InuYasha Fan Fiction / Bleach Fan Fiction ❯ The Heirs Apparent ❯ Bountiful History ( Chapter 3 )

 

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

 

 

Bountiful History

 

Rain pounded them as they fought the bloody battle. She had lost the Jougosaiga moments earlier when the wraith had phased into her hand. Tears of pain poured down her cheeks as her bone was snapped. She could not breathe as hands entered her belly…

 

She sat up and sucked in air. She felt her face and her cheeks were covered in wetness. Her hand shook badly and she exited the bed. She went to her sideboard and poured herself some scotch. The memories were coming back in force and she was reliving the anguish. She poured more and downed the generous amount. She wiped her mouth with the back of her hand. She growled in irritation of herself and threw on a pair of running shorts and tank top. She put on her running shoes and pulled her hair into a pony tail. She went down the elevator and exited her apartment building. She began jogging to reduce some of her stress. It was the middle of the night and this part of the city was rather quiet. Mizuki jogged till she was sweating profusely and quite far from home. She pulled the water bottle from its holder on her hip and greedily drank. She stiffened when she felt immense amounts of yoki and she took off in the direction of the source. She entered an alley and she was horrified by what she witnessed. A white haired entity was bent over the body of a prostitute and turned around to stare at her. His eyes were bright red and he bore a scar on his chin. He was dressed quite well and he crossed his arms.

 

“What the hell are you?” Mizuki asked in disgust.

 

“I could ask you the same question. You have an unusual energy signature.” He said.

 

Mizuki stood her ground as the creature neared her. He had an arrogant swagger and perused her with much interest. She watched him and jerked away when he touched her crescent moon on her forehead. She began growling as he gave her a licentious grin.

 

“Who are you?” she demanded.

 

“Jin Kariya.” He said grinning.

 

“You will pull back a stump if you touch me again!” she hissed.

 

“Feisty. What are you?” he demanded.

 

“None of your business. What are you?” she demanded.

 

“None of your business. I will see you again.” He said as he walked right past her.

 

“You killed that onna!” Mizuki yelled.

 

“Hai and she was delicious.” Jin said smirking.

 

“You are a Bount!” she said in a low tone.

 

“Now how did you know that lovely lady.” He said nearing her in a threatening manner.

 

She crouched and swiped at him with her claws. Her shoki was deadly and he snarled as his flesh was eaten away at. He made a move to get at her and she waved her arm and he was thrown. She began running and she did not want to reveal too much of her yoki. He was on her suddenly and she felt him pulling on her yoki. She morphed her limb and stabbed him through the stomach. He grunted but he was immensely powerful.

 

“Ayana!” she screamed in thought and aloud.

 

“Who is that onna?” he asked as he laughed manically.

 

Suddenly he was hauled off of her and a beautiful woman held a katana. He smiled at her and she snarled as she began attacking. Jin had to back away as he realized that she was an expert with her weapon. She whirled the weapon and released a huge amount of energy through her blade and hand. He ducked to avoid the devastation and she leaned down and hauled the other ebony haired onna up.

 

“You will die bastard!” Ayana hissed.

 

“What are you?” he asked intrigued.

 

Ayana did not answer and produced a shoki cloud and pulled them both in. They reappeared in Mizuki's penthouse and her sister's chest was heaving.

 

“He was pulling on my very soul! Ayana, get on the phone and get all of siblings here now! I can not beat that thing by myself.” Mizuki said in genuine fear.

 

“Mizuki you are the strongest of all of us.” Ayana said in disbelief.

 

“He could have just killed me there Ayana. Get them here now. I will be back.” She said as she stood.

 

She focused on Seireitei and ported out. When she appeared she was in the soul society. She moved quickly to the Sixth Division and burst into the office. Byakuya happened to be there and he looked up coolly.

 

“The leader of these beasts happens to be named Jin Kariya?” Mizuki asked.

 

“I believe that is his name. Why do you ask?” he asked.

 

“I just faced him. He is a powerful bastard and damn near yanked my yoki out.” She said in a low growl.

 

“You actually faced him? You are bleeding.” He said indicated her shoulder.

 

“Oh. It does not matter. All of my sisters and a few of my brothers are warriors.” She said fiercely.

 

“All of your sisters?” he asked astonished.

 

“Mother demanded it of us. Yuzuna, Ayana, and I all have fangs that we invoke with our yoki. I have one sister that I only see every few decades. She is a ga.” She said quickly.

 

“A ga?” he asked surprised.

 

“Hai. Ayana is a kumo.” She said smiling a little.

 

“I need to call up the other divisions now. I will meet you in your home in just a few hours?” he asked standing.

 

“Hai.” She said bowing.

 

She ported out back into her own plane and collapsed on the sofa. She looked over and she saw Yuzuna, Ayana, Iyo, Emi, Hibari, Katsu, Jouichi, Osami, Rishou, and Zihao. She closed her eyes and she was grateful. Zihao came over and pulled her into a hug and she hugged him back.

 

“How are you little brother?” she asked softly.

 

“I am good. We are here and we are waiting for our big sister to tell us what we need to do.” He stated holding her hands.

 

“Have you not seen Saaya?” She asked.

 

“No, I have not seen her for almost two years Zuki. She stays busy in Mongolia.” He said sighing.

 

“Selfish bitch.” She snapped.

 

“What is going on Mizuki?” Jouichi asked.

 

“There are creatures out there that are feeding off of the souls of anything they can find. I ran into one this night and barely escaped. I have been approached by the shinigami from a place called Soul Society and they have asked for our assistance, I told them we would because frankly mother owed them a favor for my father.” She explained.

 

“We have to fight like we did in the old days?” Katsu asked.

 

“Hai.” Mizuki said undoing her pony tail.

 

“Count me in.” Osami murmured.

 

“One of the higher ranking shinigami will be here soon. I am taking a shower and we shall discuss our next moves.” She said standing.

 

Mizuki noticed a shadow on the balcony and she moved forward. She caught the sight of pale jade hair. Saaya moved forward with grace and she seemed ethereal in her beauty. She was so different from the rest of them that most of her siblings were strangers.

 

“You called on me?” Saaya asked.

 

“Hai. Thank you for coming.” Mizuki said bowing.

 

Saaya stepped in and she was tiny in comparison to her other siblings. She was a waif and she wore gossamer like dress that clung to her curves. Her wings faded into the material and her green eyes darted around. She bore the magenta striping but her coloring was that of her ga father. She bowed low before all her assembled siblings and stood by gracefully. Mizuki nodded and went to her bathroom and took a quick shower. She put on a pair of jeans and a red cotton shirt with a deep `v'. She stepped out and her siblings were subdued and she wondered why. In the midst of their presence were Byakuya, Renji, and two more unknown shinigami. Yuzuna was immediately by the red haired shinigami and Mizuki stepped forward.

 

“Kuchiki-sama these are about half of my siblings. We are the warriors of our clan.” She stated.

 

He nodded and indicated the two shinigami standing near him.

 

“This is Captain Hitsugaya Toushirou and Captain Shunsui KyÅraku.” Byakuya stated formally.

 

“Welcome. Please take a seat.” Mizuki said eyeing the shinigami.

 

Hitsugaya was a short young man it appeared with silver-white hair and intense green eyes. His air was very serious and he was quite handsome in Mizuki's opinion. His mind was also a blank which she found intriguing. The other shinigami was comical almost. His brown hair was wavy and he had soulful brown eyes. He wore a pink flowered outer kimono over his shinigami uniform and an old styled straw hat. His face was unkempt with a shadow of a beard. He wore no kosode underneath his uniform and his light smattering of chest hair was visible. Mizuki watched her brothers hiding their smirks and Ayana had rolled her eyes.

 

“I believe we need to start patrolling the areas around here as soon as possible. We have a deputy shinigami named Kurosaki Ichigo in Karakura Town. He will also be here later.” Byakuya said in a calm tone.

 

“Fine. These are my brothers; Zihao, Katsu, Jouichi, Osami, and Rishou. The onna are my younger sisters; Ayana, Iyo, Emi, Hibari, Yuzuna, and Saaya.” Mizuki stated introducing her family.

 

The male shinigami bowed their heads and her sisters did the same except Ayana. Mizuki growled at her and she hissed.

 

“I know your feelings sister. You are here in support of me and this family not these shinigami. We will honor Mother's commitment to their Captain General or you can go home to Sendai.” Mizuki snapped.

 

“Then I shall go home to Sendai! Ningen scum!” Ayana hissed as she ported out via her shoki.

 

Iyo sighed rather loudly and Mizuki put up a hand.

 

“Why is she so antagonistic?” the young silver haired shinigami asked.

 

“Several members of our house have been killed in dealings with ningen. Ayana is Lord Ishin's eldest daughter and really quite powerful. I need her here frankly. Iyo can you go talk to her?” Mizuki asked.

 

“Sis, what am I going to say? Oh let us aid these freaks because Mother owed them a debt of honor? You would do better to command or better yet Karu.” Iyo said frankly.

 

Mizuki nodded and Iyo was right. Karu and she were extremely close and she picked up her cell phone and dialed Los Angeles.

 

“Karu, I need you home in Tokyo. Hai. I know. I know my love. I need you to speak with Ayana. I told you last night that the shinigami were coming. I faced a Bount creature. Karu please fly home. I do not need the damn Americans wondering what the hell happened!” Mizuki snapped over the phone.

 

Iyo and Jouichi actually smirked as their sister talked. Rishou seemed bored out of his mind and inspected his claws.

 

“My mate will be here soon.” Mizuki said rubbing the bridge of her nose.

 

“Is brother going to go to Sendai or do we all have to sit here and listen to strategy?” Rishou asked in his arrogant voice.

 

“Little brother you are hardly called upon to do anything and if I say you will be here then you will be here!” Mizuki said growling.

 

“So says the eldest of Naraku.” Rishou taunted.

 

“So says the eldest period! Kazuo and Hiroto are long dead little brother and I am the eldest born.” Mizuki said flexing her claws.

 

“Whatever. I was entertaining an actress.” He said in a lewd tone.

 

Mizuki rolled her eyes and Saaya stepped forward. She bowed low and looked at the short captain.

 

“I believe now would be prudent. You are of the ice.” Saaya said knowingly.

 

“Hai. How did you..?” Toushirou asked confused.

 

“I see your aura. Come my icy friend for I believe you will be useful.” She said walking to the door.

 

Toushirou looked to Byakuya for direction and he indicated for him to go. He followed the ga female and they exited the penthouse.

 

“She is cryptic typically. Saaya is frankly one of the best fighters I have ever seen but she is rather spacey at times.” Mizuki explained.

 

“She is moth?” Byakuya asked.

 

“Hai. Her sire's name is Kenomaru and my mother and he had a rather secret relationship. Mother disappeared for nearly a year and we did not know about Saaya till much later. She does not leave the wilds of Mongolia much.” Mizuki stated.

 

“I believe we can work in a grid pattern and move through the city quickly.” Byakuya stated.

 

“Hai. Shit!” she sighed.

 

Out of a black shoki cloud Karu appeared. He looked around the penthouse and spotted Mizuki. He moved to her and hauled her up in a fierce hug.

 

“Why did you not tell me sooner of your plans? Why am I the last to find out?” he demanded.

 

“Because I should not like to loose my American holdings. I would like to expand our markets and you act as if it is a small matter! We do have to live in this current world Karu.” Mizuki said.

 

“Hai whatever. I missed you.” He said crushing her to him.

 

She squeaked in surprise and she bit back her groans as he began kissing her. Byakuya kept a neutral face but his insides were boiling. He had no interest in witnessing such a private moment and frankly he felt jealousy eat at him a little. Renji turned his head and Karu finally released her.

 

“Uh Kuchiki-sama this is my mate Karu. Karu this is the Sixth Division Captain Kuchiki Byakuya.” Mizuki stated in perfect imitation of himself.

 

“Welcome shinigami to my home.” Karu said formally.

 

“Gomen Lord Karu. We shall begin our search now Lady Mizuki. I will be meeting with Kurosaki now.” Byakuya said bowing.

 

Renji looked over at Yuzuna and bowed as well. The colorful shinigami had never said a word and Mizuki realized he had been sleeping. She looked over at Byakuya who rolled his cool eyes. Renji shook Shunsui and the brunette came awake.

 

“Pardon all.” He crooned as he got up.

 

Her remaining siblings said nothing and watched the shinigami leave. Karu looked around and his siblings knew he wanted them to go. They filed out to go into their own apartments they had in the lower floors. When the last brother left, Karu picked up his mate of the past four centuries and brought them to their bed. He stripped out of his clothes and pulled hers off as well. He was on her and had spread her creamy thighs open as he licked and kissed her available flesh. Mizuki was already moaning softly for him as he pierced her nub with his venom. She arched her body and he could feel the muscles tensing and readying to relax as the sweet tension spread.

 

“Now or later?” he whispered roughly.

 

“Now.” She moaned out.

 

He took her hard as his need to be one with her became sated. He did not handle their absences well in that the second he saw her; they always ended up making love. She ended up climaxing hard and dragged him with her. He caught his breath as he shook in his climax.

 

“Missed you.” He groaned.

 

Mizuki laid there for a moment and basked in the after glow of her quick encounter. She looked over at Karu and took his larger hand. She brought their hands to her lips and kissed it. She slowly got up and went to the shower. He lay on their bed in a very serene state. She came back damp from her quick shower and pulled her clothes back on. She threw him a robe and he smiled at her. She went to the closet and pulled out her fang. She had a harness that she fitted and the Jougosaiga was available easily.

 

“You rut me and leave me.” He teased.

 

“Hai. I will be back soon. Get some rest and join me when you can.” She said leaning over him and kissing his lips.

 

“I never tire of you.” He said smiling.

 

She smirked and bowed. She ported out to the alley where she had seen the Bount. There was just a pile of ash where the onna had been. Mizuki looked around and felt Byakuya near. She walked back to the entrance of the alley and met him. He was in his spirit form and his face was impassive.

 

“This is where you faced the Bount.” He said dryly.

 

“Hai.” She said stiffly.

 

He went over to the ash pile and appeared disdainful. Mizuki grew uncomfortable and walked out onto the street. Byakuya came and stood a foot apart from her. He looked over at her and she stared straight ahead.

 

“I truly have no idea what to do about these things. I shall leave it up to your shinigami to find them and we will fight alongside you.” She said in a monotone.

 

“As you wish.” He said in his dry tone.

 

She kept silent an after the awkward moment. She wanted to say something but she was actually at a loss.

 

“What happened was a fluke my lady. My behavior was reprehensible and shall not be repeated.” He said walking away.

 

She stared after him and looked down. She knew he was right and silently followed after him. She was in turmoil and could not stand the chilly atmosphere between her and the shinigami. It did not matter and she shoved it aside.

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Ayana sat in the gardens of Sendai and her face was full of hatred. She felt her brother approach and she hissed in anger.

 

“Mizuki needs you and you turn your back.” He said flatly.

 

“Mizuki is helping a bunch of ningen shinigami. Why should we give one damn if a these creatures attack them? Why should we care?” she lamented.

 

“Because it is in our interest and our anonymity to aid these demi-Kami. You are by far one of the strongest out of all your mother's young.” He stated logically.

 

“You sound like Father, Karu.” She said looking at him.

 

“Well I cannot help it Ayana. Mizuki does you need you. Do this for her and not the shinigami.” He said gently.

 

“Fine! She sent you to persuade me. I hate when she does that.” Ayana snapped.

 

“She knows us both so well.” Karu laughed.

 

“Let us go then.” Ayana said taking his hand and squeezing it.

 

She produced a shoki cloud and pulled them both through. She walked into comical mayhem. She was pushed aside as a young redhead ningen was fighting the darker redheaded shinigami.

 

“I swear you are an idiot!” The punk redheaded ningen yelled.

 

“I will wipe your ass all over the place Kurosaki!” Renji yelled.

 

Ayana was furious that her sister's home was being torn up. She grabbed the young ningen and held his wrist and he yelped in pain as she squeezed. He fell to his knees and looked up at her in righteous fury.

 

“I care not who you are and for what reason you are here but this is my sister's home and I will be damned if you tear up her things!” she growled.

 

“Get your fucking hands off of me bitch!” the redhead snarled.

 

Ayana grabbed his throat and the one known as Renji cleared his throat. She grew annoyed and shot a bit of silk and covered his mouth. The punk ningen's eyes widened when he saw it and she stared at him with her pupiless eyes. He fell back and continued to stare at her.

 

“Much better. Who are you?” she demanded.

 

“Ichigo.” He said in a coarse tone.

 

“Well Ichigo you seem to know this shinigami. Why are you here?” she demanded.

 

“Byakuya called on me. I am a deputy shinigami in Karakura Town.” He stated.

 

“You are a child.” She said looking him over.

 

“I am a teenager. This place is swanky and all but where are the rest of the Soul Reapers?” the youth asked.

 

“I am assuming out doing their jobs.” Ayana sneered.

 

Ichigo managed to extract himself from her clutches and step back. She was angry and managed to jump at him. He fell flat on his back and she neared his face with her own.

 

“You have no idea what you are dealing with or doing at all do you?” she asked in a frown.

 

“I know about the Bounts. I have faced them a few times and you are pissing me off!” he snapped as he shoved at her.

 

She secured him to the marble floor with her silk and the kid look horrified.

 

“What are you?” he asked.

 

“A kumo ningen scum! This is my humanoid body you see before you and when I choose I can be a giant funnel web.” She said standing.

 

Ichigo took in the information and realized what she was saying. He shook his head in disbelief and she smiled cruelly at his face.

 

“A youki? They don't exist.” He stuttered.

 

“Sorry to disappoint you but we do. I want to kill something Karu. Where do we find these Bounts?” she asked in fury.

 

“Sister will you please calm yourself.” Karu commanded.

 

“You! Do you know where to find these beasts?” she asked kneeling by Ichigo.

 

“I have ways hai. Let me up!” he growled.

 

Ayana dissolved her silk with her venom and he jumped up. Ayana grabbed him and dipped into his head. She pulled them both into her shoki cloud and Karu sighed.

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Mizuki could stand the silence no longer and she ran to catch up to Byakuya. He glanced over at her and then straight ahead.

 

“Your wife. You mentioned you had a wife for five years.” She said softly.

 

“Hisana.” He said in his deep voice.

 

“Tell me of her?” she asked.

 

“Why?” he said stopping.

 

“Because you said you sullied her memory by being with me.” Mizuki said flatly.

 

“She was a commoner from the Rukongai. There was uproar in my house for my actions but I paid them no heed. She had abandoned her younger sister many, many years before and on her deathbed begged me to find her and adopt her as my sister. I did so and Rukia joined my family. I loved her more then I had a right to but she had always been so fragile.” He said with a bit of warmth in his voice.

 

“Why do you say I remind you of her?” she asked.

 

“She was strong in spirit and defied me but brought out a part in me that I had long forgotten. This is nonsense.” He growled softly.

 

“To speak about someone you love so much? Hai it is nonsense. I too lost someone long ago. He was a Yosei.” She said staring straight ahead.

 

“A Yosei? They exist within Soul Society!” he exclaimed.

 

“I get that impression now. I did not know that was the plane I was visiting. They called themselves fey youki and you know of Kaito?” she asked.

 

“I have never met him but I know of him hai.” Byakuya responded.

 

“Have you heard of Hikari?” she asked.

 

“That is the sister you mentioned.” He stated.

 

“Hai. She must dwell somewhere within the Soul Society. How very strange that now we can see her.” Mizuki said shaking her head.

 

“Why is that strange?” he asked.

 

“Because every time she left it broke my Mother's heart.” Mizuki said sadly.

 

“I imagine. Who was this Yosei?” he asked.

 

“Ayumu.” She said drifting away.

 

“You loved him.” He stated simply.

 

“Hai. I am unlike most other youki and by the time I was in my second decade I was fully grown and had my adult yoki. Karu and I had defied our parents and mated. Karu is the son of Ishin and I am the daughter of Naraku. Naraku is Hisashi reborn who was in fact Ishin's brother. Karu and I are not blood related but through our parents mating we were supposed to be brother and sister. He never really saw me that way. He pursued me when I was fifteen. Needless to say that my mother beat him soundly and his mother beat him soundly. I was already pregnant with my son Nori.” She exclaimed.

 

“I had not realized you had a child.” He said softly.

 

“Hai. He is with Ishin now. He adores his jii-chans very much. Karu and I fractured for a few years as I could not handle the adult responsibilities. I went to Ayumu whom I had known since I was ten. I had not seen him in two years; we sat and talked for hours that turned to days. We ended up making love and I ended up pregnant again. The Shouten attacked and wanted revenge for the deaths of their leading family; the Jings. Renshu was wrathful and killed my unborn and Ayumu never stood a chance. Mother killed him right then but I had lost it all. After I healed; I made the decision to return to Karu and Nori and grow up.” She said in a distant voice.

 

“The Shouten are a pestilence upon any plane of existence. Your story grieves me.” Byakuya said in a gentle tone.

 

“Forgive me Kuchiki-sama.” She said walking towards a park.

 

Byakuya noticed first and shunpod in front of Mizuki.

 

“Senbonzakura!” he stated fiercely.

 

Mizuki watched and felt the amazing spiritual pressure all around. She observed a male not far and he had a malicious smirk.

 

“A shinigami! How fortunate. You shall be my feast!” the unnamed male said.

 

Byakuya dropped his katana and calmly spoke.

 

“Senbonzakura Kageyoshi.” Byakuya stated.

 

She watched as thousands of blades appeared around them and they seemed to be sakura blossoms. Her face held awe and he lifted his hands barely. She watched as they scattered and tore up the Bount. The black haired male seemed shocked and stepped back as he was shredded. He turned to Mizuki and dove for her. She was thrown and accidentally cut with several of the blades. Byakuya cancelled his attack and Mizuki was wrestling with the Bount. She struck the man in his gut and released her shoki. She managed to pull Jougosaiga and it fanned out into many blades. She jumped up and swung around released her yoki through it. The Bount began shrieking and suddenly disappeared in smoke. Mizuki willed Jougosaiga back into one blade and sheathed it. She looked at Byakuya and he stared at her.

 

“That was some display.” She said standing there.

 

“Bankai.” He said softly.

 

“That is what that was?” she asked.

 

“Hai. You are injured, let us return to your home.” He said as he neared her.

 

“I will take us to Soul Society and I want to read everything your library has on the Bounts.” She said as she touched his arm.

 

She ported them both and Byakuya looked down at her. She had absorbed his bankai without a blink and he truly was astonished at her own abilities. He guided her to his division and they entered his office. She sat down and wiped at the blood. He went to a cabinet and pulled out some linen towels. He handed them to her and she mopped up the blood. He sat across from her and wiped her forehead with an alcohol soaked rag. She hissed but accepted his care.

 

“Kuchiki-sama, I should like to be at least friendly with you.” She whispered.

 

“Byakuya.” He said in his deep voice.

 

“I wish for us to be friendly. I was unfair to you and I am sorry.” She said softly.

 

“That is acceptable.” He stated as he continued to work.

 

His grey eyes met hers and he still methodically cleaned all the blood from her. When he was done he picked up the soiled towels and left the room. She was insanely attracted to him but she kept her hormones in control. She stood up and went to the door.

 

“I am very rarely wrong but I can admit when I am. My humblest apologies for my behavior when I escorted you home and here in Seireitei.” He said softly as he stood in the doorway.

 

“Shut up!” she said hoarsely.

 

He just stared at her and he lifted her chin. Her eyes were burning crimson and he was intrigued. Mizuki wrapped a hand around his neck and pulled him to her mouth. It was soft and incredibly gentle as he closed his eyes. He tried to rationalize his need but found he could not. He crushed her to him and held the back of her head. His other hand fisted in the scarlet colored shirt she wore as he demanded entrance to her mouth. Mizuki groaned as he sucked on her tongue for a moment and tasted her. He nibbled her lip as he pulled back. Byakuya could not think beyond the feel of her and he picked her up suddenly. He shunpod to his room in the barracks and sat her on the futon. He released her sheath and pulled her shirt up and over her head. He released her breasts from her bra and brushed his fingertips over her nipples. He removed his haori, scarf, and kosode and threw them from him. He leaned forward and captured her lips again and pressed his bare chest to hers. She was whimpering softly and he lost his head. He ripped his lips from hers and began kissing her throat and she leaned her head back. His hands supported her upper back as he kissed along her collar bone to her fleshy mounds. He laved his tongue around one nipple and sucked on it; he continued his fevered nipping and kissing.

 

“Byakuya.” She whispered roughly.

 

He did not answer as he laid her back. His lips pressed to her belly and he unbuttoned her trousers. He jerked them down with her panties as well. He suckled her nub for a moment then slid back up her body. He released his member and took a deep breath. She had been moaning and whimpering the whole time and he slowly pushed in. Her body arched as she began shaking. She drew her leg up and he slowly moved. He released a shuddered breath as the exquisite feeling consumed him. She fit perfectly as he made love to her. He bent his head and took her lips and kissed her slowly.

 

Her mind was engulfed in the euphoria that she had not felt since Ayumu. Her anguish was communicated in her actions as she clutched at him. She ended up dragging her claws down his back and he grunted in pain. She continued to arch her body as they continued moving against the other. Mizuki's eyes flew open and they were burning. Something was stirring in her and she tried to fight it.

 

“Byakuya!” she growled loudly.

 

“Mizuki hai?” he asked in a hoarse voice.

 

“Inner nature. Will hurt you.” She rasped.

 

“You cannot.” He whispered.

 

He leaned back a little and lifted her hips. He began pulling back and pushing with more strength and rubbed her jewel. She squeezed her eyes shut as she began tensing up as a wondrous throbbing started. Byakuya began groaning and she realized she was pulling on his reiatsu. Her lips trembled as incredible pleasure began pulsating through them like a live current. She arched off the futon as she was overcome in the crushing and disabling release. She cried out loudly as Byakuya yelled out. He fell over her as his release and reiatsu poured into her. Their bodies were sweating and both heaved in the physical and spiritual exertion. Mizuki gouged the futon as she had climaxed. He lifted his black head and met her crimson eyes. Her body was shivering from the sublime and she felt like a dead weight. He lifted her up by the back of the neck and wrapped his arms around her.

 

“What happened?” he whispered softly.

 

“Natural for me. Kumo are telepathic and so was Mother. Natural for me to pull on your powers when connected so deeply.” Mizuki said in a sleepy tone.

 

“I would prefer to have the privacy of my estate.” He stated gently.

 

“You want me to port?” she asked dumbly.

 

“Hai. Can you?” he asked running his hand through her hair.

 

“Hai.” She breathed out.

 

She dipped into his mind and saw a splendid suite of rooms and ported them both there. She was surprised to find a modern bed in such a lavish and traditional home. He laid her back upon burgundy bed clothes and stood by the side of the bed.

 

“I think we cannot deny the obvious.” He said running his fingers along her lips.

 

“What is that?” she asked as she opened her now mahogany eyes.

 

“Desire.” He stated then bowed.

 

Mizuki watched him dressing in formal robes of grey and white. Her throat was constricting with incredible emotion. He bowed to her then left the room. She laid back and stared at the ceiling. Her wounds were almost healed and she was curious if the ones on his back had healed yet. This was not discovering the Bounts, this was giving into tremendous lust but she could not deny she felt a pull on her soul in a different way. She scowled and he slipped back in with a tray laden with a tea pot and cups. He sat it on a night table and poured the steaming water over the tea infusers. He handed her a cup and she nursed it.

 

“I must be careful.” She said eyeing him over the rim of her cup.

 

“Of what?” he asked in his masculine tones.

 

“Nothing. May I take a nap then we can return to the real world and continue our mission?” she asked.

 

“Hai.” He said inclining his head.

 

He had sent a servant to his division office and retrieve her clothing and weapon as well as his own zanpakuto. He watched her sip her tea as he sipped his. She finished the tea and sat the cup down on the tray. She settled into the pillows and rolled to her side. She was asleep quickly and he moved to the window. There were sakura and plum blossoms all over his estate. He meditated whilst she slept and he heard her crying out. He set the tea down and moved to her. She was still asleep and she was yelling.

 

She knew this wraith from her mother's memories. He held her down and ripped her babe from her womb. Blood covered his arm and he ripped the tiny girl from her cord. She was screaming in pain and rage as the beast threw her baby away as if rubbish.

 

“Your bitch mother should have killed me when she had the chance!” the Shouten growled.

 

“You will die. I will kill you!” Mizuki screamed.

 

“Right. You are a babe yourself.” He said.

 

Her arm was smoothly broken and blood poured from the wound in her lower belly. The Shouten left her where she lay and she saw Ayumu just feet away. He had been pretty well slaughtered but his arm was stretched trying to reach out to her. She managed to drag herself the mere feet to him.

 

“Zuki.” He whispered near death.

 

“Ayumu! You cannot leave me. Please fight. Mother! Mother!” she screamed.

 

She looked back over and his eyes stared out into nothing and she felt her life slowly draining away. Mizuki managed to lay her head on his chest and cry with no sound.

 

“Mizuki! Wake up! Mizuki now!” she heard and felt herself being shaken.

 

“Mother?” she called opening her eyes.

 

“Mizuki, it is Byakuya. Look at me.” He commanded.

 

“Where am I?” she asked confused.

 

“You are in Soul Society and in my home.” He answered.

 

“The battle. I was dreaming of the battle.” She whispered.

 

“Your mate?” he asked.

 

“Hai. We need to return to reality.” She said standing.

 

“You are safe around me.” He said lifting her chin.

 

“Do not fool yourself. This life whatever it is you lead can be shortened like any other. No one is safe.” She said as she saw her clothes neatly folded.

 

She grabbed her undergarments and dressed then pulled on her shirt and trousers. He remained calm because he knew all to well how easy it was to become hard and cruel instead of compassionate.

 

“We can return in a moment. I need a gigai to be more effective amongst the humans.” He stated.

 

“I shall be in Tokyo. Thank you for your kindness.” She said bowing.

 

He was in front of her instantly and he made her look up. She had to stare in his eyes and he forced her to see his turbulent emotions.

 

“How old are you?” she asked suddenly.

 

“Far older then you.” He said simply.

 

“What do you want from me?” she demanded.

 

“Need I say it?” he asked her.

 

“Say it then we both can dismiss it!” she cried.

 

“Then I shall not say it. I will meet you in Tokyo.” He said releasing her.

 

She stood there confused beyond measure and willed Jougosaiga into her hand. She ported out to her plane. She appeared in the penthouse and was thrilled she was alone. She went to her room and slipped out of her clothes. She went to her huge closets and rifled through her things. She decided to go into the office and she pulled out a pair of low rise brown trousers. She slipped on a deep purple button down that she tucked in. She stepped into a pair of heels and grabbed her fang. She rang her car service and went down the elevator to the garage. She waited on her driver and she paid no heed. She heard foot fall and she turned her head and she gasped when she saw the Bount that had attacked her the last evening.

 

“I will not attack if you do not.” He said bluntly.

 

“Kariya.” She said in a deadly whisper.

 

“Hai and you are known as Mizuki. You are not human.” He said grinning.

 

“Now what gave you that idea?” she snapped.

 

Her car pulled up and she moved to get in. Kariya opened the door and slid in beside her. She went to slap him and he caught her hand. He grinned again and she saw madness in his crimson colored eyes. Her driver did not move an inch and Kariya nodded for her to say something.

 

“The office.” She stated.

“Good girl. Now you know that I am a Bount and I know not what you are. I had to find out who you were through magazines. I was sure I had seen your pretty face before. Now how do you know of us?” he demanded.

 

“What does it matter? You will not kill me you pathetic excuse for a ningen soul.” She said in anger.

 

“I see you do know quite a bit. I imagine you know all about the Soul Society then too. Well if you know of it then maybe you can be of use to me.” He said laughing.

 

“No one uses me for anything.” She growled.

 

Her eyes changed and she narrowed them. Kariya lifted her hand and saw her claws extended and his own eyes lit up.

 

“You are a demon.” He said in astonishment.

 

“Fuck you!” she hissed.

 

“I might have to. How very interesting. You are a treasure it seems. Surely there are more demons if you are around.” He grinned.

 

She pathed to her driver and suddenly he opened his door and jumped. The car went out of control and she willed an expulsion of her yoki. She ported out the last second and she ended up rolling to the side of the road and lifted her head to see the sedan explode. She was scraped and bleeding but she managed to stand. Suddenly she was pulled back into a hard chest with her arm held tightly behind her back. She struggled and his will was holding down her yoki.

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“What manner of demon are you?” Kariya demanded.

 

“None of your business!” She snarled.

 

“Speak or you will be dead.” He said in her ear.

 

“No one form dominates. I have traces of inu, kiang shi, and kumo.” She hissed.

 

“Kiang shi? Really?” he said turning her around.

 

“My grandmere is full kiang shi.” She growled.

 

“You are just the most wonderful prize I have run across.” He purred/

 

Mizuki felt Yuzuna and Renji closing in and she thanked the Kamis. Yuzuna pulled Kumosaiga and smiled at her.

 

“Come here pretty Bount and impale yourself on my fang.” Her sister said sarcastically.

 

“Another demon and shinigami. No wonder you know about us. You have been cavorting with Soul Reapers. Very bad girl indeed.” Kariya said as he hauled her into the air.

 

Mizuki growled loudly and surged all her yoki. It burned the Bount and she was holding herself up and she morphed her arm and shoved it through Kariya. He backhanded her and she released a huge cloud of miasma. Yuzuna covered Renji's mouth and pulled him back. Kariya began coughing terribly but released some form of wind attack. Mizuki lost her concentration and plummeted to the ground. She landed with a sickening thud. Yuzuna ran to her sister and she whirled around and released a huge wave. The Bount was injured by the powerful blast of yoki. He was bleeding all over and Renji pulled his zanpakuto. Kariya disappeared quickly and Yuzuna lifted up Mizuki.

 

“Zuki! Sister wake up!” she said rubbing her sternum hard.

 

“Renji, find your captain.” She cried.

 

Mizuki managed to open her eyes a little and she hurt badly. Her breathing was labored as she wheezed. She saw Renji and his captain moments later.

 

“Byakuya.” She croaked.

 

“Lieutenant Abarai, open a gate to the Seireitei.” He commanded.

 

“Hai Captain Kuchiki.” Renji said in a hurry.

 

“Zuki? Do you want my blood?” Yuzuna asked.

 

“Hai.” Mizuki said weakly.

 

Yuzuna bit into her own wrist and pressed it to her mouth. Mizuki took in her baby sister's blood and it helped to ease her pain. She wanted her chichi at the moment and called on the very powerful bond she had with him.

 

“Mizuki?” she heard called.

 

“Chichi.” She said in a pained whisper.

 

Naraku moved forward and looked horrified. His eldest lay on the ground and twisted in a very nasty way. He knelt by her and rubbed her cheek.

 

“What happened? Yuzuna?” Naraku demanded.

 

“There are creatures Mizuki has agreed to help some shinigami defeat. Naraku this is Captain Kuchiki.” Yuzuna said in a respectful tone.

 

“Shinigami? Worthless beings.” He growled.

 

Byakuya appraised the youki coolly and Naraku looked at the creature with anger.

 

“Yuzuna where is Ayana or Karu?” Naraku demanded.

 

“Unsure sir. We are scattered over the city hunting these animals.” She said bluntly.

 

Naraku went to lift her up and Byakuya shunpod in front of the shape shifter and gingerly picked up his ally. Naraku growled but the shinigami was gone in less then a blink of an eye.

 

“What the hell?” Naraku asked shocked.

 

“They call it flash stepping. I have no idea how they do it. Papa, he will not hurt her.” Yuzuna said gently.

 

“He oversteps his bounds. Where will he take Mizuki?” he asked.

 

“Soul Society. Mizuki can port there in her physical body and Mother could not even do that.” Yuzuna remarked.

 

“What have you pups been doing?” he asked in anger.

 

“Aiding a group that asked it of us? Mizuki is our elder Papa. She commands us and we should follow should we not?” Yuzuna asked.

 

“Hai. She heads up the younger portion of the family but you should have contacted me or Ishin!” he snapped.

 

“I am sorry Papa but I did not think we would need the help.” She answered honestly.

 

“Damn pups! I wish your Mother was still here.” He growled.

 

“Sorry.” She said looking down.

 

“Convene the whole damn family including your moron jii-chan.” He commanded.

 

“Hai sir.” She said bowing.

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Mizuki woke up and was greeted by a pair of kind blue eyes. She took in the form of a lovely onna with tremendously long black hair that was braided down her front instead of back.

 

“I am glad to see you awake Mizuki-chan. Captain Kuchiki has been most concerned.” She said.

 

“Who are you?” Mizuki asked.

 

“I am Captain Unohana. I lead the Fourth Division.” She said standing.

 

“Thank you Unohana-sama.” Mizuki said.

 

“May I send in Captain Kuchiki?” she asked sweetly.

 

“Hai.” She nodded.

 

The beautiful shinigami doctor left and Byakuya entered flanked by a young onna dressed in the shinigami uniform. She had short black hair and wide blue eyes. Mizuki looked up at Byakuya and then closed her eyes.

 

“Thank you Kuchiki-sama for bringing me here.” She intoned softly.

 

“Hai. Lady Mizuki this is my sister Kuchiki Rukia.” He said kneeling by the futon.

 

Mizuki looked over at the young woman and she lifted her hand. Rukia took it and she squeezed it.

 

“Good to meet you Kuchiki-kun.” Mizuki muttered.

 

“Hai. I hope you feel better and soon my lady.” Rukia said bowing.

 

Mizuki nodded and Byakuya sat near her and Rukia took the opportunity to bow out. She looked over at her grey eyed lover and things were brewing.

 

“You should have let my chichi care for me. You probably pissed him off royally.” Mizuki murmured.

 

“His feelings do not concern me. I was supposed to be there to back you up and I arrived too late. Forgive my tardiness.” He said formally.

 

“What are we doing?” she asked suddenly.

 

“Fighting the Bount threat.” He replied.

 

“Do not feign stupidity Kuchiki-sama!” Mizuki growled.

 

“You demand I say it.” He stated in a soft tone.

 

“No, I demand nothing said.” She said looking away.

 

“We are becoming more than partners in this threat. I believe the term is lovers.” He said in a barely audible tone.

 

“Is this not insanity? I believe it to be insanity.” She said sighing.

 

“I cannot make you think anything different. I shall leave you to your rest.” He said rising.

 

“Take me to your estate.” She begged.

 

He looked down at her and barely nodded. He picked her up and shunpod to his estate. He laid her on his bed and stepped back. Mizuki realized she must have drugs in her system and her eyes fluttered shut.

 

“Do not let me love you Byakuya.” She muttered.

 

He looked surprised at her words and her head fell to the side. He was deep in thought as he walked to the main part of the house. His ordered life and his oaths seemed so far away at the moment. He decided to quit thinking and follow his instincts. He went back to his private sleeping chambers and slipped out of his shinigami uniform and captain's robe. He slipped on a pair of sleep pants and slipped into his bed next to the onna who in a short time had shaken his world to its foundations. He pulled her into his arms and held her to his body. He closed his eyes and fell asleep.

 

Mizuki woke up and felt warm hard muscles beneath her and her eyes flew open. She was in Byakuya's bed and he was holding her. She carefully extracted herself and looked at the sleeping man. She bent her head and brushed her lips against his cheek. He shifted in his sleep as she arranged herself carefully. She was overwhelmed in her want and she tore the shift from her body. She very slowly undid his sleep pants and he shifted in his sleep again. She could scent his natural odor and she closed her eyes. Mizuki placed phantom kisses along his groin and stones. His face contorted in his sleep and the touches were enough to arouse his body but not wake him up. She had to keep herself in line and she plunged her hot, moist mouth around his emerging cock. He gasped awake and moaned out. She sucked and licked him as she bobbed her head. She gloried in his taste and his texture as she sucked him. She wrapped her hand around the base of his erection and her other cupped and rolled his testes. Her tongue ran along the veins in his velvet girth and swept across the plum head.

 

His chest was constricted and he could not catch his breath. Never in his long life had this occurred. He had been engaged with touching and even light caresses but this was wicked and decadent. He could not put the label indecent on it but his chest began to burn with lack of air. He clutched the sheets at first as her mouth brought him closer to the edge. His hands went instinctually to her ebony tresses as she continued to bring him intense pleasure. His eyes rolled back as he began bucking his hips in response to her ministrations. He forced himself to open his eyes and watch and he nearly succumbed to his climax then. The sight of her pleasuring him made his mind mush. She began growling around his cock and his breaths became harsh and labored.

 

“Mizuki! Pull back!” he yelled.

 

She ignored him as she continued to bob her head and he yelled out as his body jerked harshly in his release. He spasmed and continued to jerk as he released huge amounts of his seed. She took it almost greedily and he finally shook as the last spurt left him. She slowly withdrew and she met his eyes. His were clouded over as the powerful release was still affecting him. She slid up his body and attacked his lips. He could taste his come on her and he groaned into it. She finally pulled back and he stared out. He growled out and she mused it would make any youki proud. He flattened her on her back and his hands grasped hers and he ground his semi-hard erection against her sheath.

 

“Why?” he managed in his passionate haze.

 

“Why not?” she retorted.

 

He snapped his hips and she choked. It was desperate and passionate; Mizuki knew she had been living in comfort and not passion. She was too much like her mother and the lack of passion had made her complacent. She softly moaned his name as they began pulling on the other's power. She was covered in perspiration as they continued the frenzied lovemaking. Her cries were getting softer and as she was loosing her voice. She was blinded in an intense orgasm shook her to her core. Byakuya thrust several more times before he collapsed against her and succumbed to the incredible release. He truly did not want to leave her body and stayed within her. His mind was racing as he slowed his breathing. He laid his head on her chest and wanted to sleep.

 

“Byakuya.” She muttered.

 

“Hmm?” he mumbled.

 

“Dangerous.” She groaned.

 

“Why?” he asked looking up.

 

“This scent is driving me to me madness.” She said in a hoarse tone.

 

“What manner of youki are you exactly?” he asked softly.

 

“Quarter inu, quarter kiang shi, quarter ningen, and a quarter of many types.” She said as her hands ran through his sweat dampened hair.

 

“You have mortal in you?” he asked surprised.

 

“Hai. My chichi is half ningen.” She stated closing her eyes.

 

“So you and your siblings are completely unique.” He mumbled as he slid back from her body.

 

He lay on side and watched her. She was conflicted; it was glaringly obvious but selfishness was beginning to rear its head. She was of noble blood and that was one obstacle he need not worry about. His line of thought shocked himself and Mizuki rolled to her side and stared at him. She pushed herself up and looked for something to put on. He lifted a finger and indicated his closet. She went to it and pulled out a richly embroidered yukata. She slipped it on and looked back at him.

 

“We go too far Byakuya. You spoke of honor and I spoke of ignoring it. My mother would be most shamed now of me.” She said as her lip trembled.

 

“How so when she had her own harem?” he asked in surprise.

 

“It was not like that! I swore to her I would do better then her. I swore I would act as she could not.” She said as tears slipped down her face.

 

“You are right and this is ridiculous. We are practically strangers.” He said in a quickly chilling tone.

 

She said nothing and ported out. She did not cry as she shed his robe. She carefully folded it and dressed in a plum colored haori and hakama of old. She tied a black obi around her waist and picked up the robe. She ported back to the Soul Society and Byakuya. She did not see him in his room and laid it carefully on the bed she stepped back and she felt him.

 

“The silk is too costly to not return. I have acted without conscience or remorse Kuchiki-sama.” She said bowing.

 

“I do not make a habit of engaging in casual encounters Lady Mizuki. This has been an unconscious able mistake on my part as well. Good day.” He said in a tone devoid of emotion.

 

She kept her head straight but grabbed his hand. He looked at her as if she had scalded him. She kissed the top of his hand then bowed low. She turned and walked away and ported out as she did so. Byakuya stood by stunned to his core. He had never thought on any other relationship then what he had shared with Hisana. He was standing here regretting one that never should have taken place even if it had taken place in the briefest possible time. He turned and walked back to his division. He would send his subordinates and not deal with temptation anymore.