“Hai?” Asuna groaned.

“Forgive me.” He said and he drove himself into her and they both nearly screamed.

Both beings of inu descent began a pace that was harsh but intensely beautiful. Jouichi was mystified of how gorgeous it was. He felt her grasp his length and he moaned as she worked him.

“Jouichi?” She gasped out.

“Hai mitsuaki?” Jouichi asked moaning beautifully.

“Please?” She begged.

“Oh my darling. You wish more? Can you handle it my angel?” he asked softly in his own need.

“Please! Oh kami please!” She nearly screamed.

“I keep you back. I am sorry.” Her kumo lover said throwing his head back and letting out a soft cry.

He got on his knees and her lips brushed his cock. He wanted to shiver in delight and she sucked at him hungrily. His soft sighs and moans drove her insane as she felt him slide his phallus past her lips and he made obscenely hot noises. Ichigawa was mortified but the desire he was having overrode his good sense and he took her body with intense passion and utter abandonment. Jouichi for his part slowly glided his cock back and forth as her felt her suck and lick. The act of passion was perfect as they raced towards the end. Both mens’ hips were moving harder and she was too caught up as the glorious eruption took place in her groin and in her head. Jouichi fell first and back bowed as his orgasm left him winded and his new heart beat wildly. She followed and Ichigawa was moaning incoherently as his own was ripped from him. His stuttered breath almost gave out as the yoki was ripped from him. Asuna weakly cried out and Jouichi felt it. He gasped too as it left him feeling too warm and so good. Ichigawa fell away from her and his chest heaved as her hand wound in his and she held Jouichi’s too. Her kumo lord had shocked the hell out of her again and had embraced Ichigawa. He had made him apart of something deep and the poor recluse inu passed out from the pleasure.

“I love you.” She whispered to the still conscience kumo.

“Always love you my darling.” He said shutting his dark eyes.

“I could not have handled if you had died. You beautiful fool.” She said kissing his hand.

“I could not handle the idea that you were giving me my son and daughter and that witch was anywhere near them. Make no mistake my darling and I will become a raving monster to protect them.” He whispered in return.

She smiled softly and he soon fell into sleep. Jouichi was beautiful in his slumber and Ichigawa was snoring softly. She tried to wonder at her beloved kumo’s motives and just gave it up to his general goodness. He was easy going when calm and he was also a sweet soul. She too fell asleep between two extraordinary men.
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Naraku himself walked the perimeter of the property and it stank of shinigami. He stared at Gwydion who was agitated and annoyed.

“What has your panties in a twist ekimmu?” He demanded.

“This whole thing. What is the deal with this previous life and why now?” Gwydion demanded.

“You have no idea or control over her sphere in that life! It drives you nuts.” The hanyou observed.

“Shut up!” The ekimmu hissed.

“So her past life as Ayana makes you wild? Well my theory is that it was one of her more successful lives. She was a powerhouse. I bet you she would have remembered. It was only a matter of time and things went for shit totally.” Naraku commented as they searched the grounds more.

“She would have remembered if there was reason to. This Gaku was a bastard no?” The ice prince said frigidly.

“I knew him not. He was dead before Hisashi was ever born. I do know he was a noble amongst the emerging nation and he had given his opinion to Ayana before Nagaharu had ever died. I wonder at that too.” He said softly.

“Are you saying that you think he manipulated himself into power?” Gwydion asked.

“I wonder at times. Nagaharu was Nobu you know.” He stated as they looked for clues.

“Truly?” His blonde companion stated in shock.

“Hai. I am certain Asuna told you this. Listen ekimmu!” The hanyou growled.

“Well I am sorry. Sometimes she talks so much.” He blushed.

“Hai I do that too. She gets pissy and I tune her out but listen about who has lived before and such. Sheesh.” Naraku snapped in admonishment.

“I swear you act like him you know.” Gwydion stated.

“I am me. Something is afoot and I would bet Bilae had a hand in however indirectly. I would bet that he and that whore set into motion so many things in hopes of either flushing her out or attempting to destroy her fully. I do not remember fully but what is it about her?” He asked.

“Charisma. Passion and prudence. She was lovely in soul but also in her ideas. She had such grand ideas you know of how she wanted to unite the species. She wanted to bring them all together. She was the key to the kingdom and the heir to the throne. Her passions ran high and she wished to build centers of knowledge and more. Arianrhod let her ideas and progressive attitudes kill her.” He said sighing.

“I swear I get sick with Bilae more and more. He wanted what exactly?” Naraku demanded.

“Power. She was the center of it and many of us flocked to her. It was simple really. We rarely ever saw our maker but it was known Arianrhod was precious to him. It was known that she was his first choice as the heir and the recipient of his favor.” He said almost jealously.

“What does that mean?” The hanyou asked.

“She was loved. That is all I can say.” The ekimmu stated.

Naraku found a hole in the barrier and he was surprised because it was deliberate. There was no way the iceberg mutt would have allowed this himself and he looked at Gwydion in shock.

“Go to her now! We have a traitor in our midst.” Naraku snarled.

It was inconceivable but this was no accident he could see. He was sick to think that someone they knew or trusted had betrayed them but he reinforced the barrier with his own abilities. He looked around and he soon realized he was surrounded. Sanra stepped out and her appearance dissolved.

“Gods you are too easy.” She smirked.

Naraku’s eyes bled red and he stared at the monster that in part had haunted his family for centuries. She grinned at her beloved hanyou enemy and Naraku slowly released his tentacles and they thrashed about in his anger.

“So this is how it is.” Sanra purred.

“Hai this is how it is.” He retorted.

“Let the blood bath begin!” She cried.




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